How the Body Uses Energy How the Body Uses Energy Sports Science To search Houston doctors, please select a specialty & submit your Zip Code below. Select a Specialty To schedule an appointment online, select provider type, service and submit your ZIP code below. Provider Type Tips for Triathletes How the Body Uses Energy Those of us who are involved in sports – athletes, coaches and those who work with athletes – understand the importance of fueling the body to maximize energy and performance. It also helps to understand how the body converts energy so that healthy strategies can be used to improve athletic performance. The fundamental law of energy The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created, but must be transferred or converted from one form to another. Like an automobile only runs on gasoline, the human body runs on only one kind of energy: chemical energy. More specifically, the body can use only one specific form of chemical energy, or fuel, to do biological work – adenosine triphosphate (ATP).  ATP – the gas in the tank So, how does the human body make ATP, the only fuel it can convert to energy? Our bodies have three different chemical systems that convert energy. Most everyone knows that we use proteins, carbohydrates and fats for energy. Calories are measurement of a unit of heat or food energy. For example, we can achieve four calories per gram of proteins and carbohydrates, and nine calories per gram from fats. But how do we convert these potential energy substances into ATP?  This is where three energy systems come into play. Energy System 1: Ready fuel for immediate energy The Immediate Energy system, or ATP-PC, is the system the body uses to generate immediate energy. The energy source, phosphocreatine (PC), is stored within the tissues of the body. When exercise is done and energy is expended, PC is used to replenish ATP. Basically, the PC functions like a reserve to help rebuild ATP in an almost instantaneous manner. So, in the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups of an average athlete, a specific quantity of ATP and PC stored within the muscle. These stored substrates are ready and waiting to be chemically transformed to fuel biological work process – such as contracting a muscle. This system gives athletes a readily available store of energy which can be accessed without delay. What’s the downside? The average athlete will have approximately 285 grams of stored ATP in his or her entire body. That amount of ATP will be consumed in a just few seconds of work. At any time, athletes have only about 10 seconds worth of ATP-PC.  A supplement called creatine monohydrate that can increase the amount of PC stored in the muscles. It is one of the most researched ergogenic aids available and it does work. However, it can cause muscle cramps and it is not recommended for use during hot weather. Energy System 2: Glucose-fueled quick energy The glycolytic system, sometimes called anaerobic glycolysis, is a series of ten enzyme-controlled reactions that utilize carbohydrates to produce ATP and pyruvate as end products. Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose. Technically, glycolysis can use glucose or glycogen in its chemical reactions. The glucose must enter the cell membrane to begin the process. Upon entering the cell, the glucose will begin a transformation that will produce a net of two ATP and two pyruvate molecules. These 10 reactions occur very rapidly. Glycolysis is the preferred energy system by the human body when any sort of exercise work is required. The process is fast, there is generally plenty of glucose available and the reactions can occur anywhere within the cell’s sarcoplasm. What’s the downside? Two problems exist with glycolysis. First, only two ATP molecules are produced for each molecule of glucose used in the process. Glucose starts out with six carbons in its structure. In chemical energy, carbons are potential energy – in other words, potential ATP.  In chemical terms, that is a waste of potential energy. Second, the two pyruvate molecules created in the very last


Tundra regions of the world are typically defined as having no?

Tundra - definition of tundra by The Free Dictionary Tundra - definition of tundra by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tundra Related to tundra: tundra climate tun·dra  (tŭn′drə) n. 1. A treeless area beyond the timberline in high-latitude regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and shrubs. 2. A similar area found at high elevations. [Russian, from Sami tūndar, flat-topped hill.] tundra n (Physical Geography) a. a vast treeless zone lying between the ice cap and the timberline of North America and Eurasia and having a permanently frozen subsoil b. (as modifier): tundra vegetation. [C19: from Russian, from Lapp tundar hill; related to Finnish tunturi treeless hill] tun•dra (ˈtʌn drə, ˈtʊn-) n., pl. -dras. any of the vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. [1835–45; < Russian < Lappish, a Finnic language spoken by the Lapps; compare Kola Lappish tūndar flat elevated area] tun·dra (tŭn′drə) A cold, treeless, usually lowland area of far northern regions. The subsoil of tundras is permanently frozen, but in summer the top layer of soil thaws and can support low-growing mosses, lichens, grasses, and small shrubs. tundra An area between the tree line in Arctic regions and the polar ice, with low-growing vegetation and permanently frozen subsoil. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


Who created the 1970s persona Thin White Duke, and subsequent brands Glass Spider and Tin Machine?

Biography - English - David Bowie Station David Bowie Station Bowie during the Heathen Tour in 2002. Background information davidbowie.com David Bowie ( / ˈ b oʊ . iː / boh-ee ; [1] born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger . A major figure for five decades in the world of popular music , Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s, and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work. Bowie first caught the eye and ear of the public in July 1969, when his song " Space Oddity " reached the top five of the UK Singles Chart . After a three-year period of experimentation he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with the flamboyant, androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust, spearheaded by the hit single " Starman " and the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars . Bowie's impact at that time, as described by biographer David Buckley, "challenged the core belief of the rock music of its day" and "created perhaps the biggest cult in popular culture." [2] The relatively short-lived Ziggy persona proved merely one facet of a career marked by continual reinvention, musical innovation and striking visual presentation. In 1975, Bowie achieved his first major American crossover success with the number-one single " Fame ", co-written with John Lennon , and the hit album Young Americans , which the singer characterised as " plastic soul ". The sound constituted a radical shift in style that initially alienated many of his UK devotees. He then confounded the expectations of both his record label and his American audiences by recording the minimalist album Low (1977)—the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno over the next two years. The so-called " Berlin Trilogy " albums all reached the UK top five and garnered lasting critical praise. After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had UK number ones with the 1980 single " Ashes to Ashes " and its parent album, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) . He paired with Queen for the 1981 UK chart-topping single " Under Pressure ", then reached a new commercial peak in 1983 with the album Let's Dance , which yielded the hit singles " Let's Dance ", " China Girl ", and " Modern Love ". Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including blue-eyed soul , industrial , adult contemporary , and jungle . His last recorded album was Reality (2003), which was supported by the 2003–2004 Reality Tour . Biographer David Buckley says of Bowie: "His influence has been unique in popular culture—he has permeated and altered more lives than any comparable figure." [2] In the BBC's 2002 poll of the 100 Greatest Britons , Bowie was placed at number 29. Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 136 million albums. In the United Kingdom, he has been awarded 9 Platinum album certifications, 11 Gold and 8 Silver, and in the United States, 5 Platinum and 7 Gold certifications. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him 39th on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", and 23rd on their list of the best singers of all-time. Contents History 1947–62: early years David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in Brixton , London, on 8 January 1947. His mother, Margaret Mary "Peggy" (née Burns), of Scottish descent, worked as a cinema usherette, while his father, Haywood Stenton "John" Jones, was a promotions officer for Barnardo's . The family lived at 40 Stansfield Road, located near the border of the south London areas of Brixton and Stockwell . A neighbour recalled that "London in the forties was the worst possible place, and the worst possible time for a child to grow up in." Bowie attended Stockwell Infants School until he was six years old, acquiring a reputation as a gifted and single-minded child—and a defiant brawler. [3] [4] The family moved in 1953 to nearby suburb, Bromley , where, two years later, Bowie progressed to Burnt Ash Junior School. His singing voice was considered "adequate" by the school


The Solanum Pseudocapsicum plant, called winter cherry and Jerusalem cherry, is noted for being very?

Jerusalem Cherry, Winter Cherry, Madeira Winter Cherry Solanum pseudocapsicum Neutral On May 14, 2013, AmandaEsq from Greensboro, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: A neighbor has this in her front yard. Although it is not supposed to be hardy in our zone, hers comes back. Perhaps the large quartz stones around the bed help to retain heat. Neutral On Jul 12, 2012, stephenp from Wirral, UK, Zone 9a, United Kingdom (Zone 9a) wrote: Hard to say anything much about this plant yet, although I've had this in the ground since last summer, it's started to flower again so it must be liking the position. It is an evergreen shrub with small leaves, and white flowers, followed by small tomato like fruits.. although they are poisonous so best not to let children get hold of them. The flowers are unusual for the Solanum plant, as they look more like miniature citrus flowers rather than the typical Solanum flower look. Positive On Oct 9, 2008, Buzzdog from Sevierville, TN (Zone 6b) wrote: Growing up in Georgia, my mother had a Jerusalem Cherry in our backyard. I now have that plant here in eastern Tennessee and it is doing well. Mine is a small plant and doesn't poke up out of the ground until late May. I leave it in the ground through the winter with mulch over it. I have never tried to propagate it with its seeds, but that might be fun to try. I saw a potted Jerusalem cherry at a local nursery for $14.95. That's the first time I have seen it in a nursery. I thought it only came from Mamas' yards! Buzzdog Positive On Feb 29, 2008, Sansevieria from Orangeburg, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: I have a Jerusalem Cherry for many years. Its easy to grow outdoors, but will need a bright cool room during winter time (NorthEast, USA). This plant is an old time favorite and has been in cultivation for 100's of years... Solanum Pseudocapsicum.. Positive On Jul 13, 2007, dave3877 from Crockett, TX wrote: i dont know how many varieties there are but i have one plant whose fruits are smaller(1/2 average-9/16 max) and one larger that makes 3/4 fruit. i have had them planted in the soil (south side of the house) and the stay green year round. Positive On Apr 29, 2005, daisy510 from Vidalia, GA wrote: My Mother(now in a nursing facility) had this plant which was in a pot on her porch. It received morning sun and was shaded during the heat of the day. It is left outside during our winters(Georgia) but covered when temperatures drop.I moved back to my home town in '94 and into my Mothers house. I have taken care of this plant since that time. I find that some of the instructions on the care of this plant are not anything as I have done. It is not an annual as this plant I have is 11 years of age and perhaps older. I cut it back this year '05 after I failed to cover it when we had 20 degree temperature.It has come back full and already blossoming. I think-not sure- that this one is maybe the Jubilee Cherry. I had no idea it was poisonus.I gave one to my son who is an avid gardner and has ... read more a dog and young child.A friend of mine is how I gained the knowledge of the name of the plant. I have cats and all this time I have not lost a cat due to the plant-as I know-I separated the plant and repotted it atleast twice. It is growing well. I do not fertilize it often.If any one has any more information I would like to hear from them. Positive On Dec 10, 2004, JerusalemCherry from Dunellen, NJ (Zone 6b) wrote: This Striking plant was often used to brighten up your home during the holiday season. This plant is a perennial shrub from South America. The Jerusalem Cherry comes decorated with large, bright orange/red balls that resemble shiny Christmas ornaments. The fruits are mildly poisonous & should be kept out of reach from small children. When the Jerusalem Cherry is full of fruit, it really stands out. I get many complements on mine when in fruit. Many people assume that the Jerusalem Cherry, is a �Cherry Tomato� bush as the fruits look similar. Normally, the Jerusalem Cherry fruits are more orange in color than a tomato plant�s red fruits. Plus a Jerusal


What was the Russian city of Stalingrad renamed in 1961, after Europe's longest river?

Volgograd city, Russia travel guide More posts.. Volgograd history The first settlement on the territory of present Volgograd was founded presumably in 1555. In 1589, it was first mentioned in the historical materials as a small fort called Tsaritsyn, standing on an island at the confluence of the Tsaritsa and the Volga rivers. The fort was named after the Tsaritsa River. At the beginning of the 17th century, Tsaritsyn burned down and was newly rebuilt on the right bank of the Volga in 1615. The fortress was an important part of the Russian southern defense line. The reforms of Peter I greatly increased the country’s power (organization of the army, industry and government). In the 1750s, the Russian expansion to the Crimea, the Caucasus and Central Asia started. Tsaritsyn was located far from these regions and therefore began to turn in a small peaceful provincial town. In the 19th century, it became a large river port and trade center. More Historical Facts… After the abolition of serfdom in 1861, the rapid growth of the town’s industry began, aided by convenient transport routes - the Volga River and developed railway network. In 1880, an oil refinery of “Nobel” company came into operation, Russia’s largest oil storage facilities were built here. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were more than 230 factories in Tsaritsyn. In 1913, the population of the town was about 130,000. In 1918-1920, during the Civil War in Russia, Tsaritsyn became a place of fierce fighting. In 1925, the city was renamed in honor of Stalin. Stalingrad became one of the centers of the Soviet heavy industry. During the the Second World War, the Battle of Stalingrad took place here. It was one of the turning points of the war, one of the biggest battles in history. Stalingrad was completely destroyed during the battle that lasted almost seven months. The city’s population was only about 32,000 inhabitants, the population before the war - about 450,000. 41,685 houses were destroyed (90.5%). In 1945, it received the status of “Hero City”. In the 1950s, a large-scale construction of monumental buildings in the style of Stalin’s empire began. These buildings still determine the appearance of the city today. In 1961, Stalingrad was renamed again as part of Nikita Khrushchev’s de-Stalinization program. The city received the name Volgograd meaning “city on the Volga River”. In 1967, the memorial complex of Mamaev Kurgan was built in memory of the Battle of Stalingrad. In 1989, the city’s population exceeded 1 million. In 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Volgograd experienced a catastrophic decline in industry and municipal economy. Since the mid-2000s, the growth of the local industry began, construction intensified. Volgograd streets Author: Igor Kurylko Volgograd features Volgograd is one of the fastest growing tourist centers in the south of Russia with a long tradition of historical tourism. The monument-ensemble of Mamayev Hill, the museum-panorama “The Battle of Stalingrad” are the world famous symbols of the Second World War, which to this day attract tourists in Volgograd. The silhouette of the sculpture “Motherland” is one of the main symbols of Volgograd. City Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. The climate is temperate continental. Winters are mild, with frequent thaws, summers are hot and long. The average temperature in January - minus 6.3 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 23.6 degrees Celsius. It is a large transport hub connecting the city with the Caucasus, Moscow, Siberian regions, the Donbas region of Ukraine. The longest road in Europe (E40) (from Calais in France to Ridder in Kazakhstan) passes through Volgograd. The highway R22 (Moscow-Astrakhan) passes through the city, the highways R228 (to Saratov), R221 (to Elista), M221 (to Donetsk, Ukraine), R226 (to Samara) start here. Volgograd International Airport (Gumrak), located about 15 km from the city center, offers regular flights to Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Saratov, Sochi, Surgut. More Features… Volgograd, due to its favorable transportation and ge


Chinese Emperor Jing Di's 141BC tomb revealed in 2015 the early use of?

Full text of "China..www.booksjadid.blogspot.com/" See other formats \   V.   CHINA   WORLD HISTORY   PAUL S. ROPP   China in World History   The  New  Oxford  World  History   China in World History   Paul S. Ropp   OXPORD  UNIVERSITY PRESS 2010   OXPORD  UNIVERSITY PRESS   Oxford University Press, Inc, publishes works that further  Oxford University's objective of excellence  in research, scholarship, and education.  Oxford New York  Auckland Cape Town Dar es Salaam Hong Kong Karachi  Kuala Lumpur Madrid Melbourne Mexico City Nairobi  New Delhi Shanghai Taipei Toronto  With offices in  Argentina Austria Brazil Chile Czech Republic France Greece  Guatemala Hungary Italy Japan Poland Portugal Singapore  South Korea Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine Vietnam  Copyright © 2010 by Oxford University Press, Inc.  Published by Oxford University Press, Inc. 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016  www.oup.com  Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press  All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,  stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,  electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,  without the prior permission of Oxford University Press.   Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  Ropp, PaulS., 1944-  China in world history / Paul Ropp.  p. cm.  Includes bibliographical references and index.  ISBN 978-0-19-517073-3; ISBN 978-0-19-538195-5 (pbk.)  1. China— History. 2. China — Civilization.  3. China— Civilization — Foreign influences. I. Title.  DS735.R67 2010  951— dc22  2009051140   135798642  Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper  Frontispiece: Qing dynasty incense hurner, stoneware with iron wash and glazes.  Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washmgton, D.C.:  Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1900.57a-b   For CJ, Simone, and Silas   This page intentionalfy left blank   Contents   Editors' Preface ix  Preface xi  Chapter 1 The Formative Age: Beginnings to Third  Century bce 1  Chapter 2 The First Empires: Qin (221-206 bce) and  Han (206 bce -220 ce) 20  Chapter 3 The Era of Division (220-589) 37  Chapter 4 Reunified Empires: Sui (581-618) and  Tang (618-907) 50  Chapter 5 Diminished Empire and Nomadic Challengers:  Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1279-1368) 67  Chapter 6 Early Modern China: Ming (1368-1644)  and Early Qing (1644-1800) 85  Chapter 7 Decline, Fall, and Aftermath of the Qing Empire  (1800-1920) 102  Chapter 8 Civil Wars, Invasion, and the Rise of  Communism (1920-1949) 119  Chapter 9 The People's Republic of China (1949 to the  Present) 135  Chronology 157   Notes 161  Further Reading 167  Websites 173  Acknowledgments 175  Index 177   viii Contents   Editors' Preface   This book is part of the New Oxford World History, an innova- tive series that offers readers an informed, lively, and up-to-date history of the world and its people that represents a significant change from the "old" world history. Only a few years ago, world history generally amounted to a history of the West — Europe and the United States — with small amounts of information from the rest of the world. Some versions of the old world history drew attention to every part of the world except Europe and the United States. Readers of that kind of world history could get the impression that somehow the rest of the world was made up of exotic people who had strange customs and spoke difficult languages. Still another kind of "old" world his- tory presented the story of areas or peoples of the world by focusing primarily on the achievements of great civilizations. One learned of great buildings, influential world religions, and mighty rulers but little of ordinary people or more general economic and social patterns. Inter- actions among the world's peoples were often described from only one perspective.  This series tells world history differently. First, it is comprehensive, covering all countries a


"The famous Ancient Roman marble statue 'Venus Callipyge' or 'Callipygian Venus' literally and artistically represents ""Venus/Aphrodite of the beautiful...""?"

Download The Venus Callipyge at The Louvre, Paris von Louvre Museum The Venus Callipyge Item Details The Venus Callipyge, also known as the Aphrodite Kallipygos (or the Callipygian Venus, all literally meaning "Venus (or Aphrodite) of the beautiful buttocks", is an Ancient Roman marble statue, thought to be a copy of an older Greek original. In an example of anasyrma, it depicts a partially draped woman, raising her light peplos to uncover her hips and buttocks, and looking back and down over her shoulder, perhaps to evaluate them. The subject is conventionally identified as Venus (Aphrodite), though it may equally be a portrait of a mortal woman. The marble statue extant today dates to the late 1st century BC. The lost Greek original on which it is based is thought to have been bronze, and to have been executed around 300 BC, towards the beginning of the Hellenistic era. The provenance of the marble copy is unknown, but it was rediscovered, missing its head, in the early modern era. The head was restored, first in the 16th century and again in the 18th century (in which case the sculptor followed the earlier restoration fairly closely); the restored head was made to look over the shoulder, drawing further attention to the statue's bare buttocks and thereby contributing to its popularity. In the 17th and 18th centuries the statue was identified as Venus and associated with a temple to Aphrodite Kallipygos at Syracuse, discussed by Athenaeus in his Deipnosophists. The statue was copied a number of times, including byJean-Jacques Clérion and François Barois (this one) which was made during his residence at the French Academy in Rome, 1683-86. It was sent to Versailles, then to Marly-le-Roi in 1695, where it was provided with additional marble draperies by Jean Thierry, not to offend an increasingly prudish public taste; it remained at Marly until the original, when it found its way to the Jardin des Truileries and Louvre.   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email  stw@myminifactory.com  to find out how you can help. Place


What Anglicized-French word referring to prestige derives from the verb to press?

Prestige | Define Prestige at Dictionary.com prestige reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes. 2. distinction or reputation attaching to a person or thing and thus possessing a cachet for others or for the public: The new discothèque has great prestige with the jet set. adjective having or showing success, rank, wealth, etc. Origin of prestige French 1650-1660 1650-60 for an earlier sense; < French (orig. plural): deceits, delusions, juggler's tricks < Latin praestīgiae juggler's tricks, variant of praestrīgiae, derivative from base of praestringere to blunt (sight or mind), literally, to tie up so as to constrict, equivalent to prae- pre- + stringere to bind fast; see stringent Related forms Examples from the Web for prestige Expand Oscar Voting Madness Kim Masters September 2, 2009 From Sally Draper to Arya Stark, teenage girls provide a focal point within the prestige television narrative. ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘The Americans’: Reading Prestige TV Dramas as YA Fiction Alyssa Rosenberg April 9, 2013 For all its waning power and prestige, the world continues to look to the United States for solutions and for hope. The Real College Crisis Isn’t About Student Loan Rates Patricia Murphy July 10, 2013 Historical Examples This is supposed to rob the mediaeval universities of any prestige that may come to them for this marvellous progress. Anting-Anting Stories Sargent Kayme If he ordered it, he would have to force it through, or the prestige he had won would be lost. British Dictionary definitions for prestige Expand high status or reputation achieved through success, influence, wealth, etc; renown 2. the power to influence or impress; glamour (modifier): a prestige car Word Origin C17: via French from Latin praestigiae feats of juggling, tricks; apparently related to Latin praestringere to bind tightly, blindfold, from prae before + stringere to draw tight, bind 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 Word Origin and History for prestige Expand n. 1650s, "trick," from French prestige (16c.) "deceit, imposture, illusion" (in Modern French, "illusion, magic, glamour"), from Latin praestigium "delusion, illusion" (see prestigious ). Derogatory until 19c.; sense of "dazzling influence" first applied 1815, to Napoleon. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What is three-eighths divided by a half?

Parts of natural numbers, Section 2 -- A complete course in arithmetic It means that the larger number is not a multiple of the smaller.   100 is not a multiple of 75.  Therefore we say that 75 is parts of 100. It is three fourth parts, or simply three fourths. If the entire figure represents 15, then 5 is the third part of 15, and 10 is two third parts of 15. If the entire figure represents 18, then 6 is the third part of 18, and 12 is two third parts of 18. If the entire figure represents 21, then 7 is the third part of 21, and 14 is two third parts of 21. And so on.  Two thirds of a number are twice as much as one third. Example 1.  Fifths.   Here is 10 divided into fifths, that is, into five equal parts: Each 2 is a Fifth.  Let us count them. 2 is is the fifth part of 10. 4 is two fifth parts of 10. 6 is three fifth parts of 10. 8 is four fifth parts of 10. And 10 is all five of its fifth parts. Example 2.   How much is two thirds of 12? Answer.  To name two thirds of 12, we must first name one third. But to name one third, we can simply divide by 3 . "12 divided by 3 is 4." Two thirds will then be two times 4:  8. We see, then, that to take two thirds of a number, divide it by 3, then multiply times 2. Example 3.   How much is two thirds of 27? Answer.  "3 goes into 27 nine times. Nine times 2 is 18." (One third of 27 is 9. Two thirds are 18.) Example 4.   How much is three fourths of 28? Answer.   "4 goes into 28 seven times. Seven times 3 is 21." We can illustrate this with any number that has a fourth part, namely any multiple of 4.  For example, 12, 40, 100: One fourth of 12 is 3. Three fourths are 9. One fourth of 40 is 10. Three fourths are 30 One fourth of 100 is 25. Three fourths are 75.  6.   Example 5.   How much is four fifths of 15? Answer.  "5 goes into 15 three times..  Three times 4 is 12." Each 3 is a fifth part of 15. 6 is two fifth parts of 15. 9 is three fifth parts of 15. 12 is four fifth parts, or simply four fifths, of 15. Example 6.   In a class of 32 students, five eighths are girls. How many boys are there? Answer.   The whole class is eight eighths. Therefore, if five eighths are girls, then the remaining three eighths are boys. Now, one eighth of 32 -- 32 ÷ 8 -- is 4. Therefore three eighths will be three times 4: 12.  There are 12 boys in the class. Percent: Parts of 100% We have seen that a percent is another way of naming a part.  Since 100% is the whole ( Lesson 4, Question 5 ), and since 50% is half of 100%, then 50% means half.  50% of 40 -- half of 40 -- is 20. Since 25% is a quarter of 100%, then 25% is another way of saying a quarter.  A quarter of 40 -- 25% of 40 -- is 10. Since 75% is three quarters of 100%, then 75% means three quarters.  30 is 75% of 40. Whichever part or parts the percent is of 100%, the percent means that part or those parts. Fifths Let the circle represent 100%, and let us divide it into fifths, that is, into five equal parts -- into 20's.  Each 20% is a fifth of the circle.  Two fifths of the circle -- of 100% -- is 40%  Three fifths is 60%.  Four fifths is 80%. That is what those percents mean: 20% means one fifth. 100% is the whole; it is all five fifths. Example 7.   How much is 60% of 45? Answer.  60% means three fifths. "5 goes into 45 nine times.  Nine times 3 is 27. 60% of 45 is 27. Example 8.   A scarf that sells for $35 is on sale at 40% off. How much do you pay? Answer.  "40% off" means that two fifths of the price will be subtracted. One fifth of 35 is 7.  Therefore, two fifths are 14.  You will pay $14 less: $35 − $14 = $21. You will pay $21. More simply, since 40% of the price will be subtracted, then you will pay 60%.  60% -- or three fifths of $35 -- is three times $7, which is $21. For more on percent, see Lesson 17 . Finally, we will state this theorem: Each number is either a part of a larger number or parts of it. (Euclid, VII.4.) We will illustrate that with each number less than 9.  We will see that each number less than 9 is either a part of 9 or parts of 9. Now, 9 units can be divided either into Ninths or Thirds: (If 9 is


Besides humans, the most widely distributed mammals on Earth are?

Orcas: Facts About Killer Whales Orcas: Facts About Killer Whales By Alina Bradford, Live Science Contributor | November 20, 2014 09:50pm ET MORE The orca whale's large size and strength make it among the fastest marine mammals, able to reach speeds in excess of 30 knots (about 34 mph, or 56 kph). Credit: Orca image via Shutterstock Orcas are often called killer whales. Though they don't typically attack humans, this name is still well-chosen due to the animal's ability to take down large marine animals, such as sea lions and whales. In fact, orcas will prey on almost any animal they find in the sea, in the air over the water or along the coastline. To hunt, killer whales use their massive teeth, which can grow up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) long.   Size Orcas are known for their long dorsal fin (the fin on the animal's back) and black-and-white coloring. Just behind the dorsal fin is a patch of gray called a "saddle" — because it looks like a riding saddle. An orca's body is cylindrical and tapers at both ends to form an aerodynamic shape. According to National Geographic , orcas are considered the largest species of the dolphin family. They weigh up to 6 tons (5,443 kilograms) and grow to 23 to 32 feet (7 to 9.7 meters). That is almost as long as a school bus. The largest orca ever recorded was 32 feet (9.8 m) long, according to Sea World . Habitat Killer whales are the most widely distributed mammals , other than humans, according to Sea World. They live in the oceans and seas surrounding most coastal countries. They adapt very well to any climate. For example, they can live in the warm waters near the equator or the icy waters of the North and South Pole regions. Orcas are more likely to be found at higher latitudes and near the shore, though. [ Gallery: Russia's Beautiful Killer Whales ] These animals do not stay in one area and have been documented traveling long distances. For example, one study found a group of orcas traveling all the way from the waters off of Alaska to those near central California, according to International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List . This is a distance of more than 2,000 kilometers (more than 1,200 miles). Habits Orcas are very social and live in groups called pods, which usually have up to 40 members, according to National Geographic. There are two different kinds of pods: A resident pod is less aggressive and tends to prefer fish. Transient pods act much like wolf packs and are much more aggressive. They hunt marine mammals by working together. [ Video: Killer Whales Caught in Stunning Drone Footage ] Diet Orcas are apex predators, at the top of the food chain. No other animals  (except for humans) hunt orcas. Killer whales feed on sea birds, squid, octopuses, sea turtles, sharks, rays and fish. They also eat most marine mammals, such as seals and dugongs. The only exceptions are river dolphins and manatees, according to the IUCN. Killer whales have also been reported to eat moose, according to Sea World. Killer whale and Weddell seal. Credit: Robert Pitman/NOAA Orcas use many different techniques to catch prey. Sometimes they beach themselves to catch seals on land, meaning they jump from the water onto land. Orcas will also work together to catch larger prey or groups of prey such as schools of fish. Killer whales also work together to take care of the young in a pod. Often, young females will help the mothers care for young orcas Offspring The orca calf playing with a plastic bag. Credit: Center for Whale Research A female killer whale will give birth every three to 10 years, to one offspring at a time. The gestation period usually lasts for around 17 months. A baby orca is called a calf, and they are about 8.5 feet (2.6 m) long and 265 to 353 lbs. (120 to 160 kg) at birth, according to Sea World . Calves nurse for 5 to 10 seconds at a time, several times an hour. This goes on day and night until the calf has mature enough. It is weaned at a year old. Orcas can live from 50 to 100 years. Classification/taxonomy  According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information


Who controversially interviewed the on-the-run Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman for Rolling Stone Magazine just before his 2015 capture?

El Chapo Speaks - Rolling Stone El Chapo Speaks El Chapo Speaks A secret visit with the most wanted man in the world Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, El Chapo, in a video interview he sent from an undisclosed location. Disclosure: Some names have had to be changed, locations not named, and an understanding was brokered with the subject that this piece would be submitted for the subject’s approval before publication. The subject did not ask for any changes. More News All Stories "The laws of conscience, which we pretend to be derived from nature, proceed from custom." —Montaigne It's September 28th, 2015. My head is swimming, labeling TracPhones (burners), one per contact, one per day, destroy, burn, buy, balancing levels of encryption, mirroring through Blackphones, anonymous e-mail addresses, unsent messages accessed in draft form. It's a clandestine horror show for the single most technologically illiterate man left standing. At 55 years old, I've never learned to use a laptop. Do they still make laptops? No fucking idea! It's 4:00 in the afternoon. Another gorgeous fall day in New York City. The streets are abuzz with the lights and sirens of diplomatic movement, heads of state, U.N. officials, Secret Service details, the NYPD. It's the week of the U.N. General Assembly. Pope Francis blazed a trail and left town two days before. I'm sitting in my room at the St. Regis Hotel with my colleague and brother in arms, Espinoza. Related Watch El Chapo’s Exclusive Interview in Its Entirety Kingpin videotaped responses to Sean Penn's questions while still in hiding Espinoza and I have traveled many roads together, but none as unpredictable as the one we are now approaching. Espinoza is the owl who flies among falcons. Whether he's standing in the midst of a slum, a jungle or a battlefield, his idiosyncratic elegance, mischievous smile and self-effacing charm have a way of defusing threat. His bald head demands your attention to his twinkling eyes. He's a man fascinated and engaged. We whisper to each other in code. Finally a respite from the cyber technology that's been sizzling my brain and soul. We sit within quietude of fortified walls that are old New York hotel construction, when walls were walls, and telephones were usable without a Ph.D. We quietly make our plans, sensitive to the paradox that also in our hotel is President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. Espinoza and I leave the room to get outside the hotel, breathe in the fall air and walk the five blocks to a Japanese restaurant, where we'll meet up with our colleague El Alto Garcia. As we exit onto 55th Street, the sidewalk is lined with the armored SUVs that will transport the president of Mexico to the General Assembly. Paradoxical indeed, as one among his detail asks if I will take a selfie with him. Flash frame: myself and a six-foot, ear-pieced Mexican security operator. Flash frame: Why is this a paradox? It's paradoxical because today's Mexico has, in effect, two presidents. And among those two presidents, it is not Peña Nieto who Espinoza and I were planning to see as we'd spoken in whispered code upstairs. It is not he who necessitated weeks of clandestine planning. Instead, it's a man of about my age, though absent any human calculus that may provide us a sense of anchored commonality. At four years old, in '64, I was digging for imaginary treasures, unneeded, in my parents' middleclass American backyard while he was hand-drawing fantasy pesos that, if real, might be the only path for he and his family to dream beyond peasant farming. And while I was surfing the waves of Malibu at age nine, he was already working in the marijuana and poppy fields of the remote mountains of Sinaloa, Mexico. Today, he runs the biggest international drug cartel the world has ever known, exceeding even that of Pablo Escobar. He shops and ships by some estimates more than half of all the cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana that come into the United States. They call him El Chapo. Or "Shorty." Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera. The same El Chapo Guzman who only two mon


What sort of sea creatures are fulmars and petrels?

Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World -Fulmars, Petrels and allies Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World - Fulmars, Petrels and allies Conservation rankings are from the preliminary guidelines set out by BirdLife International and posted to Seabirds Internet discussion group by John Cooper.   Systematics and evolution of the Fulmars and Petrels The state of petrel taxonomy is nicely summarized by del Hoyo et al. (Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol 1, pg. 216), who state: 'The taxonomy of the Procellaridae is extraordinarily complex , and it is consequently subject to frequent revisions, and more than its fair share of polemic.' It is generally accepted that the Family Procellariidae can be split into four broad groupings; the fulmars (Fulmarus), the gadfly-petrels (Pterodroma), the prions (Pachyptila) and the shearwaters (Puffinus). However, within these convenient groupings there are many real problems and uncertainties. Indeed a number of revolutionary changes have been suggested, some based on good reasoning. Southern Giant Petrel. Photo copyright of Ron Saldino. Giant Petrels and Fulmars While the Fulmars and Giant Petrels show significant size and plumage differences there are strong affinties in terms of diet and ecology. This group comprises two sibling species; the two Giant petrels (long considered as conspecific) and the two Fulmars. It is very likely that this group evolved in the southern hemisphere and that the Northern Fulmar reflects a subsequent colonization of the northern hemisphere. Whether the Cape Petrel, Antarctic Petrel and Snow Petrel should be included within this group is debatable and are therefore kept separate here. Macronectes giganteus Southern Giant Petrel (new candidate for consideration) Monotypic Macronectes halli Northern Giant Petrel (NEAR THREATENED) Monotypic Pterodroma incerta Atlantic Petrel (VULNERABLE) Monotypic Pterodroma cahow Bermuda Petrel (ENDANGERED) Monotypic Pterodroma hasitata Black-capped Petrel (ENDANGERED) Monotypic Also known as Diablotin or Capped Petrel Pterodroma caribbaea Jamaica Petrel (CRITICAL/EXTINCT?) Monotypic Sometimes considered race of Black-capped Petrel Prions 'In the whole order of Procellariiformes there is probably no other aggregation of closely related species which has been so confused in the literature as these petrels. Not only are there several synonyms for most of the specific names now believed to have prior claims over others but, moreover, these names, through misinterpretation or misidentification, have become transposed from one species to the next in a manner which is bewildering if not altogether hopeless. I believe it is fair to say that about half of the older Museum specimens of these birds which I have examined have at one time or another been incorrectly identified, as indicated by the name or names written upon the labels.' -- Robert Cushman Murphy (1936) Oceanic Birds of South America. The prions currently comprise six rather similar looking species of Pachyptila prion together with the Blue Petrel. All are restricted to the southern hemisphere. Identification at sea can be difficult and benefits from comparative experience. All of the species are rather gregarious and can occur in mixed flocks. The name prion is a direct transcription of the Greek for 'saw', in reference to the lamellae on the inside of the bill. Food is mainly collected by hydroplaning and surface-filtering. Water is drawn into the mouth, collecting in a distensible interramal pouch, and then expelled by an upward movement of the broad tongue. Small organisims are thus trapped by the palatal lamellae and swallowed. This is very reminiscent of the feeding mode used by balleen whales. May also take individual organisms (e.g. euphausiid shrimps) by picking at surface. Catch small squid at night sometimes by diving. Flock of Antarctic Prions (Pachyptila desolata) rising from the water near South Georgia in late January 1999. This species is extremely similar to both Medium-billed (or Salvin's) and Broad-billed Prions and separation at sea is diff


At 2015 how many people owned as much as the poorest half of the world's population (ie over 3billion people)?

Richest 62 people as wealthy as half of world's population, says Oxfam | Business | The Guardian Davos Richest 62 people as wealthy as half of world's population, says Oxfam Charity says only higher wages, crackdown on tax dodging and higher investment in public services can stop divide widening Monday 18 January 2016 05.05 EST First published on Sunday 17 January 2016 19.01 EST Close This article is 1 year old The vast and growing gap between rich and poor has been laid bare in a new Oxfam report showing that the 62 richest billionaires own as much wealth as the poorer half of the world’s population. 62 richest Oxfam said that the wealth of the poorest 50% dropped by 41% between 2010 and 2015, despite an increase in the global population of 400m. In the same period, the wealth of the richest 62 people increased by $500bn (£350bn) to $1.76tn. Number of female billionaires increases sevenfold in 20 years Read more The charity said that, in 2010, the 388 richest people owned the same wealth as the poorest 50%. This dropped to 80 in 2014 before falling again in 2015. Mark Goldring, the Oxfam GB chief executive, said: “It is simply unacceptable that the poorest half of the world population owns no more than a small group of the global super-rich – so few, you could fit them all on a single coach. “World leaders’ concern about the escalating inequality crisis has so far not translated into concrete action to ensure that those at the bottom get their fair share of economic growth. In a world where one in nine people go to bed hungry every night, we cannot afford to carry on giving the richest an ever bigger slice of the cake.” Leading figures from Pope Francis to Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, have called for action to reverse the trend in inequality, but Oxfam said words had not been translated into action. Its prediction that the richest 1% would own the same wealth as the poorest 50% by 2016 had come true a year earlier than expected. wealth by declies The World Economic Forum in Davos comes amid fears that the turmoil in financial markets since the turn of the year may herald the start of a new phase to the global crisis that began eight years ago – this time originating in the less-developed emerging countries. Oxfam said a three-pronged approach was needed: a crackdown on tax dodging; higher investment in public services; and higher wages for the low paid. It said a priority should be to close down tax havens, increasingly used by rich individuals and companies to avoid paying tax and which had deprived governments of the resources needed to tackle poverty and inequality. Three years ago, David Cameron told the WEF that the UK would spearhead a global effort to end aggressive tax avoidance in the UK and in poor countries, but Oxfam said promised measures to increase transparency in British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, such as the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, had not been implemented. Goldring said: “We need to end the era of tax havens which has allowed rich individuals and multinational companies to avoid their responsibilities to society by hiding ever increasing amounts of money offshore. “Tackling the veil of secrecy surrounding the UK’s network of tax havens would be a big step towards ending extreme inequality. Three years after he made his promise to make tax dodgers ‘wake up and smell the coffee’, it is time for David Cameron to deliver.” Oxfam cited estimates that rich individuals have placed a total of $7.6tn in offshore accounts, adding that if tax were paid on the income that this wealth generates, an extra $190bn would be available to governments every year. The charity said as much as 30% of all African financial wealth was thought to be held offshore. The estimated loss of $14bn in tax revenues would be enough to pay for healthcare for mothers and children that could save 4 million children’s lives a year and employ enough teachers to get every African child into school. To see true inequality just look to the north | Letters Read


What autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark has the Internet Top-Level Domain of .gl?

Greenland - Wikidata Greenland autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark gl Cite this page This page was last modified on 8 January 2017, at 12:16. All structured data from the main and property namespace is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License ; text in the other namespaces is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


What ancient Greek's name is given to the professional/ethical oath of medical doctors?

Greek Medicine - The Hippocratic Oath Skip to Main Content The Hippocratic Oath The Hippocratic Oath (Ορκος) is perhaps the most widely known of Greek medical texts. It requires a new physician to swear upon a number of healing gods that he will uphold a number of professional ethical standards. It also strongly binds the student to his teacher and the greater community of physicians with responsibilities similar to that of a family member. In fact, the creation of the Oath may have marked the early stages of medical training to those outside the first families of Hippocratic medicine, the Asclepiads of Kos, by requiring strict loyalty. Over the centuries, it has been rewritten often in order to suit the values of different cultures influenced by Greek medicine. Contrary to popular belief, the Hippocratic Oath is not required by most modern medical schools, although some have adopted modern versions that suit many in the profession in the 21st century. It also does not explicitly contain the phrase, "First, do no harm," which is commonly attributed to it. Hippocratic Oath I swear by Apollo the physician, and Asclepius, and Hygieia and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses as my witnesses, that, according to my ability and judgement, I will keep this Oath and this contract: To hold him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents, to be a partner in life with him, and to fulfill his needs when required; to look upon his offspring as equals to my own siblings, and to teach them this art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or contract; and that by the set rules, lectures, and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the art to my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to students bound by this contract and having sworn this Oath to the law of medicine, but to no others. I will use those dietary regimens which will benefit my patients according to my greatest ability and judgement, and I will do no harm or injustice to them. I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion. In purity and according to divine law will I carry out my life and my art. I will not use the knife, even upon those suffering from stones, but I will leave this to those who are trained in this craft. Into whatever homes I go, I will enter them for the benefit of the sick, avoiding any voluntary act of impropriety or corruption, including the seduction of women or men, whether they are free men or slaves. Whatever I see or hear in the lives of my patients, whether in connection with my professional practice or not, which ought not to be spoken of outside, I will keep secret, as considering all such things to be private. So long as I maintain this Oath faithfully and without corruption, may it be granted to me to partake of life fully and the practice of my art, gaining the respect of all men for all time. However, should I transgress this Oath and violate it, may the opposite be my fate. Translated by Michael North, National Library of Medicine, 2002.


What element (Au) commonly prefixes to the following?

Naming Compounds - General Chemistry Naming Compounds - General Chemistry Use the following worksheets to learn how to name compounds and write formulas.  If the formula is given, write down the name, and if the name is given write down the formula.  Use these pages as a study guide. As a general rule, you should know the names and symbols for elements 1-36.  In addition, you should know names and symbols for all elements in Groups I and II, as well as the halogens (Group VII), noble gases (Group VIII), and some other metals used frequently.  These metals include Ag (silver), Au (gold), Pb (lead), Sn (tin), and Cd (cadmium). When naming compounds, remember the following rules: Binary Ionic Compounds (Type I) The cation (positively charged ion; Na+, Al3+) is  always named first and the anion (negatively charged ion; Cl-, O2-)  second. A monatomic (meaning one-atom) cation takes its name from the name of the  element.  For example, Na+ is called sodium in the names of  compounds containing this ion. A monatomic anion is named by taking the root of the element name and adding -ide.  Thus, the Cl- ion is called chloride, the S2- ion is called sulfide, and the O2- ion is called oxide. Some common monatomic cations and anions are shown below Cation Carbide Binary Ionic Compounds (Type II) The cation of a transition metal is always named first (like any cation) and  the anion second. A monatomic (meaning one-atom) cation takes its name from the name of the  element.  For example, Cu+ is called Copper(I) and Cu2+ is called Copper(II) in the names of compounds containing these ions.  The  number in parentheses is the charge of the cation. All transition metal cations, except Zn2+, Cd2+,  and Ag+ (which always have the charges shown here), must show the oxidation number (charge) in parantheses following the  English spelling of the element, such as Iron(III), Copper(I), or  Vanadium(V), whenever a compound containing these ions, which have multiple  charges, is named. For the cations in Groups IIIA-VIA (including, Sn, Pb, Ga, Bi, etc.) also  have multiple charges, even though they are not transition metals.  For all  the metals in these groups (except Al, which, of course, always has a +3 charge), include a paranthesis after the name, and show its  positive charge as a Roman numeral (Pb2+ is Lead(II) in names) Binary Covalent Compounds (Type III) Compounds containing only non-metal elements are named using Type III binary compound rules.  These compounds are always neutral (not ions which have charges), and consist of only two elements (see acid naming below for compounds containing only non-metal elements, but with more than two elements.  The prototypical compound is CO2, which is called carbon dioxide. The first element shown in the compound is named as the element (e.g., for  CO2, first element is "carbon") The second element shown in the compound is named according to the anion  name, ending in -ide (e.g., for CO2, the second element is  named "oxide") The second element always carries a prefix indicating the number of times it  is present in the compound (e.g., for CO2, the second element  (oxide) is present twice, so it has the "di" prefix) The amount of the first element is only shown, if it is present more than  once.  It is assumed to be present only once, hence just the name of the  element.  However, if it is present more than once, you must then specify  the number of times it is duplicated (di, tri, tetra, etc.) The following prefixes are used to specify the number of times an element is present in binary covalent compounds: prefixes (1-5) N2O — ninitrogen monoxide ICl3 — iodine trichloride Please note that ionic compounds (Type I & II binary compound names) never use prefixes to specify how many times an element is present.  Prefixes are only used for covalent compounds formed from non-metal elements. Common Acid and Anion Names Acids are compounds containing an ionizable proton (H+), since an acid is a proton donor (a hydrogen atom which has lost its electron).  The polyatomic ani


The German surname and name-suffix Baum referred to living near or resembling a?

Behind the Name: German Surnames expand search to ancestral names the meaning is anything from the name's write-up that is surrounded by "double quotes" separate search terms with spaces search for an exact phrase by surrounding it with double quotes example: "lord of the rings" will match names from the novel 'The Lord of the Rings' this field understands simple boolean logic force a term to be included by preceding it with a + sign force a term to be excluded by preceding it with a - sign example: +greek +(legend myth) -zeus will match Greek names of myths or legends not about Zeus expand search to ancestral names: meanings for names further up the family tree will be included in the search Description the description is the meaning and history write-up for the name separate search terms with spaces search for an exact phrase by surrounding it with double quotes example: "lord of the rings" will match names from the novel 'The Lord of the Rings' this field understands simple boolean logic force a term to be included by preceding it with a + sign force a term to be excluded by preceding it with a - sign example: +greek +(legend myth) -zeus will match Greek names of myths or legends not about Zeus ignore name meanings: keywords from the name meanings are ignored Origin see the pronunciation key for a guide on how to write the sounds sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations names without pronunciations are excluded from results * is a wildcard that will match zero or more letters in the pronunciation example: *lee will match names which end with the sound lee (s) will match exactly one syllable in the pronunciation example: (s)(s)rah will match names which have two syllables and then the sound rah (c) will match a consonant (k) will match a consonant or consonant cluster (v) will match a vowel (p) will match a plosive or stop consonant (p) will match a fricative consonant (n) will match a nasal consonant case sensitive: check this if you wish distinguish between unstressed lowercase sounds and stressed uppercase sounds Related name


What creature's name is from Greek 'river horse'?

IMMORTAL HORSES (Hippoi Athanatoi) - Horses of the Gods in Greek Mythology Immortal Horses Horses and chariot of Ares, Athenian red-figure amphora C4th B.C., Musée du Louvre THE HIPPOI ATHANATOI were the immortal horses of the gods. Most of these divine steeds were offspring of the four Anemoi (Wind-Gods) who themselves drew the chariot of Zeus in the guise of horses. FAMILY OF THE HORSES Mostly offspring of the ANEMOI , the HARPYIAI and POSEIDON (Various sources) LIST OF IMMORTAL HORSES ABRAXAS An alternative name for one of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. AITHON (1) (Aethon) One of the fire-breathing steeds of Ares. AITHON (2) (Aethon) An alternative name for one of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. AITHOPS (Aethops) One of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. ANEMOI, THE The gods of the four winds, who in the guise of horses drew the chariot of Zeus. AREION (Arion) An immortal horse owned by Herakles and later the hero Adrastos. BALIOS (Balius) One of a pair of immortal horses gifted to the hero Peleus by the gods. The drove the chariot of his son Akhilleus (Achilles) in the Trojan War. BOREAS The god of the North-Wind who, in the shape of a horse, drew the chariot of Zeus. BRONTE One of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. EUOS One of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. EUROS (Eurus) The god of the East-Wind who, in the shape of a horse, drew the chariot of Zeus. HARPAGOS (Harpagus) One of the immortal horses of the Dioskouroi (Dioscuri) twins. HIPPALEKTRYON (Hippalectryon) A creature with the foreparts of a rooster and the rearparts of a horse. HIPPOKAMPOI (Hippocamps) Fish-tailed horses of the sea, four of which drew the chariot of Poseidon. KONABOS (Conabus) One of the fire breathing steeds of Ares. KYLLAROS (Cyllarus) One of the immortal horses of the Dioskouroi (Dioscuri) twins. LAMPOS (Lampus) One of the two immortal steeds of the dawn-goddess Eos. NOTOS (Notus) The god of the South-Wind who, in the shape of a horse, drew the chariot of Zeus. PEGASOS (Pegasus) A winged immortal horse born from the neck of the beheaded Gorgon Medousa (Medusa). PEGASOI (Pegasi) A breed of winged immortal horses. PHAETHON One of the two immortal steeds of the dawn-goddess Eos. PHLEGON An alternative name for one of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. PHLOGEUS (1) One of the immortal horses of the Dioskouroi (Dioscuri) twins. PHLOGEUS (2) One of the fire-breathing steeds of Ares. PHOBOS (Phobus) One of the fire-breathing steeds of Ares. PODARKES (Podarces) One of a pair of immortal horses owned by Erekhtheus (Erechtheus), king of Athens. PYROIS An alternative name for one of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. SKYLLA (Scylla) One of the eight immortal horses which drew the chariot of Poseidon. STEROPE One of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. STHENIOS (Sthenius) One of the eight horses of the sea-god Poseidon. THERBEEO An alternative name for one of the four immortal horses of the sun-god Helios. TROJAN HIPPOI, THE The twelve immortal horses owned by the Trojan kings Erikhthonios (Erichthonius) and Laomedon. They were promised to Herakles as reward for rescuing princess Hesione from a sea-monster. XANTHOS (1) (Xanthus) One of a pair of immortal horses gifted to the hero Peleus by the gods. The drove the chariot of his son Akhilleus (Achilles) in the Trojan War. XANTHOS (2) (Xanthus) One of the immortal horses of the Dioskouroi (Dioscuri) twins. XANTHOS (3) (Xanthus) One of a pair of immortal horses owned by Erekhtheus (Erechtheus), king of Athens. ZEPHYROS (Zephyrus) The god of the West-Wind who, in the shape of a horse, drew the chariot of Zeus. ALTERNATE NAMES Horses and chariot of Zeus, Athenian red-figure amphora C4th B.C., Musée du Louvre Homer, Iliad 5. 711 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) : "Hera, high goddess, daughter of Kronos (Cronus) the mighty, went away to harness the gold-bridled [immortal] horses. Then Hebe in speed set about the chariot the curved wheels eight-spoked and brazen, with an axle of iron both


What orange spice/colouring comes from the crocus plant, often associated with rice?

Glossary of Latin Cooking Terms : Recipes and Cooking : Food Network Glossary of Latin Cooking Terms Glossary of Latin Cooking Terms Navigate Latin American markets and menus with confidence and ease Category: Email Acarajé: An Afro-Brazilian street food made with black-eyed peas and dried shrimp. Achiote: Brick-red seeds with a mildly acidic, earthy flavor. They're often used as natural coloring to give a yellowish tint to foods such as butter and cheese. Adobo: Marinade. Dry adobos are spice rubs for meat, fish or poultry. Ajiaco: A South American chicken and root vegetable soup. Aji: Also known as the Peruvian hot pepper, this is a unique species of chile, containing several different breeds. Commonly ground into powders, they come in different colors and have a distinctive, fruity flavor. Aji is also a term for a South American salsa that's served with stews and soups. Ajo: Garlic. Arepas: A corn-based bread from the northern Andes in South America. Arroz con Gandules: A festive Puerto Rican rice dish made with pigeon peas. Arroz con Leche: A Latin American sweet rice pudding sometimes made with sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk. Arroz con Pollo: Translated as "rice with chicken" in Spanish, this traditional dish is common throughout Latin America. Avocado: Botanically a fruit, the avocado is usually treated as a vegetable. Avocados have been widely used in Latin America since the time of the Aztecs, Mayas and Incas. Bacalao: Dried salt cod that is popular throughout Latin America. Bacon: Any certain cut of meat taken from the sides, belly or back of a pig that may be cured and/or smoked. Batidos: Milkshake or smoothie usually made with fresh fruit. Bell Peppers: Large, bell-shaped fruits that come in different colors, such as yellow, red, green and orange, and lack the heat of many other varieties of chiles. Boniato: Tuber also known as white sweet potato, Florida yam and camote. It looks like a sweet potato, but is shorter and rounder with a white, slightly sweet and mealy flesh. Buñuelos: Doughnut-like fritters flavored with a syrup or honey and often anise and cinnamon. Caipirinha: Brazilian cocktail made with Cachaca (brandy made from sugarcane), sugar and lime juice. Calabaza: A large, round, sweet squash. Often called a West Indian pumpkin because it resembles a pumpkin in size and coloring. Canela: Cinnamon. Carnitas: Roasted pork served with corn tortillas and salsa. Translated, it means "little meats." Cazuela: A hearty meat stew found in Chile and other South American countries. Ceviche: Raw fish or seafood pickled and "cooked" in the acidic juice of citrus fruit. Ceviches are often flavored with herbs, chiles and other ingredients. Champurrado: A warm, thick, chocolate-based Mexican drink. Chicharron: Puffy fried pork rind eaten as a snack. Chicharron de Pollo: Fried chicken, popular in the Dominican Republic. Chimichurri: Pesto-like condiment from Argentina that's made with a base of parsley, garlic and olive oil and often used with grilled meat. Chipotle Pepper: Smoked jalapeno chile. Available canned, in a sauce and dried. Churros: A Latin American dessert, similar to a donut or cruller. Chocolate: Processed foods that are produced from the seeds of the cacao tree. Native to lowland, tropical South America, cacao has been cultivated for 3,000 years in Central America and Mexico. Chorizo: Spicy pork sausage. Mexican chorizo uses fresh pork; Spanish chorizo uses smoked pork. Chupes de Corvina y Camarones: A striped bass and shrimp stew. Cilantro: Also called coriander, this leafy herb is essential to Latin American cooking, particularly Mexican, Andean and Brazilian. Cinnamon: Mexican cinnamon. Also known as Ceylon cinnamon for the island where it originated. Coconut: A fruit that arrived in Bahia, Brazil in 1553 and from there, spread throughout South America. Latin American cuisine uses both its milk and meat. Cotijo: A Mexican cheese also known as Queso Anejado or "aged cheese." Sold in small rounds or large blocks, this salty, pungent cheese can be moist with a texture like Feta or very firm f


Theseus, Hyppolyta, Nick Bottom, and Oberon the King of the Fairies are in Shakespeare's play?

SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Character List A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Puck -  Also known as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Though A Midsummer Night’s Dream divides its action between several groups of characters, Puck is the closest thing the play has to a protagonist. His enchanting, mischievous spirit pervades the atmosphere, and his antics are responsible for many of the complications that propel the other main plots: he mistakes the young Athenians, applying the love potion to Lysander instead of Demetrius, thereby causing chaos within the group of young lovers; he also transforms Bottom’s head into that of an ass. Read an in-depth analysis of Puck. Oberon -  The king of the fairies, Oberon is initially at odds with his wife, Titania, because she refuses to relinquish control of a young Indian prince whom he wants for a knight. Oberon’s desire for revenge on Titania leads him to send Puck to obtain the love-potion flower that creates so much of the play’s confusion and farce. Titania -  The beautiful queen of the fairies, Titania resists the attempts of her husband, Oberon, to make a knight of the young Indian prince that she has been given. Titania’s brief, potion-induced love for Nick Bottom, whose head Puck has transformed into that of an ass, yields the play’s foremost example of the contrast motif. Lysander -  A young man of Athens, in love with Hermia. Lysander’s relationship with Hermia invokes the theme of love’s difficulty: he cannot marry her openly because Egeus, her father, wishes her to wed Demetrius; when Lysander and Hermia run away into the forest, Lysander becomes the victim of misapplied magic and wakes up in love with Helena. Demetrius -  A young man of Athens, initially in love with Hermia and ultimately in love with Helena. Demetrius’s obstinate pursuit of Hermia throws love out of balance among the quartet of Athenian youths and precludes a symmetrical two-couple arrangement. Hermia -  Egeus’s daughter, a young woman of Athens. Hermia is in love with Lysander and is a childhood friend of Helena. As a result of the fairies’ mischief with Oberon’s love potion, both Lysander and Demetrius suddenly fall in love with Helena. Self-conscious about her short stature, Hermia suspects that Helena has wooed the men with her height. By morning, however, Puck has sorted matters out with the love potion, and Lysander’s love for Hermia is restored. Helena -  A young woman of Athens, in love with Demetrius. Demetrius and Helena were once betrothed, but when Demetrius met Helena’s friend Hermia, he fell in love with her and abandoned Helena. Lacking confidence in her looks, Helena thinks that Demetrius and Lysander are mocking her when the fairies’ mischief causes them to fall in love with her. Read an in-depth analysis of Helena. Egeus -  Hermia’s father, who brings a complaint against his daughter to Theseus: Egeus has given Demetrius permission to marry Hermia, but Hermia, in love with Lysander, refuses to marry Demetrius. Egeus’s severe insistence that Hermia either respect his wishes or be held accountable to Athenian law places him squarely outside the whimsical dream realm of the forest. Theseus -  The heroic duke of Athens, engaged to Hippolyta. Theseus represents power and order throughout the play. He appears only at the beginning and end of the story, removed from the dreamlike events of the forest. Hippolyta -  The legendary queen of the Amazons, engaged to Theseus. Like Theseus, she symbolizes order. Nick Bottom -  The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration. Bottom is full of advice and self-confidence but frequently makes silly mistakes and misuses language. His simultaneous nonchalance about the beautiful Titania’s sudden love for him and unawareness of the fact that Puck has transformed his head into that of an ass mark the pinnacle of his foolish arrogance. Read


The human gastrocolic reflex typically prompts someone to visit the?

About Us About Us Skip to content About Us My name is Ashwin Patel. I am a qualified Pharmacist practising in the Republic of Ireland. I studied at the School of Pharmacy, University of London and qualified as a Pharmacist in 1979. I am a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. I was born to Indian parents in a small village on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, in Eastern Africa. My parents moved from their homeland of Gujarat in India in 1947.They were both vegetarians all their life. The squat toilet, which was a hole in the ground type toilet, was the only toilet available for evacuation of the bowel in a hygienic way to my parents in their youth and they squatted to perform the daily routine of emptying the bowel as well as other social activities such as resting on the ground, washing ones clothes as well as body, preparing meals and sweeping and mopping the floor. This squatting posture was adopted again when they moved to Africa. The toilets in the village of my birth were squatting toilets very similar to those my parents used in India. These were generally located in the back yard of the house, as far away as possible. There was typically a trench in the ground with a hole in the concrete floor. There were two stepping stones on either side of the hole to place your feet upon. There were no lights or running water. In the hours of darkness you had to take a kerosene lamp along with you. A bucket of water was to be found in one corner with a small jug hanging from the lip. This water was for washing the anal area after finishing. This procedure of washing instead of wiping with paper is still followed by the majority of the Indian population in India even today. I remember using the squat toilet until I was eight years old. I can remember the dread of falling into the trench, the smell and especially the cockroaches that lingered in the toilet house. I cannot recall the need for Laxatives during this period of my life. The bowels opened regularly without any aids. All this came to an end when we moved to the city of Kampala when I was eight. We moved into a new house where we thought we were “privileged” and “important” to find the raised toilet ready installed inside the house! We thought what comfort! Yes, we did feel more “civilised” for having the opportunity to live in a house equipped with the modern raised water closet with a flushing system built in. No smell or Cockroaches! No more visits to the Trench toilet! No more Squatting. We happily abandoned the squat posture for the sitting posture. We could not have been more wrong in our thinking. Both my parents were vegetarians and my Brother and older sisters were all vegetarians until we moved to the United Kingdom in 1971. In spite of the fact that our diet was plant based and contained large amounts of plant fiber, we all discovered that we needed a regular dose of laxatives to help move the bowel. ENO’s fruit salts and occasionally a dose of Castor oil was needed to help move the bowels. We all got on with life without looking for the reasons for the change in our bowel habit. My father’s bowel/constipation problems got worse after our move to England. Doctors prescribed more fiber on top of his dietary intake! This intervention was not sufficient and did not help. The problem of needing to go again after just having opened the bowel became a regular occurrence. Long periods of time were spent in the toilet, straining to open the bowel to achieve complete elimination of waste. A contributory factor may have been the introduction of processed foods and white bread into a diet which was previously based predominantly on whole foods and whole grains. The realisation that the adoption of the raised toilet seat and the sitting posture and abandoning the squat posture for emptying the bowel to which we were used to in the village in Africa was the real cause of all the damage caused by straining only came to me after my father’s death in the year 2010. I studied defecation control and defecat


Wikipedia's spherical logo features what symbol for Greek W, also a fatty acid name?

The Lipids- Triglycerides, Phospholipids And Sterols The Lipids- Triglycerides, Phospholipids And Sterols CHAPTER  5  THE CHEMIST'S VIEW OF TRIGLYCERIDES AND FATTY ACIDS The Fatty Acids Fats In Foods Roles of Triglycerides and Fatty Acids Essential Fatty Acids THE CHEMIST'S VIEW OF PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND STEROLS The Phospholipids The Sterols DIGESTION, ABSORPTION, AND TRANSPORT OF LIPIDS Lipid Digestion Lipid Absorption Lipid Transport LIPIDS IN THE BODY Triglycerides In the Blood A Preview of Lipid Metabolism HEALTH EFFECTS AND RECOMMENDED INTAKES OF LIPIDS Health Effects of Lipids HIGHLIGHT: ALTERNATIVES TO FAT    The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols  125 a family of compounds that includestriglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids, andsterols. fats: lipids in foods or the body, both of whichare composed mostly of triglycerides. oils: liquid fats (at room temperature). Of the lipids in foods, 95% are fats and oils(triglycerides), and 5% are other lipids(phospholipids and sterols). Of the lipidsstored in the body, 99% are triglycerides. ! " #$ % & & ' ( ) Triglycerides in foods:•Deliver fat-soluble vita-mins.•Contribute to the sensory appeal of foods. triglycerides (try-GLISS-er-rides): the chiefform of fat in the diet and the major storageform of fat in the body; composed of a mole-cule of glycerol with three fatty acidsattached; also called triacylglycerols (GLISS-er-ol): an alcohol composed ofa three-carbon chain, which can serve as thebackbone for a triglyceride.• ol alcohol M ost people are surprised to learn thatfat has some virtues. Only when peo-ple consume either too much or toolittle fat does ill health follow. It istrue, though, that in our society of abundance,people are likely to encounter too much fat.Fat is actually a subset of the class of nutrientsknown as lipids, but the term fat  is often used to refer to all the lipids. The lipidfamily includes triglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids, and sterols, all impor-tant to nutrition. The triglycerides predominate, both in foods and in the body.The triglycerides provide the body with a continuous fuel supply, keep it warm,and protect it from mechanical shock; their component fatty acids serve as start-ing materials for important hormonal regulators. The phospholipids and sterolscontribute to the cells’ structures, and the sterol cholesterol serves as the rawmaterial for some hormones, vitamin D, and bile.In foods, triglycerides are the solid fats and liquid oils. Triglycerides carry withthem the four fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K—together with many of thecompounds that give foods their ﬂavor, texture, and palatability. Fat is responsiblefor the delicious aromas associated with sizzling bacon and hamburgers on thegrill, onions being sautéed, or vegetables in a stir-fry. Of course, these wonderfulcharacteristics lure people into eating too much from time to time. 1 Studies haverevealed that obese people eat more fat than their normal-weight peers, but notwhether the preference for fat or the obesity comes ﬁrst. 2  The Chemist’s View of  Triglycerides and Fatty Acids Like carbohydrates, triglycerides are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), andoxygen (O). However, triglycerides have many more carbons and hydrogens inproportion to their oxygens, and so can supply more energy per gram (Chapter 7provides details).For people who think more easily in words than in chemical symbols, this  pre-view  of the upcoming chemistry may be helpful. The following paragraphs anddiagrams demonstrate that:1.Every triglyceride contains one molecule of glycerol (see Figure 5-1) and threefatty acids (basically chains of carbon atoms).2.Fatty acids may be 4 to 24 (even numbers of) carbons long, the 18-carbon onesbeing the most common in foods and especially noteworthy in nutrition.3.Fatty acids may also be saturated or unsaturated. The latter may have one ormore points of unsaturation (may be mono- or polyunsaturated).4.Of special importance in nutrition are the polyunsaturated fatty acids whose ﬁrst  point of unsaturation is next to the third carbon (known a


What word is a flat-bottom boat, a football kick, a glassmaking tool, and a dented base of a wine bottle?

Rex April/May 2016 by Edge In-flight Magazines - issuu Moruya Snowy Mountains (Cooma) Merimbula King Island Burnie Dear friends of Welcome to the April/May issue of OUTthere. During the latter part of 2015, the Rex Group added another couple of feathers to its cap. December saw the group’s pilot training academy, the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) enter into a pilot training agreement with Viet Flight Training (VFT – a joint venture between Bay Viet and Vietnam Airlines). This contract is the latest in a line of pilot training agreements AAPA has undertaken since the academy’s inception in 2008. In October, two Rex employees were awarded prestigious scholarships from the Regional Aviation Association of Australia. AAPA Instructor Benjamin Hayes and Mechanical Apprentice Engineer Bradley Callaghan were presented with scholarships to assist with their studies and advance their skills. We wish them well as they continue to develop their chosen careers and offer their valuable skills to the regional aviation industry. Rex is proud to be a part of the training and development of future pilots and engineers in Australia and overseas, and we look forward to continuing this into the future for the benefit of regional Australia. We hope you enjoy reading this issue. So until next time, from all 1,000 of us at Rex, Air Link, Pel-Air and AAPA, we invite you to sit back, relax and let us do the flying. The REX Team The Rex Story - The First 10 years. (Soft Cover) $40 Rex-Roller Day Bag $149.50 Rex LCD Clock with Message Board Blue or Green - $20 rexnews Clockwise from top-left: Signing of the agreements by Rex Executive Chairman Lim Kim Hai and CEO of VFT, Captain Nguyen Nam Lien. Looking on is Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam HE Hugh Borrowman (centre) and Mr Do Quang Viet, Dy Dir General of CAAV (to Ambassador’s left); Exchange of agreements between AAPA and VFT; Rex Executive Chairman Lim Kim Hai presented Australian Ambassador in Vietnam Hugh Borrowman with a Rex 10-year anniversary book; The Vietnamese delegation visited AAPA in November. Vietnamese pilots to train at Rex Pilot Academy ON 16 DECEMBER 2015, in Vietnam, Rex Group’s Executive Chairman Mr Lim Kim Hai signed a pilot training agreement with Viet Flight Training (VFT – a joint venture between Bay Viet and Vietnam Airlines) on behalf of Rex subsidiary, the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA). The signing ceremony was witnessed by Australian Ambassador to Vietnam HE Hugh Borrowman, the Deputy Director General of the Civil Aviation Authorities Vietnam (CAAV) Mr Do Quang Viet and the General Manager, Safety – Quality – Security Department of Vietnam Airlines, Mr Au Duy Linh. This commercial agreement represents the first time that Vietnamese cadet pilots will be trained in Australia, and the contract reaffirms AAPA’s position as one of the world’s best pilot training facilities. The contract reaffirms AAPA’s position as one of the world’s best pilot training facilities. 3 rexnews Promising futures THE REGIONAL AVIATION Association of Australia (RAAA) recognises the immense costs faced by pilots and technical personnel when entering the aviation industry and maintaining skills. To encourage and assist new students entering the regional aviation industry, and in recognition of the importance of the continued education of current employees, the RAAA arranges partnerships with member organisations to award scholarships to suitable individuals. The Rex Group of companies has seen several employees awarded these prestigious scholarships over the years and two recipients from the Rex Group received scholarships at the RAAA’s National Convention in 2015. Benjamin Hayes – Ansett Aviation Training Pilot Scholarship Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) instructor Benjamin Hayes was awarded the Ansett Aviation Training Pilot Scholarship. This scholarship, awarded on behalf of Ansett Aviation Training, recognises pilots committed to regional aviation and provides encouragement to their continuing education. Selection is based on academic attainment, a high level of a


Turkish Van, Chartreux, Scottish Fold and Ragdoll are types of?

Turkish Van Cats and Kittens for sale in the UK | Pets4Homes Update Search Turkish Van Cats and Kittens for sale in the UK Pets4Homes found 5 Turkish Van Cats and Kittens for sale in the UK.  Read our Turkish Van breed information page for information on this pet breed. Sort By :  London, East London £500 2 cream and white girls, pet quality. 1 cream and white boy, pet quality. 3 auburn and white boys, show quality. They will all be GCCF Registered, neutered, fully vaccinated and mircochipped.  Ready for viewing at 6 weeks old, availab.... 7 hours ago | For Sale by Breeder 4     Feltham, Middlesex £350 Hi there I have 2 make Turkish vans for sale 2 pale red and white all r flead wormed and vaccinated used to other cats and dogs please conactes me for more details many thanks 14 hours ago | For Sale by shanvaniks 16     Spalding, Lincolnshire £500 Peachtails ONlY BREEDS TURKISH VAN CATS. ANY OTHER BREEDS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH PEACHTAILS. NO sales until the New Year. Enquiries welcome. Only 4 kittens left from this love.... 16 hours ago | For Sale by Peachtails 5     Ilminster, Somerset £500 This Gorgeous male kitten is seeking his forever home. He is an extrovert and very playful. Loves cuddles and sleeping on my bed at night. Vaccinated, Vet checked and microchippe.... 6 days ago | For Sale by Yenicizgi 2     Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire £50 Unfortunately I'm having to rehomed my beautiful cats lola an bow brother and sister..had them for 2 years. both pure white very loving cats, they can be really shy.. bow dosent like to be indoors now he would be perfect for a farm or somewhe.... 1 month ago | For Sale by Private Advertiser


What popular orange-coloured citrus fruit is surprisingly a hybrid of the pomelo (25%) and mandarin (75%)?

Citrus Pages / Sour oranges 'Bouquet de fleurs' sour oranges ï¿½ Jorma Koskinen     History The sour orange is thought to have originated in the north-eastern parts of India and the neighbouring south-western parts of China and northern Burma. Its cultivation spread slowly westward and reached the Near East at the beginning of the Christian era. The history of the introduction of the sour orange to Europe is very interesting because it consists of two separate stories and strains, a fact which is usually misunderstood. Arabs had conquered the southern part of Spain by 711 and called it Al-Andalus. They reigned various parts of it until 1492. Arab architects designed beautiful mosques, the most famous of which is the Mesquita in Cordoba. The building was completed in 987 when the famous Patio de los naranjos, the courtyard of oranges also took its final form. The Caliphs of Cordoba were very fond of sour orange trees and ordered them to be planted in the most prominent public spaces in the most important towns of Al-Andalus. This strain of sour orange brought to Spain by Arabs through Northern Africa at the end of the first millenium became the type we today know as the Seville orange, which later became the standard form of sour orange (see Sevillano below). The largest plantations of it still exist around the town of Seville. Arab conquerors also brought the sour orange to the eastern Mediterranean area and the island of Sicily where it is known to have grown in 1002 A.D.  The story of the sour orange being brought back by crusaders returning from the Holy Land in the 12th and 13th centuries is also true but of another variety completely. The crusaders brought the Bittersweet orange to the northern Mediterranean countries from where it travelled to Versailles and farther to America (see Bittersweet below). All through the Middle Ages in central and southern Europe citron and sour orange were the only known citrus fruit. Sour orange was considered an important medicinal plant. The fruit was used as a condiment to hide the unpleasant flavour of salted meat and fish (the only known form of preserving). It was also used as a spice and to make marmalade. The flowers were used as a scent. The sweet orange came to Europe during the 15th century and because it could be eaten fresh, it slowly displaced the sour orange.   Uses Sour oranges are usually not eaten fresh. Their importance lies in the oil that can be extracted from the flowers, leaves, seeds and rind. This oil gives its typical orange-like flavour to spices, sweets, liqueurs etc. Some varieties of sour orange impart their aroma to expensive perfumes, soaps and after-shaves. The oils from sour oranges are used in aromatherapy and many health products. The dried flowers and buds as well as some oils are used in blendings of fine tea. The whole fruit is used to make the orange marmalade the British prefer. Certain sour oranges are caramelized whole and eaten as a dessert. The main constituent in the aroma of many soft drinks is sour orange. More detailed information on uses can be found in the description of each variety.  In addition to the many food uses what really makes the sour orange important for the whole citrus industry is its suitability for being used as  rootstock . Being resistant to many plant diseases and compatible with the majority of commercial citrus types makes it invaluable.  A friend from a horticultural project in Afghanistan informed me that sour oranges are popular there at meal times. Many people prefer them to lemons and limes and sour orange juice is squeezed on food the same way lemon is used in the Mediterranean. The zest is used to flavour rice. The vesicle segments without seeds and membranes are also eaten fresh. The variety of this sour orange is not known to him but he sent pictures of the tree and fruit and of a meal where it is used. From the pictures it can clearly be seen that it is a sour orange, maybe a bittersweet orange . Pictures on the left by ï¿½ Muhammad Aziz Taste The taste of sour orange varieties and hybrids differ more f


Undiscovered for 100 years and published 2016, 'The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots' was written by?

Beatrix Potter Story Published 100 Years After Written - News & Promotions News & Promotions You are here: Home / Entertainment / Beatrix Potter Story Published 100 Years After Written Beatrix Potter Story Published 100 Years After Written January 26, 2016 By Ellen Smith An undiscovered story by Beatrix Potter has been found and is set to be published for the first time in September. The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots was written more than 100 years ago and was unearthed by publisher Jo Hanks after she found a reference to it in an out-of-print biography, the BBC reports. Quentin Blake, who has worked on a number of Roald Dahl books, has illustrated the story. The book will feature an older Peter Rabbit and is centred on a “well-behaved prime black Kitty cat, who leads rather a double life,” Potter wrote to her publisher at the time. After Hanks, who works for Penguin Random House Childrens, made the discovery, three handwritten manuscripts were found in school notebooks in the V&A archive. They included a rough sketch of Kitty-in-Boots and another sketch of villain Mr Tod. Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots about a cat encountering villainous fox Mr Tod: https://t.co/Ru9nBxZ5P8 pic.twitter.com/F8RdbHMQBB — The Bookseller (@thebookseller) January 26, 2016 Hanks told The Bookseller that Blake was chosen to illustrate the work by Penguin Random House because “he understands the rebelliousness of animal characters and doesn’t patronise children, which was one of Potter’s bugbears.” Calling all #beatrixpotter fans: 100-year-old new book publishing this Sept (with illustrations by QB) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35407846 Posted by Quentin Blake on Tuesday, 26 January 2016 The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots will be published by Frederick Warne & Co, Beatrix Potter’s original publisher and an imprint of Penguin Random House, on Sept. 1.


At 2015 the biggest cause of death among UK men under 50 is?

What are the top causes of death by age and gender? | Visual.ONS What are the top causes of death by age and gender? February 27, 2015 By ONS Digital There were 506,790 deaths in England and Wales in 2013, up 1.5% since 2012. Ischaemic heart disease was the leading cause of death for males in 2013, which accounted for 15.4% of male deaths. The leading cause of death for females was dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, which accounted for 12.2% of female deaths during 2013. The second leading cause of death in 2013 was lung cancer (malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung) for males and ischaemic heart disease for females. Over the course of the 20th century, there have been steady decreases in mortality rates for the main three broad disease groups (cancer, circulatory and respiratory) in England and Wales. The reasons for this include improvements in the treatment of these diseases, and the introduction of preventative programmes, such as the NHS Breast screening programme. More recently, there have been initiatives to improve people’s health through better diet and lifestyle such as, the Change4life campaign and Stoptober. Leading causes of deaths registered in England and Wales, 2013 1 2 3 Download the data. 1 in 1,000 deaths were among children aged 1-4 in 2013 Around 0.1% of all deaths were among children aged 1-4 years old. The leading cause of death at this age was congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (13% of boys and 14% of girls). These conditions are usually present at birth or develop shortly after, and include congenital heart defects. There were 22 cases of homicide and probable homicide in registered 2013, the 5th most common death for boys and 2nd for girls. Land transport accidents leading cause of death for 5-19 year olds The leading cause of death for both males and females aged 5-19 was land transport accidents, accounting for 13% of deaths at this age group. This was more common among males than females. Worldwide , males under the age of 25 are almost three times more likely to be killed in a car crash than females of the same age. Suicide is also one of the leading causes of death among this age group; the 2nd leading cause of death of males (112 deaths) and 6th for females (23 deaths). Suicide and accidental poisoning leading cause of death for 20-34 year olds Suicide (including injury/poisoning of undetermined intent) was the leading cause of death for 20-34 year olds (24% of men and 12% of women). Factors that could lead to these deaths include: traumatic experiences, lifestyle choices such as drug or alcohol misuse, job insecurity and relationship problems. For both sexes, accidental poisoning is also a highly common cause of death, followed by land transport accidents. Breast cancer leading cause of death for 35-49 year old women Suicide remains the leading cause of death for men aged 35-49, accounting for 13% of deaths. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women in this age group, accounting for 14% of deaths. However, it is the leading cause because women in this age group are relatively healthy and are therefore less likely to die of other causes. Breast cancer deaths in women aged 15-49 years only account for around 10% of all female breast cancer deaths . Heart disease leading cause of death for men aged 50 and over For those aged 50 and over, the leading causes of death for both men and women were long-term diseases and conditions. Cancer of the trachea, bronchus and lung is the number one cause for women aged 50-64, accounting for 11% of deaths in this group. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death for 50-64 year old women, accounting for 11% of deaths in this age group. Heart diseases are the leading cause of death for men aged 50 and over. Lifestyle choices and other conditions can lead to heart disease such as: smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Dementia and Alzheimer’s leading cause of death for women over 80 Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was the leading cause of death for women over 80 accounting


The UK state-subsidised 'e-Voke' is a hi-tech reduced risk alternative for?

The Stooshie Issue 3 Published June 7 2014 by D C Thomson & Co Ltd - issuu issuu JUNE 7 2014 issue no.3 ❘ £2.50 W NE NE ZI GA MA the Anyone but England... Stooshie Should we support the Auld Enemy in the World Cup? T h e b e s t o f S c ott i s h m ed i a – n ew s Lessons learned? Coming to terms with rally tragedy Is Sarah better value than Gary? 9772055595008 Moment of Ruth for Scottish Tories Five go mad at Murrayfield www.thestooshie.co.uk the Scottish police shut up shop 06 The best stories from around Scotland The cutting edge of boffinry Stooshie Editor’s Round-up: That was the week that was Welcome to The Stooshie, the magazine that brings you the most important news and best comment from across Scotland over the past seven days. This week we have gorged ourselves on the best stories from across the country, feasted upon the best comment from Scotland’s best columnists, snacked on our favourite blogs and washed it all down with the best arts coverage around. This week the BBC found itself becoming the news, rather than just reporting it. Yes campaigners protested over alleged bias in news reports outside the Corporation’s Pacific Quay HQ while the dismissal of respected presenter Gary Robertson left many observers shaking their heads in disbelief. Elsewhere in Scotland there was tragedy when three spectators were killed after being struck by an out-of-control car at the Jim Clark Rally by Kelso. Politically, the big winners this week were the Scottish Conservatives. In a dramatic volte-face, leader Ruth Davidson positioned the Tories as Scotland’s new party of devolution. And, with the World Cup less than a week away, our Stooshie of the Week asks the big question: should Scots support England? Read, digest and enjoy! SCOTTISH WORD OF THE WEEK clarty adj ❘ klærtı ❘ Talk of the steamie: the week’s gossip 18 The Stooshie, 80 Kingsway East, Dundee DD4 8SL Email: Visit: www.thestooshie.co.uk stooshiescot 1. dirty, especially covered in mud; filthy Usage: “The pictures reflect a vivid sense of the city... from gracious streets to clarty corners.” (p26) “That one would sook it through a clarty cloot.” (in reference to someone who likes his/her drink) 24 46 ■ A Salmond/Cameron faceswap from @JimboLoony. Posted on Twitter Editor-in-chief: Richard Neville Editor: Steve Bargeton Deputy editor: Catriona MacInnes Art director: Aileen Wilkie Content manager: Rory Weller Editorial: Craig Smith, Stefan Morkis, Alastair Bennett Contributors: Brian Donaldson, Robert McNeil, Lucy Penman, James Williamson, Graham Huband Advertising & Commercial Opportunities: Bryn Piper: 0207 400 1050, bpiper@dcthomson.co.uk Circulation: Iain McKenzie: imckenzie@dcthomson.co.uk Subscription Sales & Customer Service: 0844 826 5009, thestooshie@dcthomson.co.uk 7 June 2014 ❘ the stooshie 4 l news MAIN EVENTS BBC under attack from outside and in Nationalists protest over “biased” news broadcasts while flagship referendum show falters after launch ■ Around two hundred protestors descended on BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay headquarters to protest over alleged bias in its news reports. Professor John Robertson from the University of the West of Scotland had produced a report claiming there was antiindependence bias on radio show Good Morning Scotland which triggered the impromptu demonstration. His report came after 1,200 people complained to the BBC about alleged bias towards UKIP in its European election coverage last month. The Corporation’s problems deepened when it emerged Good Morning Scotland presenter Gary Robertson is not having his freelance contract renewed due to budget pressures. A spokesman for the National Union of Journalists said the presenter felt he was being pushed out the door by the BBC’s apparent preference for London-based presenters, such as Scotland 2014 host Sarah Smith. Staff have said they may strike over the sacking. EDITORIALS SAY COMMENTATORS SAY Professor John Robertson’s report does not provide any “definitive proof to support the accusations of bias” made against the BBC, the Sunday Herald admitted, or “at least not beyond