Sklodowska was the maiden name of which Nobel Prize winner?

Marie Curie - Biographical Marie Curie The Nobel Prize in Physics 1903 Henri Becquerel, Pierre Curie, Marie Curie Share this: Marie Curie - Biographical Marie Curie, née Maria Sklodowska, was born in Warsaw on November  7, 1867, the daughter of a secondary-school teacher. She received  a general education in local schools and some scientific training  from her father. She became involved in a students' revolutionary  organization and found it prudent to leave Warsaw, then in the  part of Poland dominated by Russia, for Cracow, which at that  time was under Austrian rule. In 1891, she went to Paris to  continue her studies at the Sorbonne where she obtained  Licenciateships in Physics and the Mathematical Sciences. She met  Pierre Curie, Professor in the School of Physics in 1894 and in  the following year they were married. She succeeded her husband  as Head of the Physics Laboratory at the Sorbonne, gained her  Doctor of Science degree in 1903, and following the tragic death  of Pierre Curie in 1906, she took his place as Professor of  General Physics in the Faculty of Sciences, the first time a  woman had held this position. She was also appointed Director of  the Curie Laboratory in the Radium Institute of the University of  Paris, founded in 1914. See Also Article about the Curies Her early researches, together with her husband, were often  performed under difficult conditions, laboratory arrangements  were poor and both had to undertake much teaching to earn a  livelihood. The discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel in  1896 inspired the Curies in their brilliant researches and  analyses which led to the isolation of polonium, named after the  country of Marie's birth, and radium. Mme. Curie developed  methods for the separation of radium from radioactive residues in  sufficient quantities to allow for its characterization and the  careful study of its properties, therapeutic properties in  particular. Mme. Curie throughout her life actively promoted the use of  radium to alleviate suffering and during World War I, assisted by  her daughter, Irene, she personally devoted herself to this  remedial work. She retained her enthusiasm for science throughout  her life and did much to establish a radioactivity laboratory in  her native city - in 1929 President Hoover of the United States  presented her with a gift of $ 50,000, donated by American  friends of science, to purchase radium for use in the laboratory  in Warsaw. Mme. Curie, quiet, dignified and unassuming, was held in high  esteem and admiration by scientists throughout the world. She was  a member of the Conseil du Physique Solvay from 1911 until her  death and since 1922 she had been a member of the Committee of  Intellectual Co-operation of the League of Nations. Her work is  recorded in numerous papers in scientific journals and she is the  author of Recherches sur les Substances Radioactives (1904), L'Isotopie et les Éléments Isotopes and  the classic Traité' de Radioactivité (1910). The importance of Mme. Curie's work is reflected in the numerous  awards bestowed on her. She received many honorary science,  medicine and law degrees and honorary memberships of learned  societies throughout the world. Together with her husband, she  was awarded half of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903, for  their study into the spontaneous radiation discovered by  Becquerel, who was awarded the other half of the Prize. In 1911  she received a second Nobel Prize, this time in  Chemistry , in recognition of her work in radioactivity. She  also received, jointly with her husband, the Davy Medal of the  Royal Society in 1903 and, in 1921, President Harding of the  United States, on behalf of the women of America, presented her  with one gram of radium in recognition of her service to  science. For further details, cf. Biography of Pierre Curie . Mme. Curie  died in Savoy, France, after a short illness, on July 4,  1934. From Nobel Lectures , Physics 1901-1921, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1967 This auto


How was Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, bom in Jersey in 1853, better known?

Emilie Charlotte Le Breton (1853-1929) | WikiTree: The FREE Family Tree Space Page Lillie Langtry was an actress who starred in many plays, including She Stoops to Conquer, The Lady of Lyons, and As You Like It, later she ran her own stage production company. She was also known for her relationships with noblemen, including the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Shrewsbury, and Prince Louis of Battenberg. Lillie Langtry was considered as one of the most beautiful women of her time Lillie Langtry the Jersey Lily Biography Lillie Langtry Lillie Langtry was born [1] Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, on October 13, 1853 in Jersey,her parents were Rev. William Corbet Le Breton and Emilie Davis (née Martin).Lillie was taught by a French governess but she was unable to manage her, so Lillie was educated by her brothers tutor. This gave Lillie a much better education than that of most women of her day.William, Lillie's father father was the Dean of Jersey, but had a unpleasant reputation because of several affairs he had. His wife Emilie finally left him in 1880,then he left Jersey. When Lillie was 20 years old she married Edward Langtry, he was a 30 year old Irish landowner on 6 March 1874. They rented an apartment in Eaton Place, Belgravia, London than moved to 17 Norfolk Street off Park Lane. In an interview published in several newspapers in 1882 [2] , Lillie Langtry said Lillie Langtry by George Frank Miles, 1884 It was through Lord Raneleigh and the painter [3] Frank Miles that I was first introduced to London society... I went to London and was brought out by my friends. Among the most enthusiastic of these was [4] Frank Miles, the artist. I learned afterwards that he saw me one evening at the theatre, and tried in vain to discover who I was. He went to his clubs and among his artist friends declaring he had seen a beauty, and he described me to everybody he knew, until one day one of his friends met me and he was duly introduced. Then Mr Miles came and begged me to sit for my portrait. I consented, and when the portrait was finished he sold it to Prince Leopold. From that time I was invited everywhere and made a great deal of by many members of the royal family and nobility. After Frank Miles I sat for portraits to Millais and Burne-Jones and now Frith is putting my face in one of his great pictures Lillie Langtry Lillie became very popular in London society, and she received a great number of invitations. The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward "Bertie", arranged to sit next to Lillie Langtry at a dinner party given by Sir Allen Young on May 24, 1877.Edward Langtry was seated at the other end of the table. The Prince was married to Princess Alexandra and had six children. He became infatuated with Lillie, and she soon became his semi official mistress. The affair lasted from late [5] 1877 to June 1880. Some accounts say The Prince of Wales shifted his attention to French actress, Sarah Bernhardt, who came to London in June 1879. Lillie had a number of affairs including [6] Charles Henry John Chetwynd-Talbot the Earl of Shrewsbury, [7] Prince Louis of Battenberg, Arthur Clarence Jones A Jersey Lily by Millais In 1881, Lillie started her stage career at the suggestion of her close friend Oscar Wilde. In December 1881, she made her debut playing Kate Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at the Haymarket Theatre . Opinions was mixed, but Lillie was a success with the public. She next performed in Ours at the same theatre. Although her affair with the Prince of Wales was over, he attended several of her performances which helped attract an audience.In 1882, Lillie Langtry quit the production team at the Haymarket and started her own company, touring the UK with various plays.She toured the United States in October 1882.And was a was an enormous success. Lillie Langtry became an American citizen in 1897, during one of her tours in the United States. She divorced her husband Edward Langtry the same year. He died a few months later following an accident.A letter of condolence later written by Lillie to another widow reads i


Which African lake, the longest freshwater lake in the world, has the same name as a former country?

Lakes of Africa Wetlands of International Importance Lakes of Africa Lakes are the source of many great rivers in Africa, provide enormous amounts of fresh water fish and water to many of the continents inhabitants and are home to unique aquatic and terrestrial species. Africa holds some of the largest lakes in the world. Africa’s largest lakes are Lake Victoria (Lake Ukerewe), Lake Chad, in the centre of the continent, and Lake Tanganika, lying between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Tanzania and Zambia. Livelihoods Lakes are important resources of water for agriculture, household use, but of course of fish. Sithole estimated that lakes in Africa support 16-17 per cent of inland fisheries, making Uganda one of the largest freshwater fish producers in the world. Across much of the continent, lake freshwater fisheries provide an important source of food and livelihood for millions of people. Photo: Lake Magadi. By Vic Klabbers Great lakes The most important lake area in Africa is undoubtedly that of the Great Lakes. The African Great Lakes are a series of lakes constituting the part of the Rift Valley lakes in and around the East African Rift. They include Lake Malawi (or Lake Nyasa), with over 500 endemic fish species, and Lake Victoria. Their high lake plateau contains the headwaters of both the Nile and the Congo rivers. Lake Victoria is the size of Ireland and second largest fresh water lake in the world in terms of surface area. Lake Victoria receives its water from many rivers, the largest being the Kagera. The lake then drains into the Nile through Owen Falls, where there is a man-made hydroelectric dam. Locals introduced the Nile perch, which became the top predator wiping out many endemic fish species. Also part of the Great Lakes is Lake Tanganyika, the world's second largest in volume as well as the second deepest. Lake Tanganyika’s only outlet is the Lukuga River, which flows into the Congo River. It is home to hippos and crocodiles and varieties of fish, of which are almost 200 unique Cichlid species. Threats Despite their beauty, these great lakes rank as one of the world's most endangered water systems. Deforestation, agricultural and industrial pollution, urban waste water and overfishing severely affect the health of many of the lakes and their water basins. Then there are the threats to rivers that also impact Africa’s lakes. Huge hydropower dams with extensive reservoirs decrease the critical water flow, but also block the routes of many migratory species, such as fish and manatees. These dams are found throughout the continent: Kariba on the river of Zambezi, Asuan in Egypt on the river of Nile, and the biggest dam of the continent: Akosombo on the Volta River in Ghana (Fobil 2003). Furthermore, extensive irrigation for cash crop cultivation and other agriculture put severe limits on water availability, causing lake water levels to drop and turning permanent rivers into seasonal streams. On the African continent as a whole, 85 per cent of water withdrawals are used for agriculture-and the percentage is even higher in sub-Saharan Africa. Example: Lake  Natron, Kenya Lake Natron in Kenya is Africa’s most important Wetlands of International Importance. It is the only breeding site of the East-African population of Lesser Flamingo. The Lake Natron Basin – being part of the Serengeti ecosystem - was listed as Tanzania’s second Ramsar site in 2001. The 58 x 15 km lake which is only 0.5 – 2 m deep was nominated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands as a representative example of a Rift Valley soda lake in East Africa. However, the Lake is under severe threat by the renewed plans by the Tanzanian government to mine for soda ash in the lake. Read more Example: Lake Ichkeul, Tunisia Lake Ichkeul  (photo top) is one of only four major wetlands in Africa that have been declared as a World Heritage Site. The Ichkeul National Park is part of an estuarine wetland system on the Mediterranean coast of Tunisia, wher


Which Yorkshire football club plays home games at New York Stadium, having played at Millmoor until 2008?

AESSEAL New York Stadium | Rotherham United FC | Football Ground Guide AESSEAL New York Stadium Address: New York Way, Rotherham, S60 1AH Telephone: 0844 4140733 Pitch Size: 110 x 72 yards Club Nickname: The Millers Home Kit: Red and White Away Kit: Sky and Navy Blue Third Kit: Lime Green With Black Trim External View Looking Towards The South (Away) Stand North and East Stands WHAT IS THE NEW YORK STADIUM LIKE? After spending four years at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield, the Club have returned home to Rotherham. The new stadium, which cost in the region of £20m to build, is located close to their old  Millmoor ground where they played for 101 years. The area of Rotherham where the ground is located is historically known as New York (hence the stadium name) and is built on the site of the old Guest & Chrimes factory. Set beside the River Don, the stadium from the outside looks far larger than its 12,000 capacity and is quite striking in its design. It is totally enclosed and all seated. On one side is the Eric Twigg Foods Pukka Pies (West) Stand. This is the largest of the four single tiered stands. It is unusual in so much that the middle seated area of the stand is situated at a lower level than either of the wings. There is an executive area above this with seating outside and yet further above is a television gantry, set into the red paneled wall. The other sides of the stadium are much smaller in size. Both ends are virtually identical, except that the Mears (South) Stand has a small electric scoreboard situated at the back of it. On the remaining side is the Ben Bennett (East) Stand, which is slightly less taller than both the ends. This simple looking stand has two large areas built into the front of the stand for the use of disabled supporters. There is a large video screen situated in the North West corner. The most interesting feature inside the stadium is the roof. This descends down from the West Stand over the ends is large 'steps' eventually meeting the East Stand. A large amount of transparent perspex has been used in the roof to allow more light to reach the playing surface and improve their overall look. On the roof of the East Stand are two futuristic looking floodlight pylons that are supplemented by a row of lights above the West Stand. In November 2014 the stadium was renamed the AESSEAL New York Stadium in a five year corporate sponsorship deal. FUTURE STADIUM DEVELOPMENTS The stadium has been built in such a way and the necessary foundations have been put in place to further expand the stadium capacity to 20,000. This would be achieved by adding an additional tier to the North, South and East Stands. This may be done in phases; a first to 16,000 and then a second phase to 20,000. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS? Away fans are normally housed in the Mears Stand at one end of the stadium, where around 2,500 supporters can be accommodated. If only a small away following is expected then part of the Ben Bennett Stand (towards the Mears South Stand) is allocated instead. The stadium has electronic turnstiles meaning that you have to insert your tickey into a reader to gain admission. Cash is not accepted at the turnstiles and tickets for the away section can be purchased from the dedicated away ticket office at the back of the Morrison Stand. As you would expect from a new stadium the facilities and views of the playing action are generally good. The angle of the Mears Stand is quite steep, meaning that it is a bit of a hike to get to the top. On the concourse the food and drink available includes: a range of Pukka Pies (Chicken Balti, Meat & Potato, Steak & Kidney, Cheese & Onion, all £3.20), Pasties (£3.20), Jumbo Sausage Rolls (£2.70), Hot Dogs (£3.70), Cheeseburgers (£3.90) and Burgers (£3.90). These are available from two refreshment kiosks on the concourse. I noticed that most fans tended to head to the kiosk closest to the entrance turnstiles, resulting in queues at this outlet whilst the other had few or no customers.  The stewards were generally laid back and friendly and I thought


Three clues lead to a one word answer: 1 T.Pau song, 2 Syndrome, 3 Porcelain.

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Which sign of the zodiac is known as Balance in French?

Balance | Define Balance at Dictionary.com balance a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. 2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. 3. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc. 4. a state of bodily equilibrium: He lost his balance and fell down the stairs. 5. an instrument for determining weight, typically by the equilibrium of a bar with a fulcrum at the center, from each end of which is suspended a scale or pan, one holding an object of known weight, and the other holding the object to be weighed. 6. He carried what he could and left the balance for his brother to bring. 7. the power or ability to decide an outcome by throwing one's strength, influence, support, or the like, to one side or the other. 8. (in winemaking) the degree to which all the attributes of a wine are in harmony, with none either too prominent or deficient. 9. equality between the totals of the two sides of an account. the difference between the debit total and the credit total of an account. unpaid difference represented by the excess of debits over credits. 10. the act of balancing; comparison as to weight, amount, importance, etc.; estimate. 12. The balance of the blame is on your side. 13. Fine Arts. composition or placement of elements of design, as figures, forms, or colors, in such a manner as to produce an aesthetically pleasing or harmoniously integrated whole. 14. Dance. a balancing movement. 15. Also called balance wheel . Horology. a wheel that oscillates against the tension of a hairspring to regulate the beats of a watch or clock. 16. (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Libra; Scales. 17. Audio. (in a stereophonic sound system) the comparative loudness of two speakers, usually set by a control (balance control) on the amplifier or receiver. verb (used with object), balanced, balancing. 18. to bring to or hold in equilibrium; poise: to balance a book on one's head. 19. to arrange, adjust, or proportion the parts of symmetrically. 20. to be equal or proportionate to: I'm always happy when cash on hand balances expected expenses. One side of an equation must balance the other. 21. Accounting. to add up the two sides of (an account) and determine the difference. to make the necessary entries in (an account) so that the sums of the two sides will be equal. to settle by paying what remains due on an account; equalize or adjust. 22. to weigh in a balance. 23. to estimate the relative weight or importance of; compare: to balance all the probabilities of a situation. 24. to serve as a counterpoise to; counterbalance; offset: The advantages more than balance the disadvantages. 25. something that brings about such a state 5. equilibrium of the body; steadiness: to lose one's balance 6. emotional stability; calmness of mind 7. harmony in the parts of a whole: balance in an artistic composition 8. the act of weighing factors, quantities, etc, against each other 9. the power to influence or control: he held the balance of power 10. something that remains or is left: let me have the balance of what you owe me 11. equality of debit and credit totals in an account a difference between such totals 12. (chem) the state of a chemical equation in which the number, kind, electrical charges, etc, of the atoms on opposite sides are equal 13. (transitive) to weigh in or as if in a balance 19. (intransitive) to be or come into equilibrium 20. (transitive) to bring into or hold in equilibrium 21. (transitive) to assess or compare the relative weight, importance, etc, of 22. (transitive) to act so as to equalize; be equal to 23. (transitive) to compose or arrange so as to create a state of harmony 24. (transitive) to bring (a chemical or mathematical equation) into balance 25. (transitive) (accounting) to compute the credit and debit totals of (an account) in order to determine the difference to equalize the credit and debit totals of (an account) by making certain entries to settle or adjust (an account) by paying any money due 26


Who was the author of the poem Home Thoughts From Abroad?

Home Thoughts, From Abroad Poem by Robert Browning - Poem Hunter Home Thoughts, From Abroad Poem by Robert Browning - Poem Hunter Home Thoughts, From Abroad - Poem by Robert Browning Autoplay next video Oh, to be in England Now that April's there, And whoever wakes in England Sees, some morning, unaware, That the lowest boughs and the brushwood sheaf Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf, While the chaffinch sings on the orchard bough In England—now! And after April, when May follows, And the whitethroat builds, and all the swallows! Hark, where my blossomed pear-tree in the hedge Leans to the field and scatters on the clover Blossoms and dewdrops—at the bent spray's edge— That's the wise thrush; he sings each song twice over, Lest you should think he never could recapture The first fine careless rapture! And though the fields look rough with hoary dew, All will be gay when noontide wakes anew The buttercups, the little children's dower —Far brighter than this gaudy melon-flower!


Who joined The Who as drummer in 1964 before they recorded their first single?

The Who | Rolling Stone artists > T > The Who >           Bio The Who Bio Along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, the Who complete the holy trinity of British rock. The group began as fashionable London mods, playing a self-styled brand of "Maximum R&B," but became much more: the pioneers of rock opera, a powerhouse arena act, and among the first rock groups to successfully integrate (rather than merely fiddle with) synthesizers. Their smashed guitars and overturned (or blown up) drum kits symbolized the violent passions of a band that mixed four distinct and powerful sounds: Pete Townshend's alternately raging or majestic guitar playing, Keith Moon's nearly anarchic drumming style, John Entwistle's facile, thundering bass lines, and Roger Daltrey's impassioned vocals. Ever since guitarist and main songwriter Townshend declared in "My Generation," "Hope I die before I get old," he has been embraced as a high-minded spokesman for rock & roll, a role he assumed (he claims) reluctantly. Nonetheless, for the much of his career with the Who Townshend explored rock's philosophical topography, from the raw rebelliousness of "My Generation" and adolescent angst of "I Can't Explain" to such ambitious songs as "Love Reign O'er Me." That the Who continued to perform (and repackage their catalogue) well into the new millennium irked critics and old fans, but respect for the band's classic work has never waned. All four band members grew up around London – Townshend, Daltrey, and Entwistle in the working-class Shepherd's Bush area. Townshend's parents were professional entertainers. He and Entwistle knew each other at school in the late-1950s and played in a Dixieland band when they were in their early teens, with Townshend on banjo and Entwistle on trumpet. They played together in a rock band, but Entwistle left in 1962 to join the Detours. That band included Roger Daltrey, a sheet-metal worker. When the Detours needed to replace a rhythm guitarist, Entwistle suggested Townshend, and Daltrey switched from lead guitar to vocals when the original singer, Colin Dawson, left in1963. Not long after that, drummer Doug Sandom was replaced by Moon, who was then playing in a surf band called the Beachcombers. By early 1964 the group had changed its name to the Who, and not long after, the excitement inspired by Townshend's bashing his guitar out of frustrating during a show ensured it would become a part of the act. Shortly thereafter, the group came under the wing of manager Pete Meaden, who renamed them the High Numbers and gave them a better-dressed Mod image. The High Numbers released an unsuccessful single, "I'm the Face" b/w "Zoot Suit" (both written by Meaden), then got new managers, former small-time film directors Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp. By late 1964 the quartet became the Who again, and with Lambert and Stamp's encouragement they became an even more Mod band, with violent stage show and a repertoire including blues, James Brown, and Motown covers, solely because their Mod audiences loved that music. In fact, despite the billing, the Who's original songs were anything but classic R&B. The group's demo of "I Can't Explain," with sessionman Jimmy Page adding guitar, brought them to producer Shel Talmy (who had also worked with the Kinks) and got them a record deal. When "I Can't Explain" came out in January 1965, it was ignored until the band appeared on the TV show Ready, Steady, Go. Townshend smashed his guitar, Moon overturned his drums, and the song eventually reached Number Eight in Britain. "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" also reached the British Top Tem, followed in November 1965 by "My Generation." It went to Number Two in the U.K. but only reached Number 75 in the U.S. But the Who were already stars in Britain, having established their sound and their personae. Townshend played guitar with full-circle windmilling motions, Daltrey strutted like a bantam fighter, Entwistle (whose occasional songwriting effort revealed a macabre sense of humor) just stood there seemingly unmoved as Moon happily flailed all over


Who replaced Angus Deayton in 2009 as presenter of the BBC panel show Would I Lie to You?

Angus Deayton replaced by Rob Brydon as host of Would I Lie To You? | Daily Mail Online Angus Deayton replaced by Rob Brydon as host of Would I Lie To You? Angus Deayton has been replaced as presenter of BBC show Would I Lie To You? Comedian Rob Brydon is taking over as host of the comedy panel game. When asked if Deayton had quit, the BBC and the production company said he was being 'refreshed', along with the rest of the show. Angus Deayton, left, will no longer be hosting BBC comedy panel game Would I Lie To You? He has been replaced by comedian Rob Brydon, right Deayton had presented the programme since June 2007. It was even created with him in mind as host. When he joined, executive producer Peter Holmes told the Mail: 'When it comes to hosting a panel show, there isn't anyone better.' The move is a blow for the presenter as the show had marked his return as a BBC face, following mixed fortunes since he left Have I Got News For You on BBC2. Deayton's reputation hit a low when he admitted taking cocaine and having sex with a prostitute in 2002. He was sacked from Have I Got News For You following further allegations about his personal life. Deayton's mistress, Stacey Herbert, claimed that during their affair she had procured prostitutes for him, as she had been unable to satisfy his sexual appetite. She also said she had joined Deayton and partner Lise Mayer on holiday and slept with him then - even though Lise was, at the time, pregnant with their son. Would I Lie To You? mixes believable lies with unbelievable truths as the contestants try to work out which is which. The new gig for Brydon, comes just weeks after he was confirmed as one of the replacements for Humphrey Lyttelton on Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. A spokesman for Deayton refused to comment.


In mediaeval York, if streets were called Gates, what were gates called?

York History Street by Street   York's Streets and Buildings Please note - the term 'gate' used in York street names like Walmgate, Coppergate, Stonegate and Skeldergate, derives from the Viking word 'gata' meaning street. The term should not be confused with the word gate meaning a gateway. The historic gateways to the city of York are called 'Bars'. YORK'S STREETS Aldwark Aldwark is a street that gets its name from 'Old earthwork' and was so named because the Roman wall that surrounded York ran near here. The wall was later replaced by the medieval city wall which runs adjacent to the street. The interior of the Merchant Taylors' Hall, just off Aldwark dates from around 1400, although the brick exterior dates from 1672 and 1715. It was the home of York's Merchant Taylors' Guild, established by a Royal Charter of Incorporation from Charles II in 1662. The charter merged the guilds of the drapers, hosiers and tailors. The hall is the only surviving hall of a craft guild in York. Baile Hill Bishopsgate is the site of Baile Hill, which was one of two castles built by William the Conqueror. Trees now grow out of the mound. Bishophill Junior Bishophill was once part of the land owned by the Archbishop of York. St Mary's Church, formerly St Mary's Bishophill Junior has a western tower which is said to be the oldest piece of ecclesiastical architecture in York. It was built in three conquest phases, including re-used Roman stone, Anglo-Saxon herringbone masonry and a late Anglo-Saxon bell-opening at the top of the tower. An Anglo-Saxon cross-shaft can be seen in the church. There was once also a medieval church called St Mary's Bishophill Senior, a little further south in the street called Bishophill Senior. Parts of this church were used in the construction of the Holy Redeemer Church in Boroughbridge Road. Blake Street Blake Street links Duncombe Place to St Helen's Square and is the home of the York Assembly Rooms built by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington in 1730 in a neo-classical style with Egyptian influence. It was built as a grand ball room, but Daniel Defoe later described the work as tasteless. Blossom Street Blossom Street is the southern continuation of Micklegate, outside Micklegate Bar. It was historically known as Ploxwangate, deriving from Ploughswain gate, meaning 'the street of the man who repairs ploughs'. Ploxwan was corrupted through natural changes in English speech to Blossom. A street called Blossomgate also exists in Ripon and has the same origin. St Mary's Bar Convent near Micklegate Bar in Blossom Street was built in 1765 by Thomas Atkinson. Bootham Bootham means 'at the booths' and probably refers to booths erected near Bootham Bar, which were used for a weekly market held by the monks of St Mary's Abbey. Bootham is a continuation of Petergate outside the city walls beyond Bootham Bar. A stretch of the wall of St Mary's Abbey runs along the southern side of the street. At the corner of the wall at the junction of Bootham and Marygate is St Mary's Tower. Bootham leads out to the the village of Clifton, a subburb of York with a Victorian village green. Bootham Bar The city gateway of Bootham Bar lies at the western end of High Petergate, within the city walls. Exhibition Square and the street of Boortham lie just outside the bar. It stands on the site of a Roman gateway called Prima Porta Dextra and was the main medieval entrance into the city from the north through the Forest of Galtres. Parts of the building with its four bartizan towers date from the 11th century, but the part facing into the city was rebuilt in 1719 and 1832. In 1832, the outer extension of the gateway or 'Barbican' was removed. In historic times guards were posted here to guide travellers through the Forest of Galtres. Monks from St Mary's Abbey once held a weekly market nearby. See also Bootham. See also Micklegate Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar. Boroughbridge Road Boroughbridge Road is the home to the Holy Redeemer Church, which was built in 1965 using parts of the demolished church of St Mary Bishophill Senior which dated fr


Michael Harris and The Story of Mdina The Story of Mdina By Ron Wheeler Having been frustrated by the classical and somewhat staid view of glass production in the U. K., Michael Harris, a lecturer in industrial glass design at the Royal College of Art, felt that there must be another way to commercially produce what was, to date, the province of a limited number of mainly Scandinavian artists who had been producing free-formed hot glass for several decades. Michael had been receiving An unsigned 'Fish Vase' by Michael Harris (Mdina). information from America detailing the work of a new wave of glass artists working in much the same way as the massive growth of studio      potters did in the early 60s. Two of the most influential of these artists were ceramicist Harvey Littleton and his colleague Dominic Labino. This new way of working with glass fired Michael Harris' enthusiasm and spirit for the possibility of success for a one-man business, and he felt that there was a wonderful opportunity to develop and emulate this movement in the U. K. Michael's ideas were accepted in principle by the very rigid and staid hierarchy of the Royal College of Art (R.C.A.) and the college even made moves to incorporate some of those American ideas by appointing US glass artist Sam Herman, one of the exponents in this field. Working with, and learning from, Sam was the start of the wonderful free expression of colour and form that became the embryonic designs produced by Michael from that time on. Michael Harris was impatient to adopt and adapt these principles to his own benefit as quickly as possible. This was especially appealing to him as the long and well established Whitefriars Glass appeared to be succeeding using some of those principles under the guidance of one of Michael's peers, Geoffrey Baxter. It did not go unnoticed by Michael that there had been much publicity by the world press, particularly in the U. K., given to the fact that the British protectorate of Malta was keen to establish security in it's new found independence by building it's commercial strength and stability. The Maltese government felt this could only be achieved by attracting new skills and entrepreneurs from wherever they could. This was the break Michael had been seeking and, apart from the attraction of an exciting opportunity, the idyllic lifestyle of fulfilling his dreams on a wonderful holiday island was an added bonus. A signed example of a free-formed sculpture by Michael Harris (Mdina) So at the end of 1967 Michael Harris and Eric Dobson, an R.C.A. colleague who was similarly fired up and equipped with the necessary marketing experience and the finance, set about taking several tonnes of glassmaking equipment and an old fully loaded Land Rover to Malta.  The move to Malta was significantly influenced by the Maltese government's offer of a 10 year tax holiday, which was of course an added incentive. Who could resist!?  So in 1968 and after many bureaucratic disruptions Michael established his glass making studio, Maltese Glass Industries, or Mdina Glass as it became known.   Now, with a ready made eager buying public in the form of tourists, the studio was an instant success. Michael quickly fulfilled his obligations to the Maltese government by literally taking on any Maltese national with enthusiasm to learn: teaching them to make glass his way, as they would have no previous experience or set way as to how glass should or should not be made. This they took on eagerly with Michael's guiding statement that 'you may like what you do today but - our best work will be done tomorrow'! However Michael's security was short lived and a Nationalist government, headed by Dom Mintoff, was keen to expel any semblance of British influence and, due to the instant success of Mdina Glass, they felt Michael had fulfilled his role. Sadly Michael was subsequently pressured to leave Malta. Due to the success of his Maltese venture, Michael's influence lived on in his designs and glassmaking skills, which still exist today. Mdina is in fact now run by Joseph S


Matabeleland is part of which African country?

The History of Matabeleland King Mzilikazi, as portrayed by Captain William Cornwallis Harris, circa 1836 Mzilikazi Khumalo -1st King of Matabeleland Reign ca. 1823 - 1868 Coronation ca. 1820 Born ca. 1790 Birthplace Mkuze Died 9 September 1868 Place of death Matabeleland, buried in a cave at Entumbane, Matobo Hills ( 4 November 1868) Predecessor Founder (father murdered; formerly a lieutenant Zulu King Shaka) Successor Lobengula Consort several wives Offspring Lobengula (son), Nkulumane (son), and many others Royal House Khumalo; founder of the Ndebele people Father Matshobana KaMangete (c. late 1700s ï¿½ c. 1820s), Mother Nompethu KaZwide, daughter of Chief Zwide of the Ndwandwe people (tribe). Before we tell you about King Mzilikazi It  is important to understand a little bit of His background and our connection  to the ZULU Kingdom of Shaka Zulu. So let's begin with a little bit of  background information about King Shaka . Historians have called him "Black Caesar" and compared his military skills  with Alexander the Great, and there is no doubt that the history of southern  Africa would have been very different had Shaka not lived.         Shaka Zulu: a statue in  South Africa and a contemporary sketch of the king The man who founded the Zulu nation was born around 1787 and was murdered by  his half-brother, Dingaan, in 1828 near the banks of the Thukela (Tugela)  River. In his 41 years, he united the northern Nguni people - known today as  the Zulus - and set the tribal boundaries of the Xhosa, Sotho and Swazi  nations. Many stories have been told of the Zulus and the tribes that grew from them  including the Shangaan and Matabele, and because we had no written language  most accounts were logged by explorers, hunters and missionaries. But we also have a spoken version of history, handed down by grandparents,  uncles, aunts and elders to wide-eyed children sitting by the fire at night.  There under the open sky, tales are told without interruption, except from  the animals and birds that call to each other in the dark. There, in the forests and clearings, our history has been passed from one  generation to the next. Now, with the glow of your computer screen on this  website in place of the fire, let us share it once more with each other and  with new friends from Africa and around the world. Shaka changed the nature of warfare by inventing a short stabbing spear to  replace the long throwing assegais. This meant that his soldiers could  attack and not lose their weapons. And he established battalions and  companies similar to those used in modern armies, even though at the time  there had been no contact with western explorers. It is safe to say a lot of  the military warfare used by the West today - WAS COPIED and LEARNT from  These great AFRICAN KINGS - although they will never tell you that - BUT WE  WILL !! One of these military units was headed by Shaka's friend and most gifted  general, Mzilikazi Khumalo, son of Matshobana. Mzilikazi, king of the  Matabele, with his royal attendants. NOW - Mzilikazi was only three years younger than Shaka, and had become  widely respected within the kingdom for his daring raids on rival tribes. In 1823, Shaka sent Mzilikazi on a punitive expedition against another  chief. The general was successful, but on his way back, he sent a message  asking whether he could keep some of the cattle, slaves and women captured  in the raid, and retire to an area west of Zululand to see out his days. The law was clear: all spoils of war belonged to the king and the very  impudence of asking was enough for Mzilikazi and his family to be executed. Sensing danger, the Khumalo army turned north and settled first at a spot  near the modern town of Bethal, 150 kilometres south of Johannesburg, which  they named Phumuleni or "The Resting Place." Some say Shaka sent an army in persuit, others say he let the Khumalos go,  perhaps an indication of his love for Mzilikazi. Either way, rains were  good, the soil was rich, and the exiles prospered. As thei


Which famous singer's real first names were Harry Lillis?

Celebrities' real names, real names of celebs: weird bizarre strange Eric Carr (Kiss) - Paul Charles Caravello Vikki Carr = Florencia Casillas Ray Charles = Ray Charles Robinson Chubby Checker = Ernest Evans Eric Clapton - Eric Patrick Clapp Patsy Cline = Virginia Patterson Hensley Claudette Colbert = Lily Chauchoin Nat King Cole = Nathaniel Adams Coles Chuck Connors = Kevin Joseph Connors Robert Conrad = Conrad Robert Falk Alice Cooper = Vincent Furnier Gary Cooper = Frank James Cooper David Copperfield = David Kotkin Elvis Costello = Declan Patrick McManus Lou Costello = Louis Cristillo Joan Crawford = Lucille Le Sueur Michael Crawford = Michael Dumble-Smith Bing Crosby = Harry Lillis Crosby Tom Cruise = Thomas Cruise Mapother                      IV Tony Curtis = Bernard Schwartz


Which book is divided into 114 chapters called Suras??

Nov. 20 2008 3:03 PM How To Read the Quran A new translation captures the confusion. By Reza Aslan   Reading the Quran can be a baffling experience. Unlike the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), the Quran is not a collection of books recounting the mythical history of a community of faith. It is not, like the Gospels, a pseudo-biographical sketch of a particular prophet in a particular time. It does not narrate the life of Mohammed, nor does it chronicle the rise of Islam (indeed, Mohammed is barely mentioned in it). Though the Quran is divided into 114 chapters (called suras), these are arranged neither thematically nor chronologically but rather from longest to shortest, the lone exception being the first and most important chapter, al-Fatiha, or "The Opening." The chapters are given evocative titles like "The Cow" or "The Feast," but these have almost nothing to do with the content that follows. The Quran itself states that its verses have multiple meanings, some of which are unfathomable to human beings and known only to God. And yet, in both style and content, the Quran is unique among scriptures. The words of the Quran are thought to be infused with divine power. Muslims believe it to be the actual speech of God handed down through Mohammed between 610 and 632 CE. The physical book—its cover and pages—is considered sacred and is to be handled only in a state of purity. Its verses are inscribed on buildings and tombs in order to sanctify them. They are placed in lockets and worn as amulets to ward off evil. They are etched into cups so that when one drinks from them one consumes God's divine power. The mere act of writing out the words of the Quran—the art of Islamic calligraphy—has been elevated into the supreme artistic expression in the Muslim world. The inherent sacredness of the Quran has historically created an unusual problem for many Muslims. Since the end of the seventh century CE, when its verses were collected into a single, authoritative canon, the Quran has remained fixed in Arabic, the language in which it was originally revealed. It was believed that translating the Quran into any other language would violate the divine nature of the text. Translations were done, of course. But to this day, non-Arabic versions of the Quran are considered interpretations of the Quran. Unless the original Arabic verses are embedded on the page, it cannot technically be called a Quran. Advertisement The consequences of this belief are obvious. For much of the last 14 centuries, some 90 percent of the world's Muslims for whom Arabic is not a primary language had to depend on Islam's clergy—all of them men, as women are not allowed to enter the clergy—to define the meaning and message of the Quran for them, much as pre-Reformation Christians had to rely on priests to read them the Bible, which at the time was available only in Latin. That is now changing. Over the last century, the Quran has been translated into more languages than in the previous 14 centuries combined. A great many of these translations have been done not by Muslim clergy but by scholars and academics, by Muslim laity and non-Muslims, and, perhaps most significantly, by women. (The first English translation of the Quran by an American woman, Laleh Bakhtiar, was published in 2007.) Get Slate in your inbox. Arabic is a language whose words can have multiple, sometimes contradictory, meanings, so how one chooses to render a particular word from Arabic to English has a lot to do with one's biases or prejudice. Take the following example from Sura 4:34, which has long been interpreted as allowing husbands to beat their wives: "As for those women who might rebel against you, admonish them, abandon them in their beds, and strike them (adribuhunna)." The problem, as a number of female Quranic scholars have noted, is that adribuhunna can also mean "turn away from them." It can even mean "have sexual intercourse with them." Obviously, which definition the translator chooses will be colored by whatever his or her preconceived notions are about a husband's authority. The


Which town or city is at the mouth of the Yangtze River?

Yangtze River Travel Guide - A Complete Guide to The Dream-Like Yangtze River Informative Guide of Yangtze River Home > Yangtze River Travel Guide Yangtze River Travel Guide Yangtze River, the greatest river in China while the sixth largest river in the world, it traverse 11 province and the city as Shanghai are the international trade center that benefit from the convenient waterway transportation. The wide range of practical information we list might help to clarify to the culture and history of Yangtze River, city guides along Yangtze, how to plan a cruise and suggested things to do during the tour, while there are 3 options to cruise the Yangtze River. 3-4 days cruise between Chongqing & Yichang , 4-5 days  Yangtze Cruise between Chongqing & Wuhan or the  longest Cruise (7-9days) between Chongqing and Shanghai . big plans star small, let’s pick yours! Name : Changjiang, Yangtze River Area: 1.8 million square kilometers Cradle : Qinghai-Tibet Plateau


In 1993 two British boxers fought each other for the World Heavyweight title, Lennox Lewis won, who was the loser?

Lennox Lewis | Boxing Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Personal Statistics Weight: {{convert/numdisp/fracExpression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[". Heavyweight |Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[".|Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[".| Heavyweight }}Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[".Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "[". (Script error kg) Reach: 84 in (Script error cm) Boxing career information Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM , CBE (born 2 September 1965) is a retired boxer and the most recent undisputed world heavyweight champion . He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. As an amateur he won gold representing Canada at the 1988 Olympic Games after defeating future heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe in the final. Lewis turned professional in 1989, winning his first 21 fights. In 1992 he knocked out Donovan Ruddock to take over the number one position in the World Boxing Council (WBC) rankings and eventually be declared WBC heavyweight champion in 1993. Lewis lost the title to Oliver McCall in 1994 but defeated McCall in a rematch to win the vacant WBC title in 1997. He went on to defend the title four times, becoming the Lineal Champion after beating Shannon Briggs by KO in 1998. He became undisputed champion after defeating Evander Holyfield in November 1999. After defeating Mike Tyson by KO in 2002 and stopping Vitali Klitschko in 2003, Lennox Lewis retired from boxing in 2004. Lewis is 6 feet 5 inches (Bad rounding hereScript error centimetres) tall and has an 84-inch (Script error cm) reach . During his boxing prime, he weighed about 250 pounds (Script error kg). Lewis often referred to himself as "the pugilist specialist." Contents Edit Lewis was born on 2 September 1965, in West Ham, London, England to Jamaican-born parents. [2] At birth he weighed 10 pounds 10 ounces (Bad rounding hereScript error kg), and was given the name Lennox by the doctor, who said he looked like a Lennox. [3] Lewis moved to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in 1977 at the age of 12. He attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute for high school, where he excelled in Canadian football, soccer and basketball. [4] Amateur career Edit Lewis eventually decided that his favorite sport was boxing. He became a dominant amateur boxer and won the world amateur junior title in 1983. [5] At the age of 18, Lewis represented Canada as a super heavyweight at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles . He advanced to the quarter-finals, where he lost a decision to American Tyrell Biggs , the eventual gold medalist. Lewis chose not to turn professional after the Olympics, and instead fought four more years as an amateur, hoping for a second chance to win a gold medal. At 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships , he lost in the preliminary round to Petar Stoymenov of Bulgaria. [6] After winning several more amateur titles during those years, he travelled to Seoul , South Korea for the 1988 Summer Olympics and achieved his goal. In the gold medal match, Lewis defeated future world champion Riddick Bowe by a second round referee stopped contest (RSC). Professional boxing career Edit Having achieved that goal, Lewis declared himself a professional boxer and moved back to his native England. He claimed he'd always considered himself British, [7] [8] [9] but many British fans regard him as "a Canadian at heart and a Briton for convenience," as he had trained only in Canada and the United States and already lived half his life in North America. [10] He signed with the boxing promoter Frank Maloney and the early part of his pro career was filled with knockouts of journeymen. After he signed with American promoter Main Events [ citation needed ] he captured the European heavyweight title late in 1990 against Frenchman Jean Maurice Chanet . In his next fight in March 1991, Lewis won the British title against the undefeated world ranked Gary Mason , then won the Commonwealth title in April 1992 against Derek Williams. By this time, Lewis was a consensus top-five heavyweight in


James Stewart played the part of George Bailey in which film?

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error It's a Wonderful Life ( 1946 ) PG | From $12.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Director: a list of 27 titles created 01 Dec 2012 a list of 27 titles created 08 Nov 2013 a list of 27 titles created 15 Dec 2014 a list of 37 titles created 03 Jan 2015 a list of 23 titles created 22 Dec 2015 Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 8.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     5     Oscars. Another    6 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Videos Lion cub and future king Simba searches for his identity. His eagerness to please others and penchant for testing his boundaries sometimes gets him into trouble. Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Director: Jon Favreau The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman. Director: Charles Chaplin Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and 3 more credits  » Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. Director: Hayao Miyazaki While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him a story called The Princess Bride. Director: Rob Reiner In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Director: Robert Wise A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room. Director: John Lasseter In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Director: Andrew Stanton The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home. Director: Lee Unkrich After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home. Directors: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich Stars: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould Edit Storyline George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George's modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in a gentle angel named Clarence coming to earth to help George, with the promise of earning his ... Written by alfiehitchie Did You Know?


In 1587 Francis Drake 'singed the King of Spain's beard' in the harbour of which city?

The Elizabeth Files » Singeing the King of Spain’s Beard – April 1587 Singeing the King of Spain’s Beard – April 1587 Posted By claire on April 19, 2011 On the 19th April 1587 Sir Francis Drake entered the harbour of Cadiz on the Spanish coast and led a pre-emptive strike on the Spanish fleet, destroying a number of ships (20-30) and their supplies, and causing the planned Spanish attack on England to be postponed for over a year. Drake referred to this successful attack as “Singeing the King of Spain’s beard”. You can find out more about Sir Francis Drake in my Sir Francis Drake article and you can read more about The Spanish Armada in the following articles:-


What male condition is classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale?

Male Hair Loss Classification: Hair Loss in Men | Bernstein Medical Classification of Hair Loss in Men Norwood Classification Physician Consult The Norwood system of classification, published in 1975 by Dr. O’tar Norwood, is the most widely used classification for hair loss in men. It defines two major patterns and several less common types. In the regular Norwood pattern, two areas of hair loss gradually enlarge to produce recession at the temples and thinning in the crown. These regions coalesce until the entire front, top and crown (vertex) of the scalp are bald. Click “View Photos” to view before and after hair transplant photos of patients from that Norwood class. Class Norwood Class 7 patient CMO: before (left) and after hair transplant (right) – View his profile Norwood Class 7 patient CHS: before (left) and after hair transplant (right) – View his profile Norwood Class 7 patient VTZ: before (left) and after hair transplant (right) – View his profile Browse Before & After Hair Transplant Photos by Norwood Class Norwood Class A The Norwood Class A patterns are characterized by a predominantly front to back progression of hair loss. These patterns lack the connecting bridge across the top of the scalp and generally have more limited hair loss in the crown, even when advanced. The Class A patterns are less common than the regular pattern (less than 10%), but are significant because when hair loss is in the front, patients can look very bald even if their hair loss is minimal. Men with Class A hair loss often seek surgical hair restoration early, as the frontal bald area is not as responsive to medication and the dense donor area contrasts and accentuates the baldness on top. Fortunately, Norwood Class A patients are excellent candidates for hair transplantation. Click “View Photos” to view before and after hair transplant photos of patients from that Norwood class. Class Norwood Class 5A patient VSJ: before (left) and after hair transplant (right) – View his profile Norwood Class 5A patient AKL: before (left) and after hair transplant (right) – View his profile Norwood Class 5A patient FMI: before (left) and after hair transplant (right) – View his profile Browse Before & After Hair Transplant Photos by Norwood Class Diffuse Patterned and Unpatterned Alopecia Two other types of genetic hair loss in men not often considered by doctors, “Diffuse Patterned Alopecia” and “Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia,” pose a significant challenge both in diagnosis and in patient management. Understanding these conditions is crucial to the evaluation of hair loss in both men and women, particularly those that are young when the diagnoses may be easily missed, as they may indicate that a patient is not a candidate for surgery. (Bernstein and Rassman “Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning”) Diffuse Patterned Alopecia (DPA) is an androgenetic alopecia manifested as diffuse thinning in the front, top and crown, with a stable permanent zone. In DPA, the entire top of the scalp gradually miniaturizes (thins) without passing through the typical Norwood stages. Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) is also androgenetic, but lacks a stable permanent zone and affects men much less often than DPA. DUPA tends to advance faster than DPA and end up in a horseshoe pattern resembling the Norwood class VII. However, unlike the Norwood VII, the DUPA horseshoe can look almost transparent due to the low density of the back and sides. Differentiating between DPA and DUPA is very important because DPA patients often make good transplant candidates, whereas DUPA patients almost never do, as they eventually have extensive hair loss without a stable zone for harvesting. The progression of male hair loss in Diffuse Patterned Alopecia (DPA) and Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA). In DUPA, the sides thin significantly as well. (Left) Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) in a 32 year-old male. (Right) The densitometry shown reveals extensive miniaturization. 27 y/o Son 67 y/o Father Densitometry Donor area of a patient who will evolve in


Running from Exeter to Lincoln, which was the longest Roman road in Britain?

Roman roads in Britain Roman roads in Britain Wheeldale Roman Road, North York Moors When the Romans began their conquest of Celtic Britain in 43AD, they found a haphazard collection of roads and paths, most connecting local fields and hamlets, but also some longer distance trade routes (e.g. along the North Downs in Kent, and the Icknield Way along the Chilterns into Norfolk). The Roman administration, however, needed a better network of roads to connect its new towns and army posts and to speed the flow of both trade goods and troops. In building their network of roads the Romans mostly ignored the Celtic paths, partly because the Roman towns and forts were built on new sites away from the Celtic settlements. The most vital priority was the movement of troops and supplies from the channel ports of Richborough, Dover, and Lympne to the military centres at London, Colchester, and the front-line legionary forts. The first frontier was set up along a road extending from Exeter to Lincoln, running through Bath, Gloucester, and Leicester. This was known as the Fosse Way, the first great Roman road in Britain. The Fosse Way has been largely adapted by modern highways. The next military push established a new frontier between Lincoln and York, Wroxeter and Chester, and Gloucester and Caerleon. After these "front-line" roads had been established. The Romans turned their attention to expanding the network of minor roads within their new possessions, to better aid the flow of trade. By 82AD the Romans had pushed north as far as a line between the Clyde and the Firth of Forth. During this campaign alone the army built over 60 forts and over 1200 miles of roads. The imperial posting service, used by Roman officials, maintained inns and relays of horses at intervals of 30 to 50 kilometres along the roads. The minor roads (sometimes called "economic roads") were also built by the Roman army to link economic centres, such as the Mendip lead mines and the Nene potteries, with administrative capitals like Silchester, and the coastal ports. At a best guess there were between 8000-10,000 miles of roads constructed during the first hundred years of Roman occupation. There was a third level of roads at the local level, connecting villas, temples, farms, and villages to larger roads and market towns. The full extent of this road building is apparent when you consider that according estimates by historians, no village or farm was more than 7 miles from a purpose-built road! It is a fallacy to think that Roman roads are always straight. The Roman engineers were no fools - if there was a natural obstacle in the way, the road naturally deviated to go around it. That said, for the most part Roman roads were laid out in straight lines between sighting landmarks. Small hills were cut through, and wet ground covered by causeways, or timber embankments. So, how did the Romans build these famous roads of theirs? The roads were literally highways, raised up on a cambered bank of material dug from roadside ditches. In general there were 3 layers. The first layer of large stones was covered by a second layer of smaller stones, then a top layer of gravel or small stones. Each layer varied in depth from 2-12 inches. Cross-section of a Roman road showing the layering technique and outer dirches The choice of material depended upon what was locally available; in the chalk areas like the Wessex Downs a mix of chalk, flint, and gravel was used. The paved area was edged with upright stones to provide stability, and the major roads had ditches to each side, about 84 feet apart. Tracing the course of Roman roads can be a fun activity. Large scale maps help, as does the excellent Ordnance Survey map of Roman Britain. Almost any straight stretch of road is a candidate, and often the roads follow parish boundaries or hedges. The best unaltered examples of Roman roads in Britain today exist at Wheeldale Moor (North Yorkshire), Holtye (Sussex), and Blackstone Edge (near Littleborough, Greater Manchester). A clue to the existence of former Roman roads is the prefix "st


Who partnered Andy Murray to win the 2012 Olympic tennis mixed doubles silver medal?

Andy Murray and Laura Robson win Olympic silver medal for Team GB | Sport | The Guardian Andy Murray and Laura Robson win Olympic silver medal for Team GB • Belarussian pair Max Mirnyi and Victoria Azarenka win gold • Final goes to champions' tie-breaker after ending one set all Sunday 5 August 2012 13.53 EDT First published on Sunday 5 August 2012 13.53 EDT Share on Messenger Close And for dessert at Wimbledon, silver. It was always going to be a major assignment for Andy Murray to back up in the mixed doubles final with Laura Robson against two of the best in the discipline, Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi, after his singles triumph less than an hour earlier. In a tight, entertaining contest, the Belarussians won 2-6, 6-3, 10-8, the super-breaker weirdly anticlimactic – although obviously not for the winners. It was a big day for both of them: a gold to go with her singles bronze for Azarenka, and Mirnyi's first, and almost certainly last, Olympic gold at 35. "They are a really good team," Robson said. "It was tough to lose. I just want to thank Andy for playing with me. It's been one of the best weeks of my life. I was just happy to be in the final." Murray, who looked as if he could go another few sets, said: "She played unbelievably well, great returns. It was down to just one or two points. I would have signed up for gold and silver at the start. It was just annoying to lose in the super‑breaker." A few fans had left for home after Murray's thrilling straight-sets victory over Roger Federer to win Great Britain's 16th gold medal of the Olympics, and those who stayed behind braced themselves for a double celebration when the British pair, in sublime form, raced to 4-0 in just 15 minutes. Robson's reflexes were razor sharp at the net and Murray, belting the ball frighteningly hard at times, found space wide and deep, mostly in the vicinity of Azarenka. They looked in good shape taking the first set in half an hour, and the crowd Mexican-waved with their usual late-afternoon enthusiasm – although the sight of the Belarus flag in the royal box may have been a discordant backdrop for crustier elements of the All England Club. You let these people in and, in two shakes, they've got their feet up on the furniture. But like the monarch's double who jumped from the helicopter during the opening ceremony, this is not your "actual" Wimbledon. It is the Olympics, and all the better for it, in many ways. Every day has been People's Sunday. Mixed doubles is a curious spectacle, nevertheless, a playground for bullies, in some ways, and who could blame either of the men for picking out the opponent less likely to get the ball back? That said, Robson, the youngest player of the four, and playing in by some way the biggest match of her life, contributed significantly, especially in the first set, as her relaxed racket intercepted several of Mirnyi's crosscourt efforts. There was little in it in the second set, although Azarenka and Mirnyi took heart from an early break and were hitting their strokes with increased confidence in the tie-break, first to 10 points. Murray and Robson looked out of it at 0-3 but levelled, then gritted their teeth in the race to 10 points. A crying baby interrupted play at 5-4, when Murray got them to 5-5 on Mirnyi's serve, and the atmosphere was tense. With Murray serving as well as he can have done all year, they changed ends at 6-6, but Mirnyi picked out Robson at the net off a much slower second serve by the Scot, and the momentum was with Belarus. Azarenka held and Robson served to stay in the match. Murray got them to 7-9. When Mirnyi shanked Robson's serve the lead was cut to a point and a hush fell over the crowd as he served for the gold medal. Azarenka clinched it with a deft backhand that speared awkwardly at Robson's ankles, and the teenager could do little more than put a racket on it. Still, she has an Olympic medal – not bad after squeaking into the singles at the last minute and losing her opening women's doubles with Heather Watson. And Murray won't be complaining about a bit more silver


History of Monaco   HISTORY Since ancient times, Monaco has always been at the crossroads of history. Initially the Ligurians, the ancient people who first settled Monaco, were concerned with the strategic location of the Rock of Monaco. Evidence of the Ligurian occupation of Monaco was found in a cave in the Saint Martin’s Gardens. Originally a mountain-dwelling people, they were known for their hard work and their frugality, two traits by which Monegasque citizens are known for today. Founded by the Phocaeans of Massalia during the 6th century, the colony of Monoikos became an important port of the Mediterranean coast. Monoikos, from Greek roughly translates to "single house," enforcing the ideas of sovereignty, self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Ancient myths venerate Hercules as having passed through this area.. To this day there is evidence of an admiration of Hercules: the largest port is named Port Hercule. Julius Caesar stopped in Monoecus after the Gallic Wars on his way to campaign in Greece. After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476, Monaco was ravaged by Saracens and barbarian tribes. After the Saracens were expelled in 975, the depopulated area was reclaimed by the Ligurians. In 1215, construction began on a fortress atop the Rock of Monaco by a detachment of Genoese Ghibellines. With the intention of turning the Rock of Monaco into a military stronghold, the Ghibellines created a settlement around the base of the Rock to support the garrison. To draw in residents from Genoa and other surrounding cities, the Ghibellines offered land grants and tax exemptions to newcomers. Civil strife in Genoa between the Guelph and Ghibelline families resulted in many taking refuge in Monaco, among them the Guelph family. Son of Otto Canella, Consul of Genoa in 1133, Grimaldo began the House of Grimaldi, the future ruling family of Monaco. In 1297, François Grimaldi ("Malizia", translated from Italian as "The Cunning") disguised as a Franciscan monk alongside his cousin Rainier I and his men captured the fortress atop the Rock of Monaco. At his death in 1309, François Grimaldi was succeeded by his cousin, Rainier I. His son, Charles Grimaldi, who would come to be known as Charles I, is considered by historians to be the real founder of the Principality. He added the areas of Menton and Roquebrune, increasing the size of the Principality. Charles I had an important role in the court of the King of France. Rainier II never entered Monaco, and divided the land between his three sons, Ambrose, Antoine, and Jean. Jean I, who died in 1454, was succeeded by a son, Catalan. Catalan’s daughter, Claudine, married a Grimaldi of the Antibes branch, Lambert. It was under his rule that Monaco was recognized as independent by King Charles VIII of France in 1489. Almost two centuries after François Grimaldi first captured the fortress atop the Rock of Monaco, the Grimaldi's had achieved indisputable sovereignty over the Principality. Repeated attempts by the Genoese to recapture the fortress proved unrewarding. Louis XII confirmed Monaco's independence, establishing an alliance between the Princes of Monaco and the King of France. Then, disputes with the French authorities ended in Monaco being placed under the protection of Spain. This resulted in many financial burdens for the Principality, including shouldering the costs of a garrison Spain placed in the fortress from 1524 for more than a century. Lambert Grimaldi d’Antibes had three sons, Jean, Lucien, and Augustin. Lucien’s son, Honoré I had two sons, Charles II and Hercule, and enjoyed a peaceful reign towards the end of his lifetime. However, both of his sons ruled one after the other, neither for very long. Prior to this point, the ruler of Monaco was referred to as “Lord of Monaco”. In 1612, Hercule’s son Honoré II,  was first given the title of "Prince of Monaco", which became the official title of the ruler of Monaco and would be passed on to his successors. Honoré II led Monaco through a brilliant period; his chief c


Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter?

Welcome to the Classic Toy Museum - Pluto Platter ( Frisbee ) Inventor Walter Frederick Morrison & Pluto Platter FUN FACTS! 1n 1937, inventor Walter F. Morrison flips a popcorn lid to friends at a Thanksgiving gathering. In 1946, Walter F. Morrison sketches a design for the world's first flying disc and names it Whirlo-Way. In 1955, Walter F. Morrison's company PIPCO manufactured and sold the PLUTO PLATTER flying disc. In 1957, Walter F. Morrison signs all rights to the PLUTO PLATTER over to Wham-O. Later in 1957, Wham-O changes the name to FRISBEE.


By what name is the Battle of Aboukir Bay (1798) more commonly known?

6/12/2006 • Military History When General Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Mamelukes at the Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798, he carried out only the first move in a complicated game. He was now the master of Egypt and in a matter of hours would occupy Cairo. That, however, was not the main object of this mission. The central goal was to sever Britain’s communications with the East, destroy her trade and loosen her grip on India. Perhaps even a French occupation of part of Australia would be possible. To the young Corsican-born general, just coming into his stride in the wake of his brilliant campaign in northern Italy, the possibilities seemed to be infinite. ‘This little Europe is too small a field,’ Bonaparte supposedly said before setting out for Alexandria. ‘Great celebrity can be won only in the East.’ Little could Bonaparte have imagined, as he surveyed the beckoning East in the manner of a Roman emperor, that he was about to be all but ruined by the sudden swoop of a British naval flotilla commanded by Vice Adm. Sir Horatio Nelson. The extraordinary story of the Battle of the Nile, as the action in Aboukir Bay is often incorrectly called, is remarkable for its paradoxes and its revelation of the power of an individual. For a start, the British fleet that fought the French on that first day of August 1798 should not have been fit for battle. Only a year before, much of it had been in a state of mutiny, more dangerous to Britain than to her enemies. The fleet’s commander, Nelson, disagreed with time-honored tactics and was determined to try a revolutionary new idea in the coming battle. Had he been surrounded by radio and satellite communications, it is likely his superiors in London would not have let him go ahead. Nelson was a nervous, neurotic genius. He was already immersed in his love affair with Lady Emma Hamilton, wife of the British ambassador in Naples — an example of misbehavior that in later times would have led to his being cashiered. At times Nelson would happily disobey orders — his most celebrated act of disobedience thus far had brought about British victory at Cape St. Vincent on February 14, 1797. Naval tactics had changed little since Henry VIII of England came up with the idea of firing alternate broadsides. All the cannons on one side of a ship of the line would deliver a shattering volley, then the ship would turn so the first battery of guns could be reloaded and primed, while the guns on the opposite side of the ship fired. The superior maneuvering of the English ships, allowing more broadsides to be fired one after another, was largely responsible for the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. That highly successful 16th-century tactic became unwieldy in the 17th and 18th centuries, and British sea fights against the Dutch and French were usually heavy battering matches in which the two sides hammered each other into exhaustion. Nelson’s genius produced a better idea — an idea that was so like Napoleon’s schemes of tearing an army to fragments that Nelson should perhaps be known as the Napoleon of the waves. At Cape St. Vincent, Commodore Nelson — not yet an admiral, but one step above a captain — was serving under Sir John Jervis. Jervis was a 61-year-old sea dog straight out of the pages of Tobias Smollett. Brave, devoted to his men, sensible and never foolhardy, he would have been the best kind of soldier’s general had he been in the army. When he had civilians on board, as sometimes happened after rescuing British civilians from territories about to be occupied by the French, he would ask the women to sing duets. Charmed by his good humor, they were always willing to oblige. When Jervis sighted the Spanish fleet one misty morning, he ordered his ships to sail in a long line for the center of the Spanish line. Seeing the Spanish force divided but with the rearmost ships hastening to close up with the vanguard, Nelson sailed his ship, the 74-gun Captain, out of the British line — against orders — and deliberately placed it between the two divisions of the enemy fleet. So many cannons


Which government agency has its headquarters at Explorer House, Southampton?

Ordnance Survey | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk Grid square TF, shown at a scale of 1:250,000. The map shows The Wash and the North Sea, as well as places within the counties of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Part of an Ordnance Survey map at 1 inch to the mile scale from a New Popular Edition map published in 1946 Ordnance Survey, an executive agency and non-ministerial government department of the Government of the United Kingdom, [1] is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, [2] producing maps of Great Britain (and to an extent, the Isle of Man). It does not produce maps of Northern Ireland . It is one of the world's largest producers of maps. The name reflects its creation together with the original military purpose of the organisation (see ordnance and surveying) in the first instance in mapping Scotland in the immediate aftermath of the last Jacobite Rebellion, which included the last pitched battle on British soil at the Battle of Culloden . Moreover there was not only a recent history of conflict in the region, but the tendency for wars to break out in Britain had a precedent stretching back centuries. The government's fears, and with it the justification for the importance of military mapping among other things, were vindicated later during the Napoleonic Wars when there was a threat of invasion from France, and its logo includes the War Department's broad arrow heraldic mark. Ordnance Survey mapping is usually classified as 'large scale' (i.e. showing more detail) or 'small scale'. Large-scale mapping comprises maps at six inches to the mile or more (1:10,560, superseded by 1:10,000 in the 1950s); it was available in sheet-map form until the 1980s, since when it has become digital. Small-scale mapping comprises maps at fewer than six inches to the mile and includes the "leisure maps", such as the popular one inch to the mile and its metric successors, still available in traditional sheet-map form. Ordnance Survey of Great Britain maps are in copyright for 50 years after publication date. Some of the Copyright Libraries hold complete or near-complete collections of pre-digital O.S. mapping. Contents Edit The roots of Ordnance Survey go back to 1747, when Lieutenant-Colonel David Watson proposed the compilation of a map of the Scottish Highlands to facilitate the subjugation of the clans following the Jacobite rising of 1745 . [3] In response, King George II commissioned a military survey of the Highlands, and Watson was placed in charge under the command of the Duke of Cumberland . Among his assistants were William Roy , Paul Sandby , and John Manson. The survey was produced at a scale of 1 inch to 1000 yards (1:36,000). [4] The labours of Watson and Roy, in particular, resulted in The Duke of Cumberland's Map, now in the British Library. Roy would go on to have an illustrious career in the Royal Engineers, and he was largely responsible for the British share of the work in determining the relative positions of the French and British royal observatories. This work was the starting point of the Principal Triangulation of Great Britain (1783–1853), and led to the creation of the Ordnance Survey itself. Roy's technical skills and leadership set the high standard for which Ordnance Survey became known. Work was begun in earnest in 1790 under Roy's supervision, when the Board of Ordnance (a predecessor of part of the modern Ministry of Defence ) began a national military survey starting with the south coast of England. By 1791, the Board received the newer Ramsden theodolite (an improved successor to the one that Roy had used in 1784), and work began on mapping southern Great Britain using 5-mile baseline on Hounslow Heath that Roy himself had previously measured and that crosses the present Heathrow Airport . A set of postage stamps, featuring maps of the Kentish village of Hamstreet , was issued in 1991 to mark the bicentenary. In 1801, the first one-inch-to-the-mile (1:63,360 scale) map was published, detailing the county of Kent, with Essex following shortly


In the New Testament, who demanded the head of John the Baptist?

John the Baptist Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary John the Baptist [E] [S] Apart from Jesus Christ, John the Baptist is probably the most theologically significantfigure in the Gospels. As was the case with Jesus, his birth was meticulously recorded ( Luke 1:5-25 ). Hisentrance into the world was marked by angelic proclamation and divine intervention ( Luke 1:57-80 ).John's birth not only parallels that of Jesus, but echoes the momentous occasion of thebirth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah ( Gen 17:15-22 ; 21:1-7 ). John isclearly a pivotal figure in the salvation history of God. Although his formative years were lived in obscurity in the desert ( Luke 1:80 ), hispublic ministry ended nearly four hundred years of prophetic silence. John was that voicecrying in the wilderness preparing the way for the coming Messiah ( Isa 40:3 ; Matt 3:3 ; Mark 1:2-3 ; Luke 3:3-6 ). Inthis sense his message and ministry marked the culmination of the law and the prophets,but heralded the inbreaking of the kingdom of God ( Matt 11:12 ; Luke 16:16 ). SoJohn was truly a transitional figure, forming the link between the Old and New Testaments.He spans the ages with one foot firmly planted in the Old Testament and the other squarelyplaced in the New. The central theme of his ministry was, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven isnear" ( Matt 3:2 ).He was called "The Baptist" because his practice was to baptize those whoresponded to the message he proclaimed and sincerely repented of their sins ( Matt 3:1 ; Mark 6:14 ; Luke 7:20 ). John was an end-times prophet. He conducted his ministry with an eschatologicalauthority that demanded immediate action. He taught that judgment is at hand. The axe islaid to the roots and God will thoroughly purge his threshing floor ( Matt 3:10-12 ; Luke 3:9 Luke 3:17 ). Andthe authenticity of repentance was evidenced in very practical terms: share with those inneed, eliminate graft, and prohibit extortion ( Luke 3:11-14 ). John's lifestyle was as austere as his message. He was an ascetic living in thewilderness, clothed in camel hair and subsisting on locusts and wild honey ( Matt 3:4 ; Mark 1:6 ). UnlikeJesus, he expected people to come to him, rather than he going to them ( Matt 3:5 ). John was no "crowd pleaser." He willingly confronted the hypocrisy of thereligious establishment ( Matt 3:7 ; Luke 3:7 ). He did nothesitate to expose the immorality of Herod and chose to die a martyr's death rather thancompromise his convictions ( Matt 14:3-12 ; Mark 6:17-29 ). All of these characteristics portray John as a fiery prophet proclaiming theapocalyptic message of God. Indeed, Luke says that John came "in the spirit and powerof Elijah" ( Luke1:17 ). He goes on to allude to Malachi 4:5, which states that Elijah will return"before that great and dreadful day of the Lord." In fact, some contemporariesof John inquired if he were Elijah ( John 1:21 ). The belief that Elijah would return and prepare the way of the Lord can be traced toMalachi 3:1 and 4:5. Such belief is also found in the extrabiblical accounts of Sirah48:10 and 2 Esdras 6:2f. The Gospels also indicate that many believed that Elijah wouldcome first, and then the Christ ( Matt 11:14 ; 17:10 ; Mark 6:15 ; 9:11 ; Luke 9:8 ). John flatly denied that he was Elijah reincarnated ( John 1:21 John 1:25 ).Nevertheless Jesus affirmed that Elijah must come first and that he had come in the personof John the Baptist ( Matt 17:11-13 ; Mark 9:12-13 ).John fulfilled Malachi's prophecy in a spiritual sense, rather than in a literal way. In this way Jesus acknowledges the central role that John played in God's plan ofsalvation. He was the greatest born among women because he had the privilege of pointingto the Lamb of God ( John 1:29-34 ).Yet as the last great prophet of the pre-Christian era, he was the least in the kingdom ofGod ( Matt 11:11 ; Luke 7:28 ). John fully accepted his subordinate role to Christ. He denied that he was the Christand repeatedly emphasized that he was simply a witness to the Light ( John 1:19-23 ;cf. also John 1:6-9 ; John 3:27-30 ). Johnstated tha


Vistula River | Wisla | Warsaw Life 58 The Wonderful Wisla The longest river in Poland, the Vistula (Wisla) winds its way from the Beskidy mountains of southern Poland, through Krakow and Warsaw and up the the bay in Gdansk to the Baltic Sea. At 1,047 kilometers (678 miles) long and draining an area of 194,424 km (75,067 sq. miles), no wonder the Vistula has become the stuff of Polish legend . While the written history of the Vistula is sketchy at best, speculative at worst, we do know that the origin of the river's name is probably Indo-European, though its current moniker is the Polonized version. In past times, the Vistula used to be connected to the Dnieper River, and through it to the Black Sea, where it was part of the Amber Road, an ancient river trade route from the Black Sea to the Baltic. Today, it's part of the landscape of Poland's most important cities, and while it used to be a point of recreation for Poles young and old, we wouldn't recommend dipping even your toes in it today - the communist era has rendered it as dirty as the Hudson or Thames unfortunately. However, if you really want to explore Poland's mighty river up close, why not take a Vistula cruise , or check out the Vistula River Museum in Gdansk ? Enjoyed it?


The mineral stibnite is a source of which metallic element?

Stibnite: The mineral stibnite information and pictures Advertising Information The Mineral stibnite Stibnite is named after the latin stibium, which is the old name of the element antimony (Sb). Stibnite was and continues to be the primary ore of antimony. Stibnite forms some of the most outstanding natural crystals that exist, in way of sharpness, luster , and size. It can form in groups of huge metallic luster ed crystals that are elegantly crafted and exceptionally shiny. Stibnite is often replaced by dull yellow Stibiconite and Cervantite . The pseudomorph is sometimes only partial, in which only a section of the crystal has been altered , with the rest remaining intact. Stibnite may occasionally tarnish with a dull or iridescent coating. USES Stibnite is the most important ore of the element antimony, and is an industrially important mineral. It was used as a metallic cosmetic in ancient civilization. Stibnite also forms some of the most exceptional crystal formations of all minerals, and large and well crystallized are highly sought after and appreciated by mineral collectors. NOTEWORTHY LOCALITIES A classic locality for Stibnite is the now-exhausted Ichinokawa mine, on Shikoku Island, Japan, famous for producing outstanding large crystals and groupings. The Chinese occurrences have become the latest producers of the most exceptional Stibnite specimens, with some of them producing crystals enormous in size. The most important Chinese deposit, as well as the world's largest antimony mine, is the Xikuangshan Mine, Lengshuijiang, Loudi Prefecture, Hunan Province. Other important Chinese localities include the Wuning Mine, Qingjiang, Jiangxi Province; Qinglong, Guizhou Province; the Dahegou Mine, Lushi, Henan Province; and Nandan, Hechi Prefecture. Rumania has produced classic and aesthetic examples of Stibnite. Specific localities include Baia Sprie; Baia Mare (especially the Herja Mine); and Kapnik all in Maramures Co. Also in Maramures is the locality of Baiut, which produced groupings of unusually thick crystals. Other European Stibnite localities include Příbram, Bohemia, Czech Republic; Stadtschlaining, near Oberwart, Austria; and Manciano, Tuscany, Italy. In South America, there are several good localities in Peru, including Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept; the Palomo Mine, Huancavelica Dept; and Raura, Lima Dept. Another important South American locality is the Socavón Mine, Oruro, Bolivia. In Mexico, a noted occurrence is San Martín, Zacatecas. In the U.S., the best-known Stibnite is from the White Caps Mine, Manhattan District, Nye Co., Nevada. Other localities include the Murray mine, Independence Mountains, Elko Co., Nevada; the Stayton District, Hollister, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California; the McLaughlin Mine, Knoxville, Napa Co., California; and the Red Devil Mine, Bethel Borough, Alaska.


In the Thomas the Tank Engine series of books, what is the name of the Fat Controller?

Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines | Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia | Fandom powered by Wikia Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines 7,135pages on "Our Jubilee is a Golden one, because, in 1995, it is 50 years since stories about us began being books." -The Fat Controller to the engines Thomas and the Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines is the thirty-ninth book of the Railway Series . Contents Foreword Dear Friends, I went to see the Fat Controller the other day. I told him that in 1995 it would be fifty years since the first stories about his Railway were published. "Good gracious me!" he said. "We must do something to celebrate that." And he set to work. Not everything went quite right. For instance, Thomas... but I won't spoil the stories - happy reading. Stories Birdstrike The Fat Controller tells the delighted engines that they will be celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the Railway Series this year. Gordon wants to pull the special train for the occasion, but the Fat Controller has borrowed Pip and Emma to pull the train. Gordon has no time to be upset though, because he has to leave to pull the Express. Near Henry's Tunnel , some crows are flying close to the railway. When Gordon startles them with his whistle, the birds fly too close to him, and with a bump the brakes suddenly come on. The crew eventually find a bird knocked the seal off Gordon's front brakepipe, and the train sets off again, but no one forgets the incident, and tease Gordon about it. Edward and the Cabbages James is late one day and Edward hurries to make up time. Edward notes his front feels wobbly, and as they pass a cabbage patch one of Edward's bogie wheels snaps off and disappears. Nothing is said of the accident, but a surprised farmer later discovers Edward's wheel in his cabbage patch. Rabbits Rabbits have been burrowing under the stretch before Dryaw , and the Fat Controller imposes a ten mp/h limit on the stretch until something is sorted out. The day before the decision is put into effect, Thomas is puffing across the stretch when a rail tilts and he comes off. Percy takes Annie and Clarabel home and after the workmen lift Thomas up with jacks to put rails underneath, Percy pulls him back to Knapford . Golden Jubilee Henry is depressed and claims the Golden Jubilee will be a disaster. However, by the time the big day comes Thomas' Branch Line and Edward's wheels are both repaired and Edward is chosen to clear the line for Pip and Emma. Unluckily, Edward and the branchline engines are about to leave Knapford when a cobweb short-circuits the signal box . They are flagged through, and the ceremony goes without a hitch, with the guest of honour, the Royal Personage, declaring the engines to be a credit to the Fat Controller. Characters Quotes Percy: Isn't a Jubilee a sort of party? Thomas and I took some Scouts to one once. Thomas: That was a jamboree. Percy: Was it? Sorry. Trivia This marks the final appearances of Mavis and Harold in the Railway Series, as well as Duck and Donald's final speaking roles. Christopher Awdry's working title for this book was "The Fat Controller's Engines", but the publishers insisted on a "Thomas" link in the title. The Royal Personage is not named, but it is likely to be Prince Charles. This book was intended as a marketing tool; yet, ironically, while Christopher Awdry's books were out of print, this was the hardest one to obtain. Two real life engines are mentioned: Bahamas and The Silver Jubilee. Goofs The final two illustrations of "Golden Jubilee" don't match the text. Gordon, James and Henry apparently got to the station first, but Thomas and Mavis manage to get in front of them. What's more, Edward should have been there, but he doesn't appear at all.