What war was fought in the years 1950-1953?

d Korean War Was fought from 1950 1953 It was - HISTORY - United Sta View Full Document d) Korean War     - Was fought from 1950-1953.  It was fought to stop the spread  of communism, due to North Korea attacking South Korea.  The effect was  Korea remained divided.  With North Korea being Communist, and South  Korea being democratic.   e) Vietnam War     - Was fought largely during the 1960’s the goal being to stop  the spread of Communism.  The result was thousands of US soldiers died,  and Vietnam remained Communist.   f) Gulf War     - fought in the Middle East in 1990.  The goal was to kick Sadam  Hussein and Iraq out of Kuwait, who they had invaded.  The result was  Saddam and Iraq were successfully kicked out of Kuwait.   33) Groups     16 This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full                             Document a) Native Americans     - They have faced lots of discrimination throughout the  years, and have had land taken away from them.  The rights they have  gained have been largely due to treaties and not amendments.   b) African Americans     - Have faced discrimination right up until the present day.  i) 13 amendment- freed African Americans ii) 14 th  amendment- made African Americans citizens iii) 15 th  amendment- gave African Americans the right to vote.   iv) After Civil War they still faced discrimination with poll taxes and Jim  Crow laws… v) During the 1960’s they gained many rights, i.e. right to attend same  school as whites… c) Women     - received the right to vote in 1920 with the passage of the 19 th  amendment.  Gained respect during WW II when they worked in factories… d) People with disabilities- gained important rights during the 1970’s with the  passage of Public Law 92-142, which said that they were to have access to  public buildings, and same opportunities in school.  This law was later  amended by IDEA.   e) Immigrants     - Faced discrimination especially during the 1920’s when there  was a lot of “nativism”.  The US created quotas, that limited the amount of  immigrants coming into the US.   17 This is the end of the preview. Sign up to                   access the rest of the document. TERM HISTORY United Sta                     -                     Fall 2012 USHistory/Govt Name_ RegentsQuiz#9 _1)TheNeutralityActsof1935and1937wereintendedto (1 Regents_#9_Quiz


"What team was ""guaranteed"" to win Super Bowl III?"

ESPN Classic - Namath was lovable rogue Namath was lovable rogue By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com "He was a guy that came along and broke a lot of the conventions. He was like a rebel with a cause. It was like traveling with a rock star. He just was a magnet. He's attracting people. And mostly young people. And talk about excitement and energy. Wow!" says former teammate John Dockery about Joe Namath on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series. There always seemed to be something magical about Joe Namath, a rebel at a time when the country appreciated one. He was cocky, but in a likable way. The image of the swinging bachelor as much as his rocket-like arm helped make him the most glorified football player of his time. Joe Namath led the Jets to a 16-7 upset win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. He was Broadway Joe, the guy who guaranteed a Super Bowl victory for a three-touchdown underdog New York Jets team - and then delivered. He was a charismatic presence who became a larger-than-life figure. At 21, he was a star. At 25, he was a legend. His road roommate said it was like traveling with a Beatle. "The late '60s and the early '70s were times of compelling social and political upheaval," wrote Tony Kornheiser in Inside Sports, "and Namath, with his antiestablishment shaggy hair, mustache, white shoes and Life-Is-a-Bacchanal philosophy, became a symbol of inevitable, triumphant change. The antihero." If there ever was a right athlete at the right time, it was Namath. "If he did it all again now, Joe would not rise to the same heights," said former teammate John Dockery in the early '80s. "The antihero is passe; Joe came at the time he was destined to come." He was a lovable rogue, admired by men and adored by women. It was a time when he could get away with "I like my Johnnie Walker Red and my women blonde," and not be bashed by some women's group. There is the story about Namath preparing to leave a bar with a woman who was maybe a 6. Teammate Ed Marinaro was disappointed that Namath didn't have a 10 on his arm. "Eddie," Namath said, "it's three in the morning, and Miss America just ain't coming in." People ate it up. What would happen today if somebody, say a certain President, made a comment like that? But Bill Clinton never won a Super Bowl, either. Namath's triumph came in probably the most significant game in the history of Roman numerals. The Jets' 16-7 upset of the Baltimore Colts on Jan. 12, 1969 established credibility for the American Football League. This came four years after the Jets' signing of the Alabama quarterback for a reported $427,000, an unheard of figure in those days, and a Lincoln Continental. Namath provided the upstart league with the atmosphere of big bucks, Broadway glamour and the headlines that had been the sole property of the National Football League. His signing triggered a recruiting war with the older league. With salaries becoming inflated for highly rated collegiate players, the NFL, fearful of the cost of competition, eventually offered the AFL a carrot, and the two leagues merged. Namath is the only QB to pass for over 4,000 yards in a 14-game season. How many athletes have ever forced a merger between two conglomerates? How many have quarterbacked the winning team in the upset for the ages? The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Namath also is the only quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a 14-game season, one of the three times he led the NFL in passing yardage. But despite all his early successes, the Hall of Famer didn't put up outstanding numbers in his final years, hindered by gimpy knees and numerous operations. Of his 13 years in the pros - 12 with the Jets and a final season on the Los Angeles Rams' bench in 1977 - only nine times was he healthy enough to play more than six games. Only once did he throw more than 20 touchdowns in a season. Only twice did he throw more TD passes than interceptions. And he finished with 173 touchdown passes and 220 interceptions. Namath was born on May 31, 1943 in Beaver Falls, Pa., a steel-mill town located 28 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Joe Wi


"What animal is the ""most dangerous game""?"

Fiction: The Most Dangerous Game  The Most Dangerous Game The Most Dangerous Game Richard Connell "Mirage," thought Rainsford. But it was no mirage, he found, when he opened the tall spiked iron gate. The stone steps were real enough; the massive door with a leering gargoyle for a knocker was real enough; yet above it all hung an air of unreality. The Most Dangerous Game "OFF THERE to the right--somewhere--is a large island," said Whitney." It's rather a mystery--" "What island is it?" Rainsford asked. "The old charts call it `Ship-Trap Island,"' Whitney replied." A suggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don't know why. Some superstition--" "Can't see it," remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht. "You've good eyes," said Whitney, with a laugh," and I've seen you pick off a moose moving in the brown fall bush at four hundred yards, but even you can't see four miles or so through a moonless Caribbean night." "Nor four yards," admitted Rainsford. "Ugh! It's like moist black velvet." "It will be light enough in Rio," promised Whitney. "We should make it in a few days. I hope the jaguar guns have come from Purdey's. We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting." "The best sport in the world," agreed Rainsford. "For the hunter," amended Whitney. "Not for the jaguar." "Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. "You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?" "Perhaps the jaguar does," observed Whitney. "Bah! They've no understanding." "Even so, I rather think they understand one thing--fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death." "Nonsense," laughed Rainsford. "This hot weather is making you soft, Whitney. Be a realist. The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are hunters. Do you think we've passed that island yet?" "I can't tell in the dark. I hope so." "Why? " asked Rainsford. "The place has a reputation--a bad one." "Cannibals?" suggested Rainsford. "Hardly. Even cannibals wouldn't live in such a God-forsaken place. But it's gotten into sailor lore, somehow. Didn't you notice that the crew's nerves seemed a bit jumpy today?" "They were a bit strange, now you mention it. Even Captain Nielsen--" "Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede, who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light. Those fishy blue eyes held a look I never saw there before. All I could get out of him was `This place has an evil name among seafaring men, sir.' Then he said to me, very gravely, `Don't you feel anything?'--as if the air about us was actually poisonous. Now, you mustn't laugh when I tell you this--I did feel something like a sudden chill. "There was no breeze. The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window. We were drawing near the island then. What I felt was a--a mental chill; a sort of sudden dread." "Pure imagination," said Rainsford. "One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's company with his fear." "Maybe. But sometimes I think sailors have an extra sense that tells them when they are in danger. Sometimes I think evil is a tangible thing--with wave lengths, just as sound and light have. An evil place can, so to speak, broadcast vibrations of evil. Anyhow, I'm glad we're getting out of this zone. Well, I think I'll turn in now, Rainsford." "I'm not sleepy," said Rainsford. "I'm going to smoke another pipe up on the afterdeck." "Good night, then, Rainsford. See you at breakfast." "Right. Good night, Whitney." There was no sound in the night as Rainsford sat there but the muffled throb of the engine that drove the yacht swiftly through the darkness, and the swish and ripple of the wash of the propeller. Rainsford, reclining in a steamer chair, indolently puffed on his favorite brier. The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him." It's so dark," he thought, "that I could sleep without closing my eyes; the night would be my eyelids--" An abrupt sound startled him. Off to the right he heard it, and


"Who supposedly said ""let them eat cake""?"

Did Marie-Antoinette really say “Let them eat cake”? - Ask History Did Marie-Antoinette really say “Let them eat cake”? October 24, 2012 By History.com Staff Share Step into the excitement and chaos of the French Revolution as told by musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis. Share this: Did Marie-Antoinette really say “Let them eat cake”? Author Did Marie-Antoinette really say “Let them eat cake”? URL Google It’s one of the most famous quotes in history. At some point around 1789, when being told that her French subjects had no bread, Marie-Antoinette (bride of France’s King Louis XVI) supposedly sniffed, “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche”—“Let them eat cake.” With that callous remark, the queen became a hated symbol of the decadent monarchy and fueled the revolution that would cause her to (literally) lose her head several years later. But did Marie-Antoinette really say those infuriating words? Not according to historians. Lady Antonia Fraser, author of a biography of the French queen, believes the quote would have been highly uncharacteristic of Marie-Antoinette, an intelligent woman who donated generously to charitable causes and, despite her own undeniably lavish lifestyle, displayed sensitivity towards the poor population of France. That aside, what’s even more convincing is the fact that the “Let them eat cake” story had been floating around for years before 1789. It was first told in a slightly different form about Marie-Thérèse, the Spanish princess who married King Louis XIV in 1660. She allegedly suggested that the French people eat “la croûte de pâté” (or the crust of the pâté). Over the next century, several other 18th-century royals were also blamed for the remark, including two aunts of Louis XVI. Most famously, the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau included the pâté story in his “Confessions” in 1766, attributing the words to “a great princess” (probably Marie-Thérèse). Whoever uttered those unforgettable words, it was almost certainly not Marie-Antoinette, who at the time Rousseau was writing was only 10 years old—three years away from marrying the French prince and eight years from becoming queen. Tags


In 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against what famous writer?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 14 | 1989: Ayatollah sentences author to death About This Site | Text Only 1989: Ayatollah sentences author to death Iranian Muslim leader Ayatollah Khomeini has issued a death threat against British author Salman Rushdie and his publishers over the book Satanic Verses. Scotland Yard is providing the author with specialist protection and advice and all 11,000 staff at publishers Viking have received internal memos about the potential danger. Security has been increased at offices, bookshops and distribution depots. Mr Rushdie's editorial director has said a promotional tour of America may have to be cancelled. It is not true this book is a blasphemy against Islam Salman Rushdie The Ayatollah - as Imam, or chief spiritual guide, of Shia Muslims across the world - broadcast a fatwa (edict) on Tehran Radio to eliminate the writer and declared the rest of the day should be one of mourning. His message said: "I inform the proud Muslim people of the world that the author of the Satanic Verses book, which is against Islam, the Prophet and the Koran, and all those involved in its publication who are aware of its content are sentenced to death." Mr Rushdie, 42, responded hours later. "I am very sad it should have happened," he said. "It is not true this book is a blasphemy against Islam. "I doubt very much Khomeini or anyone else in Iran has read this book or anything more than selected extracts taken out of context." He explained the Satanic Verses attempts to investigate conflicts between religious and secular viewpoints. Published last September, the Satanic Verses has sold 100,000 hardback copies in the UK and US and was runner up for the Booker and Whitbread literary awards. Already banned in five countries, the first demonstrations against the book took place in Bradford, West Yorkshire, where a copy was publicly burned. Politicians in Westminster have expressed outrage at the threat and have called on the government to complain formally to Iran. The Iranian Prime Minister Hussain Mousavi has sanctioned Hezbollah groups to "take the necessary action" against the author.


What is the English name of Médecins Sans Frontières?

About Us | MSF USA About Us About Us James Keogh/Wostok Press We are Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care.


What is the world's longest type of venomous snake?

World’s Largest Venomous Snake - Outback Wrangler Video - Nat Geo WILD 0 World’s Largest Venomous Snake Matt spots a king cobra and has his work cut out for him as he tries to capture it. Video Clips


Elijah Wood - IMDb IMDb Doctor Strange Confirmed to Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 7 hours ago Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Elijah Wood is an American actor best known for portraying Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson 's blockbuster Lord of the Rings film trilogy. In addition to reprising the role in The Hobbit series, Wood also played Ryan in the FX television comedy Wilfred (2011) and voiced Beck in the Disney XD animated television series TRON: Uprising (2012). Born ... See full bio » Born: "No Small Parts" IMDb Exclusive: "Westworld" Star Thandie Newton Actress Thandie Newton has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Maeve in the HBO's " Westworld ." What other significant parts has she played over the years? Visit IMDb's Golden Globes section for red-carpet photos, videos, and more. a list of 42 people created 14 Aug 2011 a list of 36 people created 22 Nov 2011 a list of 31 people created 22 Apr 2013 a list of 35 people created 07 Apr 2014 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Elijah Wood's work have you seen? User Polls 24 wins & 45 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  2014 Broken Age (Video Game) Shay (voice)  2010 Glenn Martin DDS (TV Series) Chester Chislehurst  2006 Freak Show (TV Series) Freak Mart Squirrel  1993 The Witness (TV Short) Little Boy  2012 Toad Road (executive producer) Hide  Soundtrack (4 credits)  2011 Happy Feet 2 (performer: "(Dance and Shout) Shake Your Body down to the Ground")  2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (performer: "To The Bottle I Go" - uncredited)  1994 North (performer: "IF I WERE A RICH MAN")  1992 Forever Young (performer: "You Are My Sunshine") Hide   2003 The Long and Short of It (Short) (first assistant director) Hide   2015/I The Boy (partner: Spectrevision) Hide   2014 The Incident (special thanks)  2013 McCanick (special thanks)  2007 Operation Filmmaker (Documentary) (thanks) Hide   2012-2016 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2015 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself  2011-2015 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Himself  2015 Bryan Blue Show (TV Series) Himself  2005-2015 The View (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2006-2015 Tavis Smiley (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2015 Larry King Now (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2014 The Making of 'Open Windows' (Video documentary short) Himself / Nick Chambers  2011-2014 The Colbert Report (TV Series) Himself - Guest  1998-2014 The Daily Show (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2013-2014 Días de cine (TV Series) Himself  2012-2013 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Himself  2013 El hormiguero (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2013 Knife Fight (TV Series) Himself - Judge / Actor  2013 The Nerdist (TV Series) Himself  2013 Evening Urgant (TV Series) Himself  2012 Vivir de cine (TV Series) Himself  2012 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Himself  2012 7 Minutes in Heaven (TV Series short) Himself (2012)  2012 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV Series documentary) Himself - Guest  2012 Beyond the Marquee (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2011 1st Look (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  2011 Instant Movie Review (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  2011 Nightmare Factory (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006-2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2010 Digital Death/Buy Life (Video short) Himself  2009 Scream Awards 2009 (TV Special) Himself  2008 A Taste of My Life (TV Series documentary) Himself  2008 Rencontres de cinéma (TV Series) Himself  2008 Caiga quien caiga (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2006-2008 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series documentary) Himself  2007 Yo Gabba Gabba! (TV Series) Himself  2006 Film 2016 (TV Series) Himself  2006 Happy Feet: European Premiere Special (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006 This Morning (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2006 Weekend Sunrise (TV Series) Himself  2006 Jour de fête (TV Series) Himself  2006 Keith Barry: Extraordinary (TV Movie) Himself  2005 Rock & Ringers (Video documentary short) Himself  2001-2005 Total Request Live (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Host  2005 Corazón de... (TV Series) Himself  2005 The Ring Comes Full Circle (Video documentary


The Many Historical Names of Istanbul « Turkey Travel Guide « I was in Turkey photo by gribbly With a transient past of ownership and religions, it’s no surprise the city of Istanbul has a chronicle of names. Trace the history of Istanbul’s names as it changed from the hands of Byzantines to Latin Crusaders, from Ottomans to Turks. Byzantium Pagan roots are attributed to the first recognized settlement of Istanbul’s historical peninsula. As legend goes, King Byzas of the Greek Dorian city-state Megara was instructed by the Delphi oracle of Apollo to settle opposite the ‘land of the blind’. He embarked on his destiny’s quest until stumbling on a highly strategic location between the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and Marmara Sea. With no previous settlers to contest ownership, Byzas considered them blind to bypass such a strategic location. Byzantium was established on that very spot in 7th Century BC, named in honor of the king. Constantinople The new transformation of Byzantium into a city worthy of capital status earned Constantine immortality by name. The city became known as Constantinopolis or Constantinople , meaning the “City of Constantine”, and was the capital of the Roman Empire also known as the Byzantine Empire or Eastern Roman Empire. Although Constantine’s preferred the name, Nea Roma (New Rome), it never caught local popularity. It remained the official name of the city throughout the Byzantine period, and was also commonly used by the west until up until the creation of the Republic of Turkey. Kostantiniyye This started as simply the Arabic calqued word for Constantinople that held a familiar association to the city in the Islamic world. However, once the Ottomans took hold of the city in 1453, Kostantiniyye was used as the highest, formal official name of the city in Ottoman Turkish. It was sporadically used until the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1923, but holds its place in history as it appeared as the official name on coinage in the 17th and 19th centuries. The City An indication of pride, the Byzantines had several references for their great city, not least modest being ‘Queen of Cities’. Following a need to shorten names, it simply became referred to as ‘The City’, which is still used in Greek and Armenian slang. The Greek translation of city ‘polis’ also laid the foundation of its latter Turkish name Istanbul, meaning ‘in the city’. Latin Empire The Fourth Crusades finally won victory over the Byzantine Empire and laid their claim by renaming the city once again. This feudal Crusader state was established as the Latin Empire in 1204, however it was short-lived as the weakened Byzantine Empire claimed the city back in 1261. Islambol This adaptation of Istanbul’s name was a reference to the importance of the city’s role as the capital of the Islamic Ottoman Empire, referring to ‘lots of Islam’. It came into being after Sultan Mehmed II conquered the city, whom allegedly invented the word himself. It also appeared on coinage and was officially used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Istanbul Finally, Istanbul was cemented after the formation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. However, it took a while before the city’s previous names became obsolete. To enforce the new name, all postages stating any other name were promptly returned to the sender after the 1930s. The name was not new, however, but rather a name used in common language before and during the Ottoman Empire. Etymologically, the name “İstanbul” can be translated to ‘in the city’. Meet the author


Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle are types of what?

Pokémon Go Database: Bulbasaur vs. Charmander vs. Squirtle Bulbasaur vs. Charmander vs. Squirtle Search Pokémon, Pokédex # or Move: Before reading please note that the stats listed in the article below are from previous Pokémon games. In Pokémon Go, CP (Combat Points) represent how strong a Pokémon will be in battle. In addition, the offensive Type Effectiveness  of a Pokémon is determined by the Type of Move that is used. Bulbasaur vs. Charmander vs. Squirtle Since the beginning of Pokemon time, one of the most common questions and debates among Trainers is... Which Starter Pokemon is Best? Within the Pokemon Community there are strong arguments for each one. However, before doing a detailed comparison analysis of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, the first question that should be answered is what is the meaning of "Best"? Factors in Determining "Best" Best can be personal preference of Pokemon Appearance/Personality or it can be more technical such as Stats, Moves, Evolutions, Advantage vs. All Pokemon Types, etc. Being that Pokemon appearance and personality is more subjective it is difficult to quantify. Therefore this four category comparison will be more geared towards an objective review approach. #1. Starting Stat Comparison 309 314 At the beginning of the game Bulbasaur has the total stat point advantage and is more balanced across the stat categories. Charmander has nine less stat points than Bulbasaur, but has more attack and its speed stat is much greater. Out of the three Pokemon, Charmander will be granted the first attack in battle due to this Speed advantage. Squirtle has the defensive advantage, which means it will take less damage vs. the other two starters (disregarding type effectiveness). Summary 530 First Evolution After evolving, each starter's total number of stat points is identical at 405. While the total amount of stat points is equal, the allocation % by category still gives advantages to each Pokemon in their respective strengths. Ivysaur maintains its balance across all stat categories. Charmeleon gets the significant Speed edge and slightly greater attack. Wartortle has the distinct Defensive advantage with Defense and Special Defense at 80 points each. Second Evolution Once evolved into Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise the overall number of stat points is no longer identical. Charizard comes out on top with 9 more stat points than Bulbasaur and 4 more than Blastoise. The HP and Attack stats remain similar with only 1-2 difference in points.  Blastoise continues to have the advantage in both Defense and Special Defense, but is the weakest in Special Attack (24 Point Difference vs. Charizard).  Charizard continues to have the advantage in Special Attack and Speed, but is weakest in Special Defense (20 Point Difference vs. Blastoise). It also has the lowest Defense (22 Point Difference vs. Blastoise). Venusaur is not the clear cut winner in any category it has slightly highest HP and does not lose in any category by more than 17 points.  Stat Comparison Summary In regards to starting stats vs. evolutionary stats there is no one starter that is distinctly "best". Based on the information above: Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur: Maintains balanced stat allocation throughout evolutionary stages.  Strengths: Balanced Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard: Stats are more focused on Speed and Offensive Categories.  Strengths: Offense. Ability to strike first in battle. Higher attack = more damage dealt. Weaknesses: Will take more damage due to lower Defensive stats. Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise: Defensive. Stats focused on Defense. Strengths: Defense. Will take less damage from incoming attacks. Weakness: Will deal less damage due to lower Attack stats.  A trainer who is less risk averse may choose a safer, more balanced approach and go with Bulbasaur. A trainer who believes Defense is the best Offense will likely go with Squirtle. A trainer who prefers a more Offensive battle and doesn't mind taking increased damage will go with Charmander.  #3. Type Effectiveness Comparison Every Pokemon is made up of one


What board game's original mascot was Rich Uncle Pennybags?

Mr. Monopoly | Monopoly Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Mr. Monopoly with his Monopoly game board Mr. Monopoly, originally known as Rich Uncle Pennybags, is the long-standing mascot of Parker Brothers ' (later Hasbro 's) classic Monopoly game. History Arguably the most recognizable board game icon in the world, Mr. Monopoly has been a guest in almost every family's house (through the game Monopoly) at one point or another, but did you know that the elderly mustached millionaire is not exclusive to Monopoly? In fact, Mr. Monopoly isn't even his real name. Created by down-and-out inventor Charles Darrow during the Depression-era '30s, Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags, if you'd prefer his given name) and the game he adores was initially rejected by Parker Bros. So we guess you could call Rich Uncle Pennybags a self-made millionaire, as Darrow sold locally printed facsimiles of his board game on the street, making Rich Uncle Pennybags an illustrated icon for the people. When Parker Brothers finally got on board in 1935, Rich Uncle Pennybags was already well known enough to front other of the company's board games. In 1940, he became the star of a game called Dig. In 1946, he fronted the eponymous Rich Uncle. According to The Monopoly Companion, he was not added to Monopoly boards until 1936. In the Game Mr. Monopoly is seen on the actual game board as well as on the Chance and Community Chest Cards.


"What novel begins ""Call Me Ishmael""?"

The Debunker: Does "Moby-Dick" Begin "Call Me Ishmael"? - Woot The Debunker: Does "Moby-Dick" Begin "Call Me Ishmael"? The Debunker: Does "Moby-Dick" Begin "Call Me Ishmael"? by Ken Jennings 2 years ago The month of May is come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom and to bring forth fruit! If you're literary enough to recognize that quote from Thomas Malory, you might also know that May is one of the best months of the year to be a bookworm, what with Independent Bookstore Day and National Library Legislative Day, not to mention the birthdays of Whitman, Emerson, and Thomas Pynchon. But you might be surprised by how much of what you think you remember about American literature is wrong. Luckily, Jeopardy! champ and man of letters Ken Jennings is here to set us straight. Let every lusty brain begin to blossom and bring forth fruit! The Debunker: Does Moby-Dick Begin "Call Me Ishmael"? The 1851 novel Moby-Dick was originally a major critical disappointment, selling only 3,200 copies during the long lifetime of its author, Herman Melville. But today, it's an indisputable American classic. Even if you've never read a word of Moby-Dick, you probably know about the great white whale, the obsessed one-legged Captain Ahab, that famous opening line, "Call me Ishmael"… Well, two out of three ain't bad. "Call me Ishmael," perhaps the most famous opening line in literary history, is in fact not the first line of Moby-Dick. Yes, Chapter 1 ("Loomings") of the novel begins with Ishmael introducing himself. But the so-called first chapter is more like the book's third, thanks to two rambling introductory chapters respectively titled "Etymology" and "Extracts." In these sections, Melville introduces us to two fictitious researchers (a grammar school usher and a "sub-sub-librarian") who begin to educate us on cetology, the study of whales. Many novels begin with an epigraph, a little apropos quotation that precedes the opening lines. But these two chapters go way beyond that, supplying no fewer than eighty epigraphs. They foreshadow the novel's frequent digressions away from the nominal plot into the minutiae and lore of whales and whaling. And they're absolutely part of the novel proper, which means that the first line of Moby-Dick is not "Call me Ishmael," but rather this beauty: "The pale Usher—threadbare in coat, heart, body, and brain; I see him now." Hmm, maybe Melville would have sold more copies if he'd tightened that beginning up a little. Quick Quiz: In the book of Genesis, Ishmael is the first son of what important figure?


Jon Voight - Biography - IMDb Jon Voight Biography Showing all 49 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (33) | Personal Quotes  (8) | Salary  (1) Overview (3) 6' 2½" (1.89 m) Mini Bio (1) Jon Voight was born on December 29, 1938 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Jonathan Vincent Voight. He is an actor, known for Mission: Impossible (1996), Heat (1995) and Transformers (2007). He was previously married to Marcheline Bertrand and Lauri Peters . Spouse (2) Models a unique voice and accent for each role Trivia (33) His younger brother is songwriter Wes Voight who, under the alias Chip Taylor , wrote The Troggs ' 1966 smash hit "Wild Thing". His other songs include "Angel of the Morning" ( Merrilee Rush ) and "I Can't Let Go" ( The Hollies ). Godfather of Skyler Shaye . Attended Archbishop Stepinac High School, an all-boy school in White Plains, New York. Was cast as President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Pearl Harbor (2001) after Gene Hackman declined the role. Hackman's wife was of Japanese ancestry, and appearing in a film about the Japanese attack that precipitated the entry of the United States into World War II would have been painful for her, so Hackman turned down the role. His father Elmer Voytka, later Voight (born 29 October 1909 and died June 1973), was a professional golfer. Honored at a fundraiser for Joseph Papp Children's Humanitarian Fund in New York City in May 2002. Attended and graduated from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 1960. Changed his major after his freshman year from Speech and Drama to Art. Fellow classmate was Henry Gibson . His paternal grandfather, George Voytka, was a Slovak immigrant, and his paternal grandmother, Nellie, was of Slovak ancestry. His mother Barbara Kamp ( Barbara Voight ) (born in New York, 7 January 1910 and died in Palm Beach County, Florida, 3 December 1995) was the daughter of Joseph Kamp, a German immigrant, and wife Margaret Franz, also the daughter of German immigrants. Has played father to Ricky Schroder twice: The first time in The Champ (1979) and the second time in Return to Lonesome Dove (1993). In 1982, he (Presenter) accepted the Oscar for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" on behalf of Katharine Hepburn , who was not present at the awards ceremony. In 1970, he accepted the Oscar for Best Director on behalf of John Schlesinger , who was not present at the awards ceremony. Schlesinger directed Voight in Midnight Cowboy (1969). Turned down the role of Matt Hooper in Jaws (1975), which went to Richard Dreyfuss . In 1993, he took over the role of Woodrow F. Call from Tommy Lee Jones in Return to Lonesome Dove (1993). Three years later, he was succeeded by Jonny Lee Miller , who played the younger version of Call in Dead Man's Walk (1996). That same year, Miller married Voight's daughter, Angelina Jolie , making Voight a short-term father-in-law to his own successor. Has played a boxer in two films: The All-American Boy (1973) and The Champ (1979). Was also in Ali (2001), but played the role of legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell . Has played a coach in two films: Varsity Blues (1999) and Glory Road (2006). Turned down the role of Oliver Barrett IV (played by Ryan O'Neal ) in Love Story (1970), despite being offered 10% of the gross. His eldest brother Barry Voight, a volcanologist, was a geology professor at Penn State University. In an episode of Seinfeld (1989), George ( Jason Alexander ) buys a Chrysler Lebaron convertible he believes once belonged to Jon Voight only to discover that the previous owner was actually "John" Voight, a periodontist. On December 9, 2001, he appeared as a surprise guest on Muppets Tonight (1996) dressed as a giant chicken with Gonzo the Great. The event was part of the first annual MuppetFest fan convention and a fundraiser for Save the Children. Was considered for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Superman (1978), which went to Christopher Reeve . Grandfather of Maddox Jolie-Pitt , Zahara Jolie-Pitt , Pax Jolie-Pitt (aka "Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt"), Shiloh Jolie-Pitt , Vivi


Learn About Regina - City of Regina Regina Facts / Learn About Regina Learn About Regina Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and the 16th largest city in Canada with a population of 194,971 (Source: Statistics Canada, 2006.) Latitude: 50 degrees 26 min north Longitude: 104 degrees 40 min west Elevation: 577 m above sea level Regina is located in the south central area of the province. The city covers an area of 118.4 sq km. It is in the middle of the Prairie Provinces with Alberta to the west, and Manitoba to the east. It borders the American states of Montana and North Dakota. The Profile of our Capital City contains detailed information about Regina and our history. Let’s Learn about Regina is directed toward a younger audience, including some fun activities for kids. Climate Regina is the sunniest capital city in Canada. Summer temperatures average 23 degrees Celsius or 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures average -11 degrees Celsius or 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter weather lasts from about mid-November to early March. Resources Regina’s resource based economy is fuelled by agriculture, oil and gas production and development, as well as telecommunications. Major Industries Regina has been named one of the most affordable places to do business in western North America several times over the past few years. The  Regina Regional Opportunities Commission attracts new business to the area and fosters the growth of existing businesses. Education Regina has two school boards supported by property taxes. The Regina Public School Board administers all public elementary and high schools, while the Regina Catholic School Board runs elementary and high schools with a Roman Catholic affiliation. There are three post-secondary educational centres in Regina. Regina Campus of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic , the University of Regina and the First Nations University of Canada (formerly the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College). Health Care


stalactite and stalagmite facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about stalactite and stalagmite COPYRIGHT 2003 The Gale Group, Inc. Stalactites and stalagmites Stalactites and stalagmites are formed by water dripping or flowing from fractures on the ceiling of a cave . They are the most common types of speleothems in caves. In caves, stalagmites grow rather slowly—0.00028–0.037 in/yr (0.007–0.929 mm/yr)—while in artificial tunnels and basements they grow much faster. Soda straw stalactites are the fastest growing (up to 1.57 in/yr, 40 mm/yr), but most fragile stalactites in caves. Soda straw stalactites form along a drop of water and continue growing down from the cave ceiling forming a tubular stalactite, which resembles a drinking straw in appearance. Their internal diameter is exactly equal to the diameter of the water drop. Formation of most stalactites is initiated as soda straws. If water flows on their external surface, they begin to grow in thickness and obtain a conical form. If a stalactite curves along its length, it is called a deflected stalactite. If its curving is known to be caused by air currents, it is called anemolite. Petal-shaped tubular stalactites composed of aragonite are called spathites. When some stalactites touch each other they form a drapery with a curtain-like appearance. When dripping water falls down on the floor of the cave it form stalagmites, which grow up vertically from the cave floor. Any changes in the direction of the growth axis of the stalagmite are suggestive of folding of the floor of the cave during the growth of the stalagmite. If a stalagmite is small, flat and round, it is called button stalagmite. Stalagmites resembling piled-up plates with broken borders are called pile-of-plates stalagmites. Rare varieties of stalagmites are mushroom stalagmites (partly composed of mud and having a mushroom shape), mud stalagmites (formed by mud) and lily pad stalagmites (resembling a lily pad on the surface of a pond). A calcite crust (shelfstone) grows around a stalagmite if it is flooded by a cave pool and forms a candlestick. When a stalactite touches a stalagmite it forms a column. Usually, stalactites and stalagmites in caves are formed by calcite, less frequently by aragonite, and rarely by gypsum . Fifty-four other cave minerals are known to form rare stalactites. Sometimes calcite stalactites or stalagmites are overgrown by aragonite crystals . This is due to precipitation of calcite that raises the ratio of magnesium to calcium in the solution enough that aragonite becomes stable. Rarely, elongated single crystals or twins of calcite are vertically oriented and look like stalactites, but in fact are not stalactites because they are not formed by dripping or flowing water and don't have hollow channels inside. These elongated crystals are formed from water films on their surface. In some volcanic lava tube caves exist lava stalactites and stalagmites that are not speleothems because they are not composed of secondary minerals . They are primary forms of the cooling, dripping lava. The internal structure of stalactites and stalagmites across their growth axis usually consists of concentric rings around the hollow channel. These rings contain different amounts of clay and other inclusions, and reflect drier and wetter periods. Clay rings reflect hiatuses of the growth of the sample. Stalagmites may be formed for periods ranging from a few hundreds years up to one million years. Stalactites and stalagmites in caves have such great variety of shapes, forms, and color that each of them is unique in appearance. At the same time, their growth rates are so slow that once broken, they cannot recover during a human life span of time. Thus, stalactites and stalagmites are considered natural heritage objects and are protected by law in most countries, and their collection, mining, and selling is prohibited. See also Cave minerals and speleothems Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. MLA The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright


What cruel sport was outlawed in the Spanish region of Catalonia in 2010?

"Ole! Catalonia Bans 'Outdated and Cruel' Sport of Bullfighting" - The Evening Standard (London, England), July 28, 2010 | Online Research Library: Questia Article excerpt Byline: Tom Worden in Barcelona CATALONIA today voted to ban bullfighting in a historic decision which animal rights campaigners hope will lead to similar moves across Spain. The region's parliament outlawed the practice on the grounds that it is cruel and outdated. The decision came after campaign group Prou! (Enough!) collected 180,000 signatures. Catalonia is the first region in mainland Spain to ban bullfighting. The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of north-west Africa, banned it in 1991. Following a debate this morning, the 135-seat Catalan parliament approved a ban which comes into force in 2012. It was a closely fought contest with 68 votes for, 55 against and nine abstentions. The move to ban the "fiesta nacional" won international support from Pamela Anderson and Ricky Gervais. It is claimed that 70 per cent of Spaniards oppose bullfighting. Silvia Barquero, spokeswoman for the anti-bullfighting party Pacma, said: "We understand it's a tradition but now is the time to rethink such a bloody act. … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia


What type of underwear did Sisqó write a song about?

10 Unforgettable Thong Moments In Pop Culture History | Gurl.com ADVERTISEMENT In The Early 20th Century, Thongs Were Typically Associated With Strippers Thongs were worn as pieces of underwear ever since the height of the primitive loin cloth. But the thong that we know and love today was primarily worn by strippers and other dancers in the early 1900s. You definitely couldn't pick one up at Macy's, that's for sure. Source: Shutterstock The First Bikini Was A Thong In 1946, French engineer Louis Réard introduced what he dubbed the "bikini" to the world...and by world I mean a popular swimming pool in Paris. As you can see, one of the original designs had a thong design . While it was popular among the French, Spain and Italy banned the bikini and Americans were equally appalled by its skimpy design. Bikinis didn't even take off in the states until Brigitte Bardot popularized it in the '60s. Still, the thong backing definitely wasn't trending. Photo Source: History.com Thongs In The White House Thongs slowly began to rise in popularity in the '80s and '90s. But the most explosive thong moment of that era? Well, remember when the 42nd President of the United States had a little affair with a certain White House intern named Monica Lewinsky? Well, apparently she flashed her thong at him and the rest is sexy scandal history. Photo Source: Time Magazine The Thong Song Sisqo's 2000 hit " Thong Song " really put thongs on the pop culture map. Hell, I definitely had no idea what a thong was until I heard this song as a 10 year old. Photo Source: YouTube Celebs Started Showing Off Their Thongs As Fashion Statements Thongs weren't just a piece of underwear anymore. They became an accessory. Celebrities like Christina Aguilara and Halle Berry showed up with their visible thong straps on the red carpet. Photo Source: MTV/Wenn Photo Abercrombie & Fitch Were In Hot Water After Marketing Thongs To Their Tween Demographic A&F aren't strangers to controversy and they were in a heaping pile of it back in 2002 when they sold thongs to their children tween demographi . When they weren't covered in cute little illustrations, they donned even cuter phrases like "eye candy" and "wink wink." Because what 10-year-old girl isn't trying to entice sex partners during recess, right? Yeah, ew. A&F eventually relented to the public outcry. Photo Source: CNN/Complex Schools Start Cracking Down On The Trend As students began to embrace the thong craze, schools started to freak out. It was one thing to make visible underwear a violation of school code, but it's another to ban thong underwear entirely like one California high school attempted to do. Or, you know, checking whether attendees of a school dance were wearing thong underwear like one vice principal did. The school official was, understandably, put on leave for violating the students' privacy. But these cases emphasize how this morphed into a witch hunt...or a panty hunt. Whatever you want to call it. Photo Source: Shutterstock Thongs Became More Popular Than Ever With The Low-Rise Jeans Trend Even the panty hunt (let's go with that) didn't stop the thong trend. By the mid-00s, thongs weren't just about sex appeal or reducing underwear lines...it became about making sure people knew you wore a thong. It practically became a teenage rite of passage! Seriously, if you haven't experienced the joys of knowing which girls in your class wore a thong just by noticing the low rise of their velour sweatpants, you dodged a seriously awkward bullet. Photo Source: Thirteen/Fox Searchlight Pictures The Iconic Manny Santos Thong Scene This is probably one of the most legendary thong moments of pop culture: Manny's bedazzled thong on Degrassi. By this point forward, it was as if the thong craze jumped the shark. Once it becomes cool on Degrassi, it's time to pack it in, folks. Photo Source: Degrassi/Teen Nick The Decline Of Visible Thong Obviously people still wear thongs, but as the '00s progressed and as ultra low-rise jeans fell out of popularity, so did the prevalence of knowing what kind of underwear


In music what is the opposite of legato?

Legato - definition of legato by The Free Dictionary Legato - definition of legato by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/legato  (lĭ-gä′tō) Music adv. & adj. Abbr. leg. In a smooth, even style without any noticeable break between the notes. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. le·ga·tos A legato passage or movement. [Italian, past participle of legare, to bind, tie together, from Latin ligāre; see leig- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] legato (Music, other) to be performed smoothly and connectedly n, pl -tos a. a style of playing in which no perceptible gaps are left between notes b. (as modifier): a legato passage. [C19: from Italian, literally: bound] le•ga•to smooth and connected; without breaks between the successive tones. Compare staccato. [1805–15; < Italian, past participle of legare to bind, tie < Latin ligāre; compare league 1] legato smooth music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner disconnected , staccato - (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes" Adv. legato - connecting the notes; in music; "play this legato, please" staccato - separating the notes; in music; "play this staccato, please" Translations B. ADV → ligado C. N → ligadura f Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: staccato References in periodicals archive ? As Microsoft's prime integrator for Windows NT solutions, Compaq Computer Corporation works with leading-edge companies, like Legato Systems, to deliver superior applications," said Gerard van de Aast, vice president, Digital Global Alliances. LEGATO Helps Drive ILM With Information Protection Software for EMC's Networked Storage Platforms Michael Sullivan, program manager for PENREN, said, "With LEGATO Software, the Pentagon Renovation Office is deploying a high-performance, automated availability solution capable of meeting the 24-by-7 continuity of operations requirements of the Department of Defense. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


"Who wrote the music to ""Ode to Joy""?"

Ludwig van Beethoven — Ode to Joy — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm ode to joy Beethoven, perhaps the greatest of the classical composers, wrote Ode to Joy towards the end of his career. He was deaf and ill and had suffered much in his lifetime. Yet he was able to compose this magnificent piece by hearing it in his head. He never heard it played. It is said that at its premiere performance, Beethoven was conducting and it wasn't until he turned to the audience at the end and saw them standing and applauding and… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks


"Whose famous ""last theorem"" was proposed in 1637 and finally proved in 1995?"

Famous Theorems of Mathematics/Fermat's last theorem - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Famous Theorems of Mathematics/Fermat's last theorem From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Jump to: navigation , search Pierre de Fermat's conjecture written in the margin of his copy of Arithmetica proved to be one of the most intriguing and enigmatic mathematical problems ever devised. Fermat's Last Theorem is the name of the statement in number theory that: It is impossible to separate any power higher than the second into two like powers, or, more precisely: If an integer n is greater than 2, then the equation a {\displaystyle a^{n}+b^{n}=c^{n}} has no solutions in non-zero integers a, b, and c. In 1637, Pierre de Fermat wrote, in his copy of Claude-Gaspar Bachet's translation of the famous Arithmetica of Diophantus, "I have a truly marvellous proof of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain." (Original Latin: "Cuius rei demonstrationem mirabilem sane detexi. Hanc marginis exiguitas non caperet.") Fermat's Last Theorem is strikingly different and much more difficult to prove than the analogous problem for n = 2, for which there are infinitely many integer solutions called Pythagorean triples (and the closely related Pythagorean theorem has many elementary proofs). The fact that the problem's statement is understandable by schoolchildren makes it all the more frustrating, and it has probably generated more incorrect proofs than any other problem in the history of mathematics. No correct proof was found for 357 years, until one was finally published by Andrew Wiles in 1995. The term "Last Theorem" resulted because all the other theorems and results proposed by Fermat were eventually proved or disproved, either by his own proofs or by those of other mathematicians, in the two centuries following their proposition. Although it is a theorem now that it has been proved, the status of Fermat's Last Theorem before then, in spite of the name, was that of a conjecture, a mathematical statement whose status (true or false) has not been conclusively settled. Fermat's Last Theorem is the most famous solved problem in the history of mathematics, familiar to all mathematicians, and had achieved a recognizable status in popular culture prior to its proof. The avalanche of media coverage generated by the resolution of Fermat's Last Theorem was the first of its kind, including worldwide newspaper accounts and various popularizations in books and a BBC Horizon programme (which aired in the United States as a PBS NOVA special, The Proof). Contents History of the proof[ edit ] Leonhard Euler by Emanuel Handmann. A special case of Fermat's Last Theorem for n = 3 was first stated by Abu Mahmud Khujandi in the 10th century, but his attempted proof of the theorem was incorrect. The first case of Fermat's Last Theorem to be proven, by Fermat himself, was the case n = 4 using the method of infinite descent. Using a similar method, Leonhard Euler proved the theorem for n = 3; although his published proof contains some errors, the needed assertions could be established with work Euler himself had proven elsewhere. While his original method contained a flaw, it generated a great deal of research about the theorem. Over the following centuries, the theorem was established for many other special exponents n (or classes of exponents), but the general case remained elusive. The case n = 5 was proved by Dirichlet and Legendre in 1825 using a generalization of Euler's proof for n = 3. The proof for the next prime number (it is enough to prove the theorem for prime numbers: see below), n = 7 was found 15 years later by Gabriel Lamé in 1839. Unfortunately, this demonstration was relatively long and unlikely to be generalized to higher numbers. From this point, mathematicians started to demonstrate the theorem for classes of exponents, instead of individual numbers, and develop more general results related to the theorem. These general ideas can be traced back to a novel approach introduced by Sophie Germain. Rather than proving that t


Whose castle is located at the center of Walt Disney World?

Cinderella Castle | Walt Disney World Resort Interests Disney Princesses, Indoor Inspired by the castle in Disney’s Cinderella, this iconic fairytale palace is the symbol of Magic Kingdom park. A Fairytale Come True Rising high in the sky at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., Cinderella Castle welcomes you to a magical world of fantasy and fun. The central icon of Walt Disney World Resort, the castle invites all who visit to celebrate in a place where dreams come true. A Classic Design Boasting soaring spires, ornate turrets and regal royal-blue rooftops, the 189-foot castle invokes both the magic and mystery of real-world castles—such as Fontainebleau and Versailles—and fictional palaces like the one seen in Disney’s animated classic Cinderella. Adding to the enchanted environment, the castle is surrounded by a tranquil moat, lush green grass, rose bushes and a wishing well, providing perfect picture-taking opportunities from nearly every angle. Nighttime Enchantment Cinderella Castle provides a spectacular backdrop for the fireworks extravaganzas that occur in Magic Kingdom park on select nights. Over 16 million colored lights illuminate the castle when the sun sets; and during fireworks shows, lights and music effortlessly come together to create an even more magical setting. Inside the Castle Step inside Cinderella Castle and feel like the hero or heroine of your own storybook adventure. Within the main castle corridor, 5 handcrafted mosaic murals—containing 14-karat gold and silver plus over one million pieces of glass in 500 different colors—tell the classic tale of Cinderella. Located within, Cinderella’s Royal Table and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique craft even more magical experiences for the young and young-at-heart. Cinderella’s Royal Table Cinderella’s Royal Table lets you dine with Disney Princesses amid a storybook setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a beauty salon where girls and boys are magically transformed into little princesses and knights. Magical makeover packages include hairstyling and make-up services, manicures, costumes and photos. Hours


What zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only?

Movies That Everyone Should See: “Airplane!” « Fogs' Movie Reviews Movies That Everyone Should See: “Airplane!” 8 October 2012 53 Comments Male announcer: The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone. Female announcer: The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone. Male announcer: The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone. Female announcer: No, the white zone is for loading of passengers and there is no stopping in a RED zone. Male announcer: The red zone has always been for loading and unloading of passengers. There’s never stopping in a white zone. Female announcer: Don’t you tell me which zone is for loading, and which zone is for stopping! Male announcer: Listen Betty, don’t start up with your white zone shit again. In 1970, Universal Pictures released “Airport”. Based on the best-selling novel by Arthur Hailey, it featured an enormous ensemble cast, including many big name stars, notably, Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jacqueline Bisset, and George Kennedy. In it, a suicidal passenger smuggles a suitcase bomb onto a passenger airplane and sets it off, hoping to leave his family with the life insurance proceeds. The crew is then forced to turn around and attempt to land the damaged plane during a fierce snow storm. The movie was a huge success. It grossed over $100 million dollars… in 1970. Adjusted for inflation, that’s more than $500 million in today’s dollars. But it wasn’t just a financial success, it was also nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won one (Best Supporting Actress, Helen Hayes). With that type of success, a sequel was sure to follow. A little over three years later, in 1974, “Airport ’75” was released. Again it featured a large ensemble cast, but this time they also secured the services of Charlton Heston. In it, a mid-air collision with a small passenger plane threatens the safety of a jumbo airliner. In order to add excitement (at the expense of realism), a substitute pilot is airlifted onto the damaged 747 mid-flight. “Airport ’75” grossed half of its predecessor, and no awards were in the offing. Still, the return on investment it made for Universal triggered another “Airport” movie, “Airport ’77” . In their continuing effort to up the ante, this time a hijacker plot causes the airliner to crashes in the ocean, and the plane winds up sinking. Yet it remains water tight… the eventual rescue is an undersea effort. As ridiculous as that is, the film still brought in $30 million on a $6 million dollar budget, so the series continued with “The Concord… Airport ’79”.  In this installment, a trafficker in illegal nukes wants to assassinate a passenger on the Concorde, and attempts to do so by blowing the entire plane out of the air via fighter jets and guided missiles. International air forces respond, but the damaged airplane eventually has to crash-land anyways. The film was the first in the “Airport” series to fail to recoup its budget ($13m gross on a budget of $14m). Audiences had had enough. Enter “Airplane!” The Zucker brothers (David and Jerry), along with co-writer and co-director Jim Abrahams, had been hoping to do an airplane disaster movie spoof for years. While trying to research late night tv commercials to parody in the script for “The Kentucky Fried Movie”, they had accidentally recorded “Zero Hour!” “Zero Hour!” is, literally, “Airplane!” played straight. Released in 1957, “Zero Hour!” is a predecessor to the “Airport” series of the seventies. In it, the flight crew of a passenger plane succumb to food poisoning. Their only hope rests on the shoulders of former military pilot Ted Stryker. Years earlier, Stryker’s squadron was killed due to one of his command decisions. Stryker’s Captain from the war is called in to talk him through the landing. Sound familiar? Because it is. The producers purchased the rights to “Zero Hour!” outright in order to retain the plot. The


If you are eating nori, what are you eating?

Seaweed: The Green Superfood You're Not Eating -- But Should Be | The Huffington Post Seaweed: The Green Superfood You're Not Eating -- But Should Be 08/21/2013 08:11 am ET Getty By Nick English You've likely chewed on seaweed wrapped around a sushi roll, but few Westerners would consider picking up a bag of the stuff at the grocery store. It might be time for a change: Seaweed is filled with antioxidants, calcium and a broad range of vitamins, but that doesn't begin to scratch the slippery brown surface of this fascinating food. More From Greatist: How To Do The Perfect Push-Up Why It's Super A member of the algae family, edible seaweed typically comes in three varieties: brown, red and green. The most commonly eaten (and researched) are the brown varieties such as kelp and wakame, followed by red seaweed, which includes nori (yep -- that's what most sushi chefs use). While seaweed-based cuisine has a proud history in many Asian countries, Japan has made it into an art form, employing over twenty different species in their fare. In a restaurant, you're most likely to consume seaweed in a small kelp (kombu) salad, simmered into miso soup, or wrapped around a sushi roll. At just two tablespoons per serving, it's true that seaweed isn't a realistic source of many vitamins, and its benefits can occasionally be exaggerated . Seaweed contains vitamins A and C, and is also a source of calcium, which is one of the reasons some red seaweed supplements are included as part of some treatment plans for osteoarthritis . However, serving sizes are often not large enough to get a decent boost in these nutrients . Seaweed's best-known benefit is that it is an extraordinary source of a nutrient missing in almost every other food: iodine . Consuming healthy levels of iodine is critically important to maintaining a healthy thyroid, a gland in your neck which helps produce and regulate hormones. A malfunctioning thyroid can result in   a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness and high cholesterol (to name a few). In severe or untreated cases, it can lead to serious medical conditions like goiters (a swelling of the thyroid gland), heart palpitations and impaired memory. Since manufacturers started adding iodine to salt in the 1920s and the World Health Organization adopted a worldwide salt iodization program in 1993, symptoms of extreme iodine deficiency have largely disappeared . However, for a host of reasons , including iodine-blocking chemicals in our environment, the poor quality (i.e. iodine-free) salt used in processed foods, and a general trend of salt-ophobia among health conscious folks, mild iodine deficiency is once again becoming increasingly common . The trouble with mild iodine deficiency is that it can manifest very subtly. Fatigue, depression, a higher susceptibility to diseases, difficulty losing weight -- these can all result from an underactive thyroid, and if the symptoms sound a little familiar, it's not hard to test yourself . But if you're keen to avoid thyroid drama (which, by the way, is especially important if you're pregnant ), noshing  on some seaweed could help: One gram of brown seaweed contains  roughly five to 50 times the recommended daily intake , while red and green varieties provide slightly less (the exact iodine content depends on the water in which it's grown). The benefits of this sea green extend far beyond basic nutrition: Research suggests seaweed can also help regulate estrogen and estradiol levels -- two hormones responsible for proper development and function of sexual organs -- potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer . In fact, some claim Japan's high seaweed consumption is responsible for the country's conspicuously low incidence of the diseases . For the same reasons, seaweed may also help to control PMS (men, rejoice!) and improve female fertility issues. And many studies have shown seaweed is an extraordinarily potent source of antioxidants and also helps prevent inflammation , which can contribute to a host of ailments that include arthritis, celiac disease, asthm


"What illegal online marketplace was operated by ""Dread Pirate Roberts""?"

Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to Life in Prison — FBI May 29, 2015 Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to Life in Prison Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ROSS ULBRICHT, a/k/a “Dread Pirate Roberts,” was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to life in prison in connection with his operation and ownership of Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and services anonymously and beyond the reach of law enforcement between January 2011 and October 2013. ULBRICHT was found guilty of each of the seven charges he faced on February 5, 2015, following a four-week jury trial. U.S. District Judge Katherine B. Forrest imposed today’s sentence. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Make no mistake: Ulbricht was a drug dealer and criminal profiteer who exploited people’s addictions and contributed to the deaths of at least six young people. Ulbricht went from hiding his cybercrime identity to becoming the face of cybercrime and as today’s sentence proves, no one is above the law.” According to the evidence presented at trial, statements made during other public proceedings including today’s sentencing, and other court documents: ULBRICHT created Silk Road in January 2011, and owned and operated the underground website until it was shut down by law enforcement authorities in October 2013. Silk Road emerged as the most sophisticated and extensive criminal marketplace on the Internet, serving as a sprawling black-market bazaar where unlawful goods and services, including illegal drugs of virtually all varieties, were bought and sold regularly by the site’s users. While in operation, Silk Road was used by thousands of drug dealers and other unlawful vendors to distribute hundreds of kilograms of illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and services to more than 100,000 buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of dollars deriving from these unlawful transactions. ULBRICHT deliberately operated Silk Road as an online criminal marketplace intended to enable its users to buy and sell drugs and other illegal goods and services anonymously and outside the reach of law enforcement. ULBRICHT sought to anonymize transactions on Silk Road in two principal ways. First, ULBRICHT operated Silk Road on what is known as “The Onion Router,” or “Tor” network, a special network of computers on the Internet, distributed around the world, designed to conceal the true IP addresses of the computers on the network and thereby the identities of the networks’ users. Second, ULBRICHT designed Silk Road to include a Bitcoin-based payment system that served to facilitate the illegal commerce conducted on the site, including by concealing the identities and locations of the users transmitting and receiving funds through the site. The vast majority of items for sale on Silk Road were illegal drugs, which were openly advertised as such on the site. As of September 23, 2013, the Silk Road home page displayed nearly 13,000 listings for controlled substances, listed under such categories as “Cannabis,” “Dissociatives,” “Ecstasy,” “Intoxicants,” “Opioids,” “Precursors,” “Prescription,” “Psychedelics,” and “Stimulants.” From November 2011 to September 2013, law enforcement agents made more than 60 individual undercover purchases of controlled substances from Silk Road vendors. These purchases included heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and LSD, among other illegal drugs, and were filled by vendors believed to be located in more than ten different countries, including the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Austria, and France. The narcotics distributed on Silk Road have been linked to at least six overdose deaths across the world. These overdose deaths included Jordan M., a 27-year old Microsoft employee who was found unresponsive in front of his computer, which was logged onto Silk Road at the


What Biblical term refers to every 50th year, when all debts would be forgiven?

What Is A Jubilee? | Articles | Bible Reflections What Is A Jubilee? This article talks about mercy , finance , debt , jubilee . Psalms 119.32 , Luke 4.18 - 19, Matthew 5.7 , James 1.17 , Psalms 12.5 , Leviticus 25.11 , Leviticus 25.1 - 54 Share 2 Rate The Jubilee. Not to be confused with 'Jamboree,' where one would be met with hundreds of scouts. That much is obvious; but what does the word 'Jubilee' actually mean? In 2012 we celebrated the Queen of England and her sixty years on the throne, marking a special anniversary and praising her dedication, service and counsel. But another dimension could be added by looking to the origins of a Jubilee. Biblically, it is a year of emancipation and restoration. In the book of Leviticus, the Lord declares that a year of Jubilee be held every 50th year and that it be a special year of pardoning of sins. Slaves were to be freed, debts forgiven, and land returned to its original owner ( Leviticus 25 ). In addition, Israelites were not allowed to 'sow, or reap and store â¦ or gather the grapes of the uncultivated vines' for it was to be a holy year when the land rested too ( Leviticus 25:11 ). This all sounds rather radical. Would we be willing to wipe out debt others owed us â¦ even if we're short on cash? Why did God instigate the Jubilee? The character of God displayed Firstly, a Jubilee shows us more of the character of God. His mercy, generosity, and justice are displayed. The bible is replete with verses showing God's passion to defend those in poverty ' "Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, now I will arise," says the Lord' ( Psalm 12:5 ). The Jubilee's requirements to cancel debts which weigh heavily upon people show His heart for setting the oppressed free. Reminded that God is our Provider Secondly, as well as getting to know more of God's character, we are reminded of His and our place in the world. By not sowing or reaping, we are reminded that God is our Creator and Provider. We can trust Him completely for nourishment and recognise that all 'good' things come 'from above' ( James 1:17 ). This is especially significant in light of our consumer society in which we can easily pop to the supermarket for nourishment when we're hungry. We don't often think about where the food comes from and it can blind us to the fact that God provided the sunshine for the wheat to grow, the fruit to ripen, and so on. A chance to show love and grace Thirdly, the Jubilee gives people the opportunity to display love and grace in a remarkable way. Being released from a crippling debt can demonstrate love to a person in a way they might not have encountered before; this can in turn point them towards Jesus and the radical grace and mercy He showed on the cross. It also gives the pardoner a chance to be spiritually prosperous, as Jesus explains when he says, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy' ( Matthew 5:7 ). From bondage to freedom Fourthly, it actually does what it says on the tin. In a radical display of justice, people are set free from entrapping debt to start again on an equal footing. Those in bondage, who might be hidden today but are numerous, are set free from their dark environment. Jesus gave a Jubilee message in the Temple when he proclaimed the 'year of the Lord's favour,' stating that He'd come to 'set the oppressed free' ( Luke 4:18-19 ). Consequently, a Jubilee is a particularly fitting time to be rejoicing - to remember our God-given, eternal freedom and celebrate it. In rest we find freedom. We rest from striving to pay off unjust debts, rest from struggling to provide, rest from oppression. We rest and so find time to rejoice universally. So how can we put into practice some of these biblical themes?  Perhaps we could remember how the Queen has defended the nation, including the poor. We could remember that all good gifts are God-given, including the advantages of having a monarch. We can join in Jesus' mission to 'set the oppressed free' by befriending a struggling neighbour. And we can think of ways we could show mercy to others, whe


What spends part of its life cycle inside a chrysalis?

Cocoon articles and Butterfly life cycle Cocoon Tiny Animation Cocoon Animation: Play here a sample piece of above Cocoon animation. The four stages of Butterfly Life Cycle is presented in funny way to entertain children. More animation on insects will be added on Cocoon .Org. Bookmark Cocoon.Org to watch animations. Draw Butterfly in 4 Steps Caterpillar Climb : Tiny Animation Caterpiller Climb Play and watch this bit of animation to know about how the Caterpiller climbing the tree branch for its food. The other eating part of animation of this funny Cater piller can be seen on main animation above. Let us know your comments on all parts of the Cocoon.org animations. Cocoon Video Corner Cocoon to Butterfly. Watch Monarch Butterfly emerging from cocoon, start to finish! It's 5 minutes and 24 seconds long.   Eric and Lara have just completed drawing the life cycle of the monarch butterfly in their practical notebook. On the previous day, their biology teacher explained the life history of the monarch. Eric and Lara were all admiration for the butterfly. The monarch undertakes long migrations. It lays eggs on the milk weed. Eggs hatch into caterpillars. The caterpillars eat and grow. When they mature, they attach themselves to a twig and enter the next stage called the chrysalis. The chrysalis is the most crucial stage in the life history of a butterfly. It is a cocoon inside which the larva undergoes metamorphosis. From the chrysalis emerges the young butterfly..... Home | Cocoon Articles | butterfly articles | cocoon stories | cartoons | coloring | Animations | Bookmark Us | search Contact Us COCOON.ORG Cocoon Articles and Butterfly Life Cycle! Life cycle of the butterfly in Flash Animations including cocoon, larva, pupa, caterpiller and butterfly This site is designed and powered by LaunchSolution.com COCOON.ORG IS DEDICATED FOR WORLD'S BUTTERFLY AND INSECTS STORIES Copy right content. No content is to be copied or produced without prior information to the site administrator. Please Contact for Butterfly site's links on Cocoon.Org. All content is copy righted. Thanks for Visit!.


What actor has portrayed Sherlock Holmes, Alan Turing, and Khan?

Benedict Cumberbatch - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. His parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton (Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch), are both actors. He is a grandson of submarine commander Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, and a great-grandson of diplomat Henry Arnold Cumberbatch CMG. Cumberbatch attended Brambletye School ... See full bio » Born: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 40 people created 22 Jul 2014 a list of 24 people created 13 Apr 2015 a list of 29 people created 15 Jan 2016 a list of 24 people created 11 months ago a list of 41 people created 2 weeks ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Benedict Cumberbatch's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    29 wins & 87 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Doctor Strange Dr. Stephen Strange (2016)  2011 Curiosity (TV Series documentary) Narrator  2009 Small Island (TV Movie) Bernard - Hot Rocks (1998) ... Party Guest (uncredited)  2004 Dunkirk (TV Movie documentary) Lt Jimmy Langley  2003 Cambridge Spies (TV Mini-Series) Edward Hand  2002 Tipping the Velvet (TV Mini-Series) Freddy  2002 Fields of Gold (TV Movie) Jeremy  2013 Little Favour (Short) (executive producer) / (producer) Hide   2013 August: Osage County (performer: "Can't Keep It Inside") Hide   2016 Doctor Strange (facial motion capture: Dormammu - uncredited)  2010 Stephen Hawking's Universe (TV Mini-Series documentary) (voice over - 1 episode) - Aliens (2010) ... (voice over - uncredited) Hide   2014-2016 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself / Himself - The Imitation Game  2013-2016 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Himself  2016 Saturday Night Live (TV Series) Himself - Host / Various  2016 WGN Morning News (TV Series) Himself  2013-2016 Good Morning America (TV Series) Himself - Guest / Himself - Sherlock  2016 Circus Halligalli (TV Series) Himself  2016 The Insider (TV Series) Himself  2014-2016 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself  2013-2016 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Mean Tweets Reader / Himself - Guest  2016 Celebrity Style Story (TV Series) Himself  2016 The Zoolander Legacy (Video documentary short) Himself  2016 Live Boxing (TV Series) Himself - Spectator  2014-2015 Film 2016 (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  2015 Wimbledon 2day (TV Series) Himself - Spectator  2015 Red Nose Day (TV Special) Himself  2015 Rencontres de cinéma (TV Series) Himself  2015 Tavis Smiley (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2015 CBS This Morning (TV Series) Himself  2015 BBC News 8pm Summary (TV Series short) Himself - Actor  2014 Hollywood Sessions (TV Series) Himself  2014 Fox and Friends (TV Series) Himself  2014 Special Look (TV Series) Himself  2014 World Premiere (TV Series) Himself  2014 The Daily Show (TV Series) Himself  2014 Breakthrough Prize 2014 (TV Movie) Himself - Presenter  2014 Hollywood Film Awards (TV Special) Himself  2014 Unlocking Sherlock (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2014 National Television Awards (TV Special) Himself  2014 Timeshift (TV Series documentary) Himself - Actor, Sherlock  2013 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Himself  2013 Top Gear (TV Series) Himself - Special Guest  2013 Alaska y Mario (TV Series) Himself  2013 Parade's End: Featurette (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2012 Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (TV Mini-Series documentary) Narrator  2012 The Real Sherlock Holmes (TV Movie documentary) Himself / Sherlock Holmes  2012 Arena (TV Series documentary) Himself - Interviewee / Readings  2012 MSN Exclusives (TV Series) Himself  2010 The One Show (TV Series) Himself  2009 Wild Pacific (TV Mini-Series documentary) Narrator - Endless Blue (2009) ... Narrator (voice) - Castaways (2009) ... Narrator (voice)  2008 Prince Charles' Other Mi


What type of storm could cause the power grid to fail and also damage satellites?

’American Blackout’: Four Major Real-Life Threats to the Electric Grid – The Great Energy Challenge Blog More » Power outage in Savannah, Georgia (Photograph courtesy Dave Hale, Flickr) A catastrophic, prolonged failure of the electrical grid—the sort of event whose effects are  depicted in National Geographic Channel’s upcoming American Blackout , which premieres Sunday—may seem like just apocalyptic science fiction to some viewers.  Unfortunately, though, the possibility of such a breakdown is all too real.  (See related interactive: “ Survive the Blackout .”) Government and utility industry officials are so concerned, in fact, that in November, they will stage a massive emergency drill, called GridEx II ,  that will involve thousands of utility workers, business executives, National Guard officers, FBI antiterrorism experts and government officials from the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  They’ll practice responding to a simulated failure of large parts of the electrical system across North America. (See related quiz: “ What You Don’t Know About Electricity .”) The scenario envisioned by GridEx II is a particularly scary one, in which terrorists or an enemy country stages a combination of cyber attacks and physical attacks that destroy or render inoperable crucial power facilities and take down large sections of the grid.  As a May 2013 Congressional report noted, sophisticated cyber saboteurs may already be probing our vulnerability to a massive blackout. U.S. utility companies already come under frequent attack from Internet hackers who continually try to infect utilities’ computer networks with malware and search for security flaws. One company alone told congressional investigators that it was hit with an astonishing 10,000 attacks in a typical month. If hackers managed to penetrate utility companies’ electronic defenses, they might be able to give instructions to key pieces of equipment that would cause them to fail. In a 2006 study, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory demonstrated that an attacker could instruct an electrical generator’s turbine to spin wildly out of control until smoke began pouring out, as this video illustrates. Since then, we’ve seen a real-life example of how such vandalism easily could be ratcheted up to a massive scale.  In 2010, a piece of malware called Stuxnet destroyed as many as 1,000 centrifuges in an Iranian nuclear fuel-processing plant, in an attack that some suspect was launched by U.S. and/or Israeli clandestine agencies. No wonder that former federal counterterrorism advisor Richard Clarke has warned that such an “electronic Pearl Harbor” could cause devastating damage and thousands of deaths across the nation. A 2012 National Academy of Sciences report concurred, envisioning that attackers using a combination of hacking and physical sabotage could cripple the U.S. power grid and cause cascading failures of equipment that could take months to fix. “We are woefully unprepared for any large-scale geographic outage that might take place over an extended period of time,” explained Joel Gordes, research director for the U.S. Cyber Consequences Unit, an independent group that assesses the danger of such attacks and what it would take to thwart them.  He said that while some generators and transmission lines probably would survive such an attack, they might not be able to muster enough juice to reboot the grid, which experts call a “black start.”  And if critical equipment is damaged beyond repair, it might be necessary to transport replacement units long distances—an undertaking that would be difficult, if communications systems were also seriously damaged by the attack. U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz said the Energy Department had recently created a new internal cyber council, spanning four offices. “We believe this is an area of increasing focus,” he said at a Center for Strategic and International Studies on Thursday. “Our energy infrastructures are coming under increasing and more sophisticated cyber attacks, and we have to stay ahead of that.” B


What company famously served meatballs made with horse in its cafeterias?

Horsemeat found in IKEA meatballs - tribunedigital-chicagotribune Ikea takes meatballs off Europe menus after horse meat found February 25, 2013|Reuters Swedish meatballs with lingenberry jam sold by Ikea. (Ikea.com) PRAGUE/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's Ikea stopped nearly all sales of meatballs at its furniture store cafeterias across Europe after tests in the Czech Republic on Monday showed some contained horsemeat. The world's No. 1 furniture retailer, known also for the signature restaurants at its huge out-of-town stores, said it was pulling all meatballs produced by its main supplier in Sweden after the tests showed horsemeat in its beef and pork meatballs. A European scandal erupted last month when tests in Ireland revealed some beef products contained horsemeat, triggering recalls of ready-made meals in several countries and damaging confidence in Europe's vast and complex food industry. Meatballs, a famous Swedish dish often served with mashed potatoes, gravy and lingonberry jam, have become a trademark for IKEA, which sells them hot from the in-store cafeterias and packaged off the shelf. The vast majority of Ikea's meatballs are made by Sweden's Familjen Dafgard, which said on its website that it was investigating the situation and would receive further test results in coming days. The withdrawals did not affect meatballs in Norway, Russia, nor some in Switzerland or Poland, which were made by other suppliers, said Ikea spokeswoman Ylva Magnusson at the company's headquarters in Helsingborg, southern Sweden. "We are now getting to the bottom of this and making extra tests, but we have decided to stop the meatball sales for a few days, so that no one needs to worry, until we have the results," Magnusson said. IKEA stores in the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan were unaffected as they too have other suppliers. Besides the Czech Republic, the batch containing horsemeat had also been on sale in Britain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, Hungary, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Ireland. Magnusson said the test results would determine the percentage of horsemeat in the specific batch of meatballs. There was no indication that any other batch had been affected. Earlier this month, food manufacturer Findus was forced to recall thousands of packages of frozen beef lasagnes in Sweden after discovering they contained 60 to 100 percent horsemeat. On the sidelines of a meeting in Brussels, Sweden's rural affairs minister Eskil Erlandsson called the test results awful. "Consumers should know that what is labelled on the package should also be inside the package and nothing else," he told Reuters, adding that it may damage IKEA's reputation. "All fraud has an impact on the reputation of a company, especially when you talk about meat or other foodstuffs." However, he did not see a need for the European Union to enforce mandatory origin labels for processed meat. In Italy, consumer rights group Codacons called for checks on all meat products sold by IKEA in the country. "We are ready to launch legal action and seek compensation not only against the companies who are responsible but also those whose duty it was to protect citizens," Codacons President Carlo Rienzi said in a statement. The Czech State Veterinary Administration had reported its findings to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, it said in a statement. The inspectors took samples for DNA tests in IKEA's unit in the city of Brno from a product labelled as "beef and pork meatballs", it said. (Additional reporting by Mia Shanley in Stockholm, Maria Pia Quaglia in Milan and Charlie Dunmore in Brussels; Writing by Anna Ringstrom; Editing by Tom Pfeiffer) MORE:


What did the Winklevoss twins try to take credit for creating?

Winklevoss Twins' Facebook Fight Rages On - The New York Times The New York Times Business Day |Twins’ Facebook Fight Rages On Search Continue reading the main story SAN DIEGO — Some people go to court hoping to win millions of dollars. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have already won tens of millions. But six years into a legal feud with Facebook , they want to give it back — for a chance to get more. The Winklevosses — identical twins and Harvard graduates — say that they, along with another Harvard student, Divya Narendra, had the original idea for Facebook, and that Mark Zuckerberg stole it. They sued Facebook and Mr. Zuckerberg in 2004, and settled four years later for $20 million in cash and $45 million in Facebook shares. They have been trying to undo that settlement since, saying they were misled on the value of the deal. But it has not been an easy decision. As recently as Thursday, the brothers considered dropping their effort to unwind the agreement, and went as far as drafting a statement to that effect, according to people close to the case. They decided, though, to keep fighting. Continue reading the main story Their argument is that Facebook deceived them about the value of the shares, leaving them with far less than they had agreed. Whatever their value at the time of the deal, Facebook’s shares have soared since, putting the current worth of the settlement, by some estimates, at more than $140 million. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Next month, the twins and Mr. Narendra plan to ask a federal appeals court in San Francisco to undo the deal so they can pursue their original case against Facebook and Mr. Zuckerberg, and win a richer payday. They could, though, lose it all. Still, they say it’s not about the money, it’s about the principle — and vindication. “The principle is that they didn’t fight fair,” said Tyler Winklevoss during an interview at a pub here recently. “The principle is that Mark stole the idea.” Photo Tyler Winklevoss, left, and his twin, Cameron. They want to undo a $65 million deal and pursue a case against Facebook. Credit Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times His brother, Cameron, chimed in, “What we agreed to is not what we got.” Facebook denies it did anything improper and says the Winklevosses simply suffer from a case of “settlers remorse.” To make matters more complicated, the twins are also at war with the lawyers who helped them win the settlement. The brothers fired them, accused them of malpractice and refused to pay them. A judge recently found for the lawyers, and ordered the twins to pay the 20 percent contingency fee, or $13 million. For now, the money and shares remain in an escrow account. Yet their battle with Mr. Zuckerberg is what has had them riled up. When they talked about him, and told their version of the founding of Facebook, they helped finish each other’s sentences, easily reciting every last detail of a tale they have evidently told time and again. “It shouldn’t be that Mark Zuckerberg gets away with behaving that way,” Cameron Winklevoss said. The company declined to make Mr. Zuckerberg available for an interview, and Andrew Noyes, a spokesman, said Facebook would have no comment “beyond was is already in our appellate briefs.” In the past, Mr. Zuckerberg has denied he stole the Facebook idea from the Winklevosses, saying they planned a dating site, not a social network. The twins, who are 29, recently told portions of their story in a “60 Minutes” interview for CBS. They grew up in affluence in Greenwich, Conn., were varsity rowers at Harvard and competed in the Summer Olympics in Beijing in 2008. They now live here in San Diego, where they are training for the 2012 London Olympics. Advertisement Continue reading the main story They are as physically striking and imposing as they appeared in the film, “The Social Network , where they were portrayed by one actor, Armie Hammer. They are 6-foot-5 , and their frames are lean and muscular, shaped by years of rowing. For the interview, they wore hoodies and jeans, and only the variation in the hoodies —


Jane Goodall: 50 years working with chimps | Discover interview | Science | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Fifty years ago, a slender young Englishwoman was walking through a rainforest reserve at Gombe, in Tanzania, when she came across a dark figure hunched over a termite nest. A large male chimpanzee was foraging for food. So she stopped and watched the animal through her binoculars as he carefully took a twig, bent it, stripped it of its leaves, and finally stuck it into the nest. Then he began to spoon termites into his mouth. Thus Jane Goodall made one of the most important scientific observations of modern times in that remote African rainforest. She witnessed a creature, other than a human, in the act not just of using a tool but of making one. "It was hard for me to believe," she recalls. "At that time, it was thought that humans, and only humans, used and made tools. I had been told from school onwards that the best definition of a human being was man the tool-maker – yet I had just watched a chimp tool-maker in action. I remember that day as vividly as if it was yesterday." Goodall telegraphed her boss, the fossil-hunter Louis Leakey (father of Richard), with the news. His response has since become the stuff of scientific legend: "Now we must redefine man, redefine tools, or accept chimpanzees as humans." Leakey was exaggerating but not by much. Certainly, there is little doubt about the importance of Goodall's discovery five decades ago. As the distinguished Harvard palaeontologist Stephen Jay Gould put it, this was "one of the great achievements of 20th-century scholarship". Goodall's subsequent observations found that not only did Pan troglodytes – the chimpanzee – make and use tools but that our nearest evolutionary cousins embraced, hugged, and kissed each other. They experienced adolescence, developed powerful mother-and-child bonds, and used political chicanery to get what they wanted. They also made war, wiping out members of their own species with almost genocidal brutality on one occasion that was observed by Goodall. This work has held up a mirror, albeit a blurred one, to our own species, suggesting that a great many of our behaviours, once thought to be uniquely human, may have been inherited from the common ancestors that Homo sapiens shared with chimpanzees six million years ago. We therefore have much to commemorate 50 years after Goodall began her strolls through Gombe. These celebrations began yesterday at the Berlin film festival with the premiere of Lorenz Knauer's documentary about Goodall, Jane's Journey – which includes a walk-on part for Angelina Jolie – and will continue throughout the year. Today, Goodall is a gracefully aged replica of the young woman who first set foot at Gombe five decades ago. Her long blond hair, tied back as usual, has turned silvery grey. Now aged 76, she exudes a calm confidence as she travels the world, promoting green causes established by the Jane Goodall Institute, which she set up in 1977 in order to promote research at Gombe and to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. But in 1960, she looked an unlikely scientific pioneer. Goodall had no academic training, having grown up in the middle-class gentility of Bournemouth in the postwar years, a time when women were expected to be wives and little else. However, she burned with two passions: a love of animals and a love of Africa. "I got my love of animals from the Dr Dolittle books and my love of Africa from the Tarzan novels," she says. "I remember my mum taking me to the first Tarzan film, which starred Johnny Weissmuller, and bursting into tears. It wasn't what I had imagined at all." A friend took a job in Kenya, and Goodall decided to join her, working as a waitress to raise funds for her trip. In Nairobi, Goodall was introduced to Louis Leakey, the scientist whose fossil discoveries had finally proved mankind's roots were African, not Asian, as had previously been supposed. At this time, Leakey was looking for someone to study chimpanzees in the wild and to find evidence of shared ancestry bet