Which 2 scientists discovered the structure of DNA, for which they were awarded the Nobel prize for Medicine in 1962 ? ( both surnames required )

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1901-2000 Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine,  1901-2000 by Jan Lindsten and  Nils  Ringertz * Introduction "…The whole of my remaining   realizable estate shall be dealt with in the following way: The   capital shall be invested by my executors in safe securities   and shall constitute a fund, the interest on which shall be   annually distributed in the form of prizes to those who, during   the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest   benefit on mankind ... ; one part to the person who shall   have made the most important discovery within the domain   of physiology or medicine; ... The prizes for ... shall   be awarded by ... that for physiology or medicine by the Carolinska Institute in Stockholm; ... " This is the exact wording of part of the  translation into English of Alfred Nobel's will ,  which was signed in Paris on 27 November 1895. Together with the  statutes of the Nobel Foundation, which were officially approved  by the Swedish Government on 29 June 1900, the will constitutes  the basis on which the Prize-Awarding Institutions execute their  work. Soon after the will became known to the public it was criticised  for legal and other reasons. One complaint was that it was  lacking in precision. The will was also contested by the children  of Alfred Nobel's brothers, and once a settlement had been  reached with the Nobel family, lengthy negotiations and  compromises between the executors of the will and the  Prize-Awarding Institutions were required before the statutes  were approved by the Government. Even though the statutes  introduced some practical rules they still left a number of  points open for interpretation by the Prize-Awarding  Institutions. The aim of the present essay is to briefly review the Nobel Prize  in Physiology or Medicine with regard to selection procedure and  the discoveries which have been awarded Nobel Prizes. For  information about the scientific work and the biographies of the  Laureates, the reader is referred to the series Les Prix  Nobel which has been published every year since 1901 and  most of which is now available online. (Comprehensive reviews  covering the periods 1901-1950 and 1901-1960 were published by  Liljestrand in 1950 and 1972.) Selection of Nobel Laureates Selection criteria The Nobel Prize awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska  Institutet is commonly referred to as the Nobel Prize in  Medicine. The wording in Alfred Nobel’s will, however, is Physiology or Medicine. It is important to make this  distinction since, in the days of Alfred Nobel, physiology was  used to describe what is today a number of biological fields.  Interpreting the term 'physiology or medicine' in accordance with  the intentions expressed in Alfred Nobel’s will of 1895,  therefore, leaves the Prize-Awarding Institution with  considerable freedom to award Prizes in a broad biomedical field  as well as in clinical medicine. Although the discussion of what  is physiology and what is medicine is likely to continue  indefinitely, it is clear that the prize awarder has, on several  occasions, applied a broad definition. The prize in 1973 to Karl  von Frisch, Konrad Lorenz and Nikolaas Tinbergen "for their  discoveries concerning organisation and elicitation of individual  and social behaviour patterns" could well be described as a prize  in behavioral sciences. The prize in 1979 to Cormack and  Hounsfield for "the development of computer-assisted tomography"  fits well into the field of applied physics, while the prize in  1983 to Barbara McClintock for "the discovery of mobile genetic  elements" could be considered a prize in plant genetics. The key words in the will are discovery and greatest  benefit on mankind. The essence of these words was thoroughly  discussed during the preparatory work with the statutes of the  Nobel Foundation. However, in the end no guidelines were  provided. As a c


In December 2012, in yet another American mass murder, 26 people (including 20 children) were killed in Newtown, Conneticut. What was the name of the 20 year old killer, who also shot himself ?

Gunman Kills 20 Schoolchildren in Connecticut - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |Nation Reels After Gunman Massacres 20 Children at School in Connecticut Search Continue reading the main story Photo Connecticut State Police stood guard outside Sandy Hook Elementary School on Saturday morning. Credit Don Emmert/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A 20-year-old man wearing combat gear and armed with semiautomatic pistols and a semiautomatic rifle killed 26 people — 20 of them children — in an attack in an elementary school in central Connecticut on Friday. Witnesses and officials described a horrific scene as the gunman, with brutal efficiency, chose his victims in two classrooms while other students dove under desks and hid in closets. Hundreds of terrified parents arrived as their sobbing children were led out of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in a wooded corner of Newtown, Conn. By then, all of the victims had been shot and most were dead, and the gunman, identified as Adam Lanza, had committed suicide. The children killed were said to be 5 to 10 years old. A 28th person, found dead in a house in the town, was also believed to have been shot by Mr. Lanza. That victim, one law enforcement official said, was Mr. Lanza’s mother, Nancy Lanza, who was initially reported to be a teacher at the school. She apparently owned the guns he used. Although reports at the time indicated that the principal of the school let Mr. Lanza in because she recognized him, his mother did not work at the school, and he shot his way in, defeating a security system requiring visitors to be buzzed in. Moments later, the principal was shot dead when she went to investigate the sound of gunshots. The school psychologist was also among those who died. The rampage, coming less than two weeks before Christmas, was the nation’s second-deadliest school shooting, exceeded only by the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre , in which a gunman killed 32 people and then himself. Law enforcement officials said Mr. Lanza had grown up in Newtown, and he was remembered by high school classmates as smart, introverted and nervous. They said he had gone out of his way not to attract attention when he was younger. The gunman was chillingly accurate. A spokesman for the State Police said he left only one wounded survivor at the school. All the others hit by the barrage of bullets from the guns Mr. Lanza carried died, suggesting that they were shot at point-blank range. One law enforcement official said the shootings occurred in two classrooms in a section of the single-story Sandy Hook Elementary School. Some who were there said the shooting occurred during morning announcements, and the initial shots could be heard over the school’s public address system. The bodies of those killed were still in the school as of 10 p.m. Friday. The New York City medical examiner’s office sent a “portable morgue” to Newtown to help with the aftermath of the shootings, a spokeswoman, Ellen Borakove, confirmed late Friday. Law enforcement officials offered no hint of what had motivated Mr. Lanza. It was also unclear, one investigator said, why Mr. Lanza — after shooting his mother to death inside her home — drove her car to the school and slaughtered the children. “I don’t think anyone knows the answers to those questions at this point,” the official said. As for a possible motive, he added, “we don’t know much for sure.” F.B.I. agents interviewed his brother, Ryan Lanza, in Hoboken, N.J. His father, Peter Lanza, who was divorced from Nancy Lanza, was also questioned, one official said. Newtown, a postcard-perfect New England town where everyone seems to know everyone else and where there had lately been holiday tree lightings with apple cider and hot chocolate, was plunged into mourning. Stunned residents attended four memorial services in the town on Friday evening as detectives continued the search for clues, and an explanation. Maureen Kerins, a hospital nurse who lives close to the school, learned of the shooting from television and hurried to the school to see if she co


Columbine high school was the setting in 199 for another mass murder. The elementary school in Newtown, Conneticut will be equally infamous. What is the name of the school ?

South Shore Sportsman Inc. | Firearms News South Shore Sportsman Inc. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. 10-7 Saturday 10-5 Sunday CLOSED ALL sales from this site are required to be compliant with state law.Any orders that are not compliant with state law will be subject to a $20.00 re-stocking fee. Firearms News Good Samaritan fatally shoots man attacking officer on Arizona highway A man who witnessed an Arizona trooper being attacked on the side of the highway near Tonopah early Thursday morning shot the officer’s attacker and authorities say if it wasn’t for the passerby’s brave actions, the trooper likely wouldn’t be alive. The suspect died as a result of his injuries and, although he faces a long recovery, the trooper is expected to be okay, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The incident unfolded around 4 a.m. as officers were responding to a report of shots fired on a remote stretch of Interstate 10. Trooper Edward Andersson arrived on the scene and saw what appeared to be a rollover accident. Moments later, gunfire erupted in what authorities are describing as an ambush. Andersson was shot in the shoulder and chest, after such time a physical fight ensued between him and the suspect. Soon thereafter, another man happened upon the scene when he noticed the suspect repeatedly slamming Andersson’s head into the pavement. Andersson yelled at the man for help and the passerby then retrieved a gun from his vehicle. The passerby commanded the suspect to stop, but he refused and continued to attack Andersson. The passerby then fired an unknown number of shots, striking the suspect. He then got on Andersson’s police radio and called for assistance. The suspect was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Andersson was also taken to the hospital and underwent surgery. He is expected to survive. A woman involved in the rollover crash died as well. The identities of the woman and the suspect were not immediately released. DPS Director Frank Milstead said Andersson would not be alive were it not for the assistance of the good Samaritan. The investigation, which is being conducted by state detectives, is still ongoing, but authorities have reason to believe the suspect who shot Andersson was the driver of the vehicle involved in the rollover accident. 1/13/17 | by Jennifer Cruz read more... Gun sales set record ahead of California bullet button ban California had more gun background checks in December than any other month on record for the state, in a month where gun store owners reported a flurry of sales ahead of the so-called bullet button ban that took effect the first of the year. The Golden State had 298,161 background checks in December, second only to Kentucky, which averaged more than 300,000 checks each month in 2016, and consistently has the most checks of any other state, according to federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System data. December’s nearly 300,000 checks marked a 33 percent increase from the month before, when there were 224,039 background checks in California. The uptick comes as no surprise. By mid-December, gun store owners reported a doubling of long gun sales since Gov. Jerry Brown signed new gun control measures into law in July. The bullet button ban took effect Sunday and prevents the sale of semi-auto rifles with magazines that can be removed by depressing a button with a bullet, itself a work-around from previous California gun laws that sought to regulate such weapons. While background checks are not an exact measure of gun sales, they represent a barometer for the industry. In October, there were 54,333 background checks for long guns in California, according to the federal figures. Two months later, that figure jumped 72 percent to 93,224 long gun checks. In the “other” category of the federal data, which “refers to frames, receivers and other firearms,” there were more than 19,000 checks in October, 30,000 in November, and by December, there were 77,929 background checks for frames, receivers and other such items. The receiver portion of the semi-a


"Name the composer, born in Moravia in 1854, whose works include :- The rhapsody ""Taras Bulba"" and the opera ""The Beginning of a romance""?"

Leoš Janáček music | Composers Romantique Biography Leoš Janáček ( baptised Leo Eugen Janáček, 3 July 1854 – 12 August 1928) was a Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, publicist and teacher. He was inspired by Moravian and all Slavic folk music to create an original, modern musical style. Until 1895 he devoted himself mainly to folkloristic research and his early musical output was influenced by contemporaries such as Antonín Dvořák. His later, mature works incorporate his earlier studies of national folk music in a modern, highly original synthesis, first evident in the opera Jenůfa, which was premiered in 1904 in Brno. The success of Jenůfa (often called the "Moravian national opera") at Prague in 1916 gave Janáček access to the world's great opera stages. Janáček's later works are his most celebrated. They include the symphonic poem Sinfonietta, the oratorial Glagolitic Mass, the rhapsody Taras Bulba, string quartets, other chamber works and operas. He is considered to rank with Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana, as one of the most important Czech composers. Leoš Janáček, son of schoolmaster Jiří (1815–1866), and Amalie, (née Grulich) Janáček (1819–1884), was born in Hukvaldy, Moravia, (then part of the Austrian Empire). He was a gifted child in a family of limited means, and showed an early musical talent in choral singing. His father wanted him to follow the family tradition, and become a teacher, but deferred to Janáček's obvious musical abilities. In 1865 young Janáček enrolled as a ward of the foundation of the Abbey of St. Thomas in Brno, where he took part in choral singing under Pavel Křížkovský and occasionally played the organ. One of his classmates, František Neumann, later described Janáček as an "excellent pianist, who played Beethoven symphonies perfectly in a piano duet with a classmate, under Křížkovský's supervision". Křížkovský found him a problematic and wayward student but recommended his entry to the Prague Organ School. Janáček later remembered Křížkovský as a great conductor and teacher. Janáček originally intended to study piano and organ but eventually devoted himself to composition. He wrote his first vocal compositions while choirmaster of the Svatopluk Artisan's Association (1873–76). In 1874 he enrolled at the Prague organ school, under František Skuherský and František Blažek. His student days in Prague were impoverished; with no piano in his room, he had to make do with a keyboard drawn on his tabletop. His criticism of Skuherský's performance of the Gregorian mass was published in the March 1875 edition of the journal Cecilie and led to his expulsion from the school – but Skuherský relented, and on 24 July 1875 Janáček graduated with the best results in his class. On his return to Brno he earned a living as a music teacher, and conducted various amateur choirs. From 1876 he taught music at Brno's Teachers Institute. Among his pupils there was Zdenka Schulzová, daughter of Emilian Schulz, the Institute director. She was later to be Janáček's wife. In 1876 he also became a piano student of Amálie Wickenhauserová-Nerudová, with whom he co-organized chamber concertos and performed in concerts over the next two years. In February, 1876, he was voted choirmaster of the Beseda brněnská Philharmonic Society. Apart from an interruption from 1879 to 1881, he remained its choirmaster and conductor until 1888. From October 1879 to February 1880 he studied piano, organ, and composition at the Leipzig Conservatory. While there, he composed Thema con variazioni for piano in B flat, subtitled Zdenka's Variations. Dissatisfied with his teachers (among them Oskar Paul and Leo Grill), and denied a studentship with Saint-Saëns in Paris, Janáček moved on to the Vienna Conservatory where from April to June 1880 he studied composition with Franz Krenn. He concealed his opposition to Krenn's neo-romanticism, but he quit Joseph Dachs's classes and further piano study when he was criticised for his piano style and technique. He submitted a violin sonata (now lost) to a Vienna Conservatory competition,


In which Dickens novel would you find the characters :- Esther Summerson, Allan Woodcourt, and Harold Skimpole ?

SparkNotes: Bleak House: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Esther Summerson -  The narrator and protagonist. Esther, an orphan, becomes the housekeeper at Bleak House when she, Ada, and Richard are taken in by Mr. Jarndyce. Everyone loves Esther, who is selfless and nurturing, and she becomes the confidante of several young women. Although she eventually does find her mother, circumstances prevent them from developing a relationship. At first a hesitant, insecure narrator, Esther’s confidence in her storytelling grows, and she controls the narrative skillfully. Read an in-depth analysis of Esther Summerson. Mr. John Jarndyce -  Esther’s guardian and master of Bleak House. Mr. Jarndyce becomes the guardian of the orphans Ada and Richard and takes Esther in as a companion for Ada. Generous but uncomfortable with others’ gratitude, Mr. Jarndyce provides a warm, happy home for the three young people. When Esther is an adult, he proposes marriage, but he eventually rescinds his offer when he realizes she’s in love with someone else. Mr. Jarndyce has sworn off any involvement whatsoever with the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit. Ada Clare -  A ward of Jarndyce. Kind, sweet, and naïve, Ada becomes Esther’s closest confidante and greatest source of happiness. She falls in love with Richard, and although they eventually marry and have a baby, she never finds full happiness with him because of his obsession with the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit. Richard Carstone -  A ward of Jarndyce. Affable but lazy, Richard can’t decide on a career and seems to have no passion for a particular field. Eventually, he becomes obsessed with Jarndyce and Jarndyce and ultimately sacrifices his life for the lawsuit. He pursues the suit for Ada’s sake but never succeeds in providing a real home for her. Lady Dedlock -  Mistress of Chesney Wold, married to Sir Leicester, and Esther’s mother. Lady Dedlock, revered and wealthy, has kept the secret of her illegitimate child throughout her life, believing the child died at birth. She reveals her true identity to Esther but is wary of pursuing a relationship because she believes Sir Leicester’s reputation will suffer. When the truth threatens to come out, she runs away, certain that Sir Leicester will hate her. She dies outside of a cemetery. Read an in-depth analysis of Lady Dedlock. Sir Leicester Dedlock -  Master of Chesney Wold. Sir Leicester is a strong, respected man who ultimately withers and weakens because of Lady Dedlock’s disappearance. Fully willing to forgive her, Sir Leicester does his best to find her, but he is too late. Mr. Tulkinghorn -  A lawyer involved in the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit. Mr. Tulkinghorn shares Lady Dedlock’s secret and threatens to reveal it. He is eventually murdered by Lady Dedlock’s former maid, Mademoiselle Hortense. Mrs. Baytham Badger -  A woman who talks incessantly about her former husbands. Mr. Badger -  A doctor who agrees to take Richard on as an apprentice. Mr. Matthew Bagnet -  A soldier who owns a musical instrument shop. Mr. Bagnet incurred debts to help George Rouncewell. Mrs. Bagnet -  A woman who does all the talking for her husband. Inspector Bucket -  A detective hired by Tulkinghorn to investigate Lady Dedlock’s past. Bucket eventually winds up investigating Tulkinghorn’s murder and arrests Mademoiselle Hortense for the crime. His wife helps him with his detective work. Mr. Lawrence Boythorn -  Mr. Jarndyce’s friend who is given to hyperbole. Mr. Boythorn feuds with Sir Leicester about trespassing. He was once in love with Lady Dedlock’s sister, Miss Barbary, who left him when she decided to secretly look after Lady Dedlock’s illegitimate child, Esther. Mr. Chadband -  A pompous preacher who takes any opportunity to orate. Mrs. Rachael Chadband -  Esther’s former caretaker. Volumnia Dedlock -  Sir Leicester’s cousin. Miss Flite -  An insane elderly woman who lives above Krook’s shop. Mr. Gridley -  A man who gave up his life for the Jarndyce and Jarndyce suit. Mr. William Guppy -  A clerk at Kenge and Carboy. Mr


Christianity - the writers of the 27 books of the New Testament were all Jewish, with one exception. Who was the only Gentile, or non-Jewish , writer of the New Testament ?

Was Luke a Gentile? – Zola Levitt Ministries Tell a friend about Zola Levitt Ministries and invite them to our website. Introduction As we speak and teach the Word, we often mention that the whole Bible is a Jewish book, and that all the writers of the Bible, Old and New Testaments, were Jews. Frequently, someone asks the question, “What about Luke, wasn’t he a Gentile?” This has been taught throughout church history for so long and so consistently, that it is assumed without question it must be true. However, when you study how this conclusion was reached by biblical commentators, you realize how slender their evidence is. The idea that Luke was a Gentile seems to be based more on tradition than any strong biblical evidence. Importance of the Question It may not seem important whether or not Luke was a Gentile, but when you think about the magnitude of his work, the issue becomes truly significant. By counting the pages written by Luke in both his Gospel and Acts, it is clear that Luke wrote more pages of the New Testament than any other writer, including Paul and John. If Luke was a Gentile, then the Lord entrusted more pages of New Testament revelation to a Gentile than to any other writer. This would be remarkable, to say the least. Personally, as a Gentile Christian, I would love to have one of “our guys” as a writer in the canon of Scripture, so I am naturally reluctant to find otherwise. However, the evidence appears overwhelming to me that Luke was, in fact, a Jew. The matter cannot be settled conclusively, because the Scriptures never specifically tell us Luke’s background, but the arguments for his being a Jew appear to far outweigh those for his being a Gentile. Arguments for Luke Being A Gentile Usually, biblical commentators simply assert that Luke was a Gentile, without offering any proof at all, as it is so universally believed. Some commentaries, though, present arguments for sustaining the concept of the Gentile background of Luke. Chief among these arguments are the lists from the Epistle to the Colossians. The Lists in Colossians In Colossians 4, the Apostle Paul closes his letter by listing the various people who are with him as he writes the epistle, and some of those who are addressed. In these lists Paul makes mention of some who are of “the circumcision” ( Col. 4:10–11 ), and are, therefore, Jews. Although it is not perfectly clear which men are referred to, they are presumably the previous three: Aristarchus, Mark and Jesus called Justus. Paul apparently does not include Tychicus and Onesimus, mentioned before in verses 7–9, as being in the circumcision group. Later in this same chapter, in verse 14, Paul refers to Luke, the beloved physician. The argument is made that, as Luke is not mentioned in the list of those of “the circumcision”, he therefore must not be a Jew. However, this is very slim evidence, indeed. In the above reference, Paul is speaking of his fellow workers in the preaching ministry. However, Luke was not ever described as being actively involved in the work of preaching, but was rather Paul’s personal physician and historian. It would not be appropriate to put Luke in the list with those who were active in the preaching ministry, regardless of background. Thus, there are reasons other than background why Luke would not be included in the list of “the circumcision.” It is risky to build a concept on evidence which is so weak, and this is the strongest evidence in the Bible that those who believe Luke was a Gentile use to prove their point. The Name and Profession Arguments Proponents have also argued that the name Luke (Lucas) is, in itself, evidence that he was a Gentile. However, the very names mentioned in Col. 4 as being in “the circumcision” are Gentile names: Aristarchus, Marcus and Justus. Paul’s name itself is a Roman name, which he used throughout his ministry among the Gentiles, instead of his Hebrew name, Saul. In the same way Peter’s Hebrew name was Simon. The fact of the matter is that most Jews who lived in the Diaspora used two names: one, a Jewish name, which was


Geography of Greenland Fast Facts Population: 57,600 (July 2009 estimate) Capital: Nuuk Area: 836,330 square miles (2,166,086 sq km) Coastline: 27,394 miles (44,087 km) Highest Point: Gunnbjorn at 12,139 feet (3,700 m) Greenland is a located between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It is technically a part of the North American continent but historically it has been more linked with European countries like Denmark and Norway . Today, Greenland is considered an independent territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. As such, Greenland is dependent on Denmark for the majority of its gross domestic product . By area, Greenland is distinctive in that it is the world's largest island with an area of 836,330 square miles (2,166,086 sq km). It is not, however, a continent. Due to its large area and small population of 57,600 people, Greenland is also the most sparsely populated country in the world. The following is a list of ten interesting geographic facts about Greenland: 1) Greenland is thought to have been inhabited since prehistoric times by various Paleo-Eskimo groups; however, specific archaeological research does show the Inuit entering Greenland around 2500 B.C.E. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know 2) European settlement and exploration of Greenland did not occur until 986 C.E. when Norwegians and Icelanders settled on its west coast. These people were eventually known as the Norse Greenlanders and they were formally taken over by Norway in the 13th century. In that same century, Norway entered into a union with Denmark which effectively started Greenland's relationship with that country as well. 3) In 1946, the United States offered to buy Greenland from Denmark but the country refused to sell the island. In 1953, Greenland officially became a part of the Kingdom of Denmark and in 1979 Denmark's Parliament gave the country powers of home rule. In 2008, a referendum for greater independence on Greenland's part was approved and in 2009, Greenland took over the responsibility of its own government, laws, and natural resources. In addition, Greenland's citizens were recognized as a separate culture of people. Denmark still controls Greenland's defense and foreign affairs . 4) Greenland's current head of state is Denmark's queen, Margrethe II. 5) Because of its very high latitude, Greenland has an arctic to a subarctic climate with cool summers and very cold winters. For example its capital, Nuuk has an average January low temperature of 14°F (-10°C) and an average July high of just 50°F (9.9°C). Because of this, its citizens can practice very little agriculture and most of its products are forage crops, greenhouse vegetables, sheep, reindeer, and fish. Greenland mostly relies on imports from other countries. 6) Greenland's topography is mainly flat but there is a narrow mountainous coast. Most of Greenland's land area is covered by an ice sheet ( map ) and two-thirds of the country is subject to permafrost . 7) This massive ice sheet found in Greenland is important to climate change and has made the region popular among scientists who have worked to drill ice cores. They have done this to understand how the Earth's climate has changed in the past. In addition, because the country is covered with so much ice, it has the potential to significantly raise sea levels if the ice were to melt with global warming . 8) Greenland's capital, Nuuk, is one of the world's smallest capital cities with a population of only 15,105 (July 2009 estimate). 9) All of Greenland's cities are built along the coast because it is the only area in the country that is ice-free. Most of these cities are also along Greenland's west coast because the northeastern side is comprised of the Northeast Greenland National Park. 10) Greenland's name originated with Scandinavian settlers, particularly Erik the Red when he was exiled from Iceland . It is believed he called the area Groenland (translated as "Greenland") to attract more settlers to the area. References Central Intelligence Agency . (2010, April 22). CIA -


In which county of England would you find BERKELEY CASTLE ?

Berkeley Castle. A great day out in Gloucestershire Welcome   The Berkeley family welcome you to Berkeley Castle, their ancient fortress home where they have lived since their ancestor, Robert Fitzharding, completed the Keep in the late 12th Century. The history played out within Berkeley Castle’s walls make it one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and the family hope that you will visit them to experience its special atmosphere. Latest News ACCOMMODATION ON THE BERKELEY ESTATE   We are delighted to bring you two wonderful properties on the Berkeley Estate now available for private hire... whether you are planning a family holiday, romantic break or a long overdue catch up with friends!    Brook House is a large townhouse sleeping 20 guests with views across to St Mary's Church, Berkeley Castle & the river severn. It has 9 bedrooms, 5 of which are en-suite, as well as a comfortable open plan living, kitchen, dining space with a table to seat 20. For a summer break the patio is perfect for day time sun lounging and outdoor BBQ's or on a winters day snuggle up in front of a film in the cosy Snug.    Blossom Cottage is a quintessential cosy English cottage sleeping two guests. It is just a short walk from the local amenities of Berkeley town and perfectly placed to explore the Gloucestershire countryside. After a day of exploring, unwind in the white rolltop bath or snuggle up with a steaming coffee from the coffee machine!    To find out more about these two lovely properties please see our accommodation page here .


In what novel would you find the Dashwood family ?

Dashwood family | fictional characters | Britannica.com fictional characters See Article History Dashwood family, featured characters in Jane Austen ’s novel Sense and Sensibility (1811). The widowed Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters—Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret—are impoverished by the death of Mr. Dashwood and by the selfishness and neglect of his heir, who is his son by his first wife. The two older Dashwood sisters represent opposite temperaments: Elinor, the oldest, is “sensible,” rational, and capable of exercising self-restraint, whereas Marianne, who shares her mother’s temperament, is emotional and impulsive. Learn More in these related articles: Jane Austen Dec. 16, 1775 Steventon, Hampshire, Eng. July 18, 1817 Winchester, Hampshire English writer who first gave the novel its distinctly modern character through her treatment of ordinary people in everyday life. Austen created the comedy of manners of middle-class life in the England of her time in her... Sense and Sensibility (novel by Austen) novel by Jane Austen, published anonymously in three volumes in 1811. The book, which Austen initially titled “Elinor and Marianne,” tells the story of the impoverished Dashwood sisters. The open and enthusiastic Marianne becomes infatuated with the attractive John Willoughby, who... 3 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: May 07, 2010 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dashwood-family Access Date: December 28, 2016 Share


On this day, Novenber 6th, 1860 who was elected as American President?

Abraham Lincoln elected president - Nov 06, 1860 - HISTORY.com Abraham Lincoln elected president Publisher A+E Networks Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic Party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the popular vote but handily defeated the three other candidates: Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Constitutional Union candidate John Bell, and Northern Democrat Stephen Douglas, a U.S. senator for Illinois. Lincoln, a Kentucky-born lawyer and former Whig representative to Congress, first gained national stature during his campaign against Stephen Douglas of Illinois for a U.S. Senate seat in 1858. The senatorial campaign featured a remarkable series of public encounters on the slavery issue, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Lincoln argued against the spread of slavery, while Douglas maintained that each territory should have the right to decide whether it would become free or slave. Lincoln lost the Senate race, but his campaign brought national attention to the young Republican Party. In 1860, Lincoln won the party’s presidential nomination. In the November 1860 election, Lincoln again faced Douglas, who represented the Northern faction of a heavily divided Democratic Party, as well as Breckinridge and Bell. The announcement of Lincoln’s victory signaled the secession of the Southern states, which since the beginning of the year had been publicly threatening secession if the Republicans gained the White House. By the time of Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4, 1861, seven states had seceded, and the Confederate States of America had been formally established, with Jefferson Davis as its elected president. One month later, the American Civil War began when Confederate forces under General P.G.T. Beauregard opened fire on Union-held Fort Sumter in South Carolina. In 1863, as the tide turned against the Confederacy, Lincoln emancipated the slaves and in 1864 won reelection. In April 1865, he was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The attack came only five days after the American Civil War effectively ended with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. For preserving the Union and bringing an end to slavery, and for his unique character and powerful oratory, Lincoln is hailed as one of the greatest American presidents. Related Videos


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"Which 1972 movie, Oscar nominated for best picture, was advertised by the tag-line ""Four men ride a wild river, a weekend turns into a nightmare""?"

Library Cumming, Alan, Leigh, Jennifer Jason Gjøken (Kukushka) Sideways Payne, Alexander With Sideways, Paul Giamatti (American Splendor, Storytelling) has become an unlikely but engaging romantic lead. Struggling novelist and wine connoisseur Miles (Giamatti) takes his best friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church, Wings) on a wine-tasting tour of California vineyards for a kind of extended bachelor party. Almost immediately, Jack's insatiable need to sow some wild oats before his marriage leads them in into double-dates with a rambunctious wine pourer (Sandra Oh, Under the Tuscan Sun) and a recently divorced waitress (Virginia Madsen, The Hot Spot)—and Miles discovers a little hope that he hasn't let himself feel in a long time. Sideways is a modest but finely tuned film; with gentle compassion, it explores the failures, struggles, and lowered expectations of mid-life. Giamatti makes regret and self-loathing sympathetic, almost sweet. From the director of Election and About Schmidt. —Bret Fetzer Dial M for Murder Hitchcock, Alfred Classic Hitchcock movie starring Grace Kelly & Ray Milland. Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice decides to murder his wife for her money and because she had an affair the year before. He blackmails an old college associate to strangle her, but when things go wrong he sees a way to turn events to his advantage. Frenzy Hitchcock, Alfred By the time Alfred Hitchcock's second-to-last picture came out in 1972, the censorship restrictions under which he had laboured during his long career had eased up. Now he could give full sway to his lurid fantasies, and that may explain why Frenzy is the director's most violent movie by far—outstripping even Psycho for sheer brutality. Adapted by playwright Anthony Shaffer, the story concerns a series of rape-murders committed by suave fruit-merchant Bob Rusk (Barry Foster), who gets his kicks from throttling women with a necktie. This being a Hitchcock thriller, suspicion naturally falls on the wrong man—ill-tempered publican Richard Blaney (Jon Finch). Enter Inspector Oxford from New Scotland Yard (Alex McCowan), who thrashes out the finer points of the case with his wife (Vivian Merchant), whose tireless enthusiasm for indigestible delicacies like quail with grapes supplies a classic running gag. Frenzy was the first film Hitchcock had shot entirely in his native Britain since Jamaica Inn (1939), and many contemporary critics used that fact to account for what seemed to them a glorious return to form after a string of Hollywood duds (Marnie, Torn Curtain, Topaz). Hitchcock specialists are often less wild about it, judging the detective plot mechanical and the oh-so-English tone insufferable. But at least three sequences rank among the most skin-crawling the maestro ever put on celluloid. There is an astonishing moment when the camera backs away from a room in which a murder is occurring, down the stairs, through the front door and then across the street to join the crowd milling indifferently on the pavement. There is also the killer's nerve-wracking attempt to retrieve his tiepin from a corpse stuffed into a sack of potatoes. Finally, there is one act of strangulation so prolonged and gruesome it verges on the pornographic. Was the veteran film-maker a rampant misogynist as feminist observers have frequently charged? Sit through this appalling scene if you dare and decide for yourself. —Peter Matthews Arven (Family Plot) Hitchcock, Alfred Alfred Hitchcock's final film Family Plot is understated comic fun that mixes suspense with deft humour, thanks to a solid cast. The plot centres on the kidnapping of an heir and a diamond theft by a pair of bad guys led by Karen Black and William Devane. The cops seem befuddled, but that doesn't stop a questionable psychic (Barbara Harris) and her not overly bright boyfriend (Bruce Dern, in a rare good-guy role) from picking up the trail and actually solving the crime. Did she do it with actual psychic powers? That's part of the fun of Harris's enjoyably ditsy performance. —Marshall Fine Fuglene (The Birds) Hitchcock, Alfred Vacationing i


Formula 1 - On which racetrack was the World Champion Jim Clark killed?

April 7, 1968: Formula One champion Jim Clark killed in Hockenheim crash - BT   April 7, 1968: Formula One champion Jim Clark killed in Hockenheim crash One of the most naturally talented motor racing drivers of all time died when his Lotus-Cosworth left the German track at 140 mph and hit a tree.   Print this story The world of motorsport lost one of its greatest drivers on this day in 1968 when two-time Formula One world champion Jim Clark was killed at Hockenheim. Clark, 32, was competing in a Formula Two race at the German circuit when his Lotus-Cosworth flew off the track at an estimated 140 mph, somersaulted and collided with a tree. He suffered a broken neck and fractured skull, and died before reaching hospital. Clark’s death was a bitter blow for the racing community; Lotus team boss Colin Chapman and Clark’s team mate Graham Hill were said to be devastated, though Hill would go on to take the 1968 Formula 1 title, which he dedicated to his friend’s memory. The Scot, who won the F1 title for Lotus in 1963 and 1965, was considered one of the safest and most ‘natural’ drivers on the circuit, and many of his fellow racers expressed doubt that driver error had caused the crash. A deflated rear tyre was widely blamed for the incident. Fellow driver Chris Amon said of his feelings on hearing of Clark’s passing: "If it could happen to him, what chance do the rest of us have? I think we all felt that. It seemed like we'd lost our leader." [Related story: November 29, 1975 - Graham Hill killed in plane crash] At the time of his death, Clark had won more Formula One races (25) than any other driver – more than a third of those he had taken part in. His record would be overtaken by Stewart in 1973, but his seven wins in a single season in 1963 was only overtaken 25 years later by Ayrton Senna - another hugely naturally talented driver who died behind the wheel. Clark was buried in the village of Chirnside, near where he had grown up in Berwickshire. A large memorial to him still exists at the Hockenheim circuit. What are your memories of Jim Clark? Where do you think he ranks among the greatest F1 drivers ever? Let us know in the Comments section below. Jim Clark - Did you know? Jim Clark was born into a farming family and considered himself a farmer first and foremost – he is listed as such on his gravestone. Clark actually competed in the Le Mans 24-hour race, in 1959, before his first Formula One drive. Partnered by John Whitmore, he finished 10th. He began driving for Lotus in F1 the following year, and made his first podium finish in just his fifth race, at the Portugese Grand Prix in Porto. The following season, Clark was involved in one of F1’s most serious accidents when the Ferrari of German driver Wolfgang von Trips hit his Lotus and became airborne. The car crashed into a barrier, killing von Trips and 15 spectators. Clark won seven out of 10 races to take his first F1 title in 1963 and give Lotus its first constructor’s championship. Though Ayrton Senna won eight F1 races in 1988, by then there were 16 grands prix in a season, so Clark’s percentage success rate remains much higher. Clark also had successes in other racing disciplines, not least in the famous US race the Indianapolis 500. After coming second in 1964, Clark would win the race in 1965, and come second again the following year. He won the first six grands prix he started in the 1965 season and went on to take his second title. Clark remains the only driver to win the Formula One championship and the Indianapolis 500 in the same season. Though more than 100 drivers had been killed in races between 1958 and 1968, Clark’s death more than any was the catalyst for an F1 safety campaign spearheaded by Jackie Stewart. Run-off areas, guard rails and gravel traps would soon be introduced to the sport as a result of his early death.


Which name links that of a cricket commentator with a Bond villain?

James Bond 24: What is Spectre and who is Blofeld? - Telegraph James Bond James Bond 24: What is Spectre and who is Blofeld? Bond 24's title has been revealed as Spectre, but what's the story behind the  name? And will its leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, appear in the new film? Follow So the wait is over: it’s been announced that the 24th James Bond film will be called Spectre. Which means a return to the screen for the fictional terrorist organisation that featured in both the James Bond novels by Ian Fleming, and the films adapted from them. What does Spectre stand for? Spectre is an acronym for SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion. The organisation made its first appearance in Fleming's 1961 novel Thunderball, and on screen in the first Bond film, Dr No (1962). Who are the members of Spectre? A heady mix of nasties, beginning with suave, metal-handed scientist Dr Julius No (Joseph Wiseman), followed by the eyepatch-wearing Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi) in Thunderball. Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya), famous for her bladed shoes in From Russia With Love, was Number 3 in the organisation (having defected from Smersh), and the sinister Mr Wint (Bruce Glover) and Mr Kidd (Putter Smith), who tried to cremate Bond in Diamonds Are Forever, were also henchmen of the gang. But most famous of all is Spectre's Number 1: Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Related Articles 12 Feb 2015 Who is Blofeld? The ultimate super-villain, his heart set on world domination, Blofeld appeared in three Bond novels (Thunderball, On Her Majesty's Secret Service and You Only Live Twice) and seven Bond films (From Russia with Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever, For Your Eyes Only and Never Say Never Again). With his Nehru-collared suit and white Turkish angora cat, he is one of the most recognisable of the Bond characters, and has been parodied in everything from Danger Mouse to Austin Powers, where he was the main inspiration for Mike Myers's Dr Evil. His name was inspired by a boy Ian Fleming was at Eton with, Thomas Blofeld – father of the cricket commentator Henry "Blowers" Blofeld. What does Blofeld look like? Blofeld is a man of many guises. In From Russia With Love and Thunderball his face was never seen. In those films his body (only glimpsed below the neck) was that of Anthony Dawson (who also appeared in Dial M For Murder, and later popped up in 1967 Italian Bond spoof OK Connery) and his voice was supplied by the Viennese actor Eric Pohlmann. In the Bond books, Fleming had Blofeld undergo plastic surgery to maintain his anonymity. This helps to make sense of the fact that Blofeld has been played by a series of different actors: Donald Pleasence (You Only Live Twice; bald, with a scar across his eye); Telly Savalas (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service; bald, no earlobes); Charles Gray (Diamonds Are Forever; grey-haired, earlobes restored); John Hollis (For Your Eyes Only; wheelchair-bound and never referred to by name because of copyright disputes over Thunderball); and Max von Sydow (grey-haired, bearded) in 1983’s Never Say Never Again. Will Blofeld make an appearance in the new film? Ostensibly, the answer is no; the role was not mentioned at the Bond 24 press conference. But remember that Blofeld is a master of disguise, and consider the character to be played by Christoph Waltz. The two-time Oscar-winner will play Franz Oberhauser, son of Hannes Oberhauser, the Austrian climbing and skiing instructor who taught Bond when 007 was a boy. Rumour has it that Franz will turn into Blofeld – and thus Waltz will become the fifth (credited) actor to play the villain. Spectre is released on October 23 2015 in the UK and November 6 2015 in the US Spectre unveiling: new James Bond film cast revealed Start your free 30 day Amazon Prime trial»


Which Rogers and Hart musical was based on Shaespeare's Comedy of Errors?

Rodgers & Hart :: Rodgers & Hammerstein :: Bio Details Richard Rodgers Rodgers & Hart Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) and Lorenz Hart (1895-1943) wrote their first shows together when both were still students attending Columbia University. After writing a series of musical comedies for the University's Varsity Shows and other charities, they made their professional debut with the song "Any Old Place With You," featured in the 1919 Broadway musical comedy A LONELY ROMEO. Their breakthrough came with the score for a 1925 charity show, THE GARRICK GAITIES, which introduced the classic valentine to their hometown, "Manhattan." From 1920 to 1930 Rodgers & Hart wrote an astonishing array of musical comedies for Broadway and London's West End. At their pinnacle the team was writing an average of four new shows a year, and among these were: DEAREST ENEMY, BETSY, PEGGY-ANN, THE GIRL FRIEND, CHEE-CHEE and A CONNECTICUT YANKEE. In 1930 the team relocated to Hollywood, where they contributed songs and wrote the scores for several movie musicals, including the landmark LOVE ME TONIGHT starring Maurice Chevalier; THE PHANTOM PRESIDENT starring George M. Cohan; HALLELUJAH, I'M A BUM starring Al Jolson; and MISSISSIPPI starring Bing Crosby and W.C. Fields. They were lured back to New York by legendary Broadway producer Billy Rose in 1935 to write the songs for his circus musical spectacular, JUMBO. Their score introduced "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World," "My Romance" and "Little Girl Blue," and Rodgers & Hart were back on Broadway. From 1936 to 1943 Rodgers & Hart wrote a series of Broadway musical comedies, each of which seemed to top the one before in terms of innovation and box office success. ON YOUR TOES (1936), BABES IN ARMS (1937), I'D RATHER BE RIGHT (1937),I MARRIED AN ANGEL (1938), THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE (1938), TOO MANY GIRLS (1939), HIGHER AND HIGHER (1940), PAL JOEY (1940), and BY JUPITER (1942) dazzled Broadway in spectacular succession, and collectively offered such classic songs as "There's A Small Hotel," "I Wish I Were In Love Again," "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Spring Is Here," "Falling In Love With Love," "Sing For Your Supper," "This Can't Be Love," "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," "It Never Entered My Mind," "Bewitched," "I Could Write A Book," "Nobody's Heart," and "Wait Till You See Her." The partnership disbanded temporarily early in 1943 when Rodgers collaborated with Oscar Hammerstein II on OKLAHOMA! The Rodgers & Hart partnership resumed with a revision of their 1927 musical comedy A CONNECTICUT YANKEE, and the new production (which featured six new songs including "To Keep My Love Alive") opened on Broadway November 17, 1943. Already ill at the time, Lorenz Hart died less than a week later. Richard Rodgers then pursued a career with Oscar Hammerstein II, and their collaboration over the next two decades resulted in the following musical plays: CAROUSEL (1945), ALLEGRO (1947), SOUTH PACIFIC (1949), THE KING AND I (1951),ME AND JULIET (1953), PIPE DREAM (1955), FLOWER DRUM SONG (1958) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1959). The team wrote one movie musical, STATE FAIR (1945), and one for television, CINDERELLA. (1957). Oscar Hammerstein II died in 1960. Richard Rodgers continued to write for the musical stage for the rest of his life; his fortieth, and final, Broadway musical, I REMEMBER MAMA, opened on Broadway less than eight months before his death on December 30, 1979. In March of 1990, Richard Rodgers was honored posthumously with Broadway's highest honor when the 46th Street Theatre was renamed in his honor. In 1999, Rodgers and Hart were each commemorated on United States postage stamps.


Which North Wales town is included in the name of a pop star who had a Number One hit with It's Only Make Believe in 1958?

It's Behind You - Popstars in Panto! Popstars in Panto! In 2011 Rapper and Pop Star Vanilla Ice appeared in pantomime as Captain  Hook. This year also found Tony � Amarillo Windsor . As with  everything Pantomime, there is nothing new in having a music celebrity star  in the show. The convention goes back a good fifty odd years at the very  least. The 1960�s saw a new wave of panto performers- The  Pop Singer. The Flagship of British Pantomime at that time, The London  Palladium had heralded the rise of the Male Principal Boy as Pop Singer- a  trend that swept theatres around the UK . Rock and Roll might be competition  for Variety, but Pantomime quickly embraced it and showcased it within its  variety based format. The Age Of The Pop Star Panto was here to stay  throughout the �Swinging 60�s and in to the  Seventies.- and beyond. The Palladium Pantomimes - Rise of the Pop Idol in Panto. An early Palladium panto starring a recording  artist was in 1957. David Whitfield:  The 1950�s Singing Star appeared in Robinson Crusoe at the Palladium 1957 opposite  Tommy Cooper and Arthur Askey with Patricia Perkins and Joseph Layode. He  made several other pantomime appearances during his career. Teddy  Johnson replaced him in rehearsals for The Alex Birmingham shortly before  teaming up with Pearl Carr. Fifties singer Joan Regan�s career took her pre pop  to the Beatles and beyond. Joan Regan-  Joan starred in �Puss In Boots�  at The London Palladium in 1962 alongside recording star Frankie  Vaughan and comedian Dick Emery. Frankie Vaughan was the current pop  idol of that age, and Joan was an established recording star. Joan also  appeared in Liverpool at the Empire theatre alongside rising new star Lynda  Barron- this was either 1956 or 1958. Joan Regan (born  in Romford 1928) is still making the occasional performance to this day-  I had the pleasure of working with her in a Music Hall a few years ago- her  voice is as strong today as it was when she began her recording career in  1953. Her hit records included �I�ll Walk Alone� and �Too Young� which got  her a recording contract through Delfont for Decca Records, and later for  Pye Records. Resident singer for the BBC she had her own Television series  called �Be My Guest�, as well as a record career, Royal Command performances  and variety. She appeared in the film of �6.5 Special� alongside the newly  minted Rock and pop stars Lonnie Donegan, The John Barry Seven, Jim Dale and  Petula Clark. �Somebody else�s Roses�,  �Ricochet� and �Happy Anniversary� were further hits- her most popular being  �May You Always� in 1958 for EMI�s HMV Label. Joan Regan  married Harry Claff the joint manager of the Palladium five years before  starring in panto there- and, after Claff was jailed for fraud, of which  Regan was unaware of, she  divorced her husband, and suffered a  breakdown. She lived in America from 1968 continuing to make records and  returned to the UK in the 1990�s. Frankie Vaughan- Born Frank Abelson in  Liverpool, �Mr Moonlight�, Frankie Vaughan recorded for Decca (1950) with a hit �Daddy�s Little Girl�, and for HMV  (1952)  and  with trademark Top Hat and Cane for Philips from 1955 �Tweedle Dee� one of  the 22 hits he created in the top 40 for this label. Early films included �Wonderful Things� and �The  Lady�s A Square� co-starring with Anna Neagle. Frankie Vaughan�s hits include �Seventeen�, �Green  Door�, �Tower Of Strength� and �Give Me The Moonlight� which became his high  kicking signature tune. He appeared at the Copacabana in New York, had a hit  in the American Charts with �Judy� (1957) and Frankie really did go to  Hollywood- he made a film with Marilyn Monroe- called �Let�s Make Love� His Palladium Pantomime was �Puss In Boots� with  50�s and 60�s singing star Joan Regan, Dick Emery as �Puss�, Jimmy Edwards,  Mike & Bernie Winters and Gillian Lynne- Gillian became one of the top  choreographers in Musical Theatre, and created the staging for �Cats� at The  New London Theatre. Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Cli


Selcuk (pronounced SELCHOOK) - a Turkish town, is home to one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. What was the city's name in ancient times?

11 Days Turkey Tour, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, İstanbul, Turkey Tour Packages, Best Seller Turkey tours Tour Type Sightseeing, cultural, activity, history, art, shopping Group Size Generally 4 - 16 Restaurants: During the tour we will take you to excellent restaurants in which you will enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine. We know how to avoid the crowds to make your experience more enjoyable. While you are in Cappadocia you are going to have the opportunity to taste the historical Pottery Kebab at lunch on one of the day tours.   Turkish Bath: Especially for the night arrival to Cappadocia we recommend you experience the Turkish Bath at a real historical bath (hamam). This is your chance to be treated like an Ottoman Sultan. Reservations can easily be made at one of the baths in Cappadocia-Urgup.   Cappadocia Horseback Riding: Horseback riding is another possible activity in Cappadocia. If you have interest in riding a horse please inform us in advance.   Cappadocia Hot-Air Balloon Ride: A Hot-Air Balloon ride in Cappadocia is a once in a lifetime experience for most people. With your reservation we will meet you at your hotel and take you to the pre-launch site. Choose your flight according to your budget and time schedule. All options ensure that you are back at your hotel in time to join a daily tour or just to make the most of your time in this amazing region. Beware: If you do not make your reservation ahead of time you may miss the opportunity take a balloon ride. Make sure your balloon reservations are made for the first flight on the first morning after arriving at your Cappadocia hotel.   Jeep Safari Cappadocia: One of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia is exploring the region in an off-road vehicle. Our Jeep Safari tour offers you the best of the best: open-top jeep vehicles for unobstructed views of the valleys, churches and other cultural highlights. We take you to the hard-to-find places and away from the crowds for spectacular views and the excitement of traveling off-road in the unique landscapes of Cappadocia - all in one day or 2 hour express safari tours.   Rugs and Kilims: Cappadocia is famous as a hand made carpet weaving centre. There are many carpet shops all around Turkey. If you would like to experience carpet weaving, Cappadocia is a great place to do it. If you would like to purchase a real hand made carpet, you should visit the carpet workshop and witness the weaving process so as to get a good idea of the value of the carpets. The big carpet factories have interesting demonstrations which are well worth seeing. Some of the big stores are cooperatives subsidized by the State. If you really want to do your bit to support the local economy, carpet villages are the correct place. At the end of the day, you don't have to buy, you can just have an enjoyable time looking and learning about the art and science of Turkish rugs while enjoying a cup or two of Turkish tea.   Pottery: The famous city of Avanos, whose name in old times was Venessa, overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also divides Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories find their origins with the Hittites and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak. You can even try your hand at throwing a pot under the tutelage of a master craftsman.   Onyx: The word itself means nail in Greek. It is beneficial to the skin, nails, and hair. It belongs to the oxite mineral family and consists of mangan calcium. Onyx is volcanic and from the mineral family stone having 6.5 degree hardness and 2.5 degree instensity. It is mined in Brazil, India, Arabia and Turkey. In Turkey it's found in Bolu, Manisa, Balikesir and especially Cappadocia. Onyx has twelve different colors worldwide and seven of them are from Cappadocia.   Cappadocia Dolls: Soganli is a peaceful little village set on a hillside


Bodrum - a Turkish town, is home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. What was its name in ancient times?

Wonders of Bodrum, Turkey - 7wonders.org 7 Wonders » Wonders of Asia » Wonders of Turkey » Wonders of Bodrum Wonders of Bodrum, Turkey It is a Turkish port at the Aegean Sea in the southwestern region of Turkey, which was called anciently Halicarnassus of Caria and was the town where the Mausoleum of Mausollos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was. This port is currently one of the most important centers of tourism and yachting of Turkey. It is located in the beautiful peninsula of Bodrum (in the Mugla province) that was home of the famous historian Herodotus one of the authors of the list of the seven wonders. The first human settlements of Bodrum belonged to the Carians and the Dorian Greeks who occupied the zone around 700 BC. Later the city was part of the Persian Empire. One of the satrapy (Persian governor) was the king Mausollos, (ruled 377 - 353), whose tomb “The Mausoleum” was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today there are only some remains of the fabulous tomb, which are one of the tourist attractions of the city. According to the history, after Mausollo’s death, Ada of Caria took the power in Halicarnassus (the ancient name of Bodrum) and became the Persian satrapy; this woman surrendered when Alexander the Great arrived to Caria, then Alexander entrusted the government of Caria to her; therefore, she adopted Alexander as her son to ensure that the crown of Caria passed unconditionally to him after the Ada’s death. The archeologists have found the tomb of Ada and her remains are currently in the archeological museum of Bodrum. The entrance to the port of the city is guarded by an impressive medieval castle (Castle of Saint Peter), which was constructed by the Crusaders Knights of Rhodes in the XV century. This castle was built thanks to a permission gave by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed; the castle and its town were called Petronium whence the modern name of the city (Bodrum) derives. In the XVI century the city was conquered by Suleyman the Magnificent and became part of the Ottoman Empire. At the beginning of the XX century Bodrum was a small fishing town until the writer Cevat Sakir Kabaagaccli who was exile under fortress arrest in the Bodrum Castle wrote the book “The Fisherman of Halicarnassus”, which attracted first many intellectuals and tourists later. The region of Bodrum is famous by its clear, tide less, warm seas, where it can find caves, rock formations and many reefs. Bodrum is also the cradle of the underwater archeology, which was conceived in 1959 by the journalist and diver Peter Throckmorton, who dove in several shipwrecks guided by the Turkish sponge fisherman Kemal Aras. Therefore, Bodrum has an important underwater archeology museum which displays a great variety of objects recovered from the Sea. Today Bodrum is known as a popular holiday resort. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Turkey. During summer the population of the city grows from 50 000 people to around one million. There are many yachts and gullets (a two-masted wooden sailing vessel) in the zone, therefore the “Blue Cruise” a famous Turkish Mediterranean classic for yachts in the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea starts in Bodrum As any tourist city, Bodrum is full of resorts, guest houses, hotels, shops, restaurants, shops and bars. The city has also an International airport, which has connections with the main cities of Europe. Besides, there are ferries from Bodrum to the main Greek islands, such as Rhodes or Kos. Bodrum is a nice city full of wonders. Wonders of Bodrum


"Who is the Chairman of the ""BBC Trust"", the overseeing body of the BBC?"

New Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed to the BBC - Press releases - GOV.UK New Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed to the BBC From: First published: 7 April 2011 This news article was published under    the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Appointment of Lord Patten of Barnes as the Chairman of the BBC Trust and Diane Coyle as Vice Chairman of the BBC Trust. The Queen has approved the appointment of Lord Patten of Barnes as the Chairman of the BBC Trust and Diane Coyle as Vice Chairman of the BBC Trust. Notes to Editors The BBC Trust is the governing body of the BBC, and is responsible for representing the interests of licence fee payers. It applies the principle of public value in holding to account the Executive Board, which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the BBC. The Trust also ensures that the BBC’s activities are not anti-competitive and are consistent with a vibrant and dynamic broadcasting market. Lord Patten of Barnes CH, is currently Chancellor of Oxford University.  He was the former Governor of Hong Kong.  Before that he was a Member of Parliament and held a number of ministerial positions including Secretary of State for the Environment and Minister for Overseas Development.   In November 1990 he was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Chairman of the Conservative Party.  He was appointed Governor of Hong Kong in April 1992, overseeing the return of Hong Kong to China. He was Chairman of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland set up under the Good Friday Peace Agreement.  Lord Patten was European Commissioner for External Relations from 1999 to 2004.  He took his seat in the House of Lords in January 2005.  He is Co-Chair of the UK-India Round Table and an Honorary Fellow of Balliol and St Anthony’s Colleges at Oxford.  He was Chancellor of Newcastle University from 1999 to 2008, and was elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford in 2003. He has published several books on international affairs.  He is a Companion of Honour. Diane Coyle is a serving member of the BBC Trust.  She is an economic consultant specialising in new technologies and globalisation and was a member of the Competition Commission from 2001 to 2009. She is a frequent commentator on radio and television and has written many books and articles on economics including The Economics of Enough and The Soulful Science. She was the Economics Editor of The Independent newspaper where she worked from 1993 to 2001 and has a PhD from Harvard. The BBC Trust is led by the Chairman and has 11 other members including the Vice-Chairman. All members are responsible for representing the public interest as a whole. The Trust includes four members formally designated as members for each of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom. The appointments have been made in accordance with the OCPA Code of Practice. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Lord Patten declared that he was a Conservative MP from 1979-1992. That he is currently Member of the House of Lords and taking the Conservative whip. He declared that if appointed as Chairman of the BBC Trust he would resign the party whip and sit as a cross-bencher. He also declared his role President of my local Conservative party Association, Richmond Park.  Diane Coyle has not carried out any significant political activity within the past five years. For the first time the role of Chairman of the BBC has been subject to a pre appointment scrutiny hearing.  Lord Patten appeared before the hearing by the Culture Media and Sport Select Committee on 10 March.  In their report, published on 12 March , the committee endorsed his appointment.     The posts at the BBC Trust are remunerated at a rate of £110,000 per annum for the Chairman and £70,610 per annum for the Vice-Chairman. Share this page


Which name links a Yorkshire power station with a Bond villain?

How one power plant chips away at the UK's carbon footprint - Fireplace.co.uk FAQs | ABOUT US | CONTACT US How one power plant chips away at the UK's carbon footprint By burning wood pellets instead of coal Drax power station, one of Britain’s biggest polluters, has turned green Converting a coal-fired power station to one that burns wood might sound easy enough, until you see first-hand what is involved. It is only when you stand in the middle of the sprawling Drax power station near Selby in North Yorkshire – the biggest in Britain – that you realise the sheer scale of Europe’s largest decarbonisation project. The first thing to hit you is the difference between how the coal and the wood pellets are stored on site, and the incendiary reason why. While the vast store of coal is spread out, open to all weathers, the bone-dry pellets have to be protected from the elements in four huge storage domes 50m (164ft)  high – about 30 per cent taller than the Royal Albert Hall. Whereas coal is fed into a power station when wet (it quickly dries out when milled into dust for the furnace), the wood pellets become unusable if damp. So they have to be kept dry inside their storage domes, which themselves have to filled with nitrogen gas to limit the risk of spontaneous combustion. But this is just one of the many differences between the old and the new Drax. Converting a power plant from coal to biomass fuel has never been done on this scale anywhere in the world – and the engineering involved has broken new ground. Drax, named after a neighbouring medieval village (not the fictional James Bond villain created by Ian Fleming), is Britain’s largest power station and was once its single biggest emitter of carbon dioxide thanks to its huge appetite for the dirtiest of all fossil fuels – coal. Drax’s six huge, electricity-generating turbines can each meet the power needs of a city the size of Leeds. They are driven by the superheated steam from six giant boilers or furnaces, each weighing about the same as 32 blue whales. They rely on the heat of the power station’s six units, now partly powered by biomass in the form of compressed wood pellets imported from commercial forests overseas, mostly in the eastern United States and Canada. Two of the six Drax units are fully converted to biomass. A third will be burning 100 per cent wood pellets later this year at a total cost of some £700m – and the woman in charge of Drax doesn’t want it to stop here. “We stand ready to convert a fourth unit,” says Dorothy Thompson, the chief executive of the Drax Group – who, since she joined the company 10 years ago, has pushed through one of the world’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, which some experts had doubted as workable. “We used to be the biggest carbon emitter in the UK by site, which was rather unpleasant at the time. We were the centre for a lot of protests, and actually we were not comfortable with it ourselves,” Ms Thompson says. “At the time it was simply thought not possible to burn biomass in a unit of any size that had been used to burn coal… The government was worried that biomass was just a way of continuing the life of coal. We said ‘what if we burned biomass on its own?’,” she says. The electricity generated by Drax accounts for about 7 or 8 per cent of the total power of the National Grid, some 27 terawatt hours of electricity – enough to power about six million homes. The two, 100-per-cent biomass-burning units at Drax alone account for some 12 per cent of the UK’s total renewable-electricity generation, according to the company. The idea behind biomass is simple enough. Wood fuel is in theory a renewable carbon source, because you burn the carbon that has been recently absorbed from the atmosphere by living vegetation, not the carbon of fossil fuel that has been locked underground for millions of years. If you burn wood pellets from the waste cuttings of the timber industry in a converted coal-fired power station, it should be possible to produce electricity that is largely carbon-neutral, provided the carbon of wood fuel


Which helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky has been commonly used by US forces in combat areas over the last thirty years?

Blog from January, 2012 - CRUSER - NPS Wiki Blog from January, 2012 Trawick, Lisa (CIV) posted on Jan 30, 2012 By ERIC SCHMITT and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT BAGHDAD — A month after the last American troops left Iraq, the State Department is operating a small fleet of surveillance drones here to help protect the United States Embassy and consulates, as well as American personnel. Some senior Iraqi officials expressed outrage at the program, saying the unarmed aircraft are an affront to Iraqi sovereignty. The program was described by the department’s diplomatic security branch in a little-noticed section of its most recent annual report and outlined in broad terms in a two-page online prospectus for companies that might bid on a contract to manage the program. It foreshadows a possible expansion of unmanned drone operations into the diplomatic arm of the American government; until now they have been mainly the province of the Pentagon and the Central Intelligence Agency. American contractors say they have been told that the State Department is considering to field unarmed surveillance drones in the future in a handful of other potentially “high-threat” countries, including Indonesia and Pakistan, and in Afghanistan after the bulk of American troops leave in the next two years. State Department officials say that no decisions have been made beyond the drone operations in Iraq. The drones are the latest example of the State Department’s efforts to take over functions in Iraq that the military used to perform. Some 5,000 private security contractors now protect the embassy’s 11,000-person staff, for example, and typically drive around in heavily armored military vehicles. When embassy personnel move throughout the country, small helicopters buzz over the convoys to provide support in case of an attack. Often, two contractors armed with machine guns are tethered to the outside of the helicopters. The State Department began operating some drones in Iraq last year on a trial basis, and stepped up their use after the last American troops left Iraq in December, taking the military drones with them. The United States, which will soon begin taking bids to manage drone operations in Iraq over the next five years, needs formal approval from the Iraqi government to use such aircraft here, Iraqi officials said. Such approval may be untenable given the political tensions between the two countries. Now that the troops are gone, Iraqi politicians often denounce the United States in an effort to rally support from their followers. A senior American official said that negotiations were under way to obtain authorization for the current drone operations, but Ali al-Mosawi, a top adviser to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki; Iraq’s national security adviser, Falih al-Fayadh; and the acting minister of interior, Adnan al-Asadi, all said in interviews that they had not been consulted by the Americans. Mr. Asadi said that he opposed the drone program: “Our sky is our sky, not the U.S.A.’s sky.” The Pentagon and C.I.A. have been stepping up their use of armed Predator and Reaper drones to conduct strikes against militants in places like Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. More recently, the United States has expanded drone bases in Ethiopia, the Seychelles and a secret location in the Arabian Peninsula. The State Department drones, by contrast, carry no weapons and are meant to provide data and images of possible hazards, like public protests or roadblocks, to security personnel on the ground, American officials said. They are much smaller than armed drones, with wingspans as short as 18 inches, compared with 55 feet for the Predators. The State Department has about two dozen drones in Iraq, but many are used only for spare parts, the officials said. The United States Embassy in Baghdad referred all questions about the drones to the State Department in Washington. The State Department confirmed the existence of the program, calling the devices unmanned aerial vehicles, but it declined to provide details. “The department does have a U.A.V. program,” it said in


Which Cole Porter musical was based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew?

Cole Porter —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm 30s Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. His works include the musical comedies Kiss Me, Kate (1948) (based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew), Fifty Million Frenchmen and Anything Goes, as well as songs like "Night and Day", "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "I've Got You Under My Skin". He was noted for his sophisticated (sometimes ribald) lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex forms. He was one… read more


How many American states begin with the letter A ?

How many American states begin with the letter "A"? | Reference.com How many American states begin with the letter "A"? A: Quick Answer The names of four U.S. states begin with the letter "A." The states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Arkansas. In addition to the states, the U.S. territory of American Samoa also begins with the letter "A." Full Answer Of the four states beginning with the letter "A," Alabama has been in the union the longest, becoming a state in 1819. Alaska is the youngest state on the list, with a statehood admission date of 1959. Arkansas became a state in 1836, and Arizona joined the union in 1912. More state names start with the letters "M" and "N" than any other letters in the alphabet.


How many american states begin with the letter W ?

How many U.S. states begin with the letter "I"? | Reference.com How many U.S. states begin with the letter "I"? A: Quick Answer According to About.com, there are four states in the United States that begin with the letter "I." Idaho, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa all start with this vowel. The letters that start the most states, both with eight each, are "M" and "N." Full Answer The letters that rank second in starting the most states, all with four states each, are "A," "I" and "W." Seven letters do not begin the name of any states: "B," "E," "J," "Q," "X," "Y" and "Z." According to State Symbols USA, Idaho was simply a made up word with no real meaning. Illinois is "the French version of an Algonquin Indian word for "warriors." Indiana means "Land of the Indians" and Iowa was named after a tribe of Sioux Indians called the Ioway.


Which Iain Banks novel has the name of a bird in the title? The book was also made into a television series.

iain banks - 必应 Sign in Iain Banks Iain Banks (16 February 1954 – 9 June 2013) was a Scottish author. He wrote mainstream fiction under the name Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks, including the initial of his adopted middle name Menzies (i/ˈmɪŋᵻz/). After the publication and success of The Wasp Factory (1984), Banks began to write on a full-time basis. His first science fiction book, Consider Phlebas, was released in 1987, marking the start of the popular The Culture series. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio and television. In 2008, The Times nam ... (展开) ed Banks in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In April 2013, Banks announced that he had inoperable cancer and was unlikely to live beyond a year. He died on 9 June 2013. Iain Banks Early life Banks was born in Dunfermline, Fife, to a mother who was a professional ice skater and a father who was an officer in the Admiralty. An only child, Banks lived in North Queensferry until the age of nine, near the naval dockyards in Rosyth where his father was based. Banks's family then moved to Gourock due to the requirements of his father's work. When someone introduced him to science fiction by giving him Kemlo and the Zones of Silence, a book in the Kemlo series, he continued reading it which made him want to write science fiction himself. After attending Gourock and Greenock High Schools, Banks studied English, philosophy and psychology at the University of Stirling (1972–1975). After graduation Banks chose a succession of jobs that left him free to write in the evenings. These posts supported his writing throughout his twenties and allowed him to take long breaks between contracts, during which time he travelled through Europe and North America. He was an expediter analyser for IBM, a technician (for British Steel) and a costing clerk for a Chancery Lane, London, law firm during this period of his life. Writing career Banks decided to become a writer at the age of 11. He completed his first novel The Hungarian Lift-Jet at 16 and his second novel TTR during his first year at Stirling University. Though he considered himself primarily a science fiction author, his lack of success at being published as such led him to pursue mainstream fiction, resulting in his first published novel The Wasp Factory, which was published in 1984 when he was thirty. After the publication and success of The Wasp Factory, Banks began to write full-time. His editor at Macmillan, James Hale, advised him to write one book a year and Banks agreed to this schedule. His second novel Walking on Glass was published in 1985. The Bridge followed in 1986, and Espedair Street, published in 1987, was later broadcast as a series on BBC Radio 4. His first published science fiction book Consider Phlebas was released in 1987 and was the first of several novels of the acclaimed Culture series. Banks cited Robert A. Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Brian Aldiss, M. John Harrison and Dan Simmons as literary influences. The Crow Road, published in 1992, was adapted as a BBC television series. Banks continued to write both science fiction and mainstream novels, with his final novel The Quarry published in June 2013, the month of his death. Banks published work under two names. His parents had intended to name him "Iain Menzies Banks", but his father made a mistake when registering the birth and "Iain Banks" became the officially registered name. Despite this error, Banks used the middle name and submitted The Wasp Factory for publication as "Iain M. Banks". Banks's editor inquired about the possibility of omitting the 'M' as it appeared "too fussy" and the potential existed for confusion with Rosie M. Banks, a romantic novelist in the Jeeves novels by P.G. Wodehouse; Banks agreed to the omission. After three mainstream novels, Banks's publishers agreed to publish his first science fiction (SF) novel Consider Phlebas. To create a distinction between the mainstream and SF novels, Banks suggested the return of the 'M' to his name, and it was used in all of his s


"Which British composer wrote the music used as the theme for Desert Island Discs ? He also wrote the ""Dambusters"" march and the ""Knightsbridge"" march."

Eric Coates - father of British Light Music All Classical Composers Eric Coates (1886-1957) - father of British Light Music Eric Coates showed musical ability from an early age, and as a boy received violin lessons and instruction in music theory. He later progressed to the viola and played both instruments in orchestras including under the batons of both Henry Wood and Sir Thomas Beecham. He had privately written a number of pieces before enrolling in the Royal Academy of Music to formally study composition and the viola. He threw himself fervently into all manner of musical activities, playing with numerous groups in addition to his normal studies, but increasingly found his viola playing hindered by a pain and consequent weakness in his left hand. Over time he was forced to devote less time to playing and more to composition, but found his skills as an arranger and composer to be much in demand. From the start he made it clear that he was not interested in composing "serious" classical pieces but wanted to focus on "lighter" works. Thus he created settings of many poems, arranged all manner of songs, wrote many orchestral pieces for concert hall and stage, and established himself as the father of British Light Music. Although there have been "light" composers from many eras in many countries, it is often thought of as a British phenomenon.What is Light Music? It is pleasant melodic music, less demanding of the listener and easier on the ear. It does not try to make any profound statements or push boundaries but is content simply to entertain, like the waltzes and polkas of the Strauss family. That should make this style of music ideally suited for film, radio and television, but Coates was not interested in composing directly for these media. He did not want his music to be constrained by such needs, but wanted complete freedom to shape his pieces. Nevertheless his music did indirectly find a useful outlet in these media. First he had written an orchestral suite called the "London Suite", the frist movement "Covent Garden" using the song "Cherry Ripe", but it was the third movement march called "Knightsbridge" which caught the public attention when it was used by the radio programme "In Town Tonight". Then there was another piece "By the Sleepy Lagoon" sometimes called just "Sleepy Lagoon", a Valse Serenade for strings. This became a hit and was later adopted by the BBC as the signature for their popular programme "Desert Island Discs" which has run for more than 50 years. Then there is his piece called "Calling All Workers". Initially he wrote this during the war years at his wife's suggestion for the staff at the Red Cross depot where she worked. This theme was also adopted for a radio programme "Music while you Work". Between these three works, Coates' music was very familiar indeed to the BBC's audience, and the corporation commissioned the composer to write a work for their re-opening of Television services in 1946 - this was the "Television March". With his track record and popular success in radio and television, it is not surprising that Coates had been asked to compose for film. As previously noted, the composer did not warm to this idea and had turned down previous approaches. However, in 1954 his name was naturally mentioned in the context of a new film. The "Dambusters" story of the bouncing bomb was very British and patriotic, and Coates was well-known for his marches. The film makers were advised of Coates dislike of film scoring, so they decided to ask him instead for such a march. When Coates' publisher conveyed this request to the composer, Coates replied that he had finished just such a march the previous day. The march lying on Coates desk was therefore named "The Dambusters March", and Leighton Lucas was hired to weave this into the film's score. This was one of the last major pieces written by Eric Coates. Music by Eric Coates: London Suite: Covent Garden, Westminster, Knightsbridge - the final movement being used by radio's "In Town Tonight" London Again Suite - the composer's sequel By The Sleep


"Which French artist painted ""Cotton-brokers Office"", ""L'Absinthe"" and ""Dancer at the bar""?"

1000+ images about Edgar Degas on Pinterest | Ballet, Pastel and Museums Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Edgar Degas Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, although he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist.He was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement, as can be seen in his renditions of dancers, racecourse subjects and female nudes. 79 Pins121.14k Followers


"What insect acts as the transmitting agent in the spread of the infectious disease ""Bubonic Plague""?"

FAQ | Plague | CDC Plague Is a vaccine available to prevent plague? What is plague? Plague is an infectious disease that affects rodents, certain other animals, and humans. It is caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria. These bacteria are found in many areas of the world, including the United States. How do people become infected with plague? People most commonly acquire plague when they are bitten by a flea that is infected with the plague bacteria. People can also become infected from direct contact with infected tissues or fluids while handling an animal that is sick with or that has died from plague. Finally, people can become infected from inhaling respiratory droplets after close contact with cats and humans with pneumonic plague. What are the different forms of plague? There are three forms of plague: Bubonic plague: Patients develop sudden onset of fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, tender and painful lymph nodes (called buboes). This form is usually the result of an infected flea bite. The bacteria multiply in the lymph node closest to where the bacteria entered the human body. If the patient is not treated with appropriate antibiotics, the bacteria can spread to other parts of the body. Septicemic plague: Patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. Septicemic plague can occur as the first symptoms of plague, or may develop from untreated bubonic plague. This form results from bites of infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. Pneumonic plague: Patients develop fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucous. Pneumonic plague may develop from inhaling infectious droplets or from untreated bubonic or septicemic plague that spreads to the lungs. The pneumonia may cause respiratory failure and shock. Pneumonic plague is the most serious form of the disease and is the only form of plague that can be spread from person to person (by infectious droplets). Forms of plague.   Top of Page What is the basic transmission cycle of plague? Fleas become infected by feeding on rodents, such as chipmunks, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, mice, and other mammals that are infected with the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Fleas transmit the plague bacteria to humans and other mammals during a subsequent feeding. The plague bacteria survive briefly (a few days) in the blood of rodents and for longer periods in the fleas. An illustration of plague ecology in the United States is available.   Top of Page Could one person get plague from another person? Yes, when a person has plague pneumonia they may cough droplets containing the plague bacteria into air. If these bacteria-containing droplets are breathed in by another person they can cause pneumonic plague. Human-to-human transmission is rare and typically requires direct and close contact with the person with pneumonic plague.   Top of Page What is the incubation period for plague? A person usually becomes ill with bubonic plague 2 to 6 days after being infected. Someone exposed to Yersinia pestis through the air would become ill within 1 to 3 days. When bubonic plague is left untreated, plague bacteria can invade the bloodstream. When plague bacteria multiply in the bloodstream, they spread rapidly throughout the body and cause a severe and often fatal condition called septicemic plague. Untreated bubonic plague can also progress into an infection of the lungs, causing pneumonic plague. If plague patients are not given specific antibiotic therapy, all forms of plague can progress rapidly to death.   Top of Page How is plague diagnosed? The first step in plague diagnosis is evaluation by a health worker. If the health worker suspects plague, samples of the patient’s blood, sputum, or lymph node aspirate are sent to a laboratory for testing. Once the laboratory receives the sample, preli


The element of the Periodic Table HAFNIUM has its name derived from the Latin name for the city in which it was discovered. Which city?

Hafnium   - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: hafnium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Meera Senthilingam This week, super alloys, nuclear reactors and space rockets.  Just some of the reasons that this week's uncommon and unknown element Hafnium is cherished by scientists worldwide.  Here's Eric Scerri. Eric Scerri Today I am going to talk about an uncommon element that is also not very well known.  However it has a rather interesting history and some important commercial applications including its use in the nuclear power industry and in the making of super-alloys. The element is number 72 in the periodic table, and is called hafnium.  It takes its name from hafnium, the old Latin name for Copenhagen which is the city in which it was first isolated in 1922.  But first let me back-track a little.  In 1913, the physicist Henry Moseley, working in Manchester and later Oxford, discovered an experimental method for ordering the elements according to their atomic numbers.  Prior to this work the elements in the periodic table had been ordered by using their atomic weights, which gave rise to a series with uneven gaps between each element.  As a result, nobody could be sure how many elements remained to be discovered.  All this changed following Moseley's discovery because atomic number increases in whole number steps as one moves through the periodic table. One of the gaps that opened up, was between element 71, lutetium, and element 73, tantalum.  Moreover this particular case was complicated by the fact that it was not clear if element 72 would turn out to be a transition metal, or perhaps a rare earth element, since element 72 falls at the boundary between these two types of elements.  Some chemists thought the element would be a rare earth element and carried out many fruitless searches for the element among minerals containing rare earths.  But some other chemists suggested that the new element would be a transition metal.  The chemical argument for this was quite simple.  According to some versions of the periodic table, element 72 fell underneath titanium and zirconium in the periodic table, and both of these elements were known transition elements.  Then an argument from physics was proposed by Niels Bohr, one of the founders of quantum theory.  According to the electronic configuration that Bohr predicted for element 72 he also agreed that it had be a transition metal. In 1923 Coster and Hevesy a couple of young researchers in Bohr's institute decided to try to isolate the element as a test of Bohr's theory.  In order to do this they followed the chemists' suggestion and decided to look among the ores of zirconium.  Within just a few weeks they succeeded by examining some Norwegian zircon and by detecting the X-ray spectral line frequencies expected for this element.  It was the discovery of one of the only six then remaining gaps in the periodic table.  It also turned out to be the one but last discovery of any naturally occurring element, the last one being rhenium a few years later. Hafnium is not all that uncommon compared to many other exotic elements.  It occurs to the extent of 5.8 ppm of the Earth's upper crust by weight.  The reason why it took a long time to isolate is that its atoms have almost the identical size to those of zirconium, along with which it typically occurs in minerals.  This makes it difficult to separate from zirconium.  But these days a number of methods of extraction have been developed and hafnium has found many of applications because of its rather specific properties.  It is a shiny, silvery metal that is corrosion resistant to a remarkable degree.  More important perhaps, it has a very high ability to capture neutrons which renders it ideal for making control rods in nuclear reactors, especially those that need to operate under harsh conditions such as today's pressurized water reactors. Hafni