Drugs baron Franz Sanchez is a character in which 1989 James Bond film?

Franz Sanchez | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Franz Sanchez is a drug baron who heads a powerful criminal cartel based in the fictional Central American city, Isthmus City. He is the main villain of the 1989 film Licence To Kill and was played by Robert Davi . Contents Film biography Background Sanchez is a Mexican drug lord running his own empire from the fictitious  Republic of Isthmus . Owner of a large luxury estate, protected by an army of henchmen and controller of the city President, Sanchez has either bribed, intimidated or killed most of the city’s officials. Heading an international drugs cartel Sanchez is both ruthless and merciless, yet is cultured, refined and a man of his word. Sanchez rewards loyalty but promises death to anyone who double-crosses him. With paranoid tendencies relating to the loyalty of his men, Bond is able to exploit this weakness to get Sanchez to kill a couple of his own men when Bond convinces him they are cheating on him. Capture and Escape DEA agents collect James Bond – MI6 agent 007 – and his friend, CIA agent Felix Leiter , on their way to Leiter's wedding in Miami to have them assist in capturing drugs lord Franz Sanchez. Bond and Leiter capture Sanchez by attaching a hook and cord to Sanchez's plane in flight near The Bahamas and pulling it out of the air with a Coast Guard helicopter. Afterwards, Bond and Leiter parachute down to the church in time for the ceremony. During Sanchez's transportation to a prison, Ed Killifer tempted by a $2 million dollar deal, assists the drug lord's escape by driving the prison van into the sea, where Scuba divers are waiting to help make their underwater escape. Meanwhile, Sanchez's henchman Dario and his crew ambush Leiter and his wife Della . Leiter is maimed by a great white shark and Della is raped and killed. Dario encourages Sanchez to leave and stiff Killifer, as he is an American they barely know. Sanchez's twisted loyalty is shown in telling Dario that he made a deal with Killifer, and since Killifer upheld his end of the deal by getting Sanchez his freedom, so to he will honor his part of the deal and not return home until $2 million in cash is placed in Killifer's hands. Sanchez is then smuggled back to his empire in Isthmus City. When Bond returns to Leiter's house to find Della dead and Felix alive, but seriously wounded, he swears to take his revenge on Sanchez. Later, Bond boards the Wavekrest – a ship run by Sanchez's henchman Milton Krest – and foils Sanchez's latest drug shipment, stealing five million dollars in the process. Isthmus The drug baron then appeared on a news broadcast saying that he loves America despite his drug operations and he welcomes the American people to Isthmus. After making some winnings in an Isthmus casino owned by Sanchez, Bond approaches Sanchez seeking employment in his organization; introducing himself as a "problem eliminator". After reconnoitering the establishment, Bond notes that Sanchez was well protected, sitting behind two inches of armoured glass. Bond is delighted when Q arrives unannounced in Isthmus, providing him with the necessary gadgets to kill Sanchez. Using the equipment, Bond prepared to demolish the window using plastic explosives and snipe the drug lord from the adjacent building. Despite detonating the explosives, two Hong Kong Narcotics Bureau officers foil Bond's attempt to assassinate Sanchez and take him to an abandoned warehouse. Sanchez's men inadvertently rescue Bond and kill the officers, believing them to be the assassins. Now ingratiated with Sanchez and nursed back to health at his private villa, Bond sets about destroying his operation by turning him against his own employees. Taking advantage of Franz's paranoia (with the aid of Pam Bouvier , Q and Sanchez's girlfriend Lupe Lamora ) Bond frames Krest by placing the five million dollars he had stolen into the hyperbaric chamber on board the Wavekrest. A furious Sanchez traps Krest in the chamber and then rapidly depressurises it with an axe, killing him gruesomely. When Perez asked about the money, San


In Judaism, what is the name of the period of seven days of formal mourning for the dead, which begins immediately after the funeral?

Judaism 101: Life, Death and Mourning Life, Death and Mourning  Almost any Jewish law can be broken to save a human life  Euthanasia is prohibited, but refusing extraordinary measures is allowed  Mourning practices show respect for the dead and comfort the living  Jewish graves are marked with tombstones  Tombstones are traditionally unveiled 12 months after burial Life In Judaism, life is valued above almost all else. The Talmud notes that all people are descended from a single person, thus taking a single life is like destroying an entire world, and saving a single life is like saving an entire world. Of the 613 commandments , only the prohibitions against murder, idolatry, incest and adultery are so important that they cannot be violated to save a life. Judaism not only permits, but often requires a person to violate the commandments if necessary to save a life. A person who is extremely ill, for example, or a woman in labor, is not permitted to fast on Yom Kippur , because fasting at such a time would endanger the person's life. Doctors are permitted to answer emergency calls on Shabbat , even though this may violate many Shabbat prohibitions. Abortions where necessary to save the life of a mother are mandatory (the unborn are not considered human life in Jewish law, thus the mother's human life overrides). Because life is so valuable, we are not permitted to do anything that may hasten death, not even to prevent suffering. Euthanasia, suicide and assisted suicide are strictly forbidden by Jewish law. The Talmud states that you may not even move a dying person's arms if that would shorten his life. However, where death is imminent and certain, and the patient is suffering, Jewish law does permit one to cease artificially prolonging life. Thus, in certain circumstances, Jewish law permits "pulling the plug" or refusing extraordinary means of prolonging life. Death In Judaism, death is not a tragedy, even when it occurs early in life or through unfortunate circumstances. Death is a natural process. Our deaths, like our lives, have meaning and are all part of G-d 's plan. In addition, we have a firm belief in an afterlife , a world to come, where those who have lived a worthy life will be rewarded. Mourning practices in Judaism are extensive, but they are not an expression of fear or distaste for death. Jewish practices relating to death and mourning have two purposes: to show respect for the dead (kavod ha-met), and to comfort the living (nihum avelim), who will miss the deceased. Care for the Dead After a person dies, the eyes are closed, the body is laid on the floor and covered, and candles are lit next to the body. The body is never left alone until after burial, as a sign of respect. The people who sit with the dead body are called shomerim, from the root Shin-Mem-Reish, meaning "guards" or "keepers". Respect for the dead body is a matter of paramount importance. For example, the shomerim may not eat, drink, or perform a commandment in the presence of the dead. To do so would be considered mocking the dead, because the dead can no longer do these things. Most communities have an organization to care for the dead, known as the chevra kaddisha (the holy society). These people are volunteers. Their work is considered extremely meritorious, because they are performing a service for someone who can never repay them. Autopsies in general are discouraged as desecration of the body. They are permitted, however, where it may save a life or where local law requires it. When autopsies must be performed, they should be minimally intrusive. The presence of a dead body is considered a source of ritual impurity. For this reason, a kohein may not be in the presence of a corpse. People who have been in the presence of a body wash their hands before entering a home. This is done to symbolically remove spiritual impurity, not physical uncleanness: it applies regardless of whether you have physically touched the body. In preparation for the burial, the body is thoroughly cleaned and wrappe


18th Century philosopher, writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in which European city?

Jean Jacques Rousseau - Composer Biography, Facts and Music Compositions Contact Jean Jacques Rousseau Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a highly influential writer, philosopher, and composer of the 18th century. He is most known for his contributions to the social contract theory, and his overall political philosophy, which most people regard to have highly influenced the French Revolution. Rousseau is also remembered as a composer of music of the late Baroque era. Thanks to his remarkable intelligence, Rousseau also made contributions to music theory. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712, in the City State of Geneva. Nine days after his birth, Rousseau’s mother passed away due to Puerperal Fever, thus, Rousseau grew very close to his father, who was pivotal in his early childhood education. At the age of five, Rousseau’s father sold his home and moved into a smaller apartment; in a neighborhood which was inhabited by many craftsmen and artisans. This was how Rousseau gained significant expertise in watch-making, a craft that he would adopt at the age of thirteen. Around this time, Rousseau’s father had also escaped Geneva in fear of imprisonment due to trespassing. Rousseau’s interaction with his father also diminished severely due to him remarrying. His father’s remarriage, coupled with the fact that Rousseau was extremely unhappy with watch-making, made him run away from his home when he was fifteen years old. When he finally decided to return, he found the city gates locked due to a city curfew, distressed, Rousseau took shelter in a noblewoman’s house, Francoise-Louise de Warens. It was at her house that Rousseau finally took formal instruction in music. Rousseau was already heavily influenced by music due to his aunt Suzanne, who was heavily passionate about music. Louise de Warens housed Rousseau on and off for about thirteen years, and at times she was also instrumental in providing him with jobs and responsibilities. In 1742, Rousseau developed his own system of musical notation which was numbered and compatible with typography. He presented the invention to the Academie Des Sciences, which politely rejected it, while praising his innovation and creativity. In 1742, Rousseau wrote his first opera, titled “Les Muses Galantes”. His most famous opera titled “Le Devin du Village” was written in 1752. It contained the highly popular duet, “Non, Colette n’est point trompeuse”, which was later rearranged into an entire song by Ludwig van Beethoven . The success of the opera also helped him win a position at the Encyclopedie; the Lettre sur la Musique Francaise, for which he wrote articles on music under Denis Diderot. However, Rousseau was much more influential as a philosopher and as a writer. In 1762, he published “Emile” which dealt on the topic of citizen’s education. His writings on inequality and the social contract theory, namely, his “Discourse on the Origin of Inequality” and “On the Social Contract Theory”, are considered by many to be the very foundation of modern political thought today. He is also credited with many other political ideas, including the idea of a General Will, Positive Liberty, Popular Sovereignty, Civil Religion, Theory of the Natural Human, and Child-Centered Learning. His posthumously published autobiography, “Confessions”, was considered one of the first major autobiographies ever written. Jean-Jacques Rousseau died on July 2, 1778 due to a hemorrhage. Today, he is celebrated as Geneva’s “Most Celebrated Son”.


Galle, Le Vernier, Lassell, Arago and Adams are all rings round which planet?

The Planet Neptune - Universe Today   Universe Today by Matt Williams Neptune is the eight planet from our Sun, one of the four gas giants, and one of the four outer planets in our Solar System. Since the “demotion” of Pluto by the IAU to the status of a dwarf planet – and/or Plutoid and Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) – Neptune is now considered to be the farthest planet in our Solar System. As one of the planets that cannot be seen with the naked eye, Neptune was not discovered until relatively recently. And given its distance, it has only been observed up close on one occasion – in 1989 by the Voyager 2 spaceprobe. Nevertheless, what we’ve come to know about this gas (and ice) giant in that time has taught us much about the outer Solar System and the history of its formation. Discovery and Naming: Neptune’s discovery did not take place until the 19th century, though there are indications that it was observed before long that. For instance, Galileo’s drawings from December 28th, 1612, and January 27th, 1613, contained plotted points which are now known to match up with the positions of Neptune on those dates. However, in both cases, Galileo appeared to have mistaken it for a star. 1821, French astronomer Alexis Bouvard published astronomical tables for the orbit of Uranus. Subsequent observations revealed substantial deviations from the tables, which led Bouvard to hypothesize that an unknown body was perturbing Uranus’ orbit through gravitational interaction. New Berlin Observatory at Linden Street, where Neptune was discovered observationally. Credit: Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam In 1843, English astronomer John Couch Adams began work on the orbit of Uranus using the data he had and produced several different estimates in the following years of the planet’s orbit. In 1845–46, Urbain Le Verrier, independently of Adams, developed his own calculations, which he shared with Johann Gottfried Galle of the Berlin Observatory . Galle confirmed the presence of a planet at the coordinates specified by Le Verrier on September 23rd, 1846. The announcement of the discovery was met with controversy, as both Le Verrier and Adams claimed responsibility. Eventually, an international consensus emerged that both Le Verrier and Adams jointly deserved credit. However, a re-evaluation by historians in 1998 of the relevant historical documents led to the conclusion that Le Verrier was more directly responsible for the discovery and deserves the greater share of the credit. Claiming the right of discovery, Le Verrier suggested the planet be named after himself, but this met with stiff resistance outside of France. He also suggested the name Neptune, which was gradually accepted by the international community. This was largely because it was consistent with the nomenclature of the other planets, all of which were named after deities from Greco-Roman mythology. Neptune’s Size, Mass and Orbit: With a mean radius of 24,622 ± 19 km, Neptune is the fourth largest planet in the Solar System and four times as large as Earth. But with a mass of 1.0243×1026 kg – which is roughly 17 times that of Earth – it is the third most massive, outranking Uranus. The planet has a very minor eccentricity of 0.0086, and orbits the Sun at a distance of 29.81 AU (4.459 x 109 km) at perihelion and 30.33 AU (4.537 x 109 km) at aphelion. A size comparison of Neptune and Earth. Credit: NASA Neptune takes 16 h 6 min 36 s (0.6713 days) to complete a single sidereal rotation, and 164.8 Earth years to complete a single orbit around the Sun. This means that a single day lasts 67% as long on Neptune, whereas a year is the equivalent of approximately 60,190 Earth days (or 89,666 Neptunian days). Because Neptune’s axial tilt (28.32°) is similar to that of Earth (~23°) and Mars (~25°), the planet experiences similar seasonal changes. Combined with its long orbital period, this means that the seasons last for forty Earth years. Also owing to its axial tilt being comparable to Earth’s is the fact that the variation in the length of its day over the course of the year is not


Dutch (language): What is the English translation of the phrase 'ik hou van jou'? - Quora Quora Written Aug 11, 2015 "I love you", though it is often not said as often as it is in English. It's meaning can therefore carry more weight, depending on the person who says it. As the saying goes, you only say "Ik hou van jou" twice: When you marry, and when you die. But this doesn't go for everyone, though. I once had a girlfriend who said it all the time, which, although sweet, made it sound a bit drawly and awkward. :S It means “I like (or love) you”. The English expression, ‘hold with’ (usually used in the negative form) is the equivalent. Dutch lacks the verb to like or love in the usual sense. 430 Views Written Aug 30 It means: I love you, but indeed carries a lot more weight than the English version. We are a bi-langual family Dutch/English and my kids only speak Dutch to me and only English to my husband. And its just too weird how often my son yells: Ik hou van jou mama! when he leaves the house. In Holland we don't throw it around that much. 246 Views


The novels ‘The Tropic of Cancer’ and ‘The Tropic of Capricorn’ were written by which author?

Tropic Of Cancer | Download eBook PDF/EPUB Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 63 Total Download : 160 File Size : 45,8 Mb Description : Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Henry Miller's first novel Tropic of Cancer is one of the most scandalous and influential books of the twentieth century Tropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Banned in the US and the UK for more than thirty years because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality. 'At last an unprintable book that is fit to read' Ezra Pound 'A momentous event in the history of modern writing' Samuel Beckett 'The book that forever changed the way American literature would be written' Erica Jong Henry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel and made the link between the European avant-garde and the American Beat generation. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 23 Total Download : 375 File Size : 46,7 Mb Description : Now hailed as an American classic, Tropic of Cancer, Henry Miller’s masterpiece, was banned as obscene in this country for twenty-seven years after its first publication in Paris in 1934. Only a historic court ruling that changed American censorship standards, ushering in a new era of freedom and frankness in modern literature, permitted the publication of this first volume of Miller’s famed mixture of memoir and fiction, which chronicles with unapologetic gusto the bawdy adventures of a young expatriate writer, his friends, and the characters they meet in Paris in the 1930s. Tropic of Cancer is now considered, as Norman Mailer said, “one of the ten or twenty great novels of our century.” Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 27 Total Download : 421 File Size : 46,9 Mb Description : A cult modern classic, Tropic of Capricorn is as daring, frank and influential as Henry Miller first novel, Tropic of Cancer A story of sexual and spiritual awakening, Tropic of Capricorn shocked readers when it was published in 1939. A mixture of fiction and autobiography, it is the story of Henry V. Miller who works for the Cosmodemonic telegraph company in New York in the 1920s and tries to write the most important work of literature that was ever published. Tropic of Capricorn paints a dazzling picture of the life of the writer and of New York City between the wars: the skyscrapers and the sewers, the lust and the dejection, the smells and the sounds of a city that is perpetually in motion, threatening to swallow everyone and everything. 'Literature begins and ends with the meaning of what Miller has done' Lawrence Durrell 'The only imaginative prose-writer of the slightest value who has appeared among the English-speaking races for some years past' George Orwell 'The greatest American writer' Bob Dylan Henry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel


How many emirates make up the Untied Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates country profile - BBC News BBC News United Arab Emirates country profile 28 September 2016 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states that has grown from a quiet backwater to one of the Middle East's most important economic centres. Though traditionally conservative, the UAE is one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf, with other cultures and beliefs generally tolerated. Politically it remains authoritarian, however. Relations with neighbouring Iran have been tense because of an ongoing territorial dispute over Gulf islands. The UAE was one of only three countries to recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Before oil was discovered in the 1950s the UAE's economy was dependent on fishing and a declining pearl industry. But since oil exports began in 1962, the country's society and economy have been transformed. The UAE has diversified and has become a regional trading and tourism hub. UAE firms have invested heavily abroad. See more country profiles - Profiles compiled by BBC Monitoring FACTS LEADER President: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Abu Dhabi President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, who has a reputation as a pro-Western moderniser, was named as president by the UAE Federal Council in November 2004, shortly after the death of his father, Sheikh Zayed Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan. Image copyright Getty Images Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Quwain - the seven emirates that make up the UAE - maintain a large degree of independence. The UAE is governed by a Supreme Council of Rulers made up of the seven emirs, who appoint the prime minister and the cabinet. MEDIA Image copyright Getty Images The UAE is a regional and international centre for TV and media. Dubai Media City and twofour54, Abu Dhabi's media zone, were set up to attract key international players such as Reuters, CNN, Sony and Fox. There is strong regulatory and political control of media content and even foreign publications are censored before distribution. With 8.8 million users, the UAE has one of the highest internet penetration rates in the Arab world. But it is extensively filtered; targeted content includes opposition politics and religion. TIMELINE Some key dates in the UAE's history: 1971 December - After independence from Britain, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujayrah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quwain come together as the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sheikh Zayed Bin-Sultan Al Nuhayyan presides over the federation. 1972 - Ras al-Khaymah joins the federation. 2006 - First-ever national elections. A small number of hand-picked voters choose half of the members of the Federal National Council - an advisory body. 2015 - The UAE takes part in Saudi-led air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.


‘The Adventure Home’ is the sequel to which 1993 film?

Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home ( 1995 ) PG | Jesse becomes reunited with Willy three years after the whale's jump to freedom as the teenager tries to rescue the killer whale and other orcas from an oil spill. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 03 Jan 2012 a list of 46 titles created 16 Jul 2013 a list of 22 titles created 07 Dec 2014 a list of 41 titles created 18 Jul 2015 a list of 42 titles created 1 month ago Title: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) 4.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A teenage Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate. Director: Sam Pillsbury When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale. Director: Simon Wincer Kirra discovers a baby Orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather's rundown seaside amusement park. She embarks on a quest to lead Willy back to his pod. Director: Will Geiger Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until ... See full summary  » Director: Alan Shapiro A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen. Director: Brian Levant Three pets escape from a California ranch to find their owners in San Francisco. Director: Duwayne Dunham Beethoven, the St. Bernard dog, becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dog-napped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate. Director: Rod Daniel The dog everyone loves now leaps into the '90s in this all-new exciting, updated version of Lassie! Determined to start a new life in the country, the Turner Family - Dad, stepmom, little ... See full summary  » Director: Daniel Petrie A young American boy visiting in China helps his zoologist father rescue a panda cub from unscrupulous poachers while his panda reserve is threatened with closure from officious bureaucrats. Director: Christopher Cain A woman kidnaps puppies to kill them for their fur, but various animals then gang up against her and get their revenge in slapstick fashion. Director: Stephen Herek A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by three mischievous ghosts and one friendly one. Director: Brad Silberling A doctor discovers that he can communicate with animals. Director: Betty Thomas Edit Storyline Willy the smart and rebellious whale and Jessie the orphaned boy team up to escape Willy's captivity and horrible owner to get back to his pod. Can they succeed with the help of Annie and Glenn Jessie's foster parents, Randolph the spiritual friend of Willy and Jessie, and Rae Willy's trainer? See All (60)  » Taglines: The adventure is back. The fun is back. Willy's back. And this time he's brought his whole family to meet an old friend ... and take on a new challenge. Genres: Rated PG for mild language and mild peril | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 19 July 1995 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Free Willy 2 See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Lori Petty was the only original cast member who declined to reprise her role for the sequel as Rae Lindley, as she was busy filming Tank Girl (1995) instead. See more » Goofs When Jesse, Nadine and Elvis sets out in the boat towards the end of the movie, following Willy and the other Orcas, it's daylight. When the helicopter arrives to rescue them from the burning oil, it's suddenly dark out. It wouldn't take the rescue helicopter several hours


Baldy Mountain is the highest peak in which range of mountains in New Mexico?

Baldy Mountain (NM) : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost Northern View Copper Park/French Henry, the North Ridge- The only camp used to access Baldy for the North Ridge is Copper Park. From Copper Park, you will begin to head west. Just outside of camp, you will see a sign directing you to the north, towards Greenwood Canyon and Baldy Follow this. A quick note about Greenwood Canyon is that, according to Mark Doiron , it used to be called "Cottonwood Canyon" on some of the older maps. Also, another note about Greenwood Canyon is that some crews will be in the the Valle Vidal and will have to come up and over the pass and down into Copper Park. This is particularly annoying because the next day, their itinerary will have them go back up to that same saddle to do Baldy. There are many many switch backs on this route. You will get to a pass/saddle on the ridge. The trail on the other side goes down to Greenwood Canyon. You want to head up the ridge. Take a left (west) up the ridge. Around tree line, you hit a very rock ridge-line. However, past this, the hiking is quite easy and very very enjoyable. You find yourself on a a beautiful alpine ridge with beautiful alpine tundra. Look out for marmots and elk too. Also, keep an eye out for old mining activity. The views are also endless and everywhere on this ridge. All in all, on this route, you spend about 1.5 miles above treeline, so keep an eye for the weather. At 12,100ft, you will reach an old mine (see the next section for information about that). From here, its a scree slope with 300ft of elevation gain. As said before, Baldy's summit is the western most of the two summits. From Copper Park to the summit, it is around 4 miles with just under 2,000ft of elevation gain. Note: I said it in the camping section later on, but this is the primary route up Baldy's north side. Philmont used to run a trail straight from Copper Park through the canyon up Baldy's North Face, which is an immense scree slope. However, due to the amount of injuries from the scree slope and from residual snow, Philmont closed it off around the 2007 season. The ridge is a much better and more scenic option to the direct route up the North Face. The North Ridge Note: As said before, most crews, no matter which side they start on, will either go up or down each route to make a big loop out of the day. Off Ranch, from Eagle's Nest- Because Philmont owns Baldy's summit and everything east of the ridge, this route is technically of limits. But if you were going to do it, there is an old mining road that goes up the west slopes of Baldy. That is really the only plausible way to access Baldy if you are not a camper or staff. From Maxwell Turnaround- This used to be a starting point for campers at Philmont, however, Philmont closed it down. If you are staff at Philmont, you can still drive to the turnaround. From here, it is easily possible to do Baldy in a day. Baldy from Miranda History of Baldy Mountain: A Gold Rush   Mystic Lode Mine Baldy Mountain has seen EXTENSIVE mining over the years. Gold was discovered around 1867 on Baldy Mountain and mining operations began in the area. Gold wasn't the only precious metal on Baldy though; copper was also found in great quantities. At around 12,144ft on Baldy just below the north ridge, the Mystic Lode copper mine was developed, yielding vast amounts of copper. This mine is one of the more famous mines at Philmont because it is so close to Baldy's summit. Turquoise colored rocks (not actually turquoise, but copper and iron enriched) litter the scree slope to Baldy's summit above the mine. Even though there were large quantities of copper on the mountain, gold was definitely more sought after. The history of gold mining on what is now Philmont began around the end of the Civil War, around 1866. Many U.S. soldiers were stationed in the West as the U.S. Army was driving out the American Indians. The story is that one of these soldiers befriended an Indian, who happened to give him a shiny rock. The shiny material in the rock was found to be copper. Wanting t


Attributed to Julius Caesar, what does the phrase ‘Alea iacta est’ translate to in English?

Translation of Alea jacta est in English English Greek Alea jacta est in English Alea Jacta Est (en: "The Die Is Cast") is the third studio album by the Asturian power metal band WarCry, released on January 1, 2004 (see 2004 in music and 2004 in heavy metal music), and distributed through Avispa. See more at Wikipedia.org... ("The die is cast") is a Latin phrase attributed by Suetonius (as ) to Julius Caesar on January 10, 49 BC as he led his army across the Rubicon river in Northern Italy. With this step, he entered Italy at the head of his army in defiance of the Senate and began his long civil war against Pompey and the Optimates. The phrase has been adopted in Italian , Romanian , Spanish , French , Portuguese , Greek , Dutch , German , Polish and many other languages to indicate that events have passed a point of no return. See more at Wikipedia.org...


In which year was the first FA Cup Final played?

FA Cup by numbers - Telegraph FA Cup by numbers By Christopher Lyles 12:01AM GMT 05 Jan 2008 0 The official attendance for two third-round replays that were played behind closed doors. The first was between Norwich City and Bradford City at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank ground in March 1915. Supporters were banned so as not to disrupt production at a nearby armaments factory. The second was between Leicester City and non-League Burton Albion at Coventry City's Highfield Road in 1985 when fans were banned because a missile had been thrown at the Burton goalkeeper in the first game. Football fans' forum 1 The number of clubs who have won the FA Cup at Wembley in the current millennium. Chelsea have done so twice, beating Aston Villa in 2000 and Manchester United last year. 1 Occasion that the FA Cup has been won by a non-League club, in 1901 when Southern League Tottenham Hotspur beat First Division Sheffield United in a replay at Bolton. 1 The number of non-English clubs who have won the FA Cup. Cardiff City became the first and only club to do so when they beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley in 1927. 1 Scottish club who have played in an FA Cup final. Queen's Park were runners-up in 1884 and 1885. 2 Clubs who have won the FA Cup in three successive years. Wanderers did so in 1876, 1877 and 1878 before Blackburn Rovers repeated the feat in 1884, 1885 and 1886. 3 Successive years (between 1956 and 1958) in which Leeds United were drawn at home to Cardiff City in the third round. Cardiff won all three matches 2-1. 3 Weeks between Wanderers winning the first FA Cup final in 1872 and being presented with the trophy at their annual dinner. 4 Times in seven seasons (including the current one) that Aston Villa and Manchester United have been drawn together in the third round. 4 FA Cup finals that have finished goalless. The last final without a goal was the 2005 contest between Arsenal and Manchester United, which Arsenal won 5-4 on penalties. The three previous goalless draws were in 1886, 1911 and 1912. 4 Players who have represented three different clubs in an FA Cup final. They are Harold Halse (Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea), Ernie Taylor (Newcastle United, Blackpool and Manchester United), John Barnes (Watford, Liverpool and Newcastle United) and Dennis Wise (Wimbledon, Chelsea and Millwall). 5 FA Cup final winning teams that have been managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, more than any other manager. 5 Occasions that Tottenham Hotspur have won the FA Cup when the year has ended in a "1". Spurs lifted the trophy in 1901, 1921, 1961, 1981 and 1991 (with their three other winning finals coming in 1962, 1967 and 1982). 5 FA Cup final goals scored by Ian Rush, more than any other player. 6 Games that it took for Alvechurch to beat Oxford City in the fourth qualifying round in 1971, the scores being 2-2, 1-1, 1-1, 0-0, 0-0 and (finally) 1-0. The FA Cup's longest ever tie lasted for an aggregate of 11 hours. 6 The number worn by Manchester United's Kevin Moran when he became the first player to be sent off in a Cup final, against Everton in 1985. 7 Years that Portsmouth were the FA Cup holders between 1939 and 1946, because of the Second World War. 8 Times that the FA Cup has been won by a club playing outside the top flight of English football. The last time was in 1980 when West Ham United beat Arsenal thanks to Trevor Brooking's rare headed goal. 9 Finals in which the Hon Arthur Kinnaird, who would later become president of the FA, played, a feat that remains unsurpassed. Kinnaird won three times with Wanderers, scoring in the 1873 and 1878 finals, and twice with Old Etonians. 9 Goals that Ted MacDougall scored when Bournemouth beat Margate 11-0 in a first-round match in 1971. MacDougall's feat is still an individual goalscoring record for the competition proper. 10 Times that the FA Cup has been successfully defended - three times each by Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers, twice by Tottenham Hotspur and once each by Newcastle United and Arsenal. 11 Times that Manchester United have won the FA Cup, more than any other club. United hav


In August 1960 Chad, in Central Africa, became independent from which country?

1960: The year of independence - France 24 1960: The year of independence Text by FRANCE 24 Follow france24_en on twitter Latest update : 2010-02-16 Between January and December of 1960, 17 sub-Saharan African nations, including 14 former French colonies, gained independence from their former European colonists. FRANCE24.com takes a look back on an eventful year. The rise to independence of 17 sub-Saharan African countries in 1960 is in part the result of a long process that began fifteen years earlier in the tumult of World War II. At the end of the war, Africans involved in pro-independence movements put pressure on colonial powers, reminding them of promises made to secure their support in the war effort. The colonising countries, chaperoned by the United States, were thus obliged to let their colonies go. In 1944 in Brazzaville, General de Gaulle suggested that it was time for France to take “the road of a new era”. Two years later, the French colonial empire was replaced by the French Union, which in turn became the French Community in 1958. At the same time on the African continent, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Ghana, and Guinea won their independence, while the unrest in Algeria continued to exhaust and damage France’s reputation.     CAMEROON – January 1. A former German colony divided between France and the United Kingdom in 1918, Cameroon acquired its independence thanks to armed movements. Less than a year after the United Nations announced the end of French control, French Cameroon proclaimed its independence. The following year, the southern part of the country, under British control, merged with the north. On May 5, 1960, Ahmadou Ahidjo was elected as the country’s first president.   Sylvanus Olympio (AFP) TOGO – April 27. A former German colony subsequently under French and British mandates following World War I. The part of the country administered by the French had a status of “associated territory” in the French Union established in 1946. The country became an autonomous republic (within the French Union) by referendum in 1956. In February 1958, victory for the the Togolese Unity Committee, a nationalist movement, in legislative elections opened the way to independence. Elected first president of the republic, Sylvanus Olympio was later killed in January 1963 during a coup d’état.   MADAGASCAR – June 26. A French overseas territory as of 1946, this island was proclaimed an autonomous state within the French Community in 1958. In 1960, President Philibert Tsiranana succeeded in convincing General de Gaulle to grant Madagascar total sovereignty and, in doing so, became the first president of the republic. Patrice Lumumba (AFP)   DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO – June 30. In January 1959, under the leadership of Patrice Lumumba, riots broke out in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) in what was then known as the Belgian Congo. Belgian authorities called the main Congolese leaders to Brussels and decided to withdraw from the country, fearing a war of independence similar to the one that was ravaging Algeria at the time. Belgian Congo thus became the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and would later temporarily be called Zaire under the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko.   SOMALIA – July 1. A former Italian colony, Somalia merged on the day it became independent with the former British protectorate of Somaliland in 1960 to form the Somali Republic. Somaliland had itself gained its full sovereignty five days earlier. The objective was to reconstitute the “Greater Somalia” of the pre-colonial era, which had included Kenya, Ethiopia, and the future Djibouti, which was at that time under French control.   BENIN – August 1. A referendum on September 28, 1958, proposing a plan for a French-African Community, paved the way for the independence of Dahomey two years later, when power was transferred to President Hubert Maga. The country, renamed Benin in 1975, has had a tumultuous political history since independence.   NIGER – August 3. A referendum in 1958 propelled Diori Hamana to power. The republic is proclaimed on December 18, 1


Who plays Bob Barnes in the 2005 film ‘Syriana’?

Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' : NPR Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' Embed Embed Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' Embed Embed Former CIA officer Robert Baer's book See No Evil inspired the new film Syriana, about the Middle East, the oil industry and espionage. Baer discusses the film and separates cinematic fact from fiction. ROBERT SIEGEL, host: George Clooney's compelling new movie "Syriana" is about oil, the Middle   East, corporate greed, oil, espionage, intrigue, oil, assassination,   terrorism and--Did I mention?--oil. At the end of this movie, you want   to go out and buy a hybrid car, and you also want to sit down with   whomever you saw it with to try to figure out what screenwriter/director   Stephen Gaghan has told interviewers is a purposely confusing narrative.   "Syriana" was inspired by the book "See No Evil" by former CIA Agent   Robert Baer. Bob Baer is the inspriation for George Clooney's character,   CIA Agent Bob Barnes, who at one point goes to Beirut and meets with an   old acquaintance to talk about a visitor from an oil-rich sheikdom. (Soundbite of "Syriana") Unidentified Man: He's traveling to Beirut. It's dangerous to travel.   He'll disappear. Mr. GEORGE CLOONEY: (As Bob Barnes) I want you to take him from his   hotel, drug him, put him in the front of a car and run a truck into it 50   miles an hour. Unidentified Man: It's good to have you back in town, Bob. SIEGEL: Well, when we heard that the real-life Bob Baer was back in our   building, we thought we'd ask him about the movie that his writing   inspired and help us sort out some CIA fact from cinematic fiction. Welcome back to the program. Mr. ROBERT BAER (Former CIA Officer): Thanks for having me. SIEGEL: First, how big a role did you have in writing this story of   "Syriana"? Mr. BAER: Zero role. That was all done by Stephen Gaghan, who wrote   "Traffic," as you know. I had more of a role in introducing him to that   world. We traveled around the Middle East probably for almost two   months--oil conferences. We saw the spiritual head of Hezbollah. We saw   oil dealers in Nice(ph), arms dealers--everybody you can imagine, so he   could pick up the voices. And then I told him a lot of stories that   weren't in my book, which in one way or another found their way into the   movie. SIEGEL: OK. Let's hear from you about some things that happened in the   movie and whether they're historical or plausible. Bob Barnes, the   George Clooney character--we just heard him in Beirut talking with an old   acquaintance, I guess a former CIA contractor. And they're talking about   the abduction of this independent-minded prince from an oil-producing   state of the Middle East. Plausible--such things have really happened, or   a good fiction writer's conceit? Mr. BAER: It's more than plausible. It happened to me. In 1997 when I   left the agency, I resigned; showed up in Beirut, and there was a   contract out on a Gulf prince. It was open, and people knew about it.   He was hiding in Syria at the time. He opposed his government. He was a   cousin of the emir of his government. He was a bit of a, you know,   red-diaper prince. He tried a coup in 1995 and was trying again in 1997,   and there was money being offered to whack this guy. So it is plausible.   This is the way the Middle East works. SIEGEL: In this case, the character whom George Clooney is talking to is   a former colleague from Beirut, but now he seems to be working for either   Iran or Hezbollah or both. There are such people out there, Americans   who are working for Iran or Hezbollah? Mr. BAER: There are people that are doing individual contracts in a   place like Beirut, Damascus, Iraq now, where you can actually find--this   is the netherworld CIA works in. Plausible, yes. SIEGEL: He tortures George Clooney--I don't want to g


Haw’s Syndrome is a common disease in which animal?

Eye Problem - Third eyelid up, Horner's Syndrome Eye Problem - Third eyelid up, Horner's Syndrome Read More » , Michael Richards, D.V.M. co-owns a small animal general veterinary practice in rural tidewater Virginia. Dr. Richards graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979, and has been in private practice ever since. Dr. Richards has been the director of the PetCare Forum... Follow On: Dr. Michael Richards , Michael Richards, D.V.M. co-owns a small animal general veterinary practice in rural tidewater Virginia. Dr. Richards graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979, and has been in private practice ever since. Dr. Richards has been the director of the PetCare Forum... , Email Question: Hi Dr. Mike,     I searched your site for third eye problems and I am interested in Haw's syndrome. I have a cat that seems healthy in all ways except that for the past several days he has had both his third eyes one third the way up. He jumps and plays, eats great, and there is no discharge or obvious irritation to the eyes and no light sensitivity. I am just wondering if there are any infections or treatable causes that would only have this symptom. Haw's seems the likey cause, but there is no treatment except tincture of time I understand.     What causes the Sympathetic nerve irritation? The other two cats (they are all close and sleep together) are unaffected. I must find a new Vet in my area since my own closed her practice recently. I am just wondering if I need to find a new Vet fast or do some watchful waiting. I found a site belonging to http://www.eyevet.ca/ a Vet ophthamologist, but not much else on Haw's.  Thanks much.  Dr. Debbie Answer: Dr. Debbie- Haw's syndrome, bilateral elevation of the third eyelids that is not due to dehydration, is thought to be caused by a problem with the autonomic nervous system. It can occur in conjunction with gastrointestinal disease, especially tapeworms and possibly other GI parasites, and has been linked to a torovirus by some researchers (Papasouliotis 1996) due to finding this virus in cats with chronic diarrhea and elevation of the third eyelids. In this article the authors state that Haw's syndrome may persist for as long as six months and that there is no effective treatment. Since cats do eventually recover, the lack of a treatment doesn't seem as important as it might otherwise. Supposedly, putting phenylephrine drops in the eyes will cause the third eyelids to return to normal positioning in cats with Haw's syndrome but I have never actually tried this to see if it works. If tapeworms are contributing to the problem deworming may resolve it and is probably worth considering as a diagnostic test since tapeworms can be hard to find if segments are not being passed at the present time. Chlamydiosis and herpes virus infection are sometimes associated with bilateral elevation of the third eyelids but they usually have obvious ocular signs associated with them, as well. Bilateral Horner's syndrome sometimes occurs, but this should produce miotic pupils on both sides. It may be hard to discern that this is present. Horner's syndrome occurs due to damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, anywhere along its path, which includes the chest, the neck, the brain and the local eye area. As long as there isn't a space occupying lesion in the chest, Horner's syndrome is often a temporary problem in cats, too. I guess the good news is that this problem is highly likely to resolve and the bad news is that it might take a while and there usually isn't any way to speed up the process unless you luck out and your cat responds to deworming for tapeworms. Some cats are supposed to respond to metronidazole therapy, too. This is probably also due to decreasing gastrointestinal parasites like giardia or response from other GI problems like inflammatory bowel disease. Mike Richards, DVM  8/20/2001 Horner's or Haw's syndrome - third eyelid up Q: My niece has a cat, female, spayed, about 1 year old. Her kitten is in ve


Who wrote the 1939 novel ‘The Grapes of Wrath’?

The Grapes of Wrath: 10 surprising facts about John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath: 10 surprising facts about John Steinbeck's novel John Steinbeck's 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize Credit: AP Martin Chilton , Culture Editor 16 September 2015 • 1:13pm John Steinbeck, who was born on February 27, 1902, was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. His 1939 book The Grapes of Wrath, published 75 years ago on April 14, has sold more than 14 million copies in the past 75 years. Here are 10 things about the novel that may surprise you. The book gave Route 66 its nickname In The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck became the first writer to refer to Route 66 – the two-lane, 2,448-mile-road that connects Chicago to Los Angeles – as the "Mother Road". In doing so, he helped capture the road’s image of redemption and turn it into a cultural icon. The fictional Joad family of the novel was an example of the thousands of people migrating to California to escape the despair of the Dust Bowl states, and many used Route 66. "66 is the mother road," Steinbeck wrote, "the road of flight." John Steinbeck in 1962 Credit: AP His novel was burned and banned The Associated Farmers of California dismissed the novel as a "pack of lies" and "communist propaganda". The book was briefly banned in the Soviet Union by Joseph Stalin, because the ruling Communist Party was troubled by the thought that it showed that even the most destitute Americans could afford a car. Steinbeck received death threats and the FBI put him under surveillance. The book was banned in many libraries and copies were symbolically burned in towns across America. When WB Camp, one of the most successful cotton producers in California, presided over its burning in Bakersfield, he said: ''We are angry, not because we were attacked but because we were attacked by a book obscene in the extreme sense of the word.''  It came out on a Friday The book was published on Friday April 14, 1939, on the same day that the film Wuthering Heights, starring Laurence Olivier, had its premiere in New York. It was also the day that President Roosevelt wrote to Hitler to say: "Are you willing to give assurance that your armed forces will not attack or invade the territory or possessions of the following independent nations?" with a list that included Poland, Belgium, France, Great Britain and Ireland. Writing the book stretched Steinbeck's nerves The novel was written over five months (June-October 1938) and his diaries (Working Days: The Journal of The Grapes of Wrath) show a man losing control and confidence. He was writing shortly after the death of his brother-in-law and it was a time in his life when he was plagued by doubts about the prospect of war and worries over the sale of his house in California. "Did ever a book get written under such excitement," he wrote. "My whole nervous system is battered. I hope I’m not headed for a nervous breakdown. My nerves are going fast. . . I wish I could just disappear for a while. So many things to drive me nuts. I’m afraid this book is going to pieces. If it does, I do too." When it was finished he wrote: "It isn't the great book I had hoped it would be. It's just a run-of-the-mill book." The run-of-the-mill book won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for Literature. He was proud of his research While writing The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck visited Arvin Federal Government Camp near Bakersfield, portrayed as "Weedpatch Camp" in the novel. The camp is still used by migrant workers. You should have kept your first edition The first edition Viking Press hardback was 619 pages (260,000 words), cost $2.75 and had a dust jacket illustrated by Elmer Hader. There were around 50,000 printed and it became the bestselling book in America in 1939. By February 1940 the novel was already in its eleventh printing, and 428,900 copies had been sold. A mint condition first edition is now worth more than £15,000. How the title came about The title was taken from The Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord/He is t


Sharm-el-Sheikh, Dahab and Taba are all resorts in which country?

Sharm Excursions in Sharm el Sheikh | Tours, Day Trips & Excursions MENU CLOSE back   Welcome to Go Sharm Tours Are you planning to spend your holiday in Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba or Cairo? And wish to know which Sharm Excursions are availabe here etc.?    There are a lot of things to do in Sharm el Sheikh and many Sharm Excursions including many regions of Egypt, and here at Go Sharm Tours we endeavor to offer unique and specialised Sharm Excursions. If you wish to book excursions in Sharm el Sheikh or one of the above mentioned destinations, or want to book Transfers to or from Sharm el Sheikh airport or Cairo airport and/or book hotels in Sharm el Sheikh, then look no further as Go Sharm Tours can provide all of these services direct to you by local experts without the stress. With Go Sharm Tours you will experience first hand, the country and its people along with the best Sharm Excursions. Most favorite and booked excursions in Sharm el Sheikh CAIRO BY AIR 1 DAY A Wonderful Excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by Air to explore Cairo sightseeing such as Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and much more things to see! STAR GAZING, CAMEL RIDE, DINNER & SHOW Enjoy this amazing safari trip from Sharm into the desert of Sinai, we combine Stargazing and Camel Riding with Bedouin Dinner and Oriental Show RAS MOHAMMED BY BOAT – SNORKELING Experience the amazing Snorkeling tour to Ras Mohammed, snorkel at 3 different sites and enjoy the relaxing boat trip SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS Swimming with Dolphins in Sharm el Sheikh is an unique adventure, get to swim, touch, play and dance with these intelligent creatures, don’t miss this opportunity! We recommend these Excursions for you! CAIRO BY AIR 1 DAY A Wonderful Excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by Air to explore Cairo sightseeing such as Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and much more things to see LUXOR BY AIR 1 DAY Join the trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor by air, explore the magnificence of  Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and much more PETRA BY BOAT 1 DAY Enjoy the Excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra in Jordan, visit the Sightseeing in Canyon and walk through the fantastic landscape of Petra SUPER QUAD BIKING, CAMEL, DINNER & SHOW Fantastic 4 × 1 Safari excursion from Sharm, explore Quad Biking and Camel Riding in the desert along with a delicious Bedouin Dinner and Oriental Show Copy Right to Go Sharm Tours - All rights reserved


Fort Lauderdale Wildlife in Florida Rodent Snake Mouse Squirrel Bat Armadillo Types of Wildlife and Animal Problems in Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale Wildlife Control Info If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Fort Lauderdale, FL call TruTech, Inc.: 954-372-1195 FL State bird: Northern mockingbird State mammal: Florida panther, manatee, dolphin State reptile: Loggerhead sea turtle State amphibian: N/A State fish: Florida largemouth bass, Atlantic sailfish State insect: Zebra longwing Butterfly Florida is a warm, southern state with everything from orange trees to a large, central swamp known as The Everglades. As you might imagine, this makes for a variety of interesting creatures both land-loving and aquatic. In fact, Florida is so appealing to animals, species not native to the state have been able to move in and thrive. The perfect examples of this are the Burmese Python and the red-tail boa constrictors. These snakes are not native to North America, but so many were released of escape into the Florida wild that a breeding population was spotted in The Everglades. This is not necessarily a good thing, as many native creatures-raccoons and small mammals in particular-have begun to vanish from that region of the state. Not even a smaller alligator can always withstand an attack from the Burmese Python. Alligators are used to being at the top of the food chain, and because of this the large reptiles are often nuisances around homes, where people fear attacks on themselves and pets. Particularly dangerous are alligators over 8 feet, during the mating season in May. Florida's suburbs are often surrounded by water, and alligators make good use of the man-made channels and canals around the region. Another problematic reptile is the iguana, which is significantly smaller than the alligator but large enough in its own right. The warm climate in this state means reptiles and amphibians are plentiful. Florida has four venomous species of snakes, all of which can sneak into a yard at any moment. However, they are relatively rare. They include the Eastern Diamondback, the Pigmy Rattler, the Eastern Coral Snake, and the Cottonmouth, or Water Moccasin. Cottonmouth snakes are drawn to water-something most homes have in Florida. Thankfully, most snakes will move out of a lawn after a day or so. Some of these snakes like to live in the water, adding to the list of semi-aquatic animals that can become problematic. Other water-loving pests include beavers, otters, and muskrats. Nutria, another semi-aquatic rodent, are another example of a non-native species moving in and making itself at home. One animal people don't think much about when they think of Florida is the armadillo. This little creature is not just a problem for the south central states. Florida has armadillos, too, probably more per area than any other state, because they thrive in FL's sandy soil, and they will cause just as much damage in Florida as any other state. They keep several burrows, and dig up lawns as they search for worms and grubs. Due to the variety of landscapes in this state, Florida also has some large land predators. The Florida panther, an endangered species, is not usually a nuisance animal. It is rarely spotted. What the panther lacks in pest-ability, the black bear makes up for. The surge of tourists into the state has made black bears bold about raiding garbage cans and invading campgrounds. However, black bear attacks on people are rare.    Fort Lauderdale Raccoons: This masked animal is fairly common in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of Florida's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Fort Lauderdale raccoon removal.   Fort Lauderdale Squirrels: Squirrels are often a pest in Fort Lauderdale. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of Florida. Call TruTech, Inc. if you need squirrel removal in Fort Lauderdal


What is the US state capital of South Carolina?

South Carolina - U.S. States - HISTORY.com South Carolina A+E Networks Introduction Settled by the English in 1670, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. constitution in 1788.Itsearly economy was largely agricultural, benefitting from thearea’s fertile soil,andplantation farmersrelied on theslave trade for cheap labor to maximize their profits. By 1730,people of African descent made up two thirds of the colony’spopulation. South Carolinabecame the first state to secede from the union in 1861, and was the site of the first shots of the Civil War–the shellingof the federally heldFort Sumter by Confederate troops on April 12, 1861. Today, South Carolina coastline near Myrtle Beach has developed into one of the premiere resort destinations on the East Coast, and has over 100 golf courses. Famous South Carolinians include musicians James Brown, Chubby Checker and Dizzy Gillespie, novelist Pat Conroy, boxer Joe Frazier, tennis champion Althea Gibson, politician Jesse Jackson and long-serving U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Date of Statehood: May 23, 1788 Capital: Columbia Motto: Dum Spiro Spero (While I Breathe, I Hope) Tree: Palmetto Bird: Carolina Wren Interesting Facts Charleston welcomed a shipment of golf balls and clubs from Scotland as early as 1743. On September 29, 1786, the South Carolina Golf Club was formed and, within the same year, America’s first golf course was established on Harleston Green. In 2011, there were more than 350 golf courses within the state of South Carolina. After capturing Columbia on February 17, 1865, Union soldiers under General William Tecumseh Sherman burned and destroyed more than two-thirds of the city. Due to scarce funding following the war, the new State House was not rebuilt until 1903. On November 2, 1954, former governor Strom Thurmond became the first person to be elected to the U.S. Senate as a write-in candidate, winning 63 percent of the vote. Thurmond served the state of South Carolina as senator for 47 years, five months and eight days. In 2000, the Confederate flag was removed from the dome on top of the State House and placed on the grounds near the Confederate Soldier Monument in response to a NAACP boycott of the state and protests over its legacy. More than 10 years later, the flag’s location continues to be the subject of ongoing controversy. The only commercial tea plantation in the contiguous 48 states is on Wadmalaw Island, near Charleston, South Carolina. The palmetto tree has been an important icon of South Carolina since the American Revolutionary War. When the British attacked a fort on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, the cannonballs bounced off the spongy palmetto logs used to build the exterior wall. Tags


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Sebastiano Carezo is credited with inventing which Spanish dance in 1780?

Sebastiano Carezo - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I Live my life to the Fullest!!! coz you know you only get one !!! Sebastiano Carezo Occupation  ballet dancer Name  Sebastiano Carezo Sebastiano Carezo, also known as Sebastian Cerezo, is a Spanish dancer credited with inventing the Spanish dance Bolero in 1780. He is from Cadiz, Spain.


Who was the first US President to appear on colour television?

The Development of Color Television By Mary Bellis Updated August 16, 2016. Color television history goes back to 1904, when a German patent contained the earliest recorded proposal for a color television system. And in 1925, Vladimir K.  Zworykin , a Russian inventor, filed a patent disclosure for an all-electronic color television system. Both of these systems were not successful, however, they were the first for color television. Color Televisions and RCA Between 1946 and 1950 the research staff of RCA Laboratories invented the world's first electronic, monochrome compatible, color television system. A successful color television system began commercial broadcasting, first authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 17, 1953, based on a system designed by RCA. In 1940, prior to RCA, CBS researchers led by Peter Goldmark invented a mechanical color television system based on the 1928 designs of John Logie Baird. The FCC authorized CBS's color television technology as the national standard in October of 1950, despite the fact that the system was bulky, flickered, and was not compatible with earlier black-and-white sets. RCA sued to stop the public broadcasting of CBS-based systems. CBS had begun color broadcasting on five east coast stations in June of 1951. However, at that time 10.5 million black-and-white televisions (half RCA sets) had been sold to the public and very few color sets. Color television production was halted during the Korean war, with that and the lawsuits, and the sluggish sales, the CBS system failed. Those factors provided RCA with the time to design a better color television, which they based on the 1947 patent application of Alfred Schroeder, for a shadow mask CRT. Their system passed FCC approval in late 1953 and sales of RCA color televisions began in 1954. The Story of Color Television Early color telecasts could be preserved only on the black-and-white kinescope process introduced in 1947. But in September 1956, NBC began using color film to time-delay and preserve some of its live color telecasts. A company called Ampex made a color videotape recorder in 1958, which NBC used to tape An Evening With Fred Astaire, the oldest surviving network color videotape. And in 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the an NBC station in Washington, D.C. and gave a speech dicussing the new technology's merits. His speech was recorded in color, and a copy of this videotape was given to the Library of Congress. NBC made the first coast-to-coast color broadcast when it telecast the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 1954. But it was the premier of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in September 1961, that created a turning point, persuading consumers to go out and purchase color televisions.  Television broadcasting stations and networks in most parts of the world upgraded from black-and-white TVs to color transmission in the 1960s and 1970s. By 1979, even the last of these had converted to color and by the early 1980s, black-and-white sets were mostly small portable sets or those used as video monitor screens in lower-cost consumer equipment. By the late 1980s, even these areas switched to color sets.


In 1963, in which country did operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti make his first appearance outside Italy?

Luciano Pavarotti - Biography Luciano Pavarotti, Italian (1935 - 2007) Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (Italian pronunciation: [luˈtʃano pavaˈrɔtti]; 12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for the brilliance and beauty of his tone—especially into the upper register—and eventually established himself as one of the finest tenors of the 20th century. As one of the Three Tenors, Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. From the beginning of his professional career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy to his final performance of "Nessun dorma" at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti was at his best in bel canto operas, pre-Aida Verdi roles, and Puccini works such as La bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others. He died from pancreatic cancer on 6 September 2007. Luciano Pavarotti was born in 1935 on the outskirts of Modena in Northern Italy, the son of Fernando Pavarotti, a baker and amateur tenor, and Adele Venturi, a cigar factory worker. Although he spoke fondly of his childhood, the family had little money; its four members were crowded into a two-room apartment. According to Pavarotti, his father had a fine tenor voice but rejected the possibility of a singing career because of nervousness. World War II forced the family out of the city in 1943. For the following year they rented a single room from a farmer in the neighbouring countryside, where the young Pavarotti developed an interest in farming. After abandoning the dream of becoming a football goalkeeper, Pavarotti spent seven years in vocal training. Pavarotti's earliest musical influences were his father's recordings, most of them featuring the popular tenors of the day – Beniamino Gigli, Giovanni Martinelli, Tito Schipa, and Enrico Caruso. Pavarotti's favourite tenor and idol was Giuseppe Di Stefano and he was also deeply influenced by Mario Lanza, saying: "In my teens I used to go to Mario Lanza movies and then come home and imitate him in the mirror". At around the age of nine he began singing with his father in a small local church choir. After what appears to have been a normal childhood with a typical interest in sports—in Pavarotti's case football above all, he graduated from the Scuola Magistrale and faced the dilemma of a career choice. He was interested in pursuing a career as a professional football goalkeeper, but his mother convinced him to train as a teacher. He subsequently taught in an elementary school for two years but finally allowed his interest in music to win out. Recognising the risk involved, his father gave his consent only reluctantly. Pavarotti began the serious study of music in 1954 at the age of 19 with Arrigo Pola, a respected teacher and professional tenor in Modena who offered to teach him without remuneration. According to conductor Richard Bonynge, Pavarotti never learned to read music. In 1955, he experienced his first singing success when he was a member of the Corale Rossini, a male voice choir from Modena that also included his father, which won first prize at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. He later said that this was the most important experience of his life, and that it inspired him to become a professional singer. At about this time Pavarotti first met Adua Veroni. They married in 1961. When his teacher Arrigo Pola moved to Japan, Pavarotti became a student of Ettore Campogalliani, who at that time was also teaching Pavarotti's childhood friend, Mirella Freni, whose mother worked with Luciano's mother in the cigar factory. Like Pavarotti, Freni was destined to operatic greatness; they were to share the stage many times and make memorable recordings together. During his years of musical study, Pavarotti held part-time jobs


What is the name of Mrs Pumphrey’s dog in the television series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’?

James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Shelves: books-i-own , animals , 2012-bookshelf , non-fiction , books-darren-bought-me This was the third book that I read for my read-a-thon last weekend in the Goodreads group You'll love this one...!! A book club & more and it was by far my favourite read of the read-a-thon. Last year around this time I read my first James Herriot book and I've loved his writing ever since. In this short book James Herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. I really enjoyed reading the stories I've already read about some of the animals Tricki Woo in particular I think that sto This was the third book that I read for my read-a-thon last weekend in the Goodreads group You'll love this one...!! A book club & more and it was by far my favourite read of the read-a-thon. Last year around this time I read my first James Herriot book and I've loved his writing ever since. In this short book James Herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. I really enjoyed reading the stories I've already read about some of the animals Tricki Woo in particular I think that story is probably one of my favourites of his because it's such a cute story.As for the new stories, it was nice to be introduced to new animals because I think each of the different stories about his 4-legged patients is like a little gift. As always James Herriot's writing was a delight. Every time I pick up one of his books I know I will be entertained. His stories about his experiences as a Yorkshire vet are wonderfully heartwarming and charming and they are definitely books I will always turn too when I need a good old fashioned comfort read. I would recommend this book to everyone young or old. I think that this book would be a great read aloud book that both the reader and audience but most of all I think all animal lovers should give James Herriot's books a try because they'll make you appreciate your pets just a wee bit more. Plus this book and all the others I've read by him are quick reads and in my opinion are meant to be read on a day where snuggling up with a good book, a hot beverage and your pets is the only thing you want to do. I can't wait to read my next James Herriot book. Hopefully I can get to one before Christmas which by the way his books would make the perfect Christmas gift for! ...more Shelves: tear-jerkers , classics This review is for all the Harriot books I read. I first read All Creatures Great and Small in high school. I was intimidated at first because well, it starts out with the birth of a calf. I didn't know if I could continue on (He goes into a lot of detail about that birth!) I finished it, and got an A on the quiz for the book. Then, I decided to read more of his series, because they were just so comical and well written. Unfortunately, I couldn't read those for a grade... just entertainment. I'v This review is for all the Harriot books I read. I first read All Creatures Great and Small in high school. I was intimidated at first because well, it starts out with the birth of a calf. I didn't know if I could continue on (He goes into a lot of detail about that birth!) I finished it, and got an A on the quiz for the book. Then, I decided to read more of his series, because they were just so comical and well written. Unfortunately, I couldn't read those for a grade... just entertainment. I've read some of these stories to my children when they were young. They fell in love with the animals as well. I highly recommend this book, and all the other Harriot books for everyone. ...more Aug 17, 2014 Kalen rated it really liked it I received this book on Christmas 2000 but I don't think I ever read it. I had read other James Herriot books but I don't remember any of these stories. Herriot has a way of writing which makes inserting his hand into the birth canal of an animal to extract her offspring sound pleasant and almost whimsically romantic. He does a wonderful job at painting a screen an landscape where you can truly envision the surroundings wh


Which video game series follows the adventures of Sackboy?

SACKBOY.EXE! | Little Big Planet 3 CREEPYPASTA Multiplayer (13) - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button SACKBOY.EXE! | Little Big Planet 3 CREEPYPASTA Multiplayer (13) Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create Derpy Snowman & Bomb Survival! | Little Big Planet 3 Multiplayer (20) LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet, commonly abbreviated LBP, is a puzzle platform video game series created by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment on multiple PlayStation platforms. The series follows the adventures of Sackboy and has a large emphasis on gameplay rather than being story-driven. All of the games in the series put a strong emphasis on user-generated content and are based on the series' tagline "Play, Create, Share". The tagline represents the three core elements of the series; Playing alone or with others online or on the same console, creating new content using the in-game creation tools and sharing creations and discoveries online with other players. Tarsier Studios, Fireproof Studios and Supermassive Games also contribute to the development of the PlayStation 3 games, creating in-game assets including costumes, backgrounds and stickers. The series comprises five games across three gaming platforms. The series was launched in 2008 with the PlayStation 3 game, LittleBigPlanet which was followed in 2009 by a PlayStation Portable version of the same name initially developed by SCE Studio Liverpool but later handed to SCE Cambridge Studio. The sequel to the PlayStation 3 version, LittleBigPlanet 2, was released in January 2011 alongside a smaller spin-off title called Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves. A PlayStation Vita game was developed by Tarsier Studios and Double Eleven, released in September 2012. The games are all published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.


Which is the largest city in Canada by population?

Canada Population (2016) - World Population Review World Population Review Canada Population 2016 [[getCurrentPopulation()]] In 2016, Canada has an estimated population of 36.04 million, which ranks 38th in the world. Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area and the largest North American country. Canada extends from the Pacific to the Atlantic and north to the Arctic Ocean. The United States-Canadian border is the longest land border in the world. Canada's most recent census was conducted in 2016, but the official results will not be released until early 2017. Prior to 2016, the last census was completed in Canada on May 10 2011. Preliminary figures released on 8 February 2012 showed that the officially recorded population of Canada was 33,476,688. Canada is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, with much of its land inhospitable. The country's population density is under 4 people per square kilometer, which ranks 228th in the world. Rapid Population Growth As you can see from the chart below, Canada's population has tripled since the 1940s, growing from 11 million at the time of the second world war to over 36 million today. Population growth has been fairly consistent over the past fifty years and shows no sign of slowing. Between the last census in 2006 and 2011, the number of people in Canada increased by an impressive 5.9%. Current estimates show that the population has increased an addition 7.5% since 2011. Canada's growth is fueled largely by immigration. In fact, relative to its size, Canada is the largest importer of human capital in the Group of Eight, attracting even more immigrants per capita than the USA. Natural population growth, by contrast, accounts for only around one-tenth of Canada's overall population increase each year. Worldwide, Canada is 9th in crude net migration rate. Given the large geographical area of Canada and its relative affluence, it is likely that its population will continue to grow rapidly for decades to come, leading some to speculate as to what a Canada of 100 million people might look like, and whether increased population combined with unrivaled access to natural resources would make Canada a global superpower. Canada's Population by Province and Territory The census results also show the population of each Canadian province and territory. More than half of Canadians live in just two provinces; Ontario, where one in three Canadians live, and Quebec where almost a quarter of Canadians live. The combined population of Canada's three territories (Northwest, Yukon and Nunavut) is less than the population of Canada's smallest province (Prince Edward Island). Province/Territory 0.1% Largest Cities in Canada The largest city in Canada by population is Toronto, home to 2,615,060 people at the time of the 2011 census, and an estimated 2.8 million in 2016. The wider Toronto metropolitan area is over twice as populous, containing around 6 million people in total. Canada's second largest city is Montreal in Quebec, where 1,649,519 people live, followed in third place by Calgary in Alberta with 1,096,833. Calgary is growing at almost twice the Canadian average, so if current trends continue it will no doubt overtake Montreal in the future. Ottawa is Canada's fourth largest city – 883,391 people live in the capital city. The fastest growing large city between 2006 and 2011 was Brampton, Ontario. In the 5 year period, the city grew by nearly 21% en route to surpassing 500,000 residents. Montreal is the slowest growing major city in Canada, with growth of just 1.8% from 2006 to 2011. By comparison, Canada itself grew by 5.9% during the 5 year period. Canada Population Density As you can see from the map, the majority of Canadians live in a narrow Southern belt along the border with the United States. There are two main reasons for this. The first, and most important, is that the most hospitable part of Canadian territory is in the south. Summers are warm and winters are not too harsh, making the area suitable for agriculture. The second reason is the maj


In June 1988, which British jockey was stripped of his OBE after he was jailed for tax evasion?

Britain and the World 1988 Australia's     bicentennial anniversary-parade of tall ships in Sydney     Harbour  Feb17 Lieutenant Colonel     William Higgins, an American officer serving with a     United Nations truce monitoring group, was kidnapped in southern Lebanon (he was later slain by his captors). Feb21 The grave of Boadicea,     the warrior queen who fought the Romans almost 2,000     years ago, was located by archaeologists under Platform 8     at King's Cross railway station. Feb23 The fifteenth Winter     Olympic Games opened in     Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Feb25 Sinner and US TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is      suspended by the elders of the church for his descent into immorality Feb29 Nazi document     implicates Kurt Waldheim in WW II deportations. He is     also accused of criminal involvement in the execution of     seven British Commandos  Mar6 Three IRA terrorists were shot     dead by SAS men in Gibraltar. The circumstances     surrounding their deaths formed the basis of a     controversial TV documentary "Death On The     Rock" Mar11 The one pound note (introduced 12th March 1797) ceased to be legal tender, and was replaced by the      pound coin. Apr4 The ITV soap opera Crossroads     ended after 24 years and 4510 episodes Apr10 The world's longest     double-decker bridge opened to traffic,carrying cars and     trains. The 7-9 mile long 'Great Seto Bridge' crossed the     Inland Sea and liked the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.     It had taken 10 years to build and cost ï¿½4.9 billion. Apr16 PLO military chief     Khalil Wazir (Abu Jihad) is gunned down by Israeli     commandos in Tunisia.  Apr18 Israeli court     convicted John Demjanjuk of Nazi war crimes, saying he     was the gas chamber operator "Ivan The     Terrible" at the Treblinka death camp in World War     11 May15 Soviet troops     began leaving Afghanistan after eight years of occupation Jun2 In Canberra, the     High Court unanimously rejected Britain's bid to ban     further publication in Australia of the "Spycatcher" memoirs of former secret agent Peter Wright. Jun6 The Queen stripped imprisoned jockey Lester     Piggott of his OBE. He was jailed earlier for repeated     tax evasion Jul3 American warship Vincennes shot     down an Iran Airbus A300 over the Gulf in the last weeks     of the Iran-Iraq war, killing all 290 aboard. Jul6 167 men die in an     explosion on the Piper Alpha oil rig in the North Sea. Aug19 Iran-Iraq begin a     cease-fire in their eight year-old war  Oct19 British government     banned broadcast interviews with groups which expressed     support for violence in Northern Ireland, provoking opposition charges it was handing a propaganda     coup to the outlawed Irish Republican Army. Nov8 George Bush (Republican) beats Mike Dukakis (Democrat) for Presidency     of the USA Dec1 Benazir Bhutto named     first female Prime Minister of a Moslem country     (Pakistan)  Dec6


Which country hosted the 1988 Summer Olympic Games?

1988 Seoul Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1988 Seoul Summer Games Host City: Seoul, South Korea (September 17, 1988 to October 2, 1988) Opening Ceremony: September 17, 1988 (opened by President Roh Tae-Woo) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Won-Tak Kim Taker of the Olympic Oath: Heo Jae , Son Mi-Na (athlete) Closing Ceremony: October 2, 1988 Events: 237 in 27 sports Participants: 8,453 (6,249 men and 2,202 women) from 159 countries Youngest Participant:   Nádia Cruz (13 years, 74 days) Oldest Participant:   Durward Knowles (70 years, 323 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Soviet Union (132 medals) Overview In late September 1981, when the IOC awarded the 1988 Olympics to Seoul, the Olympic world was stunned. The choice was highly controversial as many prominent nations in the Olympic Movement, notably the Soviet Bloc nations, did not have diplomatic relations with the Seoul government. After the political problems that had marred the last few Olympics, there was widespread concern that another boycott would ensue because of this. » Click to show/hide rest of overview The problem became more complicated in July 1985 when DPR (North) Korea demanded that it be allowed to co-host the Games with the Republic of Korea. Over the next three years the IOC negotiated with North Korea and offered to allow it to stage several events. However, no IOC concession was ever enough for the North, who wanted equal co-host status and an equal number of events. They demanded this despite the fact that the Games were close at hand and they had no possible hope of building the necessary facilities in time. When the IOC would not concede further to the North's demands, North Korea announced that it would definitely boycott the Seoul Olympics. By then, however, most of the Eastern Bloc countries had agreed to compete in Seoul, making 1988 the first Summer Olympic competition in 12 years between the United States, the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic. After the North Korean's final boycott announcement, Cuba and Ethiopia also announced that they would not attend the Olympics, out of solidarity with North Korea. Nicaragua, Albania, and the Seychelles also did not attend the Olympics, though their reasons were less clear and may not have been directly related to any boycott. But the Seoul Games went on and saw the largest participation in Olympics history. There were more nations and more countries represented than ever before. The Games themselves were excellent and very well run. Controversies and political intrusions, unlike the Games of the last 20 years, were relatively few and comparatively minor. Three swimmers and one female track & field athlete dominated the sporting events. In the pool, the GDR's [Kristin Otto] broke all sorts of records by winning six gold medals. It was an unmatched performance by a woman at the Olympics. Her only rival for swimming supremacy was America's [Janet Evans] who won three gold medals. But they never raced each other, as Otto was a sprinter and Evans a distance swimmer. On the men's side of the pool, [Matt Biondi] was attempting to equal [Mark Spitz]'s record of seven gold medals. He failed in his first two events, taking a silver and a bronze. However, he then won gold in his last five events, to equal Spitz's haul of seven medals, though they had a bit less lustre. On the track, the world was stunned by the performances of [Florence Griffith Joyner]. A solid world-class sprinter for a decade, she had re-dedicated herself in 1988 and had shattered records at the American Olympic Trials. At the Olympics she won the [100] and [200], setting world records in the 200 finals. In the 100, she posted a time that was wind-aided, but was otherwise the fastest time ever recorded. She then helped the American women win a gold medal in the [4×100 relay]. Finally, she was asked by the American coaches to run anchor in the [4×400 relay]. She did so, and narrowly missed catching the Soviet's [Olha Bryzhina], as the Americans won a silver medal. Her total haul was three gold me


Who succeeded Ronald Reagan as President of the US?

Ronald Reagan Biography | Ronald Reagan.com | Free Reagan Mail | Reagan Email | Ronald Reagan Email   About Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States. He is widely considered one of the most popular, influential and successful chief executives in American history. President Reagan is most commonly remembered as the man who defeated Soviet communism and won the Cold War. He is also credited with reviving the national Republican Party during the difficult post-Watergate era, serving as the leader of the modern conservative movement and revitalizing the nation's economy through a series of tax cuts. Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911 and passed away on June 5, 2004. He served as President from 1981-1989. His running mate and Vice President for both of his four-year terms was George Herbert Walker Bush, who succeeded Reagan and served as America's 41st President. Reagan defeated the 39th President, Jimmy Carter, in 1980, and former Vice President Walter Mondale in 1984. Reagan was married to actress Jane Wyman for seven years, from 1941-1948. They had two children, Michael and Maureen. The coupled was divorced and Reagan later married actress Nancy Davis in 1952. Ron and Nancy also had two children, Patricia and Ron, Jr. Ronald Reagan worked as a sports radio announcer and studied at Eureka College prior to moving to Hollywood, California in 1937. Reagan was a successful actor, starring in dozens of films and even becoming President of the Screen Actors Guild. Democrat Reagan became a spokesman for General Electric and hosted its national television program for eight years. Reagan campaigned for U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater for President in 1964, delivering a historic address warning of the evils of socialism that received a lot of national attention. The speech is still considered to be one of the greatest and most important political addresses in the nation's history. Ronald Reagan subsequently switched his party affiliation to Republican and ran for Governor of California. He won a spirited campaign and went on to serve two terms as a right-of-center governor. Though less than a right-winger in office, his crack down on leftist protesters gained him the respect of conservative leaders across the country and many began discussing the possibility of a Reagan for President effort. In 1974, Republican Richard Nixon became the first president in US history to resign from office. His successor, Gerald Ford, angered conservatives by implementing wage and price controls and appointing Goldwater rival Nelson Rockefeller as Vice President of the United States. Ford polled poorly against prospective Democratic challengers. The Reagan for President movement suddenly took on a life of its own. Ronald Reagan announced his intention to seek the Republican presidential nomination and to unseat Gerald Ford. The GOP became badly fractured and President Ford won all of the early states in the nomination process as the Reagan for President movement appeared doomed to fail. But the tide turned and Reagan won key victories in North Carolina, Texas and California, sweeping larger states and catching up in the national delegate count. Republicans gathered in the summer of 1976 for a fiercely divided convention in Kansas City and the Reagan delegates were very vocal. Reagan forces tried a series of parliamentary moves such as a vote to release all pledged delegates (allowing them to vote their consciences) and forcing presidential candidates to announce their support of a running mate prior to the vote for the presidential nomination. By a narrow margin, Ford delegates outpolled their opponents and Ford went on to win the nomination. But Reagan's speech was the highlight of the convention, leaving a general feeling in the room among many delegates on both sides that they had just nominated the wrong candidate. Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford in the 1976 general election. Conservatives wasted no time in beginning a "draft Reagan" movement for 1980. Reagan stayed in the public eye


In December 1989 which Romanian dictator and his wife were executed after being found guilty for crimes against humanity?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 25 | 1989: Romania's 'first couple' executed About This Site | Text Only 1989: Romania's 'first couple' executed Deposed Romanian president Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena have been shot by a firing squad after a secret military tribunal found them both guilty of crimes against the state. They were charged and convicted of genocide and undermining the national economy among a series of other offences, officials said. News of their death was announced to the people of Romania on national television amid reports the couple had been found smuggling large amounts of money out of the country. A stunned reaction from the public gave way to scenes of delight and a public outpouring on the streets to celebrate. But there was some unrest from troops who supported the former leader. The deaths end the dictator's 24 years as communist party leader - 21 of them as Romania's president - during which he suppressed all opposition using brutal force. The National Salvation Front is now running Romania, and America and the Soviet Union have recognised the new government. But the White House said it was "regrettable" the trial had not been held in public. Christmas celebrated The new government has pledged democracy will replace the tyranny of Ceausescu's rule and promised to allow free speech, free thought and free enterprise in Romania. Party leaders called on the West to aid and support its new reform programme. The executions come after 10 tumultuous days of violence and an upsurge of mass protests against Ceausescu's regime. Demonstrations began in the western city of Timisoara against the harassment of a dissident ethnic-Hungarian priest, Laszlo Tokes. It led to protests about a lack of basic supplies such as bread but the backlash from Ceausescu's armed forces led to accusations many people were massacred. Demonstrators stormed Ceausescu's palace and he and his wife tried to flee Bucharest but they were captured by military forces who had turned against them.


Which classic arcade game was released in Japan on 22nd May 1980?

This Day in Video Game History – May 22nd, 1980 – Pac-Man Arcade Game Released in Japan | Pony Producer's Positively Pony Pony Producer's Positively Pony A trek through MLP:FiM, as well as other entertainment or news subjects! Menu Leave a reply The concept was simple—eat the pellets, avoid the ghosts, clear the level. But, this simple concept propelled an arcade game that launched on this day in history to be one of the most successful games of all-time. Pac-Man, or as it was originally known in Japan, Puck-Man, was released by Namco in its home country on May 22nd, 1980 to arcades. The player controlled the titular character through a maze, avoiding a quartet of ghosts. The goal—eat all of the pellets in the maze while not being touched by the ghost. Power pellets, placed in corners of the stage, allowed players to “eat” the ghosts and help to achieve the goal. Pac-Man, or as it was originally known in Japan, Puck-Man, was released by Namco in its home country on May 22nd, 1980 to arcades. (Courtesy: Namco / Midway) The game was historic for many reasons: the first maze game, one of the first games with cutscenes, the first use of a mascot character for games, one of the first games to appeal to large number of women, and even the first game to use power-ups! Initially not expected to see much success, Pac-Man exploded in popularity when it was released in the United States later in the year of 1980. Numerous sequels would come out, as well as animated series and even a song called Pac-Man Fever that made it to number nine on the Billboard Music Charts! Share this:


English musician Ian Curtis, who died on 18th May 1980, was best known as lead singer of which post-punk band?

Ian Curtis ( of Touching from a distance) Ian Kevin Curtis was an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released its debut album, Unknown Pleasures, in 1979 and recorded its follow-up, Closer, in 1980. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, committed suicide on 18 May 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, resulting in the band's dissolution and the subsequent formation of New Order. Curtis was known for his baritone voice, dance style, and songwriting filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness and alienation. In 1995, Curtis's widow Deborah published Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division, a biography of the singer. His life and death Ian Kevin Curtis was an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released its debut album, Unknown Pleasures, in 1979 and recorded its follow-up, Closer, in 1980. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, committed suicide on 18 May 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, resulting in the band's dissolution and the subsequent formation of New Order. Curtis was known for his baritone voice, dance style, and songwriting filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness and alienation. In 1995, Curtis's widow Deborah published Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division, a biography of the singer. His life and death have been dramatised in the films 24 Hour Party People (2002) and Control (2007). ...more