During the 1900s, Olivetti, Olympia, Underwood, Smith Corona, and Remington were famous makers of?

History of Olivetti Typewriters | Vintage Olivetti Typewriter Company History of Olivetti Typewriters Antique Oliver Typewriters-Ribbon & Parts History of Olivetti Typewriters The famed Italian engineer Camillo Olivetti (1868-1943) rose to the forefront of typewriter history in the early 1900s. In 1892, after receiving a degree in electrical engineering, Camillo traveled to the United States and undertook employment as an assistant in Stanford’s Department of Electrical Engineering. It is widely believed that it was during this trip that he first became aware of typewriters because when he returned to Italy two years later he immediately began to practice commercial law on behalf of the Williams Typewriter Company, an American firm. In October of 1908 Camillo relocated from Milan to his hometown of Ivrea, near Turin, and founded the limited partnership of Ing. C. Olivetti & Co., S.p.A. He once again traveled to the U.S., this time to study “modern” typewriter manufacturing and design, and returned to Ivrea in 1909 to begin producing Olivetti typewriters. The initial operations of the company were relatively modest; the company occupied a 5,400 square foot production workshop, and it is unclear whether or not any typewriters were actually produced for the first two years. It wasn’t until 1911, at the Universal Fair in Turin, that two of the very first Olivetti M1 Typewriters were presented to the public. As a result of the successful showing at the Universal Fair, Olivetti was awarded a contract to deliver 100 of the new M1 typewriters to the Ministry of the Italian Navy. A year later he was awarded another sizable contract, this time for the Italian Postal Ministry. By mid 1914, Olivetti & Company employed 100 workers and was producing 20 machines per week. Camillo Olivetti took typewriter design very seriously. Although the company is famous for producing flamboyant advertising posters by notable artists in later years, early typewriter models and advertising campaigns were defined by the restrained design philosophy of Camillo Olivetti himself. He once said that “a typewriter must not be a showpiece for the salon, overloaded with tastelessness. It must look sober, and at the same time work elegantly." His philosophy was apparent in the advertising poster for the M1, which was designed by Teodoro Wolf Ferrari in 1912. It featured the Italian national poet Dante Alighieri posed with the M1 and bearing a serious expression. The manufacture of M1 typewriters virtually ceased with the advent of World War I, when the company switched manufacturing efforts over to war-time supplies. Olivetti manufactured approximately 6,000 M1 typewriters between 1911 and 1920, when the M20 was introduced. It was in the 1920s that mass production techniques became widely used. By 1929, Olivetti’s production capacity had increased to 13,000 typewriters per year. It was also in 1929 that Olivetti began opening overseas subsidiaries. The first non-Italian facility was opened in Spain, followed by facilities in Belgium, and then several South American countries. In 1932 Adriano Olivetti , Camillo's son, became General Manager of the company. He was appointed Chairman of the company 6 years later, in 1938. It was under Adriano’s guidance that Olivetti developed into the giant which it ultimately became. While Camillo’s tastes were understated, Adriano’s were expressive and flamboyant. It was Adriano Olivetti who hired Giovanni Pintori to work in the company’s publicity department in 1936. (Pintori created not only many of the colorful advertising posters for which Olivetti was known, but also the logo of the company.) Adriano had a strong interest in social issues in the workplace and the relationship the company had with the local communities where the factories were located. He implemented new labor organizational hierarchies and constructed employee housing, company stores and even nurseries for employees’ children. He commissioned many new factories across the globe and expanded Olivetti at an unprecedented rate. Of course, there is a limit to


Anopheles and Aedes, which indirectly kill millions of people every year, are what?

Mosquitoes and Disease Mosquitoes and Disease What’s the most dangerous creature on earth? Without question the answer is: the mosquito. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens of millions more are killed and debilitated by a host of other mosquito-borne diseases, including filariasis, yellow fever, dengue and encephalitis. But for millions of Americans, malaria is something other people get somewhere else. The fact is that nearly half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria. Residents of the United States are not immune. Malaria has occurred in the United States, and still does on rare occasions. Mosquitoes capable of carrying and transmitting malaria still inhabit most parts of this country. And an influx of malaria-infected persons has produced localized malaria transmission in some areas of the United States. Today, however, the threat of developing encephalitis from mosquitoes is far greater than the threat of malaria in the United States. Encephalitis, meningitis and other diseases can develop from the bites of mosquitoes infected with certain viruses. These include the viruses of West Nile, St. Louis encephalitis, LaCrosse (California) encephalitis, and Eastern equine and Western equine encephalitis. THE MOSQUITO Mosquitoes belong to the group of insects known as diptera, or flies. In fact, mosquito means “little fly” in Spanish. Diptera means “two wings” – the characteristic that distinguishes flies from other types of insects. What distinguishes a mosquito from other types of flies are its proboscis (long tubular mouthparts for sucking up fluids) and the hair-like scales on its body. The female mosquito’s life is often measured in weeks or months. Males typically live only about a week. The immature stages of the mosquito are less familiar to us. Mosquitoes hatch from eggs laid in places that are or will be filled with water. The eggs hatch into worm-like larvae that usually lie just beneath the water’s surface, breathe through tubes on the tail end of their bodies, and feed on microscopic organisms, such as bacteria. Thus most mosquito larvae require water containing organic material, such as leaves or sewage to serve as food for microorganisms that will be consumed by the developing mosquito larvae. In less than a week, hatchling larvae can grow and develop into comma-shaped pupae. While larvae are commonly called “wigglers” because they wiggle violently when disturbed, mosquito pupae are known as “tumblers” because they tumble through the water when disturbed. While mosquito larvae and pupae breathe through siphon-like devices, the pupal stage does not feed. Usually within three days the pupa will transform into an adult mosquito. There are some notable exceptions to the standard mosquito life cycle. The larvae of some mosquito species eat the larvae of other species, though the predatory larvae of some species will develop into blood-feeding adults. Female mosquitoes can be particular about whose blood they consume, with each species having its own preferences. Most mosquitoes attack birds and mammals, though some feed on the blood of reptiles and amphibians. Only female mosquitoes bite, because a blood meal is usually required for egg laying. All male mosquitoes, and the females of a few species, do not bite. They feed on nectar and other plant juices instead of blood. Various clues enable mosquitoes to zero in on people and other animals they seek to bite. They can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by their hosts many feet away. Mosquitoes also sense body chemicals, such as the lactic acid in perspiration. Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. A person sleeping in a mosquito-infested room may wake up with dozens of mosquito bites, while the person sleeping next to them has none. Similarly, people react differently to mosquito bites, some showing very little sign of being bi


Hull - definition of hull by The Free Dictionary Hull - definition of hull by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hull Hull  (hŭl) also King·ston-up·on-Hull (kĭng′stən-ə-pŏn-hŭl′, -pôn-) A city of northeast-central England on the northern shore of the Humber estuary at the influx of the Hull River. Chartered in 1299, the city has been a major seaport since the late 1700s. hull 1. a. The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk. b. The persistent calyx of a fruit, such as a strawberry, that is usually green and easily detached. 2. a. Nautical The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure. b. The main body of various other large vehicles, such as a tank, airship, or flying boat. 3. The outer casing of a rocket, guided missile, or spaceship. tr.v. hulled, hull·ing, hulls To remove the hulls of (fruit or seeds). [Middle English hol, husk, from Old English hulu; see kel-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] hull′er n. n 1. (Nautical Terms) the main body of a vessel, tank, flying boat, etc 2. (Botany) the shell or pod of peas or beans; the outer covering of any fruit or seed; husk 3. (Botany) the persistent calyx at the base of a strawberry, raspberry, or similar fruit 4. (Astronautics) the outer casing of a missile, rocket, etc vb 5. (Cookery) to remove the hulls from (fruit or seeds) 6. (Nautical Terms) (tr) to pierce the hull of (a vessel, tank, etc) [Old English hulu; related to Old High German helawa, Old English helan to hide] ˈhuller n (hʌl) n 1. (Placename) a city and port in NE England, in Kingston upon Hull unitary authority, East Riding of Yorkshire: fishing, food processing; two universities. Pop: 301 416 (2001). Official name: Kingston upon Hull 2. (Placename) a city in SE Canada, in SW Quebec on the River Ottawa: a centre of the timber trade and associated industries. Pop: 66 246 (2001) Hull (hʌl) n (Biography) Cordell. 1871–1955, US statesman; secretary of state (1933–44). He helped to found the U.N.: Nobel peace prize 1945 hull1 1. the husk, shell, or outer covering of a seed or fruit. 2. the calyx of certain fruits, as the strawberry. 3. any covering or envelope. v.t. 4. to remove the hull of; skin, peel, shell, or shuck. [before 1000; Middle English; Old English hulu husk, pod; akin to Old English helan to cover, hide, Latin cēlāre to hide, conceal , Greek kalýptein to cover up] hull2 (hʌl) n. 1. the hollow lowermost portion of a ship, floating partially submerged and supporting the remainder of the ship. 2. a. the boatlike fuselage of a flying boat on which the plane lands or takes off. b. the cigar-shaped arrangement of girders enclosing the gasbag of a rigid dirigible. v.t. 3. to pierce (the hull of a ship), esp. below the water line. v.i. 4. to drift without power or sails. [1350–1400; Middle English; appar. same word as hull 1] Hull n. 1. Cordell, 1871–1955, U.S. Secretary of State 1933–44: Nobel peace prize 1945. 2. Official name, Kingston upon Hull. a seaport in Humberside, in E England, on the Humber River. 279,700. 3. a city in SE Canada, on the Ottawa River opposite Ottawa. 58,722. hull (hŭl) 1. The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk. 2. The enlarged calyx of a fruit, such as a strawberry, that is usually green and easily detached. hull I will have been hulling you will have been hulling he/she/it will have been hulling we will have been hulling you will have been hulling they will have been hulling Past Perfect Continuous To remove the leaves and stems from soft fruit. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: hull - dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut shell - the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts husk - outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds 2. hull - persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green 3. Hull - United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' d


Glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims - Mayo Clinic Glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims By Mayo Clinic Staff A glycemic index diet is an eating plan based on how foods affect your blood sugar level. The glycemic index is a system of assigning a number to carbohydrate-containing foods according to how much each food increases blood sugar. The glycemic index itself is not a diet plan but one of various tools — such as calorie counting or carbohydrate counting — for guiding food choices. The term "glycemic index diet" usually refers to a specific diet plan that uses the index as the primary or only guide for meal planning. Unlike some other plans, a glycemic index diet doesn't necessarily specify portion sizes or the optimal number of calories, carbohydrates, or fats for weight loss or weight maintenance. Many popular commercial diets, diet books and diet websites are based on the glycemic index, including the Zone Diet, Sugar Busters and the Slow-Carb Diet. Purpose The purpose of a glycemic index (GI) diet is to eat carbohydrate-containing foods that are less likely to cause large increases in blood sugar levels. The diet is a means to lose weight and prevent chronic diseases related to obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Why you might follow the GI diet You might choose to follow the GI diet because you: Want to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight Need help planning and eating healthier meals Need help maintaining blood sugar levels as part of a diabetes treatment plan The scientific evidence supporting the role of the GI diet in weight loss is mixed. You might be able to achieve the same health benefits by eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough exercise. Check with your doctor or health care provider before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health conditions, including diabetes. The glycemic index The GI principle was first developed as a strategy for guiding food choices for people with diabetes. An international GI database is maintained by Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Services in Sydney, Australia. The database contains the results of studies conducted there and at other research facilities around the world. A basic overview of carbohydrates, blood sugar and GI values is helpful for understanding glycemic index diets. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates, or carbs, are a type of nutrient in foods. The three basic forms are sugars, starches and fiber. When you eat or drink something with carbs, your body breaks down the sugars and starches into a type of sugar called glucose, the main source of energy for cells in your body. Fiber passes through your body undigested. Two main hormones from your pancreas help regulate glucose in your bloodstream. The hormone insulin moves glucose from your blood into your cells. The hormone glucagon helps release glucose stored in your liver when your blood sugar (blood glucose) level is low. This process helps keep your body fueled and ensures a natural balance in blood glucose. Different types of carbohydrates have properties that affect how quickly your body digests them and how quickly glucose enters your bloodstream. Understanding GI values There are various research methods for assigning a GI value to food. In general, the number is based on how much a food item raises blood glucose levels in healthy research participants compared with how much pure glucose raises their blood glucose. GI values are generally divided into three categories: Low GI: 1 to 55 Medium GI: 56 to 69 High GI: 70 and higher For example, raw carrots have a GI value of 35. This means that if you eat enough carrots to consume 1.8 ounces (50 grams) of digestible carbohydrates (sugars and starches), your blood glucose level after eating the carrots will be 35 percent of the blood glucose level after eating 1.8 ounces (50 grams) of pure glucose. Comparing these values, therefore, can help guide healthier food choices. For example, an English muffin made with white wheat flour has a GI value of 77. A whole-wheat Engl


Petite Borgeoisie is an Anglicized French term referring to what traditional notion of social demographics class?

Armed Struggle | The Espresso Stalinist The Espresso Stalinist Posted on November 25, 2016 | Leave a comment The Parties and Organizations participating in the XXII International Plenary have carried out a detailed monitoring of the Colombian reality, especially of the activities that are realised today in this country for the peace. Our Conference wants to take advantage of this occasion to reiterate its full support to the working class, the labourers and the people of Colombia, to their struggle for the achievement of a true peace with social justice. The results of the plebiscite Having known the results of the plebiscite held on October 2, we point out the high level of abstention that was registered in the country. On a total of 34.899.945 registered people in the electoral census in Colombia, only 13.066.047 voters, that represent the 37.43%, went to the polls. Along with the abstention, that reached the 62.57%, the results show the very low support received by the YES, that obtained only 6.377.482 votes (about 18.27%), and by the NOT with 6.431.376 votes (about 18.42%). These data reflect the government’s very low support, as well as the rejection of the agreements signed by the government of Juan Manuel Santos with the FARC-EP. The invalid and blank ballots, that are more than 257.000, are also an expression of dissent and protest against the politics of peace wanted by the government. For our Conference, neither Santos, leader of the YES, nor Álvaro Uribe Vélez, boss of the NOT, acquired the support and the necessary legitimacy to continue on committing the State with the proposals and the politics that they defend. We highlight the results of the conflict, the will expressed by the people to reject the “Roman Peace”, as well as its demands and commitment with the democratic changes that will allow the overcoming of the injustice and social exclusion that characterizes the Colombia regime. Having been not adopted the Havana agreements, and recognizing the deep desire of peace with social justice of the Colombian people, our Conference underline the obligation that has the Juan Manuel Santos government to provide to all the organizations, social and political forces, the necessary guarantees for the development of a wide national dialogue in order to discuss without obstacles the way out of the social, economic, politic and armed conflict that this nation lives for long years. Optimists for the steps to be taken, we greet the activities and protest manifestations that spread out in the whole country, demanding the government not to reduce the dialogue, and neither the definitions about the peace in Colombia to what agreed the government, the parties of the National Unity, the Democratic Center and the FARC-EP. We express our support to the democratic social and political organizations that struggle in that perspective, in order to extend the conversations to the whole insurgency, including the ELN and EPL, as well as all the social, popular and political organizations of the country, in a clearing understanding that peace is a matter that concerns and commits to the totality of the Colombian nation. We support the proposal to realise a National Constituent Assembly with a wide democratic character that will take up the task of approving a New Political Constitution and with it the bases of the peace with social justice that claim the majorities of Colombia. The Nobel to Santos In front of the international community, we express our concern for the erratic decisions of the Norwegian Nobel Committee regarding the peace in the world. In the same way we expressed our clearest rejection to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Obama, in this occasion we reject the prize that Juan Manuel Santos will receive on December of the present year with the same justification. Mr. Santos can show neither administration of peace, nor concrete results in this matter; his commitment with the Pentagon, the imperialistic strategy of struggle against the world terrorism and the politics of national security applied in Colombia and La


Which spice is named from Hungarian for pepper?

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What medieval term for a knights' equestrian tournament is also a fairground ride and an airport mechanism?

Carousel facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Carousel COPYRIGHT 1996 Gale Research Inc. Carousel Background The precursors to the carousel may be as much as 1,500 years old when baskets lashed to a center pole were used to spin riders around in a circle in ancient Byzantium. During the twelfth century in Turkey and Arabia, men and their horses played a game in which delicate balls filled with perfumed water were tossed between riders. Losers would sport a definite aroma, and winners were presumably the better horsemen. The game was called carosello, or little war in Italian. At the French court in about 1500, this game blossomed into an elaborate pageant with spectacularly outfitted horses and riders. Horsemen added the challenge of trying to lance a small ring while galloping at full tilt. If the rider snagged the ring, it pulled away from a tree or posts with a stream of ribbons behind it. Contestants could practice this game by mounting wooden "horses" that were legless and resembled vaults used in gymnastics and that were mounted to a circular platform. As the platform rotated, the riders would try to spear the brass ring. Craftsmen observed this play among the nobility and began building platforms with wooden horses mounted on them for commoners and their children to ride. These carousels were quite small because the power source for turning the carousel was a mule, man, or horse. In 1866, Frederick Savage, an English engineer, combined steam power with his carousels and drew crowds to the European fairs he toured with his machine. Steam-driven carousels reached the United States in about 1880. Savage was also responsible for developing the system of overhead gears and cranks that allow the suspended horses to move up and down as the carousel turns and simulate an actual ride on horseback. As carousels became more popular, they acquired a number of names including karussell (Germany),carrousel and manages de chevaux (France), gallopers and roundabouts (England), and merry-go-rounds, whirligigs, spinning or flying jennies, dip-twisters, and flying horses (United States). Today, preservationists tend to prefer the name carousel over these others for its historic context. The jewels of the carousel have always been the horses. Thanks to the stream of immigrants from Europe, the United States had a thriving carousel industry by the 1870s. Expert carvers, such as Gustav Dentzel from Germany, had practiced cabinetry and carousel crafting in their homelands and quickly established businesses in America. Carousel factories like The American Merry-Go-Round & Novelty Company were full-time manufacturers, but other makers including Charles Looff and Charles Dare in New York City, Dentzel in Philadelphia, and Allan Herschell in upper New York state transformed their furniture businesses and machine shops into at least parttime carousel production. Wood workers and carvers prided themselves on fashioning beautiful crested horses with flashing eyes, flying manes, realistic poses (for both standers and jumpers), and ornate ornamentation from flowers to heraldic crests, French fleurs-de-lys, jeweled saddles and tassels, and patriotic symbols like eagles and profiles of presidents. Of the carousel figures made in the United States, 80% were horses and 20% were made up of a menagerie. The Herschell-Spillman Company produced kangaroos, pigs, giraffes, sea monsters, frogs, and dogs and cats. The carousel's zenith in America was from about 1900 to the Depression. During this period, jobs were plentiful, motor transport was available, and amusements for the family were sought. Craftsmen were also still in demand, but as technology advanced, it also invaded the carousel business. Factories began to build cast aluminum horses (and animals cast in fiberglass and plastic soon followed), and the carvers had to find other trades. Repair work was available as the wooden horses aged, but often amusement park operators resorted to patchwork maintenance instead. In the early 1970s, the National Carousel Association was f


What refers to social service focused on an individual's situation/background, and also to certain furniture, especially ornate cabinets?

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Dart, mushroom, grain, notions, and piping are terms used in what handicraft?

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A nuclear reactor which produces more 'fissile' material (i.e., which sustains a chain reaction) than it consumes in fuel is known by what sexual term?

SAGE Books - Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements Books Subject: Peace Studies / Conflict Resolution , International Relations (general) Abstract `A unique and indispensible work that serves both as a basic introduction to the disarmament scene and a reference book for experts' - Disarmament Times `This compendium of the history and achievements of arms control and disarmament efforts is unique in its kind and is likely to remain so. This for three reasons: first, because of its unparalleled comprehensiveness; second, because of the outstanding quality of its presentation, and, third, because of its author, Jozef Goldblat, one of the world's leading experts in the field. This triad makes the updated Second Edition of Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements a must for all concerned with international security in general and arms control in particular' - Curt Gasteyger, Graduate Institute of International Studies, ... Citations Citations Format: Goldblat, J. (2002). Arms control: The new guide to negotiations and agreements London: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781446214947 Goldblat, Jozef. Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements. Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition with New ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2002. doi: 10.4135/9781446214947. Goldblat, J 2002, Arms control: the new guide to negotiations and agreements, Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition with New edn, SAGE Publications Ltd, London, viewed 20 January 2017, doi: 10.4135/9781446214947. Goldblat, Jozef. Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements. Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition with New ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2002. SAGE Knowledge. Web. 20 Jan. 2017. To copy, highlight above text and hit Ctrl-C. Export: Export Cancel Have you created a personal profile? Login or create a profile above so that you can save clips, playlists, and searches. The Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Review Conferences The 1919 Treaty of Versailles Other Peace Treaties The League of Nations Yearbooks Attempts to Regulate Arms Trade and Production Organizing the Peace Armed Forces, Armaments and Defence Expenditures Chemical, Incendiary and Bacteriological Warfare Arms Trade and Manufacture Treaties with Bulgaria, Hungary, Finland, Italy and Romania The Austrian State Treaty Limiting Armed Forces and Armaments General and Complete Disarmament Entry into Force and Duration Assessment Entry into Force and Duration Assessment The 1991 PTBT Amendment Conference A Breakthrough Origins of the INF Issue INF Negotiations Exchange of Letters on Early Deactivation Assessment Importance of the Cut-Off Measure Prospects Guidelines for Sensitive Missile-Relevant Transfers Assessment Relationship to the 1925 Geneva Protocol Measures of Implementation Entry into Force, Duration, Amendments and Reviews Assessment Support for the Projected Multilateral Convention Entry into Force and Duration Assessment The 1984 US Draft Convention The 1989 Paris Conference National Implementation Measures and Reservations Schedules Scope of the Intended Prohibition Banning Attacks on Nuclear Facilities The 1930 London Naval Treaty The 1936 London Naval Treaty Security Assurances of Extra-Zonal States Entry into Force and Denunciation Amendments Security Assurances of Extra-Zonal States Entry into Force and Denunciation Security Assurances of Extra-Zonal States Entry into Force and Denunciation Security Assurances of Extra-Zonal States Entry into Force and Denunciation Scope of Limitations and Transparency Military Exercises and Temporary Deployments The Flank Issue The 1923 Convention regarding Central America The 1974 Declaration of Ayacucho The 1985 Contadora Act The UN Conference on SALWs Assessment The 1975 Helsinki CBM Document The 1986 Stockholm CSBM Document The 1990 Vienna CSBM Document The 1992 Vienna CSBM Document The 1994 Vienna CSBM Document The 1999 Vienna CSBM Document Assessment The 1992 Open Skies Treaty The 1994


In rugby union, how many yards position is a team penalized for arguing with a referee's decision?

Basic rugby rules - made easy : own pace : confident Basic rugby rules Know the basic rugby rules and enjoy rugby. Be confident. Know what's happening.  Get into it. Easily find all details of the rugby rules when you want to.  Improve your game. Yes I do know, thank you!... they are actually called Laws of the Game  of Rugby Union - but most people just call them "rules". This can be used as an easy, simple or basic introduction to the rules. Just scroll down or... Who controls the rules of rugby? World Rugby, formerly known as "The International Rugby Board", controls rugby and how it's played. They control the "Laws of the Game - Rugby Union" These rules tell us how to play. What are the basic rules? Some rules are simple and necessary and easy to include. Some rules are necessary to know but very complex and technical.  So it's best to include just the most important parts of them when getting  together basic rules. On this page get to know the basics.  For some rules the basics are just a few words. Where there is a link, click to get what you need to know.  For full details of rugby rules, follow this link to the World Rugby Laws. No rules specifically mention the rugby sidestep. Sidesteps are special ways you move the ball towards  the opposition goal-line when you are carrying the ball. Return to Select a topic 1 Grounds Rugby grounds have lines everywhere! Some solid, some dashed.  What do they all mean and which are most important? Get to know more about the basics by learning about the field,  also known as the pitch. It's not round so it's a bit of a weird shape for a ball! True, but it does make the game pretty interesting. Get to know the ball so you catch it well or predict where it`s going to bounce  and where it will go after it bounces. You can make the ball do what you want it to do... Return to Select a topic 3 Players One of the simple rules - maximum of 15 players in a team,  with up to 7 substitutes allowed. Return to Select a topic 4 Clothing and footwear for playing Rugby gear is shirt, shorts, underwear, socks and boots! - talk to current  players for advice on kit. Some minimal padding is allowed. Boots are probably the most important item.  Before buying them, you may like to read this Safety and comfort are most important. Keep in mind... World Rugby regulations state that stud length must not exceed 21mm and   studs should not 'burr' (create sharp edges when worn down) forwards play close together and often their feet are stood on by other forwards   , sturdier boots offer more protection forwards require good grip for pushing, individual studs may be better than moulded soles if you have boots with individual screw in studs you can have more than one set   of studs and use studs suitable for the surface you are about to play on for speed and agility backs may prefer lighter boots with moulded soles before you buy, try on the boots with the same thickness of sock   you will be wearing during a game buy from a reputable trader and specify you want 'rugby boots' football (soccer) boots may be suitable but tend to be a lighter construction   (offering less protection for your feet) Return to Select a topic 5 Time - how long is a match Two 40 minute halves, maximum of 10 minutes half-time break. Use any existing  weather conditions, they may change (just my opinion!) Return to Select a topic 6 Match Officials - uphold the laws (rules) Referee and two touch judges. Being a match official is not easy, officials  provide a great service and deserve support. Very important. Always remember the spirit of the rules of rugby... We all make mistakes Players running all over the place! What's going on? This law lays out a few details of what you can do in a match. In a few lines it explains that any player who is 'onside' can get the ball,  run with it, kick, pass or score a try with it and be tackled if they are  carrying it. We have a whole section on what you do in a game.  When you want to know more, use the main menu to go to that section. Return to


What typically pluralized instrument is named from Spanish 'chestnut'?

castanets - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com castanets Castanets are a Spanish percussion instrument. Castanets are clicked together in rhythm with music and dance. This plural noun is the name of a percussion instrument consisting of round pieces of shell, wood, or bone held in the fingers. Castanets were originally made from chestnuts and get their name from the Spanish diminutive for chestnut. Like drums, shakers, and other percussion instruments, castanets help create the rhythm in a piece of music. Castanets tend to be part of rhythmically lively music that makes people want to dance. Castanets are also called bones, clappers, and finger cymbals.


Brimstone is an old word for which chemical element?

Brimstone (sulfur) - definition of Brimstone (sulfur) by The Free Dictionary Brimstone (sulfur) - definition of Brimstone (sulfur) by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Brimstone+(sulfur) also sul·phur  (sŭl′fər) n. 1. Symbol S A pale yellow nonmetallic element occurring widely in nature in several free, allotropic and crystal forms and combined in numerous sulfates and sulfides. It is used in black gunpowder, rubber vulcanization, the manufacture of insecticides and pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and sulfuric acid. Atomic number 16; atomic weight 32.066; melting point 115.21°C; boiling point 444.61°C; specific gravity at 20°C (rhombic) 2.07, (monoclinic) 2.00; valence 2, 4, 6. See Periodic Table . 2. Any of various butterflies of the subfamily Coliadinae of the family Pieridae, having yellow or orange wings often marked with black. tr.v. sul·fured, sul·fur·ing, sul·furs also sul·phured or sul·phur·ing or sul·phurs To treat with sulfur or a compound of sulfur. [Middle English, from Anglo-Norman sulfre, from Latin sulfur.] sulfur (ˈsʌl fər) n. 1. Also, esp. Brit., sulphur. a nonmetallic element, ordinarily a flammable yellow solid, of widespread occurrence in combined form, as in sulfide and sulfate compounds and cellular protein: used esp. in making gunpowder and matches, in medicine, and in vulcanizing rubber.Symbol: S; at. wt.: 32.064; at. no.: 16; sp. gr.: 2.07 at 20° C. [1300–50; Middle English < Latin sulp(h)ur, sulfur brimstone, sulfur] sul·fur also sul·phur (sŭl′fər) Symbol S A pale-yellow, brittle nonmetallic element that occurs widely in nature, especially in volcanic deposits, many common minerals, natural gas, and petroleum. It is used to make gunpowder and fertilizer, to vulcanize rubber, and to produce sulfuric acid. Atomic number 16. See Periodic Table . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


In 2010 which famous pedestrian 'zebra' crossing was the first to be given UK Heritage listed status, normally only given to buildings and monuments?

The Beatles' Abbey Road zebra crossing given Grade II listing | Daily Mail Online Forget the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, the latest site to be given a Grade II listing in the capital is a humble zebra crossing. But, having featured on The Beatles' Abbey Road LP, this pedestrian crossing is used to the attention. Many a tourist has followed in the footsteps of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, by posing for pictures on the black and white painted pathway. And now the crossing - photographed for the 1969 album by Ian Macmillan - has been given official recognition by heritage minister John Penrose. A piece of our heritage: The crossing - just outside the renowned Abbey Road studios, where the Beatles recorded much of their output - has been given Grade II listing by heritage minister John Penrose Sir Paul welcomed the news today, saying: 'It's been a great year for me and a great year for the Beatles and hearing that the Abbey Road crossing is to be preserved is the icing on the cake.' It is the first such listing of its kind - such status is normally afforded only to buildings - and follows advice from English Heritage. The nearby studios were listed in February. Mr Penrose said: 'It is a fantastic testimony to the international fame of the Beatles that - more than 40 years on - this crossing continues to attract thousands of visitors each year, trying to mimic their iconic Abbey Road album cover.' RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share The 1969 album was the last to be completed by The Beatles, although the earlier recorded Let It Be was actually the last to be issued. Its cover contributed to conspiracy theories that Sir Paul had been killed and his place in the group had been taken by a doppelganger. The appearance of the four bandmates was said to resemble a funeral procession. Sir Paul is barefoot in the photo - as a corpse would be - and a number plate on a VW Beatle includes the configuration '28IF'. Conspiracists said this referred to Sir Paul being 28 if he had lived until the release of the album - even though he would actually have been 27. Fans flock to the crossing from all over the world and for the 40th anniversary of the photoshoot on August 8 last year hundreds of people relived the moment, causing traffic chaos in the area. Other groups who have copied the pose include Red Hot Chili Peppers, who staged the shot naked except for strategically placed sports socks. Mr Penrose added: 'This London zebra crossing is no castle or cathedral but, thanks to the Beatles and a 10-minute photoshoot one August morning in 1969, it has just as strong a claim as any to be seen as part of our heritage. 'As such it merits the extra protection that Grade II listing provides.' Tourist attraction: Fans from all over the world come to see the famous crossing, although English Heritage admits it is not sure that the crossing depicted on the cover is the same as the one which is to be preserved Roger Bowdler, head of designation at English Heritage, said: 'This is obviously an unusual case, and although a modest structure, the crossing has international renown and continues to possess huge cultural pull - the temptation to recreate that iconic 1969 album cover remains as strong as ever. 'Together with the nearby Abbey Road studios, also listed at grade II on our advice, they remain a mecca for Beatles fans the world over.' English Heritage admitted during its assessment of the merits of listing the crossing that it is not entirely sure that the crossing depicted on the cover is the same as the one which is to be preserved. The report says it has not been possible to show whether the crossing may have actually moved location. English Heritage said: 'It has been suggested that the crossing was slightly moved to the south east in the 1970s, closer to the junction with Grove Road. 'However, comparison between the cover photograph and its present position suggests that it may have been moved a little to the north, closer to the studio gates, but it has not been possible to confirm this. 'Whet


The latin term 'mutatis mutandis' is used when doing what to two basically similar things?

Mutatis mutandis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mutatis mutandis Jump to: navigation , search Mutatis mutandis, Latin literal meaning "with those things having been changed which need to be changed" or simpler "the necessary changes having been made". The term is used when comparing two situations with a multiplicity of common variables set at the same value, in which the value of only one variable is allowed to differ—"all other things being equal"—thereby making comparison easier (see also, ceteris paribus ). It carries the connotation that the reader should pay attention to the corresponding differences between the current statement and a previous one, although they are analogous . This term is used frequently in economics , philosophy and in law , to parameterize a statement with a new term, or note the application of an implied, mutually understood set of changes. The phrase is also used in the study of counter-factuals, wherein the requisite change in the factual basis of the past is made and the resulting causalities are followed. Contents [ edit ] Examples A local chapter of a national organization may adopt a rule that the national organization's procedure for something will apply, mutatis mutandis, to the local chapter. Thus, even though the chief officer of the national organization may be called the "president", and the chief officer of the local chapter may be called the "chairman", instances of "president" would be changed to "chairman" when applying the national procedure. This is commonly done by subordinate units (such as localities or chapters) to avoid duplication of text in local ordinances or rules that is sufficiently covered by state or national laws or rules. "His cat" and "His dog" should be changed to "Her cat" and "Her dog", mutatis mutandis for pony, sheep and cow. [I.e. "His pony" becomes "Her pony", and so on.] What we said about oil goes mutatis mutandis for natural gas. The two parties finally signed the contract mutatis mutandis. 1982 Convention in Jamaica (The law of the sea), ARTICLE 111: Section 2. The right of hot pursuit shall apply 'mutatis mutandis' to violations in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf , including safety zones around continental shelf installations, of the laws and regulations of the coastal State applicable in accordance with this Convention to the exclusive economic zone or the continental shelf, including such safety zones. [ edit ] Etymology Both "mutatis" and "mutandis" come from the Latin verb "muto" (principal parts: muto, mutare, mutavi, mutatum), meaning "to change." Mutatīs is the adjectival participle (ablative plural neuter perfect passive), meaning, "having been changed." Mutandīs is the gerund (ablative plural neuter). Used as a substantive plural it means "the things" that have changed and the gerund gives the idea of necessity, meaning, "things which need to be changed". The phrase is an ablative absolute construction, which is reflected by the "with" given in the full translation, "with those things having been changed which need to be changed." [ edit ] Contrast with ceteris paribus The two phrases are similar. Where ceteris paribus serves to hold all other things constant to emphasize the effects of one change, mutatis mutandis often serves to suggest (or require) a set of changes which may (or shall) be made without loss of validity. [ edit ] Quotes "We can in fact only define a weed, mutatis mutandis, in terms of the well-known definition of dirt—as matter out of place. What we call a weed is in fact merely a plant growing where we do not want it."—E.J. Salisbury, The Living Garden, 1935 "The proof that Q is universal relative to the set of all 3-bit gates applies step by step, mutatis mutandis, to Q4."—D. Deutsch, Quantum computational networks, Proc. R. Soc. Lond. A 425, pp. 85, 1989. [ edit ] In popular culture In the cartoon series " Wolverine and the X-Men ", the phrase "Mutatis Mutandis" is the motto appearing in the emblem of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, which is secretly a school for mutant superhumans.


In a musical work the term 'coda' refers to its?

Musical Terms and Concepts | SUNY Potsdam Musical Terms and Concepts Musical Terms and Concepts Explanations and musical examples can be found through the Oxford Music Online, accessed through the Potsdam Library page at http://potsdam.libguides.com/music . Click on Music Reference, then Oxford Music Online. Key terms and concepts contour: the shape of the melody as rising or falling conjunct: stepwise melodic motion, moving mostly by step in intervals of a 2nd disjunct: melodic motion in intervals larger than a 2nd, often with a large number of wide skips range: the distance between the lowest and highest pitches, usually referred to as narrow (> octave) or wide (< octave) motive: a short pattern of 3-5 notes (melodic, rhythmic, harmonic or any combination of these) that is repetitive in a composition phrase: a musical unit with a terminal point, or cadence. Lengths of phrases can vary. Related to rhythm: measures or bars: a metrical unit separated by lines in musical notation meter: groups of beats in a recurring pattern with accentuation on strong beats non-metric, unmetrical: free rhythm, no discernable time simple meters: beats subdivided into two parts (2/4, 3/4, 4/4) compound meters: beats subdivided into three parts (6/8, 9/8, 12/8) asymmetrical meters: meters with an uneven number of subdivisions (7/4, 5/8) mixed meters: shifting between meters mensurations: used in music from 1300-1600, the ratios of rhythmic durations Related to harmony: chords: three or more pitches sounding simultaneously triads: three notes that can be arranged into superimposed thirds extended chords: thirds added above the triad, usually as a 9th, 11th or 13th consonance: a harmonic combination that is stable, usually in thirds dissonance: a harmonic combination that is unstable, often including seconds or sevenths parallel motion: two or more parts moving in the same direction and same intervals, as in parallel fifths contrary motion: two or more parts moving in the opposite direction oblique motion: occurs when one voice remains on a single pitch while the other ascends or descends canon: (meaning rule) one melody is strictly imitated by a second part after a delay in the entrance of the second part. In order for the parts to end simultaneously, the canon may break down at the end of the composition. The canonic parts may occur at the unison or some other interval. round: an exact canon, ending at different times, as in ?Row, row, row your boat.? imitation: two or more parts that have the same or similar phrase beginning and with delays between entrances (as in a round or canon), but after the beginning of the phrase, the parts diverge into separate melodies Related to tonality: diatonic: a seven-note scale with a regular pattern of 5 whole and 2 half steps. Diatonic intervals are found within this type of scale. chromatic: using pitches outside of a particular diatonic scale, or using a succession of half steps. major tonality: pitches are related to a central pitch called the tonic. Major scales are used. minor tonality: pitches are related to a central pitch called the tonic. Minor scales are used. modal: refers to music using diatonic scales with Greek names (Western) or non-Western scales modulation: moving from one key area to another key atonality: music that is not tonal or not based on any system of keys or modes bitonality: the simultaneous use of two key areas. polytonality: the simultaneous use of two or more key areas. Related to texture: monophony (noun; monophonic = adjective, as in monophonic texture): literally ?one sound? - one melodic line, without harmony or any accompaniment, which can occur when one person or many people sing a melody simultaneously. Singing in octaves is considered a monophonic texture. homophony (noun; homophonic = adjective): one melodic line with a harmonic accompaniment that supports the melody. polyphony (noun; polyphonic = adjective): two or more parts sung or played simultaneously. heterophony (noun; heterophonic = adjective): multiple voices singing a single melodic line, but with simultan


A nuclear component which emits radioactivity for an industrial/commercial purpose is called a?

Radioactivity | Define Radioactivity at Dictionary.com radioactivity [rey-dee-oh-ak-tiv-i-tee] /ˌreɪ di oʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti/ Spell noun, Physics, Chemistry. 1. the phenomenon, exhibited by and being a property of certain elements, of spontaneously emitting radiation resulting from changes in the nuclei of atoms of the element. Expand Examples from the Web for radioactivity Expand Historical Examples It is focused, however, on questions found to be significant in studies of radioactivity in the sea. Duel on Syrtis Poul William Anderson Second, a neutron source—the type of radioactivity that produced neutrons—to accelerate the reaction. Vacuum-packed in moisture-proof containers, and free from radioactivity. The Return H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire The amounts and kinds of radioactivity released to the environment. British Dictionary definitions for radioactivity Expand noun 1. the spontaneous emission of radiation from atomic nuclei. The radiation can consist of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for radioactivity Expand 1899, from French radioactivité, coined 1898 by the Curies; see radioactive . Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper radioactivity ra·di·o·ac·tiv·i·ty (rā'dē-ō-āk-tĭv'ĭ-tē) n. Spontaneous emission of radiation, either directly from unstable atomic nuclei or as a consequence of a nuclear reaction. The radiation, including alpha particles, nucleons, electrons, and gamma rays, emitted by a radioactive substance. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.   (rā'dē-ō-āk-tĭv'ĭ-tē)     The emission of radiation by unstable atomic nuclei undergoing radioactive decay. Our Living Language  : In the nuclei of stable atoms, such as those of lead, the force binding the protons and neutrons to each other individually is great enough to hold together each nucleus as a whole. In other atoms, especially heavy ones such as those of uranium, this energy is insufficient, and the nuclei are unstable. An unstable nucleus spontaneously emits particles and energy in a process known as radioactive decay. The term radioactivity refers to the particles emitted. When enough particles and energy have been emitted to create a new, stable nucleus (often the nucleus of an entirely different element), radioactivity ceases. Uranium 238, a very unstable element, goes through 18 stages of decay before becoming a stable isotope of lead, lead 206. Some of the intermediate stages include the heavier elements thorium, radium, radon, and polonium. All known elements with atomic numbers greater than 83 (bismuth) are radioactive, and many isotopes of elements with lower atomic numbers are also radioactive. When the nuclei of isotopes that are not naturally radioactive are bombarded with high-energy particles, the result is artificial radioisotopes that decay in the same manner as natural isotopes. Each element remains radioactive for a characteristic length of time, ranging from mere microseconds to billions of years. An element's rate of decay is called its half-life. This refers to the average length of time it takes for half of its nuclei to decay. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.


The cobalt salts of aluminium/aluminum oxide produce what colour/color in ceramics, glass, etc., notably ancient Chinese porcelain?

Industrial Alchemy, Part 2: Inorganic Chemical Bestiary | | Grantville Gazette, Volume 25, 1 Sep 2009 | Nonfiction |     by Iver Cooper Within a few weeks of the Ring of Fire (RoF), Greg Ferrara tells the “Emergency Committee” that “Sulfuric acid is about as basic for modern industry as steel.” The 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica (EB11) and the modern Encyclopedia Americana (EA) agree that sulfuric acid is the most important of all chemicals. But that, of course, doesn’t mean that it is the only chemical that the up-timers need more of. If there are a dozen they want at the end of 1632, I guarantee that they will be begging for hundreds by the end of 1634. Elements, Ions and Compounds The non-metals, discussed in section I below, are carbon; the pnictogens (“pn” as in phosphorus and nitrogen), the chalcogens (oxygen, sulfur, selenium), the halogens (fluorine, chlorine, etc.), and the noble gases (helium, etc.). Hydrogen is sui generis, the proverbial “sore thumb” of the Periodic Table, but I will treat it as a non-metal. The non-metallic elements, by themselves, can form molecules (e.g., the two atom molecules of nitrogen, oxygen and chlorine), covalent compounds (e.g., carbon dioxide), and many important anions (e.g., chloride, carbonate, sulfate). Many anions are salts of acids having the form HX, and the X (the anion part) always contains at least one non-metal atom and sometimes is entirely composed of non-metallic elements. Many metal salts are of the form MX, where M is one or more atoms of the same metal, and X is one or more copies of the same anion, each one or more atoms. In section I, I will identify which non-metallic elements, and compounds and ions composed just of those elements, were known prior to the RoF, which weren’t known to the down-timers but occur in nature, and which will first be synthesized after RoF. I will also discuss how these elements and compounds are made and used, and make suggestions as to when they may be first available in the 1632 universe. The metals and their salts are discussed in section II below, which is organized first by the column (1-16) of the periodic table which the metal falls into, and then by the metal itself. The metals are sometimes classified as —the group Ia (column 1) or alkali metals (notably lithium, sodium, potassium) —the group IIa (2) or alkaline earth metals (notably beryllium, magnesium, and calcium) —the transition metals (3-12) (notably iron, nickel, platinum, copper, silver, gold, zinc, mercury) —the inner transition metals (which I will be ignoring) —the “poor” (lower melting) metals (13-16) (notably aluminum, gallium, tin, lead and bismuth) There are also metalloids, intermediate in behavior between metals and nonmetals. These are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony and tellurium. Note that I have chosen to discuss boron and silicon with the non-metals, and arsenic and antimony with the metals. I. Non-Metallic Elements and Compounds Table 2-1 looks at the non-metals from a modern OTL perspective: Table 2-1: Non-Metals: Sources and Demand Element * Emsley. Hydrogen Hydrogen, discovered in 1766, is used in the manufacture of ammonia and methanol, and in hydrogenation of unsaturated organic compounds. It also had direct uses; in the early twentieth century, as a buoyancy gas, and in the late twentieth century, as a rocket fuel and welding gas (part of the oxyhydrogen torch). In Huff and Goodlett, “Butterflies in the Kremlin, Part 3: Boris, Natasha . . . But Where’s Bullwinkle” (Grantville Gazette 10), set in September 1633, the Russians are experimenting with their third hot air balloon, but they are anxious to move on to hydrogen. By June-July 1634, according to their “Butterflies in the Kremlin, Part 6: The Polish Incident or the Wet Firecracker War” (Grantville Gazette 15), a hydrogen-filled dirigible is flitting about. In contrast, in September 1635, Marlon Pridmore is flying a hot air blimp in the Grantville area. Kevin and Karen Evans, “Sailing Upwind” (Grantville Gazette 13). Of course, the USE has planes, and therefore less incentive t


Who painted The Starry Night, Sorrowing Old Man and Self-Portrait Without Beard?

Private collection Being in our post of Legend of Vincent van Gogh , the Dutch artist’s this priciest portrait with a huge price tag of $ 71.5 million around 15 years before in 1998 was the third costliest painting of all the time and fourth if we consider the price-inflation. And it is still an impressive rank for a portrait. Alongside with its enormous price-tag there are other facts which make this painting unique from the rest of the self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh which are totals more than 35. This self-portrait executed in 1889, was the last self-portrait by the artist. After that he majorly focused upon the cypresses and wheat fields. Moreover, this is the only painting depicting the artist without beard . As Van Gogh’s many last works has become popular among buyers, this portrait was also among his last works. Thus, the combination of the unique facts and feature may have made the portrait so in-demand in the community. In all of his self-portraits, I find this particular one with more relaxed and sane manner. As we observe this portrait, the eyes seems with an attributive gaze while the light pink lips has smiley corners as if he found some kind of temporal calmness among his mental anguish. This is also the neatest portrayal of himself. When other portraits have more strikingly strong colors, here there is no presence of strong colors instead to the every corner it contains the light colors. After observing the picture with some thought, a question rises that did he always stayed in anxiety or there was a little sojourn of peace before going totally mad. Van gogh is admired today to an unprecedented level. Although, this portrait is not as much popular as his other works like The Starry Night, Starry night over the Rhone or Cafe Terrace at Night in general public, it is valued among the artistic circles. Van Gogh gifted the portrait to his mother on her birthday. Overtime, the painting has changed many hands and right now is resting in a private collection.


A single significant obstacle is figuratively called 'The Fly in the...'?

Fly - definition of fly by The Free Dictionary Fly - definition of fly by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fly v. flew (flo͞o), flown (flōn), fly·ing, flies (flīz) v.intr. 1. To engage in flight, especially: a. To move through the air by means of wings or winglike parts. b. To travel by air: We flew to Dallas. c. To operate an aircraft or spacecraft. 2. a. To rise in or be carried through the air by the wind: a kite flying above the playground. b. To float or flap in the air: pennants flying from the masthead. 3. To move or be sent through the air with great speed: bullets flying in every direction; a plate that flew from my hands when I stumbled. 4. a. To move with great speed; rush or dart: The children flew down the hall. b. To be communicated to many people: Rumors are flying about their breakup. c. To flee; escape. d. To hasten; spring: flew to her students' defense. 5. To pass by swiftly: a vacation flying by. 6. To be dissipated; vanish: All his money has flown. 7. past tense and past participle flied (flīd) Baseball To hit a fly ball. 8. a. To shatter or explode: The dropped plate flew into pieces. b. To become suddenly emotional, especially angry: The driver flew into a rage. 9. Informal To gain acceptance or approval; go over: "However sophisticated the reasoning, this particular notion may not fly" (New York Times). v.tr. 1. a. To cause to fly or float in the air: fly a kite; fly a flag. b. Nautical To operate under (a particular flag): a tanker that flies the Liberian flag. 2. a. To pilot (an aircraft or spacecraft). b. To carry or transport in an aircraft or spacecraft: fly emergency supplies to a stricken area. c. To pass over or through in flight: flew the coastal route in record time. d. To perform in a spacecraft or aircraft: flew six missions into space. 3. a. To flee or run from: fly a place in panic. b. To avoid; shun: fly temptation. n. pl. flies 1. The act of flying; flight. 2. a. The opening, or the fastening that closes this opening, on the front of a pair of pants. b. The flap of cloth that covers this opening. 3. A piece of protective fabric secured over a tent and often extended over the entrance. 4. A flyleaf. 5. Baseball A fly ball. 6. Sports In swimming, butterfly. 7. a. The span of a flag from the staff to the outer edge. b. The outer edge of a flag. 8. A flywheel. 9. flies The area directly over the stage of a theater, containing overhead lights, drop curtains, and equipment for raising and lowering sets. 10. Chiefly British A one-horse carriage, especially one for hire. Phrasal Verb: To attack fiercely; assault: The dogs flew at each other's throats. Idioms: To be elated: They were flying high after their first child was born. fly off the handle Informal To become suddenly enraged: flew off the handle when the train was finally canceled. let fly 1. To shoot, hurl, or release: The troops let fly a volley of gunfire. 2. To lash out; assault: The mayor let fly with an angry attack on her critics. on the fly 1. In a hurry or between pressing activities: took lunch on the fly. 2. While moving: The outfielder caught the ball on the fly. 3. In the air; in flight: The ball carried 500 feet on the fly. 4. While activity is ongoing: A coach can change players on the fly in hockey. This computer program compiles on the fly when a script is executed. [Middle English flien, from Old English flēogan; see pleu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] fly′a·ble adj. n. pl. flies 1. a. Any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera, especially any of the family Muscidae, which includes the housefly. b. Any of various other flying insects, such as a caddisfly. 2. A fishing lure simulating something a fish eats, such as a mayfly or a minnow, made by attaching materials such as feathers, tinsel, and colored thread to a fishhook. Idiom: A detrimental circumstance or detail; a drawback. [Middle English flie, from Old English flēoge; see pleu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] fly 3 1. Chiefly British Mentally alert; sharp. 2. Slang Fashionable; stylish. (flaɪ) vb, flies, fl


An oophorectomy is the removal of one or both of a woman's what?

Ovary Removal - MedBroadcast.com Ovary Removal (Ovariectomy, Oophorectomy, Removal of the Ovary, Removal of the Ovaries) About this Procedure View larger image An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both ovaries. Oophorectomy may also be used to remove part of an ovary. The ovaries produce eggs as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Removal of one ovary still allows a woman to continue to menstruate and to have children, as long as the remaining ovary is not damaged. When both ovaries are removed, menstrual periods stop, a woman can no longer become pregnant, and estrogen and progesterone are no longer produced by the reproductive system. During an oophorectomy, other surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) or removal of the fallopian tubes may also be performed. Doctors perform this procedure in a hospital under general anesthetic. When should this procedure be performed? Doctors perform this procedure as required to remove either one or both ovaries. Why is this procedure performed? The main reason for an oophorectomy is to treat problems related to a woman's reproductive organs. Cancer of one or both of the ovaries, prevention of ovarian cancer, and removal of ovarian cysts or abscesses may also require a woman to have an oophorectomy. It may also be required if you have an ovarian torsion (twisting of an ovary), which can lead to sharp lower abdominal pain. An oophorectomy may also be needed if a woman has a type of cancer that is stimulated by estrogen. Breast cancer may be treated with an oophorectomy or it may reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Removing one or both ovaries reduces the body's estrogen level in these cases. Severe cases of endometriosis can also be treated with this procedure to reduce estrogen levels. Are there any risks and precautions? Certain risks are common to all surgery and anesthesia. These risks depend on many factors including the type of surgery and your own medical condition. The possible, but very rare, side effects include: side effects of the anesthetic, breathing problems, infection, bleeding, scarring, and death. Although oophorectomy is generally considered safe, it does have some risk of side effects or complications. These include: damage to nearby organs during the procedure blood clots premature menopause (if both ovaries are removed) rupture of a tumour, which can lead to the spreading of cancerous cells continued signs and symptoms (e.g., lower abdominal pain) due to leftover ovary cells (this is called ovarian remnant syndrome) If you experience any of these side effects or complications, contact your doctor immediately. If you are concerned about any symptoms following this procedure, speak to your doctor. Take the time to be sure you understand all the risks of complications and side effects as well as any precautions you or your doctor can take to avoid them. Be sure your doctor understands all your concerns. What happens during the procedure? There are two methods for performing this procedure. Both are done under general anesthesia so you will not be awake. In the first method, the doctor makes an incision in the abdomen below the belly button. The doctor locates the ovaries below the abdominal muscles. One or both ovaries (or parts of the ovaries) are then removed. The fallopian tubes may be removed at this time as well. In the second method, a small incision is made in the navel (belly button) and a laparoscope is inserted. A laparoscope is a thin tube with a camera and light on the end so the doctor can see the area. Other instruments are used to cut and remove one or both ovaries (or parts of the ovaries). The procedure usually lasts about 1 to 4 hours. How should I prepare for this procedure? Before having this procedure, discuss with your doctor the advantages, disadvantages, long-term risks, and consequences associated with the procedure. Be sure you fully understand what will happen and are comfortable with your doctor's answers to your questions. If you want to have children,


To what very common consumer items do the IEC codes R6 and R03 and equivalent ANSI codes AA and AAA refer?

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The significant Irish minister Ian Paisley, who died in 2014, was a?

In Memoriam: Ian Paisley | Irish America In Memoriam: Ian Paisley Reverend Ian Paisley, who died September 12. By Niall O'Dowd, Publisher October / November 2014 The North’s Dark Star Became a Prince of Peace in a lifelong journey from firebrand to peacemaker. I was at the Battle of the Boyne site in Oldbridge, County Meath, 30 miles from Dublin in May 2007 when Ian Paisley as the First Minister of Northern Ireland made a visit at the invitation of then Irish leader Bertie Ahern. It was an extraordinary time, when a power-sharing government had risen from the ashes of the old Stormont in Belfast and Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness shared power. The Battle of the Boyne was the iconic Ulster Unionist battlefield as sacred as Gettysburg or Normandy beaches to Americans. It was unthinkable that a Protestant leader of Northern Ireland would be officially invited to the battlefield where Catholic hopes of independence had died rather like the French inviting the British to Waterloo. Yet here was Paisley, still with a booming voice, though he was 81 at the time, physically dwarfing everyone around him. As he walked around the battlefield you had the deep sense of witnessing history that the 350-year-old battle was finally being reduced to an historical artifact, not a yearly rally cry for more bigotry. As Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan noted on Paisley’s passing, it was truly historic. Flanagan said, “I recall especially that historic occasion when Dr. Paisley and his wife Eileen took part in the opening of the Battle of the Boyne heritage site. That day represented what many had worked so long to achieve, cooperation between North and South with recognition of our shared history and heritage. On that occasion, Dr. Paisley spoke of his love for ‘this island we jointly hold together.’ He spoke of how he wanted ‘the best for the people of every part of this island.’” It was certainly a moment to recognize history in the making. Without Paisley there would be no power-sharing government in Northern Ireland. No other political leader, like Nixon going to China, had built up the credibility with the hardliners that allowed him to do a deal with the hated Sinn Féin. Once Paisley had been the dark star of Irish politics, bitterly opposed to any compromise on Northern Ireland being British. He was there from the very beginning of The Troubles. He was in the tradition of Hugh “Roaring” Hanna, a fundamentalist preacher of the late 19th century who opposed Home Rule and the pope in equal measure. In 1963, he led a protest march at the lowering of the Union Jack to pay respects to deceased Pope John XXIII. A year later he caused a riot when demanding that an Irish tricolor be taken down in West Belfast. In 1966, he announced the creation of a loyalist group to protest the Irish Civil Rights movement. He saw off successive Unionist leaders when they dared to reach out. Terence O’Neill, Brian Faulkner, James Chicester Clark were ejected from power once Paisley turned on them. The man himself, it seemed, was never for turning. He brought down the 1974 Sunningdale Agreement and attacked the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 ferociously. His fiery oratory which stopped just short of advocating violence nonetheless led many to take up arms. In the American context he was pure Bible belt. He had interesting links to Bob Jones University in South Carolina where he got his doctorate. It was as fundamentalist a Bible belt college  as could be imagined, often accused of outright racism. Paisley once saw it and the born-again Baptists in the South as a potentially lucrative source of funding for his political party, but it never worked out that way. I once gatecrashed one of their events in Northern California and saw the preacher Paisley in full flow. It was quite a sight as the Book of Revelations got a work-out and the audience was worked into a frenzy. Such a preacher’s gift caused many problems when The Troubles started. But in later years, driven I think (as many other leaders were), by the notion of not allowing The Troubles


Name the record-breaking $0.5bn development-cost computer game launched to massive publicity in 2014?

April 7, 2014 by The Nation - issuu issuu APC seeks probe of firms on NNPC’s swap deal NEWS Page 5 Newspaper of the Year News ‘Why Ondo poll is inconclusive’ Sports Taye Taiwo unsure of recall Business Wema Bank posts N1.9b profit •Nigeria’s widest circulating newspaper VOL. 9, NO. 2811 MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 P24 P60 TR UTH IN DEFENCE OF FREEDOM TRUTH EKITI 2014 P11 N150.00 ON •Monarch, elders disown Fayose’s candidacy •MORE PAGE 8 •APC, PDP disagree over use of stadium by Jonathan •Bamidele to voters: don’t allow ‘foreigners’ to vote Govt: Nigeria’s economy biggest in Africa N IGERIA has “rebased” its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data, which has pushed it above South Africa as the continent’s biggest economy. Now the world’s number 26 economy, the Nigerian GDP, which was last rebased in 1990, has added previously uncounted sectors, such as telecoms, in- From Nduka Chiejina, Abuja formation technology, music, online sales, airlines, and film production. The GDP for 2013 is now estimated at N80.3 trillion (£307.6bn: $509.9bn), the Minister of Finance and Cocoordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi OkonjoIweala, said yesterday. That compares with South Africa’s GDP of $370.3bn at the end of 2013. Nigeria’s Statistician-General, Dr. Yemi Kale, said with the repot, Nigeria is close to being in the league of the top 20 economies by 2020. He said it took the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) two years to complete it. The release date was changed three times so as to get the numbers right. The minister said: “Nigeria has moved to be the largest economy by GDP size in Africa and has moved to be the 26th largest economy in the world, it notched 10 points up. On a per capita basis, Nigeria is number 121 in the world so we have the total GDP size of $2,688 per capita now and moved up from 135.” Continued on page 2 Emir: we lost 105 in attack Residents flee community M ORE people may have died in weekend’s attack on Yargaladima village in Dansadau Emirate of Zamfara State. No fewer than 200 –not 70 as earlier thought- died, it was learnt yesterday. The Emir put the figure at 105. The village was invaded by suspected Fulani herdsmen who shot at everybody in sight during a four-hour operation. The attack on Yargaladima in Maru Local Govern- ‘ The attack occurred at about 2pm when the hoodlums, riding on over 100 motorcycles and carrying various guns, including AK 47 rifles, stormed a meeting of a vigilance group and professionals planning how to confront insurgents From Duku Joel, Damaturu ment on Saturday followed a similar one on Burni-Tsaba and Manitsaba communities in Zumi Local Government, last week. The attack occurred at about 2pm when the hoodlums, riding on over 100 mo- Gunmen kill Ogun vigilance leader in church I DHQ probes alleged complicity by commanders From Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta T was bloody yesterday at a church in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State where unknown gunmen killed a 69-year-old man. Chief Tola Okuneye, a.k.a Ajagajigi, was seated during the service at St. John Anglican Church, Oke-Sopen, in the accient town when five gunmen, who rode in vehicles painted in Lagos commercial yellow colour, stormed the church and shot him. At about 11a.m. The gunmen pretended to be worshippers.When they saw Okuneye, Chairman of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee, they shot him in the head and chest. He died on the spot. There was confusion within and outside the church. Gunshots rang out repeatedly. “Many were injured in the ensuing stampede,” a witness said. The assailants fled the scene without taking torcycles and carrying various guns, including AK 47 rifles, stormed a meeting of a vigilance group and professionals planning how to confront insurgents. Police spokesman Lawal Abdullahi said the organisers of such a meeting ought to have informed him to pro- vide security. A survivor of the attack, Mallam Muhamadu Yargaladima, said: “Between yesterday (Saturday) and today, we counted no fewer than 215 bodies.” He added: “Using AK 47 and other rifles, they began to shoot a


A mollymawk is an Australian/NZ word for what creature, strongly linked with maritime superstition?

Rime of the Ancient Mariner ~ S.T. Coleridge ~ Par Export Your Discussion Leader: Ginny Anderson 7% of your purchase returns to SeniorNet Ginny July 29, 2000 - 07:34 am Welcome to what I guess is the Preview Edition of our discussion of the Ancient Mariner which will begin on September 1. There are two new books out on Coleridge's life and I find that there's so much about STC I didn't dream of when I first read and loved this poem in the 9th grade. Back then, I didn't know or care what Death in Life meant and so cheerfully skipped over it as well as a lot of other things but now , my Friends, now that takes on a whole new meaning. What a stunning Epitaph he wrote for himself, note the last two lines: Mercy for praise--to be forgiven for fame-- He ask'd, and hoped through Christ. Do thou the same. . WHEW! What does THAT say to us in the fame seeking, "Survivor" driven 2000s? Do I sctually see the words "death in life" in that epitaph? Wowee, that gave me CHILLS! Join us here September 1, and help us figure it out with our new mantle of years of experience, we may surprise ourselves! ginny Barbara St. Aubrey July 29, 2000 - 09:33 am Ginny I do not know it this is your vidio or not but yesterday I was able to rent the Rime... put out by Kultur, narrated by Sir Michael Redgrave produced and directed by Raul Da Silva. It is 60 minutes color 1984 with six international film awards. It that the same one?? Ginny July 29, 2000 - 10:23 am THAT'S IT, Barb!! How was it? Am putting that description in the heading, is it worth watching? ginny Barbara St. Aubrey July 29, 2000 - 10:55 am Watched it with my grands-- I thought it was great-- I need to watch it again though in that they were a bit bored with all the explanation or rather the bio. We programed ahead and they liked hearing the poem. They are ages 6 and 9. Joan Pearson July 29, 2000 - 06:52 pm Those are two super kids, Barb! I think I need to be in here for this one, Miss Ginny! Whether we have completed the Canterbury pilgrimage  or no... Death in life is too much to pass by...the very words give me chills - me the one who has been so taken with "life after life" needs to give some thought to this juxtaposition. Big word, eh? Not even sure it fits, but it sure isn't an idea I have thought about much! See you here in September! Will go work on Canterbury, whipping those little palfreys right along to the end of the path! Ginny July 30, 2000 - 09:30 am Oh fabulous, Ella, Barb, Pat, Ginger, and the one and only Joan P, I agree, there is so much more here than I thought, and I welcome one and all, one thing for sure, we will get a lot out of this one. I'm looking forward to it with great anticipation, have forgotten what I did know about meter and iambs and will need all hands on deck for those sections but the WORDS, the RHYME and the sheer wonder of the reading is just an experience that maybe nobody should miss. I am looking forward to the video because I have never HEARD it read, either. The Dover edition has the poem on one side and the exquisite Dore engravings on the other, it's a huge, inexpensive paperback book and I truly recommend it, going to our Bookstore to see what it costs from B&N, I got mine from Dover itself. The entire poem is also available free, see the links, on the internet. I remember reading the Life in Death and shrugging my shoulders and moving on, I REMEMBER that because I had no idea what he was talking about. Fabulous, I am so excited! Together we can gain a new understanding about Coleridge and the poem and its concepts. I already know more about it than I did in the 9th grade (I think). hahahah MarjV August 1, 2000 - 08:26 am I am thinking I will dip my toes in here! Never have read it except for a bit in humanities in university eons ago. Marj robert b. iadeluca August 1, 2000 - 10:13 am I cheated the bookstore. I entered the Internet, used a Search Engine, and printed out a copy of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." I'm ready!! August 1, 2000 - 03:53 pm Get outta here, this will be just amazing! Welcome, Fellow Mariners MarjV and R


What silver-grey/gray metallic element used in high strength steels has the symbol Mo?

Molybdenum | Article about molybdenum by The Free Dictionary Molybdenum | Article about molybdenum by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/molybdenum Related to molybdenum: Molybdenum disulfide molybdenum (məlĭb`dənəm) [Gr.,=leadlike], metallic chemical element; symbol Mo; at. no. 42; at. wt. 95.96; m.p. about 2,617&degC;; b.p. about 4,612&degC;; sp. gr. 10.22 at 20&degC;; valence +2, +3, +4, +5, or +6. Molybdenum is a hard, malleable, ductile, high-melting, silver-white metal with a body-centered cubic crystalline structure. It is below chromium in Group 6 of the periodic table periodic table, chart of the elements arranged according to the periodic law discovered by Dmitri I. Mendeleev and revised by Henry G. J. Moseley. In the periodic table the elements are arranged in columns and rows according to increasing atomic number (see the table entitled ..... Click the link for more information. . Molybdenum resists corrosion at ordinary temperatures. In forming compounds, as in oxides, sulfides, and halides, it exhibits variable valence. In its most important compounds, however, it has an oxidation state of +6, as in the trioxide, which forms a series of compounds known as the molybdates. Molybdenum does not occur uncombined in nature. Its chief ore is molybdenite molybdenite , a mineral, molybdenum disulfide, MoS2, blue-gray in color, with a metallic luster and greasy feel. It occurs in crystals of the hexagonal system but more commonly in scales, grains, or foliated or massive form. ..... Click the link for more information.  (molybdenum disulfide, MoS2). It also occurs in wulfenite (a lead molybdate) and powellite (a calcium molybdate-tungstate). It is widely but sparingly distributed throughout the world; it is found in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Chile, Russia, and China. Large amounts of molybdenite are mined at Climax, Colo. Molybdenum ore is also obtained as a byproduct of copper mining. The ores are usually concentrated by the flotation process flotation process, in mineral treatment and mining, process for concentrating the metal-bearing mineral in an ore. Crude ore is ground to a fine powder and mixed with water, frothing reagents, and collecting reagents. ..... Click the link for more information.  before being refined. The actual refining process depends on the ultimate use. The molybdenite may be purified for use in lubricants. Almost all molybdenum ore is converted by roasting to molybdic oxide, MoO3. The oxide may be added directly to steel or may be converted to ferromolybdenum by a thermal process; this alloy is used to add molybdenum to other iron and steel alloys. The oxide may be further purified by sublimation, or converting directly from the solid to vapor state, and then reduced to molybdenum powder by reaction with carbon, aluminum, or hydrogen. The oxide may be dissolved in ammonium hydroxide; the solution is filtered and evaporated to yield ammonium molybdate, (NH4)2Mo2O7. In alloy, steel steel, alloy of iron, carbon, and small proportions of other elements. Iron contains impurities in the form of silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, and manganese; steelmaking involves the removal of these impurities, known as slag, and the addition of desirable alloying elements. ..... Click the link for more information.  molybdenum acts as a hardening agent and also improves the properties of the alloy at high temperatures; such alloys are used in making high-speed cutting tools, aircraft parts, and forged automobile parts. The pure metal in the form of thin sheets or wire is used in X-ray tubes, electronic tubes, and electric furnaces because it can withstand high temperatures. It was used in early incandescent light bulbs. Because it retains its strength and structure at very high temperatures, it has found use in certain critical rocket and missile parts. Useful compounds of molybdenum include molybdenum disulfide, used as a lubricant; ammonium molybdate, used in chemical analysis for phosphates; and lead molybdate, used as a pigment in ceramic glazes. Molybdenum was reco


Macular degeneration - NHS Choices Macular degeneration  Macular-degeneration Complications Introduction  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose central vision, usually in both eyes. Central vision is what you see when you focus straight ahead. In AMD, this vision becomes increasingly blurred, which means: reading becomes difficult  people's faces are difficult to recognise This sight loss usually happens gradually over time, although it can sometimes be rapid. AMD doesn't affect your peripheral vision (side vision), which means it will not cause complete blindness .   Read more about the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration and the complications of age-related macular degeneration . When to seek medical advice Visit your GP or optometrist  if your vision is getting gradually worse. If your vision suddenly gets worse, images are distorted or you notice blind spots in your field of vision, seek medical advice immediately and book an emergency appointment with an optometrist. If AMD is suspected, you'll be referred to an ophthalmologist (eye specialist) for tests and any necessary treatment. Read more about how age-related macular degeneration is diagnosed . Why it happens Macular degeneration develops when the part of the eye responsible for central vision (the macula) is unable to function as effectively as it used to. There are two main types – dry AMD and wet AMD. Dry AMD Dry AMD develops when the cells of the macula become damaged by a build-up of deposits called drusen. It's the most common and least serious type of AMD, accounting for around 9 out of 10 cases. Vision loss is gradual, occurring over many years. However, an estimated 1 in 10 people with dry AMD go on to develop wet AMD. Wet AMD Wet AMD – sometimes called neovascular AMD – develops when abnormal blood vessels form underneath the macula and damage its cells. Wet AMD is more serious than dry AMD. Without treatment, vision can deteriorate within days. Read more about the causes of age-related macular degeneration . Who's affected? AMD currently affects more than 600,000 people in the UK and is the leading cause of vision loss . By 2020, it's predicted almost 700,000 people will have late-stage AMD in the UK.  For reasons that are unclear, AMD tends to be more common in women than men. It's also more common in white and Chinese people. The condition is most common in people over the age of 50. It's estimated 1 in every 10 people over 65 have some degree of AMD. Treating macular degeneration There's currently no cure for either type of AMD. With dry AMD, treatment aims to help a person make the most of their remaining vision – for example, magnifying lenses can be used to make reading easier. There's some evidence to suggest a diet rich in leafy green vegetables may slow the progression of dry AMD. Wet AMD can be treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) medication. This aims to stop your vision getting worse by preventing further blood vessels developing. In some cases, laser surgery can also be used to destroy abnormal blood vessels. The early diagnosis and treatment of wet AMD is essential for reducing the risk of severe vision loss. Read more about treating age-related macular degeneration . Reducing your risk It's not always possible to prevent macular degeneration because it's not clear exactly what triggers the processes that cause the condition. Your risk of developing AMD is closely linked to your age and whether you have a family history of the condition. However, you may be able to reduce your risk of developing AMD, or help prevent it getting worse, by:


The medieval occupation and derived surname Scullion referred to a basic worker in a?

Castle Learning Center Medieval Jobs Medieval Jobs © 1995-2016 Lise Hull One would expect the Middle Ages to have been a simple time, with few truly distinctive occupations, save the lord of the manor, his knights, his household, and the peasants. But, the complexity of the medieval working world is startling. Yes, the above are typical occupations of the age, but within these broad classifications we can define an incredible array of other occupations. True, medieval jobs were not all fulfilling or stepping stones to success and status, as we envision the knight's position in the lord's court. However, each occupation filled a crucial place in the social system of the Middle Ages, ensuring virtually every imaginable need could be handled by an individual with the proper training or know-how. Basically, society was divided between two classes, positions of status and positions that were not. Nevertheless, while the lord and members of his entourage had status, they could not survive without the support, albeit drawn through oppression, of the peasants. Medieval society was like a jigsaw puzzle. Each segment was an integral piece of the complete system. Without any one part, the system could not work. As villages developed alongside the castle, occupations began to differentiate during the Middle Ages. Indeed, the growth of many towns directly resulted from the introduction of commercial endeavors, which were necessary to sustain the castle or the manor, as well as the local populace. A merchant class quickly developed once feudalism was established in Europe. These merchants became wealthy in their own right, owning grand homes of their own comparable to the best in the land. They transported the products of craftsmen, laborers, and skilled workers across the nation, and internationally as well, furthering trade and acting as envoys between the regions they served. In existence as early as the reign of Charlemagne and used by the Anglo-Saxons, the guild was of primary importance during the Middle Ages. Initially a rudimentary plan designed to support a certain group of workers (each village originally had one or two guilds), the guild system rapidly expanded throughout Europe. In essence, these organizations were prototypes of modern trade unions and functioned in an almost identical manner. Their main intention was "to promote economic welfare of its members and guarantee full employment at high wages by restricting membership (Bishop)." Virtually every medieval occupation had its own guild, including bell ringers, minstrels, candle makers, grocers and weavers. The following lists many occupations that prevailed during the Middle Ages. Even though the individuals who held the positions have long since disappeared, often leaving no record of their existence, their legacy is still very visible in modern surnames. See if you recognize them... Almoners: ensured the poor received alms. Atilliator: skilled castle worker who made crossbows. Baliff: in charge of allotting jobs to the peasants, building repair, and repair of tools used by the peasants. Barber: someone who cut hair. Also served as dentists, surgeons and blood-letters. Blacksmith: forged and sharpened tools and weapons, beat out dents in armor, made hinges for doors, and window grills. Also referred to as Smiths. Bottler: in charge of the buttery or bottlery. Butler: cared for the cellar and was in charge of large butts and little butts (bottles) of wine and beer. Under him a staff of people might consist of brewers, tapsters, cellarers, dispensers, cupbearers and dapifer. Carder: someone who brushed cloth during its manufacture. Carpenter: built flooring, roofing, siege engines, furniture, panelling for rooms, and scaffoling for building. Carters: workmen who brought wood and stone to the site of a castle under construction. Castellan: resident owner or person in charge of a castle (custodian). Chamberlain: responsible for the great chamber and for the personal finances of the castellan. Chaplain: provided spirtual welfare for laborers and the castle garris