French explorers Pierre and Paul Mallet were the first Europeans to ‘discover’ which range of North American mountains in 1739?

The First to Explore the Northwest Catholics: The First to Explore the Great Northwest Not Lewis and Clark        Americans have been taught that the famous explorers, Meriwether Lewis and George Rogers Clark, were the first to explore the great Northwest wilderness on their way to reach the Pacific. Though in 1805 they did make it to the Pacific Ocean from inland, they were not the first to explore the Great Northwest, nor the first to cross the Rocky Mountains; and they neither discovered the Columbia River, nor were the first of European descent to travel upon it. These are some of the many myths put forth by establishment history texts and the media (for example, the "History" Channel). It was Catholic explorers who accomplished these things first. 1738-43: Verendrye Expedition        In 1742, a large French expedition led by Francois and Pierre De la Verendrye went deep into the Montana territory. They had obtained a fur trading grant from the French government for the western regions of "unexplored French territories," as the grant stated. With them was the Jesuit missionary-priest, Father Cloquart, S.J.        The Verendrye expedition started out from Minnesota in 1736 (specifically, from Fort St. Charles on Lake of the Woods), walked west along the Canadian border, entered into present-day North Dakota along the Mouse River, and reached the Missouri River in 1738. (Long before the Protestant -English arrived, Minnesota had first been explored by Catholics from the 1660s to the 1680s. There had been missions/settlements/ forts established in the following years and places: 1686 on the west side of today's Lake Pepin; 1695 near Leech Lake; 1700 at Mankato; 1732 at Lake of the Woods -Fort St.Charles.) Between Lake Superior and the Missouri River they had built a chain of forts for trading. In what is now North Dakota they encountered the Mandan Indians, many of whom, unlike the Dakota Sioux, were open to the Gospel of Christ. With Indian guides they entered present-day Montana and traveled as far as the southwestern part of the state. Ironically, they stopped at the foot of the mountain range known as the 'Lewis and Clark Range' (about 50 miles southwest of present-day Great Falls, Montana). However, the hostility of the Crow Indians from the region convinced the explorers not to establish a trading post that far west. Nevertheless, this expedition was the first to reach from inland the northwest region of the Rocky Mountains.        They headed back and in late 1742 established a trading post-fort along the Missouri River in central North Dakota nearby an Arikara village (near today's Knife River Indian villages, just south of what is now Lake Sakakawea). Here they met an Indian man who had been raised among the Spanish, had converted, and also spoke French. They learned that he had been baptized, still knew his prayers and practiced the Faith as best he could. This Christian Indian spoke of a Frenchman who had lived among the Indians who were only three days journey away. Verendrye sent word for the man to come to the new French post. To their disappointment, he never came. Surprised that they were not the first Frenchmen to this area, the Verendryes carved then buried a lead plate on a bluff near the river to record this event. It is dated March 30, 1743. This plate lay undiscovered for almost two centuries until some school children discovered it while on a Sunday hike in 1913. It was from the growth of this and other trading posts built by the Verendryes brothers that the diocese of Bismarck in western North Dakota would eventually be established. 1774: Spanish Expeditions        A few decades after the Verendrye expedition ended, some Catholic Spanish expeditions from the coast arrived and explored and claimed the Northwest lands for Christ and Spain. In 1774 and 1775, these expeditions explored the Northwest coast of America all the way to the 60th parallel/latitude along Alaska. Juan Perez, leader of the first of these expeditions and under orders from the Viceroy Burcarelli of Mexico, departed from Monterey


Duiker | African Wildlife Foundation Humans, eagles, lions, and leopards Habitat Where do duikers live? The little blue duiker and yellow-backed duiker species live in montane, riverine, and rain forests. The bush duiker lives mostly in moist savannas and avoids rain forests.   Physical Characteristics What is a duiker? Duikers are small antelopes that inhabit the forest or dense bushland. They are divided into two groups: forest duikers and bush duikers. The bush duiker has larger ears and is more slender, longer-legged, less hunch-backed, and lighter in color than the species that inhabits the dense, dark forests. The bush duiker is represented by only one species known as the common or Grimm's duiker. This is the most widely distributed duiker in East Africa and is found in a large range of habitats but never in the deep forest. Unlike the forest species, the bush duiker has long legs and is able to run fast for longer distances. All duikers freeze and crouch to escape detection. They have dark, glossy coats and tails that have white hair that contrasts with the dark body.  Male and female forest duikers are about the same size, and both have horns. Duiker horns are small and spike-like, lying flat against the head. Bush duiker females are larger than males, but they usually do not have horns. The smallest of the duikers is the blue duiker, which is found in Uganda, Western Kenya, and parts of Tanzania. The largest is the yellow-backed duiker, which ranges across the whole of the African tropical forest block. Populations of the yellow-backed duiker are also found on Mt. Elgon and on the Mau in Kenya. This duiker can be 35 inches tall and weigh 175 pounds. It has distinctive, long whitish-yellow to orange hair that stands erect on the back. The duikers in the genus Cephalophus all have the same distinctive body type, although the different species vary in size. Duikers have low-slung bodies on slender legs, wedge-shaped heads topped by a crest of long hair, and relatively large eyes. With their heads held close to the ground, duikers can move easily through the dense vegetation of forests and bushlands. When disturbed, they plunge into the thick cover to hide. This trait is the source of the name "duiker," which in Dutch means "diver." Behavior & Diet Duikers enjoy a varied diet. Their large mouth permits them to feed on sizable fruits, mushrooms, and other bulky items. Duikers also eat berries and fruits that have fallen naturally as well as those dropped by monkeys, but most of their diet consists of foliage from bushes and trees. On occasion, duikers may eat insects, lizards, birds, and rodents. They are extremely well-groomed. Duiker pairs devote a great deal of time to grooming one another's heads, which apparently aids in bonding pairs; it may also help individuals recognize their own species and discourage interbreeding with others. Males fight for their property rights. Male duikers fight, especially when their territory is invaded. Duikers inhabit fairly small territories marked with the secretions from the preorbital gland below each eye. Even though a pair will live together in the territory, they will spend most of the time apart. They play hard to get. Duiker courtship involves prolonged and noisy chases about the territory before mating, after which a single young is born. A calf can run within hours of birth but usually lies hidden for long periods of time between suckling. It grows rapidly and is adult-sized at 6 to 7 months. The young utter a loud bleat when in danger, quickly signaling adults in the area.


During which month of the year is the US Open Golf tournament held?

U.S. Open Champions 1895-2016 | Golf History and Records U.S. Open Champions 1895-2016 View large image The U.S. Open trophy may be the single most coveted trophy in golf. (Courtesy photo) Beginning in 1895 as almost an afterthought to the U.S. Amateur, the U.S. Open golf tournament is now one of golf's four majors, and one of the most storied tournaments in the world. The United States Golf Association holds the tournament, which is held on some of the top-rated and most well respected golf courses around the country. The 2017 U.S. Open will be held June 15-18 at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. Related Articles • 2016 - Dustin Johnson, Oakmont Country Club • 2015 - Jordan Spieth, Chambers Bay • 2014 - Martin Kaymer, Pinehurst No. 2 • 2013 - Justin Rose, Merion Golf Club (East) • 2012 - Webb Simpson - Olympic Club (Lake) • 2011 - Rory McIlroy, Congressional Country Club (Blue) • 2010 - Graeme McDowell, Pebble Beach Golf Links • 2009 - Lucas Glover, Bethpage State Park - Black Course • 2008 - Tiger Woods, Torrey Pines - South Course • 2007 - Angel Cabrera, Oakmont Country Club • 2006 - Geoff Ogilvy, Winged Foot Golf Club • 2005 - Michael Campbell, Pinehurst No. 2 • 2004 - Retief Goosen, Shinnecock Hills Golf Course • 2003 - Jim Furyk, Olympia Fields Country Club • 2002 - Tiger Woods, Bethpage State Park Black Course • 2001 - Retief Goosen, Southern Hills Country Club • 2000 - Tiger Woods, Pebble Beach Golf Links • 1999 - Payne Stewart, Pinehurst No. 2 • 1998 - Lee Janzen, The Olympic Club • 1997 - Ernie Els, Congressional Country Club • 1996 - Steve Jones, Oakland Hills Country Club • 1995 - Corey Pavin, Shinnecock Hills G.C. • 1994 - Ernie Els, Oakmont Country Club • 1993 - Lee Janzen, Baltusrol Golf Club • 1992 - Tom Kite, Pebble Beach Golf Links • 1991 - Payne Stewart, Hazeltine National Golf Club • 1990 - Hale Irwin, Medinah Country Club • 1989 - Curtis Strange, Oak Hill Country Club • 1988 - Curtis Strange, The Country Club • 1987 - Scott Simpson, The Olympic Club • 1986 - Ray Floyd, Shinnecock Hills Golf Course • 1985 - Andy North, Oakland Hills Country Club • 1984 - Fuzzy Zoeller, Winged Foot Golf Course • 1983 - Larry Nelson, Oakmont Country Club • 1982 - Tom Watson, Pebble Beach Golf Links • 1981 - David Graham, Merion Golf Club • 1980 - Jack Nicklaus, Baltusrol Golf Club • 1979 - Hale Irwin, Inverness Club • 1978 - Andy North, Cherry Hills Country Club • 1977 - Hubert Green, Southern Hills C.C. • 1976 - Jerry Pate, Atlanta Athletic Club • 1975 - Lou Graham, Medinah Country Club • 1974 - Hale Irwin, Winged Foot Golf Club • 1973 - Johnny Miller, Oakmont Country Club • 1972 - Jack Nicklaus, Pebble Beach Golf Links • 1971 - Lee Trevino, Merion Golf Club • 1970 - Tony Jacklin, Hazeltine National Golf Club • 1969 - Orville Moody, Champions Golf Club • 1968 - Lee Trevino, Oak Hill Country Club • 1967 - Jack Nicklaus, Baltusrol G.C. • 1966 - Billy Casper, Olympic Club • 1965 - Gary Player, Bellerive Country Club • 1964 - Ken Venturi, Congressional Country Club • 1963 - Julius Boros, The Country Club • 1962 - Jack Nicklaus, Oakmont Country Club • 1961 - Gene Littler, Oakland Hills Country Club • 1960 - Arnold Palmer, Cherry Hills Country Club • 1959 - Billy Casper, Winged Foot Golf Club • 1958 - Tommy Bolt, Southern Hills Country Club • 1957 - Dick Mayer, Inverness Club • 1956 - Cary Middlecoff, Oak Hill Country Club • 1955 - Jack Fleck, Olympic Club • 1954 - Ed Furgol, Baltusrol Golf Club • 1953 - Ben Hogan, Oakmont Country Club • 1952 - Julius Boros, Northwood Club • 1951 - Ben Hogan, Oakland Hills Country Club • 1950 - Ben Hogan, Merion Golf Club • 1949 - Cary Middlecoff, Medinah Country Club • 1948 - Ben Hogan, Riviera Country Club • 1947 - Lew Worsham, St. Louis Country Club • 1946 - Lloyd Mangrum, Canterbury Golf Club • 1942-45 - Tournament was not played due to World War II • 1941 - Craig Wood, Colonial Country Club • 1940 - Lawson Little, Canterbury Golf Club • 1939 - Byron Nelson, Philadelphia Country Club • 1938 - Ralph Guldahl, Cherry Hills Club • 1937 - Ralph Guldahl, Oakland Hills Country Club • 1936 - Tony Maner


In June 1970, which was the first band to perform rock music at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York?

Film History Milestones - 1970 Event and Significance Early 70s The success of blaxploitation films led to    an onslaught of other black exploitation genres, with numerous remakes or    lesser imitations ranging from westerns to martial arts kung fu films to    horror and gangster films. Sample films included Hit Man (1972), Blacula (1972) and Blackenstein (1973), and Larry Cohen's Black Caesar (1973). However, the vast majority of these films were    still distributed, produced, and controlled by non-blacks. All of the blaxploitation    films set the stage for Hip Hop music and subculture, future directors such    as Spike Lee and John Singleton, and movies like Harlem Nights (1989), Posse (1993), the Beverly Hills Cop series, and Pulp Fiction     (1994) . Early 1970s Dennis Hopper's Easy    Rider (1969) , Bob Rafelson's Five Easy Pieces (1970) , and Peter Bogdanovich's The Last      Picture Show (1971) were representative of the New Hollywood movement    of unconventional auteur directors with new ideas and personal visions. 1970 George C. Scott won the Best Actor Oscar for   his memorable performance as General George Patton in Fox's classic war biopic Patton (1970) but he declined to accept the nomination and the gold statuette award (and did not attend the awards ceremony in 1971), because he did not feel  himself to be in any competition with other actors, calling it a "meat parade" or "meat market." Earlier, he had declined his nomination for his role in The Hustler (1961) , becoming  the first actor to decline an Oscar nomination (received in 1962). 1970 With Helen Hayes' win as Best Supporting Actress for Airport      (1970),    she became the first actor or actress to receive Academy Awards in the    two categories honoring performers. She had previously won Best Actress      38 years earlier for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931/32). 1970 Disaster films became a main staple of films in the 70s -- the trend began with Airport    (1970). The entire disaster film craze was really kick-started by The    Poseidon Adventure (1972). 1970 In 1970, the "M" rating was changed to "PG" (Parental    Guidance) due to the confusing nature of the term "mature audiences." 1970 On April 13, 1970, an explosion on board the Apollo      13 lunar mission forced     the crew to abort their mission to the moon and devise a way to bring     their compromised spaceship home. They landed safely in the Pacific Ocean     four days later. The events of the space flight were recounted in director     Ron Howard's Apollo 13 (1995) twenty five years later, with Tom     Hanks in the role of veteran astronaut Jim Lovell. 1970 Director/star Alejandro Jodorowsky's self-conscious,    surrealistic, often incoherent, unique and avant-garde El Topo (1970, Mex.) (translated "the Mole"), was a gory (and mystical) "spaghetti" western about a black-clad rogue gunfighter on a quest to defeat the 'four masters of the gun.' It was the first 'official' midnight movie. It premiered at midnight in a rundown NYC theatre (on lower Eighth Avenue) and ran seven nights a week for many months. The concept of long-playing, taboo-breaking, eccentric midnight movies designed to appeal to urban film fans was thereby born. 1970 The AristoCats (1970) was the first feature-length     animated film to be entirely completed after Walt Disney's death, and     the last animated feature to be approved by Walt Disney. 1970 Director William     Friedkin's milestone mainstream film The Boys in the Band (1970), an adaptation of Mart Crowley's off-Broadway 1968 stage play,     was notable as being the first Hollywood feature film to examine     the homosexual culture and community in close-up fashion, and to portray   gays as human beings who could have a sense of camaraderie. 1970 The rock band The Who performed their rock opera Tommy and     became the first act to play rock music at the Metropolitan Opera House     in New York City on June 7


Late US jazz singer, born Eleanora Fagan, was better known by what name?

Billie Holiday - Singer - Biography.com Billie Holiday Billie Holiday was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That's all I know.” “No two people on earth are alike, and it's got to be that way in music or it isn't music.” “I never hurt nobody but myself, and that's nobody's business but my own.” Billie Holiday Billie Holiday - Mini Biography (TV-14; 3:42) A short biography of Billie "Lady Day" Holiday. Synopsis Jazz vocalist Billie Holiday was born April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Considered one of the best jazz vocalists of all time, Holiday had a thriving career as a jazz singer for many years before she lost her battle with substance abuse. Her autobiography was made into the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues. In 2000, Billie Holiday was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Early Life Singer, jazz vocalist. Born Eleanora Fagan on April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Some sources say Baltimore, Maryland. Her birth certificate reportedly reads "Elinore Harris.") One of the most influential jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday had a thriving career for many years before her battles with substance abuse got the better of her. Holiday spent much of her childhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Her mother, Sadie, was only a teenager when she had her. Her father is widely believed to be Clarence Holiday, who eventually became a successful jazz musician, playing with the likes of Fletcher Henderson. Unfortunately for Billie, he was only an infrequent visitor in her life growing up. Sadie married Philip Gough in 1920 and for a few years Billie had a somewhat stable home life. But that marriage ended a few years later, leaving Billie and Sadie to struggle along on their own again. Sometimes Billie was left in the care of other people. Holiday started skipping school, and she and her mother went to court over Holiday's truancy. She was then sent to the House of Good Shepherd, a facility for troubled African American girls, in January 1925. Only 9 years old at the time, Holiday was one of the youngest girls there. She was returned to her mother's care in August of that year. According to Donald Clarke's biography, Billie Holiday: Wishing on the Moon, she returned there in 1926 after she had been sexually assaulted. In her difficult early life, Holiday found solace in music, singing along to the records of Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong. She followed her mother who had moved to New York City in the late 1920s and worked in a house of prostitution in Harlem for a time. Around 1930, Holiday began singing in local clubs and renamed herself "Billie" after the film star Billie Dove. Discovery In her difficult early life, Holiday found solace in music, singing along to the records of Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong. She followed her mother who had moved to New York City in the late 1920s and worked in a house of prostitution in Harlem for a time. Around 1930, Holiday began singing in local clubs and renamed herself "Billie" after the film star Billie Dove. At the age of 18, Holiday was discovered by producer John Hammond while she was performing in a Harlem jazz club. Hammond was instrumental in getting Holiday recording work with an up-and-coming clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman. With Goodman, she sang vocals for several tracks, including her first commercial release "Your Mother's Son-In-Law" and the 1934 top ten hit "Riffin' the Scotch." Known for her distinctive phrasing and expressive, sometimes melancholy voice, Holiday went on to record with jazz pianist Teddy Wilson and others in 1935. She made several singles, including "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" and "Miss Brown to You." That same year, Holiday appeared with Duke Ellington in the film Symphony in Black. Count Basie Orchestra Around this time, Holiday met and befriended saxophonist Lester Young, who was part of Count B


Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of which African country?

Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Leaders Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe Biography Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first president of Nigeria. This biography of Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline. Quick Facts Flora Azikiwe "Azikiwe-Commander-in-Chief". Licensed under Fair use via Wikipedia Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria. Before becoming the president he served as the second and last Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, and was also the first Nigerian named to the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. A principled and much loved politician, he began his career as an educator at the Lincoln University, teaching political science. He always had a profound interest in politics and was also a very eloquent writer. He devised a "Syllabus for African History" and penned several books outlining his pan-African ideology. Eventually he became a newspaper editor and promoted a pro-African nationalist agenda. Fiercely independent, he was never afraid of openly expressing his thoughts and opinions. During that time Nigeria was reeling under British rule and he founded a newspaper called âThe West African Pilotâ to fight for independence from the British colonial rule. He joined Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM), one of the first nationalist organizations in Nigeria and entered politics. He held numerous posts during his illustrious political career and ultimately became the first President of Nigeria when the country became a republic in 1963. However, he was removed from power following a military coup in 1966 and narrowly escaped assassination attempts on his life. Childhood & Early Life He was born on 16 November, 1904 to Obed-Edom Chukwuemeka Azikiwe and Rachel Ogbenyeanu Azikiwe. His father worked as a clerk in the British Administration of Nigeria. He studied at the Hope Waddell Training Institute and the Methodist Boysâ High School. He was fluent in the languages of the three major ethnic groups of Nigeria by the time he finished his secondary school education. A healthy and athletic young man, he excelled at various sports such as running, swimming and boxing as a student. He worked as a clerk in the Nigerian treasury in Lagos between 1921 and 1924 before he decided to go to the United States to pursue his further studies. He went to the US in 1925 and attended Howard University, Washington DC for a while before enrolling at the Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1927 with a degree in political science and completed his masters in 1930. While at college he took up part-time jobs to pay for his tuition fees. He obtained a second masters degree in Anthropology and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1933 after which he worked as an instructor at Lincoln before returning to Africa. Career He went to the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in 1934 and founded a daily newspaper, the âAfrican Morning Postâ. He promoted pro-African nationalist agenda through this newspaper. He returned to Nigeria in 1937 and started a newspaper called the âWest African Pilotâ which he used as a medium to advocate for nationalism in Nigeria. Over the next few years he formed the Zik Group of Newspapers and published multiple newspapers in cities across the country. Following this he also became involved in politics and joined the Nigerian Youth Movement. Later on he went on to establish the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), and with the backing of this council he became a member of the Nigerian Legislative Council. He moved to the Eastern Region in 1952 and was elected to the position of the Chief Minister. A couple of years later he became the Premier of Nigeriaâs Eastern Region. He led the NCNC in the 1959 federal elections and was able to form a temporary government with the Northern Peoples Congress whose leader Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, became the Prime Minister upon Nigeriaâs independence in October 1960. After the countryâs independence


Ulna Bone Anatomy, Diagram & Function | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Ulna The ulna is one of two bones that give structure to the forearm. The ulna is located on the opposite side of the forearm from the thumb. It joins with the humerus on its larger end to make the elbow joint, and joins with the carpal bones of the hand at its smaller end. Together with the radius, the ulna enables the wrist joint to rotate. The ulna is 50 percent larger in diameter than the radius at 4 to 5 months of age. During adult life, when remodeling and resorption are complete, the ulnar diameter becomes half that of the radius. The ulna is found, and has similar function, in both humans and four-footed animals, such as dogs and cats. If the ulna breaks, it will most commonly occur at either the point where the radius and ulna form a joint or where the ulna forms a joint with the hand's carpal bones. Ulnar fractures cause severe pain, difficulty in moving the joint affected, and even deformity of the arm if the fracture is compound.


Established by US President Lyndon B Johnson, ‘The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy’ was unofficially known by what name?

President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy | U.S. Government Bookstore President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy print President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy has long been known unofficially to Americans as the "Warren Commission." It was established on November 29, 1963, by President Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the assassination of his predecessor, President John F. Kennedy, that had taken place on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. The famous 889-page final report called "The Warren Report" was presented to President Johnson on September 24, 1964, and made public three days later. Sign up for email alerts on President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy products, news, and offers  from the U.S. Government Bookstore


Mary Bohun and Joan of Navarre were the wives of which English monarch?

Charlotte Just One of Many Princesses of England Charlotte Just One of Many Princesses of England On This Site Share This Page Follow This Site Charlotte is the second child of William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Charlotte's older brother, George , is ahead of Charlotte on the list of heirs to the throne. If Charlotte does become Queen, she would be the second with her name to sit on the royal throne, at least in part. The first was royal consort to King George III. England (or Great Britain or the United Kingdom) has had just a handful of queens who have ruled the country in their own right. Of those, two have been named Elizabeth, one has been named Mary, one has been named Victoria, and one has been named Anne. (Mary II was a joint monarch with William III in the late 17th Century.) For most of its history, England's monarchs have been kings. Not all of them married. The ones who did, many of them, had more than one wife, because of death or divorce. Not all of these royal wives were called queens. Some were called royal consorts. Some were married to more than one king. The first king of England, as generally agreed by historians, was Egbert (left), who ruled in the early 9th Century. According to one medieval source, Egbert's wife's name was Redburga. Other sources do not agree with this assertion, but Egbert did leave behind an heir, Aethelwulf, who succeeded to the throne in 839. Aethelwulf ruled for a couple of decades, during which time he had five sons, four of whom became king after him. These sons' mother was Osburh. When she died, Aethelwulf married again; his second wife was named Judith. Aethelwulf's oldest son, Aethelstan, died in 852. Aethelwulf died in 839, and his then-oldest son, Aethelbald, became king. He ruled for only two years. His wife was also Judith, the same woman who had been married to Aethelwulf (although she was only 12 at the time of her first marriage). Aethelbert became king in 860. He did not marry during his five-year reign, and his brother Aethelred succeeded him. Aethelred had a wife named Wulfthryth and reigned for six years. Athelwulf's most famous son, Alfred, took the throne in 871. This was Alfred the Great, whose 28-year reign was punctuated by great Anglo-Saxon victories against invading Danes. Alfred married a woman named Ealhswith. Alfred's oldest son, Edward the Elder, became king when Alfred died in 899. Edward had three wives, Ecgynn, Aelflaed, and Eadgifu. In all, Edward had 13 children, three of whom became King of England. Edward ruled a good long time, dying in 924. His oldest son, Aethelstan, succeeded him. Some historians consider Aethelstan as the first King of England. He ruled, unwed, for 14 years. His half-brother, Edmund I, succeeded him, in 939. Edmund I had two wives during his seven-year reign, Aelfgifu and Aethelflaed. Edmund had two sons, both of whom became King of England. Before that, however, Edmund's brother, Eadred, was king, ruling 946–955. When he died, unwed, his successor was his brother's oldest son, Eadwig. Eadwig was the marrying kind, and his wife was named Aelfgifu. Eadwig was on the throne only four years, however. Edgar, second son of Edmund I, became king in 959. He had three wives during his 16-year-reign: Aehelflaed, Wulfthryth, and Aelfthryth. Edgar's oldest son, Edward, became king when Edgar died, in 975. Edward ruled for three years, but his rule was a contested one. The other main contender, Aethelred, became king when Edward was murdered in 978. (Edward has come to be known as Edward the Martyr.) Aethelred II (right) has, through the years, been stuck with the name Aethelred the Unready. This is a mistranslation of the Old English word "unraed," which means bad counsel. Aethelred had two wives, Aelfgifu and Emma. He was king twice between 978 and 1016. In 1013, he fled to Normandy after a massive invasion led by King Sveyn of Norway and Denmark. Sveyn declared himself king and reigned effectively in that capacity for a year, before he died. The name of his wife is uncertain, although she has been named in some


If a person’s birthday falls on 1st November, what is their sign of the Zodiac?

Scorpio - Zodiac Signs | Astrology.com.au, Horoscopes Online! Scorpio The Zodiac Sign Scorpio | Oct 24 - Nov 22 Introduction   Magnetic, elusive, sexy and determined. That’s you Scorpio! You were born under the eighth sign of the zodiac which is referred to by astrologers as a fixed water (ice) sign. In many ways, ice sums up your emotional character. But why is this, when you have fiery and warlike Mars ruling you? Your star sign is probably one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac. It has had quite a bad rap over the years, but maybe that’s because what people don’t understand, they tend to fear. That cool aloofness is just the surface of your complex nature, and is by no means bad. Below the surface of your cool exterior is a scorching and passionate fire. You know it and others sense it, too. You’re an emotional being, and you take it to the limits. In fact, you need overkill to feel really alive. You also want approval, though you don’t often verbalise that. You give 100 per cent of yourself to those you love, and expect the same, if not more, in return. There are definitely no half measures in your attitude to love. You are demanding of yourself and others, but when you give your heart to someone you’re very loyal. You are committed to anything you do, including relationships—you absolutely adore the idea of love. It’s a challenge that excites you. You turn heads whenever you walk into a room because you are the strong, silent type, and you have a magnetic aura. You have something that’s hard to put your finger on but makes it nearly impossible for people to ignore you. You know full well that you can manipulate people, and you love it! This magnetic power is really your greatest strength. It’s well known astrologically that the eyes of a Scorpio can hypnotise. Whether you know it or not, this is your most powerful physical trait. Often people will often say that you have amazing eyes. So, even though you don’t always articulate your feelings, your eyes do plenty of communicating for you—they can express the full range of your emotional states. Determination is another of your key characteristics. People can see you as insensitive to others’ needs, even obsessive, because you push forward so single-mindedly. There are no half-measures in your life—in friendship, love, family life or work. You want to be the best, and you won’t let anything stand in the way. But, on the plus side, you like to share your successes with the people you take under your wing, whether they’re family or friends. You’re not afraid of obstacles or challenges, whether they are something unavoidable or foes or competitors. In fact, you thrive on them—you love trying to prove that no one can stop you. If someone tries to corner you or put you in a difficult situation, they’d better be prepared to give it their best shot, because you won’t give in until you win, and your enemy is totally crushed in body, mind and spirit. If that ruthless streak in your character can’t be satisfied straightaway, you’ll wait, patiently, until the proper time to seek revenge. Time is of no consequence to you when it comes to wreaking vengeance.  Whether you’re fulfilling your sensual appetites or your more noble aspirations, pleasure will always be a focus for you. You want it all. You are not afraid of the dark side, even though you seek the light. This is why Scorpio has three totems—the scorpion, the lizard and the phoenix. The scorpion is the most vengeful and dangerous part of your nature. If you’re operating on that level, you’ll be constantly seeking to hurt others with your power. This is, of course, something to avoid. The lizard represents the class of scorpions who hide from life and never quite achieve the full measure of their power. They sometimes seek self-destructive outlets such as drugs or even criminal activities to satisfy their obsessive nature. If you aspire to the best that Scorpio has to offer, you’ll be the phoenix, which rises out of the ashes. This transformative totem indicates that you have to burn your lower nature to allow th


Which European capital city lies on the River Sava?

Belgrade rivers & lakes - Belgrade my way Home > Belgrade rivers & lakes Belgrade rivers & lakes Belgrade is the only European capital that lies on two huge rivers – the Sava and Danube. These rivers are the treasure of the city. For centuries they have connected the city with the world and served as borders between empires, provided the citizens with food, fresh water and recreation. Beside these two large rivers there are 192 other rivers and streams on the city territory, along with a dozen lakes, and about 20 islands. There are three large beaches and countless of tiny inlets in the woods bordering the rivers. Danube The Danube is Europe’s second largest river, but probably the most important. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea via a series of canals and waterways, as it flows through 10 countries of Central Europe. A curious fact is that the capitals of 4 of those countries begin with the letter B (5 in Serbian and Hungarian) – Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest. The blue Danube and Dorćol seen from the Zemun quay  Sava Sava was the largest “national” river in Yugoslavia , connecting it’s capitals Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade. It meets the Danube in the center of Belgrade, at the spectacular location known as Ušće, forming two islands at it’s delta, the Big and Small War Island. Port of Belgrade seen from Ušće park Sava Lake (aka. Ada Ciganlija, aka. the “Sea of Belgrade”) Sava Lake is the largest lake in Belgrade, and the favorite summer destination for it’s residents and guests alike. A century ago there was a thin island at a wide point of the Sava river just outside the city of that time. The Ada (meaning island) was later connected with the mainland by two dikes forming the lake and expanding the islands. Several kilometer long beaches and countless attractions and activities make Ada Ciganlija the coolest place to be in Belgrade at any time of year. Popular clubs at Ada Ciganlija – “Makiš Riviera” Big War Island Don’t let it’s name intimidate you. This uninhabited island is an oasis of wildlife and tranquility in the heart of the city. Lido , Belgrade’s second most popular beach is located at the island towards Zemun quay . The name was given to the islands in the 18th century, since it served as a stronghold at the Border between Zemun (Austria) and Belgrade (Turkey). Lido beach with boats from the Zemun quay Bela Stena Bela Stena is a popular getaway resort on an island between Belgrade and Pančevo. It is accessible only by boat. Organized boat transports are available from the surrounding ports (Ada Huja, Pančevo and Krnjača). The bridges There are six bridges on the Sava river and two on the Danube. The most famous ones are Brankov and Ada bridge .


Manchuria is a historical name for a large region of which continent?

Manchuria | Mannaismaya Adventure's Blog Mannaismaya Adventure's Blog EXperience The Beauty of Indonesia ! Menu Manchuria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, and others Manchuria is a historical name given to a large geographic region in northeast  Asia . This region is the traditional homeland of the  Xianbei  (鮮卑/鲜卑,  Cyrillic : сяньби),  Khitan (契丹,  Cyrillic : кидани), and  Jurchen  (女真,  Cyrillic :чжурчжэни), who built several dynasties in northern China. The region is also the home of the  Manchus , after whom Manchuria is named. The historical region is contemporarily divided between the  People’s Republic of China (part of  Northeast China ) and the  Russian Federation  (part of the  Russian Far East ). The exact boundaries of the region aren’t well-defined. To avoid ambiguities, Inner Manchuria is sometimes distinguished from Outer Manchuria. Inner Manchuria corresponds roughly to the Chinese part, including  Heilongjiang ,  Jilin and  Liaoning ) and part of northeastern  Inner Mongolia . Also sometimes included into Chinese Manchuria is the  Jehol  region of  Hebei  province. Outer Manchuria  or “Russian Manchuria” is the territory from the  Amur  and  Ussuri rivers to the  Stanovoy Mountains  and the  Sea of Japan , including  Primorsky Krai , southern  Khabarovsk Krai , the  Jewish Autonomous Oblast  and  Amur Oblast . These were ceded to Russia by Qing China in the  Treaty of Aigun  (1858).  Sakhalin Oblast  is also generally included on Chinese maps as part of Outer Manchuria, even though it is not explicitly mentioned in the Treaty of Nerchinsk. Manchuria Extent of Manchuria according to:Definition 1 (dark red) Definition 2 (dark red + medium red) Definition 3 (dark red + medium red + light red)   Dark Red  (Manju) Mongolian name Mongolian Манж Russian name Russian Маньчжурия Origin of the name Manchuria is a translation of the  Manchu  word Manju ( Chinese language : Mǎnzhōu). According to the Manchu Veritable Records, the name Manju was originally given by the legendary dynastic founder Bukūri Yongšon to the country he established when he united the three warring clans of Odoli, at the location of the modern city of Dunhua  in  Jilin  province. This name was used in Chinese documents until the early 20th century, when Manchuria was converted into three  provinces  by the late  Qing government. Since then, the “Three Northeast Provinces” (東三省) was officially used by the Qing government in  China  to refer to this region, and the post of  Viceroy of Three Northeast Provinces  (東三省總督) was established to take charge of these provinces. After the  1911 revolution , which resulted in the collapse of the Manchu-established Qing Dynasty, the name of the region where the Manchus originated was known as the Northeast in official documents in the newly-founded  Republic of China , in addition to the “Three Northeast Provinces”. Extent of  Northeast China In current Chinese  parlance , an inhabitant of “the Northeast”, or Northeast China, is a “Northeasterner” (Dōng-běi-rén). “The Northeast” is a term that expresses the entire region, encompassing its history, culture, traditions, dialects, cuisines and so forth, as well as the “Three Northeast Provinces” (東三省 or 東北三省), which replaced the concept of “Manchuria” in the early 20th century. Though geographically also located in the northeastern part of China, other provinces such as  Hebei  are not considered to be a part of “the Northeast”. After the  Second Sino-Japanese War , the  People’s Republic of China  has refused recognition of the name Mǎnzhōu (“Manchuria”), only using “the Northeast” for the region to avoid acknowledging the Japanese imperial legacy in the area; the title of Manchuria is still often associated in China with the Japanese puppet state of  Manchukuo One of the earliest European maps using the term “Manchuria” (Mandchouria) ( John Tallis , 1851). Previously, the term “Chinese  Tartary ” had been commonly applied in the West to Manchuria and Mongolia. People Manchuria is populated by over 100 million people, 90 percent of which are descendant


Roquefort cheese is made from the milk of which animal?

Roquefort Cheese Roquefort Cheese Roquefort Cheese © Denzil Green Roquefort Cheese is a blue cheese made from raw sheep's milk curdled with Calf Rennet. The breed of sheep that the milk is taken from is called "Lacaune." The wheels are 8 inches wide by 3 to 4 inches (7.5 x 10 cm) tall, and weigh 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds (2.5 to 3 kg.) Holes are pierced into the wheels to let air into them. At 10 days of age, the wheels are placed to mature on wood shelves in limestone caves inside the Combalou mountains in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France. The underground caves occupy an area twice the size of the actual village of Rocquefort. The caves have holes and cracks that allow air into them: into these air passageways are placed loaves of rye bread inoculated with the "Penicillium roqueforti" mould. As the loaves moulder away, spores are released into the air, which air currents carry into the caves and onto the cheeses. Mould actually grows off the cheese in beards while the cheese is ripening, The "beards" are clipped off from time to time. Roquefort is aged and ripened in these caves for a minimum of 3 months. After 1 month, the cheese is wrapped in tinfoil to slow down the aging to give the mould more time to grow. The cheese does not develop a rind. The surface does turn orangey, though. Inside, the cheese is ivory with blue-green veins. The bacteria, Penicillium roqueforti, originally occurred naturally in these same caves in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France. The caves have of course been greatly enlarged by man to hold more cheese to meet the world demand. Roquefort is big business. Seven million Roquefort cheeses are made a year (2004 figures.) Only seven manufacturers are allowed to make it, the largest of which is called "Société des Caves." Within the Roquefort cheese brand, there are some that are sharper -- such as the one called "1863", and some that are milder, such as "Baragnaudes." This is now a European PDO cheese. Equivalents 1 cup, crumbled = 1/4 pound = 115g History Notes Without too much effort, Roquefort enthusiasts date the cheese back to 1070 AD. On a good day, they'll even drag in the Romans and poor old Pliny to date the cheese back another thousand years. What we do know for sure is that Charles VI gave sole rights to the village in 1411 for aging the cheese in their caves. Roquefort was the first cheese to receive an AOC designation in 1925‡, forcing what is now Bleu d'Causses Cheese to be renamed. Part of the AOC conditions state that milk used for Roquefort cheese needs to come from that local area, but as there isn't anywhere near enough sheep's milk from nearby to meet the demand, producers basically ignore that part of their AOC protection (i.e. their obligations in exchange for their monopoly), and buy sheep's milk elsewhere and bring it in. The industry does, though, dictate how the sheep from which the milk is procured are bred and fed. Import of Roquefort into Australia was banned from 1994 until 2005 on the grounds that it was made from unpasteurized milk. ‡ Technically, Roquefort didn't receive an AOC in 1925, as the AOC system wasn't created until 1935. What it got was protection from a law passed 26 July 1925, reconfirming the rights that Charles VI had given. The law was extended to other products and named AOC in 1935. Literature & Lore "Who said a gourmet wasn't sentimental? It was great news when the first shipment of Roquefort cheese since 1940, a total of 500,000 pounds, came from France in December, and now a second shipment of 300,000 pounds is scheduled for arrival this month. Roquefort-making was continued right through the war, hitting lowest production in 1945 at 55 per cent of normal. This year the makers expect to produce 13,500,000 pounds, or about 60 per cent of their prewar output." -- Paddleford, Clementine (1898 - 1967). Food Flashes Column. Gourmet Magazine. February 1947. Sources Pyne, Christopher. (Former Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing.) Press Release - "Roquefort cheese can now be sold in Australia." 23 September 2005. CP057/05. See also:


The famous sculpture ‘Le Baiser’ is known by what name in English?

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The historical theme park Puy du Fou is in which European country?

Puy du Fou | Theme Park Guide Theme Park Guide You are here: Home / Europe Park Guides / Puy du Fou Puy du Fou Puy du Fou, 8.4 out of 10 based on 37 ratings VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: +35 (from 37 votes) VN:F [1.9.22_1171] please wait... Rating: 8.4/10 (37 votes cast) Puy du Fou (Puy means ‘old mountain summit’ in traditional French) is a historical theme park located in the ruins of an old renaissance castle in the village of Les Epesses near Cholet in the heart of the Vendée region of Western France. With 1.74 million visitors, the Puy du Fou has risen in 2013 to 2nd most visited theme park in France behind Disneyland Paris but for the first time since its inception earned more visitors than Parc Asterix and Futuroscope . Crowned with the title of best park in the world in 2012 (Thea Award), Puy du Fou is divided in shows representing different eras or periods of time (Rome, Vikings, Medieval Age, Renaissance). The park doesn’t have any rollercoasters or big screen 4D projections but the shows have a scale and sophistication superior to anything I’ve seen at any other theme park in the world. My favorite show was “Le Signe du Triomphe” were gladiators battle and charioteers race in a Roman Coliseum with 115 meters long and 75 meters wide, “Les Vikings”  and “Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes”, where 170 birds of prey swoop to within inches of our heads. Impressive though these shows are, they are nothing compared to the Cinéscénie night-time extravaganza. Some 1,200 actors (local volunteers of all ages) and a vast cast of animals (geese, sheep, pigs, oxen) movingly recount the history of the region, from the Middle Ages to the Second World War, in gigantic, living tableaux. Unfortunately when we visited in the spring 2014 the night show was “Les Orgues du Feu”, a competent but poor classical music lake show. Outside of the shows there is also plenty to keep you occupied with lots of areas to explore and quite a few places where live music is performed or street performers are present. The gardens are also very pleasant and well worth having a look at as you walk between the shows. The park’s tickets are affordable (29€ adults and 20€ for children) and the car park is huge and free!. If you book online you’ll  get 2nd day discount and there’s so much to see that you’ll need at least two days to explore everything – more if you don’t want to rush or have kids with you. There were plenty of picnic areas and everything is kept clean and neat (including the toilets). The park is a dynamic history lesson especially recommended for school kids. Obviously the historical facts are certainly bent a little in the French favor (the crowd cheered the ‘gauls’ booed the ‘romans’ and Vikings are portrayed as uncivilized) but that would be the same in any country!. In 2015 Puy du Fou opened a new themed area one Word War I called “The Lovers of Verdun”. The attraction is based on love letters sent between a soldier and his fiancée, you will be whisked back in time to the depths of winter 1916, in a snowy trench, where you will meet heroic soldiers. On Christmas Eve, smoke invades the trenches, the ground trembles with each new explosion, alarms ring out… Everything seems lost, but on the 24 December 1916 these soldiers do not yet know that they are going to experience a Christmas that they will never ever forget! Let me conclude this guide with a few words of advice: First, get to the park early or book online otherwise you will queue to get in. Second, dress light and wear comfortable shoes because you’ll be doing some walking and it gets pretty warm in the summer (don’t forget the sun cream). Third, pack a picnic basket because the food’s not particularly cheap. Fourth, brush your French because some shows don’t have translation headphones. Finally, take an extra memory card or roll of film for your camera because the photo opportunities are countless. Overall I was very impressed with Puy du Fou theme park. ‘Le Grand Parc’ is quite simply one of the best places I have ever visited. The sheer scale of the shows was enough to completely win


Which neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York is also known as Clinton and Midtown West?

Rose Associates in New York NY 520 West 43rd Street Apartments Starting From $2,654 Hell's Kitchen, also known as Clinton and Midtown West, is a neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City located between 34th Street in the south, 59th Street in the north, Eighth Avenue in the east and the Hudson River to the west. The area provides transportation, hospital and warehouse infrastructure support to the Midtown Manhattan business district.


Laparoscopic, or minimally invasive surgery, is more commonly known by what name?

Minimally Invasive Surgery - Syosset Animal Hospital Minimally Invasive Surgery Call Now 516-921-0700 Minimally Invasive Surgery Options at Syosset Animal Hospital Laparoscopic surgeries are less invasive, cutting-edge alternatives to traditional pet surgeries. In a laparoscopic surgery, a camera is inserted into a small incision in the abdomen. With this camera, the veterinary surgeon can see internal organs magnified on a monitor, allowing for more precision. To conduct the actual surgery, small “ports” are created in the abdomen to insert tools, but because of the camera, large incisions are not needed. Laparoscopic Spays Laparoscopic spays—the removal of ovaries so your pet cannot have puppies or kittens—offer your pets less pain and shorter postoperative recovery times than traditional spays. The cameras utilized with laparoscopic spays allow for more precision, so surgeons can cauterize the ligaments that connect the ovaries to the abdominal wall. This greatly reduces trauma and postoperative pain, and, generally, pets heal faster after laparoscopic spays because they are much less invasive than traditional spays. Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastropexy Gastropexy is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon tacks the stomach to the body wall to prevent gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), more commonly known as torsion bloat. GDV occurs when the stomach fills with gas and flips over, and gastropexy prevents the stomach from turning. Laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy procedures are minimally invasive, so pets heal from them quickly. Laparoscopic Liver Biopsies A liver biopsy involves taking a small piece of tissue from the liver. Our veterinarians then examine the tissue for abnormalities, which helps diagnose various liver diseases. By conducting a liver biopsy laparoscopically, we not only can view the surface of the liver with the laparoscopic camera, but we also don’t have to make a large incision. Plus, we can pinpoint a specific area of the liver to biopsy, if needed. Endoscopies Endoscopies are used to examine the digestive tract, and they can help diagnose diseases of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. The endoscope can look for abnormalities inside these organs and can take biopsies of tissues if needed. Endoscopies can often also be used to remove foreign bodies pets ingested, eliminating the need for invasive surgery. Colonoscopies Colonoscopies are similar to endoscopies, but they examine inside of the rectum and colon. Colonoscopies look for abnormalities and signs of disease inside the rectum and colon and can take biopsies of tissues and/or remove polyps if needed. About Syosset Animal Hospital For the past 70 years, we have provided stellar veterinary care to the Syosset, NY community. Syosset Animal Hospital staff are dedicated to high-quality animal care, including cutting-edge disease prevention and illness healing.


Tom Verlaine, Billy Ficca, Fred Smith and Jimmy Rip are all members of which US rock band, originally formed in New York in 1973?

Television (band) - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Television (band) This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2014) (L-R) Ficca, Verlaine, Smith, Lloyd Background information New York City, New York, United States Genres 1973–1978, 1991–1993, 2001–present Labels Television is an American rock band, and considered influential in the development of punk and alternative music . [4] [5] [6] Television was formed in New York City in 1973 by Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell . Television was an early fixture of CBGB and the 1970s New York rock scene . Although they recorded in a stripped-down, guitar -based manner similar to their punk contemporaries, the band's music was by comparison clean, improvisational, and technically proficient, drawing influence from avant-garde jazz and 1960s rock. [4] [7] The group's debut album, Marquee Moon , is often considered one of the defining releases of the punk era. Contents History Early history and formation Television's roots can be traced to the teenage friendship between Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell . The duo met at Sanford School in Hockessin, Delaware , from which they ran away. [8] Both moved to New York, separately, in the early 1970s, aspiring to be poets. [9] Their first group together was the Neon Boys , consisting of Verlaine on guitar and vocals, Hell on bass and vocals and Billy Ficca on drums. [10] The group lasted from late 1972 to late 1973. A 7-inch record featuring "That's All I Know (Right Now)" and "Love Comes in Spurts" was released in 1980. [11] In late 1973 the group reformed, calling themselves Television and recruiting Richard Lloyd as a second guitarist. Their first gig was at the Townhouse Theatre, on March 2, 1974. [12] Their manager, Terry Ork , persuaded CBGB owner Hilly Kristal to give the band a regular gig at his club, [13] where they reportedly constructed their first stage. After playing several gigs at CBGB in early 1974, [14] they played at Max's Kansas City and other clubs, returning to CBGB in January 1975, [12] where they established a significant cult following. Departure of Richard Hell and debut release Initially, songwriting was split almost evenly between Hell and Verlaine; Lloyd being an infrequent contributor as well. [15] However, friction began to develop as Verlaine, Lloyd and Ficca became increasingly confident and adept with both instruments and composition, while Hell remained defiantly untrained in his approach. Verlaine, feeling that Hell's frenzied onstage demeanor was upstaging his songs, reportedly told him to "stop jumping around" during the songs[ citation needed ] and occasionally refused to play Hell's songs, such as " Blank Generation ", in concert. This conflict, as well as one of their songs being picked up by Island Records , led Hell to leave the group and take some of his songs with him. [16] He co-founded the Heartbreakers in 1975 with former members of the New York Dolls Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan , later forming Richard Hell and the Voidoids . [17] Fred Smith , briefly of Blondie , replaced Hell as Television's bassist. [18] Television made their vinyl debut in 1975 with "Little Johnny Jewel" (Parts One and Two), a 7-inch single on the independent label Ork Records, owned by their manager, Terry Ork. Richard Lloyd apparently disagreed with the selection of this song, preferring "O Mi Amore" for their debut, to the extent that he seriously considered leaving the band. [19] Reportedly Pere Ubu guitarist Peter Laughner auditioned for his spot during this time. [20] Marquee Moon, Adventure and break-up (1977–78) Verlaine circa 1978. Television's first album, Marquee Moon , was received positively by music critics and audiences and entered the Billboard 200 albums chart – it also sold well in Europe and reached the Top 30 in many countries there. Upon its initial release in 1977, Roy Trakin wrote in the SoHo Weekly "forget everything you've heard about Television, forget punk


Which item of floor covering is slang for a small wig worn by men to cover a bald spot?

Search for definitions: carpet-bag Bag Bag bag, n. a sack, pouch: specially the silken pouch to contain the back-hair of the wig: a measure of quantity for produce: a game-bag, i.e. the quantity of fish or game secured: an udder: (vulg. in pl.) trousers.—v.i. to bulge, swell out: (naut.) to drop away from the right course.—v.t. to cram full: to put into a bag, specially of game, hence to kill game, to seize, steal:—pr.p. bag′ging; pa.p. bagged.—ns. Bag′ging, cloth or material for bags; Bag′git, a salmon that has just spawned.—adj. Bag′gy, loose like a bag: inflated, verbose.—ns. Bag′man, a familiar name for a commercial traveller; Bag′-wig, an 18th-cent. wig, the back-hair of which was enclosed in an ornamental bag.—Bag and baggage, originally a military expression, hence the phrase, 'to march out with bag and baggage,' i.e. with all belongings saved: to make an honourable retreat: now used in the sense of 'to clear out completely.'—Bag of bones, an emaciated living being.—In the bottom of the bag, remaining as a last resource; The whole bag of tricks, every expedient; To give one the bag to hold, to engage any one and meanwhile disappear; To let the cat out of the bag, to disclose the secret. [M. E. bagge, perh. Scand.; not Celtic, as Diez suggests.] — Chambers 20th Century Dictionary Fitted carpet Fitted carpet Fitted carpet, also wall-to-wall carpet or carpeting, is a carpet intended to cover a floor entirely. Carpet over 4 meters in length is usually installed with the use of a "power stretcher". Fitted carpets were originally woven to the dimensions of the specific area they were covering. They were later made in smaller strips, around the time stair carpet became popular, and woven at the site of the job by the carpet fitter. These carpets were then held in place with individually nailed tacks driven through the carpet around the perimeter and occasionally small rings in the carpet which were folded over. The introduction of "smoothedge" also known as "tack strip", "tackless strip", or "gripper strip" simplified the installation of wall-to-wall carpeting, increasing the neatness of the finish at the wall. Because gripper strips are essentially the same thickness as underlay, using gripper strips yields a level edge, whereas tacking gives an uneven edge. Gripper strip is a strip of wood bevelled on one edge with many small tacks protruding through from the bottom. It is placed around the perimeter of the area to be carpeted, with the bevelled edge side nearest the wall and held in place with nails or glue. The carpet fits over it and is wedged into the narrow gully left between the wall and bevelled side giving a smooth edge. Gripper strips allow stretching of the carpet during installation, greatly improving the appearance of the installation. Stretching can be performed with the use of a power stretcher or a manual knee-kicker. — Freebase Carpet Carpet kär′pet, n. the woven or felted covering of floors, stairs, &c.—v.t. to cover with a carpet:—pr.p. car′peting; pa.p. car′peted.—ns. Car′pet-bag, a travelling-bag, so called because usually made of carpeting; Car′pet-bag′ger, one who comes to a place for political or other ends, carrying his whole property qualification for citizenship with him in his carpet-bag; Car′pet-beat′ing, the removing of dust from carpets by beating; Car′pet-bed′ding, a system of horticulture in which plants are arranged in mosaic or geometrical designs; Car′peting, material of which carpets are made: carpets in general; Car′pet-knight, one dubbed a knight by mere court favour, not on account of his military exploits—hence an effeminate person; Car′pet-mong′er (Shak.), an effeminate person; Car′pet-rod, one of the narrow rods used to keep a stair carpet in its place.—On the carpet, under discussion. [O. Fr. carpite (Fr. carpette)—Low L. carpeta, a coarse fabric made from rags pulled to pieces—L. carpĕre, to pluck.] — Chambers 20th Century Dictionary Carpet sweeper Carpet sweeper A carpet sweeper is a mechanical device for the cleaning of carpets. These were popular before the introduction of


Which English football club play their home games at Proact Stadium?

Proact Stadium | Chesterfield FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ Telephone: 01246 269300 Pitch Size: 111 x 71 yards Pitch Type: Grass Home Kit: Blue and White Away Kit: White and Blue Main Stand External View Looking Towards The South Stand East Stand View From The Away End Away & Main Stands External View WHAT IS THE PROACT STADIUM LIKE? Built at a cost of £13 million, Chesterfield’s new 10,400 capacity all seater stadium is located around one and a half miles north of the town centre. On one side is the HTM Products Main Stand. This stand has a capacity of 2,902 seats on a single tier, with a glass fronted executive lounge at the rear. The players emerge from the tunnel at the centre of the stand, whilst the centre seating of the stand is taken up by the Directors Box, Sponsors and Legends seating areas, with the press seating situated towards the North end wing section. The stand has a graceful curved roof with white steelwork and a glazed windshield at the north end, with a ground floor and top level viewing area for disabled supporters and their helpers in the South wing section. At one side of the stand, towards the Karen Child Kop is an unusual looking stadium control tower which extends beyond the touchline. Opposite is the Spencers Solicitors Community Stand which is similar in appearance, having a curved roof line and a capacity of 3,144 seats with glazed windshields on either side, but with no executive facilities at the rear. The television camera gantry is situated in this stand below the roof steelwork. Both ends are similar affairs, both being single tiered, covered and housing just over 2,000 supporters. Unlike the other stands the roofs on these ends are not curved, but again glass windshields are in place on both sides. The only real difference is that the Karen Child Stand has two ground floor level disabled viewing areas as opposed to one in the Rubicon Print Stand. The ground is complimented at present by four modern slim corner floodlight pylons which each have 14 lights on four rows. The stadium has a pleasing balanced feel with no single stand dominating the whole ground. Externally there are some nice touches too, with the 'wall of fame' from the clubs 'buy a brick scheme', in the South and North West corners and wide pathways that lead through the car park to the turnstile blocks from Sheffield Road. There is an electric scoreboard at one end of the ground located on the roof of the away fan stand. The only minor downside is that one corner of the stadium is overlooked by a Tesco's store and car park, which detracts from the overall look. Special thanks to Owen Pavey for providing the information and photos for this page. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING FANS? Away supporters are normally housed in the Rubicon Print Stand at the north end of the stadium, where up to 2,112 supporters can be seated. If demand requires it then additional seating can also be made available in the Spencers Solicitors Community Stand. Conversely if your team has a small following then only part of the East Stand is allocated and not the North end. Unlike most new stadiums the fans are housed pretty close to the pitch, ensuring good views of the playing action. The leg room is good too. The concourses are built to a high standard, with large flat screen televisions (showing Sky Sports, plus the game going on inside with commentary) to keep the fans entertained. Food on offer from the concourse includes the locally produced Jacksons Pies. The Peppered Steak and Brampton Ale Pie (£3) sounds particularly mouth watering! There are also Large Steak & Mushy Peas Pies (£3.50), Sausage Rolls (£3), Cheeseburgers (£3.20), Burgers (£3), Rollover Hot Dogs (£3) and Chicken Burgers (£3.20). Plus for the vegetarians Mexican Chilli Bean Pies (£3). Pleasingly, the refreshment areas stay open throughout the match (although no alcohol is allowed to be served after 9pm for evening games). The roof of the away end is quite low, which ensures that a relatively small number of away sup


Lloyd Embley became the editor of which British daily tabloid newspaper in May 2012?

Daily and Sunday Mirror editor Lloyd Embley: quiet man of the People | Media | The Guardian Lloyd Embley Daily and Sunday Mirror editor Lloyd Embley: quiet man of the People Trinity Mirror veteran and People editor appointed to take over flagship titles is a tabloid editor with an unusually low profile Lloyd Embley is appointed editor of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror titles. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Wednesday 30 May 2012 09.08 EDT First published on Wednesday 30 May 2012 09.08 EDT Close This article is 4 years old The fact that comparatively little is known of Lloyd Embley , the editor of the People who has suddenly been put in charge of a new seven-day Mirror newspaper operation, is testament to a talent rare among some tabloid editors of getting on with the job without drawing attention to oneself. The low-profile Embley, an 18-year Trinity Mirror veteran, will find himself under considerably more scrutiny taking the reins of the beleaguered publisher's flagship titles the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror. Embley, an avid Aston Villa fan, began his media career as a trainee reporter on a local weekly the Daventry Express, rising to the role of deputy editor before joining the Northants Evening Telegraph as subeditor and later as the head of production. His career at Trinity Mirror began in 1994 when he joined the Daily Mirror as a subeditor. He went on to hold a number of different production positions, including deputy chief subeditor, assistant night editor, night editor and assistant editor, and worked alongside former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan. The father of two, who resides in East Sussex, was appointed as acting editor of the People in November 2007 and promoted to editor in May 2008. Embley gave what many observers viewed as an assured performance at the Leveson inquiry into press standards and ethics, insisting he was not aware of phone hacking ever taking place at the People. "I'm not aware of any hacking, I have never asked anybody to hack a telephone, I have never seen anyone hack a telephone, I have never heard anyone ask to hack a phone," he said. In 2009 he announced that the People would abandon its 84-year allegiance to the Labour party, and launch itself as politically independent. "Rather than being a political mouthpiece I wanted to focus on the readers," he revealed in his witness statement to the Leveson inquiry into press standards and ethics. As befits someone who has learned his trade on the coal face of production he is also said to be "very hands on" with staff and as someone who "doesn't believe in the senior management divide". The 46-year-old also continues to play in the football kickarounds the People staff play on artificial pitches near the offices. A Trinity Mirror employee commented: "He is a real people person, he is good at listening to other people's ideas. No matter what people might think of the title he has done a great job with the People. He has turned it around with no money and no staff. He is very, very hands on and he has done well". The ability to work on a shoestring budget will put him in good stead for dealing with ever-decreasing resources with which Trinity Mirror management looks set to run its flagship titles. Former colleagues say his low-profile should not be mistaken for a lack of ambition. "Lloyd is approachable and serious," said one former Daily Mirror reporter. "You don't really notice him much but he has always been there or thereabouts working his way to the top. He is very power hungry". Another former staffer who has worked with him added: "He wanted to get on and didn't lark about much. In many ways he was quite serious for someone on a tabloid." The only embarrassing incident on the record came in the late 90s when, as a young Mirror executive Embley was hit in the face by a former Fleet Street veteran at the Press awards after he had stepped in to intervene in an altercation that had broken out involving Mirror reporter Don MacKay. In his Leveson witness statement Embley described his paper as a "classic British red top", ci


Which mountain overlooks the city of Cape Town in South Africa?

Cape Town, South Africa's Jewel City Cape Town, South Africa's Jewel City {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe Iconic Table Mountain overlooks the city of Cape Town, which sits between the massive peak and the ocean. Photo: Wikipedia Johannesburg has more international long haul flights and is closer to the top safari destinations, yet almost every traveler planning a South African itinerary arrives in or departs from Cape Town, which takes a slight - not much - bit of extra effort. Why? Because it’s worth it. Cape Town is unique, but if you need a frame of reference to better get perspective, it bears some comparison to Sydney and San Francisco - it sits on the water and the waterfront is a marquee attraction. Like Sydney, its adjacent coast contains a mix of funky and upscale beach/surfing suburbs, one after another. Like San Francisco, it provides very easy access to the nation’s prime wine region. And like both, is has its own unique urban attractions and landmarks. The biggest landmark is Table Mountain, the flattop butte that overlooks the city and is a popular hiking destination with routes from moderate to very strenuous. There is also a cable car, a la Rio, to the top, which is how most tourists experience the amazing view over the city and down the coast (I hiked up and cabled down, which I recommend).The cable car is one of only two on earth (or so they claim) that rotates as it moves, so every window view is a panorama. Visiting Table Mountain National Park may be the single biggest tourist activity in the city, but it is hardly the only one. The other “must-dos” within the city itself include the ferry trip to the Robben Island Museum, Cape Town’s Alcatraz, the infamous island prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were held; the stunning Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens; a guided tour of the Townships, where a substantial number of South Africans still live in surprisingly sophisticated and intricate hand built shanty towns; and the world-class Two Ocean Aquarium. Both the aquarium and the ferries to Robben Island are in the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a vibrant area for tourists, with many of Cape Town's best shops, hotels and restaurants. I’ve seen the Waterfront eschewed as “touristy” by some travel publications, but I hate to break it to you, if you don’t live in Cape Town and are visiting, you are a tourist. Don’t feel bad because lots of non-tourist Cape Town residents visit too: they go because it has many of the city’s best restaurants (and hotels). It also has the nicest mall, with a broad assortment of distinctly South African stores, a great local bookshop, a well-stocked biltong shop (South African jerky, which they are crazy for) and a good assortment of South African wines. If you want to buy gifts, mementos or forgot some crucial safari wear, this is your best bet of the trip. The Waterfront has lots of other shopping, a craft market, and lots of boat trips for whale watching, fishing, scenic cruses and shark cage diving. Like many other cities, Cape Town has one fare hop-on, hop-off tour buses, but here the attraction also includes hop-on, hop-off tour boats. Most of all, the Waterfront is a nice place to walk around. If you are taking a luxury approach, you are probably in the Waterfront already, since the city’s marquee hotel, the One & Only Cape Town is here, as well as the Cape Grace and Queen Victoria. The most notable great hotel that is not in the Waterfront is the Ellerman House , a very swank and wonderful boutique place with the nation’s largest private art collection. Set in an Edwardian mansion, Ellerman is like a bed and breakfast on steroids combined with a museum, where all sorts of things are included, th


What type of lightning appears as a broad illumination of parts of a thundercloud, caused by the reflection of a lightning flash?

Sheet lightning - definition of sheet lightning by The Free Dictionary Sheet lightning - definition of sheet lightning by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sheet+lightning sheet lightning n. Lightning that appears as a broad sheetlike illumination of parts of a thundercloud, caused by the reflection of a lightning flash. sheet lightning n (Physical Geography) lightning that appears as a broad sheet, caused by the reflection of more distant lightning sheet′ light`ning n. lightning appearing as a general illumination over a broad area, usu. because the path of the flash is obscured by clouds. [1820–30] sheet lightning - Appears as a broad sheetlike illumination of parts of a thundercloud, caused by the reflection of a lightning flash. See also related terms for reflection . Translations


In the game of snooker, what is the inside edge of the table called, against which a ball can be played?

Page 8 of questions on snooker and billiards Posted on 29th May 2005 by Eddie Harrett of Neath, South Wales. A question about a respotted black in a doubles match. I broke off originally, my partner potted blue pink and black to tie the scores. I won the toss, and doubled the black into the yellow baulk pocket to win the frame. Our opponents claim that my partner should have made the shot because he was the last player on the table. Advise please. Posted on 22nd May 2005 by Roy Deanus. I have in my posession a billiard cue which has an ivory plaque on the handle saying: "T Reece World Record Break 499,135 Unfinished July 6th 1907" and "Break 773 March 6th 1913" followed by "Burroughes & Watts LTD London." Could you inform me if you know of any further details pertaining to this cue? Read the reply Posted on 15th May 2005 by Craig White of Lincoln. My question is on potting balls off of others. For example I'm sure that a red can be hit against another colour and then go in the pocket and be a legal shot. However, after potting a red can a coloured ball be hit against another colour before going in the pocket? Likewise can the colour be hit against a red before going in? Read the reply Posted on 20th March 2005 by David Bridger of Hudson, FL USA. Years ago, I learned that you can almost always hit a snookered ball with the cue ball if you do the following: Assuming the cue ball and object ball are the same distance from one cushion, go to the spot at that cushion where the object ball is 90° to the cushion. Then hold the tip of your cue very close to the object ball and set your finger on the cue where the cue intersects with the inside edge of the cushion. Now holding your finger at that spot on the cue, pull the cue back (keeping it at 90° to the cushion) until the tip is exactly at the inside edge of the cushion. Now sight a line from the cue ball to the tip of your finger and make careful note of where that line would touch the inside edge of the cushion between the cue ball and your finger on the cue. If you can hit that spot on the cushion with no english, you will hit the object ball. If the cue ball and object ball are not the same distance from the cushion, you have to adjust the spot to hit. More toward the cue ball side if the cue ball is closer to the cushion. Have you experienced this and have I remembered it correctly? Read the reply Posted on 6th March 2005 by Joe McMahon of Dublin. Could you answer a problem that arose in a match. Player is in hand and placed the cue ball on the green spot. Is this a foul as more than half the ball is outside the "D"?(as it is when placed on the yellow spot). Read the reply Posted on 26th February 2005 by Dan Le Brocq of Doncaster. If a player is in a snooker and continously performs a foul and a miss, so basically cannot get out of the snooker what happens? I heard something on the Masters the other day about being warned about the 3 Miss rule?  Am I correct in hearing this and what does it mean? Read the reply Posted on 30th January 2005 by Bill Jackson of Sutton Coldfield, UK. When the white is touching a red any attempt to steer the white towards the red is a push shot and a foul. I have always thought that any direction away from the red, no matter how close to the dividing line between the balls, was legitimate; provided that the red does not move away from the white there is no push. A friend challenged this. He claimed that I should have played DIRECTLY away from the red. I think he meant more or less at right angles to the line separating the balls. He was very convinced. Was he right? Read the reply Posted on 22nd January 2005 by Gabriela Balasa of Waterloo, Canada. When a foul is committed by potting the cue ball, what are the rules as to the position of the cue ball and the direction of the shot? Read the reply Posted on 9th January 2005 by Mark from Hornchurch. Hope you can solve a debate!! In the event I am aiming at a red and the white hits the red and another colour at exactly the same time (eg they were next to each other and I hit them both half ball), ha


What is the name of the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, Scotland?

Going up Arthur's seat Edinburgh (822 ft) - YouTube Going up Arthur's seat Edinburgh (822 ft) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 27, 2013 Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".[1] It is situated in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch. Category


What is the name of the unacknowledged, discriminatory barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to positions of power or responsibility within a corporation?

Glass ceilings - definition of glass ceilings by The Free Dictionary Glass ceilings - definition of glass ceilings by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/glass+ceilings glass ceiling n. An unacknowledged discriminatory barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to positions of power or responsibility, as within a corporation. glass ceiling n a situation in which progress, esp promotion, appears to be possible but restrictions or discrimination create a barrier that prevents it glass′ ceil′ing n. an upper limit to professional advancement, esp. as imposed upon women, that is not readily perceived or openly acknowledged. [1980–85]


What is the bottom of a sea or river called?

Facts about Rivers for Kids River Severn | River Thames An introduction to Rivers All rivers start at the highest point in an area. As the river flows downstream, it gains more water from other streams, rivers, springs, added rainfall, and other water sources. What is a river? A river is freshwater flowing across the surface of the land, usually to the sea. The River Channel Rivers flow in channels. The bottom of the channel is called the bed and the sides of the channel are called the banks. Where do rivers begin? Rivers begin at their source in higher ground such as mountains or hills, where rain water or melting snow collects and forms tiny streams. Find out more about the different sources of rivers. How are rivers formed? When one stream meets another and they merge together, the smaller stream is known as a tributary. It takes many tributary streams to form a river. How do rivers grow? A river grows larger as it collects water from more tributaries along its course. Where do rivers end? The great majority of rivers eventually flow into a larger body of water, like an ocean, sea, or large lake. The end of the river is called the mouth. What do rivers provide? Most settlements were built along major rivers. Rivers provide us with food, energy, recreation, transportation routes, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. source of rivers


What is the title of the 1998 romantic comedy-drama film, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah, which alternates between two parallel universes?

Sliding Doors (1998) - 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 A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 34 titles created 28 May 2011 a list of 22 titles created 24 Sep 2011 a list of 38 titles created 29 Dec 2011 a list of 43 titles created 13 Aug 2013 a list of 22 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Sliding Doors " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. 6 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Edit Storyline In London, the public relation Helen is fired from her position in a PR company. While returning home, she does not catch the train in the subway. But in another possibility of her life, she catches the train in the subway. The story shows two parallel lives of Helen: in one life, she stays with her boyfriend Gerry, and in the other life, she finds that Gerry cheats her with Lydia and falls in love with James Hammerton. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil See All (196)  » Taglines: There are two sides to every story. Helen is about to live both of them ...at the same time. Romance was never this much fun. See more  » Genres: 1 May 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Dos vidas en un instante See more  » Filming Locations: $834,817        (USA) (24 April 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia When James and Helen first meet on the tube, James talks about The Beatles . A little later in the film, as Helen and Anna get into the taxi they instruct the driver to take them to 9 Menlove Ave. 251 Menlove Ave in Liverpool was the childhood home of Beatle John Lennon , who felt a great affinity with the number "9". See more » Goofs Gerry makes a joke about withdrawing Helen's Class One Drugs. Great Britain uses an alphabetical classification system so class one should be class A. See more » Quotes James : Everybody's born knowing all the Beatles lyrics instinctively. They're passed into the fetus subconsciously along with all the amniotic stuff. Fact, they should be called "The Fetals". (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I have probably watched this movie about 10 times since its release and still enjoy its twists and turns. John Hannah is simply adorable as James and his Glaswegian sense of humour still makes me laugh out loud even though I know the jokes in advance. Every performance is great but Gwynyth Paltrow deserves a special mention for her faultless role as two different versions of the same woman at once. Without giving anything away, I did not see the ending coming at all the first time through but it was entirely satisfying without being cloyingly Hollywood. Don't expect a cultural masterpiece. Just 'the Spanish inquisition' and some fine entertainment. Highly recommended 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Who is the Greek god of the woods, fields and flocks, and the name of the satellite of Saturn that is closest to the planet?

Saturn's Moons - Astronomy Games For Kids - KidsAstronomy.com Try Miamiopia, Our New Free Educational Virtual World The Moons of Saturn Of all the planets, Saturn reigns supreme, well at least in the moon department.  That is because Saturn has more moons than any other planet, 62 currently, and counting. Of these 62 moons, 53 are classified officially as moons, 9 are provisional (unofficial) moons. We'll talk about a few of the moons below. Although most of Saturn's moons are small, a few such as Titan are very large.  Many of Saturn's moons orbit around the edge of the planet's rings.  They help to keep the rings in place, just as a shepherd keeps sheep in place.  For this reason we call these moons Shepherd Moons.  Pan Pan is the closest known moon to Saturn's surface.  It was discovered by Mark R. Showalter in 1990, by looking at pictures sent back from Voyager.  Because Pan is very small and so far away, there is not much we know about it. This moon was named after the god of woods, fields and flocks, having a human body and head, and goat legs, horns and ears.  Atlas Atlas is the second of Saturn's moons.  Discovered in 1980 by R. Terrile, it orbits Saturn just to the side of the A Ring.  This makes Atlas a shepherd moon.  Atlas was also known by the name Hercules in mythology.  Prometheus Prometheus, which was discovered by S. Collins and others in 1980, is the inner shepherd satellite of Saturn's F ring.  Prometheus was named after a man who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to humankind in Greek mythology.  It is the third closest moon to the surface of Saturn. Pandora The outer shepherd moon of the F Ring is named Pandora.  This small moon was discovered in 1980 by S. Collins.  The name Pandora comes from Greek mythology.  She was the first woman sent to Earth by Jupiter as a punishment for Prometheus' theft of fire.  According to the story, Jupiter sent her to Earth with a box of all the problems and sicknesses of life.  She opened the box out of curiosity, releasing all these ills on humankind. Epimetheus  Epimetheus is the fifth moon from Saturn's surface.  It was discovered by Richard Walker first in 1966, and then again in 1977 by Stephen Larson and John Fountain. These three officially share the discovery.  In 1966  Epimetheus was confused with Janus, another of Saturn's moons.  Epimetheus and Janus are very interesting moons.  They actually trade places with each other every 4 years.  In Greek mythology Epimetheus was the husband of Pandora. Janus Janus was discovered by the French astronomer Audouin Dollfus in 1966.  The name Janus comes from the Greek god of gates and doors.  Janus is also the root of the name January.  Mimas Mimas reveals a striking resemblance to the Death Star in the popular film Star Wars. It is for that reason nick named by astronomers "The Death Star." The large crater, which you can see, is named Herschel.  It is so big compared to the size of Mimas, that whatever hit the moon probably just about tore it apart. Notice how round Mimas is.  This is because it is big enough that its gravity can pull the material into a globe.  Many of Saturn's moons are too small to be pulled into a globe shape.  Mimas was discovered in 1789 by William Herschel.  This moon was named after one of the Titans slain by Hercules. Enceladus The eighth moon orbiting Saturn is Enceladus. In Greek mythology Enceladus was a Titan who was defeated in battle and buried under Mount Etna by Athena.  Discovered in 1789 by William Herschel, Enceladus is the brightest object besides the Sun in the Solar System.  Of course, on Earth we cannot see it at all without a telescope.  This is because it is small and far away. The smooth surface of Enceladus tells scientists that it has recently been active.  Scientists do not know for sure whether it is water, volcanic or other material that has erupted in the last 100 million years giving this moon such a smooth face. Tethys Tethys is like a giant ice cube in the sky.  It is almost pure water ice.  At one time long ago it was liquid.  It would have been a giant ocean wi


In computing, what is a picture or design displayed on the background of a computer screen known as?

Wallpaper dictionary definition | wallpaper defined From wall + paper wallpaper - Computer Definition A pattern or picture used to represent the desktop surface (screen background) in a graphical user interface (GUI). Although many wallpaper options come with each operating system, third-party wallpaper files are also available, and any digital image can also be used as wallpaper. Many cellphones allow custom wallpapers for their screen backgrounds. Live Wallpaper Live wallpaper displays some moving object or continuous scene change for people who like the glitz of animation. However, in a portable device, live wallpaper is a battery drain. Why Cover a Desktop with Wallpaper? Years ago, someone who had too many sleepless nights programming must have thought it a great analogy because a screen desktop is vertical like a wall. With Windows XP, Microsoft decided to end the mystery and just call it "Background." However, background images are stored in the "Wallpaper" folder (c:\WINDOWS\Web\Wallpaper).