In cartography, the method by which a spherical shape is represented as a rectangle was invented by whom?

Cartography Version for printing This article describes how map making has played an important role in the development of mathematics. It is hardly surprising that cartography should be considered as a mathematical discipline in early times since cartography measures positions of places (mathematics was the science of measurement) and represents a the surface of a sphere on a two dimensional map. Of course what constitutes a map is hard to say, especially when one goes back to the very earliest times. In around 6200 BC in Catal Hyük in Anatolia a wall painting was made depicting the positions of the streets and houses of the town together with surrounding features such as the volcano close to the town. The wall painting was discovered in 1963 near the modern Ankara in Turkey. Whether it is a map or a stylised painting is a matter of debate. Eratosthenes' map of the world . Hipparchus was critical of the grid defined by Eratosthenes , saying reasonably enough that it was chosen arbitrarily. He suggested that a grid should be chosen with astronomical significance so that, for example, points on the same line would all have the same length of longest day. Although Hipparchus never constructed a map as far as we know, he did make astronomical observations to describe eleven parallels given by his astronomical definition. Although no copies of the work by Eratosthenes and Hipparchus survives, we know of it through the Geographical Sketches of Strabo which was completed in about 23 A.D. Although Strabo gives a critical account of earlier contributions to cartography, he devotes only a small discussion to the problem of projecting a sphere onto a plane. He states clearly that his work is not aimed at mathematicians, rather at statesmen who need to know about the customs of the people and the natural resources of the land. The final ancient Greek contribution we consider was the most important and, unlike that of Strabo, was written by a noted mathematician. In about 140 A.D. Ptolemy wrote his major work Guide to Geography, in eight books, which attempted to map the known world giving coordinates of the major places in terms of what are essentially latitude and longitude. The first volume gives the basic principles of cartography and considers the problem of map projection, that is mapping the sphere onto the plane. He gave two examples of projections, and also described the construction of globes. Right at the beginning Ptolemy identifies two distinct types of cartography, the first being [ 1 ]:- ... an imitation through drawing of the entire known part of the world together with the things which are, broadly speaking, connected with it. The second type is [ 1 ]:- ... an independent discipline [which] sets out the individual localities. Now the main part of Geography consisted of maps but Ptolemy knew that although a scribe could copy a text fairly accurately, there was little chance that maps could be successfully copied. He therefore ensured that the work contained the data and the information necessary for someone to redraw the maps. He followed previous cartographers in dividing the circle of the equator into 360° and took the equator as the basis for the north-south coordinate system. Thus the line of latitude through Rhodes and the Pillars of Hercules (present day Gibraltar) was 36° and this line divided the world as Ptolemy knew it fairly equally into two. The problem of defining lines of longitude is more difficult. It required the choice of an arbitrary zero but it also required a knowledge of the circumference of the Earth in order to have degrees correspond correctly to distance. Ptolemy chose the Fortune Islands (which we believe are the Canary Islands) as longitude zero since it was the most western point known to him. He then marked off where the lines of longitude crossed the parallel of Rhodes, taking 400 stadia per degree. Ptolemy's map of the world . Had Ptolemy taken the value of the circumference of the Earth worked out by Eratosthenes then his coordinates would have been very accurate. However he used the l


What is the nickname of the Australian national basketball team?

Team names for Australian sporting clubs Email Australian sports team names What makes a good name for a sporting team? It seems that there is no universal answer as in various sporting organisations, different kinds of names are embraced by different kinds of people. Around the world, soccer clubs have shown a fondness for abstract concepts like United, Galaxy and Cosmos. In Australia, the same pattern has been seen with clubs named after things like Glory, Victory, Roar and even FC. For those not accustomed to soccer’s culture, the abstract names can sound a little from outer space. For example, with their name, was Melbourne Victory afraid that fans might think they aspired to Melbourne Nin-all draw? Was Glory and its purple colour coding a reference to morning glories or glory holes?   While soccer fans like abstract names, AFL supporters seem to like things that can fly. Specifically, birds like Swans, Hawks, Eagles, Magpies, Crows and war machinery like Bombers. They also like felines like Lions, Tigers and Cats. Oddly for an Australian game, the AFL only has one uniquely Australian animal as a moniker, the endangered Kangaroos. It has three slightly abstract names in Power, Suns and Dockers. Religion is not forgotten either, with Demons and Saints appealing to two different kinds of flocks. Ironically, the Saints represent an area of Melbourne traditionally thought of as being inhabited by sinners (prostitutes and drug dealers) while the Demons represent the MCC members, who would consider themselves saints (at least publicly.) Traditionally, rugby league clubs didn't  use monikers, but informerly crowds developed their own names for the clubs and these were even weirder than those used in soccer. Canterbury were the Berries and then became the Country Bumpkins. Parramatta were the Fruit Pickers. Penrith were the Chocolate Soldiers, which probably did wonders to help sales of Freddo Frogs at league games. As marketing theory entered rugby league, these names gave way to the names of foreign animals such as Rabbits, Bears, Panthers, Roosters, Bulldogs, and Tigers. When the league started expanding nationwide, the names of American NFL teams like Raiders, Cowboys, Steelers, Mariners, Titans, Chargers, and Broncos were favoured.   Rugby union clubs like to associate themselves with an Australian image. The NSW team is Waratahs, named after a NSW flower and the ACT team is Brumbies, named after the wild horses of the southern highlands. Victoria uses Rebels with a reference to the Eureka Stockade. The two remaining states, Western Australia and Queensland, use the abstract monikers of Force and Reds respectively. Overall, most sports have steered clear of Australian animals for their monikers. This can be partly explained due to a cultural cringe, and also because the Australian animals don't usually have intimidating sounding names. For example, animals like wombats seem to conjure images of a cross between a rat and a teddy bear wobbling along. Likewise, quokkas sound like some kind of bizarre religious cult. Perhaps the quoll, the mainland’s largest marsupial predator, is the best example of an animal being overlooked because of the sound of its name. A one syllable name tends to be the domain of herbivores like the cow, horse, or sheep. It is in the second syllable where the predators such as tigers, cobras, lions, and pumas rein supreme. Admittedly, a few predators carry over in the third syllable, such as hyena, crocodile and chimpanzee, but these start to develop a comical edge. Fortunately, one syllable names are better than those in the 4th syllable and above, such as hippopotamus and snuffleupagus, as these sound ridiculous. On rare occasions, some predators have been able to get away with a one syllable name, such as shark and hawk, but this is only because the k gives their names an abrupt end. Quoll can just be drawn out far too much, almost like an old man drooling. While teams representing areas of Australia have generally avoided any kind of Australian image, teams


Who has played (on film) Queen Elizabeth I twice, Galadriel three times, Katharine Hepburn and Veronica Guerin?

Cate Blanchett - IMDb IMDb Actress | Producer | Director Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to June (Gamble), an Australian teacher and property developer, and Robert DeWitt Blanchett, Jr., an American advertising executive, originally from Texas. She has an older brother and a younger sister. When she was ten years old, her 40-year-old father died of a sudden ... See full bio » Born: Share this page: Related News a list of 44 people created 04 Dec 2011 a list of 28 people created 25 Apr 2012 a list of 33 people created 24 Jul 2012 a list of 21 people created 27 Aug 2012 a list of 22 people created 15 Feb 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Cate Blanchett's work have you seen? User Polls Won     2     Oscars. Another    145 wins & 179 nominations. See more awards  » Known For - Natural Selection (1994) ... Janie Morris  1994 Heartland (TV Mini-Series)  1993 Police Rescue (TV Series) Mrs. Haines - The Loaded Boy (1993) ... Mrs. Haines Hide   2005 Stories of Lost Souls (producer - segment "Bangers")  1999 Bangers (Short) (producer) - Cate Blanchett/Anthony Mackie/Tinashe (2015) ... (performer: "Reunited" - uncredited) Hide   2003 Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) (acknowledgment - 1 episode) - Episode #10.3 (2003) ... (acknowledgment: photographs courtesy of) Hide   2015-2016 Good Morning America (TV Series) Herself - Guest / Herself  2014-2016 The Insider (TV Series) Herself  2004-2016 Film 2016 (TV Series) Herself / Herself - Interviewee  2016 IMDb First Credit (TV Series) Herself  2012-2016 Rencontres de cinéma (TV Series) Herself  2014-2016 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2016 Celebrity Page (TV Series) Herself  2003-2016 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Herself  2011-2015 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Herself  2004-2015 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2015 Celebrity Style Story (TV Series) Herself  2015 Días de cine (TV Series) Herself  2015 Rachael Ray (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2015 Weekend Ticket (TV Series short) Herself  2015 4th AACTA Awards (TV Special) Herself - Host  2014 Inside Edition (TV Series documentary) Herself  2014 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary) Herself - Actress (segment "Cate Blanchett")  1999-2013 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2013 The View (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2012 Vivir de cine (TV Series) Herself  2010-2012 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Herself  2012 Raising the Curtain (TV Series documentary) Herself - Interviewee  2012 Australian Story (TV Series documentary) Herself - Presenter  2012 Samsung AACTA Awards (TV Special) Herself - Presenter  2011 At the Movies (TV Series) Herself - Special Guest Host Herself - Presenter: Best Make-Up and Best Costume Design  2010 Iconoclasts (TV Series documentary) Herself  2010 The Real Robin Hood (TV Movie documentary) Herself  2010 Ponyo: Creating Ponyo (Video documentary short) Herself  2010 Ponyo: Ponyo & Fujimoto (Video documentary short) Herself  2010 Ponyo: The Nursery (Video documentary short) Herself  2008 Access Hollywood (TV Series) Herself  2008 Seitenblicke (TV Series documentary) Herself  2008 Fantastic (TV Series documentary) Herself  2006-2008 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series documentary) Herself  2007 Miradas 2 (TV Series documentary) Herself  2006-2007 Corazón de... (TV Series) Herself  2007 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Herself  2006 Movie Rush (TV Series documentary) Herself  2005 Wetten, dass..? (TV Series) Herself  2005 2005 BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards (TV Movie documentary) Herself  2004 History vs. Hollywood (TV Series documentary) Herself  2004 Good Day Live (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2004 New Frontiers: Making 'The Missing' (Video documentary short) Herself  2003 Tinseltown TV (TV Series) Herself  2003 God kveld Norge (TV Series) Herself  2003 V Graham Norton (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2003 Scene 71 Filmmakers Workshop (Video documentary short) Herself  2003 The 100 Greatest Movie Stars (TV Movie documentary) Herself  2003 Cartaz Cultural (TV Series) Herself  2002 Reel Comedy (TV Series) Hers


Elk Island National Park, Wood Buffalo National Park, and the Columbia Icefield are in which Canadian province?

1001 Alberta, Canada National Parks Information - Proudly presented by Kanada News' Canada Vacation Planner National Parks of Alberta, Canada The origin of Canadian National Parks lies in Alberta, where in 1885, with creation of the Banff National Park the foundation for Canadian National Parks was laid. Waterton, Elk Island (1913) and Wood Buffalo National Park (1922) were soon to follow. Nowadays there are five National Parks within the province of Alberta. Alberta's National Parks also internationally play a major role. Wood Buffalo National Park is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complete area of Yoho, Jasper, Banff and Kootenay National Parks, with Mount Robson, Mount Assiniboine and the Hamber Provincial Parks together build the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Banff National Park Banff National Park is Canadaï¿½s first and most heavily visited National Park. The park is situated in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, 111 kilometres east of Calgary and adjacent to Jasper National Park in the north. The mix of towering mountains, glittering glaciers and icefields, lush alpine meadows, and natural mineral hot springs makes up one of Canadaï¿½s most exciting recreational areas. Elk Island National Park Elk Island National Park is located 48 km east of Edmonton. The park has a size of 194 square kilometers and marks Canadaï¿½s only National Park completely surrounded by a fence. This wilderness paradise is home to some of Canadaï¿½s most endangered species such as plains bison and wood bison. At least 230 species of birds, including the trumpeter swan can be found within the parkï¿½s boundaries. Jasper National Park Jasper National Park is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and is with a size of 10 880 square kilometers the largest and most northerly of the four adjoining mountain parks. The wonderful park of glacial origin, with towering mountain peaks up to 3747 m, is home to an abundant wildlife, including moose, elk, mule deer, black bear, coyote and bighorn sheep. Waterton Lakes National Park Waterton Lakes National Park is situated 276 km southwest of Calgary on the Canada-US border and has a total size of 525 sq km. The park offers a spectacular setting with dry rolling prairie hills soaring to icy peaks nearly 3,000 metres high. You will find the 3 Waterton Lakes, nestled between two mountain ranges. Waterton Lake is with more than 150 metres depth the deepest in the Rocky Mountains. Spotting wildlife is common and you will find more than 800 species of wildflowers. Wood Buffalo National Park Wood Buffalo National Park is with a total size of 44,840 square kilometres Canada's largest national park and one of the largest in the world. It is home to a variety of wildlife, with even bisons finding a habitat to live in. More National Parks of other provinces


What is the term for a wine with harsh and pronounced flavours?

eRobertParker.com: A Glossary of Wine Terms Weekly Wine Buys acetic: Wines, no matter how well made, contain quantities of acetic acidity that have a vinegary smell. If there is an excessive amount of acetic acidity, the wine will have a vinegary smell and be a flawed, acetic wine. acidic: Wines need natural acidity to taste fresh and lively , but an excess of acidity results in an acidic wine that is tart and sour. acidity: The acidity level in a wine is critical to its enjoyment and livelihood. The natural acids that appear in wine are citric, tartaric, malic, and lactic. Wines from hot years tend to be lower in acidity, whereas wines from cool, rainy years tend to be high in acidity. Acidity in a wine can preserve the wine's freshness and keep the wine lively , but too much acidity, which masks the wines flavors and compresses its texture, is a flaw. aftertaste: As the term suggests, the taste left in the mouth when one swallows is the aftertaste. This word is a synonym for length or finish. The longer the aftertaste lingers in the mouth (assuming it is a pleasant taste), the finer the quality of the wine. aggressive: Aggressive is usually applied to wines that are either high in acidity or have harsh tannins, or both. angular: Angular wines are wines that lack roundness, generosity, and depth. Wine from poor vintages or wines that are too acidic are often described as being angular. aroma: Aroma is the smell of a young wine before it has had sufficient time to develop nuances of smell that are then called its bouquet . The word aroma is commonly used to mean the smell of a relatively young, unevolved wine. astringent: Wines that are astringent are not necessarily bad or good wines. Astringent wines are harsh and coarse to taste, either because they are too young and tannic and just need time to develop, or because they are not well made. The level of tannins (if it is harsh) in a wine contributes to its degree of astringence. austere: Wines that are austere are generally not terribly pleasant wines to drink. An austere wine is a hard , rather dry wine that lacks richness and generosity. However, young Rhônes are not as austere as young Bordeaux. backward: An adjective used to describe (1) a young largely unevolved, closed, and undrinkable wine, (2) a wine that is not ready to drink, or (3) a wine that simply refuses to release its charms and personality. balance: One of the most desired traits in a wine is good balance, where the concentration of fruit, level of tannins, and acidity are in total harmony. Balanced wines are symmetrical and tend to age gracefully. barnyard: An unclean, farmyard, fecal aroma that is imparted to a wine because of unclean barrels or unsanitary winemaking facilities. berrylike: As this descriptive term implies, most red wines have an intense berry fruit character that can suggest blackberries, raspberries, black cherries, mulberries, or even strawberries and cranberries. big: A big wine is a large-framed, full-bodied wine with an intense and concentrated feel on the palate. Most red Rhône wines are big wines. blackcurrant: A pronounced smell of blackcurrant fruit is commonly associated with certain Rhône wines. It can vary in intensity from faint to very deep and rich. body: Body is the weight and fullness of a wine that can be sensed as it crosses the palate. full-bodied wines tend to have a lot of alcohol, concentration, and glycerin. Botrytis cinerea: The fungus that attacks the grape skins under specific climatic conditions (usually alternating periods of moisture and sunny weather). It causes the grape to become superconcentrated because it causes a natural dehydration. Botrytis cinerea is essential for the great sweet white wines of Barsac and Sauternes. It rarely occurs in the Rhône Valley because of the dry, constant sunshine and gusty winds. bouquet: As a wine's aroma becomes more developed from bottle aging, the aroma is transformed into a bouquet that is hopefully more than just the smell of the grape. brawny: A hefty, muscular, full-bodied wine with plenty of weight and flavo


What area of Tokyo is one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world?

Official Tourism Guide for Japan Travel Asia Vacation Package Tokyo's Best Shopping Anyone who loves shopping knows that Tokyo is one of the most renowned shopping cities in the world. It should come as no surprise that Japanese people love style and fashion as designers from around the globe know that Tokyo is a hot spot for their label to be featured. It is here that well-established Japanese shops and famous brand names like Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Louis Vuitton, and others stand side by side on the various blocks that make up the center of the Ginza shopping area. Tokyo also serves as a hub of artistic ingenuity as art galleries and purely Japanese modern architecture are visible throughout the entire city. Ginza While the history of this region dates back to the Edo period, recent modernization efforts have made Ginza an even more desirable shopping destination with its high end stores, boutiques, and cafes. Exclusive, sophisticated brands and restaurants featuring delicacies from all over the world can be seen throughout the area. Several fashion labels have commissioned their own personal restaurants in Ginza, with locales such as the Gucci Café and the Armani restaurant attracting visitors looking for a gourmet break from a day of shopping. During the weekends, Ginza employs the use of hokosha tengoku, or closed-off pedestrian streets, so that weekend shoppers have a chance to browse many stores of the renowned shopping region without having to worry about traffic congestion. Harajuku and Omotesando Harajuku's high fashion boutiques and branded shops make this area a hot spot for pop culture and new, cutting edge styles. On "Omotesando Hills", you'll find about 100 famous-brand shops including "Anniversaire Omotesando" popular for its limited-edition champagne and chocolate, as well as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Dior boutiques competing to express their individuality even through their architecture. Roppongi Roppongi has both aspects as an office town and an entertainment center that never sleeps. Since there are numerous embassies in the vicinity, many of the shops, bars and restaurants have international flavors and cater to people from other countries. Roppongi Hills, one of Japan's newest commercial developments, has over 200 shops and restaurants making it a great place to spend the day exploring local Japanese culture. http://www.roppongihills.com/ Shinjuku This is one of the busiest towns in Japan, with its train station reportedly handling the largest number of passengers in the world. Department stores, electrical appliance megastores and huge book stores fan out around the station and are constantly filled with customers. In the underground mall, there are dozens of shops where you might find an unexpected bargain. The "Don Quixote" discount store is located along Yasukuni Dori (Ave.) at the east exit, and to the north of this store is the Kabuki-cho bright lights district, crowded with restaurants, adult entertainment spots, arcades and theaters. On the west exit side are the Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings, super-high-rise buildings and first-class hotels. Enjoy the night view from the free observatory at the top of the Metropolitan Government building or from one of the skyscraper restaurants. Shibuya One of Japan's busiest towns, Shibuya is extremely popular with young people. There are department stores, restaurants and specialty shops; casual fashion shops in particular have a high profile as typified by the "SHIBUYA 109" fashion building. Each street has its own characteristic look; for example, Koen Dori (Ave.) has the "Seibu Department Store" and "Parco", Bunkamura Dori (Ave.) has the "Tokyu Department Store", and Spain Zaka (Hill Road) has small clothing boutiques and miscellaneous goods shops. On "Center Gai or Center Street", the street extending from the station, there is a constant stream of young people strolling past the fast food shops, shoe stores, and accessory and cosmetics shops. Fashion shops recently started opening up on Meiji Dori (Ave.), so you can enjoy window shopping wh


Who was the Princess of Tyre who, after her brother Pygmalion killed her husband Sichaeus, fled to Africa where she founded Carthage?

Elissar, Dido, the Queen of Carthage and her city Electronic recreation of the city of Carthage Very early in ancient       history, Phoenician sailors had visited the far corners of the Mediterranean       sea and established commercial relations with the local people.       Sidonian Phoenicians had established trading posts in the 16th century       B.C. at Utica which is relatively close to where Carthage was       later to be       established. Their main objective was commercial to compete with       their Tyrinian Phoenician       brothers       who       had a colony       at Utica. Archaeological evidence of the early settlements have       been found. The position of Utica towards Carthage was precisely       that       of Sidon towards Tyre. It was the more ancient city of the two, and       it preserved a certain kind of position without actual power. Carthage       and Utica competed, like Tyre and Sidon and they were at one time       always spoken of together. Elissar and her      Tyrinian entourage, including her priests and temple maidens of Ashtarte,      crossed the length of the Mediterranean in several ships and settled      the shores of what's today modern Tunisia. Her expedition came and negotiated      with the local inhabitants on purchasing a piece of land. Sailing into the Gulf of Tunis she spied a headland that would be the perfect spot      for a city and chose the very site called Cambe or Caccabe which was      an ancient Sidonian Phoenician trading post. However, some records indicate      that the goddess Tanit (Juno in Latin) indicated the spot were to found      the city. The natives there weren't too happy about the newcomers, but      Elissar was able to make a deal with their king Japon: she promised      him a fair amount of money and rent for many years for as much land      as she could mark out with a bull's skin. The king thought      he was getting the better end of the deal, but he soon noticed that      the woman he was dealing with was smarter than he had expected. This      purchase contained some intrigue while the size of the land was thought      not to exceed a "Bull's Hide," it actually was a lot larger then ever      thought. The trick she and her expedition employed was that they cutup      a bull's hide into very thin which they sewed together into one long      string. Then they took the seashore as one edge for the piece of land      and laid the skin into a half-circle. Consequently, Elissar and her      company got a much bigger piece of land than the king had thought possible.      The Carthaginians continued to pay rent for the land until the 6th century BC. That hilltop today is called the "Byrsa." Byrsa      means "ox hide." However, there is some confusion over the      word; some believe that it refers to the Phoenician word borsa which      means citadel or fortress. King Japon was very      impressed by Elissar's great mathematical talents and asked her to marry      him. She refused, so he had a huge university built, hoping to find      another young lady with similar talents instead. On that "carved" site, Elissar and her colonial entourage founded a new city ca. 814      BC.3 They called it 'Qart-Haddasht' (Carthage) which comes      from two Phoenician words that mean 'New Land." In memory of their      Tyrinian origin, the people of Carthage paid an annual tribute to the      temple of Melqart of Tyre in Phoenicia. The city of Carthage      slowly gained its independence from Tyre though it was initially controlled      by its own magistrates carrying the title of suffetes It kept close      links with Tyre, the metropolis, until 332 BC.4 The colonization      of Carthage, and thereafter, the territories around the western Mediterranean


From 1956 to 1968 Al Oerter won gold medals in every Olympics in what sport?

Al OERTER - Olympic Athletics | United States of America Al OERTER An Olympic legend, American discus thrower Al Oerter was the first track and field athlete to win four successive Olympic titles, a feat since equalled only by Carl Lewis in the long jump. Four new Olympic records Oerter took the gold medal in the discus in 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968, setting a new Olympic record on each occasion, although he was never the favourite to win the event. His third victory in 1964 was remarkable for the fact that he overcame the handicap of neck and rib injuries, but still managed to set a career best. He also won the Pan-American title in 1959 and set four world records, the first of which in 1962 gave him the distinction of being the first man to record a legal throw of over 200 feet (60.96 metres). The longest throw in 1980 Oerter retired after the Olympic Games of 1968 but returned to full-time competition in 1977 with the goal of making the 1980 Olympic Games and winning a fifth gold medal. He finished 5th at the TAC Championships in 1979 and 6th in 1980. His comeback was derailed by the 1980 Olympic boycott by the United States, but Oerter did post the longest throw in the world in 1980.


What sign of the zodiac is represented by a bull?

Zodiac Signs, Signs of the Zodiac, Astrology Signs, Taurus FREE Psychic Chat tap here... Your Zodiac Sign :: Taurus As the zodiac unfolds, and after the trail blazing and initiating energy of Aries, comes stable, patient Taurus helping to make sense and add structure and form. The glyph (graphic of this sign) is of the Bull. Yet paradoxically the ruling planet of this sign is Venus, the planet of love and beauty. Whilst Taurans can be willful and stubborn, they are also capable of being very gentle too. The symbolism of Taurus is of procreation, of all natural reproductive forces. In mythology, it was said that Aphrodite was represented as wearing two horns on her head to imitate a bull. But within this there is also a weird tie-up here between Mars and Venus, the two yet very different planets of love and sexuality. In terms of material resources and the unfolding of the zodiac, the Fixed quality of Taurus along with its elemental rulership of Earth, often makes Taurans highly concerned with values, though not necessarily materialism - though this can be a failing. Some Taurans find great happiness living a very simple life. This could be in working part-time, making the most of an allotment or small holding and improving their homes through the patient marshaling of resources. Yet other Taurans can take great pleasure in a totally calorific lifestyle of much wine and good food and plenty of excursions to the shopping mall to indulge in some serious retail therapy. Not only can this stretch the patience of their personal banker but also the elastic in their waistlines! But the bigger picture shows Taurans to be constant, able to work towards long term goals but who can get stuck in ruts of beliefs or attitudes which makes them closed to evolving as easily as some signs. Taurans are without doubt very sensual however, and make ardent lovers and stable long term partners. However, obstinate sometimes jealous attitudes, can be very damaging to relationships and Taurans can have a tendency to try to take the object of their affection away from other distractions, which over time can starve the relationship of air and new influences. Famous Taurans include: Queen Elizabeth II, reformer Oliver Cromwell, playright Will Shakespear, Adolph Hitler, daddy of analysists Sigmund Freud, singer/actress Cher and footballer David Beckham. Read more Taurus horoscope readings


Where was the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Frances Spencer on 29 July 1981, held?

BBC - History - Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding (pictures, video, facts & news) Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding 29 July 1981 The wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer attracted an estimated global TV audience of 750 million - the most popular programme ever broadcast. After the ceremony, thousands of people cheered the couple as they waved from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Photo: Prince Charles and Princess Diana leave in a horse-drawn carriage. (Press Association) Introduction Secrecy surrounds Charles and Diana's wedding cake Secrecy and snowblindness for the chef making Charles and Diana's wedding cake. After six weeks of secrecy and suffering from snowblindness from the white icing, the chef making Charles and Diana's wedding cake finally reveals his masterpiece. Translators prepare for Prince Charles' wedding coverage Translators for foreign TV stations gather in the BBC studio to prepare their coverage for Charles and Diana's wedding. Language translators for TV stations across the globe gather in the BBC studio to prepare their coverage for Charles and Diana's wedding. Prince Charles' engagement announcements Angela Rippon presents some unusual footage from around the world announcing Charles and Diana's engagement. Angela Rippon gets the giggles while presenting some unusual footage from channels around the world announcing the engagement of Charles and Diana. A new TV mast improves reception for Scottish village A new mast improves TV reception for Tweedsmuir residents in time for Prince Charles' wedding. Residents of Tweedsmuir, Scotland, have clubbed together to buy a new TV mast to improve reception, in time for Prince Charles' wedding. Children recreate Prince Charles' wedding to Diana Brighton school children perform their own version of Prince Charles' wedding to Diana. Brighton school children perform their own version of Prince Charles' wedding to Diana, complete with 'carriage' ride and honeymoon at 'Broadlands'. This event features in: More information about: Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding How the couple met Prince Charles was born at Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948, the eldest son of the Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. At the age of four, he watched his mother's coronation in Westminster Abbey; he was now heir apparent. He was educated at Gordonstoun, the Scottish boarding school also attended by his father. From 1967 to 1970, he read archaeology and anthropology at Cambridge University. He was invested as Prince of Wales in a ceremony at Caernarfon Castle in 1969. Two years later he trained as a jet pilot, and then embarked on a naval career. Lady Diana Spencer was born on 1 July 1961 at Park House, on the Queen's estate at Sandringham, Norfolk. She went to boarding school in Kent before moving to London and working as a nanny and a cook. She also worked at a kindergarten in Knightsbridge. Charles first met Diana in 1977 while visiting her family home, Althorp, but it was only in 1980 that the relationship developed. After press speculation, their engagement became official on 24 February 1981. The wedding day Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. Held at St Paul's Cathedral, the event was watched by a congregation of 3,500 and an estimated global TV audience of 750 million. Lady Diana arrived from Clarence House for the late morning ceremony in the Glass Coach with her father, Earl Spencer. She wore an Emanuel designed ivory taffeta and antique lace gown with a 25ft (7.62m) train. Charles was attired in the full dress uniform of a naval commander. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie, led the traditional Church of England service, assisted by clergymen from many denominations. Wedding day nerves were apparent during the ceremony. Diana mixed up the Prince's names â calling him Philip Charles Arthur George, rather than Charles Philip. The groom referred to "thy goo


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Marcel Duchamp, whose work was associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements, abandoned his successful career as an artist in the later part of his life to do what?

Marcel Duchamp (Surrealist) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Marcel Duchamp Male Born Jul 28, 1887 Marcel Duchamp was a French artist whose work is most often associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements. Considered by some to be one of the most important artists of the 20th century, Duchamp's output influenced the development of post-World War I Western art. He advised modern art collectors, such as Peggy Guggenheim and other prominent figures, thereby helping to shape the tastes of Western art during this period.…  Read More related links National Folk Museum Of Korea, Gyeongbok Palace  Joong Ang Daily Google News - Aug 31, 2011 '25: Pop Art by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Man Ray are among the 87 works by 47 artists shown in this collection from the Whitney Museum of American Art. Titled âObjectâ after the works of French Surrealist Marcel Duchamp, the show also features' Mona Lisa Mob Marvels Miami  Gadling Google News - Aug 30, 2011 'Now the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College is examining this artistic obsession with Mona Lisa Unveiled, an exhibition that traces the influence of Mona Lisa on subsequent artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Jean Margat, and Salvador DalÃ¬' The Modern Art Problem  New Hampshire Public Radio Google News - Aug 24, 2011 'Almost 100 years ago, Marcel Duchamp unveiled his controversial piece, Fountain, a urinal he found and signed âR. Mutt.â It was shot over the bow for artists using unconventional materials and' The Movements: Pop Art  Nouse Google News - Aug 23, 2011 'Although Warhol was indeed a crucial figure in this movement, the emergence of Pop Art dates before him and can trace its tentative roots back to the likes of Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso and Man Ray. Irony, parody and mass culture decorate the altar' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Marcel Duchamp. CHILDHOOD 1887 Birth Born on July 28, 1887. TEENAGE 1903 15 Years Old He also won a prize for drawing in 1903, and at his commencement in 1904 he won a coveted first prize, validating his recent decision to become an artist. … Read More He learned academic drawing from a teacher who unsuccessfully attempted to protect his students from Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and other avant-garde influences. However, Duchamp's true artistic mentor at the time was his brother Jacques Villon, whose fluid and incisive style he sought to imitate. At 14, his first serious art attempts were drawings and watercolors depicting his sister Suzanne in various poses and activities. That summer he also painted landscapes in an Impressionist style using oils.

 Duchamp's early art works align with Post-Impressionist styles. He experimented with classical techniques and subjects. When he was later asked about what had influenced him at the time, Duchamp cited the work of Symbolist painter Odilon Redon, whose approach to art was not outwardly anti-academic, but quietly individual.

 jeune homme triste dans un train), 1911â12, oil on cardboard mounted on Masonite, 100 x 73 cm (39 3/8 Ã 28 3/4 in), Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice. This painting was identified as a self-portrait by the artist. During this time Duchamp drew and sold cartoons which reflected his ribald humor. Many of the drawings use verbal puns (sometimes spanning multiple languages), visual puns, or both. Such play with words and symbols engaged his imagination for the rest of his life. Read Less 1905 17 Years Old In 1905, he began his compulsory military service with the 39th Infantry Regiment, working for a printer in Rouen. … Read More There he learned typography and printing processesâskills he would use in his later work. Read Less TWENTIES 1908 20 Years Old Due to his eldest brother Jacques' membership in the prestigious AcadÃ©mie royale de peinture et de sculpture Duchamp's work was exhibited in the 1908 Salon d'Automne. … Read More The following year his work was featured in the Salon des IndÃ©pendants. Of Duchamp's pieces in the show, critic Guillaume Apolli


By what name does history better know 11th-century Castilian military leader Rodrigo Daz de Vivar?

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"What was ""the worlds first full-scale atomic electric power plant devoted exclusively to peacetime uses,"" that went online in 1957?"

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What was the only painting that Vincent van Gogh sold while he was alive?

The Lore: Van Gogh Sold Only One Painting During His Life The Lore: Van Gogh Sold Only One Painting During His Life The Red Vineyards at Arles, 1888, by Vincent Van Gogh.  Heritage Images/Hulton Fine Art/Getty Images By Lisa Marder Updated May 31, 2016. Although lore has it that the post-Impressionist painter , Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) , sold only one painting during his lifetime, different theories exist. The one painting commonly thought to have been sold is  The Red Vineyard at Arles (The Vigne Rouge) , now located at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.  However, some sources posit that different paintings sold first, and that other paintings and drawings were sold or bartered in addition to The Red Vineyard at Arles. However, it is true that The Red Vineyard at Arles is the only painting sold during van Gogh's lifetime the name of which we actually know, and that was "officially" recorded and acknowledged by the art world, and hence the lore persists. Of course, bearing in mind that van Gogh didn't start painting until he was twenty-seven years old, and died when he was thirty-seven, it would not be unremarkable that he did not sell many. Furthermore, the paintings that were to become famous were the ones produced after he went to Arles, France in 1888, only two years before he died. continue reading below our video Profile of Vincent van Gogh What is remarkable is that just a few decades after his death his art would become well-known worldwide and that he would eventually become one of the most famous artists ever. Red Vineyard at Arles In 1889 Van Gogh was invited to participate in a group show in Brussels called the XX (or the Vingtistes). Van Gogh suggested to his brother, Theo, an art dealer and Van Gogh's agent, that he send six paintings to be exhibited with the group, one of which was The Red Vineyard.   Anna Boch , a Belgian artist and art collector, bought the painting in early 1890 for 400 Belgian francs, perhaps because she liked the painting and wanted to show her support for Van Gogh, whose work was being criticized; perhaps to help him financially; and perhaps to please her brother, Eugène, whom she knew was a friend of Vincent's. (1) Eugène Boch, like his sister Anna, was also a painter and had visited Van Gogh in Arles, France in 1888. They became friends and Van Gogh painted his portrait, which he called The Poet. According to the notes at the Musée d'Orsay where the  portrait of Eugène Boch  is now located, it seems that The Poet hung in van Gogh's room in the Yellow House in Arles for awhile as evidenced by the fact that it is seen in the first version of The Bedroom, which is in the Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam). Apparently Anna Boch owned two paintings of Van Gogh's and her brother, Eugène, owned several. (2) Anna Boch sold The Red Vineyard in 1906, though, for 10,000 francs, and it was sold again that same year to a Russian textile business man, Sergei Shchukin. It was given to the Pushkin Museum by the State of Russia in 1948. Van Gogh painted The Red Vineyard from memory in early November 1888 while the artist, Paul Gauguin was living with him in Arles. It is a dramatic landscape painting in saturated autumnal reds and yellows punctuated by the blue clothing of workers in a vineyard, with a bright yellow sky and sun reflected in the river adjacent to the vineyard. The viewer's eye is drawn through the landscape by the strong diagonal line that leads to the high horizon and the setting sun in the distance.   In one of his many letters to his brother, Theo, Van Gogh tells him he is "working on a vineyard, all purple and yellow" and goes on to describe it further, "But if only you’d been with us on Sunday! We saw a red vineyard, completely red like red wine. In the distance it became yellow, and then a green sky with a sun, fields violet and sparkling yellow here and there after the rain in which the setting sun was reflected." (3) In a subsequent letter to Theo, Vincent says about this painting, "I’m going to set myself to work often from memory, and the canvases done from memory are


The American War of Independence began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and how many British colonies in North America?

The American Revolutionary War AL - AK - AZ - AR - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - ID - IL - IN - IA - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MS - MO - MT - NE - NV - NH - NJ - NM - NY - NC - ND - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VT - VA - WA - WV - WI - WY American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies on the North American continent (as well as some naval conflict). The war was the culmination of the political American Revolution, whereby the colonists overthrew British rule. In 1775, Revolutionaries seized control of each of the thirteen colonial governments, set up the Second Continental Congress, and formed a Continental Army. The following year, they formally declared their independence as a new nation, the United States of America. From 1778 onward, other European powers would fight on the American side in the war. Meanwhile, Native Americans and African Americans served on both sides. Throughout the war, the British were able to use their naval superiority to capture and occupy coastal cities, but control of the countryside (where 90% of the population lived) largely eluded them due to their relatively small land army. In early 1778, shortly after an American victory at Saratoga, France entered the war against Britain; Spain and the Netherlands joined as allies of France over the next two years. French involvement proved decisive, with a French naval victory in the Chesapeake leading to the surrender of a British army at Yorktown in 1781. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 ended the war and recognized the sovereignty of the United States over the territory bounded by what is now Canada to the north, Florida to the south, and the Mississippi River to the west. The war of American independence could be summed up as a civil war fought on foreign soil, as opposing forces comprised both nations' residents. That said, it is a war that America could not have survived without French assistance. In addition, Britain had significant military disadvantages. Distance was a major problem: most troops and supplies had to be shipped across the Atlantic Ocean. The British usually had logistical problems whenever they operated away from port cities, while the Americans had local sources of manpower and food and were more familiar with (and acclimated to) the territory. Additionally, ocean travel meant that British communications were always about two months out of date: by the time British generals in America received their orders from London, the military situation had usually changed. Suppressing a rebellion in America also posed other problems. Since the colonies covered a large area and had not been united before the war, there was no central area of strategic importance. In Europe, the capture of a capital often meant the end of a war; in America, when the British seized cities such as New York and Philadelphia, the war continued unabated. Furthermore, the large size of the colonies meant that the British lacked the manpower to control them by force. Once any area had been occupied, troops had to be kept there or the Revolutionaries would regain control, and these troops were thus unavailable for further offensive operations. The British had sufficient troops to defeat the Americans on the battlefield but not enough to simultaneously occupy the colonies. This manpower shortage became critical after French and Spanish entry into the war, because British troops had to be dispersed in several theaters, where previously they had been concentrated in America. The British also had the difficult task of fighting the war while simultaneously retaining the allegiance of Loyalists. Loyalist support was important, since the goal of the war was to keep the colonies in the British Empire, but this imposed numerous military limitations. Early in the war, the Howe brothers served as peace commissioners while simultaneously conducting the war effort, a dual role which


"According to a quote from William Congreve's play ""The Mourning Bride"" (1697), spoken by Zara in Act 3, Scene 2, ""Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman ... "" what?"

Pun and Funny English: Funny Puns, Play on Words, Humorous Use of English Language, Wise Sayings More Pun and Funny English in Part 2 What Is a Pun? "A pun, or paronomasia, is a form of word play that deliberately exploits an ambiguity between similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect. Such ambiguity may arise from the intentional misuse of homophonical, homographical, homonymic, polysemic, metonymic, or metaphorical language." "A Pun is a joke or type of wordplay in which similar senses or sounds of two words or phrases, or different senses of the same word, are deliberately confused; To tell a pun, to make a play on words." Above definitions from: e-Forwards.com - Funny Emails . View more definitions of a Pun from The Free Dictionary . Pun from Wikipedia. 1. The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. 2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian. 3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still. 4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption. 5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery. 6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering. 7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart. 8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie. 9. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall. The police are looking into it. 10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. 11. The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints; we spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. ~ Dr. Bob Moorehead. See Words Aptly Spoken and The Paradox of Our Time . 12. Why do we have noses that run and feet that smell? ~ Unknown. 13. There was the person who sent ten puns to friends with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did. 14. If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you'd be in Seine. 15. The midget fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large. 16. The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran. 17. A backward poet writes inverse. 18. In a democracy, it's your vote that counts. In feudalism, it's your Count that votes. 19. The quickest way to get someone's attention is to no longer want it. ~ Anonymous. 20. An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. ~ Charles Bukowski. 21. Nothing haunts us like the things we don't say. ~ Mitch Albom. 22. Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't. ~ Erica Jong. 23. Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it. ~ Cullen Hightower. 24. We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. ~ Aristotle. 25. Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt. ~ Unknown. 26. You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish. ~ Unknown. 27. I've failed the mathematics test so many times, I lost count. ~ Smitsy 28. The barber opened up a shavings account. ~ Adele - Bohemia, NY 29. My brother wishes he could compose smutty verse as good as mine. Is this scribbling ribaldry? ~ hamrag - London 30. The phone call interrupted my nap, and I never did get the rest. ~ Dave - Whittier, CA 31. A new type of broom came out, it is sweeping the nation. ~ Anonymous 32. I used to be afraid of purchasing residential property for the purpose of renting, but now I have an apartment complex. ~ Kathy - Nashville, TN 33. Deafness is getting to be quite a problem for me lately. I never thought I'd hear myself say that. ~ Dave - Coventry, UK 34. It's amazing what two or more sinners can achieve together with synergy. ~ Irish Limbo - Auckland 35. I used to be addicted to soap, but I'm clean now. ~ Anonymous 36. I'm inclined to


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In 1951 and 1952, American Jim Fuchs won 88 consecutive meetings and set four world records in what sport?

USATF - News USA Track & Field 317-261-0478 x317 NEW YORK - Track & field legends Roger Kingdom and Mike Powell, and University of Arkansas head coach John McDonnell headline an impressive group of inductees for the National Track & Field Hall of Fame Class of 2005. The inductees, announced on Thursday by USA Track & Field, also include veteran athletes Wes Santee, Earlene Brown, Jim Fuchs and Fred Wolcott. USATF announced the inductees Thursday afternoon in New York, site of the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and host of this Sunday's New York City Marathon. The Class of 2005 will be inducted Thursday evening, December 1, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held in conjunction with USATF's 2005 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, Fla. "I take great pride in welcoming the Class of 2005 into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame," said USATF President Bill Roe. "These remarkable individuals have made tremendous contributions to the legacy of USA Track & Field, and I congratulate them for all their accomplishments." "All of us at USA Track & Field look forward to these all-time greats taking their rightful places in the National Track & Field Hall of Fame," said USATF CEO Craig Masback. "All seven made indelible and unique contributions to the heritage of our sport, and they couldn't be more deserving of this honor." As a two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, '88) and former world record holder, Roger Kingdom's achievements in the 110-meter hurdles set the standard for others to aspire to. A five-time USA Outdoor champion, Kingdom won gold medals at the Pan American Games in 1983 and 1995, and won the NCAA Outdoor title in 1983 and NCAA Indoor hurdles crown in 1984. Kingdom ended five seasons ranked #1 in the world by Track & Field News, and won a World University Games gold medal in 1989. In what many consider the greatest head-to-head competition in track and field history, Mike Powell won the 1991 World Outdoor Championships men's long jump gold medal over fellow Hall of Famer Carl Lewis by setting the world record of 8.95 meters/29 feet, 4.50 inches, in Tokyo, Japan. The mark broke the previous standard set by Bob Beamon in 1968. Powell, who also won the World Outdoor Championships gold medal in 1993, was a two-time Olympic silver medalist and six-time USA Outdoor champion. Ranked #1 in the world on four occasions, he won 34 consecutive competitions in 1993 and 1994. During his long and distinguished career, John McDonnell's University of Arkansas Razorbacks have set a standard in collegiate sports that may never be equaled. To date, McDonnell-led squads have won 41 NCAA national team championships and produced five seasons in which they won national titles in indoor track, outdoor track and cross country in the same year, known as the "triple crown." Arkansas athletes have won 105 NCAA event championships under McDonnell's guidance, and he has produced 161 All-Americans. On 28 occasions he has been named the NCAA coach of the year. One of America's finest middle distance runners ever, Wes Santee competed in the 1952 Olympics in the 5,000 meters, although he is best remembered for his success in the mile and 1,500 meters. During his career, Santee owned the world indoor 1,500m record on two occasions and set the outdoor 1,500m world record at the 1956 Compton Invitational. The three-time U.S. outdoor champion also was a key contender in the legendary chase to run the first sub-four-minute mile. One of the greatest American women throwers of all time, Earlene Brown had top ten finishes in both the shot put and discus at the 1956 Olympic Games - when she set American records in both events - and 1960 Olympics, with her highlight being her Olympic bronze medal shot put performance. She was an eight-time national champion in the shot and a three-time champion in the discus, becoming the first American to break the 50-foot barrier in the shot put in 1958, when she was #1 world ranked. She retired after placing 12th in the shot put at the 1964 Olympic Games. A former world record holder in the m


The Tyrol is a region in which mountain range?

Mountains - Tyrol - Austria Mountains The amazing world of mountains is one of the highlight of holidays in Tyrol. Image gallery: Mountains Map See map Mountain ranges like the Kitzbühel and Lechtal Alps in North Tyrol (pic: panoramic view from the Kitzbüheler Horn to the Kaiser Mountains) or the High Tauern in East Tyrol invite you to unique alpine experiences. The mighty mountains of 3,000 metres and the snow and ice-covered peaks are not only an impressive scanery, but also provide breathtaking views down into the valley.


What is a young frog called? | Reference.com What is a young frog called? A: Quick Answer A frog is first a tadpole and then a froglet before becoming an adult frog. It takes between 3 to 4 months for a frog to go through the complete growth cycle and become an adult frog. Full Answer Frogs lay eggs, and when the eggs hatch a frog is called a tadpole. The tadpole has poorly developed gills, a tail and a mouth. It generally stays near the shoreline of lakes or streams, depending on where the female frog lays her eggs. After a couple of months, the tadpole will be larger, have legs and resemble an adult frog with a tail. A young frog, or froglet, is officially no longer a tadpole at around 12 weeks.


Which Soviet gymnast won the most medals in her career?

U.S. Women Gymnasts Win, Phelps Breaks Medal Record in Dramatic Day 4 - ABC News ABC News Phelps Wins Record-Setting 19th Medal; U.S. Gymnasts Bring Home Gold By ALON HARISH WATCH Taylor Swift Spotted on Beach With Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Son Connor 0 Shares Email Michael Phelps broke the record today for most career Olympic medals with a U.S. gold in the men's 200-meter relay in an eventful day four in the London Games. After the United States won its first Olympic gold medal in women's gymnastics since it hosted the 1996 Games in Atlanta, the greatest drama of the day moved to the pool, where Phelps was touched out at the wall by Chad le Clos of South Africa in the men's 200-meter butterfly. Phelps appeared poised throughout that race to pick up his 15th career gold medal and become the first swimmer to win a gold medal in a singles event in three consecutive Olympics, but the South African snuck up on Phelps in the last few seconds. Upon realizing his defeat, Phelps, who had yet to win a gold medal in London, slapped the water and tossed his cap in disgust. But he was all smiles less than an hour later, when the U.S. relay team's dominating performance made him the most decorated Olympian of all time. His split was the fastest of the team, at 1:44:05, just over a second faster than Ryan Lochte's time, which gave the Americans a solid lead from the beginning. Phelps surpassed Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, whose 18 medals, 9 of them gold, made her the winningest Olympic athlete for 48 years. Swimmer Mark Spitz held the American record before Phelps with 11 medals, just one more than track star Car Lewis. American Allison Schmitt won the gold in the 200-meter freestyle, shattering the record with a time of 1:54:61. The bronze narrowly escaped her teammate Missy Franklin, the high school senior who won Monday's 100-meter backstroke. The United States took the bronze in the women's 200-meter medley, with Chinese 16-year-old Ye Shiwen coming from fourth place to win a gold medal that will likely add to a swirl of doping suspicions surrounding her record-breaking performances. Ye finished in 2:07:57, nearly a second faster than her record time in the semifinals. The U.S. women gymnastics team stepped into the arena Tuesday night in the shadow of overwhelming media hype. Not since Atlanta's "Magnificent Seven" had the U.S. women's gymnastics team been the subject of such high expectations. But the team led throughout the event, beating Russia by a wide margin, with Romania earning the bronze. The Chinese, defending the gold medal they won in 2008 in Beijing, finished fourth. The team gold was redemption for Jordyn Wieber, the star American gymnast who failed to qualify for the individual event. Away from the gymnastics mat and the pool, tennis provided the most riveting moments of the day. Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova advanced, while Andy Roddick crumbled to Novak Djokovic. But the Tuesday's most exciting matchup was between less-famous names. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France won the longest set ever played in the Olympics over Canadian Milos Raonic after 48 games. Serena Williams, fresh off her fifth victory at Wimbledon earlier this month, announced that she would forgo the mixed-doubles event in order to play with Venus in the regular doubles. Serena Williams will also compete in the women's singles event. On the soccer field, all it took was one goal by Abby Wambach to take the U.S. women's soccer team to a hard-won victory over North Korea. Goalkeeper Hope Solo, who caused controversy recently with her Twitter criticism of NBC commentator and former U.S. soccer star Brandi Chastain, staved off several threats to the U.S. shutout in the game's second half. Although the North Korean women are ranked in the top 10 internationally, their restricted interactions with other teams have kept them largely anonymous in women's soccer. 0 Shares


What was the name of the 1571 sea battle when a fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Spain (including Naples, Sicily and Sardinia), the Republic of Venice, the Papacy, the Republic of Genoa, the Duchy of Savoy, the Knights Hospitaller and others, decisively defeated the main fleet of the Ottoman Empire?

Battle Of Lepanto - First Major Defeat For The Ottoman Empire - YouTube Battle Of Lepanto - First Major Defeat For The Ottoman Empire 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 15, 2013 The Battle of Lepanto took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of southern European Catholic maritime states, decisively defeated the main fleet of the Ottoman Empire in five hours of fighting on the northern edge of the Gulf of Corinth, off western Greece. The Ottoman forces sailing westwards from their naval station in Lepanto met the Holy League forces, which had come from Messina, Sicily, where they had previously gathered. The victory of the Holy League prevented the Ottoman Empire expanding further along the European side of the Mediterranean. Lepanto was the last major naval battle in the Mediterranean fought entirely between galleys and has been assigned great symbolic importance by Catholic and other historians. Some historians argue that Turkish victory could have led to Western Europe being overrun. The Christian coalition had been promoted by Pope Pius V to rescue the Venetian colony of Famagusta, on the island of Cyprus, which was being besieged by the Turks in early 1571 subsequent to the fall of Nicosia and other Venetian possessions in Cyprus in the course of 1570. The banner for the fleet, blessed by the pope, reached the Kingdom of Naples (then ruled by the King of Spain) on 14 August 1571. There, in the Basilica of Santa Chiara, it was solemnly consigned to John of Austria, who had been named leader of the coalition after long discussions between the allies. The fleet moved to Sicily and leaving Messina reached (after several stops) the port of Viscardo in Cephalonia, where news arrived of the fall of Famagusta and of the torture inflicted by the Turks on the Venetian commander of the fortress, Marco Antonio Bragadin. On 1 August, the Venetians had surrendered after being reassured that they could leave Cyprus freely. However, the Ottoman commander, Lala Kara Mustafa Pasha, who had lost some 52,000 men in the siege[citation needed] (including his son), broke his word, imprisoning the Venetians. On 17 August, Bragadin was flayed alive and his corpse hung on Mustafa's galley together with the heads of the Venetian commanders, Astorre Baglioni, Alvise Martinengo and Gianantonio Querini. Despite bad weather, the Christian ships sailed south and, on 6 October, they reached the port of Sami, Cephalonia (then also called Val d'Alessandria), where they remained for a while. On 7 October, they sailed toward the Gulf of Patras, where they encountered the Ottoman fleet. While neither fleet had immediate strategic resources or objectives in the gulf, both chose to engage. The Ottoman fleet had an express order from the Sultan to fight, and John of Austria found it necessary to attack in order to maintain the integrity of the expedition in the face of personal and political disagreements within the Holy League. The members of the Holy League were Spain (including the Kingdom of Naples, the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Sardinia as part of the Spanish possessions), the Republic of Venice, the Papacy,the Republic of Genoa, the Duchy of Savoy, the Duchy of Urbino, the Knights Hospitaller and others. Its fleet consisted of 206 galleys and 6 galleasses (large new galleys, invented by the Venetians, which carried substantial artillery) and was commanded by Don John of Austria, the illegitimate son of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles I of Spain and V of the Holy Roman Empire, and half-brother of Philip II of Spain, supported by the Spanish commanders Don Luis de Requesens and Don Álvaro de Bazán, and Genoan commander Gianandrea Doria. Vessels had been contributed by the various Christian states: 109 galleys and 6 gal


"What is the first line of the hymn ""Jerusalem""?"

Jerusalem - The Hymn - YouTube Jerusalem - The Hymn 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. Uploaded on Jun 27, 2008 The unofficial 'anthem' of England from the poem written by William Blake. A tribute to the generations that have gone before us to preserve that 'green and pleasant land' for 'England & St. George!' Category


What was the nickname for the German L14 Howitzer, used in World War I?

The Howitzer About The Howitzer Hey history fans! It’s time for us to discuss another unit in the AoE series. Last week, we wrote about the Hussar , and this time, we talk about the Howitzer, an upgrade to the Mortar in AoE III that we featured before. This upgrade offers a hit point and damage boost and, like the Mortar, is available from the Artillery Foundry. When reading the information on the howitzer in Spencer C. Tucker’s “Instruments of War: Weapons and Technologies That Have Changed History: Weapons and Technologies That Have Changed History”, it makes sense that the howitzer is an upgrade to the mortar in AoE III. Tucker writes that the howitzer bridged the gap between the mortar, which shoots at a high angle, and the cannon, which has a flat trajectory (63). According to Tucker, the weapon’s name comes from the Dutch houwitser and the German haubitze. He writes that mortar projectiles are slow and have a short barrel. Just like the mortar, the mortar was often made of bronze. Tucker explains that its advantages of the howitzer over the gun were that howitzers had a higher angle and could therefore shoot over obstacles more easily and that they weighed less than comparable long guns. Tucker dates the creation of the howitzer back to the late 16th century. Howitzers were used during the Napoleonic Wars, and Frederick II of Prussia particularly liked them. A United States howitzer during the Battle of Manila, 1899   During World War I, the German army used a siege howitzer called the “Big Bertha” (Tucker 63). More recently, until the late 1980s, the so-called US 105mm, which Tucker describes as “perhaps the most famous modern howitzer” was used (63). In “A History of the World in 100 Weapons”, Chris McNab writes that the “Big Bertha” required 200 units and could shoot as far as 9 miles (14.55 km) (108). While this is impressive, an article by Matthew Burke on the military news website Stars and Stripes states that “researchers are looking to extend howitzer’s range to more than 40 miles.” Clearly, howitzers are still used in warfare to this day. How do you like to use the Howitzers in AoE III? Share your strategies.


"What science features in ""Proof"", a play by David Auburn?"

Summary of 'Proof': A Play from David Auburn Updated September 20, 2016. About.com Rating "Proof" by David Auburn premiered on Broadway in October 2000. It received national attention, earning the Drama Desk Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Tony Award for Best Play. The play is intriguing with fascinating dialogue and two characters who are well-developed and an academic, mathematical theme. It does, however, have a few downfalls. Plot Overview of "Proof" Catherine, the twenty-something daughter of an esteemed mathematician, has just laid her father to rest. He died after suffering from a prolonged mental illness. Robert, her father, had once been a gifted, ground-breaking professor. But as he lost his sanity, he lost his ability to coherently work with numbers. The audience quickly learns: Catherine is brilliant in her own right, but she fears that she might possess the same mental illness which ultimately incapacitated her father. Her older sister wants to take her to New York where she can be cared for - in an institution if need be. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Hal (a devoted student of Robert's) searches through the professor's files hoping to discover something useable so that his mentor's final years weren't a complete waste. That's when Hal discovers a pad of paper filled with profound, cutting-edge calculations. He incorrectly assumes the work is a product of Robert. In truth, Catherine wrote the mathematic proof. No one believes her. So now she must provide proof that the proof belongs to her. (Note the double-entendre of the title.) What Works in "Proof"? "Proof" captivates masterfully during the father-daughter scenes. Of course, there are only a couple of these -- since the father character, after all, is dead. Yet, some of the plot points are propelled by the cerebral, by memories and potential hallucinations of the protagonist. When Catherine does converse with her father, these flashbacks reveal her often conflicting desires. Her academic goals are thwarted by her responsibilities to her ailing father. Her creative urges are offset for her propensity for lethargy. And she worries that her so-far undiscovered genius might be the tell-tale symptom of the same affliction to which her father succumbed. David Auburn's writing is at its most heartfelt when father and daughter express their love (and sometimes despair) for math. There is a poetry to their theorems. In fact, even when Robert's logic has failed him, his equations exchange rationality for a unique form of poetry: CATHERINE: (Reading from her father's journal.) Let X equal the quantities of all quantities of X. Let X equal the cold. It's cold in December. The months of cold equal November through February. Another strong point of the play is Catherine herself. She is a strong female character - incredibly smart, but by no means prone to flaunting her intellect. She is by far the most well-rounded of the characters (in fact, with the exception of Robert, the other characters seem bland and flat by comparison). "Proof" has been embraced by colleges and high school drama departments. And with a leading character like Catherine, it is easy to understand why. The Weak Points in "Proof" One of the major conflicts of the play is Catherine's inability to convince Hal and her sister that she actually invented the proof in her father's notebook. For a while, the audience in unsure as well. After all, Catherine's sanity is in question. Also, she has yet to graduate from college. And, to add one more layer of suspicion, the math is written in her father's handwriting. But Catherine has a lot of other things on her plate. She's dealing with grief, sibling rivalry, romantic tension, and the slow sinking feeling of losing one's mind. She isn't terribly concerned about proving that the proof is hers. She is deeply annoyed that the people closest to her fail to believe her. For the most part, she doesn't spend much time trying to prove her case. In fact, she even tosses the notepad down, saying that Hal can publis


"The area that was known as ""Cimarron Territory"" to 1890 is now known as what part of the USA?"

No Man's Land - Oklahoma Territory - OK/ITGenWeb Oklahoma Territory Additions, suggestions, comments, & corrections gratefully accepted . Thank you Welcome          to this OK/ITGenWeb Special Project Page! No Man's          Land encompasses the OK Panhandle counties of Beaver , Texas , and Cimarron . No-Mans           Land of early Oklahoma history became what is now           known as the Panhandle and touches Kansas, Texas,           New Mexico, and Colorado. Its history begins about 1850 when Texas relinquished claim to           that territory in compromising over the slavery           question. Little or no settlement had been made           there then. The Santa Fe Trail traversed what is now           Beaver County in 1822. An 1850 map shows it as           merely part of the public lands neighboring on the           Cherokee Outlet. It was already a haven for outlaws           for Texas had paid little attention to the extreme           northern part of her territory. The           type of population in the panhandle are responsible           for its high rank in many respects. There are           practically no Negroes and very few Indians. Those           Indians that are there have settled along the           railroads and have come as enterprising individuals           rather than tribes or bands which were forced to           locate there as is true in the rest of the state.           The few negroes who are there were not slaves to be           released after the Civil War because it was north of           36 degrees and 30' and the latter fact makes the           history of No-Mans Land what it is. The outlaws who           drifted into that territory because it was so long           unorganized and unprotected drifted out when the           opposite condition began to prevail leaving the           original settlers who had come, like the type           already mentioned more as individuals than as           groups, who had gradually filtered in from           settlements in surrounding states and territories.           Probably because there were no large groups led or           driven into this territory statistics show they are           more capable of individual self government than           other peoples to be found in the state. The           population for the whole panhandle rose slowly but           steadily until 1900, sank between 1900 and 1910, and           has risen very gradually since. One of           the agreements made in 1866 as a result of the Civil           War was the right-of-way to railroads across the           "Indian Country". One of these, the Santa Fe,           followed the old Santa Fe                   Trail across Beaver County. In 1879 the           Jones and Plummer Cattle Trail from Toscasco to           Dodge City first crossed Beaver Creek, and at this           crossing a fur trader built a sod store. Several           years later this place became Beaver City. The name           Beaver, first given to the creek, later to all           No-Mans Land and finally to the present Beaver           County was probably in honor of a chief of the           Choctaw Indians. An 1880 map shows this country a           'Public Land" strip surrounded by states and           territories. In 1885           and 86 the general tide of immigration into           southwestern Kansas and southeastern Colorado           swarmed over into No-Mans Land. By 1887 the           population had reached 6000 yet there was no w


Arizona Game & Fish Department - Fishing Fishing Fishing Glossary     A.C. Plug – A brand name of a large trout-imitating, jointed topwater lure made of wood. acidity – The degree of sourness of a usually water soluble substance. Acidity is measured in pH, with 7 being neutral and 2 being a strong acid. action – Measure of rod performance ranging from slow to fast and describes the elapse time from when the rod is flexed to when it returns to its straight configuration. Also refers to the strength of the rod, light, medium and heavy, with light being a limber rod and heavy a stout rod. active fish – Fish that are feeding heavily and striking aggressively. adipose fin – On some species, the fatty fin located between the dorsal and tail fin. air bladder – A gas-filled sac in the upper part of the body cavity of many bony fishes. It is located just beneath the vertebral column; its principal function is to offset the weight of the heavier tissue such as bone. algae – Simple plant organism (typically a single cell) commonly found in water. alkalinity – Measure of the amount of acid neutralizing bases. amur – A member of the carp family found in China’s Amur River. Commonly called a white amur or grass carp. These fish are highly effective weed eaters and are stocked to control nuisance weeds and algae. They can weigh up to 47 pounds. anal fin – The unpaired fin that lies along the midline of the body beneath the anus, usually on the back half of the fish. anchovy or anchovies – A species of  4- to 8-inch baitfish found in the ocean that is also a popular bait used for striped bass at places like Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Pleasant but can be used for catfish as well. angler – Person using a fishing pole or rod and reel to catch fish. angleworm – Any live earthworm placed on a fishing hook. angling – Usually refers to the recreational catching of fish (sport-fishing) by hook and line. anti-reverse – System that prevents reels (typically bait casters) from spinning in reverse and causing tangles. Apache trout – One of Arizona’s two native trout species. Body color is yellowish-gold, with dark, bold spots on dorsal and tail fin, and sparse body spotting that may extend below the lateral line. Purebred Apache trout are only found in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona. Although they are listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, it is legal to fish for them in certain prescribed waters. artificial lures and flies – Means man-made devices intended as visual attractants for fish and does not include living or dead organisms or edible parts thereof, natural or prepared food stuffs, artificial salmon eggs, artificial corn, or artificial marshmallows. attractant – Liquid, solid or power form of scent applied to fishing lures for increased productivity. back to top back cast (n.) or back-cast (v.) – Part of the cast in which the fishing rod (usually a fly rod) and the fishing line is moved from a position in front to one in back of the angler. There can be successive back casts as line is played out to increase the distance and accuracy of the cast. backing – Any type of line used to partially fill a reel before the main fishing line is added; commonly used in fly-fishing or by bass anglers who use many of the newer thread-like or polymer lines. backlash – An overrun of a revolving-spool reel, such as a bait-cast reel, which in turn causes the line to billow off the reel and tangle. back-trolling – A method of boat control utilizing a motor to make a series of maneuvers in the presentation of a lure or bait. The most common back-troll method is using a front-mounted trolling motor to make the boat go backwards, while dragging or trolling the lure in front of the boat. Many back-troll methods, such as fishing for suspended crappies in winter or summer, involve a slow stop-and-go technique. back-wash – Rough water resulting from boat wakes rebounding off fixed objects such as canyon walls, docks or anchored boats. backwater – Shallow area of a river that is sometimes isolated, often being


"What is the setting for the Steven Spielberg film ""Jaws""?"

Jaws Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:34 AM, PST NEWS 235 out of 350 people found the following review useful: One of the Greatest Thrillers Ever Made from United States 23 July 2004 'Jaws' is the original summer blockbuster, setting the standard by which all others are measured. It's the Michael Jordan of cinema: there will never be another 'Jaws,' simply because the film so profoundly changed the way movies are made and marketed. Based on Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, 'Jaws' centers around the fictional North Atlantic resort island of Amity, which finds itself terrorized by an enormous great white shark. Our hero is Martin Brody, a New York cop who took the job as Chief of the Amity PD to get his family out of the city and then finds himself in the midst of an unprecedented crisis none of his prior experience has prepared him for. The remains of young Christine Watkins are found on the beach, the apparent victim of a shark attack(Chrissie Watkins' death scene at the opening of the movie is one of the most legendary in the history of film). Chief Brody wants to close the beaches, but is refused permission by Mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) and the Amity selectmen, all of whom fear that news of a shark attack off of Amity will threaten the summer tourist trade, on which the town depends for its very survival. The Mayor and his lackies persuade Chief Brody that such incidents are always isolated, and, inexperienced in such matters, he grudgingly agrees to keep quiet. Consequently, the shark kills again (and again), and Chief Brody eventually finds himself dealing both with his own moral guilt for agreeing to hush up the first shark attack and with an enormous human and social catastrophe which appears to be his sole responsibility. Help comes first in the form of Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss, in the role that propelled him to stardom), an icthyologist and oceanographer dispatched to Amity to lend his expertise. Together, Hooper and Brody struggle in vain against both the shark and Mayor Vaughan, who is certain that keeping the beaches open for the sake of the town's economy (and his own real-estate business) is worth the gamble. Finally, Brody and Hooper charter an expedition with the enigmatic, vaguely malevolent Quint (Robert Shaw), Amity's most feared and respected shark hunter, to find and kill the shark and save the town from financial disaster. What ensues is an epic, archetypal man vs. beast quest that would make Herman Melville and Joseph Campbell proud. Our shark, it turns out, is way above average size, terrifically swift and powerful, and uncannily smart, to boot. Hooper, the scientist, is awestruck at having encountered the Bigfoot of the sea; Quint, the crafty fisherman with a serious chip on his shoulder against sharks, realizes he has met the ultimate test of his skills; Brody, who swims poorly and is afraid of water, must overcome abject fear and disorientation just to maintain his composure. Robert Shaw's Quint is one of the greatest anti-heroes the movies have ever seen. He is funny and frightening all at once, and the famous soliloquy in which he recalls the tragic sinking of the USS Indianapolis--where, over the course of a week waiting for rescue, at least 90 US Navy personnel died from shark attack wounds--is one of the most chilling and unforgettable performances ever committed to film. 'Jaws' is the movie that made Steven Spielberg's career, and it's among his finest. It's easy to forget because of his enormously successful blockbusters that Spielberg is a phenomenally skillful and artful director. His timing is superb, he mixes horror with comedy to brilliant effect, he gets great performances out of his actors, and his love for special effects has never overwhelmed his understanding of the importance of story and character. That said, the most brilliant aspect of 'Jaws' was a serendipitous accident. The special effects team had yet to fully troubleshoot 'Bruce,' the mechanical shark, by the time filming was to begin. Under tight budget restraints and enormous studio pr


Which nation produces the most coffee beans?

Top Coffee Producing Countries - WorldAtlas.com Economics Top Coffee Producing Countries The top coffee producers on the planet. The 10 nations who produce and export the most coffee per year. A map of the world made up of coffee beans With a café on nearly every corner in countless cities around the globe, it comes as no surprise that coffee is one of the top commodities worldwide. As the global third most consumed beverage, after water and tea, coffee beans are in high demand everywhere. The top producing nations each produce millions of kilograms of coffee beans that find their way into the hands of eager consumers. Second only to oil, coffee is the world's second most traded commodity , with about half a trillion cups drank per year. Not only used for brewing a cup of joe, the coffee bean (through decaffeination) provides caffeine for beverages (cola), pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Despite the different flavours there are two main commercially grown beans Arabica which accounts for 70% of coffee and the Robusta bean which is far cheaper and easier to grow. These are the ten nations that the International Coffee Organization named the world's top producers of coffee: 10 – Guatemala 224,871 US tons Guatemalan Coffee Workers Empty Beans for Sorting Guatemala produced 204,000,000 kilograms of coffee beans in 2015, and their production numbers have remained fairly consistent over the past few years. Coffee beans are most abundant in Guatemala in years where the temperature hovers between 16 and 32°C, and at altitudes between 500 and 5,000 metres above sea level. Guatemala was Central America's top producers till it was overtaken by Honduras in 2011. Guatemala came into the coffee game predominantly to find an export to replace indigo and cochineal, two of their early exports that were rendered useless once chemical dyes were invented in the 1800s. At the time, the government began a policy of support for the industry by offering trade and tax benefits. In the 1960's the government further pushed for greater global demand for Guatemalan coffee through the establishment of Anacafé (Asociación Nacional del Café), a marketing association which, to this day, continues to promote the nation's coffee products worldwide. 9 – Mexico 257,940 US tons Ancient Pyramids in Mexico In 2015, Mexico produced over 234,000,000 kilograms of coffee beans. The nation predominantly produces high quality Arabica beans grown in the coastal regions near the border of Guatemala and is responsible for majority of U.S. coffee imports. In the 1990s there was a crisis in Mexico's coffee production, as the International Coffee Agreement was dismantled and worldwide coffee prices and export quotas were no longer strictly controlled, leading to an inability for Mexico to compete in the global market. This decline in coffee prices and production led to lost income and social issues throughout the nation of Mexico. While coffee production declined over the 90s and into the 2000s, steady demand from the United States has led to a recovery in the Mexican coffee market, from an all time low of 1.7 million bags (60 kg) in 2005, to 4.0 million in 2014. 8 – Uganda 314,489 US tons The Ugandan Virunga Mountains While Uganda may not come to mind when you think of coffee production, at 285,300,000 kilograms produced in 2015, it is the Central African nation's top-earning export. It has moved past Mexico in 2015 to become the 8th largest producer of coffee. The nation grows both Robusta beans – a crop native to the Kibale forest area – as well as Arabica beans from nearby Ethiopia. Coffee is a vital part of the Ugandan economy, with a large portion of the population working in coffee related industries. Coffee production was initially a reasonably unsuccessful state-controlled sector, however, after government privatization in 1991, a strong revival of the sector was seen, leading to a 5100% increase in production since 1989. However, the government does still exert control on the industry, with flow out of the country controlled by the Uganda Coffee Development Auth


What part of the body is affected by dermatitis?

How does atopic dermatitis affect the body? - Skin Disorders - Sharecare Skin Disorders How does atopic dermatitis affect the body? A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered Atopic dermatitis causes inflammation in the top layers of your skin, accompanied by intense itching. While the cause is not altogether clear, this reaction has been linked to a faltering immune system. In a healthy body, the immune system depends on certain levels of cytokine proteins in order to work properly. In those with atopic dermatitis, those levels are off. One type of cytokine is experiencing a deficiency, while the cytokine associated with allergies is experiencing a surplus. The exact connection between these cytokine levels and atopic dermatitis isn't clear, but it's believed to play a role. The inconsistent levels confuse the immune system.


Who created the character of Dame Edna Everage?

Dame Edna Everage: The Official Website Let's face it, I have always been a woman on the cutting edge of technology. In the early 80s, I pioneered the first in-purse fax machine (remember fax machines??!!) So if you'd like to be in touch with me, my talented son Kenny, or an authorized representative of Ednacare Switzerland, please join us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram !   © 2015 EdnaCare Switzerland PLC/The Barry Humphries Group Dame Edna Everage, Sir Les Patterson , and Barry Humphries are wholly owned subsidiaries of The Barry Humphries Group. For more information, please email office at dame-edna dot com.