Name the town in the city district of Milan which gave its name to a famously strong blue-veined cow's-milk cheese?

Majestic Wine Shepherds Bush - Store Details, Events & Wine Tasting Store Opening Information 22/12/10 Old World vs New: A Majestic MasterclassDate published: 17/01/17 Have you ever wondered what the difference between Primitivo and Zinfandel is? Have you tried to compare Rioja and Malbec? Have you ever tried to decide between a french or a kiwi Sauvignon Blanc?  If you want the answers to these questions and more, why not stop in our New vs Old Masterclass on Thursday 19th January at 6:00pm. Spaces are still available, and tickets cost £10. Give the team a call on 020 8740 4641 or drop us an email at shb@majestic.co.uk to book your place now. January Sale- Up to 40% off!Date published: 02/01/17 While for some, the period after Christmas consists of hangovers and left over turkey, for us it spells the beginning of our January Sale! We have some fantastic offers on wines across our range, from the fantastically quaffable Villa Nueva Malbec and Torrentés (both for £4.99 mix six), to the smooth and silky Ara Select Blocks Pinot Noir (£8.66 on mix six).  We have a brilliant selection of whites, reds, rosés, and bubbles for you to choose from. So come on in, try something new, find wines that you love, and help us wave goodbye to 2016! XMAS DELIVERYDate published: 19/12/16 It's getting busy, but we still have delivery slots available for local delivery on selected days this week. Please call us directly on 02087404641 to arrange a delivery before Christmas.  Opening HoursDate published: 19/12/16 Monday 19/12/16 - Friday 23/12/16 - 9AM - 8PM CHRISTMAS EVE - 9AM - 5PM Thursday 29/12/16 - Friday 30/12/16 - 10AM - 8PM NEW YEAR'S EVE - 10AM - 5PM NEW YEAR'S DAY - CLOSED Monday 02/01/17 - 10AM - 5PM Amazing bargains...again!!!Date published: 14/10/16 Earlier this year we secured a parcel of Australian and Californian wines from one of our supplier. We sold through this in record time. Our buyers have worked their magic again and secured a further collection of their wines at silly prices. There are some bargain prices on Aussie wines, from Lindeman's, Wolf Blass and Seppelt ranging from £4.99 to 9.99. These wines are priced way, way below market prices, sometimes more than 50% below, once they're gone. they're gone!  September Showcase!Date published: 01/09/16 On Thursday 22nd September we are holding our free Autumn Showcase tasting event. A wide range of new and exciting wines, spirits and beers will be open to taste along with some nibbles.  If that isn't enough to tantalise your tastebuds, we're also offering a 10% discount on all purchases made on the evening. Our expert wine gurus will be on hand to tell you all about the wines and help you discover something new! Our tasting begins at 18:00 and the wines will be open to taste all evening. This is a free event and everyone is welcome, so to reserve your spot please call 0208 740 4641 or email shb@majestic.co.uk Our First Masterclass tasting, you decide...Date published: 01/09/16 On Thursday the 29th September we'll be holding our first ever Masterclass tasting in store, led by store Manager and wine guru Stu. The idea of this type of tasting is that we focus on a specific category of wine and delve deep into the detail. For our first Masterclass we're asking you, our customers to decide the theme. We're collecting votes in store and by email (shb@majestic.cco.uk). The voting closes on the 8th of September after which the theme with the most votes or, if there's no majority, the most interesting theme will be selected. Then we'll be in touch to invite you along. For the first time we will be charging for this tasting, it will either be £10 or £20 a ticket. The proceeds go towards our budget for the tasting which means we can potentially open some incredible wines for you to try and learn from. So get your votes in and very soon you could be sipping something spectacular. Part Time Sales Assistant Roles across LondonDate published: 20/08/16 Part Time Sales Assistant Roles across London Majestic Wine are the UK's largest wine specialist and we are looking for lots of great Sales


What is the common name for the inflammatory arthritis called podagra when frequently affecting the big toe joint?

Gout | Arthritis Basics | CDC Arthritis Basics Resources Gout is a rheumatic disease resulting from deposition of uric acid crystals (monosodium urate) in tissues and fluids within the body. This process is caused by an overproduction or under excretion of uric acid. Certain common medications, alcohol, and dietary foods are known to be contributory factors. Acute gout will typically manifest itself as an acutely red, hot, and swollen joint with excruciating pain. These acute gouty flare-ups respond well to treatment with oral anti-inflammatory medicines and may be prevented with medication and diet changes. Recurrent bouts of acute gout can lead to a degenerative form of chronic arthritis called gouty arthritis. I. Background Gout is an ancient and common form of inflammatory arthritis, and is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men. Gout may remit for long periods, followed by flares for days to weeks, or can become chronic. Gout is caused by an uncontrolled metabolic disorder, hyperuricemia, which leads to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in tissue. Hyperuricemia means too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a metabolic product resulting from the metabolism of purines (found in many foods and in human tissue).1 Hyperuricemia is caused by an imbalance in the production and excretion of urate, i.e., overproduction, underexcretion or both. Hyperuricemia is not the same as gout. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia does not need to be treated. Risk factors for gout include being obese, having insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, congestive heart failure, alcohol intake (beer and spirits more than wine), diuretic use, a diet rich in meat and seafood, and poor kidney function.2,3 Gout can be viewed in four stages: Asymptomatic tissue deposition occurs when people have no overt symptoms of gout, but do have hyperuricemia and the asymptomatic deposition of crystals in tissues. The deposition of crystals, however, is causing damage. Acute flares occur when urate crystals in the joint(s) cause acute inflammation. A flare is characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and warmth lasting days to weeks. Pain may be mild or excruciating. Most initial attacks occur in lower extremities. The typical presentation in the metatarsophalageal joint of the great toe (podagra) is the presenting joint for 50% of people with gout. About 80% of people with gout do have podagra at some point. Uric acid levels may be normal in about half of patients with an acute flare. Gout may present differently in the elderly, with many joints affected. Intercritical segments occur after an acute flare has subsided, and a person may enter a stage with clinically inactive disease before the next flare. The person with gout continues to have hyperuricemia, which results in continued deposition of urate crystals in tissues and resulting damage. Intercritical segments become shorter as the disease progresses. Chronic gout is characterized by chronic arthritis, with soreness and aching of joints. People with gout may also get tophi (lumps of urate crystals deposited in soft tissue)—usually in cooler areas of the body (e.g., elbows, ears, distal finger joints).2 The gold standard for diagnosing gout is aspiration and microscopic analysis for urate crystals in joint fluid or a tophus. Urate crystals are negatively birefringent under polarized light. Infection must be ruled out.2,10 The treatment goals are to end the pain of acute flares and prevent future attacks and the formation of tophi and kidney stones. Therapy for acute flares consists of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and colchicine. Diet and lifestyle modifications (weight loss, avoiding alcohol, reducing dietary purine intake) may help prevent future attacks. Changing medications (e.g., stopping diuretics) associated with hyperuricemia may also help. Preventive therapy to lower blood uric acid levels in people with recurrent acute flares or chronic gout usually involves allopurinol or newer drugs (febuxostat and pegloticase).   Top of Page II. Prevalence The


Obelix and Dogmatix are companions of which eponymous Frenco-Belgian comic book character?

NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster  BUCK, from Married... with Children  BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet  CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character  BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Roy Rogers' German Shepherd on The Roy Rogers Show  CHESTER, spoiled Pomeranian belonging to Cece Babcock on The Nanny  CLAUDE, Mrs. Drysdale's Poodle on The Beverly Hillbillies  COMET, the family Golden retriever on Full House  CYNTHIA, Mr. Haney's Basset hound on Green Acres  DIEFENBAKER, the half-wolf dog from Due South  DOIDLE, spoiled dog of Vicky the Babysitter in The Fairly Oddparents  DREYFUS, the St. Bernard mix on Empty Nest  DUKE, Jed Clampett's Bloodhound on The Beverly Hillbillies EARNEST, Dave Barry's dog on Dave's World  EDDIE, the Jack Russell Terrier from Frasier  FANG (or Dog), Columbo's Basset hound FLASH, The Basset Hound from The Dukes of Hazzard  FRED, "Little Ricky's" puppy in I Love Lucy  FREEWAY, the Lowchen in Hart to Hart television series HAPPY, from 7th Heaven  K-9, a canoid robot in Doctor Who  COMMANDER K-9, sidekick/subordinate of Marvin the Martian  K-9 COP  AUGIE DOGGIE, and Doggie Daddy by Hanna-Barbera  BABY CINNAMON, friend of Hello Kitty  BAD DOG!, An early animated computer screen saver  BANDIT, Jonny Quest's terrier  BARFY, comic strip Family Circus 1864-1946 BEAUREGARD, the Bloodhound in Walt Kelly's Pogo BELLE, the white mountain dog, co-star of Belle et Sï¿½bastien BELVEDERE, comic strip Belvedere 1864-1946  B. H., CALCUTTA, the bloodhound with no sense of smell in British comic strip The Perishers  BILL, a cocker dog from the comic strip Boule et Bill  BLACK BOB, formerly from the British comic The Dandy  BLUE, in Blue's Clues  BOOT, companion of the boy Wellington in The Perishers  BRAIN, from Inspector Gadget  BRIAN GRIFFIN, cynical, substance-abusing, talking dog on Family Guy  BRUNO, apparently a bloodhound cross, in Disney's Cinderella BUCKLES, comic strip Buckles 1895-1972 BUTCH, bulldog from the Tom and Jerry cartoons  CATDOG, eponymous star of the Nickelodeon TV show. See also List of fictional cats  CHACHA, a dog reincarnated into a toy car, from the anime I Love Bubu Chacha  CHARLIE DOG, "Looney Tunes" character created by Chuck Jones  CHESTER, the Terrier from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies  CHURCHILL, a bulldog in the form of a talking "nodding dog" car accessory, UK television ads CLIFFORD, the Big Red Dog  CORNEIL, talking dog from Corneil and Bernie.  COURAGE, the Cowardly Dog  CUBITUS, the fat round white dog, from the eponymous Belgian comic by Dupa DAISY, the Dagwood Bumstead family dog in Blondie DEPUTY DAWG  DINO, in The Flintstones, a metaphorical dog  DINSDALE, the dog from Rubbish, King of the Jumble DOGBERT, the assertive dog owned by the unassertive Dilbert  DOGG, from Milestone Comics' Blood Syndicate DOGGIE DADDY, by Hanna-Barbera  DOGMATIX, faithful companion to Obelix in the UK translation of the Asterix comic books  DOGTANIAN, the three Muskehounds and the majority of the other characters in the series  DR. DOPPLER, humanoid canine in Disney's Treasure Planet  DOUGAL, a hairy philosophical dog in stop-motion animated show The Magic Roundabout DROOPALONG, Sheriff Ricochet Rabbit's sidekick  EDGAR, comic strip For Better or Worse 1911-1967 EIN, the Corgi in the anime series Cowboy Bebop ELECTRA, comic strip Cathy 1902-1984 FARLEY, comic strip For Better or Worse 1911-1998 FAT DOG, Mendoza FIFI, the Peke, Pluto's girlfriend  FIFI, Lynda Barry's Poodle with a Mohawk - "You'll never call him Fifi again!"  FIFI, the Finsters' family pet in Rugrats  FILYA, on the TV screens since 1970s in the Russian Good night, the little ones! FLORENCE AMBROSE, a genetically-engineered "Bowman's Wolf" in the comic strip Freefall  FUZZ, comic strip Ziggy 1895-1990 GNASHER, from the British comic strips Dennis the Menace and Gnasher and Gnipper  GNIPPER, Gnasher's son, from the British comic strips Dennis the Menace  GOOFY, Disney character, a dog with human


In 2015 Volvo developed an automatic detection/braking system for what in its Australian cars?

Volvo S90 sedan revealed ahead of Australian debut – UPDATE Volvo S90 sedan revealed ahead of Australian debut – UPDATE Producer/News Editor 03 Dec 2015 The all-new 2016 Volvo S90 has gone official, revealed today ahead of a Detroit auto show premiere in January and an Australian debut in August. Today’s unveiling comes after months of revealing spy photos, leaked toys – and very little doubt that the S90 would look a good deal like its big XC90 SUV sibling. The XC90 marked the beginning of Volvo’s rebirth as a top-shelf premium brand, launching with a sharp new design language, new technologies, a new platform and advanced new powertrain – all off the back of a $15 billion dollar investment from its new parent company, China’s Geely. That theme continues with the new S90 , the second of Volvo’s brand-new offerings. The same minimalist Scandinavian styling dominates inside and out, while underneath lies the Swedish carmaker’s new Scaleable Platform Architecture . Buyers will find the same powertrains and eight-speed automatic transmission that motivate the XC90, headlined by the four-cylinder petrol-electric T8 plug-in hybrid system. That powertrain offers 298kW and 640Nm in its SUV application, sent to the ground through an all-wheel drive system. Volvo promises a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds for the XC90 T8, and with the S90 likely to be a lighter offering, we might expect the sedan to be quicker still. As with the XC90, the S90 will also be offered in diesel D5 and petrol T5 and T6 form. The S90 will also feature Volvo’s Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving technology , designed to keep the vehicle inside its lane at speeds up to 130km/h. The technology has the ability to operate without driver control, although legislation in most regions will still require hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. A new extension of Volvo’s City Safety collision avoidance system is also featured, this time developed specifically to detect large animals day and night. In Australia, as a recent announcement revealed, this will include kangaroos . Full details for the new S90 will not be revealed until its full unveiling at January’s Detroit auto show, although it is expected that Volvo will position the new sedan as a rival to the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class . The S90’s dimensions – which are still to be specified – could also see it viewed as a rival to the larger 7 Series and S-Class , although Volvo has revealed in the past that it does not intend to directly challenge either of those ultra-premium flagships. On the styling front, the S90 builds on the look of its SUV sibling, although there are slight cosmetic differences, including a subtly different headlight design and a longer, concave look to the familiar Volvo grille. The S90’s profile reveals the same simple and unfussed design worn by the XC90, matched to a tapered roofline for a more sporting look. A hooked tail-lamp design dominates the rear, forming a parenthetic design as it extends into the boot lid to wrap the Volvo wordmark. The interior will be a familiar space for buyers that have already experienced the XC90, with the exterior’s minimalist themes continuing into the cabin. A large portrait-oriented display dominates the dash, flanked by tall vents and a single row of physical controls. That main screen is joined by a broad digital instrument cluster that sits behind the three-spoke steering wheel. Satin silver, gloss black and wooden highlights round out the interior styling in the model shown here, although Volvo is likely to reveal other trim options in the months ahead. Watch for more on the new S90 to be revealed at January’s Detroit auto show, along with its already spied V90 wagon sibling. An Australian debut for the S90 is scheduled for August 2016. Click the photos tab above for more images of the new S90. What do you think of Volvo’s new large sedan? Can it challenge BMW’s 5 Series and Mercedes’ E-Class for premium buyers? Tell us in the comments below.


Spelter is an old/industrial term for what metal element, and alloys containing it, notably brass?

Mechanical Engineering Dictionary-Materials     |     Engineering, Competitive Exams and Jobs Important Terms and their Meaning of Mechanical Engineering-Materials: ABRASIVE – A natural or artificial material such as sand stone, emery, aluminium oxide or silicon carbide. ACID – A chemical term to define a material which gives an acid reaction. ADDITIVES – Chemicals added to oil or fuel to increase its effectiveness and obtain desirable qualities. ADHESIVES – Materials or compositions that enable two surfaces to join together. An adhesive is not necessarily a glue, which is considered to be a sticky substance, since many adhesives are not sticky. AGGREGATE – Small particles such as powders that are used for powder metallurgy, that are loosely combined to form a whole, also sand and rock as used in concrete. ALLOTROPIC METALS – Metals which exist in one lattice form over a range of temperature, but at a certain temperature the lattice form changes to another type which is stable over another temperature range. ALLOY – A substance having metallic properties and is composed of two or more chemical elements, of which at least one is a metal. ALLOYING ELEMENTS – Elements either metallic or non-metallic added intentionally to the base metal, to make a marked change in the properties of the base metal and to secure certain desirable properties. ALLOY STEEL – Steel containing significant quantities of alloying elements (other than carbon and the commonly accepted amounts of manganese, silicon, sulphur and phosphorus) added to effect changes in mechanical and physical properties. ALNICOS – Alnicos materials are composed mainly of aluminium, nickel, cobalt and iron. Some include additions of copper and titanium. They are high-coercive force, high magnetic energy alloys. ALOXITE – Artificial abrasive material used in the manufacture of grinding wheels. Essentially it consists of alumina, or aluminium oxide, the chemical symbol for which is Al2O3· ALPHA IRON – The body centered cubic form of pure iron, stable below 1025°C. ALUMEL – A nickel base alloy containing about 2.5% Mn, 2% AI, and 1 % Si, used chiefly as a component of pyrometric thermocouples. ALUMINIUM – Greyish white metal, very light in weight, and having in its pure form low mechanical strength, frequently alloyed with other elements to improve its physical characteristics. ALUMINIUM ALLOY – Aluminium which is alloyed with other metals to give it strength and desirable properties. ALUMINIUM BRONZE – Alloy containing 90% copper and 10% aluminium, extensively used for die casting. ANTIFREEZE – A chemical added to the coolant in order to lower its freezing point. ANTIFRICTION BEARINGS – Ball, roller and needle bearings exhibit very low friction and are suitable for very high speeds, and high loading. ANTIMONY – Brittle, bluish white metallic element designated Sb. Melting point 630°C. Used as a constituent in some alloys, for instance, bearings and storage battery plates. ARGON – An inert gas used in certain welding and heat treatment processes. ARSENIC – A brittle, greyish metallic element designated As. Melting point 814°C. Used as a constituent in some alloys, and in the manufacture of lead shot. ASBESTOS – A fibrous organic mineral that is non-combustible, non-conducting and acid resistant. ATOM – The smallest particle of an element. AUSTENITE – A solid solution of iron and carbon and sometimes other elements in which gamma iron, characterized by a face centered crystal structure, is the solvent. This is stable only within a particular range of composition and temperature, and is non-magnetic. AUSTENITIC CAST IRON – Cast iron containing such a proportion of alloying constituents (nickel, chromium, copper or manganese) that the structure in the cast state is completely austenitic at ordinary temperatures. BABBITT METAL – White metal bearing alloy, suitable for bearings subjected to moderate pressures, contains tin 59.5% min, copper 2.25- 3.75%, antimony 9.5-11.5%, lead 26% min, iron 0.08% max, bismuth 0.08% max. BACKING SAND – Foundry sand placed next to the faci


Stapedius, Trapezius, Gluteus Maximus, Sartorius, and Subclavius are?

Canine muscle | definition of canine muscle by Medical dictionary Canine muscle | definition of canine muscle by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/canine+muscle Related to canine muscle: Caninus muscle muscle  [mus´'l] a bundle of long slender cells ( muscle fibers ) that have the power to contract and hence to produce movement. Muscles are responsible for locomotion and play an important part in performing vital body functions. They also protect the contents of the abdomen against injury and help support the body. See appendix 3-4 and see color plates. Muscle fibers range in length from a few hundred thousandths of a centimeter to several centimeters. They also vary in shape, and in color from white to deep red. Each fiber receives its own nerve impulses, so that fine and varied motions are possible. Each has its small stored supply of glycogen , which it uses as fuel for energy. Muscles, especially the heart, also use free fatty acids as fuel. At the signal of an impulse traveling down the nerve, the muscle fiber changes chemical energy into mechanical energy, and the result is muscle contraction. Some muscles are attached to bones by tendons . Others are attached to other muscles, or to skin (producing the smile, the wink, and other facial expressions, for example). All or part of the walls of hollow internal organs, such as the heart, stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, are composed of muscles. The last stages of swallowing and of peristalsis are actually series of contractions by the muscles in the walls of the organs involved. Types of Muscle. There are three types of muscle: involuntary, voluntary, and cardiac, composed respectively of smooth, striated, and mixed smooth and striated tissue. Types and structure of muscle. From Dorland's, 2000. Involuntary muscles are those not under the control of the conscious part of the brain; they respond to the nerve impulses of the autonomic nervous system. They include the countless short-fibered, or smooth, muscles of the internal organs and power the digestive tract, the pupils of the eyes, and all other involuntary mechanisms. Voluntary muscles are those controlled by the conscious part of the brain, and are striated. These are the skeletal muscles that enable the body to move, and there are more than 600 of them in the human body. Their fibers are grouped together in sheaths of muscle cells. Groups of fibers are bundled together into fascicles , surrounded by a tough sheet of connective tissue to form a muscle group such as the biceps. Unlike the involuntary muscles, which can remain in a state of contraction for long periods without tiring and are capable of sustained rhythmic contractions, the voluntary muscles are readily subject to fatigue. Cardiac muscles (the muscles of the heart) are the third kind; they are involuntary and consist of striated fibers different from those of voluntary muscle. The contraction and relaxation of cardiac muscle continues at a rhythmic pace until death unless the muscle is injured in some way. Voluntary muscles extend from one bone to another, cause movements by contraction, and work on the principle of leverage. For every direct action made by a muscle, an antagonistic muscle can cause an opposite movement. To flex the arm, the biceps contracts and the triceps relaxes; to extend the arm, the triceps contracts and the biceps relaxes. (See also heart .) Physiology of Muscles. No muscle stays completely relaxed, and as long as a person is conscious, it remains slightly contracted. This condition is called tonus , or tone . It keeps the bones in place and enables a posture to be maintained. It allows a person to remain standing, sitting up straight, kneeling, or in any other natural position. Muscles also have elasticity. They are capable of being stretched and of performing reflex actions. This is made possible by the motor and sensory nerves which serve the muscles. Muscles enable the body to perform different types of movement. Those that bend a limb at a joint, raising a thigh or bending an elbow, a


Chlorophyll/chlorophyl, critical for photosynthesis enabling plants to absorb energy from light, is a pigment of?

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis? | Reference.com What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis? A: Quick Answer Chlorophyll is a pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs the wavelengths of light required to convert water and carbon dioxide into chemical energy during photosynthesis. Molecules of chlorophyll are arranged around the photosystems embedded in the chloroplasts' thylakoid membranes. There can be several hundred chlorophyll molecules per photosystem. Full Answer A pigment is a molecule that will absorb a specific range of light wavelengths while reflecting those not included. The pigment chlorophyll a, one of two types of chlorophyll found in plants, absorbs light primarily at the wavelength of 430 nm (blue), and to a lesser extent, at the wavelength of 662 nm (red). Chlorophyll a absorbs light poorly in the electromagnetic spectrum occupied by the color green, so it is reflected back and gives plant tissues containing the pigment their green appearance. Because it contains a fat-soluble phytol chain, chlorophyll can remain embedded within a lipid membrane. The portion of the chlorophyll structure extending past the membrane is the part that absorbs the light energy. A porphyrin ring serves as the central part of a chlorophyll molecule. This consists of a magnesium ion encircled by fused rings of nitrogen and carbon. Those organisms, such as plants, that use chlorophyll for photosynthesis represent the source of nearly all the oxygen (O2) found in the Earth's atmosphere.


What food means metaphorically typical/ordinary/day-to-day, especially one's work?

acquire a taste for (something) - to develop a liking for some kind of food or drink or something else My friend has recently acquired a taste for classical music. apple of (someone`s) eye - someone or something that one likes a lot or likes more than others The little girl is the apple of her grandfather`s eye. as black as a skillet - very black The little boy's feet were as black as a skillet. as busy as popcorn on a skillet - very active The children were as busy as popcorn on a skillet when the teacher entered the classroom. as cool as a cucumber - to be calm, to be not nervous or anxious The man is as cool as a cucumber and never worries about anything. as easy as apple pie - very easy The test that I wrote yesterday was as easy as apple pie. as easy as duck soup - very easy It was as easy as duck soup to find the book that I wanted in the library. as flat as a pancake - very flat The child's toy was as flat as a pancake after the car drove over it. as hungry as a bear - very hungry I was as hungry as a bear when I returned home from work yesterday. as nutty as a fruitcake - silly, crazy The man in the supermarket was as nutty as a fruitcake. as red as a cherry - bright red My new sweater is as red as a cherry. as slow as molasses in January - very slow The little boy is as slow as molasses in January and he never gets his work finished on time. as sour as vinegar The old man next door is as sour as vinegar. as sweet as honey/sugar The librarian is as sweet as honey and everybody loves her. as thick as pea soup - very thick (can be used with fog as well as with liquids) The fog was as thick as pea soup along the beach. as warm as toast Our house was as warm as toast when we came in from the rain. at one sitting - at one time, during one period We ate most of the cake at one sitting. back to the salt mines - to go back to work (this is a humorous expression to express going back to unpleasant work) "Lunch is over so let`s go back to the salt mines for the afternoon." bad apple The boy is a bad apple and he is always in some kind of trouble. bad egg My neighbor is a bad egg and you should avoid him. bear fruit - to yield or give results The woman's hard work at her business finally began to bear fruit when she started to make money. best bib and tucker I wore my best bib and tucker for the wedding reception. big cheese - an important person, a leader My uncle is a big cheese in his company so you should be very nice to him. big enchilada - the biggest and most important thing or person The new accounting manager is the big enchilada in our company. binge and purge - to overeat and then to vomit The young woman had eating problems. She would often binge and purge her food. bite off more than one can chew - to try to do or eat more than you can manage I bit off more than I can chew when I began to work in the evening. bite the hand that feeds one - to harm someone who does good things for you I do not want to make my company angry because I do not want to bite the hand that feeds me. bitter pill to swallow - something unpleasant that one must accept It was a bitter pill to swallow when I learned that I would not get the new job. bolt down (something) or bolt (something) down - to eat something very quickly The man bolted down his food before going back to work. born with a silver spoon in one's mouth - to be born to a wealthy family with many advantages The boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he never has to work very hard. Bottoms up! - everybody should drink now (this expression is used at the end of a drinking toast) "Bottoms up," our host said at the beginning of the dinner. bread and butter - one's income or job that is used to buy the basic needs of life like food or shelter or clothing Most people are worried about bread-and-butter issues like jobs and taxes. bread and water - the most basic meal that is possible (like you would get in prison) The prisoners were fed bread and water for several days last winter. bring home the bacon - to earn your family`s living Recently, I have been working hard to


The terms boobook, morepork and mopoke all refer onomatopoeically to a small Australasian?

Links to Micro-national and Fantasy coins: Listings A2 Links To Micro-National and Fantasy Coins: Listings A2 ANKH-MORPORK: This is the oldest city-state pertaining to Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Its first appearance was in 1983's The Colour of Magic, which was the series' earliest book. It is located on the Sto Plains, which are the rough analogue to Western Europe on the Discworld's unnamed main continent (where most of the books are set). They are a land of rich black loam, upon which rests a great squat forest of cabbages. The cabbage has an almost mythic status among the people of the Sto Plains, and is an emblem of its largest and dominant city, Ankh-Morpork. Although they have been an empire in the past, the Sto Plains currently exist as a loose collection of independent city-states, ruled over by a close-knit (and probably interrelated) ruling class. The Sto Plains could be thought of as being similar to Germany prior to the unification of the states into the German Empire, with no overall authority. The largest/principal city of the Sto Plains is Ankh-Morpork. This quasi-medieval melting pot (Pratchett explains that the city is similar to Tallinn and central Prague, but adds that it has elements of 18th century London, 19th century Seattle and modern New York City) lies on the River Ankh (the most polluted waterway on the Discworld and reputedly solid enough to walk on, it is “so thick with silt” from the plains “that it should really be considered a walkway instead”), where the fertile loam of the Sto Plains meets the Circle Sea (the Discworld's version of the Mediterranean). This, naturally, puts it in an excellent trading position (the rich, powerful, and sprawling city is the fictional world's mercantile capital). While Ankh-Morpork doesn't exert any political power over its neighbors, its economic domination of the region has meant that the smaller cities around it are essentially its satellites. Lying approximately equidistant from the cold Hub and tropical Rim, Ankh-Morpork is in the Discworld's equivalent of the temperate zone. The name “Ankh-Morpork” refers to both the city itself, a walled city about a mile (1.6 km) across, and the surrounding suburbs and farms of its fiefdom. The central city divides more or less into the more affluent Ankh and the poorer Morpork (it includes the slum-like area known as the “Shades”), which are separated by the River Ankh. Ankh-Morpork is built on black loam, broadly, but is mostly built on itself; pragmatic citizens simply build on top of the existing buildings when the sediment grew too high as the river flooded, rather than excavate them out. There are many unknown basements, including an entire “cave network” below Ankh-Morpork made up of old streets and abandoned sewers, recently used by the city's dwarf population extended to get around unimpeded. It has recently been made municipal property. Ankh-Morpork, “Discworld's most happening city” is “so carefully described” by its author that “it could be considered a character in its own right.” It “is one of those rather large cosmopolitan burgs that, like a lot of others with a similar claim to fame, always seems on the move but never really goes anywhere.” As for the Discworld, it is a flat, disc-shaped planet resting on the backs of four gargantuan elephants, who in turn are standing atop an even more gigantic turtle as it slowly swims through intergalactic space. The city of Ankh-Morpork has experienced various forms of government over the millennia, but there hasn't been a king in Ankh-Morpork for 300 years, since Lorenzo the Kind (the last and possibly nastiest one), was executed during the Ankh-Morpork Civil War of 1688 (based on the University Calendar, which began with the founding of the Unseen University, a center of magical learning). Thus, the Ankh-Morporkian monarchy was overthrown. The rule of Patricians commenced in 1689, immediately after the people voted away their democratic rights. The current political system appears to be a sort of crude/specialized “One Man, One Vote” form of democracy


Braeburn, Jazz, Gala, and Fuji are varieties of what?

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In 2015 a joint Turkish/Greek Cyrpiot campaign sought PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) for what national cheese?

Financial Mirror 2015 07 22 by Financial Mirror - issuu issuu FinancialMirror Issue No. 1143 €1.00 July 22 - 28 , 2015 OREN LAURENT Has Germany imposed an impossible deal on Greece? The Euro is destroying the European Movement PAGE 11 PAGE 12 Is Tsipras the new Lula? VAROUFAKIS: EUROPE’S VINDICTIVE PRIVATISATION PLAN - PAGES 10 - 13 Is this the last year for property buyers’ bargains? SEE PAGE 15 July 22 - 28, 2015 Seriously, can Greece move forward? Published every Wednesday by Financial Mirror Ltd. EDITORIAL www.financialmirror.com Tel. 22 678 666 Fax. 22 678 664 P.O. Box 16077, CY2085 Nicosia Publisher/Managing Editor Masis der Parthogh masis@financialmirror.com Editorial submissions: info@financialmirror.com Advertising inquiries: marketing@financialmirror.com Subscriptions: http://www.financialmirror.com/signup/index.ht COPYRIGHT © No part of the Financial Mirror newspaper, the Greeklanguage XÚ‹Ì· & AÁÔÚ¿, the daily XpressOIKONOMIKH electronic PDF edition or any of the contents of the website www.financialmirror.com, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior permission of the publishers. Any person or company found in violation will be prosecuted and financial damages will be sought as this implies theft of the intellectual property rights of the publishers, their associates and contributing services or agencies. For Alexis Tsipras, last week’s “capitulation” to lenders’ demands and his about-turn on the principles and declarations against austerity that got him elected, was bad. For Greece, parliament reluctantly voting the ‘prior actions’ package and the mild Cabinet shuffle that followed the rebellion from within his own party, was good. But the Prime Minister faces a second “crash test” on Wednesday with deputies voting on the measures that have been proposed in order to get a multi-billion line of financing and a lifeline to the cash-strapped banks. Hopefully, reason will prevail and these measures too, will pass, as this will mean an effective implementation of a plan that was generally ignored over the past five years, bringing matters to the edge of the abyss Greece finds itself today. Already, banks re-opened on Monday, after two weeks of long queues at ATMs where Greek were humiliated to a daily withdrawal of 60 euros. However, the difference with the capital controls that were imposed on Cyprus just over two years ago was that Greek savers were not subjected to the harsh bail-in to prop up their banks. The experiment in Cyprus, generally worked but the Eurogroup decided not to go down the same path. Another measure tested in Cyprus, rather unsuccessfully, was the long capital controls that were imposed not only on individuals but also on businesses, with affected SMEs and the services sector accounting for about 90% of the island’s economic output. As a result, small business continue to suffer even today, because the money supply running dry in 2013 has decimated companies’ cash flows, forced many to resort to layoffs and a lot are still struggling to pay their taxes and dues, which the government does not seem to understand. Learning from the experiment of Cyprus and from the snail-paced reforms on the island, that slowed down the financing tranches from the Troika, Athens must learn to act fast in order to remove as much of the capital controls as possible, and as fast as possible. Otherwise, the Greek economy will simply slow down and halt to a final stop, without any indication of when it can restart again. European politicians and economists have generally admitted that the belief that fiscal austerity would raise income, rather than lower it, was a mistake and many are trying to make amends, at least by showing more compassion towards the Greeks. Furthermore, instead of taking the deal on offer last January in exchange for debt relief, Athens lost too much time. But provided the government carries out its promises on privatisation, labour market and pension reform, these stru


What element was removed from soft solders used to join metal parts/electrical connections, since c.2006?

Final Human Health State of the Science Report on Lead Share Final Human Health State of the Science Report on Lead Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format ( PDF ), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ( PPT ) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section . Appendix 1. Concentrations of lead in food reported in Canadian cities as part of the Canadian Total Diet Study Executive Summary Health Canada has conducted an assessment of the most current science on lead and consolidated the information in a State of the Science report. Lead (Pb) is a naturally occurring element found in rock and soil, yet widespread anthropogenic use has resulted in its ubiquitous presence in the environment. Environmental lead concentrations are extensively measured and reported by national, provincial, and municipal initiatives across Canada. Lead is found in all environmental media in Canada as well as in food and drinking water. Levels of lead in most environmental media have declined significantly over the past few decades. Canadians are exposed to low levels of lead in food, drinking water, air, dust, soil, and products. Although blood lead levels (BLLs) have declined by over 70% in Canada since 1978-1979, lead is still widely detected in the Canadian population. In 1978-1979, approximately 27% of Canadians aged 6 to 79 years had BLLs at or above 10 micrograms per deciliter (μg/dL) compared with less than 1% of Canadians today. BLLs tend to rise after infancy, peak between 1 and 3 years of age, decline slightly during childhood and adolescence, and rise again with age in adults. BLLs are highest in seniors. Based on the 2007-2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey, geometric mean BLLs are 0.90 µg/dL, 0.80, 1.12, 1.60, and 2.08 μg/dL for the age groups of 6 to 11, 12 to 19, 20 to 39, 40 to 59, and 60 to 79 years, respectively. These findings are consistent with trends reported in the United States. Although national Canadian BLL data for children under 6 years of age are currently lacking, BLLs for this age group are expected to be similar to those reported in the United States, where the geometric mean BLL for children 1 to 5 years of age is 1.51 µg/dL. After the implementation of measures to reduce exposures to lead through the inhalation route (e.g., prohibition of leaded gasoline), oral exposure from food and water now represents the most significant route of lead intake for the general adult population. For infants and children, ingestion of non-food items contaminated with lead (e.g., house dust, lead-based paint, soil, products) along with dietary intake through food and water are the greatest sources of environmental exposure to lead. Several factors are known to be associated with BLLs. Umbilical cord BLLs are correlated with maternal and infant BLLs. BLLs in infants are correlated with maternal BLLs and lead in breast milk. In children, BLLs are associated with lead levels in water, soil, and household dust. Lead-based paint may be a significant source for those living in older homes. In Canada, BLLs are higher in males than in females; in smokers than in non-smokers; in individuals born outside of Canada than in those born in Canada; in individuals living in older homes (greater than 50 years) than in those living in newer homes; and in residents of households with lower income levels than in those with higher income levels. Elevated BLLs may also result from the increased rate of remobilization of bone lead in blood during life stages such as pregnancy, lactation, menopause, andropause, and post-menopause. Accordingly, at certain life stages, an individual's bone lead stores can represent the single greatest potential source of increased BLLs, as the amount of lead released back into blood for systemic circulation increases. Effects associated with BLLs below 10 μg/dL, down to 1-2 μg/dL, have been reported in the health effects database and include neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, renal, and reproductive effects. The evidence of an association between health effects with B


What restored Rome feature appeared in movie La Docle Vita and receives c.3,000 Euro coins every day?

Cara July 2015 by Image Publications - issuu issuu The Frames Sweet Success Donegal Coast Northern Exposure Treasures of the Donegal coast Chicago Scene stealing in Italy’s capital Rome Staying Power The Frames on 25 years making it + BUSINESS WITH BENEFITS BARCELONA’S BOOM TOWN Edinburgh Tenerife Nantes Barcelona Business Sweet Success IRELAND’S CANDY-COLOURED FOODIE REVOLUTION COMPLIMENTARY COPY WELCOME TO IRELAND FROM AIB CORPORATE BANKING Mick Murray Head of AIB International Corporate Banking mick.j.murray@aib.ie or +353 (1) 641 4248 Simon Scroope Head of AIB Corporate Banking simon.p.scroope@aib.ie or +353 (1) 641 4219 Ireland’s No.1 Bank for Inward Investment. AIB International Corporate Banking can help you build a powerful presence in Ireland. As the leading Inward Investment bank, we land more international business than any other, and we’ve helped some of the world’s most recognisable brands thrive. To see how our dedicated team can work with you, contact Simon or Mick. Source: AIB has the largest market share of day to day banking relationships amongst foreign direct investment companies, Ipsos MRBI AIB Foreign Direct Investment Research, February 2014. Allied Irish Bank, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Contents JULY 2015 Check in 05 ARRIVALS We meet’n’greet Aer Lingus passengers at Dublin’s T2 07 CHECK IN Where to eat, sleep, shop and sightsee this July 20 ON MY TRAVELS Presenter and style queen Angela Scanlon’s roving reports 22 UP TO SPEED Marathon training starts now, so here’s Ruth Anna Coss’ power kit 24 MY TRAVEL NOTEBOOK John ‘Memo’ Molloy’s most lingering destinations 26 WEEKENDER Niamh Wade chills out at the Ice House, Co Mayo 28 SHELF LIFE Bridget Hourican vicariously travels the globe in 36 hours 30 CREATIVE FAIR Jessie Collins’ summer edit of Irish arts festivals 32 RAINBOW TRAIL The GastroGays’ LGBT guide to Dublin 54 Donegal’s golden coast 34 The Frames’ reflect Features 34 STAYING POWER The Frames tell Tony Clayton-Lea about turning 25 40 SWEET SUCCESS Aoife Carrigy meets Irish sweet makers 54 NORTHERN EXPOSURE Pól Ó Conghaile takes roads less travelled in Donegal 80 66 WHAT’S COOKING? Let Jody Eddy be your guide to Chicago’s food scene 80 THE REELS OF ROME John Butler’s cinematic city trail 92 COOL CASCAIS Eoin Higgins explores Lisbon’s mellow neighbour 104 7 BEST BEACHES Fionn Davenport’s short-haul picks 112 MASTERCLASS Eleanor Costello makes whiskey Rome in the picture 114 48 HOURS AROUND EDINBURGH Frances Power lords it up in the kingdom of Fife 123 BUSINESS & LIFE Networking events and executive inspiration 117 AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO TENERIFE Cliodna O’Flynn shows us around 120 SPOTLIGHT Nantes ticks all the boxes for Daragh Reddin 92 Portugal’s Cascais 126 BUSINESS SLEEPS & EATS Manchester’s business hot spots 128 SMART TRAVELLER KesselsKramer’s Engin Celikbas on London 139 AER LINGUS INFLIGHT Your in-flight news and entertainment 130 BUSINESS WITH BENEFITS Barcelona has never been hotter for startups, says Trevor Baker 168 TRIP OF A LIFETIME Aer Lingus’ Melanie Kialka heads to Rwanda with Unicef 136 SIX THINGS I’VE LEARNT Alex Milton, programme director of Irish Design 2015 Welcome to Brown Thomas, the home of the world’s leading luxury brands... Alaïa • Alexander McQueen • Bottega Veneta Brioni • Canali • Céline • Chloé • Christian Dior Dolce & Gabbana • Ermenegildo Zegna Givenchy • Gucci • Hermès • Louis Vuitton Marc By Marc Jacobs • Michael Michael Kors Saint Laurent Paris • Stella McCartney Tom Ford • Valentino • Victoria Beckham ... the very best Irish brands ... Cloon Keen Atelier • Foxford Woolen Mills Heidi Higgins • Jerpoint Glass Studio • John Shevlin JW Anderson • KDK • Lucy Downes • Lucy Nagle Mariad Whisker • Paula Rowan • Smyth & Gibson The Irish Linen House • Waterford Crystal ... and the destination for beauty. Armani • Aveda • Bobbi Brown • Charlotte Tilbury Crème De La Mer • Dior • Estée Lauder Jo Malone London • La Prairie • Laura Mercier MAC • Nars • Sisley • Tom Ford • Yves Saint Laurent Contributors Eoin Higgins has been a


Brahmanism, or Vedism, is a religion emerging around 900BC in?

Hinduism | Hinduism Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Hindū is the Persian name for the Indus River , first encountered in the Old Persian word Hindu (həndu), corresponding to Vedic Sanskrit Sindhu, the Indus River . [10] The Rig Veda mentions the land of the Indo-Aryans as Sapta Sindhu (the land of the seven rivers in northwestern South Asia , one of them being the Indus). This corresponds to Hapta Həndu in the Avesta (Vendidad or Videvdad 1.18)—the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism . The term was used for those who lived in the Indian subcontinent on or beyond the "Sindhu". [11] In Arabic , the term al-Hind (the Hind) also refers to 'the land of the people of modern day India'. [12] The Persian term (Middle Persian Hindūk, New Persian Hindū) entered India with the Delhi Sultanate and appears in South Indian and Kashmiri texts from at least 1323 CE, [13] and increasingly so during British rule . Since the end of the 18th century the word has been used as an umbrella term for most of the religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions of the sub-continent, usually excluding the religions of Sikhism , Buddhism , and Jainism as distinct. The term Hinduism was introduced into the English language in the 19th century to denote the religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions native to India. [14] The term Brahminism was also introduced in the 19th century, describing a limited subset of the traditions subsumed under "Hinduism", viz. the principles and practices of the Hindu Brahmin caste. The term is somewhat ambiguous and may either refer to Brahminical Hinduism , the current-day practices of Brahmins, or to Vedic Brahmanism , the historical religion from which medieval and modern Hinduism has evolved. [15] Typology Main article: Hindu denominations Hinduism as we know it can be subdivided into a number of major currents. Of the historical division into six darshanas , only two schools, Vedanta and Yoga survive. The main divisions of Hinduism today are Vaishnavism , Shaivism , Smartism and Shaktism. [16] Contemporary Hinduism is predominantly monotheistic, but Hindu tradition includes aspects that can be interpreted as panentheistic, pantheistic, polytheistic and even atheistic. Specifically, even though a single supreme God or divine essence is recognized, there are also numerous divine beings that are subordinate to it or are regarded as aspects or lower manifestations of it. [17] Other notable characteristics include a belief in reincarnation and karma, as well as in personal duty, or dharma . McDaniel (2007) distinguishes six generic "types" of Hinduism, in an attempt to accommodate a variety of views on a rather complex subject: [18] Folk Hinduism , as based on local traditions and cults of local deities at a communal level and spanning back to prehistoric times or at least prior to written Vedas . Yogic Hinduism, especially that based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali . "Dharmic" Hinduism or "daily morality", based on the notion of Karma , and upon societal norms such as Hindu marriage customs . Bhakti or devotionalism, especially as in Vaishnavism . Definitions Edit Hinduism does not have a "unified system of belief encoded in declaration of faith or a creed ", [19] but is rather an umbrella term comprising the plurality of religious phenomena originating and based on the Vedic traditions . [20] [21] [22] [23] The term Hindu in origin is a Persian word in use from the time of the Delhi Sultanate , referring to any tradition that is native to India as opposed to Islam . Hindu is used in the sense of "Indian pagan" in English from the 17th century, [24] but the notion of Hinduism as an identifiable religious tradition qualifying as one of the world religions emerged only during the 19th century. The characteristic of comprehensive tolerance to differences in belief, and Hinduism's openness, makes it difficult to define as a religion according to traditional Western conceptions. [25] Although Hinduism is a clear practical concept to the majority of its adherents,[ citation needed ] many express a problem arrivi


The 1927 animated character Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is considered the precurser to which more famous icon?

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit | Japanese Anime Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Share Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is one of the first animated cartoon characters made by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Studios between 1927 and 1928, then produced by Charles Mintz and Walter Lantz from 1928 until 1943. Contents Edit In Oswald's first, official short, Poor Papa, he was a considerably older rabbit with a far more aggressive attitude. While the short was poorly received, it was significant in introducing Oswald's children, who would later reappear in Trolley Troubles and Oh, Teacher. As mentioned above, the following short, Trolley Troubles, was the first to showcase the Oswald the world knows today.  He was portrayed as a small, rather mischievous rabbit, often finding himself in trouble. He would always be saved, however, through his luck (hence the name). He was also shown to have the ability to disassemble his body parts at will, as seen when he literally detached his leg and kissed it for good luck. This trait would carry on to later incarnations.  Like many classic Disney characters, some stories revolving the rabbit would center wooing a love interest. Oswald's original love interest was named Fanny; a sultry rabbit. She would later be replaced by a cat named Ortensia in The Bankers Daughter.  Before he was introduced to Mickey, the infamous Pete was an enemy of Oswald's. The two were bigger rivals, often at odds for varying reasons, though Oswald would always come out on top, due to he impressive strokes of luck. After the Alice Comedies, Disney's second animated series (after the Laugh-o-Grams) folded up in 1927, Carl Laemmle approached Disney and requested a new, all-animated series featuring a rabbit. Disney and Ub Iwerks created a new character called "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit". The first Oswald cartoon, Poor Papa, was poorly received by Charles Mintz and demanded a better, younger version of Oswald. The next cartoon, Trolley Troubles, was well-received and the series was officially launched. In 1928, with the series going strong, Disney demanded an increased budget from Mintz, which he refused. Mintz instead told Disney that he was going to cut the budget and if Disney did not agree to the cut, Mintz would take over Oswald for himself. Disney refused and most of Disney's employees left for Mintz. Only Ub Iwerks remained, who, along with Walt, secretly created a new cartoon character to replace Oswald-- Mickey Mouse , who became the most legendary cartoon icon in the world, which is what would've been Oswald's position. Meanwhile, over at Universal, Oswald's popularity and appearances in films would diminish with every passing year until the character fell into obscurity and was ultimately forgotten by the public and possibly Universal itself. In 2002, the House of Mouse episode called "Dennis the Duck" inspired Disney to get Oswald back from Universal. Over the years, they had tried to get Oswald back through many attempts, but kept failing. In 2006, the Walt Disney Company finally got back the rights to Oswald through a trade with sportscaster Al Michaels after over 80 years. To celebrate Oswald's triumphant return to the company, a line of special merchandise was released at Disney Stores nationwide and a Walt Disney Treasures DVD set was released compiling all of the surviving Disney-produced Oswald cartoons. Personality Edit n his current revival, Oswald is portrayed as being rough, spiteful, resentful, bitter, cold and short-tempered around anyone he doesn't trust. Being forgotten for over 80 years made him very cynical about his life, mainly due to how no one remembers him. He has sympathy for others who suffer fates similar to his. He especially harbored a strong jealousy and hatred towards his "brother", whom he blamed for ruining his life. Oswald appeared to have a strong attachment to Walt to the point that he had a replica of his statue built in Wasteland, viewing him as a fatherly figure. Unfortunately, Walt's apparent favor towards Mickey would contribute further to Oswald's bitte


Kolkata Metro is what nation's famous first metro/underground railway network?

Metro Rail Transport System in India We have 1181 guests and no members online MRT System in India India is well on its way to create a world-class MRT system as an integral part of community infrastructure development in the country, reports Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta. Growing cities, growing population and growing traffic has invariably called for a shift from private modes of conveyance to public transport. A glance at the world's developing nations indicates that well planned Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) exist successfully. India (like many other developing countries) however has lagged behind though its first metro, the Kolkata Metro, started working almost 25 years ago. The reasons could be attributed to lack of funds planning as is known that such projects require huge capital investments, a long gestation period and complex technology. Other reasons could include the lack of integration between various systems of mass transportation and the absence of comprehensive traffic and transportation planning. While researches show that the ideal modal share of public transport should be around 70%, however it is in tune to only 35%–40% in India's metro cities. India is looking to create a world class infrastructure with its existent Kolkata and Delhi Metros with the addition of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and Kochi metros in the next few years while proposals for MRTS for Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Bhopal, Indore and Faridabad are being chalked out. Key Considerations for MRTS A metro model for a county would have to depend on its logistics, financial resources and should avoid aping a western modern blindly, rather should concentrate on learning from its shortcomings. Ar. Jit Kumar Gupta, renowned urban planner states that the planning, construction, designing and management of metros require extensive data, detailed surveys, study of economic structure, profile of settlement topography, travel preference, major traffic corridors etc. He recommends the use of technology that is available within the country or that can be developed since ultimately the system needs to be made self-reliant and self-contained to minimise O&M (operations & maintenance) cost. He advises that technology with low initial cost but with high O & M cost should be avoided. M Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, General Manager, Hyderabad Metro Rail adds that during construction time technicalities like proper hoarding, guided traffic signs and safety barriers are also kept in mind. Cost Factors Metro projects are meant to cater to cities with more than four million population and the costs in these cases are related to areas which are proposed to serve underground, elevated or at grade alignment. Larger the underground and elevated proposal, larger shall be the cost involved. Funding process is done through the PPP model (Public-Private Partnership) as in Hyderabad and Mumbaior byDMRC model by the state or the central government as in Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata. Mr Reddy is of the opinion that the correct funding process is the PPP model since otherwise if the government has to take up the funding, it would involve additional taxes on people and a lot of subsidies from other organisations which would become a huge burden on the government. He adds, "Generally PPP model is also not financially viable because we can't get all the money from fair box collection. Hence in 1991, the concept of LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) was introduced which is an encouragement for private investors like infrastructure developers. Under this, the viability gap funding scheme caters to 60% cost borne by the private investor and upto 40% borne by the government in terms of grants. The Hyderabad Metro is the first metro to be on PPP mode. Though Mumbai is also on the PPP mode but they haven't taken the viability gap fund." Ar Gupta feels that the high cost justification of metros has its genesis in its very high carrying capacity of passengers at a very high speed with minimum pollution. He states, "Metros are known to


London's black taxi-cab training is called 'The (What?)'?

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The infinity symbol is a sideways number?

Sideways 8 | Article about Sideways 8 by The Free Dictionary Sideways 8 | Article about Sideways 8 by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Sideways+8 infinity, in mathematics, that which is not finite; it is often indicated by the symbol ∞. A sequence sequence, in mathematics, ordered set of mathematical quantities called terms. A sequence is said to be known if a formula can be given for any particular term using the preceding terms or using its position in the sequence. ..... Click the link for more information.  of numbers, a1, a2, a3, … , is said to "approach infinity" if the numbers eventually become arbitrarily large, i.e., are larger than some number, N, that may be chosen at will to be a million, a billion, or any other large number (see limit limit, in mathematics, value approached by a sequence or a function as the index or independent variable approaches some value, possibly infinity. For example, the terms of the sequence 1-2, 1-4, 1-8, 1-16, … are obviously getting smaller and smaller; since, if enough ..... Click the link for more information. ). The term infinity is used in a somewhat different sense to refer to a collection of objects that does not contain a finite number of objects. For example, there are infinitely many points on a line, and Euclid demonstrated that there are infinitely many prime numbers. The German mathematician Georg Cantor showed that there are different orders of infinity, the infinity of points on a line being of a greater order than that of prime numbers (see transfinite number transfinite number, cardinal or ordinal number designating the magnitude (power) or order of an infinite set; the theory of transfinite numbers was introduced by Georg Cantor in 1874. ..... Click the link for more information. ). In geometry one may define a point at infinity, or ideal point, as the point of intersection of two parallel lines, and similarly the line at infinity is the locus of all such points; if homogeneous coordinates (x1, x2, x3) are used, the line at infinity is the locus of all points (x1, x2, 0), where x1 and x2 are not both zero. (Homogeneous coordinates are related to Cartesian coordinates by x=x1/x3 and y=x2/x3.) Bibliography See A. D. Aczel, The Mystery of the Aleph (2000); D. F. Wallace, Everything and More (2003). Infinity   (in mathematics). “Mathematical infinity is taken from reality, although unconsciously, and therefore it can only be explained from reality and not from itself or from mathematical abstraction” (F. Engels, Anti-Duhring, 1966, p. 396). The material basis of the mathematical infinite can be understood only when it is considered in dialectical harmony with the finite. Every mathematical theory is bound by a compulsory requirement for internal formal consistency. Thus the problem arises of how to unite this requirement with the essentially contradictory character of the reality of infinity. “The annihilation of this inconsistency would be the end of infinity” (ibid., p. 47). The solution to this problem consists of the following: When, in the theory of limits, one considers infinite limits—lim an = ∞—or, in the theory of sets, infinite powers, this does not lead to internal formal inconsistencies in the indicated theories only because these distinct special forms of mathematical infinity are extremely simplified, schematized forms of the different aspects of infinity in the real world. This article is confined to indicating the different approaches to infinity in mathematics which are discussed in detail in other articles. (1) The idea of infinitely large and infinitesimal variable quantities in one of the fundamental problems in mathematical analysis. The idea preceding the modern approach to the concept of the infinitesimal, according to which finite quantities were composed of an infinite number of infinitely small “indivisibles” which were not treated as variables but as constants smaller than any finite quantity, can serve as one example of the invalid separation of the infinite from the finite. Only the decomposition of finite qu


Since Ancient Rome, lime mortar (masonry cement) includes for reinforcement/moisture flexibility?

Roman Architecture: Characteristics, Building Techniques   Architecture     of Ancient Rome Roman architecture, even more than the     rest of Roman art , reflected the practical     character, restless energy and organizational mindset of its creators.     As the Roman Empire expanded to engulf not only the Mediterranean region     but also large areas of Western Europe, Roman architects struggled to     achieve two overriding aims: to demonstrate the grandeur and power of     Rome, while also improving the life of their fellow citizens. To this     end, they mastered a number of important architectural techniques, including     the arch, the dome and the vault, as well as the use of concrete. Using     these methods, Roman engineers designed and built some of the greatest     public buildings in the history     of architecture , including temples, basilicas, amphitheatres, triumphal     arches, monuments, and public baths. In addition, to further reinforce     the ideals of the Pax Romana and, above all, maintain efficiency     and order, Roman architects designed numerous aqueducts, drainage systems,     and bridges, as well as a vast network of roads, while planners developed     a series of urban blueprints, based on army camps, to help create new     towns from scratch. Roman architects absorbed a great deal from Etruscan     art and design, and had huge respect for both Greek     architecture and Greek     sculpture . They also learned from Egyptian     pyramid architecture and stonework. Architecture is Ancient Rome's     unique contribution to the history of     art and to the culture of Europe. It is far more influential than     the various forms of Roman     sculpture , most of which were derived from the Greeks. Among the greatest     buildings erected by the Romans, were: Maison Carree, Nimes, France     (19 BCE); Pont Du Gard Aqueduct, Nimes, France (19 BCE); The Colosseum,     Rome (72-80 CE); Arch of Titus, Rome (81 CE); Aqueduct, Segovia, Spain     (100 CE); the Baths of Trajan (104-109); Trajan's Bridge, Alcantara, Spain     (105 CE); Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey (120 CE); Hadrian's Wall,     Northern England (121 CE); The Pantheon, Rome (128 CE); Palace of Diocletian,     Split (300 CE); Baths of Diocletian (306 CE); Arch of Constantine, Rome     (312 CE); and the Cloaca Maxima (600-200 BCE), one of the world's earliest     sewage systems, constructed in Ancient Rome in order to drain local marshes     and transport the city's waste to the River Tiber. Many aspects of Roman     building design were examined by the architect     Marcus Vitruvius (active, late 1st century     BCE) in his architectural treatise De architectura (c.27 BCE),     although it appeared before the most creative phase of Roman construction.     Roman     Characteristics Mighty Rome! Conqueror of Gaul and Carthage,     of Greece and Egypt, mistress of the Western world through six centuries,     capital of the mighty Caesars, unchallenged home of grandeur, spectacle,     and magnificence, splendid with the art plundered from a hundred enslaved     peoples, giver of laws and morals and military science to all the West.     And yet this "Eternal City" was artistically inconsequential.     Except in one direction, that of monumental architecture and structural     engineering, Rome produced very little distinctive creative art. The Romans     cut off rather than absorbed the one significant development on Italian     soil, the Etruscan, and turned to import decadent Greek sculptors, decorators,     and painters to give a Hellenistic surfacing to their culture. In the     aesthetic scales the contribution of mighty Rome weighs more lightly than     that of tiny states such as Sumeria and Siena. Grandeur was Rome's goal, grandeur her     one achievement, and perha


'Hunt-and-Peck' is a metaphorical reference to single-fingered?

Contact About the Database The Mind is a Metaphor, is an evolving work of reference, an ever more interactive, more solidly constructed collection of mental metaphorics. This collection of eighteenth-century metaphors of mind serves as the basis for a scholarly study of the metaphors and root-images appealed to by the novelists, poets, dramatists, essayists, philosophers, belle-lettrists, preachers, and pamphleteers of the long eighteenth century. While the database does include metaphors from classical sources, from Shakespeare and Milton, from the King James Bible, and from more recent texts, it does not pretend to any depth or density of coverage in literature other than that of the British eighteenth century. ☞ The database was assembled and taxonomized and is maintained by Brad Pasanek . The database supports keyword searching and faceted browsing. The facets are explained here . If you're interested in "fancy searching" (boolean syntax, proximity searches, etc.), you might read about Lucene's Query Parser Syntax . An original bulk of metaphors was collected during Brad Pasanek's graduate school career in the English department at Stanford University. An early version of this database, built in Filemaker, served as the basis for his dissertation titled, Eighteenth-Century Metaphors of Mind, A Dictionary (Stanford: 2006). I/Brad continue to add to the database and edit entries. I enter new metaphors that are sent to me by email and credit contributors. In 2008 and 2009, Suzanne Morgen, my research assistant at the University of Virginia, proved a particularly tireless editor, contributing new metaphors and editing hundreds of old ones. In 2010, P.C. Fleming likewise contributed many new and interesting metaphors, edited entries, and worked with me on the administrative backend of the database. More recently James Ascher, Annie Rowlenson, and Kelly Fleming have helped edit entries. In spite of all this careful, corrective work, one should be aware that not all references are complete and that the database remains a work in progress. My typos and mistakes are mixed with the more recently edited entries. For years, I've cleaned up entries as I compile, but I don't catch all my mistakes--and I make a lot of mistakes. Finally, it should be emphasized that this electronic collection of snippets is, above all, an effort in search and text mining. Which means it is more of a heap or helter-skelter anthology than online archive (for examples of which see The Blake Archive , The Willa Cather Archive , The Rossetti Archive , or The Walt Whitman Archive ). Dictionary and Database. Lev Manovich describes the database as the "symbolic form" of the computer age, and although I am a digital humanist and a reader of Manovich's media theory, I collect and make these metaphors public for early modern reasons. The tables of this relational database, arrayed in phpMyAdmin, look (to me) not unlike a kind of commonplace book. Encoding and sharing snippets is characteristic of the way we read now, online, but in considering the longue durée of scholarship and information management, I am inspired by Ann Blair's discussion of early modern note-taking in Too Much to Know . My practice is further informed by Walter Benjamin's experiments with literary montage, Raymond Williams' study of keywords, and Franco Moretti's Distant Reading . In collecting and taxonomizing metaphors I would model my efforts on the prodigious note-taking of Keith Thomas. His charming description of the "Oxford method" in the London Review of Books is a must-read for commonplacers and note-takers. Scope and Textual Sources. I aim at a very long eighteenth century (1660-1819); outside this span of years my efforts at collection are necessarily eclectic and miscellaneous. Moreover, the user should be aware that a majority of the entries have not been given scrupulous bibliographical treatment. Catch as catch can, I promiscuously employ a wide variety of sources ranging from ECCO and EEBO to Project Gutenberg, from Google Books to Chadwyck-Healey. I read university press e


Latin/anotomical 'Pes', what part of the body contains the talus and calcaneus bones?

Bones of the Foot - Tarsals - Metatarsals - Phalanges - TeachMeAnatomy The human foot is a very complex and highly developed structure. The bones of the foot provide mechanical support for the soft tissues, helping the foot withstand the weight of the body. The bones of the foot can be divided into three categories: Tarsals – A set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot, in the ankle area. Metatarsals – These bones connect the phalanges to the tarsals. There are five in number – one for each digit. Phalanges – The bones of the toes. Each toe has three phalanges – a proximal, intermediate and distal (except the big toe, which only has two phalanges). Fig 1.0 – Overview of the bones of the human foot. Tarsals The tarsal bones of the foot are organised into three rows; proximal, intermediate and distal. Proximal Group The proximal tarsal bones are the talus and the calcaneus. They form the bony framework around the proximal ankle and heel area. The talus is the most superior of the tarsal bones. It has three articulations: Superiorly: Ankle joint – between the talus and the bones of the leg (the tibia and fibula). Inferiorly: Subtalar joint – between the talus and calcaneus. Anteriorly: Talonavicular joint – between the talus and the navicular. The main function of the talus is to transmit forces from the tibia to the heel bone (known as the calcaneus). Whilst numerous ligaments attach to the talus, it is not a site of muscle attachment or origin. Fig 1.1 – The tarsal bones of the foot. The calcaneus lies underneath the talus, and has two articulations: Superiorly: Subtalar joint – between the calcaneus and the talus. Anteriorly: Calcaneocuboid joint – between the calcaneus and the cuboid. It is thick and sturdy, acting to transmit forces from the talus to the ground. The posterior aspect of the calcaneus is marked by calcaneal tuberosity, to which the Achilles tendon attaches. Intermediate Group The intermediate row of tarsal bones contains one bone, the navicular (given its name because it is shaped like a boat). It articulates with the talus posteriorly, the cuneiform bones anteriorly, and the cuboid bone laterally. On the plantar surface of the navicular, there is a tuberosity for the attachment of the tibialis posterior tendon. Distal Group In the distal row, there are four tarsal bones – the cuboid and the three cuneiforms. These bones articulate with the metatarsals of the foot. The cuboid is the most lateral bone in the distal row, articulating with the calcaneus posteriorly, and two metatarsals anteriorly. As the name suggests, it is shaped like a cube. The inferior surface of the cuboid is marked by a groove for the fibularis longus muscle. The three cuneiforms (lateral, intermediate and medial) are wedge shaped bones. They articulate with the navicular posteriorly, and the metatarsals anteriorly. The shape of the bones helps form a transverse arch across the foot. Clinical Relevance: Fractures of the Talus and Calcaneus The talus and the calcaneus sit in the proximal part of the foot and ankle, and are involved in transmitting forces from the body to the ground. They are the most frequently fractured of all the tarsal bones. Talus Talar fractures occur in two places – the neck of the talus, or the body: Neck fractures are caused by excessive dorsiflexion of the foot. The neck of the talus is pushed against the tibia. In this type of fracture, the blood supply to the talus may be disturbed, leading to avascular necrosis of the bone. Body fractures usually occur from jumping from a height. In any fracture of the talus, the malleoli of the leg bones act to hold the fragments together, so there is little displacement of the fracture pieces. By Jojo (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons Fig 1.2 – X-ray of a calcaneal fracture. Calcaneus The calcaneus is often fractured in a ‘crush‘ type injury. The most common mechanism of damage is falling onto the heel from a height – the talus is driven into the calcaneus. The bone can break into several pieces – known as a comminuted


India's 'Mountain of Light' group of prominent people sued Queen Elizabeth II in 2015 for the repatriation to India of the?

The contact by mehramedia mehra - issuu issuu THE CONTACT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ISSUE - 640, 10 NOV. - 16 NOV. 2015 PH: (905) 671 - 4761 Queen Elizabeth II sued over India’s Koh-i-noor Where America’s immigrants come from? Indian’s came top in 9 states, Asians are on pace to outnumber Mexicans by 2065 Mexicans remain largest group in 24 states but figures are dwindling New York Asians are quickly becoming the largest immigrant group in This is not the first time Indians are demanding the United Kingdom to return the Koh-i-noor diamond. The diamond was, by force, made to be presented to Queen Victoria in 1850, by the Marquess of Dalhousie, the British governorgeneral of Punjab. A lobby of businessmen and actors with Indian origin, which calls itself the “Mountain of Light” is all set to sue Queen Elizabeth II, demanding the return of the 105carat stone. David de Souza, co-founder if they wanted ‘a (Bihar) government... that Continued on Page 2 America, census data reveals. More than a third of the 800,000 people granted citizen status in 2013 hailed from the eastern continent. While Mexicans remain the largest immigrant group in This map of America shows the largest immigrant group in each state. While Mexico comes top in 24 states, Indians are now a majority in nine states, followed by Dominicans in five and Somalians in three. 24 states, others have taken the top spot in the remaining 26 and the District of Columbia. The data reflects a sharp and steady drop in the number of Mexican immigrants since the credit crash in 2007. Conversely, Asian settlers are on the rise. Many suggest the shift is the result of more Chinese students applying to American graduate schools, and an uptick in the number of Indian tech workers granted visas to work in Silicon Valley. By 2065, analysts predict, Indian and Chinese settlers will far outnumber Mexicans. The latest data, released by the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year, shows the five largest immigrant groups to hail from Mexico, Indian, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic, and China. It also breaks down the numbers stateby-state, which MarketWatch compiled into a map. Mexicans formed a majority in the number of settlers in 24 states in 2013. California welcomed the most Mexicans in 2013 (40,238), followed by Texas (20,232), Arizona (5,813), Illinois (5,088), and Washington (2,031). Indian immigrants were the largest group in nine states: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. And Dominicans came top in five states including New Jersey, where Chinese immigrants have formed the majority for at least 10 years. Continued on Page 2 Bihar election results 2015 World notes as Modi’s honeymoon ends! International media presented the Bihar results as a referendum on Prime Minister and a setback to his government’s reforms. Many also mentioned the BJP’s divisive campaign 1 in every 4 new members in Assembly is a Yadav One in every four members in the new Bihar assembly will be a Yadav, the caste of RJD boss Lalu Prasad, who played a stellar role in the Mahagathbandhan’s magnificent victory in the just-concluded election. Continued on Page 2 and the perception of deepening religious tension. Pakistan actually played a role in the election, as the BJP’s favourite rhetorical device and Pakistani newspapers made sure to rub the loss in. Dawn headlined its front-page lead ‘Bihar steals Modi’s firecrackers’, with a prominent picture of Nitish and Lalu. The Daily Times said ‘Bihar voters put Modi out to pasture’, commenting that it was a “resounding verdict against “cow politics” and that it would “set the agenda for the opposition to regroup against his narrow nationalism”. Siasat Daily also said the Bihar election proved that the “cow gives milk not votes”. The News International’s headline said ‘Modi’s BJP bites the dust for its extremism’. The BBC report minced no words and observed how the PM’s lustre has diminished and how the BJP campaign had “ramped up the rhetoric, asking voters ... Continued on Page 2 Issue -


Kosher refers to food and food preparation laws for?

Judaism 101: Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws  Kashrut is a set of biblical dietary restrictions  Certain foods cannot be eaten  Certain foods must be separated  Certification makes it easier to identify kosher food Kashrut is the body of Jewish law dealing with what foods we can and cannot eat and how those foods must be prepared and eaten. "Kashrut" comes from the Hebrew root Kaf-Shin-Reish, meaning fit, proper or correct. It is the same root as the more commonly known word "kosher," which describes food that meets these standards. The word "kosher" can also be used, and often is used, to describe ritual objects that are made in accordance with Jewish law and are fit for ritual use. Contrary to popular misconception, rabbis or other religious officials do not "bless" food to make it kosher. There are blessings that observant Jews recite over food before eating it, but these blessings have nothing to do with making the food kosher. Food can be kosher without a rabbi or priest ever becoming involved with it: the vegetables from your garden are undoubtedly kosher (as long as they don't have any bugs, which are not kosher!). However, in our modern world of processed foods, it is difficult to know what ingredients are in your food and how they were processed, so it is helpful to have a rabbi examine the food and its processing and assure kosher consumers that the food is kosher. This certification process is discussed below . Kosher dietary laws are observed all year round, not just during Pesach (Passover) . There are additional dietary restrictions during Pesach, and many foods that are kosher for year-round use are not "kosher for Passover." A bagel, for example, can be kosher for year-round use but is certainly not kosher for Passover! Foods that are kosher for Passover, however, are always kosher for year-round use. There is no such thing as "kosher-style" food. Kosher is not a style of cooking. Chinese food can be kosher if it is prepared in accordance with Jewish law, and there are many fine kosher Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia and New York. Traditional Ashkenazic Jewish foods like knishes , bagels , blintzes , and matzah ball soup can all be non-kosher if not prepared in accordance with Jewish law. When a restaurant calls itself "kosher-style," it usually means that the restaurant serves these traditional Jewish foods, and it almost invariably means that the food is not actually kosher. Food that is not kosher is commonly referred to as treif (lit. torn, from the commandment not to eat animals that have been torn by other animals). Why Do We Observe the Laws of Kashrut? Many modern Jews think that the laws of kashrut are simply primitive health regulations that have become obsolete with modern methods of food preparation. There is no question that some of the dietary laws have some beneficial health effects. For example, the laws regarding kosher slaughter are so sanitary that kosher butchers and slaughterhouses have been exempted from many USDA regulations. However, health is not the only reason for Jewish dietary laws. Many of the laws of kashrut have no known connection with health. To the best of our modern scientific knowledge, there is no reason why camel or rabbit meat (both treif) is any less healthy than cow or goat meat. In addition, some of the health benefits to be derived from kashrut were not made obsolete by the refrigerator. For example, there is some evidence that eating meat and dairy together interferes with digestion, and no modern food preparation technique reproduces the health benefit of the kosher law of eating them separately. In recent years, several secular sources that have seriously looked into this matter have acknowledged that health does not explain these prohibitions. Some have suggested that the prohibitions are instead derived from environmental considerations. For example, a camel (which is not kosher) is more useful as a beast of burden than as a source of food. In the Middle Eastern climate, the pig consumes a quantity of food tha


A cezve is typically used for heating/processing?

How To Brew Coffee - Turkish Coffee Turkish Coffee   What is Turkish Coffee? Turkish coffee is a very flavorful, and often strong, coffee. It is prepared in an ibrik, a small pot that holds either one or two servings. Traditionally, the pot was placed in the hot sands of the Mediterranean for cooking, personally, I use my gas stove. What do I need? An ibrik and a heat source, coffee, water, and sugar. Ibriks are available from several web sites ... see the LINKS page. Or, do what I do, get a Russian ex-girlfriend to buy one for you! They are  also known as a cezve, briki, mbiki or toorka. The heat source is typically your stove, gas or electric. The coffee may be any roast but my personal favorites are Starbucks Breakfast Blend or the Turkish Blend from Natasha's Cafe . What type of coffee grind? Turkish coffee uses the finest grind you can have. The coffee becomes more like a powder than anything else. On most machines, it is the finest grind possible.  Step 1: Add the sugar first. For an 8 oz. ibrik, Natashas Cafe recommends 2 level teaspoons. I use anywhere from 1 level tablespoon (=3 teaspoons) to 2 rounded tablespoons, depending on who is joining me! Several people I know just use one packet of Equal, ... not authentic, but it works! Step 2: Fill your ibrik with water up to the point where the ibrik's neck starts. The water should come up to, but not into, the neck. You can't really make a smaller amount, you would need a smaller ibrik. The level is important for the physics behind how it works. Step 3: This is a picture of a heaping teaspoon. Study it carefully! In a small ibrik (4 oz.) use 2 heaping teaspoons. An 8 oz. ibrik, use 3. A 12 oz., use 6. Yes, I know that is not a geometrical progression, but this is an art, not a science.  Note how the coffee grinds float on the water. This is important, DO NOT STIR. The grinds actually act like a seal between the water and the air. This is important. You will stir in a later step, but for now, the floating coffee is necessary. Step 4: Now for the heat source. Since the sands of Revere Beach are not hot enough, I use my gas stove. Just about anything should work. Purists will tell you to heat the coffee very slowly. I say medium to high heat works. DO NOT WALK AWAY!  After a few minutes things will start to happen. If the water starts to boil, you did not use enough coffee. The coffee should never boil ... toss and start again. The coffee should start to foam. The difference is the foaming is slow, boiling is fast. You should see the foam grow from around the coffee and start to fill the neck. DO NOT STOP WATCHING! Click on the image on the left to enlarge it. Notice the foam building. The foam will start to fill the neck and work its way up. When it is almost to the top of the ibrik, remove the ibrik from the heat source. STEP 5: Carefully stir the coffee and the foam will subside.  Put the ibrik back on the heat source. It will start to foam again, this time more quickly.  Again, remove from the heat source, stir down the foam, and replace.  Repeat a third time, the foam rises, remove, do not stir unless you are doing the optional step. OPTIONAL STEP: Everyone says you are done at this point. Personally, I repeat the foam/stir a fourth time ... just like turning up the volume to 11 in This Is Spinal Tap (yes, I am old). You do not stir the last time. STEP 6: Some people love the foam, others loath it. At this point, scoop out the foam with a spoon and either 1) place it all in your cup, 2) place an even amount of foam in each cup, or 3) gently place it in the drain of your sink.  Let the ibrik sit about 30 seconds so some of the grinds will settle. Then pour yourself as much of the coffee as you want, dividing the rest (if there is any) among your lucky guests. Dont pour out the last drop since the bottom of the ibrik will be sludge. STEP 7: Black? Of course. But your guests may add milk, or better, half and half. Note in the picture that you can see the grinds settle in the cup on the left. The crema or foam on top is seen on the right. Both are del


In chemistry what element is always present in an amalgam?

Amalgam-Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties and Common Applications Amalgam-Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties and Common Applications By G.P. ThomasJan 21 2013 Topics Covered References Introduction Mercury alloyed with a number of metals forms amalgam, which is primarily used for dental fillings. The common constituents of amalgam are mercury, tin, silver, copper and other trace metals. The use of amalgam in the dental sector dates back to the 1800s since it is easy to apply, has good durability and strength and is economical. The popularity of amalgam has diminished in recent years especially due to its Mercury content and since reliable composite materials have become widely available. There are several different types of Amalgams, that include the following: Dental amalgam Ammonium amalgam Dental amalgam is classified into the following two types: Low-copper dental amalgam – These were being used in the past and have almost fully been replaced by high-copper amalgams. High-copper dental amalgam - High-copper alloys exhibit properties of high strength, less corrosion and tarnish, less creep and minimal sensitivity to handling variables producing long-term clinical results. When compared to low-copper amalgam, high-copper amalgam restorations exhibit fewer incidences of marginal failure. Chemical Properties The composition of amalgam is given in the table below: Silver Zinc 1% High-copper amalgam includes 40-60% silver, 27-30% tin and 13-30% copper and 1% zinc set with mercury. Indium and palladium are also included. Silver enables setting expansion and causes an increase in strength and resistance to corrosion. Tin may cause setting contraction whereas copper improves strength, minimizes corrosion and tarnish, brings down creep and brings down cases of marginal leakage. Zinc brings down the oxidation of other alloys in the metal. It has been proved that zinc-containing amalgams have a longer life when compared to non-zinc amalgams. Indium reduces creep and increases strength whereas palladium reduces corrosion and tarnish. Tarnishing is the loss of luster from a metal or alloy surface because of the formation of a surface coating. The alloy remains unchanged and the mechanical properties also remain the same. A sulphide layer formed in the surface causes amalgam to tarnish. Galvanic corrosion takes place when two dissimilar metals are present in a wet environment. The flow of electric current between the metals results in one of the metals getting corroded. Surface corrosion may cause a change of color of an amalgam restoration and may result in pitting. Surface corrosion fills the amalgam/tooth interface with corrosion products bringing down microleakage. Internal corrosion will result in marginal breakdown and fracture. Galvanic corrosion is promoted by an acidic environment. Mechanical Properties An amalgam restoration needs to be strong enough so as to resist the biting forces of occlusion. Dental amalgam has high compressive strength, which is 380MPa for low-copper amalgam and 414MPa for high-copper amalgams. However shear and tensile strengths are quite low. Hence it in essential that tooth structures support the amalgam to ensure long-term clinical success. Related Stories Carbon Nanotube Investigations using the WITec Raman Microscopy - Application Example of WITec Microscopy Creep is a gradual change in shape due to compression because of dynamic intra-oral stresses. Creep causes the flow of amalgam, hence unsupported amalgam will protrude from the cavity margin. These unsupported edges are quite weak and corrosion may cause further lowering of strength. Creep may also result in an overhang on fillings causing food to be trapped leading to secondary decay. The gamma-2 phase of amalgam is key to the considerably high creep values exhibited by certain materials. Dimensional change is the net expansion or contraction of an amalgam. In case the amalgam contracts, dimensional change is negative and is positive in case of expansion during setting. According to the ADA/ANSI specification, the dimen


The sequence JFM - AMJ - JAS - (???) is completed by?

month_to_season NCL Home > Documentation > Functions > Climatology month_to_season Computes a user-specified three-month seasonal mean (DJF, JFM, FMA, MAM, AMJ, MJJ, JJA, JAS, ASO, SON, OND, NDJ). Prototype load "$NCARG_ROOT/lib/ncarg/nclscripts/csm/ contributed.ncl "  function month_to_season (  xMon  : numeric,   season : string   ) return_val : typeof (x) Arguments xMon A one-, three-, or four-dimensional array [xMon(time) or xMon(time,lat,lon) or xMon(time,lev,lat,lon)] of any numeric type. xMon must have named dimensions and the time (leftmost) dimension must be divisible by 12. The data are assumed to be monthly mean data and the first record is assumed to be January. season A string representing the season to calculate: e.g., "JFM", "JJA". Return value The return value will be of the same type and dimensionality as xMon, except the leftmost dimension will have been divided by 12. If the input data contains metadata (e.g., coordinate variables and attributes), these will be retained. There is no output time dimension. The output contains only the season requested. The attribute "NMO" is returned (for possible use in subscripting.) Description This function computes a user-specified three-month seasonal mean (DJF, JFM, FMA, MAM, AMJ, MJJ, JJA, JAS, ASO, SON, OND, NDJ). The first average (DJF=JF) and the last average (NDJ=ND) are actually two-month averages. The following table shows how the output variable is dimensioned with respect to the input variable: Input Examples Example 1: Consider a three-dimensional array xMon(time,lat,lon). The "time" dimension must be divisible be 12. For example: Dimensions and sizes:  [time | 216] x [lat | 64] x [lon | 128] Here 216/12=18 JJA seasons. xJJA = month_to_season (xMon, "JJA") printVarSummary (xJJA) print (xJJA&time+"  "+xJJA(:,n,m) ) The output would look like: Variable: xJJA [snip] Number of Dimensions: 3 Dimensions and sizes: [time | 18] x [lat | 64] x [lon | 128] Coordinates:       time: [197907..199607]       lat: [-87.8638..87.8638]       lon: [ 0..357.1875] [snip] The output for one specific grid point is: (0)   197907  4.97418 (1)   198007  5.58847 (2)   198107  2.80735 (3)   198207  7.67114 (4)   198307  5.60251 (5)   198407  2.77295 (6)   198507 2.39782 (7)   198607  3.72329 (8)   198707  8.7012 (9)   198807  1.14696 (10)  198907  2.02456 (11)  199007  4.03629 (12)  199107  7.04084 (13)  199207  3.75878 (14)  199307  6.6912 (15)  199407  4.01582 (16)  199507  2.05951 (17)  199607  2.13118