Number One Canada Square, London, is better known as what name?

The Taller, The Better? List Of London’s Tallest Buildings Apr 10, 2014 The Taller, The Better? List Of London’s Tallest Buildings What is fascinating about London is that it combines modern with old. There is something for absolutely everyone and you can never go bored. 21st century is all about architecture achievements and thinking outside the box. No wonder London hosts the tallest building in Europe-The Shard. So, lets see which are the rest of the tallest buildings in London. #1 The Shard(London Bridge Quarter) The Shard As I already mentioned, The Shard is not only the tallest in London but the tallest in whole Europe. Built in 2013, The Shard has 87 floors and height of 310 metres. The huge glass surfaces make the building the most noticeable landmark. The skyscraper has been designed by an Italian architect Renzo Piano . It is a home of offices, restaurants, a viewing gallery, a hotel and residences. The spire is actually formed by the last 15 levels, which only 6 of them can be used. #2 One Canada Square One Canada Square You can see this skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London . It’s 235 metres helped it remain the tallest building in London until the creation of The Shard. The architect who designed it is called Cesar Pelli. It contains mainly offices and it is one of the most prestigious office buildings. By the end of January the whole building was let. One Canada Square still gets a lot of attention with it’s strange pyramid roof even if it is no longer the tallest skyscraper. It has been a landmark of a lot of films, television and other media. It is the 21st tallest skyscraper in Europe. An interesting fact is that the windows don’t get cleaned by rope access window cleaners . The building has it’s own window washing machines — automatic and manual ones.The machine needs 426,000 gallons of water to clean the entire tower. #3 Heron Tower Heron Tower Only 5 metres lower than the One Canada Square, the Heron Tower is the third highest building in London. It is the tallest one in City of London though. The construction of the tower was started in 2007 and finished in 2011. Although it’s been 3 years now, parts of the skyscraper are still empty. 67% of the building is leased or being under offer. It is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox. An interesting fact is that the aquarium placed in the entrance is the biggest private one in the United Kingdom and it has over 60 species of fish. #4 The Leadenhall Building The Leadenhall Building The Leadenhall skyscraper is placed on the 122 Leadenhall street. It’s height is 225 metres and it’s currently under construction. The architect who designed the building is called Richard Rogers . A nickname people call the building with is the Cheesegrater because of it’s wedge shape. It is definitely an unique addition to the City of London and attracts many passengers. #5 Crystal Palace Transmitter Crystal Palace Transmitter The Crystal Palace transmitting station is placed in the London Borough of Bromley and it is the 5th tallest building in the United Kingdom. The station is constructed in the 1950s replacing the remains of the Crystal Palace . The transmitter was the tallest building in London until 1991 when One Canada Square in Canary Wharf was built. #6 8 Canada Square and 25 Canada Square Citigroup Centre 8 Canada Square is also known as the HSBC Group Head Office or the HSBC Tower. 25 Canada Square known as the CGC2. They are also located in the Canary Wharf. The construction of the buildings started in 1999 and it was finished in 2002. The skyscrapers were designed by the team of architects of Sir Norman Foster. Both 8 and 25 Canada Square’s height is 200 metres and they have 45 floors. They form the Citigroup Centre complex in London. #7 Tower 42 Tower 42 Tower 42 is the second-tallest skyscraper in the City of London and that makes it the 7th tallest in London. The original name of the skyscraper was the National Westminster Tower because it was built in order to house the National Westminster Bank. It’s design was made by the designer Richard Seifert and it was engineered


Where on the body would you wear puttees?

World One War: Puttees and How to Wrap Them World One War: Puttees and How to Wrap Them Updated on May 31, 2011 woolwrap puttees Canadian War Memorial in Ottawa, showing soldiers wearing Puttees 'Tommys' distinctly wearing puttees, photographed 1917 First Stage of fitting Puttees | Source Second Stage of Fitting Puttees | Source Third Stage of Fitting Puttees | Source Fourth Stage of Fitting Puttees | Source Fifth and Final Stage of Fitting Puttees | Source One of the most iconic images from all the campaigns, battles and fronts of the First World War is that of Great Britain’s Tommy’s puttees. This simple piece of military clothing has become synonymous with pictures of mud-caked, exhausted and drenched infantrymen on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918 . As with other socio-military items of the British armed forces during the period, the puttee had its origins in British India during the 19th Century. Puttee, also spelt puttee, is adapted from the Hindi word ‘patti’ which means bandage/strip of cloth for covering the lower part of the leg from ankle to knee. The puttee consisted of a long narrow strip of cloth which would be wound tightly and spirally round the leg. This piece of clothing was worn as both protection and support, and was especially worn by riders. For all the armies of the world at the beginning of the 20th Century, knee length boots were the fashion for soldiers. Despite this, the British Army had to work to a budget since Great Britain’s military prowess was her Navy. Thus, instead of tall knee length boots, the British soldier wore ankle boots and puttees. The traditional puttee was 9 feet long and made of wool serge which was wrapped from ankle to knee for the infantry and the opposite way for the cavalry . The puttee also had a length of cotton at the top which was wrapped around the leg and tied to secure the wrapping. In 1914 , the British soldier wore curved puttees that were bent in opposite directions which would conform to the soldiers left and right leg. In spite of this, many manufacturers replaced these with straight cut puttees which were much quicker to produce which then had to be worn in by the troops. The most common brand of puttees at the time were ‘Foxes’, which were better made than army issued pairs and could be easily identified by small brass discs at the bottom edge which marked the puttees ‘L’ and ‘R’. There was no formal colour for puttees as the colour appears to have varied between drab browns and greens. The British Army standard Boot which went well with the Puttees was the B5 ‘ammunition’ boot. These boots were made of thick roughside leather with wooden pegged soles and were ankle length. Whilst stationed in England, British Army units were issued pairs of the boots in black, whereas whilst on active service they were issued cheaper brown pairs. As an interesting note, the Royal Artillery was issued with black pairs throughout the war. In terms of looking at wrapping puttees, this exercise can be tricky and frustrating. Firstly, before putting on the puttee, make sure that your breeches are comfortable and snugly laced at your calf (see figure 1 of how to wrap puttees) Secondly roll up the puttees and start by rolling the cotton tape gradually towards the wool strip and roll that up as well. Ensure you roll up the puttees in so that the cotton tape is in the centre of the roll. The loose end of the rolled puttee is the starting point and as you unroll and work up the leg, the tape will be exposed last and at the top of the calf. Thirdly it may be wise to prop your foot on a bench. Take your rolled puttee and find the loose end of the roll. Starting with around 6inches, place it against your shin and unroll towards your boot top (see figure 2 of how to wrap puttees) Thirdly, at the top of the boot, fold the puttee so that you can start wrapping it around your leg. Importantly, start with the material over lapping the top of your boot and make two passes around the top of your boot and pull the wrapping tight (see figure 3of how to wrap puttees) Fourthly, once you h


In literature whose manservant was Bunter?

The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers - Read Online From the Publisher While ringing in the New Year, Lord Peter stumbles into an ominous country mystery Lord Peter Wimsey and his manservant Bunter are halfway across the wild flatlands of East Anglia when they make a wrong turn, straight into a ditch. They scramble over the rough country to the nearest church, where they find hospitality, dinner, and an invitation to go bell-ringing. This ancient art is steeped in mathematical complexities, and tonight the rector and his friends plan to embark on a 9-hour marathon session to welcome the New Year. Lord Peter joins them, taking a step into a society whose cheerful exterior hides a dark, deadly past.   During their stay in this unfamiliar countryside, Lord Peter and Bunter encounter murder, a mutilated corpse, and a decades-old jewel theft for which locals continue to die. In this land where bells toll for the dead, the ancient chimes never seem to stop.   The Nine Tailors is the 11th book in the Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, but you may enjoy the series by reading the books in any order.   This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dorothy L. Sayers including rare images from the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College. Topics: Nobility, Theft, Murder, Private Investigators, Death, Rituals, Secret Codes, Family, Secrets, Blackmail, England, Small Town, London, 1930s, Tense, Suspenseful, Third Person Narration, Series, Female Author, British Author, and 20th Century


Denmark Street in London is also known by what nickname?

Denmark Street - Hidden London Denmark Street, off Charing Cross Road , WC2 Some businesses left Denmark Street during its ‘regeneration’ Denmark Street was laid out in 1687 and named in honour of Prince George of Denmark, who had married Queen Anne four years earlier. Eight of the street’s original properties survive today – and two of these were upgraded from grade II to grade II* listing in 2016. The street is situated in the area once known as St Giles’s , which was long a centre for the printing and distribution of ballad sheets, also known as broadsides, which were then sold far and wide by itinerant hawkers. The 20th-century successor to the broadside trade was the publication of sheet music and the first such publisher to set up shop in Denmark Street was Lawrence Wright (who also composed under the name Horatio Nicholls), in 1911. He began in the basement of number 8 and after the First World War moved to 19 Denmark Street – which he named Wright House. Wright founded the Melody Maker magazine here in 1926, mainly as a vehicle to promote his own songs. Soon afterwards the publishers Campbell Connelly moved from Tottenham Court Road to Denmark Street and it began to gain a reputation as London’s Tin Pan Alley, a nickname borrowed from the area around New York’s West 28th Street. By the 1940s most of London’s music publishers were located here and business thrived. This geographical concentration had a sound economic rationale. Professional singers (who in those days rarely wrote their own material) would regularly make the rounds of all the publishers, listening to their latest songs and choosing which they wanted to perform, so it made sense for the rivals to be located in close proximity to each other. The New Musical Express, which became the Melody Maker’s great rival and ultimately absorbed it, was launched at 5 Denmark Street in 1952. Two years later, Ralph Elman, a session violinist, opened a recording studio in the street. Regent Sound followed in 1962 and soon almost every square foot of Denmark Street was devoted to rock and pop music, with publishers in upstairs offices (no longer requiring shop windows to display their wares), instrument and equipment retailers at street level, repairers in rear workshops and recording studios in basements. Just open your ears and follow your nose ’Cos the street is shakin’ from the tapping of toes The Kinks, ‘Denmark Street’ (1970)   Many of London’s greatest musical acts rehearsed or made early recordings in Denmark Street, including the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, the Small Faces, David Bowie (who even lived on the street in a camper van for a while) and the Sex Pistols. From further afield, Paul Simon, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley also recorded here. The Giaconda Café, which was at number 9, was the musicians’ favourite haunt. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Pete Townshend bought guitars at Rhodes Music. Although it’s not what it once was, Denmark Street is still London’s prime location for the sale and repair of musical instruments, but what remains of its unique character is being further eroded by the regeneration scheme accompanying the impending arrival of the Elizabeth line (Crossrail) at Tottenham Court Road station. The developers stated that no buildings would be demolished on Denmark Street itself, that existing retailers would be retained and that construction work would be phased so that they could stay open and keep trading throughout the process. However, some businesses have since closed or moved elsewhere – though most still appear to be thriving. Selected addresses: Hanks acoustic guitar shop (shown above), 27 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8NJ Regent Sounds Studios (now a guitar and amp shop), 4 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8LP 12 Bar Club, 26 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8NL Nearest station: Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern Lines)


To within 1 year either side, in what year did the UK first win the Eurovision Song Contest?

Eurovision 2015: Reporter's diary from Vienna - BBC News BBC News Eurovision 2015: Reporter's diary from Vienna By Emma Saunders Entertainment reporter 24 May 2015 Image caption Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow emerged triumphant in Vienna This year's Eurovision Song Contest has taken place in Vienna. The BBC's Emma Saunders was in the Austrian capital to report from behind the scenes. Sunday 24 May 12:20 local time (11:20 BST) So it's goodbye to Vienna. Before leaving for the airport, I managed to clarify the frankly very confusing situation regarding the votes from Macedonia and Montenegro, and it's all a bit of an anti-climax. Turns out the EBU took 100% of those countries' votes from the televotes i.e. from Joe Public, and disqualified the juries' votes. It should have been 50/50. So ultimately, it made no difference to any of the scores. Thank goodness for that. Host Austria woke up with a big hangover this morning - from Conchita mania to nul points in one fell swoop. Eurovision can be brutal. At least Austrians could share their pain with their neighbour Germany, who also went home with zilch. Image caption Germany was left empty-handed The so-called big five - including the UK - were left largely disappointed, bar Italy, who came third. No doubt there will be more soul-searching after another poor show for the Brits, despite Electro Velvet's valiant efforts. Deja vu. Again. So that's it from me - auf Wiedersehen. See you in Sweden. Sunday 24 May 01:00 local time (00:00 BST) So Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow wins Eurovision - he's been the favourite pretty much all the way through, so not a huge surprise. It's the sixth time Sweden has won the competition. Pretty impressive. The inspired graphics coupled with a contemporary Aviici-style dance track clearly appealed across the continent, not least in the UK, which was one of many countries to give it 12 points. It was a three-horse race between Russia, Italy and Sweden until near the end but Zelmerlow looked blown away when the presenters announced that they'd "done the maths" and Sweden were the winners. He was given a huge hug from Conchita as she handed over her Eurovision crown. "I have so much to say... I'm so extremely happy," Zelmerlow said as he accepted the award. "We are all heroes, no matter who we love , who we are or what we believe in." It was yet another disappointing night for the UK, who managed to get just 5 points, leaving them in 24th position. Saturday 23 May 23:45 local time (22:45 BST) So the voting is well underway and Twitter has been in overdrive since the contest started. Here's some funny ones to keep you amused while you wait for the results. On Georgia @PIXELATEDCROWN "Woah can't believe they let an actual raven compete in eurovision I hope they win." On Eurovision in general @Louisxmichael "Hungary has made me hungry for better music #eurovision." On Spain @richardosman "Nice reworking of 'Old McDonald Had A Farm' #spain #Eurovision" On Latvia @popbangcolour "You know those toilet roll covers your gran has, Latvian lady has dressed like one of those... #Eurovision." On Montenegro @Lozbotron "No one in the world is more embarrassed of their dad than some kid from Montenegro right now." On Austria @Cleverdever "Piano fire just got put out. Because there's way too much hairspray in this arena for that to go on for long" Saturday 23 May 23:20 local time (22:00 BST) Hungary - After all that drama, Hungary's delicate and soulful ballad comes as something of a relief. Boggie's Wars for Nothing is an acoustic number which builds up vocally as she's joined by four harmonising backing singers. It's got a traditional Eurovision peace message (clue is in the title) which could go in its favour. Again, it's all about the voices but there is a very impressive constellations image projected on to the floor during the first half of the song. Thank goodness for aerial cameras. Image copyright AP Georgia - Nina Sublatti has a strong voice and she looks pretty scary as she belts out her anthem Warrior wearing a Goth-style leather jumpsuit with thigh high boots. And s


The Olympic Games of 1944 were cancelled - where would they have taken place?

The Olympics: London's History as a Three-Time Host - dummies By Tash Lee London 2012 isn’t the first time the English capital has played host to the Olympic Games. Since the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens, Greece, the Games have taken place in London twice – the first being in 1908 when the country was enjoying a time of peaceful prosperity, and the second in 1948, when the United Kingdom was still resolutely picking up the pieces of its blitz-torn capital after the brutal effects of the Second World War. Olympics 1908: Britain excels One of the main difficulties facing the 2012 Olympic organisers was the sheer number of people expected to flock to London. With a third of British children now expected to live until they’re 100, the current population of London stands at an astounding 7.8 million. In 1908 however, the average life-expectancy was 55; and with a population of 10,800 there was arguably a slightly less daunting population to deal with. After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, the games were relocated from Rome to London whilst the Italian Government used the funds for essential restoration projects instead. 1908 was a momentous year for the Olympics, making its mark with a host of firsts: The first Opening Ceremony The first appearance of diving as an Olympic Event The first games to hold the marathon we know today (26 miles, 365 yards). From 27 April to 31 October, 22 nations with 2,000 athletes took part in 110 events. The British team were hugely successful, topping the medal count, and finishing with three times the number of medals as the United States, who came in second! Olympics 1948: A year to forget After winning the Olympic bid in 1939, London prepared itself to host the games in 1944. However, in the five years that passed, World War II had ripped countries apart and caused unprecedented suffering across the globe. By 1945 when a ceasefire was finally successful, more than 60 million people had been killed, equating to 2.5 percent of the world’s population. As can only be imagined, the 1944 Olympics was cancelled; no-one was in the mood for games. The 1948 London Olympics were greeted with great jubilation and relief, largely stemming from the £30,000 profit that was made — a significant sum to put towards more bomb-restoration across the country. Between 29 July and 14 August, 59 nations competed in 136 events. With a limited budget, there was no new Olympic stadium, velodrome, aquatics centre or handball arena; and the main event of the closing ceremony was the release of thousands of pigeons above North London. The athletes were housed in RAF camps, rationed on cheap whale meat, and the only drug test that took place was to see if sportsmen had overdosed on Horlicks tablets. Olympics 2012: Third time lucky? London 2012 — and England — is ready to proudly host the Olympic Games for the third time. Starting on July 27, the 2012 London Olympics is set to be as big as its predecessors, with 216 countries taking part, and billions of pounds already spent. London holds its breath to see if history will repeat itself. With the average standing ticket price being at least £200 — compared to the 17 pence it was 64 years ago — the Olympics are set to be the most elaborate and expensive yet. Welcome to London 2012!


Vermilion is a shade of which primary colour?

What Color is Vermilion and What Does It Symbolize? By Jacci Howard Bear Updated October 14, 2016. This orange-red color comes from the pigment found in the mineral cinnabar. Vermilion may also be spelled vermillion. - Jacci Howard Bear's Desktop Publishing Colors and Color Meanings Vermilion, also known as cinnabar and China red, is red with a bit of orange in it, much like scarlet . It can be produced naturally from the mineral cinnabar and artificially. This  warm color  is considered the color of life and eternity. Vermilion carries with it the same  symbolism as red —a power color also associated with love, marriage and religion. Using Vermilion Color in Design Files When you plan a design project that will be printed in ink on paper, use CMYK formulations for vermillion in your page layout software or select a Pantone spot color. For display on a computer monitor, use RGB values. Use Hex designations when working with HTML, CSS and SVG. Vermilion shades are best achieved with the following information: Vermilion: Hex #e34234 | RGB 227,66,52 | CMYK 0,71,77,11 continue reading below our video Top 10 Most Addicting Mobile Games Orange Red (Web color orangered): Hex #ff3f00 | RGB 255,69,0 | CMYK 0,75,100,0 Orange Red 2: Hex #ee4000 | RGB 238,64,0 | CMYK 0,73,100,7 Scarlet: Hex #ff2400 | RGB 255,36,0 | CMYK 0,86,100,0 Tomato 2: Hex #ee5c42 | RGB 238,92,66 | CMYK 0,61,72,7 Coral 2: Hex #ee6a50 | RGB 238,106,80  | CMYK 0,55,66,7 Choosing Pantone Colors Closest to Vermilion When working with printed pieces, sometimes a solid color vermilion, rather than a CMYK mix, is a more economical choice. The Pantone Matching System is the most widely recognized spot color system. Here are the Pantone colors suggested as best matches to vermilion colors. Vermilion: Pantone Solid Coated 179 C  Orange Red (Web color orangered): Pantone Solid Coated 172 C  Orange Red 2: Pantone Solid Coated 2028 C Scarlet: Pantone Solid Coated 2028 C Tomato 2: Pantone Solid Coated 2027 C Coral 2: Pantone Solid Coated 7416 C


Hg is the chemical symbol for which element?

Chemical Elements.com - Mercury (Hg) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Mercury. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/hg.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license  agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.


Who was the first English king of the House of Lancaster?

Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years.   SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots


Lapis Lazuli is a shade of which primary colour?

Lapis Lazuli Quality Factors Lapis Lazuli Quality Factors The even, deep blue color of this lapis lazuli cabochon is rare and highly prized by connoisseurs. Lapis lazuli is treasured the world over for its beautiful deep blue color. Color Variously described as indigo, royal, midnight, or marine blue, lapis lazuli’s signature hue is slightly greenish blue to violetish blue, medium to dark in tone, and highly saturated. In its most-prized form, lapis lazuli has no visible calcite, although it might contain gold-colored pyrite flecks. If the flecks are small and sprinkled attractively throughout the gem, their presence doesn’t necessarily lower lapis lazuli’s value. The lowest-quality lapis looks dull and green, the result of an excess of pyrite. Lapis with white calcite streaks is less valuable. This collection of beads shows the range of lapis quality, from a pale blue with an excess of calcite or pyrite to a dark blue to violetish blue without visible calcite. Top-quality lapis can contain some pyrite. – Alan Jobbins This collection of lapis beads displays the gem’s subtle variations in shades of blue. - Valerie Power This adorable carving of a baby elephant shows off a variety of blue lapis shades. – Orasa Weldon, gift of William F. Larson The pale color of the scarab beetle cabochon is typical of commercial-quality lapis lazuli. - Maha Tannous Although many people associate lapis with dark blue, it’s also found in other blue shades, and even other hues. Its color can range from deep violet blue and royal blue to light blue to turquoise blue to a greenish blue. The combination of different minerals in the aggregate determines the color. For example, the presence of lazurite produces lapis lazuli’s prized royal blue color, while a mineral called afghanite creates a pale blue shade. The saturated royal blue of this freeform piece is an example of lapis lazuli’s finest color. The pyrite inclusions are scattered attractively in some areas, but in other areas they’re so dense that they cloud the beauty of the gem’s bodycolor. - Robert Weldon, courtesy Gary Bowersox Lapis trade grades are based on color and the presence or absence of calcite or pyrite. Lapis types on the market today, in order of their value, are: Persian or Afghan—Intense, uniform, medium dark, slightly violetish blue. Contains little or no pyrite, and no calcite Russian or Siberian—Various tones and intensities of blue. Contains pyrite and might contain some calcite Chilean—Often tinged or spotted with green, with obvious calcite matrix The most valued lapis contains little or no pyrite and no calcite, and is an intense, uniform, medium-dark, slightly violetish blue. This quality is known in the trade as Afghan. – Bart Current This cabochon’s less intense color and mottled calcite content make it less valuable than a gem with deep, intense color. - Robert Weldon A gemstone’s appearance might be described using an adjective that refers to a country or region, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the gem is actually from that area. Thus, lapis with a lot of white calcite spots and many green patches might be sold as “Chilean,” but this doesn’t mean it’s really from Chile. Cut For thousands of years, lapis has been fashioned to show off its rich, dark color. Typically, lapis cutting styles for use in jewelry are cabochons, beads, inlays, and tablets, as well as decorative carvings. Lapis lazuli beads contrast beautifully with freshwater cultured pearls in this lovely necklace. - Mike Havstad A lapis tablet graces this man’s ring. Lapis lazuli has inspired gem carvers for centuries. An attractive design has been carved into this ring’s lapis cabochon. Today, lapis is frequently fashioned into freeform and nature-themed sculptures. Some of these carvings become wearable art, others are purely decorative. Freeform sculptures show off the beauty of high-quality lapis. - Robert Weldon, courtesy Gary Bowersox Clarity Lapis frequently contains varying amounts of whitish calcite matrix—the host rock that surrounds the gem—or flecks or veins of glinting yellow pyrite, or


Where were the first Winter Olympics held in 1924?

First Winter Olympics - Jan 25, 1924 - HISTORY.com First Winter Olympics Publisher A+E Networks On January 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics take off in style at Chamonix in the French Alps. Spectators were thrilled by the ski jump and bobsled as well as 12 other events involving a total of six sports. The “International Winter Sports Week,” as it was known, was a great success, and in 1928 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially designated the Winter Games, staged in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as the second Winter Olympics. Five years after the birth of the modern Olympics in 1896, the first organized international competition involving winter sports was staged in Sweden. Called the Nordic Games, only Scandinavian countries competed. Like the Olympics, it was staged thereon every four years but always in Sweden. In 1908, figure skating made its way into the Summer Olympics in London, though it was not actually held until October, some three months after the other events were over. In 1911, the IOC proposed the staging of a separate winter competition for the 1912 Stockholm Games, but Sweden, wanting to protect the popularity of the Nordic Games, declined. Germany planned a Winter Olympics to precede the 1916 Berlin Summer Games, but World War I forced the cancellation of both. At the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, ice hockey joined figure skating as an official Olympic event, and Canada took home the first of many hockey gold medals. Soon after, an agreement was reached with Scandinavians to stage the IOC-sanctioned International Winter Sports Week. It was so popular among the 16 participating nations that, in 1925, the IOC formally created the Winter Olympics, retroactively making Chamonix the first. In Chamonix, Scandinavians dominated the speed rinks and slopes, and Norway won the unofficial team competition with 17 medals. The United States came in third, winning its only gold medal with Charles Jewtraw’s victory in the 500-meter speed-skating event. Canada won another hockey gold, scoring 110 goals and allowing just three goals in five games. Of the nearly 300 athletes, only 13 were women, and they only competed in the figure-skating events. Austrian Helene Engelmann won the pairs competition with Alfred Berger, and Austrian Herma Planck Szabo won the women’s singles. The Olympics offered a particular boost to skiing, a sport that would make enormous strides within the next decade. At Chamonix, Norway won all but one of the nine skiing medals. Related Videos


In Mohs scale of hardness which mineral is rated Number One - i.e. the softest?

Mohs Hardness Scale: Testing the Resistance to Being Scratched Diamond 10 One of the most important tests for identifying mineral specimens is the Mohs Hardness Test. This test compares the resistance of a mineral to being scratched by ten reference minerals known as the Mohs Hardness Scale (see table at left). The test is useful because most specimens of a given mineral are very close to the same hardness. This makes hardness a reliable diagnostic property for most minerals. Friedrich Mohs, a German mineralogist, developed the scale in 1812. He selected ten minerals of distinctly different hardness that ranged from a very soft mineral (talc) to a very hard mineral (diamond). With the exception of diamond, the minerals are all relatively common and easy or inexpensive to obtain. Making Hardness Comparisons "Hardness" is the resistance of a material to being scratched. The test is conducted by placing a sharp point of one specimen on an unmarked surface of another specimen and attempting to produce a scratch. Here are the four situations that you might observe when comparing the hardness of two specimens: If Specimen A can scratch Specimen B, then Specimen A is harder than Specimen B. If Specimen A does not scratch Specimen B, then Specimen B is harder than Specimen A. If the two specimens are equal in hardness then they will be relatively ineffective at scratching one another. Small scratches might be produced, or it might be difficult to determine if a scratch was produced. If Specimen A can be scratched by Specimen B but it cannot be scratched by Specimen C, then the hardness of Specimen A is between the hardness of Specimen B and Specimen C. Mohs hardness test: When conducting the test, place the unknown specimen on a table top and firmly hold it in place with one hand. Then place a point of the reference specimen against a flat, unmarked surface of the unknown specimen. Press the reference specimen firmly against the unknown, and deliberately drag it across the flat surface while pressing firmly. To avoid injury, drag the known specimen away from your body and parallel to the fingers that are holding the unknown specimen. Mohs Hardness Testing Procedure Begin by locating a smooth, unscratched surface for testing. With one hand, hold the specimen of unknown hardness firmly against a table top so that the surface to be tested is exposed and accessible. The table top supports the specimen and helps you hold it motionless for the test. Hold one of the standard hardness specimens in the other hand and place a point of that specimen against the selected flat surface of the unknown specimen. Firmly press the point of the standard specimen against the unknown specimen, and firmly drag the point of the standard specimen across the surface of the unknown specimen. Examine the surface of the unknown specimen. With a finger, brush away any mineral fragments or powder that was produced. Did the test produce a scratch? Be careful not to confuse mineral powder or residue with a scratch. A scratch will be a distinct groove cut in the mineral surface, not a mark on the surface that wipes away. Conduct the test a second time to confirm your results. Mohs Hardness of Common Minerals Alphabetical 1 Mohs Hardness Testing Tips A list of minerals in order of hardness can be a handy reference. If you determine that a specimen has a hardness of Mohs 4, you can quickly get a list of potential minerals. Practice and experience will improve your abilities when doing this test. You will become faster and more confident. If the hardness of the unknown specimen is about 5 or less, you should be able to produce a scratch without much exertion. However, if the unknown specimen has a hardness of about 6 or greater, then producing a scratch will require some force. For those specimens, hold the unknown firmly against the table, place the standard specimen against it, press firmly with determination, then holding pressure slowly drag the standard specimen across the surface of the unknown. Don't be fooled by a soft standard spe


What cut of beef is found between the rump and the fore rib?

Beef Cuts: Not All Are Created Equal Beef & Bison Cuts: Not All are Created Equal "Good wine, good meat, thank god, let's eat." Prayer said at many dining tables By Meathead Goldwyn Bovines have been a part of human life for thousands of years. The ancestors of cattle and bison, named aurochs, can be seen on paintings of cave walls in Europe. We have used bovines for centuries to pull plows, for their hides, for milk and cheese, and their flesh for food. The Meat Buyers Guide: Meat, Lamb, Veal, Pork and Poultry by NAMI (North American Meat Institute) 8th Edition The North American Meat Institute Meat Buyer's Guide is the definitive reference on all the different cuts of meat, with charts, excellent photos, a glossary, and nutritional info. It is aimed at butchers, chefs, and ranchers, but a home chef can learn a lot. If you are really really into cooking, it is worth of a spot on your bookshelf. Buy Steak from Amazon It is a safe bet that it didn't take early humans long to determine that different muscles in the carcass had different characteristics. Some were tender, some tough, some juicy, some fatty, some rich in flavor, some bland. Nowadays most steers and heifers live on farms eating grass and hay until they are about 15 months of age. Then they are sold to huge feed lots where they stay for about four months and are fed grain, mostly a type of high calorie corn flake, and vitamins and medicines, often including antibiotics, for about four months. According to the Amazingibs.com beef scientist, Dr. Antonio Mata , "Bovines are like humans. When they consume a lot of calories they accumulate fat. First belly fat, then subcutaneous fat, then fat between the muscles, and finally intramuscular fat, which is marbling. The process is very inefficient but produces huge quantities of tasty beef at relatively low cost." On the other hand, the process has come under a great deal of criticism for a number of issues including arguments that the method is inhumane; that the antibiotics are not killing all the bacteria and the ones that survive are antibiotic resistant, and that means that humans can no longer rely on antibiotics when they get sick; that corn subsidies are making beef artificially cheap; that these large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) create a massive environmental hazard with unmanageable quantities of waste chief among them. More and more cattle are being finished on farms on grass rather than grain, where the manure fertilizes the grass they eventually eat. The resulting meat is more expensive, often chewier, and tastes different, with a mineral character that I remember from my youth, before CAFOs. Some disdain the taste, some love it. Mata says "grasses vary greatly. Alfalfa hay for example, can produce beef with plenty of marbling and superb flavor. Some of the best beef I've tasted has been fed primarily alfalfa. On the other hand, winter grasses produce beef with limited amount of marbling and depending on the grass, sometimes there is a fish-like flavor. Just like beef cuts, not all grasses are created equal, and most produce marginal tasting beef." I love the taste of both grass finished and corn finished meats. For more on the subject, read my article on beef grades. I hope to discuss these political and economic issues in depth in the future. Suffice it to say that I have read extensively on the subject, and I agree that corn subsidies, CAFOs, and antibiotic overuse are serious issues and there may be viable alternatives, but the impact of these other systems will certainly mean more expensive beef. Many of us can afford pricier beef, but many, especially those who depend on cheap ground beef, would face hardship or a major lifestyle change. Beef primals & the cuts they contain For centuries, animals were slaughtered and broken down by the town butcher and by restaurants close to where they were grown, and there was no label consistency from one butcher to the next. In 1865, immediately after the Civil War, the Union Stockyards in Chicago became a central distribution point for shippi


What is the only bird leather can be obtained from?

Description of Animal Sources Used to Produce Leather Other:  9.4% Animal Sources for Leather Bovine or Cowhide leather is the most abundant and common leather source. Cowhide offers maximum value for texture, appearance, durability, and comfort. Cowhide is easy to care for, the least expensive due to its availability and is dirt and water resistant. Cowhide is one of the heaviest leathers making it very tough wearing and durable featuring a pebble grain appearance. Although it can be somewhat stiff, cowhide breaks in easily. Cow leather is used for virtually every leather product including outerwear, jackets, casual and biker style coats, gloves, belts, saddles, bags, furniture, straps, shoes, boots, and upholstery. Calfskin is used to produce a high quality, attractive leather with a soft, fine feel. Calfskin has a smooth surface, which is dense, lightweight, and abrasion resistant. Calfskin takes on high luster with use and is used in bookbinding, dresses, shoes, and straps. Pig or hog skin leather is a dense leather similar to cowhide with a soft and supple feel and very good durability. Pigskin is very pliable, comfortable and water resistant with a high lanolin content to keep the glove soft after getting wet. Pigskin is used to manufacture work gloves, shoes, boots, sportswear, handbags, saddle seats, belts and apparel such as, shirts, blazers, and jackets. Despite their nickname, footballs are actually made of cowhide. Goat skin leather is a economical, strong and durable, with a smooth fine grain. Goatskin is slightly softer and tougher than cow leather and is lightweight, comfortable, supple, flexible, and water-resistant. Pigskin is used to manufacture to gloves, casual shoes, coats, vests, bookbinding, wallets, belts, and protective clothing. Kidskin is a very soft leather made from the hide of a young goat. Sheep skin leather is extremely soft, comfortable, and pliable. The finely grained leather is thin and supple with a buttery texture. Sheep leather is lightweight, warm and delicate and absorbs water well. Sheep leather’s low tear and tensile strength stretches and well and reshapes after wearing, however it can distort with excessive use. Because sheep skin leather drapes well and flows, it is often used to make high-end leather garments especially coats, dresses, skirts, jackets, and pants, as well as, vests, slippers, handbags, hats, footwear, and rugs. Deerskin is one of the toughest leathers available due to the thorny nature of the animal’s natural habitats. Deerskin leather’s high tensile strength is abrasion resistant and offers high durability. Deerskin is extremely soft and comfortable with a spongy feel. It is lightweight, water-friendly, stretchy and fits well. Deerskin is more expensive and used to manufacture gloves, shirts, dresses, hats, slippers, jackets, overcoats, sporting equipment, handbags, wallets, and upholstery. Bison or Buffalo skin is a heavy duty and durable leather and very value priced. This leather is rugged and strong, yet soft and supple with a rubber waxy feel. Buffalo leather features thicker fibers which are more widely spaced and evident hair follicles creating a pebbly appearance. Bison leather is used to make furniture, shoes, belts, bookbinding, rugs, gloves, jackets, and baseball gloves. Ostrich leather is much rarer, but is one of the finest and most durable leathers. Ostrich leather is luxurious, soft, supple, and thick featuring an exotic goose bump appearance from the large feather quill follicles. Ostrich leather is popular in luxury fashion and is used to make boots, footwear, upholstery, accessories, clothing, luggage, purses, wallets, and briefcases. Kangaroo leather is lightweight, strong and flexible with high abrasion resistance compared to cowhide. Ostrich leather can be cut into very thin layers which remain strong and create lighter weight garments. Ostrich leather is made from free range wild animals and is popular in soccer footwear, as well as, bullwhips and apparel. Crocodile and alligator skin renders a very att


Is milk going sour a chemical or physical change? | Reference.com Is milk going sour a chemical or physical change? A: Quick Answer The souring of milk is classified as a chemical change because it results in the production of sour-tasting lactic acid. Both physical and chemical changes closely relate to physical and chemical properties. Full Answer A chemical change occurs at a molecular level. For a change to qualify as chemical a new substance has to be formed and energy is either absorbed or given off. A physical change is characterized with states of matter and energy. The molecules are rearranged but the internal structure is not affected in any way. Common examples of chemical changes include: the rusting of iron (iron oxide is formed), burning gasoline (carbon dioxide and water is formed) and rising of bread (carbohydrates are converted into carbon dioxide). Examples of physical changes include: any change in phase or state (sublimation, condensation, vaporization, freezing and melting), breaking glass, melting ice, crushing a can and dissolving sugar in water. In general, a change in texture, color and shape may constitute a physical change. There is typically some form of evidence a new substance was created after a chemical change has taken place, such as sound, odor, gas production, heat absorption or production, color change or light. Despite the fact that the end and start materials of a physical change may appear different, their base molecular composition is similar.


What grape is used to make Beaujolais wine?

Learn About Gamay Red Wine, Often From Beaujolais Never tried Gamay before? You should, especially if you already enjoy Pinot Noir . You may have had Gamay before, but not even realized it. Gamay is a grape that has been around since the 1300s, yet many wine drinkers are not familiar with the name. This is primarily because the most famous wine the grape produces is Beaujolais, the red wine most widely known for the Beaujolais Nouveau craze. But we’re not talking about Beaujolais Nouveau here, the marketing phenomena only available in the fall , we’re talking about Beaujolais, the mature version of the wine available all year. So what is Beaujolais? First and foremost, Beaujolais is a French wine appellation. It’s also a geographical region, one that exists at the far south of the famous wine region of Burgundy . In this region, the Gamay grape is used to produce red wines, and because those wines are produced in the Beaujolais region, as is the Old World winemaking tradition, they take on the name of the region, instead of the name of the grape. We like to think of Gamay as a wonderful little secret for anyone that loves Pinot Noir, but is seeking a more affordable alternative. Think of Gamay as the little brother that never received all the attention and accolades that his older sibling did. Even though the older sibling was never as consistent as the little brother, when the older sibling ever did anything well, it was like they could walk on water. This is the same relationship between Gamay and Pinot Noir. We like to think of Gamay as a wonderful little secret for anyone that loves Pinot Noir, but is seeking a more affordable alternative. Due to the fact that the grapes were both born in the same region of Burgundy, Pinot Noir has always overshadowed the Gamay grape, except in the subregion of Beaujolais. This means Gamay flies under many wine drinker’s radar, which results in a much more affordable bottle of wine. The wine produced from the Gamay grape tends to exhibit characteristics that are very similar to that of Pinot Noir. Gamay is a light-bodied, fruity red with tart flavors of cherries and raspberries and even banana. The banana flavor is the result of something called carbonic maceration, but that’s for a geekier post. Gamay is a great red wine to accompany meat and cheese plates as well as salad dishes and even roast chicken and fish. So give the little brother some love for a change, and pop a bottle of Gamay. Spread The Knowledge With Your Friends: Core Grapes & Wines


Which singer won the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland in 1988 and so launched her international career?

The Scot who came second to Celine Dion - BBC News BBC News The Scot who came second to Celine Dion By Steven Brocklehurst BBC Scotland news website 9 May 2014 Close share panel Image caption Scott Fitzgerald represented the UK in Eurovision in 1988 The last Scot to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest was Scott Fitzgerald, who came within a point of beating Celine Dion to the title in 1988. In the six decades since the Eurovision song contest began there have only been a handful of Scots representing the UK and by a strange coincidence two of them played together as children in the east end of Glasgow. On of them, Marie Lawrie grew up to be Lulu, one of Scotland's most famous singers, who won Eurovision in 1969 with Boom Bang-a-Bang. Almost 20 years later wee Billy McPhail, who says he used to play with Lulu in a tenement back court, represented the UK under his stage name Scott Fitzgerald . In a rare interview, 66-year-old Fitzgerald told the BBC Scotland news website: "Her uncle, I think it was, used to live next door so she was there all the time with her mother. We used to play shops round the back by the middens. "I was in love with her when I was wee boy but she never showed me any attention." Image caption Glaswegian singer Lulu won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 Fitzgerald says he had a "wonderful east end" childhood before hitting the Glasgow music scene of the mid-1960s, playing gigs along with the likes of Frankie Miller and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. After touring the UK in the musical Hair at the beginning of the 70s he almost made it as a glam rock star when he appeared in the film Never Too Young To Rock with bands such as Mud, the Glitter Band and Slik, which featured fellow Scot Midge Ure. In 1977 Fitzgerald and Dutch singer Yvonne Keeley had a massive international hit with If I Had Words. The song sent Fitzgerald around the world to perform in places such as a Zambia and South Africa, as well as appearing in the high-end big-theatre restaurants of London's west end. A decade later when he represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in Ireland, he had just turned 40. His song Go was written by Julie Forsyth, daughter of veteran entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth. She had been in the 1970s pop group Guys and Dolls with Fitzgerald's best friend Dominic. Image caption Scott recently decided to embrace his Eurovision past and start performing again It was Forsyth's idea to enter the song for Eurovision and it was one of eight tunes which battled it out in the Song for Europe contest to choose the UK entry. For the first time since 1975, the public voted on the songs, although this time it was by telephone voting instead of postcards. Fitzgerald won comfortably and he was off to Dublin. "For me it was a dream place to be," he says. "The stage was incredible. I had a beautiful big 70-piece symphony orchestra and a really good song. For an artist I thought I was in heaven." With just two of the 21 countries to vote, Fitzgerald was 14 points ahead of Switzerland's entry, sung by a certain Miss Dion. "I was so close I could taste it," he says. Scots at Eurovision 1987 Rikki Peebles 1988 Scott Fitzgerald "The stage manager at Eurovision came to me and said 'when you win it, it is going to be mayhem, so watch out for me because I've got to take you back stage so you can collect the award and you can sing the song again'. "That was just as the voting started on the last two votes. "I said to him 'you'd better hold on there's another couple of votes'." He was right. Fitzgerald lost by a single point in one of the closest contests ever. Image copyright AFP Image caption Celine Dion became a huge international star after her Eurovision win in 1988 "I can laugh about it now," he says. "I have no animosity or anything like that. I never did. "I'm a professional singer. You just get on with it. "After Celine Dion won I went over to her and gave her a big hug and kiss and said 'congratulations, darling'." Straight after the contest, Fitzgerald went to perform pre-booked dates in Scandinavia and the hyp


"Who said on the morning of her execution ""I now know that patriotism is not enough""?"

Patriotism - Wikiquote Patriotism Jump to: navigation , search If you think in terms of people divided up into countries, you won't follow me. The idea of countries is going by the boards. Young people are getting wonderfully uprooted and they're too strong to get sucked into this 'country' crap. Patriotism is devotion to one's own country and concern for its defence. Frequently compared or contrasted with nationalism , which is devotion to one's own ethnos . Contents Quotes[ edit ] Alphabetized by author The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend -them against all attacks. We have received them as a fair inheritance from our worthy ancestors. They purchased them for us with toil, and danger, and expense of treasure and blood, and transmitted them to us with care and diligence. It will bring an everlasting mark of infamy on the present generation, enlightened as it is, if we should suffer them to be wrested from us by violence without a struggle, or be cheated out of them by the artifices of false and designing men. Of the latter, we are in most danger at present. Let us therefore be aware of it. Let us contemplate our forefathers and posterity, and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us from the former for the sake of the latter. Instead of sitting down satisfied with the efforts we have already made, which is the wish of our enemies, the necessity of the times more than ever calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance. Let us remember that "if we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom!" It is a very serious consideration, which should deeply impress our minds, that millions yet unborn may be the miserable sharers in the event! Samuel Adams , written as "Candidus" in The te (14 October 1771), later published in The Life and Public Services of Samuel Adams (1865) by William R. Vincent Wells, p. 425. Who would not be that youth? What pity is it That we can die but once to save our country! Joseph Addison , Cato, A Tragedy (1713), Act IV, scene 4. To be a good patriot, a man must consider his countrymen as God's creatures, and himself as accountable for his acting towards them. Bishop Berkeley , reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), p. 442. Patriotism, n. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined as the last resort of a scoundrel. With all due respect to an enlightened but inferior lexicographer I beg to submit it is the first. Ambrose Bierce , The Devil's Dictionary (1911). If modern youth has realized, as I believe it has, that to live for one's country is a finer type of patriotism than to die for it, then the youth of my generation will not, after all, have laid down the best of its life in vain. Vera Brittain , "Youth and War", 13 December 1934. Quoted in Paul Berry and Mark Bostridge, Vera Brittain: A Life. Chatto and Windus, 1995. (p. 305). The unbought grace of life, the cheap defence of nations, the nurse of manly sentiment and heroic enterprise, is gone! Edmund Burke , Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790), Volume III, p. 331. “My country, right or wrong”, is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying, “My mother, drunk or sober”. G. K. Chesterton , The Defendant (1901), p. 166. The Nation has need of all that can be contributed to it through the best efforts of all its citizens. The colored people have repeatedly proved their devotion to the high ideals of our country. They gave their services in the war with the same patriotism and readiness that other citizens did. The records of the selective draft show that somewhat more than 2,250,000 colored men were registered. The records further prove that, far from seeking to avoid participation in the national defense, they showed that they wished to enlist before the s


In The Jeeves Stories by P. G. Wodehouse, one of the characters was called Mrs Spenser Gregson. What did Bertie Wooster usually call her?

Bertie Wooster : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Bertie Wooster   Wikis       Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Bertie" Wooster Aunt Agatha (aunt), unnamed sister Bertram Wilberforce "Bertie" Wooster is a recurring fictional character in the Jeeves novels of British author P. G. Wodehouse . A British gentleman, member of the "idle rich" and the Drones Club , he appears alongside his valet , Jeeves , whose genius manages to extricate Bertie or one of his friends from numerous awkward situations. As the first-person narrator of ten novels and over 40 short stories, Bertie ranks as one of the most vivid comic creations in popular literature. Bertie's middle name "Wilberforce" is the doing of his father, who won money on a horse named Wilberforce in the Grand National the day before Bertie was born and insisted on Bertie carrying that name (mentioned in Much Obliged, Jeeves ). Contents 12 External links Family Bertie's family relationships are a major theme in the stories and novels in which he appears, particularly the relationships with his aunts. Due to the volume of stories and time span over which they were written, there are a number of inconsistencies and contradictions in the information given about his relatives. Also, "Bertie" and several of his relations appear in the early Wodehouse story "Extricating Young Gussie," however the family name in that story is Mannering-Phipps, not Wooster, and the story has never been included in collections of Jeeves and Wooster materials, casting doubt on whether family information included in that story can be considered part of Bertie Wooster's history. Bertie's immediate family: It is established throughout the series that Bertie is an orphan. In the story " Bertie Changes His Mind " he mentions a sister who has two daughters. None of these is named, and no other siblings are mentioned. Bertie's aunts and uncles: Bertie's father is said to have had many siblings. In "Extricating Young Gussie" Bertie's Uncle Cuthbert is described as the "late head of the family". Bertie's Uncle George carries the title of Lord Yaxley. Other uncles who come into the stories are Henry Wooster , a "looney", whom the family find a considerable embarrassment; and Willoughby Wooster , upon whom Bertie is initially dependent for financial support, but who passes away during the course of the stories, allowing Bertie to inherit a vast fortune. Two sisters of Bertie's father play major roles in most of the stories and novels. They are Aunt Dahlia and Aunt Agatha . An aunt by marriage, Aunt Julia, the widow of Uncle Cuthbert, appears only in Extricating Young Gussie but is mentioned by Bertie occasionally. Bertie has three uncles-by-marriage throughout the series; they are Tom Travers , Aunt Dahlia's husband; Spenser Gregson , Aunt Agatha's first husband; and Percy Craye, Earl of Worplesdon , her second. Bertie's Cousins: Henry's twin sons, Claude and Eustace , play significant roles in several stories, as do Aunt Dahlia's children, Angela and Bonzo Travers, and Aunt Agatha's young son, Thomas Gregson, nicknamed "Thos". The title character of "Extricating Young Gussie" is Bertie's cousin Gussie, son of Aunt Julia and Uncle Cuthbert. The family title: Bertie's Uncle George is Lord Yaxley, indicating that he is the eldest living uncle and that Bertie's paternal grandfather likely held the title as well. However, the relative ages of Bertie's father and remaining uncles is unclear, so it is unknown whether Bertie or one of his male cousins would be in line to inherit the title. In "Extricating Young Gussie" Uncle Cuthbert is described as the "late head of the family" however it is explicitly stated that his son Gussie "has no title." Education Bertie's early education took place at the semi-fictional Malvern House Preparatory School . Wodehouse himself attended a school


What is the name of Tchaikovsky's symphony No. 6 in B minor?

Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique') - Classic FM Become a VIP Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 in B minor ('Pathétique') Tchaikovsky 's greatest symphony and, possibly, his greatest work. The 'Pathétique' is one of the defining sounds of the romantic period, but the story behind it is just as intriguing. Was it due to cholera-infected water? Could it have been suicide? Or was it, quite simply, the result of a broken heart? All sorts of theories, both credible and anything but, have been espoused when it comes to the reason for Tchaikovsky ’s death in November 1893. The premiere of his Symphony No. 6 took place in October 1893, just over a week before the composer’s death. Of all Tchaikovsky’s works, this is arguably the one that spans both extremes of the emotional spectrum to the greatest extent. One moment you’re enjoying a graceful dance; the next, sombre moods dominate. The symphony’s nickname, 'Pathétique', was added by Tchaikovsky’s brother, with the blessing of the composer. It suggests pathos in the music – something that is undoubtedly there in spades, but not at the expense of a lightness of touch and, at times, a sense of frivolity. In those moments, at least, the music seems far from autobiographical: if Tchaikovsky was struggling with suicidal thoughts, they’re by no means evident throughout. Tchaikovsky was more than satisfied with this four-movement symphony – but, as was so often and so cruelly the case, the critical reception it received was decidedly muted. Described by some as his farewell to life, in reality we shall never know exactly what inspired the work. What we can be sure of, though, is that it lives on as one of the composer’s most adored creations. Illustration: Mark Millington


The Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland, lies in which Irish county?

Hill of Tara, Ireland  Location: County Meath. Near Kilmessan, Ireland.  Grid Reference: 53.582ï¿½ N,  6.612ï¿½ W         Tara Hill: (Sacred 'Heart' of Island). The Hill of Tara, known as Temair in Gaelic, was once the ancient seat of power in     Ireland ï¿½ 142 kings are said to have reigned there in prehistoric and     historic times. In ancient Irish religion and mythology Temair was the     sacred place of dwelling for the gods, and was the entrance to the     otherworld. Saint Patrick is said to have come to Tara to confront the     ancient religion of the pagans at its most powerful site. Tara Hill is currently in the news because of the controversial     development of the M3 bypass which is literally cutting the ancient     landscape in half..        Tara Hill: ('Teamhair na Rï¿½', "Hill of the Kings"). Tara Hill was one of the most venerated religious spots  in early Ireland and the seat of the High Kings of Ireland from the 3rd  century until 1022 AD. Despite its importance, and compared to other  prehistoric Irish sites, at Tara there are no signs of regal past, nor  impressive remains, only the remains of  earthworks. In fact, this  small cluster of megaliths represents a single component of an extended  prehistoric landscape which would have provided the ability to  recognising specific moments of the lunar and solar cycles throughout  the year. In the case of Tara, the chamber of the 'Mound of hostages' is  aligned to mark the November 8th and February 4th, quarter days  (along with Dowth and Cairns L and U at Loughcrew ). Tara is only 10 miles  distant from The Boyne Valley complex , which is  clearly visible from there.   In the News: The landscape around Tara Hill is  currently (2008) being desecrated through the shameful and unimaginative  development of the M3 Motorway extension which is being driven through  the Tara valley, destroying numerous prehistoric sites in the process,  and denying future generations to the chance to make a more informed  decision. The development of the M3 Motorway through the Tara-valley has led  to its entry into the World Monuments Fund's 2008 Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the world.   Tara Hill Constructions. The 'Mound of the  Hostages' - The most prominent and oldest monument on the hill is the Mound of the Hostages, upon which stands the 'Stone of  destiny' (below). The Mound of Hostages dates back to the  Neolithic period and is contemporary with the Boyne Valley structures (1).   Tara Hill was one of the most venerated religious spots in early Ireland and the seat of the High Kings of Ireland from the 3rd century until 1022. Despite its importance, the expectant visitor may be disappointed in what he sees as, at Tara there are no signs of regal past, nor impressive remains, only the remains of  earthworks. But this cluster of megaliths represents a part a larger system capable of recognising specific parts of the lunar and solar cycles. In the case of Tara, it the chamber of the Mound of hostages' is aligned to mark the November, February quarter days, along with Dowth and Cairns L and U at Loughcrew. Tara is only 10 miles distant from The Boyne Valley, which is clearly visible from there.   The passage, 4m in length and 1m wide, was subdivided by sill-stones into  three compartments each containing cremated remains. The engraved stone  inside the mound of Hostages has been likened to a map of Tara hill itself. There is a similarity between the  layout of the bank and ditch constructions and rock-art from the same  period.        The Desecration of the Tara Valley: The Gabhra (Tara-Skreen) Valley is   currently in the process of being desecrated by the construction   of the M3 motorway, which passes straight through the heart of   one of Irelands most sacred prehistoric landscapes; Destroying   over 100 prehistoric sites on the process. The Lismullen   henge (Partially shaded in blue area in the photo above). It is only   recently that archaeo


Which is usually considered to be the 6th book of the Old Testament?

Enter the Bible - Books: Deuteronomy AUTHOR: Mark Throntveit, Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament I. Moses' First Address (1:1-4:43) Deuteronomy begins with the first of three farewell addresses delivered by Moses before his death and before Israel enters the promised land of Canaan. A. Historical Retrospective (1:1-3:29) In this historical retrospective Moses tells the story of Israel's forty-year journey from Mt. Horeb to the plains of Moab east of the Jordan River--touching upon the exodus, the revelation at Mt. Horeb, and Israel's rebellion in the wilderness. B. The Importance of Obedience (4:1-43) In this sermon, Moses discusses the importance of observing the law by elaborating upon the significance of the first commandment (the second in Judaism) regarding the exclusive allegiance God demands. II. Moses' Second Address (4:44-28:68) In his second of three farewell addresses, Moses discusses what life lived in covenantal relationship with God looks like, focusing on what it means to "love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might" (6:5). A. Introduction (4:44-5:33) Two basic elements of God's will for Israel, the theophany at Mt. Horeb and the Ten Commandments, are presented as divinely revealed. B. The Importance of Loyalty to God (6:1-11:32) Here we find a selection of sermon fragments on the first commandment (chapter 6), the danger of assimilation with the Canaanites (chapter 7), the peril of prosperity (chapter 8), the temptation of self-righteousness (9:1-10:11), and obedience as a condition for prosperity in the land (10:12-11:32). C. The Deuteronomic Code (12:1-26:15) This long section is the heart of Deuteronomy. It presents the laws themselves, but not in the style of a legal code. Rather, it contains detailed excerpts from ancient law together with theological commentary. Chapters 12:1-16:17 are basically concerned with matters of worship; and 16:18-18:22 are generally concerned with the duties of judges, other officials, the king, the Levites, and the prophets; but chapters 19-26 defy schematization. D. Covenant Renewal (26:16-28:68) Moses describes a ceremony for renewing the covenant made at Mt. Horeb. The ceremony is to take place at Mt. Ebal near Shechem after crossing the Jordan River (26:16-27:26). Blessings if Israel complies (28:1-14) and curses if they do not (28:15-68) complete the sermon. III. Moses' Third Speech (29:1-30:20) Moses' third speech challenges Israel--whether on the verge of the Jordan, in the days of Josiah, or today--to choose between obedience and life and disobedience and death. A. Historical Review (29:1-29) The third speech begins with a historical review of God's covenant loyalty to Israel in the past (29:1-9). In verses 10-29, Moses switches from talking about the past to urging the present assembly to remain loyal. B. Promise of Restoration (30:1-10) Moses then reassures the people that, should they fail, restoration will follow if they repent. This appears to be an addition to the text, especially addressed to those in exile in the sixth century B.C.E. C. Exhortation to "Choose Life!" (30:11-20) The sermon concludes with an assurance that what the Lord requires is neither too difficult nor too far away (vv. 11-14) and a fervent appeal for the people to "Choose life!"-that is, life lived in covenantal relationship with the Lord (vv. 15-20). IV. Appendix (31:1-34:12) Deuteronomy concludes with a number of unrelated passages that provide a measure of closure to Deuteronomy as well as the Pentateuch as a whole. A. Joshua Appointed as Moses' Successor (31:1-8, 14-15, 23) The crucial transition from Moses to Joshua begins with Moses speaking of his own death and discussing what lies ahead for Israel. God will lead them into the promised land (vv. 1-6). Then he appoints Joshua as his successor (vv. 7-8), an action repeated by God in verses 14-15, 23. B. The Torah Is Entrusted to the Levites (31:9-13, 24-29) After committing the law to writing (v. 9a), Moses entrusts it to the Levitical priests (v. 9b), who are charged with its publ


Which American singer had a UK top 20 hit in 1963 with 'Deck of Cards'?

The Greatest Hits - The 1963 UK Favorites Here they are, the absolutely greatest hits from the history of popular music. The very best music. These are the year's Favorites in the UK. The Bachelors - Charmaine - 03-63 Shirley Bassey - I (Who Have Nothing) - 10-63 The Beatles - Please Please Me - 02-63 The Beatles - From Me To You - 04-63 The Beatles - Twist And Shout E.P. - 07-63 The Beatles - She Loves You - 08-63 The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand - 12-63 The Beatles - With The Beatles L.P. - 12-63 The Beatles - Beatles Hits E.P. - 12-63 Chuck Berry - Memphis Tennessee - 10-63 Mike Berry - Don't You Think It's Time - 01-63 Joe Brown & The Bruvvers - That's What Love Will Do - 02-63 Dora Bryan - All I Want For Christmas Is A Beatle - 12-63 The Caravelles - You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - 08-63 Ronnie Carroll - Say Wonderful Things - 03-63 The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain - 03-63 Ray Charles - Take These Chains From My Heart - 05-63 The Chiffons - He's So Fine - 05-63 The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron - 06-63 The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me - 09-63 The Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over - 12-63 Billie Davis - Tell Him - 03-63 Karl Denver - Still - 09-63 Maureen Evans - Like I Do - 01-63 Adam Faith - The First Time - 10-63 The Four Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry - 02-63 The Four Seasons - Walk Like A Man - 04-63 The Fourmost - Hello Little Girl - 10-63 Freddie & The Dreamers - If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody - 06-63 Freddie & The Dreamers - I'm Telling You Now - 08-63 Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me - 11-63 Billy Fury - Like I've Never Been Gone - 03-63 Billy Fury - When Will You Say I Love You - 05-63 Billy Fury - In Summer - 08-63 Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It ? - 03-63 Gerry & The Pacemakers - I Like It - 06-63 Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone - 10-63 Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd - Desafinado - 01-63 Lesley Gore - It's My Party - 06-63 Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Diamonds - 01-63 Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlet O'Hara - 05-63 Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Applejack - 09-63 Heinz - Just Like Eddie - 09-63 The Hollies - Searchin' - 10-63 Buddy Holly - Brown Eyed Handsome Man - 03-63 Buddy Holly - Bo Diddley - 06-63 Buddy Holly - Wishing - 09-63 Frank Ifield - Wayward Wind - 02-63 Frank Ifield - Nobody's Darlin' But Mine - 04-63 Frank Ifield - Confessin' - 06-63 Los Indios Tabajaras - Maria Elena - 11-63 Big Dee Irwin - Swinging On A Star - 12-63 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - I'll Never Get Over You - 08-63 Kathy Kirby - Dance On - 09-63 Kathy Kirby - Secret - Love - 11-63 Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas - Do You Want To Know A Secret - 05-63 Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me - 08-63 Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas - I'll Keep You Satisfied - 11-63 Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé - I Want To Stay Here - 09-63 Brenda Lee - All Alone Am I - 02-63 Brenda Lee - Losing You - 05-63 Little Eva - Let's Turkey Trot - 04-63 Trini Lopez - If I Had A Hammer - 09-63 Kenny Lynch - You Can Never Stop Me Loving You - 07-63 Wink Martindale - Deck Of Cards - 05-63 Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King - 03-63 Rick Nelson - Fools Rush In - 11-63 Roy Orbison - In Dreams - 04-63 Roy Orbison - Falling - 06-63 Roy Orbison - Blue Bayou - 10-63 Paul & Paula - Hey Paula - 03-63 Paul & Paula - Young Lovers - 05-63 Peter, Paul & Mary - Blowin' In The Wind - 11-63 Gene Pitney - Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa - 12-63 Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Twist And Shout - 07-63 Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Do You Love Me - 09-63 Elvis Presley - One Broken Heart For Sale - 03-63 Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise - 07-63 Jim Reeves - Welcome To My World - 07-63 Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday - 02-63 Cliff Richard - Lucky Lips - 05-63 Cliff Richard - It's All In The Game - 08-63 Cliff Richard - Don't Talk To Him - 11-63 Tommy Roe - The Folk Singer - 04-63 Tommy Roe - Everybody - 10-63 The Rolling Stones - I Wanna Be Your Man - 12-63 The Ronettes - Be My Baby - 10-63 The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In - 02-63 Bobby Rydell - Forget Him - 06-63 Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki - 07-63 The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet - 07-63 The S


Which species of deer, originally from South Asia but now with a large, feral population in England, is sometimes known as 'the barking deer'?

Asia Asia Asia Realm   Below is some information about the residents of the Asian realm at The Montgomery Zoo. Come visit us to find out more.   AXIS DEER The chital or cheetal (Axis axis), also known as chital deer, spotted deer or axis deer is a deer which commonly inhabits wooded regions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and in small numbers in Pakistan. It is the most common deer species in Indian forests. It has been introduced to Queensland, Australia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Point Reyes National Seashore near San Francisco, California, Texas and Florida as well as Hawaii in the United States and to the Veliki Brijun Island in the Brijuni Archipelago of the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. The chital's coat is reddish fawn, marked with white spots, and its underparts are white. Its antlers, which it sheds annually, are usually three-pronged and curve in a lyre shape and may extend to 75 cm (2.5 ft). It stands about 90 cm (3 ft) tall at the shoulder and masses about 85 kg (187 lb). Its lifespan is around 20–30 years. The spotted deer is found in large numbers in dense deciduous or semi-evergreen jungles and open grasslands. The highest numbers of Chital are found in the jungles of India where they feed upon tall grass and shrubs. Chital has been also spotted in Phibsoo wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan which is the only remaining natural Sal (Shorea robusta) forests in the country. They do not occur at higher elevation forests where they are usually replaced by other species such as the Sambar deer. They also prefer heavy forest cover for shade and are intolerant of direct sunlight. Chital are primarily grazers and feed on short, sprouting grasses. However they will also browse as well as eat forbs, fruit and branches of trees, especially when they are thrown down by monkeys. Stags, more than hinds, will stand on their hind legs on feed on tree foliage. Chital also eat their shed antlers as a source of nutrients and will use mineral licks. Chital prefer to be near water and will drink mornings and evenings in hot weather. Predators of the chital include tigers, leopards, dholes and mugger crocodiles. Red foxes also sometimes prey on chital fawns. Hinds and fawns are more likely to be victims of predation than adult stags and dholes are more successful in catching stags than tigers and leopards. An interesting relationship has been observed between herds of axis deer and troops of the Northern Plains Gray Langur (Presbytis entellus), a widespread leaf-eating monkey taxon of South Asia. Axis deer apparently benefit from the langurs' good eyesight and ability to post a lookout in a treetop, helping to raise the alarm when a predator approaches. For the langurs' part, the axis deer's superior sense of smell would seem to assist in early predator warning, and it is common to see langurs foraging on the ground in the presence of axis deer. The axis deer also benefit from fruits dropped by the langurs from trees such as Terminalia bellerica and Phyllanthus emblica. Alarm calls of either species can be indicative of the presence of a predator such as a tiger. The Axis Deer can be found in the Asian hoofstock collection at the Montgomery Zoo. BANTENG The Banteng (Bos javanicus), also known as Tembadau, is a species of wild cattle found in Southeast Asia. Banteng have been domesticated in several places in Southeast Asia, and there are around 1.5 million domestic banteng, which are called Bali cattle. These animals are used as working animals, and for their meat. Bali cattle have also been introduced to Northern Australia, where they have established stable feral populations. The banteng is similar in size to domestic cattle, being 1.55 to 1.65 m (61 to 65 in) tall at the shoulder, and weighing 600 to 800 kg (1,300 to 1,800 lb). It exhibits sexual dimorphism, allowing the sexes to be readily distinguished by color and size. In mature males, the short-haired coat is blue-black or dark chestnut in color, while in females and young it is chestnut, with a dark dorsal stripe. Both males and females have white stockings on


Bifrost - Norse Mythology for Smart People Norse Mythology for Smart People Bifrost The Rainbow Bridge in Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold, directed by Otto Schenk (1990) Bifrost (pronounced roughly “BEEF-roast;” Old Norse Bifröst) is the rainbow bridge that connects Asgard , the world of the Aesir tribe of gods, with Midgard , the world of humanity. Bifrost is guarded by the ever-vigilant god Heimdall . During Ragnarok , the giants breach Heimdall’s defenses and cross the bridge to storm Asgard and slay the gods. The etymology of the word is uncertain. The original form of the name seems to be Bilröst,[1][2] which suggests a meaning along the lines of “the fleetingly glimpsed rainbow.”[3] If Bifröst is correct, however, the meaning would be something akin to “the shaking or trembling rainbow.” In either case, the word points to the ephemeral and fragile nature of the bridge. All rainbows, of course, are “fleeting.” In the pre-Christian Germanic worldview, the invisible, religious modality of existence doesn’t lie in a realm of absolute remove from the material world, as in monotheistic religions. Rather, it lies within or behind the everyday, material world. The mythological image of Bifrost expresses the existential meaning that the rainbow carries in this perspective, and, accordingly, Bifrost lies behind and within any and every visible rainbow, each of which is a transitory and quaking bridge between the sky and the earth, between Asgard and Midgard. Looking for more great information on Norse mythology and religion? While this site provides the ultimate online introduction to the topic, my book The Viking Spirit provides the ultimate introduction to Norse mythology and religion period. I’ve also written a popular list of The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books , which you’ll probably find helpful in your pursuit. References:


Fuggles and goldings are varieties of which edible plant?

Hops Herbs Hops Hops are an herb mostly known for their use in flavouring beer. They provide both bitterness and aroma. Beer made without hops will taste "fruitier." Hops are also a preservative. They allow weaker alcohol content beers to have a longer storage life. Hops are a member of the hemp family: they are related to marijuana and stinging nettles. They grow on perennial vines that die back to the ground each year. Underground, the plants have rhizomes and a crown. The vines don't have tendrils, like peas. They have to be trained, and they need support to grow on early or they may stop growing. When happy, they can grow as much as two feet (60 cm) a week. They are often grown up 18 foot (5 1/2 metres) trellises. By the end of June, as daylight hours start to shorten, they'll stop growing upward and start to branch out. The stems have sharp hairs that can irritate the skin. The branches (called "bracts") bear the flowers. A Hops vine won't produce many flowers in the first year of growth, as the plant is establishing its root system. It starts being productive in its second year. The flowers can be 1 to 2 inches (2 1/2 to 5 cm) long, and 1/2 inch to 1 inch (1 to 2 1/2 cm) wide. They are pine-cone shaped, and hang down in clusters. They have green scales on it ripening to yellowish. They have a papery feel when ready to harvest. There are male and female Hop plants; it's the flowers from female plants that are harvested. A Hop vine is usually grown from cuttings from their rhizomes, so that growers can be sure to be planting lots of female plants. Hops will grow from seed, but it's a crap shoot as to how many of the plants will be female and how many male. The flowers are usually seedless, because male plants (needed for pollination) are not planted. At the bottom of each scale on the flowers are small yellow glands that look like pollen dust. These glands contain the flavouring ability of Hops, which is alpha acids, aka a-acids or "humulones", which give most of the bitterness in Hops. There are also beta acids (aka ß-acids or "lupulones") which also add some bitterness. Analysing the acids in hops is done by High Pressure Liquid Chromatography in labs. There are also tannins and oils in the flowers. The oils give aroma; the tannins along with the beta acids help act as a preservative. The balance of these four items -- alpha acids, beta acids, tannins and oils -- in hops depends on the variety of hops being grown. There are many different cultivars of Hops. Some give more aroma, some give more bitter. Hops used for bitterness are boiled with the wort; hops for aroma are added towards the end of simmering. These aroma hops are also called "finishing hops." For use in brewing, the flowers are dried, and often pressed into one of two types of shapes: Plugs: dried hops are loosely pressed into a shape, generally weighing about 1/2 oz / 15 g. When boiled, they come apart into loose flowers again; Pellets: Hops are ground to a fine powder, then pressed into pellets. Hop shoots are edible. They are available for about three weeks in the spring. Efforts are now being made to revive their use as a vegetable (see History below.) Aroma hops are less bitter to eat. The centre of hops production in America is the Pacific Northwest. On the eastern coast, Hop crops are susceptible to a downy mildew. Aroma Hops: Backa, Bramling Cross, Cascade, Challenger, Columbia, Crystal, East Kent Golding, Eastwell Golding, Elsasser, Ultra, Elsasser, Fuggles, Hallertau (all varieties), Hersbrucker, Liberty, Lublin, Mount Hood, Progress, Saazer, Spalter, Strisselspalt, Styrian Golding, Tettnang, Willamette (sic) Bittering Hops: Brewer's Gold, Bullion, Centennial, Chinook, Cluster, Eroica, Galena, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Perle, Pride of Ringwood All-Purpose Hops: Aquila, Banner, Blue Northern Brewer, Northdown, Olympic, Saxon. Equivalents 100 grams of fresh hops = 17 to 20 grams of dried hops Storage Hints Pack Hops loosely into canning jars or into sealable plastic bags, seal and freeze. History Notes Hops were originally grown as a vegetable


Patrick Clifton is a popular fictional character on children's television. By what name is he better known?

Cartoons from the 1980s @all80s.co.uk A   Around the World with Willy Fog (Original Spanish title La Vuelta al Mundo de Willy Fog) is a cartoon version of Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne in the same vein as Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds, and like that series produced by BRB Internacional. The characters are anthropomorphisms of various animals, Willy Fog (Phileas Fogg in the original book by Jules Verne) himself being a lion and Romy (Aouda) and Rigadon (Passepartout) being cats. The series was broadcast on TV Asahi in Japan in 1987, with episodes 14, 18, 21 and 22 deleted from the Japanese series run. The title of the series in Japanese is Dobutsu 80 Nichikan Sekai Icho ("Animals Around the World in 80 Days")... more here         Bananaman is a British comic book fictional character. He originally appeared in Nutty as the backpage strip in Issue 1, dated 16 February 1980. Becoming the comic's most popular strip, Banaman was promoted to a three-page colour strip on Nutty's front and middle pages, and subsequently a two-page colour strip when Nutty merged with The Dandy comic in 1985. The strip has appeared intermittently since, and is running as of 2005, now a three/four page colour strip drawn by Steve Bright (and before that Tom Paterson and Barry Applesby)...more here     Button Moon was a popular children's television programme broadcast in the United Kingdom in the 1980s on the ITV Network. Thames Television produced each episode which lasted ten minutes and featured the adventures of Mr. Spoon who, in each episode, would travel to Button Moon in his homemade rocket-ship. Once on Button Moon (which hung in "blanket sky") they would have an adventure, and look through Mr. Spoon's telescope at someone else such as the Hare and the Tortoise, before heading back to their home planet 'Junk Planet'. Episodes would also include Mr. Spoon's wife, "Mrs. Spoon", their daughter, "Tina Tea-Spoon" and her friend "Eggbert". The series ended in 1988 after 91 episodes...more here     C The Care Bears are a set of characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for use on greeting cards. The original artwork for the cards was painted by artist Elena Kucharik. In 1983, Kenner took the characters and made the first in a line of very successful teddy bears based on the Care Bears. Each Care Bear comes in a different color and with a specialised insignia on its belly: for example, "Bedtime Bear" is pastel blue and sports a sleepy-looking anthropomorphised crescent moon, and "Cheer Bear" is pink with a rainbow insignia. A spin-off collection, called the Care Bear Cousins, feature stuffed monkeys, lions, and other such animals in the same style as the teddy bears...more here     Charlie Chalk was a Stop Motion animation produced in the 1980s in the UK by Woodland Productions, the creators of Postman Pat and other children's television programmes. It tells the story of Charlie Chalk - a jolly clown who, after falling asleep whilst fishing out at sea, ends up on a strange island by the name of Merrytwit (as explained in the title sequence before each episode)...more here   The Mysterious Cities of Gold (Japanese: 太陽の子エステバン; Taiyō no Ko Esteban , French: Les Mystérieuses Cités d'Or) is an animated television series produced by Studio Pierrot. It was a French/Japanese co-production which originally aired in Japan on NHK (the national public broadcaster) in 1982, and in France and Belgium in 1983 on Antenne 2. It was also shown in Britain on Children's BBC, and a few years later in the United States on the Nickelodeon cable network, in Australia on the public broadcaster ABC, TV2 in New Zealand, in Iceland on RÚV, in Portugal on RTP, as well as in Sweden...more here   Count Duckula is a fictional character, an anthropomorphic vegetarian vampire duck in the animated television series of the same name created by British studio Cosgrove Hall, and a spin-off from DangerMouse, a show in which an evil version of the Count Duckula character was a recurring villain. The series first aired on September 6, 1988. In all, 65 episodes


Mechanical models of the Solar system are named after which Irish Earl who was presented with an early model of one?

1000+ images about Orrery on Pinterest | Solar system, Solar system model and Clock Forward Orrery, Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, England - An orrery is a mechanical device that illustrates the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons in the Solar System in a heliocentric model. Though the Greeks had working planetaria, the first orrery that was a planetarium of the modern era was produced in 1704, and one was presented to the Earl of Orrery, whence came the name. See More


Which US State has the smallest population?

Top 10 Smallest States in the United States | Top 1 US Home » Smallest » Top 10 Smallest States in the United States Top 10 Smallest States in the United States Tuesday, August 16th 2011. | Smallest The United States is one of the five largest countries in the world. Some State in the United States has a very large size, but some others have a small size today we will talk about the top 10 smallest states in the United States. 10. West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia (English: West Virginia) is a state of the United States. The state is located in the east. In 2007, the state has a population of 1,812,035 people and has an area of 62,755 km ². Its capital is Charleston. 9. Maryland Maryland Maryland is a state of the United States. The postal abbreviation for Maryland is MD. Maryland is one of the 13 colonies revolt against British rule in the American Revolution. The state is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north (Mason-Dixon Line), on the west by West Virginia, in the north and east by Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean, and south to Virginia 8. Vermont Vermont Vermont is a state of the United States in the New England region in the Northeast United States. This state ranks 45th in the list of largest U.S. state with a total area of 24.902 km ², while the order of 43 in the list of states with the largest land area. Vermont residents only amounted to 608,827 souls and ranks second (after Wyoming) as a state with a population of at least in the U.S. 7. New Hampshire New Hampshire New Hampshire is a state of the United States. The state is located in the northeast. In 2008, the state has a population of 1,315,809 people and has an area of 24,217 km ². Its capital is Concord. 6. Massachusetts Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state of the United States, part of the New England region. MA zip code is. Several ships named USS Massachusetts to appreciate the state. 5. New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States. The state is bordered on the north by New York, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania. Parts of New Jersey are located in the New York metropolitan area and Philadelphia. 4. Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii is a state of the United States. Hawaii was discovered by James Cook, a British explorer on January 10, 1778. The native Hawaiian Islands are Polynesian tribes. King Kamehameha I who was born in 1758, is a great king who had dominion over the Hawaiian Islands around 1810. Kamehameha dynasty was continued by his descendants until Kamehameha V, who died on December 11, 1872, which is the last successor Kamehameha dynasty. 3. Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut is a state of the United States. The state is located in the northeast. In 2000, the state has a population of 3,405,585 people and has an area of 14,356 km ². Its capital is Hartford. 2. Delaware Delaware Delaware is a state of the United States. The state is located in the east. In 2000, the state has a population of 783,600 people and has an area of 6452 km ². Its capital is Dover. 1. Rhode Island Rhode Island The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is a state of the United States. The state has an area of the smallest among the states that exist across the United States in addition, Rhode Island, directly adjacent to the Connecticut and Massachusetts. This is smallest state in United States.