If you land at John Lennon airport, what city are you in?

Destinations | Flights to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport View Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam originated in the 12th Century as a small fishing village. The city’s rich history and status as the cultural capital of the Netherlands has seen the iconic 17th Century canals, as well as the Defence Lines of Amsterdam, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. When you’ve finished sightseeing, you can take advantage of Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife. View Barcelona, Spain On the Mediterranean coast and with the Serra de Collserola mountain range to the west, Barcelona was originally established as a Roman military camp in 15 BC and has grown to become Spain’s second largest city, as well as the capital of the country’s Catalan community. View Bacau, Romania Bacau sits on the Btriţa River at the foothills of the stunning Carpathian Mountains, connected to historic Transylvania by the Ghimeş Pass. One of Romania’s cultural centres, there is a puppet theatre sure to delight big and little kids alike, while music lovers will flock to the Mihail Jora Athenaeum and the Philharmonic Orchestra to take in the sounds of Romania. View Bari, Italy Sitting pretty on the Adriatic coast, Bari is an alternative holiday destination which is full to the brim with culture. Offering endless sightseeing scenes and all the fresh seafood you can wish for, plan your trip to Bari. View Belfast City, United Kingdom When choosing to fly to Belfast City (BHD) from Liverpool John Lennon airport, make sure you plan ahead as there are many great sights to see, activities to enjoy and nightclubs, restaurants and pubs to visit. View Belfast International, United Kingdom For those looking to take in Belfast’s rich history, few places in the world have better stories to tell, not to mention a myriad of beautiful views, breath taking landscapes and a nightlife scene that is world renowned. View Bergerac, France Lovers of wine, let Liverpool John Lennon Airport help you realise your dreams and whisk you away to the gorgeous city of Bergerac. If you’re looking to explore the wine country, or simply want a weekend escape with a loved one, we offer regular flights leaving from Liverpool to Bergerac. View Berlin, Germany Berlin is home to 138 museums and more than 400 art galleries. It even has an area dedicated solely to museums – Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a day of sightseeing, visitors can sit down at a wide variety of restaurants (12 feature in the Michelin Guide). Then it’s time to take in the vibrant nightlife with the city’s many nightclubs.


What industry's four capitals are New York, London, Paris and Milan?

The World's Leading Cities for Fashion - CityLab CityLab Please follow the steps below The World's Leading Cities for Fashion The places with a disproportionate impact on what gets made, admired, and sold. Tweet Andrew Burton / Reuters Fashion week  kicked off in New York City this week. And shoppers in cities across the world celebrated  Fashion’s Night Out  yesterday. So it’s a good time to look at the world's leading cities for fashion and fashion design, places with a disproportionate impact on what gets made, admired, and sold. The Global Language Monitor (GLM), a media-analytics company based in Austin, Texas, released this year’s rankings for the top fashion capitals of the world yesterday (see the table below). GLM’s rankings track language usage from the Internet, blogs, and news media, as well as social media platforms such as Twitter. London, England, tops the list for the second year in a row, besting New York which lost the spot in 2010. GLM’s fashion director, Bekka Payack, explained that “London's two-year run has been has been propelled by the confluence of two rather extraordinary circumstances: the emergence of the former Kate Middleton as a top fashion icon, and the recent completion of what have been hailed as an extremely successful Summer Olympics.”  British fashion showcased at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. ( Phil Noble / Reuters) Barcelona tops Paris for third and Madrid is fifth, giving Spain two cities in the top ten. The United States also has two top ten cities, with Los Angeles taking ninth place, as does Italy, which has Rome in sixth and Milan in eighth. Italy is the only country with three cities in the top 20 (Florence is in 16th place). Of the 55 on this year’s list, Antwerpen, Belgium, saw the biggest gain, climbing 33 places from last year to take 11th place. Mexico City, ranked 22nd last year, fell to 47th place in 2012, the largest loss. Top 20 Global Fashion Cities 2012 Rank Table data courtesy of the Global Language Monitor It's interesting to note the ascendance of London and New York to the top ranks of fashion, beating out the established centers of fashion and fashion design, Paris and Milan. London and New York rank as the world's leading financial centers and most economically powerful cities . What this seems to reflect is a shift in fashion away from historical centers of cutting-edge design and to the large markets, related industries, and global affluence found in these two superstar cities. Among U.S. cities, only New York and L.A. make the global top 20, but we wanted to look at how fashion designers are spread out and concentrated across America's cities. To do so, we turned to Rob Sentz of the Economic Modeling Specialists  who has a unique database on both employed and self-employed fashion designers based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , the U.S. Census’s American Community Survey , and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis , among other sources. Sentz narrowed his search to the top 50 largest U.S. metros (all with populations over one million people) and ranked them according to their location quotients,  a commonly used measure of a region's relative concentration of an occupation or industry. A location quotient of 1 means the industry or occupation matches the national average, a location quotient of 2 is double that, and so on. The Martin Prosperity Institute ’s Zara Matheson mapped the data. Map by MPI's Zara Matheson Here’s how the top 20 U.S. metros stack up in terms of their number of fashion designers, location quotient, and median earnings for fashion designers. Top 20 Large Metros for Fashion Designers Rank 0.62 Table data courtesy of EMSI New York, not surprisingly, is first and L.A. second. This pattern is similar to the more general one for arts, media and entertainment, and music , in which these two superstar cities also dominate. But some surprises follow. Columbus, Ohio, is third. Its high ranking likely reflects its position as the headquarters of Limited Brands, the parent company of Bath & Body Works, V


Whose quotations are collected into the best-selling book in Chinese history?

Top Ten Best Selling Books of All-Time - Rankings.com Awarding the best products, companies, and more Top Ten Best Selling Books of All-Time 1. The Holy Bible – Various Authors Book Sales: 2,500,000,000+ Year Published: 100 BC – 100 AD Original Language: Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic Many copies of The Holy Bible have been freely given away during missionary work. 2. Quotations from Chairman Mao – Authored by Mao Zedong Book Sales: 800,000,000+ Year Published: 1966 Original Language: Chinese It was mandatory for all people living in China to carry a copy of Quotations from Chairman Mao. 3. The Qur’an – Authored by the Islamic prophet Muhammad Book Sales: 800,000,000 Year Published: 600 AD – 750 AD Original Language: Arabic Traditional views consider The Qu’ran to be a Revelation by Allah, through Gabriel, to the prophet Muhammad. 4. Xinhua Dictionary – Edited by Wei Jiangong Book Sales: 400,000,000 The best selling pocket-sized Xinhua Dictionary is used mostly by students in China. 5. Chairman Mao’s Poems – Authored by Mao Zedong Book Sales: 400,000,000 Chairman Mao, considered a romantic poet, was educated in Chinese classical literature. 6. Selected Articles of Mao Zedong – Authored by Mao Zedong Book Sales: 250,000,000 Mao is recognized as one of China’s most influential literary figures. 7. A Tale of Two Cities – Authored by Charles Dickens Book Sales: 200,000,000 Year Published: 1859 Original Language: English A historical novel telling the story of two men who fall in love with the same woman during revolutionary times. 8. Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship – Authored by Robert Baden-Powell Book Sales: 150,000,000 Year Published: 1908 Original Language: English This manual for the Boy Scout Movement emphasises the outdoors and has practical tips on health and hygiene. 9. The Lord of the Rings – Authored by J. R. R. Tolkien Book Sales: 150,000,000 Year Published: 1954–1955 Original Language: English The Lord of the Rings was originally intended to be a sequel to The Hobbit, but became an epic fantasy on its own. 10. Book of Mormon – Various Authors Book Sales: 140,000,000 Year Published: 1830 Original Language: English The Book of Mormon, published by Joseph Smith, Jr., is sacred text of the Latter Day Saints. Awarding the best products, companies, and more


What food is made with lady fingers, coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa (among other ingredients)?

Tiramisu recipe by Roxana 27 Comments Coffee soaked lady fingers layered with creamy dreamy filling made from mascarpone cheese and egg yolks. With just a handful of ingredients this amazingly simple dessert will always be a favorite of mine. Tiramisu stole my heart years ago, when I had my first taste. It was love at first bite. It was like stepping into another world where everything is perfect! It’s like flying without wings, only a little bit of pixie dust, just like the dust of cocoa powder sprinkled on top of the cake. It’s light and airy, sweet and creamy. It is a classic dessert that will never die. There are lots of recipes for Tiramisu, lots of them almost identical but I can’t say for sure where the original recipe is coming from. It’s been one of those recipes that it’s being passed from generations to generations. With every new generation it’s being adapted to fit the taste buds. If you have ever made Tiramisu you most likely know there are two types of Tiramisu recipes. Ones that calls for whipped egg whites and ones that call for heavy cream. I have made Tiramisu both ways, but this time I made it different. Just a little. My Tiramisu is made by layering coffee soaked lady fingers and a mixture of mascarpone cheese, egg yolks, sugar and milk. Since I wanted to hold its shape better I left out both the heavy cream and the egg whites. The filling is made by creaming egg yolks with sugar and milk and just gently cooked, whisking constantly so the egg does not scramble. If you are scared the eggs might cook, you could use a double boiler, but with a little bit of practice, whisking by hand for about 3 minutes it’s not hard. Once the egg yolks are slightly cooked, the waiting starts. Tiramisu  is not just a pick-me-up dessert, but it can also be called the test-for-patience dessert. Once the egg yolks reach boiling point you have to let them cool for a while at room temperature followed by some refrigeration time. Mascarpone cheese and mixed in and the cake is assembled. Refrigerate over night! No peaking. No testing. No tasting! Just let the flavors come together. The longer it sits, the better it gets. Tiramisu recipe Yields one 9X5 pan Coffee soaked lady fingers layered with creamy dreamy filling made from mascarpone cheese and egg yolks. With just a handful of ingredients this amazingly simple dessert will always be a favorite of mine. 15 minPrep Time 3 egg yolks (if possible use pasteurized eggs, Safest Choice Eggs is what I used) 1/2 cup sugar 1 pound mascarpone cheese, room temperature 7 oz lady fingers 1 cup cold brewed coffee cocoa powder Instructions Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and milk in a medium saucepan until combined. Cook over medium heat, whisking all the time, until it reaches boil point. Continue cooking for one more minute. Leave to cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature followed by 1 hour in the fridge. Once the egg yolk mixture is cold, whisk in 1 pound of room temperature mascarpone cheese. Line a 9X5 loaf pan with plastic wrap. Moving as quick as possible dip one third of the lady fingers in the cold coffee, one at a time, and place them on the bottom of the pan in a single layer. You might need to break a few to fit perfectly into the pan. Spread almost one third of the mascarpone filling over the lady fingers. Place a second layer of coffee dipped lady fingers and spread some more mascarpone cheese on top. Dip the remaining lady fingers in coffee and arrange them over the mascarpone cheese. Spread the remaining mascarpone cheese, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. Gently remove the tiramisu from the pan, sprinkle with cocoa powder and grate chocolate on top. Slice and enjoy!


What giant beast was kidnapped from Skull Island?

Skull Island | Wikizilla | Fandom powered by Wikia Skull Island in King Kong (1933) Film producer Carl Denham received a strange map marking the location of a mysterious uncharted island located west of Indonesia. Determined to explore the island and shoot his next picture there, Denham assembled a film crew and left for the island from New York on board the Venture. After months of sea travel, the Venture came upon the island, which was shrouded in fog and marked by a gigantic mountain on the center of the island shaped like a human skull. Denham and his crew came ashore on the island and discovered a massive wall surrounding a native village. The crew entered the village and witnessed the natives performing a ritual, preparing to sacrifice a woman to their god, " Kong ." The native chief, after seeing Denham's leading lady Ann Darrow , offered to trade several of his tribe's women for her. Denham refused, angering the natives. The crew returned to the Venture, which was anchored off the coast of the island. During the night, a group of natives used canoes to approach the ship and abduct Ann. The natives brought Ann back to their village and tied her onto a pedestal located outside of the wall. Eventually, a gigantic gorilla, the natives' god Kong, emerged from the jungle and grabbed Ann, carrying her off back into the jungle. After learning of Ann's disappearance, Denham and his crew came ashore and followed Kong. Along the way, they encountered a Stegosaurus and were attacked by a Brontosaurus while trying to cross a swamp. Eventually they came to a log spanning a chasm and tried to cross it. Kong noticed and grabbed the log bridge, tossing it into the pit below, along with every member of the search team except for first mate Jack Driscoll and Denham himself. Denham returned to the village to regroup with the members of the Venture crew that stayed behind, while Jack continued his pursuit of Kong. Meanwhile, a Tyrannosaurus rex attempted to eat Ann after Kong had set her down on a tree, prompting Kong to come to her rescue. After a vicious battle, Kong killed the T-Rex by breaking its jaws. Kong brought Ann to his mountain lair, where he was attacked by after defeating the serpent, Kong brought Ann out to a cliff overlooking the island, only to be attacked by a Pteranodon . While Kong was distracted, Jack managed to rescue Ann, and the two of them jumped off the cliff into the water below. Kong followed the two back to the village, tearing down the wall and terrorizing the natives. Using their supply of gas bombs, Denham and his crew were able to knock Kong unconscious. Not willing to leave empty-handed, Denham decided to bring the unconscious Kong back to New York and put him on display. Kong was then loaded onto the Venture and taken to New York. Son of Kong After being racked with lawsuits due to the damage caused by King Kong in New York , Carl Denham returned to the Venture and sailed around the world with Captain Englehorn. During the voyage, a mutiny was staged on the ship and Denham, Englehorn, the cook Charlie, and a stowaway named Hilda were set adrift on a raft. Eventually, they arrived on Skull Island, where Denham and Hilda encountered the son of Kong, a 12-foot-tall juvenile albino gorilla named Kiko . Deeply regretful of what he did to Kong, Denham decided to stay with the juvenile Kong and aid him whenever they were faced with a threat. After braving attacks by various creatures, Denham earned Kiko's trust, and the young Kong helped Denham and Hilda recover a large diamond necklace in a temple on the island. Shortly afterward, an earthquake struck the island, causing it to begin to sink into the ocean. Englehorn and Charlie managed to get onto a small boat and rescue Hilda, but Denham and Kiko became trapped on a small piece of land. With his leg stuck between rocks, Kiko accepted his fate and held Denham up above the water, sacrificing his life to allow Denham to board the boat and escape alive as all of Skull Island sank into the depths of the ocean. King Kong (1976) The Petrox Explorer landing crew


What is the biggest retailer in the U.K.?

Biggest Retailers Based in Europe By Barbara Farfan Updated August 11, 2016 After bottoming out in the first quarter of 2013, European retail sales have been trending upward in 2014, posting the best year-over-year gains in June 2014 that this region of the globe has seen in seven years.  Retail shoppers in France, Germany, Austria, and Poland have been driving the European retail economy higher, by spending more on both food and non-food merchandise in 2014. Long after the U.S. retail industry recovered to pre-recessionary levels the biggest Europe-based retailers are happy for the bounce which puts them back on the trajectory to effectively compete with the world’s largest retail chains on the global retail stage. Three of the 10 largest retailers in the world are European based retail chains.  That’s according to the 2014 Global Powers of Retailing list, an annual report published by  Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and STORES Magazine  which ranks the 250 largest global retailers according to annual revenue.   What follows is complete list of the largest retail chains in each country of Europe which were ranked on the 2014 Global Powers of Retailing list. The number in the left column is the global ranking number assigned to the company, based on its revenue figures, compared to the other 250 largest retail organizations worldwide.  Click to the links to get more information about the largest European retailers, and to view more 2014 Largest Retail Chain revenue ranking lists. 2014 Largest European Retail Chains - Top UK, France, Germany, and European Retailers : 2      Tesco plc


What type of cancer kills more women than any other?

Does lung cancer kill more women than any other type of cancer? - The Globe and Mail Question Is it true that lung cancer kills more women than any other type of cancer? And why? Answer It is true. Lung cancer kills more women annually than breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or any other type of cancer. In fact, the Canadian Cancer Society estimates that 9,400 women will die from lung cancer in 2009, compared with 5,400 of breast cancer and 4,200 of colorectal cancer. Here's what researchers are grappling with: Smoking rates are decreasing, yet the number of women being diagnosed with lung cancer is increasing. No one is sure why. Part of it may be due to genetic factors. Scientists suspect that a gene in the X chromosome makes some people more susceptible to lung cancer, and since women have two X chromosomes, they may be twice as likely to carry that gene. A woman's smaller frame may also contribute to increased susceptibility to the effects of tobacco carcinogens. Or, the issue might be one of hormones, which make women's bodies process smoke differently than men's. And it's not just that more women are getting lung cancer - they also may not have the same symptoms as men. For women, the cancer usually starts in the lung tissue as an adenocarcinoma, and there are generally no symptoms until the tumour is very large or has spread. Lung cancer in men will often start in the airways as a squamous cell tumour, causing "classic" symptoms such as a cough, coughing up blood or chest infection early on. Traditionally, researchers didn't look at lung cancer from a gender perspective. In fact, studies to assess the usefulness of screening with X-rays and sputum were conducted predominantly on men. Findings from these studies suggested that screening is not an effective way to diagnose lung cancer because the male subjects were more likely to present with "classic" symptoms. Those results were assumed to apply to women, even though women's tumours are different and women are less likely to show "classic" symptoms. But today's increasing focus on sex differences in health is leading scientists to think that screening may in fact be very helpful in diagnosing lung cancer in women. Without screening guidelines, those diagnosed don't stand a very good chance of survival. Sadly, most die within a year of finding out they have the disease because their tumours are so large and advanced that they are not curable. Early screening is the key to survival. If tumours are caught early enough, when they are still small, they can be surgically removed. If that happens, there can be a 95-per-cent five-year survival rate. More discussion is needed. More resources for researching and developing new drug therapies are essential. Guidelines need to be created for when, where and how women should be screened for lung cancer. There needs to be a better understanding of how lung cancer affects women differently than men, and how we can treat, cure and help women survive this diagnosis. If you're concerned about lung cancer, speak with your doctor. And remember, the best way to prevent lung cancer is to refrain from smoking. Dr. Anna Day is the director of the gender and airways program at Women's College Hospital in Toronto.


"What musical artist was known as ""The Purple One""?"

10 Surprising Facts About Prince | Mental Floss 10 Surprising Facts About Prince BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty Images Like us on Facebook Legendary, genre-bending rocker Prince died today at the age of 57. In addition to being a musical pioneer, the Minneapolis native dabbled in filmmaking, most successfully with 1984’s Purple Rain . While most people know about the singer’s infamous name change, here are 10 things you might not have known about the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.   1. HIS REAL NAME WAS PRINCE. Born to two musical parents on June 7, 1958, Prince Rogers Nelson was named after his father's jazz combo. 2. HE WAS A JEHOVAH'S WITNESS. Baptized in 2001, Prince was a devout Jehovah's Witness; he even went door-to-door. In October 2003, a woman in Eden Prairie, Minnesota opened her door to discover the famously shy artist and his bassist, former Sly and the Family Stone member Larry Graham, standing in front of her home. "My first thought is ‘Cool, cool, cool. He wants to use my house for a set. I’m glad! Demolish the whole thing! Start over!,'" the woman told The Star Tribune. "Then they start in on this Jehovah’s Witnesses stuff. I said, ‘You know what? You’ve walked into a Jewish household, and this is not something I’m interested in.’ He says, 'Can I just finish?' Then the other guy, Larry Graham, gets out his little Bible and starts reading scriptures about being Jewish and the land of Israel." 3. HE WROTE A LOT OF SONGS FOR OTHER ARTISTS. In addition to penning several hundred songs for himself, Prince also composed music for other artists , including "Manic Monday" for the Bangles, "I Feel For You" for Chaka Khan, and "Nothing Compares 2 U" for Sinéad O'Connor. 4. HIS SYMBOL ACTUALLY HAD A NAME. Amazon Even though the whole world referred to him as either "The Artist" or "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince," that weird symbol Prince used was actually known as "Love Symbol #2." It was copyrighted in 1997, but when Prince's contract with Warner Bros. expired at midnight on December 31, 1999, he announced that he was reclaiming his given name. 5. HIS SISTER SUED HIM. In 1987, Prince's half-sister, Lorna Nelson, sued him, claiming that she had written the lyrics to "U Got the Look," a song from "Sign '☮' the Times" that features pop artist Sheena Easton. In 1989, the court sided with Prince. 6. HE TICKED OFF A VICE PRESIDENT'S WIFE. In 1984, after purchasing the Purple Rain soundtrack for her then-11-year-old daughter, Tipper Gore—ex-wife of former vice president Al Gore—became enraged over the explicit lyrics of "Darling Nikki," a song that references masturbation and other graphic sex acts. Gore felt that there should be some sort of warning on the label and in 1985 formed the Parents Music Resource Center, which pressured the recording industry to adopt a ratings system similar to the one employed in Hollywood. To Prince's credit, he didn't oppose the label system and became one of the first artists to release a "clean" version of explicit albums. 7. HE TOOK A PROMOTIONAL TIP FROM WILLY WONKA. In 2006, Universal hid 14 purple tickets —seven in the U.S. and seven internationally—inside Prince's latest album, 3121. Fans who found a purple ticket were invited to attend a private performance at Prince's Los Angeles home. 8. HE SIMULTANEOUSLY HELD THE NUMBER ONE SPOTS FOR FILM, SINGLE, AND ALBUM. During the week of July 27, 1984 , Prince's film Purple Rain hit number one at the box office. That same week, the film's soundtrack was the best-selling album and "When Doves Cry" was holding the top spot for singles. 9. HE SCREWED UP ON SNL. During Prince's first appearance on Saturday Night Live, he performed the song "Partyup" and sang the lyric, "Fightin' war is a such a f*ing bore." It went unnoticed at the time, but in the closing segment, Charles Rocket clearly said, "I'd like to know who the f* did it." This was the only episode of SNL where the f-bomb was dropped twice. 10. HE KILLED AN ALBUM RELEASE AFTER "A SPIRITUAL EPIPHANY." In 1987, Prince was due to release "The Blac


Among the countries in Asia, which one has the most Christians?

stumbleupon Email Comment They certainly have come a long way from their small hometown in the Middle-East. Numbering 2.2 billion people worldwide, Christians make up the world’s largest religion by a margin of one billion, and the religion is still growing apace. Catholicism alone can boast almost as many adherents as there are people in China. Under the Christian umbrella, there are at least as many denominations as there are fish in the sea; this Middle-Eastern born faith is unrivalled in its predominance worldwide with three major continents, plus half of Africa reporting Christian majorities. Europe, which in the not too distant Medieval past went by the name Christendom, claims the majority of the world’s adherents to the faith, with 26% of all Christians hailing from the cradle of Western Civilisation. Conversely, the birthplace of Christianity (not to mention Judaism and Islam), the Middle-East, can boast no more than 0.6% of the earth’s Christians, a mere 12.7 million dispersed over the Middle-Eastern nations. That Christianity does better away from home is nothing new. Since the Middle Ages about two thirds of the planet’s Christians lived in continental Europe. By 1910, Christianity may have penetrated North and South America and a good chunk of Africa, but still 2 out of 3 Christians lived in historical ‘Christendom’. The figures you’re about to read (produced by the Pew Research Centre in 2012) belie the fact that something has been – and is  – changing in the global distribution of Christians. Christianity is on the move. Since 1910, the world has changed. Super powers have come and gone, populations have boomed in America, Africa and Asia and declined significantly in Europe. Today Europe can still claim to have the most Christians, spread out over the continent, with over 558.2 million adherents to the faith residing in European nations. Yet, the continent can no longer claim to be the global centre of the faith – not with South America boasting 531.3 Christians, and their neighbours to the North claiming as many as 266.6 million. In fact, of the largest national Christian populations in the world, Europe is represented by only one country. Find out which as we set out to trace the largest Christian populations on Earth. 10. Ethiopia – 52.07 million The smallest population on our Christian list is also the closest to the faith’s birthplace in the Middle East. Ethiopia has been Christian longer than any other country on this list, having adopted Christianity as a state religion as early as the 4th Century AD. Today 62.8% of the population identify as Christian, that is 52,07,000 adherents to the faith of a total population of 82,950,000. Of course this isn’t Ethiopia’s only claim to fame. Leading geneticists agree that this sub-Saharan nation is likely the oldest land of human habitation, the bridgehead from which humans spread across the world. If we look at things that way, then; Ethiopia may host 2.4% of the earth’s Christians, but 100% of the world’s Christians come from Ethiopia! 9. Germany – 56.54 million No surprises here: The powerhouse of Europe, and the former seat of the Holy Roman Emperor (not to be confused with the slightly less holy pre-Christian emperors of Rome), Germany has been Christian almost as long as it’s been German, today contributing 56,540,000 million Christians to the world total, equivalent to 2.6%. For a long time Germany was also the physical arm of the Catholic Church – ever since the forefather of Germany, Charlemagne, was crowned Emperor of Rome in the 9th Century. The relationship between Germany and the Catholic Church has soured slightly in latter years though; maybe because one of their emperors managed to drown on his way to a crusade, or maybe because another was excommunicated. Whatever the reason, in the 16th Century Germany hosted a little thing called the Reformation, changing the face of Christianity forever. While the Germans may have branched out they still stayed in the realm of the Christian faith, and today 68.7% of the country’s population are still Chris


7 dogs that look like a real-life Scooby Doo 7 dogs that look like a real-life Scooby Doo 1 week ago Image: Hanna-Barbera Productions via WENN.com Print Scooby Dooby, meet your doppelgängers Share Tumble Combined comments & shares on social media Are there Scooby Doo look-alike contests out there in the world? If so, these dogs should enter and take home all of the prizes. Not only are these Great Danes the same breed as the beloved cartoon character, but they also have that special je ne sais quoi that is Scooby. It's impossible to look at these guys without without cracking a smile. 1. Scooby in transit It's Scooby! It's Scooby Doo, and he's all buckled up ready to solve some supernatural mystery. Velma probably took this photo. Actually, you're right, it was most likely Daphne. She seems like she'd be into Instagram. 2. Successful Scooby This picture was taken after Scooby and Shaggy made the big bucks on their reality TV show. Their days now include lots of lounging, lots of boats and lots of photos of the whole adventure. 3. Classic Scooby Here's the Scooby we know and love. Tongue out, tail wagging, ready to jump for joy and solve a mystery or three. 4. Sleeping Scooby More:  12 dog breeds first-time owners should think twice about 5. Scooby on an adventure Here we have Scooby on location, solving the great mystery of the supernatural creature in the rocks. He's ready to go, folks. (Also, he looks quite dashing, no?) 6. Scooby the Great This photo was taken from Scooby's promo for his latest show. He was going for the "sophisticated canine" look, and it works. Mainly, everything works on Scooby. 7. Serious Scooby Scooby is thinking about Scooby snacks in this photo, and he asks that you don't bother him.


What chemical, often added to tap water, greatly reduces the rate of tooth decay?

Fluoride - NHS Choices Fluoride  Introduction Introduction  Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water in varying amounts, depending on where in the UK you live. It can help to prevent tooth decay, which is why it's added to many brands of toothpaste and, in some areas, to the water supply through a process called fluoridation (see below).  Tooth decay Tooth decay, also known as dental decay or dental caries, is a major health concern worldwide and is still a big problem in the UK. Despite being preventable, it's one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in children. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth tissue caused by acids made by bacteria in dental plaque. Dental plaque is a sticky film that constantly forms on the teeth. Each time you have sugary food and drink, the bacteria in plaque produce acid that attacks teeth. If you eat or drink sugary foods frequently throughout the day, you have more "acid attacks" which can lead to tooth decay. This can eventually lead to cavities (holes) in the teeth and infection, which is why teeth sometimes need to be removed. Read more about the causes of tooth decay . Fluoride toothpaste Brushing your teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste is one of the most effective ways of preventing tooth decay. A range of toothpastes are available that contain different levels of fluoride. The amount of fluoride that’s in the toothpaste can be found on the side of the tube and is measured in parts per million (ppm). Toothpastes containing 1350-1500ppm fluoride are the most effective. Your dentist may advise you to use higher-strength toothpaste if you or your child is at particular risk of tooth decay. Children under three years old should brush twice daily, with a smear of toothpaste containing no less than 1000ppm fluoride. Children between three and six years old should brush at least twice daily with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste containing more than 1000ppm fluoride.  Adults should brush at least twice daily with a toothpaste containing 1350-1500ppm fluoride.  Don’t use mouthwash at the same time as brushing. Use it at an alternative time, because it washes away the fluoride in the toothpaste Fluoride dental treatments Fluoride mouth rinses Fluoride mouth rinses can be prescribed for adults and children aged eight and above who have tooth decay. They should be used every day, in addition to brushing twice daily with toothpaste containing at least 1350ppm fluoride. Rinses should be used at different times to brushing to avoid washing the toothpaste off your teeth, as this reduces the beneficial effects of the fluoride in the toothpaste. Fluoride varnish Fluoride varnish can be applied to both baby teeth and adult teeth by a dentist. The process involves painting a varnish containing high levels of fluoride onto the surface of the tooth every six months to prevent decay. It works by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay. From the age of three, children should be offered fluoride varnish treatment at least twice a year. Fluoride varnish should be offered two or more times a year for children of all ages with tooth decay or those at high risk of developing it. Ask your dentist about fluoride varnish. Find a dentist near you . Community water fluoridation Most water supplies contain some fluoride and in the early 20th century, levels of tooth decay were found to be associated with fluoride levels in drinking water. This led to the introduction of water fluoridation schemes to add fluoride to water supplies to improve dental health. Community water fluoridation schemes have operated for over 70 years; the first fluoridation scheme was introduced in the US in 1945. The first substantive UK scheme was established in Birmingham in 1964. Community water fluoridation in England Around 5.8 million people in England receive fluoridated water. This means fluoride has been added to bring it up to around 1mg of fluoride per litre of water, which is a level found to reduce tooth decay levels. The decision about whether to add fluoride to the water


"What product once featured a much-loathed ""assistant"" named Clippy?"

DailyTech - Microsoft's "Clippy" Makes A Comeback... Sort Of   (Source: Getty Images) Clippy appears in its own game, which aims to help users navigate Microsoft Office The annoying -- I mean, animated -- paper clip that used to appear in Microsoft Office as an assistant in the late 90's to early 2000's is making a comeback after countless customers and even Microsoft employees contributed to its demise.  The Office Assistant was a tool that helped Microsoft Office  users navigate the associated software by way of an animated character. In the English Windows version, the default character was a paperclip named Clippit, or Clippy for short. Clippy was designed by Kevan J. Atteberry, and was initially featured in Office 97.  As users worked in Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel, Clippy would randomly pop out of the corner making eerily cheerful and obvious statements, and then offering its help. For instance, a user would type the word "Dear" in Microsoft Word, and Clippy would say, "It looks like you're writing a letter. Would you like help?" This did not go over well with many Microsoft users, and even Microsoft employees. Clippy was described as an annoying feature that hindered rather than helped document development.  Smithsonian  even named Clippy "one of the worst software design blunders in the annals of computing." As a result of such criticism, Bill Gates retired Clippy as a default feature in 2001. Microsoft employees even made an ad campaign saying they put him out of work. By 2007, Clippy was eliminated from Microsoft Office entirely.  Now, Clippy dares to show its face  around Microsoft Office again in a new game. The game is called "Ribbon Hero 2: Clippy's Second Chance," and it is designed to help users learn how to navigate Microsoft Office.  The good news is that Clippy is sticking exclusively to the game, and will not appear out of the corner of Microsoft Office programs.  "Yes, we turned Office into a game!" said Microsoft  in its description of the new game. "If you're going to spend time immersed in the inner workings of Office, by golly it should be fun. In Ribbon Hero 2, you'll hop on board Clippy's stolen time machine and explore different time periods. With each time period, you get to explore a new game board with challenges you must complete to get to the next level." Criticism is already beginning to circulate, but not so much about the game itself. Rather, Microsoft's language in describing the new game has drawn such attention.  "Here is a question I wish I could answer," said James Fallows from  The Atlantic . "Is this Microsoft tone genuinely corny-earnest, reflecting the kind of middle school pep rally sensibility that you can only imagine Apple hipsters sneering and snickering at (making you want to punch the hipsters) and Google engineers looking at in amazement? Or is it triple-backflip hipsterism itself, an Onionesque by-golly mockery of corniness? I suppose this is one of the enduring mysteries of life." "Ribbon Hero 2: Clippy's Second Chance" can be downloaded for free  here . "Intel is investing heavily (think gazillions of dollars and bazillions of engineering man hours) in resources to create an Intel host controllers spec in order to speed time to market of the USB 3.0 technology." -- Intel blogger Nick Knupffer Related Articles


What country has about 4.5 million people, but 40 million sheep?

New Zealand is home to 3 million people and 60 million sheep Statistics NZ Home > Browse for statistics > Population > Population mythbusters > New Zealand is home to 3 million people and 60 million sheep New Zealand is home to 3 million people and 60 million sheep Sections on this page Population mythbusters It’s widely believed that New Zealand has 20 sheep for every person – information that adds weight to myriad sheep jokes. How accurate is this these days? To begin with, we must find out how many people live in New Zealand. The population passed the 4 million mark in 2003. Our  population clock put the event at precisely 5.30 pm on Thursday, 24 April. By 30 June 2015, the estimated resident population had reached 4.60 million people. Next, we must find out how many sheep we have. According to Statistics NZ's agricultural production statistics, we had an estimated 29.5 million sheep at 30 June 2015. This means that the sheep-to-person ratio has fallen and contrary to popular belief there are actually about six sheep per person, not 20. Conclusion This myth is busted. The information is now out of date. However, it is still true that people in New Zealand are greatly outnumbered by sheep, and our sheep-to-person ratio is high relative to other countries. It’s still twice as high as Australia's, for example, which currently has fewer than three sheep per person. As with New Zealand, this is due to declining sheep numbers and a growing human population. New Zealanders have also long been outnumbered by cattle, although not to the same extent as by sheep. There are currently 6.4 million dairy and 3.6 million beef cattle in New Zealand. While the cattle population is growing at a slower rate than the human population, there has been a notable shift in the make-up of the cattle population. In 1994, 43.2 percent of cattle were dairy cattle. By 2015, that proportion had increased to 64.0 percent. A bit of sheep history New Zealand sheep numbers peaked in 1982, with a total of 70.3 million sheep. In the same year, 3.18 million people lived in New Zealand. This works out to 22 sheep per person. Sheep numbers have gradually declined since the mid-1980s, due to factors such as depressed wool prices, droughts in the 1990s, and competition from other land-intensive farming activities (eg dairy and forestry). While sheep numbers stabilised and even grew slightly in the mid-2000s, numbers soon decreased again, reaching the low of 29.5 million in 2015. Some sheep facts from  An Encyclopedia of New Zealand for the historians among us: New Zealand's first sheep were set ashore by Captain Cook in 1773. Rapid sheep population growth in the 1850s and 1860s was due mostly to permanent immigration, rather than natural increase. In 1864 alone, 13,000 sheep arrived in Canterbury from Australia. Droughts meant that sheep could always be bought cheaply from Australia. Drought continues to affect Australian farmers and sheep numbers. The first shipment of frozen lamb and mutton sailed to London from Port Chalmers on the Dunedin in 1882. For your information


In 2014, a Boeing 777 mysteriously disappeared over the Indian Ocean. What country did it take off from?

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"What U.S. grocery chain has been humorously referred to as ""Whole Paycheck""?"

Whole Foods Tries To Shake 'Whole Paycheck' Rep With Cheaper Spinoff : The Salt : NPR Whole Foods Tries To Shake 'Whole Paycheck' Rep With Cheaper Spinoff Embed Embed Whole Foods Tries To Shake 'Whole Paycheck' Rep With Cheaper Spinoff Whole Foods Tries To Shake 'Whole Paycheck' Rep With Cheaper Spinoff Embed Embed A woman shops at the Whole Foods Market in Woodmere Village, Ohio, on March 27, 2014. The grocery chain has become known for its high-priced food and says its new chain will offer "value prices." Tony Dejak/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption toggle caption Tony Dejak/ASSOCIATED PRESS A woman shops at the Whole Foods Market in Woodmere Village, Ohio, on March 27, 2014. The grocery chain has become known for its high-priced food and says its new chain will offer "value prices." Tony Dejak/ASSOCIATED PRESS Upscale grocery store chain Whole Foods (often referred to as "Whole Paycheck" because of its high prices) announced this week that it's launching a new offshoot brand — with lower prices — to appeal to younger, millennial shoppers. Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods, says it will be a "uniquely branded store concept unlike anything that currently exists in the marketplace" with "value prices ... a modern, streamlined design, innovative technology and a curated selection." The news comes just as the company touted a 10 percent sales increase to $3.6 billion, and an earnings per share increase of 14 percent over the prior year. At the same time, Whole Foods disappointed investors by missing its profit estimates for the second quarter and by reporting lower than expected same-store sales, as NPR's Brian Naylor reported . But Anthony Dukes , a marketing professor at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, says the announcement may have more to do with combating stigma than with any current revenue figures. "Whole Foods has come under criticism for having high prices, the famous 'Whole Paycheck' idea of Whole Foods — charging prices that a lot of people can't afford," says Dukes. "And that's not been particularly good for Whole Foods' image. That price issue has been a thorn in their side. And if that's keeping some people away, because they feel it's too expensive, that new format addresses that issue." Article continues after sponsorship Dukes also says Whole Foods' move is in line with recent trends in the grocery industry. "Grocery has done a really good thing in the past decade or so in regard to understanding this notion of curation, and segmenting, and fine-tuning their assortment to what customers like," says Dukes. "It used to be that grocery stores would survive and compete based on location — just have everything anybody in your location might want." Now, he says, grocery stores are realizing they can offer different experiences for different customers: those who want an upscale setting and high prices, and others who prefer lower prices. Dukes says doing that well, though, takes effort, and the challenge will be doing it in a way that doesn't make current Whole Foods shoppers jump ship for its cheaper offshoot. He points to automaker Toyota, which launched its Scion car line to shake its baby boomer image and appeal to younger consumers with less money to spend. Scion works, says Dukes, because it successfully differentiated from Toyota. "It's [Scion's] actually ugly to the people who buy a conventional Toyota," says Dukes. "And that was the way that they could reach this new market without cannibalizing their existing one, because people who bought a Toyota wouldn't be caught dead driving a Scion." College student Skylar Bowman, 22, is outside of a Whole Foods in West Los Angeles. Stepping into her Mini Cooper and holding a kale, flax seed, almond milk, spinach and honey smoothie, Bowman says she'd give the new chain a shot. But, she says she wants the stores to keep the Whole Foods "vibe." "I love the community, I love the energy, the people who work at Whole Foods, so I hope that transitions," she said. But Bowman, who's paying her way through college, admits that she buys sta


What word refers either to a sharp knife or a high heel?

Combat Stilettos - TV Tropes Combat Stilettos You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Stylish, comfy and excellent for a night of Crime Fighting and a Date, Dinner and Coffee later. Blood Removal sold separately. "I'll punish you in high heels!" Thanks to Sex Sells and Rule of Sexy , Action Girls will often wear high heels to complement the rest of their Stripperiffic outfits . In comics this is often Depending on the Artist : artist A will use it in moderation, artist B will draw practical shoes, but artist C will insist on drawing high heels on all female characters regardless of reason, situation, or even if it's her usual style. While this can be part of Most Writers Are Male trend, this tend to appear equal often with Female Writers as well, for various reasons . note Just for reference, any heel less than three inches is excluded from this trope. There is a fierce debate over the use of this trope, ranging from a realistic point (they are very hard to balance, tiring to walk and can damage the feet and spine by prolonged use in real life), if it's a misogynystic tool in a male dominated medium just to make the heroines more appealing, or that they are only another trope in fantasy and comics, no more unrealistic than any other, but regardless some women become very good at keeping their balance in heels. Not to be confused with a combat stiletto , nor shoes being directly used as weapons . See Rule of Sexy , Impossibly Cool Clothes and These Tropes Are Made for Walking . Compare Kick Chick and With My Hands Tied , as this trope may sometimes be used together with the said two. Examples     open/close all folders      Anime & Manga  Birdy in Birdy the Mighty , though it appears to be justified in that they function as rocket boosters. For a male example, Sebastian from Black Butler wears stilettos when in demon form. In Brave10 , Ana usually fights in heels, as do many of the villains, male and female. One opponent takes this to its logical extreme and just wears giant blades underneath his feet. Bubblegum Crisis : Supplemental material reveals that the Knight Sabres are actually on tiptoe while wearing their hardsuits , because their armored boots are like a ballet slipper with a heel. The tech manual also states the heel is filled with a shock absorbing gel, which cushions the impact of harder landings. Devil Hunter Yohko : Yohko's devil hunter attire includes a red pair of high-heeled pumps. Not only does she fight in them, she's even shown capable of sprinting through forests and across rugged terrain, without any signs of difficulty, as though she were in track shoes! Quite a few feminine Digimon that look more humanoid in their higher levels have them, such as Angewomon and Sakuyamon . Many of them possess some form of flight, though, so movement is a non-issue. Due to author Mamoru Nagano's ever-present fascination with genderqueers, a great many of the Mortar Headds from The Five Star Stories have stiletto-esque heel-struts built into their legs. Actually becomes a plot point in one story arc, when two characters use their mech's collapsible heel-struts to slip out of an opponent's gripping attack. Agent Ginrei from Giant Robo wears a pair of white ones. Hunter ï¿½ Hunter : Hisoka has no problem arena fighting with high heels on. Likewise, the butler Canary, who is also a Badass in a Nice Suit , has absolutely no trouble kicking ass in high heels. Literally with Hato in Jojos Bizarre Adventure Part 8 . Her Stand gives her the power to stretch the heels of her shoes into deadly spikes. Kill la Kill : As part of the over-the-top nature of the series, both Ryuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiryuin don high-heels, with Satsuki wearing them in both her normal school uniform and by both girls in their powered Kamui forms. Satsuki's heels are often prominently shown hitting the ground (with a distinctive CL-ACK! sound) whenever she makes a Dynamic Entry . Likewise (both for fighting and entrances) with Satsuki's mother, Ragyo. Satsuki is so well-known for this trait that she has recently as


Most Popular Sports in India Olympics Stats Most Popular Sports in India 1) Cricket: Cricket is by far the most popular sport in India. India has produced some of the finest cricketers in the world who hold or once held various world records. India won the cricket world cup in 1983 and recently the first ever T20 world cup in 2007. In recent times, India has also emerged as the country where the maximum amount of money in Cricket is involved. The cash rich and glamorous IPL (Indian Premier League) attracts cricketers from all over the world. Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni are the highest earning crickers (by way of prizes and endorsements) in the world as of 2010. Cricket popularity 2) Football (Soccer): Soccer is second most popular sport in India. Despite the fact that the Indian soccer team stands at around 139th position in the world according to FIFA rankings (2010), the sport has many fans in the country, especially in certain regions like West Bengal, Goa and many states in North-East India. There are only a handful FIFA approved stadiums in the country. Badminton popularity 5) Tennis: Tennis has long been a popular sport in India. Though India has not been a powerful force in the singles event, it has often done very well in the doubles and mixed doubles category. As of 2010, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza are among the most successful male and female tennis players in the country. A decade or two ago, tennis courts were a rarity even in big cities but that has slowly changed. These days, it is not hard to find tennis courts in educational institutes, big apartment complexes and clubs in Indian cities. chi said on 2014-06-04 00:48:15: i am christian Souvik Samanta said on 2014-04-02 13:06:14: CRICKET is the best forever. aleksi said on 2014-02-11 13:45:36: motherfuckin indians soccer is the one!!!! this is a ducked up list wrestling ,basketball,motorsports .golf, no one cares about these sports in india they should not even feature in these lists i dont know which illogical and foolish mind made this list -Abhay Singh Love to see this number :-) Although I'm an all sports lover, I love cricket to the max. My order to watch would be like this Cricket--Probably there needs no explanation as I'm from India. :-) Football(soccer) only at the time of worldcup, Euro, and at times ( for EPL and EUFA) Tennis followed very well at the time of only grandslams(AUS, Wimbledon, French and US Opens).[But this sport is seen when top 4 ranks play these days, ie Nadal, Federer, Murray, Medvedev..Djokovic etc. After Sampras, Agassi, Chang, Rafter era this has become weak in India till Federer and Nadal reached prime states. And in woman after Steffi, Sanchez, Pierce, Monica, Martina Hingis and to an extent Williams' sisters (though they are still there) era probably its not followed by many. And these days it has become fashion parade :-). Then you have Field Hockey although many love it there is no craze these days due to poor show by the national team for decades. But people will throng the stadiums when National team plays. And I guess people will not surf net for this for many reasons. Then you have Chess and caroms although they dont come unders sports as such :-) And you have selected people for sports like Snooker, Billiards, Golf, Polo, Grandpix When it comes to play Apart from Cricket, what people love to play are Chess, cricket rocksssssssssssssssssss and football suckssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss -Kapil Bhardwaj94 wt abt hockey???? -Shah rukh Khan Thanks for the reply and explanation. I can see the difficulties in collecting the kind of data and stats i was expecting, but i understand that it's an ongoing project and will evolve over time. I wish you all the very best and I hope to see more inclusive data being used in future. -Buntyweb Field Hockey is certainly much more popular in India than soccer or football.. by any standards you might want to employ.. not more than 0.1% of the population would be able to name even 1 American football team..  and i am not able to connect to the site using my f


What does a kleptomaniac have a compulsion to do?

Kleptomania Kleptomania  Kleptomania - A Compulsion to Steal Share this with a friend Follow our Mental Health Resource By M. Williams, Ph.D. What is Kleptomania? Kleptomania, is the repetitive, uncontrollable stealing of items not needed for personal use. It is a disabling disorder that often goes unrecognized among mental health professionals and law enforcement. Although kleptomania is recognized as a true psychiatric disorder, with a prevalence of about 0.7% in the general population, it remains a poorly understood. Currently classified in impulse-control disorders , kleptomania is defined by three essential features: failure to resist an impulse to steal unneeded objects; an increasing sense of tension or arousal before committing the theft; and an experience of pleasure, gratification, or release at the time of committing the theft. The stealing behavior associated with kleptomania leads to personal distress, legal problems, and social and marital dysfunction. Kleptomaniacs often steal objects that are of little value, that the person could have easily managed to buy. The person with kleptomania may hoard the stolen object, give it away, or discard it. The stealing is not done to consciously express anger, or in response to a delusion or hallucination. It is not attributed to juvenile delinquency (i.e. conduct disorder), a mood disorder (i.e. bipolar disorder ), or sociopathic tendencies (i.e. antisocial personality disorder). Many patients with kleptomania report an altered state of consciousness during acts of theft called depersonalization — whereby they may feel detached from their bodies or in a dream-like state. Those who suffer from kleptomania experience shame and guilt, unlike ordinary shoplifters, which may lead the person to secretly return stolen items. Although someone with this disorder will generally avoid stealing when immediate arrest is probable (such as in full view of a security guard or police officer), they usually do not plan the thefts or fully take into account the chances of being caught. The stealing is done independently, without collaboration with others. What Causes Kleptomania? Because most shoplifters appeared to be women, the discussion of kleptomania in the 19th and early 20th centuries became part of the ongoing medical debate about the relationship of insanity to the female reproductive system. "Hysteria" was thought to be caused by the uterus, thus kleptomania was discussed alongside other diseases of female reproductive organs. Although shoplifting has continued unabated since the 19th century, the labeling of certain shoplifters as kleptomaniacs largely disappeared by 1920. This may have occurred for several reasons, including the fact that no one in the scientific community was able to prove that female reproductive issues caused shoplifting, and greater numbers of men were being arrested for shoplifting. More recently, kleptomania has been conceptualized as an obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder , but emerging evidence suggests that kleptomania may have important similarities to both addictive and mood disorders, which may help researchers better understand how to treat kleptomania. The people with kleptomania are not necessarily more likely than others to have major depression , obsessive-compulsive disorder , or bipolar disorder (manic depression) , but they are more likely to have another impulse-control disorder or substance abuse problem. There seems to be some genetic component to the illness, as kleptomaniacs are more likely to have close relatives who suffer from a substance use disorder as well. Treatment of Kleptomania Traditionally, the treatment of choice for kleptomania was insight-oriented therapy, aimed at dealing with underlying psychological problems that may be contributing to the urge to steal. However, most recent research has focu


In what movie did Meryl Streep play a character inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour?

Anna Wintour Devil Wears Prada True Story - Lauren Weisberger Book Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA Lauren Weisberger Born: March 28, 1977 Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA People always tell me I was 'so brave' to take on Vogue and the industry in the way I did, but I was more naive than I was brave. There were fresh wounds from working at Condï¿½ Nast and that's simply what I knew best when I took on a novel. -Lauren Weisberger (Page Six Magazine, June 2008) Questioning the Story: Is Meryl Streep's character really based on Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour? Weisberger denies her book's reputed ties to Vogue. Many people have speculated that Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly character is in fact based on Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. This logical true story connection undoubtedly helped to sell more novels and movie tickets, not to mention bring Anna Wintour to the attention of the masses.     Lauren Weisberger, the author of The Devil Wears Prada book , has never publicly admitted that she based Meryl Streep's character on Anna Wintour, despite their obvious similarities -Salon.com. Did Prada author Lauren Weisberger once work as the Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour? Yes. Shortly after college, Lauren moved to Manhattan where she landed a job as the Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour. Lauren worked at Vogue for approximately eleven months (The New York Times). She then moved on to the travel magazine Departures, where she wrote 100-word reviews. -LaurenWeisberger.com In what ways is the book's Miranda Priestly similar to Vogue's Anna Wintour? Even though The Devil Wears Prada author Lauren Weisberger has never publicly admitted to basing her character Miranda Priestly on her former Vogue boss, there are a handful of unquestionable similarities. The Anna Wintour Devil Wears Prada true story reveals the following parallels: Both Miranda from the book and the real life Anna Wintour are British. Both serve as the editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine. Both worked at their magazine's overseas counterpart before being transferred to New York (Miranda at French Runway and Wintour at British Vogue). Both have a fashion quirk (Wintour wears large, dark sunglasses while in the book Miranda sports a white Hermï¿½s scarf). Both enjoy playing tennis. Both serve on the board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Both have marital problems that end in divorce. Both are known for their cold, cutthroat personalities. Both have nearly identical offices (which prompted Wintour to redecorate hers). Did Wintour really attend the movie's premiere? Wintour attended the Prada premiere in a Prada dress. Yes. Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour wore a Prada dress to a special advance screening of The Devil Wears Prada in New York. Meryl Streep described her as being "very, very cordial" when the two were introduced at the movie's premiere. "We chatted, briefly," said Streep. "She was very gracious. I think the book was probably more upsetting to her than the film." -guardian.co.uk What did Anna Wintour think of the movie? The day after she attended the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, Anna Wintour's spokesman issued a statement about the film, "She thought it was very entertaining. It was satire. What's not to like?" (guardian.co.uk) In a Barbara Walters Anna Wintour interview, the Vogue editor-in-chief conveyed her reaction to the movie by saying, "I thought the film was really entertaining. Anything that makes fashion entertaining and glamorous and interesting is wonderful for our industry. So, I was 100 percent behind it" (ABC News). Did Anna Wintour recognize any part of herself in Meryl Streep's character? Vogue Editor-in-Chief Wintour as a young London teenager. Wintour told Barbara Walters that she appreciated Streep's portrayal of the "decisive" editor, "I'm a very decisive person. I think it's actually helpful to people that you are working with, that you can make decisions," she said. "So, if Meryl seemed somewhat strong, I respect that" (ABC News). One leading UK fa


In what country were the Smurfs invented?

55 Years of Belgian Blues - A History of The Smurfs Part One A History of The Smurfs   55 Years of Belgian Blues A History of The Smurfs     One of the most important contributions to popular culture from the tiny nation of Belgium is the Franco-Belgian comics, known under the name of bandes dessinées - which in English translates to "drawn strips", where the Smurfs as well as the characters from recent feature films Tintin and Asterix originated. The man who introduced the Smurfs was Charles Depuis, a pioneering Belgian publisher of French-language comics, who gave out the first issue of "Le Journal de Spirou" in 1938 in response to "'Le Journal de Mickey" published four years earlier. His father Jean Depuis, the founder of publishing house Depuis, felt that Belgium needed something to compete with the cultural imperialism of the American Disney character Mickey Mouse and thus Spirou was born. Creator of the Smurfs was the illustrator Pierre "Peyo" Culliford, here seen with the collectible figurines that became hugely popular during the 1960's and 70's.     In the beginning the French-language magazine contained a mixture of the American superhero comics popular at the time and new creations, this led to some difficulties during World War II when Belgium was occupied by the Nazis and American comics got banned from being published – however Spirou quickly recovered in the post-war era and became one of two leading European comic magazines, with Tintin being the other one. Dupuis went into a period of rapid growth as comics became more popular in the late 1940's and 50's and in 1958 the Smurfs made their first appearance in Spirou magazine, as part of the comic "Johan and Peewit"'. The creator Pierre Culliford, who used the pen-name "Peyo"', was a graduate of The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels who'd been working at Spirou since 1952. The Smurfs, who quickly gained popularity, got their own strip a year after their debut and at the same time Dupuis went into merchandising with plastic PVC collectible Smurf figurines. These became widely distributed in the 1970's when garages in the UK and several other countries started giving them away as a promotion when petrol was purchased – the demand was so high that manufacturers got them made in Hong Kong at one point which caused a led-paint scare as led limits in Asia weren't as high as in Europe, however no children were reported poisoned by the PVC smurfs.     The famous stip where Grouchy Smurf was created that led to controversy and accusations of racism. Peyo started his own animation studio in the 1960's and with time he became less involved with comic creation and took on more of a supervising role. In 1965 the first animated feature called "The Adventures of the Smurfs" was released in Belgium – a collection of five black and white shorts that had been made for Walloon TV. During this period Dupuis started to publish comic albums collecting the strips published in Spirou – the first Smurf album came in 1963 under the name "The Black Smurfs" and told the story of a Smurf that got bit by an insect which spread a virulent disease that turned its victim into a mad black creature that jumped around shouting "GNAP" and tried to bite as many other other Smurfs as possible to spread the plague.     Whilst a cure was invented against the virus and others who got infected later returned to normal this Smurf never did and became the Grouchy Smurf whose catchphrase in response to everything is "I hate...". In the U.S. Translation the album title was changed to "The Purple Smurfs" and the Smurfs were considered a racist comic by many – what's important to note here is that "The Black Smurfs" came at a time when colonial empires were falling and just three years earlier Belgian Congo had gained independence to form what became the Democratic Republic of Congo, after years of brutal rule under Belgian kings where millions of African people had been killed.     Cover of Spirou magazine in 1938 and the first collectible Smurf album from 1963 in French- and English language editi


What term refers to dipping food into a communal pot of melted cheese?

February is National Fondue Month | Kowalski's Markets February is National Fondue Month Posted: Sunday, February 1, 2015 We can't think of a better way to warm up one of the coldest months of the year than with melted cheese! Fondue is a European tradition that made its way into the United States in the 1960s. It has its history in and is to this day enjoyed widely in Switzerland, Italy and France. It's an unpretentious, simple and uniquely fun dish that amounts to little more than melted cheese served in a communal pot. The term fondue is often generalized to include dishes other than cheese in which food is dipped into a communal pot of hot liquid; these include chocolate, oil and broth. Nonetheless, traditional cheese fondue is by far the most popular type of fondue. Classic cheese fondue is made by heating white wine with cornstarch, then adding grated cheese and stirring constantly until melted. The fondue pot is typically rubbed with a cut garlic clove before cooking. The finished dish is often topped off with a bit of kirsch. The French name for a fondue pot is caquelon, but you don't need one to enjoy fondue. Small crockpots (slow cookers) are very effective at keeping fondue warm for serving. A makeshift double boiler (for gently cooking the fondue/melting the cheese) is easy to create on a stovetop with a bowl set over a pot of simmering water. With care, fondue can even be made directly in a saucepan over very low heat. DID YOU KNOW? The introduction of cornstarch to Switzerland in 1905 made it easier to make a smooth and stable emulsion of wine and cheese and probably contributed to the success of fondue in the years that followed. It was promoted as a Swiss national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union in the 1930s as a way of increasing cheese consumption. Fondue Etiquette Tradition says that if a man loses his bread in the pot, he buys the next round of drinks; if a woman loses her food in the pot, she must kiss those seated immediately to both her right and left. Dunk food in the fondue pot only once (no double-dipping)! The dipping fork should be used only to transport food from the pot to one's plate. Never eat directly off of it. Featured Recipes


What type of alien is the Doctor from Doctor Who?

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What animal most commonly appears on national flags?

Sheldon Cooper presents Fun With Flags: Questions and Comments | American Flags Forum Sheldon Cooper presents Fun With Flags: Questions and Comments 1 2 Next > USAFlags Administrator Staff Member Got the vexillology bug from Big Bang Theory? Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags is a great opportunity to learn about real flags. We've started this discussion thread for questions and comments that arise from the YouTube videos that Dr Sheldon Cooper is recording. Please join in with any questions or comments that you have about Fun With Flags!   Some questions and quotes from the 1st episode: Whatâ€™s the only non-rectangular flag? What animal appears most on flags? What animal appears second most on flags? â€˜Flags. You gotta know how to hold â€˜em, you gotta know how to fold â€˜em.â€™ Possible episode titles for â€˜Fun with Flagsâ€™ Flags of our Fatherâ€™s Grandmothers A Flagment in Time Lord of the Flags: Name the Flagâ€™s Dictator Keep your Flags Close, and your Enemies Closer Make up your Mind Already: Flags of the Soviets 'Just like the flag over Fort Sumpter, I'm still here' The only 2 sided US state flag: Oregon. Parts of the flag: 'this edge of the flag is called the hoist' 'Why is there a face on that flag? Fedinand T Flag might bring in some younger viewers.' 'The flags of Liechtenstein and Haiti were identical by coincidence; a fact that wasnâ€™t discovered until they competed against each other at the 1936 Olympics.' Which country has not 1 but 2 cows on it's flag? The tiny, landlocked nation of Andorra. Shendon and Amy show off the Bavarian Flag with Crest (Greater Coat of Arms).   Peter Ansoff USA Flag Site Admin The context of these items is that this week's episode of the TV show "The Big Bang Theory" featured a subplot in which the characters create YouTube videos about flag trivia. There is a preview here (for a while, anyway): A few comments on the references: Whatâ€™s the only non-rectangular flag? Actually, there are many non-rectangular flags. The best known are the national flag of Nepal and the state flag of Ohio. The naval ensigns of several Scandinavian nations are two- or three-part swallowtails. The "alpha" and "bravo" flags from the International Code of Signals are swallowtails also. What animal appears most on flags? What animal appears second most on flags? I suspect that eagles and lions are the most common animals on flags -- couldn't say offhand which is most common. 'The flags of Liechtenstein and Haiti were identical by coincidence; a fact that wasnâ€™t discovered until they competed against each other at the 1936 Olympics.' This is not a unique situation. The current flags of Romania and Chad are essentially the same, as are those of Monaco and Indonesia. Which country has not 1 but 2 cows on it's flag? The tiny, landlocked nation of Andorra. Better yet: which American state has 3 bears on its flag? ((A while back I received an inquiry from a magazine editor in Yukon, asking if theirs was the only flag that had a dog on it. Unfortunately, there are some Swiss subnational flags that also feature dogs.)) Shendon and Amy show off the Bavarian Flag with Crest (Greater Coat of Arms). Strictly speaking, a crest and a coat of arms are not the same thing. The crest is a device (often an animal or bird) above the wreath or helmet at the top of the heraldic achievement. The Bavarian arms do not actually have a crest. The term "coat of arms" itself seems to be used in two different senses: it can refer either to the central shield, or to the whole heraldic achievement, including the shield, mantling, supporters, crest, compartment, etc. I don't believe that the flag with the arms on it is an official Bavarian flag. The Bavarian government site: Bayerisches Landesportal: Coat of Arms and Flags states: The Free State of Bavaria has two official flags, one with stripes and one with rhombuses, of equal status. The striped flag consists of two equal horizontal stripes in the Bavarian colours, white on top, blue below. The rhomboid flag consists of at least 21 white and blue rhombuses including the i


Who is (usually) pursued by Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde?

Inky | Pac-Man Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Inky, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures Inky (Japanese: インキー Inki) is the cyan (blue) ghost from the Pac-Man Series. He is often depicted as a goofy, fickle, and slow headed ghost, particularly in Pac-Man World 2 and Pac-Man World 3 . His closest of his ghost friends is Blinky . Also, over time, Inky has gone from third command to second command in the ghost group. While originally the main antagonist alongside Blinky , Pinky and Clyde in the first Pac-Man arcade game , their role has largely been diminished to secondary antagonists or allies in recent incarnations. He is a good friend of Pinky, Blinky and Clyde. Contents History Pac-Man Inky first appears alongside Blinky , Pinky , and Clyde in the original Pac-Man , made in 1980. Here, Inky, somewhat like Clyde, would often not be pursuing Pac-Man as directly as Blinky and Pinky did. However, Inky can also pose a very serious threat to Pac-Man, as he is, arguably, the least predictable ghost. Indeed, he is the only ghost whose behavior is dependent on another's. He uses the relative positions of both Blinky and Pac-Man. His goal is to reach a spot twice the distance from Blinky to two spaces in front of Pac-Man, in the direction from Blinky to Pac-Man. Because of this, Inky's movements will seem a lot more random the farther away Blinky is from Pac-Man. If Blinky is far away Pac-Man, Inky will often be wandering off somewhere far ahead of Pac-Man. But if Blinky is closely following behind Pac-Man, Inky will usually seem to be following Blinky. When in "scatter" mode, Inky occupies the lower-right corner of the maze. He continues a similar role in these subsequent arcade games: Pac-Man Championship Edition DX Pac-Land In Pac-Land , Inky is the third-slowest ghost in the game. In the American version of the game, his appearance and depiction are altered to resemble his 80's cartoon counterpart. Pac-Man World 2 In Pac-Man World 2 , Inky teams up with an ancient ghost of Pac-Land, named Spooky , along with his ghost friends, Blinky , Pinky , and Clyde , to steal the Golden Fruit. He is the second boss in the game. His fight takes place on tree tops in the rain forest canopy area. Here, he creates a giant, ghost-like machine. The machine has razor blades on all sides. He is the first fight with the ghost machine. Inky's Machine can be hit by rev-rolls or butt bounces. If you manage to stay on top of Inky's Blade-O-Matic, you can see Inky at the controls. In Pac-Man World 2, Inky seems to be closest friends with the red ghost, Blinky. Also in Pac-Man World 2, it seems Inky does not think things through. One example of this is he builds his battle machine from wood. Because Inky has a bad aim, you don't have to worry about being seen, or when he shoots at you, but look out when he tries to knock you off the tree platform! At the end of the game Inky is complaining how Spooky wants them to free him again, then he is chased away by Pac-Man's dog, Chomp-Chomp . And also, in Pac-Man World 2, Inky is the funny ghost by always getting into bad situations. A great example of this is that in the intro video, Blinky pulls a tree branch back, then lets it go hitting Inky sending Inky high into the air. This seems to be a reference to the TV show , when Inky sings "He goes through the air with the greatest of three, the daring young ghost monster known as Inky." Pac-Man World 3 In Pac-Man World 3 , Clyde and Inky get captured and get put in a small cage by Erwin . Inky seems to be on Erwin's bad side and Inky brought Clyde down with him. Pac-Man has to team up with Blinky and Pinky to save Inky and Clyde. Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness Along with the other ghosts, Inky was recruited by the witch Mesmerelda to stop Ms. Pac-Man from finding the four Gems of Virtue . Inky and the ghosts fail in their mission, allowing Ms. Pac-Man to defeat Mesmerelda and restore Pac-Land . Inky also appears in the similar PC title, Ms. Pac-Man: Quest for the Golden Maze . Inky is playable in the multiplayer "Ghost Chase" mode, though he is limited to the second p


Who famously wore a pink Chanel suit and a pillbox hat?

The secrets of Jackie’s iconic pink Chanel suit | New York Post The secrets of Jackie’s iconic pink Chanel suit Comment(required) November 15, 2013 | 9:11pm President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy leave St. Stephen's Church in DC following morning mass on November 12, 1961. Bettmann/CORBIS Jacqueline Kennedy (center) with the Maharajah and Maharani of Jaipur at the White House on October 24, 1962. Courtesy of Kennedy Library Archives/Newsmakers Jacqueline Kennedy waves at the camera while visiting with her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill (right) in London on March 27, 1962. Bettmann/CORBIS Architect John Carl Warnecke explains a model of Lafayette Square to Jacqueline Kennedy on September 26, 1962. Bettmann/Corbis President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline arrive at Love Field in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. EPA Kennedy and Jacqueline greet the crowd. Art Rickerby/Getty Images Kennedy and Jacqueline greet the crowd. Art Rickerby/Getty Images Kennedy and Jacqueline make their way through the airport at Love Field. Art Rickerby/Getty Images JFK and first lady Jacqueline leave Love Field. AP VP Lyndon B. Johnson (from left), Jacqueline Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy have breakfast in Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 1963. CORBIS Women model suits designed by Chanel, which many believe inspired Jackie Kennedy's iconic pink suit. Paul Schutzer/Getty Images President John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline leave the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce breakfast. EPA Jacqueline Kennedy rides alongside her husband in Dallas, Texas before he was assassinated. Bettmann/CORBIS Jacqueline Kennedy wears her bloodstained suit as she stands with brother-in-law Robert Kennedy as the body of President John F. Kennedy is placed in an ambulance. AP Jacqueline Kennedy bears witness as Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as the 36th President of the United States. Keystone/Getty Images Coach Mike Woodson and Iman Shumpert barked at each other... 15 Jackie Kennedy's iconic pink suit November 15, 2013 Inside Zapruder family's complicated history with JFK film Talking about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, who had been riding ahead of the first couple in the fateful 1963 motorcade, recalled her most heart-rending memory of that day. The recollection is seared into the minds of generations of Americans who were not in Dallas five decades ago on Nov. 22, but, after watching the vivid color film footage of the shooting, felt as if they had been among the horrified bystanders in Dealey Plaza. “I [looked] over my shoulder and saw, in the president’s car, a bundle of pink, just like a drift of blossoms, lying on the back seat,” Lady Bird Johnson said at the time. President John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy disembark from Air Force One at Love Field, Dallas.EPA/Cecil Stoughton That “drift of blossoms” was, of course, the diminutive figure of Jacqueline Kennedy — Jack’s 34-year-old wife, crouching for cover in the strawberry-colored Chanel suit, which became an emblem of the tragedy. “The outfit is a terrible talisman of American history and heartbreak,” says New York-based fashion expert Pamela Keogh, who writes about the iconic wool bouclé two-piece in her book “Jackie Style.” “But despite symbolizing a very sorrowful moment in our nation’s past, it also shows Jackie’s courage.” The grief-stricken First Lady famously insisted on wearing the blood-spattered suit during the swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson aboard Air Force One before the flight back to Washington, DC. “Let them see what they have done,” she repeatedly said when asked if she wanted to change. Writing in her diary about the hastily arranged inauguration ceremony, Lady Bird Johnson noted: “Mrs. Kennedy’s dress was stained with blood. Women model suits designed by Chanel, which many believe inspired Jackie Kennedy’s iconic pink suit.Paul Schutzer//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images “Somehow that was one of the most poignant sights — that immaculate woman exquisitely dressed, and caked in blood.” Photographs of Jackie being met at Andrews Air Fo


"Who uses a replicator to order ""Earl Grey, hot""?"

star trek - What would the replicator do if Picard ordered "Hot. Earl Grey. Tea."? - Science Fiction & Fantasy Stack Exchange up vote 57 down vote accepted An answer might come from a broader realization that the computer rarely stumbles over anything but a lack of information. For example, Scotty somewhat infamously asks the Holodeck to produce an image of the bridge of his old Enterprise. The exchange is as follows: Computer: "Please enter program." Scotty: "The android at the bar said ya' could show me ma' old ship. Lemme see  it." Computer: "Insufficient data. Please specify parameters." Scotty: "The Enterprise! Show me the bridge of the Enterprise, ya' chatterin'  piece of..." Computer: "There have been five Federation ships with that name. Please specify  by registry number." Scotty: "NCC-1701. No bloody A, B, C, or D." Computer: "Program complete. Enter when ready." The computer is not able to tell Captain Scott which ship he wants to see; however, it is able to parse out the colorful language without mistaking it for a command it isn't aware of. It also permits him to draw out the lengthy "no bloody A... B... C... or D.", so we know the computer can also continue to incorporate the continued dialog of the user; it isn't bound by the parameters of pre-defined functions and it isn't just looking for keywords - it comprehends your English and derives a meaning from it. There are other times when it does similar tasks; most notably, it allows a user to compound queries by saying "and" or "now" to extend the nature of the original request. It maintains context for the requests, and allows for indefinite articles to be used to reference points of data. From the episode Transfigurations: DATA: Computer, run transformational matrix calculations. Match  navigational referents to known stars in this sector. COMPUTER: Information on this sector is incomplete. No correlation. LAFORGE: I'm not giving up yet. Not after coming so close to cracking  this thing. You know, that might be flight path information from John's ship, but without a frame of reference, I can't determine its origin points. DATA: Computer, assume those paths are course corrections and derive  gravitational values for stellar objects near those flight paths. DATA: Most of these are ordinary G-type stars. This would appear to be  a neutron star, possibly a pulsar. LAFORGE: Which means that this might be a rotational time reference. DATA: Computer, assume these symbols are pulsars. Translate associated  values into standard temporal notations. Computer, is there a pulsar  with a rotational period of one point five two four four seconds  within sensor range? COMPUTER: Affirmative. LAFORGE: Bingo! Now, Computer, overlay navigational chart using  referenced pulsars and project a flight path back to its origin. COMPUTER: Flight path originated at bearing zero zero three, mark zero  one five. Distance, two point three parsecs. Finally, let's assume that in all cases when an entity with computer access addresses the computer, the universal translator is at work. This would mean that the computer accounts for word order, syntax, inflection, and so on. In English, one can structure a sentence in a variety of ways: "I'd like a taco." "A taco, please." "I could sure go for a taco right about now." The computer never really seems to trip over the structure of a person's sentence - the meaning is typically always inferred, and if the user needs to narrow down the selection through a series of continued decisions (such as Tom Paris attempting to order tomato soup), the computer guides them down that path. TLDR -- the computer constantly demonstrates the ability to encapsulate an entire conversation within the context of queried results from the database, and also demonstrates its capacity to filter verbal garbage out while also comprehending the user's intent. As long as Captain Picard doesn't low-talk and horribly mangle his request by intentionally obfuscating the meaning, he can ask for tea in any number of ways. up vote 9 down vote I was happy to see corsiK


Who was Bonnie Parker's partner in crime?

Bonnie Parker - Poetry & Biography of the Famous poet - All Poetry Bonnie Parker 1910-1934 One half of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde duo, Bonnie Parker assisted her partner, Clyde Barrow , in a nationwide crime spree that lasted from 1932 until their deaths in 1934. Already married to an imprisoned murderer, Bonnie met Clyde in West Dallas, Texas in January 1930. The pair combined to commit 13 murders, numerous kidnappings, and several burglaries and robberies. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies engaged in one of the largest manhunts the United States had seen up to that time, capturing national attention. With most of their accomplices already dead or captured, Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed and killed instantly by a posse of lawmen led by Texas Ranger


What country built a 1,000 mile fence to prevent the spread of rabbits? (it didn't work)

The Leader - 2013 Fall by NOLS - issuu A JOURNEY IN PHOTOGRAPHS FEATURE, PAGE 16 For Alumni of the National Outdoor Leadership School Fall 2013 • Vol. 29 No. 1 THE From the Director This issue’s cover story by Anna Sofranko and Chris Alexander takes you on their thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Their story transports you into our spectacular public lands and pulls you back to the power of extended wilderness expeditions. On Oct. 1, while I was attending the NOLS-sponsored 20th annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, the United States government shutdown began, leading to the closing of the park and federally-administered lands nationwide. Park employees were furloughed, deemed “non-essential.” I was greatly frustrated by it all, both to see these special and important lands rendered unavailable and this slam to the important jobs done by federal employees who manage our public lands across our country.  Working for public agencies is often a thankless job, but the closure seemed to amplify that lack of appreciation. Our public lands are key to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. They, of course, also provide home for flora and fauna and protect key watersheds. Public lands make up most of NOLS’ spectacular classrooms. Land management professionals are dedicated public servants. To me they clearly are not non-essential, and I thank them for their service.  Fall in the Rockies brings golden aspens, skis out of storage, and this morning, 13 inches of snow to Lander, Wyo. It is clearly a reminder that we are well into a season of transition and soon our students will be on skis or sea kayaking and sailing in the Sea of Cortez. The fall also provides a chance to look back at our recently completed fiscal year, which ended on Aug. 31. We educated a record number of students this past year, cresting 19,000—over 1,000 more than any previous year. I welcome all of these new graduates to the NOLS family. We opened and offered our first courses at the Wyss Wilderness Medicine Campus outside of Lander and also travelled new routes around the world.  We awarded record scholarship support this year, which was made possible by record support for the NOLS Annual Fund. Thank you to everyone who helped make that a reality. Our philanthropic support also provided many other opportunities, including local programming in many of our school locations and Expedition Denali—the first African American climb on North America’s tallest peak.  We offered several new alumni trips in addition to adding new courses, including our first Wilderness Medicine and Rescue Semesters. We acquired land and started building a headquarters for NOLS New Zealand. We also bought adjoining property to our base in Teton Valley, which will allow us to expand operations there.  NOLS was recognized for the sixth year in a row as “one of the best employers in the country” by Outside Magazine. We also received recognition as one of the “best non-profit employers” in the country by the NonProfit Times. Our staff has built an amazing community, one of the keys to why people work here and to our outcomes as an organization.  I want to thank all of you for contributing to the success of NOLS. Our alumni are essential to our ability to achieve and further our mission. You help us recruit students and spread the word about NOLS. You underwrite our mission through your record support of the annual fund and carry on our educational work by spreading our curriculum in wilderness skills and leadership. You support and value our public lands and land managers. Without active alumni, NOLS would not have achieved the successes of our past year and years. Thank you! 2 John Gans, NOLS Executive Director Leader Leader Casey Dean Editor Sam Baker Designer Rich Brame Alumni Relations Director John Gans NOLS Executive Director November 2013 • Volume 29 • No.1 Published three times a year in March, July, and November. Postmaster: Send address changes to National Outdoor Leadership School 284 Lincoln St. Lander, WY 82520 T