"What activity is known as ""Lucha Libre"" in Mexico?"

Lucha Libre Wrestling - Mexico City | Expedia Lucha Libre Wrestling by Amigo Tours Duration 5h Free cancellation Cancellation Policy You can cancel free of charge until 48 hours before your reservation starts. After that time, no cancellations, changes or refunds will be made. No booking or credit card fees per traveler Price was {0} Discount price is $38 $38 Check Availability Previous image, 5 total items. Next image, 5 total items. Experience the fascinating Mexican tradition of lucha libre wrestling in its very birthplace, Mexico City. See skilled, masked luchadores perform athletic holds and high-flying stunts in a freestyle battle of gigantic proportions. This famous form of freestyle wrestling, based on ancient Greco-Roman disciplines, dates back to the 19th century. Luchadores, whose identity is concealed by colorful masks, execute spectacular stunts and athletic maneuvers throughout the show. Enjoy a shot of tequila and take your seat close to the ring to enjoy flamboyant performances by highly skilled professional wrestlers. Experience the fascinating Mexican tradition of lucha libre wrestling in its very birthplace, Mexico City. See skilled, masked luchadores perform athletic holds and high-flying stunts in a freestyle battle of gigantic proportions. This famous form of freestyle wrestling, based on ancient Greco-Roman disciplines, dates back to the 19th century. Luchadores, whose identity is concealed by colorful masks, execute spectacular stunts and athletic maneuvers throughout the show. Enjoy a shot of tequila and take your seat close to the ring to enjoy flamboyant performances by highly skilled professional wrestlers.


Where is Tunisia? / Where is Tunisia Located in The World? / Tunisia Map - WorldAtlas.com What is the capital of Tunisia? Located in the continent of Africa , Tunisia covers 155,360 square kilometers of land and 8,250 square kilometers of water, making it the 93rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 163,610 square kilometers. Tunisia became an independent state in 1591, after gaining its sovereignty from Turkey. The population of Tunisia is 10,732,900 (2012) and the nation has a density of 69 people per square kilometer. The currency of Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar (TND). As well, the people of Tunisia are refered to as Tunisian. The dialing code for the country is 216 and the top level internet domain for Tunisian sites is .tn. Tunisia shares land borders with 2 countries: Libya , Algeria . To learn more, visit our detailed Tunisia section. Quick facts


"Who became, in 1999, the oldest female singer to have a #1 hit in the U.S.? (Hint: the song was ""Believe"")"

Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index Youngest Chart-Topper Little Jimmy Osmond. He was just 9 years and 8 months young when he hit the summit in 1972 with "Long Haired Lover From Liverpool." Youngest female chart-topper is Helen Shapiro who took "You Don't Know" to the top at the tender age of 14 years and 10 months. Jessica Smith played the part of 'Baby Sun' in the Teletubbies TV programme. Her giggle was used on The Teletubbies 1997 chart-topper "Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!" Though not credited for this 'performance,' she is the youngest person to have appeared on a no.1 single. We are currently trying to ascertain her precise age at the time of recording; it is certainly less than 1 year old and thought to be around the 7 month mark. If you're reading this Jessica, please let us know! Youngest Top 40 Act Microbe. Real name Ian Doody, he was just 3 years old when he took "Groovy Baby" to no. 29 in 1969! His dad, Pat, was the news reader on Radio One at the time and his son would sit in front of the radio and 'talk to daddy'. He recorded the lines and used them on the Dave Cash show. Chris Andrews heard it and wrote 'Groovy Baby'. The chorus was by Maddy Bell, Leslie Duncan and Dusty Springfield. Natalie Casey was the same age when her 1984 track "Chick Chick Chicken" was released but it stalled at no. 72. Youngest girl to hit the Top 40 in her own right is Demi Holborn. She was 10 years, 2 months and 16 days old when she made no. 27 with "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" in July 2002. In so doing she beat Lena Zavoroni's record of some 28 years standing. Lena was 6 weeks older than Demi when she made the no. 10 position with "Ma He's Making Eyes At Me" in 1974. (see also the note about Jessica Smith in thr 'Youngest Chart-Topper' section, abobve). The youngest girl to have sung on a Top 40 hit is Joy Gruttmann who provided the vocals for Schnappi (a cartoon crocodile) on the 2005 hit "Schnappi" (no. 32). Though 7 years old by the time the song became a UK hit, Joy laid down her vocals at the tender age of 4. In terms of appearing on a hit single, Jessica Smith played the part of 'Baby Sun' in the Teletubbies TV programme. Her giggle was used on The Teletubbies 1997 chart-topper "Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!" Though not credited for this 'performance,' she is the youngest person to have appeared on a top 40 single. We are currently trying to ascertain her precise age at the time of recording; it is certainly less than 1 year old and thought to be around the 7 month mark. If you're reading this Jessica, please let us know! Youngest Performer to Enter at Number 1 Billie (Piper); she was 15 years and 287 days when she entered the chart at number 1 on 5th July 1998 with "Because We Want To." Youngest male to do so is Gareth Gates. He was 17 years and 255 days old when he debuted at number 1 with "Unchained Melody" on 24th March 2002. Oldest Chart-Topper Louis Armstrong who was 66 years and 10 months when he peaked with "What A Wonderful World"/"Cabaret" in Feb 1968. Oldest woman is Cher who was 52 years and 7 months when she hit the number 1 spot with "Believe" (1999). Special mention must go to Kenneth Wolstenholme. Born on 17th July 1920, he went on to become a commentator for the BBC, uttering the immortal line "they think it's all over, it is now" at the end of England's 1966 World Cup final victory. His words spoken words were used (albeit re-voiced) in Englandneworder's chart-topper from June 1990, "World In Motion". Though he was uncredited on the track, this makes Wolstenholme the oldest person to appear on a no.1 single whilst still alive (a month shy of his 70th birthday, though only 45 when he uttered the words!) Record for the longest gap between birth date and occupying the no. 1 spot overall goes to Nigel Patrick. His original 1966 commentary featured on the "World In Motion" single. Born on 2nd May 1913, he would have been been 77 at the time of his most recent (and only) number 1 (albeit uncredited). Sadly, he died in 1981 oblivious to the fact that he would go on to be


What shark species has the highest number of *recorded* attacks on humans?

Bull Shark - Five Most Dangerous Sharks to Humans - Pictures - CBS News Five Most Dangerous Sharks to Humans Next White Shark The White Shark, more commonly referred to as the "Great White," has been reported to be involved in more attacks on humans than any other shark. Fossil remains suggest the Great White dates back to the early Eocene eras, which lasted from about 56 to 34 million years ago. Mature males reach an average size of 10.5 feet while females can average 14 feet. Active during daytime hours, Great Whites feed on marine animals - they don't like sea birds or sea otters particularly. It's thought that they attack humans when they mistake diver and surfer silhouettes in the water during approaching from below the surface of the water. An alternative theory has also been suggested that Great Whites attack unfamiliar objects to test their potential as food. If true, that would help explain their involvement over the years in myriad hit-and-run attacks near beaches. Not very much is known about the size of the great white's total population. Described as a slow-growing animal with low fertility rates, the Great White is considered at risk of overfishing. Credit: Wikipedia Tiger Shark According to the International Shark Attack File , the Tiger shark ranks No. 2 behind the white shark in the number of reported attacks on humans. The shark-monitoring group notes that the animal's "large size and voraciousness" qualify it as a formidable ocean predator. Surfers and swimmers need to know that Tiger sharks tend to be both curious and aggressive when they spot humans in the water. Credit: Wikipedia Shortfin Mako Powerful, fast and aggressive, the Shortfin Mako has been blamed for many reported shark attacks on humans. In more than a few cases, also blame human error as fisherman have been known to get injured after dragging hooked makos into their boats. The Shortfin Mako is believed to be the fastest of any shark, able to swim up to 20 miles per hour. Prior to attacks, the sharks tend to swim in figure eight patterns and approach their prey with mouths open. The popularity of Mako meat in shark fin soup has reduced their populations; the World Conservation Union has listed the Shortfin mako as "Near Threatened." Credit: Wikipedia Oceanic Whitetip Shark The Oceanic Whitetip has earned a reputation for being first to arrive on the scene when ocean ships run afoul - especially during war time. The shark was blamed for many of the fatalities related to the sinking of the steamship Nova Scotia off the coast of South Africa during World War 2. Only 192 of the nearly 1,000 men on board survived. Eyewitness accounts from the survivors recounted a "feeding frenzy" as sharks attacked men waiting in the water for rescue. The shark is described as > opportunistic, bold and unpredictable around divers and thus should be "treated with extreme caution." Credit: Wikipedia Bull Shark Great Whites get most of the headlines but Bull Sharks may be the most dangerous shark of them all. It has been recorded in 69 unprovoked attacks on humans but researchers believe the numbers may be higher because of the lack of easily identifiable markings. And unlike most other sharks, it is also known to swim in freshwater. Perhaps the most famous incident occurred in 1916 when four people were killed in shark attacks over two weeks - three of the attacks took place in a tidal river called the Matawan Creek. Credit: Wikipedia


What is the only animal, besides humans, known to attack the above?

6 Things SeaWorld Can Do Instead Of Holding Sea Animals In Captivity | Care2 Causes 6 Things SeaWorld Can Do Instead of Holding Sea Animals in Captivity About Catherine Follow Catherine at @ theDirtyVegan Anyone who hasn’t lived under a rock is fully knowledgeable of the Blackfish effect that the documentary has had on SeaWorld . Since the documentary told the story ofï¿½an orca whale namedï¿½ Tilikum ,ï¿½who was stolen from his mother in their home of the wild when it was just a wee tot, consumers have becomeï¿½well aware of the cruelty that had been hidden by the ocean captivity conglomerate. We also know that the sea animals in their care suffer greatly, as their health problems range from minor infections to major self-inflicted death. Besides killing themselves because they are so miserable being crammed into a small tank when their instincts want the vast ocean, their confinement is driving them mad to the point where they attack humans. Killer whales are not known to attack humans in the wild. In fact, an attack on a human from an orca has never been reported besides the stories documented from sea parks. Many of these attacks have been near fatal and even deadly. Tilikum alone has killed three people. Campaigns all over the world have been urging SeaWorld and other aquatic parks to #EmptyTheTanks, but if it did so, that would mean shutting down the company, and it is big business after all. We also understand that by closing down the SeaWorld franchise, people would lose their jobs. By liquidating the brand, yes the captive oceanic animals would benefit, but the humans wouldn’t, and that is why SeaWorld won’t release their slaves. What if we had an idea that would be in everyone’s favor? What if there was a solution that would not only rescue the cooped up cetaceans, but also create more jobs, opportunity and profits for SeaWorld, while turning them into a true organization for animal lovers? The orca prison can truly turn itself around by releasing the orcas and using its facilities for other things.ï¿½Here are some ideas that SeaWorld can capitalize on: 1. SeaWorld can host and teach marine biology classes and other ocean-life themed programs. They can even turn the tanks into stadium-style seating to utilize the SeaWorld experience. There are many colleges and universities that are successful with such programs, and the programs prove to be profitable and in demand, as many students want to learn about the ocean and its inhabitants. 2. SeaWorld can use its facilities for rehabilitation and release only. They can use the tanks and equipment to only rescue hurt or orphaned animals and prepare them for life back in the sea. They can still charge people to watch their veterinarian care, rescue and releases, and they can even make big events out of setting the animals free and back into the ocean. Many animal lovers and activists would take part in this and feel good about the fact that their admission money is going towards helping the animals. Getting a brief up-close glimpse at the animals that are rehabbing would just be a bonus. 3. SeaWorld can host aquatic-themed birthday parties and screen sea-themed movies like Jaws or Titanic. I would rather sit in an empty tank that is turned into a movie-viewing experience than know that a huge whale is living a pathetic life in that tank rather than in the ocean. By hosting these events, SeaWorld can still make money, entertainment is happening but in a much kinder way, and the whales can be swimming freely in the sea, where they belong. 4. SeaWorld can use modern technology to hologram the animals in at the park. Think of all of the money that will be saved rather than used on food, care and services for the whales and other animals. It will be a true 3D experience and a way to view the animals in a magnificent and unique light. It worked well for Tupac Shakur at Coachella and for Michael Jackson at the Billboard Music Awards. In fact, people were even fooled by how real the holograms seemed. SeaWorld can still have animals doï¿½tricks, except the entertainment will be


"What movie character famously said ""wax on, wax off""?"

The Karate Kid (1984) - Quotes - IMDb The Karate Kid (1984) Daniel : Hey, what kind of belt do you have? Miyagi : Canvas. JC Penney, $3.98. You like? Daniel : [laughs] No, I meant... Miyagi : In Okinawa, belt mean no need rope to hold up pants. [laughs; then, seriously] Daniel : Yeah, but it wasn't like the problem I have, right? Miyagi : Why? Fighting fighting. Same same. Daniel : Yeah, but you knew karate. Miyagi : Someone always know more. Daniel : You mean there were times when you were scared to fight? Miyagi : Always scare. Miyagi hate fighting. Daniel : Yeah, but you like karate. Daniel : So, karate's fighting. You train to fight. Miyagi : That what you think? Daniel : [thinks] So I won't have to fight. Miyagi : [laughs] Miyagi have hope for you. Miyagi : First, wash all car. Then wax. Wax on... Daniel : Hey, why do I have to...? Miyagi : Ah ah! Remember deal! No questions! Miyagi : Hai! [makes circular gestures with each hand] Miyagi : Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] Miyagi : Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off. Miyagi : Karate come from China, sixteenth century, called te, "hand." Hundred year later, Miyagi ancestor bring to Okinawa, call *kara*-te, "empty hand." Daniel : I thought it came from Buddhist temples and stuff like that. Miyagi : You too much TV. Miyagi : Your friend, all karate student, eh? Daniel : Friend? Oh, yeah, those guys. Daniel : No the problem is, I'm getting my ass kicked every other day, that's the problem. Miyagi : Hai, because boys have bad attitude. Karate for defense only. Daniel : That's not what these guys are taught. Miyagi : Hai - can see. No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher. Teacher say, student do. Daniel : Oh, great, that solves everything for me. I'll just go down to the school and straighten it out with the teacher, no problem. Miyagi : Now use head for something other than target. Daniel : Yeah, I guess so. Miyagi : [sighs] Daniel-san, must talk. [they both kneel] Miyagi : Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later [makes squish gesture] Miyagi : get squish just like grape. Here, karate, same thing. Either you karate do "yes" or karate do "no." You karate do "guess so," [makes squish gesture] Miyagi : just like grape. Understand? Daniel : Yeah, I understand. Kreese : We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition: A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy. Kreese : [seeing that Johnny is distracted] What is the problem Mr. Lawrence? Official : Hold it! Official : [to Ali] Sorry, teachers and students only. Daniel : Oh, well, uh... he doesn't speak English and, uh, I can't understand his instructions without her. She's his, uh, translator. Miyagi : [says something in Japanese] Official : What did he say? Ali : He says that, uh, you remind him of an uncle he has back in Tokyo. Official : [smiles] I guess it's okay. Miyagi : [says something in Japanese] [Miyagi karate-chops the tops off three beer bottles] Daniel : How did you do that? How did you do that? Miyagi : Don't know. First time. Miyagi : [Miyagi returns from fishing as Daniel is painting the house] Oh, miss spot. Daniel : What spot? Hey, how come you didn't tell me you were goin' fishing? Miyagi : You not here when I go. Daniel : Well, maybe I wanted to go, you ever think of that? Miyagi : You karate training. Daniel : I'm *what*? I'm bein' your goddamn *slave* is what I'm bein' here man, now c'mon we made a deal here! Miyagi : So? Daniel : So? So, you're supposed to teach and I'm supposed to learn! For 4 days I've been bustin' my ass, and haven't learned a goddamn thing! Miyagi : You learn plenty. Daniel : I learn plenty, yeah, I learned how to sand your decks maybe. I washed your car, paint your house, paint your fence. I learn plenty! Miyagi : Ah, not everything is as seems... Daniel : Oh, bullshit! I'm goin' home


Complete the song lyric: I am the very model of a modern major _______.

Gilbert And Sullivan - Major General lyrics | LyricsMode.com New! Read & write lyrics explanations Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points. Gilbert And Sullivan – Major General lyrics General: I am the very model of a modern Major-General, I've information vegetable, animal, and mineral, I know the kings of England, and I quote the fights historical From Marathon to Waterloo, in order categorical; I'm very well acquainted, too, with matters mathematical, I understand equations, both the simple and quadratical, About binomial theorem I'm teeming with a lot o' news, With many cheerful facts about the square of the hypotenuse. All: With many cheerful facts about the square of the hypotenuse. With many cheerful facts about the square of the hypotenuse. With many cheerful facts about the square of the hypotepotenuse. General: I'm very good at integral and differential calculus; I know the scientific names of beings animalculous: In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, I am the very model of a modern Major-General. All: In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, He is the very model of a modern Major-General. General: I know our mythic history, King Arthur's and Sir Caradoc's; I answer hard acrostics, I've a pretty taste for paradox, I quote in elegiacs all the crimes of Heliogabalus, In conics I can floor peculiarities parabolous; I can tell undoubted Raphaels from Gerard Dows and Zoffanies, I know the croaking chorus from the Frogs of Aristophanes! Then I can hum a fugue of which I've heard the music's din afore, And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore. All: And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore. And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore. And whistle all the airs from that infernal nonsense Pinafore. General: Then I can write a washing bill in Babylonic cuneiform, And tell you ev'ry detail of Caractacus's uniform: In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, I am the very model of a modern Major-General. All: In short, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, He is the very model of a modern Major-General. General: In fact, when I know what is meant by "mamelon" and "ravelin", When I can tell at sight a Mauser rifle from a javelin, When such affairs as sorties and surprises I'm more wary at, And when I know precisely what is meant by "commissariat", When I have learnt what progress has been made in modern gunnery, When I know more of tactics than a novice in a nunnery-- In short, when I've a smattering of elemental strategy, You'll say a better Major-General has never sat a gee. All: You'll say a better Major-General has never sat a gee. You'll say a better Major-General has never sat a gee. You'll say a better Major-General has never sat a gee. General: For my military knowledge, though I'm plucky and adventury, Has only been brought down to the beginning of the century; But still, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, I am the very model of a modern Major-General. All: But still, in matters vegetable, animal, and mineral, He is the very model of a modern Major-General. Lyrics taken from http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/gilbert_and_sullivan/major_general.html


What German sportswear company has a mountain lion as its logo?

Puma Font and Puma Logo Puma Font About Puma Font Puma font here refers to the font used in the logo of Puma, a German sportswear company founded in 1924 by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler. The company split into two separate companies in 1948, namely Adidas and Puma. The Puma logo consists of the Puma logotype and a leaping Puma, an animal known as cougar, panther or a mountain lion over the logotype to the right. The font used for the logotype is very similar to a font called My Puma designed by Samuel Park, the font is free for personal use. The font contains normal Latin letters as well as various diacritical letters. You can download the font for free here . If you do not want to download and install the font but just like to create simple text or logos using Puma Font, just use the text generator below. Create text/logos with Puma Font The following tool will convert your entered text into images using Puma Font, then you can right click on the image to download it or click on the EMBED button to get links to embed images on the web. Your Text Here


What feature of Jupiter is a storm that has lasted for centuries and has a bigger diameter than planet Earth?

Why Jupiter's Great Red Spot Has Lasted So Long Why Jupiter's Great Red Spot Has Lasted So Long By Charles Q. Choi , SPACE.com Contributor | November 25, 2013 07:01am ET MORE Close-up of Jupiter's Great Red Spot as seen by a Voyager spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech The mystery of why Jupiter's Great Red Spot did not vanish centuries ago may now be solved, and the findings could help reveal more clues about the vortices in Earth's oceans and the nurseries of stars and planets, researchers say. The Great Red Spot is the most noticeable feature on Jupiter's surface — a storm about 12,400 miles (20,000 kilometers) long and 7,500 miles (12,000 km) wide, about two to three times larger than Earth. Winds at its oval edges can reach up to 425 mph (680 km/h). This giant storm was first recorded in 1831 but may have first been discovered in 1665. "Based on current theories, the Great Red Spot should have disappeared after several decades," researcher Pedram Hassanzadeh, a geophysical fluid dynamicist at Harvard University,said in a statement. "Instead, it has been there for hundreds of years." [ Photos: Most Powerful Storms in the Solar System ] Vortices like the Great Red Spot can dissipate because of many factors. For instance, waves and turbulence in and around the storm sap its winds of energy. It also loses energy by radiating heat. Moreover, the Great Red Spot rests between two powerful jet streams in Jupiter's atmosphere that flow in opposite directions and may slow down its spinning. Some researchers suggest that large vortices such as the Great Red Spot gain energy and survive by absorbing smaller vortices . However, "this does not happen often enough to explain the Red Spot's longevity," researcher Philip Marcus, a fluid dynamicist and planetary scientist at the University of California, Berkeley,said in a statement. Jupiter, the giant of our solar system, is as fascinating as it is photogenic. How much do you know about the king of the planets? Start Over | More Quizzes The Great Red Spot is not the only mysterious vortex. In fact, vortices in general, including ones in Earth's oceans and atmosphere, often live much longer than current theories can explain. To help solve the mystery of the Great Red Spot's endurance, Hassanzadeh and Marcus developed a new 3D, high-resolution computer model of large vortices. Models of vortices generally focus on swirling horizontal winds, where most of the energy resides. Although vortices also have vertical flows, these have much less energy. Therefore, "in the past, most researchers either ignored the vertical flow because they thought it was not important, or they used simpler equations because it was so difficult to model," Hassanzadeh said. The researchers now find that vertical flows hold the key to the Great Red Spot's longevity: When the storm loses energy, vertical flows move hot and cold gases in and out of the storm, restoring part of the vortex's energy. Their model also predicts radial flows that suck winds from the high-speed jet streams around the Great Red Spot toward the storm's center, helping it last longer. Together, vortices — whether on Jupiter or in Earth's oceans — may decay up to 100 times slower than researchers previously thought. "Some vortices in the oceans have been observed to last for several years and are believed to play an important role in the oceanic ecosystem and ocean-atmosphere interaction," Marcustold SPACE.com. In addition, "vortices with physics very similar to the Great Red Spot are believed to contribute to star and planet formation processes, which would require them to last for several million years. Both oceanic and astrophysical vortices are subjected to dissipating processes, and the mechanism described here for the longevity of the Great Red Spot presents a very plausible explanation for their longevity as well."        The scientists caution that their model does not entirely explain the Great Red Spot's long life span. They suggest that occasional mergers with smaller vortices may help prolong the giant storm's life as well, and h


What movie starring Frank Sinatra was later remade starring George Clooney?

Amazon.com: Ocean's 11 (1960): Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jr. Sammy Davis, Peter Lawford: Amazon  Digital Services LLC By Konrei on December 2, 2001 Format: VHS Tape OCEAN'S 11 is a real time-capsule classic. The ultimate "heist" movie, starring The Chairman of The Board, Dino, Sammy, Joey, Peter, and the rest of The Rat Pack, this one is worth seeing just to watch "the boys" hanging out together and getting into trouble. The late Fifties All-Adult ambience of Vegas is priceless, as is the hep cat cool which just oozes off the screen. Let's face it: How many men could get away with calling the President of the United States "Chickee Baby"? Well, Frank called JFK precisely that. Even Bill Clinton was never that swingin'! The storyline is a standard potboiler involving a group of old Army buddies setting up the biggest theft in American history, five Vegas casinos. Frankie ain't doin' no singin', and the film's a bit slow moving in spots. They're playing it a little too straight and serious,and there are less laughs than chuckles, and no sex, but the film was a product of it's times (1960) and still had to get past the censors in those days. Peter Lawford is over the line as a forty year old Mama's Boy trying for the Big Score. No matter how good the Clooney remake is, he won't touch this one at all...There's only one Rat Pack! Call this an addendum: After seeing the Clooney release of OCEAN'S 11, I decided to add a few more thoughts. Well, the new movie is ALMOST better---more action and more pacing, better scriptwriting. In short, a technically superior film in most ways, which is marred by the one thing you can't put a price tag on---the chemistry. Although Clooney is grand (he swanks across the screen like a Bond villain on vacation), Brad Pitt is appropriately and irreverently serious, and Carl Reiner is outrageously funny, the "new crew" can't replicate the charisma of the Rat Pack. Read more ›


What is the world's most famous cycling event?

The five toughest cycling sportives in the world - Telegraph Recreational Cycling The five toughest cycling sportives in the world Oliver Duggan takes a look at the five amateur events that will push  any MAMIL to the limits Pierre Rolland of Europcar fights up one of the climbs of the Tour de France, a feat that can be attempted by amateurs in the Tour de Force Photo: BRYN LENNON/GETTY IMAGES Comments There is a breed of cyclist for whom the sport is about pain. These are the riders who seek out challenges that last longer, climb higher, and punish more severely than any other bike race in the season. As one such fundamentalist once told me, cycling never gets easier - it only gets faster. For those predisposed to this particular definition of cycling, here are Telegraph Men’s top five toughest sportives of the year. Like the best (read: most painful) mountain, they get harder the further you go... 5. The Fred Whitton Challenge Named for the local club legend who hailed from its Lake District setting, the Fred Whitton Challenge has a distinctly northern feel to its route. At 112 miles it is not the longest on the list, but the ride’s incessant climbs make it one of the UK’s most difficult sportives. “It’s superb, but mind-bogglingly hard work,” says Tom Vincent, a geotechinical engineer who completed the ride in a little over eight hours last year. “There are six serious climbs which appear in the list of Britain’s 100 greatest climbs.” Related Articles 12 tips to keep your bike in working order 20 Jul 2014 “Then there’s Hardknott and Wrynose, which pop up at 100 miles when you have nothing left in the tank. These are the hardest climbs I've done. The profile of the ride looks like a man having a heart attack. It really is perilously difficult. More than a handful don't finish and as many as half walk up those last hills.” Going into its 15th year, the Fred Whitton starts and finishes in Grasmere and has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for cancer charities and others. The next ride will be held on May 10, 2015 and fills up far in advance. 4. The Dragon Devil Another British entry, the Wiggle-sponsored Dragon ride is the Fred Whitton of the valleys. For a fee of just over £80, riders are invited to cycle 300km, climbing a total of 3,437 metres through the Welsh countryside. The achingly-long distance was introduced this year as an evolution of the basic Dragon ride, which has been held annually for more than a decade and traditionally covered just half the distance. The Devil incarnation includes, amongst its climbs, the ominously-titled ‘Devil’s Staircase’ - a 480 metre climb with an average gradient of 15pc. “Cycling around the Surrey hills is one thing,” Andrew Whillas of Wiggle says. “Cycling in south Wales is a completely different story. The hardest part is swinging onto the six or seven kilometre climbs and seeing riders crawling up the hill ahead of you looking like ants. “It’s soul-destroying. It took me just over eight hours to do the 150km route. I cramped on the way to the finish line and couldn’t really climb stairs for a few days afterwards.” 3. L’Etape du Tour For the kind of cycling pain that etches itself so firmly into the face that it leaves permanent wrinkles, the amatuer sportive enthusiast must turn to the home of the Tour de France. Here, a team of sadistic race organisers invite the general public to ride a one-day mountain stage of the world’s most famous race. The amateur's imitation is as close to the professional peloton as any MAMIL will ever get. It is an experience paid for in lactic acid and tears. The 2014 edition was set in the Pyrenees, where thousands of riders from around the world cycled 148km and climbed the dreaded Col du Tourmalet in terrible conditions. "It was horrible," explains The Telegraph's Jonny Cooper , who completed the course in just over seven rain-filled hours. "There wasn't really a single enjoyable moment. Okay, there was one," he admits. "When we turned onto the final mountain, there was a massive bunch of spectators. We cycled through them like profession


Who made a cameo appearance in 39 movies directed by Alfred Hitchcock?

Hitchcock's Film Cameos Hitchcock's Film Cameos Appearances in His Own Films In Two Parts Hitchcock's        Film Cameo Appearances:       Alfred Hitchcock made a total of 39 self-referential cameos in his       films over a 50 year period (from 1927-1976), if one counts his off-screen        narration at the start of The Wrong Man (1956). Four of his films featured two cameo appearances      (The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927, UK), Suspicion      (1941), Rope (1948), and Under Capricorn (1949)). [Note:      Two appearances in a film were counted only once.] Hitchcock's      appearance in Secret      Agent (1936, UK) is very speculative and not officially counted.] Hitchcock's first appearance was in his      third major UK film, The Lodger (1927) (earlier credited and      completed films without cameos included The Pleasure Garden      (1925) and The      Mountain Eagle (1926, UK) (aka Fear o' God) -      a lost film), and then in more of his major British films, followed      by numerous appearances in his US productions. Two war-time shorts      after 1940, Bon Voyage (1944) and Aventure Malgache (1944), did not contain cameos      either. The most ingenious cameo appearances were in films with limited      sets, as in Lifeboat (1944), Rope (1948), and Dial M for       Murder (1954). Two recurring themes were that: (1) Hitchcock often       carried a musical instrument, and (2) Hitchcock often used public       transportation (buses, trains, etc.), and was seen as a casual passer-by       in the crowd in the public place (train stations, at an airport,       etc.). Most of the cameos appeared early in the film, and often there       was a bit of mild humor in the appearance (weight-reduction ads,       getting up from a wheelchair, having an unbeatable bridge hand, drinking       champagne to lessen the supply, etc.). Note: Only once did he appear      in an installment of his Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-1966)      TV show - besides his personal introductions. The one appearance was      in the 1958 episode of the third season titled A Dip in the Pool,      in which he showed up on the cover of a magazine being read by Mr.      Renshaw (Philip Bourneuf). See also this      site's information on the Most Famous      Film Director Cameos . Note: The films that are marked with a yellow star are the films that "The Greatest Films" site has selected as the 100        Greatest Films . Hitchcock's Cameo Appearances in His Own Films (in reverse chronological order, Part 1) Minutes Into Film (approx.) Family Plot (1976) With      his widely-familiar but stern silhouette viewed through the frosted-glass      door of the "Registrar of Births and Deaths." Hitchcock      appears to be arguing with an elderly woman and accusedly jabbing      and pointing his finger. 40 minutes Frenzy (1972) In     the center of a crowd, wearing a black bowler hat, facing to the left.       He is the only one not applauding the political speech-maker (delivering       a speech about pollution and cleaning up the Thames River). A     moment later, he is among bystanders watching as another necktie murder     corpse (naked) floats ashore. He listens as a white-bearded crowd member     (Joby Blanshard) talks about the grisly tactics of Jack the Ripper. 3 minutes Topaz (1969) In      a crowded LaGuardia International Airport scene, seated in a wheelchair      as he is being pushed by a nurse under a sign with an arrow reading "United      Airlines - To Planes." He     miraculously stands up from the wheelchair, greets and shakes hands with     a man, and walks off to the right. 33 minutes Torn Curtain (1966) In      Copenhagen, sitting in the large Hotel d'Angleterre's lobby entrance      with a blonde-haired baby in his lap (who possibly wet itself), with


What was the worst nuclear accident of all time?

Chernobyl all-time worst nuclear accident | Human World | EarthSky Chernobyl all-time worst nuclear accident By EarthSky Voices in Human World | April 26, 2016 The meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986 exposed 572 million people to radiation. It was far worse than the 2011 Fukushima accident. After one reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant caught fire and exploded in 1986, the whole site was encased in a concrete sarcophagus. Photo: Vladimir Repik/Reuters By Timothy J. Jorgensen , Georgetown University The 1986 Chernobyl and 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant accidents both share the notorious distinction of attaining the highest accident rating on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) scale of nuclear accidents . No other reactor incident has ever received this Level 7 “major accident” designation in the history of nuclear power. Chernobyl and Fukushima earned it because both involved core meltdowns that released significant amounts of radioactivity to their surroundings. Both of these accidents involved evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents. Both still have people waiting to return to their homes. And both left a legacy of large-scale radioactive contamination of the environment that will persist for years to come, despite ongoing cleanup efforts. So the tendency is to think of these accidents as similar events that happened in different countries, 25 years apart. But the IAEA scale isn’t designed to measure public health impact. In terms of health ramifications, these two nuclear accidents were not even in the same league. While Fukushima involved radioactivity exposures to hundred of thousands of people, Chernobyl exposed hundreds of millions. And millions of those received substantially more exposure than the people of Fukushima. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the April 26, 1986 Chernobyl accident in Ukraine, we do well to reflect on the health burden it caused – and compare it with what we expect to see from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear accident. As I report in my book “ Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation ,” from a public health standpoint, there’s really no comparison between the two events. Chernobyl reactor No. 4 building. Photo credit: Vadim Mouchkin, IAEA/Flickr Higher doses of radiation, more health harm Chernobyl was by far the worst reactor accident of all time. A total of 127 reactor workers, firemen and emergency personnel on site sustained radiation doses sufficient to cause radiation sickness (over 1,000 mSv); some received doses high enough to be lethal (over 5,000 mSv). Over the subsequent six months, 54 died from their radiation exposure . And it’s been estimated that 22 of the 110,645 cleanup workers may have contracted fatal leukemias over the next 25 years. In contrast, at Fukushima, there were no radiation doses high enough to produce radiation sickness, even among the reactor core workers. Two Fukushima workers who had leaky respirators received effective doses of 590 mSv and 640 mSv . That’s above the Japanese occupational limit for conducting lifesaving rescue work (250 mSv), but still below the threshold for radiation sickness (1,000 mSv). Due to their exposure, the two workers’ lifetime cancer risks will increase about 3 percent (from the 25 percent background cancer risk rate to about 28 percent), but they are unlikely to experience other health consequences. Beyond just the plant workers, over 572 million people among 40 different countries got at least some exposure to Chernobyl radioactivity. (Neither the United States nor Japan was among the exposed countries.) It took two decades to fully assess the cancer consequences to these people. Finally, in 2006, an international team of scientists completed a comprehensive analysis of the dose and health data and reported on the cancer deaths that could be attributed to Chernobyl radioactivity. Their detailed analysis included countrywide estimates of individual radiation doses in all 40 exposed countries, and regionwide estimates for the most highly contaminated regions of the m


What is the second biggest city in Australia?

Australian States and Cities | Uni Reviews Australian States and Cities by Uni Reviews | posted in: Study in Australia | 0 AUSTRALIA’S UNIVERSITIES are spread across 6 states and 2 territories which divide the continent. The capital city of each state or territory is a centre of culture, commerce and university study. Here is a quick look at each region and its capital city. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) – Canberra Parliament House, Canberra The ACT is a small territory that was marked out in the late 1800’s as the site for Australia’s centre of government and capital city – Canberra. The location was chosen because it is between Sydney and Melbourne. The ACT is completely within NSW state borders. Canberra is a planned city built around a large artificial lake. It is home to national institutions such as the Australian Parliament, National Library, High Court of Australia and the Royal Australian Mint. More info


What well-known video game was created in Moscow in 1984?

25 Most Popular Video Games Ever 25 Most Popular Video Games Ever Posted by Josef on February 14, 2013 57 Share on Pinterest Video games inherently make more money than any other kinds of gadgets or toys because of their accessibility to a wider audience, especially with the recent proliferation of technology and mobile devices throughout the world. And these day, whether you’re a hard core gamer or not, smart phones have nearly guaranteed that you are at least mildly guilty of wasting time swallowing ghosts or chucking birds. These are the 25 most popular video games ever.   Share on Pinterest Considered one of the best games ever when it became a hit on Gameboy it was released by NES in 1998 and players were blown away by the graphics and gameplay of the game compared with the other Gameboy Zelda games. Originally designed for the Nintendo 64DD, it was released instead on a 256-megabit cartridge, the largest-capacity cartridge NES ever produced and also was the first with 3D graphics. 24 Share on Pinterest Over 20 million copies of these role-playing games were sold by Nintendo for Gameboy. Developed by Game Freak, the first installments were Red and Green, which were released in Japan in 1996. Blue was later released in the year as a special edition, with Pokemon Yellow subsequently released three years later. Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green were remade afterwards for the Game Boy Advance in 2004 where upwards of 10 million copies were sold. 23 Share on Pinterest Published by Nintendo for its Nintendo 64 and released in June 23, 1996 Super Mario 64 sold over 11 million copies worldwide. The third-person, free roaming, 3D platform was the brainchild of Shigeru Miyamoto who had spent years trying to build a fully-3D platform for the SNES before he quit the idea altogether. However, when the company shifted to the development of N64, he played a big role in helping the company veer away from same thumb-destroying crosspads the company had been employing for over a decade. 22 Share on Pinterest Often considered the most successful video game series of all time, The Sims has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide as of May 2011. A strategic life simulation video game, it is also hailed as the best-selling PC franchise in history. The sandbox game was developed by Maxis, and was later turned over to The Sims Studio published by Electronic Arts. The gameplay involves creating virtual characters called ‘Sims’ who are placed in homes where players can direct their moods and satisfy their desires. 21 Share on Pinterest Released in June 6, 1984, this tile-matching puzzle video game was created by Alexey Pajitnov, a young researcher at Moscow’s Academy of Science. The inspiration for this game came from a board game called Pentomino where 12 different shapes made out of five squares are twisted and turned until they all fit together in a box. Nowadays, an estimated billion people have played Tetris, the first entertainment software from the USSR that was exported to the US. This game is available on nearly all platforms helping it earn the topmost ranking on the  ‘100 Greatest Games of All Time’ list from the Electronic Gaming Monthly’s 100th issue. Get more stuff like this in your inbox Join over a million subscribers in our community, and never miss another List25 article.


What country is located entirely on an isthmus?

Panama: A World-Famous Isthmus Panama: A World-Famous Isthmus Panama: A World-Famous Isthmus Once upon a time people knew about the Panama Canal yet not much else about this small country.  In recent years, Panama has become an ideal destination for many foreigners thanks to its democratic and stable government and growing economy with its focus on trade, international banking, real estate development and tourism. Located in one of the most strategic places on the planet, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are only 48 miles apart, this Isthmus is indeed the center of the world.  People from all walks of life–surfers, backpackers, sailers, business people, expats, entrepreneurs and celebrities– have a keen interest in Panama.  Many  of the people, for various reasons, have ultimately decided to settle here. This world famous Isthmus is the bridge that connects Cental America with South America.  Costa Rica is on the west side and Columbia on its east side. Flying into  Panama City may surprise you because the skyline rivals that of Manhattan.  The capital city, a sophisticated metropolis, is growing rapidly. Its skyline is full of contemporary high-rise offices, waterfront luxury apartment towers, five-star hotels, and commercial centers as well as the bright lights of restaurants, art galleries, salsa clubs and entertainment of all kinds. A favorite tourist and expat neighborhood is Casco Viejo , a UNESCO Heritage site, with a unique blend of colonial architecture.  This neighborhood harbors some fantastic old churches, museums, theaters, palaces, landmarks and parks.   Revitalization has been occurring one building at a time during the past decade. It may remind you of New Orleans because of the balconies with bougainvillea flowers hanging down in bright colors. Once in decline with dilapidated apartments and ancient ruins, the renovation of properties now include chic boutique hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, sidewalk cafes, art galleries, delicatessens, pharmacies and real estate companies as well as personal residences. If you want to be located near the capital but on the beach, about one and half hour drive are some beach towns.  One of the most popular of these for North American expats is Coronado.  It has a golf course, equestrian center, beaches and shopping malls. A further drive takes you to the Heart and Soul of Panama, the Azuero Peninsula to the towns where some of the traditional and popular festivals are held.  A town poised for growth is the fishing village of  Pedasi with its charming town plaza, church, small hotels, a few restaurants and tranquil family atmosphere.   Nearby are world class surfing waves at Playa Venao.   A 10- minute boat ride will take tourists to Isla de Tortuga, where you can fish,  snorkel, dive, paddle and enjoy a picnic on its uncrowded beaches. Tremendous investments have been made into the infrastructure in and around Pedasi ,  with luxury oceanfront developments, discerning residential style hotels that fit into the character and charm of the local architecture, and  there are plans for a grocery store, pharmacy and car rental agency. One of the highest ranking retirement hotspots in Latin America is the mountain town of Boquete .   Situated in Chiriqui Province overlooked by Volcan Baru, Boquete sits in a lush green environment surrounded by lush vegetation, forests, flowers, hills and mountains.  For people who can’t take the hot tropical climate, this region is known as “The Land of Eternal Spring” because of it’s year round ideal perfect temperatures averaging 72º F. For a cultural experience, visit the pristine San Blas Islands in Kuna Yala Territory.   A spectacular  chain of 360 islands on the Caribbean side are owned by the industrious and shy Kuna Indians. Host Brian Gill with Kuna Natalia (and her crab) while camping out  on a remote San Blas island. This small country is a treasure chest full of bio-diverse environments and micro-climates, and  incredible landscapes.  The beaches and thousands of islands on both coasts are world-renowned and home to sever


Jaws (1975) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error | Adventure , Drama , Thriller | 20 June 1975 (USA) A giant great white shark arrives on the shores of a New England beach resort and wreaks havoc with bloody attacks on swimmers, until a part-time sheriff teams up with a marine biologist and an old seafarer to hunt the monster down. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 25 Jun 2011 a list of 22 titles created 21 Sep 2013 a list of 25 titles created 30 Oct 2014 a list of 32 titles created 15 Mar 2015 a list of 21 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Jaws " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     3     Oscars. Another    10 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Videos During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Director: Steven Spielberg     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X   A seemingly indestructible humanoid cyborg is sent from 2029 to 1984 to assassinate a waitress, whose unborn son will lead humanity in a war against the machines, while a soldier from that war is sent to protect her at all costs. Director: James Cameron Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters. Director: Jeannot Szwarc A weatherman finds himself inexplicably living the same day over and over again. Director: Harold Ramis Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Director: John G. Avildsen Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Director: Steven Spielberg When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis. Director: Steven Spielberg Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Director: Robert Zemeckis John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Director: John McTiernan     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X   After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as distress call, their landing on the source moon finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform. Continuing their journey back to Earth with the attacked crew having recovered and the critter deceased, they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun. Director: Ridley Scott A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her teenage son, John Connor, from a more advanced cyborg. Director: James Cameron Directors: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis Edit Storyline It's a hot summer on Amity Island, a small community whose main business is its beaches. When new Sheriff Martin Brody discovers the remains of a shark attack victim, his first inclination is to close the beaches to swimmers. This doesn't sit well with Mayor Larry Vaughn and several of the local businessmen. Brody backs down to his regret as that weekend a young boy is killed by the predator. The dead boy's mother puts out a bounty on the shark and Amity is soon swamped with amateur hunters and fisherman hoping to cash in on the reward. A local fisherman with much experience hunting sharks, Quint, offers to hunt down the creature for a hefty fee. Soon Quint, Brod


What style of facial hair was famously worn by American Civil War general Ambrose Burnside?

h2g2 - Facial Hair and the American Civil War - Edited Entry To The Galaxy Earth Edition Facial Hair and the American Civil War Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything Facial Hair and the American Civil War Created 2 Conversations Today, tufty beards and long, frown-like moustaches seem ridiculous to citizens of many Western societies - including the USA . Indeed, in the modern USA people with unusual or distinctive facial hair (such as two members of the rock band ZZ Top 1 or John Lennon in his later years) are marked out for derision, or else are extremely... memorable. If you walk down the street in a major city with a long beard and cheap clothes, there's a good chance someone will try to put a coin in your coffee cup. In the USA, facial hair was quite unpopular until just about the time of the American Civil War , when pogonotrophy 2 saw a rebirth in popularity. Photographs and portraits from the Civil War era, of generals and common soldiers alike, show a huge variety of facial hair. More often than not, a soldier in any given photograph from a march or battle has hair on his face. The styles varied with each man. There was a simple moustache, a goatee, a moustache-soul patch combination, full beard-moustache, full beard with shaved lip, and a chin beard, to name some of the more common examples. It's understandable why a soldier would feel the need to grow facial hair, because in photographs the clean-shaven ones look comparatively young and undistinguished. But while it's tempting to believe that some soldiers grew a beard out of necessity (not having the time, tools or inclination to shave), it must be said that many of the facial hair designs must have required meticulous and regular upkeep. Probably the most common form of facial hair for a soldier in the Civil War was a simple moustache, judging by its prevalence in photos from the era. Unlike today, the fashion wasn't to have a closely trimmed moustache, though. They were more full, angular, droopy and pointy on the ends than is fashionable today. It was exactly the sort of moustache you'd expect a film villain to twist between thumb and forefinger before tying a damsel to a railroad track. Enlisted Men Like many materials made of metal, razor blades were scarce during wartime. Not every soldier would necessarily have a blade of his own, and even civilians had trouble finding them for purchase. Yet the Union Army's official guidelines were quite particular: 100. Where conveniences for bathing are to be had, the men should bathe once or twice a week. The feet to be washed at least twice a week. The hair kept short, and the beard neatly trimmed. And then, again: 1662. 3 The hair to be short; the beard to be worn at the pleasure of the individual; but, when worn, to be kept short and neatly trimmed. However, this rule wasn't necessarily enforced. You may be able to discern from the fact that more than 1,662 rules existed that not all of them could possibly be enforced (the Revised United States Army Regulations of 1861 amounted to more than 500 pages of rules). As we shall see, some of the very highest ranking individuals in the Union Army ignored this rule. Generals Of the generals in the Civil War, a few were notable for their facial hair, but none more so than Union general Ambrose Burnside - the man who led the North in the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg. He had possibly the most ridiculous-looking facial hair in the entire war. Burnside allowed the hair along his cheeks and upper lip to grow, but shaved his chin. That along his cheeks appears to have thrived, and would have formed an impressive beard. But because of his shaven chin it appeared to curve in towards his nose (all of this enhanced by a receded hairline). Most photos of him resemble a man who has stapled a pair of unwilling squirrels to his face. His last name became a term to describe the growth of hair on the side of the face, in front of the ears. The term 'burnsides' was somehow flipped so that today these patches of hair are commonly referred to as ' sideburns ' 4


What disease caused the deaths of Freddie Mercury, Liberace, and Arthur Ashe?

Top 10 Notable People Who Died From AIDS - Listverse Top 10 Notable People Who Died From AIDS Bryan Johnson December 1, 2011 AIDS is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. As of 2009, it is estimated that there are 33.3 million people worldwide infected with HIV. However, the majority of people with the virus don’t know they have it. For this reason, major inaccuracies exist in certain statistics. Millions of people die from AIDS-related diseases every year. The disease is devastating Africa. The continent is home to about 14.5% of the world’s population and 72% of all AIDS deaths in 2009. In many areas of the world, the AIDS virus has become associated with the gay community. This is because a large percentage of notable people who have died from AIDS were homosexual. The link between being gay and AIDS is not well understood. In 1969, an American teenager from Missouri named Robert R. became the earliest confirmed victim of AIDS. It remains unclear how Robert got the virus. The first person known to have contracted HIV and died outside of the United States is Arvid Noe. Since the spread of AIDS, hundreds of famous people have died from the disease. This article will examine ten notable cases (and, in time, will be followed up by a second list of ten). Everyone listed had an established and notable career before getting HIV. They were not made famous by the disease, like many activists that died during the 1980s and 1990s. For example, a woman named Kimberly Bergalis was the first person to get HIV from a clinical transmission. She received the virus from her dentist. Some notable people not included are broadcast journalist Max Robinson, disco singer Sylvester, choreographer Alvin Ailey, French philosopher Michel Foucault, fashion icon Tina Chow, designer Willi Smith, Italian writer Pier Vittorio Tondelli, CEO of Hasbro Stephen D. Hassenfeld, French writer Jean-Paul Aron, and Spanish poet Jaime Gil de Biedma. 10 Keith Haring In 1958, Keith Haring was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He achieved his first public attention with chalk drawings in the subways of New York. To make his art recognizable, Haring used a Radiant Baby symbol. He used bold lines, vivid colors, and active figures to carry strong messages of life and unity. In 1985, Keith started to paint canvas. He made an appearance on MTV in November 1985 and painted the set during a show hosted by his friend, keyboardist Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran. In 1986, Haring painted murals in Amsterdam, Paris, and Phoenix. He was also asked to paint a 350 foot mural on the Berlin Wall at Brandenburg Gate. Keith Haring spoke about his work on the Berlin Wall. “I decided on a subject, which is a continuous interlocking chain of human figures, who are connected at their hands and feet. The chain represents the unity of people against the idea of the wall. I painted in the colors of the German flag, black, red and yellow.” Toward the end of the 1980s, Keith’s art began to reflect socio-political themes, such as anti-Apartheid, AIDS awareness, and the crack cocaine epidemic. In 1988, he was diagnosed with AIDS. It remains unclear exactly how Haring got HIV, but it has been speculated that he received the virus through unprotected sexual intercourse or drug use. A collection of people that Haring was acquainted with died from AIDS. This includes model Tina Chow, who was one of the first heterosexual women to become infected with the disease. Chow died from an AIDS related illness January 24, 1992. Haring was a homosexual man. In 1989, he established the Keith Haring Foundation to fund AIDS research and children’s programs. Keith Haring died on February 16, 1990, of AIDS-related complications. He was only 31 years-old. Keith’s last public work was painted on the rear wall of the convent of the Church of Sant’Antonio in Pisa, known as the mural Tuttomondo. His imagery has become a recogni


What type of musical instrument is used in calypso music and was formerly made from used oil barrels?

Bermuda Steelpan Music Bermuda Steelpan Music   The local choral traditions which created a distinctive Bermudian music style in 1960ï¿½s, is the mixer of Calypso and Steelpan Music. Steelpans (also known as steeldrums, pans, or collectively as a steelband) is a musical instrument. The Steelpan music originated in Trinidad and Tobago.     It is the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century and is a pitched percussion instrument, tuned chromatically, and made from a 55 gallon drum, the type that stores oil. It was introduced to Bermuda in 1950s mainly by the Esso Steel Band. Esso became popular for selection of Western classical music for the steelpan. Today the steelpan is fairly popular in Bermuda. Although the sound of the steelpan drum is often associated with Calypso music , it also goes as a popular accompaniment to the Classical, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Reggae and many other musical genres.        So, What was the idea behind creating the Steelpan music? To celebrate the Allied victory in Bermuda, Trinidadians picked up sticks and old oil barrels to make noise in the streets. From that noise, somebody heard music in the beating of the oil barrels. And the idea for the steel pan music was formed. Over the years through growing use of the pans in music, Steel pans became a bona fide instrument in 20th century.    Steelpan music remains very popular to the churches and schools in Bermuda and many other islands in the Caribbean. In 2008, The Bermuda School of Music has established a Steel Pan Orchestra that has been training students from various schools in Bermuda. The orchestra has performed in many community events. Today students from nine different schools come here after the school hours on Wednesdays and Fridays to learn and practice this originally Caribbean instrument and keep the tradition alive in Bermuda.    Update June 2015: You can now see live Steel Pan Music every Saturday (between June 6 and October 31) at Queen Elizabeth Park in Hamilton starting at 12noon. This will be followed by Gombey Dance performance. Admission is free.


What movie villain once ate a man's liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti?

The Hidden Meaning of That Iconic Line in 'The Silence of the Lambs' | Mental Floss The Hidden Meaning of That Iconic Line in 'The Silence of the Lambs' filed under: Movies , Pop Culture , psychiatry Like us on Facebook Liver, fava beans, a glass of antioxidant-packed red wine. Sounds like a relatively healthy combination, right? Not if you're taking a class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs. In 1992's Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) warns Dr. Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) against pushing him too far with her questions. Explaining how he dealt with a census taker who had also "bored him," he utters one of the film's most iconic lines: "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti." Author Thomas Harris, on whose novel the movie was based, probably didn't choose that combination arbitrarily. As  Reddit user  mrcchapman  first pointed out earlier this year, people taking MAOIs are given a long list of high-tyramine foods and beverages to avoid or limit [ PDF ]. On that list: liver, fava beans, and red wine. Although MAOIs are most commonly used to treat depression, they have also proven effective in treating people with various personality disorders [ PDF ]. (We’re looking at you, Lecter.) As an FBI trainee, Starling may or may not have caught the fact that this meant Lecter, a psychiatrist himself, wasn't taking his meds—because that combination on an MAOI could prove fatal.


What city has the most skyscrapers over 150 meters in height?

25 Cities With the Most Impressive Skyline (Part 1) | Amusing Planet 25 Cities With the Most Impressive Skyline (Part 1) Kaushik Sunday, June 17, 2012 11 comments Advertisement The skyline of a city is like a fingerprint, unique and as easily identifiable as a country's flag or a national symbol. The Empire State Building, the Burj Khalifa, and the Taipei 101 are some of the iconic buildings that make the world's greatest skylines. The skyline of a city is also seen as symbol of the city's influence and economy. In general, larger cities have broader and taller skylines, though lower density cities can also have smaller skylines. Here is a list of 25 cities that have the most impressive skyline in the world. Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is one of the world's leading international financial centers. The lack of space in the city caused demand for denser constructions, which developed the city to a center for modern architecture and the world's most vertical city. Hong Kong boasts of more than 7800 buildings of which more than 2300 are above 100 meter with a combined height of a whopping 333,836 meter. Hong Kong ranks first in the world in both skyscraper and high-rise count, with at least 52 completed skyscrapers over the height of 200 meter and 272 skyscrapers over 150 meter. It also boasts four of the 15 tallest buildings in the world. In addition, Hong Kong's skyline is often considered to be the best in the world, with the surrounding mountains and Victoria Harbour complementing the skyscrapers. Every night, many skyscrapers and buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour light up in a synchronized show called A Symphony of Lights, named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest permanent light and sound festival in the world. Photo credit New York City, USA New York has one of the most famous skyline in the world. The history of skyscrapers in New York City began with the completion of the World Building in 1890, a structure that rose 348 feet (106 m). The city went through a very early high-rise construction boom that lasted from the early 1910s to the early 1930s, during which 16 of the city's 82 tallest buildings were built—including the Bank of Manhattan Trust Building, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, each of which was the tallest in the world at the time of its completion. Since 1890, eleven structures in the city having held the title of world's tallest building. A second skyscraper boom began about 1960. Since then, the city has seen the completion of nearly 70 structures rising at least 600 feet (183 m) high, including the twin towers of the World Trade Center. The North Tower, " One World Trade Center ", was the tallest building in the world from 1972 until 1973 and the tallest building in New York City until the September 11 attacks of 2001. Photo credit Shanghai, China The city of Shanghai, China is one of the fastest growing cities in the world in terms of skyscraper construction. As of 2004, there had been 6,704 buildings of 11 stories or more completed since 1990. As of December 2011, there are 1,057 completed high-rise buildings in the city, and 165 high-rise buildings either under construction, approved for construction, or proposed for construction, of which three are over 300 m (980 ft) high. Since 2008, Shanghai has boasted more free-standing buildings above 400m than any other city (except Chicago). Shanghai's first building boom occurred in the 1920s and 30s, during the city's heyday as a multinational center of business and finance. The city's international concessions permitted foreign investment, and with it came architectural styles from the West, as seen today in areas like the French Concession and the Bund. After the Communist takeover in 1949 the city's development was stifled, punished for its earlier capitalist excesses. After economic reforms in 1991, the city is undergoing its second construction boom to fulfill its desire to regain its status as an important global financial center. The tallest skyscraper in Shanghai is the Shanghai World Financial Cente


What holiday was first celebrated on April 22, 1970?

The History of Earth Day | Earth Day Network The History of Earth Day Search for: Search Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of counterculture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” War raged in Vietnam and students nationwide overwhelmingly opposed it. At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. “Environment” was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news. Although mainstream America largely remained oblivious to environmental concerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962.  The book represented a watershed moment, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries, and beginning to raise public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and links between pollution and public health. Earth Day 1970 gave voice to that emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns on the front page. The Idea The idea for a national day to focus on the environment came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes from Harvard as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to promote events across the land. April 22, falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, was selected as the date. On April 22,1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. By the end of that year, the first Earth Day had led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the  Clean Air ,  Clean Water , and  Endangered Species  Acts. “It was a gamble,” Gaylord recalled, “but it worked.” As 1990 approached, a group of environmental leaders asked Denis Hayes to organize another big campaign. This time, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the world stage. Earth Day 1990 gave a huge boost to recycling efforts worldwide and helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. It also prompted President Bill Clinton to award Senator Nelson the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1995)—the highest honor given to civilians in the United States—for his role as Earth Day founder. Earth Day Today As the millennium approached, Hayes agreed to spearhead another campaign, this time focused on global warming and a push for clean energy. With 5,000 environmental groups in a record 184 countries reaching out to hundreds of millions of people, Earth Day 2000 combined the big-picture feistiness of the fir


Genghis Khan had thousands of grandsons. Which one is the best known?

Genghis Khan - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Genghis Khan: The Early Years Temujin, later Genghis Khan, was born around 1162 near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. Legend holds that he came into the world clutching a blood clot in his right hand. His mother had been kidnapped by his father and forced into marriage. At that time, dozens of nomadic tribes on the central Asian steppe were constantly fighting and stealing from each other, and life for Temujin was violent and unpredictable. Before he turned 10, his father was poisoned to death by an enemy clan. Temujin’s own clan then deserted him, his mother and his six siblings in order to avoid having to feed them. Did You Know? Mongol leader Genghis Khan never allowed anyone to paint his portrait, sculpt his image or engrave his likeness on a coin. The first images of him appeared after his death. Shortly thereafter, Temujin killed his older half-brother and took over as head of the poverty-stricken household. At one point, he was captured and enslaved by the clan that had abandoned him, but he was eventually able to escape. In 1178 Temujin married Borte, with whom he would have four sons and an unknown number of daughters. He launched a daring rescue of Borte after she too was kidnapped, and he soon began making alliances, building a reputation as a warrior and attracting a growing number of followers. Most of what we know about Genghis Khan’s childhood comes from “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the oldest known work of Mongolian history and literature, which was written soon after his death. Genghis Khan Unites the Mongols Going against custom, Temujin put competent allies rather than relatives in key positions and executed the leaders of enemy tribes while incorporating the remaining members into his clan. He ordered that all looting wait until after a complete victory had been won, and he organized his warriors into units of 10 without regard to kin. Though Temujin was an animist, his followers included Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. By 1205 he had vanquished all rivals, including his former best friend Jamuka. The following year, he called a meeting of representatives from every part of the territory and established a nation similar in size to modern Mongolia. He was also proclaimed Chinggis Khan, which roughly translates to “Universal Ruler,” a name that became known in the West as Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan Establishes an Empire Having united the steppe tribes, Genghis Khan ruled over some 1 million people. In order to suppress the traditional causes of tribal warfare, he abolished inherited aristocratic titles. He also forbade the selling and kidnapping of women, banned the enslavement of any Mongol and made livestock theft punishable by death. Moreover, Genghis Khan ordered the adoption of a writing system, conducted a regular census, granted diplomatic immunity to foreign ambassadors and allowed freedom of religion well before that idea caught on elsewhere. Genghis Khan’s first campaign outside of Mongolia took place against the Xi Xia kingdom of northwestern China. After a series of raids, the Mongols launched a major initiative in 1209 that brought them to the doorstep of Yinchuan, the Xi Xia capital. Unlike other armies, the Mongols traveled with no supply train other than a large reserve of horses. The army consisted almost entirely of cavalrymen, who were expert riders and deadly with a bow and arrows. At Yinchuan, the Mongols deployed a false withdrawal—one of their signature tactics—and then initiated a siege. Though their attempt to flood the city failed, the Xi Xia ruler submitted and presented tribute. The Mongols next attacked the Jin Dynasty of northern China, whose ruler had made the mistake of demanding Genghis Khan’s submission. From 1211 to 1214, the outnumbered Mongols ravaged the countryside and sent refugees pouring into the cities. Food shortages became a problem, and the Jin army ended up killing tens of thousands of its own peasants. In 1214 the Mongols besieged the capital of Zhongdu (now Beijing), and the Jin


Black Pudding recipe | Epicurious.com Advertisements Preparation 1 Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease 2 glass loaf pans. (If you don't have glass loaf pans, line metal loaf pans with parchment to keep the blood sausage from reacting with the metal and creating an off-flavor.) Stir 1 teaspoon of salt into the blood. 2 Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil and stir in the oats. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until just tender, not mushy. 3 Pour the blood through a fine sieve into a large bowl to remove any lumps. Stir in the fat, onion, milk, pepper, allspice and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add the oatmeal and mix to combine. Divide the mixture between the loaf pans, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour, until firm. Cool completely. Seal in plastic wrap and wither freeze for extended use or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. 4 To serve, cut a slice about 1/2-inch thick off the loaf. Fry in butter or oil until the edges are slightly crisped and browned. From Real Irish Food by David Bowers, © 2012 Skyhorse Publishing Menus & Tags View All I recommend switching oatmeal to buckwheat, which is much firmer and has more savory favor, adding small bits of garlic into the mix, also this pudding is much better in sausage casing. Normally vendors that sell pig's blood also sell the casing. My mom used large real intestines - it is easier to pour blood mixture into them. Blood mixed with milk need to be slightly cooked to thicken first if sausage machine is used to make sausages. Sausages then baked in clay or iron (preferably glazed) cookware, well greased with pork fat (I do not recommend parchment unless you plan on eating it). kittykate1993 from Kiev, Ukraine / Flag if Inappropriate This is one excellent recipe. I did not know what to expect, but am delighted with the results. I made it in one large loaf pan, it looks beautiful and came out great. Had trouble with the 4 review, I give this one 4 forks. Mbohle from Egg Harbor Twp, NJ / Flag if Inappropriate I remember as a small child my Grandmother making blood sausage which looked almost like this except that she used rice instead of oats. The whole neighborhood would come over and it would take the whole day. She had a huge kitchen and tables were set all over while we feasted on the sausage. After stuffing and cooking them, they would be fried until the casing were crispy. Yum. If I can find fresh pig blood, I'd definitely give this a shot. annapavlova from Southwest Washington / Flag if Inappropriate I was curious to know if you pushed the contents into a casing as it appears there is a skin around the pudding? If so, at what point in the process did this occur? scotch4ever from Cincinnati, OH / Flag if Inappropriate this is fantastic! I used a large red onion and added a head of garlic, put everything in the food processor. I used one pound of pork back fat. texture came out great. I also added some cayenne. I found blood sold in "blocks" in my local vietnamese grocer, and I didn't have to strain it. daniguinha from los angeles, ca / Flag if Inappropriate


What type of plant do shamrocks come from?

How to grow and repot oxalis or purple shamrock plant, grown as indoor and outdoor bloomer   The St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock The real Irish shamrock plant is a clover relative (Trifolium dubium) which prefers the wild life to domestication. The adaptable oxalis has taken its place, and is often sold as a good luck shamrock plant for St. Patrick’s Day. Leaf colors vary, with green, bicolored, and purple shamrocks available at very good prices.   By early summer, green or purple shamrock plants purchased in March benefit from repotting, or at least a good leaching to get rid of accumulated salts. Purple shamrock plants make great color accents for shady decks or patios. In fall, you can cut them back, let them rest, and then bring them back into bloom for midwinter. To learn more about pretty prayer plants (red marantas), see my  Maranta information page  for tips and trivia. If you want an easy houseplant that produces plenty of pretty flowers and lots of drama, oxalis, commonly called shamrock plant, should be on your list. Oxalis in any color can't wait to start blooming in late winter. Purple shamrocks have pinkish flowers, with white flowers more common on green shamrocks. Happy plants will bloom intermittently year round. That is, unless you forget to water a plant and it collapses and then shrivels up. This is the drama part. You think your purple shamrock is dead, so you stash it in an out-of-the way place, maybe on its way to the trash can, and forget about it. Then fate intervenes, somehow fills the container with moisture, and your lost darlings arise from the dead! They were merely resting on their pips, you see. Native to South America and Africa (there are several species), oxalis plants seem to relish a period of dormancy of at least 4 to 6 weeks, whether intentional or accidental. A good parch will send them into a resting mode, as will shearing back all the leaves.  I once did this as a spider mite intervention, and the new leaves came on totally clean. Sharing Shamrocks I like to repot crowded plants in late winter -- prime sharing season for shamrocks. Even if all the leaves disappear from a pip share by a neighbor, new ones will emerge within days. I have even seen oxalis roots sold in little bags, so they are pretty darn tough. Oxalis rhizomes Recently I received an inquiry asking how to orient oxalis roots when repotting. Horizontal is good, or you can angle the roots diagonally, so that the end with the most buds is higher than the end with roots. Green and purple shamrocks Miss Ella Thanks to April G. for pointing out that oxalis can be poisonous to pets. The leaves taste extremely sour due to their high oxalic acid content, but some pets eat them anyway. If you notice pet grazing on your shamrock plant, immediately move it to where your animals cannot reach it. Miss Ella would never consider eating anything that is not in her food bowl, unless it's a bug. I use extra purple oxalis as accent plants in summer deck containers, and sometimes as summer groundcover plants in flowerbeds. The plants don’t survive winter in Zone 6, but  in warmer climes oxalis can quickly become a weed. Purple oxalis as well as red-and-green iron cross strains are hardy only to Zone 7, but several species can survive much colder winters.  Species that do not make tubers (for example, O. vulcanicola) are especially bad about throwing seeds where they are not wanted. After a winter rest, red oxalis are up and blooming in early spring, while the trees outdoors are still bare.


Does having a Y chromosome make someone a man? | Intersex Society of North America Does having a Y chromosome make someone a man? Classification: FAQ A lot of unintended harm happens when people assume a Y chromosome makes a person a boy or a man and the lack of a Y chromosome makes a person a girl or a woman. For example, one physician educator on our Medical Advisory Board had the challenging experience of trying to calm a 23-year-old patient who had just been told by a resident that she was “really a man” because the resident had diagnosed the patient as having a Y chromosome and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS). It is true that in typical male development, the SRY gene on the tip of the Y chromosome helps to send the embryo down the masculine pathway. But more than the SRY is needed for sex determination and differentiation; for example, women with CAIS have the SRY gene but lack androgen receptors. In terms of hormone effects on their bodies (including their brains), women with CAIS have had much less “masculinization” than the average 46,XX woman because their cells do not respond to androgens. Moreover, the SRY gene can be translocated onto an X chromosome (so that a 46,XX person may develop along a typical masculine pathway), and there are dozens of genes on chromosomes other than the X and the Y that contribute to sexual differentiation. And beyond the genes, a person’s sex development can be significantly influenced by environmental factors (including the maternal uterine environment in which the fetus developed). So it is simply incorrect to think that you can tell a person’s sex just looking at whether he or she has a Y chromosome. Want to know more? The following comes from ISNA’s Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Charmian Quigley: SRY, discovered in 1989, is a small gene located at the tip of the short arm of the Y chromosome. So what does it do? Actually, like all genes, it does nothing except to act as a blueprint for a protein. In this case, the protein of the same name does funky things to DNA, like bending it and unwinding the 2 strands, so that other proteins can get in and attach themselves to other genes that are then turned on. So how did this gene get its reputation (and its name) as the “sex determining” gene? As is pretty common in the world of genetics, this was because of some errant mice. Researchers in England took a laboratory-made copy of this gene and inserted it artificially into a female (XX) mouse embryo at a very early stage of development. The mouse was “converted” from female to male, so the gene must have been responsible – right? Well, maybe not. A few years later, a similar gene was found on human chromosome 17. When the important part of this gene was inserted into a female mouse embryo, the same thing happened. Voila! A male. So now we have 2 genes that can turn a female into a male, and one of them is not located on the Y chromosome! How can that be? It turns out that SRY is probably just a facilitator that allows a more critical gene (or genes) to function, by blocking the action of another opposing factor. Can the magic of genetics do the opposite – turn a male into a female? Indeed it can. A gene on the X chromosome (the chromosome one typically associates with “femaleness”) called DAX1 when present in double copy in a male (XY) mouse, turns it into a female. So now we have genes on the Y that can turn females with XX chromosomes into males and genes on the X that can turn males with XY chromosomes into females… wow! Maleness and femaleness are NOT determined by having an X or a Y, since switching a couple of genes around can turn things upside down. In fact, there’s a whole lot more to maleness and femaleness than X or Y chromosomes. About 1 in 20,000 men has no Y chromosome, instead having 2 Xs. This means that in the United States there are about 7,500 men without a Y chromosome. The equivalent situation - females who have XY instead of XX chromosomes - can occur for a variety of reasons and overall is similar in frequency. For these 15,000 or more indivi


Who was famously born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

IMDb: Most Popular People Born In "Stratford-upon-Avon/ Warwickshire/ England/ UK" Most Popular People Born In "Stratford-upon-Avon/ Warwickshire/ England/ UK" 23 names. Sort by: STARmeter▲ | A-Z | Height | Birth Date | Death Date 1. Sarah Douglas Actress, Superman II Even though Sarah Douglas was born and raised in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and knew that she wanted to act, she did try to expand options available to her. She worked in a factory and for a time, also in a sterilizing department of a hospital. She briefly moved to France and also undertook a teacher training course in English and Drama... 2. Michael Ball Actor, Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh Michael Ball has enjoyed a very successful and varied career over the last 20 years, both in the West End and on the Concert Stage, working with some of the 20th century's most prolific musical theatre composers. After graduating from the Guildford School of Acting, his professional debut was in "Godspell," playing the role of John the Baptist/Judas... 3. William Shakespeare Writer, Romeo + Juliet William Shakespeare's birthdate is assumed from his baptism on April 25. His father John was the son of a farmer who became a successful tradesman; his mother Mary Arden was gentry. He studied Latin works at Stratford Grammar School, leaving at about age 15. About this time his father suffered an unknown financial setback... 4. Wendy Padbury Actress, Doctor Who Wendy Padbury trained at the Aida Foster Stage School and made her TV debut on the BBC arts programme "Monitor" soon after starting the course. More TV work followed and, by the age of seventeen, she had landed a regular role in the ATV soap opera Crossroads . Soon after this, she applied for the role of "Zoe" on Doctor Who ... 5. Daniel Brocklebank Actor, Coronation Street Daniel Brocklebank grew up in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. He started acting professionally at the age of 14. One of his first projects was playing the lead role of Ralph in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of "Lord Of The Flies" in 1995. He returned to the RSC in 2003 in productions of "As You Like It"... 6. Mark Strickson Actor, Doctor Who Born in Statford-on-Avon, Mark Strickson was brought up in the small village of Ilmington. His father was a professional musician and Strickson had learned to play several instruments - as well as singing in the Trinity Church choir - by the time he went to grammar school, where he continued his musical training... 7. Justin Edwards Actor, Love & Friendship Best known as the hapless MP Ben Swain in "The Thick Of It", Justin has also appeared in "Father Brown", "Are You Being Served", "The Suspicions of Mr Whicher", "Veep", "The Old Guys", "The Trip", and "Skins". His film work includes "Love and Friendship", "The Death Of Stalin", "Paddington" and "Thor"... 8.


Birthday of Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick, Dr. Watson - Jul 07, 1852 - HISTORY.com Birthday of Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick, Dr. Watson Share this: Birthday of Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick, Dr. Watson Author Birthday of Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick, Dr. Watson URL Publisher A+E Networks According to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, Dr. John H. Watson is born on this day. Coincidentally, the author died on this day in England at the age of 71. Conan Doyle was born in Scotland in 1859 and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. At the University, he studied with Dr. Joseph Bell, whose extraordinary deductive powers were said to be the inspiration for Conan Doyle’s character Sherlock Holmes. After medical school, Conan Doyle moved to London, where he practiced medicine and wrote. His first Sherlock Holmes story, “A Study in Scarlet,” was published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887. Starting in 1891, a series of Holmes stories appeared in The Strand magazine. The popularity of the stories enabled Conan Doyle to leave his medical practice in 1891 and devote himself to writing. But he grew tired of his character and had him hurled off a cliff, to his presumed death, in “The Final Problem”. He later resuscitated Holmes due to popular demand. In 1902, Conan Doyle was knighted for his work with a field hospital in South Africa. After his son died in World War I, Conan Doyle became a dedicated spiritualist, attempting to contact his late son through the help of a medium. He died in 1930. Related Videos


What was first seen at Lowell Observatory in 1930?

The Pluto Telescope - Lowell Observatory The Pluto Telescope Home » History » The Pluto Telescope The Pluto Discovery telescope. The Pluto Discovery Telescope Built in 1928-1929 expressly for the purpose of completing the search for “Planet X” – the name for the hypothetical ninth planet in the solar system that Percival Lowell thought must exist – the Pluto Discovery Telescope, like the Clark, is one of the most famous telescopes in the history of American astronomical research. Known as an astrograph (or astrographic camera), the telescope has three lenses, each 13 inches (32.5 cm) in diameter. The light from (or reflected off) a celestial object was focused onto a 14″ x 17″ (35 cm x 42.5 cm) glass photographic plate. Time exposures of about an hour were made for each image. The glass negatives were then scrutinized using the Zeiss blink comparator, which is currently on loan to the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Reviewing a set of glass negatives on February 18, 1930, Observatory assistant Clyde Tombaugh made the first recognized sighting of the object later named Pluto. After the discovery of Pluto, Henry Giclas used the telescope for his proper-motion survey, in which he studied the actual (not just apparent) motion of celestial objects. The telescope was later moved to the Observatory’s Anderson Mesa dark-sky site and then returned to Mars Hill in the early 1990s so our visitors could see this historic instrument first-hand. Principal funding for the instrument and dome came from Abbott Lawrence Lowell, Percival’s younger brother and then president of Harvard University.


What unit of currency can be divided into 100 kopeks?

ExchangeRate.com - Currency Information Russian Ruble 15 kopek -pyatialtnny (5 altyn; the usage lived longer than altyn) 20 kopek -dvugrvenny (2 grivenniks) 25 kopek -polupoltnnik (half poltnnik) or chetvertak (from the Russian for ¼) 50 kopek -poltna or poltnnik The amount of 10 rubles (in either bill or coin) is sometimes informally referred to as a chervonets. Historically, it was the name for the first Russian 3-ruble gold coin issued for general circulation in 1701. The current meaning comes from Soviet golden chervonets issued in 1923 that was equivalent to the pre-revolution 10 gold rubles. All these names are obsolete. The practice of using the old kopek coin names for amounts in rubles is now not very common. In modern Russian slang only these names are used: 1 ruble -Tselkovy , meaning "entire" or "whole" 5 rubles -Pyatyorka , "Pyatfan" 500 rubles -Pyatikhatka , originally pyatikatka 1000 rubles -Shtka or Kosar and a hybrid Shtukar ; "Tonna"(mostly in St. Peterbourg) 500,000 rubles -Pol-limona (a half of limon) 1,000,000 rubles -Limon 1,000,000,000 rubles -Yard The sixth term derived from five Catherines. Katya (Catherina) having been a slang name for the 100 ruble note in tsarist Russia, as the note had a picture of Catherine II on it. The biggest denomination note as for September, 2009 is 5000 rubles, so all the higher amount nicknames refer to amount and not coin or paper note. Warning: Most of these definitions, i.e. Chirik, Poltos, Pyatikatka, and Kosar come from jail slang Fenya. It is a quite vulgar manner of speaking. Currency symbol A currency symbol was used for the ruble between the 16th century and the 18th century. The symbol consisted of the Russian letters "P" (rotated by 90ÃâÃÂ° counter-clockwise) and "Y" (written on top of it). The symbol was placed over the amount number to which belonged to. This symbol, however, fell into disuse during the 19th century onward.No official symbol was used during the final years of the Empire, nor was one introduced in the Soviet Union. The characters R and py6 were utilized and remain so today, though they are not official. In July 2007, the Central Bank of Russia announced that it would decide on a symbol for the ruble. The bank will test 13 symbols for the ruble. This includes the symbol PP (RR in Russian for Russian Ruble), which has received preliminary approval from the Central Bank.However, the people of Moscow have announced support for another tested symbol, a P with a horizontal stroke below the top similar to the Philippine peso sign.The sign has been lauded as simple, recognizable and similar to other currency signs. Another candidate for a ruble symbol was selected in a competition organized by the Russian News and Information Agency. The "Swanling" symbol was one of 20 winners of the competition and was also one of 8 winners of a competition organized by the website KM.RU in 2006. The symbol has no similarity to any other currency symbol. History First ruble, Antiquity -31 December 1921 The ruble has been the Russian unit of currency for about 500 years. From 1710, the ruble was divided into 100 kopeks.The amount of precious metal in a ruble varied over time. In a 1704 currency reform, Peter I standardized the ruble to 28 grams of silver. While ruble coins were silver, there were higher denominations minted of gold and platinum. By the end of the 18th century, the ruble was set to 4 zolotnik 21 dolya (almost exactly equal to 18 grams) of pure silver or 27 dolya (almost exactly equal to 1.2 grams) of pure gold, with a ratio of 15:1 for the values of the two metals. In 1828, platinum coins were introduced with 1 ruble equal to 77²/³ dolya (3.451 grams).On 17 December 1885, a new standard was adopted which did not change the silver ruble but reduced the gold content to 1.161 grams, pegging the gold ruble to the French franc at a rate of 1 ruble = 4 francs. This rate was revised in 1897 to 1 ruble = 2²/³ francs (0.774 grams gold). With the outbreak of the First World War, the gold standard peg was dropped and the ruble fell in value, suffering fr