In snooker, what coloured ball scores 2 points?

Snooker Rules      Rules of Snooker Type of Game: International or "English" snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the world. It is generally played on 6'x12' English billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. 5 x 10 and snooker tables of even smaller playing dimensions may be used for the game. On a 6 x 12 snooker (English billiard) table the playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11' 8.5" x 5' 10" with a tolerance on both dimensions of +/-0.5". The height of the table is measured from the floor to the top of the cushion rail, and the height shall measure 34" with an allowable variance of +/-0.5". If you like playing snooker on  your computer, you can also try casino gaming online for free or real money.  Sites like www.realmoneyaction.com provide online casino games, guides and reviews of best online casinos. Players: 2 Balls Used: Set of Snooker balls: fifteen object balls that are not numbered and are solid red (called reds), six object balls of other colors that are not numbered (called colors) and a cue ball (called the white ball). Point values for object balls: red-1, yellow-2, green-3, brown-4, blue-5, pink-6, black-7. In International Snooker the balls used are 2-1/16" diameter. The Rack: Play begins with the balls placed as in the diagram above. The pink is spotted on the Pyramid Spot. The apex ball of the triangle of reds is racked as close as possible to the pink without touching it. Baulk-line and Baulk: A straight line drawn 29" from the face of the bottom cushion and parallel to it is called the Baulk-line and the intervening space termed the Baulk. The Half Circle: The Half Circle is a semi-circle described in Baulk with its center at the middle of the Baulk-line and with a radius of 11.5". When the striker has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle he may place the base of the cue ball anywhere on the line or within the Half Circle, and may use his hand or any part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball--as long as it is judged he is not attempting to play a stroke. Object of the Game: To score a greater number of points than opponent. Scoring: Points are scored in two ways: players are awarded points for fouls by the opponent (see Penalties For Fouls below), and by legally potting reds or colors. Each legally potted red ball has a point value of one; each legally potted color ball has a point value as indicated (Balls Used above). A frame ends when all balls have been potted, following the Rules of Play; if, however, only the black (7) ball is left on the table, the frame ends with the first score or foul. If the players' scores are equal after that scoring, the black is spotted on its original position and the layers lag or draw lots for the choice of playing at, or assigning opponent to play at, the black ball with the cue ball in hand within the Half Circle, first score or foul then ends the frame. Opening Break: Players lag or draw lots for choice of break in the opening frame. In a match format the players alternate the break in subsequent frames. Starting player has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle. He must cause the cue ball to contact a red ball. It is not necessary to send a ball to a rail or into a pocket. Failure to meet this requirement is a foul (see Penalties For Fouls) A foul is scored and--with all fouls--the incoming player has a choice of (1) accepting the table and becoming the striker, or (2) requiring the offender to break again. Rules of Play 1. A legally potted ball entitles the striker to continue at the table until he fails to legally pot a ball. 2. On all shots, the striker must comply with the appropriate requirements of Rules of Play 5 and 6. It is not necessary to cause the cue ball or an object ball to contact a cushion or drop in a pocket after the cue ball has contacted a legal object ball (ball on). Failure to contact a legal object ball first is a foul. 3. As long as reds are on the table, the incoming striker (player tak


What name is given to the items collected by a woman in anticipation of marriage?

Sex and Marriage: Marriage Rules (Part 2)   Some  societies are flexible in allowing unconventional marriage arrangements.  The cattle  herding Nuer tribe of southern Sudan are an example.   A woman who is unable to  have children is sometimes married as a "husband" to another woman who then is  impregnated by a secret boyfriend.  The barren woman becomes the socially recognized  father and thereby adds members to her father's patrilineal kin group. The Nuer also have several  forms of "ghost marriage."  A man may marry a woman as a stand-in  for his deceased brother.  The children that are born of this union will be  considered descendants of the dead man--the "ghost" is the socially recognized  father.  This allows the continuation of his family line and succession to an  important social position.  A Nuer woman of wealth may marry a deceased man to keep  her wealth and power.  Married Nuer women traditionally have no significant  wealth--it belongs to their husbands.  With this form of "ghost marriage",  there will be no living husband, though she may subsequently have children.  She is,  in effect, a widow who takes care of her husband's wealth and children until they are  mature. Second Marriage Preferences Many societies have specific kinds of second marriage rules that anthropologists refer to as the levirate and the sororate .   The levirate  specifies that a  widow should marry the brother of her deceased husband (as shown in the diagram  below).  The rationale for this rule is that it keeps the dead man's children and  wealth within his family.  It also maintains the existing bond between the two  families.  The levirate was named after Levi the son of Jacob in the Judeo-Christian  Old Testament.  It is a marriage rule that was common in Jewish society several  thousand years ago and in other patrilineal societies that have polygyny. A mirror image of the  levirate is the sororate.  It is a rule that a widower should marry the sister of  his deceased wife (as shown in the diagram below).  Both families usually encourage  this remarriage because it continues the bond between them.  Where polygyny exists,  there may be a degree of sexual permissiveness between a husband and his wife's younger  sister in anticipation of a presumed future marriage between them. This anticipatory sororate generally is found in societies in which sororal polygyny is popular.  The older sister is likely to encourage this sexual relationship because she  knows that her younger sister would be more likely to take care of her  children if she dies than would a co-wife who is not related to her. The Price  of Marriage The marriage process often  involves a predetermined agreement to transfer wealth or to perform labor for one's  in-laws.  In the mostly monogamous societies of Europe and Asia, this traditionally  has been in the form of a dowry, which is money or property given by the bride's  family to the groom, ostensibly to establish a new household or estate.  It is, in a sense, her  share of the family inheritance.   Dowries may be seriously negotiated, especially  when the bride's family is wealthy.   Until the early  20th century in Europe, rich  families commonly hired lawyers do draw up formal marriage contracts that often specified the dowry  details.  The North American traditions of the "hope chest" and the bride's  family paying for the wedding are survivals of a dowry system. In India today, the failure  to pay all of an agreed upon dowry amount is considered an  extremely serious problem.  It places  a newly married young woman in a difficult and dangerous position in the home that  she shares with her husband's family.  Hundreds of these brides  die each year in what are euphemistically referred to as "kitchen  accidents."  In fact, some are killed by the husband, mother-in-law, or other  members of his family who view the failure to pay the agreed upon dowry as being a breech  of contract and the ruining of his life.  The death of his "failed" wife  allows him to marry aga


What military slang term for members of the US Marine Corps was derived from a special collar once worn around the neck by both American and British Marines and soldiers from 1798?

Appendix:Glossary of military slang - Wiktionary Appendix:Glossary of military slang Jump to: navigation , search Military slang is a set of colloquial terms which are unique to or which originated with military personnel. They are often abbreviations or derivatives of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet , or otherwise incorporating aspects of formal military concepts and terms. Military slang is also used to reinforce the (usually friendly) interservice rivalries . Some of these terms have been considered gregarious to varying degrees and attempts have been made to eliminate them. For the purposes of this article, "military slang" includes slang used by any English-speaking armed forces (armies, navies, air forces). 0 - 9[ edit ] 1st CivDiv (U.S. Marine Corps) The "First Civilian Division", the (fictitious) division made up of Marines who leave the military and go back to civilian life. 11 Bang-Bang / 11 Boom-Boom / 11 Bush / (pejorative) 11 Bulletstop(per) (U.S. Army) An infantryman, from the Military Occupational Specialty designation "11B". (Canada and U.K.) Second in Command. 4-10-4 (U.S.) A "Desert Queen": a female who is normally considered a 4 on a 1-10 scale (back in the States), becomes a 10 upon arrival in the AOR, but reverts back to a 4 upon return to the States. 411 (U.S.) Briefing prior to one's mission. Example: "Meet me in my office when you're ready for the 411 on your mission." 5 fingers of death (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps) The beef franks which are included, with beans, in some MREs; so named for their number and unpleasant taste. The dish is also known as "beans and motherfuckers" for the same reason. Because later versions of the meal only contained four beef franks without any beans, they and were subsequently renamed the "4 dicks of death". (U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps) A 40mm grenade or M203 grenade launcher , such as is often mounted underneath an M-16 or a variant thereof. 60 mil (Canada) A 60mm mortar. 782 Gear (U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy Seabees) Organizational equipment issued to a Marine or Seabee by his or her unit that is kept as part of the Member's personal gear, but must be returned in serviceable condition upon that member's departure, usually including load-bearing equipment, ruck packs, body armor, helmets and other field gear. References an obsolete inventory form. Also referred to as "deuce gear." The U.S. Army equivalent is "TA-50 [gear]". 84 mil (Canada) A 84mm Carl G ( Carl Gustav recoilless rifle ). The Singapore Army equivalent, prior to 2013, was simply "84". 90-day wonder (derogatory) A newly-commissioned (O-1) graduate of Officer Candidate School or DIRCOM (Direct Commissioning) program. During WWII, Korea, and early Vietnam, prior to 1970, this terminology referred only to graduates of OCS, which was also derisively known as the "Oklahoma Cook's School." From 2004-2005, the U.S. Marine Corps had a 90 day reservist option that allowed a Marine to enlist, do boot camp, then return to civilian life without attending advanced schooling to finish high school. (U.S. Navy) Term used to designate something as "All hands", or pertinent to everyone. Usually used by air traffic controllers to designate one transmission as pertinent to all aircraft on frequency. Example: "99, arresting gear is down." 72s and 96s (U.S) The time (72 or 96 hours, respectively) given to a military member for liberty on holidays or special occasions. Anti-aircraft fire; flak . acorn boy(s) (U.S., Civil War-era) Member(s) of the U.S. Army's XIV Corps, from its distinctive acorn cap badge. adashi (U.S.) A Korean man. adm day (RN, circa 1900) Tinned fish. AFI Air Force Instruction, or derogatorily Another Fucking Inconvenience Ai-ee-yah (U.S.) Same as "Hooah," used in the U.S. Army 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment . Based on an American Indian war cry. See also "Ie-yee-ah" air bear (U.S. Air Force) Security or MP trooper air-dale (U.K. and U.S.) Derogatory term for a pilot or aircrew. Air Force mittens (U.S.) Front pockets of BDU pants. Also, "Army gloves." Compare with 'Bundeswehr gloves', belo


Roger Moore first played James Bond in which film?

Roger Moore | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia A View to a Kill Sir Roger George Moore, CBE (born October 14, 1927) is an English actor known for his suave and witty demeanor. He is known best for portraying two fictional English action heroes, Simon Templar in the television series The Saint, from 1962 to 1969 , and as Sean Connery 's successor as James Bond in the phenomenally successful film series from 1973 to 1985, and a UNICEF ambassador since 1991. Biography Roger Moore was born in Stockwell, London , the son of a policeman, he attended Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England . During World War II , he served in the entertainment branch (above luminaries such as Spike Milligan). He first appeared in films in the 1940s, as an extra, and then was a leading man, notably in television. Besides having been The Saint, many episodes of which he also directed, Moore was Ivanhoe, the noble knight, and featured as the leading man of The Persuaders! It was for this he was paid the then unheard of sum of one million pounds for a single series, making him the highest paid television actor in the world. While filming Octopussy in India in 1983, he was shocked at the utter poverty on display, Moore has engaged in humanitarian work. His colleague Audrey Hepburn impressed him with her work for UNICEF, and consequently he became UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991. He was the voice of "Santa" in the UNICEF cartoon "The Fly Who Loved Me." Moore was also involved in the production of an informative video for PETA that protests against the production and wholesale of foie gras. Moore narrates the video, which shows how ducks and geese are force-fed in order to appease the demand for the "delicacy." In 1999 , Moore was created a Commander of the British Empire (CBE), and a Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE) on June 14, 2003. Now in his late seventies, Moore appears only occasionally in film or television, notably an episode of the American TV series Alias, in 2002. Moore has a daughter and two sons with Luisa Mattioli; son Geoffrey Moore also is an actor, and owns a restaurant in London . Daughter Deborah Moore made a guest appearance as a flight attendant in Die Another Day . Moore underwent major but successful surgery for prostate cancer in 1993, an event he later referred to as a life-changing experience. James Bond There are a lot of apocryphal stories as to when Moore's name was first dropped as a possible candidate for Roger Moore as James Bond 007 the mantle of James Bond. Some sources, specifically Albert R. Broccoli from his autobiography When The Snow Melts, claim that Moore was considered for Dr. No , and that he was Ian Fleming 's favorite for the role after apparently having seen Moore as Simon Templar; however, this story is often debunked by fans and Bond-film historians, who point to the fact that the series did not begin airing in the United Kingdom until October 4, 1962 —only one day before the premiere of Dr. No. Other sources, such as the insert for the special edition DVDs, claim that Moore was passed over for Bond in favour of someone who was older. As Moore is older than Sean Connery, this is probably not true. Publicly, Moore wasn't linked to the role of 007 until 1967 , when Harry Saltzman claimed he would make a good Bond, but also displayed misgivings due to his popularity as Simon Templar. Nevertheless, Moore was finally cast as James Bond in Live and Let Die ( 1973 ). Moore's seven years as Simon Templar earned him enough popularity (and credibility) among fans of detective fiction to earn many Bond fans' acceptance, despite the inevitable comparisons to Connery, who was and is a friend of Moore. After Live and Let Die, Moore also played the suave and sophisticated agent in: Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only his retirement from the role in 1985), and seven official films (Connery also made seven, but his last Bond film, Never Say Never Again (1983), is not part of the official EON Productions Bond series.) He is also the oldest actor to play Bond: he was 45 whe


What device is used to regulate a person's heart rate?

Devices for Arrhythmia Devices for Arrhythmia Updated:Dec 21,2016 In a medical emergency, life-threatening arrhythmias may be stopped by giving the heart an electric shock (as with a defibrillator ). For people with recurrent arrhythmias, medical devices such as a pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) can help by continuously monitoring the heart's electrical system and providing automatic correction when an arrhythmia starts to occur. This section covers everything you need to know about these devices. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)


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"What is the media nickname of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer who was said to be the inspiration for Nicolas Cage's character in the 2005 film ""Lord of War""?"

Real 'Lord of War' sentenced to 25 years jail Email a friend A DEFIANT Russian arms dealer dubbed the Merchant of Death for his history of arming violent dictators and regimes has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, far short of the life term prosecutors sought for his conviction on terrorism charges that grew from a US sting operation. Viktor Bout's sentence was the mandatory minimum he faced, although federal sentencing guidelines had called for life in prison. US District Judge Shira Scheindlin in Manhattan said it was sufficient and appropriate because Bout's crimes originated only because of an elaborate sting operation created by the Drug Enforcement Administration to catch one of the world's most notorious arms dealers. She said there was no evidence the 45-year-old Bout, a vegetarian and classical music fan who speaks six languages, had ever planned to harm Americans or commit a crime punishable in US courts until the sting was created. "But for the approach made through this determined sting operation, there is no reason to believe Bout would ever have committed the charged crimes," she said. Moscow has condemned the decision as "baseless and biased" and said it would do everything it could to ensure his return home. As Bout left court, he hugged his lawyer and waved to his wife. Minutes earlier, he had appeared angry when he interrupted a prosecutor who said he agreed to sell weapons to kill Americans, shouting in English: "It's a lie!" Earlier, speaking through a Russian interpreter, he told the judge he "never intended to kill anyone" and said, "God knows this truth." The sentencing came four years after Bout's arrest in Thailand, where he was held before his extradition to the US for trial in late 2010, and months after a jury convicted him of four conspiracy charges relating to his support of a Colombian terrorist organisation. Lord of WarSource:Supplied The judge also ordered a $14.66 million forfeiture. The government had portrayed Bout, the inspiration for an arms dealer character played by Nicolas Cage in the 2005 film "Lord of War," as one of the world's worst villains, capable of empowering dictators in war-torn countries by supplying weapons that they could turn on their own people. The defence had countered that Bout was a political prisoner, a victim of a sting operation that made it seem as if he hated Americans and was willing to sell surface-to-air missiles to a Colombian organisation to shoot down American helicopters. Assistant US Attorney Brendan McGuire urged the judge to send a message with a life sentence to others like Bout, saying 25 years would be "insufficient" because general deterrence was critical in the case. Lord of WarSource:Supplied Defence lawyer Albert Dayan told the judge: "He's no terrorist." He had asked that the jury verdict be reversed and that the charges dismissed. Bout told the judge he was "not guilty" and said allegations against him were false. But prosecutors said Bout's weapons fuelled armed conflicts in some of the world's most treacherous hot spots, including Rwanda, Angola and the Congo and that he was looking for new arms deals in places such as Libya and Tanzania when he was arrested. Bout has maintained he was a legitimate businessman who wasn't selling arms when the American operatives came knocking. Federal prosecutors said the government initiated its investigation in 2007 because Bout "constituted a threat to the United States and to the international community based on his reported history of arming some of the world's most violent and destabilising dictators and regimes." Lord of WarSource:Supplied "Although Bout has often described himself as nothing more than a businessman, he was a businessman of the most dangerous order," prosecutors said in their pre-sentencing memo. "Transnational criminals like Bout who are ready, willing and able to arm terrorists transform their customers from intolerant ideologues into lethal criminals who pose the gravest risk to civilised societies." Dayan wrote in a defence submission to the judge that the United States


Who was the 2005 European Eventing Champion?

2005 FEI European Eventing Championship | FEI 2005 FEI European Eventing Championship   Your Role Britain’s Golden Girl    At the end of a fabulous clear Jumping round, Britain’s Zara Phillips on Toytown is the 2005 FEI European Eventing Champion having kept her Dressage score of 38 penalty points throughout. Another Briton, William Fox-Pitt on Tamarillo, is in silver (44.3) followed by Ingrid Klimke (GER) on Sleep Late who gets the bronze (45.2). Great Britain confirmed once again their absolute supremacy as Europe’s premier Eventing nation and won the team title for the sixth consecutive time (136.5). France confidently made their way to silver (170.2) whereas Germany are in bronze (181.9). The last day of the 2005 FEI Blenheim Petplan European Eventing Championship was a fantastic show of horsemanship at its best. The performances of the 54 riders still in competition after the Cross Country and the second vet inspection got more thrilling by the minute. The grandstands were packed to capacity and the huge crowd, Union Jacked from head to toe, encouraged the riders jumping in reverse order of merit. A total of 11 clear rounds were performed. William Fox-Pitt, Karin Donckers, Pippa Funnell and Zara Phillips were the last to go. Tamarillo came in swishing his tail and William Fox-Pitt led him carefully over each fence. They collected one time penalty. Gormley and Karin Donckers were next. Both appeared very relaxed, almost too much so, and had a rail down at fence two, which seemed to improve their concentration. But it was too late for a medal and the pair finish 4th with 46.7 points. Pippa Funnell’s Ensign, in runner up position overnight, had had a great competition so far. But he appeared somewhat disunited especially at the beginning of his round and had two rails down which sent the pair in 9th place (50.6). Zara Phillips was the last rider in the arena. She had once fence in hand and could afford the odd time penalty but being the great champion that she is, she did not use them up. The crowd held their breath as Zara and Toytown jumped their way to victory only to explode in endless cheer. They had done it! Thirty-four years after her mother HRH The Pincess Royal, Zara wins the Individual European title securing moreover team gold. And two medals is so much better than one. “All of this was a massive dream,” a very emotional Zara said. “It was such a privilege and honour to be on such a wonderful team.” She has made a whole nation proud but the congratulations of her mother must have had a special value to her. “Mum gave me a big hug and told me she was proud of me.” “I have won a few medals but winning here at Blenheim is very exceptional indeed,” William Fox Pitt declared. “The atmosphere is second to none and this will remain one of the highlights of my career.” The 2005 FEI Blenheim Petplan European Eventing Championship was a very spectacular one. It offered perfect organisation giving horses and riders the opportunity to display their talent and motivation. It had many unforgettable moments of sporting excellence which make the future of Eventing seem bright indeed. The full results are available on the event's official website http://www.blenheim-horse.co.uk/


By what name were Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, Lee Weiner, and Bobby Seale collectively known when they appeared before Judge Julius Hoffman in 1969?

Abbie Hoffman (1936 – 1989) | JSource Abbie Hoffman (1936 – 1989) Reference: Wikipedia Abbot Howard Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) Abbot Howard “Abbie” Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was a political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party (“Yippies”). Hoffman was arrested and tried for conspiracy and inciting to riot as a result of his role in protests that led to violent confrontations with police during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, along with  Jerry Rubin , David Dellinger, Tom Hayden, Rennie Davis, John Froines, Lee Weiner and Bobby Seale. The group was known collectively as the “Chicago Eight”; when Seale’s prosecution was separated from the others, they became known as the Chicago Seven. While the defendants were initially convicted of intent to incite a riot, the verdicts were overturned on appeal. Hoffman came to prominence in the 1960s, and continued practicing his activism in the 1970s, and has remained a symbol of the youth rebellion of that era.[1] Biography Early life and education Hoffman was born November 30, 1936 in Worcester, Massachusetts to John Hoffman and Florence Schamberg, both of Jewish descent. Hoffman was raised in a middle class household and had two younger siblings. As a child in the 1940s-50s, he was a member of what has been described as “the transitional generation between the beatniks and hippies”. He described his childhood as “idyllic” and the 40s as “a great time to grow up in”. On June 3, 1954, the 17-year-old Hoffman was arrested for the first time, for driving without a license. During his school days, he became known as a troublemaker who started fights, played pranks, vandalized school property, and referred to teachers by their first names. In his sophomore year, Hoffman was expelled from Classical High School, a now-closed public high school in Worcester. As an atheist,[2] Hoffman wrote a paper declaring that “God could not possibly exist, for if he did, there wouldn’t be any suffering in the world.” The irate teacher ripped up the paper and called him “a communist punk”. Hoffman jumped on the teacher and started fighting him until he was restrained and removed from the school.[3] After his expulsion, he attended Worcester Academy, graduating in 1955. Hoffman did many of the things typical of rebellious teenagers in the 1950s such as driving motorcycles, wearing leather jackets, and sporting a ducktail haircut. He enrolled in Brandeis University, where he studied under professors such as noted psychologist Abraham Maslow, often considered the father of humanistic psychology.[4] He was also a student of the Marxist theorist Herbert Marcuse, whom Hoffman said had a profound effect on his political outlook after studying his philosophy. Hoffman would later cite Marcuse’s influence during his activism and his theories on revolution. Hoffman graduated with a B.A. in psychology in 1959. That fall, he enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, where he completed coursework toward a master’s degree in psychology. Soon after, he married his pregnant girlfriend Sheila Karklin in May 1960. Early protests Prior to his days as a leading member of the Yippie movement, Hoffman was involved with the  Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee  ( SNCC ), and organized “Liberty House”, which sold items to support the Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. During the Vietnam War, Hoffman was an anti-war activist, using deliberately comical and theatrical tactics. In October 1967, David Dellinger of the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam asked Jerry Rubin to help mobilize and direct a March on the Pentagon.[5] The protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial as Dellinger and Dr. Benjamin Spock gave speeches to the mass of people.[6] From there, the group marched towards the Pentagon. As the protesters neared the Pentagon, they were met by soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division[6] who formed a human barricade blocking the Pentagon steps.[5] Not to be dissuaded, Hoffman vowed to levitate the Pe


Who signed and issued the Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's day 1863?

Prayers, Glittering Parties, and the Sudden Taste of Freedom Getty Images The Emancipation Proclamation inspired New Year’s celebrations that endure to this day For young Ed McCree, enslaved on a thousand-acre Georgia cotton plantation, Christmas and New Year’s Day 150 years ago were like no other he had ever known. This child and the other men and women in bondage had always cherished Christmas. There was a week off from the unrelenting and ruthless work in the fields and barnyards; young pigs and cattle were slaughtered; and peaches and melons, still sweet from the summer, were pulled from the wheat straw and cottonseed that kept them fresh. New Year’s Day typically brought back the drudgery of daily life on a large plantation and Ed McCree, a child around 10, would be again forced to carry buckets of water to the men and women working in the fields. The difference that December 1864? William Tecumseh Sherman’s Union Army had just marched across Georgia through the rice plantations of the low-country and reached the seaport of Savannah, offering it to President Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas present. New Year’s Day 1865—and those in the two years previous—were among the most poignant and pregnant with new beginnings in American history. Ever since Lincoln had signaled his intent in September 1862 to declare slaves in rebel states emancipated as of New Year’s 1863, the possibility of freedom for African-Americans in the South had been hanging in the air, depending on the war’s progression. I’ve long been fascinated by this transitory period of anticipation, in part because some of my ancestors were living under slavery and grappled with what it meant to be emancipated either by their own actions, or by decree. It’s also always struck me as tone deaf to argue that the Emancipation Proclamation or the Army’s earlier “contraband” policy that freed the slaves it came into contact with were merely symbolic or cynical acts. (Lincoln didn’t seek to free slaves in border states that stayed in the Union, critics are quick to point out.) As Frederick Douglass and other abolitionists contended in a rebuttal to those who posited the perfect as the enemy of the good (and a rebuttal worth repeating in the context of gradual progress on a host of landmark issues ranging from segregated schools to wartime human rights abuses): It matters where the nation officially comes down on moral issues, even if it is not ready or able to completely live up to its professed ideals. African-American communities already held traditional church services on New Year’s Eves, but they took on a special meaning as the country welcomed in the watershed year of 1863, becoming the predecessors of today’s Watch Night services. In Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and the many free black communities in other cities and towns, African-Americans gathered to anticipate the moment the United States finally would declare itself at war with slavery and not simply disunion. Overton Bernard, a white, pro-slavery minister, described with dismay the Watch Night he witnessed in Union-held Portsmouth, Virginia, in response to what he described as Lincoln’s “unwise and unconstitutional” proclamation: Black families packed the A.M.E. church until well past midnight to pray, to sing, and to hope. In his diary, Bernard hoped that somehow emancipation would be averted as even the promise of freedom had caused the town’s blacks to become “idle and impudent” and ready to challenge their place in society. The next day some 5,000 men, women, and children marched and rode horses, hoisting banners and flags in celebration of freedom. They celebrated despite the fact that troops from New York jeered them and disrupted their march at rifle and bayonet point and also despite the fact that Portsmouth was not covered by the proclamation, given that it was under Union control before Lincoln made his announcement. The condition of the enslaved in Union-held areas would be “left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued” because Lincoln wanted to make it clear that his emancipation orde


Which of North America's Great Lakes has the same name as a province of Canada?

Great Lakes | lake system, North America | Britannica.com lake system, North America Rush–Bagot Agreement Great Lakes, chain of deep freshwater lakes in east-central North America comprising Lakes Superior , Michigan , Huron , Erie , and Ontario . They are one of the great natural features of the continent and of the Earth . Although Lake Baikal in Russia has a larger volume of water, the combined area of the Great Lakes—some 94,250 square miles (244,106 square kilometres)—represents the largest surface of fresh water in the world, covering an area exceeding that of the United Kingdom . Their drainage basin of about 295,710 square miles (which includes the areas of the lakes themselves and their connecting waterways) extends approximately 690 miles from north to south and about 860 miles from Lake Superior in the west to Lake Ontario in the east. Except for Lake Michigan, the lakes provide a natural border between Canada and the United States , a frontier that was stabilized by a boundary-waters treaty of 1909. It is a source of pride for both countries that there are no fortifications or warships along the boundary. Marquette Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan. Dale Fisher, US Army Corps of Engineers The Great Lakes and their drainage basin. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Individually, the lakes rank among the 14 largest in the world . They played a central role in the European colonization and development of North America and for decades have attracted people and industry; Lakes Erie and Ontario and the southern portion of Lake Michigan are now ringed with large population concentrations. The lakes have not benefited from this development, however, and have been seriously affected by pollution . Concern over the fate of the lakes reached a high pitch in the late 20th century, with both the U.S. and the Canadian governments and individuals investigating methods for reversing the consequences of years of misuse of the lakes’ waters. Areas and volumes of the Great Lakes     surface area Lake Michigan The Great Lakes form the western portion of the larger St. Lawrence hydrographic system. This system extends generally eastward from the St. Louis River in Minnesota (which flows into Lake Superior), through the lakes and the St. Lawrence River, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of St. Lawrence. For a discussion of the system east of Lake Ontario, see Saint Lawrence River and Seaway . Physical features Geology The age of the Great Lakes is still not definitely determined. Estimates range from 7,000 to 32,000 years of age. Water began filling the glacially scoured basins as soon as the ice receded, some 14,000 years ago. It is generally accepted that Lake Erie reached its present level about 10,000 years ago, Lake Ontario about 7,000 years ago, and Lakes Huron, Michigan , and Superior some 3,000 years ago. The present configuration of the Great Lakes basin is the result of the movement of massive glaciers through the mid-continent, a process that began about one million years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch . Studies in the Lake Superior region indicate that a river system and valleys formed by water erosion existed before the Ice Age. The glaciers undoubtedly scoured these valleys, widening and deepening them and radically changing the drainage of the area. The last glaciation in North America is called the Wisconsin Glacial Stage because it left many fresh landforms and sediments in that state. As the ice sheet melted and receded about 14,000 years ago, the first segments of the Great Lakes were created. Lake Chicago, in what is now the southern Lake Michigan basin, and Lake Maumee, in present-day western Lake Erie and its adjacent lowlands, originally drained southward into the Mississippi River through the Illinois and Wabash drainages, respectively. As the ice retreat continued, Lake Maumee was drained into Lake Chicago through a valley that now contains the Grand River in Michigan. Eventually, drainage to the east and into the Atlantic Ocean was established, at one time down the valleys


"Where did the old woman who ""had so many children she didn't know what to do"" live?"

Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe Old Woman Dot-to-Dot Practice tying shoes, using adult tennis shoes. Look at the picture or print it out. Find all the items in the picture that begin with S. Make Old Woman in Shoe Cake ! Norma sent in this great idea! Thanks, Norma! Have children have a discussion if they'd like to live in a shoe. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in one. Then have children dream about the perfect house they'd like to live in and what that home may have ex..a swimming pool, a play room, upstairs, tennis courts, etc.. Students then draw a picture of their dream home. Then beside their home they write: My dream home will have:                   1._________________                  2._________________                  3._________________ Karie sent in this idea--thanks! Have the children create their own Shoe House. Have them trace and cut out a shoe pattern, lace the shoe lace then to decorate their shoe with windows doors and have them color it their favorite color. After they cut the shoe out, glue it onto a piece of white paper and let them decorate their Backyards. Jessica sent in this idea--thanks! For our family week, I taught the kids "There Was An Old Woman Who Lived In a Shoe". We then talked about the types of homes we can actually live in. (house, apartment, duplex, mobile home, etc.) The kids graphed what type of home they lived in. Then for the fine motor part of my lesson,  I made some cut outs of shoes and taught (tried at least) the children how to tie their shoe. Diana sent in this nicer version of "There was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe", complete with actions to go with it. Thanks, Diana! There was an old woman who lived in a shoe (point to shoe) She had so many children she didn't know what to do (hold arms out like you don't know what to do) She gave them so broth along with some bread (put left arm straight out; broth and then right for bread) Then hugged them all soundly and sent them to bed (give yourself a hug and then hands folded together and head on shoulder as if going to sleep) Children learn best with motions. I teach 3-6yrs special education:Speech and Language, Developmental Delayed and Autistic. Martin sends in another action play with the poem. Thanks, Martin! There was an old woman (curtsey) who lived in a shoe (touch your shoes) She had so many children she didn't know what to do. (count your fingers and then hold arms out like you don't know what to do) She gave them some soup (pretend to eat the soup) and some jam and bread, (Spread the jam on the bread) Then kissed them all sweetly (Kiss all your fingers) And put them to bed. (Hands joined on your right shoulder and head resting on hands – pretend to go to sleep) Aleisha writes, "With my children's drop-in arts program we used an assortment of old shoes which the children then decorated as homes for the old woman and her children. They made finger puppets out of stretch gloves of the old woman (the glove thumb) and her children (each of the fingers) and acted the story out." Thanks, Aleisha! Abigail writes, "Try the Shoe Game! Have the children take off shoes & pile them in the middle. One at a time pick up a shoe & ask a child,"Who's shoe is this?"  If they guess, the shoe goes to the owner, If not, the shoe goes back into the pile. The trick is getting the others to not answer, or say it's mine...." Thanks, Abigail!


In April 2010, after riots in the capital which overthrew the government, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev left which country, leaving the way clear for the head of the new provisional government, Roza Otunbayeva?

Goverment declares state of emergency... - All News All The Time - tribe.net www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12...kyrgyz.html By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ MOSCOW — At least 37 people have been killed and hundreds have been injured in fighting that lasted through Friday in southern Kyrgyzstan, and the new interim government deployed troops and armored personnel carriers in a renewed effort to assert control over the volatile region, officials said on Friday. The violence was some of the worst to hit the ethnically divided region, the stronghold of former President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, since he was overthrown in bloody rioting in April. Mr. Bakiyev has fled the country, but his loyalists have continued to clash with supporters of the interim authorities in Bishkek, the capital. The interim government has been in a race to establish stability in Kyrgyzstan, an impoverished but strategically important Central Asian nation that hosts a Russian military base and an American base that serves as a transit hub for troops and supplies headed for Afghanistan. It is unclear what sparked the latest violence, which broke out late Thursday evening and continued until the early hours on Friday in Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest city, and the surrounding region. Some witnesses and local news outlets suggested that a fight broke out between groups of Uzbek and Kyrgyz young people that quickly escalated into rioting.Gangs of young men carrying sticks and steel rods reportedly rampaged through the city, smashing storefronts and torching cars and houses, according to witnesses. The killing continued throughout the day on Friday, said Yelena K. Bayalinova, a Health Ministry spokeswoman. She said most of the victims died of gunshot wounds. Over 500 people have been wounded, many of them seriously, she said. Kyrgyzstan’s acting leader, Roza Otunbayeva, described the violence as a “local conflict” and said those responsible would be punished “to the full extent of the law.” “Today our multinational nation is again in a situation that demands of all of us extraordinary restraint, wisdom and skill to emerge from this conflict by peaceful means through negotiations and reconciliation,” Ms. Otunbayeva said in remarks carried by local news outlets. Ms. Otunbayeva also appealed to women, requesting them to “find the right words” to calm their sons, husbands and brothers. The violence in the south poses perhaps the greatest threat to the legitimacy of the interim government, an unelected amalgam of varying and often conflicting political forces that have forged a fragile alliance. While the interim authorities quickly established control over Kyrgyzstan’s capital and much of the north of the country in the aftermath of the April 7 riots, their hold over the southern regions has been tenuous. The riots left more than 80 people dead. Last month, supporters of Mr. Bakiyev seized government buildings in Osh and Jalalabad, the former president’s home village, driving out local leaders loyal to the provisional government before being overrun themselves by government forces. Less than a week later, a riot between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks broke out in Jalalabad in which two people were killed and dozens injured. Southern Kyrgyzstan has a history of violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and minority Uzbeks, though it was unclear whether ethnic tensions sparked the latest fighting. english.aljazeera.net/news/as...972.html At least 46 people have been killed and more than 600 others wounded in an outbreak of violence in the southern Kyrgyzstan city of Osh. The unrest forced the government of the Central Asian nation to impose a state of emergency in the region on Friday. Several buildings across Osh were ablaze, according to witnesses, in the wake of shooting that began on Thursday night. "Clashes and exchanges of fire between groups of youths took place in Osh and the neighbouring districts of Karassu, Arava and Uzgen," Farid Niyazov, a government spokesman, said. "A state of emergency has been declared in Osh and these districts from June 11 until June 20." Witnesses said fighting brok


Jet lag | definition of jet lag by Medical dictionary Jet lag | definition of jet lag by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/jet+lag   Definition Jet lag is a condition marked by fatigue , insomnia, and irritability that is caused by air travel through changing time zones. It is commonplace: a 2002 study of international business travelers (IBTs) found that jet lag was one of the most common health problems reported, affecting as many as 74% of IBTs. Description Living organisms are accustomed to periods of night and day alternating at set intervals. Most of the human body's regulating hormones follow this cycle, known as circadian rhythm. The word circadian comes from the Latin, circa, meaning about, and dies, meaning day. These cycles are not exactly 24 hours long, hence the "circa." Each chemical has its own cycle of highs and lows, interacting with and influencing the other cycles. Body temperature, sleepiness, thyroid function, growth hormone, metabolic processes, adrenal hormones, and the sleep hormone melatonin all cycle with daylight. There is a direct connection between the retina (where light hits the back of the eye) and the part of the brain that controls all these hormones. Artificial light has some effect, but sunlight has much more. When people are without clocks in a compartment that is completely closed to sunlight, most of them fall into a circadian cycle of about 25 hours. Normally, all the regulating chemicals follow one another in order like threads in a weaving pattern. Every morning the sunlight resets the cycle, stimulating the leading chemicals and thus compensating for the difference between the 24-hour day and the 25-hour innate rhythm. When traveling through a number of time zones, most people reset their rhythms within a few days, demonstrating the adaptability of the human species. Some people, however, have upset rhythms that last indefinitely. Causes and symptoms Traveling through a few time zones at a time is not as disruptive to circadian rhythms as traveling around the world can be. The foremost symptom of jet lag is altered sleep pattern—sleepiness during the day, and insomnia during the night. Jet lag may also include indigestion and trouble concentrating. Individuals afflicted by jet lag will alternate in and out of a normal day-night cycle. Treatment Current treatments In cases of short-term insomnia triggered by jet lag, a physician may recommend sleeping pills or prescription medication. Such medication should only be taken under the guidance of a health care professional. Investigational treatments In 2002, a team from Flanders University invented new jet lag sunglasses equipped with a vision device that used light to stimulate travelers brains. They believed that wearing the glasses before and during flights could help the human clock adjust more easily to changing time zones. The researchers were looking for a commercial partner to help them further study the glasses and make them widely available. The effectiveness of glasses or other head-mounted light devices is still uncertain, however. A team of researchers at Columbia University reported in the fall of 2002 that the use of a head-mounted light visor yielded only modest improvement in the test subjects' symptoms of jet lag. A newer medication that is considered investigational is a melatonin agonist presently known as LY 156735. An agonist is a drug that stimulates activity at cell receptors that are normally stimulated by such naturally occurring substances as melatonin. LY 156735 was found to speed up the readaptation time of volunteer subjects following a simulated 9-hour time shift. Another new area of research involves the genes that encode the proteins governing circadian rhythms. It is known as of late 2002 that differences among individuals in adaptability to time zone changes are to some extent genetically determined. Targeting the genes that affect this adaptability may yield new treatments for jet lag and other disorders of circadian rhythm. Alternative treatment Exposure to bright


What were the frequent subjects of French impressionist painter Dgas?

Impressionism Movement, Artists and Major Works | The Art Story "There are no lines in nature, only areas of color, one against another." Édouard Manet "You would hardly believe how difficult it is to place a figure alone on a canvas, and to concentrate all the interest on this single and universal figure and still keep it living and real." Édouard Manet "If the painter works directly from nature, he ultimately looks for nothing but momentary effects; he does not try to compose, and soon he gets monotonous." Pierre-Auguste Renoir "If painting is no longer needed, it seems a pity that some of us are born into the world with such a passion for line and color." Mary Cassatt "It is all very well to copy what one sees, but it is far better to draw what one now only sees in one's memory. That is a transformation in which imagination collaborates with memory." Edgar Degas "Work at the same time on sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis... Don't be afraid of putting on colour... Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression." Camille Pissarro "I am following Nature without being able to grasp her; I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers." Claude Monet "After 1918, as we know, enlightened public - as well as critical - esteem went decidedly to Cézanne, Renoir and Degas, and to Van Gogh, Gauguin and Seurat. The 'unorthodox' Impressionists - Monet, Pissarro, Sisley - fell under a shadow. It was then that the 'amorphousness' of Impressionism became an accepted idea; and it was forgotten that Cézanne himself had belonged to, and with, Impressionism as he had to nothing else." Clement Greenberg, from essay "The Later Monet" KEY ARTISTS Like The Art Story on Facebook Beginnings Gustave Courbet and The Challange to Official Art The Realist movement, championed by Gustave Courbet, first confronted the official Parisian art establishment in the middle of the nineteenth century. Courbet was an anarchist that thought the art of his time closed it eyes on realities of life. The French were ruled by oppressive regime and much of the public was in in the throes of poverty. Instead of depicting such scenes, the artists of the time concentrated on idealized nudes and glorious depictions of nature. In his protest, Courbet financed an exhibition of his work right opposite the Universal Exposition in Paris of 1855, a bold act that led to the emergence of future artists that would challange the status quo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Exhibitions in Paris and The Salon des Refusés In 1863, at the official yearly art salon, the all-important event of the French art world, a large number of artists were not allowed to participate, leading to public outcry. The same year, the Salon des Refusés ("Salon of the Refused") was formed in response to allow the exhibition of works by artists who had previously been refused entrance to the official salon. Some of the exhibitors were Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro, James Whistler, and the early iconoclast Édouard Manet. Although promoted by authorities and sanctioned by Emperor Napoleon III, the 1863 exhibition caused a scandal, due largely to the unconventional themes and styles of works such as Manet's Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (1863), which featured clothed men and naked women enjoying an afternoon picnic (the women were not classical depictions of a nude, but rather women that took off their clothes). Édouard Manet and the Painting Revolution Édouard Manet was among the first and most important innovators to emerge in the public exhibition scene in Paris. Although he grew up in admiration of the Old Masters, he began to incorporate an innovative, looser painting style and brighter palette in the early 1860s. He also started to focus on images of everyday life, such as scenes in cafes, boudoirs, and out in the street. His anti-academic style and quintessentially modern subject matter soon attracted the attention of artists on the fringes and influenced a new


What is the former home and burial place of George Washington?

The Tombs · George Washington's Mount Vernon The Mansion Gardens & Landscapes Pioneer Farm Distillery & Gristmill Historic Trades Museum Virtual Tour Come visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington. Both the Old and New Tombs can be seen during your visit to Mount Vernon. George Washington died in his bedchamber at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. His last will outlined his desire to be buried at home at Mount Vernon. Washington additionally made provisions for a new brick tomb to be constructed after his death, which would replace the original yet quickly deteriorating family burial vault. In 1831, Washington’s body was transferred to the new tomb, along with the remains of Martha Washington and other family members. Today, the gently wooded enclosure that surrounds the Washingtons' final resting place is a lovely, fitting space to pay homage to the Father of Our Country and the first First Lady.


Who was tried for treason on 17 November 1603 for trying to remove James I from the Engish throne?

Wikijunior:Kings and Queens of England/The Tudors - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Wikijunior:Kings and Queens of England/The Tudors From Wikibooks, open books for an open world This is the latest reviewed version , approved on 12 November 2013. (+)  Quality: good   Henry VII (1485-1509)[ edit ] Henry VII Henry VII, also known as Henry Tudor, was born at Pembroke Castle on 28 January 1457. He was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 22 August 1485 until his death on 21 April 1509. He was the founder of the House of Tudor. He was the only son of Edmund Tudor, who died two months before Henry was born. He spent much of his early life with his uncle Jasper Tudor. When Edward IV returned to the throne in 1471, Henry VII was forced to flee to Brittany, where spent most of the next fourteen years. After his second cousin's revolt failed in 1483, Henry VII became the leading Lancastrian contender for the throne of England. With French help, Henry made an unsuccessful attempt to land in England but turned back after coming across Richard III's forces on the Dorset coast. Henry then gained the support of the in-laws of the late Yorkist King Edward IV and landed with a largely French and Scottish force in Pembrokeshire, and marched into England, with his uncle, Jasper Tudor, and the experienced Earl of Oxford. Henry's forces decisively defeated the Yorkists at the Battle of Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485 when several of Richard's key allies, switched sides or deserted the field of battle. Richard III himself died at the battle. This effectively ended the long-running Wars of the Roses, though it wasn't the final battle. Henry then had to establish his rule. His own claim to the throne was limited, and there were a number of false claimants, or pretenders, to the throne. The main one was Perkin Warbeck, who pretended to be Richard, Duke of York, the younger of the Princes in the Tower. These pretenders were backed by disaffected nobles. Henry, however, succeeded in securing his crown. He also strengthened his position by marrying Elizabeth of York, daughter and heir of King Edward IV. Policies as king[ edit ] Henry VII restored the fortunes of the Exchequer by introducing efficiently ruthless mechanisms of taxation. He was supported by his chancellor, Archbishop John Morton, whose "Morton's Fork" made sure the nobles paid more taxes. Morton's Fork said of the nobles: one who lives frugally must be saving well, and so can give much money to the King. However, one who spends freely must have lots of extra money, and can afford to give generously to the king. By the time of his death, Henry had amassed a personal fortune of a million and a half pounds. As well as coming to terms with the French, Henry VII made an alliance with Spain by marrying his son, Arthur Tudor, to Catherine of Aragon. He made an alliance with Scotland by marrying his daughter, Margaret, to King James IV of Scotland. And he made an alliance with the Holy Roman Empire, under the emperor Maximilian I. Henry is also noted for starting the Court of Star Chamber. This revived an earlier practice of using a small (and trusted) group of the Privy Council as a personal court, able to cut through the red tape in the legal system and act swiftly. Serious disputes involving the use of personal power, or threats to royal authority, were dealt with by the Court. Later years[ edit ] In 1502, Henry's heir, Arthur, died. Henry's wife died in childbirth a few months later. Henry asked the Pope for permission to marry his second son, also called Henry to Catherine of Aragon to help him keep his alliance with Spain. The Pope agreed, but Henry changed his mind, and the marriage did not happen in Henry VII's lifetime. Although Henry VII himself made half-hearted plans to re-marry and get more heirs, this never came to anything. On his death in 1509, he was succeeded by his second, more famous son, Henry VIII. King Henry VII was buried at Westminster Abbey. Henry VIII (1509-1547)[ edit ] Henry VIII Henry VIII was born at the Palace of Placentia at Greenwich on 28 June 1


The Garonne river passes through Toulouse and Bordeaux after rising where?

Garonne River | river, Europe | Britannica.com Garonne River Agen Garonne River, Spanish Río Garona, most important river of southwestern France , rising in the Spanish central Pyrenees and flowing into the Atlantic by way of the estuary called the Gironde . It is 357 miles (575 km) long, excluding the Gironde Estuary (45 miles in length). Formed by two headstreams in the Maladeta Massif (mountainous mass) in the Aragon region of northeast Spain , which flow from glaciers situated at elevations of more than 10,000 feet (3,000 m), the Garonne flows north for 30 miles (48 km) through Spanish territory, traversing the high mountain Val d’Aran through a gorge before crossing the frontier through the narrow defile of Pont-du-Roi at an elevation of 1,902 feet (580 m). Flowing east around Saint-Gaudens, the river veers northeast across one of the largest alluvial plains of France, receiving a tributary, the Ariège, from the southeast before passing Toulouse and then winding northwestward to Bordeaux . The Garonne receives the Tarn west of Moissac and is then joined by the Lot River below Aiguillon, southeast of Marmande. About 34 miles above Bordeaux it passes through Castets—its highest tidal point. At Bordeaux the river is 1,800 feet broad. Flowing between the wine-growing Entre-deux-Mers peninsula to the east and the Médoc coastal strip to the west, it unites with the Dordogne 16 miles north of Bordeaux to form the vast Gironde Estuary. The Garonne River near Bourret, France. Szeder László The Garonne, which is regulated by 50 locks, is subject to sudden floods. The seasonal flow of the river is irregular, with high springtime levels at its source in the snows of the mountains, and its lowest levels in August and September. The Garonne is not navigable; it is accompanied by an old and little used lateral canal from Toulouse to Castets. The Canal du Midi , equally old, connecting the Garonne with the Mediterranean, starts at Toulouse. The river’s basin is some 21,600 square miles (56,000 square km) in area. Learn More in these related articles:


Myalgic pain affects which part of the body?

Fibromyalgia: Pain, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Disabled World Fibromyalgia: Pain, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Synopsis: Information on Fibromyalgia or Myalgic Encephalopathy a chronic condition with symptoms of hurting and pain all over the body plus feeling constantly exhausted. About Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. Fibromyalgia symptoms are not restricted to pain, leading to the use of the alternative term fibromyalgia syndrome for the condition. Other symptoms include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness. Scientists estimate that fibromyalgia affects 5 million Americans age 18 or older. For unknown reasons, between 80 and 90 percent of those diagnosed with fibromyalgia are women; however, men and children also can be affected. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. Main Document Defining Fibromyalgia or Myalgic Encephalopathy Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition and people with it often describe symptoms of hurting all over their body and feeling consistently exhausted. Doctors who examine people with Fibromyalgia many times cannot find anything that is specifically wrong, even after a number of tests. People with Fibromyalgia experience pain in their tendons and ligaments, along with tender points throughout their body along with fatigue. Even slight pressure on tender points can cause pain. More women than men have Fibromyalgia, which has been known as, 'chronic muscle pain,' psychogenic rheumatism,' 'tension myalgias,' and, 'fibrositis,' in the past. Fibromyalgia has symptoms that vary in intensity and will most likely never disappear entirely, although Fibromyalgia itself isn't life-threatening or progressive. There are forms of treatment and self-care methods that can be taken to improve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, as well as your overall health. What is Myalgic Encephalopathy In the United States, advocates are working to have the name of CFS officially changed to ME/CFS due to the widespread belief that the name CFS trivializes the condition and leads to mis-perceptions of it. Several countries currently call the condition myalgic encephalomyelitis, ME/CFS or CFS/ME. Some experts use the terms interchangeably, while others consider one a subgroup of the other. ME or Myalgic Encephalopathy is a condition which causes the sufferer muscle and joint pain, chronic physical and/or mental exhaustion, cognitive dysfunction, digestive problems, depression, as well as the possibility of breathing and heart problems. Myalgic Encephalopathy may cause a person's social life to be affected, and in many cases, the ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) sufferer may find that they cannot maintain a full social life at all. Some ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) sufferers may become bedridden, dependent on others, and often completely housebound, often for a long period of time. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Stress, the weather , physical activity levels, and even the time of day can affect the symptoms that people experience related to Fibromyalgia. There are a number of different symptoms that people with Fibromyalgia experience; these include: Facial Pain and Headaches: Facial Pain and Headaches in association with Fibromyalgia present symptoms such as stiffness or tenderness in the shoulders or neck. Persons with Fibromyalgia may also experience Temoromandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), a condition that affects the jaw and the muscles that surround it. Pain Throughout the Body: One of the characteristics of Fibromyalgia is pain in the body which, when even slight pressure is applied, cause pain. The pain can affect areas of the body in the upper neck and back, the back of the head, chest, elbows, knees and hips. The pain is usually followed with stiffness and may continue for months


Who is second in the line of US presidential succession, following the Vice President?

Constitutional Topic: Presidential Line of Succession - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net Constitutional Topic: Presidential Line of Succession Advertisement The Constitutional Topics pages at the USConstitution.net site are presented to delve deeper into topics than can be provided on the Glossary Page or in the FAQ pages . This Topic Page concerns the Presidential Line of Succession. The Line of Succession is mentioned in two places in the Constitution; in Article 2, Section 1 , and the 25th Amendment . The Topic Page for the Presidential Disability is also of interest. The 25th Amendment reiterates what is stated in Article 2, Section 1: that the Vice President is the direct successor of the President. He or she will become President if the President cannot serve for whatever reason. The 25th also provides for a President who is temporarily disabled, such as if the President has a surgical procedure or if he or she become mentally unstable. The original Constitution provides that if neither the President nor Vice President can serve, the Congress shall provide law stating who is next in line. Currently that law exists as 3 USC 19 , a section of the U.S. Code. This law was established as part of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. There, the following line of succession is provided: Speaker of the House of Representatives President Pro Tempore of the Senate Secretary of State Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security The only exception to the line provided in the law states that to ascend to the Presidency, the next person in line must be constitutionally eligible. Any person holding an office in the line of succession who, for example, is not a naturally-born citizen cannot become President. In this case, that person would be skipped and the next eligible person in the line would become President. To see who holds these posts, see The Cabinet Topic Page . Prior to 1947 In 1792, Congress passed the first presidential succession act. This act was fraught with political wrangling between the Federalists and Antifederalists, as much early U.S. policy was. The Federalists did not want the Secretary of State, since Thomas Jefferson held the position, and he was emerging as a leader to the Antifederalist camp. Some were wary of the President Pro Tem of the Senate, because of the apparent mixing of the branches of government so recently established. Ditto the House Speaker and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The eventual compromise did include two persons to fall in line past the Vice President. The President Pro Tem of the Senate first, then the Speaker of the House. The issue was taken up again in 1886, when the Congressional leadership was removed from the line and replaced with the Cabinet, with the Secretary of State falling first in line. Finally, the 1947 Act added the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tem back in the line (but reversed from the 1792 order).


Indigent | Define Indigent at Dictionary.com indigent [in-di-juh nt] /ˈɪn dɪ dʒənt/ Spell lacking food, clothing, and other necessities of life because of poverty; needy; poor; impoverished. 2. deficient in what is requisite. destitute (usually followed by of). noun a person who is indigent. Origin of indigent Latin 1350-1400 1350-1400; Middle English < Latin indigent- (stem of indigēns) present participle of indigēre to need, lack, be poor, equivalent to ind- by-form of in- in- 2 (cf. indagate ) + -ig- (combining form of egēre to need, lack) + -ent- -ent Related forms Examples from the Web for indigent Expand Contemporary Examples In New York, state law has authorized courts to appoint lawyers on behalf of indigent criminal defendants since 1881. Ferguson Feeds Off the Poor: Three Warrants a Year Per Household Michael Daly August 21, 2014 Historical Examples Abernethy was very careful not to take fees from patients if he suspected them to be in indigent circumstances. British Dictionary definitions for indigent Expand so poor as to lack even necessities; very needy 2. (usually foll by of) (archaic) lacking (in) or destitute (of) noun C14: from Latin indigēre to need, from egēre to lack Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for indigent Expand adj. c.1400, from Old French indigent, from Latin indigentem (see indigence ). As a noun, "poor person," from early 15c. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


Longacre Square, a major intersection in Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets, has been known as what since April 1904?

Times Square Times Square Times Square Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The Times Square area consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan. Like the Red Square in Moscow, Trafalgar Square in London, and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Times Square has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and has become a symbol of its city. Times Square is principally defined by its animated, digital advertisements. Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square was named after the Times Building (now One Times Square) the former offices of The New York Times. The intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street, at the southeast corner of Times Square, is the Eastern Terminus of the Lincoln Highway, the first road across History Before and after the American Revolution, the area belonged to John Morin Scott, a general of the New York militia where he served under George Washington - the man who became the first President of the United States. Scott's manor house was at what is now 43rd Street, surrounded by countryside used for farming and breeding horses. In the first half of the nineteenth century it became one of the prize possessions of John Jacob Astor, who made a second fortune selling off lots to hotels and other real estate concerns as the city rapidly spread uptown. In the early 1900s, New York Times publisher Adolph S. Ochs moved the newspaper's operations to a new skyscraper on 42nd Street in Longacre Square. Ochs persuaded Mayor George B. McClellan, Jr. to construct a subway station there, and the area was renamed "Times Square" on April 8, 1904. Just three weeks later, the first electrified advertisement appeared on the side of a bank at the corner of 46th Street and Broadway. The New York Times moved to more spacious offices across Broadway in 1913. The old Times Building was later named the Allied Chemical Building. Now known simply as One Times Square, it is famed for the "ball" which "drops" from a tower on its roof every New Year's Eve. As New York City's growth continued, Times Square quickly grew as a cultural hub full of theaters, music halls, and upscale hotels. Times Square quickly became New York's agora, a place to gather both to await great tidings and to celebrate them, whether a World Series or a presidential election —James Traub, The Devil's Playground: A Century of Pleasure and Profit in Times Square Celebrities such as Irving Berlin, Fred Astaire, and Charlie Chaplin were closely associated with Times Square in the 1910s and 1920s. During this period, the area was nicknamed The Tenderloin because it was supposedly the most desirable location in Manhattan. However, it was during this period that the area was besieged by crime and corruption, in the form of gambling and prostitution; one case that garnered huge attention was the arrest and subsequent execution of police officer Charles Becker. The general atmosphere changed with the onset of the Great Depression during the 1930s. In the decades afterward, it was considered a dangerous neighborhood. The seediness of Times Square, especially its adult businesses, was an infamous symbol of New York City's decline and corruption from the 1960s until the early 1990s. In the 1980s, a commercial building boom began in the West 40s and 50s as part of a long-term development plan conceived under Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins. In the mid-1990s, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (1994–2002) led an intense effort to "clean up" the area, increasing security, driving out pornographic theaters, drug dealers and "squeegee men" and opening more tourist-friendly attractions and upscale establishments. Advocates of the remodeling claim that the neighborhood is safer and cleaner. Detractors, on the other hand, argue that the changes have diluted or "Disneyfied" the character of Times Square and have unfairly


In snooker, what colour ball is spotted on the centre of the table?

Snooker Rules      Rules of Snooker Type of Game: International or "English" snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the world. It is generally played on 6'x12' English billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. 5 x 10 and snooker tables of even smaller playing dimensions may be used for the game. On a 6 x 12 snooker (English billiard) table the playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11' 8.5" x 5' 10" with a tolerance on both dimensions of +/-0.5". The height of the table is measured from the floor to the top of the cushion rail, and the height shall measure 34" with an allowable variance of +/-0.5". If you like playing snooker on  your computer, you can also try casino gaming online for free or real money.  Sites like www.realmoneyaction.com provide online casino games, guides and reviews of best online casinos. Players: 2 Balls Used: Set of Snooker balls: fifteen object balls that are not numbered and are solid red (called reds), six object balls of other colors that are not numbered (called colors) and a cue ball (called the white ball). Point values for object balls: red-1, yellow-2, green-3, brown-4, blue-5, pink-6, black-7. In International Snooker the balls used are 2-1/16" diameter. The Rack: Play begins with the balls placed as in the diagram above. The pink is spotted on the Pyramid Spot. The apex ball of the triangle of reds is racked as close as possible to the pink without touching it. Baulk-line and Baulk: A straight line drawn 29" from the face of the bottom cushion and parallel to it is called the Baulk-line and the intervening space termed the Baulk. The Half Circle: The Half Circle is a semi-circle described in Baulk with its center at the middle of the Baulk-line and with a radius of 11.5". When the striker has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle he may place the base of the cue ball anywhere on the line or within the Half Circle, and may use his hand or any part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball--as long as it is judged he is not attempting to play a stroke. Object of the Game: To score a greater number of points than opponent. Scoring: Points are scored in two ways: players are awarded points for fouls by the opponent (see Penalties For Fouls below), and by legally potting reds or colors. Each legally potted red ball has a point value of one; each legally potted color ball has a point value as indicated (Balls Used above). A frame ends when all balls have been potted, following the Rules of Play; if, however, only the black (7) ball is left on the table, the frame ends with the first score or foul. If the players' scores are equal after that scoring, the black is spotted on its original position and the layers lag or draw lots for the choice of playing at, or assigning opponent to play at, the black ball with the cue ball in hand within the Half Circle, first score or foul then ends the frame. Opening Break: Players lag or draw lots for choice of break in the opening frame. In a match format the players alternate the break in subsequent frames. Starting player has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle. He must cause the cue ball to contact a red ball. It is not necessary to send a ball to a rail or into a pocket. Failure to meet this requirement is a foul (see Penalties For Fouls) A foul is scored and--with all fouls--the incoming player has a choice of (1) accepting the table and becoming the striker, or (2) requiring the offender to break again. Rules of Play 1. A legally potted ball entitles the striker to continue at the table until he fails to legally pot a ball. 2. On all shots, the striker must comply with the appropriate requirements of Rules of Play 5 and 6. It is not necessary to cause the cue ball or an object ball to contact a cushion or drop in a pocket after the cue ball has contacted a legal object ball (ball on). Failure to contact a legal object ball first is a foul. 3. As long as reds are on the table, the incoming striker (player tak


More than 99% of the mass of our solar system is contained within what?

BBC Solar System – The Sun contains 99% of the Solar System's mass Listen now 45 min Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. Melvyn Bragg discusses our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. What causes them to form and what is the likelihood of there being another with properties similar to Earth’s? About Sun The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, with internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field via a dynamo process. It is by far the most important source of energy for life on Earth. Its diameter is about 109 times that of Earth, and its mass is about 330,000 times that of Earth, accounting for about 99.86% of the total mass of the Solar System. About three quarters of the Sun's mass consists of hydrogen (~73%); the rest is mostly helium (~25%), with much smaller quantities of heavier elements, including oxygen, carbon, neon, and iron. The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) based on its spectral class, and is informally referred to as a yellow dwarf. It formed approximately 4.6 billion[a] years ago from the gravitational collapse of matter within a region of a large molecular cloud. Most of this matter gathered in the center, whereas the rest flattened into an orbiting disk that became the Solar System. The central mass became so hot and dense that it eventually initiated nuclear fusion in its core. It is thought that almost all stars form by this process. The Sun is roughly middle-aged: it has not changed dramatically for more than four billion[a] years, and will remain fairly stable for more than another five billion years. After hydrogen fusion in its core has stopped, the Sun will undergo severe changes and become a red giant. It is calculated that the Sun will become sufficiently large to engulf the current orbits of Mercury, Venus, and possibly Earth. The enormous effect of the Sun on Earth has been recognized since prehistoric times, and the Sun has been regarded by some cultures as a deity. The synodic rotation of Earth and its orbit around the Sun are the basis of the solar calendar, which is the predominant calendar in use today.


When was the first World Cup cricket contest held?

Cricket World Cup History Cricket World Cup History Cricket World Cup 2015 A short history of cricket world cup with list of past winners The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship of men's One Day International (ODI) cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), with preliminary qualification rounds leading up to a finals tournament which is held every four years. The tournament is the world's fourth-largest and fourth-most-viewed sporting event. According to the ICC, it is the most important tournament and the pinnacle of achievement in the sport. The first Cricket World Cup contest was organised in England in 1975. A separate Women's Cricket World Cup has been held every four years since 1973. The finals of the Cricket World Cup are contested by all ten Test-playing and ODI-playing nations, together with other nations that qualify through the World Cup Qualifier. Australia has been the most successful of the five teams to have won the tournament, taking four titles. The West Indies and India have won twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have each won once. The 2011 Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka from 19 February to 2 April 2011. 14 countries participated in the tournament. India won the cup by defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final in Mumbai on 2 April and became the first team to win the World Cup final on home soil. As of 2011 World cup, Australia remains winner of four World cup tournaments with India and West Indies both winning twice. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the other teams who were crowned World champions before. The next World Cups will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand in 2015, and England and Wales in 2019. Cricket World Cup History


"These are the last lines of which musical: ""Eliza? Where the devil are my slippers""?"

My Fair Lady (1964) - Quotes - IMDb My Fair Lady (1964) Quotes Showing all 64 items Eliza Doolittle : The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : I do hope we won't have any unseasonable cold spells; they bring on so much influenza. And the whole of our family is susceptible to it. Eliza Doolittle : My aunt died of influenza, or so they said. But it's my belief they done the old woman in. Mrs. Higgins : Done her in? Eliza Doolittle : Yes, Lord love you. Why should she die of influenza, when she come through diphtheria right enough the year before? Fairly blue with it she was. They all thought she was dead. But my father, he kept ladling gin down her throat. Then she come to so sudden she bit the bowl right off the spoon. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : Dear me! Eliza Doolittle : Now, what call would a woman with that strength in her have to die of influenza? And what become of her new straw hat that should have come to me? [pause] Eliza Doolittle : Somebody pinched it. And what I say is: them as pinched it, done her in. Lord Boxington: Done her in? Done her in, did you say? Lady Boxington : What ever does it mean? Mrs. Higgins : It's the new slang, meaning someone has killed her. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : Surely you don't think someone killed her? Eliza Doolittle : Do I not? Them she lived with would have killed her for a hatpin, let alone a hat. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : But it can't have been right for your father to be pouring spirits down her throat like that, it could have killed her. Eliza Doolittle : Not her, gin was mother's milk to her. Besides he poured so much down his own throat, he knew the good of it. Lord Boxington: Do you mean he drank? Eliza Doolittle : Drank? My word, something chronic. [responding to freddy's laughter] Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Mrs. Higgins : How ever did you learn good manners with my son around? Eliza Doolittle : It was very difficult. I should never have known how ladies and gentlemen really behaved, if it hadn't been for Colonel Pickering. He always showed what he thought and felt about me as if I were something better than a common flower girl. You see, Mrs. Higgins, apart from the things one can pick up, the difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated. I shall always be a common flower girl to Professor Higgins, because he always treats me like a common flower girl, and always will. But I know that I shall always be a lady to Colonel Pickering, because he always treats me like a lady, and always will. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Professor Henry Higgins : How poignant it will be on that inevitable night, when she shows up on my door in tears and rags! Miserable and lonely, repentant and contrite! Shall I take her in, or hurl her to the wolves? Give her kindness, or the treatment she deserves? Will I take her back, or THROW THE BAGGAGE OUT? Well, I'm a most forgiving man. The sort who never could, ever would, take a position and staunchly never budge. A *most* forgiving man... But, I shall NEVER take her back! If she were crawling on her KNEES! Let her promise to atone, let her shiver, let her moan, I'll slam the door and let the hellcat FREEZE! Marry Freddy! HA! [turns to unlock the door, but stops in despair] Professor Henry Higgins : But I'm so used to hear her say, "Good morning" every day... Her joys, her woes, her highs, her lows, are second nature to me now, like breathing out and breathing in... I'm very grateful she's a woman, and so easy to forget! Rather like a habit one can always break... And yet... I've grown accustomed to the trace... of something in the air... Accustomed... to her... face. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Eliza Doolittle : [singing] I shall not feel alone without you, I can stand on my own without you. So go back in your shell, I can do bloody well without... Professor Henry Higgins : [singing] By Geor


What temperature scale is referenced to absolute zero (i.e. where there is the theoretical absence of all thermal energy)?

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In which classic arcade is the object to get an amphibian across a busy road?

Frogger | Retroland Retroland Home » Video Games » Frogger Frogger For those who didn’t necessarily want to wage their arcade battles in the far reaches of space, there was once a game called Frogger, which allowed us to help a member of the animal kingdom traverse obstacles both natural and man-made, and find his way safely to his preferred habitat. This journey, both daunting and surprisingly addictive, made Konami’s Frogger an instant hit among the masses, and one of the most beloved video games to emerge from the 80s. The object was (not so) simply to try and get the frog across the road, across the river and into its home. That was all a player had to do within the alloted time and if he managed to safely guide five frogs back home, the game reset at a higher level of difficulty. The challenge lay in avoiding all the obstacles out for froggy’s blood. Starting from the bottom of the screen, the frog had to cross a busy road on his way to the river. The road featured cars and trucks zipping back and forth and if you guided the frog across the five lanes safely, he could take a breather on a dirt median before attempting to leap across the river. Frog control was via a 4-way joystick that allowed simple up, down, left and right movement. The river was another thing altogether; it was as busy as the road, with floating logs, turtles and alligators flowing in both directions. The frog had to hop from object to object in order to reach one of the five lilly pad spaces at the top of the screen, his home. Zig-zagging from logs to turtles wasn’t without its dangers as rows of turtles would disappear every now and again, dropping the frog into the water and “killing” him (it’s a frog, it lives in the water!). Logs were safer but you had to be careful not to stay on them too long as the current would carry them off screen and that would put an end to the frog as well. Alligators floated by and the frog could hitch a ride on their back, as long as he avoided their gaping jaws which would spell, again, dun dun dun…death. The levels became progressively harder, introducing more cars that went faster, racecars that zoomed by with VROOOM! noises, snakes that patrolled the median, alligators that looked like logs until the last horrible minute and alligators that lay in wait for poor froggy inside his own lilly pad. Dawdling and taking a circuitous route didn’t help either, because if a player took too long getting the frog where he needed to be, the game added more cars and other obstacles to gently nudge you along. On the other hand, extra points could be earned by finding a lady frog sunning herself on a log and carrying her home with you or by snapping up tasty bugs that appear in random places. Frogger achieved enormous popularity in the early 80s, both in America and abroad, and has since become an iconic representation of the era. Next to Pac-Man , it is perhaps the most recognizable game of that period. And, while it didn’t spawn any sequels in the arcade, many versions of Frogger have been released for home gaming platforms over the years, keeping this addictive amphibian adventure alive for future generations. If you spend many a maddening hour trying to help that poor frog get home safely, we welcome your memories in our comments section as we tip our hats to a true arcade legend. 2 Responses to “Frogger”


A synapse is a space where a nerve impulse travels between what?

Synaptic Transmission About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” tab of your account. There, you can easily access this resource later when you’re ready to customize it or assign it to your students. Synaptic Transmission Synaptic transmission is a chemical event which is involved in the transmission of the impulse via release, diffusion, receptor binding of neurotransmitter molecules and unidirectional communication between neurons.  Learning Objective Describe the process of synaptic transmission Key Points In a chemical synapse , the pre and post synaptic membranes are separated by a synaptic cleft, a fluid filled space.  The chemical event is involved in the transmission of the impulse via release, diffusion, receptor binding of neurotransmitter molecules and unidirectional communication between neurons .  The neurotransmitter termination can occur in three ways - reuptake, enzymatic degradation in the cleft and diffusion.  Full Text Synaptic Transmission In a chemical synapse, the pre and post synaptic membranes are separated by a synaptic cleft, a fluid filled space. The chemical event is involved in the transmission of the impulse via release, diffusion, receptor binding of neurotransmitter molecules and unidirectional communication between neurons.  Chemical Synapse Neurotransmission at a chemical synapse begins with the arrival of an action potential at the presynaptic axon terminal. When an action potential reaches the axon terminal, it depolarizes the membrane and opens voltage-gated Na+ channels. Na+ ions enter the cell , further depolarizing the presynaptic membrane. This depolarization causes voltage-gated Ca2+ channels to open. Calcium ions entering the cell initiate a signaling cascade . A calcium sensing protein binds calcium and interacts with SNARE proteins. These SNARE proteins are involved in the membrane fusion. The synaptic vesicles fuse with the presynaptic axon terminal membrane and empty their contents by exocytosis into the synaptic cleft. Calcium is quickly removed from the terminal. Communication at chemical synapses requires release of neurotransmitters. When the presynaptic membrane is depolarized, voltage-gated Ca2+ channels open and allow Ca2+ to enter the cell. The calcium entry causes synaptic vesicles to fuse with the membrane and release neurotransmitter molecules into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to ligand-gated ion channels in the postsynaptic membrane, resulting in a localized depolarization or hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic neuron. The binding of a specific neurotransmitter causes particular ion channels , in this case ligand-gated channels, on the postsynaptic membrane to open. The binding of a neurotransmitter to its receptor is reversible. As long as it is bound to a post synaptic receptor, a neurotransmitter continues to affect membrane potential. The effects of the neurotransmitter generally lasts few milliseconds before being terminated. The neurotransmitter termination can occur in three ways. First, reuptake by astrocytes or presynaptic terminal where the neurotransmitter is stored or destroyed by enzymes . Second, degradation by enzymes in the synaptic cleft such as acetylcholinesterase . Third, diffusion of the neurotransmitter as it moves away from the synapse.  .


Mick Rock has what occupation in the recording industry?

Mick Rock | RECORD COLLECTOR NEWS Mick Rock THE MAN WHO SHOT THE ’70s Meet the mystery man who’s been one of rock music’s most prolific photographers — and has captured rock’s most famous faces from David Bowie to The Dead Boys by Sean Clifford Yes, his real name is Mick Rock. Well, to be precise, he was born Michael David Rock. But “Mick” fits the man and suits the mythology that surrounds his prolific career as one of the world’s most accomplished rock photographers. Mick honed his eye and developed his unique aesthetic in the golden age of rock — an era when the quality of the music, and music photography, was at its peak. Commonly referred to as “the man who shot the ‘70s,” Mick’s portfolio is in fact much more extensive than those famous early shots of David Bowie, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. Though his intimate images of those performers helped define them in the public mind, Mick’s body of work is vast, and he continues to shoot new artists with all the energy and insanity he brought to photo shoots with these iconic subjects. And if you manage to pry him from away from the camera, you’ll find an intense, insightful man who has had plenty of time to reflect on his decades spent corralling debauched rock stars. I met Mick Rock for the first time in New York City, over a cup of coffee in the summer of 2013. It was one of those humid days when rainstorms erupt without warning, and as usual, I’d left my umbrella at home. I was soaked — wet enough to worry about being thought unprofessional. But Mick was indifferent to my condition, and we got right down to the business of the meeting: a discussion about the notion of creating a TV show focused on his long career in music and photography. Behind his dark sunglasses, I could see Mick was casually intrigued, and upon finishing his latte, he accepted my proposal in a way that is quintessentially Mick: “I’ve decided you’re not a cunt. Let’s do it.” In the months and years after our initial meeting, we found our footing as we made On the Record with Mick Rock, a documentary series for the cable network, Ovation. Producing five episodes to date, we’ve traveled to Los Angeles to hear Josh Groban sing with passion and poise; bumbled through the Music City with three-quarters of Kings of Leon (“The Nashville Beach Boys,” as Mick calls them); wondered what goes on amidst the Oklahoma City dust while profiling The Flaming Lips; seen the soulful side of Philadelphia with Patti LaBelle, one of the most professional and impressive artists I’ve known; and most recently, we toured Manhattan with Mark Ronson, a producer and performer who brings a unique intelligence and sense of history to his work. Mick and I talk regularly, but the conversation too often revolves around scheduling, logistics and the politics of making a TV show. Still, even during those mundane chats, my mind drifts to the photographs of his that mean the most to me — that intimate cover shot for Rory Gallagher’s first album, for example, or the moment Mick captured as he spilled out of a London party, only to catch the police questioning Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger in an image that has come to define the dissolution and Faces and the birth of the next incarnation of The Rolling Stones. I want to know more than a guy can reasonably ask in the context of the chatter between shooting scenes and, so I thought it right to set about asking questions and getting answers in the pages of Record Collector News — a magazine for people who care about music, and who understand the undeniable influence of great albums and the art that graces their covers. Clockwise from top: Mark Ronson, Lou Reed, Photographer Mick Rock, Rory Gallagher The Interview Sean Clifford: Most people’s first acid trip was spent listening to Pink Floyd. Yours was spent with Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd. Can you tell me a bit about those early years and how that experience took you down the path to becoming a photographer? Mick Rock: Well, I had gotten to know Syd in my first year at Cambridge — in fact in the local arts school Christmas party of ‘6