Which vegetable, of the species Brassica Oleracea, has the varieties Nevada and Canberra?

Genus Brassica - THE WORLDWIDE VEGETABLES THE WORLDWIDE VEGETABLES Edited by Ho Dinh Hai Long An - Vietnam 1- Introduction to the Genus Brassica             1.1- Scientific classification             1.2- Genus Brassica            + Overview         Brassica  ( / ˈ b r æ s ɨ k ə / ) is a genus of plants in the mustard  family ( Brassicaceae ). The members of the genus are informally known as  cruciferous vegetables , cabbages , or  mustard plant . Crops from this genus are sometimes called cole crops - derived from the Latin caulis, denoting the stem or stalk of a plant.            Members of brassica commonly used for food include cabbage ,  cauliflower ,  broccoli ,  Brussels sprouts , and some seeds. The  genus  is known for its important agricultural   and  horticultural  crops and includes a number of  weeds , both of wild taxa and escapees from cultivation. It counts over 30 wild species and hybrids plus numerous  cultivars  and hybrids of cultivated origin. Most are seasonal plants ( annuals  or  biennials ), but some are small shrubs. Brassica plants have been the subject of much scientific interest for their agricultural importance. Six particular species (Brassica carinata, B. juncea, B. oleracea, B. napus, B. nigra  and B. rapa) evolved by the combining of  chromosomes  from three earlier species, as described by the  Triangle of U theory.              The genus is native in the wild in western  Europe , the Mediterranean  and temperate regions of  Asia  and many wild species grow as weeds, especially in  North America ,  South America , and  Australia .       A dislike for cabbage or broccoli can result from the fact that these plants contain a compound similar to phenylthiocarbamide  (PTC), which is bitter or tasteless to some people depending on their 'taste buds'. In the division of a large number of plants in the plant kingdom into the groups "monocotyledon" and "dicotyledon" all members of Brassica are dicotyledons.             + Major species                 There is some disagreement among botanists on the classification and status of Brassica species and subspecies. The following is an abbreviated list, with an emphasis on economically important species.                1- Brassica balearica: Mallorca cabbage                2- Brassica carinata : Abyssinian mustard or Abyssinian cabbage, used to produce  biodiesel .                15- Brassica  tournefortii : Asian mustard.             + Other species formerly placed in Brassica                 Brassica kaber (wild mustard or charlock) - see  Sinapis arvensis                 Brassica  alba or Brassica hirta (white or yellow mustard) - see  Sinapis alba                 Brassica  geniculata (hoary mustard) - see  Hirschfeldia incana 2-  The Important Species of the Genus Brassica that are edible             2.1- Species Brassica balearica - Mallorca cabbage                 Brassica balearica Pers. is a tertiary wild relative of a number of crops in the brassica group. It is a Perennial plant.           Brassica balearica is an endemism exclusive to Mallorca. It lives in the Serra de Tramuntana (northern mountain range) occupying rocky crevices in the rocky cliff faces of mountains, generally in shady places. It is characterised by its shiny, fleshy leaves with wavy margins which are concentrated at the base of the plant.             It grows on inland cliffs, in limestone areas and in oak forests. There is no other plant in the rocky crags with similar leaves; it is unmistakable. It is suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.               It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.             Brassica balearica is assessed as Least Concern because it is a locally common species which does not currently face any major threats and the population is not reported to be in decline.             B. balearica is a tertiary wild relative of and potential gene donor to a


Southern Distilleries Ltd, the world's most southern distillery, produces Hokonui Moonshine, named after the mountains where the illicit version of the drink first appeared, in which country?

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The game 'Spillikins' is commonly known by which other name?

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The Narcissus plant is otherwise known by which popular name?

Narcissus - Facts, Varieties, Growing and Plant Caring Tips Buy From OurStores Narcissus According to classical mythology, a young lad Narcissus, was so enamored with himself that he stared at his reflection in a pool of water until he eventually turned into his namesake flower. And this is how Narcissus flowers came into being! Narcissus is one of the most popular flowers in the world and the most popular flower in Germany. A spring-flowering bulb, Narcissus is the name of a genus which includes flower bulbs like Daffodils, Jonquils, Paper whites and so forth. Narcissi (plural form of Narcissus) are easily grown from bulbs. The word Narcissus is derived from the Greek word narke, meaning numbness or stupor. Some attribute the naming of the flower to its narcotic fragrance while others debate that it is associated with the poisonous nature of the Narcissus bulbs. Kingdom Genus Narcissus Narcissus flowers are usually white or yellow and are characterized by a narrow, tubular base (hypanthium), three petals and three petal-like sepals (the perianth), and a central cup-like appendage (the corona, cup, or crown) that may be of contrasting color. Facts About Narcissus Narcissus is mostly native to the Mediterranean region, but a few species are found through central Asia to China. Without exception, the most common Narcissus species found growing throughout America today were brought over from Europe by the early colonists and distributed westward by settlers from the East. Narcissus is mainly cultivated in the Channel Isles, the Isles of Sicily, Great Britain and Holland. Narcissus flowers are available from November to April depending on the species. The typical Daffodil blooms in the early spring. Narcissus Varieties The genus Narcissus encompasses dozens of species, hybrids, varieties and forms. Jonquils, Daffodils, Paper whites are the most popular varieties of Narcissus- Jonquils - They have dark green, round, rush-like leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, early, yellow blossoms. Daffodils - Without a doubt, modern large flowered daffodils are the most popular type of Narcissus planted today. Paper whites - They are the early blooming Narcissus variety with white, powerfully fragrant, clustered flowers. from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Common Name Cyclamineus Daffodil Narcissus cyclamineus Cyclamineus Daffodils have nodding blooms with strongly reflexed perianths and long cups. Flowers come in a wide variety of shades like red, orange, yellow, green, white, and pink. Double-Flowered Daffodil Narcissus sp. double flowered cultivars Double-Flowered Daffodil blooms have double numbers of perianths or corona segments, or double numbers of both. Flowers come in a wide variety of shades like red, orange, yellow, green, white, and pink. Jonquil Narcissus jonquilla The most fragrant Narcissus, Jonquils have small flowers made up of a small center cup (corona) surrounded by petals (perianth). Poet's Narcissus, Poet's Flower, Pheasant's Eye Narcissus Narcissus poeticus In mid to late spring, each stem of the poet's Narcissus bears one fragrant flower featuring a small yellow central cup (corona) with a red edge surrounded by white petals (perianth). Tazetta Narcissus Narcissus tazetta Tazetta Narcissus plants bear many flowers per stem; nearly two dozen small flowers or up to four larger flowers. The flowers have open perianths and small cups. Trumpet-Flowered Daffodil Narcissus sp. trumpet flowered cultivars Trumpet-Flowered Daffodils have blooms with flattened outer petals and trumpet shaped cups that flare from their base to a wide, open rim. Flowers come in a wide variety of shades like red, orange, yellow, green, white, and pink. Hoop-petticoat Daffodil Narcissus bulbocodium Hoop-petticoat Daffodils are deer-resistant, small (6 inches or less), and bear bright yellow blooms with large cups and tiny, pointed perianths. Triandrus Daffodil Narcissus triandrus Triandrus Daffodils usually have more than one flower per stem. Often the petals are reflexed, which means that they sweep backwards as opposed to th


A 'boxcar' is a term for rolling which number on the dice in a game of craps?

Craps Terms - Glossary of Terms Used in Craps Back Line – The Do Not Pass Line. Bank – The stack of chips placed on the craps table by the casino. Bar 6-6 – Is a standoff with no total wins or  losses. In this situation, bets placed may be withdrawn or  alternatively, carried over to the next betting roll. Sometimes it’s Bar  1-1 or Bar 1-2. Bar 12 or 2 – A push for bets on the Don’t Pass Line and the Don’t Come. Behind – After the Don’t Come point is established, all checks are to go into the box placed “behind” the box number. Behind the Line – A bet placed after the come out roll, on the Free-Odds. Big 6 – A bet that a 6 will show before a 7 on the next roll. The payout is 1 to 1. Big 8 – A bet that an 8 will show before a 7 on the next roll. The payout is 1 to 1. Big Red – A bet that the next roll will show a 7. Bones – Another name for the dice. Black – Colloquial name for a $100 casino check. Bowl – The container tray in which the spare dice is held by the stickman. Boxcars – A bet on the number 12. Box Man – The casino employee who supervises the  dealers at the Craps table. He is usually also responsible for counting  cash and gaming checks, settlling gambling disputes and general play of  the game. Box Numbers – The numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10  marked inside “boxes” on the layout are known as box or point number.  The remaining numbers are known as natural numbers. Box Up – The changing of dice for every new set. Buffalo – A 5 unit bet on every Hard Way and number Eleven. Buy Bet – When a 5% commission is paid to collect  house advantage and to get correct odds. The bet is placed on any of the  box numbers and are paid if the number shows before a seven. C C and E – A two unit and one roll bet that the next  roll will show 2, 3, or 11. One unit is wagered on any Craps or “C” and  the other unit is wagered on Eleven or “E”. Change Only – When the player places cash on the  craps table, the dealer or the player must call out “change only” to  indicate that there is no action being taken on the cash and it will be  used to converted into checks. Checks – Chips used to play Craps. They are round, plastic tokens and used for placing bets. Choppy – A game is described as choppy when there  are a number of inconsistent passes and misses with none of the players  experiencing any good runs of winning throws. Cocked Die/Dice – When either or both dice are  rolled and they land partly on the craps layout and lean partially  against some other obstruction on the table. The boxman is then required  to call the number on the die that would land face up if the  obstruction were to be removed. Cold Table – When shooters do not have much luck making their points or naturals. Color Change – When a player exchanges playing chips for different denominations. Color Up – Is applicable either when a player  exchanges smaller denomination checks for larger ones; or when the  player is intentionally handed larger checks as part of better customer  service. Come Bet – A bet placed after the come out roll that the dice, Payouts are on rolls of 7 or 11 and losses incurred for 2, 3 and 12. Come Out Roll – It is the first roll when a new game is being started. Comps – Complimentary drinks, room, food, etc provided by a casino to valuable players. Craps – Numbers 2, 3 and 12 on the come out roll. Crapless Craps – A type of Craps game offered at  some casinos. When playing this version of craps, a roll of craps is not  a loss at the come out. The number is instead marked as a point. House  advantages on this game are much higher than regular versions of Craps  and most experienced players tend to avoid Crapless Craps. Crew – The collective name for all the casino employees running a Craps table. D Dealers – The casino employees in charge of a Craps  table. There are usually 4 dealers for every craps game and they rotate  positions. It is the dealer’s responsibility to pay out as well as place  Free Odds and Lay bets. Die In the Wood – When a die is rolled and it lands in a rack of chips. Dime – A bet for $10. D


Ganymede is the largest moon of which planet?

Ganymede: Facts About Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede: Facts About Jupiter's Largest Moon By Kim Zimmermann | June 15, 2016 10:53am ET MORE NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft snapped this color image of Jupiter's moon Ganymede, the largest satellite in the solar system, on July 7, 1979 from a distance of 745,000 miles (1.2 million kilometers). Credit: NASA Jupiter's moon Ganymede is the largest satellite in the solar system. Larger than Mercury and Pluto, and only slightly smaller than Mars, it would easily be classified as a planet if were orbiting the sun rather than Jupiter. The moon likely has a salty ocean underneath its icy surface, making it a potential location for life. The European Space Agency plans a mission to Jupiter's icy moons that in 2030, is planned to arrive and put special emphasis on observing Ganymede. Facts about Ganymede Age: Ganymede is about 4.5 billion years old, about the same age as Jupiter . Distance from Jupiter: Ganymede is the seventh moon and third Galilean satellite outward from Jupiter, orbiting at about 665,000 miles (1.070 million kilometers). It takes Ganymede about seven Earth-days to orbit Jupiter. [ Photos of Ganymede, Jupiter's Largest Moon ] Size: Ganymede's mean radius is 1,635 miles (2,631.2 km). Although Ganymede is larger than Mercury it only has half its mass, classifying it as low density. Temperature: Daytime temperatures on the surface average minus 171 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 297 F, and night temperatures drop to -193C. In 1996, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope found evidence of a thin oxygen atmosphere. However, it is too thin to support life as we know it; it is unlikely that any living organisms inhabit Ganymede. Magnetosphere: Ganymede is the only satellite in the solar system to have a magnetosphere. Typically found in planets, including Earth and Jupiter, a magnetosphere is a comet-shaped region in which charged particles are trapped or deflected. Ganymede's magnetosphere is entirely embedded within the magnetosphere of Jupiter. This montage compares New Horizons' best views of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, gathered with the spacecraft's Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) and its infrared spectrometer, the Linear Etalon Imaging Spectral Array (LEISA). Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Southwest Research Institute Discovery and exploration of Ganymede Ganymede was discovered by Galileo Galilei on Jan. 7, 1610. The discovery, along with three other Jovian moons , was the first time a moon was discovered orbiting a planet other than Earth. Galileo's discovery eventually led to the understanding that planets orbit the sun, instead of our solar system revolving around Earth. Galileo called this moon Jupiter III. When the numerical naming system was abandoned in the mid-1800s, the moon was named after Ganymede, a Trojan prince in Greek mythology. Zeus, a counterpart of Jupiter in Roman mythology, carried Ganymede, who had taken the form of an eagle, to Olympus, where he became a cupbearer to the Olympian gods and one of Zeus' lovers. Several spacecraft have flown by Jupiter and its moons. Pioneer 10 arrived first, in 1973, followed by Pioneer 11 in 1974. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 returned striking photos during their flybys. The Galileo spacecraft passed as low as 162 miles (261 km) over the surfaces of the Galilean moons and produced detailed images. The European Space Agency plans a mission called JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) that would launch from Earth in 2022 for arrival at Jupiter in 2030. While the mission will look at three moons (Ganymede, Callisto and Europa), Ganymede will be the focus because it shows how icy worlds evolve and could be habitable in general, ESA said on its website. Scientists will try to figure out more about its ocean and icy crust, map its surface in detail, learn about the interior, probe the atmosphere and study the magnetic field. Ganymede sound and signal illustration Characteristics of Ganymede Ganymede has a core of metallic iron, which is followed by a layer of rock that is topp


Europe's largest solar power plant is at Sanlucar la Mayor in which country?

Solnova Solar Power Station, Sanlúcar la Mayor, Seville - Power Technology Solar Tower, Seville, Spain A futuristic-looking 11MW solar tower has been completed near Seville, Spain as part of a 300MW solar power project. Unit 1 was the first to be opened for commercial operations, in early May 2010. It was followed by the opening of Unit 3 in the same month and Unit 4 in August 2010. Each unit employs 360 parabolic trough collectors to reflect the radiation. Other infrastructure includes an oil boiler, thermal oil pipes, a turbine, steam generator and cooling towers. Also included are two electrical buildings, sewage and effluent treatment plants and an assembly shop. ASTRØ parabolic trough technology at Solnova Solar Power Station The Solnova solar power plant utilises ASTRØ parabolic trough technology developed by Abengoa Solar. The technology involves long rows of curved heliostat mirrors which can be rotated towards the direction of the sun. The mirrors reflect the sunlight which is concentrated onto a pipe containing a fluid (synthetic oil). The fluid heats up to 400°C temperature by absorbing the solar radiation. The hot fluid is transferred via pipes to heat water vapour in a turbine-generator where electricity is produced. The pipes are insulated to minimise the loss of energy during the transfer of the thermal oil and steam. This is achieved by covering the pipes in glass wool before coating them with aluminium. Project finance and key players The estimated construction cost for units 1 and 3 came to around €500m. It was 50% financed by the European Investment Bank. "The Solnova solar power plant utilises ASTRØ parabolic trough technology developed by Abengoa Solar." Solnava 4 cost approximately €210m. It was financed jointly by Banesto, Caja Madrid, Calyon, Dexia Sabadell, ING, Kfw, Ladesbank, Natixis, Santander, Société Générale and Ubibanca. The photovoltaic plants for unit 4 were financed by La Caixa, Sumitomo and West LB. The construction contract of Solnova units 1 and 3 was awarded to Abener, which appointed Teyma as the subcontractor for the civil works. Solnova 4 was constructed jointly by Abener and Teyma. All the contracts were awarded on a turnkey basis. The heliostat mirrors were supplied by Rioglass. The valves were supplied by MTS. Bilfinger Berger was responsible for the insulation of pipes and plant components. Share


What UK-based organisation is (at 2011) the world's largest insurance market?

The 50 Largest Reinsurers | Risk Management Monitor The 50 Largest Reinsurers by Jared Wade (click for larger version) It’s not a good time to be a reinsurer. These companies, which essentially offer insurance for insurance, often bear the brunt of natural disasters. And 2011 has been the worst catastrophe year in history by some measures. Just look at the graphic above, courtesy of the Insurance Information Institute , for proof. Add in the fact that investment returns, traditionally a windfall for these heavily capitalized reinsurers, have been sluggish and volatile since the market meltdown in 2008 and things could be better. Still, plenty of companies are doing A-OK. Just look at the list below. From AM Best, these are  the 50 largest reinsurers in terms of gross premiums written in 2010 (in millions). 1. Munich Reinsurance Company—$31,280 2. Swiss Reinsurance Company Limited—24,756 3. Hannover Rueckversicherung AG—15,147 4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. —14,374 5. Lloyd’s—12,977 7. Reinsurance Group of America Inc. — 7,201 8. Allianz S.E. — 5,736 10. Everest Re Group Ltd. —4,201 11. Transatlantic Holdings Inc. —4,133 12. Korean Reinsurance Company —4,114 13. China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation —3,796 14. London Reinsurance Group Inc. —3,266 15. MAPFRE RE, Compania de Reaseguros, S.A. —3,143 16. General Insurance Corporation of India —2,573 17. Assicurazioni Generali SpA —2,463 18. AEGON N.V. —2,391 19. QBE Insurance Group Limited —2,280 20. XL Group plc—2,255 21. MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc.—2,206 22. The Toa Reinsurance Company Limited—2,021 23. Axis Capital Holdings Limited—1,834 24. Caisse Centrale de Reassurance—1,814 25. Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.—1,625 26. Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.—1,466 27. Catlin Group Limited—1,290 28. RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.—1,165 29. Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited—1,162 30. ACE Limited—1,146 31. Validus Holdings Ltd.—1,101 32. Flagstone Reinsurance aHoldings Limited—1,098 33. White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.—1,079 34. Amlin plc—1,004


Podagra is the technical term for which medical condition in humans, often associated with heavy drinking?

Gout - In-Depth Report - NY Times Health Click the icon to see an image of tophi gout. Without treatment, tophi develop about 10 years after the initial onset of gout, although that can range from 3 to 42 years. Tophi are more likely to appear early in the course of the disease in older people. In the elderly population, women appear to be at higher risk for tophi than men. Certain people, such as those who are receiving cyclosporine after a transplant, have a high risk of developing tophi. Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones). Persons who have kidney stones that formed from uric acid are more likely to have higher levels of uric acid in their blood than in their urine. This suggests that gout is responsible for this type of kidney stones. Uric acid and other kidney stones are present in 10 - 25% of patients with primary gout, a rate of more than 1,000 times that of the general population. In gout caused by other conditions (called secondary gout), the reported rate reaches 42%. Not all of the kidney stones in patients with gout are made of uric acid. Some are made from calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, or substances combined with uric acid. Uric acid stones can also form when you do not have gout or hyperuricemia Click the icon to see an image of nephrolithiasis. Chronic Uric Acid Interstitial Nephropathy. Chronic uric acid interstitial nephropathy occurs when crystals slowly form in the structures and tubes that carry fluid from the kidney. It is reversible and not likely to injure the kidneys. Kidney Failure. Sudden overproduction of uric acid can occasionally block the kidneys and cause them to fail. This occurrence is very uncommon but can develop after any of the following: Chemotherapy for leukemia or lymphoma Severe heat stress from vigorous exercise Epileptic seizures Corticosteroid therapy for severe allergic reactions In-Depth From A.D.A.M. Symptoms Gout typically strikes the joint of the big toe, but may affect other joints, such as the ankle or knee. Common symptoms of gout include: Inflammation Chronic tophaceous gout Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Asymptomatic means there are no symptoms. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is considered the first stage of gout. MSU slowly builds up. It lasts for an average of 30 years. Note: Hyperuricemia does not inevitably lead to gout. In fact, less than 20% of cases develop the full-blown arthritic disease. Symptoms of Acute Gouty Arthritis Acute gouty arthritis occurs when the first symptoms of gout appear. Sometimes the first signs of gout are brief twinges of pain (petit attacks) in an affected joint, which can precede the actual full-blown condition by several years. MSU crystals form at normal body temperature when concentrations in the blood reach 7 mg/dL. At lower temperatures, crystals form at lower concentrations. Since blood temperature falls the further blood gets from the heart, gout strikes the toes and fingers first. Symptoms of acute gouty arthritis include: Severe pain at and around the joint May feel like "crushing" or a dislocated bone Walking and the weight of bed sheets may be unbearable Usually takes 8 - 12 hours to develop Occurs late at night or early in the morning and may wake you up Swelling that may go beyond the joint may extend beyond the joint Red, shiny, tense skin over the affected area, which may peel after a few days Chills and mild fever, loss of appetite, and feelings of ill health Most often symptoms first start in one joint. Monoarticular Gout. Gout that occurs in one joint is called monoarticular gout. Approximately 60% of all first-time monoarticular gout attacks in middle-aged adults occur in the big toe. This occurrence is known as podagra. Symptoms can also occur in other locations. Polyarticular Gout. If more than one joint is affected, it is known as polyarticular gout. Multiple joints are affected in only 10 - 20% of first attacks. Older people are more likely to have polyarticular gout. The most frequently affected joints are the foot, ankle, knee, wrist, elbow, and hand. The pain usually occurs in joints on one side of the bod


Thomas Seymour married the widow of which monarch in 1547, previously his brother-in-law?

Katherine Parr Buried: 5 September 1548 St Mary's Chapel, Sudeley Castle Katherine Parr was the eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Parr and his wife Maud Green, both of whom were at the court of Henry VIII in his early reign. Maud was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon and named her daughter, born in 1512, after her. So, Henry VIII’s last wife was named after his first. Thomas Parr died in November 1517, leaving his three children, William , Katherine and Anne in the care of their mother. Maud managed the children’s education and the family estates and must have left an impression on her daughter of the greater role an independent woman could have in society. The education that Maud arranged for the children was similar to that of other noble figures of the time and at least in the case of Katherine, it ignited a life-long passion for learning. She was fluent in French, Latin and Italian and began learning Spanish when she was Queen. Katherine Parr’s first marriage was to Edward Borough, the son of Thomas, third Baron Borough of Gainsborough in 1529 when she was 17 years old. Edward died only a few years later, probably in early 1533. It was during this marriage that Katherine’s mother Maud died, in December 1531. Katherine’s second marriage was to John Neville, third Baron Latimer of Snape Castle in Yorkshire, whom she married in the summer of 1534 when he was 41 and she was 22. Latimer had two children from his previous marriages so Katherine also became a stepmother for the first time. During the Pilgrimage of Grace a rebel mob forced Latimer to join them and later took Katherine and her stepchildren hostage at the castle. Latimer was able to eventually secure their freedom and managed to escape arrest for his associations with the rebellion after it was finally put down. Katherine’s ailing husband died in March 1543, leaving her a widow for the second time, now at the age of 31. It was around this time that Katherine was noticed by not only the King, but also Thomas Seymour , brother of the late Queen Jane Seymour . Katherine expressed her desire to marry Thomas Seymour after Latimer’s death, but the King’s request for her hand was one that Katherine felt it was her duty to accept. Katherine and Henry VIII were married on July 12th in the Queen’s closet at Hampton Court Palace in a small ceremony attended by about 20 people. Katherine was interested in the reformed faith, making her enemies with the conservatives of Henry’s court. It was Katherine’s influence with the King and the Henry’s failing health that led to a plot against her in 1546 by the conservative faction. Katherine and her ladies were known to have had banned books which was grounds for arrest and execution on charges of heresy. To gain evidence against the Queen, Anne Askew , a well-known and active Protestant, was questioned and tortured, but refused to recant her faith or give evidence against Katherine and her ladies. However, there was enough other evidence against the Queen to issue a warrant for her arrest. The warrant was accidentally dropped and someone loyal to the Queen saw it and then quickly told her about it. This is a well-documented incident that has made its way into many historical fiction accounts. Sometimes the history itself is the best drama! After learning of the arrest warrant, Katherine was said to be very ill, either as a ruse to stall or from a genuine panic attack. Henry went to see her and chastised her for her outspokenness about the reformed religion and his feeling that she was forgetting her place by instructing him on such matters. Katherine’s response in her defense was that she was only arguing with him on these issues so she could be instructed by him, and to take his mind off other troubles. Playing to Henry’s ego no doubt helped and Katherine was forgiven. Katherine was close with all three of her stepchildren as Henry’s wife and was personally involved in the educational program of the younger two, Elizabeth and Edward . She was also a patron of the arts and music. Katherine’s own learning and academic ach


A Novocastrian, is a native of which English and Australian cities?

Australia travel guide - Wikitravel dial 000 Map of Australia and the External Territories. Australia is world famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, its beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback ". Australia is one of the world's most highly urbanised countries; it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney , Melbourne , Brisbane and Perth . Geography[ edit ] Australia is the sixth-largest country by land area. It is comparable in size to the 48 contiguous United States . Australia is bordered to the west by the Indian Ocean, and to the east by the South Pacific Ocean. The Tasman Sea lies to the southeast, separating it from New Zealand , while the Coral Sea lies to the northeast. Papua New Guinea , East Timor and Indonesia are Australia's northern neighbours, separated from Australia by the Arafura Sea and the Timor Sea. Australia is highly urbanised with most of the population heavily concentrated along the eastern and south-eastern coasts. Most of the inland areas of the country are semi-arid. The most-populous states are Victoria and New South Wales , but by far the largest in land area is Western Australia . Australia has an area of 7,682,300km² (2,966,152 square miles) and the distances between cities and towns are easy to underestimate. The Government has published a National Public Toilet Map . Australia has large areas that have been deforested for agricultural purposes, but many native forest areas survive in extensive national parks and other undeveloped areas. Long-term Australian concerns include salinity, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef. Climate[ edit ] As a large island a wide variation of climates are found across Australia. Most of the country receives more than 3,000°hr of sunshine a year. Generally, the north is hot and tropical, while the south tends to be sub-tropical and temperate. Most rainfall is around the coast, and much of the centre is arid and semi-arid. The daytime maximum temperatures in Darwin rarely drop below 30°C (86°F), even in winter, while night temperatures in winter usually hover around 15-20°C (59-68°F). Temperatures in some southern regions can drop below freezing in winter and the Snowy Mountains in the South East experiences metres of winter snow. Parts of Tasmania have a temperature range very similar to England . As Australia is in the southern hemisphere the winter is June-August while December-February is summer. The winter is the dry season in the tropics, and the summer is the wet. In the southern parts of the country, the seasonal temperature variation is greater. The rainfall is more evenly distributed throughout the year in the southern parts of the East Coast, while in the rest of the south beyond the Great Dividing Range, the summers are dry with the bulk of the rainfall occurring in winter. History[ edit ] Based upon scientific evidence and theory, the island of Australia was most likely first settled more than 50,000 years ago with successive waves of immigration of people from south and south-east Asia . With rising sea levels after the last Ice Age, Australia became largely isolated from the rest of the world and tribes developed a variety of cultures, based on a close spiritual relationship with the land and nature, and extended kinship. Australian people maintained a hunter-gatherer culture for thousands of years in association with a complex artistic and cultural life - including a very rich 'story-telling' tradition. While the modern impression of Australian people is largely built around an image of the 'aboriginal desert people' who have adapted to some of the harshest conditions on the planet (equivalent to the bushmen of the Kalahari), Australia provided a comfortable living for the people amongst the bountiful flora and fauna on the Australian coast - until the arrival of Europeans. Although a lucrative Chinese market for shells and beche de mer had encouraged Indonesian fishermen to visit Northern Australia for centuri


The Turbine Hall, which hosts artwork of vast scale, is in which London art gallery?

Turbine Hall  at Tate Modern | Tate Google+ Abraham Cruzvillegas Empty Lot , December 2015 © Joe Humphrys, Tate Photography The Turbine Hall has hosted some of the world’s most memorable and acclaimed works of contemporary art. And the way artists have interpreted this vast industrial space has revolutionised public perceptions of contemporary art in the twenty-first century. The Turbine Hall has a vast and dramatic entrance area with ramped access, as well as display space for large-scale sculptural projects and site-specific installation art. Running parallel to the Turbine Hall is the Boiler House, home to the galleries and various viewing pointings looking into the hall. On the opposite side of the building, the newly developed Switch House also houses galleries and dramatic architechtural features.   A space for artist commissions  In thinking about what Tate Modern was going to do with this space, the idea of commissioning within it came quite late on... We realised [the Turbine Hall] was a hugely significant space; awe-inspiring in its scale, and to ask any artist to occupy that space, to perform within it, would be a momentous undertaking. Frances Morris, Director, Tate Modern Louise Bourgeois  created the first Turbine Hall commission, I Do, I Undo, I Redo, which was exhibited from 12 May – 26 November 2000. Consisting of three steel towers – each some 9 metres (30 ft) high –visitors could climb the staircases to the platforms, which Bourgeois envisaged would become stages for intimate and revelatory encounters between strangers and friends alike. Maman – a monumental steel spider – was made for the opening of Tate Modern as part of this commission. The sculpture was installed on the bridge, overlooking the three tall steel towers. Left


In the Netherlands in 1932 Adriaan Van Well founded which acronymic international grocery chain business, represented by a fir-tree logo?

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What type of creature is a Storm-petrel?

petrel | bird | Britannica.com Petrel shearwater Petrel, any of a number of seabirds of the order Procellariiformes , particularly certain members of the family Procellariidae, which also includes the fulmars and the shearwaters . Members of the family Hydrobatidae are increasingly called storm petrels; those of the Pelecanoididae are usually called diving petrels (see diving petrel ; storm petrel ). Fork-tailed storm petrel (Oceanodroma furcata). C. Schlawe/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Among the procellariid petrels, some two dozen species of the genera Pterodroma and Bulweria are called gadfly petrels because their flight is more fluttering than that of the related shearwaters (see shearwater ). Certain heavy-bodied petrels are known as fulmars , and one, Macronectes giganteus, is called both giant fulmar and giant petrel (see fulmar ). Gadfly petrels nest in loose colonies on islands in the tropical and subtropical regions of the major oceans. A single egg (rarely two) is laid on the soil surface or in a burrow or crevice. The chick is tended by both parents and deserted about a week before it is fully fledged; it completes its development on stored fat. During the nonbreeding season, these birds roam the open ocean, feeding on squid and small fish. Most gadfly petrels are dark above and light beneath, with long wings and short, wedge-shaped tails. Because they are quite similar in appearance, the species are difficult to distinguish. Fiji petrel (Pseudobulweria macgillivrayi) off the coast of Gui Island, Fiji. Dr. Jorg Kretzschmar/NatureFiji-MareqetiViti Some of the better known gadfly petrels are the endangered Bermuda petrel, or cahow (Pterodroma cahow, sometimes considered a race of P. hasitata); the dark-rumped petrel, also called the Hawaiian petrel (P. phaeopygia), another endangered species, now concentrated almost entirely on the island of Maui; the phoenix petrel (P. alba), which breeds on several tropical archipelagos; and the black-capped petrel, or diablotin (P. hasitata), formerly found throughout the West Indies but now known only in Haiti. Several other species, including the Chatham Island (or magenta) petrel, the Galápagos dark-rumped petrel, and the Réunion petrel, are also on the endangered list. Bonin petrel (Pterodroma hypoleuca) buried in the sand after a tsunami generated by … Pete Leary/USFWS


What is both an ancient twisted metal necklace and a force causing rotation?

Torque | Define Torque at Dictionary.com torque noun 1. Mechanics. something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a force or system of forces tending to cause rotation. 2. Machinery. the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a gear or shaft, to overcome turning resistance. 3. Optics. the rotational effect on plane-polarized light passing through certain liquids or crystals. 4. Also, torc . a collar, necklace, or similar ornament consisting of a twisted narrow band, usually of precious metal, worn especially by the ancient Gauls and Britons. verb (used with object), torqued, torquing. 5. Machinery. to apply torque to (a nut, bolt, etc.). 6. to cause to rotate or twist. verb (used without object), torqued, torquing. 7.


In the children's stories of Thomas the Tank Engine, what is the name of the Fat Controller?

Sir Topham Hatt | Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia | Fandom powered by Wikia So far, there have been three controllers in charge of the North Western Railway. Sir Topham Hatt I (1880-1956) Topham Hatt was apprenticed at Swindon Works at age fourteen and seems to have struck a friendship with W. A. Stanier during his time there. He came to Sodor in 1901 and joined A. W. Dry & Co. at Tidmouth . On their recommendation, he became engineer to the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway in 1909, the Tidmouth, Wellsworth & Suddery in 1912 and the North Western Railway upon its formation in 1914. On the North Western Railway, he rose to be general manager in 1923, managing director in 1936 and upon Nationalisation in 1948, he was created a baronet on his appointment as chairman of the Regional Executive. He married Jane , sister of Mr. Handel Brown and retired in 1954 in favour of his son Charles, whom the board had no hesitation in electing as his successor. He died at Wellsworth in 1956. In The Three Railway Engines  and Thomas the Tank Engine , he was nicknamed The Fat Director before his nickname changed to The Fat Controller in James the Red Engine . Sir Charles Topham Hatt II (1914-1997) Sir Charles Topham Hatt was the Fat Controller from 1954 to 1984, when he retired in favour of his own son. Charles Topham Hatt was educated at Abbey School and from there went to Crewe Works as an engineering pupil under Sir William Stanier. He was present during Henry's rebuilding. He was recommended for railway service overseas by Stanier, but he returned in 1939 to enlist in the Royal Engineers, serving with them throughout the Second World War. He was demobilised in 1945 with the rank of Colonel. He spent a further period oversea, before returning to Sodor in 1952 to become Chief Mechanical Engineer at Crovan's Gate Works and general assistant to his ageing father. During his period of office, he began improvements to the harbour at Knapford , planned by his father and reopened the Arlesburgh branch in 1965/6, being responsible for the construction of the Arlesdale Railway and for establishing the ballast consortium which uses it. His cousin, Sir Handel Lloyd Brown II , was born in 1924. He married Amanda Croarie in 1940 and they had two children, Stephen Topham, born in 1941 and Bridget , born in 1943. Charles inherited his father's baronetcy in 1956. Sir Stephen Topham Hatt III (1941-) Sir Stephen Topham Hatt (who first appeared in Toby the Tram Engine while on a family holiday in East Anglia with his parents and grandfather) became the Fat Controller in 1984, succeeding to his father's baronetcy in 1997. In 1970, he married Helen Margaret, a distant cousin and granddaughter of the Reverend Nicholas Dreswick, the much-respected historian of Sodor . They had three children: Richard Topham, born in 1972 and no doubt destined to be Sir Topham Hatt IV (his father was seventy-four in 2015, though he has, as yet, given no hint of retiring), Charles Nicholas (1974-) and Emily Helen (1977-). With great skill, he masterminded the arrangements for the royal visit in 1995, when he welcomed the Prince of Wales on his visit to Sodor. Sir Topham Hatt in the Television Series In the television series there is only one Sir Topham Hatt. He can be described as a combination of the three controllers from the Railway Series . Prior to him becoming Controller of the North Western Railway, Sir Bertram Topham Hatt owned a Sentinel steam lorry named Elizabeth , who notes that he was not the best driver. When he was a young man, Edward always took him aboard an old coach on his birthday. He also built the Coffee Pots some time prior to Thomas arriving on Sodor. The Fat Controller later received his knighthood for his service to the railway industry. Sir Topham was also the controller of the Skarloey Railway , until Mr. Percival was hired to help him manage the ever-increasing size of his railway industry. Prior to Blue Mountain Mystery , he bought a track inspection car named Winston , who is often used as a private transportation vehicle on the railway


Ganesh, Murugan and their father Shiva feature in which religion?

1000+ images about Ganesh and friends... on Pinterest | Hindus, Hindu deities and Ganesh temple Learn more at worldhistorycharts.com HINDU GODS CHART There are four main sects within Hinduism: 1. Shaivism (in which Shiva is worshipped as the main god); 2. Vaishnavism (in which Vishnu worshipped as the main god); 3. Shaktism (in which the female aspects of god are primarily worshipped); and 4. Smartism (in which six main gods are worshipped: Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Ganesh, Murugan and Surya). More


Which international statesman was voted 'Left-Hander of the Year' in 2008 by the Left-Handers Club?

Barack Obama | Anything Left-Handed Anything Left-Handed > Being LH Home > Famous left-handers > Barack Obama Barack   Obama President of the United States of America, Barack Hussein Obama II was born August 4, 1961. He was the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2008 presidential election, and the first African American to be a major party’s presumptive nominee for President of the United States. Barack Obama - following a tradition for left-handed presidents Obama continues a fascinating trend for US Presidents to be left-handed.   He and his rival during the presidential elections John McCain are both left-handers, and follow in the footsteps of southpaw presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Strange as it may seem, this leftie battle for power is by no means unusual in American politics.   In 1992 all three Presidential Candidates, Clinton, Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot were left-handers and in 1996 Clinton won a second term against fellow leftie Bob Dole. Only 13 per cent of the population are left-handed, making this extraordinary trend hard to dismiss as pure chance.     Analysts are now wondering whether the high instance of left-handers among presidential candidates in recent election campaigns indicates that it could be a key attribute for successful leadership. A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004, rising to become the junior United States Senator from Illinois. He also taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After winning a landslide primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70% of the vote. As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, he cosponsored legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In the current 110th Congress, he has sponsored legislation regarding lobbying and electoral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. During his Presidential term of office, Obama has emphasized withdrawing American troops from Iraq, increasing energy independence, decreasing the influence of lobbyists, and promoting universal health care as top national priorities. Obama was voted Left-Hander of the Year 2008 by members of the Left-Handers Club, just before he became President. Reasons given by Members with their nominations for him to win: He has overcome great odds to represent his party in the US Presidential race and will inspire a future group of left-handers to achieve as much as he has. He has made history this year with his bid to be president of the US and if he gets it he will be making even more history. No matter what your politics are, you have to admit that this man has taken U.S. politics by storm. He is an incredibly prolific, and gifted man. He is definitely the best choice for Left Hander of the Year Leave a Reply


Dating back to 1801, what is the more common name for a circle graph, said to be the most commonly used graph in business and media?

Statistics: Power from data! Graph types: Circle graphs/pie charts Circle graphs/pie charts Archived Content Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available. Circle graphs/pie charts versus bar graphs A circle graph/pie chart is a way of summarizing a set of categorical data or displaying the different values of a given variable ( e.g. , percentage distribution). This type of chart is a circle divided into a series of segments. Each segment represents a particular category. The area of each segment is the same proportion of a circle as the category is of the total data set. Circle graphs/pie charts usually show the component parts of a whole. Often you will see a segment of the drawing separated from the rest of the pie in order to emphasize an important piece of information. The circle graph/pie chart above clearly shows that 90% of all students and faculty members at Avenue High School do not want to have a uniform dress code and that only 10% of the school population would like to adopt school uniforms. This point is clearly emphasized by its visual separation from the rest of the pie. The use of the circle graph/pie chart is quite popular, as the circle provides a visual concept of the whole (100%). Circle graphs/pie charts are also one of the most commonly used charts because they are simple to use. Despite its popularity, circle graphs/pie charts should be used sparingly for two reasons. First, they are best used for displaying statistical information when there are no more than six components only—otherwise, the resulting picture will be too complex to understand. Second, circle graphs/pie charts are not useful when the values of each component are similar because it is difficult to see the differences between slice sizes. A circle graph/pie chart uses percentages to compare information. Percentages are used because they are the easiest way to represent a whole. The whole is equal to 100%. For example, if you spend 7 hours at school and 55 minutes of that time is spent eating lunch, then 13.1% of your school day was spent eating lunch. To present this in a circle graph/pie chart, you would need to find out how many degrees represent 13.1%. This calculation is done by developing the equation: percent ÷ 100 x 360 degrees = the number of degrees This ratio works because the total percent of the circle graph/pie chart represents 100% and there are 360 degrees in a circle. Therefore 47.1 degrees of the circle (13.1%) represents the time spent eating lunch. A circle graph/pie chart is constructed by converting the share of each component into a percentage of 360 degrees. In Figure 2, music preferences in 14- to 19-year-olds are clearly shown. The circle graph/pie chart quickly tells you that half of students like rap best (50%), and the remaining students prefer alternative (25%), rock and roll (13%), country (10%) and classical (2%). Tip! When drawing a circle graph/pie chart, ensure that the segments are ordered by size (largest to smallest) and in a clockwise direction. In order to reproduce this circle graph/pie chart, follow this step-by-step approach: If 50% of the students liked rap, then 50% of the whole circle graph/pie chart (360 degrees) would equal 180 degrees. Draw a circle with your protractor. Starting from the 12 o'clock position on the circle, measure an angle of 180 degrees with your protractor. The rap component should make up half of your circle. Mark this radius off with your ruler. Repeat the process for each remaining music category, drawing in the radius according to its percentage of 360 degrees. The final category need not be measured as its radius is already in position. Labeling the segments with percentage values often makes it easier to tell quickly which segment is bigger. Whenever possible, the percentage and the category label should be indicated beside thei


Who wrote the poems If, Gunga Din, Mandalay, and The Female of the Species?

From The Law of the Jungle Kipling gained renown throughout the world as a poet and storyteller. He was also known as a leading supporter of the British Empire. As apparent from his stories and poems, Kipling interested himself in the romance and adventure which he found in Great Britain's colonial expansion. Kipling was born on Dec.30, 1865, in Bombay, where his father directed an art school. He learned Hindi from his nurse, and he also learned stories of jungle animals. At six, he was sent to school in England, but until he was 12, poor health kept him from attending. At 17, Kipling returned to India and soon became a journalist. He wrote sketches and verses which at first were used as fillers for unused editorial space. Many were later published in Departmental Ditties (1886). At this time, he also created his soldiers three, and Irishman, a Cockney, and a Yorkshireman, the bases for his 1888 humorous tale Soldiers Three. In 1889, Kipling return to England. In the 1890s, he developed a great interest in folk legends and animal myths. The Jungle Book (1894) and Just So Stories (1902) give the wit and wisdom of the animals who can talk. The stories of Mowgli, a man-cub who was the central character in The Jungle Book, brought Kipling great popularity in England and the United States. Kipling composed many of his poems while living for several years in the United States in the mid-1890s. His poems became famous for their lively, swinging rhythm. Typical are Gunga Din and Mandalay . The first tells of the courage of an Indian boy who is shot while carrying water to British soldiers in the thick of battle. Mandalay tries to capture the strange atmosphere of the east. In 1896, Kipling returned to England from the United States. By then, he was a controversial figure because of his views toward empire, which many misunderstood. In many of his works, Kipling seemed to imply that it was the duty of Great Britain to carry the white man's burden by civilizing backward races. But he was not just the shallow imperialist that his critics tried to make him appear. His famous poem, Recessional , written in 1897 in honor of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, contains a strong warning to the British not to exploit other races. In 1900, Kipling went to South Africa to report the Boer War for an English newspaper. In 1905, Kipling completed Kim, his first major novel. In it he gives a colorful and dramatic picture of the complicated life of the Indian People, as seen through the eyes of the poor orphan boy, Kim. Kipling received the 1907 Nobel prize for literature. Before World War I, Kipling became active in politics. he widely lectured and wrote for the British cause both before and during the war. His only son was killed in World War I. After the war, Kipling wrote Songs for Youth (1925), another of his highly popular works.


Where mega means a million (106) what commonly used prefix means a millionth (10-6)?

Million | Define Million at Dictionary.com million noun, plural millions (as after a numeral) million. 1. a cardinal number, a thousand times one thousand. 2. a symbol for this number, as 1,000,000 or M̅. 3. millions, a number between 1,000,000 and 999,999,999, as in referring to an amount of money: His fortune was in the millions of dollars. 4. the amount of a thousand thousand units of money, as pounds, dollars, or francs: The three Dutch paintings fetched a million. 5. a very great number of times: Thanks a million. the million(s) the mass of the common people; the multitude: poetry for the millions. amounting to one million in number. 8. amounting to a very great number: a million things to do. Origin of million early Italian 1350-1400 1350-1400; Middle English milioun < Middle French < early Italian millione, equivalent to mille thousand (< Latin) + -one augmentative suffix Related forms Examples from the Web for million Expand Contemporary Examples How many pieces by Basquiat can Jay-Z can buy with $95 million? How an iPod Can Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia Dr. Bill Thomas July 19, 2014 Historical Examples But that one idea in a thousand can also pay off in odds of a million to one, when and if a man has it. Star Hunter Andre Alice Norton They might never have existed, for all the trace he could find of them in the city of a million. British Dictionary definitions for million Expand noun (pl) -lions, -lion 1. the cardinal number that is the product of 1000 multiplied by 1000 See also number (sense 1) 2. a numeral, 1 000 000, 106, M, etc, representing this number 3. (often pl) (informal) an extremely large but unspecified number, quantity, or amount: I have millions of things to do determiner preceded by a or by a numeral amounting to a million: a million light years away (as pronoun): I can see a million under the microscope 5. (Austral, informal) gone a million, done for; sunk related C17: via Old French from early Italian millione, from mille thousand, from Latin 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 million Expand n. late 14c., from Old French million (late 13c.), from Italian millione (now milione), literally "a great thousand," augmentative of mille "thousand," from Latin mille, which is of uncertain origin. Used mainly by mathematicians until 16c. India, with its love of large numbers, had names before 3c. for numbers well beyond a billion. The ancient Greeks had no name for a number greater than ten thousand, the Romans for none higher than a hundred thousand. "A million" in Latin would have been decies centena milia, literally "ten hundred thousand." Million to one as a type of "long odds" is attested from 1761. Related: Millions. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Idioms and Phrases with million Expand


The Bodleian Library is part of which highly regarded universtity?

The Oxford Bodleian Libraries Cotswold Calendar Bodleian Libraries - the working heart of Oxford University All Oxford colleges have their own libraries, which in a number of cases were established well before the foundation of the Bodleian Library. Historically, the college libraries were entirely independent of the Bodleian. However, recent years have seen them brought together for certain purposes under the umbrella of what was formerly known as Oxford University Library Services (OULS), and now as Bodleian Libraries. The Bodleian Library is a working library which forms part of the University of Oxford. It is housed in a remarkable group of buildings which forms the historic heart of the University, and you can explore the quadrangles of these magnificent structures at no charge. The Bodleian Library is not one library but many, housed in buildings spread all over the city of Oxford. The historic core of the Bodleian is located around Radcliffe Square, however, with the oldest parts being the magnificent Duke Humphrey's Library (1488), and the Divinity School. The Bodleian buildings began in 1613, at the bequest of former Oxford student Thomas Bodley (Sir Thomas Bodley, a Fellow of Oxford’s Merton College). It is now the second largest library in the UK (after the British Library in London). The Bodleian receives a copy of every new book printed in Britain, a practice that began in 1610, so that the library contains an unrivaled 400 year record of British literature. INTERESTING FACTS It was Bodley’s innovation to store books on their ends rather than on their sides as had previously been the custom; this not only allowed more books to fit in a smaller space but also made them more easily accessible. A strict policy of the library was that no fire may be brought into the library buildings. For this reason, the library was completely unheated until 1845, when Victorian engineers installed channels in the floor to carry hot water into the building after being heated in boilers outside. The library also lacked artificial lighting until 1929. Reliance on the sun for light and heat kept the library’s hours of operation quite short—as little as five hours per day during the winter. The Bodleian is unique in that it is not a lending library - no books can be borrowed, only read on the premises. The Bodleian takes this restriction seriously; in two famous cases, King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell was refused permission to borrow a book. The general public cannot enter the reading rooms; that right is reserved for members. Other parts of the library can be seen on one of the frequent guided tours. One of the highlights of these tours is the Divinity School, which possesses a remarkable vaulted ceiling. It is rightly regarded as a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Different ticket options allow you to visit the interior of some of the buildings, such as the University’s oldest teaching and examination room, The Divinity School (built 1427-88). Here you can discover more of the University’s fascinating history. The guided tours go behind the scenes in the Library, including its oldest research library, dating from 1602-20. With the exception of the Shop and the Exhibition Room, admission to the interior of the buildings is charged for. Books by the Mile The Bodleian Library is one of several copyright deposit libraries, which means that it automatically receives a free copy of all books and periodicals published in Britain. (The library purchases tens of thousands of foreign publications each year to supplement this collection.) The library currently holds over seven million volumes, which occupy 110 miles (180km) of shelving. Each year, the collection grows by more than 100,000 books and nearly 200,000 periodicals; these volumes expand the shelving requirements by about 2 miles (3.3km) annually. Much of the library’s vast storage space is in underground tunnels built in the early 1900s. A system of conveyor belts delivers volumes through the tunnels to 29 reading rooms in the various library buildings. Readers may no


The British Assured Food Standards scheme for food and farm quality is represented in its branding and website name by a?

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The so-called 'spade hacker' - a 75 year-old Georgian woman digging for copper scrap - accidentally cut off the internet connection for five hours in April 2011 for the entire 3.2m population of which bordering nation?


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Porifera, meaning 'pore bearer' is a marine life form better known by what name, now strongly associated with its traditional human use?

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In which country is the Vatnajokull Glacier, covering 8% of its land, and the largest ice cap by volume in Europe?

Vatnajokull Glacier in Iceland - What, Where & How Mar, 15 | admin | Iceland is a land filled with lots of interesting things to do and incredible places to see. Amongst its lovely attractions worth visiting is the Vatnajokull glacier. This glacier is Iceland’s largest glacier and the largest Icecap in Europe with an area of over 8,000 km sq. This glacier contains about 3300 km³ of ice. Tour Services A legendary tour operator that offers a wide variety of bus tours all around Iceland. All RE busses are equipped with FREE WIFI. Single day and multi-day tours in every corner of Iceland. You can also book private tours if you prefer being in a smaller group. Activities, daytours and even trips to Greenland. Iceland Excurcions is part of Gray Line. Themed packages, daytours and very helpful tour guides - all for a convenient price. Vatnajokull glacier has close proximity to Hvannadalshnukur, which is considered the highest peak in the entire country. It will be surprising to know that there are lots of volcanoes right under the ice cap. A volcanic eruption occurred here just recently in 2011. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Vatnajokull glacier is the location of the longest line of sight in the world, which is approximately 550 km. It has been used as the shooting location for several great movies including “A View to Kill”, a James Bond Series. Despite the fact that the shoot location of the movie was at Vatnajokull, Russia was given the credit as scene location. It is also considered to be one of seven natural wonders of Europe. The best way to see and experience Vatnajokull glacier is by booking a tour with any of the tour operators offering services to this part of the country. There are loads of them available out there. You will explore the area using a 4×4 jeep alongside a professional tour guide. Asides that, you can also take a boat ride to the Vatnajokull glacier. Exploring the glaciers through the waterways create a stunning landscape picture and offers you the chance to catch spectacular views of it. Remember to bring your camera along with you as lots of picture taking opportunities awaits you there. Vatnajokull glacier National Park is also considered a perfect place for camping and hiking. Also, travelers can also decide on skiing on the ice caps. This makes Vatnajokull glacier and surrounding areas one of the most visited tourist attractions in Iceland. The glacier attracts thousands of people annually. Covering about 8% of entire country, Vatnajokull glacier has an average thickness of 400m. Underneath Vatnajokull ice-cap are seven central volcanoes. One of the largest volcano underneath the glacier is The Kverkfjöll, located on the northern edge of Vatnajokull. So many travelers who had been opportune to visit the largest glacier in Europe consider it as a beautiful and serene place. It is definitely a beauty to behold. As a result of its massiveness, one can possibly catch spectacular views of this beautiful glacier from the Faroe Islands, which is about 340 miles away. In 2008, the entire glacier and surrounding areas including National Parks as well as several nature reserves, were declared the largest National Park in Europe. The perfect and safest time when visitors can go into the glaciers is during the winter months. Whenever you are planning a vacation to Iceland, be sure to visit the Vatnajokull glacier. Your trip to Iceland will be considered incomplete if you miss out on visiting this incredible place. With the help of a guide, you are definitely going to experience memorable moments here. The Vatnajokull Glaciers a sight you will not want to miss. Search hotels and more...


"Which professional undertaking begins with the words ""I swear by Apollo...""?"

Greek Medicine - The Hippocratic Oath Skip to Main Content The Hippocratic Oath The Hippocratic Oath (Ορκος) is perhaps the most widely known of Greek medical texts. It requires a new physician to swear upon a number of healing gods that he will uphold a number of professional ethical standards. It also strongly binds the student to his teacher and the greater community of physicians with responsibilities similar to that of a family member. In fact, the creation of the Oath may have marked the early stages of medical training to those outside the first families of Hippocratic medicine, the Asclepiads of Kos, by requiring strict loyalty. Over the centuries, it has been rewritten often in order to suit the values of different cultures influenced by Greek medicine. Contrary to popular belief, the Hippocratic Oath is not required by most modern medical schools, although some have adopted modern versions that suit many in the profession in the 21st century. It also does not explicitly contain the phrase, "First, do no harm," which is commonly attributed to it. Hippocratic Oath I swear by Apollo the physician, and Asclepius, and Hygieia and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses as my witnesses, that, according to my ability and judgement, I will keep this Oath and this contract: To hold him who taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents, to be a partner in life with him, and to fulfill his needs when required; to look upon his offspring as equals to my own siblings, and to teach them this art, if they shall wish to learn it, without fee or contract; and that by the set rules, lectures, and every other mode of instruction, I will impart a knowledge of the art to my own sons, and those of my teachers, and to students bound by this contract and having sworn this Oath to the law of medicine, but to no others. I will use those dietary regimens which will benefit my patients according to my greatest ability and judgement, and I will do no harm or injustice to them. I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion. In purity and according to divine law will I carry out my life and my art. I will not use the knife, even upon those suffering from stones, but I will leave this to those who are trained in this craft. Into whatever homes I go, I will enter them for the benefit of the sick, avoiding any voluntary act of impropriety or corruption, including the seduction of women or men, whether they are free men or slaves. Whatever I see or hear in the lives of my patients, whether in connection with my professional practice or not, which ought not to be spoken of outside, I will keep secret, as considering all such things to be private. So long as I maintain this Oath faithfully and without corruption, may it be granted to me to partake of life fully and the practice of my art, gaining the respect of all men for all time. However, should I transgress this Oath and violate it, may the opposite be my fate. Translated by Michael North, National Library of Medicine, 2002.


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Marie-Emmanuelle Bayon Louis (1746-1825) I. HER LIFE AND WORKS II. PERFORMER AND COMPOSER III. THE SONATAS IV. FLEUR D’´EPINE V. THE MUSIClivepage.apple.com VI. PERFORMERS AND AUDIENCES VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY Her Life and Works Madame Louis, née Marie-Emmanuelle Bayon, was a French composer, pianist, and salonnière of considerable activity and influence. Her principal published works are, as Mademoiselle Bayon, a collection of six keyboard sonatas, three of them with violin accompaniment, opus 1 (1769), and, as Madame Louis, the full score of her two-act opéra-comique, Fleur d’épine, or “May-Flower” (the heroine’s name), scored for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra. Composed to a libretto by Claude-Henri Fusée, abbé de Voisenon (1704–1775), a leading writer and librettist, Fleur d’épine had twelve performances in Paris during the 1776–77 season by the Comédie Italienne, one of the official, privileged French theatrical companies of the ancien régime; the final performance was attended by the queen, Marie-Antoinette, and members of the royal family. Collections of musical numbers from the work arranged for unaccompanied voice were also published, as was an arrangement of the overture for keyboard with violin and cello accompaniment; other vocal arrangements appeared in music periodicals and collections from 1776 until around 1786. The composer’s unpublished works, discussed during her lifetime but not yet found, include further instrumental chamber music and opéra-comiques, and music for La fête de Saint Pierre, a divertissement to a libretto by Antoine-François Quétant (1733–1823), performed at the Château de la Cour-Neuve in Paris on St. Peter’s day in 1771. According to her husband’s biographer, Victor Marionneau, Marie-Emmanuelle Bayon was born in Marcei, department of Orne (west of Paris), in 1746. In her preface to the op. 1 sonatas she refers to “the many kindnesses bestowed upon me since my tenderest infancy” by the family of Madame la Marquise de Langeron to whom the volume is dedicated. It may be assumed that Bayon grew up in or near Paris and received, perhaps through this patronage, special training in music. Accounts of her activities from the age of about twenty-one appear in the memoirs and correspondence of some of the leading women and men of the eighteenth-century French Enlightenment. The influential playwright, teacher, and musician Stéphanie de Genlis (1746–1830) considered her a friend. The Encyclopedist and philosophe Denis Diderot (1713–1784) loved her like a daughter. His actual daughter, Angélique, later Madame de Vandeul (1753–1824), studied harpsichord with her from about 1765 until 1769 and remained her lifelong friend and confidante. Diderot compared her work to that of Domenico Alberti, Johann Christian Bach, Johann Gottfried Eckard (Eckhardt), Johann Schobert, and other foreign composers whose music was currently admired in Paris. She composed instrumental music and music for plays, which she performed at Madame de Genlis’s salon on the rue de Grenelle in collaboration with noted amateurs like herself as well as internationally known French and foreign professional musicians. She also participated as actor-singer in salon dramatic productions, such as comédies, skits, and proverbs. In 1770, on 20 June, Mlle Bayon married Victor Louis (1731–1800), an architect with important social and political connections similar to her own. In 1774 the couple’s only child was born, Marie-Hélène-Victoire Louis (d. 1848). In the early 1770s, through the patronage of the duc de Richelieu, Louis was commissioned to design and supervise construction of the Grand-Théâtre in Bordeaux, the building for which he is perhaps most famous today. In Bordeaux the Louis residence became the site of a highly select salon. Sources also mention performances of two “opéras” by Mme Louis. It was during this period, probably in 1775–76, that she completed Fleur d’épine.  A few months before the Paris premiere of Fleur d’épine, Bordeaux was the site of a great ceremony when Louis-Philippe-Joseph d’Orléans, duc de Chart