What ancient rulers wore a double-crown symbolizing their joined upper and lower lands?

Ancient Egypt ANCIENT EGYPT [Excerpted from Egypt: A Country Study. Helen Chapin Metz, ed. Washington, DC: Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, 1990] Historical Setting THE ROOTS OF EGYPTIAN civilization go back more than 6,000 years to the beginning of settled life along the banks of the Nile River. The country has an unusual geographical and cultural unity that has given the Egyptian people a strong sense of identity and a pride in their heritage as descendants of humankind's earliest civilized community. Within the long sweep of Egyptian history, certain events or epochs have been crucial to the development of Egyptian society and culture. One of these was the unification of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt sometime in the third millennium B.C. The ancient Egyptians regarded this event as the most important in their history, comparable to the "First Time," or the creation of the universe. With the unification of the "Two Lands" by the legendary, if not mythical, King Menes, the glorious Pharaonic Age began. Power was centralized in the hands of a god-king, and, thus, Egypt became the first organized society. The ancient Egyptians were the first people of antiquity to believe in life after death. They were the first to build in stone and to fashion the arch in stone and brick. Even before the unification of the Two Lands, the Egyptians had developed a plow and a system of writing. They were accomplished sailors and shipbuilders. They learned to chart the heavens in order to predict the Nile flood. Their physicians prescribed healing remedies and performed surgical operations. They sculpted in stone and decorated the walls of their tombs with naturalistic murals in vibrant colors. The legacy of ancient Egypt is written in stone across the face of the country from the pyramids of Upper Egypt to the rock tombs in the Valley of the Kings to the Old Kingdom temples of Luxor and Karnak to the Ptolemaic temples of Edfu and Dendera and to the Roman temple to Isis on Philae Island. ANCIENT EGYPT The Predynastic Period and the First and Second Dynasties, 6000-2686 B.C. During this period, when people first began to settle along the banks of the Nile (Nahr an Nil) and to evolve from hunters and gatherers to settled, subsistence agriculturalists, Egypt developed the written language, religion, and institutions that made it the world's first organized society. Through pharaonic Egypt, Africa claims to be the cradle of one of the earliest and most spectacular civilizations of antiquity. One of the unique features of ancient Egyptian civilization was the bond between the Nile and the Egyptian people and their institutions. The Nile caused the great productivity of the soil, for it annually brought a copious deposit of rich silt from the monsoon-swept tableland of Ethiopia. Each July, the level of the Nile began to rise, and by the end of August, the flood reached its full height. At the end of October, the flood began to recede, leaving behind a fairly uniform deposit of silt as well as lagoons and streams that became natural reservoirs for fish. By April, the Nile was at its lowest level. Vegetation started to diminish, seasonal pools dried out, and game began to move south. Then in July, the Nile would rise again, and the cycle was repeated. Because of the fall and rise of the river, one can understand why the Egyptians were the first people to believe in life after death. The rise and fall of the flood waters meant that the "death" of the land would be followed each year by the "rebirth" of the crops. Thus, rebirth was seen as a natural sequence to death. Like the sun, which "died" when it sank on the western horizon and was "reborn" in the eastern sky on the following morning, humans would also rise and live again. Sometime during the final Paleolithic period and the Neolithic era, a revolution occurred in food production. Meat ceased to be the chief article of diet and was replaced by plants such as wheat and barley grown extensively as crops and not gathered at random in the wild. The relatively egalitarian tribal s


What type of lens bends parallel rays inwards: convex or concave?

How do lenses work? | What are the different types of lens? Tweet by Chris Woodford . Last updated: May 25, 2016. Microscopes let us peer inside invisible worlds our eyes could never see, telescopes take us far beyond the Earth to the stars and planets of the night sky, movie projectors throw enormous images onto screens, and lighthouses cast reassuring beams of light far across the ocean. Amazing curves of glass or plastic called lenses make all these things possible. Let's take a closer look at what they are and how they work! Photo: Lenses in the headlamps of this car focus beams of light down onto the road so you can see where you're going. Some car headlights use Fresnel lenses to make powerful beams, just like lighthouses! What are lenses? A lens is a transparent piece of glass or plastic with at least one curved surface. It gets its name from the Latin word for "lentil" (a type of pulse used in cooking), but don't let that confuse you. There's no real reason for this other than that the most common kind of lens (called a convex lens) looks very much like a lentil! Photo: Lentils gave lenses their name. Convex lenses bulge out in the middle like lentils, while concave lenses "cave in" in the middle and bulge out at the edges. How do lenses work? A lens works by refraction: it bends light rays as they pass through it so they change direction. (You can read a full explanation of why this happens in our article on light .) That means the rays seem to come from a point that's closer or further away from where they actually originate—and that's what makes objects seen through a lens seem either bigger or smaller than they really are. Types of lenses There are two main types of lenses, known as convex (or converging) and concave (or diverging). Convex lenses In a convex lens (sometimes called a positive lens), the glass (or plastic) surfaces bulge outwards in the center giving the classic lentil-like shape. A convex lens is also called a converging lens because it makes parallel light rays passing through it bend inward and meet (converge) at a spot just beyond the lens known as the focal point. Photo: A convex lens makes light rays converge (come together) at the focal point or focus. The distance from the center of the lens to the focal point is the focal length of the lens. Convex lenses are used in things like telescopes and binoculars to bring distant light rays to a focus in your eyes. Concave lenses A concave lens is exactly the opposite with the outer surfaces curving inward, so it makes parallel light rays curve outward or diverge. That's why concave lenses are sometimes called diverging lenses. (One easy way to remember the difference between concave and convex lenses is to think of concave lenses caving inwards.) Photo: A concave lens makes light rays diverge (spread out). Concave lenses are used in things like TV projectors to make light rays spread out into the distance. In a flashlight, it's easier to do this job with a mirror , which usually weighs much less than a lens and is cheaper to manufacture as well. Compound lenses It's possible to make lenses that behave in more complex ways by combining convex and concave lenses. A lens that uses two or more simpler lenses in this way is called a compound lens. How do you measure the power of a lens? If you've ever looked through binoculars , a telescope , or a magnifying glass, you'll know that some lenses magnify (or reduce) the apparent size of an object much more than others. There's a simple measurement that tells you how powerful a lens is and it's known as the focal length. The focal length of a lens is the distance from the center of the lens to the point at which it focuses light rays. The shorter the focal length, the more powerful the lens. (It's easy to see why: an ordinary piece of glass would be like a lens of infinite focal length and wouldn't bring light rays to a focus at all. On the other hand, an infinitely powerful lens would bring lays rays to a focus in an infinitely short distance, with zero focal length. A real lens is somewhere between


Mumps can spread, rarely, where in adult males, with permanent procreational effect?

Complications and Symptoms of Mumps in Men Complications and Symptoms of Mumps in Men Search the site Complications and Symptoms of Mumps in Men In Men, Mumps Can Cause Orchitis or Testicular Swelling By Jerry Kennard Updated September 05, 2016 Mumps is an acute viral infection that is most common in the winter and spring. Mumps is more common in children but riskier in older children and can, in rare cases, cause long term and life-threatening complications in men. How Mumps Spreads Mumps is spread through contact with infected saliva or discharges from the nose or throat of infected people, usually through sneezing and coughing. Incubation Period for Mumps The usual incubation period for mumps is between 16 to 18 days although this period may vary between 12 to 25 days. When a Person With Mumps is Contagious A person who has mumps is contagious (can pass on the virus) for the 3 days before signs and symptoms become evident and for 4 days after the onset of them. Mumps is less contagious than measles or chickenpox but as contagious as flu and rubella. Signs and Symptoms of Mumps Symptoms of mumps include the following: Fever Headache Tenderness of one or more of the salivary glands close to the jaw. The parotid gland located in front of the ear is the most commonly affected gland. Complications of mumps Complications of mumps, although potentially very serious, are quite rare. In men these complications include: Orchitis : is an inflammatory condition that causes swelling of one or both testicles. Orchitis although painful rarely leads to sterility. Meningitis: is infection and inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is a rare complication of mumps but can be life threatening. Encephalitis: is inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection , in this case, mumps. Encephalitis is a serious but rare complication of mumps but can be life threatening. Pancreatitis : is a complication of mumps that causes swelling of the pancreas. Hearing loss : is a rare complication of mumps. Mumps can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss in one or both ears. Immunity From Mumps Once you have had mumps you acquire immunity. This means people who have had mumps rarely get it again. If they do it is usually a much milder case of the illness. Adult Male Vaccination for Mumps There is a vaccine for mumps . This is usually administered in childhood. The vaccine is usually offered in combination with the vaccine for measles and mumps. High immunization rates in your local community provide good protection for adults and children. Unfortunately the rates of mumps are increasing because the MMR (measles mumps and rubella) vaccine has been linked with autism. This link is far from proven. Not all adults will need to consider having a vaccination against mumps (MMR). This includes you if: A blood test shows you already have immunity to mumps If you have already have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine If you have already had 1 dose of MMR and a second dose of measles vaccine You have had one dose of MMR vaccine and are not at high risk of becoming exposed to the disease If you are a man who was born before 1957 you do not requires the vaccine. It is advisable for adults to have the MMR vaccine if you are a health worker, a college student, in the military or are traveling abroad where you are more likely to come into contact with mumps. The vaccine is not recommended for people who have had a life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin or the antibiotic neomycin, if you have had cancer, a blood disorder, or another disease that affects your immune system. If this profile fits you then you must consult your doctor before making the decision to have an MMR vaccine. MMR Vaccine Adverse Effects The great majority of people who have the MMR vaccine or the mumps vaccine experience no side effects at all. In 1 out of 1,000,000 doses, the recipient experiences a serious allergic reaction. Ten percent experience fever that occurs within between 5 to 12 days following the vaccination. Five percent of p


The arbalest/arblast is a medieval more powerful developed version of which weapon?

Crossbow | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A crossbow is a bow mounted on a stick (called a tiller or stock) with a mechanism in it which holds the drawn bow string . The earliest designs featured a slot in the stock, down into which the string was placed. To shoot this design, a vertical rod is thrust up through a hole in the bottom of the notch, forcing the string out. This rod is usually attached perpendicular to a rear-facing lever called a trigger or "tickler". A later design implemented a rolling cylindrical pawl called a "nut" to retain the string. This nut has a perpendicular center slot for the bolt, and an intersecting axial slot for the string, along with a lower face or slot against which the internal trigger sits. They often also have some form of strengthening internal "sear" or trigger face, usually of metal. These "roller nuts" were either free-floating in their close-fitting hole across the stock, tied in with a binding of sinew or other strong cording, or mounted on a metal axle or pins. Removable or integral plates of wood, ivory or metal on the sides of the stock kept the nut in place laterally. Nuts were made of antler, bone, or metal. Bows could be kept and ready to shoot for some time with little effort, allowing crossbowmen to aim better. [3] The bow (called the "prod" or "lath" on a crossbow) of early crossbows was made of a single piece of wood, usually ash or yew . Composite bows are made from layers of different material—often wood, horn and sinew—glued together and bound with animal tendon. These composite bows, made of several layers, are much stronger and more efficient in releasing energy than simple wooden bows. As steel became more widely available in Europe around the 14th century, steel prods came into use. The crossbow prod is very short compared to ordinary bows, resulting in a short draw length. This leads to a higher draw weight in order to store the same amount of energy. Furthermore the thick prods are a bit less efficient at releasing energy, but more energy can be stored by a crossbow. Traditionally the prod was often lashed to the stock with rope, whipcord , or other strong cording. This cording is called the bridle. The strings for a crossbow are typically made of strong fibers that would not tend to fray. Whipcord was very common; however linen, hemp, and sinew were used as well. In wet conditions, twisted mulberry root was occasionally used. Very light crossbows can be drawn by hand, but heavier types need the help of mechanical devices. The simplest version of mechanical cocking device is a hook attached to a belt, drawing the bow by straightening the legs. Other devices are hinged levers which either pulled or pushed the string into place, cranked rack-and-pinion devices called "cranequins" [4] and multiple cord-and-pulley cranked devices called windlasses . Stirrup Modern recurve crossbow Modern compound crossbow Crossbows exist in different variants. One way to classify them is the acceleration system, while another is the size and energy, degree of automation or projectiles. A recurve crossbow is a bow that has tips curving away from the archer. The recurve bow's bent limbs have a longer draw length than an equivalent straight-limbed bow, giving more acceleration to the projectile and less hand shock. Recurved limbs also put greater strain on the materials used to make the bow, and they may make more noise with the shot. Multiple bow systems have a special system of pulling the sinew via several bows (which can be recurve bows). The workings can be compared to a modern compound bow system. The weapon uses several different bows instead of one bow with a tackle system to achieve a higher acceleration of the sinew via the multiplication with each bow's pulling effect. A compound crossbow is a modern crossbow and is similar to a compound bow . The limbs are usually much stiffer than those of a recurve crossbow. This limb stiffness makes the compound bow more energy efficient than other bows, but the limbs are too stiff to be drawn comfortably with a string at


What mineral caused the founding of S Africaâs Johannesburg in 1886?

South-African-Mines South African Mines Mining in South Africa has been the main driving force behind the history and development of Africa's most advanced and richest economy. Large scale and profitable mining started with the discovery of a diamond on the banks of the Orange River in 1867 by Erasmus Jacobs and the subsequent discovery and exploitation of the Kimberley pipes a few years later. Gold rushes to Pilgrim's Rest and Barberton were precursors to the biggest discovery of all, the Main Reef/Main Reef Leader on Gerhardus Oosthuizen's farm Langlaagte, Portion C, in 1886, the Witwatersrand Gold Rush and the subsequent rapid development of the gold field there, the biggest of them all. The Witwatersrand is in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Gauteng Province is the roughly the southern portion of what was previously the Transvaal, formerly an independent state settled by the Boers after the Great Trek. J. H. Davis, an Englishman, was reported to have found gold "in considerable quantities" in July 1852 at Paardekraal near Krugersdorp, which was the earliest discovery on the Rand. Davis had sold £600 worth of gold (£457,000 in 2010 Pounds to the Transvaal Treasury and had shortly thereafter been ordered out of the country in accordance with the prevailing policy of secrecy. In October 1853 Pieter Jacob Marais, born in Cape Town on 31 July 1826, discovered gold on the banks of the Jukskei River, this find too was hushed up. The first mining concern (the Nil Desperandum Co-operative Gold Company) was formed at Blaauwbank in 1874.]Gold was mined at various places on the Rand up to 1886, when the discovery of the Witwatersrand Main Reef set off the historic Witwatersrand Gold Rush. Diamond and gold production may now be well down from their peaks, though South Africa is still no. 2 in gold but South Africa remains a cornucopia of mineral riches. It is the world's largest producer of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite. It is the second largest producer of ilmenite, palladium, rutile and zirconium. It is also the world's third largest coal exporter. Diamond and gold discoveries played an important part in the growth of the early South African Republic. A site northeast of Cape Town was discovered to have rich deposits of diamonds, and thousands rushed to the area of Kimberley in an attempt to profit from the discovery. The British later annexed the region of Griqualand West, an area which included the diamond fields. In 1868, the republic attempted to annex areas near newly discovered goldfields, drawing protests from the nearby British colonial government. These annexations later led to the First Boer War of 1880-1881. Gold was discovered in the area known as Witwatersrand, triggering what would become the Witwatersrand Gold Rush of 1886. Like the diamond discoveries before, the gold rush caused thousands of foreign expatriates to prospect and mine the region. This heightened political tensions in the area, ultimately contributing to the Second Boer War in 1899. Ownership of the diamond and gold mines became concentrated in the hands of a few entrepreneurs, largely of European origin, known as the Randlords. The gold mining industry continued to grow throughout much of the early 20th century, significantly contributing to the tripling of the economic value of what was then known as the Union of South Africa. In particular, revenue from gold exports provided sufficient capital to purchase much-needed machinery and petroleum products to support an expanding manufacturing base. The discovery of the main reef of gold-bearing conglomerate on Langlaagte Farm near Johannesburg in 1886 did not set off the usual gold rush of freelance diggers. From the first moment capital was required to develop deep underground mines.  Fortuitously, that was already at hand, for the discovery of diamonds at Kimberley in 1871 had already attracted substantial capital from British and European banks to finance the emerging diamond mining houses created by Cecil Rhodes, Alfred Beit and Barney Barnato, who eventually united to form


In the greeenhouse effect ultraviolet light is reradiated and absorbed as what invisible energy?

What is the Greenhouse Effect? | Global Warming What Is the Greenhouse Effect? By Marc Lallanila | April 12, 2016 03:05pm ET MORE While other planets in Earth's solar system are either scorching hot or bitterly cold, Earth's surface has relatively mild, stable temperatures. Earth enjoys these temperatures because of its atmosphere, which is the thin layer of gases that cloak and protect the planet.  However, 97 percent of climate scientists agree that humans have changed Earth's atmosphere in dramatic ways over the past two centuries, resulting in global warming. To understand global warming, it's first necessary to become familiar with the greenhouse effect, though. Energy in, energy out There's a delicate balancing act occurring every day all across the Earth, involving the radiation the planet receives from space and the radiation that's reflected back out to space. Earth is constantly bombarded with enormous amounts of radiation, primarily from the sun. This solar radiation strikes the  Earth's atmosphere  in the form of visible light, plus ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) and other types of radiation that are invisible to the human eye. UV radiation has a shorter wavelength and a higher energy level than visible light, while IR radiation has a longer wavelength and a weaker energy level. About 30 percent of the radiation striking Earth's atmosphere is immediately reflected back out to space by clouds, ice, snow, sand and other reflective surfaces, according to  NASA . The remaining 70 percent of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the oceans, the land and the atmosphere. As they heat up, the oceans, land and atmosphere release heat in the form of IR thermal radiation, which passes out of the atmosphere and into space. It's this equilibrium of incoming and outgoing radiation that makes the Earth habitable, with an average temperature of about 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius), according to NASA. Without this atmospheric equilibrium, Earth would be as cold and lifeless as its moon, or as blazing hot as Venus.  The moon , which has almost no atmosphere, is about minus 243 F (minus 153 C) on its dark side. Venus, on the other hand, has a very dense atmosphere that traps solar radiation; the average  temperature on Venus  is about 864 F (462 C). The greenhouse effect The exchange of incoming and outgoing radiation that warms the Earth is often referred to as the greenhouse effect because a greenhouse works in much the same way. Incoming UV radiation easily passes through the glass walls of a greenhouse and is absorbed by the plants and hard surfaces inside. Weaker IR radiation, however, has difficulty passing through the glass walls and is trapped inside, thus warming the greenhouse. This effect lets tropical plants thrive inside a greenhouse, even during a cold winter. A similar phenomenon takes place in a car parked outside on a cold, sunny day. Incoming solar radiation warms the car's interior, but outgoing thermal radiation is trapped inside the car's closed windows. Greenhouse gases and global warming "Gas molecules that absorb thermal infrared radiation, and are in significant enough quantity, can force the climate system. These type of gas molecules are called greenhouse gases," Michael Daley, an associate professor of Environmental Science at Lasell College told Live Science. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases act like a blanket, absorbing IR radiation and preventing it from escaping into outer space. The net effect is the gradual heating of Earth's atmosphere and surface, a process known as  global warming .  These greenhouse gases include water vapor, CO2, methane, nitrous oxide (N2O) and other gases, according to the  Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA). Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the early 1800s, the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gasoline have greatly increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, especially CO2,  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  (NOAA). "Deforestation is the second largest anthropogenic source of


The Cyclades are an eastern island group of which nation?

Visit Greece | Cyclades Tweet   The most famous island group in the Aegean Sea comprises some of the most beautiful islands in the world! Gorgeous sandy beaches, architecture in white and blue, traditional lifestyle, folk music, warm, hospitable people and barren landscapes with isolated chapels turn a trip to the Cyclades into a lifetime experience. The name “Cyclades” refers to the islands forming a circle (the name in English means: “circular islands”) around the sacred island of Delos. According to the Greek mythology, Poseidon, God of the sea, furious at the Cyclades nymphs turned them into islands. Millions of Greek and foreign visitors come to the Cyclades every year to enjoy the dazzling light and the crystal blue waters, in the quest of the paradise on earth. Let your dream come true in one of the following islands: Andros is the northernmost island of the group with a great naval tradition and no landscape like the postcards from the Cyclades: apart from the sandy beaches, there are rocky coastlines, mountain ranges alternating with fertile plains, lush vegetation and abundantly flowing streams. One of the most enchanting yet less known islands of the Cyclades, Tinos is the religious centre of the country thanks to the church of Panayia Meyalóhari (the Blessed Virgin Mary). Pilgrims from all over the country come here to fulfil their vows and to seek spiritual comfort. One of the most famous destinations worldwide and a favourite holiday spot of the jet set, Mykonos , is extremely beautiful and well known for its bare hills, the amazing sandy beaches, the white country chapels and the Cycladic architecture. Due to its proximity to Attica, Kea is an easily accessible beauty with a scenery variety: steep mountains, small fields, olive groves, vineyards, valleys, picturesque coves and off-the-beaten-track beaches. On the island with the largest oak forest in the Cyclades, bird-watching is a real delight. Cousteau looked for the lost city of Atlantis on Santorini . Crescent-shaped Santorini (or Thíra), the precious gem of the Aegean, is actually a group of islands consisting of Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni in the southernmost part of Cyclades. Also called “Thermiá” on account of its thermal springs, Kythnos is very close to Attica; still, it is one of the less visited islands of the Cyclades. Greek Mythology has it that Anafi , a paradise of pristine beauty and “exotic” beaches washed by crystal clear waters, had emerged from the bottom of the Aegean sea to give shelter to the Argonauts. Ios . The locals call their island “Nios” but its formal name comes from “ion”, the Greek name for the flower violet. It is said to have been the birthplace of Homer’s mother and the place of his own tomb. Remaining untouched by the growth of the tourist industry, Folegandros (or Polykandros) offers complete relaxation in a typical Cycladic landscape. The Greek mythology refers to Folégandros as son to Minos and head of the first colonists on the island. Ideal for a relaxed holiday, Serifos is a typical Cycladic island with white villages, quiet harbours, golden beaches, bare hills and beautiful landscapes. The mild tourism growth has not affected the island’s nature and traditional features. Kimolos .This tiny and extremely beautiful island lies in the western part of the Cyclades, close to Milos island. Possessing a volcanic soil and a unique variety of minerals, it is famous for its fantastic beaches, ranging from thin sand to pebbles. Sifnos will definitely turn a holiday into an unforgettable experience, having a rich tradition in pottery and gastronomy. Due to its gold mines, it used to be one of the richest islands in the ancient times. Escape from everyday stress and anxiety on this small island, located between Íos and Folégandros. Sikinos is a typical Cycladic island, with terraces, low stone fences and numerous country chapels dotting a scenery bathed in the wonderful green and blue waters of the Aegean. Delos , the birth place of Apollo and Artemis, used to be a religious centre for the whole of Gr


What chemical element (Cu) is named after Cyprus?

Chemical Elements.com - Copper (Cu) Information about the history, usage, and mining of copper If you know of any other links for Copper, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Copper. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/cu.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license  agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.


Insurgents of what nation took part in the Easter Rising of 1916?

The forgotten role of women insurgents in the 1916 Rising The forgotten role of women insurgents in the 1916 Rising Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 00:00         The debate surrounding the 90th anniversary of 1916 tends to forget about one important group of participants - women. Tom Clonan examines the role of women in the rising Contemporary accounts suggest that up to 90 women took part in the rebellion of Easter 1916 in Dublin. Sixty or so were members of Cumann na mBan (the League of Women), formed in 1914 by a group of women who attended the inaugural meeting the previous November of the Irish Volunteers. The constitution of Cumann na mBan contained explicit references to the use of force by arms against crown forces in Ireland. Under its constitution, the primary aim of the organisation was to "advance the cause of Irish liberty" and "teach its members first aid, drill, signalling and rifle practice in order to aid the men of Ireland". Weapons training became an integral part of Cumann na mBan's core activities. For example, in addition to the rifle training mentioned in their constitution, documents held at Military Archives in Dublin show Cumann na mBan members including a Lily O'Connor to have been "highly proficient" in the use of a wide range of weapons including Webley, Colt and Smith and Wesson revolvers. On the day of the Rising, 40 such women - including Winifred Carney who arrived armed with both a Webley revolver and a typewriter - entered the General Post Office on O'Connell Street in Dublin with their male counterparts. By nightfall, women insurgents were established in all of the major rebel strongholds throughout the city - bar one. Éamon de Valera, located in Boland's Mill had no women under his command. According to some sources, de Valera steadfastly refused, in defiance of the orders of Pearse and Connolly, to allow women fighters into the Boland's Mill garrison. One Cumann na mBan member who fought in the Rising, Sighle Bean Uí Donnachadha later remarked: "De Valera refused absolutely to have Cumann na mBan girls in the posts. The result, I believe, was that the garrison there did not stand up to the siege as well as in other posts." ADVERTISEMENT The women in the rebel garrisons fought alongside the men and were not confined - as is commonly believed - to nursing duties or other tasks traditionally assigned to women such as making tea and sandwiches for the fighting men. Constance Markiewicz for example - armed with a pistol - during the opening phase of the hostilities shot a policeman in the head near St Stephen's Green. Later, Markiewicz along with other female fighters - after a day of carrying out sniper attacks on British troops in the city centre - demanded that they be allowed to bomb the Shelbourne Hotel. Their superior officer, Michael Malinn, refused on the grounds that the risks to the women were "too great". According to contemporary accounts, Markiewicz's indignant reply was that the 1916 Proclamation, the rebels' declaration of their beliefs and intentions, stated that women were equal and that they had the same right to risk their lives as the men. Mallin relented and a number of women were shot en route to the Shelbourne. In a related incident, volunteer Margaretta Keogh was shot dead outside the South Dublin Union. Margaret Skinnider, a Glasgow schoolteacher who had heard about the rising through suffragette contacts travelled to Ireland during her Easter holidays to join the armed struggle on the basis that it promised equal voting rights for women - a revolutionary idea at the time. She arrived - miraculously - by bicycle and managed to join the garrison at the Royal College of Surgeons on St Stephen's Green. Later, on being shot and captured by British troops near Harcourt Street, she was imprisoned and sentenced to death by the military authorities. Later, while on hunger strike her sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. She was subsequently released and returned to Scotland to write a memoir of her activities entitled Doing My Bit For Ireland. Another sizeable contingent of wome


A red giant star typically evolves when its central hydrogen has converted to what gas?

Stellar Evolution: Red Giants Red Giant Evolution: Readings: Schneider & Arny: Unit 64 A star's evolution after the red giant phase depends on its mass. For stars greater than 1 solar mass, but less than 2 solar masses, the hydrogen burning shell eats its way outward leaving behind more helium ash. As the helium piles up, the core becomes more massive and contracts. The contraction heats the core as it becomes more dense. The density of the core increases to the point where the electrons become degenerate. The core begins to act more like a liquid than a gas, and it becomes incompressible and further contraction stops. As the hydrogen shell continues burning, the degenerate core grows hotter and hotter without expanding. Helium, being a larger nuclei than hydrogen, requires more kinetic energy to fuse, which means higher temperatures. At 100 million degrees, helium can be converted to carbon through the triple-α process. Triple-α Process: Energy generation is the key to the lifetime of a star. The proton-proton chain and the CNO cycle are the source of energy for main sequence stars, but as helium builds up in the core, the star must find another source of energy or it will die out. Fusion can occur between any nuclei if the motion of the nuclei is fast enough to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between the protons. For the waste product of the proton-proton chain or the CNO cycle, helium, there is twice the amount of electric charge (two protons) so it is twice as hard to fuse them compared to protons. In the triple-α process, three He nuclei are fused to form carbon (technically, two He fuse first to form beryllium (Be), then beryllium and another He fuse to form carbon; but this happens so fast that Be only exists for a few microseconds). Carbon is the waste product plus energy in the form of gamma-ray photons. The energy released by the triple-α process continues to heat the core raising its temperature even more. Again, under normal circumstances, the heating would increase the pressure and the core would expand and cool. But, with the core being degenerate, the temperature goes up yet the core does not expand. Higher temperatures means a faster triple-α rate, which means more energy, which means higher temperatures, etc... When the temperature of the core reaches 300 million degrees, a nearly explosive consumption of the helium takes place called the helium flash. During the very short helium flash (a few minutes), the star emits more energy than 100 times the output of the whole Galaxy. However, this energy never reaches the surface but instead goes into removing the degeneracy of the electrons and expanding the core. For stars more than 2 solar masses, the triple-α process starts before the electrons become degenerate. And, so, there is no helium flash, just a gradual shift to a core helium burning region surrounded by a hydrogen burning shell. Horizontal Branch Stars: After helium burning begins (either explosively with a flash, or gradually for heavier stars), the star has two sources of energy, hydrogen fusion in a shell around the core and helium fusion in the core. Helium burns into carbon, and carbon combines with helium to make oxygen. The core of the star becomes rich in carbon and oxygen nuclei, and the star's surface temperature goes up to become a horizontal branch star. Stars with masses greater than or equal to the Sun become smaller and hotter at a constant luminosity. They evolve to horizontal branch stars by moved across the HR diagram at constant brightness. Low mass stars at about 10 solar luminosities, high mass stars (10 solar masses) at about 200 solar luminosities. Notice that as they evolve, HB stars cross the instability strip. For a short time, high mass stars will be Cepheid variables and low mass stars will be RR Lyrae stars. Asymptotic Giant Branch Stars: After existing as horizontal branch stars for a few million years, the helium in the core of the star is exhausted (now being mostly carbon and oxygen nuclei) and a helium burning shell will develop underneath th


Refraction concerns a changed direction of sound, radiation, a river or a missile?

Aerospace Science and Technonlogy Dictionary M Section Some writers use Mach as a unit of speed equivalent to a Mach number of 1.00, as a speed of Mach 3.1. Mach angle    (NASA SP-7, 1965) The angle between a Mach line and the direction of movement of undisturbed flow. See Mach wave . Mach cone    (NASA Thesaurus / NASA SP-7, 1965) 1. The cone-shaped shock wave theoretically emanating from an infinitesimally small particle moving at supersonic speed through a fluid medium. It is the locus of the Mach Lines . 2. The cone-shaped shock wave generated by a sharp-pointed body, as at the nose of a high-speed aircraft. See Mach wave . Mach indicator    (NASA SP-7, 1965) (symbols M,  NMa) (Pronounced mock, after Ernst Mach, 1838-1916, Austrian scientist). A number expressing the ratio of the speed of a body or of a point on a body with respect to the surrounding air or other fluid , or the speed of a flow , to the speed of sound in the medium; the speed represented by this number. See Cauchy number . If the Mach number is less than 1, the flow is called subsonic and local disturbances can propagate ahead of the flow. If the Mach number is greater than 1, the flow is called supersonic and disturbances cannot propagate ahead of the flow with the result that shock waves form. Some authorities use mach number but engineering practice is to use a capital M in all words and combinations employing Mach. Mach reflection    (NASA Thesaurus) The reflection of a shock wave from a rigid wall in which the shock strength of the reflected wave and the angle of reflection both have the smaller of the two values theoretically possible. Mach wave    (NASA SP-7, 1965) 1. A shock wave theoretically occurring along a common line of intersection of all the pressure disturbances emanating from an infinitesimally small particle moving at supersonic speed through a fluid medium, with such a wave considered to exert no changes in the condition of the fluid passing through it. The concept of the Mach wave is used in defining and studying the realm of certain disturbances in a supersonic field of flow. 2. A very weak shock wave appearing, e.g., at the nose of a very sharp body, where the fluid undergoes no substantial change in direction. Mach-Zehnder interferometers    (Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Glossary) This is a variation of the Michelson interferometer which is used mainly in measuring the spatial variation in the refractive index of a gas (or plasma). A Mach-Zender  interferometer uses two semi-transparent mirrors and two fully reflective mirrors located at the corners of a rectangle. The incoming beam is split in two at the first semi-transparent mirror, and the two halves of the beam travel along separate paths around the edge of the rectangle, meeting at the opposite corner. Typically one beam is a control, and the other travels through the system under study. The two beams meet at the second semi-transparent mirror, after which they are mixed together and interfere. machine error machine language    (NASA SP-7, 1965) 1. A language , occurring within a computer , ordinarily not perceptible or intelligible to persons without special equipment or training. 2. A translation or transliteration of sense 1 into more conventional characters but frequently still not intelligible to persons without special training. machine word    (NASA SP-7, 1965) For a given computer , the number of information characters handled in each transfer. This number is usually fixed, but may be variable in some computers. Machmeter    (NASA SP-7, 1965) An instrument that measures and indicates speed relative to the speed of sound , i.e., that indicates the Mach number . Also called Mach indicator. MACHOs The technology of sound at signal amplitudes so large that linear approximations are not valid. Magellan project (NASA)    (NASA Thesaurus) A Venus exploratory mission to acquire radar imagery and topographic profiles of the planet surface and determine the characteristics of the Venusian gravity field. (This term is used to designate general project re


The 2005 US film ‘Fever Pitch’, starring Drew Barrymore, is about which sport?

Fever Pitch (2005) | DVD Review | Film @ The Digital Fix 13 Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, Feature Length audio commentary, 3 featurettes, Theatrical Trailer Soundtracks English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround Subtitles English, Spanish Daniel Stephens gets the unfortunate task of checking out the Farrelly's latest film to hit DVD - Fever Pitch. This romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon has about as much life as Roy Munson's prosthetic hand. THE FILM The Farrelly brothers are losing touch. After hitting us with the likeable schmaltz that was Shallow Hall and Stuck On You, there was a sense that something was still missing. The Farrelly�s will be remembered for Cameron Diaz�s hair gel, Ben Stiller�s unfortunate run-in with his own zipper, and introducing the world to Jim Carrey. In a sense � loud, slapstick, silly, toilet humour with unfortunate physical gags a-plenty and Ernie McCracken�s hair. Why then make Fever Pitch - another Hollywood remake and another very straightforward romance that breathes about as much life into the genre as Roy Munson�s prosthetic hand. In their ongoing endeavour to be treated as serious filmmakers (was Osmosis Jones an experiment or pretentious over-ambition), the Farrelly brothers have forgotten about their niche and seemingly their audience, to produce generic pulp only good for more cameos and bit-parts for their friends and relatives. Ben Wrightman (Jimmy Fallon) is a school teacher and avid Boston Red Sox fan. Lynsey (Drew Barrymore), his new girlfriend, is about to find out just how big a fan Ben is. After taking some of his students to Lynsey�s place of work, Ben feels the need to ask for her number after one of the little brats says he isn�t in her league. Well, one thing leads to another and they get together but it�s during baseball�s winter break, so as the romance blossoms and summer approaches will Ben�s devotion to the team come between him and his girl? Fever Pitch is a Hollywood remake of the 1997 British original of the same name, based on a book by Nick Hornby. The major difference is the change in sport for the main character�s obsession � football becomes baseball; however, there�s another important difference and it has nothing to do with the sport. The problem is, unlike the original, the Farrelly�s have failed to bring any semblance of the book�s critical social humour to the film. Forgivable is the difficult transition from working-class U.K football terraces to middle-class American baseball bleaches, but there�s a distinct sense that it�s a problem they walked themselves into. For one thing, Bull Durham and The Sandlot for example, showed us baseball was a lot more than replica jerseys and schedules, but the Farrelly�s seem only too happy to preach privileged, yuppie whining that will no doubt infuriate most whilst alienating everyone else. Ben�s �obsession� with the sport is more a hobby to divert him away from his working life and has little depth beyond that. The Farrelly�s use of flashback is a heavy-handed way of telling us � the sport is Ben�s life, but they�re shouting at an audience that�s pleading �yes we believe you, now tell us something we didn�t know!� Ben�s room is filled with Red Sox memorabilia, much like a twelve-year whose just discovered masturbation, but it�s an overt way of telling us about his character. The filmmakers have shown us in their previous efforts that being excessive can be funny, but here subtlety is key and they fail miserably. Having said that, there could have been an interesting dynamic between Lynsey�s workaholic and Ben�s fascination with baseball but it falls flat largely due to Fallon and Barrymore failing to spark any chemistry. It�s unfortunate that Fallon doesn�t have the charisma to take a lead role in a film, but it�s probably more of a problem that he simply isn�t funny. Drew Barrymore on the other hand is capable of holding her own but it�s as if she�s rather bored, and realises that Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel�s script is perhaps their worst collaboration to date,


In Europe, which colour denotes the easiest ski slope for skiers?

Ski slope colour codes Written by snowman What do the slope colors and symbols mean? This can be confusing for beginners, or even for experienced skiers who are heading to a different ski region. Europe is much different from the US in these codes. Let’s start with the US markings: North American slope markings Green (circle): Beginner slope. This is for people who have never skied before, or are just starting out. Probably not exciting for intermediate or expert skiers, because these may not even be steep enough to make many turns. Blue (square): Intermediate slope. More varied terrain, and a bit steeper. Could also be good for experts who want to do some nice, carving turns without picking up tons of speed. Black (diamond): Expert slope. This could be a mogul run, or a steep piste. It’s recommended that beginners avoid these entirely, and intermediates only try them once their skills are improving and their confidence is rising. Double black diamond: Experts only. If you have any fear at all on a standard Black Diamond, stay away from the double blacks. They may be very steep, have huge moguls, or have a narrow couloir (a steep and narrow corridor where you have to go straight down, and turning might crash you into rocks or trees). Orange (rectangle): Terrain park. May also have a trail rating showing how difficult it is. Only go in here if you want to do some jumps and tricks. Probably not for beginners ;-). European slope markings Green: Learner slope, hardly any grade at all, may be very wide. Not used in all countries. Blue: Beginner slope. This is usually equivalent to the US “Green Circle” so don’t be confused at an Austrian resort with no “green” slopes. Here, blue is beginner! Red: Intermediate slope. Yep, there’s an extra color in Europe, and red slopes are open for intermediate skiers and boarders to improve their skills. Black: Expert slope. These may range from a normal expert slope like in North America to a super-tough one. But in most places (like the ultra-steep Harikiri at Mayrhofen), there will be an extra sign explaining if the slope is exceptionally hard. Orange: This means extremely difficult, and may be found only in certain countries like Austria and Switzerland. Yellow: Generally a “skiroute,” which may be an uncontrolled or ungroomed off-piste area. Often these trails are marked but wind a long way down the mountain with flat spots which may be a pain for snowboarders. May be marked with orange squares in Austria.


What was the first name of Irish author Bram Stoker?

Irish author Bram Stoker’s terrifying first inception of "Dracula" | IrishCentral.com Irish author Bram Stoker’s terrifying first inception of "Dracula" Kerry O'Shea / Portrait of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.Aidan Hickey. As we draw ever closer to Halloween, the spookiest day of the year, our TVs are sure to be filled with various reproductions of one of the most famous evil villains our imaginations have ever known: Dracula.  The creation of Irish man Bram Stoker is one of the world's most iconic bloodsuckers and has inspired remake after remake of the tale, with every film and TV maker hoping to create the scariest version of the murderous, ancient Count from Transylvania.  No matter how many times the story is reworked, however, Stoker always comes out on top and the dark mind of the Irish writer, who is said to have drawn inspiration for the character from Irish folklore, is highly regarded for his unforgettable novel. Luckily, we can find some insight into this mind as in 2011, the private journal of Bram Stoker was discovered in his great-grandson Noel Dobbs’ bookshelf in England. The journal contains 305 of Stoker’s own entries, varying in length. “When I saw it, I was amazed. 'I thought, 'The Holy Grail! We've found it!,” said  Professor Dacre Stoker of the discovery in his cousin’s home. The journal would have gone unnoticed had an American researcher not contacted Dobbs looking for it. The thin journal was found on Dobbs’ bookshelf, unmarked, save for the name “Abraham Stoker” written on it. Dobbs forwarded some photocopies of the journal to his cousin Dacre Stoker, a professor in South Carolina. Stoker used the photocopies to create a book detailing the more personal side of Bram Stoker’s life. He noted how his cousin Dobbs remained “blase” about the discovery. Dacre Stoker’s book, The Lost Journal, will be published to commemorate the 100 years since the passing of Bram Stoker. Dacre Stoker worked with other Bram Stoker scholars to annotate the journal which Stoker began keeping in 1871 when he was in his early twenties. He would continue the journal for a decade, with one of his last entries hinting at his now famous Count Dracula character. It wasn’t until 1881 that Stoker first learned about ‘Vlad the Impaler,’ the major source of inspiration for his Count Dracula. 3


Templeton Peck is a character in which US television series?

Templeton Peck - 必应 Sign in Templeton Peck Lieutenant Templeton Arthur Peck, played by Dirk Benedict, is a fictional character and one of the four protagonists of the 1980s action-adventure television series The A-Team A recognized war hero, he is often referred to as (The) Faceman (or simply Face). Although creators Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo had Benedict in mind for the role, studio executives initially insisted that the role be handled differently; Tim Dunigan played the role in the pilot episode, but after it was completed, he was thought by the same executives to look too young t ... (展开) to be a believable Vietnam veteran, and he was, at 6'5" (198 cm) much taller than the rest of the cast, particularly the show's 5'10" (178 cm) muscleman Mr. T. He was replaced by Benedict for the rest of the show's run. Bradley Cooper portrayed the character in the 2010 film, while Benedict appeared in a post-credits cameo. Lieutenant Templeton Arthur Peck, played by Dirk Benedict, is a fictional character and one of the four protagonists of the 1980s action-adventure television series ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Templeton_Peck Templeton Peck (also known as Faceman, or simply Face or Peck) was a member of the A- Team, a U.S. Army Special Detachment unit in the Vietnam War. a-team.wikia.com/wiki/Templeton_"Faceman"_… TEMPLETON PEK recently toured with The Offspring & Bad Religion on a sold out Punk Rock Summer Nationals Tour 2016. "....an album with melodies that have hit ... www.templetonpekofficial.com Templeton Pek. 6,373 likes · 119 talking about this. "New Horizons" out now! www.templetonpekofficial.com | Spotify: https://goo.gl/5yXUGI www.facebook.com/templetonpek


Who plays Winston Wolf in the Direct Line Insurance television advertisements?

Harvey Keitel’s Pulp Fiction character is new face of Direct Line ads | Latest News | Insurance Times Harvey Keitel’s Pulp Fiction character is new face of Direct Line ads 1 September 2014 | By Newsdesk Ads depict Winston Wolf fixing customers’ insurance dilemmas Subscribers Only This content is exclusive to paying subscribers, so you will need to sign up or purchase single-story access to proceed. If you are a subscriber 12 month subscription from £399 Access to all Insurance Times digital content - from 2002 onwards Digital copies of every issue of Insurance Times – essential market knowledge Digital copies of exclusive supplements including Top 50 Insurers & Top 50 Brokers 12 month subscription from £499 Access to all Insurance Times digital content - from 2002 onwards Digital copies of every issue of Insurance Times – essential market knowledge Digital copies of exclusive supplements including Top 50 Insurers & Top 50 Brokers Printed copy of the magazine and supplements – invaluable reference tools Discounted delegate tickets for industry-leading events, including the IT Awards Access to all Insurance Times digital content - from 2002 onwards Digital copies of every issue of Insurance Times – essential market knowledge Digital copies of exclusive supplements including Top 50 Insurers & Top 50 Brokers Printed copy of the magazine and supplements – invaluable reference tools Discounted delegate tickets for industry-leading events, including the IT Awards Bespoke package to suit your organisation's needs – lower rates & one point of contact *For a minimum of five individual accounts from the same organisation Buy the current story


Which British politician was dubbed ‘Big Beast’ by the press, and was also known for his fondness for Hush Puppies’?

Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 8th December The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by the Harrington Academicals vetted by the Dolphin Art and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Small Dumb Britain History – A Hard Act To Follow Sport Vetted by: The Dolphin Arts and Entertainment – All Creatures Great and Small All of the answers contain the name of an animal – we just need to know that animal.     1 What is the alternative title of Wimoweh, a hit for the Karl Denver Trio in 1961 and Tight Fit in 1982. The song has been recorded (too) many times before and since The Lion sleeps tonight       2 This piece of music by Ralph Vaughn Williams was inspired by a poem by George Meredith The Lark Ascending This Janáček opera, based on a folk tale, was first performed in 1924 Cunning little vixen This rather nasty Ian Banks novel was his first to be published, in 1984 The Wasp factory An appalling song by Tom Jones, taken from the 1965 film of the same name What’s new pussycat This 1969 Hollywood film about dance marathons starred Jane Fonda They shoot horses, don’t they       This Henry Williamson novel was made into a film in 1979 Tarka the Otter       8 This Mark Haddon novel was adapted for stage and is currently playing at the National Theatre The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time       This Puccini opera was set in Japan Madame Butterfly This scatological track by the Macc Lads referred to a journey up the A537 No sheep ‘til Buxton             Dumb Britain These questions have all been answered in UK quiz shows, and reported in Private Eye. Give either the correct answer to the question or the actual answer given by the contestant, shown in brackets. 1 At the battle of Trafalgar, what was Nelson‘s flagship? Victory Which company, founded in 1841 operated the first ever package tours? Thomas Cook What is the only Commonwealth country whose official language is Portuguese? Mozambique What was the reigning royal house at the start of the 20th century? Saxe Coburg Gotha Artist Ben Nicholson married which sculptress in 1938? Barbara Hepworth       6 What was the surname of the French revolutionary with Christian names Jean Paul who was assassinated in his bath? Marat Who composed Aida and La Traviata? Verdi Which ballroom dance represents the letter F in the Nato phonetic alphabet? Foxtrot What is the name of the herb that means wise or clever? Sage       S2 Which American folk hero rode from Boston to Lexington in April 1775 to warn of British troop movements? Paul Revere Soda, lime and which other ingredient make glass? Silica (accept sand) Common, water and pygmy are which kinds of British mammal? Shrew       3 Which subatomic particle has a name first used by James Joyce in the novel Finnegans Wake? Quark       4 The existence of which particle, also known as the God Particle, was recently confirmed in a Large Hadron Collider experiment? Higgs boson For which kind of activity is a bathyscaphe used? Underwater exploration In cell biology, for what does the R in RNA stand? Ribo( nucleic Acid)       7 What is the molecule, used in AirWick as a deodorant, that is at the heart of plant photosynthesis? What is the branch of mathematics that deals with angles and lengths of a triangle? Trigonometry How many walking legs has a lobster? 10 What is the tallest grass? Bamboo History : A Hard Act To Follow. Who directly preceded the following in office?   Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, 1812 (Name required, not just “The 1st Earl” !) Spencer Percival   1 Sam Burgess has recently returned to Rugby League with which club?(subject to resolving a salary cap issue) South Sydney Rabbitohs       2 Four British boxers held versions of the World Heavyweight Title in the 90’s. Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno were two, name either of the others. Herbie Hide and Henry Akinwande       3 In which sport has Brit Jonathan Marray been a champion? Tennis. He won the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles in 2012 together with the Dane Frederik Nielsen       4 13 years after originally closing due to financial problems, which Manchester sport


What is the name of the paranoid android in the novel ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ by Douglas Adams?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy : Douglas Adams : 9780575115347 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Hardback By (author)  Douglas Adams , Designed by  Tim Marrs Share US$8.18 US$20.00 You save US$11.82 Free delivery worldwide Add to basket Add to wishlist Description One Thursday lunchtime Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this is already more than he can cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun. And the Galaxy is a very, very large and startling place indeed ...The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy became a massive cult success when it was first published and continues to sell all over the world. It introduced such memorable characters as Arthur Dent, Marvin the Paranoid Android, Zaphod Beeblebrox and, of course, the Vogons, and remains one of the funniest, most irreverent and entertaining novels ever. show more Product details 132                   x 200                   x 22mm                                   | 258.55g Publication date Science Fiction Flap copy Packed with an Astounding Amount of New and Never-Before-Collected Material. Why are people born? Why do they die? Why do they want to spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches? No one but Douglas Adams could have pared life's meaning down to these three questions, and they remain as inspired and head-scratchingly clever today as they did twenty-five years ago when they appeared in the first edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Showcasing his quick wit, comic genius, and wide-ranging intelligence, "Hitchhiker's has become nothing less than a cult classic and cultural phenomenon. To celebrate its quarter century and the extraordinary legacy of Adams, this gorgeously designed, mostly harmless deluxe edition gathers never-before-collected photographs, original artwork, memorabilia (from the strange to the sublime), and wisdom gleaned from a first read or first encounter as Douglas's friends remember how the galaxy was forever changed a mere twenty-five years ago (not to mention the original text of the novel) into a one-of-a-kind Guide as stunning as two suns setting over Magrathea. Whether you are well versed in the antics of Arthur Dent, a mild-mannered Earthman plucked from his planet seconds before it's demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, and Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy posing as an out-of-work actor, or are hitching a ride for the first time, this is the book that has everything you'll nee to know about anything.So please do not be alarmed. Definitely don't panic. Just be sure to grab a towel. show more About Douglas Adams Douglas Adams came to world-wide prominence with the BBC Radio series THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, which subsequently became the bestselling novel, a television series, a stage play, a computer game, audio cassettes, CD-roms and a towel, and was followed by the last two books in the original trilogy, THE RESTAURANT AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE and LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING. All three are published as Gollancz presentation hardbacks. The final two books in the Hitchhiker Trilogy are SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH and MOSTLY HARMLESS. Douglas Adams, who died in 2001, is also the author of DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY and THE LONG DARK TEA-TIME OF THE SOUL, THE MEANING OF LIFF (with John Lloyd) AND LAST CHANCE TO SEE (with Mark Cawardine), and editor of THE UTTERLY UTTERLY MERRY COMIC RELIEF CHRISTMAS BOOK. show more Back cover copy Introduction by Graham Sleight   When the Earth is demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent finds himself hitching a ride on a spaceship full of grumpy bureaucrats, accompanied by his now-revealed-as-an-alien best friend, while still in his pyjamas and dressing gown. Frankly, it's all a bit much before lunchtime. Thank goodness for the most r


Who designed the wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge?

Modern Royal Wedding Dresses: Kate Middleton, Princess Madeleine Among Our Favourites (PHOTOS) Modern Royal Wedding Dresses: Kate Middleton, Princess Madeleine Among Our Favourites (PHOTOS) The Huffington Post Canada reddit ADVERTISEMENT Princess Madeleine of Sweden's extravagant Valentino Haut Couture wedding gown has sparked royal wedding dress fever, the likes which haven't been seen since the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in an elegant Alexander McQueen gown in 2011 . Madeleine, who married banker Christopher O'Neill over the weekend, wore a wedding gown which featured a full skirt with a four-metre long train worthy of a European queen, a six-metre long veil embroidered with Chantilly lace flowers and a tiara which was adorned with orange blossoms. Of course, the 30-year-old blond's wedding dress reminds us of another royal's wedding duds: Kate Middleton's McQueen gown. Story continues below slideshow:   Designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Kate's wedding dress was kept hush-hush right until the morning of her nupitals. The gown featured an ivory silk tulle veil, a boned bodice, padded hips and a nine-foot long pleated skirt made of hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace. Madeleine's wedding gown featured a full skirt with a four-metre long train, a six-metre long veil embroidered with Chantilly lace flowers and a tiara which was adorned with orange blossoms. On her wedding to Daniel Westling on June 19, 2010, Victoria wore a cream duchess silk satin dress by Swedish designer Par Engsheden. Featuring a rounded, almost off the shoulder collar, cap sleeves and a full skirt, the dress was a perfect combination of modesty and elegance. At her 2002 wedding to Ari Behn, Princess Martha wore a fun off-white gown that featured a high collar, pointy shoulders and an overcoat. The then-princess wore an extravagant lace gown which featured a high collar, a flared skirt and a 16 foot train at her 2002 wedding to Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. At her 2011 wedding to Prince Albert, the former competitive swimmer wore a slim-cut Armani gown that had 40,000 Swarovski crystals, 20,000 mother of pearl teardrops and 30,000 gold stones. The dress, composed of 50 meters of off white silk duchess and 80 meters of silk organza took 2,500 hours to make. The princess wore a draped skirt which gave the illusion that she was walking on a cloud on her wedding day to Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon in 2001. Camilla wore a knee-length white frock during the civil service but opted to wear a gold and blue coat over a blue chiffon dress at her and Prince Charles' blessing service in 2005. We can't take our eyes off her feathered hat! The princess wore a traditional white gown, which was made from heirloom Bruges lace from the Dutch royal family, at her wedding to Albert Brenninkmeijer in 2012. The Canadian married Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne, in 2008 wearing a strapless gown with a lace bodice and a delicate shoulder cover. The granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II married rugby player Mike Tindall in 2011 wearing a shiny white gown with a flared skirt and tulle shoulder straps.  Share


‘A ‘what’ in the Sun’ is a 1959 play by Lorraine Hansbury?

A Raisin in the Sun - Lorraine Hansberry - Google Books A Raisin in the Sun 6 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/A_Raisin_in_the_Sun.html?id=MbMnCy_sqRkC When it was first produced in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun was awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and hailed as a watershed in American drama. Not only was it a pioneering work by an African-American playwright - Lorraine Hansberry's play was also a radically new representation of black life, one that was resolutely authentic, fiercely unsentimental, and unflinching in its vision of what happens to people whose dreams are constantly deferred. In her portrait of an embattled Chicago family, Hansberry anticipated issues that range from generational clashes to the civil rights and women's movements. She also posed the essential questions - about identity, justice and moral responsibility - at the heart of these great struggles. The result is a work that captivated audiences from every walk of life and has become a classic of American letters. What people are saying -  Write a review User ratings Review: A Raisin in the Sun User Review  - John - Goodreads A short book (play) but an intense one. Very good, recommend read. Read full review Review: A Raisin in the Sun User Review  - Marie Hew - Goodreads Good stuff! I never read this play in high school, but have a great appreciation for it as a history teacher. Hansberry does a terrific job capturing the period of change for Northern African ... Read full review View all » About the author (1958) American playwright Lorraine Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930 in Chicago. After attending the University of Wisconsin for two years and then studying painting in Chicago and Mexico, Hansberry moved to New York in 1950. There she held a number of odd jobs to make ends meet while trying to establish her writing career. Hansberry wrote her first play A Raisin in the Sun in 1959. The first drama by a black woman to be produced on Broadway. A Raisin in the Sun tells the story of a working-class black family in Chicago. The production won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, and in 1961, the film version, starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee, received a special award at the Cannes Film Festival. Hansberry's next play, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, a drama set in Greenwich Village, had a short run on Broadway in 1964. Hansberry's promising career was tragically cut short by her premature death on January 12, 1965. She was 34 years old. The plays To Be Young, Gifted and Black and Les Blancs were adapted from Hansberry's early writings by her ex-husband Robert Nemiroff. Both plays were produced off-Broadway, in 1969 and 1970 respectively.


Who plays Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight’ film series?

Robert Pattinson - IMDb IMDb 18 January 2017 8:17 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Soundtrack | Producer Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson was born May 13, 1986 in London, England, to Clare (Charlton), who worked at a modeling agency, and Richard Pattinson, a vintage car importer. He enjoys music and plays both the guitar and piano. When Robert was fifteen, he started acting in amateur plays with the Barnes Theatre Company. Afterward, he took screen ... See full bio » Born: Share this page: Related News a list of 34 people created 16 Nov 2011 a list of 31 people created 30 May 2013 a list of 43 people created 26 Feb 2015 a list of 26 people created 18 May 2015 a list of 40 people created 6 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Robert Pattinson's work have you seen? User Polls 34 wins & 31 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Soundtrack (2 credits)  2008/I Twilight (performer: "Never Think", "Let Me Sign" - as Rob Pattinson) / (producer: "Never Think") / (writer: "Never Think", "Let Me Sign" - as Rob Pattinson)  2008 How to Be (performer: "Choking on Dust", "I'm Doing Fine") Hide   2010 Remember Me (executive producer) Hide   2011 Seeing in the Dark (Short) (special thanks) Hide   2015 Red Nose Day (TV Special) Himself  2014 Hollywood Film Awards (TV Special) Himself  2009-2014 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Himself  2014 IMDb: What to Watch (TV Series documentary) Himself  2014 Good Morning America (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2010-2014 The Insider (TV Series) Himself  2008-2014 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself  2009-2014 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2014 Rencontres de cinéma (TV Series) Himself  2008-2014 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series documentary) Himself  2009-2012 Fantastic (TV Series documentary) Himself  2012 El hormiguero (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2012 The Project (TV Series) Himself  2012 Citizens of Cosmopolis (Video documentary) Himself  2010-2012 The Daily Show (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2012 The Hour (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2010-2012 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Himself  2009-2012 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Himself  2012 Le petit journal (TV Series) Himself  2012 ENTV Minute (TV Series) Himself  2012 The Digital Picture (TV Series) Himself  2012 Corazón de... (TV Series) Himself  2011 Sala 33 (TV Series) Himself  2011 The X Factor (TV Series) Himself - Red Carpet Attendee - Live Show 7 (2011) ... Himself - Red Carpet Attendee  2011 Gomorron (TV Series)  2009-2011 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2011 Teen Choice 2011 (TV Special) Himself  2011 The 7PM Project (TV Series) Himself  2009-2011 Días de cine (TV Series) Himself  2005-2011 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Himself  2010 National Movie Awards (TV Special) Himself  2010 The View (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2009 Inside the Cinema (TV Movie) Himself  2008 Total Request Live (TV Series) Himself  2006 This Morning (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2006 Meet the Champions (Video documentary short) Himself  2006 Preparing for the Yule Ball (Video documentary short) Himself  2006 Reflections on the Fourth Film (Video documentary short) Himself  2006 The Maze: The Third Task (Video documentary short) Himself  2005 'Harry Potter': Behind the Magic (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2003 Cartaz Cultural (TV Series) Himself (2010)  2013 America's Book of Secrets (TV Series documentary) Himself  2012 Fantastic (TV Series documentary) Himself  2012 ENTV Minute (TV Series) Himself  2010 20 to 1 (TV Series documentary) Himself Internet ads for "Dior Homme, Eau for Men" men's cologne. See more » Publicity Listings: 4 Interviews | 12 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 31 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Alternate Names: R.T. Pattinson | R. Pattinson | Robert Thomas Pattinson | Rob Pattinson Height: Did You Know? Personal Quote: [on his sex scenes in Cosmopolis (2012)] None of them were supposed to be sex scenes and he ( David Cronenberg ) changed them all afterwards. I always find sex scenes are the most random thing to see in a movie. Two actors pretending to have sex. Why? It's so stupid. See more »


Used in church advent services, a Christingle is made using which fruit?

Christingle - What does it mean? - Christian Teaching - thisischurch.com What does it mean . . .? Christingle Christingle service are held in churches, usually between  Advent and Candlemas. It is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages  to join in, using oranges to create visible symbols of the Christian  message.   The Christingle has its origins in a Moravian children's service held in a castle in Germany on Christmas Eve in 1747.  The bishop conducting the informal service gave each child a  lighted candle, tied with a red ribbon, in memory of the Saviour's coming   which he said has kindled a flame in each heart which keeps burning "to His   joy, and our happiness".  Much later, this simple candle was replaced by a more elaborate   Christingle which is rich in symbolism. Our modern Christingle consists of:   an orange representing the world a red ribbon, tied round the orange representing the blood of  Jesus fruits and sweets, skewered on 4 cocktail sticks which are pushed  into the orange representing God's good gifts - the fruits of the  earth and the four seasons a lighted candle, pushed into the centre of the orange representing Christ, the light of the world For many years churches all over the world have made Christingles to  remind them that Christ is the light who came into the world at Christmas. The Christingle orange represents the world, John reminds us that "Jesus was  in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not  recognise Him. He came to that which was His own, but His own did not  receive Him". (Jn 1 v 10 - 11). The red ribbon of the Christingle represents  the blood of Jesus which was shed for us so that our sins may be forgiven.  "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with  one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from every sin".  (1 Jn 1 v 7). The fruits and sweets on the four skewers represent God's  gifts to us, the fruits of the earth and the four seasons. "As long as the  earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day  and night will never cease". (Gen 8 v 22). The lighted candle, pushed into the centre of the orange, represents  Christ, the light of the world. "He [Jesus] said, "I am the light of the  world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of  life"." (John 8 v 12). You can see an example of our Christingle service by clicking here.


US author and poet Dorothy Parker coined the phrase ‘Men seldom make passes at girls who wear ‘what’?

Celebrate Valentine's Day, Dorothy Parker Style Celebrate Valentine's Day, Dorothy Parker Style By Michele Gouveia "By the time you swear you're his, Shivering and sighing. And he vows his passion is, Infinite, undying. Lady make note of this — One of you is lying." So wrote Dorothy Parker, one of the greatest American wits of the 20th century. A critic, poet, and writer of short stories and screenplays, Mrs. Parker, as she was known, was a member of the legendary Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers and artists who would gather daily for lunch and gossip at the Algonquin Hotel in New York during the 1920s. 10 Reasons Why it Sucks to Have Your Birthday on... The woman who once said, "The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue," became famous for her keen observations and acerbic one-liners. She coined the phrase "Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses" and noted that "If you wear a short enough skirt, the party will come to you."Once when Mrs. Parker was living at the Algonquin the hotel's manager, Frank Case, called and asked her if she had a gentleman in her room. She responded, "Just a minute. I'll ask him." Much of Mrs. Parker's work deals with the perils of falling in love, which she wrote candidly about including her own numerous heartbreaks ("It serves me right for putting all my eggs in one bastard."). With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's hard not to think what caustic comments she might have had about a holiday devoted to love and whose symbol is a chubby angel with a bow and arrow. So this February 14th, instead of opening another boring box of chocolates, why not celebrate the day in the spirit of Mrs. Parker by mixing up a cocktail (or two). Under the Table: A Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick makes it easy with recipes for cocktails that Mrs. Parker and her friends would have enjoyed along with some modern day concoctions. You could try a vintage Cablegram, a Horse's Neck (don't worry; the main ingredient is bourbon), the recently created Acerbic Dorothy Parker (made, of course, with Dorothy Parker American Gin), or go all out with a Love Cocktail. Comprised of sloe gin, egg white, lemon juice, and raspberry syrup, the book's author promises that when mixed properly the result is a cocktail the color of blood. How holiday appropriate. Just be sure to keep in mind what Mrs. Parker reportedly said, "I like to have a martini, two at the most. After three I'm under the table, after four I'm under my host." Love Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces sloe gin 1 egg white


What is the title of the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle?

The Sign of the Four (The Chronological Sherlock Holmes, Book 2) by Arthur Conan Doyle · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Classic Literature Fiction This is Book 2 of the series "The Chronological Sherlock Holmes". "The Sign of the Four" (1890), also called "The Sign of Four", is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 stories starring the fictional detective. The story is set in 1888. "The Sign of the Four" has a complex plot involving service in East India Company, India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact among four convicts ("the Four" of the title) and two corrupt prison guards. It presents the detective's drug habit and humanizes him in a way that had not been done in the preceding novel "A Study in Scarlet" (1887). It also introduces Doctor Watson's future wife, Mary Morstan.


Comedian Larry David starred in the US television show ‘Curb Your ‘what’?

Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 9: Larry David Comedy Returning to HBO | Variety Courtesy of HBO June 14, 2016 | 09:55AM PT Larry David’s “ Curb Your Enthusiasm ” will return for Season 9 on HBO, the premium cabler announced Tuesday. “We’re thrilled that Larry has decided to do a new season of ‘Curb’ and can’t wait to see what he has planned,” said Casey Bloys, president, HBO programming. Asked why he decided to come back, David said, “In the immortal words of Julius Caesar, ‘I left, I did nothing, I returned.’” The hit comedy stars “Seinfeld” co-creator David as an over-the-top version of himself in an unsparing but tongue-in-cheek depiction of his life. With 80 episodes to date, the show is HBO’s longest-running scripted comedy or drama series. David also starred in and co-wrote the 2013 HBO Films presentation “Clear History.” No details on a Season 9 premiere date or additional casting have been announced at this time. The show hasn’t aired new episodes since 2011, but back in 2012, HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler told reporters at the annual Television Critics Assn. press tour that David “essentially has carte blanche with us … And when he wants to come back and do ‘Curb,’ we’d be thrilled.”


According to Dart Board Regulations, how high should the centre of the bullseye be from the floor in feet and inches?

Dart Board Regulations - Dartboard Height Measurements Regulation Dartboard Heights and Measurements Dart Board Height- The center of the bullseye should be exactly 5 Feet 8 Inches from the floor. Dart Board Distance- The dart board should be 7 feet 9 1/4  inches from the throw line. Diagonal Distance- If you do the first two steps correctly the diagonal distance from the center of the bullseye to the throw line will be 9 feet 7 3/8". Dart Board- The diameter of the dart board should be a maximum of 18 inches, but is typically 17 3/4". Other things to remember: Most dart boards are about 1 1/2" thick, so be sure to measure from the front of the board and not the wall. Also be sure to consider the area you will be mounting the dartboard, you will need some decent lighting and a couple of extra feet behind the throw line to allow for the back leg to stretch out. Be sure to install some type of backboard or cabinet to go with the board, everyone misses on occasion and you never know what level of player will show up to throw some darts. A dartboard measures 17 3/4" in diameter and has 20 equal pies with each pie containing a double ring and a triple ring. The double ring is the outermost ring on the dartboard and is double the number of the pie. The triple ring is the interior ring and it is worth triple points of whatever pie number it is in. The bullseye also has an outer ring which is worth 25 points, the center of the bullseye is worth 50 points. Also be sure to get the free Printable Dart Tournament Brackets to use for all of your dart tournaments.


In the novel ‘Martin Chuzzlewit’ by Charles Dickens, what is the name of the inn run by Mrs Lupin?

Martin Chuzzlewit - WOW.com Martin Chuzzlewit Cover, first serial edition seventh instalment, July 1843 Author The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit Illustrator Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 288: invalid escape sequence near '"^'. Published Serialized : January 1843 – July 1844; as a book 1844 Publisher Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 288: invalid escape sequence near '"^'. Media type Print ( Serial , Hardback, and Paperback) Pages LC Class Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 288: invalid escape sequence near '"^'. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit (commonly known as Martin Chuzzlewit) is a novel by Charles Dickens , considered the last of his picaresque novels. It was originally serialised in 1843 and 1844. Dickens thought it to be his best work, [1] but it was one of his least popular novels. [2] Like nearly all of Dickens' novels, Martin Chuzzlewit was released to the public in monthly instalments. Early sales of the monthly parts were disappointing, compared to previous works, so Dickens changed the plot to send the title character to America. [1] This allowed the author to portray the United States (which he had visited in 1842) satirically as a near wilderness with pockets of civilisation filled with deceptive and self-promoting hucksters. The main theme of the novel, according to a preface by Dickens, is selfishness, portrayed in a satirical fashion using all the members of the Chuzzlewit family. The novel is also notable for two of Dickens' great villains , Seth Pecksniff and Jonas Chuzzlewit. It is dedicated to Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts , a friend of Dickens. Contents 8 External links Plot summary Martin Chuzzlewit has been raised by his grandfather and namesake. Years before, Martin senior took the precaution of raising an orphaned girl, Mary Graham. She is to be his nursemaid, with the understanding that she will be well cared for only as long as Martin senior lives. She thus has strong motivation to promote his well-being, in contrast to his relatives, who only want to inherit his money. However, his grandson Martin falls in love with Mary and wishes to marry her, ruining Martin senior's plans. When Martin refuses to give up the engagement, his grandfather disinherits him. Martin becomes an apprentice to Seth Pecksniff, a greedy architect. Instead of teaching his students, he lives off their tuition fees and has them do draughting work that he passes off as his own. He has two spoiled daughters, nicknamed Cherry and Merry, having been christened as Charity and Mercy. Unbeknown to Martin, Pecksniff has actually taken him on to establish closer ties with the wealthy grandfather, thinking that this will gain Pecksniff a prominent place in the will. Old Martin and Mary A Game of Love Young Martin befriends Tom Pinch, a kind-hearted soul whose late grandmother had given Pecksniff all she had, believing Pecksniff would make an architect and gentleman of him. Pinch is incapable of believing any of the bad things others tell him of Pecksniff, and always defends him vociferously. Pinch works for exploitatively low wages, while believing he is the unworthy recipient of Pecksniff's charity. When Martin senior hears of his grandson's new life, he demands that Pecksniff kick young Martin out. Then, Martin senior moves in and falls under Pecksniff's control. During this time, Pinch falls in love with Mary, but does not declare it, knowing of her attachment to young Martin. One of Martin senior's greedy relatives is his brother, Anthony Chuzzlewit, who is in business with his son, Jonas. Despite considerable wealth, they live miserly, cruel lives, with Jonas constantly berating his father, eager for the old man to die so he can inherit. Anthony dies abruptly and under suspicious circumstances, leaving his wealth to Jonas. Jonas then woos Cherry, whilst arguing constantly with Merry. He then abruptly declares to Pecksniff that he wants to marry Merry, and jilts Cherry - not without demanding an additional 1,000 pounds on top of the 4,000 that Pecksniff had promised him as Cherry's dowry, w


Japanese Macaque (Macaca Fuscata) - Animals - A-Z Animals Japanese Macaque Five groups that classify all living things Animalia A group of animals within the animal kingdom Chordata A group of animals within a pylum Mammalia A group of animals within a class Primates A group of animals within an order Cercopithecidae A group of animals within a family Macaca Comprised of the genus followed by the species Macaca fuscata Most widely used name for the species Japanese Macaque The domestic group such as cat or dog Mammal The specific area where the animal lives Tropical forest and mountains The colour of the animal's coat or markings Brown, Grey The protective layer of the animal Fur How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is 80cm - 95cm (31.5in - 37.5in) The measurement of how heavy the animal is 5kg - 14kg (11lbs - 31lbs) What kind of foods the animal eats Omnivore The food that the animal gains energy from Fruit, Young Leaves, Seeds Other animals that hunt and eat the animal Human, Wolf, Feral Dog Whether the animal is solitary or sociable Diurnal How long the animal lives for 25 - 32 years The average number of babies born at once 1 The likelihood of the animal becoming extinct Threatened Red and human-like, naked face Fun Fact: Has cheek pouches for storing food! Japanese Macaque Location Japanese Macaque Japanese Macaque Classification and Evolution The Japanese Macaque is a medium sized Monkey found in a variety of different habitats throughout Japan . The Japanese Macaque is also known as the Snow Monkey as they are often found living in colder regions of the country where heavy snowfall is common during the winter. They are the world's most northern living Monkey species and have adapted incredibly to their surroundings and changing seasons. There are two different subspecies of Japanese Macaque, one which is found across northern and mainland Japan , and the other is restricted to one of the country's southern islands . The two differ very slightly in size and appearance. Japanese Macaque Anatomy and Appearance The Japanese Macaque has a stocky body with a naked, red face that is said to resemble that of a Human . Their thick, furry coat is usually grey or brown in colour , sometimes with a slightly mottled pattern, and grows thicker during the winter months to allow the Japanese Macaque to stay warm in freezing conditions. Like other Monkey species , the Japanese Macaque has opposable thumbs, allowing it to grasp and hold objects and is able to walk on just it's hind legs when it has something in it's hands. The Japanese Macaque also has large pouches in it's cheeks, to allow the Japanese Macaque to store food whilst foraging. They have a relatively short tail for their body size (in the same way as other primarily ground-dwelling Monkeys), and males tend to be somewhat larger than their female counterparts. Japanese Macaque Distribution and Habitat The Japanese Macaque is found in four separate regions in Japan throughout a variety of habitats from subtropical jungles to hot mountain springs, in forested hills, across highlands and high up in the mountains . In the northern and central parts of Japan , Japanese Macaques have to contend with seasonal changes with temperatures ranging from -15 degrees Centigrade in the winter to more than 23 in the summer, where the vegetation primarily consists of deciduous trees and conifers. In their most southern range, on the island of Yaku-Shima, the Japanese Macaques live amongst tropical broad-leaf forests that are subjected to less seasonal change. In central Japan , the Japanese Macaques are found in the mountains , where they warm themselves in the hot springs that are heated by nearby volcanoes. Japanese Macaque Behaviour and Lifestyle Japanese Macaques live together in troops that are led by the alpha male and usually consist of between 20 and 30 individuals. The alpha male not only helps to sire young, but also decides where the troop should go, and protects it from both predators and other Japanese Macaque troops. Social rank is very important in Japanese Macaque society


Coulrophobia is the fear of what type of people?

What is the Fear of Clowns (Coulrophobia)? Updated September 09, 2016 Coulrophobia, or fear of clowns, seems to be relatively common. A January 2008 report from BBC News suggests that clown phobia may be more ingrained than was previously assumed. That article cites a recent study conducted by University of Sheffield researchers who polled children in several British hospitals about an upcoming hospital redesign. According to the news story, all 250 children (age 4 to 16) expressed a fear or dislike of clowns. The full results of the study have not yet been published. Widespread Fear of Clowns Why are we, as a society, collectively afraid of clowns? In a 2004 review article for Trinity University, Joseph Durwin postulates that there are two commonly accepted schools of thought. One is that the fear is based on a negative personal experience with a clown at a young age. The second theory is that mass media has created a hype surrounding evil clowns such that even children who are not personally exposed to clowns are trained to dislike or fear them. However, neither of these theories is entirely satisfactory. History of the Clown Durwin continues into an impressive history of the clown, dating back to the jester or fool of ancient times. In those days, the clown was given permission and even expected, to represent the deviant side of human nature, from openly defying the sexual norms of the day to mocking the gods. As time went on, the jester morphed into the trickster, a more sinister figure with intentions that were less than honorable. The modern circus clown is an outgrowth of the tramp clowns of the Depression era. Tramp clowns were largely members of the "unsavory" underclass who entertained the most privileged with a caricatured look at their daily existence. Although most tramp clowns were harmless, a seedy underbelly did exist among the clown circuit.  By the 1980s, clown phobia had reached a peak. Rumors of ritual abuse of children were rampant, and clowns figured heavily into many of the stories. Spontaneous reports of clown harassment began pouring in from children nationwide. Even urban legends began to focus on killer clowns lying in wait for hapless babysitters. Soon Stephen King tapped into the national consciousness with the definitive killer clown work of fiction, "It." Killer Clowns and Circus Clowns In the decades that followed, killer clowns have become a part of our human myths. At Halloween events, killer clowns are often part of the festivities. Yet the killer clown's innocent cousin, the circus clown, continues to delight and amaze the young and the young at heart. How can we justify this seemingly incompatible coexistence? A possible explanation can be found by looking to the past. Throughout history, clowns have represented the side of us that is not acceptable to society. That side is formed from our most primal urges and is not always neat or pretty. Perhaps the clown both attracts and repels us because he or she holds up a mirror to our inner selves. Until more research is performed, the causes of clown phobia will remain firmly in the realm of speculation. Fortunately, it is possible for mental health professionals to treat clown phobia , as any other phobia, without learning the precise reasons for its development. Source:


In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is the first name of Salvatore Bonpensiero’s (Big Pussy) wife?

"The Sopranos" Commendatori (TV Episode 2000) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Tony, Paulie and Chris travel to Naples to conduct a business deal, while Pussy becomes more stressed over trying to balance his secret lives. Director: Timothy Van Patten (as Tim Van Patten) Writers: a list of 22 titles created 02 May 2013 a list of 6951 titles created 30 Nov 2013 a list of 25 titles created 27 Aug 2014 a list of 505 titles created 23 Jun 2015 a list of 5250 titles created 07 Nov 2015 Search for " Commendatori " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Commendatori (06 Feb 2000) 8.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline Tony, Paulie and Christopher go to Italy to discuss business with their counterparts in his recently acquired (from his Uncle Junior) business in exporting stolen cars. Tony pushes to meet the patriarch of his Italian counterparts but finds the man, Zi Vittorio, to be old and feeble-minded. He's even more surprised however when he realizes who is now in charge. As part of the deal, it's agreed that enforcer Furio Giunta will travel to the US and work for Tony's crew. Back in the US meanwhile, Pussy tells FBI Agent Skip Lipari about the trip and the stolen car business. Pussy's wife Angie isn't necessarily happy that he's back and she shocks Carmella and Rosalie Aprile by saying that she wants a divorce. Written by garykmcd 6 February 2000 (USA) See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia In a scene in Naples, Paulie again tries to greet a passing Italian man, telling him he's from America. But the local guy only asks Paulie if he's from "NATO" and whether he 'cut our ski-lift cable'. This is a reference to a 1998 disaster in which a low-flying NATO-based U.S. Marine Corps jet on a training run over northern Italy accidentally cut the lift lines in the resort town of Cavalese, causing the death of 20 people. See more » Goofs As the guys are waiting for Chris in Pussy's car at the airport near the episode's end, from the window of the car you can see Chris coming through the terminal's revolving door, and then, seconds later, he does it again, this time approaching the car, as intended. See more » Quotes Carmela Soprano : So did you hear? Gabriella Dante : You're talkin' about the Bonpensieros, right? Carmela Soprano : Hang on, Gab, call waiting. It might be Tony from Italy. Hello? Rosalie Aprile : I didn't sleep a wink last night. My God. Isn't this awful? Carmela Soprano : Did you tell Franny Altieri? Rosalie Aprile : OOH! No. She's gonna shit when she hears this. (United States) – See all my reviews I watch the Naples episode of The Sopranos for probably the sixth time and am convinced more than ever that this is the finest television I've ever seen. I am awestruck by Edie Falco's kitchen scene and hallway departure at the end with Aida Turturro ("Janice"). Janice goes on one her condescending rants about the inadequacy of Mafia momma's-boy manhood, including her brother, Tony Soprano. Carmella reminds her that she's one to talk, having recently thrown her flab at the despicable, repulsive Richie Aprile. The final bit of dialog (Jovanotti's "Piove" playing in background) goes something like this: Janice: Carm, Richie, because of his life experience in prison, hehe has a sensitivity to the plight of women. Carmella: Oh my God. (laughs heartily). I am not even going to touch that one. But you had me going there for a while there, you really did. Oh, Janice, honey, I gotta love ya. Rick?(laughs). Carmella walks away from the kitchen at this point, and in an eight-second close-up as she pauses, her face becomes a study in great acting, in subtle nuances of transition. Her grin is set on cruise control, but those eyes tell you four stories. Sh