What does “wiki” mean, & what exotic language is it from? | Dictionary.com Blog July 28, 2010 by:  Dictionary.com 70 Comments WikiLeaks has been in the news lately because it released a document that encompasses over 91,000 reports covering the war in Afghanistan. Wikileaks is a site that obtains and publishes sensitive material and is designed to protect whistle-blowers, journalists and activists. Wikipedia is another wiki word that has become ubiquitous. But where does the wiki in WikiLeaks and Wikipedia come from? Wiki was introduced into the lexicon by a computer programmer named Ward Cunningham in 1995 when he created collaborative software that he called WikiWikiWeb. Wiki is Hawaiian for “fast; quick.” As a noun, wiki means “a website that allows anyone to add, delete or revise content by using a web browser.” The term wiki is also used as a verb; if you wiki, you are either researching a topic on a wiki or contributing to one. As reflected in the terms WikiLeaks and Wikipedia, wiki is sometimes used in creating blended words or portmanteaus: a wikiholic devotes a vast amount of time to wiki-based projects. Similarly, a Wikipedian is a person who enthusiastically contributes to Wikipedia. The word has been translated into a number of languages. In Estonian it is viki; in Welsh it is wici. A word from one language that enters another is called a loanword . Wiki is not the only word on loan from Hawaiian. Aloha, which means “hello,” “love” and “good-bye,” is used frequently by English speakers.  Mahalo ,  luau , hula  and kahuna  are other notable examples. There are some Hawaiian words that for one reason or another will probably never be adopted by the English language. An example would be  humuhumunukunukuapuaa . Tell us what you think the word means, or what it sounds like it should mean, and we will add the most creative offering to the blog post later (as well as the actual definition.) **Thank you for all the creative definitions of humuhumunukunukuapuaa, which is of course “either of two triggerfishes of Indo-Pacific coral reefs.”  Our pick for the most creative comes from Mark: “A small, carniverous marsupial that lurks in trees and drops down onto prey. The straight Translation means ‘Furred Domination in the skies.’” Lucky for us, the actual creature is far more benign.** Incidentally, avocado is a loanword too, and the Aztecs called it the “fertility fruit.”  Here’s why .


International telephone dialling codes for Africa generally begin with what number?

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Oxford Boat Race squad twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss became multi-millionaires after a court battle with what website that they claimed stole their idea?

They're Oxford's star Boat Race rowers - 6ft 5in identical twin hunks who are effortlessly brilliant at everything (and also found time to invent Facebook) | Daily Mail Online They're Oxford's star Boat Race rowers - 6ft 5in identical twin hunks who are effortlessly brilliant at everything (and also found time to invent Facebook) comments The last time I interviewed a fantastically clever university student, we sat in his dingy room surrounded by his smelly underwear, crumpled sheets - and drank rancid coffee with clots of milk floating on the top. It was midday and my interviewee - who, it goes without saying, was spotty and pale - had just hauled himself out of bed. Today's students - Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, of Christ Church, Oxford - are rather different. To start with, they're identical twins with matching thick, clean hair, white teeth, enormous jutting jaws and rippling 6ft 5in physiques that have earned them names such as the ' testosterone twins' - and cause women to swoon every time they step out of their dingy Oxford digs to attend lectures in global commerce. Double take: Jane Fryer with Cameron (left) and Tyler They're also multi-millionaires - thanks to a $65 million court settlement with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, whom they claim stole their idea for his social networking site when all three were undergraduates at Harvard in 2003. And come the autumn, they'll be featuring in Paramount Pictures' blockbuster, The Social Network, about the Facebook phenomenon. Oh, and I almost forgot: they're Olympic rowers - they came sixth in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, have London 2012 in their sights and, tomorrow, will provide the transatlantic core (they're American, obviously) of the Oxford crew in the university Boat Race. And instead of the usual student half-hour slot squeezed in between getting up and Neighbours, we meet at Oxford's Said Business School at 9pm on a cold Sunday. From the moment they come loping in, it's clear they're not quite like the rest of us. They exude so much health, wealth and confidence that meeting one of them would have been daunting, but meeting both is a bit like being in one of those films where some lunatic has meddled with genetic engineering - and created a master race. 'We didn't see our athletics as an excuse to do less well at school. We wanted to be the best at everything'   They really are identical - same height (6ft 5in) and weight (14st 2lb) - although, it turns out Cameron has a slightly thinner face, the teeniest of gaps between his front teeth and is left-handed, but that's about it. Everything about them is impressive, logical and orderly. They don't know who's the eldest - they were born by Caesarean section - so they take turns being the 'one in charge'. 'We don't have a rigid timetable, but it works out very fairly.' Just looking at them is enough to make you feel disorganised. And that's before they start chatting about what they've crammed into their 28 years and the 'many more new mountains' they want to climb. 'We enjoy the process of striving,' explains Cameron (or is it Tyler?). 'The end result's not enough - we need to be stimulated.' Growing up in a wealthy family in Connecticut, they were destined to achieve. At 13, they set up their first business - designing websites in their bedroom. 'We had to teach ourselves HTML [computer programming language code], but it wasn't hard,' says Tyler. Within weeks they were designing web pages for clients - charging anything from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousand dollars per job. 'The money wasn't bad - we got a lot of Nintendo games for that. It's hard to sell from your bedroom if you're only 13, and our school was really rigorous, so there wasn't time.'  Olympians: Tyler and Cameron will row for Oxford in this weekend's boat race But they did, however, manage to come joint top of their year; row for their school, state and country; and play soccer, American football, lacrosse and tennis to a very high standard. And sail into Harvard, where they cut a swathe through the ladies and became members o


How many horns does the British minotaur dung beetle have?

| The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts Ian A Kirk About The Minotaur Beetle is a large, round dung beetle found in sandy grassland and heathland, where it feeds on rabbit droppings and other dung, mainly at night. Adults emerge in autumn, but still need to mature in order to breed, so undergo an intense feeding period. If the weather is mild they may start breeding in early winter. They nest in deep tunnels where they lay their eggs and provide dung for the larvae to feed on; they drag the dung back to their nest using their strong front legs. The males use their 'horns' to defend the nest. By the following summer their cycle is completed and the adults will die to make way for the next generation. How to identify The Minotaur Beetle is glossy black, with ridges running down the wing cases. Males are unmistakeable, sporting three 'horns' (two long and one short one in the centre) on their thorax. Where to find it Widespread but scarce in England and Wales. Habitats


In which country did a military coup overthrow president Juan Peron in 1955?

Peron deposed in Argentina - Sep 19, 1955 - HISTORY.com Peron deposed in Argentina Publisher A+E Networks After a decade of rule, Argentine President Juan Domingo Peron is deposed in a military coup. Peron, a demagogue who came to power in 1946 with the backing of the working classes, became increasingly authoritarian as Argentina’s economy declined in the early 1950s. His greatest political resource was his charismatic wife, Eva “Evita” Peron, but she died in 1952, signaling the collapse of the national coalition that had backed him. Having antagonized the church, students, and others, he was forced into exile by the military in September 1955. He settled in Spain, where he served as leader-in-exile to the “Peronists”–a powerful faction of Argentines who remained loyal to him and his system. Born into a lower middle class family in 1895, Juan Domingo Peron built a career in the army, eventually rising to the rank of colonel. In 1943, he was a leader of a group of military conspirators that overthrew Argentina’s ineffectual civilian government. Requesting for himself the seemingly minor cabinet post of secretary of labor and social welfare, he began building a political empire based in the labor unions. By 1945, he was also vice president and minister of war in the military regime. In 1945, Peron oversaw the return of political freedoms in the country, but this led to unrest and mass demonstrations by opposition groups. Peron’s enemies in the navy seized the opportunity and had him arrested on October 9. Labor unions organized strikes and rallies in protest of his imprisonment, and Peron’s beautiful paramour, the radio actress Eva Duarte, was highly effective in enlisting the public to the cause. On October 17, Peron was released, and that night he addressed a crowd of some 300,000 people from the balcony of the presidential palace. He vowed to lead the people to victory in the coming presidential election. Four days later, Peron, a widower, married Eva Duarte, or Evita, as she became affectionately known. In the subsequent presidential campaign, Peron suppressed the liberal opposition, and his Labor Party won a narrow, but complete, election victory. President Peron removed political opponents from their positions in the government, courts, and schools, nationalized public services, and improved wages and working conditions. Although he restricted constitutional liberties, he won overwhelming support from the masses of poor workers, whom Evita Peron called los descamisados, or the “shirtless ones.” Evita served an important role in the government, unofficially leading the Department of Social Welfare and taking over her husband’s role as caretaker of the working classes. She was called the “First Worker of Argentina” and “Lady of Hope,” and was instrumental in securing passage of a woman suffrage law. In 1950, Argentina’s postwar export boom tapered off, and inflation and corruption grew. After being reelected in 1951, Peron became more conservative and repressive and seized control of the press to control criticism of his regime. In July 1952, Evita died of cancer, and support for President Peron among the working classes became decidedly less pronounced. His attempt to force the separation of church and state was met with considerable controversy. In June 1955, church leaders excommunicated him, encouraging a clique of military officers to plot his overthrow. On September 19, 1955, the army and navy revolted, and Peron was forced to flee to Paraguay. In 1960, he settled in Spain. Meanwhile, a string of civilian and military governments failed to resolve Argentina’s economic troubles. The memory of Peron’s regime improved with time, and Peronismo became the most powerful political force in the country. In 1971, the military regime of General Alejandro Lanusse announced his intention to restore constitutional democracy in 1973, and Peron was allowed to visit Argentina in 1972. In March 1973, Peronists won control of the government in national elections, and Peron returned in June amid great public excitement and fightin


Whose memoir was re-titled 'A Journey' shortly before its Autumn 2010 publication, because apparently the publishers were concerned that the author's chosen title 'The Journey' might seem too 'messianic' and arrogant?

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What number is a hurricane-force storm on the conventional Beaufort Wind Force Scale?

The Beaufort, Saffir-Simpson, & Fujita Scales That which no canvas could withstand. hurricane No sail can stand even when running The Beaufort Scale has become the standard method of judging wind force. It is not the oldest, since rating the strength of wind by number and/or assigning names to the ratings had been done for some time. In 1806 Francis Beaufort (later Admiral and Sir) wrote out a numerical scale in his log. This was evidently copied from a British Admiralty pamphlet. Beaufort, however, refined and specified the scale, and in 1838 it was officially adopted by the Admiralty. In 1906 a report further refined the scale with corresponding wind speeds and descriptions of effects on land. Beaufort himself had specified the sailing conditions that went with each rating, as seen in the chart at right. Separate wind scales for tornadoes and hurricanes did not come until the 1970's. The Fujita (or Fujita-Pearson) Scale for tornadoes was proposed in 1971 by T. Theodore Fujita and Allen Pearson. Soon thereafter, the Saffir-Simpson Scale for hurricanes was formulated by Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson. Thus, the movie Twister was anachronistic when it had Helen Hunt's father warn, in 1965, that they might have an F5 tornado headed toward them. The scale had not been invented yet. There has been some recent revision of some of these systems. I have not yet updated the presentation here. The complete Beaufort Scale has thirteen divisions, as shown above (starting with zero ). Beaufort grouped these into 5 categories of winds, or finely divided using five "breezes," four "gales," and four other designations. light strong whole Breezes and gales both use the same simple scale of adjectives in the table at left. It always seemed a little odd to me that the designations jumped directly from "breezes" to "gales." One might expect an intermediate category, like simple "winds." Indeed, Beaufort himself grouped "strong breeze" and "moderate gale" as "strong winds" [ note ]. The Fujita and Saffir-Simpson scales are almost entirely subdivisions of hurricane force winds. Only the F0 tornado merely has gale force winds. The complete table below gives wind speeds, the appearance of objects affected by the wind (as described in 1906), the kinds of damage to be expected from tornadoes and hurricanes, and other details, like barometric pressure, for hurricanes. Gale force winds mean that a "tropical depression" becomes a "tropical storm," which is then given a name by the appropriate authorities. Warning flags for water craft are also given. At the left of the table, the Beaufort, Fujita, and Saffir-Simpson Scales are given B, F, and S numbers, respectively. Note that severe hurricanes are often attended with tornadoes as well. Hurricanes in the Western Pacific are called "Typhoons," and those in the Indian Ocean, "Cyclones." Tornadoes used to often be called "Cyclones" also. Modern terminology is that all low pressures systems, which includes hurricanes, tornadoes, and less severe phenomena, are "cyclones." In 1927, a German captain, Petersen, provided "State-of-Sea" descriptions for each wind force. These are given at right. The term "white horses" is not familiar to me, at least from American usage. This seems to mean simply "whitecaps." B0 261-318 mph strongly built homes are completely blown away My introduction to meteorology came with the Life Science Library book Weather, by Philip D. Thompson, Robert O'Brien, and "the Editors of LIFE" [Time Incorported, 1965], which I acquired, about the time it was published, when I was in Junior High School. Some of the descriptions here are still drawn from that volume. I did have an actual meterology class at the University of New Mexico in 1968, but I got less out of it than I might have and failed to hold on to any class materials. Now, however, complete background to all of this can be found at The Weather Channel website. The following descriptions have been taken from that source, from Everything Weather, The Weather Channel's CD-ROM, and from other sourc


Globo Esporte, which carried the headline 'HAHAHAHAHAHAHA' following Argentina's 4-0 defeat by Germany in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is a newspaper in which country?

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A 'bible bump' is an old colloquial term for what medical condition?

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Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) was more commonly known as whom?

1000+ images about Queen Elizabeth of United Kingdom on Pinterest | The duchess, Mothers and Lady Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Queen Elizabeth of United Kingdom Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 - 30 March 2002) was the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the daughter of Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghome and Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck. 33 Pins132 Followers


What element, whose symbol derives from its Greek name hydrargyrum, meaning watery silver, melts at minus 38.83 °C and yet boils at 356.73 °C ?

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Who was the first female presenter on UK TV's Top of The Pops, who made only one appearance in 1982 to celebrate BBC Radio One's 15th birthday?

List of Top of the Pops presenters explained List of Top of the Pops presenters List of Top of the Pops presenters explained Top of the Pops (also known by its abbreviation TOTP) is a British music chart television programme . Until 2007, it was shown each week on the BBC and is now licensed for national versions around the world. The following is a list of presenters who have hosted the BBC show, including the many guest presenters over the years. 1960s–1970s Upon its inception in 1964, Top of the Pops was presented by a team of disc jockeys in rotation: Alan Freeman , David Jacobs , Pete Murray and Jimmy Savile , who presented the very first episode from Manchester on 1 January 1964 and would continue as the longest-serving presenter until hosting his final show on 30 August 1984. Samantha Juste appeared as the disc girl for several episodes until 1967. Jacobs was replaced by Simon Dee in 1966. Jimmy Savile (1964–1984, plus 31 December 1988, 19 October 2001 and 30 July 2006) Alan Freeman (1964–1969, plus 9 July 1981 and 31 December 1988) Pete Murray (1964–1969, plus 9 July 1981 and 31 December 1988) David Jacobs (1964–1966, plus 5 May 1983 and 31 December 1988) Samantha Juste (1965–1967) Simon Dee (1966–1967) The start of BBC Radio 1 in 1967 brought a new influx of DJs to the presenting roster, sometimes co-presenters, although most only stayed with TOTP for a short while. Of these only Ed Stewart and John Peel would become long-term regulars, though there would be a gap before either would return as such. By 1970 only Savile and Blackburn remained of the 1960s regulars and between them they would host all the editions from January 1970 until their duopoly was broken by Ed Stewart's return in March 1971. Tony Blackburn (1967–1979 and 1981–1983, plus 31 December 1988 and 30 July 2006) Chris Denning (7 December 1967 and 22 February 1968) Simon Bates (1979–1988) 15 December 1977 – Elton John was guest presenter 11 October 1979 – Andy Peebles presented though did not become a regular host until 1981 (see 1980s–1991 below) 1980s–1991 The close association with Radio 1 continued into the 1980s, with all TOTP presenters drawn from the ranks of DJs at the station. The list below represents the main TOTP presenters during this period with many other Radio 1 DJs, for example Liz Kershaw , Adrian Juste and Adrian John also appearing on special programmes such as Christmas broadcasts and milestones for TOTP or Radio 1. For this reason, the 30 September 1982 show celebrating Radio 1's fifteenth birthday affords Annie Nightingale , in her one and only appearance and as one of nineteen presenters that day, the honour of being the first female presenter of Top of the Pops, beating Janice Long – who would go on to present TOTP regularly for nearly six years – by three months. By the end of the decade, the bond with Radio 1 seemed unbreakable with the show being simulcast on the station from 1988 and even traffic reporters like Sybil Ruscoe trying their hand at presenting TOTP. Presenters were also brought in from children's television, including Children's BBC presenters Andy Crane and Simon Parkin, Blue Peter s Caron Keating , and Anthea Turner and Jenny Powell who worked together on Saturday morning show UP2U. With the exception of Turner, who presented until 1991, all appointments were short-lived proving indicative of the diffusion TOTP was about to undergo from Radio 1 in the 1990s. Jimmy Savile (1964–1984, plus 31 December 1988, 19 October 2001 and 30 July 2006) 29 June 1989 - Tim Smith was an uncredited co-presenter with Anthea Turner 27 July 1989 – Simon Parkin co-presented with Mark Goodier 28 December 1989 – Paul Gambaccini was guest presenter of a special end-of-decade show with Mike Read The 1991 Gulf War caused the episode due to be transmitted on 17 January 1991 to be rescheduled for Saturday 19 January 1991–1994 revamp: The break away from Radio 1 and Television Centre When production moved to the BBC 's studios in Elstree , Hertfordshire, a new team of young presenters were introduced in place of the aging Radio 1 DJs.


What colourless odourless liquid, E number E422, is used in foods as a sweetener, thickener and humectant (to maintain moistness)?

Food Additives – eVerbum for Android E1000 Cholic acid Cholic acid is a bile acid found in humans and in animals and is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. It is extracted from the bile of cows or from ox. It is a colourless to white crystalline powder that has a bitter taste with a sweet aftertaste, and is insoluble in water, and soluble in acetic acid. It is used as an emulsifier in powdered egg. Acceptable Daily Intake: Up to 1.25 mg/kg body weight. unknown E1001 Choline salts Choline is an essential nutrient that is vital to brain function and is normally grouped with Vitamin B complex. It occurs in a wide variety of animal and plant foods as phosphatidylcholine which is found in egg yolks, soy and cooked animal livers. Choline is found in many processed foods in the form of lecithin and is used as an emulsifier. unknown E1100 Amylase Amylase is an enzyme that hydrolyses (breaks down) starches into simple sugars, and is widely used in bread making to break down complex starches found in flour. Amylase occurs naturally in yeast and when added to flour breaks down the starch to give a sweet taste, and causes the bread to rise as a result of CO2 production. unknown E1101 Proteases: Protease, Papain, Bromelain, Ficin Protease is an enzyme that hydrolyses (breaks down) proteins into amino acids, and is widely used in bread making as a bread improver/flour treatment agent and raising agent. It acts on the yeast and gluten to improve the extensibility of the dough and strengthen the structure of the bread to retain the CO2 produced that causes the bread to rise. There are several types of proteases and some are derived from natural fruits. Proteases include papain (papaya), bromelain (pineapple), ficin (fig tree latex). unknown E1102 Glucose oxidase Glucose oxidase is an enzyme extracted from the fungi Aspergillus niger and Penicillium. It is highly specific for D-glucose causing it to break down into its metabolites. After a series of oxidation/reduction reactions the oxygen molecule is reduced to hydrogen peroxide. Glucose oxidase acts as an anti-oxidant, anti-microbial agent and is used as preservative in foods to prevent spoilage due to oxidation. Glucose oxidase is found naturally in honey. unknown E1103 Invertase Invertase is an enzyme that hydrolyses (breaks down) sucrose from cane or beet sugar to fructose and glucose, usually in the form of an inverted sugar syrup. Commercially invertase is extracted from the yeast strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Saccharomyces carlsbergensis. Invertase is primarily used in the confectionary industry to improve shelf life, increase sweetness, improve flavour and colour, and prevent crystallisation. avoid E1104 Lipases Lipase is an enzyme that hydrolyses (breaks down) lipids, in particular triglycerides into fatty acids, diglycerides, monoglycerides, and glycerol. It acts specifically on the glycerol part of the lipid. Lipase is prepared from many fungi including Rhizopus niveus, Mucor miehei, Candida rugosa and Aspergillus oryzae (carrying a recombinant gene), or animal derived. Commercially it is used as an emulsifier and processing aid in the breakdown of fats and oils, and as a flour treatment agent in baked goods and bakery products, and as a flavour enhancer in fermented soy products. unknown E1105 Lysozyme Lysozyme is an enzyme that is naturally occurring in hen's egg whites and can also be found in human tears, saliva, blood and milk. Commercially it is purified from hen egg whites and functions as an anti-bacterial agent by destroying the cell walls of gram positive bacteria. Lysozyme acts as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria that lead to spoilage. It is mainly used in the cheese industry in the maturation of European cheeses. It is a protein and all proteins may cause allergic reactions. It should be avoided by vegans. suspicious E1200 Polydextrose Polydextrose is a polysaccharide composed of dextrose (glucose) containing small amounts of sorbitol and citric acid. It is commonly used as a sugar and fat replacer in many foods, as a so


The Galapagos Islands lie in which body of water?

Galapagos Islands Map / Geography of Galapagos Islands / Map of Galapagos Islands - Worldatlas.com Print this map Galapagos Islands Description Sitting right atop the Equator, approximately 600 miles directly west of Ecuador , the Galapagos Islands had no original inhabitants. They were discovered in 1535 by Tomas de Berlanga, the Spanish Bishop of Panama , when his ship drifted by the islands. The Galapagos Islands first appeared on maps in the late 16th century, and were named "Insulae de los Galopegos" (Islands of the Tortoises) in reference to the giant tortoises found there. The first navigation chart of the Galapagos islands was done by the buccaneer Ambrose Cowley in 1684, and he reportedly named the individual islands after some of his fellow pirates, as well as European nobility. Until the early 19th century the islands were used as a hideout by pirates who pilfered Spanish galleons carrying gold and silver from South America, back to Spain. In 1793, James Colnett, an officer of the British Royal Navy, and explorer, suggested the islands could be used as base for the whalers operating in the Pacific Ocean as they offered fresh water, and an almost endless supply of meat. Consequently, thousands of the Galapagos tortoises were captured and kept on board whale ships as a means of providing of fresh protein. That hunting orgy almost brought the indigenous tortoise close to extinction. Over the next few decades, whale ships continued to exploit the new whaling ground and the Galapagos Islands became a frequent stop for the whalers. Ecuador annexed the Galapagos Islands in 1831, and named them the Archipelago of Ecuador . A year later a group of convicts were shipped in to populate the island of Floreana; Spanish name Isla Santa Maria. The islands became famous around the world after the survey ship HMS Beagle, arrived in the Galapagos on September 15, 1835. On board was a young naturalist named Charles Darwin. Darwin's subsequent studies of local wildlife noted that almost all of the animals and plants here were endemic to the islands, which of course contributed to his famous theory of natural selection, and put these special islands on the map for the rest of the world to experience. In 1920's and 1930's, a group of Norwegian settlers arrived in the islands. Ecuador provided them with free land, and no taxation for the first ten years. When word of this deal spread to America and Europe, additional settlers arrived. The islands became Ecuador's first national park in 1959, and these now aggressively-protected islands and the surrounding marine reserve were both declared World Heritage sites. Travel to these islands is strictly controlled by Ecuador , and a visit to the home of the giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and Darwin's finches must (should) be done through a professional tour operator, of which there are many operating through Quito and Quayaquil .


In Scrabble what points value is a letter K tile?

Scrabble Tile Distribution and Point Values By Erik Arneson Updated September 29, 2016. One of the first things that beginner Scrabble players should learn is the game's tile distribution. It's vital to know that, for example, only one J, K, Q, X and Z are in the bag -- and that they provide the best opportunities for high scores. Scrabble Tiles Listed by Point Values 0 points: blank/wild (2) 1 point: E (12), A (9), I (9), O (8), N (6), R (6), T (6), L (4), S (4), U (4) 2 points: D (4), G (3) 3 points: B (2), C (2), M (2), P (2) 4 points: F (2), H (2), V (2), W (2), Y (2) 5 points: K (1) 8 points: J (1), X (1) 10 points: Q (1), Z (1) Scrabble Tiles Listed Alphabetically Blank/Wild: 2 tiles, 0 points A: 9 tiles, 1 point B: 2 tiles, 3 points C: 2 tiles, 3 points D: 4 tiles, 2 points E: 12 tiles, 1 point F: 2 tiles, 4 points G: 3 tiles, 2 points H: 2 tiles, 4 points I: 9 tiles, 1 point J: 1 tile, 8 points K: 1 tile, 5 points L: 4 tiles, 1 point M: 2 tiles, 3 points N: 6 tiles, 1 point O: 8 tiles, 1 point P: 2 tiles, 3 points Q: 1 tile, 10 points R: 6 tiles, 1 point S: 4 tiles, 1 point T: 6 tiles, 1 point U: 4 tiles, 1 point V: 2 tiles, 4 points W: 2 tiles, 4 points X: 1 tile, 8 points Y: 2 tiles, 4 points Z: 1 tile, 10 points


The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is in which country?

Feast of Saint James the Apostle in Spain Home   Calendar   Holidays   Spain   Feast of Saint James the Apostle Feast of Saint James the Apostle in Spain Many people in Spain celebrate the life and deeds of James, son of Zebedee, on Saint James' Day (Santiago Apostol), which is on July 25. Saint James was one of Jesus' first disciples. Some Christians believe that his remains are buried in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is situated in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. The cathedral is the reputed burial-place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is situated in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. The cathedral is the reputed burial-place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. ©iStockphoto.com/Javier García Blanco What Do People Do? Many events are organized on and before Saint James' Day in the Basque Country and Galicia. These include: Special church services to honor the life and work of Saint James. Exhibitions of art work by artists born or living in or near Santiago de Compostela. Theatre productions and street shows. Concerts of modern and traditional music, including bagpipe performances. Traditional dance events held outside. Special services are held in the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela on July 25. Church officials swing a large incense burner at full speed during this service. They fill the whole church with incense smoke. Public Life Saint James' Day is a public holiday in the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Galicia on July 25. Public life is generally quiet. Many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services generally run to a reduced schedule, although there may be no services in rural areas. Large events may cause some local disruption to traffic, particularly in Santiago de Compostela. Regional or local authorities may move the public holiday to a different date, particularly if July 25 falls on a Sunday. If July 25 falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many businesses and organizations are also closed on Monday, July 24, or Friday, July 26. In the rest of Spain, July 25 is not a public holiday. Background St James, son of Zebedee, was an apostles and a brother of John the Apostle, according to Christian belief. He lived at the same time as Jesus. He may have traveled to the area that is now Santiago de Compostela. St James was beheaded in Judea in the year 44 CE. Some Christians believe that his disciples carried his body by sea to Padrón on the Galician coast. They then buried his body under what is now the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. St James' relics were discovered sometime between 791 CE and 842 CE. Santiago de Compostela then became a place of pilgrimage. Pope Leo XIII asserted that the relics of St James at Compostela were authentic in a papal bull. This papal bull was published on November 1, 1884. Symbols Common symbols of St James include a traveler's hat and a scallop shell. The scallop shell is used to mark a network of pilgrimage routes. These routes lead to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela from many European countries, including: Austria. Portugal. Switzerland. Thousands of people walk, cycle or ride a horse along the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela each year. Many people hope to arrive just before Saint James' Day. Feast of Saint James the Apostle Observances Select another year-range:


What is a small lift called which carries food and other goods between floors in a building?

Dumb waiter - definition of Dumb waiter by The Free Dictionary Dumb waiter - definition of Dumb waiter by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Dumb+waiter  (dŭm′wā′tər) n. 1. A small elevator used to convey food or other goods from one floor of a building to another. 2. A portable serving stand or table. dumbwaiter 1. (Furniture) a. a stand placed near a dining table to hold food b. a revolving circular tray placed on a table to hold food. US and Canadian name: lazy Susan 2. (Building) a lift for carrying food, rubbish, etc, between floors dumb•wait•er (ˈdʌmˌweɪ tər) n. 1. a small elevator, consisting typically of a box with shelves, used for moving food, garbage, etc., between floors, as in an apartment house or restaurant. 2. Brit. Noun 1. dumbwaiter - a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another elevator , lift - lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building Translations [ˈdʌmˈweɪtəʳ] N (= lift) → montaplatos m inv (Brit) (at table) → bandeja f giratoria dumbwaiter [ˈdʌmˌweɪtəʳ] n → montavivande m Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: lift References in classic literature ? The turkey carpet has rolled itself up, and retired sulkily under the sideboard: the pictures have hidden their faces behind old sheets of brown paper: the ceiling lamp is muffled up in a dismal sack of brown holland: the window-curtains have disappeared under all sorts of shabby envelopes: the marble bust of Sir Walpole Crawley is looking from its black corner at the bare boards and the oiled fire-irons, and the empty card-racks over the mantelpiece: the cellaret has lurked away behind the carpet: the chairs are turned up heads and tails along the walls: and in the dark corner opposite the statue, is an old-fashioned crabbed knife-box, locked and sitting on a dumb waiter.


UK politicians David Owen, Shirley Williams, Roy Jenkins and Bill Rodgers, known as The Gang of Four, defected from the Labour Party in 1981 to form which party?

The fight for Labour’s soul – what the party’s brutal 1981 split means today | Politics | The Guardian Labour The fight for Labour’s soul – what the party’s brutal 1981 split means today Labour is in crisis. The bitter divide across the party echoes the acrimony that drove the ‘gang of four’ to form the breakaway SDP. Will history repeat itself? (From left) Roy Jenkins, David Owen, William Rodgers and Shirley Williams launch the SDP in March 1981. Photograph: David Gaywood/Rex/Shutterstock Tuesday 19 July 2016 10.18 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 28 September 2016 08.13 EDT Share on Messenger Close On a mild winter Sunday morning 35 years ago, political reporters were instructed to go to a riverside house in east London, and to wait outside for an important announcement. Inside were four former Labour ministers, all well-known national figures: Shirley Williams , David Owen , Bill Rodgers and Roy Jenkins . Over the previous year and a half, they had met with growing frequency, and written articles and given interviews that suggested a common disenchantment with Labour. They had become known by an increasingly expectant media as the gang of four . In 1981, as now, British politics was in a state of rare flux. Margaret Thatcher was an inexperienced prime minister. Her austere economic and public-spending policies seemed disastrous. Meanwhile, the Labour opposition was being ineffectually led by Michael Foot , like Jeremy Corbyn a faintly otherworldly leftwinger in his late 60s. Under Foot, as under Corbyn, the party was becoming an unmanageable cauldron of leftwing and centrist factions, of London social liberals and northern social conservatives, of working-class trade unionists and middle-class constituency activists, of party loyalists and “entryists” – infiltrators from other, more confrontational leftwing groups such as Militant . Scenes from the battle for the soul of the Labour party | Letters from Margaret Beckett MP, Simon Rose, Professor Diane Reay, Peter McKenna, Rachel Ester and Ian Sinclair Read more “The four of us were very different from each other,” remembers Rodgers of his fellow rebels against this apparently fragile status quo. “We had no organisation. But we worked closely together. And we moved very quickly.” On 24 January 1981, the gang of four went to their final Labour event: an acrimonious one-day conference that voted to drastically reduce the influence of MPs over the party’s choice of leader and deputy leader. Again, there is a seemingly precise parallel with Labour’s current internal struggles over whether Corbyn’s fate as leader should be decided by activists or the parliamentary party. As MPs or former MPs, and longstanding champions of the Labour right, the gang of four saw the conference vote as an intolerable strengthening of the left’s power. Owen spent much of the day pointedly sitting on the stairs of the hall, away from the other delegates, his expression one of photogenic fury. The following day, the gang of four summoned the journalists to the east London house, which was Owen’s elegant family home. For several hours, while the reporters waited in the street, the politicians discussed and drafted a short manifesto – pausing for a lunch of wine, cheese and salad – that they titled the Limehouse declaration . At teatime, after 18 drafts, with the deadlines for the next day’s papers fast approaching, the document was handed out to the reporters. It announced the founding of a “council for social democracy”, which would “reverse Britain’s economic decline”, “eliminate poverty”, “create an open … more equal society”, and counter “the drift towards extremism in the Labour party”. Over the next few weeks, this council haphazardly but quickly crystallised into a new political party. There were newspaper ads appealing for donations and other support, signed by centre-left notables such as Lord Young , the author of Labour’s famously successful 1945 general election manifesto. There were excited debates about what the party’s name should be: Progressive Labour, Democratic Labour and New Labou


What is the main stock market index of Hong Kong?

HSI Quote - Hong Kong Hang Seng Index - Bloomberg Markets Hong Kong Hang Seng Index HSI:IND As of 2:50 AM EST 1/20/2017 Open There are currently no news stories for this ticker. Please check back later. Profile The Hang Seng Index is a free-float capitalization-weighted index of a selection of companies from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The components of the index are divided into four subindices: Commerce and Industry, Finance, Utilities, and Properties. The index was developed with a base level of 100 as of July 31, 1964. Address


Potassium nitrate, charcoal and sulphur (sulfur, US-English) are the traditional ingredients of what substance?

Gunpowder Facts, History and Description By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated February 26, 2016. Gunpowder or black powder is of great historical importance in chemistry. Although it can explode, its principal use is as a propellant. Gunpowder was invented by Chinese alchemists in the 9th century. Originally, it was made by mixing elemental sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter (potassium nitrate). The charcoal traditionally came from the willow tree, but grapevine, hazel, elder, laurel, and pine cones have all been used. Charcoal is not the only fuel that can be used. Sugar is used instead in many pyrotechnic applications. When the ingredients were carefully ground together , the end result was a powder that was called 'serpentine.' The ingredients tended to require remixing prior to use, so making gunpowder was very dangerous. People who made gunpowder would sometimes add water, wine, or another liquid to reduce this hazard, since a single spark could result in a smoky fire. Once the serpentine was mixed with a liquid, it could be pushed through a screen to make small pellets, which were then allowed to dry. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance How Gunpowder Works To summarize, black powder consists of a fuel (charcoal or sugar) and an oxidizer (saltpeter or niter), and sulfur, to allow for a stable reaction. The carbon from the charcoal plus oxygen forms carbon dioxide and energy. The reaction would be slow, like a wood fire, except for the oxidizing agent. Carbon in a fire must draw oxygen from the air. Saltpeter provides extra oxygen. Potassium nitrate, sulfur, and carbon react together to form nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases and potassium sulfide. The expanding gases, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, provide the propelling action. Gunpowder tends to produce a lot of smoke, which can impair vision on a battlefield or reduce the visibility of fireworks. Changing the ratio of the ingredients affects the rate at which the gunpowder burns and the amount of smoke that is produced.


heptad - definition of heptad in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of heptad in English: heptad A group or set of seven. Example sentences ‘The amino acids in the heptad repeats that constitute the predicted coiled-coil regions are underlined.’ ‘The zipper was positioned either immediately after the heads or following 15 heptads of native sequence.’ ‘Add vowels to create words, then delete this heptad of words.’ ‘Coiled coils commonly contain a heptad of residues labeled A-G, repeated at least three or four times.’ ‘In fibrous proteins, the coiled coil structures can be many heptads long.’ Origin Mid 17th century: from Greek heptas, heptad-, from hepta seven. Pronunciation What does the Australian term gardie mean? a garden spider What does the Australian term bonzer mean? a wild horse What does the Australian term mushie mean? a person who regularly swims outdoors in winter a mushroom peas cooked until soft and served in their own juice What does the Australian term yaffler mean? a saltwater crocodile a lively celebration or party a person who is very talkative What does the Australian term sav mean? a saveloy sausage a person who regularly saves money mate What does the Australian term coolamon mean? a shovel an Aboriginal container for holding liquids What does the Australian term snufflebuster mean? a sudden strong, cool wind from the south a person employed to control wild animal populations a puritanical person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others What does the Australian term native bear mean? a koala the small hairy larva of a beetle What does the Australian term coolibah mean? a North Australian gum tree a piece of reliable inside information a tin or enamel cooking pot What does the Australian term dubbo mean? an unsophisticated or unintelligent person an improvised percussion instrument dry scrubland with woody evergreen vegetation You scored /10 practise again? Retry


A narthex is part of which type of building?

narthex | architecture | Britannica.com architecture choir Narthex, long, narrow, enclosed porch , usually colonnaded or arcaded, crossing the entire width of a church at its entrance. The narthex is usually separated from the nave by columns or a pierced wall , and in Byzantine churches the space is divided into two parts; an exonarthex forms the outer entrance to the building and bounds the esonarthex, which opens onto the nave. Occasionally the exonarthex does not form an integral part of the main body of the church but consists of a single-storied structure set against it. A spectacular Norman example is the Galilee porch at Durham Cathedral in Durham, Eng. In the early days of Christianity the narthex was the only portion of the church to which catechumens (those preparing for the sacrament of baptism) and penitents were admitted. Learn More in these related articles: in church (architecture) ...included a nave (q.v.), or hall, with a flat timber roof, in which the crowd gathered; one or two side aisles flanking the nave and separated from it by a row of regularly spaced columns; a narthex (q.v.), or entrance vestibule at the west end, which was reserved for penitents and unbaptized believers; and an apse (q.v.) of either semicircular or rectangular design,... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference church architecture  (in church (architecture) ) External Links Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 13, 2007 URL: https://www.britannica.com/technology/narthex Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


What is the corolla of a flower commonly known as?

Flower Structure Flower Structure A Wild Strawberry Flower Flowers are the reproductive   structures produced by plants which belong to the group known as Angiosperms, or   'Flowering Plants'.  This group includes an enormous variety of different plants   ranging from buttercups and orchids to oak trees and grasses. There are about 250,000   known species. A flower is basically made up of four concentric rings     of structures. There is an outer ring of modified leaves called sepals. These provide     protection to the flower before it opens and are usually green. This outer ring is known     as the calyx. Inside the sepals is another ring of modified     leaves called petals which are often brightly coloured. This layer is known as the     corolla. Within the corolla are one or more stamens containing pollen, which     are the male reproductive structures. In the very centre of the flower are the female reproductive organs.   Female Reproductive   Organ The female parts of a flower consist of an   ovary, which contains one or more ovules, a style and the stigma. The ovary is at the base   of the flower. From the ovary, extends a tubular   structure called the style and on the top of the style is a surface receptive to pollen   called the stigma. The stigma can take many different forms, most of them   designed to help trap pollen. There are many variations on this basic structural theme. Male Reproductive Organ The male parts of a flower consist of one or more   stamens. Each stamen is made up of paired anthers (sacs containing pollen) on a filament   or stalk. The anthers are the orange/yellow structures often   seen in the centre of a flower. Pollen from the anthers of one flower is transferred to the stigma   of another usually either by wind, or by animals, especially insects. Flowers do not always have the two outer layers of calyx and   corolla. These two layers are most noticeable in plants which are pollinated by insects.   The corolla, or petals are often brightly coloured with markings attractive to insects.   The flowers may also be scented. For instance, Honeysuckle has showy, attractive flowers   which attract insects by day. However, in the dark, their colourful show is not much use,   and their heady scent then helps to attract night-flying moths. In insect-pollinated plants, there are also usually nectaries which secrete   sugary nectar, located within the flower. These provide an incentive to insects to visit   the flowers. In the search for nectar, the insects will often get pollen grains caught on   their bodies. This may then brush off onto the stigma of the next flower visited and in   this way the flowers are pollinated. Many flowers have evolved very specific associations with a   particular insect species or group of species. In these cases flower structure may be very   specialized (e.g. orchids). Foxgloves (Digitalis   purpurea) and Primroses (Primula vulgaris)   show a range of adaptations to insect pollination.  Wind pollination is also common in flowering plants. In this case,   because there is no necessity to attract insects, the calyx and corolla of the flowers may   be absent.   This is  a cross-section   of a Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower. It has been cut across the centre of   the flower from top to bottom. The purple structures are the   petals. The white circular markings on the petals act as guide lines, directing insects   towards the nectaries hidden in the base of the flower. The green outer structures are the   sepals. The female reproductive structures are hidden, but the stamens with   their yellow anthers are clearly visible at the top of the flower.   Fertilization Once a pollen grain reaches the stigma of another flower of the same species, it will   produce a pollen tube. This grows down through the style until it reaches an ovule.   Fertilization then takes place, resulting in a seed. When pollen from one flower fertilizes the ovule of another flower, it is called cro


For what is www.letour.fr the official website?

Tour de France 2017 2017 TOUR DE FRANCE: THE ROAD JUST GOT STEEPER Tuesday, October 18th The course of the 104th Tour de France (1-23 July, 2017), which was unveiled before an audience of almost 4,000 people at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, stands out for its atypical mountain... Read more Chris Froome: «Very curious to discover... Tuesday, October 18th The presentation of the route of the Tour de France immediately gives the favourites of the race an idea of the possible scenarios that they could expect next July. The mountain stages, boasting... Read more Imagine le tour: The visual for the 2017 Tour de... Tuesday, October 18th The 2017 Grande Boucle now has a face: that of a fan, provided by 20-year old Alexis Boulivet, a student in concept art. He has been named the grand winner of Imagine Le Tour, the first design... Read more The way to History Tuesday, October 18th In what order? Should we start by the Alps or by the Pyrenees? At this period of the year, the questions often concern the way the course of the next Grande Boucle rotates. The Tour actually only... Read more Find out the route of the 2017 Tour de France live... Wednesday, October 12th It has passed by here, will it return again? The charms of the 2017 Tour de France will be revealed in 6 days. Its route, its mountains, its new horizons but also its new face! The official poster... Read more


What make of Wellington boots did Samantha Cameron buy President Obama's children for the 2010 British Prime Ministerial visit to the USA?

Why Buhari is yet to appoint ministers - Presidency by Vanguard Media Limited - issuu 2 — SATURDAY Vanguard, JUNE 27, 2015 C M Y K SATURDAY Vanguard, JUNE 27, 2015 — 3 C M Y K 4 — SATURDAY Vanguard, JUNE 27, 2015 Buhari dissolves NNPC board •NACCIMA applauds action •Says Board ran Nigeria aground By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Michael Eboh, Sebastine Obasi & Favour Nnabugwu P R E S I D E N T Muhammadu Buhari, has sacked the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Barr. Danladi Kifasi, announced the sack in a statement issued by his Director of Communications, Alh. Haruna Imrana, in Abuja yesterday. According to the statement, a letter to that effect was conveyed to members, yesterday. The dissolution of the board was with immediate effect. The letter quoted President Buhari as thanking members of the dissolved board for their services to the nation. The NNPC is the staterun oil company which oversees Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The last Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke was the last Chairman of the board. The corporation regulates the oil and gas sector, and also operates as a Joint Venture Partnership with International Oil Companies, IOCs , in the nation’s petroleum sector, on behalf of the federal government. Sacking the NNPC board was expected especially given recent corruption scandals over alleged billions of dollars of unremitted oil revenue. The last was the allegation by former Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria, CBN, and current Emir of Kano, Mallam Lamido Sanusi created major image problems for the NNPC and remained unresolved, even after an external audit of the corporation’s books. Mallam Sanusi had initially alleged that NNPC failed to remit $49.8 billion oil revenue into the federation. Later the figure changed to $20 billion; then $10 billion. Former President Goodluck Jonathan administration had to launch an independent audit into the allegations. It was carried out by PriceWaterCoopers and came out with an outstanding $1.48 billion to be paid into the Federation Account. Last NNPC Board was constituted in 2014. It comprised Mrs. AlisonMadueke, and Group Managing Director, NNPC, Engr., Joseph Dawha. Other members were: Abdullahi Bukar, Steven Oronsaye, Olusegun Okunnu and Daniel Wadzani. The Group Executive Director (GED), Finance & Accounts, Bernard Otti; and GED, Corporate Services, Peter Nmadu and the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance. NACCIMA reacts The National Vice President, Oil and Gas, of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Mr. Billy Harry has applauded the Attention Ambode: Ago people in trouble F OR years residents of Isolo, Okota and Amuwo Odofin saw hell driving along Ago Road, their major exit. Raji Babatunde Fashola ordered work and reprieve looked possible. But contractors have now abandoned the work and residents and other road users can’t believe they are part of Lagos. They now cry for the attention of the new Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode who has vowed to make Lagosians happy. •Bad portion of Ago Palace road. Photo: Akeem Salau •Another bad portion of Ago Palace road. Photo: Akeem Salau dissolution, stating that the Board has ran this country down, and had over the years demonstrated a clear case of incompetence. Reacting to the dissolution, Harry said, “they have also demonstrated that they were not out to serve Nigeria, therefore, if the Board is been dissolved it is to the advantage and betterment of Nigeria.” He, however, advised that the new Board that would be reconstituted should comprise of tested and proven Nigerians, that will show love care and growth for the ordinary Nigerian.” He said, “Let us be careful to ensure that whichever Board comes on board now, will have tested and proven Nigerians, that will show love care and growth for the ordinary Nigerian. Because there is nothing that we do in this country that if the ordinary Nigerians do not benefit will have any meaning. Because for one poor man


Name the refugee camp near Calais close to the French side of the Chanel Tunnel?

Calais, France | borderwork borderwork Case Study: Calais, France Introduction The town of Calais is situated on the north coast of France at a point that overlooks the narrowest stretch of the English Channel: on a clear day, it is possible to observe the ‘white cliffs of Dover’ demarcating English (British) landfall.  The town lies within close proximity of the Eurotunnel entrance near Sangatte, and includes the Eurostar and SNCF freight terminals at Frethun.  It is the largest port on the north coast accommodating foot passengers, cars and general freight traffic – particularly lorries – most of which are destined for, or arriving from, the UK.  To this end Calais has featured prominently in the media over the last ten years for its association with immigration and its location as a leading hub for illegal immigrants who treat the area as a ‘staging post’ for illegal entry to the UK.  Much of the debate has revolved around the opening of the Red Cross Centre near Sangatte in September 1999 and the resulting consequences of its closure in December 2002.  As a general means of deterrence the closure was part of an overall package agreed by the then home secretary David Blunkett and his then French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy (now president of France) in July 2002 that would, amongst other things, see the introduction of stronger border rationales in and around Calais. Not surprisingly the borderwork on offer in Calais is rich and numerous, and manifest in two distinct ways.  Usual border practices are being replaced, or at the very least complemented, by the implementation of seemingly stronger, less traditional, borders.  The UK government, with French cooperation, is deploying juxtaposed borders, processes of ‘remote control’ and control zones, in order to manage the flow of people trying to gain entry to the UK from Calais.  However, this form of borderwork remains, of course, traditional in the sense that it is still state centric, and to this end the next example involves the ‘borderworkers’ themselves.  Ranging from individual companies (haulage and transport), the media, immigrant groups as well as various NGO’s working on the ground in Calais, these non-state ‘borderworkers’, to differing extents, challenge state border processes by actively aiding the very people the state borders are being deployed to stop. While the two examples are intrinsically connected, it is the later that is of most interest here.  The ability of citizens and ordinary people to participate in the making of borders and the empowerment that can result from this bordering activity has important and intrinsic implications for borders and the study of them.  And, in terms of this particular study, it will be argued that a traditionally mundane border is changing because of this.  In other words, Calais – what could previously be described as a non-border – has not only become more prominent by the deployment of stronger borders in response to a supposed increase in migration, but is also a new border in the sense that it is changing beyond all proportion directly because of non-state borderwork activity.  Indicative of many borders that have been identified elsewhere in this project, it is a border that no longer dances solely to the tune of the state; rather many different (non-state) actors have learned and been empowered to play the right music. This report will examine the role of non-state actors involved in bordering activity in and around Calais. It seeks to make visible for future study the implications that such bordering activity is having, not only in Calais, but also for the study of borders in general.  The report will describe, evaluate and present selected data collected from national newspapers and other news organisations, NGO and charity websites, and government publications, as well as other web based sources, in order to approach the following questions: How is the Calais border changing from a ‘non-border’ (or mundane border) to a new, dynamic, border? Who is involved in the bordering activity taking place in Calais and


Angelos Epithemiou ex-burger-van proprietor, replaced what quirky drumming baby character on a popular UK TV comedy quiz show?

Exeposé by Exeposé - issuu issuu Feminism: What does Exeter make of it? Features P 12-13 Exeposé Monday March 21 2011 Issue 578 www.exepose.com Free Staff spend £3.8m on travel Photo: Henry White University staff travel across the world to countries including Australia, China, the USA, Hawaii, Indonesia and the Bahamas. Ben Tyson EXETER UNIVERSITY has spent millions of pounds on staff travel across the globe over the last three years, an investigation by the Express & Echo has revealed. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act have shown that over £3.8 million has been spent on trips, made by the 3,310 staff of the University, since September 2008. Countries visited total 140, with regular trips to Australia, China and the USA, whilst more unusual destinations include the Bahamas, Hawaii and Indonesia. Last year, the University spent almost £2.2 million on staff travel, whilst costs for this year have amounted to £1.1 million so far. Unfortunately, the investigation was unable to obtain information detailing the purpose of these visits, or the staff involved. The University has released a statement saying, “The investment in international visits by faculty, students and professional staff supports our ambition to be recognised as a University of global standing.” The statement goes on to say, “This global reach is what makes Exeter a leading international University and we will continue to invest in opportunities for students and staff to engage with their international peers.” Continued on page 3... 2 Exeposé, Cornwall House, St German’s Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6TG (01392) 263513 News Tristan Barclay, Editor, interviews Exeter’s MP, Ben Bradshaw. Comment P 8-9 What does Exeter mean to you? Exeter’s society presidents give their views. Lifestyle Lifestyle check out the latest trends ready for spring. Arts Arts Editors speak to visual artist Bryony Kimmings about her new show, ‘Sex Idiot’. Editors Tristan Barclay & Andrew Waller editors@exepose.com - office hour, Wed. 11-12 Deputy Editors Rachel Bayne & Jennifer Seymour depeds@exepose.com News Editors Ellie Busby & Charlie Marchant news@exepose.com Features Editors Columba Achilleos-Sarll & Anna-Marie Linnell features@exepose.com Lifestyle Editors Laura Le Brocq & Clare Mullins lifestyle@exepose.com Music Editors Ellie Bothwell & Ben Murphie music@exepose.com Books Editors James Henderson & Jacob Moffatt books@exepose.com Screen Editors Calum Baker & David Brake screen@exepose.com Arts Editors Rosie Scudder & Ellie Steafel arts@exepose.com Video Games Editors Stephen O’Nion & Alice Scoble-Rees games@exepose.com Sports Editors Alexander Cook & Andy Williams sport@exepose.com Photography Editor Henry White photography@exepose.com Advertising Stuart Smith S.C.G.Smith@exeter.ac.uk (01392) 722432 The opinions expressed in Exeposé are not necessarily those of the Exeposé Editors nor the University of Exeter Students’ Guild. While every care is taken to ensure that the information in this publication is correct and accurate, the Publisher can accept no liability for any consequential loss or damage, however caused, arising as a result of using the information printed. The Publisher cannot accept liability for any loss or damage to artwork or material submitted. The contents of this, unless stated otherwise, are copyright of the Publisher. Reproduction in any form requires the prior consent of the march 21 2011 Aaron Porter fights for students Ellie Busby & Charlie Marchant - news@exepose.com Steve Smith shook hands with Gaddafi Caitlin Jones STEVE SMITH, Vice-Chancellor of Exeter University, shook hands with Colonel Gaddafi over plans to educate Libyan academics in Britain in 2003. Professor Smith was in Libya at the request of the British Council as part of a £75 million deal to educate the next generation of Libyan academics. Professor Smith signed an agreement to set up the English Centre for Education in Tripoli which was to provide English tuition for graduates of the Libyan Accademy for Graduate Studies. A University spokesman stated: “Money was never exchanged


If an atom were the size of a football pitch its nucleus would be approximately the size of a?

The Atom - Wikiversity The Atom Atoms[ edit ] A Brief Introduction to The Atom[ edit ] The word "atom" comes from the Greek "atomos" (named by Democritus) which means "indivisible" as it was thought in ancient times that atoms were the fundamental "units" of nature- they could not be split up into smaller constituents. However, now we know that atoms are not indivisible and that they are comprised of 3 sub-atomic particles known as protons, neutrons and electrons; where the protons and neutrons are comprised of even smaller fundamental particles called quarks and electrons are a type of fundamental particle in a group known as leptons- this is to do with particle physics, however, and so is not too relevant in this section. Atoms are tiny constituents of matter (of molecules of compounds) which make up the entirety of the matter world we can see- all the stars, planets, nebulae etc. They consist of 3 main sub-atomic particles known as protons, neutrons and electrons; as mentioned earlier. Together, these 3 particles identify an element. The number of protons the nucleus of an atom contains gives its atomic number (z) on the periodic table- for example, the element Hydrogen has just one proton in its nucleus (giving z = 1) and 0 neutrons. The number of protons + the number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus gives the mass number (Ar) of the element/atom: A {\displaystyle z=N_{e}} The Atomic Structure[ edit ] Atoms are comprised of mainly "empty space"- i.e. most of the space of an atom is a vaccuum. The protons and neutrons exist in the centre of the atom in the atomic nuclei- which is highly dense due to the compactness of the protons and neutrons- whereas the electrons exist in quantised energy levels surrounding the nucleus. Note: It is a common misconception that electrons orbit the nucleus, there is uncertainty in their pattern of movement and so we say that they move in quantised energy levels surrounding the nucleus. If you're interested, we cannot know whether electrons orbit the nucleus due to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle which states that "we cannot know the exact position and momentum of a particle at any one time", or written mathematically: Δ 2 {\displaystyle \Delta x\Delta p\geq {\frac {\hbar }{2}}} Anyway, the size of an atom is often measured in nanometres (10-9 m) or even smaller. Even though they are so small, the whole atom is huge compared to the size of the nucleus situated at the centre of the atom, this analogy is a good one to use to put the size into context: If you were to expand an atom out to the size of Wembley Football Stadium, then the nucleus would be the size of a garden pea on the centre spot of the football pitch. This puts the structure of an atom into context and clearly shows that the nucleus of an atom is extremely dense seeing that, on average 99.9% of the mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus of the atom. The Nucleus and Relative Masses[ edit ] All the bound protons and neutrons in an atom make up a tiny atomic nucleus, and are collectively called nucleons. The radius of a nucleus is approximately equal to 1.07 n {\displaystyle \displaystyle \sum _{n=1}^{k}A_{n}=N_{p}+N_{n}} Atoms of the same element have the same number of protons, called the atomic number. Within a single element, the number of neutrons may vary, determining the isotope of that element. The total number of protons and neutrons determine the nuclide. The number of neutrons relative to the protons determines the stability of the nucleus, with certain isotopes undergoing radioactive decay. The neutron and the proton are different types of fermions. The Pauli exclusion principle is a quantum mechanical effect that prohibits identical fermions, such as multiple protons, from occupying the same quantum physical state at the same time. Thus every proton in the nucleus must occupy a different state, with its own energy level, and the same rule applies to all of the neutrons. This prohibition does not apply to a proton and neutron occupying the same quantum state. For atoms with low atomic numbers, a nucleus


What is the name of the trimmed tree trunk tossed in competition in the Highland Games?

Caber toss - definition of Caber toss by The Free Dictionary Caber toss - definition of Caber toss by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Caber+toss Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . ca·ber  (kā′bər) n. A long heavy wooden pole tossed end over end as a demonstration of strength in Scottish highland games. [Scottish Gaelic cabar, pole, beam, rafter, from Vulgar Latin *capriō, from Latin capra, she-goat; see chevron.] caber (ˈkeɪbə; Scottish ˈkebər) n (Individual Sports, other than specified) Scot a heavy section of trimmed tree trunk thrown in competition at Highland games (tossing the caber) [C16: from Gaelic cabar pole] ca•ber a pole or beam, esp. one thrown as a trial of strength. [1505–15; < Scottish Gaelic cabar pole] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. caber - a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland) pole - a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic Translations [keɪbəʳ] N (Scot) → tronco m see toss B2 HIGHLAND GAMES caber Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: fall in with References in periodicals archive ? The Gallic duo s newest adventures take them for the first time to historical Scotland, with the new edition s cover illustrating Obelix in complete caber toss as a winking Asterix sits close by. "Fall" in Love with Kansas This Season It was the first time in more than 30 years the event had been held in London, and it saw top Highland Games athletes from all over the globe compete alongside some of the world's strongest men, in traditional events such as the caber toss. Fling gives a foothold There will also be a Highland Games exhibition Saturday, including a caber toss (a caber is a large wooden pole;) live dog shows on Sunday; and performances by the Bantu Wizards acrobatic troupe and Jerry Brown the Monkey Man on both days.


Who wrote the poem 'Jabberwocky', which originally featured in one of his novels?

JABBERWOCKY POEM ANALYSIS | JABBERWOCKY POEM ANALYSIS JABBERWOCKY POEM ANALYSIS Jabberwocky Poem Analysis jabberwocky “Jabberwocky” is a poem of non-sense verse written by Lewis Carroll, originally featured as a part of his novel Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1872). The book tells of Alice’s travels within the back-to-front world through a looking glass. Jabberwocky (Czech: Žvahlav aneb šatičky slaměného Huberta) is a 1971 experimental animated short film from Czechoslovakia. The film was written and directed by Jan Švankmajer, based loosely on the poem Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. nonsensical language (according to Lewis Carroll) Invented or meaningless language; nonsense analysis The process of separating something into its constituent elements a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations The identification and measurement of the chemical constituents of a substance or specimen poem a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines A piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure Something that arouses strong emotions because of its beauty (poet) a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) (poetic) of or relating to poetry; “poetic works”; “a poetic romance” jabberwocky poem analysis – Jabberwocky Jabberwocky Michael Palin, Deborah Fallender. The comic story of a medieval peasant who mistakenly becomes a town hero. 1977/color/100 min/R/fullscreen. By the late 1970s, Monty Python’s resident animator and occasional performer, Terry Gilliam, was ready to direct a feature film on his own (he codirected Monty Python and the Holy Grail two years earlier). Returning to the medieval muck and monstrosities that served as a backdrop for Holy Grail, Gilliam chose a darker satire for this erratic but funny outing. The result was a witty, modernist fable about an unprepared hero (Michael Palin) pushed through a heroic journey by uncontrollable forces of destiny, propelling him into a duel with a fearsome, man-eating dragon called Jabberwock. Raunchy, irreverent, and borderline cynical, Jabberwocky reveals a lot of Gilliam’s flaws as a first-time solo filmmaker, but it also serves as a map of his obsessions and extravagant sense of art direction–elements of his artistry that certainly flourished in subsequent works. –Tom Keogh JabberWocky class Armored Car The Jabberwocky class armored car. The rear wheels are protected from enemy small-arms fire. ‘Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. “Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch!” “And hast thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” He chortled in his joy. ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. ~Lewis Caroll, 1872 Jabberwocky Der Jabberwocky aus "American McGee’s Alice". Moment, sah der in Spiel nicht komplett anders aus? jabberwocky poem analysis The collected poems of Lewis Carroll, newly edited and published in a beautiful clothbound edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith “Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe” wrote Lewis Carroll in his wonderfully playful poem of nonsense verse, “Jabberwocky.” This new edition collects together the marvelous range of Carroll’s poetry, including nonsense verse, parodies, burlesques, and more. This beautifully designed


A philtre (in US-English, philter) - pronounced 'filter' - is a potion for what?

Philter - Reference Shelf - Correspondences for Your Pagan Path - PaganPath Philter According to the etymology of the word, a philtre (or philter ) is a love potion.  It is frequently used to describe any type of potion with magickal properties, however the origins of the word from French and Latin show that technically, a philtre specifically refers to potions used for the purposes of love. Although their popularity in the 1800's onward has declined in favor of poppets, spells and charms , philtres are still in use today.  A traditional philtre was usually an infusion of herbs, often psychoactive, in wine or water.  Some of them require more obscure or even grotesque ingredients, taste bitter and have an offensive odor.  Obviously they can be difficult to administer discretely, hence their frequent replacement by the above measures. Because of the nature of love spells, most (but not all) Wiccans, do not utilize philtres - feeling that love magick is manipulative or against the Rede.  This judgement is left entirely to the individual to decide. Many of the ingredients of philtres may have physical effectiveness as well as magickal (isn't that usually the case?).  Philtres containing alcohol may relax inhibitions, and ingredients such as saw palmetto may improve prostate health.  The bark of the Yohimbe tree (Corynanthe yohimbe, of the ruiaceae family) has been used as an ingredient in philtres.  Some of the chemical constituents of this herb (such as yohimbine hydrochloride) seem to increase the flow of blood to the penis, countering the effects of certain hormone imbalances that cause blood vessels to constrict with age. A study published in the Journal of Urology tested the effects of a yohimbe component.  After a month, 81% of the men who had experienced this sexual disfunction for under two years showed improvement. There is also some evidence that yohimbe increases adrenaline to nerve endings and increases the production of norepinephrine.  These stimulating effects can easily be associated with feelings of love in both men and women. Some philtres are not used internally, but are used as fragrances.  You will find more information on the use of fragrance as an aphrodisiac in the PaganPath Library articles.  There are also philtres that require you to rub them on your hands and then touch the person you desire. Recipes for philtres are numerous, from a simple combination of rose water and spices, to a drop of menstrual blood in a glass of wine.  Creating your own with knowledge of herbalism, aromatherapy, and magick will produce the best results. PaganPath Academy & Witchcraft Classes Open Enrollment Now PaganPath Academy Enrollment: Our Academy remains the most outstanding available, and also the least costly!  Join any or all of the courses in the Academy for $49 a year, and start your classes right now. Become a Premium Member & Enroll in the Academy here or join as a  Free Full Member here to access more great stuff. Latest Correspondences