Who rides the three day eventer, Toytown?

Equestrian Eventer Zara Phillips | Local Riding Search Equestrian Eventer Zara Phillips Following a successful career in young riders Eventer Zara Phillips, the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, really established herself at senior level eventing by finishing second at the Burghley three day event on Toytown in 2003. Other wins included the Under 25 Championship at Bramham and an individual silver medal in the European Young Riders Championship in 2002 At the Burghley 3 day event, Zara Phillips gave a highly polished display in the dressage arena and a fast and clear cross country round that gave her the lead going into the show jumping. Having one fence down dropped her to second behind the Rolex Grand Slam champion Pippa Funnell But it was still a remarkable display from a 22 year old in her first attempt at four-star level eventing. Following her Burghley performance, Zara was long listed for Athens in 2004 But her hopes of emulating her parents by competing with the British event team at an Olympic Games, were dashed by an injury to Toytown that ruled him out for the rest of the year. In June 2005, Zara put the Olympics disappointment behind her with a great performance at the newly upgraded four star event in Luhmuhlen. Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips was born on May 15, 1981, at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London. The second child of the Princess Royal, her unusual first name came from Prince Charles … "The baby made a rather sudden and positive arrival and my brother thought Zara (a Greek name meaning ‘bright as the dawn’) was an appropriate name.", recalls Princess Anne She finished on her dressage score to take second place with Toytown and earn selection, originally as an individual, for the European Championships at Blenheim in September. Following the withdrawal of Primmore’s Pride, Zara replaced Pippa Funnell on the British team for Blenheim. Showing composure beyond her years, Zara Phillips rode into history by taking two gold medals on her senior debut, exceeding the achievement of her mother, who won the individual title at the European Championships in 1971. 2006 brought the prospect of the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany – Zara’s first four star Championship. Some disappointing show jumping performances in the spring left her confidence dented but a talk with her mentor and fellow competitor Pippa Funnell brought a welcome boost. A good start in the dressage left Zara and Toytown in fifth position and the British team in bronze. The cross-country test was a true Championship track and caused problems for many; but the combination showed what a special partnership they have with a clear inside the time to promote them to top spot and the team to silver. The final show jumping phase produced a heart stopping moment when Zara did not hear the bell to start; but she kept her composure to lower just a single rail and incur a single time penalty. The gold was hers and silver for the British team. In 2007 Zara entered the Burghley Horse Trials on Ardfield Magic Star. Zara was educated at Port Regis School in Dorset and Gordonstoun in Scotland and spent time in Australia and New Zealand after A levels. Princess Anne, European Champion in 1971, represented Britain at the Montreal Olympics in 1976, while Captain Mark Phillips, as well as winning Badminton Horse Trials four times, also won an Olympic team gold medal in Munich in 1972 and team silver in Seoul in 1988. Zara Phillips Major Results and Achievements … 2010 : 2nd Ligniere CIC** riding Lord Lauries 1st Highclere Intermediate riding Silver Lining V 2nd Aston-le-Walls Intermediate riding Silver Lining V 3rd Moreton Morrell BE100 riding Petition 3rd Tweseldown Intermediate riding Silver Lining V 2007 : 24th Burghley CCI**** 2007 (Ardfield Magic Star) 2006 : Awarded an MBE in New Year’s Honours List 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2006 Completed Pau CIC** (Tsunami II) Completed Boekelo CCI*** (Red Barron) 5th Gatcombe CIC** (Red Barron) Individual Gold and Team Silver World Equestrian Games, Aachen 2006 (Toytown) 10th


What is the name of the highest point on the Isle of Man?

Snaefell Summit Snaefell Summit Off with yon cloud, old Snafell ! that thine eye Over three Realms may take its widest range Wordsworth 1833 Snaefell is the highest mountain on the Island, its nominal height is generally given as 2034 ft above sea level - the name derives from the Norse for Snow Mountain. The Isle of Man lies close to the geographic centre of the British Isles and thus the top of its highest mountain can (weather permitting) offer some unrivalled views. The comment made by Earl James in letters to his son When I go on the mount you call Baroull,  and, but turning me round, can see England, Scotland, Ireland, and  Wales, I think shame so fruitlessly to see so many kingdoms at  once (which no place, I think, in any nation, that we know, under  heaven can afford such a prospect), and to have so little profit  by them. has subsequently been more usually applied to the higher Snaefell (South Barrule is considerably more convenient to Castletown and was a 'watch and ward' lookout). It is the answer to the often posed question as to where can one see seven kingdoms at the same time ? The seven Kingdoms being the four mentioned by Earl James, the Kingdom of Man, of Earth (in some answers that of Neptune) and of Heaven. Wordsworth was obviously familiar with the unpredictable weather by which Snaefell can suddenly be enveloped in mist out of a clear blue sky! He also quotes Cowley's setting on this mountain of a visionary debate with an angel on the subject of Cromwell's governance - presumably being set here because it was at the centre of Cromwell's territorial ambitions. Height Probably the first to determine the height of the mountain was Bishop Wilson who in his notebook records Barometer at every 2 ft. (ascending) ,  falls 10th of an inch, and at 164 2/10ths. July 10th, 1702, at Bishop's Court, 29 4/10ths. On the mountain above the house, it fell 1 inch 1/10th. On Snaefield, 2 in., acc. tis therefore 564 yards." [I'm not sure I fully understand Bishop Wilson's calculation (or possibly Keble's transcription ]. As his biographer, Keble, notes this process was then comparatively new, having been made known first by Halley, the Bishop's contemporary. Fannin in his map of 1789 quotes a height of 580 yards (1740 ft) above the sea level - this he probably arrived at by personal observation. Berger in his geological map of 1814 gives a height of 2000 ft (which was copied by Smythe in his 1826 and thus further copied by many others) - it is possible that this value was that determined by the original triangulation of the Ordnance Survey which used Snaefell. Cary in 1816 quotes 2004 ft, though on what authority I have not yet determined, which value found its way into several guidebooks. In 1838 the retriangulation of Great Britain by the Ordnance Survey took place and although they used South Barrule they would have redetermined the heights of the major mountains. In 1861 Stanford uses a value of 2024 ft which was then replaced by the 2034 determined by the Ordnance survey of 1868. Pilgrimages to the top of Snaefell obviously have a long history judging from the Lonan presentments quoted by Moore . Tourism Possibly the first luxorious 'picnic' on top was that organised by Mr Dixon of the British Hotel, Douglas , to celebrate the end of the Napoleonic Wars - another such visit was described by John Welch in 1836 - Leech's 1861 guide gives a good account of pre-railway visiting.   The opening of the Snaefell Mountain railway in 1896 made it one of the standard     tourist resorts. The castellated building shown on this card replaced a plain wooden building in 1906 - it burnt down     in 1982 and was replaced by a much plainer building. All food etc. for the public house had to be taken up by trailer     cars on the railway. The rustic seat was visible on an earlier view and may     have been part of a job lot as the Laxey terminus had     several huts in this style. Naturally at the summit the tourist could buy special cards - this is the     one for the 1907 season "Sold excl


Which celebrity won Strictly Come Dancing in December 2007?

BBC - Press Office - Alesha Dixon wins Strictly Come Dancing 2007 Alesha Dixon wins Strictly Come Dancing 2007 Alesha Dixon was tonight crowned Strictly Come Dancing champion 2007 on BBC One.   Singer Alesha and actor Matt D'Angelo performed five dances for the  judges and viewers' vote.   But it was Alesha that triumphed in the end.   Alesha Dixon said: "I'm over the moon, I can't believe it. I feel like I'm                    going to wake up tomorrow morning and it was just a dream and not reality.   "It was worth all the bruises, all the lack of sleep, all the painful cuts                      and sore joints, all the tears and all the 380 hours of training.   "I did it                        for the girls. I have spent more time with Matthew than with any of my                        family. I'm going to keep dancing for the girls – and with Matthew if                        that's okay."   Matthew Cutler said: "I can't believe I've won, it's a dream come true. I                          can't believe it. She's worked so hard. She deserves it. Alesha has been                          amazing to work with. For a world champion to win so many competitions                          this is the ultimate title to win.   "We've been training from ten in the                            morning until ten at night. I'd like to thank Alesha for being so                            dedicated."   Runner-up Matt D'Angelo said: "I wanted to win but it didn't happen on the                              night. Alesha's a phenomenal dancer and I'm really happy for her.   "It's been loads of fun and I've had a good time and that's the main thing. I                                hope that young people out there go out and dance."


In which town did both Jeffrey Archer and John Cleese grow up?

Jeffrey Archer reveals the secret of a happy marriage - Telegraph UK News Jeffrey Archer reveals the secret of a happy marriage Lord Archer suggests that couples from Birmingham who holiday in  Weston-Super-Mare don't have much of a chance of making a success of  marriage. Lord Jeffrey Archer is a bestselling author Photo: RII SCHROER Comments Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare says there is a reason why the seaside town where he was brought up recorded the second highest number of divorces last year after Birmingham. “Anyone who has worked in Weston-super-Mare – as I once did on the pier, as a cleaner – will tell you that we used to have more people coming from Birmingham for their holidays than any other town. The locals got accustomed to the Brummie accent. “I assume that a lot of the divorces are accounted for by people from Birmingham, who, after failling in love with the town during their holidays, subsequently decided to settle there.” There were 2,437 applications for divorce petitions in Weston-super-Mare in the 12 months to September 2012, compared with 2,799 in Birmingham, which is ten times its size. While the best-selling novelist loves Weston-super-Mare – there was no question of him taking the name of any other town when he was made a peer – he concedes that its divorce rate can’t wholly be thought of as an imported problem from Birmingham. Related Articles


Which Jane Austen novel features Mr Knightley and Frank Churchill?

Frank Churchill in Emma NEXT  Character Analysis Ah, Frank. What can we say about him that hasn’t been said already? No, seriously. When Frank finally gets around to visiting his father, the town of Highbury already feels like they know all about him…because they’ve been talking so much about him that he seems almost real. The entire town knows all about him: "Mr. Frank Churchill was one of the boasts of Highbury, and a lively curiosity to see him prevailed, though the compliment was so little returned that he had never been there in his life." Wait a second, he’s never even been to Highbury? Yup. So how does everybody know so much about him? Well, that’s one of Austen’s brilliant moves: she uses Frank to emphasize how important gossip can be in a small town. No one has ever seen Frank, but everyone’s heard about him. And really, that’s exactly the same thing. Right? Here, for example, is Mr. Weston talking about Frank to Emma:"'…you must not be expecting such a very fine young man; you have only had my account you know; I dare say he is really nothing extraordinary:'—though his own sparkling eyes at the moment were speaking a very different conviction." OK, so we don’t really hear anything in particular about Frank, but it’s precisely this ambiguity that makes him seem so fascinating. At least, that’s what Emma thinks. Let’s focus on the word "seems" for a second here: Frank seems to be a lot of things. He seems handsome (OK, we admit, he actually is pretty cute). He seems to be compassionate, witty, the perfect gentleman, and interested in anyone and everyone he meets. In other words, he seems perfect. And like your mother always told you, anything that seems too good to be true…probably is. But wait – if he’s perfect, why does Emma immediately think that he’s not quite as wonderful as she imagined him to be? And, more importantly, why does Mr. Knightley hate his guts? Well, we know that Mr. Knightley might be jealous of all that young hotness, but Emma should be head over heels in love. She doesn’t even have a good reason for it herself – like she tells the Westons, it’s strange that she seems to have fallen out of love with Frank before he got engaged to Jane. Maybe this is a neat coincidence, but we’re laying bets that Austen wants us to feel the same way Emma does. If you don’t quite trust Frank, but can’t put your finger on why that’s the case, you’re in good company. Perhaps Frank seems less than ideal because he’s totally dependent on his aunt, Mrs. Churchill, for cash. We all understand that a man needs to pay the bills, but, well, let’s face it – you can’t really respect a man who can’t be bothered to work on his own. Or maybe it’s because he drives sixteen miles (that’s a whole day on horseback, mind you) to get a haircut. Or maybe it’s because, now that we think about it, Frank is actually a lot like…Emma. Which makes you wonder why Emma is so likeable, doesn’t it? Let’s set that thought aside for a second, though, and return to Frank. Frank is, in many ways, the perfect gentleman. He’s accomplished (meaning that he can sing with Emma and ride with Mr. Knightley) and he’s obviously smart (although he seems to be directing all those smarts at getting Jane to conceal their engagement). He’s got street smarts, too – he can charm his way into just about anything. For all that intelligence, though, he doesn’t realize how much pain he’s putting Jane through – or how flirty he may seem to everyone else. Remember Box Hill? We suspect that Frank enjoys his own sense of humor so much that he can’t resist putting people into awkward situations. He continually feeds Emma’s witty remarks about Jane and Mr. Dixon, even though he knows that they’re completely unfounded – and that they’ll probably embarrass Emma (not to mention Jane) once the actual truth come out. In other words, if Emma contains characters which are all variations on the theme of social smarts, Frank’s the guy who’s got everything figured out…but he never seems to understand the consequences of his knowledge. Perhaps, returning to our question a few parag


Name the son of Charles and Carrie Pooter.

Mr Pooter: an Alternative Point of View Mr Pooter: an Alternative Point of View [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> George and Weedon Grossmith ] r Pooter, although little known to the world at large, has entered the language in England. There the word conjures up a conventional, priggish, strait-laced, lower middle class white collar worker living in a semi-detached house in the suburbs with lace curtains and gnomes in the garden. The name itself is inspired, summoning up an image of a pooterish man by its sound alone. The Diary of a Nobody, in which Mr Pooter is the hero, was never meant to be a book; it was a weekly serial in Punch written over the course of a year from May to May, 1888-9. The book, which was published in 1892, is essentially the same as the magazine but with seven extra chapters. It's accredited to two authors, George and Weedon Grossmith. Weedon may have had no hand in the writing, but the illustrations are his. George was born in 1847 and began his working life reporting the goings-on in the Magistrates' Court in Bow Street (now closed but in its heyday famous for the Bow Street Runners, thief-takers before the advent of Sir Robert Peel 's police force .) For eleven years he was one of Gilbert and Sullivan 's principal singers. He left D'Oyly Carte in 1889 to take his own solo show on tour: he was like a one-man cabaret —songs, sketches, jokes, impersonations. He wrote most of his own material and on his first solo tour in England earned ten thousand pounds. This was followed by five tours of the United States which paid even more. He was also a fine pianist who composed music for several light operas. He died in 1913. Weedon, seven years younger, trained as a painter both in the Slade and Royal Academy . For a time he painted portraits in a studio in Fitzrovia, the bohemian quarter bounded by Euston Road, Tottenham Court Road and (just about) Oxford Street. But, since he was none too good a painter, he also turned to the stage, as actor, producer, set designer and playwright. He was manager of Terry's Theatre until 1917, two years before he died. His illustrations capture the essential natures of some of the characters even better than his brother's words. The book is governed entirely by its origin as a weekly serial in a satirical magazine. It is episodic, to be begin with — characters are introduced and never developed, while most of them are one dimensional ciphers. Only Charles Pooter is at all rounded. He is a middle-aged Head Clerk in a City office who, as the book opens, has just moved into in a rented house in the newly developed but unfashionable suburb of Holloway. (The Laurels, Brickfield Terrace, backs on to the railway where the vibration of the trains has cracked the garden wall.) The book relates his mishaps, his jokes, the rudeness of his friends, his daily domesticity, but also takes pot shots at some of the fads of the day — bicycling , spiritualism , the Aesthetic movement , child rearing, and even the fashion for publishing diaries. But there is a plot of sorts. Pooter and his wife, Carrie, have a son called Lupin. He is twenty. This is important because the age of majority was then twenty-one; Lupin, therefore, is a minor and still the legal responsibility of his father. But he is also wilful, wayward, reckless, money-grubbing, unscrupulous, and out of control but, it turns out, with head for business. We first meet him four months into the Diary; he has been fired ('given the chuck,' in his words) from a Bank in Lancashire. He gets involved with a troupe of amateur actors and becomes engaged to, and is jilted by, one of them — a brassy singer of twenty-eight who can't sing in tune and has a loafer for a brother (and a father who bars Lupin from his house because of his insolence). Pooter finds Lupin a job with a semi-crooked stock broker and then, when he absconds, in his own firm. This is where the Punch serial ended: Pooter has achieved his life's ambition — to have his son work alongside him in the same office and travel each morning in the same bus. In the extra chapters


meaning - Coney and rabbit: what’s the difference? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange Coney and rabbit: what’s the difference? up vote 9 down vote favorite Are the words coney and rabbit full synonyms in English? Are there any slight differences in usage or meaning? Are there any cases when one word is more appropriate in the modern writing or speech than another one? Merriam-Webster and Wiktionary reference coney as a rabbit (especially, the European rabbit) without additional remarks. The OED does the same, but with a note British & Heraldry.      Hello Denis! Questions that can simply be answered by quoting or linking to a dictionary definition are off topic on EL&U! However, this question can be improved by reporting what you are searchig for and what confuses you! -1 for vagueness! –  Elberich Schneider Sep 9 '12 at 9:34 1   Can we have some context, please? Conies in Psalm 104:18, for example, does not mean rabbits. –  Andrew Leach♦ Sep 9 '12 at 9:44 1   See Wikipedia for some more instances of what it could refer to. –  Andrew Leach♦ Sep 9 '12 at 10:09 3   When I hear coney, I think hot dog , not rabbit. –  J.R. Sep 9 '12 at 11:10 1   Summary: unless you are a chef or Tolkien fanatic, 'coney' is an unrecognizable word to the great majority of English speakers. If a rabbit runs in front of you and you say 'Look at that coney!', everyone else will say 'What's a coney? Is it behind that rabbit?' –  Mitch Aug 25 '13 at 14:47 up vote 16 down vote accepted Of Leporids and Country Matters Rabbit or hare, and familiarly bunny, are now the common words for the critters once commonly called coney. The OED reports that coney is now in “more or less familiar use with game-keepers, poachers, game-dealers and cooks”. J.R.R. Tolkien alluded to this in The Hobbit, for as all readers of Tolkien know, a coney is just an older name for a rabbit, as Bilbo observes when interrogating Gandalf about Beorn the skin-changer, and which Sam later cooks up in a stew: ‘What! a furrier, a man that calls rabbits conies, when he doesn’t turn their skins into squirrels?’ asked Bilbo. Our bread chokes you, and raw coney chokes me. If you give me a coney, the coney’s mine, see, to cook, if I have a mind. Sam busied himself with his pans. ‘What a hobbit needs with coney,’ he said to himself, ‘is some herbs and roots, especially taters – not to mention bread. There’s some left, if you want to try stewed coney.’ We shall have it like a coney in a trap. But now he has done worse trespass than only to go coney-snaring in the uplands: he has dared to come to Henneth Annyn, and his life is forfeit. Rabbits are something of an anachronism in Tolkien’s legendarium, not being native to the historical region he was depicting, so he usually chose an older word to describe them. Our word rabbit originally meant only the young, not the full-grown version, for which coney was reserved. The OED tells an interesting tale for the word coney: a. A rabbit: formerly the proper and ordinary name, but now superseded in general use by rabbit, which was originally a name for the young only. b. Still retained in the Statutes, and in more or less familiar use with game-keepers, poachers, game-dealers and cooks: in market reports, now usually meaning a wild rabbit. c. It is also the name in Heraldry. d. dial. In some districts applied to a young rabbit, but elsewhere more properly to an old one. e. (without pl.). The flesh of the rabbit. a. The skin or fur of the rabbit. (The earliest recorded use in Eng.) Obs. or dial. b. A hat made of rabbit-fur (in place of beaver). U.S. In O.T. used to translate Hebrew shāphān, a small pachyderm (Hyrax Syriacus), living in caves and clefts of the rocks in Palestine. Applied also locally to the Cape Hyrax or Das (Hyrax Capensis), and to the Pika or Calling Hare (Lagomys princeps) of the Rocky Mountains; also with qualifications to other small quadrupeds. † a. A term of endearment for a woman. Obs. b. Also indecently. † A dupe, a gull; the victim of the ‘cony-catcher’. Obs. a. Some kind of shell-fish; ? a cone. b. A name for th


Who was the principal architect of Liverpool's St George's Hall?

St George's Hall and St John's Gardens, Liverpool St George's Hall and St John's Gardens, Liverpool St George's Hall by Elmes - the Stirling Lee panels, and the statues of Gen. Earle Prince Albert , can just be discerned. The sculptural heart of Liverpool is around St George�s Hall and the Walker Art Gallery. This page covers the statues around the steps of St George�s Hall, and in St John�s Gardens next to it. Even for those with the interests of these pages in surface decoration rather than architecture, though, it must be said that the architecture dominates, and there can be few more inspiring sights than to emerge from the humdrum streeets around Lime Street Station and see St George's Hall. Only the British Museum can compare. St George�s Hall, by the architect Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, and completed by C. R. Cockerell after Elmes� untimely demise, is undoubtedly one of the most important Neo-Classical buildings put up in the 19th Century. The building, a massive Greek temple, the size of a major cathedral, is multi-sided, with more than one principle front. This reflects its several uses as public hall, assize court, and concert hall. The long side towards the railway station has a vast portico 16 Corinthian columns wide, opening to the main public hall, which is central within the building � the other long side is plainer. The southern end has a second giant portico, for the law courts, and once bore the pediment sculpture. The northern end, more like the rear of a cathedral, is curved around the interior shape of the circular concert hall. Side facing towards Lime Street Two of the Justice panels on St George's Hall by Stirling Lee. The sculptural decoration was to have included some 28 panels around the base. Only a dozen of the panels were ever made, of which only six are by the artist originally commissioned to create them. Thomas Stirling Lee, the sculptor, chose for his first subject �The Attributes and Results of Justice�, to take up six panels. As told at the time: �When the first panel was placed, considerable opposition resulted from �the child Justice� being represented without clothing. This was intensified when �the girl Justice� in the second panel was found to be also nude, and eventually the commission was cancelled. Mr P. H. Rathbone, who is always to the front in all that concerns the advancement of art in Liverpool, fought manfully, but without effect, until six years ago he went the length of offering to defray the cost of the four panels required to complete the series, provided they were left undisturbed for two years before judgment was passed upon them, which proposal was accepted. The sculptures, each of which measures six feet by five feet one inch, harmonise admirable with the building, and emphasise the desirableness of proceeding with its due adornment. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will appreciate the importance of going on with the worthy decoration of one of the finest buildings in the country.� Well, it did not, at least not so much. There were two further panels eventually made by C. J. Allen , and four more, by, I think, Derwent Wood , though I cannot locate a good reference source to confirm this. Mermaid The lost pediment showed Britannia with Commerce and the Arts , and was, I believe, the work of the sculptor W. G. Nicholl , based on a design by Alfred Stevens . It was removed after falling into disrepair. However, there is the opportunity to see some of Nicholl's work on the steps on the front of the Hall facing towards the station. Firstly, there are the four great stone lions, noble and full-maned. As well, there are at the top of the steps a pair of mermaid and merman, again in stone, carrying cornucopias. They are classical in style, he heavily muscled, with conspicuous pointed ears for a bacchanalian emphasis, she full-figured, and with long curled hair bearing fruits and leaves. Rather than having the legs fused to a tail, they are of the twin-tailed variety. Much more weathered equivalents, with lamps affixed to them, are at the no


What is tofu made of | Delicious Tofu What is tofu made of The short answer is: tofu is made of soy! Actually it is not made of soy but of soy milk. Soy is the main ingredient in tofu. Other ingredients needed when making tofu are coagulant and water. This process is similar to cheese making. Image via Wikipedia How is Tofu Made Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk with salts such as calcium sulphate and pressing the resulting curds. First, whole Soybeans are soaked in water and then ground down with water, the resulting liquid after straining is what makes soy milk. The soy milk is then heated up and coagulated. The common coagulates are calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride and nigari. Less coagulant produces softer tofu, more of it produces harder tofu. Once the majority of the milk is coagulated, the curded mixture is poured into a cheese cloth lined mold and allowed to sit in a block. After several minutes (when the tofu becomes firmer) it is stored in small packages and filled with water. Health Benefits of Tofu The soy protein and isoflavones in tofu are considered a powerful cholesterol fighters. Tofu has high amounts of the trace mineral selenium which is very important for the proper functioning of the antioxidant system. The isoflavones in tofu act as a form of estrogen in the body, and have been shown to be very helpful in alleviating the side effects associated with menopause. As a good source of iron, tofu helps in the process of energy production. Tofu is packed with protein which contain all essential amino acids. It is perfect alternative to meat. In fact it is even better, it has less fat and less calories than meat. That is all about it. It is that simple. Check it out since tofu is great alternative to meat. If all your previous attempts of eating tofu didn't end well then the preparation was not good. Tofu is very simple food to cook with. But there are some crucial tips for making food that tastes delicious. Before cooking you should always remove all existing water out of it. Tofu is like a sponge and it is usually filled with water. To make it able to absorb other flavors you have to remove water out. You can do this by pressing it or dry frying. When you successfully removed as much water as possible then tofu is ready to became a delicious meal. Check out this tips for how to cook tofu .


"For which Rolling Stones hit did David Bowie sing the backing vocal chorus ""I like it""?"

THE ROLLING STONES BIOGRAPHY The Rolling Stones Biography Last updated: 05/20/2013 09:44:49 PM FORMED: January 1963, London, England The Rolling Stones define rock 'n' roll. They are the longest running act in the history of rock music, having remained wildly popular and prodigiously productive over their 30-year career. The group was formed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who met as schoolmates in Dartford, Kent. The legend has them bumping into each other on the platform at Dartford railway station, where Keith notices a blues album under Mick's arm. A bond is struck immediately and the pair go on to form a band with a variety of personnel, who eventually include a boogie-woogie pianist called Ian Stewart and a gifted blonde blues guitarist from Cheltenham called Brian Jones (although at the time he is calling himself Elmo Lewis for added authenticity). The best way to chronicle the Rolling Stones' accomplishments is to break it down by year: 1962 The Stones are just three of a growing circle of musicians who were devoted to the music of American artists like Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. They perform these artists' songs with an almost missionary zeal to further the R&B cause, as well as earn enough money to stay alive. For some months, the impoverished early Stones live in squalor in London's Edith Grove. They beg gigs from older, jazz-tinged luminaries like Chris Barber, Cyril Davies and Alexis Korner, yet such is the Stones' raw energy and rapid development, they soon leave behind the somewhat purist and divided world of the jazz and blues establishment. In July, the Stones take their name from a Muddy Waters song called "Rollin' Stone Blues" and make their live debut at London's Marquee Club (minus Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts). They start playing pubs and clubs around the city and suburbs. Bill Wyman joins late in the year -- the popular story being that he was asked because he had his own amplifier! 1963 In January, Charlie Watts joins the Stones and plays his first gigs. The band gigs constantly with residencies at venues like Ealing Jazz Club, Ken Colyer's Studio 51 and Eel Pie Island in Twickenham. Audiences often consist of fellow budding blues musicians like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend. Their weekly steamy nights at the Crawdaddy at Richmond's Station Hotel result in ecstatic press reviews, and in April a sharp young mover called Andrew Loog Oldham catches the Stones at the Crawdaddy and signs them to his management company the next day. He starts the "Would you let your daughter marry a Rolling Stone" press campaign which endears the group to hordes of youngsters who find the Beatles a tad cute. The shockwaves are still being felt today. In May, the Stones are signed to Decca Records by an A&R man infamous for turning down the Beatles. A month later "Come On," the first Rolling Stones single, is released. An older generation recoils in horror as the group performs the song on England's top pop TV show "Thank Your Lucky Stars." The song -- an obscure Chuck Berry cover -- climbs to No. 21 on the U.K. charts. The second single, "I Wanna Be Your Man," is given to the group by John Lennon and Paul McCartney after they run into the Stones on the street. They finish writing it on the spot. That reaches No. 12. Live gigs are already attracting hordes of screaming teenage girls who drown out the band. 1964 The group start the year on their first major package tour supporting America's Ronettes, the girl group produced by Phil Spector. In January, the Rolling Stones EP -- four covers of current U.S. rock'n'soul classics -- appears. In February, they release a third single, a version of Bo Diddley's "Not Fade Away," which features Phil Spector on maracas. By now the Stones are becoming a ferocious R&B machine. They ditch the stage uniforms, grow their hair longer and inspire a legion of lookalikes. No group in history has sparked such horror in the older generation. "Not Fade Away" becomes the Stones' first Top 10 entry, hitting No. 3. The first album immediately sparks


Who had hits with Stepping Out and Different For Girls?

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Which historical event of 1819 is commemorated by a plaque on Manchester's Radisson hotel?

Carl's Cam: The Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, 1819. The Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, 1819. location On the wall of the Radisson Hotel (once the Free Trade Hall), Peter Street, Manchester. Description THE SITE OF St PETERS FIELDS WHERE ON 16th AUGUST 1819 HENRY HUNT RADICAL ORATOR "PETERLOO" Background The UK has had a Parliament for seven hundred years, but most of the population were not allowed to vote in parliamentary elections until relatively recently. In 1819 only rich property owners could vote. Ordinary people complained about "taxation without representation" and demanded the right to vote. The demand was strong in Manchester, a power house of the industrial revolution, with a large population but little political power. Henry Hunt was one of the most eloquent campaigners. When it was learned that he was to speak at a meeting in Manchester many wanted to hear him. The government resisted attempts to broaden the vote. They represented people who had a lot to lose and were afraid that the UK may follow the same revolutionary path as France 30 years earlier. Those in power were troubled by the meeting. In preparation, they assembled four hundred special constables, fifteen hundred infantry, a thousand cavalry (Hussars and Yeomanry), and some Royal Horse Artillery equipped with six-pounder cannon. What happened at Peterloo On Monday 16th August 1819, thousands walked into Manchester from surrounding towns and villages. The meeting was held on St Peter's field near the Friends Meeting House. By the due time about 60,000 men, women, and children were pressed round the hustings in an effort to hear the speakers. As the speeches began, cavalry galloped into the crowd wielding freshly sharpened sabres. At the same time the infantry, with bayonets fixed, positioned themselves at the main exits and blocked escape routes. Those who did escape were pursued through the streets. The result was carnage. At the last moment the magistrates had decided to ban the meeting. They sent 60 cavalry into the crowd to arrest the speakers, then sent in more cavalry to "rescue" the original 60 who had become enveloped in the crush. Manchester is in Lancashire, but this web site covers the old county of Cheshire. At least three thousand Cestrians crossed the river Mersey on that fateful day, and walked the six miles into Manchester. Many of them were battered and bruised, 50 were seriously injured, one killed: Serious casualties from Cheshire William BANKS of Chestergate, Stockport, machine maker, 49, beaten by constables, disabled one week. John BANTLER of John Street, Stockport. injured. Ann BARDSLEY of Bamford Street, Stockport, single woman, 20, sabre cut on arm, disabled two weeks. Mary BARLOW of Lancashire Hill, Stockport, 30, trampled, disabled five weeks. Sarah BARLOW of Weaver's Row, Stockport, widow, 50, trampled by cavalry, disabled permanently. Thomas BARTON of Swan Court, Stockport, spinner, 38, trampled, two broken ribs, disabled three weeks. James BERRY of Carrington Fields, Stockport, weaver, 60, three sabre cuts to the head, disabled three weeks. John BLACK of 10 Union Street, Stockport, weaver, 67, beaten by constables, disabled ten days. Martha BOON of Heaton Lane, Stockport, widow, 53, trampled by cavalry, disabled permanently. Peter BOSTOCK of Carr Green, Stockport, tailor, 32, sabre cut on hand, disabled two weeks. John BOLTON of 7 John Street, Stockport, shoemaker, 60, beaten using the butt of a musket. Benjamin BREARLEY of Stockport, severe sabre cut to face, trampled by crowd. Thomas BRUNT of Brentnall Street, Stockport, labourer, 65, severe sabre cut to head, disabled three weeks. Joseph BUCKLEY of Dukinfield Hall, Dukinfield, weaver, 70, sabre cut to head, disabled three weeks. Joseph COLLINS of Dukinfield, weaver, 21, beaten by constables, disabled two months. James COOPER of Hillgate, Stockport, weaver, 22, severe sabre cut on shoulder, disabled three weeks. William CORNWALL, Adlington Square, Stockport, labourer, 63, sabre cut on face. John DAVENPORT of Higher Hillgate, Stockport, weaver, 20, part of skull


Of which country is the Quetzal the unit of currency?

GTQ - Guatemalan Quetzal rates, news, and tools GTQ - Guatemalan Quetzal Guatemala, Quetzal The Guatemalan Quetzal is the currency of Guatemala.   Our currency rankings show that the most popular Guatemala Quetzal exchange rate is the USD to GTQ rate .   The currency code for Quetzales is GTQ, and the currency symbol is Q.   Below, you'll find Guatemalan Quetzal rates and a currency converter.   You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read the XE Currency Blog ,   or take GTQ rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website.


Sorex Minutus is the Latin name for which British mammal?

| The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts Pygmy Shrew About A small insectivorous mammal with tiny eyes and a large nose giving it keen sense of smell. Shrews live life in the fast lane, hectically snuffling through the undergrowth for their prey, which includes earthworms, spiders and chrysalises. Pygmy Shrews can be found in most habitats. Active by day and night, they are very territorial and aggressive for their size and can sometimes be heard fighting, their high pitched squeaks particularly noticeable during the summer. Adults may only live for a year, just long enough to have one or two litters of around six young. How to identify Shrews can be distinguished from mice and voles by their tiny eyes, very small ears and pointy faces. Pygmy Shrews are smaller than Common Shrews, but their tails are two-thirds the length of their bodies, making them proportionally longer. They also have smaller, narrower snouts. Pygmy Shrews are normally dark brown on the back and grey or silver underneath. Where to find it Widespread, found everywhere except for the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly, Shetland and some parts of Orkney. Habitats


Which South American country's national airline is called Pluna?

Major Airlines of Latin America and the Caribbean - Nations Online Project Major Airlines of Latin America and the Caribbean ___ Major Airlines of Latin America and the Caribbean List of flag air carriers, domestic airlines, commercial airlines with passenger and cargo service, scheduled air carrier and low cost airlines. For more information about the companies click on the link to connect to the official site. The country links will open the respective country profile.   Airlines of countries in the Caribbean Bookmark/share this page Aerolineas Argentinas IATA Designator: AR, ICAO Designator: ARG, Callsign: ARGENTINA Aerolineas Argentinas is the flag carrier of Argentina and the largest airline in the country.It operates a regional flight network within South America and offers flights to cities in Mexico ( Mexico City ), the United States ( Miami ), Europe ( Barcelona , Madrid and Rome ) and to Auckland in New Zealand and Sydney , Australia . Its main hubs are at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), located 22 km (14 mi) south-southwest of Buenos Aires , Argentina's capital. LAN Argentina IATA Designator: 4M, ICAO Designator: DSM, Callsign: LANAR LAN Argentina is an affiliate of LAN Airlines. It operates scheduled domestic services and international services to Lima ( Peru ), Miami (Florida, USA ), Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic ), Santiago ( Chile ) and Sao Paulo ( Brazil ). Its main bases are Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), both located in Buenos Aires. Sol Líneas Aéreas IATA Designator: 8R, ICAO Designator: OLS, Callsign: FLIGHTSOL Sol Líneas Aéreas is a regional airline, it operates domestic flights as well as to Montevideo , Uruguay. Main hub is at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), a main airport for domestic flights in Buenos Aires. AeroSur IATA Designator: SL, ICAO Designator: ASU, Callsign: AEREOSUR AeroSur is Bolivia's biggest airline and one of the flag carrier of Bolivia. AeroSur operates domestic and regional scheduled services and some international flights to Europe and the US. Its main hub is at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), Bolivia's main air gateway of international flights. The airport is located near Santa Cruz. Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) IATA Designator: LB, ICAO Designator: -, Callsign: - BoA is the other Bolivian flag carrier. It operates scheduled domestic routes and international services to São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in Brazil and Buenos Aires in Argentina. The airline has its main hub at Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (CBB) near Cochabamba in central Bolivia. Lloyd Aereo Boliviano S.A.- L.A.B. (defunct) IATA Designator: LB, ICAO Designator: LLB, Callsign: LLOYDAEREO LAB was the most important national airline of Bolivia until 2007. The airline has served South-America, Mexico, Miami, and the Caribbean. Avianca Brazil IATA Designator: O6, ICAO Designator: ONE, Callsign: OCEANAIR The former OceanAir is a subsidiary of Avianca (Colombia). Avianca Brazil is a regional airline which operates passenger services to 18 destinations in Brazil. Its main base is at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), São Paulo and it operates a secondary hub at Brasília International Airport (BSB). Azul Brazilian Airlines IATA Designator: AD, ICAO Designator: AZU, Callsign: AZUL Azul is a domestic low-cost carrier which operates flights to destinaions within Brazil. Its hub is at Campinas-Viracopos Airport (VCP), near Campinas. GOL - GOL Transportes Aeros IATA Designator: G3, ICAO Designator: GLO, Callsign: GOL The Brazilian airline operates a domestic routes network and growing international services to destinations in the Caribbean and South America. The fleet of VRG Linhas Aéreas combines the brands Gol and Varig. Its main hubs are at Congonhas Airport (CGH), São Paulo , Galeão International Airport (GIG) near Rio de Janeiro and Brasília International Airport (BSB), Brasília . TAM Linhas Aeras IATA Designator: JJ, ICAO Designator: TAM, Callsign: TAM TAM Airlines is the largest air


Which motor cycle company made a model called the Electra Glide?

Harley-davidson Motorcycle History: History of Harley-davidson Harley-Davidson / Harley-Davidson Motorcycle History Harley-Davidson Motorcycle History Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces a line of sport motorcycles. 1870 Birth of William A. Davidson, Milwaukee, WI.   1876 Birth of Walter Davidson, Milwaukee, WI.   1880 Birth of William S. Harley, Milwaukee, WI. As he was born just after Christmas, his parents gave him the middle name “Sylvester.”   1881 Birth of Arthur Davidson, Milwaukee, WI.   1901 William S. Harley, aged 21, completes a blueprint for an engine designed to fit into a bicycle.   1903 Harley and Arthur Davidson build the first production Harley-Davidson in 1903. It features a 3-1/8-inch bore and a 3-1/2-inch stroke yielding 7.07 cubic inches (116cc). They make a more powerful motor with the assistance of Ole Evinrude – better known as the inventor of the outboard motor. It is designed for use on the wooden velodromes where popular bicycle races are held. Harley and Davidson work in a 10 x 15-foot shed on Chestnut Street (later renamed Juneau Avenue) which is still the address of Harley-Davidson’s head office.   1904 The first Harley-Davidson dealer, C.H. Lang of Chicago, opens for business.   1906 A new 28 by 80-foot factory is built on Chestnut Street. The company has grown to have six employees. It produces its first catalog, and coins the nickname “Silent Gray Fellows.” It’s a reference to the fact that the bikes were painted dove gray, and that they were quietly reliable. (Evidently, the company’s founders were unaware that loud pipes save lives.)   1907 William A. Davidson joins the firm. Harley-Davidson Motor Company is incorporated, with stock shared by the Harley and the three Davidson brothers.   1908 Walter Davidson scores a perfect 1,000 points at the 7th Annual Federation of American Motorcyclists Endurance and Reliability Contest. Three days after the contest, Walter sets the FAM economy record at 188.234 miles per gallon. Perhaps impressed with that reliability, Detroit becomes the first city to buy a H-D motorcycle for police use.   1909 “The Motor Company” makes its first V-Twin. It has a displacement of 49.5 cubic inches and produces seven horsepower.   1910 The ‘Bar & Shield’ logo is used for the first time in 1910 and was trademarked one year later.   1911 The ‘F-head’ single-cylinder engine is introduced and will remain in use until 1929. (This is not a reference to “Hey, f-head!” it’s a reference to the shape of the valve ports.) It is an inlet-over-exhaust design, with an overhead intake valve (in the head like a modern motor) but a “side” exhaust valve which is in the cylinder.   1912 Harley-Davidson begins exporting motorcycles to Japan. Construction begins on a six-storey headquarters. The Parts and Accessories Dept. is formed. The company has more than 200 dealers across America.   1913 The Racing Department is formed, under the control of Bill Harley.   1914 Sidecars are made available. Some models are briefly available with a two-speed transmission in the rear hub. Also, belts go out of fashion – for the moment. Harley-Davidson is one of the last motorcycle manufacturers to switch from leather drive belts to chains. The leather belts slipped, stretched and rotted, so chains are a big improvement.   1915 H-D motorcycles become available with three-speed sliding-gear transmissions with final and primary drive on the same side.   1916 The Enthusiast magazine is published for the first time.   1917 About a third of the company’s production is purchased by the Army. To train Army mechanics, the company starts the Quartermasters School. After the war, it will be retained as the Service School, providing factory-trained mechanics for dealers.   1918 Almost half of all H-D motorcycles produc


Bram Stoker - Henry Poole Henry Poole Bram Stoker Posted In: Author In the words of his grandnephew Daniel Farson, Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker (1847-1912) is ‘one of the least known authors of one of the best known books ever written’. The book in question is late Victorian gothic horror novel Dracula published in 1897. As befitting the father of the cult of the un-dead, Stoker’s success as a novelist was largely posthumous and his masterpiece of the vampire genre not even mentioned in his Times obituary. Stoker first appears in the Henry Poole & Co ledgers in 1895 when he was writing his masterpiece and residing at 11 St Leonard’s Terrace in Chelsea. Bram Stoker’s life before Dracula does give clues as to how a civil servant turned theatre manager could create such a powerful, monstrous myth. Bram Stoker was born in a suburb of Dublin and was bedridden for the first seven years of his life. The sickly child’s mother would recite stories from Irish folklore that sparked an early interest in mystical narrative. As Stoker wrote ‘the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years’. Stoker read Mathematics at Trinity College, Dublin, and was President of the Philosophical Society where he delivered his first paper on the subject ‘Sensationalism in Fiction and Society’. On graduation, Stoker worked as a civil servant at Dublin Castle for ten years while also writing unpaid theatre reviews for the Dublin Evening Mail; a paper co-owned by gothic novelist Sheridan Le Fanu whose 1871 vampire tale Carmilla brought the blood-drinking un-dead back into fashion in popular fiction. In 1876 the celebrated actor/manager Henry Irving appeared at the Theatre Royal, Dublin in Hamlet and his performance entranced Stoker. The young reviewer was invited to a supper party at which Irving recited Thomas Hood’s poem The Dream of Eugene Aram. As the Leeds Times reported ‘one of Irving’s auditors, a young man with a brilliant reputation at Trinity College, was so affected by the tragedian’s delivery that he burst into tears. At Irving’s invitation Stoker moved to London, married his sweetheart Florence Balcombe in 1878 and worked as secretary to the Victorian age’s greatest actor. He was swiftly promoted to business manager of Irving’s Lyceum Theatre: a position he would hold for nearly thirty years until the actor’s death in 1905. Stoker would accompany the actor and his leading lady/mistress Ellen Terry on American tours working as company manager and writing appreciations of their performances for British and US newspapers. In London Stoker formed part of the fashionable circle of novelists, playwrights, artists and poets including Whistler, Yates, Conan Doyle and Wilde. He was one of the few who didn’t turn their backs on Wilde after his fall from grace in 1895. Stoker contributed to the Daily Telegraph as an arts critic and corresponded with contemporary novelists and poets such as Alfred Lord Tennyson, Mark Twain and Walt Whitman who he finally met while on tour with Irving in American in 1884. The 1890s was a golden age for horror, science fiction and supernatural literature with H. Ryder Haggard, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle and H. G. Wells exploring the dark side of fiction. But Dracula’s epistolary form most closely followed fellow Henry Poole & Co customer Wilkie Collins’s sensational novels such as The Woman in White and The Moonstone. Sir Henry Irving is acknowledged as the model for Count Dracula’s appearance, mannerisms and mesmeric character. On publication in 1897 The Spectator review read ‘Mr Bram Stoker gives us the impression – we might be doing him an injustice – of having deliberately laid himself out in Dracula to eclipse all previous efforts in the domain of the horrible – to go one better than Wilkie Collins (whose method of narration he has closely followed), Sheridan le Fanu and all the other professors of the flesh-creeping school’. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned a note to say ‘I write to tell you how very much I enjoyed readi


What is the name of the teacher imprisoned in the Sudan for calling a teddy bear Mohammed?

British teacher held in Sudan for calling teddy bear 'Mohammed' could be jailed for sedition | Daily Mail Online British teacher held in Sudan for calling teddy bear 'Mohammed' could be jailed for sedition Last updated at 19:47 27 November 2007 British officials were today battling to free a British schoolteacher imprisoned in Sudan after letting her pupils name a teddy bear Mohammed. Gillian Gibbons was facing a second day of interrogation after being grilled for five hours yesterday. She has now been moved from a local police station in Khartoum to the headquarters of the country's criminal investigation department for questioning by English-speaking officers. Scroll down for more ... The 54-year-old, who has been detained on suspicion of insulting the prophet, faces up to 40 lashes or six months in jail. But there was specualtion today that the British woman could be charged with sedition, a far more serious charge than insulting Muslims, which carries a more severe sentence. When the mother-of-two was arrested on Sunday an angry mob, chanting death threats, gathered outside her lodgings at Unity High School as she was led away by police. But teachers at the fee-paying school, about a mile from the river Nile, have defended their colleague saying she made an innocent mistake. Mrs Gibbons's arrest follows an exercise begun in September in which she requested a girl bring a bear to school and then asked the class to name it. Twenty out of 23 children, aged six and seven, voted to call the bear Mohammed, from a shortlist of eight names including Abdullah and Hassan. Each child was allowed to take the teddy home at weekends and write a diary about what each did with it. One of the seven-year-old pupils in her class said he had chosen to call the teddy bear Mohammad because it was his own name. Scroll down for more ... The children wrote entries in a book with a picture of the teddy on the front and captioned "My name is Mohammed". The child said: "Some people took the teddy home and took it places with them like the swimming pool." The book has now been seized by Sudanese police. Mrs Gibbons is facing charges under sharia law for "insulting ideology and religion". The incident risks sparking a major diplomatic row similar to that triggered when cartoons of the prophet appeared in Danish newspapers last year. Mrs Gibbons, from the Aigburth suburb of Liverpool, moved to Sudan this summer, leaving her post as a deputy headteacher at Dovecot Primary School. She left following the break-up of her marriage after more than 20 years to Peter Gibbons, a headmaster in Liverpool. The couple have two children, John and Jessica. Former colleagues and neighbours spoke of their shock and described Ms Gibbons as somebody who "wouldn't harm a fly". A source close to the school in Sudan, which has been closed until January for fear of reprisals, said one teacher was angered by the naming of the bear and complained to the head. Another report suggested several parents had made complaints. Scroll down for more... Unity is an independent school for Christian and Muslim children and is governed by a board representing major Christian denominations. Mrs Gibbons has been visited in her cell by British consular staff and colleagues bringing food and water. Robert Boulos, the school's director, said: "She is in very high spirits and is being treated well." However, he added: "This is a sensitive issue. We are very worried about her safety. This was an innocent mistake. Mrs Gibbons would have never wanted to insult Islam." Sudan has been heavily criticised by Gordon Brown for its role in the mass killings of refugees in its Darfur region and there will be speculation that Khartoum is hitting back. The British Embassy was immediately involved in the case. A Muslim teacher at the school, who has a child in Mrs Gibbons's class, said she had not found the project offensive. Scroll down for more... "I had no problem with it at all," the teacher said. "I know Gillian and she would never have meant it as an insult. I was just impressed that she got them t


What do Australian aborigines call Ayers Rock?

3 Things You Should Know about Uluru's Aboriginal Name Uluru-Ayers Rock: What’s in a Name? Many people ask us what is the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock means. So we’ve written this page to not only help you to learn what the original name for Ayers Rock is, but also to dispel some of the myths about Ayers Rock’s original name. We often see information written on the internet about Ayers Rock that simply isn’t true. For example, I’ve seen websites stating that Ayers Rock is the heart chakra of the world! Until recently, Wikipedia’s entry claiming that Uluru means ‘island mountain’. I’ve even heard one ignorant tour guide at Uluru’s base spreading this ‘island mountain’ meaning to tourists. Not only is this untrue, it’s also offensive to Aboriginal people who have their own spiritual traditions associated with the Rock. So we want to make sure that you have the real facts about Uluru – and especially about the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock. On this page, I (Amanda) will share my knowledge as an anthropologist and tell you the real story behind Ayers Rock’s original name. 1. Uluru: The Original Name The Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock is Uluru. Uluru is a Yankunytjatjara word. Yankunytjatjara is the name of the Aboriginal people whose land Ayers Rock is located on. Uluru is not just the name of Ayers Rock itself, but also of the country around Ayers Rock. Uluru is in fact the name of a large tract of land where a particular sub-group of Yankunytjatjara people (anthropologists call this an ‘estate group’) live. 2. What Does Uluru Mean? Uluru is first and foremost a place name. It does not have any specific meaning, although it may have some connection to the Yankunytjatjara words for ‘crying’ and ‘shadows’. As I really wanted to know what the word meant, I asked Senior Traditional owners, Reggie and Cassidy Uluru and well known Alice Springs historian, Richard (Dick) Kimber, about the meaning of Uluru. After a few ignorant comments on this post, I then asked several Yankunytjatjara people who are highly skilled language interpreters about the meaning as well. They all told me that Uluru was the name of the place, and that it had no specific meaning. I also read through the writings of Charles Mountford, one of the first anthropologists to live and work with Yankunytjatjara and Luritja people, and the books of Bill Harney (the first ranger at Ayers Rock). I consulted the anthropological work of Robert Lawton, who worked on land claims in the area during the 1970s. Mountford worked with Aboriginal people at Ayers Rock in the 1930s and 1940s. He records that Uluru is both the name of a Dreaming ancestor, a snake, AND the name of a rockhole that is a Men’s Sacred site located on top of the Rock. Traditionally, only initiated senior men could climb the Rock and visit this special site (this fact is often hidden from public knowledge, but is there in historical and anthropological records for anyone to discover.) Bill Harney arrived at Uluru in the late 1950s. He was told by the Aboriginal custodians of Uluru that it was a place name. Robert Lawton was the anthropologist who interviewed all of the old people for the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Land Claim. He also established that Uluru was a place name. After doing this research and asking expert people, the evidence suggested that the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock, Uluru, is indeed a place name with no specific meaning. Aboriginal people felt that the connection to ‘crying’ or ‘wailing’ was actually associated with ‘Yulara’, which is the name of the township where Ayers Rock Resort is located. There are several named places on the south western side of the Rock (near the Park HQ) which refer to shade or shadows. (The ‘ul-‘ sound refers to shade or shadow in several Central Australian Aboriginal languages ). There may be some connection of the word ‘Uluru’ to shadows or shade, however, the Aboriginal men I spoke with did not suggest this. So we can conclude that just as Niagara Falls is the name of a place, or London or the Amazon River, so too is Uluru. It does not mean ‘Ear


Lexico was the original name for which board game?

What was Scrabble’s Original Name? | Dictionary.com Blog Home  »  History  »  Language  » What was Scrabble’s Original Name? What was Scrabble’s Original Name? March 26, 2011 by:  Dictionary.com 54 Comments Great things can come out of hard times — take Scrabble . During the Great Depression, architect Alfred Mosher Butts couldn’t find work. So he decided to create a board game that required the vocabulary skills of anagrams  and crossword puzzles but also had an element of chance. Butts hand-drew the original board with architectural drafting equipment. He also hand-lettered the tiles. He studied the front page of the New York Times, the New York Herald Tribune, and The Saturday Evening Post to calculate the frequency of each letter in the alphabet and then came up with a point value system. At first, the game was named Lexiko. Then he called it Criss-Cross Words. Butts’ story was not one of success from the start. He tried and failed to sell Criss-Cross Words to game manufacturers. Milton Bradley rejected the game in 1933. James Brunot came on board as a business partner, and renamed the game Scrabble, which means “to scratch or scrape” and “to scrawl.” (On the topic of game names, have you ever wondered what “sudoku” literally means? Here’s the answer .) Then Butts and Brunot set up a Scrabble factory in an abandoned schoolhouse in Connecticut. Times were tough until Macy’s began selling the game in the early 1950s. Soon people around the country were eager to test their vocabulary skills with the game. Do you consider yourself a Scrabble whiz? Test yourself with these Scrabble facts. What is the OSPD4? The OSPD4 is The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, Fourth Edition. How many two-letter words are in the OSPD4? There are 96 two-letter words. The official Scrabble site encourages players who want to improve their scores to begin by memorizing these two-letter words. Do you want to get caught brailing ? Absolutely not! Brailing is Scrabble terminology for feeling the surface of a tile with your hand in the bag. At Scrabble tournaments how many points is the average? The experts average 330-450 points per game. On a related note, learn the original name of crossword puzzles, here .


Malcolm Morley was the first winner of what in 1984?

Turner Prize 1984 - Exhibition at Tate Britain | Tate Past Event Tate Britain Exhibition Turner Prize 1984 Malcolm Morley was the winner of the first Turner Prize, held in 1984 Left Malcolm Morley with his 1984 Turner Prize installation The jury for the 1984 Turner Prize The 1984 Turner Prize, Duveen galleries Shortlist Malcolm Morley – winner Expatriate English Painter wins British Art Award In the early 1980s the Tate Gallery showed a fraction of the contemporary art it exhibits today. At a time when government funding was being cut, there was a need to forge links between the private and public sector. In 1982 the Tate Gallery launched the Patrons of New Art, a high-powered group of individuals, who assisted in the purchase of contemporary art and founded the Turner Prize. The prize appealed immediately to the media and up to two million people watched the award ceremony on BBC’s Omnibus. However, the press questioned Malcolm Morley’s relevance to British art, since he had lived in New York for the past twenty-five years. Jury Rudi Fuchs, Director, Van Abbemuseum John McEwen, art consultant, Sunday Times Magazine Nicholas Serota, Director, Whitechapel Art Gallery Felicity Waley-Cohen, Chairman, Patrons of New Art Alan Bowness, Director, Tate Gallery Turner Prize 1984 in quotes I think of myself as aninternational artist but essentially it’s English painting rather than a kind of European painting …Turner is certainly one of my heroes. Malcolm Morley, Omnibus broadcast, November 1984 Now we all know the world thinks highly of our rock musicians but we don’t necessarily know that the world thinks highly of our painters and this kind of publicity and razzamatazz and bit of Miss World type show business excitement seems tome to be no bad thing. Alan Bowness, Director, Tate Gallery, BBC radio interview, November 1984 Malcolm Morley. The dark horse of the group. Clearly has no chance. Largely because he’s been living in America for the past 20 years and hardly qualifies as a British artist. Waldemar Januszczak, the Guardian, November 1984 Venue


In which year were women given the vote in the USA?

Women's Right to Vote in US Hits 90th Anniversary Women's Right to Vote in US Hits 90th Anniversary October 04, 2010 8:00 PM The 19th Amendment went to Congress in 1918 and was ratified by the states on August 18, 1920, earning American women the right to vote Share Email to a Friend Print This year marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women in United States the right to vote. After seven decades of activism, American women cast their first ballots in the presidential elections of 1920. Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who almost won the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, and Sarah Palin, who was that year's Republican nominee for vice president: three women who have had an undeniable impact on American politics. Their visibility is a testament to the advancement of women's rights in America. But their achievements build on the efforts of women more than a century ago, who began pushing for a basic democratic right, the right to vote. The movement started with a group of activists led by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who in 1848 publicly claimed that American women deserved equal rights under the law with men. "The suffragists were middle-aged, middle class to upper class wives and mothers. They had gone to college or high school. They were somewhat in privileged positions and they understood that without access to the ballot box their lives were not in their hands," said Susan Scanlan, president of the Women's Research and Education Institute in Washington. The suffragists' activism died down with the beginning of the Civil War. But the voting rights struggle re-emerged 50 years later with Alice Paul, a lawyer and a major figure in the suffrage movement. One day before President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration in 1913, Alice Paul organized an elaborate parade on Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue to get America's attention. "No one had ever seen so many women mobilized on the street, in various colors representing different groups: socialites, workers, educated women, women of color, some men's groups. It was absolutely spectacular and the women presented their cause for a federal amendment, as well as for a state amendment making sure that suffrage was everywhere," said Elisabeth Crum, Outreach Manager at the Sewell-Belmont Museum. The suffragists got plenty of media attention, but little public support. So in 1917, they started picketing the White House, an unprecedented act at the time. Many women were arrested and sent to jail, but public opinion shifted. The 19th Amendment went to Congress in 1918 and was ratified by the states on August 18, 1920. American women had finally earned the right to vote. "It was probably the most important thing to happen to women in the last 100 years because it gave them full rights as citizens. Women's responsibilities and roles behind the scenes were probably the same before suffrage as they were after but they were seen as actual voting people with real rights and a potential constituency that could be appealed to by the candidates," noted Jennifer Lawless of the American University's Women in Politics Institute. The suffragists also pushed for marriage and divorce rights, property rights and equal pay with men, a struggle that took decades and on some issues is still going on. While a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution failed to gain ratification in 1982, American women do vigorously exercise their right to vote. Recent elections show they vote in higher numbers than men - and vote differently. "In the 2008 elections eight million more women voted than men in the presidential elections," added Susan Scanlan. "Women always tend to favor family issues, education issues, welfare and men are more aggressive in supporting international affairs, budgetary issues and defense issues." Nine decades after American women gained the right to vote there is still a lot of work to be done. Women represent only 17 percent of the memberships of both the Senate and


What is the name of the French rogue trader who lost £3.6billion on the stock market?

Who are the worst rogue traders in history? | Business | The Guardian Banking Who are the worst rogue traders in history? From Jérôme Kerviel of Société Générale to Nick Leeson of Barings, we look at how unauthorised trading has cost major banks billions Rogue trader Jérôme Kerviel was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison. Photograph: Joel Saget/AFP/Getty Images Share on Messenger Close That may be enough to ensure UBS makes a loss for its third quarter, the bank said, but it will not top the list of the worst rogue traders in banking history. That title belongs to Jérôme Kerviel, who lost Société Générale a staggering £3.7bn in 2008. Société Générale – £3.7bn SocGen revealed in January 2008 that a rogue trader had lost the bank £3.7bn. The trader was swiftly named as Jérôme Kerviel, then 31 years old, who had been taking unauthorised positions on stock futures, the bank said. A subsequent court case suggested Kerviel had been betting €50bn of the bank's money on the trades. Kerviel said that the bank had turned a blind eye when his trades were turning a profit. Kerviel had worked in compliance, and bank bosses suggested he was adept at hiding his losses and bypassing checks. Kerviel was sentenced to three years in jail in October of last year , and told he must repay the money lost, a conviction which is currently subject to appeal. Coming in the midst of the banking crisis, the losses had surprisingly little impact on the market generally, with US losses from sub-prime mortgage lending dwarfing Kerviel's activities. Barings Bank – £827m The most famous 'rogue trader' in history, Nick Leeson brought down one of the grandest names in British banking . Working in Barings' Singapore office, Leeson initially made large profits for the bank by dealing in derivatives and futures. But after running up losses, he hid his bad trades in a single account in 1992. These losses grew over several years, forcing him into a series of increasingly desperate but unsuccessful attempts to make the money back. Leeson finally fled in February 1995 after a bet that the Tokyo stock market would rise went badly wrong. Once the full scale of the losses became apparent, Barings was sold to Dutch bank ING for just £1. In the aftermath, Leeson's managers were criticised for giving him too much leeway. Crucially, he had been allowed to settle his own trades, letting him disguise his actions. In December 1995 Leeson was sentenced to six years imprisonment in Singapore, and was released in 1999. He subsequently ran Irish football club Galway United, and is now an after-dinner and conference speaker. Allied Irish Bank – £697m Friends and colleagues saw John Rusnak as a typical 'Mr Middle America', but the Baltimore-based trader was jailed after hiding trading losses of almost $700m (£355m) . He was hired by Allfirst Financial, a division of Allied Irish Bank, in the mid-90s as a dealer on the foreign exchanges. Betting mainly on the Japanese yen, Rusnak used fictitious options contracts to hide his losses over several years. Some outsiders suspected that all was not well, with Goldman Sachs reportedly refusing to do business with Rusnak. But it took until 2002 before routine checks finally uncovered the true nature of the bank's exposure. By that stage, rather than sticking to his trading limit of $2.5m, Rusnak had secretly bet $7.5bn of AIB's money on the yen rising against the dollar. At his subsequent trial, prosecutors said he had created a false identity under the name David Russell and used an address in New York to send confirmations of false trades. Rusnak was jailed for seven-and-a-half years in a plea bargaining deal. Daiwa Bank – $1.1bn The president of Japan's Daiwa Bank received a particularly nasty shock on 13 July 1995 . Toshihide Iguchi, one of its senior US executives, confessed in a 30-page letter that he had lost $1.1bn through unauthorised bond trading. Like Leeson and Rusnak, Iguchi ran up the losses over several years. Having risen from the back offices to become a trader in 1984, a lack of segregation within his di


What is the capital of the Yemeni Republic?

What is the Capital of Yemen? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Yemen The Capital City of Yemen (officially named Republic of Yemen) is the city of Sanaa. The population of Sanaa in the year 2008 was 23,013,376. Yemen is an Arabic speaking country on the coasts of the . Additional Information


What is the oldest living species of tree?

6 of the Oldest Trees in the World | Mental Floss 6 of the Oldest Trees in the World Joe Burbank/MCT/Landov Like us on Facebook Roughly 3,500 years ago—right about the time the Ancient Phoenicians were hitting their stride—a tiny cypress tree, no bigger than a fist, sprouted in the swamplands of Central Florida. 3,500 years later, in 2012, that very same cypress burned to the ground. Known as “The Senator,” this majestic, 118-foot tall tree was one of the oldest organisms in the world. Over the course of its long life, it survived hurricanes, disease and logging sprees, serving as a landmark for Seminole Indians, a tourist attraction for curious Victorians, and a spiritual epicenter for pilgrims hoping to bask, literally, in the shade of history. Investigators later charged a 26-year-old woman with setting the fire . Here are some of the world’s oldest and most amazing trees that remain. 1. Old Tjikko (Sweden) Karl Brodowsky /Wikimedia Commons The world’s oldest known living tree sprouted sometime during the last Ice Age, roughly 9,550 years ago. This 16-foot spruce in the Dalarna province of Sweden may look more like a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree, but don’t be fooled: this little guy’s root system got started back when the British Isles were still connected to Europe by an ice bridge. According to Wired , geologist Leif Kullman, who discovered the tree, named it after his dead dog. 2. Methuselah (California) Oke /Wikimedia Commons Methuselah, a bristlecone pine tree from California’s White Mountains, is thought to be almost 5,000 years old—and the oldest non-clonal tree in the world. The exact location of the gnarled, twisted Methuselah is a Forest Service secret, for its protection (that might not be it above). In 1964, a slightly older tree by the name of Prometheus was accidentally felled by a scientist who didn’t realize the tree was as old as it was. 3. Llangernyw (North Wales) Emgaol /Wikimedia Commons Llangernyw, a lush, 4,000-year-old yew tree, was inducted into a list of 50 Great British Trees by the UK Tree Council in 2002, which, as far as tree honors are concerned, is a pretty big deal. Llangernyw was planted in what is now a North Wales churchyard way back when the Egyptian Pyramids were still considered a new development. 4. Zoroastrian Sarv (Iran) The Zoroastrian Sarv, a tree in central Iran, is an Iranian National Monument. The 4,000-year-old cypress took root right about the time ancient people in Central Asia were inventing wheels with spokes, and over the course of its long life, witnessed the advent of modern human civilization. 5. Fitzroya Cupressoides (Chile) © Galen Rowell/CORBIS Fitzroya Cupressoides, a type of tall, skinny evergreen in the Andes Mountains, are some of the oldest trees in the world. Known commonly as the Alerce, many of these soaring evergreens have been logged in the last two hundred years, but scientists have been tracking and protecting one specific tree, which is thought to be more than 3,600 years old. 6. The Tree of One Hundred Horses (Sicily) LuckyLisp /Wikimedia Commons The Tree of One Hundred Horses, this enormous chestnut near the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily, is thought to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old. Its inimitable name comes from an old legend where 100 drenched knights and their sopping steeds sought refuge from a thunderstorm beneath the tree’s protective branches. It’s almost believable: This truly massive tree holds the world record for girth, clocking in at 190 feet in circumference—nearly the length of a hockey rink. This post originally appeared in 2012.


Algophobia is an irrational fear of what?

Algophobia – Symptoms of Algophobia – Treatment of Algophobia Share your stories and support others... Algophobia Tweet Algophobia is an extreme and irrational fear of pain. This phobia can be spurred by a wide variety of factors including traumatic events and hypersensitivity. Unlike those with a normal fear of pain, algophobics have developed a fear that is so extreme it hinders their ability to carry out normal, everyday activities. Some such activities might include lifting a heavy object, working with tools, walking in the dark or playing physically challenging games with friends. While someone with normal fear will see these situations as unlikely sources of limited or moderate pain, an algophobic sees them as terrifying and extremely harmful. Still, it is not necessarily the degree of pain that the algophobic wants to avoid but rather pain altogether. Symptoms of Algophobia This condition may be a specific phobia, existing by itself, or concomitant with other disorders that can be psychological or the result of substance abuse . Identifying algophobia may be easy. A definitive diagnosis, however, is best left to a mental health professional. If you or someone you know becomes extremely upset at the prospect of even the slightest or most common pains, algophobia might possibly be the reason. Some of the immediate reactions that might appear include: Feelings of dread or panic when exposed to an activity or other element that might cause pain or physical discomfort Automatic or uncontrollable reactions Extreme avoidance of situations that pose no real or imminent danger Treatment of Algophobia Treatment for this phobia is best left to a mental health professional who can target the inciting factors of the disorder. The goal of a mental health expert should be to find the root of the phobia by identifying the cause of the person’s extreme and irrational fear. The patient and therapist discuss why the fear is unfounded, how they can come to terms with any traumatic experiences that caused the phobia, as well as ways to deal with the symptoms of the condition. This type of psychotherapy generally has a very high success rate, with the vast majority of patients completely overcoming or successfully coping with algophobia symptom-free for years, if not for the rest of their lives. Other methods of psychotherapy include exposure therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy . These types of treatment involve meetings between the patient and therapist in which the patient is systematically and gradually exposed to the source of fear while learning to control and rationalize their physical and mental reactions to it. By facing algophobia head on, the patient becomes accustomed to it and thus, ultimately realizes that his or her initial fears were not grounded in real or imminent danger. If you are searching for help with algophobia, finding it is easier than you think. There are countless therapists and peer groups willing to help not only with overcoming the disorder but also its attendant psychological difficulties. Do not let algophobia stifle your life and constantly give you something to fear. Do not hesitate to reach out for support. View Resources


Bongo (Tragelaphus Eurycerus) - Animals - A-Z Animals 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 Artiodactyla A group of animals within an order Bovidae A group of animals within a family Tragelaphus Comprised of the genus followed by the species Tragelaphus eurycerus Most widely used name for the species Bongo The domestic group such as cat or dog Mammal The specific area where the animal lives Dense forests and bamboo thickets The colour of the animal's coat or markings Orange, Red, Chestnut, White, Brown, Black The protective layer of the animal Fur How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is 1.7m - 2.5m (5.5ft - 8.25ft) The measurement of how heavy the animal is 150kg - 220kg (330lbs - 484lbs) The fastest recorded speed of the animal 70kph (43mph) What kind of foods the animal eats Herbivore The food that the animal gains energy from Leaves, Bark, Grasses Other animals that hunt and eat the animal Leopards, Hyenas, Lions Whether the animal is solitary or sociable Diurnal How long the animal lives for 10 - 18 years The average number of babies born at once 1 The likelihood of the animal becoming extinct Near Threatened 10 - 15 white stripes on body Fun Fact: Long and heavy spiralled horns! Bongo Location Bongo Bongo Classification and Evolution The Bongo is a large species of antelope that is found inhabiting the jungles and forests of Eastern, Western and Central Africa . They are the largest forest-dwelling antelope species and one of the most distinctive, with a chestnut coloured coat and long horns that spiral as high as 90cm in males. There are two recognised sub-species of Bongo which are the Mountain Bongo (also known as the Eastern Bongo) and the Lowland Bongo (also known as the Western Bongo), which is primarily found in the forests of Central Africa . Both species of Bongo are threatened by both hunting and habitat loss with populations having declined significantly enough for it to be listed as a near threatened species by the IUCN, as although it still has a relatively wide distribution, populations are becoming more and more isolated. Bongo Anatomy and Appearance The Bongo is a large and heavy-bodied antelope with a short and glossy, orange or chestnut coloured coat that is darker on the underside and patterned with between 10 and 15 vertical white stripes that help the Bongo to remain camouflaged in the dense jungle. They also have distinctive white markings on their cheeks, a white chevron between the eyes and nose and a white crescent-like shape on their chest. The legs of the Bongo are banded with both white and black and their long tail has a tufted tip. Bongos also have large ears giving them very sensitive hearing and a long prehensile tongue which allows them to grip onto leaves higher up and strip them from the branches with ease. Their distinctive spiraled horns usually have either one or one-and-half twists, with those of males being longer and more coiled than the horns of the slightly smaller and lighter-coloured females. Bongos also have a thin mane that runs along their body from the shoulders to the rump. Bongo Distribution and Habitat The Bongo is natively found inhabiting the dense forests of Eastern, Western and Central Africa and although it is still found in a number of different countries today, populations are decreasing in size with the Bongo now actually considered to be extinct from some regions. The Lowland Bongo inhabits the dense lowland forests and bamboo thickets of Western and Central Africa , and although is still found throughout much of it's historical range in Central Africa , is becoming rarer in the West. Mountain Bongos were once found in the highland forests of both Kenya and Uganda but are now restricted to just four areas in Kenya after having disappeared from Uganda at the beginning of the twentieth century. Populations have decreased rapidly throughout much of their natural range due to habitat loss, mainly in the form of defore


If an item is described as sagittate, what shape is it?

Leaf Shape Leaf Shape There are many different leaf shapes in nature. What follows in this tutorial are the most common leaf shapes.   Ovate An Ovate leaf is described as being broadest below the middle, and roughly 2x as long as it is wide.   A way to remember this leaf is that it is "egg-shaped.    Obovate An Obovate leaf is described as being broadest above the middle, and roughly 2x as long as it is wide.   An Obovate leaf is the reverse of Ovate.   A Lanceolate leaf is at least 3x longer than wide, and broadest below middle.   Oblanceolate leaves are at least 3x longer than wide, but broadest above middle.   An Oblanceolate leaf is the reverse of a Lanceolate leaf.     Cordate Leaves that are Cordate-shaped have leaves that are broad to the point and then turn upwards at the base, forming a notch.     Obcordate Obcordate leaves are the reverse of Cordate leaves. They start at a point and then widen until they form a notch at the apex.     Elliptical Elliptical leaves have the broadest width in the middle and then taper off at the ends.   Another way to remember this leaf shape is to think of it as "football-shaped."   Oblong leaves are 2-3x as long as wide and have parallel sides.     Cuneate Cuneate leaves have a small width at base, but then a broad width near the top before the apex.     Linear Linear leaves are narrow, are at least 4x longer than wide, and have the same width throughout.   Peltate leaves are rounded with the petiole attached underneath the base of the leaf.   Peltate leaves are shaped like little shields.     Spatulate Spatulate leaves are narrow for almost the entire leaf, but then have an abrupt round structure at the apex.   Spatulate leaves have a similar shape to a spatula. Reniform Reniform leaves are broad and wider than they are high.   Peltate leaves are shaped like kidneys.   Hastate leaves are very recognizable. They are taper off at three apexes and are arrowhead-shaped.   Review Before you take the quiz, you might want to review for it using the following activities. In the Flash Card Activity, the leaf Shape will be hidden. See if you can name the Shape. Then click the lower lefthand box "term" to see the answer.        In the Shape Comparison Activity select one leaf from the top and one from the bottom to compare the shapes of different leaves.     Leaf Shape Quiz A quiz will load up below. If you find that you are not scoring very high, be sure to go back and review.


What annual sporting event first took place at the Kennington Oval in 1872?

1872 FA Cup Final | Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1872 FA Cup Final 1 0 1873 → The 1872 FA Cup Final was a football match between Wanderers and Royal Engineers on 16 March 1872 at Kennington Oval in London. It was the final of the first staging of the Football Association Challenge Cup (known in the modern era as the FA Cup ), which became the primary cup competition in English football and the oldest football competition in the world. Fifteen teams entered the competition in its first season and, due to the rules in place at the time, Wanderers reached the final having won only one match in the four preceding rounds. In the semi-finals, they drew with the Scottish club Queen's Park , but reached the final when the Scots withdrew from the competition as they could not afford to return to London for a replay. The final was decided by a single goal, scored after fifteen minutes by Morton Betts of Wanderers, who was playing under the pseudonym "A.H. Chequer". The Engineers were praised for their innovative use of passing, then referred to as the "Combination Game", at a time when most teams relied almost solely on dribbling tactics. Despite this they could not manage to score a goal. The winning Wanderers team did not receive the trophy until the following month, when it was presented to them at a special reception at the Pall Mall Restaurant. Contents Main article: 1871–72 FA Cup Wanderers and Royal Engineers were among fifteen teams who entered the inaugural FA Cup competition, and both were allocated home matches in the first round. Wanderers were paired with Harrow Chequers, a team consisting of former pupils of Harrow School, and the Engineers were set to face Reigate Priory. Neither match actually took place, however, as in both cases the away team withdrew from the competition, sending the home team through to the next round on a walkover. In the second round, both teams played away matches and emerged victorious. Wanderers defeated Clapham Rovers 3–1 in December and the Engineers beat Hitchin 5–0 the following month. At the quarter-final stage, Wanderers drew 0–0 with Crystal Palace (a different club to the modern club of the same name ). Rather than be made to replay the match, however, both teams were permitted to go through to the semi-finals under one of the competition's original rules, which stated that in the event of a drawn match the teams would either be made to play again or both progress to the next round, at the organising committee's discretion. The Engineers beat Hampstead Heathens 2–0. In the semi-finals Wanderers took on the leading Scottish club Queen's Park who, due to a combination of walkovers and byes, had reached this stage of the competition without actually playing a match. The rules of the competition stated that all matches from the semi-final stage onwards would take place at Kennington Oval in London and, after being held to a 0–0 draw, the Scottish club could not afford to make the lengthy trip from Glasgow a second time for a replay and withdrew from the competition, sending Wanderers into the final. The Engineers also drew their semi-final at the Oval 0–0, and beat Crystal Palace 3–0 in the replay. Match Summary As was common at the time, both teams focused mainly on attack rather than defence, the Engineers lining up with seven forwards and Wanderers with eight. Wanderers forward Morton Betts played under the pseudonym "A. H. Chequer", derived from his membership of the Harrow Chequers club. Some sources state that he played under an assumed name to disguise the fact that he was cup-tied , having been a registered player of the Chequers club at the start of the competition and therefore ineligible to play for another club in that season's cup. This, however, is unlikely to be true, as in the early amateur era of football players were not required to be formally registered with clubs. Wanderers captain C. W. Alcock won the coin toss and chose to defend the Harleyford Road end of the ground, meaning that the Engineers, who were considered the favourites at the start of pla


What is the world's most widely read magazine?

The Most Widely Read Magazine in the World | MetaFilter The Most Widely Read Magazine in the World May 18, 2010 10:21 AM   Subscribe   read /= distributed Just because the JWs print and distribute more Watchtowers than any other magazine does not mean they don't get shoved in the trash the second the door is closed on them. posted by Pollomacho at 10:26 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 6 favorites ] Article is good. But what is going on in the comments? posted by randomination at 10:28 AM on May 18, 2010 The Most Widely Read Magazine in the World: The New York Review of Magazines Sweet! posted by gwint at 10:33 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 2 favorites ] Weird how those religious people are so into Hendrix. posted by GuyZero at 10:35 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 7 favorites ] i thought you were going to say reader's digest & i was prepared to be horrified at that ... posted by msconduct at 10:35 AM on May 18, 2010 Weird how those religious people are so into Hendrix. You have to read the text in the orignal Dylan to understand. posted by InfidelZombie at 10:40 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 12 favorites ] The title was previously held by Cat Fancy, and then YouTube came along. posted by shakespeherian at 10:40 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 3 favorites ] I'd love to have a coffee table book of art from the Watchtower. I have no idea all this Jesus crap happened in the 1970's, and the Bee Gees were somehow involved in it all?? Who knew. posted by fire&wings at 10:43 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 2 favorites ] A few years ago I went to Paris by myself after spending some time working in Germany. Sunday morning I got up early and went out to get some coffee. I was walking down a fairly lonely sidewalk when two older French men approached. I was enjoying talking to them as they were pretty much the only people in Paris who would let me continue speaking French after they heard my American accent and I wanted to practice my French. Then I realized what was up - they each had a stack of "Le Watchtower" in their arms. posted by sanko at 10:49 AM on May 18, 2010 You should have said " FIAMO! FIAMO! " and run off. posted by cashman at 10:53 AM on May 18, 2010 Weird how those religious people are so into Hendrix. That's because it's a message from God. It all makes sense if you watch the finale of Battlestar Galactica. Just kidding. It doesn't make any fucking sense there, either. posted by Parasite Unseen at 10:53 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 8 favorites ] You have to read the text in the orignal Dylan to understand. I've just started assuming all Witnesses are Cylons. posted by stevis23 at 10:54 AM on May 18, 2010 After Abrahams told him she’d be happy to accept a small donation, he looked at her disdainfully and said, “I bet you would,” before handing her some change. “He saw right through me,” says Abrahams, who was 14 at the time. “I was totally aware that I was just this really annoying, weird person at the door, and I didn’t even know what I was talking about.” Today, she sometimes sees The Watchtower in the back of a cab or in a doctor’s office. “I will pick it up and look at it for nostalgia,” she says. “It’s still the same as it was when I was a kid — nothing shocking, nothing weird. I would think that I’m going to get a big laugh out of it, but I just end up being sad and put it away.” No Witnesses have knocked on her door since she left her religion, husband and family behind. I just shivered reading that because it was like flashing back on my adolescent years and all the JW conventions I dutifully attended at Dodger Stadium. That's exactly the same feeling I get when I stumble across a discarded Watchtower or Awake! on a bus bench too. Interesting article, but like most MSM treatments, much too haughtily "hurf durf those looney-tunes JWs" for my taste. posted by blucevalo at 11:00 AM on May 18, 2010 [ 1 favorite ] One morning I found a Watchtower on my welcome mat. The cover had a picture of Jesus raising a glass of wine. This representation of Jesus had very short brown hair and a short, neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He happened to look exactly like my brother. As in, hol


Little Nell is a character in which Dickens novel?

Charles Dickens: His 10 most memorable characters - Little Nell of "The Old Curiosity Shop" - CSMonitor.com Charles Dickens: His 10 most memorable characters Latest News By Marjorie Kehe, Monitor Books editor February 7, 2012 Save for later Saved There are the poignant (Jenny Wren), the sinister (Bill Sykes), and the preposterous (Mr. Micawber). There are some so uniquely descriptive ( Ebenezer Scrooge ) that they have become nouns. But perhaps what the characters of Charles Dickens most have in common is the degree to which they endure. To celebrate the great novelist's 200th birthday on Feb. 7, 2012, here is a tribute to 10 of his most unforgettable characters. 1. Little Nell of "The Old Curiosity Shop" View Caption of The orphaned Nell Trent, a girl of "not quite fourteen" is the angelic heroine "The Old Curiosity Shop." Nell lives with her grandfather in his peculiar shop of odds and ends and will ultimately pay a terrible price for her grandfather's gambling habit. Little Nell is sometimes credited with being the first Harry Potter , as American readers were so desperate to learn of her fate that, when a British ship bearing the latest installment of the story arrived in New York in 1841, Dickens fans stormed the city's piers, shouting to the sailors: "Is Little Nell alive?"


Which freshwater fish has the Latin name Tinca Tinca?

Tench | DC Freshwater Fish DC Freshwater Fish Preferred Water Conditions: Will acclimatize to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-8.0 Temperature: Cold water-temperate between 2-30 deg C (34-86 deg F) Care: Tench are often a shy fish, usually living at the bottom of a lake or pond. They prefer still waters, but can still be found in slow moving areas of rivers. In the ornamental fish trade there is a golden variety of tench that is more popular because of its bright orange/yellow appearance. Generally tench feed on the bottom moving around in small shoals feeding on plants, small insects and invertebrates. They will feed from the surface in garden ponds with other fish as they become more at home in there surroundings. Price: 2-3" £3.00 each or 10 for £25.00 4-6" £5.00 each or 10 for £40.00 6-8" £7.50 each