"'Tennis Whites and Teacakes"" and 'Trains and Buttered Toast"" are collections of work by which writer, who died in 1984 aged 77?"

John Betjeman | Penny's poetry pages Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Betjeman was born "John Betjemann"; the family name was changed to the less German -looking "Betjeman" during World War I . He grew up at Parliament Hill Mansions in the Lissenden Gardens private estate in Highgate in North London. His parents Mabel (née Dawson) and Ernest Betjemann had a family firm which manufactured the kind of ornamental household furniture and gadgets distinctive to Victorians . His father's forebears had come from the Netherlands, [1] more than a century earlier, setting up their home and business in Islington , London. Betjeman was baptised at St. Anne's Church Highgate Rise, a 19th Century church situated just at the foot of Highgate West Hill. In 1909, the Betjemanns left the Parliament Hill Mansions, moving half a mile north to more opulent Highgate. From West Hill they lived in the reflected glory of the Burdett-Coutts estate : "Here from my eyrie, as the sun went down, I heard the old North London puff and shunt, Glad that I did not live in Gospel Oak ." [2] Betjeman's early schooling was at the local Byron House and Highgate School , where he was taught by the poet T.S. Eliot . After this, he boarded at the Dragon School preparatory school in North Oxford and Marlborough College , a public school in Wiltshire. In his penultimate year, he joined the secret 'Society of Amici' [3] in which he was a contemporary of both Louis MacNeice and Graham Shepard . Reading the works of Arthur Machen while at school, won him over to High Church Anglicanism , a conversion of importance and to his later writing and conception of the arts. [4] Magdalen College, Oxford Edit Betjeman entered the University of Oxford with considerable difficulty, having failed the mathematics portion of the university's matriculation exam, Responsions . He was, however, admitted as a commoner (i.e. a non-scholarship student) at Magdalen College and entered the newly created School of English Language and Literature. At Oxford, Betjeman made little use of the academic opportunities. His tutor, a young C.S. Lewis , regarded him as an "idle prig" and Betjeman in turn considered Lewis unfriendly, demanding, and uninspired as a teacher. [5] Betjeman particularly disliked the coursework's emphasis on linguistics, and dedicated most of his time to cultivating his social life, his interest in English ecclesiastical architecture, and to private literary pursuits. He had a poem published in Isis , the university magazine and was editor of the Cherwell student newspaper during 1927. His first book of poems was privately printed with the help of fellow-student Edward James . He famously brought his teddy bear Archibald Ormsby-Gore up to Magdalen with him, the memory of which later inspired his Oxford contemporary Evelyn Waugh to include Sebastian Flyte 's teddy Aloysius in Brideshead Revisited . Much of this period of his life is recorded in his blank verse autobiography, Summoned by Bells published in 1960 and made into a television film in 1976. [6] It is a common misapprehension, cultivated by Betjeman himself, that he did not complete his degree because he failed to pass the compulsory holy scripture examination, known as Divinity , or, colloquially , as "Divvers". In Hilary Term 1928, Betjeman failed Divinity for the second time. He had to leave the university ( rustication ) for the Trinity Term to prepare for a retake of the exam; he was then allowed to return in October. Betjeman then wrote to the Secretary of the Tutorial Board at Magdalen , G.C. Lee, asking to be entered for the Pass School, a set of examinations taken on rare occasions by undergraduates who are deemed unlikely to achieve an honours degree . In his verse autobiography, Summoned by Bells , Betjeman claims that his tutor, C.S. Lewis, said "You'd have only got a third". However, Lewis had informed the tutorial board that he thought Betjeman would not achieve an honours degree of any class. [5] Permission to sit the Pass School was granted. Betjeman famously decided to offer a paper in Welsh. Osb


"In which century did the Battle of Roncesvalles take place which inspired the epic poem ""The Song of Roland'?"

SparkNotes: Song of Roland: Context Song of Roland Table of Contents Summary On the afternoon of August 15, 778, the rear guard of Charlemagne's army was massacred at Roncesvals, in the mountains between France and Spain. Einhard, Charlemagne's contemporary biographer, sets forth the incident as follows in his Life of Charlemagne: While the war with the Saxons was being fought incessantly and almost continuously, [Charlemagne] stationed garrisons at suitable places along the frontier and attacked Spain with the largest military force he could muster; he crossed the Pyrenees, accepted the surrender of all the towns and fortresses he attacked, and returned with his army safe and sound, except that he experienced a minor setback caused by Gascon treachery on returning through the passes of the Pyrenees. For while his army was stretched out in a long column, as the terrain and the narrow defiles dictated, the Gascons set an ambush above them on the mountaintops—an ideal spot for an ambush, due to the dense woods throughout the area—and rushing down into the valley, fell upon the end of the baggage train and the rear guard who served as protection for those in advance, and in the ensuing battle killed them to the last man, then seized the baggage, and under the cover of night, which was already falling, dispersed as quickly as possible. The Gascons were aided in this feat by the lightness of their armor and by the lay of the land where the action took place, whereas the Franks were hindered greatly by their heavy armor and the terrain. In this battle Eggihard, the surveyor of the royal table; Anselm, the count of the palace; and Roland, prefect of the Breton Marches, were killed, together with many others. Nor could revenge be taken at the moment, for as soon as the act had been done, the enemy scattered so completely that no trace of them was left behind. To make sense of his excursions into Spain, we must know that Charlemagne (742?-814), king of the Franks, was a committed, militant Christian. A loyal ally of the pope and a great conqueror, he forced conversions as he expanded the boundaries of his empire outward from his central territory, straddling present-day France and Germany. In 800 he was crowned emperor by the pope, legitimizing his rule over the former Roman empire in western Europe. While Spain was at this time an extremely prosperous, even splendid, Muslim state, European Christianity was rather fragile. Many of the tribes of Europe were pagan, Islam was expanding with phenomenal rapidity, and Spain in particular, at the southern borders of Charlemagne's land, represented just how precarious was Christianity's hold. In 778 Charlemagne invaded Spain, trying to take advantage of skirmishes between the Muslim rulers, but was repulsed at Saragossa. Later on, in 801, decades after the disaster at Roncesvals, vassals of Charlemagne were able to capture Barcelona and establish a frontier just beyond the Pyrenees. They never, however, got more than this slender foothold on the peninsula. (For more information, see the section on Charlemagne in the Early Middle Ages SparkNote.) In the reliable chronicles, Roland and the Roncesvals massacre get only a brief mention. Perhaps, as some have suggested, the massacre really was a very bad blow to Charlemagne's empire, instead of the "minor setback" described by Einhard, and perhaps Roland was in fact much more than an ordinary "prefect of the Breton Marches"; perhaps, as Charlemagne's official historian, Einhard was trying to make an embarrassing defeat and a painful loss sound less grave than they were. We do not know. In any case, the story told in The Song of Roland has some connection to the history of Charlemagne's failed conquest of Spain in 778, but this connection is rather loose. Most of the story is doubtless just a story, without historical basis. The Song of Roland is not a history book, but an epic poem which takes all sorts of liberties, making vivid heroes out of dusty names, making adversaries into the most revolting of villains, and throwing on all alike an ai


Which French blue cheese, ripened in the caves of Mount Combalou is made from ewe's milk?

The Simple Plate | French Cheese Tasting Platter | Cheeses of France The Fromage Plate > The Simple Plate French Cheese Quartet — An Ideal Grouping Easy to assemble, easy to taste and easy to share with friends and family. This simple quartet offers a diverse experience of The Cheeses of France and is enough to entertain eight people. Max’s recommended tasting order: Tradition Jacquin, Ossau-Iraty, Morbier, Roquefort. The Cheeses “What you have here is the ideal grouping of different styles: young and old; soft and hard; different regions and different milk types.” Max McCalman, Maître Fromager Tradition Jacquin. The quintessential goat’s milk cheese, produced from goats that graze in the fields around the Loire River in central western France. The light dusting of ash on these small discs attracts beneficial mold, protecting the subtle, gentle interior of the cheese. The taste is mild, milky and creamy with hints of citrus. If you can’t find it, ask for: Sainte-Maure, Chabichou du Poitou. Morbier (AOC). Morbier is an aromatic and surprisingly mild cow’s milk cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash (this is usually vegetable dye now, even in the most artisanal producers’ cheeses) streaking through it middle — a nod to the method by which it was once produced in Franche-Comté. Aged at least 60 days, Morbier has a mild taste and nutty aftertaste. If you can’t find it, ask for: Tomme de Savoie. Ossau-Iraty (AOC). A classic sheep’s milk cheese made with the milk of the Manech and Basco-Bearnaise ewes. Aged for at least 90 days, the shape of each wheel can vary from region to region. With an ivory pï¿½te, an aroma of toasted hazelnuts and a sweet, buttery flavor. If you can’t find it, ask for: Any recommended sheep’s milk cheese made in the French Pyrénées, Abbaye de Belloc, P'tit Basque, Kaikou, Chistou, P'tit Pyrénées. Roquefort (AOC). Famous through the ages, this blue cheese is made from ewe’s milk in southern France. AOC rules dictate that the cheese must be ripened in the caves of Mount Combalou for 3 to 9 months. Known for its rich, mild creaminess and soft, spicy, tart flavors. If you can’t find it, ask for: Bleu des Causses, Bleu d’Auvergne, Bleu des Basques, Bleu de Gex, Fourme d’Ambert. All soft-ripened cheeses used in our Signature Fromage Plates are made from pasteurized milk, and therefore comply with FDA regulations.


What word can follow Garden, Willow and Grasshopper, to give the names of three bird-species that can be seen in the UK?

Birds beginning with S Birds beginning with S Fish Birds beginning with S Sabine's gull - This species is easy to identify through its striking wing pattern. The adult had a pale grey back and wing coverts, black primary flight feathers and white secondaries. The white tail is forked. The male's hood darkens during breeding season. Their bills are black with a yellow tip. Young birds have a similar tricoloured wing pattern, but the grey is replaced by brown, and the tail has a black terminal band. The juveniles take two years to attain full adult plumage. They have a very high-pitched and squeaking call. Sabine's Puffback - The Large-billed Puffback is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. Sabine's Spinetail Sabota Lark - The Sabota Lark is a species of lark in the Alaudidae family. Sacred Ibis - The bird nests in tree colonies, often with other large wading birds such as herons. It builds a stick nest often in a baobab and lays 2-3 eggs. Sacred Kingfisher - The Sacred Kingfisher is a tree kingfisher found in the mangroves, forests, and river valleys of Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand , Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and the Wallis and Futuna Islands. Sad Flycatcher - The Sad Flycatcher is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. Saddle-billed Stork - This is a close relative of the widespread Asian Black-necked Stork, the only other member of the genus Ephippiorhynchus. Saddleback - The Tieke or Saddleback Philesturnus carunculatus is a previously rare and endangered New Zealand bird of the family Callaeidae. It is glossy black with a chestnut saddle. Its taxonomic family is also known as that of the "wattlebirds" and includes the two subspecies of the Kokako as well as the extinct Huia. All members of this family have coloured fleshy appendages on either side of the beak known as "wattles". In the case of Saddleback/Tieke, they are a vivid red in colour. Saffron Finch - The male is bright yellow with an orange crown which distinguishes it from other yellow finches in the continent. The females are more confusing as they can sometimes be just a duller version of the male but some sub-species such as, S. f. pelzelni, are olive-brown with heavy dark streaks. Saffron Siskin - The Saffron Siskin is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. Saffron-billed Sparrow Saffron-breasted Redstart - The Guaiquinima Whitestart , also known as the Saffron-breasted Whitestart, is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to humid highland forests on Cerro Guaiquinima in south-eastern Venezuela. It is sometimes known by the less accurate names Guaiquinima Redstart and Saffron-breasted Redstart. It is threatened by habitat loss. Saffron-cowled Blackbird - The Saffron-cowled Blackbird is a species of bird in the Icteridae family, in the monotypic genus Xanthopsar. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Saffron-crested Tyrant-Manakin - Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Saffron-crowned Tanager Sage grouse - The sage-grouse are the species in the bird genus Centrocercus. They are the largest grouse from temperat


For what did the F stand in the name of US President J.F. Kennedy?

John F. Kennedy - Civil Rights Activist, U.S. Representative, U.S. President - Biography.com » quotes “For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past, or the present, are certain to miss the future."[stated during an address in the assembly hall at Paulskirche in Frankfurt on June 25, 1963.]” “Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.” “We need men who can dream of things that never were and not ask why.” “If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” “A man does what he must—in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers, and pressures—and that is the basis of all human morality.” “The times are too grave, the challenge too urgent, and the stakes too high—to permit the customary passions of political debate. We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future. ... For the world is changing. The old era is ending. The old ways will not do.” “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” “The cost of freedom is always high—and Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender or submission.” “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” “The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds.” “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” “[O]ur most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal.” John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy - Mini Biography (TV-14; 5:13) President John F. Kennedy's youth, connections, political life, and tragic death captured the American imagination. Learn more in this mini biography. Synopsis Born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate before becoming the 35th president in 1961. As president, Kennedy faced a number of foreign crises, especially in Cuba and Berlin, but managed to secure such achievements as the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and the Alliance for Progress. On November 22, 1963, Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Early Life John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Both the Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys were wealthy and prominent Irish Catholic Boston families. Kennedy's paternal grandfather, P.J. Kennedy, was a wealthy banker and liquor trader, and his maternal grandfather, John E. Fitzgerald, nicknamed "Honey Fitz," was a skilled politician who served as a congressman and as the mayor of Boston. Kennedy's mother, Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald , was a Boston debutante, and his father, Joseph Kennedy Sr. , was a successful banker who made a fortune on the stock market after World War I. Joe Kennedy Sr. went on to a government career as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and as an ambassador to Great Britain. John F. Kennedy, nicknamed "Jack," was the second oldest of a group of nine extraordinary siblings. His brothers and sisters include Eunice Kennedy, the founder of the Special Olympics; Robert Kennedy , a U.S. Attorney General; and Ted Kennedy , one of the most powerful senators in American history. The Kennedy children remained close-knit and supportive of each other throughout their entire lives. Joseph and Rose Kennedy largely spurned the world of Boston socialites into which they had been born to focus instead on their children's education. Joe Kennedy in particular obsesse


The site of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, is situated in which modern day country?

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A print from Wonders of the Past, Volume I, 1933-1934.  (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images) Share By Jen Rosenberg, Contributing Writer The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a large and ornate mausoleum built both to honor and hold the remains of Mausolus of Caria. When Mausolus died in 353 BCE, his wife Artemisia ordered the construction of this vast structure in their capital city, Halicarnassus (now called Bodrum) in modern Turkey .  Ultimately, both Mausolus and Artemisia were buried inside. The Mausoleum, considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World , retained its grandeur for nearly 1,800 years, until earthquakes in the 15th century destroyed part of the structure. Eventually, nearly all of the stone was taken away to be used in nearby building projects, particularly for a Crusader castle. Who Was Mausolus? Upon the death of his father in 377 BCE, Mausolus became the satrap (a regional governor in the Persian Empire) for Caria. Although only a satrap, Mausolus was like a king in his realm, ruling for 24 years. Mausolus was descended from the indigenous herdsmen of the area, called Carians, but appreciated Greek culture and society. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States Thus, Mausolus encouraged the Carians to leave their lives as herdsmen and embrace the Greek way of life. Mausolus was also all about expansion. He moved his capital city from Mylasa to the coastal city of Halicarnassus and then worked on a number of projects to beautify the city, including building a large palace for himself. Mausolus was also politically savy and was thus able to add several nearby cities to his realm. When Mausolus died in 353 BCE, his wife Artemisia, who also happened to be his sister, was grief stricken. She wanted the most beautiful tomb built for her departed husband. Sparing no expense, she hired the very best sculptors and architects that money could buy. It is unfortunate that Artemisia died just two years after her husband, in 351 BCE, not seeing the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus completed. What Did the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Look Like? Built from about 353 to 350 BCE, there were five famous sculptors that worked on the exquisite tomb. Each sculptor had a portion that they were responsible for -- Bryaxis (north side), Scopas (east side), Timotheus (south side), and Leochares (west side). The chariot on top was created by Pythis. The structure of the Mausoleum was made up of three parts: a square base on the bottom, 36 columns (9 on each side) in the middle, and then topped by a stepped pyramid that had 24 steps. All of this was covered in ornate carvings, with life-size and larger-than-life statues abounding. At the very top was the piece de resistance -- the chariot. This 25-foot-high marble sculpture consisted of standing statues of both Mausolus and Artemisia riding in a chariot pulled by four horses. Much of the Mausoleum was made out of marble and the entire structure reached 140 feet high. Although large, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was known more for its ornate sculptures and carvings. Most of these were painted in vibrant colors. There were also friezes that wrapped around the entire building. These were extremely detailed and included scenes of battle and hunting, as well as scenes from Greek mythology that included such mythic animals as centaurs. The Collapse After 1,800 years, the long-lasting Mausoleum was destroyed by earthquakes that occurred during the 15th century CE in the region.  During and after that time, much of the marble was carried away in order to build other buildings, most especially a Crusader fortress held by the Knights of St. John.  Some of the elaborate sculptures were moved into the fortress as decoration. In 1522 CE, the crypt that for so long had safely held the remains of Mausolus and Artemisia was


Which singer married Bianca Perez-Mora Macias in St Tropez in 1971?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 12 | 1971: Row rocks Rolling Stone wedding About This Site | Text Only 1971: Row rocks Rolling Stone wedding The Rolling Stones singer, Mick Jagger, has married his fiancée Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias at the town hall in the French Mediterranean town of St Tropez. The civil ceremony was held up for almost an hour-and-a-half, after bitter arguments between Mr Jagger's spokesman and the police over the number of reporters and photographers in the wedding chamber. A pool of four photographers had been invited to the town hall, but as the time of the ceremony approached about 100 cameramen and other journalists packed the chamber. At first, Mr Jagger refused to come to the town hall - the message which was delivered by his spokesman said he did not wish to get married in a "goldfish bowl". But the police insisted the media had the right to stay - and they, in turn, threatened to cancel the wedding unless the couple put in an appearance. Mick Jagger and his Nicaraguan-born wife-to-be eventually arrived at 1700. Police and journalists exchanged blows in the frenzy. Hippies turned up on foot and bicycles, mingling with members of the international jet set, who arrived in Rolls Royces for the wedding. After the brief civil service, the couple left for the St Anne chapel for a religious ceremony. Students gave the wedding party a noisy reception at the chapel. During the simple service, Father Lucien Baud recalled the groom had been born on St Anne's day, which is why he had chosen to be married in her chapel. Bach's wedding march was played as the couple exchanged rings. A medley of themes from the film Love Story was also played at the request of the bride. The couple left by a side door in an attempt to dodge the journalists who had followed them to the chapel. The reception in the Café des Arts was attended by 200 guests - 70 of whom had been flown from London on a chartered Comet paid for by the groom. The party went on into the early hours of the morning when the newly-weds left on the yacht Romeang, with a six-man crew for a 10-day honeymoon around Corsica and Sardinia. In Context Mick Jagger met Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias at a party after a Rolling Stones' concert where she apparently impressed him with her French. She had left Nicaragua to study political science in Paris.
 When they married, she was already pregnant with their daughter, Jade. Eight years later they divorced. The ageing rocker is now grandfather to Jade's children, Assisi and Amba.
 He married the Texan model Jerry Hall in November 1990 in Bali after a 20-year courtship. They had four children - but after nine years of marriage, the relationship was annulled at the High Court in London on the grounds it was not valid under either English or Indonesian law.
 Since her marriage ended, Bianca has become a campaigner for human rights, as well as on environmental issues. She moved to London when George Bush was elected president of the United States and has become an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq.


What term is given to a plant that lasts more than two years?

Dictionary of Gardening and Plant Growing Terms and Phrases - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions and Answers Plants whose life cycle lasts only one year, from seed to blooms to seed. arboretum A garden with a large collection of trees and shrubs cultivated for scientific or educational purposes. aquatic plants Plants which grow in, live in, or live on the water. bare root Plants offered for sale which have had all of the soil removed from their roots. bedding plant Plants (mainly annuals), nursery grown and suitable for growing in beds. Quick, colorful flowers. biennial A plant that usually only lives two years, normally producing flowers and seed the second year. bipinnate Compound leaf structures with a feather-like formation of leaflets arranged in pairs, with each leaflet also pinnately divided into pairs. bolting Vegetables which quickly go to flower rather than producing the food crop. Usually caused by late planting and too warm temperatures. bonsai A method of propagation using sections of stems, roots or leaves. damping off A fungus, usually affecting seedlings and causes the stem to rot off at soil level. It can also rot seeds before they even germinate. Sterilized seed starting mixes and careful sanitation practices can usually prevent this. Use care not to over-water. Provide good air circulation. deadheading The process of pinching or snipping off used or spent blooms to keep the plants well groomed and to prevent them from setting seed. This will promote continued bloom. dibble stick A pointed tool used to make holes in the soil for seeds, bulbs, or young plants. dethatch Process of removing dead stems that build up beneath lawn grasses. dioecious plant Plants bear male flowers on one plant and female flowers on another. In order to produce fruit and viable seeds, both a female and male plant must be present The process of splitting up plants, roots and all that have began to get bound together. This will make several plants from one plant, and usually should be done to mature perennials every 3 to 4 years. dormancy The yearly cycle in a plants life when growth slows and the plant rests. Fertilizing should be withheld when a plant is in dormancy. Preparing the soil by systematically digging an area to the depth of two shovels. double flower A flower with many overlapping petals which gives it a very full appearance. drip line The circle which would exist if you drew a line below the tips of the outer most branches of a tree or plant. epiphyte A plant which grows on another plant but gets its nourishment from the air and rainfall. They do no damage to the host plant. erosion The wearing away, washing away, or removal of soil by wind, water or man. espalier The process of training a tree or shrub so that its branches grow in a flat, exposed pattern by tying, pinching and pruning the branches. evergreen A plant which never loses all of it's leaves at one time. eye An undeveloped bud growth which will ultimately produce new growth. evaporation The sticky secretion produced by sucking insects such as aphids. humus The brown or black organic part of the soil resulting from the partial decay of leaves and other matter. hybrid The offspring of two plants of different species or varieties of plants. Hybrids are created when the pollen from one kind of plant is used to pollinate and entirely different variety, resulting in a new plant altogether. hydroponics The science of growing plants in mineral solutions or liquid, instead of in soil. inflorescence The structure that carry the flowers on a plant. J K lath In gardening, an overhead structure of evenly spaced slats of wood or other materials used to create shade. layering A method of propagation, by which a branch of a plant is rooted while still attached to the plant by securing it to the soil with a piece of wire or other means.. leaching The removal or loss of excess salts or nutrients from soil. The soil around over fertilized plants can be leached clean by large quantities of fresh water used to 'wash' the soil. Areas of extremely high rainfall sometimes lose


"The antimalarial drug ""Quinine"" is derived from the bark of which tree?"

Quinine | definition of quinine by Medical dictionary Quinine | definition of quinine by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/quinine quinine  [kwi´nīn] an alkaloid of cinchona that is an antimalarial agent; it suppresses the asexual erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites and has a slight effect on the gametocytes. It also has analgesic, antipyretic, mild oxytocic, cardiac depressant, and sclerosing properties, and it decreases the excitability of the motor endplate. It is administered orally as the dihydrochloride, hydrochloride or sulfate salt or parenterally as the dihydrochloride salt in the treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum . It is also used orally as the sulfate salt in the treatment of leg and foot cramps. qui·nine (kwī'nīn, -nēn, kwin'-īn, -ēn), The most important of the alkaloids derived from cinchona; an antimalarial effective against the asexual and erythrocytic forms of the parasite, but having no effect on the exoerythrocytic (tissue) forms. It does not produce a radical cure of malaria produced by Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, or P. ovale, but is used in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant strains of P. falciparum. quinine /qui·nine/ (kwi´nīn) (kwin-ēn´) (kwin´in) an alkaloid of cinchona that was once widely used to control and prevent malaria; it also has analgesic, antipyretic, mild oxytocic, cardiac depressant, and sclerosing properties, and it decreases the excitability of the motor end plate. It is used as the dihydrochloride, hydrochloride, or sulfate salt in the treatment of resistant falciparum malaria . quinine (kwī′nīn′) n. A bitter alkaloid, C20H24N2O2, derived from the bark of several species of cinchona, used usually in the form of its sulfate salt to treat malaria and formerly to treat leg cramps. It is used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate salt as a flavoring, especially in tonic water. quinine [kwī′nīn] Etymology: Sp, quina, bark a white, bitter, crystalline alkaloid made from cinchona bark. It was formerly used in antimalarial medications and replaced when chloroquine became available. It is once again being used to treat some cases of chloroquine-resistant malaria. See also antimalarial . qui·nine (kwī'nīn, kwin'ēn) The most important of the alkaloids derived from cinchona; an antimalarial agent effective against the asexual and erythrocytic forms of the parasite but having no effect on the exoerythrocytic (tissue) forms; does not effect a radical cure of malaria produced by Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, or P. ovale, but is used in the treatment of cerebral malaria and other severe attacks of malignant tertian malaria and in malaria produced by chloroquine-resistant strains of P. falciparum; also used as an antipyretic, analgesic, sclerosing agent, stomachic, and oxytocic (occasionally), and in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, myotonia congenita, and other myopathies. quinine The first drug found to be effective in the prevention and treatment of MALARIA . Quinine was originally derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. It is still used to treat CHLOROQUINE -resistant malaria but is no longer used as a PROPHYLACTIC . The drug is on the WHO official list. quinine an antimalarial DRUG , extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree. It is an ALKALOID and is effective against SPOROZOITES in the RED BLOOD CELLS . Quinine One of the first treatments for malaria, quinine is a natural product made from the bark of the Cinchona tree. It was popular until being superseded by the development of chloroquine in the 1940s. In the wake of widespread chloroquine resistance, however, it has become popular again. Quinine, or its close relative quinidine, can be given intravenously to treat severe Falciparum malaria. Mentioned in: Malaria quinine cinchona derivative (antimalarial agent) with antipyretic and analgesic actions; used to treat muscle cramps (e.g. reduces night cramps in 25% of cases), myopathies and atrial fibrillation quinine, n Latin name: Cinchona succirubra; part used: bark; uses: malaria, nighttime leg cramps; precaut


In which Shakespeare play does Banquo's ghost appear?

Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4 - Banquo's ghost appears Explanatory Notes for Act 3, Scene 4 From Macbeth. Ed. Thomas Marc Parrott. New York: American Book Co. (Line numbers have been altered.) ______ From every point of view this superb scene is one of the most remarkable in the whole play. The poetry rises to the highest pitch, and the theatrical effects are overwhelming. But it is, perhaps, most noteworthy for the light it casts upon Macbeth's state of mind. As, from the point of view of plot construction, the last scene marked the climax of the play, so, to the student of character, this scene is the turning-point in Macbeth's career. Up to this time, with all his hesitation and wild fancies and gloomy suspicions, he has had strength of mind and self-control enough to push forward to his objects and to hide from public view the bloody means by which he has obtained them. In this scene, however, we see a fatal collapse of his powers. Confronted by the spectre of his murdered victim he loses all self-control, and before the assembled nobility breaks out into speeches which must inevitably betray his guilt. It is interesting to compare his behaviour immediately after the discovery of the murder of Duncan with his actions in the presence of Banquo's ghost. In the former case he retained all his presence of mind; his speeches, though perhaps somewhat exaggerated, conveyed the impression of wild grief for the king's death, and his act of putting the bewildered grooms to instant death was, perhaps, the most practical thing that he could have done at such a time. In the banquet scene, after one feeble effort to play his part, he loses consciousness of the witnesses and speaks to the ghost as if they were alone together. Equally noticeable is the fact that in this scene he passes altogether beyond his wife's control. She had been able to brace him up to the murder of Duncan and to control and direct him in the outburst of excitement which followed. In this scene, however, she is utterly unable to restrain him, and is forced to listen helplessly to the ravings that betray his guilty secret. In the dialogue between Macbeth and his wife which follows the retirement of the guests, we see evident signs of moral degeneration as well as of the collapse of his mental powers. His expressed determination to seek out the witches and to wade through a sea of blood to obtain his objects shows how far he has fallen from the Macbeth who was horrified by the suggestion implied in the witches' greeting, and who needed all the powerful influence of his wife to nerve him to the murder of Duncan. The mention of Macduff and the witches serves also to link this scene to those of the next act, and so provides for continuity of action. 1. degrees, ranks. 1, 2. at first And last, from the beginning to the end of the feast, once for all. 3. Ourself, we (the royal plural). 5. keeps her state, remains in her throne; the "state" meant originally the canopy over the chair in which a king sat. 6. require, ask for. 9. encounter thee with their hearts' thanks, meet thy greeting with hearty thanks. 10. Both sides, of the long table at which the guests are sitting. Macbeth is playing the part of the genial king who leaves his throne to mingle with his nobles. He says he will sit down among them, but his anxiety to get news of the assault on Banquo keeps him on his feet. At this moment he catches sight of the murderer at the door, and telling the nobles that in a few moments he'll drink a formal toast, a "measure," with them, he turns to the door and converses in low tones with the assassin. 11. large, unrestrained. 11. anon, soon. 14. 'Tis better ... within, An ungrammatical but very emphatic way of saying, "Banquo's blood is better on your face than in his body." 21. my fit, Macbeth speaks as if he were subject to an intermittent fever. He had hoped to be wholly cured of it by the death of Banquo and Fleance, but with the news of the latter's escape, his "fit" of fear attacks him again. 21. I had else been perfect, I would otherwise, i.e.


In which century did El Cid fight against the Moors in Spain?

A Biography of the Life and Times of El Cid in the Eleventh Century Spain | Kibin A Biography of the Life and Times of El Cid in the Eleventh Century Spain Sign Up & Access Essays Already a member? Login here Pages: 2 This preview is partially blurred. Sign up to view the full document. Sign Up & Access Essays Already a member? Login here End of preview Upgrade to view the full document This is an unformatted preview. Sign up to view the full document End of preview Upgrade to view the full document El Cid was a famous military leader in eleventh century Spain He was originally named Rodrigo Daz de Vivar and was given his nickname El Cid The Lord by the Moors He was born about 1043 at Vivar near Burgos Spain He was the son of a minor Castilian nobleman and grew up in the court of Ferdinand I When Ferdinand I died his older son Sancho II of Castile became king El Cid became famous when he fought with a knight from Aragn for control of the city of Zaragoza In 1072 Sancho II was assassinated by his younger brother Alfonso VI of Leon El Cid continued to serve the new king Alfonso VI However Alfonso VI became jealous of El Cids growing fame among the people and in 1081 the king exiled El Cid from the Castilian kingdom El Cid left the northern or Christian part of Spain and traveled southeast where he served the Moorish king of Zaragoza Prince Motamid and other Muslim rulers His reputation as a knight continued to grow About 1087 he began assembling an army to drive out the Moors and gain control of the kingdom of Valencia In 1094 he captured Valencia and ruled until the attack by the highly trained Moorish army of Ben Yousef in 1099 During the battle he was shot with an arrow but the army regrouped in the castle King Alfonso VI arrived with his Castilian army to help El Cid He slowly died from the arrow and they tied him to his horse to lead the fight alongside King Alfonso VI The Moors were defeated and retreated back to northern Africa After El Cids death on July 10 1099 his fame continued to grow and he became a national hero in the fight against Muslim control of Spain The epic poem @Kibin is a lifesaver for my essay right now!! - Sandra Slivka, student @ UC Berkeley Wow, this is the best essay help I've ever received! - Camvu Pham, student @ U of M If I'd known about @Kibin in college, I would have gotten much more sleep - Jen Soust, alumni @ UCLA


Of which Italian region is Genoa the capital?

Genoa in Europe Genoa is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria. Located in the northwest of the country on the Ligurian Sea located in the former center of the Middle Ages, major republic of Genoa is now the administrative seat of the province. Genoa has 800,000 inhabitants in the agglomeration and 1.5 million in the metropolitan area. The boulevards Le Strade Nuove with the Renaissance – and Baroque buildings of the Palazzi dei Rolli in the center of the town were in 2006 by the UNESCO for World Heritage site declared. genoa In the Bay of Genoa rise the mountains of the Apennines at steeply inland, thereby determining the overall characteristics of the city. Genoa is almost exclusively due to its location facing the sea city. This becomes clear from, for example at a train ride from Milan appear suddenly after several minutes long, pitch-black tunnels, the Mediterranean and the city. In Genoa, the separation between the colonized is extremely dense, often haphazardly built coastal strip and the village-like, affected by increasing emigration, poor hinterland structure that shapes all over Liguria, particularly clear. Today may be greater because of these contrasts the points of contact with the Genoese distant port cities throughout the Mediterranean as a geographical standpoint, only a few kilometers away, according to the tradition and mentality but worlds away Apennine mountain village. genoa wallpaper genoa landscape genoa italy Geographically, Genoa is exactly the center of the Italian region of Liguria. Which is about 35 km along the Mediterranean coast city rushing towards the southeast in the so-called. Riviera di Levante (to La Spezia), in a southwesterly direction in the so-called. Riviera di Ponente (up Ventimiglia) over. In Genoa, it is common regional location data with the main directions Levant (ie south-east of Genoa) and with Ponente indicate (to the west of Genoa). Genoa in the Italian language was often the addition superba la or la dominant. genoa city


Who designed the then Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress in 1947?

BBC - History - Elizabeth II's wedding (pictures, video, facts & news) Elizabeth II's wedding Elizabeth II's wedding 20 November 1947 Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Philip Mountbatten took place at Westminster Abbey and was broadcast to 200 million radio listeners around the world. After the ceremony, the pair waved to large crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Photo: Princess Elizabeth leaves Westminster Abbey in London, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, after their wedding ceremony, 20 November 1947. (Press Association) Introduction Highlights from the Queen's wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh. Includes Pathe footage. Highlights from the Queen's wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey, London. Includes Pathe footage. This event features in: More information about: Elizabeth II's wedding How they met Princess Elizabeth, born 21 April 1926, was the first child of Albert, Duke of York, and his wife, formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. The abdication of her uncle, Edward VIII, in December 1936 meant her father became king and she became heir. Elizabeth was educated at home. In 1940, she and her sister Margaret were evacuated to Windsor Castle to escape the Blitz. Their parents remained at London's Buckingham Palace - a promise made to the nation at the start of World War II. Philip Mountbatten was born 10 June 1921 on the Greek island of Corfu, the youngest child and only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg. His early years were spent in France, but he came to England in 1928. He attended Gordonstoun boarding school in Scotland, after which he joined the Royal Navy and saw active service in WWII. Elizabeth and Philip were distant cousins, and first met at a wedding in 1934. After meeting again in 1939, they began to exchange letters. The pair became secretly engaged in 1946, but the formal engagement was delayed until Elizabeth turned 21 in April 1947. The wedding day Elizabeth and Philip were married at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, in front of 2,000 invited guests. The ceremony was broadcast on radio, to 200 million listeners worldwide. The wedding dress was designed by Norman Hartnell - a duchesse satin bridal gown with motifs of star lilies and orange blossoms. Princess Elizabeth had to use ration coupons to obtain the material. More than 2,500 wedding presents arrived from around the world, and 10,000 telegrams of congratulations. The couple went to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony where they waved from the balcony to large crowds. They spent their wedding night in Broadlands, Hampshire, the home of Philip's uncle, Earl Mountbatten. The rest of their honeymoon was spent at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate. Life after the wedding The couple's first child, Prince Charles, was born in 1948 and Princess Anne arrived in 1950. In February 1952, King George VI died and Elizabeth, his daughter, immediately became Queen. In June 1953, her coronation was held at Westminster Abbey, televised by the BBC to a worldwide audience of millions. Prince Andrew was born in 1960, and four years later came Prince Edward. For decades, the Queen has been performing public duties including ceremonies, receptions and visits. She has also supported numerous charities, and encouraged public and voluntary service. Weekly audiences with prime ministers have been held throughout her reign. The Duke of Edinburgh abandoned his Royal Navy ambitions in order to take on more public duties and support the Queen. In 1956 he launched the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Prince Philip has earned a reputation for speaking his mind, which has sometimes landed him in trouble. Prince William said in 2004 that his grandfather "will tell me something I don't want to hear and doesn't care if I get upset about it. He knows it is the right thing to say". In 2007 the Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary.


In what year where the Summer Olympic Games hosted in Munich?

Richard Rothschild: Ranking the five best and five worst Summer Olympic Games | SI.com Ranking the five best and five worst Summer Olympic Games Share Richard Rothschild Friday July 27th, 2012 Rating Olympic Games is not a cut-and-dried exercise. Even those Games marred by tragedy and/or incompetence contain performances of brilliance that resound decades later. The 1972 Munich Olympics were darkened by the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and the botched ending to the Soviet Union-U.S. basketball final but also featured Mark Spitz, Olga Korbut and Frank Shorter. Olympics have fallen flat in a world-class city like Paris yet bloomed in smaller locales such as Helsinki and Barcelona. What were the best -- and worst -- summer Olympics? Here are a top and bottom five based on athletic performances, historic importance, aesthetics, organization and lasting impact. 1. Rome, 1960 No Olympics has better blended the modern with the ancient. Rome built sparkling new facilities for track and swimming but also recognized its ancient heritage. Wrestling was held in the 2,000-year-old Basilica of Maxentius, gymnastics was conducted in the Baths of Caracalla and the marathon was run along parts of the ancient Appian Way and finished, at night, in front of the massive Arch of Constantine. These were the first Olympic Games televised in North America and viewers received a treasure trove of athletic excellence. Oscar Robertson, Jerry West and Jerry Lucas led the greatest amateur basketball team in Olympic history as the U.S. devoured the competition, winning its nine games by an average of more than 40 points. Glamorous Wilma Rudolph, who overcame polio as a child, became the first U.S. black female Olympic sensation by winning the 100 and 200 meters and anchoring the 4x100 relay to another gold medal. The French called her "The Black Gazelle." One of Rudolph's many admirers was a gregarious 18-year-old boxer named Cassius Clay who talked up a storm while pounding opponents on his way to a light-heavyweight gold medal. He later changed his name to Muhammad Ali and became one of sport's transcendent figures. Otis Davis of the U.S. broke the 45-second barrier in the 400 meters and Australia's Herb Elliot shattered his own 1,500 world record on the same day. In the decathlon world record holder Rafer Johnson of the U.S. went to the final strides of the 10th and final event, the 1,500 meters, before clinching the gold medal over his UCLA teammate Yang C.K. of Taiwan. The two great foes -- and friends -- walked wearily off the track together. Few had heard of Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila before the start of the marathon. Then he began running -- barefoot. Bikila strode through the streets of a darkening Rome, his path lit by thousands of candles and flashlights. He finished first at the Arch of Constantine in a world-best 2 hours 15 minutes 16.2 seconds, the first black African to win a gold medal. 2. Barcelona, 1992 These were the first summer Olympics held after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of apartheid in South Africa and the first not to be affected by boycotts since 1972. A record 169 nations traveled to the Catalonian capital, which staged an artistic and athletic hit that revitalized Barcelona -- and the Olympics. Germany fielded its first unified Olympic team since 1964 and the former Soviet republics of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia sent their first squads since 1936. The diving events were held outdoors with the Sagrada Familia church serving as a spectacular backdrop. Twenty years after the Munich massacre of their countrymen, Yael Arad and Oren Smadja became the first Israeli athletes to win Olympic medals with a silver and bronze respectively in judo. The U.S. Dream Team of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird helped bring professional basketball to the Olympics and raised the profile of their sport around the world. So dominant was the U.S. that coach Chuck Daly never called a timeout. Equally dominant was gymnast Vitaly Scherbo of Belarus who won six gold medals, four in one day. Carl Lewis won his third of his four st


Bright's disease affects which organ of the human body?

How the Ebola Virus Affects the Human Body: Learn the Symptoms of Ebola How the Ebola Virus Affects the Human Body written by: Rafael•edited by: Paul Arnold •updated: 10/8/2014 The Ebola virus is a member of the Filoviridae family of RNA viruses. It causes an often fatal disease in humans called Ebola hemorrhagic fever. slide 1 of 6 Ebola Virus The recent outbreak of the ebola virus has turned national attention on this deadly disease. Named after the Ebola River in Africa, Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) affects humans and primates and has emerged sporadically since its first appearance in 1976. The virus appears to be native to the African continent (it has appeared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sudan, the Ivory Coast, and Uganda). Its natural host is not known nor is its mechanism for survival in nature. slide 2 of 6 How Is the Ebola Virus Transmitted?   Since the natural reservoir of the virus is not known, the way the virus is transmitted to the first patient is not known. However, once one person is infected, the virus can be transmitted in several ways. One way is through direct contact with the blood and/or secretions of an infected person. Thus, family members and friends are prone to get infected. Another route for the virus transmission is within the healthcare facility. Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) can become infected when they are in contact with needles used on patients. If appropriate protective measures are not taken (use of mask, gowns, etc.), healthcare personnel can be easily infected. The disease can also be passed from primates to humans. slide 3 of 6 How the Ebola Virus Affects the Human Body The Ebola virus infection is systemic, meaning that it attacks every organ and tissue of the human body except the bones and skeletal muscles. Ebola HF is marked by blood clotting and hemorrhaging. Although it is not known exactly how the virus particles attack cells, it is postulated that one factor that allows them to do so is that they release proteins that dampen down the immune system response. The Ebola virus attacks connective tissue multiplying rapidly in collagen. Collagen is the tissue that helps to keep the organs in place. The tissue is basically digested by this virus. The virus causes small blood clots to form in the bloodstream of the patient; the blood thickens and the blood flow slows down. Blood clots get stuck into blood vessels forming red spots on the patient skin. These grow in size as the disease progress. Also, blood clots does not allow a proper blood supply to many organs such as the liver, brain, lungs, kidneys, intestines, breast tissue, testicles, etc. Spontaneous bleeding then occurs from body orifices and gaps in the skin, such as needle puncture marks and rips that can suddenly appear. Death is caused by huge loss of blood, renal failure, or shock. slide 4 of 6 What Are the Symptoms of Virus Ebola? The first symptoms of Ebola virus infection are a sudden increase in body temperature, strong headaches, and joint and muscle pain. Diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain usually follow with internal and external bleeding in many cases. Bleeding can occur from the eyes, nose, and tongue. slide 5 of 6 Is There a Cure for the Ebola Virus? Unfortunately there is no cure for this disease. Survival is very low. Research is geared towards creating a vaccine. However, at present time there is no available vaccine for this virus. The American citizens most recently affected have been treated with an experimental new drug, and have been shown to be recovering. This gives us hope for a definitive cure in the future. slide 6 of 6 Sources: Gear H S. 1989. Clinical aspects of African viral hemorrhagic fevers. Reviews of Infectious Diseases. 11(suppl 4): 5777-5782 Peters, C J and LeDuc, JW , eds. 1999. Ebola: the virus and the disease. J infect Dis . 179(suppl 1): ix-xvi. http://online.wsj.com/articles/second-american-ebola-patient-gaining-strength-1408393822


Sparrows belong to which family of birds?

Birds and Nature: The Sparrow Family THE SPARROW FAMILY. We all know some of the members of the Sparrow family, little gray and brown ,birds, striped above and lighter underneath. They belong to the Finch family, which is the largest of all the bird families. One-seventh of all the birds belong to this family. Just think how many uncles and cousins and aunts the little sparrows have! They are birds of the ground, not birds of the trees, like the vireos. They only choose high perches when they wish to rest or sing. We see them hunting for food in the grassy meadows, or fresh plowed field, or in the dusty road. They usually make their nests in low bushes or on the ground and, as a rule, they fly only short distances, and do not skim around just for the fun of it, like the swallows. There are over forty different kinds of sparrows in our country. The English sparrows are found all over the world. They stay with us all the year round. We ought to be friendly with them as we have such a good chance to become acquainted. They certainly intend to be friendly with us for they scarcely fly away at our approach. Mother Sparrow is a hard worker, raising four broods every year. Just think how many children and grandchildren one sparrow can have! English sparrows are called quarrelsome birds, and I believe it is true that they have driven away many of the pretty bluebirds, but we sometimes think they are quarreling when they are not. Have you ever noticed a crowd of sparrows following one bird? I used to think that they were all quarreling with that one bird; but no, they follow her because they admire and like her. Some people scold a great deal about the harm that the sparrows do to the fruit and grain. But think of the many insects that these birds eat in one year! I believe they do more good than harm, don't you? The chipping sparrow often builds its nest in tall trees. This is the only sparrow I know of, which builds its nest up high. This bird is smaller than the English sparrow. It has a reddish-brown back and crown. Did you ever hear its funny little song? It sounds like the buzzing of a locust. It can call, chip! chip! too.


What did the USA purchase from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1857?

Why did Russia sell Alaska to the USA? | eNotes Why did Russia sell Alaska to the USA? pohnpei397 | College Teacher | (Level 3) Distinguished Educator Posted on September 23, 2010 at 12:40 PM Not surprisingly, the major reason that Russia sold Alaska to the United States was the fact that the Russian Tsar needed money. Russia sold Alaska to the United States in 1867.  The Tsar at the time was trying to modernize the country in a number of ways.  One thing that was needed in order to modernize the country was money.  Russia felt that selling Alaska was a good way to get some money, especially because they were not sure that they could hold on to the territory anyway.  They had recently lost the Crimean War and were somewhat afraid that they might lose Alaska in another war with the British. It is also said that Alaska no longer had much usefulness to Russia.  The trade in sea otter fur was declining and there were very few Russians actually in Alaska. So it seemed like a good idea to get rid of Alaska and Russia preferred to sell it to the US instead of selling it to Great Britain since Britain was more of an enemy of Russia than the US was. like 1 dislike 0 September 23, 2010 at 12:53 PM USA purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7,200,000. The USA agreed to buy Alaska and Russia agreed to sell it primarly because the US evaluation of the value of Alaska at that time was higher than the agreed price, while that of Russia was lower than that of the purchase price. Besides at the time the transaction took place. When the transaction took place, Alaska was a largely uninhabited waste territory, and many people thought that USA paid an exorbitant price for it. However, as the facts have turned out to be there is no doubt that USA profited substantially from purchase of Alaska. like 1 dislike 0


Perugia is the capital of which Italian region?

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Who married TV and radio personality David Mitchell in 2012?

David Mitchell marries girlfriend Victoria Coren in a lavish ceremony and Peep Show co-star Robert Webb is his best man | Daily Mail Online comments He is already known as one half of a double act – but yesterday David Mitchell officially became part of a rather more glamorous duo.    The actor married writer and presenter Victoria Coren in front of a host of other television stars, including comedian David Baddiel and his actress wife Morwenna Banks, and former Blue Peter host Konnie Huq. Mitchell, 38, arrived at St Peter's Church in Belsize Park, North London, with his best man and comedy partner Robert Webb. Just married: David Mitchell tied the knot with Victoria Coren on Saturday in a star-studded wedding in North London The pair, who met at Cambridge University, starred in Peep Show – Channel 4's longest-running sitcom – and BBC2 sketch show That Mitchell And Webb Look. Miss Coren, 39, who wore a fishtail dress, was given away by her brother, food critic Giles, and her bridesmaids included presenter Claudia Winkleman. The bride is a professional poker player and hosts BBC4 quiz show Only Connect. She began dating Mitchell in 2010, but he has admitted being 'smitten' with his 'clever, funny, beautiful' wife since they met in 2007. The bride looked lovely in a traditional white wedding gown, which featured lace sleeves and a figure hugging bodice with a mermaid silhouette. She opted for a classic veil and kept her long blonde locks down and her make-up natural, while David went for a quintessentially English black tailcoat over his grey suit. Both David and Victoria beamed as they made their way into St Peter's Church to promise each other eternal faith. Mr and Mrs Mitchell: The comedian kisses his bride as they leave St Peter's Church following the ceremony The happy couple: Both the bride and the groom beamed as they made their way to a no doubt lavish reception The ceremony was attended by a range of celebrity friends, including Jimmy Carr, David Baddiel and Claudia Winkleman. And David's comedic partner and Peep Show co-star Robert Webb acted as best man, following his friend into the church to no doubt give him some last minute words of encouragement before the couple said their 'I do's'. David, 38, has been dating Victoria, 39, the daughter of late TV personality Alan Coren, since 2010 and popped the question in March of this year. Best man: David was seen earlier on Saturday making his way to the church in North London with comedic partner and best man Robert Webb in tow Groomsmen: The comedian didn't show any signs of nerves as he was about to tie the knot with the love of his life, Victoria Coren A British wedding: The Peep Show star looked dapper in a quintessentially British tailcoat over his grey suit The pair actually met at a showbiz party in 2007, and even though David admitted he was instantly smitten with the fellow writer and broadcaster, three years went by before they actually got together. She was in a relationship with someone else at the time and turned down the comedian's advances. In his autobiography 'Back Story', David spoke out about the agony of not being with the love of his life for those years, and how it led him to midnight walks in the park and frequent visits to the pub. ‘I was hopelessly in love. I told no one about it,’ the star discloses in his book. ‘I didn’t tell my closest friends or my parents of the enormous sadness that overshadowed my life.’ And the bride wore white: Victoria looked angelic in her stunning trumpet gown as she's helped by her bridesmaids, including Claudia Winkleman Traditional bride: The 39-year-old broadcaster opted for a classic veil over her white trumpet-style gown ‘I started walking for my back,’ he writes. ‘I kept going because of her. It made thinking about her more bearable.’ ‘I’d always liked getting drunk in the pub or at parties – now I had a real use for it.' 'You could use it to speed up time – almost like cutting to the next morning’s hangover. So I did that. A lot. A few times, when drunk, I’d get off with someone. The booze a


In which country is Sochi, the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics?

BBC SPORT | Sochi given 2014 Winter Olympics Sochi given 2014 Winter Olympics Many in Sochi partied all night after hearing the announcement The Russian resort of Sochi has been chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, beating South Korea's Pyeongchang. Sochi secured 51 votes at a meeting of International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates in Guatemala, beating its South Korean rival by just four votes. In earlier voting, the third contender, Salzburg in Austria, was eliminated. The presidents of all three candidate countries had attended the meeting to plead their countries' cases. Russian joy at the announcement Russian President Vladimir Putin was credited with helping Sochi's bid, after he addressed delegates in three languages - English, Spanish and French. It is believed to be the first time the Russian leader has been heard speaking English at a public ceremony. For Salzburg and Pyeongchang, this was their second consecutive defeat. Both had lost out in the bidding for the 2010 Winter Games, which will be held in the Canadian city of Vancouver. The 20th Winter Games took place in Turin in Italy in 2006. Joy and disappointment The announcement prompted celebrations in Sochi, where fireworks were let off above jubilant crowds in the central square. In pictures: Joy and agony Many people partied through the night after the news broke at 0300 local time (2300 GMT). "We needed this victory," Pavel Ostrovsky told Reuters news agency. "For the whole country, this is a great resurgence." In Pyeongchang meanwhile, a giant television screen near the city hall relayed the announcement to a dejected crowd, many of whom wept openly. "It's worse than four years ago, because this time we really thought we would win," restaurant owner Son Chang-min told the Associated Press news agency, referring to an earlier unsuccessful bid for the winter Olympics. The mood in the Austrian city of Salzburg was similarly despondent. A small crowd gathered in a city park and jeered as the result was announced. "It's so disappointing... Hope dies last," Peter Rittinger, a student, told the AP news agency. 'Spectacular show' Russia's President Vladimir Putin, a keen skier, said that in Sochi 70% of athletes would live within five minutes' walk of the venues, so there would be no traffic problems. Salzburg residents did not hide their disappointment The Black Sea resort has a unique combination of spring-like weather and cold temperatures in the nearby Krasnaya Polyana mountains, which President Putin said would guarantee snow. "Winter sports are popular in Russia and our sportsmen have won many competitions and have made a big contribution to the Olympic movement," he said. "But we have never won the honour to celebrate the Winter Olympic Games. "You know we can turn sports competitions into a really spectacular show and we are good at it." Rome is set to apply to host the 2020 Summer Olympics instead of bidding for the 2016 Games. "Our view is that it is highly unlikely that there will be three European Olympic Games in succession," Rome mayor Walter Veltroni said. Rome, which hosted the 1960 Olympics, lost out to Athens for the 2004 Games. Bookmark with:


Which British physicist won the Nobel prize in 2013, sharing the prize with Francois Englert?

Nobel Prize For Physics 2013: Francois Englert And Peter W. Higgs Honored For Higgs Boson Research | The Huffington Post Nobel Prize For Physics 2013: Francois Englert And Peter W. Higgs Honored For Higgs Boson Research 10/08/2013 06:48 am ET | Updated Oct 09, 2013 2.5k Francois Englert and Peter W. Higgs won the 2013 Nobel Prize For Physics on Tuesday for their research into the Higgs boson particle , nicknamed the "God particle." The award is given annually for the most important discovery or invention within the field of physics. Englert, a Belgian theoretical physicist, and Higgs, a British physicist, earned the prestigious prize for "the theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass subatomic particles" which was confirmed through the discovery of the predicted fundamental particle by the ATLAS and CMS experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, the Nobel Prize Twitter feed reported . The awarded theory is a central part of the Standard Model of particle physics that describes how the world is constructed. #NobelPrize — Nobelprize_org (@Nobelprize_org) October 8, 2013 In the 1960s, Higgs and Englert theorized the existence of the particle to explain why matter has mass. Decades would pass before scientists at CERN, the Geneva-based European Organization for Nuclear Research, were able to confirm its existence . The European particle physics laboratory announced the confirmation in July of last year, The Associated Press reported. More from the AP: STOCKHOLM (AP) — Physicists Francois Englert of Belgium and Peter Higgs of Britain won the 2013 Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for their theoretical discoveries on how subatomic particles acquire mass. Their theories were confirmed last year by the discovery of the so-called Higgs particle, also known as the Higgs boson, at a laboratory in Geneva, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. The announcement, which was widely expected, was delayed by one hour, which is highly unusual. The academy gave no immediate reason, other than saying on Twitter that it was "still in session" at the original announcement time. The academy decides the winners in a majority vote on the day of the announcement. "I am overwhelmed to receive this award and thank the Royal Swedish Academy," Higgs said in a statement released by the University of Edinburgh. "I hope this recognition of fundamental science will help raise awareness of the value of blue-sky research." Englert and Higgs theorized about the existence of the particle in the 1960s to provide an answer to a riddle: why matter has mass. The tiny particle, they believed, acts like molasses on snow — causing other basic building blocks of nature to stick together, slow down and form atoms. But decades would pass before scientists at CERN, the Geneva-based European Organization for Nuclear Research, were able to confirm its existence. The European particle physics laboratory announced the news in July of last year. Finding the particle — often referred to as the "God particle" — required teams of thousands of scientists and mountains of data from trillions of colliding protons in the world's biggest atom smasher — CERN's Large Hadron Collider — which produces energies simulating those 1 trillionth to 2 trillionths of a second after the Big Bang. The collider cost $10 billion to build and run in a 17-mile (27-kilometer) tunnel beneath the Swiss-French border. Only about one collision per trillion will produce one of the Higgs bosons in the collider, and it took CERN some time after the discovery of a new "Higgs-like" boson to decide that the particle was, in fact, very much like the Higgs boson expected in the original formulation, rather than a kind of variant. Also on HuffPost:


In heraldry, which colour is denoted by the term azure?

Colors of Heraldry - Knowledge Base, HouseofNames.com Colors of Heraldry Gules (Red) Red, with the former name of Belic, is the military colour for excellence and fortitude. Red corresponds to the metal copper and is denoted in engravings by numerous perpendicular lines. It also represents fire and summer. Ancient laws restricted its use to princes and their families. Red is symbolic of nobility, boldness and ferocity. Purpure (Purple) Purple is a rare colour in early rolls of arms. In heraldic terms it is referred to as ï¿½purpure.ï¿½ This is the traditional colour of kings and royalty, and therefore, signifies justice and majesty. In engravings, it is expressed by lines in bend sinister, or slanting to the left. Tawny (Orange) An orange is the name given to a tawny roundle, a roundle being any circular charge of colour or metal. It is supposed to represent a tennis ball. Tennis was once a game played strictly by royalty and nobles and the orange indicates that the bearer was a member of that class; however, the orange is seldom met in heraldry. Azure (blue) Blue was called "azure" by heralds, and represents the colour of an eastern sky on a clear day. It also corresponds to the metal tin. The word, "azure" was introduced from the east during the Crusades. It signifies piety and sincerity, and is equated with autumn. In engravings it is represented by horizontal lines. Sable (black) Black, the coldest of the colours, corresponds to lead. Black, or "sable," is symbolic of sadness. It also corresponds with winter and is a humble color, suitable for the deeply religious. It denotes the qualities of knowledge, piety, serenity and work. Engravers represent it with numerous horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other. Vert (green) Green, or in heraldic terms, "vert," signifies felicity and pleasure. It was symbolic of joy, youth and beauty. Green was also associated with the spring. The bearer of the green is obliged to defend the peasant and all who work on the land. It is expressed in engravings by lines in bend, or slanting to the right.


"Whose debut album ""Rockferry"" was the bestselling UK album of 2008?"

Endlessly by Duffy misses top five in album chart - BBC News BBC News Endlessly by Duffy misses top five in album chart 5 December 2010 Close share panel Image caption Duffy's single Well, Well, Well failed to make the top 40 last week Singer Duffy, whose debut album Rockferry was the best-selling album in the UK in 2008, has failed to make the top five with her new collection. Endlessly, featuring single Well, Well, Well, was a new entry at nine while X Factor runner-up Olly Murs went in at two with his self-titled debut album Love, Live, Life by N-Dubz was a new entry at seven. Take That's Progress was number one for a third week. The X Factor Finalists stayed top of the singles chart with Heroes. And Ellie Goulding remained at number two with her cover of Elton John's Your Song. There were new entries, meanwhile, for Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger with Poison, at three, and for Who's That Chick, by David Guetta featuring Rihanna, at nine. Coldplay's festive single Christmas Lights went into the chart at number 18 while Girls by N-Dubz - the second single from Love, Live, Life - was a new entry at 23.


Which actor is the husband of Sinead Cusack?

Sinead Cusack | Biography and Filmography | 1948 2008 Cast in Tom Stoppard's "Rock 'n' Roll"; received a Tony award for Featured Actress in a Play 2007 Co-starred with Viggo Mortensen in director David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises" 2006 Starred in the BBC sitcom "Home Again" 2006 Cast in the Wachowski brothers' "V for Vendetta" based on the acclaimed graphic novel by author Alan Moore 2002 Starred opposite Stuart Wilson in the Royal Shakespeare Company's staging of "Antony and Cleopatra" 2001 Acted on the London stage in "A Lie of the Mind" 2000 Co-starred in "Passion of Mind" 1999 Garnered praise for her stage performance in "Our Lady of Sligo"; reprised role in NYC in 2000 1996 Appeared opposite husband Jeremy Irons in Bernardo Bertolucci's "Stealing Beauty" 1992 Had featured role alongside her husband Jeremy Irons in "Waterland" 1990 Co-starred with her father and sisters Sorcha and Niamh in the West End revival of Chekhov's "The Three Sisters" 1988 Returned to films to appear in "Rocket Gibraltar" 1984 Co-starred in the tandem Broadway productions of the RSC's revivals of "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Cyrano de Bergerac"; received Tony Award nomination for the former 1977 Last feature film for over a decade, "The Last Remake of Beau Geste" 1975 First onscreen collaboration with Jeremy Irons, in the television production of "Notorious Woman" 1972 London stage debut, "Romeo and Juliet" 1969 TV acting debut, "David Copperfield" 1968 Feature acting debut, "Alfred the Great" 1960


The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, would have been situated in which modern day country?

The Hanging Gardens of … Nineveh? The Hanging Gardens of … Nineveh? Blame it on a bad translation. This ancient wonder may not have been in Babylon. View Images A man stands near the massive walls of Nineveh. Photograph by Randy Olson, National Geographic The legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon are exactly that: legendary. And they may not have been located in Babylon. Related Content A Local's Guide to Tokyo The gardens, famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were, according to Stephanie Dalley, an Oxford University Assyriologist, located some 340 miles north of ancient Babylon in Nineveh, on the Tigris River by Mosul in modern Iraq. Dalley, whose book The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon will be published later this summer, writes that earlier sources were translated incorrectly, leading to the confusion. The misinterpretation also explains why years of excavations never yielded any credible evidence of the fabled gardens in Babylon, the capital city of Babylonia on the Euphrates River. Historians have questioned their existence for some time.


Which Imperial measurement is the equivalent of 6.35kg?

Imperial Weight Conversion - Ounces, Pounds, Stones, Hundredweight & Tons =   To convert between different imperial weight units select the unit from the unit drop down and enter the amount in the amount box. Alternatively to select other conversion select the type of weight from the top drop down boxes. Imperial Weight Units The imperial system of weights, or more correctly the avoirdupois system of weights is the standard system of weight in the United States and is still in common usage in the United Kingdom. The system is based on a pound (lb) of 16 ounces (oz). Nowadays the avoirdupois pound is defined in terms of the kilogram as being exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Previously standard pound weights were held by the British treasury. Since the independence of the United States there have been slight changes to the avoirdupois weight system in the UK and so the US system became the American Customary System, however the basic units such as the pound and the ounce are still the same in the American Customary System as in the British Imperial System. British Imperial Weights Before the time of Elizabeth the first, the avoirdupois system of weights was in development and many changes in units and their values were made. The last major change in the system came in Elizabethan times, this included the addition of the troy grain and the definition of the pound as 7,000 grains. Table of Units Known as the long ton to differentiate from the US short ton US Customary Units The US customary system of weights is based on the British system at the time of independence, many units remain the same between the two systems however there are differences. The differences include the stone not being included in the US system as it was only formerly included in the British system in 1824. Also the hundredweight in the US customary system is defined as 100 lb and the ton and quarter are also based on a hundredweight of 100 lb, whereas the in the British system the hundredweight is equivalent of 8 stone (112 lb). There remains some confusion as to whether the 100 lb hundredweight was ever in use in the UK before the introduction of the stone. Table of Units


Stan Smith is the main character of which American animated television series?

See More Stan Smith is the main character of the animated television series American Dad! Stan is a Central Intelligence Agency a...gent and, later on in the series, promoted Deputy-Deputy Director, placing him on the third tier of importance in the C.I.A. under Deputy-Director Bullock and the currently unidentified Director. Although once a field agent, he is now a weapons expert. However, he does execute the occasional regime change in Latin America. Stan attended John DeLorean High School in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Stan was a very unpopular student and had terrible acne. He got pranked by the popular students while at the prom by being crushed by falling pigs which was a parody of Stephen King's Carrie, where pigs blood is dropped from the roof, but one of the pranksters only read "pigs", and not "blood". Because the school is named after John DeLorean, who was born in Michigan, it is likely that Stan is from Michigan, although it has been shown that Stan lived in New York in 1970. 20 years ago, Stan, then a college student, met his future wife Francine. She was hitch-hiking and Stan gave her a ride. As he was driving, he accidentally ran over a raccoon, which he shot and killed to put it out of its misery. Francine thought it was the most compassionate act she ever saw, and he got to kill something. They started dating and got married later that same year. At some point in Stan's childhood, he was given bad advice about sex, leading to Stan's belief that masturbation would lead to hair growing on his palms and his eyes melting, a belief which Stan almost passed on to his son. As a result of an acne treatment he took as a teenager, Stan is completely bald, and wears a hairpiece. As a running joke in the series, Stan's full first name is left ambiguous and is often even deliberately changed to confuse the audience. Up to season 4 he is called Stanley (the most common English name for which "Stan" is an abbreviation); however, in One Little Word and other episodes he is called Staniel, and in Choosy Wives Choose Smith he is called Stanford. He has been called both Staniel and Stanford by his wife, Francine. See more


"In which musical do the songs ""As Long as He Needs Me"" and ""Food Glorious Food"" feature?"

Oliver - The Musical - Successful Singing   More About Oliver The Musical Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel Oliver Twist to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and – most importantly – for love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When Oliver is falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, to the dismay of Fagin’s violent sidekick, Bill Sykes. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is trapped under Bill’s thumb, but desperate to help Oliver, with tragic results. With spirited, timeless songs like “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where is Love,” Oliver! is a musical classic.


What is the alternative name of the Chilean Pine?

Chilean Pine | Imdomaca Chilean Pine Chilean Pine Radiata Pine IMDOMACA is currently catering Chilean Radiata Pine, which offers a more economical alternative to American Pine, for a more practical utility. Pinus radiata, commonly known as Radiata pine, is native to the west coast of the United States, specifically in California. It was introduced in Chile in the late nineteenth century, achieving successfully adaptation to the climate and soil of the country, reaching even higher growth, and in less time, to their region of origin. Provides utility in the manufacture of: Furniture


Which 1972 film starring Dick Emery took its title from the catchphrase of one of his characters?

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