Who said that in the future everyone would be famous for fifteen minutes?

Andy Warhol - Wikiquote Andy Warhol Jump to: navigation , search In the future everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. Andy Warhol - in sourced quotes of the artist. Andy Warhol ( 6 August 1928 – 22 February 1987 ) was an American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor and major figure in the Pop Art movement. Contents Quotes of Andy Warhol[ edit ] I think everybody should like everybody. They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. Andy Warhol: I think everybody should like everybody. Gene Swenson: Is that what Pop Art is all about? Andy Warhol: Yes, it's liking things. ** 'What is Pop Art? Answers from 8 Painters', Art News 62, November 1963 The reason I'm painting this way is that I want to be a machine, and I feel that whatever I do and do machine-like is what I want to do. 'What is Pop Art? Answers from 8 Painters', Part 1, G. R. Swenson, in Art News 62, November 1963 Therefore, everything seen – every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it – is a Duchamp . Turn it over and it is. In: Avant-garde Performance and the Effervescent Body, Sally Banes, Greenwich Village 1963; p. 124 The farther West we drove [to California, Fall of 1963, with w:Gerard Malanga , w:Wynn Chamberlain , and w:Taylor Mead for an opening of Warhol's 'Liz & Elvis paintings' at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles], the more Pop everything looked on the highways. Suddenly we all felt like insiders because even though Pop was everywhere – that was the thing about it, most people still took it for granted, whereas we were dazzled by it – to us, it was the new Art. Once you 'got' Pop, you could never see a sign the same way again. And once you thought Pop, you could never see America the same way again. The moment you label something, you take a step – I mean, you can never go back again to seeing it unlabeled. We were seeing the future and we knew it for sure.. ..the mystery was gone, but the amazement was just starting. [quote in 1963] In: Warhol in his own words – Untitled Statements ( 1963 – 1987), selected by Neil Printz; as quoted in Andy Warhol, retrospective, Art and Bullfinch Press / Little Brown, 1989, pp. 457 – 467 I think of myself as an American artist: I like it here.. .I feel I represent the U.S. in my art but I’m not a social critic. I just paint those things in my paintings because those things are the things I know best. I’m not trying to criticize the U.S. in any way, not trying to show up any ugliness at all. I’m just a pure artist, I guess. But I can’t say if I take myself seriously as an artist. I just hadn’t thought about it. I don’t know how they consider me in print, though. In: Andy, My true Story 3, Gretchen Berg, Los Angeles Free Press (17 March 1967); as quoted in Andy Warhol, retrospective, Art and Bullfinch Press / Little Brown, 1989, pp. 457 – 467 * If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface; of my paintings and films and me, and there I am. There's nothing behind it. In: Andy, My true Story 3, Gretchen Berg, Los Angeles Free Press (17 March 1967); as quoted in Andy Warhol, retrospective, New York and Boston Museum of modern Art & Bullfinch Press / Little Brown, 1989, pp. 457 – 67 What Is Pop Art? Interviews with Eight Painters, Part 1 (1963)[ edit ] by Gene Swenson 'What Is Pop Art? Interviews with Eight Painters (Part 1)', Art News 62, New York, November 1963; reprinted in Pop Art Redefined, John Russell and Suzi Gablik (eds.), London, 1969 It's hard to be creative and it's also hard not to think what you do is creative or hard not to be called creative because everybody is always talking about that and individuality. Everybody's always creative. Ans it is so funny when you say things aren't, like the shoe I would draw for an advertisement was called a 'creation', but the drawing of it was not.. .There are millions of actors. They're all pretty good. And how many painters are there? Millions of painters and all pretty good. How can you say one style is better then another. You ought to be able to be an Abstract-expressionist next week,


Carrow Road Stadium - Norwich City Guide | Football Tripper Stadium Guide History Norwich City F.C moved to their current home of Carrow Road in 1935 after their former stadiums at both Newmarket Road and The Nest proved to be insufficient in size for The Canaries fan-base. Built over an short period of 82 days, Carrow Road was the second largest construction job in Norwich since the Castle, and thus was jokingly dubbed, “The eight wonder of the world”. Inheriting its name from the street which runs parallel to the River Wensum, Carrow Road opened on the 31st August 1935 with the inaugural Second Division match held against West Ham United . Attracting a crowd of 29,779 the match was a thoroughly entertaining 4-3 home win, which helped to ignore the city’s passion for the “grass theatre”. When floodlights were installed in 1959 the club took a huge financial risk, however the gamble paid off after the club reached the semi-final of the FA cup. Carrow Road continued to grow in the post-war period with the capacity of the ground peaking in the 1960s when a record attendance of 43,984 was set in a match against Leicester City F.C . Carrow Road, like all British grounds, had to contend with newly introduced stadium safety legalisation. Starting with the Ibrox Stadium disaster in 1971, the capacity was more than halved to 20,000, and after the tragic events of Hillsborough and the subsequent publication of the Taylor Report the ground was converted to all-seating in the early 1990s. Today’s Carrow Road is very much a modern football ground, and it has a well-sized capacity of 27,000. The program of modernisation which started  in 1992 when The Barclay Stand was demolished was finally completed in 2004 when the Jarrolds Stand – the only remaining original stand was rebuilt. Seating Plan Below is a seating plan of Norwich City’s Carrow Road: Stands Norwich’s ground is comprised of the following four sections: The Barclay Stand (North), The Jarrold Stand (East), The River End (South) and The Geoffrey Watling Stand (West). Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the stadium. Matchday Experience Away Fans Visiting supporters to Carrow Road are housed within The Jarrold Stand which stretches for the length of the pitch on the southern side of the pitch. As a reasonably large stand, it is usually shared with some sections of Norwich’s support, with the standard allocation of around 2,500 tickets located towards The Barclay Stand taking up less around a third of the available space. Fully opened on the 21st February 2004 with a match against West Ham, the Jarrold Stand is a modern construction and as you would expect it offers spectators flawless views of the pitch due to the cantilever roof and well-spaced, comfortable seating. Best Pubs Outside the stadium itself and within Norwich city centre there are numerous pubs and dining option s with the riverside “Compleat Angler” opposite the railway station hugely popular with away fans due to its basic menu, good range of ales and affordable prices. There is also a shopping and leisure complex known as “The Riverside” a little further along which has a ever reliable Wetherspoons. Food As you are probably aware, Delia Smith, the famous British Cook is the one of the joint owners of the club and she ensures that all pies are lovingly baked and made on site with classics such as Steak and Kidney, Chicken and Mushroom getting the celebrity culinary treatment. The no-nonsense classics are of course in addition to regular “Matchday specials” which are more adventurous and vary from game to game such a Sausage and Bean, and Chicken Tikka. Club Shop The Canaries actually have three shops spread throughout Norwich city: Chapelfield, The Mall and Carrow road which is the one you will find at the Stadium with information below: Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Saturday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Sunday: 10 .00 am – 4.00pm Whilst there’s no official word regarding opening times of the stores on matchdays, one wou


Which 2003 film is based on the activities of Rylstone Women's Institute?

Original Calendar Girls reunite to bare all again 10 years on... and this time they're in colour | Daily Mail Online Original Calendar Girls reunite to bare all again 10 years on... and this time they're in colour comments It is ten years since they first took their clothes off for a calendar. But the good ladies of Rylstone Women's Institute believe they still have the bare necessities to raise charity funds. The ladies get down to business for their new photoshoot - albeit with some strategically placed items perhaps a little lower down than last time However, this time the Calendar Girls have opted for colour, rather than the more forgiving sepia-tinted pictures which helped them raise £2million for leukaemia research and spawned a hit movie starring Helen Mirren. The strategically-placed props are back in place although perhaps a little lower down. Take two: Angela Baker, whose husband John died from non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1999 inspiring the idea for the calendar, is seen playing the piano in the all-new colour 2010 version, and baking a cake in the original Some like it hot: Christine Clancy pouring a brew in the new calendar, and stitching in the 1999 version, aged 51 Gardener of Eden: Tricia Stewart posing for the March picture in the 2010 version and with apples at a cider press in the first Like the original, the 2010 offering, unveiled yesterday, features the women in traditional WI activities but wearing nothing but pearls and a smile. Only six of the original 11 have posed. This follows divisions over who should make the 2003 film of their story - and other fallings-out as their fame spread. The Calendar Girls Mark Two: (From left to right) Tricia Stewart, Angela Baker, Beryl Bamforth, Lynda Logan, Chris Clancy and Ros Fawcett The Calendar Girls Mark One: The original line-up of ladies from the Rylstone and District Women's Institute, based near Skipton, North Yorkshire Enlarge   Helen Mirren starred in the Hollywood film version of the Calendar Girls Their decision to strip for their first calendar was inspired by the death of group member Angela Baker's husband, John, from non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1999. Unveiling the latest calendar at the Harvey Nichols store in Leeds, Mrs Baker, 63, broke down in tears as she recalled her pain at losing him and told how he would have been 'so proud' of the ladies' fundraising achievements in his name. She said: 'Thank you to all the girls for supporting everything over the last ten years.' Mrs Baker, who can be seen playing the piano on the February picture, said: 'I was a bit apprehensive about colour, because older women can look a bit funny in colour. 'Then, when I did see it in colour, I thought "Well, maybe, why not?"' At her home overlooking the Yorkshire Dales, Moyra Livesey, 54, one of the so-called Rylstone Five who split from the other six, gave the latest calendar a rather lukewarm reception. She said: 'Some people get used to being in the limelight. 'We five weren't asked to do the 10th anniversary, but I'm sure I wouldn't have been prepared to take my clothes off again. 'You can do it too often and it loses impact.' Back at the launch, Mrs Baker was joined by her co-stars Beryl Bamforth, 75, Tricia Stewart, 60, Lynda Logan, 65, Chris Clancy, 57, and Ros Fawcett, 59. Penelope Wilton, Helen Mirren and Julie Walters in the big screen adaptation  Mrs Bamforth is shown chairing a WI meeting for January's picture, and the other ladies agreed she looked the best. She merely said: 'I just take it in my stride. We have done it before.' The Calendar Girls 2010 calendar costs £9.95 and is available from www.leukaemiashop.com or by phone on 01736 336 960. Emotional: Mrs Baker said her husband John would have 'laughed his head off'


Travelling north along the M1 motorway, which county would you enter as you left Hertfordshire?

Snow and travel disruption hit UK - Friday 18 January | News | The Guardian Snow and travel disruption hit UK - Friday 18 January National and London school closures A council gritter spreading grit on roads in Bath today, as heavy snow fell on parts of the UK. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Friday 18 January 2013 15.24 EST First published on Friday 18 January 2013 16.31 EST Close 8.24pm GMT The fun – or misery depending on the point of view – is likely to carry on into next week with fresh snow predicted and icy weather expected to continue to grip Britain, writes the Guardian's Steve Morris. He has filed a wrap-up of how the weather has impacted on the UK today, and it ain't over yet: Over the weekend, significant snowfalls are predicted in the Scottish Highlands and there is expected to be flurries of snow in central England, East Anglia and north-west England on Saturday and during Sunday. On Sunday evening another band of snow is expected to sweep across south-east England and there could be one or two further falls next week. Temperatures are expected to remain around freezing until the week after next when the thaw should finally set in. And on that note we are going to wrap up the blog. Have a good weekend, stay safe and keep warm. 8.22pm GMT The RAC, which rescued a number of stranded motorists in west Wales, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Hampshire earlier today, is braced for a busier day tomorrow once the consequences of freezing temperatures overnight are felt on the roads. "It was a relatively slow start to the day because a lot of people were not on the roads and seemed to have decided not to go out, but as the snow stopped more people took to the roads," a spokesman told me. "The challenge today has been to get through the weather ourselves and then be in a position to help people. It's been particularly busy in Easy Anglia, because they have already had the snow and it froze over night. It has also got busier around London as the day went on and the volume of calls there is definitely now up." 7.59pm GMT Here's a sprinkling of some of the sentiment from weary train travelers this evening: TwoShades (@YoungGemzAnna) I don't think anyone understands what I've been through tonight! Unless you're a train passenger tonight, you have no idea-.- I hate snow! January 18, 2013 Jerome Taylor (@JeromeTaylor) Just seen first hand why trains reduce speed in snow. Windows on our Virgin Train have been cracked by chunks of ice! January 18, 2013 Tom Williams (@tomwilliamsisme) Ticket restrictions have been lifted on South West Trains. I get the feeling this is how the British would respond to an apocalypse. January 18, 2013 7.40pm GMT Staying with the skiing theme, and it seems that the artificial ski slope in Telford, Shropshire, was closed today because of the snow, the BBC reported earlier. Still, if you have the urge to strap on some skis, there's no need to jump on a plane or even, if you live south of the border, head to Scotland. You could try one of England's six ski centres in the Pennines and the Lake District, writes Paul Godsmark, whose piece for the Been There site has been updated and published on the Guardian's travel pages . He writes : All of the ski centres in England are in the Pennines and the Lake District, and while they might enjoy seasons that can be measured in weeks or even days, rather than months, when the snow does come they are well worth a visit. With the return of cold weather and snow this past week, Yad Moss and Raise in Cumbria, Weardale in County Durham and Another World in West Yorkshire have all reported that their tow lifts are spinning already, serving "fast snow on frozen grass". With further snowfalls forecast, conditions are likely to improve significantly, and Allenheads (Northumberland) and Harwood (County Durham) may also open for skiing. 7.26pm GMT close Nothing much really needs to be said about this video - except perhaps.... don't try this at home? Updated at 7.26pm GMT 7.18pm GMT In Northern Ireland, three thousand households are without power in County Down


Who was King of Scotland between Duncan and Malcolm Canmore?

King Malcolm III of Scotland | Britroyals Name: King Malcolm III of Scotland Father: Duncan I, King of Scotland Mother: Sybilla of Northumbria Relation to Elizabeth II: 26th great-grandfather House of: Canmore Ascended to the throne: March 17, 1058 Crowned: April 25, 1058 at Scone Abbey, Perthshire Married:(1) Ingibiorg, daughter of Finn Arnasson of Halland, c. 1059 Married:(2) Margaret, daughter of Edward the Aetheling son of Edmund II of England, c. 1069 Children: Duncan II by Ingibiorg, 6 sons by Margaret including Edmund, Edgar, Alexander and David, 2 daughters Edith (later called Matilda) who married Henry I of England, and Mary mother of Matilda who married Stephen, King of England Died: November 13, 1093, in battle near Alnwick, Northumberland Buried at: Tynemouth, remains later removed to Dunfermline Abbey Succeeded by: his brother Donald II Malcolm (M�el Coluim mac Donnchada), son of Duncan I, was known as Malcolm Cenn Mor or Canmore (meaning Big or Great Head). He was the first of the House of Canmore having killed both Macbeth and his son Lulach, and was crowned at Scone in 1058. Peace with the North was achieved through Malcolm�s marriage with Ingibiorg, daughter of Thorfinn, Jarl of Orkney. Thorfinn�s sons fought alongside Harald Hardrada and Earl Tostig at Stamford Bridge near York where they were defeated by the English King Harold in 1066. Malcolm�s second wife was Margaret, grand daughter of Edmund King of England and daughter of Edgar the Aetheling who had been deposed by William I the Conqueror. She was a devoutly Christian woman who reformed the Celtic church through her familiarity with roman Christian practices and was sanctified as St Margaret in 1250. Malcolm gave sanctuary to Saxons fleeing the advancing Normans following the victory of William I �The Conqueror� at Hastings in 1066. Malcolm attacked Northumbria in 1070 and expanded his kingdom into Cumbria, but was swept aside by the forces of King William II as they marched into Scotland in 1092. At Abernethy Malcolm was forced to submit to the Normans who took his son Duncan and brother-in-law Edgar Aetheling back South into England as hostages. Malcolm launched another attack the following year but was killed in battle at Alnwick, Northumberland, and was buried at Tynemouth. Timeline for King Malcolm III of Scotland Year


Who invented the road safety feature 'cat's eyes'?

BBC - A History of the World - Object : Cat's Eyes Show image caption They were invented as result of an encounter with a cat one foggy night as Percy Shaw made his way home."The most brilliant invention ever produced in the interests of road safety". One dark foggy night in 1933 Percy Shaw was driving down the steep winding road from Queensbury to his home in Boothtown. He had made this journey at night many times before, using the reflection of his car headlights on the tramlines to help negotiate the hazardous bends. Suddenly Percy was plunged into pitch darkness, the reassuring reflective light was no longer there, the tramlines had been taken up for repair. Percy later recalled that out the swirling gloom he noticed two points of light, the headlights had caught the eyes of a cat on a fence. Percy realised the great potential of improving road safety if he could create a reflecting device that could be fitted to road surfaces. After many trials Percy took out patents on his invention in April 1934 and in March 1935 Reflecting Roadstuds Ltd was incorporated, with Percy Shaw as Managing Director. They were invented as result of an encounter with a cat one foggy night as Percy Shaw made his way home.


Who was the female star of the TV police series 'Cat's Eyes'?

C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV Series 1985–1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An all-female detective outfit, the "Eyes Enquiry Agency", is formed as a front for the Home Office's new security operation the Covert Activities Thames Section (or CATS for short). ... See full summary  » Creator: a list of 261 titles created 14 May 2012 a list of 75 titles created 31 Aug 2012 a list of 53 titles created 10 Feb 2014 a list of 24 titles created 28 Feb 2014 a list of 91 titles created 5 months ago Search for " C.A.T.S. Eyes " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987) 6.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline An all-female detective outfit, the "Eyes Enquiry Agency", is formed as a front for the Home Office's new security operation the Covert Activities Thames Section (or CATS for short). Initially led by ex-Oxford Union President Pru Standfast, she was followed by experienced ex-cop Maggie Forbes (who later led the section), computer genius Frederica "Fred" Smith and later Tessa Robinson. Their contact with the Ministry was Nigel Beaumont. The team dealt with a variety of crime from theft to blackmail, to espionage & terrorism. Written by Anonymous 12 April 1985 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: Signé Cat's Eyes See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The theme tune for C.A.T.S Eyes, was released as a single. A vocal version, appeared on the "B" side. See more » Connections (Bangor, Northern Ireland) – See all my reviews A previous reviewer stated that CATS Eyes resurrected Maggie Forbes from The Gentle Touch. Hardly, CATS Eyes was a spin-off from The Gentle Touch, which had ended the year before. Initially intended as a new vehicle for Maggie Forbes (Jill Gascoigne), the first series worked fairly well. In the series, Maggie becomes part of a specialised detective agency, joining forces with Fred and Pru to investigate cases, offer protection and advice to various clients. Their cases were handed to them by a mysterious government official, Nigel Beaumont (Don Warrington trying to get away from his Rising Damp character). One great episode in season 1 featured Fred in the CATS Eyes office all on her own. She had been given an hallucinogenic drug and someone was trying to break in. Unfortunately, where the series really failed was the woeful Rosalyn Landor - a truly dreadful actress. Thankfully she was replaced for the second season. While Tracey Louise Ward was a better actress her character was not as good and the second series was much poorer. Its an interesting curiosity, yes it is kind of a British Charlie's Angels but with better stories and certainly not a bimbo show. Most of the leads were good actresses and the 1st season stories were good. It would be nice to see it again. However, it was not a patch on the series that gave birth to it - The Gentle Touch. 8 of 10 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Turin is the major city of which region of Italy?

Piemonte (Piedmonte) Italy - Visit Turin - Tour Italy Now Tour Italy Now Asti Alba An area with about 4.4 million residents, the beautiful Piedmont Region of Italy sits at the foot of the Alps, sharing a border with France and Switzerland. Occupying about 10,000 square miles, Piedmont is the second largest of the 20 administrative regions of Italy and her people have always been a hearty bunch, sustaining life in an area that is largely mountainous. Early inhabitants include Celtic-Ligurian tribes, and later, Burgundians, Goths, Lombards, Byzantines, and Franks. The Piedmont Region of today largely makes its living off the land. This is indeed an agricultural region that is known for its rice, maize, and, of course, a variety of grapes used in wine making. In fact, it is considered one of the premiere grape growing regions of Italy and is home to many notable vineyards. It’s best known wine is Barolo, and guests can enjoy it with other Piedmont Region specialties, including stuffed pastas and white truffles. One of the most stunning sites in Piedmont is Italy’s oldest national park, Parco Nazionale di Gran Paradiso. Also the most well known national park in the country, it sits in Graian Alps and offers stunning views, dense European beach forests, alpine pastures rich in flowers, dozens of species of animals and more than a hundred kinds of birds. It’s a stop worth making if you’re touring the Piedmont Region of Italy. As a matter of fact, there are more than 50 national or regional parks in this portion of Italy, and most provide a good respite during a busy day, with views that are certainly worth photographing. Piedmont’s capital city is also of note. Turin, known in Italian as Torino, was most recently in the spotlight as the gracious host of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. But it is probably best known as the resting place of the famed Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth bearing an eerily clear image of a man resembling Jesus Christ, appearing to have physical trauma that resembles that which would be associated with a crucifixion. The cloth attracts millions of believers each year and is kept in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a 15th century house of worship. Turin is also home to Fiat motor works. Those embarking on a tour of Italy and the Piedmont Region in particular should also include a stop in the town of Alba, famous for its truffle, wine, and peach production and a delicious place to enjoy a meal or two. Alba is a charming city with sights that include the 13th century Palazzo Comunale, a collection of 14th and 15th century towers, the magnificent Romanesque Alba Cathedral, the gothic-designed Church of San Domenico, and a notable municipal museum of archaeology.


In cookery what is the chief ingredient along with egg in making mayonnaise?

Mayonnaise - NIOS Online courses available at Virtual Open Schooling (VOS) , for more details kindly click here! Mayonnaise This OER enables you to: describe mayonnaise identify the ingredients used in preparing mayonnaise prepare mayonnaise and some of its derivatives rectify mayonnaise if it curdles Introduction Mayonnaise – “Hello! My name is Mayonnaise. I am a basic or mother sauce, traditionally identified as a kitchen sauce. I am classified as a cold emulsified sauce. I am an emulsion of egg yolk and oil along with vinegar, and additional ingredients that enhance my flavor, like salt, pepper and mustard. I can be served with cold foods like vegetables, meat, poultry and fish, or as a salad dressing. I can also be served as an accompaniment to hot dishes like fried foods coated with breadcrumbs. I can also be modified into a wide variety of derivative sauces by simple additions of specific ingredients which could alter the taste, color and consistency of the basic sauce. Although I originated in Spain, I am popularly used in French cuisine too.” Ingredients required and preparation Egg Yolk –-“Mayonnaise is an emulsified sauce. I am an important ingredient in the preparation of traditional mayonnaise and the emulsion in mayonnaise cannot be formed without me. However, as a modification of the traditional recipe, either I can be used along with egg white, or I can be replaced with starches obtained from corn, potato, etc., to make commercial ve getarian Mayonnaise.” Mayonnaise: “Egg Yolk, could you please explain what is an emulsion?” Egg Yolk: “An emulsion is made by mixing two immiscible liquids like oil and water vigorously. This process disperses and suspends tiny droplets of one liquid throughout another homogenously. I contain fats, water and lecithin which is a natural emulsifying agent. Lecithin holds the ingredients together in the mayonnaise and prevents their separation into two separate layers. I stabilize the emulsion by covering each droplet and prevent the emulsion from breaking out or separating into oil and water. If I am not used, then a synthetic emulsifying agent needs to be added” All emulsifying agents have polar groups which are attracted to water phase of the emulsion and non-polar groups which are attracted to the oil phase of the emulsion, thereby keeping both phases apart and stabilizing the emulsion. Mayonnaise: “Let me introduce you to another major ingredient Oil. Either olive oil or salad oil is traditionally used to make mayonnaise” Oil: “I am an important ingredient in mayonnaise, and without me, egg yolk cannot form a stable emulsion. I should be added gradually, into whisked egg yolk and seasonings. Once the emulsion has formed, I can be added rapidly.” Mayonnaise: “What is whisking?” Oil: “It is a technique of blending ingredients by a whisk or in the blender. The oil is broken down into small droplets during whisking or agitating the mixture.” Mayonnaise: “Now I want to introduce another ingredient, namely, Vinegar” Vinegar: “I am used in small quantities in the preparation of mayonnaise. However, I am an important ingredient, because I give flavor to the mayonnaise, and help in thinning down the sauce. I also act as a preservative.” Mayonnaise: “This emulsion needs seasoning to enhance the taste. Salt, white pepper and French mustard serve this purpose.” Seasonings: “We are necessary ingredients of mayonnaise, because without us mayonnaise would be tasteless and bland.” 2 Picture of 3 seasonings Mayonnaise: “Usually, a traditional recipe of mayonnaise would contain one egg yolk, 130ml oil, 5 to 10 ml vinegar and salt, white pepper and French mustard to taste. Nowadays, many people add some sugar (a large pinch) to enhance the taste of the sauce.  Half a liter of mayonnaise serves 15 to 20 portions. Now let me tell you the precautions you need to take during preparation:  Ingredients should be at room temperature  Fresh egg yolks and clean bowl should be used  Seasoning is added to the egg yolk  Beat or whisk well to reduce the size of the oil droplets, as tiny droplets o


What was the code name for the German invasion of Russia in World War 2?

SparkNotes: World War II (1939–1945): The Invasion of Russia The Invasion of Russia World War II (1939–1945) History SparkNotes The Invasion of Russia, page 2 page 1 of 3 June 22, 1941 Germany begins invasion of USSR July 1 Germany has Riga, Dvinsk, Minsk, and Lvov under control July 3 Stalin orders scorched-earth policy September Hitler shifts priority of attack to southern Russia September 8 Germans begin siege of Leningrad September 19 Kiev falls to German forces October           Thousands of russian civilians dig trenches around Moscow November 27 German advance on Moscow is halted December 8 Hitler orders all forces in USSR to shift from offensive to defensive operations July 27, 1942 German troops cross Don River August 23 German troops reach Volga River; Luftwaffe bombs Stalingrad November 19–20 USSR launches two offensives against Germans December 12 Germany launches Operation Winter Storm February 2, 1943 German Sixth Army surrenders Key People Joseph Stalin -  Soviet premier; ordered scorched-earth policy to halt German advances in USSR Friedrich Paulus -  German field marshal; defied Hitler’s orders and surrendered to Soviets at Stalingrad Operation Barbarossa The initial German invasion of the Soviet Union was known as Operation Barbarossa. It began on June 22, 1941, after months of delay and years of planning. The general goals were to gain more land for Germany, control the oil fields of Azerbaijan, and exterminate Bolshevism—the radical Communism that Vladimir Lenin had installed in Russia during the Russian Revolution. Moreover, Hitler wanted to exterminate the “racially inferior” Russian people from Leningrad, Moscow, and the rest of the western USSR while pushing the rest of the population eastward beyond the Ural Mountains. Despite the fact that the USSR was far larger than Germany both geographically and militarily, Hitler believed that the country would collapse quickly, after a brief show of German force. The German advance was organized into three main thrusts: one through the Baltic region, toward Leningrad; one through central Russia, toward Moscow; and one to the south, toward Kiev and the Black Sea coast. This resulted in a front line nearly 1,000 miles long, which necessitated a gargantuan Axis force of approximately 4 million soldiers, 3 million of whom were German. Although Hitler hoped to complete the operation by the onset of winter in late 1941, Germany’s conflict with the Soviet Union would continue for most of the war. The German Air Attack Much like Hitler’s previous invasions, the attack on the USSR began by air and concentrated on Russian frontline airbases. The Soviet Union had a substantially larger, though less modern, air force than Germany, and destroying it was crucial to Germany’s success. The German attack began in the predawn hours of June 22 and continued without letup nearly all day. Though estimates vary significantly, the USSR lost between 1,200 and 2,000 aircraft—approximately one quarter of its entire air force—the first day. Most of these aircraft were destroyed on the ground, parked at their airbases. Over the next week, the Soviets lost an additional 2,000 to 3,000 in battle. The setback was devastating and would take the USSR a long time to overcome. The German Advance The German attack caught the Soviet military completely off guard, and its forces were not positioned to respond effectively to the attacks. In its confusion, the Soviet high command issued contradictory orders, and Soviet premier Joseph Stalin hesitated before ordering decisive action. In the meantime, German forces advanced quickly across the Russian countryside. In little more than a week, by July 1, the Germans had pushed 200 to 300 miles into Russia and captured the major cities of Riga and Dvinsk in the north, Minsk in the central region, and Lvov in the south. Reasons for the USSR’s Vulnerability Even prior to the invasion, Stalin had made several decisions that severely weakened his country’s ability to respond to the German threat. First, during his infamous purges of the 1930s,


"Which film featured the hit song ""Take My Breath Away""?"

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Which admiral assumed command at Trafalgar after the death of Nelson?

THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR AND DEATH OF ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON | The Mitchell Archives - Original Historic Newspapers THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR AND DEATH OF ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON TRAFALGAR – A DECISIVE VICTORY FOR ENGLAND, BUT ALSO A GREAT LOSS (NELSON) COMPLETE EYEWITNESS DETAILS OF THE BLOODY BATTLE The London Gazette, EXTRAORDINARY November 6, 1805 We are truly proud to present first report of Admiral Collingwood’s (Nelson’s second in command) official account of the most famous English Naval battle since the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1688. The admiral describes the triumph over the combined French and Spanish Fleet, lists the dead and wounded, and laments the death of Britain’s naval hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, who was mortally wounded while pacing the deck of his powerful flagship Victory.  The long report reads, in small part: “Euryalus, off Cape Trafalgar, October 22, 1805, SIR, The ever to be lamented Death of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, who, in the late Conflict with the Enemy, fell in the Hour of Victory, leave to me the Duty of Informing my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty…”, followed by an in-depth account of the events leading to the battle, and the historic sea-fight itself. Collingwood continues: “…The Action began at Twelve o’clock, by the leading Ships of the Columns breaking through the Enemy’s line…the Conflict was severe; the Enemy’s Ships were fought with a Gallantry highly honorable to their Officers, but the Attack on them was irresistible, and it pleased the Almighty Disposer of all Events, to grant His Majesty’s Arms a complete and Glorious Victory…Such a Battle could not be fought without sustaining a great Loss of Men, I have not only to lament, in common with the British Navy, and the British Nation, on the Fall of the Commander in Chief, the Loss of a Hero, whose Name will be immortal, and his name ever dear to his Country.” Nelson invoked several new tactics that broke the enemy’s line of warships and created chaos–many of the French and Spanish ships never got into the battle!  In London, Trafalgar Square commemorated the legendary victory, and features a large statue of Horatio Nelson. In addition, his flagship “Victory” is berthed in Portsmouth where I had the honor to be piped aboard in my Naval uniform in 1987, and was allowed to examine Nelson’s cabin–quite a thrill for me. Four pages, last page blank, partial auburn tax stamp on page two, excellent condition throughout.  All other newspapers obtained their reports on the event from this printing. One of the rarest and most sought after of English newspapers. $9500


Which hero was the son of Zeus by Alcmene?

Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Alcmene   Alcmene  (alk-MEE-nee) Mother of Heracles and Iphicles. Although Heracles and Iphicles were twins, only Heracles was an immortal hero. It was understood that Iphicles was the son of Alcmene's mortal husband, Amphitryon, while Heracles was the son of Zeus, who had tricked Alcmene by impersonating her husband. The goddess Hera, jealous of her husband Zeus's infidelity, delayed Alcmene's delivery of Heracles so that his cousin Eurystheus became king of Mycenae and Tiryns in his stead. Hercules and Centaur. ( zoom )


A dish described as la Bretonne' is garnished with which vegetable?

Cooking terms: a list of common terms and jargon used in professional kitchens. Recipe search A A Blanc – French for “in white”. Usually used to describe cream sauces, or meats that are prepared without browning them. Acetic acid – Formed when airborne bacteria interacts with fermented products (beer, wine, etc.). It is what makes vinegar sour to the taste. Acidulate – To make food or liquids slightly acidic by adding vinegar or lemon juice to it. Aerate – The term means the same as "to sift". Dry ingredients passed through a sifter or fine mesh strainer to break up clumped pieces. It also incorporates air into ingredients making them lighter. Affriander – A French term for a stylish and appetizing presentation of a dish. Affrioler – A French term for enticing ones guests to the table with hors d’oeuvres or small samplings. Ageing - (meat) The change that takes place when freshly slaughtered meat is allowed to rest and reach the state at which it is suitable for consumption. (see also, dry aging) (cheese) to store in a temperature controlled environment to develop flavor and texture. (wine) either bottle or barrel aged, reds benefit more from aging than whites. A La – A French term meaning “in the style/manner of”. A La Carte – A menu term referring to items priced individually. (see also, prix fixe) Al Dente – An Italian term literally meaning "to the tooth". Describing the degree of doneness for pastas and other foods where there is a firm center. Not overdone or too soft. Al Forno – An Italian term used to describe baked or roasted foods. Alkali – Baking soda is one of the more common alkali used in cooking. Alkalis neutralize acids. Amuse-bouche - A French term meaning “Amuse the mouth”. Also known as, amuse-gueule, amusee, petite amuse, and lagniappe. These are small samplings of food served before a meal to whet the appetite and stimulate the palate. Antipasto – An Italian term referring to an assortment of hot or cold appetizers (smoked meats, fish, cheeses, olives, etc.) it literally translates to "before the pasta" and denotes a relatively light dish served before courses that are more substantial. Aperitif - A French term for a light alcoholic beverage served before a meal, usually sherry or champagne, to stimulate the appetite. A Point – Pronounced “pwah”, a French term used to describe food cooked just to the point of perfect doneness. Appellation – The designated growing areas of wineries governed by local or federal rules and regulations. Although these rules vary from country to country, the basic principals of producing quality wines remains the same. Aromatic – Any herb, spice, or plant that gives foods and drinks a distinct flavor or aroma. Assation – A French term for cooking foods in their own natural juices without adding extra liquids. A.Q. – Meaning, “As quoted”. Listed on menus denoting items that are generally seasonal or whose market price tends to fluctuate. Au Bleu - A French term for the method of preparing fish the instant after it is killed, especially for trout, the fish is plunged into a boiling court bouillon, which turns the skin a metallic blue color. Au Gratin – A French term for a dish topped with a layer of either cheese or bread crumbs mixed with butter. It is then broiled or baked until brown. Au Jus – A French term for meats served in their natural juices. Au Poivre – A French term meaning “with pepper”, typically describing meats either prepared by coating in coarse ground peppercorns before cooking or accompanied by a peppercorn sauce. B Back of the House – A phrase used in the restaurant industry to refer to the kitchen, dishwashing, and preparation areas as well as its employees. Bain-Marie - A kitchen utensil used to keep prepared food at a constant temperature, ready for service. Basically, it is two spherical metal containers, one larger than the other. Water is placed in the larger of the two; the food intended to be kept warm in the smaller. The smaller fits over the larger pan and both are placed into a water bath, at a set and constant temperature. It can also be used


In the world of animals, what is meant by the word 'ungulate'?

Ungulate - definition of ungulate by The Free Dictionary Ungulate - definition of ungulate by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ungulate  (ŭng′gyə-lĭt, -lāt′) n. A hoofed mammal, such as a horse, pig, deer, buffalo, or antelope, belonging to the former order Ungulata, now divided into several orders including Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla. [Latin ungulātus, from ungula, hoof, diminutive of unguis, nail; see unguis.] un′gu·late adj. (ˈʌŋɡjʊlɪt; -ˌleɪt) n 1. (Zoology) any of a large group of mammals all of which have hooves: divided into odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls) and even-toed ungulates (artiodactyls). See perissodactyl , artiodactyl 2. (Animals) any of a large group of mammals all of which have hooves: divided into odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls) and even-toed ungulates (artiodactyls). See perissodactyl , artiodactyl [C19: from Late Latin ungulātus having hooves, from ungula] un•gu•late adj. 1. having hoofs. 2. belonging or pertaining to the former order Ungulata, comprising all hoofed mammals, now divided into the odd-toed perissodactyls and the even-toed artiodactyls. 3. hooflike. n. 4. a hoofed mammal. [1795–1805; < Late Latin ungulātus hoofed = Latin ungul(a) hoof (ung(uis) (see unguis ) + -ula -ule ) + -ātus -ate 1] un·gu·late (ŭng′gyə-lĭt) A hoofed mammal. There are two kinds of ungulates: those having an even number of toes (artiodactyls) and those having an odd number of toes (perissodactyls). ungulate


Who wrote the novel 'Hungry as the Sea'?

Wilbur Smith - Worldwide Bestselling Author : Books and Films : The Thriller Novels Wilbur Smith - Worldwide Bestselling Author “When it comes to writing the adventure novel, Wilbur Smith is the master; a 21st Century H. Rider Haggard” - Vanity Fair. Search Extracts 'The action is swift, taut and convincing, the portrayal of men and situations colourful and alive' (Scotsman). This earlier judgement of Wilbur Smith's writing is magnificently borne out in Hungry as the Sea. The 'Golden Prince' is deposed: once the flamboyant chairman of a huge shipping consortium, now the captain of a salvage tug – such is the revolution in the life of Nick Berg. Then a cruise ship, stranded with six hundred people in the frozen wastes of the Antarctic, could be his chance to fight back. His heroic salvage of the liner in some of the most terrifying weather on this planet sweeps him back to even greater power and an even more deadly conflict with the man who has supplanted him as chairman. Blazing action is the keynote of this splendid novel of the sea: in the ice-world of Antarctica; in the thundering surf of a South African beach; in the unbearable tension of a hushed courtroom in the City of London; in the subtle conflict between two women, the irrepressible Samantha and Nick's lovely former wife, and finally in the striding devastation of a Caribbean hurricane. Listen to an Audio Extract from 'Hungry as the Sea' Text Extract from 'Hungry as the Sea' Nicholas Berg stepped out of the taxi on to the floodlit dock and paused to look up at the Warlock. At this state of the tide she rode high against the stone quay, so that even though the cranes towered above her, they did not dwarf her. Despite the exhaustion that fogged his mind and cramped his muscles until they ached, Nicholas felt a stir of the old pride, the old sense of value achieved, as he looked at her. She looked like a warship, sleek and deadly, with the high flared bows and good lines that combined to make her safe in any seaway. The superstructure was moulded steel and glittering armoured glass, behind which her lights burned in carnival array. The wings of her navigation bridge swept back elegantly and were covered to protect the men who must work her in the cruellest weather and most murderous seas. Overlooking the wide stern deck was the second navigation bridge, from which a skilled seaman could operate the great winches and drums of cable, could catch and control the hawser on the hydraulically operated rising fairleads, could baby a wallowing oil rig or a mortally wounded liner in a gale or a silky calm. Against the night sky high above it all, the twin towers replaced the squat single funnel of the old-fashioned salvage tugs – and the illusion of a man-of-war was heightened by the fire cannons on the upper platforms from which the Warlock could throw fifteen hundred tons of sea water an hour on to a burning vessel. From the towers themselves could be swung the boarding ladders over which men could be sent aboard a hulk, and between them was painted the small circular target that marked the miniature heliport. The whole of it, hull and upper decks, was fireproofed so she could survive in the inferno of burning petroleum from a holed tanker or the flaming chemical from a bulk carrier. Nicholas Berg felt a little of the despondency and spiritual exhaustion slough away, although his body still ached and his legs carried him stiffly, like those of an old man, as he started towards the gangplank. ‘The hell with them all,’ he thought. ‘I built her and she is strong and good.’ Although it was an hour before midnight, the crew of the Warlock watched him from every vantage point they could find; even the oilers had come up from the engine room when the word reached them, and now loafed unobtrusively on the stern working deck. David Allen, the First Officer, had placed a hand at the main harbour gates with a photograph of Nicholas Berg and a five-cent piece for the telephone call box beside the gate, and the whole ship was alerted now. David Allen stood with the Chief Engineer i


Which physicist proposed the Quantum theory?

What is quantum theory? - Definition from WhatIs.com Amazon Go Quantum theory is the theoretical basis of modern physics that explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic level. The nature and behavior of matter and energy at that level is sometimes referred to as quantum physics and quantum mechanics. In 1900, physicist Max Planck presented his quantum theory to the German Physical Society. Planck had sought to discover the reason that radiation from a glowing body changes in color from red, to orange, and, finally, to blue as its temperature rises. He found that by making the assumption that energy existed in individual units in the same way that matter does, rather than just as a constant electromagnetic wave - as had been formerly assumed - and was therefore quantifiable, he could find the answer to his question. The existence of these units became the first assumption of quantum theory. Planck wrote a mathematical equation involving a figure to represent these individual units of energy, which he called quanta . The equation explained the phenomenon very well; Planck found that at certain discrete temperature levels (exact multiples of a basic minimum value), energy from a glowing body will occupy different areas of the color spectrum. Planck assumed there was a theory yet to emerge from the discovery of quanta, but, in fact, their very existence implied a completely new and fundamental understanding of the laws of nature. Planck won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory in 1918, but developments by various scientists over a thirty-year period all contributed to the modern understanding of quantum theory. The Development of Quantum Theory In 1900, Planck made the assumption that energy was made of individual units, or quanta. In 1905, Albert Einstein theorized that not just the energy, but the radiation itself was quantized in the same manner. In 1924, Louis de Broglie proposed that there is no fundamental difference in the makeup and behavior of energy and matter; on the atomic and subatomic level either may behave as if made of either particles or waves. This theory became known as the principle of wave-particle duality: elementary particles of both energy and matter behave, depending on the conditions, like either particles or waves. In 1927, Werner Heisenberg proposed that precise, simultaneous measurement of two complementary values - such as the position and momentum of a subatomic particle - is impossible. Contrary to the principles of classical physics, their simultaneous measurement is inescapably flawed; the more precisely one value is measured, the more flawed will be the measurement of the other value. This theory became known as the uncertainty principle , which prompted Albert Einstein's famous comment, "God does not play dice." The Copenhagen Interpretation and the Many-Worlds Theory The two major interpretations of quantum theory's implications for the nature of reality are the Copenhagen interpretation and the many-worlds theory. Niels Bohr proposed the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum theory, which asserts that a particle is whatever it is measured to be (for example, a wave or a particle), but that it cannot be assumed to have specific properties, or even to exist, until it is measured. In short, Bohr was saying that objective reality does not exist. This translates to a principle called superposition that claims that while we do not know what the state of any object is, it is actually in all possible states simultaneously, as long as we don't look to check. To illustrate this theory, we can use the famous and somewhat cruel analogy of Schrodinger's Cat . First, we have a living cat and place it in a thick lead box. At this stage, there is no question that the cat is alive. We then throw in a vial of cyanide and seal the box. We do not know if the cat is alive or if the cyanide capsule has broken and the cat has died. Since we do not know, the cat is both dead and alive, according to quantum law - in a superposition of states. It is only when we break o


Which is the longest muscle in the human body?

Largest, Longest, Smallest & Strongest Muscles in the Body | Fitness Goop March 22, 2013 In Fitness , News , Spotlight , Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach Largest, Longest, Smallest & Strongest Muscles in the Body There are about 640 muscles in the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and perform many different functions. Here’s a quick list of the largest, longest, smallest and strongest. Largest The Gluteus Maximus, one of three gluteal muscles, is located at the back of the hip and is commonly called the buttocks. It’s main functions are hip extension and hip external rotation. Some great exercises to train the Gluteus Maximus muscles include squats, deadlifts and lunges. Longest The Sartorius are long thin muscles that run from the outside of the upper thigh down and across the leg to the inside of the knee. Its main functions are hip flexion, abduction and knee flexion. Some great exercises to train the Sartorius muscles include squats, cable abduction and step ups. Smallest The Stapedius, is a tiny muscle less than 2 millimeters long, located in the middle ear. Its function is to control the movement or vibration of the smallest bone in the body, the stapes or stirrup bone. Sorry, I don’t know specific exercises to train the Stapedius muscles, but I’m guessing loud music might do the trick. Strongest While the others above are well documented, this one is a bit harder to define. Since there are different types of strength, such as absolute strength, dynamic strength and strength endurance, there are a few candidates for top spot here. If we are talking about absolute strength, meaning the ability to generate maximum force, then the winner is the Masseter, located in the jaw. It’s main function is mastication or chewing. Again I’m not sure of any specific exercises that help train the Massester muscles, but I’m sure chewing or biting really hard should do the trick.   Tags:


What name is commonly given to the theatre produced by the playwrights Beckett, Ionesco, Genet, Pinter and others?

Theatre of the Absurd | Existentialism | Theatre Theatre of the Absurd From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The ( French : Théâtre de l'Absurde ) is a designation for particular plays   written by a number of primarily European playwrights i n the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, as well as to the style of theatre which has evolved from their work. Critic Martin Esslin coinedthe term "Theatre of the Absurd", relating these plays based on a broad theme of absurdity,roughly similar to the way Albert Camus uses the term. The Absurd in these plays takes theform of man’s reaction to a world apparently without meaning or man as a puppet controlledor menaced by an invisible outside force. Though the term is applied to a wide range of plays,some characteristics coincide in many of the plays: broad comedy, often similar to Vaudeville ,   mixed with horrific or tragic images; characters caught in hopeless situations forced to dorepetitive or meaningless actions; dialogue full of clichés, wordplay, and nonsense; plots thatare cyclical or absurdly expansive; either a parody or dismissal of realism and the concept of the " well-made play " . Playwrights commonly associated with the Theatre of the Absurd include Samuel Beckett , Eugène Ionesco , J ean Genet , Harold Pinter , Tom Stoppard , Friedrich Dürrenmatt , F ernando Arrabal , and Edward Albee . Contents


Which Russian was the first man to walk in space?

Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space | Science | The Guardian The Observer Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space ‘I was surrounded by stars, floating without control,’ recalls the cosmonaut who made history 50 years ago on a mission that nearly cost him his life An artist’s rendering of the first space walk by cosmonaut Alexei Leonov. Photograph: Rykoff Collection/Corbis Saturday 9 May 2015 12.06 EDT Last modified on Saturday 9 May 2015 19.00 EDT Close This article is 1 year old Fifty years ago, Alexei Leonov opened the airlock of his tiny space capsule, which was orbiting the Earth, and stepped into the void. For 12 minutes the Soviet cosmonaut floated above our planet, tethered to his ship by a 16ft cable. In doing so, Leonov became the first person to walk in space. The first space walk – in pictures Read more It was an event of extraordinary importance – for spacewalks have since become a mainstay of most major manned endeavours in Earth orbit. More than 200 astronauts – floating free in space on extra-vehicular activity, or EVAs – have since carried out tasks ranging from the repair of the Hubble space telescope to the construction of the international space station. As Leonov told the Observer: “It is impossible to imagine the development of any serious space project or experiment without EVAs today.” Spacewalks can be dangerous, however, and Leonov’s own mission very nearly ended in disaster after it was afflicted by a series of mishaps that will form the core of a new film, First Time , scheduled for release in Russia next year. It will tell a story that is every bit as dramatic as Apollo 13, the US lunar mission – filmed with Tom Hanks – that also came close to catastrophe. Leonov – now 80 – is scheduled to give a first-person account of his spacewalk, and other aspects of his career as chief cosmonaut for the Soviet Union, when he speaks at the Science Museum in London this month. Pinterest Russian president Vladimir Putin and Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, right, at an awarding ceremony in Moscow’s Kremlin. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev/AP In 1965 the Soviet Union appeared to be well ahead of the US in the race to land the first humans on the Moon. It had put the first satellite, the first animal, the first man, and the first woman into orbit and, knowing that America was planning to allow one of its astronauts, Ed White, to take a spacewalk in June that year, it decided to add another first to its list of space achievements by getting a Soviet cosmonaut to do an EVA before then. Leonov, who had trained as a cosmonaut with Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, was selected for the task. On 18 March he was blasted into orbit in a two-man Voskhod capsule which he shared with his commander, Pavel Belyayev. After completing one orbit, Leonov was given the go-ahead to begin his spacewalk and crawled into the craft’s makeshift airlock. He opened its hatch, slid out and floated into space to begin his mission. Leonov still remembers the utter silence he experienced when he emerged from his spaceship. “It was so quiet I could even hear my heart beat,” he told the Observer. “I was surrounded by stars and was floating without much control. I will never forget the moment. I also felt an incredible sense of responsibility. Of course, I did not know that I was about to experience the most difficult moments of my life – getting back into the capsule.” Leonov’s spacewalk very nearly ended in disaster. In the vacuum of outer space, his spacesuit began to balloon out of shape and its fabric began to stiffen dangerously. His hands slipped out of his gloves, his feet came out of his boots, and Leonov could no longer get through his spaceship’s airlock. Even worse, the craft was hurtling towards Earth’s shadow. In five minutes, the cosmonaut realised he would be plunged into total darkness. So he began bleeding air from his suit from a valve in its inner lining. Very slowly his suit deflated, just as Leonov began to notice the first signs of decompression sickness. “I could feel pins and needles in my hands an


Which English King married Henrietta Maria, the daughter of Henry 4th of France?

Biography of Queen Henrietta Maria » Biographies » Queen Henrietta Maria Queen Henrietta Maria, 1609-69 Loyal, courageous and devoted to King Charles I, but her influence added to the atmosphere of mistrust that surrounded the King. Henrietta Maria was born in Paris on 26 November 1609 (NS), the youngest daughter of King Henri IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was taught riding, dancing and singing and received religious instruction from the Carmelite nuns. Her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, required a special dispensation from the Pope because it was the first time that a Catholic princess had married a Protestant prince. Politically, it was a move towards an alliance between France and England against Spain. The marriage took place in May 1625 when Henrietta was 15 and Charles was 24. Her Catholicism alarmed the English Parliament, and she was not allowed to be crowned alongside her husband when he succeeded to the throne of the Three Kingdoms as King Charles I in February 1626. Catholic Queen Consort Apart from their religious differences, the royal couple were opposites in character and temperament: Charles was sober and aloof, Henrietta was stylish and vivacious. During the first three years of their marriage, Charles was influenced by his overbearing favourite the Duke of Buckingham , and neglected Henrietta Maria almost to the point of estrangement. But when Buckingham was assassinated in 1628, Charles transferred his affections to the Queen, and they quickly became devoted to one another. During the 1630s, the court of King Charles and Queen Henrietta Maria was admired throughout Europe. The King's impeccable taste in art and the formality of court ritual gave an appearance of sophistication; the Queen's encouragement of dancing, music and theatre added warmth and polite gaiety. Elaborate masques were staged by Inigo Jones and Ben Jonson to dramatise the ideals of the Stuart monarchy. To the horror of many Puritans, the Queen herself sometimes took part in the performances. Increasingly, King Charles discussed affairs of state with Henrietta Maria. He valued her opinions and advice, but because she remained a practising Roman Catholic, her influence was viewed with extreme suspicion, particularly as several prominent courtiers converted to Catholicism and a papal representative was received in England for the first time since the Reformation. When the King needed money to finance the Bishops' Wars (1639-40), the Queen raised funds by appealing to English Catholics. Her further appeals to the Vatican itself fuelled Protestant fears of a Popish conspiracy against England. She was even suspected of inciting the Irish Uprising of 1641. Rumours that members of the Long Parliament were planning to impeach the Queen prompted King Charles to make his disastrous attempt to arrest the Five Members in January 1642. “She-Majesty, Generalissima” In February 1642, when civil war looked inevitable, Henrietta Maria left England for the Netherlands—the King galloping along the cliff tops to keep her ship in sight until the last sail had vanished below the horizon. She spent almost a year in The Hague, raising loans, buying weapons and recruiting troops for the Royalist cause. By selling or pawning jewels, she raised a large fortune which financed several convoys of weapons and ammunition and a company of veteran professional soldiers to fight for the King. Braving storms and attack by Parliament's warships, she returned to England in February 1643, landing at Bridlington in Yorkshire. Henrietta stayed with the Earl (later Marquis) of Newcastle at York. She participated in Newcastle's secret negotiations with the Parliamentarian commanders Sir Hugh Cholmley at Scarborough and  Sir John Hotham at Hull. Persuaded by the Queen, Cholmley defected and delivered Scarborough Castle to the Royalists. By the summer of 1643, Royalist victories in the Midlands made it relatively safe for Henrietta to move south at the head of her army, styling herself "Her She-Majesty, Generalissima". On 13 July 1643, she was reunited with the Ki


What is the name of Nick Park's film animation company?

Nick Park - IMDb IMDb Writer | Producer | Director Nick Park was born on December 6, 1958 in Preston, Lancashire, England as Nicholas Wulstan Park. He is a writer and producer, known for The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), The Wrong Trousers (1993) and Chicken Run (2000). See full bio » Born: a list of 28 people created 25 May 2014 a list of 22 people created 30 Sep 2014 a list of 21 people created 04 Nov 2015 a list of 33 people created 8 months ago a list of 41 people created 1 month ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Nick Park's work have you seen? User Polls Won     4     Oscars. Another    53 wins & 25 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  2015 Shaun the Sheep Movie (characters created by)   Shaun the Sheep (TV Series) (based on characters by - 76 episodes, 2007 - 2014) (original idea - 49 episodes, 2007 - 2010) (based on an original idea by - 3 episodes, 2007) (written by - 1 episode, 2009) - Fruit and Nuts (2014) ... (based on characters by) - The Stare (2014) ... (based on characters by) - Duck! (2014) ... (based on characters by) - Save the Dump (2014) ... (based on characters by) - Picture Perfect (2014) ... (based on characters by)  1989 A Grand Day Out (Short) (written by) Hide  - Timmy Makes a Splash (2012) ... (executive producer: Aardman Animations Ltd) - Timmy's Scrapbook (2011) ... (executive producer: Aardman Animations Ltd)  2007 Creature Comforts America (TV Series) (executive producer)  2003-2006 Creature Comforts (TV Series) (executive producer - 26 episodes) - Safari Park (2006) ... (executive producer) - Communication (2006) ... (executive producer)  1997 Stage Fright (Short) (executive producer) Hide   1985 Second Class Mail (Short) (color artist) Hide   2011 The Simpsons (TV Series) Nick Park - Angry Dad: The Movie (2011) ... Nick Park (voice) Hide   1989 A Grand Day Out (Short) (photographed by) Hide   1985 Second Class Mail (Short) (lots of help) Hide   2005-2015 Film 2016 (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Interviewee  2013 This Morning (TV Series) Himself  2012 Just Dandy (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2011 The Big Picture (TV Series) Himself - Executive Producer  2010 100 Greatest Toys (TV Movie) Himself (as Nick Park CBE)  2010 Breakfast (TV Series)  2007-2009 The Culture Show (TV Series documentary) Himself  2009 News Zero (TV Series) Himself  2008 The One Show (TV Series) Himself  2008 Blue Peter at 50 (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2008 All About 'Thunderbirds' (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2007 Comics Britannia (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  2007 British Film Forever (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  2007 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV Series documentary) Himself  2006 The South Bank Show (TV Series documentary) Himself  2006 Richard & Judy (TV Series) Himself  2005 The 100 Greatest Family Films (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2005 El Magacine (TV Series) Himself  2000-2005 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Himself  2005 Best Ever Ads (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2005 Rove Live (TV Series) Himself  2005 Top 50 Greatest Celebrity Animals (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2005 Animation Nation (TV Series documentary) Himself  2004 The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments (TV Special documentary) Himself  2001 The 100 Greatest Films (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2001 I Love the 1990s (TV Series documentary) Himself  2000 The Panel (TV Series) Himself  2000 Omnibus (TV Series documentary) Himself  2000 The Hatching of 'Chicken Run' (TV Short documentary) Himself  1994 Limited Edition (TV Series documentary) Himself  1994 Live & Kicking (TV Series) Himself Himself - Winner: Best Animated Short Film Hide  Personal Details Other Works: [1996] Animated music video for "In Your Wildest Dreams" by Tina Turner and Barry White . See more » Publicity Listings: 5 Interviews | 2 Articles | See more » Official Sites: Did You Know? Personal Quote: [on the award-winning Peter Gabriel: Sledgehammer (1986) pop video] Part of the brief in a way was to look like a fourteen-year-old kid had made it in their attic and in a way that was the way it end


Florence is the major city of which region of Italy?

Regions of Italy, Map of Italy Regions, Regions in Italy 7 581 In the time of Ancient Rome, this capital city of Italy was the center of the entire Roman Empire. Today Italy, a founding member of the eurozone and the European Union, is also one of the largest economies in the world, and a major regional power in Europe. Rich Catholic culture has shaped the country's religious base, even though Judaism has been the longest established religious faith in the country. Home to a number of UNESCO's heritage sites, Italy is also a great center of culture, literature, and art. Italy is also known for giving the world the theatrical extravaganza called opera, and its traditional cuisine - pastas and pizzas. Italy's Political Timeline Constitution was approved Location of Italy Located in southern Europe, Italy is comprised of the Italian Peninsula and a number of islands. Italy shares borders with four countries: Switzerland, France, Austria, and Slovenia. It also surrounds two landlocked countries, San Marino and Vatican City. Italy spans a total area of 116,347 square miles and has a coastline of 4,722 miles. Economy and Agriculture Economically, Italy can be divided into two parts - the developed industrial north, which is dominated by private companies, and the less developed agricultural south. Prior to World War II, Italy had an agriculture-based economy, and after the Second World War, Italy rapidly transformed to an industrialized nation. Today, Italy is one of the most developed nations of the world, with a high standard of living. The country has high GDP, but also has a high unemployment rate. Italy's economy is supported by many small and medium-sized enterprises, which mainly produce high quality consumer goods. Italy's GDP is about $2.05 trillion (2010 United Nations), which is the eighth largest in the world. Italy's main agricultural products are wheat, rice, citrus fruits, beef, potatoes, and soybeans. Its main industries are textile industry, tourism industry, and consumer goods manufacturing enterprises. The eurozone crisis has left an indelible mark on the country, though, and unemployment is a major concern. Political History and Divisions Prior to June 1946, monarchy was prevalent in Italy, but the monarchy was abolished in June 1946, and Italy became a parliamentary democratic nation. Italy's parliament is divided in two houses: the Senate of the Republic (315 seats) and the Chamber of Deputies (630 seats). Italy's prime minister shares authority with the president of Italy. Fifteen regions of Italy have centralized governments, with the head of the regions reporting to the central government. The twenty regions of Italy have about 110 provinces, each with its its own locally elected representatives. One unique feature of Italy's parliament is that representation is given to permanently non-residing citizens. Major Cities of Italy Venice: Located northeastern Italy, Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. Venice is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its beautiful views, works of art, and unique landscapes and architecture. This city attracts many tourists every year. Milan: Milan is the commercial, industrial, and business center of Italy. This second largest city of Italy also is the capital of the Lombardy region and can be called the capital of Italian fashion. Florence: This famous historical city is the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy. Florence has many monuments and museums that attract visitors to this city on regular basis. Rome: The capital of Italy as well as the the Lazio region, Rome became part of unified Italy in 1870. In ancient times, Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire, which was a powerful empire that spanned the Mediterranean. Rome is also listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Italy - from the Etruscans to the present day Italy is a peninsular country bounded by the Mediterranean, with the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Italy is a beautiful country with lofty mountains like the Apennine and green valleys like in Lombardy.


A dish described as 'Parmentier' includes which vegetable?

Parmentier New Posts   All Forums:Forum Nav: Parmentier Select All Posts By This User Does anyone recognize this as a knife cut? I've always thought Parmentier referred to a potatoes in a dish. The competition I'm preparing for includes a knife skills exam. Looking at last year's competencies, participants were asked to demonstrate about 8 different cuts...all of which I recognize except Parmentier. I've looked high and low and can't find this. The chefs at school confess to being stumped as well... anybody have any idea? Select All Posts By This User Hi Ziggy, I may be wrong here, but I have to agree with you about parmentier being dishes prepared with potatoes, I mean, it was Antione Parmentier whom wrote many things about food (not the least potatoes) in France, and made potatoes popular in France, so these dishes carry his name. In my years in classic french kitchens, parmentier was always associated with a particular dish containing potatoes, and not a knife cut. I don't know if this helps, or confuses you more :) If this cut is included in your practicum, please share with us what it is cc Yes, cape chef, you're thinking just like we've been....which is why we're all completely stumped. None of my chefs have heard of this in any kitchen or training they've been in or had - here or in Europe. For sure, if I figure this out, I"ll let you know... In the meantime maybe someone out there knows this seemingly obscure tidbit?? :crazy: Select All Posts By This User I Agree with CC I have to agree with CC. Parmentier from what I gather is a dish made or garnished with potatoes. I went through my list of basic knife cuts and the only cut that starts with a "P" is Paysanne. Ive never heard of a knife cut named Parmentier. Maybe they were kidding?? :eek: Jodi It seems that to agree with me made you sad. This gives me pause, Regardless, perhapes the teachers have quoted the wrong knife skill Baruch ben Rueven / Chanaבראד, ילד של ריימונד והאלאן Aw CC...... I'm shaking my head over here. Im not sad to agree with you CC. :) Im sad that I couldn't offer more help to Ziggy about this. I think it might be a typo or a mistake on the part of whomever is giving the knife skills exam. Jodi :D Select All Posts By This User hmmm....well....what i'm looking at is last year's exam. This competition is national with each state sending an entrant....i suppose it's possible there was an error but that would have come out at some point last year i think during the competition itself and the scoring....(paysanne was also called for so i don't think there was confusion with that) i dunno....hopefully there's nothing this obscure this year.... Could it possibly be the cut of potato that is used in the dish? Is there anything special about how the potatoes are cut/prepared for a parmentier? __________________ Tried to copy the picture, but it didn't work - the cut looks like a cube; there's a page with all of the potato cuts on it. Neat website. GOOD LUCK!!!! Select All Posts By This User TOO COOL! Marmalady, You're AWESOME!:bounce: Thanks for finding that(where ever did you find it??) If one of those other more obscure cuts shows up on this year's competencies I'll be so grateful to you! Haven't heard of most of them on that page... So whad'ya think looking at hthat pic? Parmentier is medium dice?? Thanks again, SO MUCH! :D Wow! Who woulda thunk it! Well, I guess you learn something new everyday! Thank you Marm & Ziggy! :D :bounce: Jodi Select All Posts By This User Dear Marmalady, This is a very interesting site you found on the internet, but it can be a bit decieving. I will try to explain without being to confusing or anal ;) Take for example these potatoes they highlight. Pont-neuf Boiled. These are not "cuts" They are methods of preparation, the cut is borrowed from "tourne" Rissole, Maxim, parmentier again, are not classic cuts, Example "Rissole" potatoes really refere to potatoes that have been fried, and parmentier is used with many potato dishes because of Antione-augustine-parmentier. These cuts on the web site are variations on dices an


Which astronomer proposed the theory of the expanding universe?

The Expanding Universe   Modern Cosmology The Expanding Universe For thousands of years, astronomers wrestled with basic questions about the size and age of the universe. Does the universe go on forever, or does it have an edge somewhere? Has it always existed, or did it come to being some time in the past? In 1929, Edwin Hubble, an astronomer at Caltech, made a critical discovery that soon led to scientific answers for these questions: he discovered that the universe is expanding. The ancient Greeks recognized that it was difficult to imagine what an infinite universe might look like. But they also wondered that if the universe were finite, and you stuck out your hand at the edge, where would your hand go? The Greeks' two problems with the universe represented a paradox - the universe had to be either finite or infinite, and both alternatives presented problems. After the rise of modern astronomy, another paradox began to puzzle astronomers. In the early 1800s, German astronomer Heinrich Olbers argued that the universe must be finite. If the Universe were infinite and contained stars throughout, Olbers said, then if you looked in any particular direction, your line-of-sight would eventually fall on the surface of a star. Although the apparent size of a star in the sky becomes smaller as the distance to the star increases, the brightness of this smaller surface remains a constant. Therefore, if the Universe were infinite, the whole surface of the night sky should be as bright as a star. Obviously, there are dark areas in the sky, so the universe must be finite. But, when Isaac Newton discovered the law of gravity, he realized that gravity is always attractive. Every object in the universe attracts every other object. If the universe truly were finite, the attractive forces of all the objects in the universe should have caused the entire universe to collapse on itself. This clearly had not happened, and so astronomers were presented with a paradox. When Einstein developed his theory of gravity in the General Theory of Relativity, he thought he ran into the same problem that Newton did: his equations said that the universe should be either expanding or collapsing, yet he assumed that the universe was static. His original solution contained a constant term, called the cosmological constant, which cancelled the effects of gravity on very large scales, and led to a static universe. After Hubble discovered that the universe was expanding, Einstein called the cosmological constant his "greatest blunder." At around the same time, larger telescopes were being built that were able to accurately measure the spectra, or the intensity of light as a function of wavelength, of faint objects. Using these new data, astronomers tried to understand the plethora of faint, nebulous objects they were observing. Between 1912 and 1922, astronomer Vesto Slipher at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona discovered that the spectra of light from many of these objects was systematically shifted to longer wavelengths, or redshifted. A short time later, other astronomers showed that these nebulous objects were distant galaxies. The Discovery of the Expanding Universe Meanwhile, other physicists and mathematicians working on Einstein's theory of gravity discovered the equations had some solutions that described an expanding universe. In these solutions, the light coming from distant objects would be redshifted as it traveled through the expanding universe. The redshift would increase with increasing distance to the object. Edwin Hubble In 1929 Edwin Hubble, working at the Carnegie Observatories in Pasadena, California, measured the redshifts of a number of distant galaxies. He also measured their relative distances by measuring the apparent brightness of a class of variable stars called Cepheids in each galaxy. When he plotted redshift against relative distance, he found that the redshift of distant galaxies increased as a linear function of their distance. The only explanation for this observation is that the universe was expanding. Once s


Chesapeake - James A. Michener - Google Books James A. Michener "Michener's most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope." THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER "Brilliantly written." ASSOCIATED PRESS Once again James A. Michener brings history to life with this 400-year saga of America's great bay and its Eastern Shore. Following Edmund Steed and his remarkable family, who parallel the settling and forming of the nation, CHESAPEAKE sweeps readers from the unspoiled world of the Native Americans to the voyages of Captain John Smith, the Revolutionary War, and right up to modern times.   What people are saying -  Write a review User ratings chesapeake User Review  - byrd lady - Borders michener did a fantastic job of taking us through the separation from england right through the revolution.following the adventures of the steed family through so many different adventures was riveting.once you pick this book up you won't want to put it down. Read full review Chesapeake User Review  - Xan the Man - Borders Like Centennial, I read this book for an English class. I liked it just as much as Covenant and Centennial. It is much like the other two books in style, but is set in the Chesapeake are on the ... Read full review Selected pages View all » Common terms and phrases aboard ain’t Akko Amos Ariel asked Bartley began birds boat boatyard bumed canoe Captain Turlock Cater Catholic Caveny Chesapeake Choptank Cline crabs cried Cudjo Dartmoor Deal Island deck Devon Island Eastem Shore England English father ﬁelds ﬁght ﬁgure ﬁnal ﬁnd ﬁne ﬁnished ﬁre ﬁrst ﬁsh Fithian ﬁve ﬂy geese girl gonna hand husband Indians Jake Jamestown Janney knew land leamed live looked Luta marsh Maryland Matt moming moved Nanticokes never niggers night oysters Patamoke Paul Steed Paxmore Peace Cliff Pentaquod Pﬂaum pirates plantation proﬁt Quaker retumed river Rosalind Ruth Brinton sail sailors ship shouted Simon skipjack slaves sloop St Eustatius Starbuck Stooby stood Susan Susquehannocks Tciblento thee There’s thing told took trees tumed Virginia waiting wamed watched werowance wharf Whisper wife woman women Xanga young About the author (1986) James A. Michener was one of the world's most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning Tales of the South Pacific, the bestselling novels The Source, Hawaii, Alaska, Chesapeake, Centennial, Texas, Caribbean, and Caravans, and the memoir The World Is My Home. Michener served on the advisory council to NASA and the International Broadcast Board, which oversees the Voice of America. Among dozens of awards and honors, he received America's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 1977, and an award from the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities in 1983 for his commitment to art in America. Michener died in 1997 at the age of ninety.


How many pounds are there in one hundredweight?

Convert lbs to cwt - Conversion of Measurement Units Convert lbs to cwt - Conversion of Measurement Units ›› Convert pound to hundredweight [long, UK] lbs Did you mean to convert lbs ›› More information from the unit converter How many lbs in 1 cwt? The answer is 112. We assume you are converting between pound and hundredweight [long, UK]. You can view more details on each measurement unit: The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram. 1 kilogram is equal to 2.20462262185 lbs, or 0.0196841305522 cwt. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between pounds and hundredweights. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units! ›› Want other units? You can do the reverse unit conversion from cwt to lbs , or enter any two units below: Enter two units to convert From: I'm feeling lucky, show me some random units . ›› Definition: Pound The pound (abbreviation: lb) is a unit of mass or weight in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. Its size can vary from system to system. The most commonly used pound today is the international avoirdupois pound. The international avoirdupois pound is equal to exactly 453.59237 grams. The definition of the international pound was agreed by the United States and countries of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1958. In the United Kingdom, the use of the international pound was implemented in the Weights and Measures Act 1963. An avoirdupois pound is equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces and to exactly 7,000 grains. ›› Definition: Hundredweight unit of weight of 112 pounds ›› Metric conversions and more ConvertUnits.com provides an online conversion calculator for all types of measurement units. You can find metric conversion tables for SI units, as well as English units, currency, and other data. Type in unit symbols, abbreviations, or full names for units of length, area, mass, pressure, and other types. Examples include mm, inch, 100 kg, US fluid ounce, 6'3", 10 stone 4, cubic cm, metres squared, grams, moles, feet per second, and many more!


What is the weight in pounds of a gallon of water?

How much does 5 gallons of water weigh? - Quora Quora 5 Gallons (Us fluid) equals to 18.9270589 Litres ( Gallons to Liters Conversion online ). 1 gallon of water = 3.78541178 litre | 5 gallon of water = 18.9270589 litre 1 litre of water has an index mass of ~1.000 Thus, 1 litre of water = 1.000kg 18.9270589 litre of water = 18.9270589 kg 5 gallon of water = 18.9270589 kg Or in pounds, 18.9270589 x 2.20462 = 41.726972592118 pounds. However, salt water has a greater weight because of the minerals that are dissolved in it. Each gallon of sea water contains about 4.5 ounces of salt, which is about 3.5 percent of its total weight. Written Mar 21, 2016 1 gallon =3.78 litre First of all, as Kg is a mass measurement and a litre is a volume there can be no straight conversion factor as various materials have differing densities. You would need to know the Specific Density of the material. The SG is a ratio (usually expressed as decimal) which compares the density of any material with that of water. Water is given the SG of 1.00 so that a piece of lead would have an SG of greater than 1.00 and most woods an SG of less than 1.00 One constant is that of liquid water where 1Kg = 1Ltr so if that's your problem, then it is a straight 1:1 conversion Due to this 1 Litre is equal to 1 kg so 5 gallone =18.92 ltr = 18.92 kg A pint's a pound, the world around. A quart is 2 pints. A pint is sixteen fluid ounces of water and weighs about 16 ounces (avoirdupois weight.) A gallon is 4 quarts (8 pints) and thus weighs  about 8 pounds. Five gallons would be about 40 pounds. Written Feb 1, 2016 You asked:"How much does 5 gallons of water weight?" Almost all of the other answers here were correct (with varying degrees of precision) but essentially said that water weighs (for a US gallon) 8.34 pounds so multiply by 5 and your answer is    lbs. But as you have probably learned in class, or at least heard somewhere, cold water is more dense than warm water, which is why water coming South from the arctic regions (in general, but especially as result of melting ice) sinks below the warmer water which is flowing toward the North, arriving from Florida on the Gulf Stream current. This effect is important to keep the large general ocean currents flowing, but it also shows that the 8.34 or 8.345 or even the 8.345404 pounds is a standardized quantity at the specific of standard temperature and pressure. Water at the bottom of the ocean, or a very, very deep lake (since salt water is not the same density as fresh water) is compressed by all the huge weight of the water above it, so that a gallon of water at 40,000 pounds per square inch is going to be noticeably heavier than 5 gallons at standard pressure and temperature. Also as you probably know, when water freezes it expands (which is why ice floats). Because it is less dense than liquid water, 5 gallons of it occupies 231 cubic inches times 5, but the ice weighs only 91.85370741482966 pounds. Therefore the weigh of 5 standard US gallons of frozen water weight 5 X 0.9185370741482966 X 8.345404 which is about 38.32781486372745 pounds.  Ice, however gets denser as it gets colder so the weight difference is less at much, much colder temperatures. Then there is the case of 5 gallons of water that has been heated to 101 degrees Celsius  which means that it would have turned into steam, which, again, varies in density according to temperature and pressure. So taking into account all these strange and unusual cases, you can see that it would be helpful to have more information about your specific 5 gallons of water, like where, at what temperature, what salts may be dissolved in it (all water whether from a mountain stream or out of your tap in the kitchen sink has some minerals dissolve in it, except carefully distilled water in which the distillation process leaves behind those minerals), or is it pure distilled water. You should probably take one of the other answers. Since you asked the question the way you did, it is unlikely that you would find any of this odd and quirky situations valuable, except to know


Who was the first American to walk in space?

EVA Space Walks Ed White was the first American to perform a space walk. Photo courtesy of NASA How do Astronauts Walk in Space? The term "space walk" is somewhat misleading because astronauts float in space. Note that the formal name for a space walk is Extravehicular Activity (EVA). Imagine a spacecraft orbiting the Earth at 200 miles altitude. The speed of the spacecraft would be about 18,000 miles per hour. The astronauts inside the spacecraft are in a state of "apparent weightlessness." Basically, the astronauts float, whether they are inside or outside the spacecraft. Sometimes the astronauts use seat belts, foot restraints, and other devices to keep their bodies still so that they can perform work tasks when they are inside the spacecraft. An astronaut who is preparing for a "space walk" must wear a pressure suit because there is virtually no air pressure at 200 miles altitude. The astronaut must also have an oxygen supply for breathing. One method is for the astronaut to remain connected to the spacecraft through an "umbilical hose." This hose supplies the astronaut with oxygen. This is the method which Ed White used when he became the first American astronaut to make a space walk in 1965. Ed White's umbilical hose also had radio wires so that he could communicate with astronaut Jim McDivitt, who remained inside the Gemini spacecraft. Astronauts also need some means of propulsion when they make an EVA. Ed White used a handheld maneuvering unit to propel himself. This unit shot out short bursts of nitrogen gas. Space shuttle astronauts can use a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) for EVAs. This system allows the astronaut to move about without being tethered to the spacecraft. This system use compressed nitrogen gas to propel the astronaut. The astronauts controls the gas burst using a joystick. This system also has an oxygen supply for the astronaut. Who was the first person to perform a space walk? Soviet cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov made the first space walk during the Voskhod II mission on March 18, 1965. He performed this above Siberia. Leonov was also one of the cosmonauts in the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. Who was the first American to perform a space walk? The first American to perform a space walk was Ed White in June 1965. He flew in the Gemini IV mission along with James McDivitt. White began his space walk while the spacecraft was over the Indian Ocean. He continued his walk over the Pacific Ocean. Astronaut White died in the Apollo 1 fire in 1967. This fire occurred during a training session at the launch pad. Who was the first woman to perform a space walk? The first woman to perform a space walk was Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya during the Soyuz T-12 mission in July 1984. Cosmonaut Savitskaya was also the second woman in space, achieving this distinction on the Soyuz T-7 mission in 1982. Who was the first American woman to perform a space walk? Dr. Kathyrn Sullivan became the first American woman to perform a space walk. She did this on the STS-41G Space Shuttle Challenger mission in October 1984. _______________________________________________________________________________________________


Name the ancient civilised region bordered by the two rivers, Tigris and Euphrates?

Mesopotamia | Define Mesopotamia at Dictionary.com Mesopotamia [mes-uh-puh-tey-mee-uh] /ˌmɛs ə pəˈteɪ mi ə/ Spell noun 1. an ancient region in W Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: now part of Iraq. Related forms Examples from the Web for Mesopotamia Expand The Next Wave of Jihadists Reuel Marc Gerecht March 10, 2010 Historical Examples Its field of influence extended far beyond Mesopotamia into the south of Syria where it has left monuments of unequalled splendor. In Mesopotamia Martin Swayne Convinced that our policy in Mesopotamia is due to the War Minister's megalomania he is most anxious to bring him to book. Ancient Man Hendrik Willem van Loon If that's war—the sort of war we're likely to have in Mesopotamia—then the more of it we have the merrier. British Dictionary definitions for Mesopotamia Expand noun 1. a region of SW Asia between the lower and middle reaches of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: site of several ancient civilizations Word Origin Latin from Greek mesopotamia (khora) (the land) between rivers Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Mesopotamia Expand ancient name for the land that lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (in modern Iraq), from Greek mesopotamia (khora), literally "a country between two rivers," from fem. of mesopotamos, from mesos "middle" (see medial (adj.)) + potamos "river" (see potamo- ). In 19c. the word sometimes was used in the sense of "anything which gives irrational or inexplicable comfort to the hearer," based on the story of the old woman who told her pastor that she "found great support in that comfortable word Mesopotamia" ["Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable," 1870]. The place was called Mespot (1917) by British soldiers serving there in World War I. Related: Mesopotamian. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Expand Mesopotamia [(mes-uh-puh-tay-mee-uh)] A region of western Asia , in what is now Iraq , known as the “cradle of civilization.” Western writing first developed there, done with sticks on clay tablets. Agricultural organization on a large scale also began in Mesopotamia, along with work in bronze and iron (see Bronze Age and Iron Age ). Governmental systems in the region were especially advanced (see Babylon and Hammurabi ). A number of peoples lived in Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Hittites, and Assyrians. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Mesopotamia in the Bible Expand the country between the two rivers (Heb. Aram-naharaim; i.e., "Syria of the two rivers"), the name given by the Greeks and Romans to the region between the Euphrates and the Tigris (Gen. 24:10; Deut. 23:4; Judg. 3:8, 10). In the Old Testament it is mentioned also under the name "Padan-aram;" i.e., the plain of Aram, or Syria (Gen. 25:20). The northern portion of this fertile plateau was the original home of the ancestors of the Hebrews (Gen. 11; Acts 7:2). From this region Isaac obtained his wife Rebecca (Gen. 24:10, 15), and here also Jacob sojourned (28:2-7) and obtained his wives, and here most of his sons were born (35:26; 46:15). The petty, independent tribes of this region, each under its own prince, were warlike, and used chariots in battle. They maintained their independence till after the time of David, when they fell under the dominion of Assyria, and were absorbed into the empire (2 Kings 19:13). Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary


"Who, born in Reading in 1903, called his autobiography ""Life Among Antiques""?"

Arthur Negus Arthur Negus Born: 1903 Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England Born into a family steeped in traditional antiques, he began running the family business at age 17. His expertise and reputation flourished, and in 1946 he joined Bruton, Knowles & Co., auctioneers of fine antiques based in Gloucester. He appeared as a panel member on the television series Going for a Song (1966–76) where he was called upon to give his opinion on the value of antiques. He resumed his television career in 1982 with Arthur Negus Enjoys (1982) and The Antiques Roadshow (1982–83). He also wrote books, including Going for a Song: English Furniture (1969) and A Life Among Antiques (1982). Died: 1985