Which tough-guy actor was the voice of the dog Charlie B Barkin in the 1989 animated film All Dogs Go to Heaven?

All Dogs Go to Heaven | Playhouse Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All Dogs Go to Heaven 39pages on For the television series, see All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series All Dogs Go to Heaven Directed by Dom DeLuise Judith Barsi Vic Tayback Charles Nelson Reilly Loni Anderson Melba Moore Studio $13.8 million (Final Budget) [1] Gross revenue Followed by All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 All Dogs Go to Heaven 1989 animated film directed and produced by Don Bluth and released by United Artists. Set in 1939, the film tells the story of two dogs, Charlie B. Barkin (voiced by Burt Reynolds) and his loyal best friend Itchy Itchiford (voiced by Dom DeLuise). Charlie, who is murdered by his gangster business partner Carface Carruthers, forsakes his place in Heaven to return and take revenge. On his return he frees a young orphan girl, Anne-Marie, who Carface was holding captive because of her ability to talk to and understand animals (giving Carface insider information about whom to bet on in races). At first Charlie and Itchy intend on exploiting Anne-Marie's gift too, but they soon become attached to her and act as her protectors. Charlie learns that he will have to change his ways in order to get back into Heaven. The film was produced at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Dublin, Ireland, funded by UK-based investors Goldcrest Films. On its cinema release it competed directly with an animated feature released at the same time, The Little Mermaid produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. While it did not repeat the box-office success of Sullivan Bluth's previous feature films (An American Tail and The Land Before Time) it was very successful on home video, becoming one of the biggest-selling VHS releases ever. The film inspired a theatrical sequel, a television series and a holiday direct-to-video film. It has since then become a cult film and classic. ==Contents== Edit In 1939, New Orleans, Charlie B. Barkin (voiced by Burt Reynolds), a rough-and-tumble mutt with a con man's charm, is working at a casino with his gangster business partner Carface Carruthers (voiced by Vic Tayback). Carface, unwilling to share the earnings, has Charlie locked away at the pound and runs the casino with an iron fist, but with the help of his best friend Itchy (voiced by Dom DeLuise), a nervous Dachshund, he breaks out. Unaware of Carface's malicious intent, Charlie returns to him expecting open arms, but Carface wants to sever ties with him. To get Charlie out of the picture for good, Carface arranges his death. He takes Charlie out to Mardi Gras, gets him drunk and runs him down with a car, knocking him into the river. Having died, Charlie goes to Heaven by default, despite not having done a single nice thing in his life; as the angelic Heavenly Whippet Anabelle explains, "unlike people, dogs are naturally good and loyal and kind”. Dissatisfied at having died before his time, Charlie distracts Anabelle, takes back his "life watch" (a glowing pocket watch) and winds it up again, forsaking his place in Heaven and returning himself to Earth. While he has been returned to life, and he is immortal while his life watch still ticks, when it does stop he will be condemned to Hell for eternity unless he performs a good deed to earn a place in Heaven (as Anabelle says through the watch, "You can never come back"). Charlie ignores this and slams the watch shut. Back on Earth Charlie reunites with Itchy and plots his revenge against Carface by setting up a rival business, "Charlie's Place". Before he can do this he must collect money to begin construction. Itchy is reluctant to cooperate, fearing retribution not only from Carface but also a "monster" he has heard Carface possesses. Charlie is intrigued by this and investigates, Charlie discovers the "monster" is in fact a little orphan girl named Anne-Marie who Carface has been harboring because of her ability to communicate with animals, giving Carface the advantage when gambling on races. Seeing the potential to use Anne-Marie's gift for his own gain, Charlie decides to take her. Anne-Marie immediately sees that Charlie i


What term describes the now generally illegal practice requiring people to be members of a trade union before being employed by an organization?

Definitions for Common Labor Terms | Teamsters Definitions for Common Labor Terms   Unions have developed a special vocabulary to describe much of what we do. Definitions are given here for the most commonly used terms: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Accretions: Employees added to the bargaining unit once a union is certified as a representative of the bargaining unit. ADA:  See Americans with Disabilities Act . Administrative Law Judge (ALJ):  A civil service appointee of the National Labor Relations Board who conducts unfair labor practice hearings in the region where such cases originate. Advisory Arbitration:  Form of arbitration often referred to as fact finding where the decision of the arbitrator is not binding. Agency Shop:  A contract provision under which employees who do not join the union are required to pay a collective bargaining service fee instead. This service fee is usually the same as monthly dues. In some states public workers choose to pay service fee based on a percentage of the Union’s budget spent on representing the bargaining unit’s time and money spent on organizing and political action, not considered to be directly representing members. Alter Ego Employer:  An employer who changes the name and outward appearance of a business but is in fact the same employer. An employer cannot rid himself of his obligation to recognize the legitimate bargaining representative through an alter ego. ALJ:  See Administrative Law Judge . Americans with Disabilities Act:  National law forbidding discrimination against employees on the basis of disability and requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled employees. The ADA is enforced by the Equal Opportunities Employment Commission (EEOC) and by private lawsuit. Annuity:  A form of investment plan usually provided as a retirement plan that provides for income for a specified period of time, such as a number of years or for life. Arbitration:  A method of settling a labor-management dispute by having an impartial third party decide the issue. The decision of the third party (arbitrator) is usually binding. Area Standards Picketing:  A form of picketing with the purpose of encouraging an employer to observe the standards in that industry in that locality. This kind of picketing has formed legal restrictions than picketing to force an employer to recognize a union or to impress employees noneconomic benefits. Areawide Bargaining:Collective bargaining agreement which covers all the unionized employers and their employees in a specific geographical and industrial setting. Association Agreements:A collective bargaining agreement which governs a group of employers who ban together for mutual aid when bargaining with labor organizations. All employers belonging to the association are bound by the agreement that was negotiated by the association and the union. Attrition:Reduction in the labor force of a company through natural causes such as voluntary quits, retirement, or death as opposed to layoffs. Authorization Card:A union card filled out by pro-union workers during a representation campaign. The card usually specifies the union as a collective bargaining agent of the employees and must be dated and signed. The NLRB will accept 30% of the employees signatures on cards or petitions as the "showing of interest" required to conduct an election. Usually unions will not file for an election unless a majority of the bargaining unit members have signed authorization cards. Award:The final decision of an arbitrator which is binding on both parties. Back Loaded:Providing a greater wage increase near the end of a contract. B.A.:See Business Agent . Bargaining Agent:Union designated by a government agency, such as the National Labor Relations Board, or recognized voluntarily by the employer, as the exclusive representative of all employees in the bargaining unit for purposes of collective bargaining. Bargaining Rights:The rights outlined in Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. Rights o


Bichon Frise : Dog Breed Selector : Animal Planet Watch Video Although small, the bichon is an active dog and needs daily exercise. Its needs can be met with a vigorous indoor game or, better, a romp in the yard or a short walk on leash. The white powder-puff coat needs brushing and combing every other day, plus scissoring and trimming every two months. It doesn't shed, but the loose hairs become entangled in the coat and can mat. It may be difficult to keep white in some areas. This is not a dog that should live outdoors.  Major concerns: patellar luxation  Minor concerns: tooth loss, cataract  Occasionally seen: none Watch Video The bichon frise has its roots in the Mediterranean, originally produced by crossing the barbet (a large water dog) with small, white lap dogs. This cross eventually produced a family of dogs known as barbichons, which was later shortened to bichons. The bichons were divided into four types: the bichon Maltaise, Bolognese, Havanese and Teneriffe. The Teneriffe, which was to later become the bichon frise, developed on the Canary Island of Teneriffe, probably having been taken there by Spanish seafarers in ancient times. In the 14th century, Italian sailors brought specimens back from the island to the Continent, where they quickly became favored pets of the upper class. Following a series of French invasions of Italy in the 1500s, the little dogs were adopted by the French. They were special pets of Francis I and his successor, Henry III. They also enjoyed popularity in Spain, but for some reason, the breed's popularity waned throughout Europe. It did experience a brief resurgence during the reign of Napoleon III in the early 19th century, but once again it quickly faded from favor. This began a new chapter in the bichon's history, as it sank from court favorite to common street dog. The bichon survived, however, because of its propensity for performing tricks, and it teamed with peddlers and organ grinders to entertain passerbys or fair-goers for money. With the advent of World War I, the little dogs were nearly lost. A few dogs were brought back home by soldiers, but no real effort to save the breed was made until a few French breeders began an earnest effort to establish the breed. In 1933, the name officially became bichon a poil frise ("bichon of the curly coat"). The breed was threatened once again, this time by World War II, and it was not until it came to America in the 1950s that its future became more secure. Even then, the bichon frise did not catch on until it received a new hair cut and greater publicity in the 1960s. The breed suddenly caught the attention of fanciers and was recognized by the AKC in 1971.


In which part of the human body is the Eustachian Tube?

Eustachian Tube Function, Anatomy & Diagram | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Pharyngotympanic tube The eustachian tube is a canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, which consists of the upper throat and the back of the nasal cavity. It controls the pressure within the middle ear, making it equal with the air pressure outside the body. Most of the time the eustachian tube is closed, opening only during activities such as yawning, swallowing, and chewing, to allow air through the passage between the middle ear and nasopharynx. When atmospheric pressure changes rapidly, causing a sudden feeling of blockage in the ear (such as during airplane travel), these activities can be done on purpose to open the tube and equalize the pressure within the middle ear. When the eustachian tube will not open enough to equalize pressure, symptoms such as discomfort, dizziness, or ringing in the ear may result. Visual examination of the eardrum with a lighted scope helps to determine if the cause is inflammation, swelling, or fluid in the ear. Conditions such as nasal congestion, infection of the ear or sinus, or allergies may cause these symptoms and lead to eustachian tube problems. These causes can often be treated with decongestant medication or antibiotics, but in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.


What is the craft of cutting and polishing stones or gems?

HOW TO CUT,GRIND, AND POLISH STONES EASY TO UNDERSTAND - YouTube HOW TO CUT,GRIND, AND POLISH STONES EASY TO UNDERSTAND Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 19, 2011 I AM SHOWCASING MY SKILLS WITH STONES AND GEMS, I AM A JEWELER AND LAPIDARIST . I TRAVEL TO SMALL SHOWS AND SELL MY WORK, I ALSO DO CHEMISTRY, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN MY ART Category


What consultancy firm devised the 7-S Framework corporate analysis model?

The McKinsey 7S Framework - Strategy Skills from MindTools.com The McKinsey 7-S Framework Free Newsletter Learn new career skills every week, and get our Personal Development Plan Workbook FREE when you subscribe. By the Mind Tools Editorial Team × Ensuring That All Parts of Your Organization Work in Harmony Learn how to use the 7-S Framework, with James Manktelow and Amy Carlson. How do you go about analyzing how well your organization is positioned to achieve its intended objective? This is a question that has been asked for many years, and there are many different answers. Some approaches look at internal factors, others look at external ones, some combine these perspectives, and others look for congruence between various aspects of the organization being studied. Ultimately, the issue comes down to which factors to study. While some models of organizational effectiveness go in and out of fashion, one that has persisted is the McKinsey 7-S framework. Developed in the early 1980s by Tom Peters and Robert Waterman, two consultants working at the McKinsey & Company consulting firm, the basic premise of the model is that there are seven internal aspects of an organization that need to be aligned if it is to be successful. The 7-S model can be used in a wide variety of situations where an alignment perspective is useful, for example, to help you: Improve the performance of a company. Examine the likely effects of future changes within a company. Align departments and processes during a merger or acquisition. Determine how best to implement a proposed strategy. The McKinsey 7-S model can be applied to elements of a team or a project as well. The alignment issues apply, regardless of how you decide to define the scope of the areas you study. The Seven Elements The McKinsey 7-S model involves seven interdependent factors which are categorized as either "hard" or "soft" elements: Hard Elements Style Staff "Hard" elements are easier to define or identify and management can directly influence them: These are strategy statements; organization charts and reporting lines; and formal processes and IT systems. "Soft" elements, on the other hand, can be more difficult to describe, and are less tangible and more influenced by culture. However, these soft elements are as important as the hard elements if the organization is going to be successful. The way the model is presented in Figure 1 below depicts the interdependency of the elements and indicates how a change in one affects all the others. Let's look at each of the elements specifically: Strategy: the plan devised to maintain and build competitive advantage over the competition. Structure: the way the organization is structured and who reports to whom. Systems: the daily activities and procedures that staff members engage in to get the job done. Shared Values: called "superordinate goals" when the model was first developed, these are the core values of the company that are evidenced in the corporate culture and the general work ethic. Style: the style of leadership adopted. Staff: the employees and their general capabilities. Skills: the actual skills and competencies of the employees working for the company. Placing Shared Values in the middle of the model emphasizes that these values are central to the development of all the other critical elements. The company's structure, strategy, systems, style, staff and skills all stem from why the organization was originally created, and what it stands for. The original vision of the company was formed from the values of the creators. As the values change, so do all the other elements. Also, the first version of this model, published in 1982, classified “systems” as “soft”. Since 1982, very many processes in very many organizations have been meticulously documented or automated, making them relatively easy to analyze and change. They are therefore shown above as “hard”. How to Use the Model Now you know what the model covers, how can you use it? The model is based on the theory that, for an organization to perform well, these seven elemen


Who wrote The Joy of Sex, published in 1972?

Joy of Sex, 1972 - AbeBooks Joy of Sex, 1972 Results (1 - 10) of 10 Sort By  ISBN 10: 067121649X ISBN 13: 9780671216498 Used Softcover Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Simon & Schuster, New York, 1972. Softcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Charles Raymond and Christopher Foss (illustrator). Later Printing. Sound binding. Clean, off-white pages. Wrappers have overall handling wear, light soiling. ; Explicitly written and illustrated, this is a detailed guide to sex. Illustrated with black and white drawings throughout with additional color plates. ; Drawings; 10.25" tall; 253 pages. Bookseller Inventory # 1470092 ISBN 10: 1845339649 ISBN 13: 9781845339647 New Hardcover Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Hardback. Book Condition: New. Not Signed; A bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort's classic work celebrates human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. It was groundbreaking and unique in the wide range of subjects it discussed and in its reassuring aut. book. Bookseller Inventory # ria9781845339647_rkm Published by Crown Publishers, New York (1972) Used Hardcover First Edition ISBN 10: 1845339649 ISBN 13: 9781845339647 New Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Octopus Publishing Ltd. Jul 2014, 2014. Buch. Book Condition: Neu. 266x182x32 mm. Neuware - A bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort's classic work celebrates human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. It was groundbreaking and unique in the wide range of subjects it discussed and in its reassuring authority and sense of fun. No other book has come close in providing such a wise, witty, uninhibited - sometimes delightfully eccentric - guide to lovemaking. And the original illustrations are absolutely iconic. 256 pp. Englisch. Bookseller Inventory # 9781845339647 ISBN 10: 1845339649 ISBN 13: 9781845339647 New Hardcover Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Hachette Australia, 2014. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 1. 18.3 x 26.2 cm. A bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort's classic work celebrates human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. It was groundbreaking and unique in the wide range of subjects it discussed and in its reassuring authority and sense of fun. No other book has come close in providing such a wise, witty, uninhibited - sometimes delightfully eccentric - guide to lovemaking. And the original illustrations are absolutely iconic. Hardback. Bookseller Inventory # MM-47075198 Alex Comfort, Charles Raymond, Christopher Foss Published by New York (1972) Used Softcover First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: New York, 1972. Softcover. First Edition; First Printing. Both volumes Very Good+ in wrappers. Contained within a Very Good slipcase, which shows edge wear and soiling. Clean pages. Soiling to front and rear panels. First Edition; no additional printings indicated. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Bookseller Inventory # 97025 More Information About This Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question 6. Bookseller Image Published by VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften Berlin u. a. Used Hardcover Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften Berlin u. a. 1.) Kurt Starke; Walter Friedrich: Liebe und Sexualität bis 30, VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften Berlin, 3. Auflage/1986, 354 Seiten, mit zahlreichen s/w Fotoseiten, weißer (etwas vergilbter) illustrierter Karton-Umschlag, Format 21 x 14,5 cm, gut erhalten (Foto). 2.) Tiffany. Blonde Versuchung, Cora-Taschenbuch, 1999, 125 Seiten, Einband: illustrierter O. Karton, am Rücken leicht gestoßen, sonst gut erhalten. 3.) Georg Siegmund: Die Natur der menschlichen Sexualität, 1. Auflage 1969, 118 Seiten, Verlag Volk und Werk Köln, Einband: Illustrierter O. Karton, gut erhalten. 4.) Alex Comfort: Joy of Sex. Freunde am Sex. Mit vierundachtzig Illustrat


By which name was American artist Anna Mary Roberston Moses, who began painting in her 70s, better known?

Grandma Moses | artnet Grandma Moses × Biography Grandma Moses was an American artist known for her pastoral landscape paintings. Part of the American folk art tradition, Moses took to painting her scenes of rural life late in her life, similarly to self-taught painter Horace Pippin . Having took up painting after needlework became too cumbersome, her canvases were imbued with a realistic style and unique sense of perspective. Born Anna Mary Robertson on September 7, 1860 in Greenwich, NY, she was in her 70s when art collector Louis Caldor happened to see her work in a shop window on a visit upstate. Three of her paintings were then included in the Contemporary Unknown American Painters exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1939, which began Moses’s meteoric rise in the art world. She died on December 13, 1961 in Hoosick Falls, NY at the age of 101. Related Categories


Which rapper's real name is Curtis Jackson III?

50 Cent - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trivia  (32) | Personal Quotes  (11) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Born in the South Jamaica section of Queens, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has lived in New York City all his life. He was raised by his grandparents after his father ran out and his mother was shot when he was only eight. Growing up, the Queens rapper originally wanted to be a heavyweight boxer, but eventually fell back on rapping. DJs had taken it upon themselves to release two Best of 50 Cent mix CDs, before he had even signed to a major label. 50 Cent hit the scene with "How To Rob" and he's been on a rampage ever since dealing with bootleggers, label back stabbing and other platinum selling artists trying to get at him physically. In 1999 his album Power of the Dollar, was heavily bootlegged and Trackmasters/Columbia never released it. Supposedly, Trackmasters weren't comfortable with him being caught up in the streets and getting shot three days before filming the video for "Thug Love," (with Destiny's Child) -- his first single. 50 was shot three times that night, two shots hitting him in the head, the bullet that struck his face he carries as a reminder of what happened. That event led to the fall out with Columbia and negotiating his release from their grasps. He still showed love and rhymed over a Trackmasters produced remix of "I'm Gonna Be Alright" on J-Lo's latest album, but rivals at Murder Inc. had 50 cut from the track which could have launched the rapper. This all changed in one night when Eminem said on a radio show that "50 Cent is definitely my favorite rapper right now, he's the only one keeping it real." The very next day a bidding war started on 50, ending when 50 signed to Eminem's very own label Shady/Aftermath. 50 Cent's fame has exploded, being produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem and finally making his debut album "Get rich or Die Tryin'." 50 has full access and advantage of the streets through mix-tapes; that's his forum because he controls it. 50 Cent is the most anticipated artist of 2003. It's well deserved because he's "been patiently waiting." - IMDb Mini Biography By: Rod Reece Trivia (32) Is involved in a feud with fellow rapper Ja Rule . Is signed to Eminem 's Shady Records imprint, distributed by Interscope Records. Has a son, Marquise, nicknamed 25 Cent . His debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" was the highest debut ever with 900,000 copies sold in the first week. His mother was killed at age 23, when he was just eight years old. Was discovered by Jason Mizell aka Jam Master Jay. Voted #8 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties Used to be a boxer Neither drinks alcohol nor smokes. 50 has stated in multiple interviews that after peddling drugs on the street for money (but never partaking himself), he saw how drugs, alcohol and smoking were adversely affecting his close relatives, so he made a conscious decision to change not only himself by finding legitimate means of making money, but also abstaining from the things that were destroying his relatives. He bought former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson 's Farmington, CT, mansion for $4.1 million. The house is approximately 50,000 sq. ft., has 52 rooms and was bought by Tyson for $2.7 million in 1996. Its features include five Jacuzzis, 25 full baths, 18 bedrooms, an elevator, two billiard rooms, a movie theater and a locker room. Recorded an album in 1999 titled "Power of the Dollar" but it was shelved by Columbia Records due to his legal problems at the time. Released a series of street mixtapes in 2002. They became so popular that Eminem heard them and signed him to his record label. Even after his success, 50 still releases street mixtapes on a regular basis. Album "The Massacre" was originally titled "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" and set for a February 15, 2005, release date, but production problems forced it to be set back to March 8, 2005. Was accompanied by actress Vivica A. Fox to the MTV Video Music Awards 2003 Created a dance known as the "two step". His favorite actor is Charlie Sheen .


Used by ancient Greeks and Romans what is a pelta?

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1890), PA´CTIO, PELTA Current location in this text. Enter a Perseus citation to go to another section or work. Full search     options are on the right side and top of the page. PELTA PELTA ( πέλτη ), a small shield.             Iphicrates, observing that the ancient CLIPEUS was cumbrous and inconvenient, introduced             among the Greeks a much smaller and lighter shield, from which those who             bore it took the name of peltastae [ EXERCITUS Vol. I. p. 776]. It             consisted principally of a frame of wood or wickerwork ( Xen. Anab. 2.1 , § 6), covered with             skin or leather, without the metallic rim. [ ANTYX ]. (Timaeus, Lex. Plat. s. v.)             Light and small shields of a great variety of shapes were used by numerous             nations before the adoption of them by the Greeks. The round target or cetra was a species of the pelta, and was             used especially by the people of Spain and Mauretania. [ CETRA ] The pelta is also said to             have been quadrangular (Schol. in Thuc. 2.29 ). A light shield of similar             construction was part of the national armour of Thrace ( Thuc. 2.29 ; Eurip. Aloes . 498, Rhes. 410; Max. Tyr. Diss. 19.1, 23.2) and             of various parts of Asia, and was on this account attributed to the Amazons,             in whose hands it appears on the works of ancient art sometimes elliptic, as             in the bronzes of Siris (woodcut, p. 79), and at other times variously             sinuated on the margin, but most commonly [p. 2.364]with a             semicircular indentation on one side ( “lunatis peltis,” Verg. A. 1.490 , 11.663 ). Varro, L. L. 7.43, compares this to the ancile . [ SALII ] A vase fragment in the Peltae, from a vase in the British Museum. British Museum (No. E 793) shows clearly the form and construction of the lunata pelta ; two Persians exhibit the two             sides of the shield.


Pedagogy is the art or profession of what?

Pedagogy | Definition of Pedagogy by Merriam-Webster Big Words on Campus Examples of pedagogy in a sentence Some of the presentations, a few too many for comfort, lapsed into the familiar contortions of modern pedagogy. —Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 & 21 July 2003 The idea that pedagogy should be judged according to race is absurd on its face, but the fact that they saw their relationship with me and with the school itself in those terms should have given me greater pause than it did. —Gerald Early, Lure and Loathing, 1993 Since no textbooks existed, the professor refused to profess, knowing no more than his students, and the students read what they pleased and compared their results. As pedagogy, nothing could be more triumphant. —Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams, 1907 Did You Know? Since in Greek agogos means "leader", a paidagogos was a slave who led boys to school and back, but also taught them manners and tutored them after school. In time, pedagogue came to mean simply "teacher;" today the word has an old-fashioned ring to it, so it often means a stuffy, boring teacher. The word pedagogy, though, is still widely used, and often means simply "teaching". And pedagogic training is what everyone majoring in education receives. Origin and Etymology of pedagogy First Known Use: circa 1623 Other Education Terms


Anna Kournikova, Michelangelo, ILOVEYOU, and Melissa were examples of what?

Computing’s 11 Smartest Super-Viruses--And The Damage They Wrought | Fast Company | Business + Innovation The Morris Virus (1988) Robert Morris's worm infected 10% of computers online at the time—around 6,000 machines. Morris built the virus to test the size of the Internet, when he was a grad student at Cornell. The bug slowed infected computers to a halt, prompting the government to sue. Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Law, in December 1990, Morris became the first virus-maker convicted in U.S. court. This first criminal hacker's legal troubles were ironic: His dad, a coauthor of UNIX, was the former chief scientist of the National Computer Security Center for the NSA. The harm was done by mistake: Morris designed his bug to replicate in 14% of cases, even if it detected a copy of itself, as a safeguard against security programs trying to outsmart it. This extra load of viral copies drew administrators' notice, and inadvertently clogged infected computers. Due to "potential loss in productivity," the Morris worm cost between $200 and $53,000 per infected system, authorities estimated. Morris was sentenced to three years of probation, 400 hours of community service, a fine of $10,050, and the costs of his supervision. Morris bounced back in later years. In 1995, he cofounded Viaweb, a startup that made software for building online stores. Viaweb sold for $48 million in 1998, to Yahoo. The next year, he got his PhD from Harvard. In 2006, the once-infamous hacker cofounded Y Combinator, the seed-stage startup funding firm. The next year, he got tenure as a computer science prof at the hacker school where his rep might be best appreciated: MIT. Chernobyl Virus/CIH or "Spacefiller" (1998) Chernobyl gets its name from its trigger date: April 26, the anniversary of the 1988 nuclear disaster. Created far from the former USSR, in Taiwan, the virus is only associated with the incident by coincidence—a red herring to investigators. Chernobyl, also known as CIH, effectively paralyzes a computer by overwriting a chip inside PCs. The author, Chen Ing-hau, then a college student at Tatung University, was caught by Taiwanese police. His virus infected 60 million computers and caused U.S. $1.6 billion in damages. Since the Taiwanese government was unable to prosecute Chen—no victims came forward to sue—the virus led to new anti-malware legislation in Taiwan. Chernobyl is sometimes called "spacefiller" because it works differently than other computer worms, in a way that brings to mind DNA insertion by biological viruses. While most viruses add their code to the end of an infected file, this one looks for gaps in code to add its own. Since the "insertion" doesn't change the infected file's size, it makes the virus harder to detect. Chernobyl is an example of how computer viruses, much like the organic ones that give them their name, evolve to exploit weaknesses in their hosts. The Melissa Virus (1999) If you want a virus with personality, look no further than Melissa: Named for a Miami stripper, she was made by a porn-fiend fan of The Simpsons, who ended up behind bars when his email-Frankenstein invaded Microsoft and Intel. By the time the 30-year-old was arrested, Melissa was the worst computer virus outbreak to date. The first ever email-aware virus hid inside an attachment called "List.DOC," which contained a list of 80 passwords to porn sites. Spreading through Microsoft Outlook emails, it hijacked infected address books, sending itself to the first 50 contacts. In a subset of cases—whenever the day of the month and minute coincided—Melissa printed a line of text at the current cursor position in a Microsoft Word doc: "Twenty-two points, plus triple-word score, plus fifty points for using all my letters. Game's over. I'm outta here": a quote from Bart Simpson about Scrabble. Unleashed by New Jersey hacker David L. Smith on the alt.sex newsgroup, the quirky virus wasn't meant to do harm, just mischief. But Melissa got out of hand: On March 26, she clogged Microsoft's and Intel's email servers. The tech juggernauts sought vengeanc


What is the short ladder made of webbing or rope used in mountaineering?

How to Make a Very Sturdy Rope Ladder | Trails.com How to Make a Very Sturdy Rope Ladder Tweet Rope ladders, or etriers, are common tools used in aid climbing to make advancement to a set piece of protection easier. While many commercial varieties exist, a simple but sturdy ladder can be made using only your climbing webbing. The sewn commercial models allow foot loops to remain open under load; however, tying your own etriers lets you customize length and loop size, and remains an excellent skill to have in case of equipment failure or need for rescue. Instructions 15 feet 1-inch climbing webbing Carabiner Fold the webbing exactly in half and line up the two free ends. Step 2 Tie the free ends into a loop using a frost knot. Fold the free ends back to create a loop about 5 inches long. Tie this looped section into an overhand loop, taking care not to allow the free ends of the webbing to slip out of the knot. Slip a carabiner through the final overhand loop. This is your etrier's connection point. Step 3 Make the first step 8 to 10 inches below the frost knot. Pinch the webbing together at this point and pull out one piece of webbing to make a loop above your fingers. Pull out enough to make a loop big enough for your foot, including whatever climbing footwear you tend to wear. Tie both pieces of webbing into a single overhand knot at the bottom of the loop to secure the step. Step 4 Make the second loop in the same fashion as the first, but pull slack for the loop out of the opposite piece of webbing. This will create alternating steps when you hang your etrier. Step 5 Use the last 8 to 10 inches of webbing as the final step. Since you looped the webbing and tied a frost knot in the opposite side, there should be no need to tie a knot at the bottom step. Tips & Warnings   Etriers can be as long as you want, but most have only four or five steps and are around a long arm's reach in length. To adjust the length of these etriers, use as twice the webbing as the finished length, then add 10 inches for each step and another 10 inches for the frost knot.   Etriers should only be tied with climbing webbing. Do not use regular rope or any material not certified for rock climbing. Resources Trails: Climbing Rope Technique Article Written By Greg Johnson Greg Johnson earned his Bachelor of Arts in creative writing from The Ohio University. He has been a professional writer since 2008, specializing in outdoors content and instruction. Johnson's poetry has appeared in such publications as "Sphere" and "17 1/2 Magazine."


What was the first Monty Python feature film?

Monty Python films | Moviepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia A videotape recording directed by Ian MacNaughton of a live performance of sketches. Originally intended for a TV/video special. Transferred to 35mm and given a limited theatrical release in the US. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) An examination of the meaning of life in a series of sketches from conception to death and beyond, from the uniquely Python perspective. And Now For Something Completely Different (1971) Main article: And Now For Something Completely Different The Pythons' first feature film (directed by Ian MacNaughton , reprising his role from the television series) did not really live up to its title, composed as it was, of what were considered the best sketches from the first two series of the Flying Circus, re-shot on an extremely low budget (and often slightly edited) for cinema release. Material selected for the film includes: "Dead Parrot", "The Lumberjack Song", "Upper Class Twit of the Year", "Hell's Grannies", "Self-Defence Class", "How Not To Be Seen" and "Nudge Nudge". Financed by Playboy's UK executive Victor Lowndes, it was intended as a way of breaking Monty Python into America, and although it was ultimately unsuccessful in this, the film did good business in the UK (this still being in the era before home video would make it much more accessible to view the material again). The group did not consider the film a success, but it enjoys a cult following today. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Main article: Monty Python and the Holy Grail In 1974, between production on the third and fourth series (which Cleese declined to take part in for a variety of reasons), the group decided that the time was now right to embark on their first 'proper' feature film, containing entirely new material. Monty Python and the Holy Grail was based on Arthurian Legend| and was directed by both Terrys, Jones and Gilliam. Again, the latter also contributed linking animations (and put together the opening credits). Along with the rest of the Pythons, Jones and Gilliam performed several roles in the film, but it was Chapman, considered by far the best straight actor of the bunch, who took the lead as King Arthur. Holy Grail was filmed on location, throughout several picturesque rural areas of Scotland, with a tiny budget of nearly £150,000; the money was raised in part with investments from rock groups such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin - and UK music industry entrepreneur Tony Stratton-Smith (founder/owner of the Charisma Records label, for which the Pythons recorded their song albums). Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Main article: Monty Python’s Life of Brian Following the success of Holy Grail, many reporters asked them for the title of the next Python film, despite the fact that the team had not even begun to consider a second movie. Eventually, Eric Idle once flippantly replied "Jesus Christ - Lust for Glory", which became the group's stock answer once they realised that it shut reporters up. However, they soon began to seriously consider a film lampooning the New Testament era in the same way Holy Grail had lampooned Arthurian legend. Despite being non-believers, they agreed that Jesus was "definitely a good guy" and found nothing to mock in his actual teachings; on the other hand, they shared a distrust of organised religion, and decided to write a satire on credulity and hypocrisy among the followers of someone mistaken for the "Messiah", but who had no desire to be followed as such. The focus therefore shifted to a separate individual born at the same time, in a neighbouring stable. When Jesus does appear in the film (first, as a baby in the stable, and then later on the Mount, speaking the Beatitudes), he is played straight (by actor Kenneth Colley ) and portrayed with respect. The comedy begins when members of the crowd mishear his statements of peace, love and tolerance ("I think he said, 'blessed are the cheesemakers'"). Directing duties were handled solely by Terry Jones on this project, having amicably agreed with Gilliam that Jo


What is the name of one full point in a Judo contest?

Tournament Guide – Judo Info 1 0 There should be one or two scoreboards to show the state of play. Because in Judo it is always the highest quality score that wins, the score-board is laid out left to right to show the scores like a number. Looked at in this way, the score is 10 to 3: white's single waza-ari beats the lesser quality of blue's 3 yuko. The Ippon score is not shown on the scoreboard because there can only be 1 Ippon and scoring it ends the match. Basic Judo Referee Signals ( more ) Ippon (full point): Opponent is thrown on the back with force, or held under control on the mat for 25 seconds. Waza-ari (near ippon): Throw is not completely successful, or opponent is held under control for at least 20 seconds. Yuko (almost waza-ari): Throw is partially successful, or opponent is held under control for 15 to 20 seconds. Osaekomi (mat hold begins): Opponent is held under control on his or her back and the time starts. Matte (stop): Match is stopped temporarily and the time clock pauses. "The main object of Judo lies in this point. It seeks to augment human strength, morality and intellect by human means and efforts. It tends to train young people in the habits and condition conducive to the accomplishment of great undertakings." –T. Shidachi, April 29, 1892 Recent Posts


In which German city is the Brandhorst museum?

Museum Brandhorst - Munich Museum Brandhorst Website: http://www.museum-brandhorst.de closed on: Monday Museum Type: Art The Museum Brandhorst in Munich is a modern and contemporary art museum located in the Kunstareal, the city’s museum quarter. The museum, founded in 2009, is housed in a beautiful colored building, designed by the German architectural firm Sauerbruch Hutton. The permanent collection of the Brandhorst is composed of paintings, sculptures and installations mainly from European and American artists, dating from the 20th to the 21st century, including works by Cy Twombly, Bruce Nauman, John Chamberlain, Dan Flavin, Mike Kelley, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz, Gehrard Richter and Sigmar Polke, together with a selection of over 100 works by Andy Warhol. The museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours and educational programs. At the Brandhorst, a shop and a restaurant are available to the visitors. The museum is fully accessible to people with disabilities and also offers a wheelchair borrowing service, free of charge. Photos: cover by Dave Kasparek; 1 and 2 by digital cat. 3 and 4: Installation views of the exhibition “Richard Avedon. Murals and Portraits”, photo: Haydar Koyupinar © 2014 The Richard Avedon Foundation What do you think of this museum? (4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading...


The Palace of Knossos is on which Greek island?

Knossos Photographs Knossos Knossos was undeniably the capital of Minoan Crete. It is grander, more complex, and more flamboyant than any of the other palaces known to us, and it is located about twenty minutes south of the modern port town of Iraklio. Knossos was inhabited for several thousand years, beginning with a neolithic settlement sometime in the seventh millennium BC, and was abandoned after its destruction in 1375 BC which marked the end of Minoan civilization. The first palace on the low hill beside the Krairatos river was built around 1900 BC on the ruins of previous settlements. It was destroyed for the first time along with the other Protopalatial palaces around Crete at 1700 BC, probably by a large earthquake or foreign invaders. It was immediately rebuilt to an even more elaborate complex and until its abandonment was damaged several times during earthquakes, invasions, and in 1450 BC by the colossal volcanic eruption of Thera, and the invasion of Mycenaeans who used it as their capital as they ruled the island of Crete until 1375 BC. Arthur Evans, the British Archaeologist who excavated the site in 1900 AD restored large parts of the palace in a way that it is possible today to appreciate the grandeur and complexity of a structure that evolved over several millennia and grew to occupy about 20,000 square meters. Walking through its complex multi-storied buildings one can comprehend why the palace of Knossos was associated with the mythological labyrinth. According to Greek mythology, the palace was designed by famed architect Dedalos with such complexity that no one placed in it could ever find its exit. King Minos who commissioned the palace then kept the architect prisoner to ensure that he would not reveal the palace plan to anyone. Dedalos, who was a great inventor, built two sets of wings so he and his son Ikaros could fly off the island, and so they did. On their way out, Dedalos warned his son not to fly too close to the sun because the wax that held the wings together would melt. In a tragic turn of events, during their escape Ikaros, young and impulsive as he was, flew higher and higher until the sun rays dismantled his wings and the young boy fell to his death in the Aegean sea. The Labyrinth was the dwelling of the Minotaur in Greek mythology, and many associate the palace of Knossos with the legend of Theseus killing the Minotaur . The Greek myth associated with the palace about Theseus and the Minotaur is fascinating, but walking around the ruins of Knossos today it is hard to imagine it to be a place of torment and death. Instead, the palace radiates with joyous exuberance through the elaborate architectural planes and volumes that were clustered around the central courtyard over time. The elegant wall frescoes which decorated the walls speak of a people who approached the subtleties of life and the splendor of nature with a joyous disposition. For the visitor today, the area around the ramp which leads to the main palace, immediately exposes the rich strata of ruins that span millennia. To the left of the entrance ramp three large kouloures in the shape of large round pits reveal in their deep bottom the remains of Prepalatial building ruins . The palace of Knossos was the center of administration of the entire island during Minoan times, and its position as such allowed for unprecedented growth and prosperity as witnessed by the plethora of storage magazines, workshops, and wall paintings. The Throne room with its gypsum throne and benches to accommodate sixteen persons, the central courtyard, and the theater, along with the royal chambers paint a portrait of Knossos as a forum of elaborate rituals and extraordinary historical occurrences. The restorations performed by Evans have been criticized as inaccurate, and there is a feeling that many of the details were reconstituted (to use Evans' term) utilizing at best "educated guesses". For the visitor however, the restorations render the incomprehensible strata of ruins along with their past grandeur a bit more obvious, and bring the m


What is Niccolo Machiavelli's famously fascinating book on the art of political leadership, published in 1532?

Niccolò Machiavelli (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Niccolò Machiavelli First published Tue Sep 13, 2005; substantive revision Mon Oct 20, 2014 Why an entry on Machiavelli? That question might naturally and legitimately occur to anyone encountering an entry about him in an encyclopedia of philosophy. Certainly, Machiavelli contributed to a large number of important discourses in Western thought—political theory most notably, but also history and historiography, Italian literature, the principles of warfare, and diplomacy. But Machiavelli never seems to have considered himself a philosopher—indeed, he often overtly rejected philosophical inquiry as beside the point—nor do his credentials suggest that he fits comfortably into standard models of academic philosophy. His writings are maddeningly and notoriously unsystematic, inconsistent and sometimes self-contradictory. He tends to appeal to experience and example in the place of rigorous logical analysis. Yet succeeding thinkers who more easily qualify as philosophers of the first rank did (and do) feel compelled to engage with his ideas, either to dispute them or to incorporate his insights into their own teachings. Machiavelli may have grazed at the fringes of philosophy, but the impact of his musings has been widespread and lasting. The terms “Machiavellian” or “Machiavellism” find regular purchase among philosophers concerned with a range of ethical, political, and psychological phenomena, even if Machiavelli did not invent “Machiavellism” and may not even have been a “Machiavellian” in the sense often ascribed to him. Moreover, in Machiavelli's critique of “grand” philosophical schemes, we find a challenge to the enterprise of philosophy that commands attention and demands consideration and response. Thus, Machiavelli deserves a place at the table in any comprehensive survey of philosophy. 1. Biography Relatively little is known for certain about Machiavelli's early life in comparison with many important figures of the Italian Renaissance (the following section draws on Capponi 2010 and Vivanti 2013) He was born 3 May 1469 in Florence and at a young age became a pupil of a renowned Latin teacher, Paolo da Ronciglione. It is speculated that he attended the University of Florence, and even a cursory glance at his corpus reveals that he received an excellent humanist education. It is only with his entrance into public view, with his appointment as the Second Chancellor of the Republic of Florence, however, that we begin to acquire a full and accurate picture of his life. For the next fourteen years, Machiavelli engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity on behalf of Florence, travelling to the major centers of Italy as well as to the royal court of France and to the imperial curia of Maximilian. We have letters, dispatches, and occasional writings that testify to his political assignments as well as to his acute talent for the analysis of personalities and institutions. Florence had been under a republican government since 1494, when the leading Medici family and its supporters had been driven from power. During this time, Machiavelli thrived under the patronage of the Florentine gonfaloniere (or chief administrator for life), Piero Soderini. In 1512, however, with the assistance of Spanish troops, the Medici defeated the republic's armed forces and dissolved the government. Machiavelli was a direct victim of the regime change: he was initially placed in a form of internal exile and, when he was (wrongly) suspected of conspiring against the Medici in 1513, he was imprisoned and tortured for several weeks. His retirement thereafter to his farm outside of Florence afforded the occasion and the impetus for him to turn to literary pursuits. The first of his writings in a more reflective vein was also ultimately the one most commonly associated with his name, The Prince. Written at the end of 1513 (and perhaps early 1514), but only formally published posthumously in 1532, The Prince was composed in great haste by an author who was, am


Who was the first prime minister of Canada? Who was the first prime minister of Canada? Who was the first prime minister of Canada? Who was the first prime minister of Canada? The first Prime Minister of Canada is Sir John A. Macdonald who was a dominant figure in the Canadian Confederation. He was a businessman, lawyer, politician, and prime minister. Macdonald served as a municipal alderman in Kingston and was a member of the Province of Canada�s Legislative Assembly between 1844 and 1867. In 1847, he was appointed a Receiver General and was an opposition member of parliament between 1845 and 1854, in 1858, and between 1862 and 1864. Macdonald became Joint Premier and served together with �tienne-Paschal Tach� between 1856 and 1857. He acted as a Joint Premier between 1857 and 1858 and between 1858 and 1862 (serving together with George-�tienne Cartier). Because of the Pacific Railway Scandal, the Conservative government had to resign in 1973. The liberal government of Alexander Mackenzie took over. The Conservatives returned to power in 1878, and Macdonald became Prime Minister. The Canadian Pacific Railway was completed during the Prime Minister�s second administration. In 1879, the country became a high-tariff nation, similar to Germany and the United States. The high tariffs aimed to build and protect the Canadian industry. The machinery and equipment for textile production entered the country free, but the tariff on finished textiles was 34 percent. The Prime Minister argued in favour of even higher tariffs during his whole political career. During this period, Canada also sent Sir Alexander Galt as its first diplomatic representative in Britain. The government of Macdonald subsidized the transcontinental railroad project, granting $25,000,000 and 100,000 sq. km of land. The entire railroad project was very expensive for a country of just 4.1 million inhabitants. The railroad was slowly built between 1880 and 1885, but the Canadian Pacific Railway came close to financial ruin more than once. Macdonald was forced to obtain a loan from the Treasury to save the CPR from becoming insolvent. Sir John A. Macdonald died on 6 June, 1891 and was buried in the Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston. He left a mark on the country�s political scene and is considered one of the most successful Prime Ministers of Canada. Macdonald has a record of 6 majority government victories and served as a Prime Minister for 19 years. By purchasing large territories of vacant land from the HBC, Macdonald succeeded in expanding the territory of Canada. He built economic barriers as a way of avoiding American influence and linked the provinces by rail. His goal was to keep the federation afloat and stimulate trade. Macdonald also drafted the British North America Acts under which Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Quebec became united into the Dominion of Canada. The Prime Minister drafted two-thirds of the provisions and became known as the Father of Confederation. The British North America Acts are the core of the Canadian Constitution and were enacted by the Parliament of Canada and the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act of 1867 set the framework for the Canadian government, including the House of Commons and its federal structure.


Balliol College is part of which British University?

History and Politics | Balliol College, University of Oxford History and Politics History and Politics History and Politics at Balliol College The Joint School was inaugurated a decade ago and draws on two of the College’s best-known and established subjects. Balliol has long enjoyed an outstanding reputation for History teaching and research. The College’s investment in History is reflected in its provision of four Fellows in the subject, and a Library whose holdings in the subject are second to none. The College’s coverage of the syllabus is correspondingly wide, and there is no attempt to steer undergraduates towards one option rather than another. Balliol History and Politics students participate in the exciting opportunities for archival research provided by the undergraduate thesis. Between one-quarter and one-third of our undergraduates typically proceed to postgraduate work in Oxford or elsewhere, and the College maintains a thriving community of graduate students in History. Others move on into careers in the law, the Civil Service, journalism, television, and many other fields. Balliol was, moreover, the birthplace of the degree of Philosophy, Politics and Economics in the 1920s, which is how Politics began as an academic subject at Oxford, and we remain a major centre for the study of Politics in the University, and one of few colleges to have two full Politics Fellows. This means both that students of History and Politics at Balliol are part of a substantial body of students with a collective identity and activities to match, and that our own Fellows can cover a wide range of papers ‘in-house’. The College has produced a succession of British prime ministers and politicians: H.H. Asquith, Harold Macmillan, Edward Heath, Denis Healey, Roy Jenkins and, more recently, Boris Johnson, Yvette Cooper and James Purnell all studied at Balliol. But Politics here, like the College as a whole, is also notable for its international character, and for its interest in global or international issues. We welcome applications from students with a genuine interest in combining the demands of the humanities and the social sciences in this Joint School. Number of places at Balliol: 2 or more. Tutors


Which US state is known as the Magnolia State?

The State of Mississippi - An Introduction to the Magnolia State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Mississippi Mississippi Development Authority/Division of Tourism Welcome to Mississippi. Here, the character of the Old South can still be felt with the scents of the magnolia blossom floating on the warm, moist breeze. Stately antebellum mansions are preserved across the state, hosted by women in billowing hoop skirts during the spring and summer months. Mississippi is a state that is proud of its history and works hard to preserve the memory of the Old South. When Mississippi was a one-crop state before the arrival of the boll weevil in 1907, plantations thrived, and cotton was king in the fertile soil of the Yazoo-Mississippi delta. Today, though Mississippi ranks among the leading producers, cotton competes with other crops, like soybeans, and manufacturing has replaced agriculture as the economic leader. Mississippi is the nation's largest producer of upholstered furniture. Mississippi has not experienced the urban growth of other states and is still very much a land of small towns scattered among rolling farmlands and forested hills. About 40% of of Mississippi is occupied by about 42,000 farms. THE STATE QUARTER: United States Mint Image The Mississippi State Quarter is the 20th quarter released in the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters Program and the fifth, and last, to be released in 2002. This stately design is one of our favorites. The strongly directed message depicts beautiful magnolia blossoms, and all that they represent, along with a Mississippi state nickname, the Magnolia State. If you've never been fortunate enough to languish in the scent of the magnolia blossom, make a point to correct this. 1817 is the date that Mississippi was admitted to the union. For more about the state commemorative quarters, visit this page . This 50 State Quarter Map is a great way to collect and display all 50 State Quarters. Sources... . State of Mississippi. 2009. 13 April 2009 < http://www.nh.gov/nhinfo/index.html > Shankle, George Earlie. . Irvine, Calif.: Reprint Services Corp, Revised edition, 1971. Shearer, Benjamin F. and Barbara S. . Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 3 Sub edition, 2001. Additional Information Mississippi (World Almanac Library of the States) , by Acton Fiqueroa. 48 pages. Gareth Stevens Publishing (January 1, 2002) Reading level: Grades 4-6. Filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of Mississippi. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of Mississippi in the form of a state Almanac, this book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. A section on Notable People, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the USA available anywhere. Mississippi: A History , by Wesley S. Busbee, Jr.. 445 pages. Publisher: Harlan Davidson (January 30, 2005) In his sweeping coverage of the Mississippi story--from prehistoric times to the present day-- Professor Busbee deftly combines narrative and topical chapters to address major political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Having taught Mississippi history in college classes for more than thirty years, Dr. Busbee approaches this unflinching account by asking why Mississippi--with its rich natural and human resources--continues to compare unfavorably with other states in such critical areas as per capita income, adult literacy, and public health. "How and why," he asks, "did all of us who call Mississippi home get where we are? What past mistakes might we hope to correct and what innovative approaches might we take to enhance the future of the state?" The book seeks answers to these meaningful questions through a careful assimilation of information gleaned from a multitude of secondary and primary sources. It also includes original maps and tables as well as a multitude of p


The Greek word for moral character is the root of which English term referring to morals in business and professional activities?

Morals | Define Morals at Dictionary.com C14: from Latin mōrālis relating to morals or customs, from mōs custom 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 morals Expand "a person's moral qualities," 1610s, plural of moral (n.). moral adj. mid-14c., "pertaining to character or temperament" (good or bad), from Old French moral (14c.) and directly from Latin moralis "proper behavior of a person in society," literally "pertaining to manners," coined by Cicero ("De Fato," II.i) to translate Greek ethikos (see ethics ) from Latin mos (genitive moris) "one's disposition," in plural, "mores, customs, manners, morals," of uncertain origin. Perhaps sharing a PIE root with English mood (1). Meaning "morally good, conforming to moral rules," is first recorded late 14c. of stories, 1630s of persons. Original value-neutral sense preserved in moral support, moral victory (with sense of "pertaining to character as opposed to physical action"). Related: Morally. n. "moral exposition of a story," c.1500, from moral (adj.) and from French moral and Late Latin morale. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


Katakana is a symbol system of which language?

Japanese Symbols: The Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana Systems Japanese Symbols: The Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana Systems May 16, 2014 by C. Paris The Japanese written language is a combination of three entirely separate scripts. Perhaps the one foreigners are most familiar with is kanji, which is a collection of Chinese characters adopted by the Japanese during the long, overlapping history of the two cultures. The other two make up a pair of syllabaries, or symbol systems, called kana, and include both hiragana and katakana. This might sound confusing, but once you understand the difference between the three written scripts for Japanese, learning how to read, write, and speak the language will be that much easier. If you want to begin with some kanji lessons, here’s part one of an extensive multi-part course on learning kanji . Or, you can stick with this simple guide and learn the basics of Japanese symbols before moving on to the tough stuff. What is Kanji? Kanji is a logographic, rather than phonographic, writing system. This means that each kanji character represents a word or idea without an inherent pronunciation necessarily attached to it. Each kanji symbol is just that – a symbol, adopted from Chinese characters (known as hanzi, in Chinese), that is read according to its meaning, but not its speech sounds. If this is confusing, compare it to English. In English, each word is actually made up of various letters, with each letter representing a specific sound. We can write the word box, but when we read it, we don’t just look at the arrangement of the symbols b-o-x and think of the object of a box. If we do, that’s because we’re fluent in the language and can skim individual words that we’re familiar enough with and still be able to comprehend what we’re reading. What we usually do when we read a word, though, is take each letter’s speech sound individually, and tie them together. B makes a “buh” sound, “o” makes an “oh” sound, and “x” makes an “ecks” sound, at least in the word “box.” Together, we can say the word box because we know the speech sounds for each letter that makes up the word. In kanji, we can have the symbol 日, which means either sun or day. To determine which one it means, we’d have to look at the context in which it’s being used. This context will tell us how it would be pronounced, but the symbol itself 日 has no pronunciation. It is just a symbol that represents the ideas of sun or day. If we want to know how to pronounce it, we’d look at the associated hiragana, にち, or nichi in romaji.


In which African country is Lake Turkana?

Kenya aquifers discovered in dry Turkana region - BBC News BBC News Kenya aquifers discovered in dry Turkana region 11 September 2013 Close share panel Image caption Test drilling confirmed there was water underneath the arid ground A huge water source has been discovered in the arid Turkana region of northern Kenya which could supply the country for 70 years, the government says. The discovery of two aquifers brings hope to the drought-hit region, tweeted Environment Minister Judi Wakhungu. They were found in the Turkana Basin and Lotikipi Basin using satellites and radar. Last year, scientists released a map detailing the vast reservoirs which lie under much of Africa. This newly found wealth of water opens a door to a more prosperous future for the people of Turkana and the nation as a whole Judi Wakhungu, Environment Minister Another aquifer was found in Namibia - sub-Saharan Africa's driest country. Turkana is one of the hottest, driest and poorest parts of Kenya and was hit by a devastating drought last year. Many of the region's inhabitants are nomadic herders, who are especially vulnerable to a lack of rain. Test drilling confirmed there was water under the ground. The discovery was announced by Ms Wakhungu at a meeting of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Unesco. "This newly found wealth of water opens a door to a more prosperous future for the people of Turkana and the nation as a whole. We must now work to further explore these resources responsibly and safeguard them for future generations," she said. 'Irrigation and industry benefits' The aquifers are said to hold some 250bn cubic metres of water. Ms Wakhungu said Kenya currently uses about 3bn cubic metres a year. "We're hoping with the two test boreholes, the water should be available within a month. The first priority is to supply water to the people of the area, who have always been water insecure." Image caption The huge water source has been discovered in the arid Turkana region of northern Kenya. Image caption The government estimates the two aquifers found in the the Turkana Basin and Lotikipi Basin, using satellites and radar, could supply the country for 70 years. Image caption Turkana is one of the hottest, driest and poorest parts of Kenya and was hit by a devastating drought last year. According to the UN, about 17 million of Kenya's 41 million people lack access to safe water. Image caption Many of Turkana's inhabitants are nomadic herders, who are especially vulnerable to a lack of rain. Fighting over resources like water has been the main source of conflict in many arid areas of country. Image caption The discovery was announced at a meeting organised by Unesco. It spearheaded the project in partnership with the government and with the financial support of Japan. Image caption Environment Minister Judi Wakhungu said the aquifers hold some 250bn cubic metres of water; the country currently uses about 3bn cubic metres a year. Image caption The minister said the first priority was to supply water to the people of the area. "We're hoping with the two test boreholes, the water should be available within a month," she said. Image caption Using the water for irrigation and industry would also be considered, Ms Wakhungu said. Massive oil deposits have also recently been discovered in Turkana. Image caption The BBC's Angela Ng'endo says despite Turkana's burgeoning wealth, the region's inhabitants have always felt marginalised. Image caption The non-governmental organisation Friends of Lake Turkana is urging the government to engage more with local communities about how the water will be used in future. Using the water for irrigation and industry would also be considered, she said. Massive oil deposits have also recently been discovered in Turkana. What is ground water? When water falls as rain or snow, much of it either flows into rivers or is used to provide moisture to plants and crops. What is left over trickles down to the layers of rock that sit beneath the soil. And just like a giant sponge, this ground water is held in


Miliaria is the medical name for what condition?

Heat Rash: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Pictures Patient Comments Read 16 Comments Share Your Story Miliaria is the medical term for the heat related skin condition where tiny, pinpoint, pink to clear bumps form over a body area like the face or neck. It is caused when small sweat droplets are trapped in the skin due to blocked pores. This trapping of sweat may cause inflammation and itching around the sweat pores. Miliaria is very common in infants but may also occur in adults. This condition occurs especially after repeated episodes of sweating in a hot, humid environment. Miliaria may look like small clear blisters or like gooseflesh. There are three types of miliaria: Clear (miliaria crystallina): mildest form, usually the blisters aren't itchy or painful Red (miliaria rubra): occurring deeper in the outer skin layer, itchy with red bumps, prickly heat found in infants and adults; Deep (miliaria profunda): least common form, usually adults after repeated events of heat rash, flesh colored lesions. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 10/18/2016 Medical Author:


What colour are the flowers of the various plants known as Celandines?

Flower Meanings - The Meaning of Different Flowers - ProFlowers Blog Read More – Meanings of Carnations Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums, commonly referred to as mums, reference friendship, love and joy. They have become the go-to flower for front porch decor during the summer and fall season. You can see them adorning doorways and front steps across America. They are hardy, colorful flowers that are easy to care for. Read More – Meanings of Chrysanthemum Gerbera Daisies Distinguished by their large, beautiful blooms and wide assortment of vibrant colors, gerbera daisies have become a favorite flower choice for expressing cheerful sentiments. The traditional flower meanings for the gerbera daisy, however, are beauty and innocence. Read More – Meanings of Daisies Gladioluses The tall, striking spike of gladiolus is one of the most eye-catching flowers. With the meaning of strength, honor and infatuation they are great to give to a significant other. Just as popular as garden plants and cut flowers, these slender beauties can grow up to five feet tall! They also come in nearly every color from bright red to pastel pink. Read More – Meanings of Gladioluses Hydrangeas The big, beautiful blooms of hydrangea bush have contrasting meanings. They are very popular both as cut flowers and plants for the garden because of their big, beautiful blooms. Plus, they smell fantastic! Just as popular in bridal bouquets as a country garden, these flowers are loved for their versatility. Read More – Meanings of Hydrangeas Iris Flowers Few other flowers can match the elegant beauty of the iris. Representing faith, hope, and wisdom, the iris is a flower that can be used for many different occasions. While it is most known for its distinctive blue varieties, the iris can also be found in other colors such as yellow and white. Read More – Meanings of Iris Flowers Orchids With an exotic appearance, orchids have come to represent rare and delicate beauty. Those seeking to make a lasting impression with a unique flower have found the orchid to be a perfect choice. As both potted plants and cut flower arrangements, these tropical flowers have an undeniable appeal. Read More – Meanings of Orchids Peruvian Lilies While they resemble smaller versions of many lily varieties, Peruvian lilies, also known as alstroemeria, have many distinctive qualities of their own. If you’re looking for flower meanings like friendship and devotion, Peruvian lilies are the choice for you. Available in a variety of colors, these exquisite flowers can create a striking arrangement. Read More – Meanings of Peruvian Lilies Roses There is no flower that has been revered and celebrated as much as the rose. As a source of inspiration to people throughout history, roses are the definitive symbol for love and appreciation. For the meanings of each rose color, please reference our Rose Guide. Read More – Meanings of Roses Stargazer Lilies Known for the stunning appearance of their star-shaped blooms and their distinctly sweet fragrance, stargazer lilies are a majestic masterpiece. The flower meanings traditionally associated with Stargazer Lilies are innocence and purity, but the more modern connotations are honor and aspiration. Read More – Meanings of Stargazer Lilies Sunflowers With their bright yellow petals spreading from their center, sunflowers not only resemble the sun, they will also turn to face the sun as the day progresses. Sunflowers’ meanings are warmth and adoration, and they are also thought to be a sign of longevity. Read More – Meanings of SunFlowers Tulips With their flower meaning being perfect love, tulips can impart a sense of grace and elegance wherever they are displayed. The tulip is recognized throughout the world as one of the most popular cultivated flowers, but they are particularly associated with the Netherlands. Dutch tulips are among the leading tulip varieties within the floral community. Read More – Meanings of Tulips   This is just a sampling of the many flower options possible. For more detailed information on the History and Meaning of Flowers on


The Swiss Re Tower in London is commonly known by what name?

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What is the profession of Peter Kingdom in the UK TV series 'Kingdom'?

Kingdom (TV Series 2007–2009) - 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 Respected country solicitor Peter Kingdom, with the assistance of his apprentice Lyle and secretary Gloria, runs a small legal practice in Market Shipborough for the eccentric people of ... See full summary  » Creators: Peter is briefly admitted to hospital for tests and, on discharge, is engaged by David Morston, whose older brother Lord Robert, a mad ex-junkie, is selling off parts of the family estate and its ... 8.3 Mr. Narbutowicz, an elderly Polish man who has survived a concentration camp, comes to see Peter,as the council want to evict him in view of all the rubbish in his house. Peter gives the case to Lyle... 8.2 Beatrice returns to Market Shipborough with her baby daughter whom she has named Petra, though Peter himself is still a trifle hurt that Simon was chosen as Beatrice's birthing partner rather than ... 8.2 a list of 35 titles created 29 Sep 2012 a list of 22 titles created 07 Nov 2014 a list of 32 titles created 11 months ago a list of 42 titles created 7 months ago a list of 45 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Kingdom " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. Hetty wakes on her 60th birthday and decides to become a private investigator. With assistance from a teenager called Geoffrey and her husband Robert, combined with her own common sense, Hetty is confident she can solve any case. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Dominic Monaghan, Derek Benfield Comedy sketches written and performed by renowned duo Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton Doc Martin (TV Series 2004) Comedy | Drama Trials and tribulations of a socially challenged doctor in Cornwall, England Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice Bertram Wooster, a well-intentioned, wealthy layabout, has a habit of getting himself into trouble and it's up to his brilliant valet, Jeeves, to get him out. Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Robert Daws Single mother DCI Janine Lewis struggles with the problems of bringing up four children while leading her team of detectives in solving high-profile murders. Stars: Caroline Quentin, Ian Kelsey, Paul Loughran The series focused on various murders in the fictional suburban English town of Middleford. The crimes are solved by two female police detectives, Inspector Kate Ashurst and Sergeant Emma Scribbins, aka "Ash and Scribbs". Stars: Caroline Catz, Lisa Faulkner, Jeremy Sheffield The Korean War and a long lost letter separate the lives of young lovers Jean and Lionel, whose paths cross again by happenstance. Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker 800 Words (TV Series 2015) Drama A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside ... See full summary  » Stars: Erik Thomson, Melina Vidler, Benson Jack Anthony The Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series 2004) Crime In 1890s Canada, a police inspector applies the latest scientific methods of deduction, much to the chagrin of his superiors. Stars: Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery, Matthew MacFadzean The discovery of the mutilated body of a young woman seems to echo that of the notorious unsolved Los Angeles 'Black Dahlia' murder of the 1940s. Stars: Kelly Reilly, Ciarán Hinds, Shaun Dingwall With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disre


The Babbington Plot was devised to kill which English monarch?

Babington plot The Babington  Plot (1586) In 1586, Anthony  Babington was enlisted by John Ballard in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth and, with help from agents of Spain and the Pope, to release Mary from her captivity at Chartley Hall. Educated at Cambridge and Rheims, John Ballard was among the   Catholic priests sent to England in 1581 as a part of the Catholic   missionary efforts. He likely returned to the continent in 1584 to consult   with clergymen of the Catholic Church and make a pilgrimage to Rome.   In 1585, however, Ballard was in England again, visiting the Catholic   faithful. In Mar 1586, Ballard met John Savage, an ex-soldier who was   involved in a separate plot against Elizabeth . Savage admitted to Ballard that he had sworn an oath to assassinate Elizabeth ; a resolution made in   1585 after consultation with three friends, Dr. William Gifford, Gilbert   Gifford and Christopher Hodgson. Later   that same year, Ballard returned once again to the continent to meet with Charles Paget and the Spanish Ambassador Bernardino de Mendoza. Spanish Ambassador in London (1578-84), Mendoza was  implicated in the Throckmorton Plot and exiled in 1584.  Since the papal bull of 1571, King Felipe II of Spain and   his Ambassador Mendoza, were always prepared to   assist English Catholics who plotted the overthrow of Elizabeth . Ballard reported to them that   English Catholics were prepared to mount an insurrection against Elizabeth ,   if they could be assured of foreign support. It is difficult to   determine whether Ballardï¿½s report of English Catholic opposition to Elizabeth was accurate. Nevertheless, Ballard did receive general assurances   from Paget and Mendoza that support would be available. Ballard was also   instructed by Paget and Mendoza to return to England to secure commitments   on the part of leading English Catholics. Before the end of the month, Ballard was back in England. But the  plot is monitored by spies working for Sir Francis Walsingham , Elizabeth 's Secretary of State, who  intercept the coded letters between Babington and Ballard. Walsingham used two agents  provocateurs, Gilbert Gifford and Bernard Maude, to manipulate  respectively two men, John Savage and John Ballard, who believed  that the killing of a tyrant was lawful. In 1585, Gilbert Gifford, an English Catholic exile,   met with Morgan. Morgan enlisted Gifford him to   re-establish correspondence with Mary , whose correspondence had been cut-off   by Walsingham after the discovery of the Throckmorton plot . When Gifford arrived in England, Walsingham detained him and enlisted the man as a double agent.  As a double agent, Gifford was known  as No. 4 in London and used many aliases, such as Colerdin, Pietro and Cornelys. Though Walsingham had ensured that Mary could no longer receive   correspondence, he recognized that she could hardly then be found guilty in   plots that she was unaware were taking place and more significantly, had not   approved. Walsingham and Gifford, therefore, devised a new channel of   correspondence for Mary that could be carefully scrutinized by Walsingham and yet, would appear secure to Mary and her supporters. Gifford was then   able to return to Morgan having established the necessary channel for   correspondence. Any method that Gifford or Walsingham devised as a   channel of correspondence could not arouse suspicion. Walsingham had   recently moved Mary to Chartley, under the   supervision of the Puritan Sir Amyas Paulet. For   over a year, Walsingham and Paulet had ensured that Mary had no contact with   her agents overseas. To re-establish a channel of correspondence, Walsingham and Gifford arranged for a local beer brewer to act as the facilitator. The   brewer would move letters in and out of Chartley by placing them in a   watertight casing that could be placed in the bunghole of a beer keg. The   mechanics, therefore, were really quite simple yet sufficiently clandestine


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Who released a 1995 album called Stanley Road?

Paul Weller | Stanley Road Stanley Road 1995 'Stanley Road' is the third solo album by Paul Weller, released by Go! Discs in 1995. In 1998 Q magazine readers voted it the 46th greatest album of all time. The album took its name from the street in Woking where Weller grew up. 1. The Changingman 3. I Walk on Gilded Splinters 4. You Do Something to Me 5. Woodcutter's Son 9. Out of the Sinking 10. Pink on White Walls 11. Whirlpools' End


In which decade did Queen Victoria's husband die?

Prince Albert: The death of Queen Victoria’s beloved husband that rocked the monarchy | History Extra BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 Queen Victoria with Princesses Alice and Louise and a portrait of her late husband, Albert, in 1863. (Credit: Getty Images) When Prince Albert breathed his last at 10.50pm on the night of Saturday 14 December 1861 at Windsor, a telegraph message was sent within the hour to the lord mayor that the great bell of St Paul’s Cathedral should toll out the news across London. Everyone knew that this sound signified one of two things: the death of a monarch or a moment of extreme national crisis such as war. People living in the vicinity of the cathedral who had already gone to their beds that night were woken by the doleful sound; many of them dressed and began gathering outside St Paul’s to share the news with shock and incredulity. Only the previous morning the latest bulletin from Windsor had informed them that the prince, who had been unwell for the last two weeks, had rallied during the night of the 13th. The whole nation had settled down for the evening reassured, hopeful that the worst was now over. Most of the Sunday morning papers for the 15th had already gone to press and did not carry the news, although in London one or two special broadsheets were rushed out and sold at a premium. For most ordinary British people the news of Prince Albert’s death came with the mournful sound of bells, as the message was relayed from village to village and city to city across the country’s churches. Many still did not realise the significance until, when it came to the prayers for the royal family during morning service, the prince’s name was omitted. But it was still hard to believe. The official bulletins from Windsor had suggested only a ‘low fever’ – which in Victorian parlance could be anything from a chill to something more sinister like typhoid fever. The royal doctors had been extremely circumspect in saying what exactly was wrong, not just to the public but also Albert’s highly strung wife, and very few had any inkling of how ill he was. How could this have happened, people asked themselves; how could a vigorous man of only 42 have died without warning? The impact of Prince Albert’s death, coming as unexpectedly as it did, was dramatic and unprecedented. The last time the nation had mourned the loss of a member of the royal family in similar circumstances had been back in 1817 when Princess Charlotte, daughter of the Prince Regent – and heir to the throne failing the birth of any legitimate male heirs – had died shortly after giving birth to a still-born baby boy. Public grief at this tragedy had been enormous, and it was no less with the death of Albert. His might not have been a young and beautiful death like Charlotte’s but its impact, both publicly and politically, was enormous. It was seen as nothing less than a national calamity, for Britain had in effect lost its king. And worse, Albert’s death had come at a time of political crisis, with the British government embroiled in a tense diplomatic standoff with the Northern states during the American Civil War. This had prompted Prince Albert’s final act of public business on 1 December. Already very sick, he had amended a belligerent despatch from Lord Palmerston following the North’s seizure of two Confederate agents from a British West Indies mail packet, the Trent. The agents were on their way to Europe to raise support for the South. The royal family in c1860/61. By championing the virtues of family life, Victoria and Albert had rescued the monarchy’s ailing reputation. (Credit: Mary Evans Picture Library) At worst, the boarding of the Trent was a breach of British neutrality. Yet, Albert had warned that to force the issue without finding a diplomatic way out would mean war – at a time when Britain had barely recovered from the disastrous campaign in the Crimea.  His intercession had helped defuse a tense political situation, a fact that prompted Prime Minister Palmerston to observe that such had become the prince’s value to the


Which writer created the fictional detective Auguste Dupin?

C. Auguste Dupin - Private Investigator / Detective      C. Auguste Dupin   C. Auguste Dupin Edgar Allan Poe created a famous fictional detective named C. Auguste      Dupin which was first introduced to the people through a story named      âThe Murders in the Rue Morgueâ. This fictional story was created by      Edgar Allan Poe in the year 1841 and then the character C. Auguste Dupin      was again featured in the story âThe Purloined Letterâ. Although, C. Auguste Dupin is not a detective by profession, but while      solving the mysteries, he always tries to put himself in the criminalâs      mind so that he can hit on every clue that links to the mystery and      helps in solving the case. Introduction When Edgar Allan Poe created this fictional character of C. Auguste      Dupin, the term âDETECTIVEâ was not coined. This is the reason that      all the stories written by Edgar clearly mention that C. Auguste Dupin      is not a professional detective. The character of C. Auguste Dupin gave rise to many other characters      which were professional detectives and this made the fictional detective      stories very interesting. C. Auguste Dupin belongs to a quite wealthy family, but with the troublesome      twist and turns in life, the family faces very unpleasant situations      which leave them in a situation to fulfill basic necessities only. The narrator of the story is unidentified, but C. Auguste Dupin stays      with the narrator in Paris. Dupin is very fond of enigmas and the first      series of this fictional detective start with an investigational case      in Paris where a mother and a daughter were murdered. The second story where C. Auguste Dupin was featured was âThe Mystery      of Marie Rogetâ and this story was based on a factual account. A lady      named Mary Roger was a saleswoman in Manhattanâs cigar shop and was      murdered for some reasons. Her body was found floating in the river Hudson and on this true event,      Edgar wrote this story, âThe Mystery of Marie Rogetâ. The third story      âThe Purloined Letterâ was about a stolen letter that was filched from      the French Queen. Investigating Technique C. Auguste Dupin is a very intelligent character who solves the cases      cleverly. One technique that Dupin always reflects upon is keeping himself      in the mind of the criminal and then thinking as per his perspective. This technique helps the character Dupin to solve all the cases and      get to the root of evidences. His creative imagination to find the evidences      have made him very popular among the readers and this effective technique      makes him capable of solving all the cases. Most of the clues that he finds as links to the cases are actually      found from the newspapers and other reports, which emphasizes reading      and writing aspects. In addition to this, the method of finding the evidences differs in      all the stories, but the basic of keeping himself in the criminalâs      mind remains the same. In one of the stories, C. Auguste Dupin solves the case purposefully,      so as to prove innocence of a man who was charged for what he had not      done and so Dupin does not accepts the financial reward. This is what makes the fictional detective so admired by the people.


What is an animal called whose diet consists mainly of leaves?

Primate_dentition.doc at Duke University - StudyBlue StudyBlue File Size: 7 Views: 27 Advertisement Primate dentition Dentition Lab STATION I: Mammalian vs. Reptilian teeth Humans/other mammals have at most 2 generations of teeth (deciduous, permanent teeth); teeth of reptiles continuously replaced through lifetime Mammalian dentitions are heterodont, reptile teeth are homodont  STATION II: Tooth structure Crown, neck, root In cross-section, tooth composed of a column of dentin containing a pulp cavity with nerves and vessels. Covering dentin of rot is thin layer of cementum. Root is suspended in bony crypt, or alveolus, by periodontal ligament which takes its origin from alveolar surface and inserts into the cementum. On crown, dentin covered by hard, crystalline layer of enamel – strongest tissue in the body, composed of mineral crystals and a bit of water and protein to bind the crystals.  STATION III: Types of Mammalian Teeth Incisors, canines, premolars, molars Dental formula Primitive primate = 2-1-4-3/2-1-4-3 Platyrrhini = 2-1-3-3/2-1-3-3, except callitrichines = 2-1-3-2/2-1-3-2 Cattarrhini = 2-1-2-3/2-1-2-3  STATION IV: Nomenclature of Eutherian Teeth Upper teeth Major cusps: paracone, metacone, protocone, hypocone Triangle formed by (first) 3 cusps is called the trigon The (usually) smaller cusps are the paraconule and metaconule Shallow areas between cusps are called basins Named ridges connecting cusps Ridge of enamel often found on lingual or buccal side of cheek (sometimes other side) = cingulum Area between paracone and metacone on buccal side = stylar area (broad in early primates, filled with cusps in marsupials) Lower teeth Major cusps: paraconid, metaconid, protoconid, entoconid, hypoconulid, hypoconid First three form trigonid, last three form talonid Shallow areas between cusps = basins Crests between the cusps have names; one to know = cristid oblique (oblique ridge passing between metaconid and hypoconid?)  STATION V: The adaptive significance of tooth shape and size Shape of animal’s teeth is related to diet; teeth also have implications for social behavior. This information can be used to make inferences about the diets and social behavior of extinct primates. Dietary categories: Folivore: animal whose diet consists mainly of leaves Frugivore: animal whose diet consists mainly of fruits Insectivore: animal whose diet consists mainly of insects Carnivore: animal whose diet consists mainly of vertebrates Faunivore: animal whose diet consists mainly of insects or vertebrates Gumnivore: animal whose diet consists mainly of gums Incisors and Canines Anterior part of tooth row (incisors, canines) related to food ingestion; includes biting off pieces of food and/or stripping outside layers of fruit. These teeth also serve nondietary functions in grooming, aggressive display, and fighting. Folivores tend to have smaller incisors relative to molar size than do frugivores (leaves require less incisal preparation than do fruits) Strepsirrhine primates have specialized dental feature: lower incisors are procumbent and are modified into a tooth comb that may be used for grooming. Lemurs, lorises – incisors + canine Indrids – incisors Procumbent incisors are also useful for scraping tree bark to get at insects or gums. Which anthropoid primates rely heavily on gums? ( callitrichines  Compare incisors of chimp to Gorilla. Which is most likely frugivorous? ( chimp, wider/broader incisors  Compare lower incisors of lemur/loris to those of OWM. How do they differ? How does this relate to function? ( OWM - ?? ( Strepsirrhine – tooth comb Now compare upper incisors of lemur/loris to OWM. How do they differ? Why do you think they appear the way they do? ( OWM – large ? ( Strepsirrhine – toothcomb needs extra room to fit, so small and spaced apart  Canines Canines for most primates have non-dietary function. Often extend above or below tooth row. Few primates are carnivorous, so primates do not need to use canines for food acquisition. Instead, large canines used in agg