The rivers Brahmaputra, Ganges, Meghna and Krishna flow into the Bay of (What)?

River Map of India, India Rivers River map of India Disclaimer Close Disclaimer: All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited and its directors do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. The Indian River system is classified as Himalayan, peninsular, coastal, and inland-drainage basin rivers. The largest river basin of India is the Ganga basin, which receives water from Himalayas in the north and the Vindhyas in the South. The Ganga, the Yamuna, the Ghagra, Gandak and Kosi are the main constituents of this basin. The Brahmaputra has the greatest volume of water of all the rivers in India. It is the source of the Indus and the Satluj and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam The Mahanadi is an important river in the state of Orissa . This river flows slowly for 900 kms and deposits more silt than any other river in the Indian subcontinent. The Godavari River System has second longest course within India. The banks of this river have many pilgrimage sites like Nasik, Triyambak and Bhadrachalam. The Krishna is the third longest river in India with a length of about 1300 kms. It rises in the Western Ghats and flows east into the Bay of Bengal. The source of the Kaveri is located in the Western Ghats. It has many tributaries including Shimsha, Hemavati River, Arkavathy, Kapila, Honnuhole, Lakshmana Tirtha, Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyyal and famousAmaravati. Kaveri is a major source of irrigation in Tamil Nadu . The Narmada and the Tapti are the only major rivers that flow into the Arabian Sea. The total length of Narmada through the states of Madhya Pradesh , Maharashtra , and Gujarat amounts to 1312 kms. The Tapti follows a parallel course to the south of the Narmada, flowing through the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat on its way into the Gulf of Khambhat. The rivers of India provide irrigation, cheap transportation, electricity, and livelihoods for a large number of people. The river system of India also holds significance from a religious point of view. River System of India Rivers of India An overview Almost all the important Indian cities are situated on the banks of the rivers of India. Rivers of India also have a crucial role in Hindu mythology and are regarded sacred by all the followers of Hindu religion in India. There are nine important rivers of India and they are: The Ganges, Yamuna (a tributary of Ganges), Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Narmada, Godavari, Tapi, Krishna, and Kaveri. Parts of the Indus River also flow over Indian soil. Eight important rivers together with their various tributaries comprise the river system of India. Majority of the rivers discharge their waters into the Bay of Bengal; nevertheless, a number of the rivers whose itineraries take them across the western end of India and in the direction of the east of the state of Himachal Pradesh pour into the Arabian Sea. Northern portions of the Aravalli range, portions of Ladakh, and the barren areas of the Thar Desert have inland drainage. All the important rivers of India have their sources at any of the three principal watersheds: Chotanagpur plateau and Vindhya and Satpura ranges in central India The Himalaya and the Karakoram mountain ranges Western Ghats or Sahyadri in western India Rivers running into the interiors of India include the following: Musi River at Hyderabad, India Ghaggar-Hakra River in Haryana, Rajasthan Samir River, India/Gujarat Categories of Rivers of India The rivers of India can be broadly categorized into the following: Peninsular rivers Inland-drainage basin rivers Coastal rivers Rivers like the Ganges (with its tributaries Kameika, Yamuna, Chambal, Gomti), Brahmaputra, Godavari, Mahanadi, Kaveri, Krishna and their principal tributaries flow into the Bay of Bengal. The Indus, Tapti, and Narmada Rivers together with their key tributaries flow into the Arabian Sea. The Himalayan rivers are snow-fed and perennial rivers. The other rivers are either coastal rivers or they flow into the interiors of India. Go to any place in India and you wil


What soft gray alkaline earth metal is the fifth most abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust?

Chemistry for Kids: Elements - Alkaline Earth Metals Elements for Kids Alkaline Earth Metals The alkaline earth metals are a group of elements in the periodic table . They are all in the second column of the periodic table. They are sometimes referred to as the group 2 elements. What elements are alkaline earth metals? The elements of the alkaline earth metals include beryllium , magnesium , calcium , strontium, barium, and radium . Click the links or see below for more details on each. What are the similar properties of alkaline earth metals? Alkaline earth metals share many similar properties including: They are silvery, shiny, and relatively soft metals. They are fairly reactive under standard conditions. They have two outer valence electrons which they readily lose. They all occur in nature, but are only found in compounds and minerals, not in their elemental forms. They react with halogens to form compounds called halides. All of them except beryllium react strongly with water. They tend to form ionic bonds, except for beryllium which forms covalent bonds. Order of Abundance The most abundant of the alkaline earth metals on Earth is calcium which is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Here is the list in order: Calcium Radium Interesting Facts about Alkaline Earth Metals They burn with various colored flames as follows: beryllium (white), magnesium (bright white), calcium (red), strontium (crimson), barium (green), and radium (red). The name "alkaline earths" comes from an old name for the oxides of the elements. They are called alkaline because they form solutions with a pH greater than 7, making them bases or "alkaline." Radium is formed from the decay of uranium. It is very radioactive and is dangerous to handle. Calcium and magnesium are important for animal and plant life. Calcium plays an important role in helping us to build strong bones and magnesium is used to help regulate the body's temperature. English chemist Sir Humphry Davy was the first to isolate many of the alkaline earth metals including calcium, strontium, magnesium, and barium. Radium was discovered by scientists Marie and Pierre Curie . Radium, barium, and strontium have few industrial applications, while magnesium and calcium have many uses in manufacturing and industry. More on the Elements and the Periodic Table


What feature in clothing such as trousers and skirts has variations called box, fluted, accordion, knife and honeycombe?

All About Skirts, its shapes, and body types it suits the most You are here: Home / Fashion / Clothing / All About Skirts, its shapes, and body types it suits the most All About Skirts, its shapes, and body types it suits the most by nidhi My fascination for skirts is renewed every season as skirts remain an all time favorite item of clothing worldwide, closely trailing behind dresses in popularity. Interestingly, skirts have been around since the evolution of mankind. The rectangular piece of animal skin, leaves interwoven together and the earliest form of fabric – loosely woven tartans; all used to be wrapped around the waist and were the initial basic form of skirts. If you thought skirts were only meant for the women, think again! Kilts, the traditional wear of the Scottish is for Men, Indians have a version of the skirt – the good old desi Lungis, wrap around skirts are worn by the Indonesian men. However, skirts are predominantly a Women’s clothing item. Indians have a long tradition with skirts too. The South Indian traditional dress worn by the women “Mundu Neriyathum” or a long skirt “ Mundu” worn with a blouse and a long stole ‘Neriyathum’, North and western Indian traditional dress of a ‘Ghaghara’  or ‘lehenga’  and teamed with ‘choli’ or a tight fitting blouse are all different forms of long skirts. The skirts have evolved over time period and how! You could say that the popularity of skirts can be attributed to its versatility – you could wear a skirt to a strictly formal occasion such as a business sit down dinner, a semi formal occasion such as a party to celebrate your contribution to the company or even to a casual movie and pub night out with your girlfriends. The best part about skirts is that you could look different every single day, wearing the same skirt, if you just alter the top and accessories you wear it with. So what defines which skirt should be worn on what kind of occasion? Is it the styling/ fabric/ length /body type / colours or a combination of all of these? We try and answer all these questions and more in this article. Fabrics for skirts The fabric of the skirt largely depends on the season. If you are wearing a skirt in summers, it will be in Light to Medium weight 100% cotton fabrics such as poplin, sheeting, linen or denims in 5 oz. to 8.oz. A few kinds of skirts are also made in the lighter weight cotton like cambric and voile or in polyester fabrics like georgettes, chiffons or net. However, skirts made in light weight and transparent fabrics are normally lined to provide additional strength and prevent too much transparency.  Also due to the fabric strength limitation, these are normally not converted into very tight fitting designs. For the colder months, skirts may be made in heavier weight cotton fabrics such as canvas, twills and denims in weight 8 oz. to 12 oz. heavier weights and tighter constructions of poplins and sheetings are also common. Warmer fabrics which are less permeable and trap air like silk, satin, taffeta or heavier fabrics like worsted wool , different wales corduroy, uncut corduroy, velvet are also good choices for skirts for colder months. To give added warmth to the wearer, skirts can also be teamed up with leggings and stockings. Skirts in knit fabrics such as cotton, viscose or a blend of viscose/lycra, cotton lycra are also very popular. Knit gives the benefit of taking the shape of the wearer. Colors, prints and accessories There is no ground rule for colors or prints that could do well for skirt. The occasion that you want to wear a skirt to, normally dictates the prints and colors. For office wear, conservative colors such as pastels, navy, beige, brown, black, ecru and white are preferred. Pinstripes are also considered formal wear. Team office wear skirts with fitted shirts for a serious, ‘don’t-mess-with-me’ look or, for a more relaxed look, team it with loose fitting, self textured blouses or blouses with small prints. Flat, or small heeled closed shoes work the best for office wear; stick to neutral colors for footwear such as beige, brown, bla


Wildfowl such as ducks, geese, swans, etc., have a nail on which part of the body?

Duck Anatomy - Wildfowl Photography - Ducks, Geese, and Swans. Duck Anatomy Throughout this website there are references to the appearance of ducks and other wildfowl. This page should help you better understand their external anatomy and hopefully help in identifying different species. The front of the head is called the Forehead, and the top of the head is the Crown. Then you have the Hind-neck at the back and the Nape around the back of the head. The Mantle is at the top of the bird's Back. The Rump is above the Tail and the Vent is underneath between the tail and the Belly (Abdomen). The Flanks are both sides of the body and the Breast is at the front of the body below the neck. The upper part of the Beak or Bill is called the Upper Mandible and the lower part of the beak is the Lower Mandible. The Culmen is the upper edge of the beak and the Nail is the tip of the upper mandible which is sometimes hooked on some species. The Eye consists of the Iris which is the coloured part, and on some species you will see a coloured Eye-ring around the eye and sometimes an Eye-stripe. The Lores are between the eye and the beak and the Ear-coverts are the feathers covering the ear. The Primaries or Primary flight feathers are the long outer feathers at the back of the Wing. The Secondaries or Secondary flight feathers are the inner feathers at the back of the wing. The secondaries consist of the Speculum which is often brightly coloured on a duck and sometimes bordered with black or white. The Primary coverts are the smaller feathers next to the primary flight feathers. The Carpal joint is the wrist and forms the bend in the wing. Apart from their plumage colours, there are other ways of identifying species of birds such as their behaviour, or their call, and by observing them in flight. Below are many different species of wildfowl (listed alphabetically):


The 'God particle' is more technically called what, after two (English and Indian) physicists?

Particle Physics - Higgs Boson - What’s in a Name? Parsing the ‘God Particle,’ the Ultimate Metaphor - The New York Times The New York Times Science |What’s in a Name? Parsing the ‘God Particle,’ the Ultimate Metaphor Search Continue reading the main story We need to talk about the “God particle.” Recently in this newspaper, I reported on the attempts by various small armies of physicists to discover an elementary particle central to the modern conception of nature. Technically it’s called the Higgs boson, after Peter Higgs, an English physicist who conceived of it in 1964. It is said to be responsible for endowing the other elementary particles in the universe with mass. In a stroke of either public relations genius or disaster, Leon M. Lederman, the former director of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, or Fermilab, referred to the Higgs as “the God particle” in the book of the same name he published with the science writer Dick Teresi in 1993. To Dr. Lederman, it made metaphorical sense, he explained in the book, because the Higgs mechanism made it possible to simplify the universe, resolving many different seeming forces into one, like tearing down the Tower of Babel. Besides, his publisher complained, nobody had ever heard of the Higgs particle. In some superficial ways, the Higgs has lived up to its name. Several Nobel Prizes have been awarded for work on the so-called Standard Model, of which the Higgs is the central cog. Billions of dollars are being spent on particle accelerators and experiments to find it, inspect it and figure out how it really works. But physicists groan when they hear it referred to as the “God particle” in newspapers and elsewhere (and the temptation to repeat it, given science reporters’ desperate need for colorful phrases in an abstract and daunting field, is irresistible). Even when these physicists approve of what you have written about their craft, they grumble that the media are engaging in sensationalism, or worse. Last week a reader accused me of trying to attract religiously inclined readers by throwing out “God meat” for them. Advertisement Continue reading the main story It was not the first time that I had been accused of using religion to sell science. Or was it using science to sell religion? Last year, I described the onset five billion years ago of dark energy, the mysterious force that seems to be accelerating the expansion of the cosmos, with the words “as if God had turned on an antigravity machine.” More people than I had expected wrote in wanting to know why I had ruined a perfectly good article by dragging mythical deities into it. My guide in all of this, of course, the biggest name-dropper in science, is Albert Einstein, who mentioned God often enough that one could imagine he and the “Old One” had a standing date for coffee or tennis. To wit: “The Lord is subtle, but malicious he is not.” Or this quote regarding the pesky randomness of quantum mechanics: “The theory yields much, but it hardly brings us closer to the Old One’s secrets. I, in any case, am convinced that He does not play dice.” Photo Credit Michael Criley With Einstein, we always knew where he stood in relation to “God” — it was shorthand for the mystery and rationality of nature, the touchstones of the scientific experience. Cosmic mystery, Einstein said, is the most beautiful experience we can have, “the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” “He who does not know it and can no longer wonder, no longer feel amazement,” he continued, “is as good as a snuffed-out candle.” If we didn’t already have a name for the object of Einstein’s “cosmic religion,” we would have to invent one. It’s just too bad that the name has been tainted and trivialized by association with the image of a white-bearded Caucasian-looking creature who sits in the clouds attended by harp-strumming angels. Advertisement Continue reading the main story If Einstein were around today, he would likely be scolded every other time he opened his metaphor-laden mouth for giving aid and comfort t


In medicine and biological science, what is the opposite and usual alternative to 'in vitro'?

Differences between in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies (MPKB) Differences between in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies References Differences between in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies There are three broad categories of experiments: in vitroA technique of performing a given procedure in a controlled environment outside of a living organism - usually a laboratory. studies, in vivoA type of scientific study that analyzes an organism in its natural living environment. studies, and in silicoExperiment technique performed on computer or via computer emulation. studies. Each study type has conveniences and liabilities. Understanding the liabilities of study types offers insight into the validity of researchers' conclusions. In vitro studies In vitro (Latin for within the glass) refers to the technique of performing a given procedure in a controlled environment outside of a living organism. Many experiments in cellular biology are conducted outside of organisms or cells. One of the abiding weaknesses of in vitro experiments is that they fail to replicate the precise cellular conditions of an organism, particularly a microbe. To cite one example among many, the lysates or extracts from culture-grown spirochetes do not reflect antigens expressed in the mammalian Borrelia: Addressing this question is complicated by the fact that protein expression of culture-grown spirochetes does not fully resemble Borrelia in the host, i.e. the usefulness of protein lysates from culture-grown bacteria is limited as a source of antigen for ELISPOT analysis. Stefan S. Tunev 1) Because of this, in vitro studies may lead to results that do not correspond to the circumstances occuring around a living organism. Until the last several years, efforts to detect and identify microorganisms in the human body have depended almost exclusively on in vitro studies. As a result, many researchers began to assume that chronic diseases were not caused by microbes. The net effect of all this was that the understanding of pathogens in disease was driven by the study of well-known, easy-to-culture microbes–which, as it turns out, represent the vast minority of bacteria in the human body. By one estimate, 99.6% of the species in the human microbiotaThe bacterial community in the human body. Many species in the microbiota contribute to the development of chronic disease. have not or cannot be characterized through in vitro techniques. 2) Another example of a shortcoming of in vitro studies relates to concentrations of molecules, especially as they compete for nuclear receptorsIntracellular receptor proteins that bind to hydrophobic signal molecules (such as steroid and thyroid hormones) or intracellular metabolites and are thus activated to bind to specific DNA sequences which affect transcription. . For example, the vitamin D metabolite, 1,25-DPrimary biologically active vitamin D hormone. Activates the vitamin D nuclear receptor. Produced by hydroxylation of 25-D. Also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D and calcitirol. , exerts its effects at 30 picograms per milliliter, or 0.000000000003 grams per milliliter. In vivo studies In vivo (Latin for “within the living”) refers to experimentation using a whole, living organism as opposed to a partial or dead organism. Animal studies and clinical trials are two forms of in vivo research. In vivo testing is often employed over in vitro because it is better suited for observing the overall effects of an experiment on a living subject. While there are many reasons to believe in vivo studies have the potential to offer conclusive insights about the nature of medicine and disease, there is a number of ways that these conclusions can be misleading. For example, a therapy can offer a short-term benefit, but a long-term harm. In silico studies In silico is an expression used to mean “performed on computer or via computer simulation.” The expression in silico was first used in public in 1989 in the workshop “Cellular Automata: Theory and Applications” in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Pedro Miram


The 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran overthrew a?

History of Iran: Islamic Revolution of 1979 Islamic Revolution of 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini founder of Islamic Republic Despite economical growth, there was much opposition against the Mohammad Reza Shah , and how he used the secret police, the Savak, to control the country. Strong Shi'i opposition against the Shah, and the country came close to a situation of civil war. The opposition was lead by Ayatollah Khomeini , who lived in exile in Iraq and later in France. His message was distributed through music cassettes, which were smuggled into Iran in small numbers, and then duplicated, and spread all around the country. This was the beginning of Iranian revolution. On January 16 1979, the Shah left Iran. Shapour Bakhtiar as his new prime minister with the help of Supreme Army Councils couldn't control the situation in the country anymore. Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran on February 1. Ten days later Bakhtiar went into hiding, eventually to find exile in Paris. Processes against the supporters of the Shah started, and hundreds were executed. On April 1, after a landslide victory in a national referendum in which only one choice was offered (Islamic Republic: Yes or No), Ayatollah Khomeini declared an Islamic republic with a new Constitution reflecting his ideals of Islamic government. Ayatollah Khomeini became supreme spiritual leader (Valy-e-Faqih) of Iran. Subsequently many demonstrations were held in protest to the new rules, like extreme regulations on women's code of dress. On November 4: Iranian Islamic Students stormed the US embassy, taking 66 people, the majority Americans, as hostages. 14 were released before the end of November. In November: The republic's first Prime Minister Mehdi Bazargan resigned. Ayatollah Khamenei In 1980 Abolhassan Beni Sadr was elected for president. On September 22: Iraq massively invaded Iran, in the belief that Iran is too weak military to fight back. Iraq was claiming territories inhabited by Arabs (Southwestern oil-producing province of Iran called Khouzestan), as well as Iraq's right over Shatt el-Arab (Arvandroud). Some battles were won in the favor of Iraq, but a supposedly weakened Iranian army achieved surprising defensive success. In 1981, on January 20, the hostages in the US embassy were released, after long negotiations, where USA concedes to transfer money, as well as export military equipment to Iran. In June, Beni Sadr was removed from power by Ayatollah Khomeini, and fleed to France in July. Former prime minister Mohammad Ali Rajai was elected president. In August 30, President Rajai and his prime minister were killed in a bombing. In October, Hojatoleslam Seyed Ali Khamenei was elected president. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Khamenei was one of the founders of the Islamic Republican Party, which dominated the Majlis (the national legislature) after the 1979 revolution. He was appointed to the Council of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, and between 1979 and 1981 he was a member of the Majlis, serving as deputy minister of defense, commander of the Revolutionary Guard, and representative on the Supreme Council of Defense. He also served several times as general secretary of the Islamic Republic Party. By summer of 1982, Iraq's initial territorial gains had been recaptured by Iranian troops that were stiffened with Revolutionary Guards. The Iraqi forces were driven out of Iran. The war extended to shooting of boats in the Persian Gulf, in an attempt to hurt the other country's oil exports. As required by the constitution, he resigned the presidency in 1989. On 20 August 1988, a cease fire was signed between Iran and Iraq. Both parties accepted UN Resolution 598. Following Ayatollah Khomeini's death on 3 June 1989 of a heart attack, Khamenei assumed the role of supreme spiritual leader. The Assembly of Experts (Ulama) met in emergency session on June 4 and elected President Khamenei the new Valy-e-Faqih (supreme spiritual leader), simultaneously promoting him to the status of ayatollah. And Hojatoleslam Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani , speaker of the Majles (parliament) was ele


Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) was first president and is regarded as founder of which republic?

Kemal Mustafa | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet Kemal Mustafa (Ataturk) was a Turkish general and statesman, founder of the Republic of Turkey and its first president. Endowed with far-sighted vision and boundless energy, Mustafa was responsible, after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I and its dismemberment, in leading the remnants of the Ottoman army to victory. No less significantly, he shaped Turkey into a state with institutions modeled on West-European patterns, aiming to achieve a modern society. What was noteworthy in his reforms was the comprehensiveness of his approach and his drive to institute change in practically all walks of life, from the roots up. His most important reforms in modernization and secularization (he limited, intentionally, the influence of Islam ) were the following: The creation of a modern republican state structure with a constitution (proclaimed in 1924), a freely elected parliament (for which women could vote), the founding of a political party (as an agent of modernization), recruitment of a modern bureaucracy, building a new capital in Ankara, disestablishment of religion by secularizing education and the courts, emancipation of women both politically (by giving them the right to vote) and socially (by instituting monogamy and discouraging the veil), adoption of the Latin instead of the Arabic alphabet, and reformation of the Turkish language. Mustafa Kemal set out to change the mentality of his people in order to induce them to adopt and support his reforms. He never tired of lecturing them on their proud past (and insisted on a patriotic school curriculum in history as well as on historical research at the universities). He insisted on symbols that would enhance love for the fatherland and increase national solidarity for nation-building. The single party he headed was mobilized for these ends and for promoting the reforms within parliament and outside it. While Turkey's economy did not improve visibly, other aspects covered by the reforms did, largely carried out due to his impressive charisma. Jews and other religious groups were freed from all limitations imposed by the late Ottoman Empire and considered equal citizens. Of course, equality had some drawbacks such as the laws instituting Turkish as the language of instruction (instead of minority languages) in the entire school system. However, Mustafa Kemal should be remembered, also, for his magnanimous and far-sighted decision to invite about 300 professors, physicians, and lawyers, most of them Jewish, from Germany, during the 1930s (along with their extended families), thus rescuing them from Nazi persecution (and worse) and raising the level of teaching and research in Turkey's universities, where many were offered academic appointments. Sources: Encyclopaedia     Judaica . © 2008 The Gale Group.     All Rights Reserved. The best bibliography on Mustafa Kemal is still the 3-vol. compilation of Mozaffer Gökman, Atatürk ve devrimleri bibliyografyasi (1963–1977). See also: R. Mantran, " Atatürk," in: EIS 2, 1 (1960), 734–35; Lord Kinross, Atatürk: The Rebirth of a Nation (19642); A. Kazancigil and E. Özbudun, Atatürk: Founder of a Modern Nation (1981); J.M. Landau, "New Books about Atatürk," in: Wiener Zeitschrift für die Kunde des Morgenlandes, 75 (1983), 183–92; idem, Tekinalp: Turkish Patriot (1984); idem (ed.) Atatürk: Founder of a Modern Nation (1984); L. Macfie, Atatürk (1994); E.J. Zürcher, Turkey: A Modern History (1997); A. Mango, Atatürk (1999); F. Tachau, "German Jewish Emigrés in Turkey," in: A. Levy (ed.), Jews, Turks, Ottomans (2002), 233–45; G.E. Gruen, "Turkey," in: R.S. Simon a.o. (eds.), The Jews of the Middle East and North Africa in Modern Times (2003), 303–15.


The Hindustani Indian instrument the dilruba, meaning 'robber of the heart', is used by a?

Indian musical instruments | Western music instruments | Hindustani classical music online   Knowledge Base - Indian Musical Instruments & Popular / Global Instruments Music Instruments are of broadly divided into four types ï¿½ String Instruments, String Bowing Instruments,    Percussion Instruments and Wind Instruments. Musicians from different cultures all over the world    developed basic and advanced music technologies to devise the Indian musical instruments and Western    / Global music instruments. Divya Music presents details on a few traditional and modern marvels in    musical instruments available and in practice presently. Divya Music offers instrumental music training    courses / lessons on regular basis and DM live core ï¿½ online instrumental music classes for learning to    play the following musical instruments: String Musical Instrument Veena Veena : is a plucked stringed instrument used in Carnatic music. There are several variations of the veena,     which in its South Indian form is a member of the lute family. One who plays the veena is referred to as a vainika. Sitar Sitar : The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Indian and Pakistani classical music.     It derives its resonance from sympathetic strings, a long hollow neck and a gourd resonating chamber. Tanpura or Tambura Tanpura or Tambura : The tambura, tanpura, tamboura or taanpura is a long-necked plucked lute (a stringed     instrument found in different forms and in many places). Santoor Santoor : Its origin is very old. In ancient sanskrit texts, it has been referred to as Shatatantri vina     (100-stringed vina). In India, the santoor was used as an accompaniment instrument to the folk music of Kashmir.     It is played in a style of music known as the Sufiana Mausiqi. The Sufi mystics used it as an accompaniment to their hymns.     A typical santoor has two sets of bridges, providing a range of three octaves, which generally has 72 strings. Sarod Sarod : The sarod is known for a deep, weighty, introspective sound, in contrast with the sweet, overtone-rich     texture of the sitar, with sympathetic strings that give it a resonant, reverberant quality. It is a fretless instrument     able to produce the continuous slides between notes known as meend (glissandi), which is important to Indian music. Swar Jhankar Swar Jhankar : SWAR JHANKAR is a beautiful sounding instrument shaped like a Harp of the western counterpart.It has 15     strings which can be tuned to the scale one wishes to play.The drone can be maintained by plucking the 1st string with one hand     and the desired note with the other.Machine head screws are fitted for easy tuning. C-tuning is the best tuning. Swar Mandal Swar mandal : The swarmandal or Indian harp is an Indian zither that is     today most commonly used as an accompanying instrument for vocal Hindustani Classical music (the classical music of North India,     Pakistan, and Bangladesh). The name combines swara (notes) and mandal (group), representing its ability to produce a large     number of notes; it is also known popularly as Sur-mandal. Total 30 to 36 strings. Surbahar Surbahar : It is closely related to sitar, but it has a lower tone. Depending on the instrument's size, it is usually pitched     two to five whole steps below the standard sitar, but Indian classical music having no concept of absolute pitch, this may vary.     Professional full-size surbahar with a single gourd and 20 strings- Main-8 and Sympathetic-12 strings. Surbahar sometimes known as bass sitar. String Bowing Musical Instrument Dilruba Dilruba : The dilruba is found in the     north, where it is used in religious music and light classical songs in the urban areas.     Its name is translated as "robber of the heart." It has a skin head sound box with 4 main strings and 18 sympathetic strings, 20 frets     with special bow and wooden box. There is also well known fact that The Dilruba originates from the Taus and some ar


Eiswein is wine made from grapes that have been what on the vine? Frozen; Sun-dried; Salted; or Pressed?

Untitled Document Untitled Document A LITTLE SERIOUS A LITTLE HUMOROUS Catalunyabiz/advertisers 4 SEASONAL RECIPES FOR MAY 2013 Egg-Free Banana Passion Fruit Cupcakes -serves 12 Ingredients Method How to make Egg-Free Banana Passion Fruit Cupcakes Put the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl - flour, sugar, baking powder and butter (treat butter as 'dry' for our purposes). Mix until you have an even sandy consistency. Measure out the milk and vanilla in a jug and whisk well. Drizzle into the flour whilst mixing, until you have a smooth batter/mixture. Add themashed banana and mix for a couple more seconds, then stop the mixer and clean down the blade. Spoon evenly into 12 cupcake cases and bake at 170°C for 20 minutes until they bounce back to the touch. Cool on a wire rack and in the meantime make the icing by mixing theicing sugar, butter and cream cheese together for several minutes until very light and fluffy. Scoop out the seeds from two of the passionfruits and add to your icing. Mix this through with a spoon until fairly even. Avoid using the mixer for this stage as you'll crush the passionfruit seeds. Pipe the icing on top of the cakes using a reusable piping bag and large star nozzle and place a few seeds from the final passion fruit on top of each of the cakes, and serve. All your egg-free friends will fall over themselves to munch your cakes!   Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Asparagus Tart-serves 2 Ingredients How to make Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Asparagus Tart 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Place the pastry rectangles on a greased baking sheet and carefully score lines 1cm away from the pastry edges with a sharp knife. Prick the inner rectangle with a fork and brush with beaten egg. 3. Spread a thin layer of pesto all over the base of the inner rectangle and top with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and small spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese. 4. Blanch the asparagus spears for 1 minute in boiling salted water, drain, and place 3 spears across each tart. 5. Sprinkle a little lemon zest and grated Parmigiano Reggiano over each tart and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and risen. 6. Serve the tarts with shaved Parmgiano Reggiano and freshly torn basil leaves.   Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus - serves 10   Method How to make Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus Lamb and mint are a classic combination that doesn't need to be messed with, but the chimichurri sauce in this recipe is a fun riff on these spring staples. Stir together the 7 crushed garlic cloves, 60ml olive oil, 60ml lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl. Rub the marinade all over the lamb in a bowl, then truss tightly and marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat a grill for direct and indirect cooking over a medium-heat fire. Grill the lamb over direct heat until nicely charred, about eight minutes per side, turning often. Then move to indirect heat, cover, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 52°C for medium-rare, about 50 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes. Toss the asparagus with the two tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the asparagus until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Pulse the remaining two whole garlic cloves in a food processor with the parsley, mint, the remaining 120ml oil, the remaining 60ml lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve the lamb, sliced, with the asparagus and chimichurri sauce   Baby Turnip and Spring Onion Curry-serves 4   Method How to make Baby Turnip and Spring Onion Curry Mix together the ingredients for the chickpea flour masala until it resembles fine breadcrumbs and the oil is evenly incorporated. This is where most of the flavour is going to be so season it well. Heat 60ml oil in a large non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. Once they have popped add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and tomatoes. Once the tomatoes have become soft add the turnips, and water. Cook for five minutes then add the chopped spring on


What is the singular term for one piece of data?

Data | Define Data at Dictionary.com data [dey-tuh, dat-uh, dah-tuh] /ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə/ Spell 2. (used with a plural verb) individual facts, statistics, or items of information: These data represent the results of our analyses. Data are entered by terminal for immediate processing by the computer. 3. (used with a singular verb) a body of facts; information: Additional data is available from the president of the firm. Related forms data, datum (see usage note at the current entry) Usage note Expand Data is a plural of datum, which is originally a Latin noun meaning “something given.” Today, data is used in English both as a plural noun meaning “facts or pieces of information” (These data are described more fully elsewhere) and as a singular mass noun meaning “information”: Not much data is available on flood control in Brazil. It is almost always treated as a plural in scientific and academic writing. In other types of writing it is either singular or plural. The singular datum meaning “a piece of information” is now rare in all types of writing. In surveying and civil engineering, where datum has specialized senses, the plural form is datums. datum [dey-tuh m, dat-uh m, dah-tuh m] /ˈdeɪ təm, ˈdæt əm, ˈdɑ təm/ Spell Syllables noun, plural data [dey-tuh, dat-uh, dah-tuh] /ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə/ (Show IPA), for 1–3, datums for 4, 5. 1. a single piece of information, as a fact, statistic, or code; an item of data. 2. any fact assumed to be a matter of direct observation. any proposition assumed or given, from which conclusions may be drawn. 3. Compare ideatum . 4. Surveying, Civil Engineering. any level surface, line, or point used as a reference in measuring elevations. 5. Surveying. a basis for horizontal control surveys, consisting of the longitude and latitude of a certain point, the azimuth of a certain line from this point, and two constants used in defining the terrestrial spheroid. Origin of datum 1640-50; < Latin: a thing given, neuter past participle of dare to give Can be confused data , datum (see usage note at data ) Usage note Examples from the Web for data Expand Contemporary Examples This decrease was statistically significant because the data in that study weren't as variable. British Dictionary definitions for data Expand a series of observations, measurements, or facts; information 2. (computing) Also called information. the information operated on by a computer program Usage note Although now often used as a singular noun, data is properly a plural Word Origin C17: from Latin, literally: (things) given, from dare to give datum a single piece of information; fact 2. a proposition taken for granted, often in order to construct some theoretical framework upon it; a given See also sense datum Word Origin C17: from Latin: something given; see data 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 data Expand n. 1640s, plural of datum, from Latin datum "(thing) given," neuter past participle of dare "to give" (see date (n.1)). Meaning "transmittable and storable computer information" first recorded 1946. Data processing is from 1954. datum proper Latin singular of data (q.v.). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Expand data, data processing, jargon /day't*/ (Or "raw data") Numbers, characters , images , or other method of recording, in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) input into a computer , stored and processed there, or transmitted on some digital channel. Computers nearly always represent data in binary . Data on its own has no meaning, only when interpreted by some kind of data processing system does it take on meaning and become information . For example, the binary data 01110101 might represent the integer 117 or the ASCII lower case U character or the blue component of a pixel in some video . Which of these it represents is determined by the way it is processed (added, printed, displayed, e


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The Cello Site :: About the Cello [edit] Body Position The cello is played sitting, with the knees apart and the instrument between them. The scroll, or top, of the instrument is placed by the player's left ear, making the C string closest to the ear and the A string furthest from the ear. The shoulders should be square and the arms loose and free to move freely. [edit] Left Hand Technique The left hand determines the pitch of the note when the cello is played. The hand is positioned so the thumb is against the back of the neck and the other four fingers are available to depress the strings on the fingerboard. Except in special techniques, the fingers are always held curved with each knuckle bent. In fast playing, the fingers contact the strings at the tip, almost at the nail. In slower, or more expressive playing, the flat of the fingerpad is used, allowing a richer tone and fuller vibrato. If the string is depressed further down the string, closer to the bridge, the resulting pitch will be higher because the string has been shortened. If it is depressed further up the string, closer to the scroll of the instrument, the pitch will be lower. [edit] Additional Left Hand Techniques Vibrato Vibrato consists of oscillating the finger of the left hand up and down while playing a note. As a result, the pitch of the note will waver slightly, much as a singer's voice on a sustained note. A well developed vibrato technique is a key expressive device and an essential element of an accomplished cello player. In some styles of music, such as that of the Romantic period, vibrato is used on almost every note. However, in other styles, such as Baroque pieces, vibrato is not used, or used only rarely. A good vibrato comes from the arm, not the fingers or wrist, and requires a loose shoulder. Typically, the lower the pitch of the note played, the wider the vibrato used. Vibrato may even be used on double stops. Thumb Position In thumb position, the thumb is not held against the back of the neck but taken to the fingerboard, and the side of the thumb used to depress the strings. A common use of thumb position is to play high, fast passages. Thumb position is considered an advanced technique. For an example of thumb position playing, listen to the Haydn C and D major concertos. Double Stops Double stops involve the playing of two notes at the same time. Two strings are fingered simultaneously, and the bow is drawn at an angle so as to sound them both at once. Triple and quadruple stops may also be played. Glissandi Glissandi are notes played by sliding the finger up or down the fingerboard without releasing the string. This causes the pitch to rise and fall smoothly, without discrete steps. Harmonics Harmonics are produced by touching, but not depressing, the string with the finger at certain places, and then bowing or plucking the string. For example, the halfway point of the string will produce a harmonic that is one octave above the unfingered string. There also exist fingered, or artificial harmonics, in which the player depressed the string with one finger and presses light to produce a harmonic further up the string with a second finger. [edit] Right Hand Technique In cello playing, the bow is much like the breath of a wind instrument player. Arguably, it is the major determinant in the expressiveness of the playing. The right hand holds the bow and controls the duration and character of the notes. The bow is drawn over along the strings in the area between the fingerboard and bridge, in a direction parallel to the bridge. The bow is gripped with all five fingers of the right hand. The shape of the hand should resemble that of its relaxed state, with all fingers curved, including the thumb, and the wrist pronated, i.e. exerting some degree of counter-clockwise pressure. The index finger, and to a lesser degree the middle finger transmit most of the arm weight into the bow. The other two fingers hold the bow loosely. On a down-bow, the bow is drawn towards the right, moving the hand away from the bridge. On an up-bow, the bow is drawn


Name the Ukrainian/Russian American engineer who was first to viably manufacture and sell helicopters?

Monday 23 november 2015 by magazineseychelles - issuu issuu 9 Days Presidential Election 2015 Presidential election Stakes are high in fast approaching election On the campaign trail, Parti Lepep supporters hurled abuse at SNP leader on Friday while Alexia Amesbury brought Victoria to a standstill on Saturday morning. T his weekend saw Parti Lepep campaigning on La Digue and Praslin while the SNP held a rally in Roche Caiman yesterday, following a door-to-door exercise on Friday in Perseverance where the SNP leader, Wavel Ramkalawan, said that there was “no district in Seychelles which is a stronghold of Parti Lepep”. Lalyans Seselwa also held a public meeting in Anse Royale while the independent candidate, Philippe Boullé, was in Les Mamelles yesterday for a rally. Meanwhile PDM’s posters have finally hit town! Sunday’s events will feature in tomorrow’s edition. See page 9 for the campaign trail and pages 2 and 12 for PPBs. 12.85 13.35 13.40 14.20 19.20 20.30 Alexia Amesbury in town on Saturday morning while Wavel Ramkalawan sits with Perseverance resident on Friday. Right, Parti Lepep activists ask the SNP to leave the area which they say is the ruling party’s stronghold. To the point with Roy Fonseka “A government of National Unity has the potential to turn into a corrupt regime” The third guest in our special series of interviews is Roy Fonseka, the running mate of the country’s first female Presidential candidate, Alexia Amesbury. There are nine days left until Election Day. Read more on page 8 12.80 13.30 13.60 14.20 19.20 20.25 p2 Saving face on roads By N.Tirant R oads are a fact of modern life and cars are the new reality – traffic jams in our tiny capital are now a common day-long occurrence and as tempers shorten and alcohol fogs reason, we may see more speeding, more reckless driving and unfortunately more deaths on our road. Add election fever to the mix as we move into the Christmas season and roads that no longer show us where to go and how to drive and let’s ready ourselves for more mayhem! This year, it seems, we paid no mind to remembering those who have lost their lives in road traffic accidents even if it’s a modern day obligation. With an estimated 1.25 million people killed each year – 90 per cent of them in low-income and middle-income countries like our own, dedicating a day to the victims could remind us of our own mortality as we recall the dangers we pose to ourselves, our families and other road users by the way we drive and behave on the roads. In our earthly paradise, where the car has become king and where pedestrians all too often learn to manage without pavements,accidents on our roads claim too many lives each year. To save those lives our government promised to improve roads, enforce laws on seat-belts, motorcycle helmets and child restraints and increase punishment for speeding, reckless and drunk-driving. Even the latest Sustainable Development Goals to which we noisily subscribed in September include a target to ‘halve road traffic deaths and injuries by 2020’.And in case anyone should doubt our enthusiasm, before that in May 2011 we launched the UN Decade for action for road safety in even greater fanfare. That plan of action included building capacity in road safety management,improving the behaviour of road users,upgrading our road infrastructure to guarantee safety and making emergency services more responsive. Five years into that decade, election fever has clouded our perception and we’ve forgotten all about asking ourselves why too many of our citizens are still dying on our roads. But it wasn’t always like this! In December 2009 we gave ourselves a new parastatal with the bold objectives of providing ‘an efficient and adequate land transport system and infrastructure’. That statutory state-funded body, which received SCR58,377,000 from the national budget in 2015,is still trying to come to grips with the inevitable – the steady rise in the number of vehicles on a non-expandable road system. From 13,592 vehicles on our 508 kilometres of road in 2009 the number had risen to 17,


In physics, what is the opposite of Tension?

Types of Forces Newton's Laws - Lesson 2 - Force and Its Representation Types of Forces Determining the Net Force A force is a push or pull acting upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object. There are a variety of types of forces. Previously in this lesson , a variety of force types were placed into two broad category headings on the basis of whether the force resulted from the contact or non-contact of the two interacting objects.       These types of individual forces will now be discussed in more detail. To read about each force listed above, continue scrolling through this page. Or to read about an individual force, click on its name from the list below.   Fapp An applied force is a force that is applied to an object by a person or another object. If a person is pushing a desk across the room, then there is an applied force acting upon the object. The applied force is the force exerted on the desk by the person.   Fgrav The force of gravity is the force with which the earth, moon, or other massively large object attracts another object towards itself. By definition, this is the weight of the object. All objects upon earth experience a force of gravity that is directed "downward" towards the center of the earth. The force of gravity on earth is always equal to the weight of the object as found by the equation: Fgrav = m * g where g = 9.8 N/kg (on Earth) and m = mass (in kg)   Fnorm The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object. For example, if a book is resting upon a surface, then the surface is exerting an upward force upon the book in order to support the weight of the book. On occasions, a normal force is exerted horizontally between two objects that are in contact with each other. For instance, if a person leans against a wall, the wall pushes horizontally on the person.   Ffrict The friction force is the force exerted by a surface as an object moves across it or makes an effort to move across it. There are at least two types of friction force - sliding and static friction. Though it is not always the case, the friction force often opposes the motion of an object. For example, if a book slides across the surface of a desk, then the desk exerts a friction force in the opposite direction of its motion. Friction results from the two surfaces being pressed together closely, causing intermolecular attractive forces between molecules of different surfaces. As such, friction depends upon the nature of the two surfaces and upon the degree to which they are pressed together. The maximum amount of friction force that a surface can exert upon an object can be calculated using the formula below: Ffrict = µ • Fnorm   Fair The air resistance is a special type of frictional force that acts upon objects as they travel through the air. The force of air resistance is often observed to oppose the motion of an object. This force will frequently be neglected due to its negligible magnitude (and due to the fact that it is mathematically difficult to predict its value). It is most noticeable for objects that travel at high speeds (e.g., a skydiver or a downhill skier) or for objects with large surface areas. Air resistance will be discussed in more detail in Lesson 3 .   Ftens The tension force is the force that is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends. The tension force is directed along the length of the wire and pulls equally on the objects on the opposite ends of the wire.   Fspring The spring force is the force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring upon any object that is attached to it. An object that compresses or stretches a spring is always acted upon by a force that restores the object to its rest or equilibrium position. For most springs (specifically, for those that are said to obey " Hooke's Law "), the magnitude of the force is directly proportional to the amount of stretch or compression of the spring.   Confusion of Mass and Weight A few further comments should


Valhalla: Hall of the Slain | The Norse Gods Valhalla: Hall of the Slain In The Realms Valhalla (Old Norse Valhöll,”hall of the slain”), in Old Norse mythology , the hall of slain heroes, ruled by the king of the gods, Odin , in the realm of the gods, Asgard . The hall had 540 doors, through each of which 800 heroes could walk abreast, and the roof was made of shields. The souls of heroic soldiers killed in battle were brought to Valhalla by warrior maidens called Valkyries . The heroes fought during the day, but their wounds healed before night, when they banqueted with Odin.


CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hairshirt Home > Catholic Encyclopedia > H > Hairshirt Hairshirt Help support New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download . Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more  all for only $19.99... (Latin cilicium; French cilice). A garment of rough cloth made from goats' hair and worn in the form of a shirt or as a girdle around the loins, by way of mortification and penance. The Latin name is said to be derived from Cilicia, where this cloth was made, but the thing itself was probably known and used long before this name was given to it. The sackcloth, for instance, so often mentioned in Holy Scripture as a symbol of mourning and penance, was probably the same thing; and the garment of camels' hair worn by St. John the Baptist was no doubt somewhat similar. The earliest Scriptural use of the word in its Latin form occurs in the Vulgate version of Psalm 34:13, "Ego autem, cum mihi molesti essent, induebar cilicio." This is translated hair-cloth in the Douay Bible , and sackcloth in the Anglican Authorized Version and the Book of Common Prayer . During the early ages of Christianity the use of hair-cloth, as a means of bodily mortification and as an aid to the wearer in resisting temptations of the flesh, became very common, not only amongst the ascetics and those who aspired to the life of perfection, but even amongst ordinary lay people in the world, who made it serve as an unostentatious antidote for the outward luxury and comfort of their lives. St. Jerome , for instance, mentions the hairshirt as being frequently worn under the rich and splendid robes of men in high worldly positions. St. Athanasius , St. John Damascene , Theodoret, and many others also bear testimony to its use in their times. Cassian, however, disapproved of it being used by monks , as if worn outside it was too conspicuous and savoured of vanity and if underneath it hindered the freedom of the body in performing manual labour. St. Benedict does not mention it specifically in his rule, but van Haeften maintains that it was worn by many of the early Benedictines , though not prescribed universally throughout the order. Later on, it was adopted by most of the religious orders of the Middle Ages , in imitation of the early ascetics, and in order to increase the discomfort caused by its use it was sometimes even made of fine wire. It was not confined to the monks , but continued to be fairly common amongst lay people also. Charlemagne , for instance, was buried in the hairshirt he had worn during life (Martene, "De Ant. Eccl. Rit."). The same is recorded of St. Thomas of Canterbury . There was also a symbolic use made of hair-cloth. St. Augustine says that in his time candidates for baptism stood with bare feet on hair-cloth during a portion the ceremony (De Symb. ad Catech., ii, 1). Penitents wore it on Ash Wednesday , and in the Sarum Rite a hair-cloth banner was carried in procession at their reconciliation on Maundy Thursday . The altar, too, was sometimes covered with the same material at penitential seasons. In modern times the use of the hairshirt has been generally confined to the members of certain religious orders. At the present day only the Carthusians and Carmelites wear it by rule; with others it is merely a matter of custom or voluntary mortification . Objections have been raised against its use on sanitary grounds, but it must be remembered that ideas as to personal cleanliness have changed with the advance of civilization, and that what was considered a sign of, or aid to, piety in past ages need not necessarily be regarded in the same light now, and vice versa, but the ideas and practices of the ancients must not for that reason be condemned by us, because we happen to think differently.


Sound, hearing, and non-electric musical instruments from the Greeks?

Ancient Sound Healing Ancient Sound Healing Ancient Sound Healing By Annaliese and John Stuart Reid Most ancient cultures used the seemingly magical power of sound to heal. Sound healing had almost disappeared in the west until the 1930s when acoustic researchers discovered ultrasound and its medical properties. With this discovery, research burgeoned and today the ancient art of sound healing is rapidly developing into a new science. (For information on sound healing in modern times please see our article 'Rediscovering the Art & Science of Sound Healing.') Aboriginal Sound Healing The Aboriginal people of Australia are the first known culture to heal with sound. Their ‘yidaki' (modern name, didgeridoo) has been used as a healing tool for at least 40,000 years. The Aborigines healed broken bones, muscle tears and illnesses of every kind using their enigmatic musical instrument. Interestingly, the sounds emitted by the yidaki are in alignment with modern sound healing technology. It is becoming apparent that the wisdom of the ancients was based on ‘sound' principles. The most ancient of all sound healing instruments—the Yidaki Sound Healing in Ancient Egypt The Egyptian culture extends back to 4000 BC and they have a long tradition of vowel sound chant. A Greek traveler, Demetrius, circa 200 B.C., wrote that the Egyptians used vowel sounds in their rituals: ‘In Egypt, when priests sing hymns to the Gods they sing the seven vowels in due succession and the sound has such euphony that men listen to it instead of the flute and the lyre.' A hypothetical sound healing ritual in the King's Chamber (The recipient is lying in the sarcophagus) The Corpus Hermeticum also contains a reference to the Egyptian's use of sound as distinct from words. This book was probably redacted in the 1st century AD but it is believed to be much older, possible as early as 1400 BC: In a letter from Asklepios to King Amman [he says]: ‘As for us, we do not use simple words but sounds all filled with power.' The Egyptians believed that vowel sounds were sacred, so much so that their written hieroglyphic language contains no vowels. We can, therefore, safely assume that vowel sound chant carried a powerful significance for their priests. Egyptian priestesses used sistra, a type of musical rattle instrument with metal discs that creates not only a pleasant jangling sound but, as we now know, also generates copious amounts of ultrasound. Ultrasound is an effective healing modality and is used today in hospitals and clinics so it is entirely possible that ceremonies in which many sistra were used were not merely employed to enhance the musical soundscape but were intended to enhance the healing effect. In the wall scene below, from a building erected by Queen Hatshepsut, three priestesses play sistra, accompanying a harpist, another instrument known to have healing qualities. The healing chapel at Deir el-Bahari, Thebes, was dedicated to Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu, a deified healing saint closely associated with Imhotep—who is largely recognized under the title of 'physician.' Imhotep's repute was so great that 1,500 years after his death the Greeks identified him with their healing god Asclepius. These two deified men—Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu and Imhotep—were usually worshipped together in the same Egyptian healing temples. John Stuart Reid's acoustics research in the pyramids has provided strong evidence that the Egyptians designed their chapels and burial chambers to be reverberant in order to enhance sonic-based ceremonies. Reid underwent a significant healing of his lower back during his experiments in the King's Chamber that he attributes to the resonant properties of the sarcophagus. He conjectures that the acoustic resonance was deliberately contrived by the Egyptian architects and thinks it very likely that they were aware of the healing properties of sound long before the Greeks. Sound Healing in Ancient Greece The Greek, Pythagoras (circa 500 BC) was, in a very real sense, the father of music therapy. The Pythagoras Mystery School, based on the island


South Asia Muslim ruler's title, variously distorted?

timeline ISLAM-- the early years 613-- the preaching of Islam The Prophet (born c.1571) begins publicly preaching Islam in Mecca, having received his first revelations in 610. 622-- the Hijra The emigration of Muhammad and his followers to Madina; the starting point of the Islamic calendar.  632-- the Prophet's death The Prophet's death marks the beginning of a period of instability and rapid growth. 632-34-- Abu Bakr as caliph Armies are sent into Mesopotamia and Syria. Abu Bakr dies in 634. 634-44-- 'Umar as caliph Completion of the conquest of Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia and Persia. 'Umar is murdered in 644 by a Persian captive. 644-56-- 'Uthman as caliph Continuation of the conquests in north and east Iran and North Africa. Inter-tribal conflicts within the Islamic state over who will rule. Beginnings of Arab sea-power, directed against Byzantium. 'Uthman is murdered in 656 by Muslims from a different political faction. 656--  'Ali as caliph Kufa, in Iraq, as the seat of government. Civil war between the party (shi'a) of 'Ali and his opponents from among the Quraysh, including 'A'isha. 656-61-- struggles for power Political and military struggle for power between 'Ali and Mu'awiya. 'Ali is murdered in 661 and his son Hasan renounces the caliphate. 661-750-- the Umayyads Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan, a kinsman of the caliph 'Uthman, takes power as the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty. Damascus becomes the new capital.  680-- Karbala Husain ibn 'Ali leads the uprising of the 'Alid party in Kufa and is killed at Karbala; his martyrdom makes him a central figure for the Shi'a. 705-15-- al-Walid as caliph Caliphate of al-Walid I. Consolidation and greatest expansion of the empire.  750-1258-- the 'Abbasids The caliphate of the 'Abbasid dynasty and its successor states endures, with decreasing political authority, until the Mongols destroy their capital of Baghdad in 1258.  MUSLIMS-- the arrival in South Asia . 711-12-- conquest of Sind Tariq ibn Ziyad attacks southern Spain, beginning of the conquest of al-Andalus. Destruction of the Gothic army of King Roderick at Wadi Bakka. Conquest of Sind by Muhammad ibn al-Qasim. 713-- Brahmanabad Settlement Brahmanabad settlement assures rights of non-Muslims to be treated as "People of the Book"; conquest of Multan 714-- Muhammad bin Qasim is ordered home The young conquerer of Sind is tortured to death in prison after a regime change in the Caliphate; the rulers of Sind and Multan gradually, after a century or so, attain complete independence. r. 977-97--Subuktigin rules Ghazni Subuktigin rules Ghazni; annexes territory up to Peshawar, 986-87 r.998-1030-- Mahmud Ghaznavi Mahmud carves out a kingdom in central Afghanistan, raids everybody in sight; at his court is Firdausi (d.1020) 1024-- Lahore Lahore becomes the eastern capital of the Ghaznavids 1025-26-- Somnath Mahmud's raid on Somnath 1039-- Data Ganj Bakhsh arrives; "Kashf ul-Mahjub" Shaikh 'Ali Hujwiri, called Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh, comes to Lahore from Ghazni; he composes Kashf ul-Mahjub (Revelation of the Mystery) there, and remains there until his death in 1072; in his time the Sufi orders have not yet taken shape 1048-- Albiruni dies ("Kitab ul-Hind") Albiruni, student of Sanskrit and Indian arts and sciences, author of Kitab ul-Hind, dies r.1059-99-- Ghaznavis' prime Sultan Ibrahim's reign is secure, stable; Lahore becomes a great cultural center; sporadic raids eastward as far as Banaras 1186-- Lahore changes hands Mu'izz ud-Din b. Sam Muhammad Ghuri (deputed by his brother Ghiyas ud-Din Muhammad, the actual ruler) conquers Lahore, ending the reign of the Ghaznavids 1192-- the Chishti Sufi order arrives (Khvajah Mu'in-ud-din Chishti) Khvajah Mu'in ud-Din Chishti arrives, spends time in Lahore and Multan, finally settles down in Ajmer (Prithviraj's capital), dies there in 1236. Popular with the common people of all religions, he is called "Gharib-Navaz" (Protector of the Poor). The Chishti order is the most widespread in South Asia, and the only one to have all its major dargahs located in South Asia. 1192-- S


SparkNotes: Lord of the Flies: Themes, Motifs & Symbols Lord of the Flies Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Civilization vs. Savagery The central concern of Lord of the Flies is the conflict between two competing impulses that exist within all human beings: the instinct to live by rules, act peacefully, follow moral commands, and value the good of the group against the instinct to gratify one’s immediate desires, act violently to obtain supremacy over others, and enforce one’s will. This conflict might be expressed in a number of ways: civilization vs. savagery, order vs. chaos, reason vs. impulse, law vs. anarchy, or the broader heading of good vs. evil. Throughout the novel, Golding associates the instinct of civilization with good and the instinct of savagery with evil. The conflict between the two instincts is the driving force of the novel, explored through the dissolution of the young English boys’ civilized, moral, disciplined behavior as they accustom themselves to a wild, brutal, barbaric life in the jungle. Lord of the Flies is an allegorical novel, which means that Golding conveys many of his main ideas and themes through symbolic characters and objects. He represents the conflict between civilization and savagery in the conflict between the novel’s two main characters: Ralph, the protagonist, who represents order and leadership; and Jack, the antagonist, who represents savagery and the desire for power. As the novel progresses, Golding shows how different people feel the influences of the instincts of civilization and savagery to different degrees. Piggy, for instance, has no savage feelings, while Roger seems barely capable of comprehending the rules of civilization. Generally, however, Golding implies that the instinct of savagery is far more primal and fundamental to the human psyche than the instinct of civilization. Golding sees moral behavior, in many cases, as something that civilization forces upon the individual rather than a natural expression of human individuality. When left to their own devices, Golding implies, people naturally revert to cruelty, savagery, and barbarism. This idea of innate human evil is central to Lord of the Flies, and finds expression in several important symbols, most notably the beast and the sow’s head on the stake. Among all the characters, only Simon seems to possess anything like a natural, innate goodness. Loss of Innocence As the boys on the island progress from well-behaved, orderly children longing for rescue to cruel, bloodthirsty hunters who have no desire to return to civilization, they naturally lose the sense of innocence that they possessed at the beginning of the novel. The painted savages in Chapter 12 who have hunted, tortured, and killed animals and human beings are a far cry from the guileless children swimming in the lagoon in Chapter 3. But Golding does not portray this loss of innocence as something that is done to the children; rather, it results naturally from their increasing openness to the innate evil and savagery that has always existed within them. Golding implies that civilization can mitigate but never wipe out the innate evil that exists within all human beings. The forest glade in which Simon sits in Chapter 3 symbolizes this loss of innocence. At first, it is a place of natural beauty and peace, but when Simon returns later in the novel, he discovers the bloody sow’s head impaled upon a stake in the middle of the clearing. The bloody offering to the beast has disrupted the paradise that existed before—a powerful symbol of innate human evil disrupting childhood innocence. Motifs Motifs are recurring structures, contrasts, and literary devices that can help to develop and inform the text’s major themes. Biblical Parallels Many critics have characterized Lord of the Flies as a retelling of episodes from the Bible. While that description may be an oversimplification, the novel does echo certain Christian images and themes. Golding does not make any explicit or direct connections to Christian symbo


Stephen King's rabid eponymous St Bernard?

Cujo (1983) - 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 Cujo, a friendly St. Bernard, contracts rabies and conducts a reign of terror on a small American town. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Drive-In Dust Offs: The Boogens (1981) 3 December 2016 11:33 AM, -08:00 | DailyDead a list of 37 titles created 15 Nov 2010 a list of 26 titles created 09 Jun 2011 a list of 32 titles created 02 Aug 2012 a list of 21 titles created 17 Aug 2012 a list of 22 titles created 02 Feb 2015 Search for " Cujo " 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. 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Behind a young family's home in Maine is a terrible secret that holds the power of life after death. When tragedy strikes, the threat of that power soon becomes undeniable. Director: Mary Lambert A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it. Director: John Carpenter A young couple is trapped in a remote town where a dangerous religious cult of children believe everyone over the age of 18 must be killed. Director: Fritz Kiersch An anthology which tells five terrifying tales based on the E.C. horror comic books of the 1950s. Director: George A. Romero In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown. Stars: Richard Thomas, Tim Reid, Annette O'Toole A werewolf terrorizes a small city where lives the paralytic Marty Coslaw, his uncle, and his sister, the story's narrator. Director: Daniel Attias A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror. Director: Lewis Teague An obese attorney is cursed by a gypsy to rapidly and uncontrollably lose weight. Director: Tom Holland Three more bone-chilling tales that include a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, and a hitchhiker who wants revenge and will not die. Director: Michael Gornick After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. Director: Rob Reiner A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected. Director: Fraser C. Heston Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom. Director: Brian De Palma Edit Storyline Donna Trenton is a frustrated suburban housewife whose life is a turmoil after her husband learns about her having an affair. Brett Camber is a young boy whose only companion is a Saint-Bernard named "Cujo", who in turn is bitten by a rabid bat. Whilst Vic, Donna's husband is away on business, and thinking over his marital troubles, Donna and her 5-year-old son Tad take her Pinto to Brett Cambers' dad's car shop... the car fails, and "Cujo" is very, very sick... Written by Miguel Cane <Stepford@yahoo.com>


View All Photos (6) Movie Info Featuring Clark Gable and Loretta Young, this loose adaptation of Jack London's classic story is one of the livelier versions of the oft-filmed tale and was shot on location on rugged, snowy Mt. Baker, Washington where cast and crew had to endure harsh winter conditions including blizzards, sub-zero temperatures and difficulty in obtaining supplies during filming. In this version, the role of Buck the dog is diminished and the main focus shifts to the romance between prospector Jack Thornton, and Claire, a young bride who is abandoned in a cabin by her gold-fevered husband. The story begins in Skagway, Alaska where impoverished prospector Thornton loses his mine in a poker game. He then buys Buck, a big dog deemed too vicious for sled pulling. Thorton feels a bond with this dog and with love and patience, earns his trust and retrains him. Buck's cruel former owner Reginald Owen is enraged by this because he wants Buck back so he can kill the dog for mangling his hand. To get him back, he bets Thornton that Buck cannot pull a half ton for one hundred yards. The devoted dog does it and the newly enriched Thorton, his pal Shorty, and Buck set out to find a claim. They run across the half-dead abandoned woman, continue on to an empty cabin belonging to her husband, and then take over his mine, finding lots of gold. Later Shorty heads back for badly needed supplies while Thornton, Buck and the girl remain behind. Romance blossoms at the cabin. Meanwhile, crooks overtake the woman's creepy husband and force him to reveal his mine. He does and they try to kill him. Then they attack the couple and steal the gold. After more excitement, the crooks leave and find final justice during their escape. Later Buck appears and helps to save the fallen husband by leading Thornton to him. After he recovers, his bride decides to return to him and Thornton and Buck are left to await the return of Shorty. Rating:


Hagrid's 'cowardly' boarhound, of Harry Potter fame?

Fang | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Rubeus Hagrid [src] Fang (fl. 1991 - 1998) is an over-sized boarhound dog, and one of Rubeus Hagrid's pets . He was a large dog that accompanied Hagrid in many places, including the Forbidden Forest , and lived in his hut . Fang was present for the majority of the Second Wizarding War , such as the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts . It's currently unknown what happened to Fang after the Second Wizarding War but, since his name wasn't listed amongst the casualties it can be assumed he survived. Contents Biography Early life Fang was Rubeus Hagrid 's pet. It is unknown when Hagrid acquired him, or how old he was. Fang in the Forbidden Forest with Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy In 1991, Fang accompanied first year students Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter into the Forbidden Forest , only to run away in fear after encountering a hooded figure drinking blood from a dead unicorn . After running away he soon found Hagrid, and Hermione Granger, who immediately knew that Draco and Harry were in danger. Fang accompanied Ron Weasley and Harry to visit Aragog in the Forbidden Forest . He, Harry, and Ron were nearly eaten by Aragog's children , but they were rescued by the wild Ford Anglia that was previously owned by Ron's father, Arthur Weasley . Fang and Buckbeak inside Hagrid's hut Fang was present when  Buckbeak 's was being reviewed by the Ministry of Magic . He was seen sulking in his basket during one of the trio's many visits to Hagrid's hut during the 1993-1994 school year. Fang also shared the hut with Buckbeak after Hagrid moved the hippogriff inside after Lucius Malfoy made his case to the  Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures  after Buckbeak attacked his son during a Care of Magical Creatures lesson. Second Wizarding War When Hagrid was attacked by Ministry of Magic wizards led by Dolores Umbridge , Fang was hit by a Stunning Spell , when he tried to defend Hagrid, resulting in the responsible party being hurled over ten feet away by an incredibly enraged Hagrid. Hagrid took the stunned Fang with him when he escaped. After Voldemort 's return was made public and Umbridge was sacked, Hagrid and Fang returned to their home at the edge of the Forbidden Forest. Fang next to Harry Potter after the funeral of Aragog Fang was present during the funeral of Aragog "sulking in his basket during the burial" and afterwards, padded across the floor to them and laid his head in Harry Potter's lap and proceeded to slobber all over his robes. Fang was also inside Hagrid's hut when it was set ablaze by Death Eater Thorfinn Rowle , during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower on 30 June, 1997. He was rescued shortly when Hagrid and Harry doused the fire with the Water-Making Charm . It can be assumed that Fang was present at Dumbledore's funeral. In 1998 , Fang went with Hagrid and Grawp to Hogwarts to help in the defence of the castle . However, as soon as the fighting began Fang was startled when a vase nearby was hit by a spell and exploded, and he ran away in fright. Later life It is unknown if he participated in the battle in any meaningful way. After the end of the battle, Hagrid showed no indication of mourning, so it is presumed that Fang had survived the battle, as he was not mentioned among the casualties. His later life at Hogwarts is unknown though he might have lived the rest of his life with Hagrid. Personality and traits


US Army WWI most decorated war dog, and highest ranking?

Photo illustration by Lisa Larson-Walker 1. A Dog Has His Day On July 6, 1921, a curious gathering took place at the State, War, and Navy Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. The occasion was a ceremony honoring veterans of the 102nd Infantry of the American Expeditionary Forces’ 26th “Yankee” Division, who had seen action in France during the Great War. The hall was packed with dozens of members of the 102nd—field clerks, infantrymen, generals—but one soldier in particular commanded the spotlight. The attention seemed to bother him; the New York Times reported that the soldier was “a trifle gun shy, and showed some symptoms of nervous excitement.” When photographers snapped his picture, he flinched. The ceremony was presided over by Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American forces in Europe during the war. Pershing made a short speech, noting the soldier’s “ heroism of highest caliber ” and “bravery under fire.” The general solemnly lifted an engraved solid gold medal from its case and pinned it to the hero’s uniform. In response, the Times reported, the solider “licked his chops and wagged his diminutive tail.” Sergeant Stubby, a short brindle bull terrier mutt, was officially a decorated hero of World War I. The award was not a formal U.S. military commendation, but it symbolically confirmed Stubby, who’d also earned one wound stripe and three service stripes, as the greatest war dog in the nation’s history. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History , he was the first dog ever given rank in the U.S. Army. His glory was even hailed in France, which also presented him with a medal. Advertisement Millions of Americans heard tales of Stubby’s courage. He had reportedly comforted wounded warriors on bullet-strafed battlefields. It was said he could sniff out poison gas, barking warnings to doughboys in the trenches. He even captured a German soldier. These exploits made the dog nothing less than a celebrity. He met three sitting presidents, traveled the nation to veterans’ commemorations, and performed in vaudeville shows, earning $62.50 for three days of theatrical appearances, more than twice the weekly salary of the average American. For nearly a decade after the war until his death in 1926, Stubby was the most famous animal in the United States. Get Slate in your inbox. Sergeant Stubby among his buddies leading a Legion parade. Courtesy of Division of Armed Forces/Smithsonian National Museum of America History “Stubby’s history overseas,” a Waterbury, Connecticut, newspaper wrote in 1922, “is the story of almost any average doughboy.” But of course Stubby was not a doughboy, and his renown was anything but average. Despite his postwar stardom, Stubby has faded from memory in the century since the war commenced. But his story is worth revisiting, and not just as a cute, curious footnote. Stubby’s tale offers a glimpse of the American Army as it prepared to fight its first modern war—and later, of a bruised nation as it commemorated a victory obtained at unthinkable human costs. 2. A Mutt Goes to Yale Stubby’s provenance is unknown. According to several news reports, he first enters the historical record in July 1917 as an ownerless stray. The journey to the theater of war has the quality of legend—a scruffy, peculiarly American brand of myth. Stubby was like a character out of Horatio Alger, or a sentimental one-reel silent movie: an orphan who made his way in the world with perseverance and pluck. Advertisement The setting for Stubby’s debut was the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale University’s football stadium was the site of Camp Yale, where the soldiers of the 102nd Infantry, part of the New England–based 26th “Yankee” Division, were doing basic training prior to their deployment. Sergeant Stubby and J. Robert Conroy, March 1919. Courtesy of Division of Armed Forces/Smithsonian National Museum of America History On a steamy summer morning, news reports would later recount, Stubby wandered onto the massive field, where the soldiers were doing exercises. He was not an i


HMV Logo Origin Story: A Painter, a Dog, a Dead Guy and a Record Player - Core77 Core77 1 Comment 24616 Views Up above is what we Americans think of as the RCA logo, having grown up seeing it everywhere. But the logo first belonged to British entertainment company HMV, which is in fact named after the original painting on which the logo is based, called "His Master's Voice." Francis Barraud was a Liverpudlian painter who had a brother named Mark. In the late 1800s, after Mark died, Francis inherited a bunch of his stuff: An early cylinder phonograph player, cylinder recordings of Mark's voice, and Mark's dog, a fox terrier named Nipper. Francis observed that when he played the records of his dead brother's voice, the dog would run over to the phonograph and listen intently. Francis painted the scene, calling it "His Master's Voice" and tried to sell the painting. Initially no one was interested. But in 1899 The Gramophone Company purchased it, and by 1900 it was their corporate logo. Roughly eight years later they changed their name to HMV, after the painting, in an early instance of "branding." The Victor Talking Machine Company saw the logo a year or two later and acquired the U.S. rights for themselves. Being an American company, they used the logo a helluva lot more aggressively than their British counterparts, and when RCA acquired Victor in the 1920s it became their logo. Which is why we Yanks grew up seeing it. Interestingly enough, Barraud's original title for the painting was "Dog looking at and listening to a Phonograph." In a parallel universe this sign says DLAALTAP In a parallel universe this sign says DLAALTAP The latest design news, jobs & events. Straight to you every other week. Join over 300,000 designers who stay up-to-date with the Core77 newsletter... Subscribe


Milo's dog, The Phantom Tollbooth's 'watchdog'?

Tock | The Phantom Tollbooth Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom Tollbooth Wiki Guardian of Lethargarians and Kids Health Location Anywhere! Tock is the secondary protagonist of The Phantom Tollbooth. A wise and protective yet friendly biomechanical watchdog, he saves  Milo  in the Doldrums and accompanies him throughout his entire adventure, giving him answers to his questions and advice to fix his problems and keep him out of trouble throughout the story. He acts as a voice of reason Contents Edit Prior to his birth, Tock's mother and father had a puppy whom they named Tick, who made a "tocktocktock" noise. Likewise, when the second puppy came into their world, the mother and father named him Tock, figuring that both of their children would make the same sound. However, Tock and his brother both make the sounds opposite to their names as Tock makes a "tickticktick" sound. (Tock's family is never fully investigated throughout the novel.) He followed the family tradition of becoming a watchdog. In the film, Tock does not mention his backstory and his full name is Tik-Tok, although that was already taken by a copper man in Oz. Role in Story Edit Tock met Milo  in the Doldrums. He helped Milo get out by telling him "Since you got here by not thinking, it seems reasonable to expect that, in order to get out, you must start thinking." He then hopped in Milo's car, and accompanies Milo throughout his journey, acting as a voice of reason. As Milo and Tock drive through miles of the new land, the two start to create a quite good friendship. Appearance Edit Tock is a dog with brown, ruffled fur. In the novel, he is depicted with a clock embedded on the left side of his body. However, Tock had his clock hidden inside of his belly in the film. Cleverly, the clock rings when something bad happens and it alarms him. Personality Edit Tock is a friendly and wise watchdog. Although he is a happy and playful person, he is mature, has a strong sense of morality, and often acts as a voice of reason throughout the journey. He forms a strong bond with Milo. In his opinion we should not waste time. Tock is a sweet sensitive character with a big heart. Trivia Edit Tock is the only main character to have his background told. Tock has a talent for singing as revealed in the film and in fact has his own song that he and Milo sung. In the musical, Tock is often portrayed by a girl. The reason for this is unknown. Gallery


Odysseus's faithful hound in Homer's Odyssey?

The Odyssey - Book Seventeen - Detailed Version Book Seventeen Disguised once more as an old beggar, Odysseus journeys to town. On the trail he encounters an insolent goatherd named Melanthius , who curses and tries to kick him. At his castle gate, the hero is recognized by Argos , a broken-down old dog that he had raised as a pup. Having seen his master again, the faithful hound dies. At Athena's urging Odysseus begs food from the suitors. One man, Antinous , berates him and refuses so much as a crust. He hurls a footstool at Odysseus, hitting him in the back. This makes even the other suitors nervous, for sometimes the gods masquerade as mortals to test their righteousness.


Mrs Pumphrey's pekingese James Herriot's vet stories?

A Collection of James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories | Free Essay Examples at Kingessays A Collection of James Herriot’s Favorite Dog Stories .This was a wonderful passionate book about well. James. Herriots favorite dog stories. They were all true some funny some inspirational and some sad. I have picked out some of my personal favorites here. One of my all-time favorites is. Roy. From rags to riches. Its about a young almost full-grown golden retriever badly neglected and almost dead that was found in an old shack. An old gypsy woman who had just lost her terrier to a car accident claimed him when they were about to put him to sleep. For a month they were not seen anywhere until the day she brought him outside. He was pure gold healthy and loved. Although. Dr. Herriot didnt do anything it was obvious why this made it into the collection. Another great one was. Jock. Top dog. Jock was a. Border. Collie living out on a farm. By tradition he would always chase peoples cars down the long lane up to the farm. It was one of his biggest joys in life. But the farmer bought one of the healthiest bitches in the area and she had puppies with. Jock. With both of the parents health and vigor they began to outpace. Jock even in his art of car chasing. But once they were sold and gone. Jock was still. Top. Dog. A good story was. Tricki. Woo. A triumph of surgery. His name really says it all a. Pekingese extremely fat and spoiled. Trickis weight problem was really getting out of hand so much that it was dangerous. But his owner. Mrs. Humphrey couldnt stand to see him suffer so she even gave him chocolate and such she was extremely rich. One day. Dr. Herriot decided that it was so bad that he had to get. Tricki out of. Mrs. Pumphreys reach. So he cared for. Tricki for a fortnight giving him equal treatment as the other dogs. At the end he emerged a happy radiant animal. It was obvious why. James. Herriot devoted three out of ten stories to. Tricki. The last but one of the best stories was. Brandy. The dustbin dog. This was about a big happy friendly mutt who was always getting into mischief. He would rummage through trash cans get his owners clothes muddy and go swimming in subzero weather. It was the swimming that made him sick. He got pneumonia a disease usually fatal to dogs at the time. For awhile it looked grim for. Brandy but then miraculously he gradually got better. But old. Brandy was never quiet the same afterwards. He didnt want to get up be petted go for a walk anything until one day when he came bounding in with a food can stuck on his nose. Dr. Herriot simply called it. Vis medicatrix naturae the healing power of nature and thats just what it was. This book was. I think was great. It gave insights into the life of a veterinarian a subject. I have always been interested in. It was interesting seeing how the animals. Herriot spoke of seemed more people-like with their own characters and souls. This concept disagrees with the idea of mans dominion over the earth and manifest destiny and all of that. It makes you think about the morality of animal testing veal and feedlots animal abusers etc. Jane. Goodall has disproved the theory that separates us from other animals already and in my opinion all good dog books should at least try. James. Herriots other titles explain this.All. Things. Wise and. Wonderful. All. Creatures. Great and. Small etc which he got from a hymn. There is even a section in the book directly discussing this where an old lady is about to die and she has heard that animals have no souls so shes afraid that her pets wont go to heaven with her. This book however had some good and bad aspects to it all writers are human. Two of. Tricki. Woos stories were meaninglessthey didnt include. Tricki or his ailments at all. Nearly all of the stories have nice happy endings which is not real for a vet. But thats okay since his favorite ones arent probably ones where people die. The introduction was good it told about himself. James. Herriot and therefore didnt have any restrictions like the ones about other people did.


Paul McCartney, and supposedly inspiration for a Beatles song/song title?

Paul McCartney - The Beatles The Beatles Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. Guinness World Records described McCartney as the "most successful composer and recording artist of all time", with 60 gold discs and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles, and as the "most successful songwriter" in United Kingdom chart history.More than 2,200 artists have covered his Beatles song "Yesterday", more than any other song in history. Wings' 1977 release "Mull of Kintyre", is one of the all-time best-selling singles in the UK. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in March 1999, McCartney has written, or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2012 he has sold over 15.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States. McCartney has released an extensive catalogue of songs as a solo artist and has composed classical and electronic music. He has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, landmines, vegetarianism, poverty and music education. McCartney has married three times and is the father of five children. Childhood McCartney was born on 18 June 1942, in Walton Hospital, Liverpool, England, where his mother, Mary (née Mohin), had qualified to practise as a nurse. His father, James ("Jim") McCartney, was absent from his son's birth due to his work as a volunteer firefighter during World War II Paul has one younger brother, Michael (born 7 January 1944). Though the children were baptised in their mother's Roman Catholic faith, their father, a former Protestant turned agnostic, felt Catholic schools sacrificed the education of their students for the sake of their religious teachings, so he and Mary did not emphasise religion in the household. McCartney attended Stockton Wood Road Primary School from 1947 until 1949, when he transferred to Joseph Williams Junior School due to overcrowding at Stockton. In 1953, he passed the 11-plus exam, with only three others out of ninety examinees, gaining admission to the Liverpool Institute. In 1954, he met schoolmate George Harrison on the bus to the Institute from his suburban home in Speke. Harrison had also passed the exam, meaning he could attend a grammar school rather than a secondary modern school, where most pupils went until becoming eligible to work. The two quickly became friends; McCartney later admitted: "I tended to talk down to him, because he was a year younger." McCartney's former home, 20 Forthlin Road The family's primary wage earner, Mary's income as a midwife enabled them to move into 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton, where they lived until 1964. She rode a bicycle to her patients; McCartney described an early memory of her leaving at "about three in the morning [the] streets ... thick with snow". On 31 October 1956, when McCartney was fourteen, his mother died of an embolism. McCartney's loss later became a point of connection with John Lennon, whose mother, Julia, had died when he was seventeen. A trumpet player and pianist who led Jim Mac's Jazz Band in the 1920s, McCartney's father kept an upright piano in the front room, and he encouraged his sons to be musical. Jim gave Paul a nickel-plated trumpet for his fourteenth birthday, but when rock and roll became popular on Radio Luxembourg, Paul traded it for a £15 Framus Zenith (model 17) acoustic guitar, rationalising that it would be difficult to sing while playing a trumpet. He found it difficult to play guitar right-handed, but after noticing a poster advertising a Slim Whitman concert an


Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie - Agatha Christie Synopsis Dumb Witness An elderly spinster has been poisoned in her country home. Everyone blamed Emily’s accident on a rubber ball left on the stairs by her frisky terrier. But the more she thought about her fall, the more convinced she became that one of her relatives was trying to kill her. On April 17th she wrote her suspicions in a letter to Hercule Poirot. Mysteriously he didn’t receive the letter until June 28th… by which time Emily was already dead. The dog hunts rabbits. Hercule Poirot hunts murderers. Hercule Poirot, Dumb Witness More about this story Dumb Witness allowed Agatha Christie to indulge in her love of dogs. She had always had a dog since a young age and was incredibly fond of them, and Bob is directly inspired by her own pet. The book is actually dedicated to Agatha Christie's own wire-haired terrier Peter; "A dog in a thousand". This story also contains the penultimate appearance of Hastings, with several references to earlier cases including Murder on the Orient Express and Death in the Clouds. It was first published in the UK in 1937, however in 2004 John Curran discovered an early version of the story titled The Incident of the Dog’s Ball which was published in his examination of her works, Murder in the Making. In 1996 the story was adapted for TV and starred David Suchet alongside Hugh Fraser, the firmly established Hastings. The story was adapted for radio in 2007, featuring a full cast and John Moffatt reprising his role as Poirot. A graphic novel of the story was published in 2009. Did you know? Dumb Witness was first published in the US as a Saturday Evening Post serial titled Poirot Loses a Client, and later in the UK as a serialisation named Mystery at Littlegreen House.