Types of Caviar, Facts and Figures: 26 Things to Know By Carola Traverso Saibante on December 11, 2015 Acipenseridae. The name of a prehistoric fish family from which caviar is obtained. Commonly known as sturgeon, there are around 20 different species native to the cold and temperate waters of the northern hemisphere. Beluga. The quality and price of caviar varies according to the species. The most highly priced caviar of all is that of Beluga, followed by Ossetra and Sevruga. Caspian. Most of the sturgeons killed for the caviar market come from the Caspian Sea. Diamond. The most exclusive quality of caviar is undoubtedly Almas, which is Russian for “diamond”: in fact its price can even be as high as this precious form of carbon. Extinction. Sturgeons are now in danger of extinction: overfishing, first and foremost, along with dams, pollution and an impoverished environment, have reduced the population by 70% in the space of one century. Fake. Fake caviar is very common. Each tin must carry a universal code with information regarding origin, species and whether or not the caviar derives from a wild or harvested source. All too often, however, such labels are also faked. Gold. “Black gold”, or “white gold” are names given to caviar; the exquisitely delicious eggs sometimes to be found behind the base of the gills of certain species are actually gold in colour; a 24 carat gold tin contains Almas caviar, the most expensive in the world: 25,000 Euro per kilo. And that's not all... (see letter T). Hundred. Female sturgeons can actually carry 100 pounds - 45 kilos - of eggs at one time. Italian. Italy sells caviar to Russia: this paradoxical achievement of “Italian business flair” has bypassed the Russian embargo against European imports - from which caviar is exempt -, and transformed Russia into the best customer of the most important producer of European caviar, an Italian company of course. Julius II. Julius II, known as the "Warrior Pope” and the papal patron of Michelangelo's works in the Sistine Chapel, used to love caviar: he was responsible for introducing it at European royal ceremonies, thus sealing its reputation forever as "food fit for a King", or more precisely as "food fit for a Tsar". Khāg-āvar. The Persian word from which the noun "caviar" derives literally translates as "roe generator". Lumpfish. Lumpfish, together with paddlefish and salmon, are other species of fish whose roe is salt-cured in the same way as sturgeon roe. However, since 2010 the Codex Alimentarius of the United Nations has decreed that the term "caviar" may only be used to indicate the latter. Malossol. The Russian term traditionally used to indicate that a caviar is "low in salt" - 3-5% - and therefore more valuable. Today, however, this wording is not such a reliable indicator of quality. Ninety. The number of sturgeon farms worldwide: a quantity, however, that is not sufficient to prevent this species from being overfished. Ounce. The finest caviar can easily cost as much as 200 $ an ounce (28 grams): this roe is taken from the larger and older animals, those which should not be fished at all since they are crucial to the survival of the population. Pearl. Pearl, or rather mother-of-pearl, is the ideal material a caviar spoon should be made of for gathering up the precious fish roe pearls. A metal spoon would ruin their taste. Qantas. The Australian national airline company is the latest to have added caviar to its First Class menu: an impressive amount of caviar is purchased by airline companies all over the world to serve to their top-ranking customers. Ringing. The sound made by caviar when the roe rub one against the other in the packaging. This perceivable sound will enable a connoisseur to recognize a high quality product: excellent caviar purrs like a cat... Spherificator. An ingenious device recently developed by a Canadian company. It transforms any type of food into pearls resembling caviar. A viral success. Teaspoon. One teaspoon of Strottarga caviar? 37,000 Euros. These are white caviar pearls covered with a 22 carat gold l


In which year did English monarch Elizabeth I die?

Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information Queen Elizabeth I – Tudor Queen Elizabeth Tudor is considered by many to be the greatest monarch in English history. When she became queen in 1558, she was twenty-five years old, a survivor of scandal and danger, and considered illegitimate by most Europeans. She inherited a bankrupt nation, torn by religious discord, a weakened pawn between the great powers of France and Spain. She was only the third queen to rule England in her own right; the other two examples, her cousin Lady Jane Grey and half-sister Mary I, were disastrous. Even her supporters believed her position dangerous and uncertain. Her only hope, they counseled, was to marry quickly and lean upon her husband for support. But Elizabeth had other ideas. She ruled alone for nearly half a century, lending her name to a glorious epoch in world history. She dazzled even her greatest enemies. Her sense of duty was admirable, though it came at great personal cost. She was committed above all else to preserving English peace and stability; her genuine love for her subjects was legendary. Only a few years after her death in 1603, they lamented her passing. In her greatest speech to Parliament, she told them, ‘I count the glory of my crown that I have reigned with your love.’ And five centuries later, the worldwide love affair with Elizabeth Tudor continues. ‘Proud and haughty, as although she knows she was born of such a mother, she nevertheless does not consider herself of inferior degree to the Queen, whom she equals in self-esteem; nor does she believe herself less legitimate than her Majesty, alleging in her own favour that her mother would never cohabit with the King unless by way of marriage, with the authority of the Church…. She prides herself on her father and glories in him; everybody saying that she also resembles him more than the Queen does and he therefore always liked her and had her brought up in the same way as the Queen.’ the Venetian ambassador Giovanni Michiel describes Elizabeth; spring 1557 Elizabeth Tudor was born on 7 September 1533 at Greenwich Palace. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Henry had defied the papacy and the Holy Roman Emperor to marry Anne, spurred on by love and the need for a legitimate male heir. And so Elizabeth’s birth was one of the most exciting political events in 16th century European history; rarely had so much turmoil occurred on behalf of a mere infant. But the confident predictions of astrologers and physicians were wrong and the longed-for prince turned out to be a princess. Anne Boleyn Eustace Chapuys, the Imperial ambassador and enemy of Anne Boleyn, described the birth to his master as ‘a portrait of Elizabeth’s mother, Anne Boleyn great disappointment and sorrow to the King, the Lady herself and to others of her party.’ But for the next two years, Henry VIII was willing to hope for a son to join this healthy daughter. Immediately after Elizabeth’s birth, he wrote to his 17 year old daughter, Princess Mary, and demanded she relinquish her title Princess of Wales and acknowledge both the annulment of his marriage to her mother, Katharine of Aragon, and the validity of his new marriage. Mary refused; she already blamed Anne Boleyn (and, by extension, Elizabeth) for the sad alteration of her own fortunes. In December, she was moved into her infant half-sister’s household. When told to pay her respects to the baby Princess, she replied that she knew of no Princess of England but herself, and burst into tears. Henry already ignored Mary and Katharine’s constant pleas to meet; now he began a more aggressive campaign to secure Anne and Elizabeth’s position. For one mother and daughter to be secure, the other pair must necessarily suffer. Most Europeans, and indeed Englishmen, still believed Katharine to be the king’s valid wife. Now old and sickly, imprisoned in one moldy castle after another, she remained a very popular figure. Anne Boleyn was dismissed in po


Glienicke, Oberbaum and Moltke are all bridges in which European city?

Oberbaum Bridge, Berlin, Germany Tourist Information Locals and travelers to connect with About Berlin, Germany 52.501913.4456 The Oberbaum Bridge (German: Oberbaumbrücke) is a double-deck bridge crossing Berlin 's River Spree , considered one of the city's landmarks. It links Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg , former boroughs that were divided by the Berlin Wall, and has become an important symbol of Berlin’s unity. The lower deck of the bridge carries a roadway, which connects Oberbaum Straße to the south of the river with Warschauer Straße to the north. The upper deck of the bridge carries Berlin U-Bahn line U1, between Schlesisches Tor and Warschauer Straße stations. The bridge appears prominently in the 1998 film Run Lola Run. Map


Which bird is the unofficial national symbol of France?

France State Symbols, Song, Flags and More - Worldatlas.com Bird: Gallic Rooster Coat of Arms: Coat of Arms: The current emblem of France has been a symbol of France since 1953, although it does not have any legal status as an official coat of arms. It is printed on the cover of French passports and was adopted originally by the French Foreign Ministry as a symbol for use by diplomatic and consular missions during 1912. It is considered an emblem rather than a coat of arms, since it does not respect heraldic rules. The emblem consists of a wide shield with, on the one end a lion-head and on the other an eagle-head, bearing a monogram "RF" standing for Republique Francaise (French Republic). A laurel branch symbolizes victory of the Republic, the oak branch symbolizes perennity or wisdom, and the fasces is a symbol associated with justice (the bundle of rods and an axe, carried by Roman lictors). Flag of France Flower: Lily Marianne: Marianne is present everywhere in France and holds a place of honor in town halls and law courts. She symbolizes the "Triumph of the Republic", and stands as a bronze sculpture overlooking Place de la Nation in Paris. Her profile is found on the official seal of the country, and engraved on coins and drawn on stamps and banknotes. Next to the flag, Marianne is considered the most prominent depiction of the French Republic. Motto: "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" meaning "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" National Anthem: La Marseillaise (words and music by C. Rouget de Lisle), may be the best-known and most inspirational national anthem in the world. National Emblem: The Gallic Rooster decorated French flags during the Revolution, and since 1848, the rooster has been seen on the seal of the Republic. It was used from 1899 as a motif on gold 20 franc coins and it occasionally appears on stamps. National Holiday: July 14 (or "Fete de la Federation") is celebrated with a mixture of solemn military parades, dancing in the streets and fireworks. The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 has been commemorated in France for more than a century.


In Greek mythology, who slayed the half-man, half beast Minotaur, which was kept in a labyrinth on the island of Crete?

MINOTAUR (Minotauros) - Bull-Headed Man of Greek Mythology Bull of Minos Theseus and the Minotaur, Athenian black-figure kylix C6th B.C., Toledo Museum of Art THE MINOTAUROS (Minotaur) was a bull-headed monster born to Queen Pasiphae of Krete (Crete) after she coupled with a bull. The creature resided in the twisting maze of the labyrinth where it was offfered a regular sacrifice of youths and maidens to satisfy its cannibalistic hunger. The beast was eventually slain by the hero Theseus. The Minotauros' proper name Asterion, "the starry one," suggests he might have been associated with the constellation Tauros. FAMILY OF THE MINOTAUR PARENTS THE KRETAN BULL & PASIPHAE (Apollodorus 3.8, Callimachus Hymn 4.311, Diodorus Siculus 4.77.1, Philostratus Elder 1.16, Hyginus Fab. 40, Ovid Metamorphoses 8.130, Virgil Aeneid 6.24, Suidas) ENCYCLOPEDIA MINOTAURUS (Minôtauros), a monster with a human body and a bull's head, or, according to others, with the body of an ox and a human head; is said to have been the offspring of the intercourse of Pasiphaë with the bull sent from the sea to Minos, who shut him up in the Cnossian labyrinth, and fed him with the bodies of the youths and maidens whom the Athenians at fixed times were obliged to send to Minos as tribute. The monster was slain by Theseus. It was often represented by ancient artists either alone in the labyrinth, or engaged in the struggle with Theseus. (Paus. i. 24. § 2, 27, in fin. iii. 18. § 7; Apollod. iii. 1. § 4, 15. § 8.) Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. ALTERNATE NAMES Theseus and the Minotaur, Athenian red-figure kylix C6th B.C., Musée du Louvre Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 8 - 11 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Minos aspired to the throne [of Krete (Crete)], but was rebuffed. He claimed, however, that he had received the sovereignty from the gods, and to prove it he said that whatever he prayed for would come about. So while sacrificing to Poseidon, he prayed for a bull to appear from the depths of the sea, and promised to sacrifice it upon its appearance. And Poseidon did send up to him a splendid bull. Thus Minos received the rule, but he sent the bull to his herds and sacrificed another . . . Poseidon was angry that the bull was not sacrificed, and turned it wild. He also devised that Pasiphae should develop a lust for it. In her passion for the bull she took on as her accomplice an architect named Daidalos (Daedalus) . . . He built a woden cow on wheels, . . . skinned a real cow, and sewed the contraption into the skin, and then, after placing Pasiphae inside, set it in a meadow where the bull normally grazed. The bull came up and had intercourse with it, as if with a real cow. Pasiphae gave birth to Asterios (Asterius), who was called Minotauros (Minotaur). He had the face of a bull, but was otherwise human. Minos, following certain oracular instructions, kept him confined and under guard in the labyrinth. This labyrinth, which Daidalos built, was a ‘cage with convoluted flextions that disorders debouchment.’" Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 213 : "The god [i.e. the oracle of Delphoi (Delphi)] told them [the Athenians] to give Minos [king of Krete (Crete)] whatever retribution he should chose . . . He ordered them to send seven young men and seven girls, unarmed, to be served as food to the Minotauros (Minotaur). The Minotauros was kept in a labyrinth, from which there was no escape after one entered, for it closed off its imperceivable exit with convoluted flexions. It had been constructed by Daidalos (Daedalus)." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca E1. 7 - 1. 9 : "Theseus was on the list of the third tribute to the Minotauros (Minotaur)--some day he volunteered--. . . [Ariadne] pleaded with Daidalos (Daedalus) to tell her the way out of the labyrinth. Following his instructions, she gave Theseus a ball of thread as he entered. He fastened this to the door and let it trail behind him as he went in. He came across the Minotauros in the furthest section of the labyrinth, killed him with jabs of his fist, and


Who played the title role in the 1998 film ‘Stepmom’?

Stepmom (1998) - 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 A terminally ill woman has to settle on her former husband's new lover, who will be their children's stepmother. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 35 titles created 03 Nov 2013 a list of 42 titles created 23 Jan 2014 a list of 22 titles created 10 months ago a list of 27 images created 3 months ago a list of 21 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Stepmom " 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. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    8 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Videos When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Director: P.J. Hogan A reporter is assigned to write a story about a woman who has left a string of fiances at the altar. Director: Garry Marshall An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. Director: Steven Soderbergh A free-thinking art professor teaches conservative 1950s Wellesley girls to question their traditional social roles. Director: Mike Newell A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband. Director: Joseph Ruben A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director: Roger Michell A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself". Director: Ryan Murphy After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood ... See full summary  » Director: Joel Schumacher A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold. Director: Herbert Ross A movie publicist deals with the messy public split of his movie's co-stars while keeping reporters at bay while a reclusive director holds the film's print hostage. Director: Joe Roth A woman's world is rocked when she discovers her husband is cheating on her. Director: Lasse Hallström Edit Storyline Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time mother, regards Isabel's efforts as offensively insufficient. She can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnose of cancer, which might may be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com> Be there for the joy. Be there for the tears. Be there for each other. Genres: Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 25 December 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $19,142,440        (USA) (25 December 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Rejected titles include "Goodnight Moon," "Promises Kept," "See You in My Dreams" a


The tune to the hymn ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ was taken from which ‘Planet’ by Gustav Holst?

Holst: "I Vow To Thee My Country" (Orchestral Arrangement) - YouTube Holst: "I Vow To Thee My Country" (Orchestral Arrangement) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 18, 2011 "I Vow To Thee My Country (Hymn from ''Jupiter'')" This hymn tune by the British composer Gustav Holst is based on the stately theme from the middle section of the "Jupiter" movement of his orchestral suite "The Planets." He adapted the theme in 1921 to fit the patriotic poem "I Vow to Thee, My Country" by Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. The hymn was first performed in 1925 and quickly became a patriotic anthem. It was played at Diana, Princess of Wales' wedding to Prince Charles and also performed as part of her funeral ceremony in 1997. I realized this arrangement for full "orchestra" including pipe organ and double choir. This piece is dedicated to my friends and distant relations living in the United Kingdom. Category


In which Irish county is the resort of Bray?

Hotels in Bray | Best Price Guaranteed | Wicklow Hotel | Martello Hotel Gift Vouchers Welcome to the Martello - Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, Bray Co. Wicklow Welcome to The Martello Hotel situated in a stunning location giving breathtaking views across the Irish Sea and the imposing Bray Head. The Martello Hotel is the Number One Bray Hotel on Tripadvisor and offers an unmatched combination of accommodation , dining , drink , music and late night entertainment in a lively, vibrant, modern setting on the seafront at Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland just 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre. The Martello Hotel Bray provides 25 en-suite recently renovated hotel bedrooms and 19 self-catering apartments , ideal for those on any budget! The Martello Hotel is renowned for the fun-loving buzzy atmosphere and style of the hugely popular ‘ Martello Bar ’ which incorporates a continental style outdoor area. On the first floor the  Tower Bistro offers a casual, great value dining experience seven days a week. For those who want to continue the revelry into the early hours ‘ Koo ’ night club is the perfect spot in Bray, Wicklow. Just a 5 minute walk from the local railway station, The Martello Hotel is convenient to the attractions of Dublin city, a short 30-minute ride away on the DART.


The Lev is the currency of which country?

BGN - Bulgarian Lev rates, news, and tools BGN - Bulgarian Lev Bulgaria, Lev The Bulgarian Lev is the currency of Bulgaria.   Our currency rankings show that the most popular Bulgaria Lev exchange rate is the BGN to GBP rate .   The currency code for Leva is BGN, and the currency symbol is лв.   Below, you'll find Bulgarian Lev rates and a currency converter.   You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read the XE Currency Blog ,   or take BGN rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website.


British television chef Phil Vickery married which television presenter in 2000?

TV presenter Fern Britton says ageing helped her conquer depression | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express I'm nearly 60 but I feel 26: Fern Britton on why hitting 60 holds no fear VETERAN TV host Fern Britton insists ageing does not frighten her and says she still feels 26. 00:01, Fri, Apr 29, 2016 | UPDATED: 08:10, Fri, Apr 29, 2016 JOHN SWANNELL TV host Fern Britton says ageing does not frighten her as she still feels 26 The mother of four, who turns 60 in July next year, reckons she is getting happier as the years go by.  Married to TV chef Phil Vickery since 2000, the presenter has enjoyed a stellar career as the face of BBC’s Ready Steady Cook and ITV’s This Morning.  Related articles Can you name the iconic TV stars from yesteryear? Fern said her milestone birthday does not worry her, adding: “In my head, I am still 26. But ageing doesn’t frighten me. I think it will be all right.”  In 2014 she revealed her lifelong struggle with depression, spending years on antidepressants before giving them up in 2012.  JOHN SWANNELL In 2004, Fern revealed she had been battling depression for most of her life But Fern insists that she feels happier as she gets older and said: “I think age is helping, funnily enough.  “I can see and feel the joy in life more now than I used to.  “I am quietly sitting on a really comfortable sofa now and every day I am just getting more snuggled into it and life is really good. Phil always brings me a nice cup of tea in the morning.  “Those are the things that give me real pleasure.  Do what you wish, look the way you want and be the way you are Fern Britton “Those are the things that give me real pleasure.  “If I’m any inspiration at all, I would say: Do what you wish, look the way you want and be the way you are.  “Don’t think you have to look better, have the best haircut, have a proper car and a pay rise.  “Just ask yourself, am I happy? That’s the only thing you need. Do I have nice friends, do my family love me, am I happy? That’s it!”  Fern, who lives in Buckinghamshire, has just finished her sixth novel in six years.  GETTY Fern quit This Morning after it was revealed co-presenter Philip Schofield was paid three times more GETTY The 59-year-old has been married to TV chef Phil Vickery since 2000 The Postcard is due to be published on June 2.  In 2009 she quit ITV’s This Morning show after 10 years when it was revealed that her co-host Phillip Schofield earned around triple her salary.  She does not hold a grudge but admitted that older women in the business do face scrutiny from TV bosses.  Fern added: “I did 10 really good years at This Morning. You imagine you could do another 10, but there may be people wondering how they are going to get rid of you.”  The full interview with Fern appears in the June issue of Good Housekeeping, on sale on Tuesday. Related articles


The eagle on the Great Seal of the US has how many arrows in its left talon?

A Bundle of 13 Arrows in the American Eagle's Left Talon on the U.S. Seal The Bundle of Thirteen Arrows in the Eagle's Left Talon on the U.S. Seal Arrows were first suggested by Francis Hopkinson , the consultant and artist on the second Great Seal committee. In his preliminary design, one of the figures supporting the shield was an Indian warrior holding a bow & arrow and carrying a quiver of arrows (shown here). The other figure was a lady representing Peace bearing an olive branch . Beneath them was a Latin motto that meant "Prepared in War or in Peace." When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald Eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The official explanation describes the symbolism: "The Olive branch and arrows denote the power of peace & war which is exclusively vested in Congress." In heraldry, the symbol in a figure's right hand is more significant than the one in its left hand. All dies of the Great Seal have shown the American eagle facing the olive branch on its right side  further emphasizing the power of peace. The eagle on the Seal of the President , however, used to face the arrows. Charles Thomson specified a bundle of arrows, and in his preliminary sketch (above) showed the thirteen arrows tightly aligned  a symbol of "strength in unity " that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois. We Are Unbreakable Rabbi Marc Gellman A Prayer for America, Yankee Stadium, September 23, 2001 The Talmud and the African tribe, the Masai tribe, both teach a wisdom for our wounded world. They both taught: Sticks alone can be broken by a child, but sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. The fears and sorrows of this moment are so heavy, they can break us if we try to bear them alone. But if we are bundled together  if we stick together  we are unbreakable. And we shall do far more than merely survive. We shall overcome. We shall overcome the forces of hatred, without allowing hatred to unbundle us. We shall overcome the forces of terror, without using fear to unbundle us. So in all our comings and our goings, from this time forth, let us remember: That the person next to you, in front of you, behind you, is not merely an obstacle to your free and unfettered life. They are a part of this bundle, that keeps you and each of us from breaking. Let us never again view our fellow New Yorkers, our fellow Americans, our fellow citizens of the world, as limitations on our life or freedom. But rather as the moral twine that binds us, and saves us, and delivers us from evil. A bundle of arrows was also an emblem on early paper money . "After much occasion to consider the folly and mischiefs of a state of warfare, and the little or no advantage obtained even by those nations who have conducted it with the most success, I have been apt to think that there has never been, or ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad peace."  Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Shipley, June 10, 1782 The Eagle and the Arrow  An Aesop's Fable An Eagle was soaring through the air. Suddenly it heard the whizz of an Arrow, and felt the dart pierce its breast. Slowly it fluttered down to earth. Its lifeblood pouring out. Looking at the Arrow with which it had been shot, the Eagle realized that the deadly shaft had been feathered with one of its own plumes. Moral: We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction. Historical content is based on the official history of the Great Seal.


What is the name of the dog in the television series ‘The Magic Roundabout’?

The Magic Roundabout - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Magic Roundabout EDIT Welcome to The Magic Roundabout guide at TV.com. Created by Serge Danot in 1965, The Magic Roundabout became a television legend. The five minute slot just before the early evening news guaranteed the programme a viewing figure of over eight million. Seemingly innocent children's animation series included witty commentary for the adults, allowing two generations to enjoy it. Flavoured with a laid-back and surreal view of life, the programme reflected a heavy sixties feel. It soon achieved a cult status. The programme featured a rather off-the-wall cast. Its included Dougal, a shaggy dog who lived on a strict diet of sugar; an eccentric bouncing character called Zebedee, who would announce his arrival with a 'boing'; a rabbit named Dylan,Whos grew drugs in his carrot patch (which may be why the magic roundabout got cancelled and then came back on later. Ermintrude the pink cow, Florence, Brian the snail and their friends in the Garden. Thus The Magic Roundabout staked its place in television history. The most famous sentence of the series was Zebedee's standard declaration "Time for Bed" sending millions of children to sleep every evening. The Magic Roundabout was re-run on channel 4 television at the end of last year, winning yet another generation of young fans. The beginning of the Magic Roundabout series kicks off with an unhappy Mr Rusty wishing that the magic would return to his roundabout, Zebedee achieves this by bringing children to play in the garden and ride the roundabout. Heya sonic revolution her! just saying its been a fun couple of months on the guide.Thanks everyone.moreless


What colour, traditionally, are cabs in New York?

NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission - Boro Taxis   Your guide to Boro Taxis The yellow taxi is an iconic symbol of New York City. But since the summer of 2013, New Yorkers can now spot a different color cab cruising city streets. The Taxi & Limousine Commission’s new Boro Taxi program (also known as the Street Hail Livery program) has licensed thousands of green Boro Taxis to serve areas of New York not commonly served by yellow medallion cabs. The goal of the Boro Taxi program is to improve access to street-hail transportation throughout the five boroughs – especially for persons with disabilities and people who live or spend time in areas of New York City historically underserved by the yellow taxi industry. Boro Taxi drivers can pick up passengers from the street in northern Manhattan (north of West 110th street and East 96th street), the Bronx, Queens (excluding the airports), Brooklyn and Staten Island and they may drop you off anywhere. Each vehicle is associated with a local car service that has been affiliated with the Boro Taxi program and can still participate in pre-arranged trips. Boro Taxi drivers can be dispatched to pick you up in northern Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island and at the airports, but may not pick up any trips – pre-arranged or street hail – in the Manhattan exclusionary zone. Boro Taxis can pick up passengers by street hail or prearranged trip outside the Manhattan exclusionary zone and by prearranged trip only at the airports. (Source:  TLC) Boro Taxis have a number of features that ensure that they are easy to identify. Much like yellow taxis, Boro Taxis are uniform in color (apple green), have a debit/credit card reader, a meter, a roof light and a camera or a partition. The metered fare in a Boro Taxi is the same rate as for yellow taxis. Boro Taxis are equipped with GPS trackers to make it easier to find lost property and enforce our rules. These vehicles are inspected for safety and proper taxi equipment by the TLC twice every year. All Boro Taxis are required to have the same markings and equipment to make them easy recognizable to passengers. (Source: Smart Design) Passenger Resources


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In which war did Florence Nightingale nurse wounded soldiers?

Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War | Understanding Uncertainty Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War Submitted by ims25 on Tue, 07/10/2008 - 5:06pm On 28 March 1854 Britain and France declared war on Russia, and for the next two years British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops fought against Russians in the Crimean War. The loss of life in the war was colossal; of 1 650 000 soldiers who began the war (of all nations), 900 000 died. The majority of those who perished did not die from wounds; rather they died from diseases brought about by the terrible living conditions which they suffered. In these notes we review the Crimean War, and the role Florence Nightingale had in highlighting the plight of the soldiers. Siege of Sevastopol Background to the war The Ottoman Empire (1293-1922) was a realm centred on Turkey, which, during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, spanned thousands of miles into Africa, Asia, and Europe. The empire declined in the nineteenth century, and as it shrank there was conflict over control of the territory. The Holy Land (modern day Israel) was a region in the Ottoman Empire that had a long history of power struggles. In the 1850s France and Russia vied for authority of the Holy Land, each trying to force their will on the Ottomans who occupied the territory. Their disagreement escalated, and as the threat of Russian interference in the whole Ottoman Empire increased, Britain, Austria, and Prussia became involved to try to maintain stability of the empire. Initial peaceful negotiations failed, and the British and French sided with the Turkish Ottomans in war against the Russians. Major events of the war Most of the conflict in the Crimean War occurred on the Crimean Peninsula, which lies on the southern tip of Ukraine, and projects into the Black Sea. The Crimea was an important military position for the Russians, because their naval fleet could access the Mediterranean Sea from the region. Several of the more significant battles in the Crimean War are described below. The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854). In the first battle of the Crimean War, British and French forces clashed with Russian forces near the River Alma in the Crimea. The Russians were defeated. Siege of Sevastopol (25 September 1854 to 8 September 1855). Sevastopol is a city in the south of the Crimea, and it was the home of a major fleet of Russian ships. The British, French, and Turkish troops besieged the city for one year before finally capturing it on the 9 September 1855. The Battle of Balaclava (25 October 1854). The Battle of Balaclava is now remembered for the calamitous Charge of the Light Brigade which saw British cavalry charge needlessly to their doom under the muddled and misinformed orders of their superiors. Much of the fame of this futile advance is due to a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson entitled 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', which describes the bravery of the cavalry under incompetent command. The Battle of Balaclava involved British, French, Turkish, and Russian armies. It finished inconclusively, although the Russians suffered heavier losses. The Battle of Eupatoria (17 February 1855). A large Russian force attacked the town of Eupatoria in the Crimea, which was occupied by the Turks. The Russians were repelled. The Sea of Azov naval campaign (25 May 1855 to 22 November 1855). British and French war ships attacked Russian ports from the Sea of Azov during a six month period in 1855. The object of these attacks was to intercept Russian communications and supplies. The war ships bombarded the Russian towns repeatedly, but they were met with stubborn resistance, and attempts to land and overthrow the port towns were quashed. Map of Crimea with locations of battles marked. The close of the war The war concluded in February 1856. The Ottoman and Russian Empires agreed to halt military activity on the Black Sea, and all nations agreed to respect the autonomy of the Ottoman Empire. The peace treaty was not to last long though. The balance of power and partnership in Europe was in a s


If something is ‘Biennial’, how often does it occur?

How often is “bimonthly”? How often is “bimonthly”? By Simon Kewin If something is “bimonthly”, does it occur twice a month or once every two months? In fact, just to demonstrate how slippery the English language can sometimes be, the correct answer would be “either”. The Oxford English Dictionary definition is very straightforward :  appearing or taking place twice a month or every two months.”   It’s fair to say that “every two months” would be the more common usage of the word, but there’s no guarantee that a reader will assume one meaning or the other. If you want to use the term it may be worth spelling out (at least once) what you mean by it. Or just use different words, such as “every two months”. In the US, the word “semimonthly” is often used to mean “twice a month” but this is not a common word in other parts of the world, such as the UK.  The same problem occurs with words for other periods of time. Bi-weekly, for example, can mean both “twice a week” and “once every two weeks”. So, strictly speaking it isn’t clear whether a “bi-weekly” publication will appear once or four times over a two week period. Similarly a biannual magazine could be published once every six months or once every twenty-four. On the other hand, the word “biennial” is unambiguous and means “once every two years” or “lasting two years”. This word is thus often used to refer to plants that only flower or fruit in their second year of life.  The ambiguity of language can be a part of its beauty, especially if you are writing fiction or poetry. But if you want to be sure of conveying a precise meaning, there are some words that are best avoided.  Subscribe to Receive our Articles and Exercises via Email You will improve your English in only 5 minutes per day, guaranteed! Subscribers get access to our exercise archives, writing courses, writing jobs and much more! You'll also get three bonus ebooks completely free! 16 Responses to “How often is “bimonthly”?” spike1 on April 26, 2010 9:11 am For the twice a month and once every two weeks words… Why not just use fortnightly? Emma on April 26, 2010 9:39 am My thoughts exactly, Spike – though I think it’s a particularly UK English word. Cecily on April 26, 2010 10:23 am As a speaker or writer, it’s easy and sensible to avoid “bimonthly” and use either “fortnightly” or “every two months”, but that doesn’t solve the problem of guessing what someone else meant when they use it. Similarly, although there is a difference between “biannual” (twice a year) and “biennial” (every two years), I suspect many are unaware of that distinction, so both are best avoided. G on April 26, 2010 12:20 pm Thank you for this post. I frequently have to ask people what they mean when they use these “bi” terms. I wonder, though, where you got the information that “every two months” would be the more common usage of bimonthly. I worked for a multinational corporation with hundreds of thousands of employees. We were paid bimonthly–which was every 2 weeks. “Bimonthly” was frequently used in this corporation, and always meant every 2 weeks to everyone. I agree, the terms are very ambiguous. Charlie on April 26, 2010 3:54 pm Twice a — works well for me. Cuts the confusion. Fortnight is UK to me (I’m USA), but easier to understand than bi–. Would rather plain and simple than have to guess at what the writer is meaning. Glad I’m not alone in the confusion. Peter on April 27, 2010 3:13 am I use “fortnight”…but I always seem to confuse people when I use “sennight” as well… Simon Kewin on April 27, 2010 4:07 am “Sennight” is a lovely word – it just means one week (from “seven nights, just as fortnight is from “fourteen nights”) – but it is considered archaic these days, unfortunately. Taja on April 28, 2010 1:42 pm I completely agree on the fact of how the English language can be so slippery and misused. When using the English language, sometimes it can become very tricky depending on the origins. Dutch including other languages has contributed to the English slang but that does not mean its a bad thing. Bimonthly can be used as


Zucchini is another name for which vegetable?

Zucchini - definition of zucchini by The Free Dictionary Zucchini - definition of zucchini by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/zucchini Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . zuc·chi·ni  (zo͞o-kē′nē) n. pl. zucchini or zuc·chi·nis A variety of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) having an elongated shape and a smooth, thin, dark green rind. [Italian, pl. of zucchino, diminutive of zucca, gourd, from Late Latin cucutia; possibly akin to Latin cucurbita, gourd.] zucchini (tsuːˈkiːnɪ; zuː-) n, pl -ni or -nis 1. (Plants) a small variety of vegetable marrow, cooked and eaten as a vegetable. Also called (esp in Britain): courgette 2. (Cookery) a small variety of vegetable marrow, cooked and eaten as a vegetable. Also called (esp in Britain): courgette [Italian, pl of zucchino, literally: a little gourd, from zucca gourd; see zucchetto] zuc•chi•ni


What is a group of lions called? | Reference.com What is a group of lions called? A: Quick Answer A group of mostly female lions is called a pride, and a group of male lions is called a coalition. The pride contains female lions and their young offspring, and usually has fewer than 20 members. A coalition of male lions usually includes less than 10 individuals. Full Answer A coalition of male lions often fights with other coalitions to have access to the female pride. The association between a coalition and a pride usually lasts for a few years until time and danger result in a different coalition gaining access. Male lions compete to mate with the female lions, but it is the females who choose their partners.


Which footballer was best man at David and Victoria Beckham’s wedding?

David Beckham says he only has three close friends... but he is more than happy about that | Daily Mail Online comments He has a life of celebrity and wealth that few of us can dream of. But David Beckham has revealed that there is an unfortunate downside to fame for him - he only has three friends. The footballer said that over the years his circle of ‘20 good friends’ has gradually decreased to a trio of ‘really good friends’. Beckham no-mates: Footballer David has revealed that he only has three good friends - but he is more than happy with that These three along with his wife Victoria and their four children are enough to keep him content, Mr Beckham said in an interview. He did not disclose if he chose to limit his number of friends, or if he has been gradually abandoned over the years. The 36-year-old also did not specify who the three were, although he is known to be on very good terms with Tom Cruise who lives close to him in Los Angeles. Wing man: Although Beckham didn't mention specifically who these three friends were, one of his best friends is football agent Dave Gardner, seen here with him in London last week Former Manchester United team mate Gary Neville was his best man at his wedding and he is chummy with Princes William and Harry. Speaking to the U.S. edition of Men’s Health magazine, Mr Beckham said: ‘I’ve got friends at the different teams I’ve played for, but family is the most important thing to me.  'That will always be the case. I’ve got my wife. I’ve got my four kids. I’ve got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. Top boy: David, seen here with Gary Neville in 2006, who was his best man at his wedding to Victoria 'It’s all you need. I’d rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.' Should he so desire, Mr Beckham could have far more than his chosen trio of close associates. He is adored by millions of fans worldwide who recently drooled over him in his underwear for an advertising campaign for H&M. A-list buddies: David is also good friends with Tom Cruise, who he got to know well when he moved to Los Angeles He is still respected in the footballing world - he holds the record for the most number of outfield appearances for the England team and has won the Premier League six times. Now playing in the U.S. for the Los Angeles Galaxy, he helped them win last year’s tournament. By Royal appointment: David is also close to Princes William and Harry He and wife Victoria, 37, are said to be worth £125million. Despite limiting his friends, Mr Beckham said in the interview that he still enjoys playing football as much as ever. He told Men’s Health: 'Even at 36, I’m still running 12 miles a game.  ‘But I’ve definitely become more aware on the field. I know what my limits are, what I can achieve, and which passes I can play. I have adapted to my age.' The most important: David, seen here with wife Victoria and their brood in December, said it's all about family for him


Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?

Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister, dies - Apr 08, 2013 - HISTORY.com Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister, dies Share this: Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister, dies Author Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister, dies URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 2013, Margaret Thatcher, the first–and so far only–female prime minister of the United Kingdom, dies in London at age 87 from a stroke. Serving from 1979 to 1990, Thatcher was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. She curbed the power of Britain’s labor unions, privatized state-owned industries, led her nation to victory in the Falklands War and as a close ally of U.S. President Ronald Reagan played a pivotal role in ending the Cold War. A polarizing figure, Thatcher, nicknamed the Iron Lady, was credited by her admirers with championing free-market, conservative policies that revitalized the British economy, while critics charged these initiatives hurt the nation’s lower classes. Margaret Hilda Roberts was born on October 23, 1925, in Grantham, a town in northeast England. Her family lived in an apartment above the grocery store owned by her father, who also was a local politician. After graduating from Oxford University in 1947, the future prime minister worked as a research chemist. In the early 1950s, she twice ran unsuccessfully for parliament as a Conservative Party candidate. After marrying Denis Thatcher (1915-2003), a well-off businessman, in 1951, she studied law and gave birth to twins in 1953. That same year, she qualified as a barrister. In 1959, Thatcher was elected to the House of Commons from the Finchley district in north London. She rose through her party’s ranks, and when the Conservatives came to power under Edward Heath in 1970, she was named secretary for education. In that role, Thatcher was vilified by her Labour Party opponents as “Thatcher the Milk Snatcher” after she made cuts to a free-milk program for schoolchildren. In 1975, with Labour back in power, Thatcher, to the surprise of many, defeated Heath to become head of her party, as well as the first woman to serve as opposition leader in the House of Commons. In 1979, with Britain’s economy in poor health and labor union strikes rampant, the Conservatives returned to power and Thatcher was elected prime minister. Her government lowered income taxes but increased taxes on good and services, slashed or eliminated government subsidies to businesses and implemented other austerity measures. Unemployment soared and Thatcher’s approval ratings plummeted. Then, after Argentina invaded the British-ruled Falkland Islands in April 1982, she sent troops there and by June the Falklands had been recaptured. The victory helped Thatcher win re-election as prime minister in 1983. During her second term, Thatcher’s government defeated a bitter, yearlong miner’s strike and passed legislation restricting the rights of trade unions, while also privatizing a number of state-owned enterprises, selling off public housing and de-regulating the financial industry. In 1984, Thatcher survived unscathed a bomb attack by the Irish Republican Army at a Conservative Party conference in Brighton, England; the blast killed five people and injured more than 30 others. In foreign affairs, Thatcher, an opponent of communism, had a close relationship with Ronald Reagan, who served in the White House from 1981 to 1989, and with whom she shared a number of conservative views. Yet she also forged ties with Mikhail Gorbachev, who led the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. Thatcher famously said after meeting him, “I like Mr. Gorbachev. We can do business together,” and her leadership played an important role in helping to end Cold War tensions between America and the Soviets. In other foreign policy issues, Thatcher, controversially, spoke out initially against international efforts to impose economic sanctions on apartheid South Africa, arguing such sanctions wouldn’t work. After being elected to an unprecedented third ter


Isabella ‘Bella’ Swan is the lead character in which series of vampire books?

Bella Swan | Twilight Saga Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Bella and Edward are married. "Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age." "The child is grown, and puts away childish things." "Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies." ―Bella quoting Edna St. Vincent Millay in Breaking Dawn: Part 1. [src] In the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, it is revealed that Bella and Edward have told both of her parents about their engagement and both given their blessing, though Charlie is still slightly resistant to the thought of their marriage. Alice is busy making preparations for the wedding, which is only one day away. Meanwhile, Edward has bought her a Mercedes Guardian, which she sees as either a sign of compassion and caring or as over-protectiveness and worry about her safety. This car is for temporary use until she is changed into a vampire, when she will not need the protection, and then he will replace it with a red Ferrari. Meanwhile, Bella feels guilty about Jacob, believing that her rejection caused him to run away. The wedding goes smoothly, and Bella meets the Denali coven for the first time. Jacob arrives at the party despite her rejection of him, and Bella is very relieved that Jacob has decided to come after all. However, he gets into an argument with Bella about her wanting to make love with Edward while she is still human. Luckily, only the werewolves and the Cullens hear the argument. Edward and Bella leave for their honeymoon to Isle Esme , where they consummate their marriage. Edward is horrified when he sees that he bruised Bella while doing so. He vows not to make love with her again until she has been turned, but Bella succeeds in getting him to do so. Bella later notices that she is getting unusual illnesses and changes of appetite, but does not make anything of it. After seeing a bag of unused tampons, she realizes that she is pregnant with a half-human half-vampire offspring. Edward immediately takes her back to Forks where he and Carlisle can abort the baby, but Bella asks Rosalie to protect her: she has already come to love the child. Bella realizes she is pregnant. Her baby develops at an extremely fast rate, and she becomes very sick. She becomes unable to adjust food, and is dying slowly. Edward asks Jacob to try to convince her to kill the baby that was killing her, but Bella refuses, because she loves it. Through Jacob's joking, Edward then suggests for Bella to drink donated human blood, and she quickly becomes stronger, but it also makes the baby so strong that it breaks her ribs by accident. Soon after, Edward realizes that he can hear the baby's thoughts now that it has developed enough of its brain, and starts to love the baby when he hears that it "absolutely adores Bella." Jacob remarks that Edward could never hate anyone who loved Bella, which is why Edward did not hate him. Also, after going against Sam's orders to kill Bella and her baby, Jacob forms his own pack with Leah and Seth Clearwater to protect her and the Cullens. After having a typical Bella moment, which includes dropping a cup full of blood, the hardened placenta detaches, and Edward, Rosalie, and Jacob are forced to perform an emergency surgery since Carlisle is hunting with Esme. Bella's body is nearly destroyed in the process—with several ribs broken, she loses vast amounts of blood, and her spinal cord is snapped. Seeing the baby is a girl, Bella names her " Renesmee " right before her heart stops beating. Edward then injects her heart with his own venom and bites her body in several places, effectively turning Bella into a vampire. Jacob goes to kill Renesmee since he believes she killed Bella, but when he looks her in the eyes, he  imprints on her instead. Bella awakens after her transformation into a vampire. Bella experiences the full agony of transformation—the feeling of being burned alive, which she comments that James snapping her leg couldn't come close to this. But she remains completely still throughout the process to keep from hurting Edward's feelings. Her transformation completes af


In Greek mythology, who was the ruler of the Olympian gods?

Zeus Zeus See More Zeus Pictures > Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus , and then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades , in order to decide who would succeed their father on the throne. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods, as well as lord of the sky and rain. His weapon was a thunderbolt which he hurled at those who displeased or defied him, especially liars and oathbreakers. He was married to Hera but often tested her patience, as he was infamous for his many affairs. Zeus , the presiding deity of the universe, ruler of the skies and the earth, was regarded by the Greeks as the god of all natural phenomena on the sky; the personification of the laws of nature; the ruler of the state; and finally, the father of gods and men. Using his shield, the Aegis , Zeus could create all natural phenomena related to the air and the sky, such as storms, tempests, and intense darkness. At his command, mighty thunders would flash and lightnings would roll, wreaking havoc; or the skies would open to rejuvenate the earth with life-giving water. As the personification of the operations of nature, he represented the grand laws of unchanging and harmonious order, by which both the natural and the spiritual world were governed. He was the god of regulated time as marked by the changing seasons and the regular succession of day and night, in contrast to what his father Cronus represented before him; absolute time, i.e. eternity. As the ruler of the state, he was the source of kingly power, the upholder of all institutions connected to the state, and the friend and patron of princes, whom he guarded and assisted with his advice and counsel. He was also the protector of the people, and watched over the welfare of the whole community. As the father of the gods, Zeus ascertained that each deity perform their individual duty, punished their misdeeds, settled their disputes, and acted towards them on all occasions as their all-knowing counsellor and mighty friend. As the father of men, he took a paternal interest in the actions and well-being of mortals . He watched over them with tender solicitude, rewarding truth, charity, and fairness, while severely punishing perjury and cruelty. Even the poorest and most forlorn wanderer could find a powerful advocate in Zeus , for he, as a wise and merciful paternal figure, demanded that the wealthy inhabitants of the earth be attentive to the needs of their less fortunate fellow citizens. Zeus Is also called Jupiter, Dias.


How many US Presidents faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United  States:  George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.  Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.”  The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are about 60 feet high, and the grouping extends approximately 185 feet along the crest of Mount  Rushmore.  Dark ponderosa pines and other evergreens set off the stark white sculpture.  Added at the time of the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, a flag-lined formal Avenue of Flags creates an impressive approach. In 1923, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson came up with an idea for attracting tourists to the State.  Robinson envisioned shaping a cluster of tall thin granite peaks called the Needles into statues of explorers and Indian leaders.  The Needles stand where the Black Hills rise from the plains as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the West.  In 1924, Robinson wrote sculptor Gutzon Borglum about his idea.  Borglum telegraphed back his enthusiastic support. Avenue of Flags at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Born to a Danish American family on a homestead in Idaho in 1867, Gutzon Borglum made his name celebrating things American in a big way.  In 1908, he created a large, 40 inches-high head of Abraham Lincoln.  Representatives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy soon contacted him about creating a portrait head of Robert E. Lee on the side of Stone Mountain in Georgia.  Convinced that the scale of the mountain would dwarf a single head, he convinced them to create a huge group portrait of General Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis.  Borglum completed the head of Lee in 1924, but a dispute with the backers of the project soon led to his dismissal and the eventual removal of his work.  His departure from Georgia made it possible for him to concentrate on Mount Rushmore.  Borglum scouted out a location far better than the fragile Needles: 5,725-foot Mount Rushmore.  Its broad wall of exposed granite was more suitable for sculpture and received direct sunlight for most of the day.  Borglum himself selected the presidents for the memorial, to reflect the nation’s first 150 years of history and to make the project a national, rather than regional one.  Original plans included only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  Borglum picked George Washington the father of the new country because he was a leader in the American Revolution, the first president of the United States, and the man who laid the foundation of American democracy.  Abraham Lincoln was selected for preserving the Union during the Civil War and abolishment of slavery.  As the project progressed, Borglum added Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt.  Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, began America’s westward expansion by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the country, adding all or part of 15 present-day States. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States and extremely popular in the early 20th century, linked the east and the west through the construction of the Panama Canal and was famous as a “trust buster,” fighting large corporate monopolies and championing the working man. Initial planning and fund-raising began in August 1925.  The project was almost out of money in 1927 before carving even began. Borglum and the planners succeeded in getting the support of President Coolidge when he was vacationing in the Black  Hills


Foinaven, Valentines and the Canal Turn are all features of which British racecourse?

Grand National 2014: All you need to know for the Aintree race - Daily Post New Articles Grand National 2014: All you need to know for the Aintree race The Daily Post give you all the key information into the famous race, taking place this Saturday, April 5  Share Auroras Encore lives at Sue Smith's stables now.  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email The Crabbie's Grand National will take place at 4.15pm on Saturday, April 5 in Aintree, Liverpool. Upto 40 runner and riders are set to take on almost two circuits of the Aintree racecourse. A British sporting institution, the Grand National attracts over 154,000 racegoers over the three day event, which includes Grand Opening Day, Ladies’ Day and the main event of the Grand National . Over 13 million viewers tuned in to watch the 2013 race while a sell-out crowd of 70,000 watched 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore make it first past the famous finishing post.   Why is the Grand National course so special? The obstacles to be overcome are as famous as the race itself: Becher’s Brook, the Canal Turn, Valentine’s and the Chair are fences known around the globe. So much more than a race, the elegance and excitement the crowd have come to symbolise the spectacle. Form is studied by some, others choose names on the strength of a familiar phrase. The drama unfolds in a competition fought over four miles, three furlongs and about 110 yards. Across the Melling Road they run, nearly 10 minutes of breathtaking action in total, with the winner so often decided in the 465 yards between the last fence and the winning post. The prize money on offer in 2014, when the event is sponsored by Crabbie’s for the first time, will top £1m for the first time. The crowd will roar, rise and celebrate, as they did last year when the race was won by 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore. What is the history of the race? The history of the Grand National can be traced back to the early 1800s, when the first official races were organised at Aintree, in Liverpool. In February 1839, Lottery became the first winner of the Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, the race that would become known as the Grand National . Horses had to jump a stone wall, cross a stretch of ploughed land and finish over two hurdles. The current course, which stages races over conventional fences and hurdles, opened in 1839. A difficult period for Aintree in the post-war years led to a sale to a property developer and concerns about the future of the Grand National. Bookmaker Ladbrokes stepped in to manage the Grand National until 1984, when Seagram Distillers became sponsors. If this hasn't whet your enthusiasm for Saturday's race, the Daily Post will be printing a special supplement in tomorrow's paper as well running a live blog on the day. Meanwhile the video below features sheep creating their own version of the famous race at Hatton Adventure World, near Warwick. Video Loading


Which British band released a 2006 album entitled ‘Beautiful World’?

Beautiful World - Take That — Listen and discover music at Last.fm Beautiful World 00s Beautiful World is the fourth studio album from the British band Take That . The album was released in November 2006, and was the band's first new studio album in 11 years. The album features what Take That describe as "a throwback to the 90s, but with a modern twist". Beautiful World is their first album in which every member of the band sings lead vocals on at least one song. The album was very well received in the United Kingdom… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Tracklist


In which 1969 film were Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper heading for New Orleans?

Easy Rider (1969) - 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 Two counterculture bikers travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of America. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 37 titles created 05 Oct 2013 a list of 34 titles created 28 Jan 2014 a list of 30 titles created 12 Sep 2014 a list of 45 titles created 31 Oct 2014 a list of 29 titles created 18 Sep 2015 Search for " Easy Rider " 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. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    8 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A dropout from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest. Director: Bob Rafelson Bonnie Parker, a bored waitress falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, robbing cars and banks. Director: Arthur Penn A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune but, in the process, finds himself a new friend. Director: John Schlesinger Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison but decide to show him one last good time along the way. Director: Hal Ashby In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied West Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically. Director: Peter Bogdanovich A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter. Director: Mike Nichols A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Director: Nicholas Ray The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child. Director: David Lynch An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: Sam Peckinpah A man upon retirement embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected. Director: Alexander Payne A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college. Director: George Lucas Edit Storyline Two young "hippie" bikers, Wyatt and Billy sell some dope in Southern California, stash their money away in their gas-tank and set off for a trip across America, on their own personal odyssey looking for a way to lead their lives. On the journey they encounter bigotry and hatred from small-town communities who despise and fear their non-conformism. However Wyatt and Billy also discover people attempting 'alternative lifestyles' who are resisting this narrow-mindedness, there is always a question mark over the future survival of these drop-out groups. The gentle hippie community who thank God for 'a place to stand' are living their own unreal dream. The rancher they encounter and his Mexican wife are hard-pushed to make ends meet. Even LSD turns sour when the trip is a bad one. Death comes to seem the only freedom. When they arrive at a diner in a small town, they are insulted by the local rednecks as weirdo degenerates. They are arrested on some minor pretext by the local sheriff and ... Written by alfiehitchie It's here! EASY RIDER ...the biggest hit in the cinema today! (British Quad) See more  » Genres: 26 June 1969 (Sweden) See more  » Also Known As: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Tom Mankiewicz was in New Orleans at the same time working on a TV music special. "I ran into Dennis and Peter by accident. Nobody had any idea that Easy Rider (1969) would become some


In architecture, where in a house would you find a purlin?

What is the function of a purlin? | Reference.com What is the function of a purlin? A: Quick Answer Purlin function as a form of support for rafters and are horizontal structural members in a building, architecture or structural engineering. They are used to increase roof spans without the need for increasing rafter sizes or compromising wall stability. Full Answer Purlins are also used to build wider roofs, as they provide mid-span support. In addition, they increase the rigidity of the roof and support the overall weight of the roof deck. Three types of purlin can be used in wood construction for framing: purlin plate, common purlin and principal purlin. In steel construction, purlins are used as roof framing members that support the roof sheeting or decking.


Learn French Animal Words and Phrases - Français to English Language Learning Learn French Animal Words and Phrases Continue learning with our other: There are many French animal names to remember when you are learning to speak French, so to get you started off with the easiest information, I'll begin with what I like to call the "free words" of the French language. These words are written exactly the same in both English and French, so, if you aleady know how to spell them in English, then you are well on your way to remembering them in French. All you need to do is remember whether they are masculine (as most of them are) or feminine. Anyway, here is the list of some of the "free" French animal names: l'alligator (m) / alligator le toucan / toucan Congratulations! You now know eleven French animal names! Now then comes the "almost free" French animal names. These words are very similar between the French and the English translations, that so long as you can remember a small change or two and their proper gender, you should have no trouble remembering these additional French animals. l'antilope (f) / antelope le tigre / tiger le zèbra / zebra There's another seventeen animal words that should be fairly simple for you to remember. Please see below for our full list of French animal names. View this list of French animal words with translations from: French to English or English to French (Words in bold added during the last update. Latest additions can also been seen on our LearnFrenchCLT twitter page.) French to English Animal Names: l'agneau (m) / lamb le zèbra / zebra Sentences About Animals: Aimeriez vous acheter de moi quelque cheveux voles? - Would you like to buy some stolen horses from me? J'aime faire du cheval - I like to go horseback riding J'etais un canard. Mais, les canards sont tres tres stupid, ainsi j'ai change - I used to be a duck. But ducks are very very stupid, so I changed. Mon petit-ami est le poisson dans l'ocean d'atlantique - My boyfriend is a fish in the atlantic ocean Know French (or any other language)? Send in your translations . Want to know when this page is updated? Subscribe to French updates . (Choose as many languages as you wish.) Looking for a French language exchange partner? Join our French Language Exchange forum . Custom Search Free Web poll for your Web site - freepolls.com French Learning on a Budget With the economy where it's at, it can sometimes be hard to afford new learning materies. Luckily, learning doesn't always have to be expensive. These books are perfect for filling up your French learning library on a small budget. Instead of buying just one expensive book or maybe even no books at all, here are a bunch of very cheap French learning books so you can learn the most French without having to spend a fortune. These books also make for great gift ideas if you know someone who is trying to learn the French language. Requested Random French Translations Do you know how to speak French? Perhaps you can send in some translations to help the visitors of this site. Below are a list of words and phrases that people are looking to be translated from English to French: - Chinchilla


What is a female deer called? | Reference.com What is a female deer called? A: Quick Answer Female deer are commonly called does but may also be referred to as hinds or cows. Male deer are commonly called stags but are also known as harts, bucks or bulls, while young deer are known as calfs or fawns. Full Answer Deer can be found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. The deer family includes around 100 different species, including moose, elk and reindeer. The deer is the only animal that has antlers, and these are typically only found on males, though the females of some species also have them. Deer can survive in most habitats but prefer edge habitats, such as croplands or woods.


Women competed in the 3,000 metre steeplechase for the first time in the Summer Olympics in which year?

3000 metre steeplechase 3000 metre steeplechase The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing. The length of the race is usually 3000m; junior and some masters events are 2000m, as women's events formerly were. The circuit has four ordinary barriers and one water jump. Over 3000m, each runner must clear a total of 28 ordinary barriers and seven water jumps. This entails seven complete laps after starting with a fraction of a lap run without barriers. The water jump is located on the back turn, either inside the inner lane or outside the outer lane. If it is on the outside, then each of the seven laps is longer than the standard 400m, and the starting point is on the home straight. If the water jump is on the inside, each lap is shorter than 400m, the starting point is on the back straight, and the water jump is bypassed at the start. According to IAAF rules, barrier height is 914mm (36 in) for men and 762mm (30 in) for women. Unlike those used in hurdling, steeplechase barriers do not fall over if hit; some runners actually step on top of them. Four barriers are spaced around the track on level ground, and a fifth barrier at the top of the second turn (fourth barrier in a complete lap from the finish line) is the water jump, which consists of a barrier followed by a pit of water which is 3.66m (12 ft) long and slopes upward from 700mm (27.6 in) deep at the barrier end to even with the surface of the track. This slope rewards runners with more jumping ability, because a longer jump results in a shallower landing in the water. The event originated in the British Isles. Runners raced from one town's steeple to the next. The steeples were used as markers due to their visibility over long distances. Along the way runners inevitably had to jump streams and low stone walls separating estates. The modern athletics event originates from a two-mile cross country steeplechase that formed part of the Oxford University sports (in which many of the modern athletics events were founded) in 1860. It was replaced in 1865 by an event over barriers on a flat field, which became the modern steeplechase. It has been an Olympic event since the inception of the modern Olympics, though with varying lengths. It has been run over 3000m since 1920. Since the 1968 Summer Olympics the steeplechase in the Olympics has been dominated by Kenyan athletes, including a clean sweep of the medals at the 2004 Games. The steeplechase for women (3,000 metres long, but with lower barriers than for the men) made its first major championship appearance at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki. In 2008, Women's 3,000 metres steeplechase appeared for the first time on the Olympic tracks in Beijing. Men 2012 Olympic Champion: Ezekiel Kemboi (KEN) Olympic Record: 8:05.51 - Julius Kariuki (KEN – 1988) British Gold Medallists: Percy Hodge (1920); Chris Brasher (1956) World Record: 7:53.63 – Saif Saaeed Shaheen (QAT – 2004) British Record: 8:07.96 – Mark Rowland (1988) Women 2012 Olympic Champion: Yuliya Zaripova (RUS) Olympic Record: 8:58.81 – Gulnara Galkina-Samitova (RUS – 2008) World Record: 8:58.81 – Gulnara Galkina-Samitova (RUS – 2008) British Record: 9:24.24 – Barbara Parker (2012) Where are the best seats? + For some athletics events you may not get a choice of seat location beyond a price category - for example when there is a ballot as in the 2012 Olympics or the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, or on certain online ticketing services. … Read More How do I keep track of the action? + With so much going on at any athletics events it can be difficult to stay on top of the action, but there are some steps you can take to stay ahead of the game. Buy a programme - if available these … Read More Alexander Stadium, Birmingham + Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium has now become the de facto home of the British Championships - which doubles up as trials for Olympic Games, European and World Championships - and a Diamond League event. It is also the home of Birchfield Harriers . The … Read More Bedford Inter


Denzil Washington played which black militant leader in the 1992 film of the same name?

Malcolm X (1992) - 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 Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 47 titles created 18 Nov 2014 a list of 30 titles created 04 Dec 2015 a list of 22 titles created 05 Dec 2015 a list of 48 titles created 11 months ago a list of 36 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Malcolm X " 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. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    18 wins & 14 nominations. See more awards  » Videos The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence. Director: Norman Jewison On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence. Director: Spike Lee A basketball player's father must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence. Director: Spike Lee Friends and family of a married black architect react in different ways to his affair with an Italian secretary. Director: Spike Lee Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates. Director: Edward Zwick Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins. Director: Denzel Washington Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives. Director: Spike Lee John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant. Director: Nick Cassavetes A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Director: Denzel Washington In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East. Director: Ridley Scott Edit Storyline Biograpical epic of Malcolm X, the legendary African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a Garveyite Baptist minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. Malcolm became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim and changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz. He is assassinated on February 21, 1965 and dies a Muslim martyr. Written by Anonymous Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 18 November 1992 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Dolby Digital (35 mm prints)| 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) Color: Richard Pryor was briefly attached to star in the early production stages. See more » Goofs Sarah Vaughan's surname is misspelled as "Vaughn" on the Apollo Theater's marquee. See more » Quotes [first lines] Announcer: In the name of Allah the merciful, all praises due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The one God to whom praise is due forever. The one who came to us in the person of Master Fard Muhammad and raised up the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Amen. [pause] Announcer: How do you feel? Crowd: Good! Announcer: Who do we want to hear? Crowd: Ma


In the ‘Tom & Jerry’ cartoons, what is the name of Spike’s son?

Spike Bulldog | Tom and Jerry Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tom and Jerry Wiki For other uses, see the disambiguation page for Spike . Spike Bulldog is a grey, rough bulldog that appears in many of Tom and Jerry cartoons. He has a somewhat minor friendship with Jerry and is a formidable enemy to Tom , though he is occasionally is a rival to both protagonists, as he was in the cartoon Dog Trouble . Spike has a grudge against Tom, not just because he's a cat, but because whenever they cross paths, Tom is interrupting quality time with his son, Tyke because he's too busy chasing Jerry to watch where he's going. Obviously, whenever Spike tells Tom not to do a certain thing (ex. dirty Tyke), Jerry overhears this and does his best to get Tom in trouble (in the example, Jerry would get Tyke as dirty as possible). Spike proceeds to beat Tom up thinking he was responsible for it. After Spike beats Tom, he is shown having a good time or resting peacefully with his son tyke and they are joined by Jerry their real saboteur, disturber and culprit who was really the one that Spike should beat up. Spike also appeared in some of the recent cartoons featuring a basset hound called  Droopy , another popular MGM cartoon character. Spike (and his son, Tyke) is most likely a secondary or even major character, as he has appeared in almost all renditions of Tom and Jerry's cartoons. Contents [ show ] Appearance Spike has brownish-grey fur with a light brown marking that spans up the front of his torso. In many cartoons, his fur is light grey, while his marking is white. His ears are pointed with pink insides and his tail is slender, small, and pointed as well. His only consistent article of clothing is a red, spiked dog collar. He has a anchored tattoo on his left upper arm as seen in " Quiet Please! ".


What does each angle of a regular pentagon measure in degrees?

Cool math .com - Polygons - Pentagons - properties, interior angles Properties of pentagons, interior angles of pentagons Polygons:  Properties of Pentagons Sum of the Interior Angles of a Pentagon:   To find the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon, divide it up into triangles... There are three triangles...  Because the sum of the angles of each triangle is 180 degrees...  We get So, the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is 540 degrees. Regular Pentagons: The properties of regular pentagons: All sides are the same length (congruent) and all interior angles are the same size (congruent). To find the measure of the interior angles, we know that the sum of all the angles is 540 degrees (from above)...  And there are five angles... So, the measure of the interior angle of a regular pentagon is 108 degrees. The measure of the central angles of a regular pentagon: To find the measure of the central angle of a regular pentagon, make a circle in the middle...  A circle is 360 degrees around...  Divide that by five angles... So, the measure of the central angle of a regular pentagon is 72 degrees. Popular Topics


The island of Lanzarote lies in which body of water?

Las Islas Canarias Las Islas Canarias Las Islas Canarias, the Canary Islands, are a group of volcanic islands in the subtropics, lying off the coast of Morocco. Politically they belong to Spain, geologically they are part of Macaronesia - a volcanic group of islands that includes the Azores, Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands, all have similar topography and indigenous flora and fauna. The big plus of the Canaries, at least from the viewpoint of Northern Europeans, is that they are within a reasonable distance to escape from the rigours of winter. Of the 43 million tourists that visit Spain, a quarter go to the Canaries. Due to their location, and an ocean current that helps to moderate the temperatures, the Canaries enjoy a year round summer and spring. The Canaries consist of seven main islands - Lanzarote , Fuerteventura , Gran Canaria , Tenerife , La Gomera , La Palma and El Hierro ; plus six small islands - Isla de Alegranza, Isla Montaña Clara, Isla Graciosa, Isla de los Lobos, Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste. The first of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, were formed approximately 20 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Next, at about 12 million years, came Gran Canaria, followed by Tenerife and La Gomera. Relatively youngsters, at about two to three million years ago, a similar age to man, were La Palma and El Hierro. The islands as a group form an autonomous province of Spain. The seat of the Gobierno de Canaries was at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but due to inter-island rivalry there now exists a complex arrangement. The presidency rotates every four years between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the sixty member parliament sits in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The islands are subdivided into two provinces; Las Palmas Province consist of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote; Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province consists of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Each province has a military and a civilian governor appointed by Madrid. Each island has its own local government - Cabildo Insular. The islands are further subdivided into municipios, each with their own Ayutamiento (town hall). The islands have one university, situated in La Laguna - the original capital of Tenerife. La Universidad de La Laguna is one of the most prestigious universities in Spain. Its Astrophysics department is of world renown, with observatories on Tenerife and La Palma. The principle industry, and mainstay of the islands, is tourism. In 1998, tourism injected 1.2 billion pesetas into the islands. Agriculture is also important, especially for those parts outside of the main tourist spots. The standard of service in many of the hotels, especially in the major tourist locations, is often poor by international standards. Privately run, family businesses are usually the exception, where the family takes a pride in the hotel. The official language is Castilian Spanish, and this is what is taught in the schools. That spoken on the streets is South American Spanish, though to be strictly correct, Latin American Spanish should be termed Canarian Spanish, as many of those who emigrated to Latin America originally came from the Canary Islands, and the Canaries still retain very strong links with South America. The language spoken on the streets also has a high proportion of Guanche words, though it is a mystery as to how the Guanches, a race who pre-date the Spanish conquest, had a word for bus - guagua. English is widely spoken in all the major tourist resorts. Nevertheless, out of common courtesy if nothing else, visitors should make the effort to learn and speak at least a few words of Spanish. The Canaries are on GMT in the winter, and BST in the summer. That is the same time as London, one hour behind Madrid. Mentioned by Shakespeare, Malmsey, also known as Sack, was an important wine export in the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally produced in Tenerife, the main area of production is now Lanzarote. Known locally as papas, the original Indian name, Canarian potatoes are direct desc


Zugzwang, Skewer, Royal Fork and Indian Defence are all terms associated with which board game?

The Online Chess Glossary for Kids and Parents - ChessKid.com The Online Chess Glossary for Kids and Parents IM Daniel Rensch Apr 27, 2010 121318 reads Welcome to the ChessKid.com Glossary and Dictionary:   Below you will find a list of commonly used chess words, phrases and terms -- defined just for kids! It is our pleasure to provide this list of original, "kid-friendly" definitions and example sentences of popular "chess vocabulary". We promise to keep this list current and available for you to reference as needed. Enjoy!   Absolute Pin The phrase "absolute pin" is used when a piece is pinned (see " pin "), and it would be absolutely illegal to move the pinned piece away from the attack. Example: "I moved my bishop to attack, and pin my opponent's knight to his king. I knew that my bishop was putting the knight in an absolute pin, because my opponent would never be able to move that pinned knight as long as the king was behind it." Accept  To accept in chess is also to agree. A chess player might "accept" a draw offer from his/her opponent. In chess, a player often "accepts" a pawn sacrifice (see " sacrifice ") by capturing it (this is also known as a "gambit". See " gambit "). To accept a piece often implies that you have captured that piece. Example: "I accepted my opponent's sacrifice by capturing the knight". Activity/ Active Piece To have an active piece or "active pieces" is to have your pieces in position, or on the squares where they are creating threats. Although a piece does not have to be "centralized" in order to be active, most of the time a piece that is in the center of the board is an active piece. Adjust To fix the placement of a piece. Players should announce "I adjust" or the French "j'adoube" before they fix a piece's placement. Otherwise they may be obligated to move the piece by the touch-move rule. Advantage To have the advantage in chess means that your position is better. Sometimes, a player might have a "slight advantage" which means his/her position is a little bit better than his/her opponent's position. To find out who has the advantage, a number of factors are usually added up: Material (see " material "); Piece Activity (see " activity "); King Safety; and Pawn Structure (see " pawn structure ") would be the most common factors to help a player figure out who has the advantage. Algebraic Notation Algebraic Notation is the modern (new and used by the best players in the world) way of keeping track of the moves played in your chess games. Most "tournament style" chess boards have letters and numbers on the sides (letters ranging from a-h and numbers from 1-8). Algebraic Notation is a system of using those letters and numbers so that every moved played in a chess game has a name. Example: "To start the game as white, Billy decides to move his knight from g1-f3. He then writes, in Algebraic Notation, 1. Nf3." Even though the word 'knight' starts with the letter K, because king also starts with the letter K, we use N for the word "knight" in chess." Analog Clock An "analog clock" is a chess timer that, like a digital clock, keeps track of your total time remaining in the chess game you are playing. An analog clock looks like a regular clock, with a big hand for the minutes and a little hand for the hours -- the hands show each player the remaining time for the rest of their moves in the game. Analysis Analysis is an explanation of what happened or might have happened in a chess game. See also " analyze ". Analyze To "analyze" a position is to try and figure out what you should have or could have done, or what your opponent should have or could have done in chess game. If you analyze your chess games, you can learn from your mistakes as well as your opponent's mistakes. The best chess players in the world spend hours, and sometimes days analyzing their own games. Annotation Annotation is another way of referring to analysis (see " analysis "). To make annotations on a scoresheet (see " scoresheet ") is to make written notes about the different possibilities that could have occurred in that che


What is the name of the mythical, multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld?

Cerberus | MythOrTruth.Com - Mythical Creatures, Beasts and Facts associated with them. Cerberus 0 comments Cerberus is the dog monster that guards the entrance to Hades, which is the mythical Greek underworld. The creature’s function is to keep the souls of those who have crossed the river Styx from ever leaving the Underworld, and also to prevent living mortals from entering into Hades. Styx However, portrayal of Cerberus was not limited to myth or religion, but was extended to other mediums as well, including sculptures, paintings, murals and literature. It’s worth mentioning, for example, that Cerberus has been mentioned in the works Plato, Virgil, Homer and Thesiod. In ancient ruins, one can even find extensive works of art that feature Cerberus right next to important mythical characters from Greek mythology. A Laconian vase from 560 BC, for example, portrays Cerberus as having three heads with a body surrounded by snakes. Also, in various murals and sculptures, Cerberus is presented as a creature of varying proportions, but always presented in the context of either the underworld or the Heraclean myths. Cerberus in Roman and Greek Myth Cerberus, or Kerberos as it was originally called, plays a prominent role in Greek and Roman mythology, particularly those relating to the trials of Hercules and the various struggles of the Gods. Cerberus There are conflicting accounts about the number of heads which can be found on Kerberos. Some sources indicate that Kerberos only had one or two heads, while other sources point to 10 or more. According to both Greek and Roman mythology, Cerberus was the offspring of Echidna and Typhon, both of whom were also prominent primordial beings in both Roman and Greek mythology. One of Kerberos’ siblings was Orthrus, a two headed dog which shared much of its ferocity. Aside from Kerberos’ role as guardian of the underworld, it was also portrayed as a ravenous monster with an exclusive diet of live meat. In sources where Kerberos is represented as having three heads, Cerberus takes on a special symbolism. Like the sisters of fate, the Moirai, Cerberus’s three heads also have a special significance. Some sources say that the heads represent the creature’s ability to see into eternity, and that three heads represent the past, the present and the future. Other sources claim that the three heads represent birth, youth and old age. Echidna and Typhon Whatever the case may be, Cerberus is a prominent archetype in the Greco-Roman idea of the underworld. It’s worth mentioning, for example, that along with Charon, Hades and other prominent entities, Kerberos, according to some sources, judges some of the souls that pass through into the underworld. This is strangely similar to the role played by the Jackal headed god, Anubis in Egyptian mythology. Despite its role however, Kerberos remains a mythological creature, an entity that symbolizes the primal human fear of death. Also, considering how it is a child of other Greek monster deities proves – to some extent – that Cerberus may have been inspired by non-Greek origins. Cerberus and Heracles Although references to Cerberus can be found in dozens of Greek and Roman literary and religious sources, the most prominent source of all is the Twelve Labors of Heracles. In order to redeem himself, Heracles (or Hercules, as he was known in Roman civilization) was given twelve tasks which will acquit him of his sins against the gods. One of these tasks was given to him by King Eurytheus, and the task involved capturing Cerberus from Hades. According to Greek mythology, Heracles, despite being alive, entered the Underworld with the help of various gods. Once he was there, he personally asked permission from Hades, the god of the underworld, to take the three headed monster back to the surface and show it at Eurytheus’ court. Hades’ agreed to Heracles’ request but only on the condition that he would subdue Kerberos without the use of any weapons. Heracles was able to meet Hades’ conditions and carried the unconscious hound over his shoulder back to the land of


‘O, say can you see by the dawn’s early light…’ is the opening line to which national anthem?

USA national anthem (with lyrics) - YouTube USA national anthem (with lyrics) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 17, 2008 ### READ ### IMPORTANT ### READ ### Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's lasted gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O 'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets` red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Category