Which country became the European Union's 28th member in 2013?

Croatia celebrates on joining EU - BBC News BBC News Croatia celebrates on joining EU 1 July 2013 Close share panel Media captionMost Croatians have supported accession to the EU Croatia has become the 28th member of the European Union, with crowds joining celebrations in the capital Zagreb. Fireworks lit the sky as membership became effective at midnight (22:00 GMT), with President Ivo Josipovic describing the event as historic. It comes almost two decades after Croatia's brutal war of independence. But correspondents say enthusiasm for the EU in the country has been dampened by the eurozone crisis, and Croatia's own economic problems. Analysis By Guy DelauneyBBC News, Zagreb Thousands of people were in Zagreb's main square for the accession ceremony. They enjoyed performances ranging from traditional dance to hip hop - culminating in a stirring rendition of the EU anthem Ode To Joy at midnight, as Croatia officially became the 28th member state. But the square was not as packed as it might have been, had accession taken place a few years ago. Economic crises at home and within the EU have made many Croatians ambivalent about membership. Some said the plight of their fellow Balkan country - and now fellow EU member - Bulgaria made them worried about what might happen to Croatia. Others said the accession process had taken so long - almost a decade - that they no longer cared. But other Croatians were more enthusiastic - especially those whose lives or businesses involve crossing borders. For them, EU membership should reduce paperwork and hassle - reason enough to celebrate. 'New chapter' Celebrations took place in the central square of Zagreb, with fireworks and music including Beethoven's Ode to Joy, the European anthem. "Welcome to the European Union!" European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said in Croatian to the cheering crowd. President Josipovic said it was "a great and joyful day for our homeland". "This the day when we open a new chapter in the thick book of our history," he added. Earlier he told a meeting of EU and regional leaders: "The accession of Croatia to the European Union is confirmation that each one of us belongs to the European democratic and cultural set of values." Croatian officials then unveiled EU signs and removed customs posts at the borders with Slovenia, the first former Yugoslav republic to have joined the bloc, and with Hungary. Croatia is the first new EU member since Bulgaria and Romania joined in 2007. It is 10 years since it applied. Croatia's split from Yugoslavia triggered a 1991-1995 war to secure its independence. But with one in five unemployed and Croatia's national debt officially classed as junk, some Croatians feel joining an economic bloc with its own serious troubles will do little to improve their prospects. "Just look what's happening in Greece and Spain! Is this where we're headed?" asked pensioner Pavao Brkanovic in a market in the capital. "You need illusions to be joyful, but the illusions have long gone," he told Reuters news agency. Long-term view Concerns about Croatian corruption and organised crime remain among some EU leaders, and Croatia will not yet join the single currency or the free-movement Schengen zone, where most EU citizens are not subject to passport checks. Croatia in figures Population: 4.4 million (UN, 2012) Capital: Zagreb Area: 56,594 sq km (21,851 sq miles) GNI per capita: €10,389 (World Bank, 2011) But advocates of EU membership say despite this, their case remains a persuasive one. Two-thirds of Croatians voted in favour of accession last year. "It's important for us primarily for the long term guarantees of political stability and then everything else - the single market too," Croatia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Vesna Pusic, told the BBC. The EU itself has given Croatia a clean bill of health - and praised reforms which improve the rule of law and tackle corruption. It hopes the other countries of the former Yugoslavia will be encouraged to join - and secure long-term peace for an historically turbulent region, reports the BBC'


The French wine growing areas of Macon, Beaujolais and Chablis are in which region?

A Simple Guide to Burgundy Wine (with Maps) | Wine Folly A Simple Guide to Burgundy Wine (with Maps) July 8, 2013 Blog » Learn About Wine » A Simple Guide to Burgundy Wine (with Maps) Want more confidence buying Burgundy wine? This simplified guide includes maps, infographics and the most important facts on the five major sub-regions. Know which regions are better for Chardonnay vs Pinot Noir.   Guide to Burgundy Wine Regions The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size but its influence is huge in the world of vino. It can strike fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complex as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe but there are tasty affordable wines too.   Burgundy Wine History limestone fossil. by Paul About 200 million years ago, the region was part of a vast, tropical sea which created limestone soils, the secret behind the zesty minerality that’s a hallmark of Burgundy wines. In fact, if you venture into the vineyards you can find chunks of limestone or marl (limestone mixed with clay) that have fascinating fossilized sea creatures mixed within. Winemaking goes back to the Romans in the 1st century AD but it was the Catholic monks that really established the vineyards in the Middle Ages growing grapes for the church and the aristocratic Dukes of Burgundy. The French Revolution gave the land back to the people who, today, pride themselves on their attachment to the land. So much so that many are practicing sustainable, organic and bio-dynamic viticulture and winemaking in ever increasing numbers.   Just The Facts: Burgundy Wine The easiest way to wrap your brain around Burgundy is that there are just two grape varieties to remember: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay To the ‘vigneron” (winemakers/growers) Burgundy is not only the original home of these grapes but the ’terroir’ (tare-wah) that best expresses their character – elegant, aromatic, complex and highly enjoyable!   Q: What is Terroir? The symbiosis of grape, soil, climate, vineyard placement, and the human touch, all rolled into one. Burgundy is all about ‘terroir’ – it’s not just the taste of rocks. 2016 Wine Map Update Now Available: Appellation maps to explore all of the major wine producing regions of the world. Discover art made to be handled. View Wine Maps ➜ Where Exactly is Burgundy? Located in the east-central part of France, Burgundy has 5 wine growing areas (not including Beaujolais and Châtillonnais): Chablis CHABLIS "Famous for zesty Chardonnay" Chablis is the furthest north and geographically set apart from the rest of Burgundy. The river Serein (Serene) flows through the area, moderating the climate and grapes have been grown here since the Cistercian monks first started the vineyards in the 12th century. In reality, it’s really closer to Champagne, both in terms of location and climate, with harsh cold winters, spring frost and hot summers. The dominant soil here is called “Kemmeridgian” limestone, just like in Champagne. Its white chalky texture is great at retaining and reflecting the warmth of the sun, sorely needed this far north, which helps the grapes ripen and gives the wines a purity and crispness that just says “Chablis”. All the wines are white and made with Chardonnay grapes. CÔTE DE NUITS "Famous for the richest Pinot Noir"   The Côte de Nuits (named after walnut trees!) is home to 24 Grand Cru vineyards and some of the world’s most expensive vineyard real estate. The area begins just south of Dijon and ends at the village of Corgoloin. 80% of the wines produced here are Pinot Noir and the remaining 20% either Chardonnay or Rosé - a specialty of Marsannay. The Grand Cru vineyards form a patchwork on the eastern slopes facing the valley of the Saône River starting at the village of Gevery Chambertin, past Morey St-Denis and south to Vougeot and Vosne Romanée. Most are small and can have many owners, due to the structure of post French Revolution inheritance laws. These renowned expressions of Pinot Noi


In the grounds of which building would you find the Eisenhower putting green?

Eisenhower Presidential Library "The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene." Homecoming Speech, Abilene, Kansas, 6/22/45 "Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America." Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., 1/20/53 "For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid." Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., 1/20/53 "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., 1/20/53 "There is -- in world affairs -- a steady course to be followed between an assertion of strength that is truculent and a confession of helplessness that is cowardly." State of the Union Address, 2/2/53 "Thank goodness, many years ago, I had a preceptor, for whom my admiration has never died, and he had a favorite saying, one that I trust I try to live by. It was: always take your job seriously, never yourself." Address at the New England "Forward to '54" Dinner, Boston, Massachusetts, 9/21/53 "I was raised in a little town of which most of you have never heard. But in the West it is a famous place. It is called Abilene, Kansas. We had as our marshal for a long time a man named Wild Bill Hickok. If you don't know anything about him, read your Westerns more. Now that town had a code, and I was raised as a boy to prize that code. It was: meet anyone face to face with whom you disagree. You could not sneak up on him from behind, or do any damage to him, without suffering the penalty of an outraged citizenry. If you met him face to face and took the same risks he did, you could get away with almost anything, as long as the bullet was in the front." Remarks Upon Receiving America's Democratic Legacy Award at a B'nai B'rith Dinner in Honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Anti-Defamation League, 11/23/53 "There is an old saw in the services: that which is not inspected deteriorates." The President's News Conference of 5/12/54 "Well, it is very important, and the great idea of setting up an organism is so as to defeat the domino result. When, each standing alone, one falls, it has the effect on the next, and finally the whole row is down. You are trying, through a unifying influence, to build that row of dominoes so they can stand the fall of one, if necessary." The President's News Conference of 5/12/54 "When I was a boy, I was one of six in my family. We had a quarrel daily as to who could go up and do the chore of bringing the groceries down home. They had a practice then, in grocery stores, that I understand growing efficiency has eliminated -- always hoping that the grocer would say you can have one of the dried prunes out of the barrel over there. But better than that was the dill pickle jar that you could dive into, sometimes arm deep almost, and try to get one. I understand that they are not that accommodating anymore; we have got too efficient. When you go around picking things off the shelf, you pay for them. These, you understand, were free. That meant a lot to young boys to whom a nickel looked about as big as a wheel on a farm wagon." Remarks at the Convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers, 6/16/54 "Now I realize that on any particular decision a very great amount of heat can be generated. But I do say this: life is not made up of just one decision here, or another one there. It is the total of the decisions that you make in your  daily lives with respect to politics, to your family, to your environment, to the people about you. Government has to do that same thing. It is only in the mass that finally philosophy really emerges." Remarks at Luncheon Meeting of the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Finance Committee, 2/17/55 "Today there is a great ideological struggle going on in the world. One side upholds what it calls the materialistic dialectic. Denying the existence of spiritual values, it maintains that man responds only to materialistic influences and consequently he is nothing. He is an educated animal and is useful only as he serves the ambitions


Which heritage railway runs from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster?

Kidderminster Station | Trains to Kidderminster – Trainline Trains to Kidderminster Share this route Kidderminster station opened in 1852, although the current station buildings were built over a century later in the 1960s. The station has regular services to Worcester, Birmingham and Great Malvern, as well as a number of trains a day to London Marylebone. Next door to Kidderminster station is Kidderminster Town, a Victoria-style station that opened in 1984 to serve the Severn Valley heritage steam railway that runs to Bridgnorth. Both stations are about half a mile east of the town centre.  Throughout the town, it is still possible to see some well-preserved examples of 19th-century mill architecture, from the time when Kidderminster was at the centre of the carpet industry in Great Britain. The main shopping area is on the pedestrianised streets south of The Swan shopping centre, and some newer developments along the banks of the River Stour. On the High Street, there is a twice-weekly market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Station details & facilities The ticket hall with shop and toilets leads directly on to platform 1, with an extra side entrance for step-free access. Platform 2 is reached either via a footbridge (with lifts) or through an additional station entrance on Comberton Hill. Trains for Birmingham and London depart from platform 1, for Great Malvern and Worcester from platform 2. The car park is between the Kidderminster station and the heritage railway, and has space for 400 cars. Ticket Office Ticket Office opening hours : None Day Telephones type : Coins and cards Staff Help Notes : Please note that staff help is only available when the ticket office is open. To ensure that we provide the best service possible we recommend that customers who require assistance book with us and provide at least 1 working day's notice. We will always aim to assist customers whether they have booked assistance or not. Booking assistance gives you the extra reassurance that your needs will be met. Customer Service Notes : We are open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank Holidays except Christmas Day. A recorded message service is available outside of these hours. ÿ **Kidderminster is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme** Customer help points : False Carpark name : Station Car Park Carpark operator : Meteor Parking Ltd Car parking spaces : 224 Cycle storage location : Off platform Accessibility Step-free access : Part of station Step-free access notes : Main entrance for Booking Hall and Birmingham platform has 1 step to enter. Step-free side gate and second side gate with 1 kerb to access, but both locked when Booking Hall open. Step-free access to Worcester platform via ramp. Step-free route between platforms is 240m. Shortcut to road overbridge from station step-free via station approach road. Step-free interchange to Severn Valley Railway. Ramps for train access : Accessible Booking Office counter : False Accessible taxis : unknown Accessible taxis are not available Trains to Kidderminster Station Approach, Combertor, Kidderminister, Worcestershire, DY10 1QZ Ticket Office Hours


Golfer Rory Mcllroy has a contract endorsement for 10 years reputedly worth $100 million from which company?

Rory McIlroy Announces Deal With Nike Golf - The New York Times The New York Times Golf |McIlroy’s Well-Remunerated Risk Search Continue reading the main story Rory McIlroy’s rocket ride to immortality publicly entered its second phase Monday with the official announcement of his sponsorship with Nike , whose equipment and apparel he will exhibit starting this week at his 2013 debut beside Tiger Woods , Nike’s first golfing icon, in the United Arab Emirates. To reach the next stratosphere of stardom, McIlroy, 23, of Northern Ireland, had to separate from Titleist, the club and ball manufacturer that got him started, and ride the global marketing might of Nike, which, he said in a news conference, “has always been associated with the best athletes in the world.” McIlroy, the world No. 1 and the only active golfer younger than 40 other than Woods to have at least two major titles, joins a constellation of sports superstars representing the swoosh label that includes Woods, the tennis player Roger Federer and the Miami Heat’s LeBron James. “It’s a proud moment for me, and something I’ve been looking forward to,” McIlroy said. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the contract is reported to be worth as much as $100 million over five years to $250 million over 10 years provided McIlroy reaches a long list of incentives. Although the money is mind-boggling, McIlroy suggested that his motivation was less about building his bank account than his brand when he said: “It’s a company and a brand that really resonates with me. It’s young. It’s athletic. It’s innovative. They are committed to being the best, as am I. Signing with Nike is another step towards living out my dream.” Advertisement Continue reading the main story The path of golfers who have cashed in on their success by changing equipment is well-traveled and includes Phil Mickelson, who moved to Callaway from Titleist in the wake of his victory at the 2004 Masters, and McIlroy’s countryman Graeme McDowell, who jumped to Cleveland and Srixon from Callaway after winning the 2010 United States Open . Mickelson won four times on tour in 2005. The adjustment is not always so seamless. It took McDowell nearly two years to record his first victory with his new clubs. Golf being equal parts mechanical and mental, it is impossible to predict how a new club will affect a player’s swing or scores. Photo Rory McIlroy and Nike Golf’s president, Cindy Davis, announcing his deal to use Nike equipment. Credit Manuel Salazar/Associated Press Change always carries risk, but McDowell has little reason to fret for McIlroy. “I think 20 years ago, it would have been a monster move and perhaps a mistake,” McDowell said last month. “I think as we sit here, there’s about 6, 8, 10 golf manufacturers on the planet that are making incredibly good equipment, and I don’t think there’s such a thing as inferior equipment nowadays.” McIlroy, who had four PGA Tour victories in 2012, including his second major, said he had thoroughly tested the Nike equipment and was buoyed by the results. “I’m getting more distance out of the driver and the ball,” he said. “I’m comfortable with the irons.” He added, “I’m excited to put the clubs in play.” McIlroy and Woods have forged a friendship, but McIlroy insisted he was not influenced by Woods. “I didn’t speak about it to Tiger,” he said, adding, “We didn’t talk about it at all until after it was all done.” Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy Of course, after it was all done, they filmed a commercial in which they try to one-up each other. The spot, which will start appearing this week, calls to mind a McDonald’s commercial in the 1990s featuring Michael Jordan and Larry Bird engaged in a game of Horse. Asked last month about equipment changes during his tournament last month at Sherwood Country Club, Woods said it could take anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year to become comfortable with new equipment. “It’s worth it in


What is the setting for the Shakespeare play As You Like It?

SparkNotes: As You Like It: Key Facts As You Like It full title  ·  As You Like It author  · William Shakespeare time and place written  ·  1598–1600; London, England date of first publication  · First published in the Folio of 1623 publisher  · Isaac Jaggard and Edmund Blount tone  · Comic, romantic setting (place)  · France, primarily the fictional Forest of Ardenne protagonist  · Rosalind major conflict  · Rosalind and Orlando fall in love, but Rosalind is unjustly banished from Duke Frederick’s court; Orlando is both denied his birthright by his jealous brother Oliver and forced to flee from the vindictive Duke Frederick. rising action  · In order to teach Orlando how to be a proper husband to her, Rosalind disguises herself as a young man named Ganymede and instructs him in the ways of love. climax  · Rosalind promises to marry Orlando and gets Phoebe to agree to marry Silvius, should things go awry with her beloved Ganymede, who is actually Rosalind in disguise. falling action  · Rosalind, appearing as herself, marries Orlando, and Phoebe marries Silvius. themes  · The delights of love; the malleability of the human experience; city life versus country life motifs  · Artifice; homoeroticism; exile symbols  · Orlando’s poems; the slain deer; Ganymede foreshadowing  · Rosalind’s uncharacteristically awkward first encounter with Orlando anticipates the depth of her affection for him. More Help


Fuller’s beer is brewed in the Griffin brewery in which London district?

Find Out Where the Magic Happens at Griffin Brewery London - Fuller's Fuller's Brewery Our historic home The Griffin Brewery is a special place. Not just to us, but to anyone who has ever enjoyed a pint of Pride.  It’s where the magic happens, where the malt meets the hops.  A place that stands proudly as London’s last remaining family brewery. The Fuller's Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, London dates back to 1828, but Fuller's has been brewing for more than 160 years.  As you might expect, it’s a place with plenty of tales to tell.


In November 2014, which MP fell foul of Twitter when taking a photograph of a white van parked outside a Union Jack bedecked house?

Tt 2014 11 25 by Jurco Smotrych - issuu issuu tuesday november 25 2014 | thetimes.co.uk | no 71363 Nina Conti Giles Coren My wild days (and nights) on Britain’s poshest magazine Pages 46-47 The funniest woman in showbusiness Pages 50-51 TERRY MATHEWS / ALAMY Go online to treat your depression, teens told Chris Smyth Health Correspondent Big freeze The water meadow near Malmesbury in Wiltshire was covered in frost at dawn yesterday after temperatures fell below freezing overnight. Forecast, page 17 Benefits for OAPs will cost extra £12bn a year Pensioners have stopped being poor, says think-tank Francis Elliott Political Editor Taxpayers must find £12 billion a year to fund pensioner benefits by 2020 even though most retired people are better off than when they were in work, according to a stark analysis of the impact of an ageing population. Spending must be slashed or budgets increased if the state pension and other retirement handouts continue to take an ever increasing share of public spending, the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns. The cost of generous public sector occupational pensions will hit £36 bil- lion a year — equivalent to about 8p on the basic rate of income tax — at a time when most people retiring are better off than they were in work, the think-tank says. Policy-makers should recognise that “pensioners as a group have stopped being poor”. Paul Johnson, the director of the IFS, uses an article in The Times today to urge greater understanding of the consequences of policies such as the “triple lock”, which guarantees aboveinflation rises to the state pension, before they become politically impossible to reverse. “In 2011, for the first time, the average incomes of pensioner households — adjusted to take account of housing costs and the costs of children — rose above the average incomes of the rest of the population. Work recently carried out by colleagues of mine at the IFS suggests that most people retiring now will be better off in retirement than they were on average over their working lives. “Those currently retired and those hitting state pension age over the decade have been spared most of the effects of austerity, at least in terms of their incomes.” Mr Johnson calculates that by 2019 the cost of pensioner benefits will be £12 billion a year more than in 2010 as the number of retirees grows by a fifth. “At the same time an ageing population will put increasing pressures on the health service. The NHS budget may be ‘protected’, but it is having to cope with serving a bigger and older population. Our rough calculations suggest that keeping total health spending constant over the decade will have an effect similar to a 9 per cent cut had the population remained the same.” The head of the highly respected think-tank says that to accommodate Continued on page 2, col 3 Teenagers will be encouraged to use apps to treat themselves for depression under government plans to fight mental illness. Ministers want children and adults to be able to get treatment for mental health problems online as part of a transformation of how illnesses such as depression are dealt with by the NHS. Norman Lamb, the care minister, said allowing people to bypass traditional GP referrals to get help via the internet or over the phone would encourage hundreds of thousands of patients to seek treatment. Campaigners have welcomed the potential of online care, but warn that it must not be at the expense of face-to-face therapy. Mr Lamb said that GPs were putting millions of people on antidepressants because they felt there was no alternative treatment, and insisted that had to change. The equivalent of one antidepressant prescription is written for every person in the country each year. MPs on the health select committee said this month that mental health services for children and teenagers were inadequate from prevention to crisis care, as they reported increasing concerns over cyberbullying and selfharm websites. Mr Lamb wants to use online tools to solve some of these problems, including computerised cognitive behavioural therapy,


Which element has the chemical symbol B?

Chemical Elements.com - Boron (B) Commercial Site Containing Information about the Source of Boron If you know of any other links for Boron, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Boron. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/b.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license  agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.


Depicting a father and daughter, who painted the picture American Gothic in 1930?

Grant Wood's 'American Gothic' | Mental Floss Grant Wood's 'American Gothic' Getty Images Like us on Facebook No American artwork has been parodied more than American Gothic. Zombies, dogs, Beavis and Butt-Head, the Muppets, Lego figures, and even Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton have taken a turn with the pitchfork. But the painting itself is no joke—American Gothic is as recognizable as the Mona Lisa and The Scream. During the Great Depression, the masterpiece gave hope to a desperate nation, and it helped shape the notion of the Midwest as a land of hard work and honest values. Today, the painting is firmly embedded in our cultural vocabulary. Yet, for all its fame, few people know the story of Grant Wood and how the piece also unraveled his life. That Quirky Wood Kid In 1929, Grant Wood was a 38-year-old unknown. The artist was living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the attic of a funeral-home carriage house. Though the location may seem morbid, Wood spruced up his home with whimsical decorations. He replaced the front door with a repurposed coffin lid and outfitted the entrance with a dial that indicated if he was in, out, asleep, painting, or having a party. Wood wasn’t the only one stuffed into this loft space: He shared the studio with his mother and sister, all three sleeping side by side on pull-out beds. Oddly enough, none of this shocked the neighbors. As a closeted gay man, Wood avoided what his sister, Nan, called “any earmarks of the artist.” He dressed exclusively in overalls, a signifier that the painting he did was gritty—man’s work. And he benefited from being a local. People in Cedar Rapids found Wood’s eccentricities charming. Friends shook their heads and smiled when he forgot to pay his bills. They even ignored his flimsy excuses for avoiding marriage. Wood was a lovable bachelor who wanted to take care of his widowed mother, that’s all. Painting was just another of Wood’s harmless quirks—at least now that he’d given up living in Europe. The artist had spent good chunks of the 1920s in Paris and Munich, but announced upon his 1928 return that he was back for good. The freewheeling and permissive nature of the European art scene had fascinated him. But when a solo show in Paris was met with critical indifference, it put a damper on the continent’s shine. Still, Wood’s style benefited from his experiences abroad. His previously atmospheric, Impressionistic painting took on a hard-edged, Old Master quality. He drew inspiration from the work of the Flemish Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder, who recast biblical narratives as scenes from his own time. And he took composition cues from 15th-century Flemish painter Jan van Eyck. After three stints in Europe, Wood was ready for home. As the artist told the Chicago Tribune, “I spent 20 years wandering around the world hunting ‘arty’ subjects to paint. I came back ... and the first thing I noticed was the cross-stitched embroidery of my mother’s kitchen apron.” That moment changed him. Armed with new technique, and a new appreciation for the mundane, Wood no longer needed to travel. What he needed was right there, in Iowa. Going Goth In August 1930, Wood spotted an unusual farmhouse on a drive through the tiny town of Eldon, Iowa. The house had a strange and compelling feature: a high, arched window in the Carpenter Gothic style. The artist was immediately transfixed by the structure. He needed to know what sort of people resided there. But instead of simply knocking on the door, Wood decided to capture the farmhouse in paint and tease out the story for himself. Piece by piece, he sorted through the puzzle. Wood started by asking his dentist, 62-year-old Byron McKeeby, to serve as the male model. Throughout his life, Wood had suffered from an incurable sweet tooth—he took half a cup of sugar with his coffee, and even poured sugar on his lettuce. Over the years, he spent plenty of time in McKeeby’s chair studying and admiring the dentist’s grim, oval face. Now seemed like the perfect time to paint it. For the farmer’s companion, Wood intended to use his mot


Martin Baker are the leading manufacturer of which military safety device?

Home Home Air Force Association, Orlando FL 1st March - 3rd March 2017 LATEST TWEETS Posted on Twitter by @MB_EjectEject 11 JAN Posted on Twitter by @MB_EjectEject 11 JAN RT @BremontMilitary: Is there a better way to frame a @Bremont @MB_EjectEject MBIII F/A-18C Hornet tribute watch?  We didn't think so. #M… Posted on Twitter by @MB_EjectEject 7 DEC RT @JHSurvival: Interesting day at the home of ejection seats selecting survival kit for pilots. It's all about prioritising. #Jungle #Dese… Posted on Twitter by @MB_EjectEject FOLLOW US THE WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF EJECTION AND CRASHWORTHY SEATS   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   For over 67 years, Martin-Baker has been the world leader in the design and manufacture of ejection seats. Our latest designs offer unprecedented life-saving capabilities while providing systems and interfaces to fully integrate the pilot with cockpit and aircraft systems. Over 70,000 ejection seats have been delivered to 93 Air Forces around the world and have saved over 7,510 aircrew lives. The company is also a world leader in the design and manufacture of crashworthy seating systems and high strength fixed seats. Over 20,000 of these seats have been delivered to military and commercial customers.


What is the nickname for Denmark Street in London?

Denmark Street - Hidden London Denmark Street, off Charing Cross Road , WC2 Some businesses left Denmark Street during its ‘regeneration’ Denmark Street was laid out in 1687 and named in honour of Prince George of Denmark, who had married Queen Anne four years earlier. Eight of the street’s original properties survive today – and two of these were upgraded from grade II to grade II* listing in 2016. The street is situated in the area once known as St Giles’s , which was long a centre for the printing and distribution of ballad sheets, also known as broadsides, which were then sold far and wide by itinerant hawkers. The 20th-century successor to the broadside trade was the publication of sheet music and the first such publisher to set up shop in Denmark Street was Lawrence Wright (who also composed under the name Horatio Nicholls), in 1911. He began in the basement of number 8 and after the First World War moved to 19 Denmark Street – which he named Wright House. Wright founded the Melody Maker magazine here in 1926, mainly as a vehicle to promote his own songs. Soon afterwards the publishers Campbell Connelly moved from Tottenham Court Road to Denmark Street and it began to gain a reputation as London’s Tin Pan Alley, a nickname borrowed from the area around New York’s West 28th Street. By the 1940s most of London’s music publishers were located here and business thrived. This geographical concentration had a sound economic rationale. Professional singers (who in those days rarely wrote their own material) would regularly make the rounds of all the publishers, listening to their latest songs and choosing which they wanted to perform, so it made sense for the rivals to be located in close proximity to each other. The New Musical Express, which became the Melody Maker’s great rival and ultimately absorbed it, was launched at 5 Denmark Street in 1952. Two years later, Ralph Elman, a session violinist, opened a recording studio in the street. Regent Sound followed in 1962 and soon almost every square foot of Denmark Street was devoted to rock and pop music, with publishers in upstairs offices (no longer requiring shop windows to display their wares), instrument and equipment retailers at street level, repairers in rear workshops and recording studios in basements. Just open your ears and follow your nose ’Cos the street is shakin’ from the tapping of toes The Kinks, ‘Denmark Street’ (1970)   Many of London’s greatest musical acts rehearsed or made early recordings in Denmark Street, including the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, the Small Faces, David Bowie (who even lived on the street in a camper van for a while) and the Sex Pistols. From further afield, Paul Simon, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley also recorded here. The Giaconda Café, which was at number 9, was the musicians’ favourite haunt. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Pete Townshend bought guitars at Rhodes Music. Although it’s not what it once was, Denmark Street is still London’s prime location for the sale and repair of musical instruments, but what remains of its unique character is being further eroded by the regeneration scheme accompanying the impending arrival of the Elizabeth line (Crossrail) at Tottenham Court Road station. The developers stated that no buildings would be demolished on Denmark Street itself, that existing retailers would be retained and that construction work would be phased so that they could stay open and keep trading throughout the process. However, some businesses have since closed or moved elsewhere – though most still appear to be thriving. Selected addresses: Hanks acoustic guitar shop (shown above), 27 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8NJ Regent Sounds Studios (now a guitar and amp shop), 4 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8LP 12 Bar Club, 26 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8NL Nearest station: Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern Lines)


If you were involved the craft of tatting what would you be making?

How to Begin Tatting: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Begin Tatting Community Q&A Tatting is an old craft used to make a type of lace. Tatting has experienced numerous periods of popularity, including during Victorian times and the 1950s and 60s. The English name of tatting is said to be derived from "tatters" and to denote the frail disconnected character of the fabric. [1] In recent years, it has been revived again with great enthusiasm. Tatting can be a very fulfilling hobby - it is easy to learn (contrary to how you might feel when viewing the incredible complexity of designs that result from tatting projects) and there are a vast array of projects available to the avid tatter. Tatting designs are elegant, dainty and useful in one - tatting projects include doilies, runners, collars, table covers, handkerchiefs, pillow edgings and more. If you're just starting out with tatting, this article aims to provide the basic overview before embarking on a project. Steps 1 Familiarize yourself with the threads used for tatting. Suitable threads include crochet cotton and mercerized cotton. DMC is one popular brand known for its tatting threads. Threads can be purchased online as well as in craft stores. (NOTE: When teaching someone to tat, I accidentally found if you use two colors of thread, one in the bobbin and another for the ball, you can quickly see if an error has been made. When done correctly, the work should all be one color. If you see two colors, you know somethings was done wrong.) 2 Obtain some tatting shuttles. Old shuttles used to be made of bone, tortoiseshell, Bakelite or steel. Modern shuttles are made from plastic. You may be able to collect older versions, although obtaining tortoiseshell shuttles can be difficult due to endangered species regulations. Start with modern ones and if you get a passion for tatting, you might even discover a passion for collecting old shuttles for display! 3 Learn how to wind the shuttle. Wind the thread around the bobbin that is situated in the center of the shuttle. If there is a hole in the center of the shuttle, insert the thread through the hole and tie a knot before commencing your project. Note that in some instances, the bobbin is removable. Do not wind the thread beyond the edge of the shuttle. 4 Practice using the shuttle . This is explained in illustrated detail at Use a Tatting Shuttle . A brief outline is provided here for the sake of completeness. Take a shuttle with a pointed end and 2 balls of mercerized cotton. Wind as described above. Take the shuttle in the right hand, between the thumb and second finger, and allow the forefinger to remain at liberty. Rest the underside of the shuttle between the second and third and on the middle finger. Place the thread round the three middle fingers of the left hand, so as to form a loop, keeping the second and third fingers a little apart, and bring the cotton again between the thumb and forefinger, letting the end fall within the palm of the hand, while the end of cotton which holds on to the shuttle passes over the thumb-nail. 5 Try a variety of tatting stitches. Once you have familiarized yourself with the above information, commence with the basic stitches, such as double stitch , rings , chains etc. This will get you used to how tatting feels and establish your own manner before you embark on projects. 6 Understand how to use reverse work. In tatting you will notice that the rounded end of the loop on which you are working faces the top. However, you can produce an interesting effect by turning your work first up and then down. The directions will say "rw" (reverse work). To do this, once you have worked a ring, turn it so that the base of the ring faces the top and the new ring is worked as usual with the loop side up. 7 Start your first tatting project. Start with edgings and insertions first. Check out wikiHow's Tatting category for many ideas. Community Q&A Is it possible to tat without the shuttle? wikiHow Contributor Yes, an alternative would be using a long, thin metal needle that you would wrap the


Which forename is the writer JM Barrie credited with having invented?

The Straight Dope: Was the name Wendy invented for the book "Peter Pan"? A Staff Report from the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board Was the name Wendy invented for the book "Peter Pan"? December 17, 2002 Dear Straight Dope: Here's a rumor (and by rumor I mean one of those E-mail-lore things): The name Wendy was made-up for the book Peter Pan. As I have a friend so named, is this true? — Craig Cormier One simple click here shows us that the name Wendy was invented in 1973 for the "Superfriends" cartoon on ABC, the name Marvin having been previously invented by Mel Blanc in the 50s for a series of Bugs Bunny cartoons. Next question? All kidding aside, J. M. Barrie did not invent the name Wendy for his 1904 play Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (the book form of the story, Peter and Wendy, was published in 1911). He did popularize it, though. Barrie apparently was inspired to use the name by a young friend named Margaret Henley, the daughter of writer William Henley. Margaret, who died around 1895 at age 6, called Barrie her "friendy." Since she couldn't pronounce her Rs at the time, the word came out "fwendy," or "fwendy-wendy," in some versions of the story.   But we have absolute proof that there were earlier Wendys, thanks to the just-released 1880 U.S. Census and the 1881 British Census (available here ). These documents show that the name Wendy, while not common, was indeed used in both the U.S. and Great Britain throughout the 1800s. I had no trouble finding twenty females with the first name Wendy in the United States, the earliest being Wendy Gram of Ohio (born in 1828). If you include such spelling variations as Windy, Wendi, Wenda, and Wandy the number triples. As to the origins of said name, websites here and here make the claim that Wendy is a derivative of the name Gwendolen or maybe Gwendolyn. Looking further, I chanced upon World Wide Wendy , a site dedicated to, well, all things Wendy. On this site, Doctor of Folklore Leslie Ellen Jones discusses the possible Welsh origins of the name Gwendolyn and its derivative Wendy. In both the English and U.S. Census, however, the name Wendy is also used as a male first name, so I suspect further research may be required. Of course, if you go back a few centuries and head east a mite, we have the Chinese emperor Wendi of the Sui dynasty (541-604), and before that the Great Emperor Wendi of the Han dynasty (179 BC-157 BC). But that's stretching it a bit far, don'tcha think? Further reference:


Who is the presenter of the Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs?

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs - Presenters Desert Island Discs Presenters Roy Plomley Roy Plomley, the programme's creator, presented the programme for 43 years. Starting out as a stage and film actor, he began working in radio in 1936 as an announcer on Radio Normandy. Following a stint with International Radio, broadcasting from Paris and London, he began to freelance for the BBC in 1940. Although he also wrote plays, and presented other programmes such as One Minute, Please, he will be forever associated with Desert Island Discs. He wrote several books about the programme: Desert Island Discs (1975), Desert Island Picks (1982) and Desert Island Lists (1984, with his producer then, Derek Drescher). Michael Parkinson Michael Parkinson was asked to take the chair following Roy Plomley's death in May 1985. His first castaway, on 5th January 1986, was the film director Alan Parker. Parkinson, widely celebrated for his successful TV chat-show, had already himself appeared as a castaway on 19th Feb 1972. Between 1986 and 1988, he presented nearly 100 programmes but by the end of 1987 he'd decided to move on. On 13th March 1988 he interviewed his final castaway - athlete Brendan Foster Sue Lawley Sue Lawley was well-known as a TV reporter, newsreader and presenter & had appeared as a castaway on 8th November 1987, interviewed by Michael Parkinson. Her first guest was Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg), who was castaway on 27th March 1988. Describing the role as “one of the best jobs in broadcasting”, Sue went on to interview a further 771 people from all aspects of public life including politics, entertainment, science and sport. On 27th August 2006, her final castaway was the actress Dame Joan Plowright, Sir Laurence Olivier’s widow. Kirsty Young Journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Young opened her tenure as presenter by interviewing the illustrator Quentin Blake on 1st October 2006. Among her guests have been musicians Morrissey, Sir Tom Jones, Alice Cooper, and Barry Manilow, politicians Nick Clegg, Alex Salmond and Alan Johnson, actors Sir Michael Caine, Kathy Burke and June Spencer. In addition to Desert Island Discs, since 2008 she has been the presenter of Crimewatch on BBC One and has also presented the documentary series The British Family and The British at Work. Other Desert Island Discs presenters Two other people have presented editions of Desert Island Discs - Leslie Perowne, Head of Popular Record Programmes at the BBC, who interviewed Roy Plomley the first time he appeared as a castaway in May 1942. On the second occasion Plomley was castaway, in May 1958, he was interviewed by Eamonn Andrews. Strictly speaking, therefore, six people have presented Desert Island Discs over its sixty years, although only Roy Plomley, Michael Parkinson, Sue Lawley and Kirsty Young can genuinely be called 'Desert Island Discs presenters' in the accepted sense.


Hans-Gert Pottering first elected in 1979 is the longest serving member of what?

hans gert pottering : definition of hans gert pottering and synonyms of hans gert pottering (English) 8 External links   Early Life and Education Pöttering never got to know his father who was killed in action during the last days of the Second World War . After Abitur and military service, he studied law, political science and history in University of Bonn , the University of Geneva , the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva and at Columbia University in New York. He took his first state exam in jurisprudence in 1973, earned a PhD in political science and history in 1974 and took his second state exam in jurisprudence in 1976.   Political career He has been a member of the European Parliament since 1979, the only member of the European Parliament to have served continuously since the first elections. From 1984 to 1994 he was chairman of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence. From 1994 to 1996 he chaired the working group on the Intergovernmental Conference of the European People's Party (EPP) and EPP-ED Group, the results of which became the official EPP position for the Treaty of Amsterdam . In 1994 he became Vice-President of the EPP, and from 1999 to 2007 he was the Chairman of the EPP-ED Group in the European Parliament. He was the top candidate of the CDU in the 2004 European elections. He also is a member of the Executive Board (Präsidium) of the CDU. He is Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board of A Soul for Europe .   President of the European Parliament As part of a deal with the socialist group, it was agreed that he would succeed Josep Borrell Fontelles as President of the European Parliament in the second part of the 2004–2009 term, which he did on 16 January 2007. He was elected with 450 of 689 valid votes, and defeated Italian Green Monica Frassoni , Danish Eurosceptic Jens-Peter Bonde and French Communist Francis Wurtz .   Platform Pöttering is known as an enthusiastic European Federalist and an ally of Angela Merkel . He has stated that his priority will be to rejuvenate the European Constitution .   Awards Pöttering has received the Robert Schuman Medal of EPP-ED , the Grand Order of Merit of Germany , the Grand Decoration of the Republic of Austria, the Mérite Européen en or of Luxembourg, the European Honorary Senator, the ‘MEP of the year 2004’, award given by the newspaper ‘European Voice’, an Honorary Doctorate from Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Opole, Poland, the Grand Cross of the Order of St Gregory the Great,Grand Order of Queen Jelena with Sash and Star, Croatia, the Walter Hallstein Prize 2007, Frankfurt am Main, European Excellence Award 2008 of the Autonomous Community of Madrid ('Premio a la Excelencia Europea 2008'), and the Grand Ernst Moritz Arndt Medal of the Pomeranian Exiles Association. On Tuesday 24 June he was awarded the 'Cavaliere di Gran Croce Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana', the highest honour of the Republic of Italy, at a ceremony conducted by the Italian State President, Giorgio Napolitano.   Private life He lives in Brussels in Belgium. Pöttering is Roman Catholic, divorced and has two sons. [2]   Works Adenauers Sicherheitspolitik 1955–1963. Ein Beitrag zum deutsch-amerikanischen Verhältnis, Droste Verlag 1975, ISBN 3-7700-0412-4 Europas Vereinigte Staaten, Editio Interfrom 2000, ISBN 3-7201-5237-5 , with Ludger Kühnhardt Weltpartner Europäische Union, Edition Interfrom 2001, ISBN 3-7201-5252-9 , with Ludger Kühnhardt Kontinent Europa. Kern, Übergänge, Grenzen, Edition Interfrom 2002, ISBN 3-7201-5276-6 , zusammen mit Ludger Kühnhardt Von der Vision zur Wirklichkeit. Auf dem Weg zur Einigung Europas, Bouvier 2004, ISBN 3-416-03053-2   References


Which French region produces Camembert cheese, Benedictine and Calvados?

Normandy products - Seafood, cheese, lamb, apples, Calvados, cider - Normandy Tourism, France Products Seafood Heaven With its extensive coastline, seafood is one of Normandy's specialities, from shellfish, to lobster, clams, whelks, scallops, mussels and oysters from the Manche and Calvados. Oysters are classified, like cheeses and wines, with their own AOC (Controlled Origin Name). Seafood will feature on most menus from Dieppe to Alençon which often combine fish with the region's other culinary specialities, such as Sauce à la Crème or au Camembert. Particular treats is Dieppe's fish stew, called Marmite Dieppoise or Port en Bessin's famous scallops or Coquilles St Jacques.   Meat eater's paradise Normandy's main courses are often meat-based. Poultry is common on regional menus, including the tasty Canard à la Rouennaise using local duck from the Seine Valley but other types of meat such as veal or pork feature too, frequently cooked in cream or cider. Another local treat is "Pré Salé lamb", often served in the southern part of the Manche and given this name because the sheep are reared on the salt marshes surrounding Mont St Michel. Further inland you are likely to come across more traditional dishes chitterling from Vire, andouille in French, or black pudding in the Perche area. Tripe is another Norman speciality, traditionally from Caen. Dream cheese Normandy's cheese board is of the most impressive in France, and contains the best-known types of cheeses outside its local area. Its most famous cheese is Camembert which comes from the village of the same name near Vimoutiers, but you can also try Neufchâtel, produced in a variety of different shapes and sizes, Pont-L'Evêque and Livarot. Cheese is in France usually served between the main course and dessert.   Sweet tooth   Whether eaten as a dessert, or as a treat with afternoon tea, many of Normandy's sweet dishes are based on apples, such as the delicious apple tart. Another Norman speciality is the milky rice pudding or "Teurgoule" made with creamy local products. For those with a seriously sweet tooth, try the "Sucres de Pommes" from Rouen, an apple candy, or buttery Isigny toffees. A little tipple The abundance of apples which flavour both savoury and sweet dishes also means that Normandy boasts a wide range of other apple bi-products, most notably cider, poiré or Pear liquor, pommeau and calvados. The famous shot of calvados with apple ice cream, or "Trou Normand" is a traditional way to clear the palate between courses of typically rich Norman food. Another liqueur of the region is Bénédictine, which can be drunk with ice before a meal, or afterwards, on its own, as a digestive. It is also sometimes used as a base for many famous cocktails.   What about tasting Trou Normand and Bénédictine ? Not to be missed


"Which condiment was known as ’’Wilson’s gravy""?"

HP Sauce's recipe secretly changed after 116 years by American owners of the Great British Condiment | Daily Mail Online HP Sauce's recipe secretly changed after 116 years by American owners of the Great British Condiment Distinctive taste: HP sauce, that now has a lower salt content For more than a century HP Sauce has been a staple of many a British dining table. But after 116 years of being produced to a carefully guarded recipe, the brown sauce which famously bears a picture of the Houses of Parliament on the label has been secretly altered at the request of Government health chiefs. Heinz, the American company which bought the famous British brand in 2005, has changed the celebrated concoction that includes tomatoes, malt vinegar, molasses, dates, tamarind and secret spices to reduce the salt content. The new recipe of Britain's best-loved brown sauce, synonymous with bacon sandwiches, fry-ups and sausage and mash, now contains 38 per cent less salt. But critics argue the change in salt levels for such small amounts of food makes no difference to our diet. The previous version of HP Sauce contained 2.1g of salt per 100g. The new version contains 1.3g – but fans claim the change has come at a high price. They say it just doesn't taste the same. The US company has altered the recipe despite launching a Reduced Salt And Sugar version at the same time. The new HP sauce recipe got the thumbs down from Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White. He said he sent back a meal of sausages and mash at Mail on Sunday columnist Piers Morgan's Kensington pub The Hansom Cab last week. 'I sent the meal back, because I thought it was off,' he said. 'At first, I thought it was the sausages, but it wasn't. It was the HP, which tasted disgusting. It was definitely dodgy. I had no idea they had changed the recipe. 'I was brought up on HP Sauce in Yorkshire. My old man used to say ketchup was for Southerners and HP was for Northerners. My father would turn in his grave if he discovered they changed the recipe.' Heinz made the changes after signing up to the Coalition Government's Responsibility Deal, a programme of targets for reducing the level of fats and salts used by food manufacturers. The key pledges include an agreement to reducing salt in food so people eat 1g less per day by end of 2012. Health experts claim this measure will save the NHS £46 million a year within three years and prevent more than 4,000 premature deaths a year. But as a result of the decrease in salt in the old sauce, the new line has more calories and carbohydrates. The new version also has less fibre, an essential part of a balanced daily diet. It has been reduced from 1.2g per 100g to 0.4g per 100g. Not for me: Celestine McCabe prefers the old sauce John Northey, from the Isle of Man, contacted Heinz to complain. In a letter to a newspaper, he wrote: 'Gone was the familiar tang and the sauce seemed bland and sickly. Heinz has spoiled a product enjoyed by generations, adversely affected its keeping qualities and, incidentally, increased the calorie count at a time when we're all being warned about obesity.' The HP brand has not been without controversy in recent years. There was uproar in 2007 when production of this symbol of 'Britishness' was moved from Birmingham to Elst in the Netherlands, with the loss of 125 jobs. A year later the company was again forced to defend the move after it was revealed that 18 months after axing HP Sauce in Birmingham on the grounds that production costs would be cheaper in Holland, it had also begun making it in Spain. The sauce's appeal has crossed Britain's class divide, with generous dollops enjoyed at thousands of 'greasy spoon' cafes and by Prime Ministers. In the Sixties, it became known as 'Wilson's Gravy' after the wife of Prime Minister Harold Wilson let slip that his one fault was that 'he will drown everything in HP'. THE HP TASTE TEST: THE NEW ONE IS SOUR... THERE'S A REAL DIFFERENCE Why change? Rodney Archer isn't a fan either To put the flavour change to the test, The Mail on Sunday yesterday visited one of London'


In the UK, tin, is the traditional gift for which wedding anniversary?

10th Wedding Anniversary Gifts 10th Wedding Anniversary Gifts 10th Anniversary Gifts for Her 10th Anniversary Gifts for Him Tin and Diamond Jewellery Tin Rings For Tenth Anniversary Personalised Tin Gifts Tenth Anniversary Jewellery Range Tin Cufflinks Tin Necklaces and Pendants Matching Jewellery Sets Tin Earrings Tin Bracelets and Bangles 10th Anniversary Meaning Article 10th Wedding Anniversary Cards Tin Christmas Decorations 10th Wedding Anniversary Gifts Your 10th Wedding Anniversary is a landmark occasion, an anniversary that should be celebrated in the right way, you have the party sorted, now how about the gift? For over five years, the tin gifts company has produced quality jewellery and gift products made from the rare material of Tin. Tin is the traditional gift for the occasion, reasons for this can be found below. Take a look around our range and get in touch if you require the use of our overnight delivery service in the UK and USA for those that have left it a little late to buy that perfect gift. Be sure to check out our very popular diamond products, where you can buy your husband or wife something extra special, they do say diamonds are a ladies best friend, combine this with tin and you have something so special for your wedding anniversary. Orders over £ 40.00 qualify for free postage and packaging in this category... Women's Plain Pure Tin Ring Band Information about the 10th wedding anniversary and why it is given 10 years married is a great achievement and is a very special anniversary; having spent ten years together this will always be a special one. By now you probably have children, a house, even some pets, so you know you have been through a lot together already. Celebrate this landmark year in style. Tin is given for the tenth wedding anniversary as a landmark event to symbolise many aspects of a strong relationship, Here is why. The purest tin is a very flexible material and can be bent into many positions, however despite this Tin stays strong and can be bent back just as easy. It will not break and can be twisted back into the strong shape it once was. Itï¿½s this few lines which best demonstrates the symbol of tin for the 10th wedding anniversary, though your ten years together as husband and wife your relationship could have been twisted, its strength tested, but like tin, still stays strong and lasts for many years more. There is also another reason Tin is given as the symbol for this anniversary, and that for its anti-corrosive properties. Through-out history tin has been used to coat many metals such as steel to protect them from rusting, pure tin does not tarnish, does not rust and will stay with a nice bright shine for many years. Itï¿½s for this reason that a unique Tin gift presents, maybe itï¿½s an item of jewellery or a tenth key-ring, no matter what ideas you have, having your partner wear or use a tin product will help protect them from corrosion and help protect your marriage for many years to come. So make sure you protect your marriage with tin.


In tennis how is a score of 6-0 6-0 nicknamed?

What's In a Score | TENNIS.com What's In a Score by: Steve Tignor July 18, 2013 Getty Images Steve Tignor will return from vacation next Monday. In the meantime, we'll be running some past articles from Steve, including this one, on the beauty and variety of the tennis score: Seeing the unlikely final score—7-6 (0), 1-6, 7-6 (4)—of John Isner’s high-wire win over James Blake Thursday night in D.C. brought back memories. I was fascinated by score lines like that when I was a kid, where one player would lose many more games, and many more points, but still find a way to stagger through two of the three sets. Those matches underlined the unique quality of tennis’s scoring and how it elevated certain moments over others. The sport, by starting fresh each set, gave you second chances; but you had to be tough and resourceful, not to mention forgetful, enough to take them. I can only remember winning one match with a score like that, a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory in a 16-and-under tournament in Bloomsburg, Pa. As you can see, I recall the time and place and all the sets very clearly (twenty-five years later I can even tell you the song I was singing in my head, but I’ll save that nugget of information for another day). Coming through in the tight sets, navigating around the middle-set debacle, and winning the match despite losing more points than my opponent made me feel like a player. The Isner-Blake match also reminded me that tennis’s scores aren’t just noteworthy for how they force players to play, they’re also interesting simply for the way they look. Baseball games and soccer matches are won 3-2 or 1-0; a basketball game might be 101-95; an American football game, scored in multiples of three and seven, might be 24-17. Other racquet sports, like squash, racquetball, badminton, and ping-pong, are generally first to 9 or 15 or 21. Lawn tennis began with badminton-style scoring—first to 15—but the All England Club, when it took control of the game, borrowed the distinctive and arcane point-game-set scoring of court tennis, partly to connect it to that ancient royal sport more closely and give the new lawn game an air of history and class. Court tennis scoring may or may not be classier, but it is more complicated. Which was part of the point; the aristocratic game also had dozens of other bizarre scoring aspects that no novice, or common shmoe, could possibly understand; thankfully, lawn tennis jettisoned almost all of them, while keeping the cool ones like love and deuce. But tennis scores still come with commas, set reversals, and, since the advent of the tiebreaker, parentheses. The possibilities are, if not limitless, extremely variable. All of this is just as complicated psychologically. As far as I know, no other sport involves so many winner-take-all moments—you can win three, five, even 10 points and still lose a game; you can win six games and still lose a set; you can win 18 games and many more points than your opponent and still lose a match. Perhaps in consolation for this mental torment, tennis’s score line is the only one that offers the loser, if he manages to take a set, a moment of temporary glory.  This helps give a tennis score, especially for a five-setter, a life of its own. The final of the World Cup might be 1-nil or 3-2, but that doesn’t tell you nearly as much about that what happened as, say, the score of the 1980 Wimbledon final: 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (16), 8-6. I love that score for its tongue-twisting rises and falls, and its final leap up, and then up some more. The scores from that era, when I was a maniacal young fan, are burned into my brain forever, but I couldn’t tell you, off the top of my head, the exact score of any major final of the last five years, with the exception of the 2008 Wimbledon men’s final. That one—6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 was simple and symmetrical, but it also had that dramatic final leap upward, from a classic fourth-set tiebreaker to an extra-inning fifth set, just like in ’80. There’s a poetry to tennis scores, and, to me at least, a meaning. Here’s what I read into a f


Which constellation is named after the mother of the legendary Greek princess Andromeda?

Andromeda Constellation: Facts, Myth, Stars, Deep Sky Objects | Constellation Guide Constellation Guide Constellations: A Guide to the Night Sky Andromeda Constellation Andromeda constellation is located in the northern sky, between Cassiopeia’s W asterism and the Great Square of Pegasus. The constellation was named after the mythical princess Andromeda, the wife of the Greek hero Perseus. It is also known as the Chained Maiden, Persea (wife of Perseus), or Cepheis (daughter of Cepheus). Andromeda was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Among other notable deep sky objects, Andromeda constellation contains the famous Andromeda Galaxy ( Messier 31 ) and the dwarf elliptical galaxies Messier 32 (Le Gentil) and Messier 110 . FACTS, LOCATION & MAP Andromeda is the 19th biggest star constellation in the night sky, occupying an area of 722 square degrees. It is located in the first quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ1) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -40°. The neighboring constellations are Cassiopeia , Lacerta , Pegasus , Perseus , Pisces and Triangulum . Andromeda has three stars brighter than magnitude 3.00 and three stars located within 10 parsecs (32.6 light years) of Earth. The brightest star in the constellation is Alpha Andromedae, also known by its traditional name, Alpheratz. The nearest star is Ross 248 (spectral class M6V), also known as HH Andromedae, which lies at a distance of only 10.30 light years from Earth. Andromeda constellation has a number of stars with confirmed exoplanets. Titawin, Upsilon Andromedae (spectral class F8V), has four planets in its orbit. The triple star Kappa Andromedae (B9IVn) has one confirmed planet about 13 times the mass of Jupiter, first discovered in November 2012. The suspected variable star 14 Andromedae, also called Veritate (K0III), has a known extrasolar planet, discovered in 2008. HD 5608 (K0IV) has a transiting planet. HD 8673 (F7 V) has a substellar companion, detected in 2005, that could either be a brown dwarf or a planet. V428 Andromedae (HD 3346, spectral class K5III) has two suspected exoplanets, detected in 1996. Other stars with known planets are HD 222155 (G2V), HD 16175 (F8 IV), HD 1605 (K1IV, two exoplanets), HD 13931 (G0), HD 5583 (K0), HD 15082 (kA5 hA8 mF4), HAT-P-6 (F), HAT-P-16 (F8), HAT-P-32 (F/G), WASP-1 (F7V), Kepler-63, HAT-P-19 (K), HAT-P-28 (G3) and HAT-P-53. Andromeda contains three Messier objects – Messier 31 (Andromeda Galaxy), Messier 32 and Messier 110 . The constellation is associated with the Andromedids meteor shower (also known as the Bielids), first documented on December 6, 1741 over Russia. The meteor shower has faded since discovery, but some activity is still observable in mid-November. The parent body is Biela’s Comet (3D/Biela), a periodic comet first recorded in 1772. Andromeda belongs to the Perseus family of constellations, along with Auriga , Cassiopeia , Cepheus , Cetus , Lacerta , Pegasus , Perseus , and Triangulum . Andromeda Constellation Map, by IAU and Sky&Telescope magazine MYTH In Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of King Cepheus of Ethiopia and Queen Cassiopeia, who offended the Nereids (sea nymphs) by claiming that she was more beautiful than they were. The nymphs complained to the sea god Poseidon and he sent a sea monster, Cetus, to flood and destroy Cepheus’ lands as punishment for his wife’s boastfulness. When the king sought advice from the Oracle of Ammon on how to prevent complete destruction of his lands, he was told that the only way to appease the gods and nymphs was to sacrifice his daughter to Cetus. Subsequently, Andromeda was chained to a rock and would have been left to the monser if Perseus had not come along and saved her. The two were later married and had six children, including Gorgophonte, who fathered Tyndareus, the famous Spartan king, and Perses, who was an ancestor of the Persians. In the story, it was the goddess Athena who commemorated princess Andromeda by placing her image among the stars, next to the constellations representing her


"Which Shakespeare character's final words are ""The Rest is Silence""?"

Why did Shakespeare make "the rest is silence" Hamlet's final words? | eNotes Why did Shakespeare make "the rest is silence" Hamlet's final words? amymc | High School Teacher | (Level 2) Associate Educator Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM I would ask you to consider the "noise" that Hamlet has been experiencing since his father died.  Because Hamlet is a sensitive, philosophical young man, he thinks rather than acts.  However, his father has been murdered and demands revenge from his only son.  Therefore, Hamlet experiences a lot of emotional "noise" and it tends to be introverted psychologically rather than extroverted (inward, not outward).  His erratic thoughts create additional "noise"  as does his thwarted love for Ophelia and the deceptions of his two friends.  As Act V concludes, he realizes his end may be near and does not seem afraid.  In fact, he seems to have resolved his life to the hand of fate, as the following quotation implies: If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all: since no man has aught of what he leaves, what is't to leave  betimes? After this decision, the "noise" in his head subsides.  He seems to think more clearly.  The final quote--"the rest is silence"--could represent the true peace that Hamlet feels as both external and internal noise are gone. like 2 dislike 0 August 16, 2008 at 9:29 AM Hamlet, who speaks the majority of the lines in the play, is about to die and stop speaking for ever. He has avenged his father's murder, been cut with the poisoned rapier, and, as he has just reflected to Horatio, is about to pass the crown of Denmark (he is, at this moment, effectively the only candidate to be king) to Fortinbras. There will be no familial succession. In that sense, the rest is silence for the line of the Hamlets. Yet there is (as with so many other things in Hamlet) a meta-theatrical element. Hamlet has just asked Horatio not to commit suicide (Horatio's line 'Here's yet some liquor left' refers to a drop of poison left and his desire to kill himself) but to stay alive and to 'report' Hamlet's story to Fortinbras. Hamlet cannot voice his choice for succession nor can he tell his own story: he is about to die; there can only be silence from him. But when the play--itself a version of Hamlet's story--comes to an end, part of Horatio's project, even after the curtain has come down, is to re-tell that same story: So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited. Paraphrase: So tell Fortinbras, with the events and results that came to pass, more or less, which wrongdoing was provoked and incited. So, perhaps, as we come to the end of a performance of Hamlet in the theatre, we confront Hamlet. Yet, in an odd sort of way, we simply come to the end of a cycle. There is silence at the end of each performance, but every time the play itself is performed, Hamlet's dying wish for his story to be told 'aright' is fulfilled. HAMLET The potent poison quite o'er-crows my spirit: I cannot live to hear the news from England, But I do prophesy the election lights On Fortinbras: he has my dying voice; So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited—The rest is silence". The reference you mention is part of Hamlet's final speech in which he observes the fact that he is dying and reflects that he will not be a part of anything more in life. The rest of his life is to be silence.  His life ended, too soon, leaving a wide gap of silence where years of living should be.  Hamlet realizes he needs to rely on Horatio to tell Fortinbras that he has Hamlet's "dying voice" for succession to the throne of Denmark. He also asks Horatio to tell the story of his uncle, his father, his mother, of how Ophelia died, and finally of how Hamlet's promising life was cut short when he says: HAMLET. So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited ... May 29, 2008 at 8:39 AM The obvious answer is probably the right one here: It was the end of the play.  Hamlet dies with these words


"Which fruit has varieties called ""Thompson's"", ""Bristol Cross"" and ""Packham's Triumph""?"

See Also -   Pear Rootstocks   |  How to grow Pears   |  Tree Forms All  pear fruit trees are pollinated by insects,  however many pear  trees need to be planted near to another apple tree of a different  cultivar (variety) to ensure a good crop, so choosing the right pear tree cultivars is of the utmost importance to avoid  disappointment.  The information below will  make it easy for you to  choose  suitable pear tree(s).     Although there are a few cultivars available which are self fertile,  i.e. they pollinate themselves with no need for another tree, unless you  are absolutely sure of what you are buying, it’s best to err on the side  of caution and buy two different cultivars of pear trees to ensure you  get a reasonable crop of apples.  If you have lots of pear trees nearby  in  neighbouring gardens or allotments, you may get away with buying  just one tree so long as the distance isn’t too great.   Before you buy your trees,  consideration must  be given to the  flowering time of the trees being purchased to guarantee the flowers  from all trees blossom at around the same time so that insects can  cross-pollinate.   Below is a chart showing some popular pear cultivars available which have  been grouped in accordance to their flowering time. It is therefore  important to choose trees which are either in the same group or from  adjacent groups. For example, any tree from group C can be pollinated by any tree from  group B or Group D


Which heavy woollen cloth, used to make overcoats and heavy-duty bags, takes its name from a town in the Antwerp province of Belgium?

A-L - Coats & Jackets A-L A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood and worn to the waist.   B Blazer A type of jacket resembling a suit jacket, but cut more casually. A blazer is generally distinguished from a sportcoat as a more formal garment and tailored from solid color fabrics. Blazers often have naval-style metal buttons to reflect their origins as jackets worn by boating club members. A blazer’s cloth is usually durable, as it is intended as outdoor wear. Blazer   Blouson A blouson or blouse jacket is a coat that is drawn tight at the waist, causing it to blouse out and hang over the waistband. Some of them have a hood. It takes most of its modern traits from the American flight jacket, such as the MA-1. blouson C Cagoule The cagoule takes its name from the French word which means hood. Its is a lightweight jacket without a liner which is waterproof and can range from waist length to knee length. /It was first designed by Noel Bibby and originally launched in the UK under the brand Peter Storm. Generally the cagoule has an integral hood and elasticated cuffs, and is pulled on over the head. cagoule   Car Coat A car coat is an outer garment originally made to be worn by automobile drivers and passengers. First designed to provide maximum warmth and coverage, over time it became a much shorter garment. Today it describes a coat that typically ends at mid thigh. It is worn by both men and women. Cashmere Cashmere wool is a fiber obtained from cashmere goats and other types of goat. The word cashmere is an old spelling of the Kashmir region in northern India and Pakistan. Cashmere is fine in texture, strong, light, and soft. Garments made from it provide excellent insulation, approximately three times that of sheep wool. Cashmere is also softer than regular wool. Cashmere Goats   Cordura Cordura is a durable synthetic fabric, known for its resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Usually made of nylon, but Can be blended with cotton or other natural fibers.     Corduroy A textile composed of twisted fibers that when woven, lie parallel to one another to form the cloths distinct pattern. Modern corduroy is composed of tufted cords, sometimes exhibiting a channel between the tufts. Corduroy is, in essence, a ridged form of velvet. The interpretation of the word corduroy as corde du roi, from the French meaning cord of the king. The width of the cord is referred to as the size of the wale, ie the number of ridges per inch. The lower the wale number, the thicker the width of the wale. For example 5 wale is much thicker than 11 wale. Corduroy’s wale count per inch can vary from 1.5 to 21. Wide wale is common on trousers and furniture, narrower wale fabrics is used on garments worn on the upper half of the body. In Europe Corduroy is commonly known as Manchester Cloth. Corduroy D Duffle Coat A duffle coat, or duffel coat, is a coat made from duffel, a coarse, thick, woollen material. The name derives from Duffel, a town in the province of Antwerp in Belgium where the material originated.  The duffel coat may have initially come from the Polish military frock coat, which was developed in the 1820s. The hood and toggle fastenings proved popular and it spread across Europe by the 1850s. By 1890 it was being supplied to the British Royal Navy, and Field Marshal Montgomery was a famous wearer of the coat in World War II. After the war, the coats became available as government surplus stock and became popular, especially with students. The coat is made of dense woollen cloth, and distinctive features include a capacious hood that can be worn over a uniform cap, three or four wood or horn toggles with leather loops for ease of fastening when wearing gloves, a buttonable strap neck and two large outside patch pockets. Early versions were knee-length but later ones were shorter. Modern coats are made in a softer woollen material. Duffle Coat F Field Jacket The field jacket is a jacket that is worn by soldiers on the battlefield or doing duties in cold weather. The field jacket came about during World War II with the US Army intr


The world number 1 ranked tennis player in March 2013, Novak Djokovic is a national of which country?

Novak | Novak Djokovic “I was dreaming of becoming number one. Wimbledon was in those dreams. Then, in a span of just two days - my dreams came true. For a long time after that, images were moving in my mind – clearer than ever before” Novak 1991. Novak Djokovic took a racquet in his hands for the first time when he was four years old. It was summer, and one of the best tennis coaches, Jelena Gencic, was holding a training camp. Every day Novak came by and watched the trainings. Then, one day, Jelena invited him on the court. He accepted, and started playing tennis. “I knew he would become a champion. It was crystal clear to me. He was focused, conscientious, and above all, talented.” – Jelena Gencic Although he enjoyed skiing, and even football, it was tennis that won him over – as well as Pete Sampras whose game on the court Novak fully absorbed. “It was destiny. If something in your life is meant to be, then it’s meant to be!” – Novak Djokovic 1999. While still in elementary school, instead of staying in schoolyard to play with other kids, Novak was running back home to get ready for his tennis sessions. Rain, snow or holidays – nothing could have stopped him from hitting balls with his tennis coach, Jelena. At one point, when he made an enormous move forward, Jelena advised Novak’s parents: “If you want him to keep progressing, he has to leave the country”. At that time, a difficult economic and political situation was looming over Serbia. The decision to let Novak move to Germany was difficult, but it was the only logical thing to do. As a 13-year-old boy, Novak went to Munich, to train at the academy run by renowned tennis coach Nikola Pilic. “From the first day Novak arrived to the camp it was amazing how focused on tennis he was. I never liked predicting if someone would succeed or not, but with Novak I knew he would be the best.” – Nikola Pilic During the next four years, Novak traveled from Serbia to Niki Pilic Tennis Academy to practice. The first year he went to Germany he stayed there for two months, then the next three months he was back at home in Serbia, and then again he went back to Germany for a month. Going back and forth as a way of living went on for some time until he started achieving great results on the court. 2001. Golden year for, at that time, 14-year-old Novak. He ended the year as a triple European champion in singles, doubles and in team competition – while also winning the silver medal at the World Junior Championship in a team competition for Yugoslavia. 2002. Novak Djokovic became the European champion in a category under 16 years. He won prestigious tournaments such as: “La Boule” and “La Poet” in France, Prince’s Cup in Miami under 18, as well as ITF tournament in Pancevo, where he beat rivals who were up to three years older than him. After five ITF tournaments he played, Novak became 40th best junior tennis player in the world. 2003. The season began for Novak with the finals at the ITF tournament in Nurnberg. Djokovic then went on to win another gold medal for his country. In the French city of Latne he competed together with his teammates, under the leadership of a team captain Jovan Lilic, and became Europe’s best player under 16 years. Novak won six out of six matches he played. This year was a special year in Novak’s professional life. He also earned his first ATP points by winning at the Futures tournament hosted by tennis club “Red Star”. 2004. He played for the first time for a national Davis Cup team in a tie against Latvia. At that time he was ranked 606th. He won a point for Serbia and Montenegro by winning against Janis Skroderis. Novak won his first ATP Challenger tournament in Budapest, where he started as a qualifier. He triumphed in Serbia F5 futures tournament and another ATP challenger event in Aachen, Germany. Novak Djokovic finished the season ’04 as 184th player in the ATP ranking list. 2005. Year in which Novak turned his focus on playing bigger ATP events. In Australia, he qualified for the first time to play in the main draw of a Grand Slam. Later that year,


In Mathematics what is the ratio of the adjacent to the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle called?

Hypotenuse, Adjacent & Opposite Sides (worked solutions, examples, videos) Sides of a Right Triangle Hypotenuse, Adjacent and Opposite Sides. In the following right triangle PQR, the side PQ, which is opposite to the right angle PRQ is called the hypotenuse.  (The hypotenuse is the longest side of the right triangle.) the side RQ is called the adjacent side of angle θ . the side PR is called the opposite side of angle θ . Note: The adjacent and the opposite sides depend on the angle θ . For complementary angle of θ , the labels of the 2   sides are reversed. Example: Identify the hypotenuse, adjacent side and opposite side in the   following triangle: a) for angle x b) for angle y Solution: a) For angle x: AB is the hypotenuse, AC is the adjacent side , and BC is the opposite side. b) For angle y: AB is the hypotenuse, BC is the adjacent side , and AC is the opposite side. How to identify the Opposite Sides, Adjacent Sides and Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle? Definition of Cos, Sin, Tan, Csc, Sec, Cot for the right triangle sin x = opposite/hypotenuse


"Which bird, best known for its singing, has the scientific name ""luscinia megahynchos""?"

Chats and Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) ORDER The Chats and Old World flycatchers are one of the one hundred eighteen families of birds in the order PASSERIFORMES (pronounced pas-ser-i-FOR-meez); a large taxonomic order that includes other familiar bird families such as thrushes, starlings, and larks. FAMILY TAXONOMY There are three hundred one species of chats, flycatchers, wheatears, and robins, in fifty three genera in the Muscicapidae (pronounced mus-kih-KAP-uh-dee), a large family mostly restricted to the Old World (IOC World Bird List, version 2.3). EUROPE Twenty-nine species of the Muscicapidae family in eleven genera are found in Europe. These include such familiar birds as the Stonechat, European Robin, and Nightingale, and less familiar birds such as the Rufous Bush Robin, White-throated Robin, and Red-flanked Bluetail. KNOWN FOR Many species in this family (such as the European Robin) are known for being friendly, confiding garden birds. Some, such as the Nightingale, are also well known for their beautiful songs that are frequently sung during the night. PHYSICAL The robins, chats, and Old World Flycatchers are small birds, while the rock-thrushes are medium-sized, and have stockier builds. Most members of this huge family have medium length wings and tails, and rather short, thin bills suitable for taking insect prey. Legs are fairly long in the chats, robins, wheatears, and other terrestrial chat-like species, while those of flycatchers tend to be shorter. COLOURATION This family demonstrates a fairly wide range of colours. Sombre browns with patches of white predominates although some flycatchers and wheatears are plumaged in striking black and white. Several species show varying amounts of blue and red in their plumages, and a few even sport bright yellow. GEOGRAPHIC HABITAT The Muscicapidae occur in just about every possible terrestrial European habitat. Most European species favour habitats near or on the ground such as forest undergrowth, hedges, or moors, whereas the flycatchers are more arboreal in nature and prefer woodlands. MIGRATION Most European species in this family migrate to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter although populations of the European Robin from Western Europe are permanent residents in gardens and parks. HABITS The flycatchers tend to forage more often in company with other bird species compared to the more solitary and terrestrial chats, robins, wheatears, and rock-thrushes. The flycatchers are more arboreal in nature and catch their insect prey by sallying into the air from a perch. Other members of this family search for invertebrates in the foliage of low vegetation and on the ground. CONSERVATION


In which English county is the site of the Civil War Battle of Naseby to be found?

The Battle of Naseby The Battle of Naseby Naseby, Northamptonshire Royal army under Prince Rupert vs. Parliamentary troops under Sir Thomas Fairfax The English Civil War was in full swing. The north of England appeared lost to the royalist cause (see The Battle of Marston Moor ), but Prince Rupert convinced King Charles to march from his base in Oxford to the relief of Chester and then thrust north. The royal plans were thwarted by the delaying tactics of Oliver Cromwell and his cavalry. This allowed the New Model Army time to finish assembling. The king changed his plans several times, and split his forces to send 3000 men to the southwest. Prince Rupert sacked Leicester with an appalling fury, drawing Sir Thomas Fairfax north from his short-lived attempt to besiege Oxford. Fairfax was joined by Cromwell and a small force of his horsemen. With some 13,000 troops Fairfax brought the king to bay at Naseby. The Battle Prince Rupert took up a strong defensive position atop a high ridge at East Farndon, but rather than attack across rough, wet ground, Cromwell and Fairfax ordered their men to move to Naseby Ridge some 4 miles away. Prince Rupert saw the troops marching and immediately decided to attack while his enemy was exposed. Thus the Royal army left their strong elevated position to charge a numerically superior enemy. The Parliamentary cavalry was initially pushed back, and the infantry soon followed. The Parliamentary cause looked shaky, but Cromwell's horse wheeled to attack the royalist flank. The royal momentum was broken, and the superior numbers of the Roundheads began a total rout of their Cavalier enemies. They chased the royalists for a good 12 miles from Naseby, and slaughtered the men they caught. They captured the entire royal commissariat, with great supplies of powder, arms, and food. More importantly, they found the king's private papers, including details of his plans to bring Irish papists and foreign mercenaries to England. Parliament immediately published these papers. The Results The Battle of Naseby effectively marked the end of Royal chances to win the Civil War. Although the king dragged matters out until Oxford surrendered in 1646, the royal military machine was broken irrevocably.


In mathematics what term is given to the middle value in a series of values ordered by size?

Math Glossary - Mathematics Definitions Math Glossary - Mathematics Definitions Math Glossary - Mathematics Definitions Look Up the Meaning of Math Words Math is already its own language, so make sure you know the meaning of words used to describe it!.  RunPhoto, Getty Images By Anne Helmenstine This is a glossary of common math terms used in arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and statistics. Abacus  - An early counting tool used for basic arithmetic. Absolute Value - Always a positive number, refers to the distance of a number from 0, the distances are positive. Acute Angle - The measure of an angle with a measure between 0° and 90° or with less than 90° radians. Addend - A number which is involved in addition. Numbers being added are considered to be the addends. Bisector Box and Whisker Plot/Chart - A graphical representation of data that spots differences in distributions. Plots the ranges of data sets. Calculus - The branch of mathematics involving derivatives and integrals. The study of motion in which changing values are studied. continue reading below our video Common Mathematical Symbols Capacity - The amount a container will hold. Centimeter - A measure of length. 2.5cm is approximately an inch. A metric unit of measurement. Circumference - The complete distance around a circle or a square. Chord - The segment which joins two points on a circle. Coefficient - A factor of the term. x is the coefficient in the term x(a + b) or 3 is the coefficient in the term 3y. Common Factors - A factor of two or more numbers. A number that will divide exactly into different numbers. Complementary Angles - The two angles involved when the sum is 90°. Composite Number - A composite number has at least one other factor aside from its own. A composite number cannot be a prime number. Cone - A three dimensional shape with only one vertex, having a circular base. Conic Section - The section formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone. Constant - A value that doesn't change. Coordinate - The ordered pair that states the location on a coordinate plane. Used to describe location and or position. Congruent - Objects and figures that have the same size and shape. The shapes can be turned into one another with a flip, rotation or turn. Cosine - The ratio of the length (in a right triangle) of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse Cylinder - A Three dimensional shape with a parallel circle and each end and joined by a curved surface. Decagon - A polygon/shape that has ten angles and ten straight lines. Decimal - A real number on the base ten standard numbering system. Denominator - The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction. (Numerator is the top number) The Denominator is the total number of parts. Degree - The unit of an angle, angles are measured in degrees shown by the degree symbol: ° Diagonal - A line segment that connects two vertices in a polygon. Diameter - A chord that passes through the center of a circle. Also the length of a line that cuts the shape in half. Difference - The difference is what is found when one number is subtracted from another. Finding the difference in a number requires the use of subtraction. Digit - Digits are making reference to numerals. 176 is a 3 digit number. Dividend - The number that is being divided. The number found inside the bracket. Divisor - The number that is doing the dividing. The number found outside of the division bracket. Edge - A line that joins a polygon or the line (edge) where two faces meet in a 3 dimensional solid. Ellipse - An ellipse looks like a slightly flattened circle. A plane curve. Orbits take the form of ellipses. End Point - The 'point' at which a line or a curve ends. Equilateral - All sides are equal. Equation - A statement showing the equality of two expressions usually separated by left and right signs and joined by an equals sign. Even Number - A number that can be divided or is divisible by 2. Event - Often refers to the outcome of probability. Answers questions like 'What is the probability the spinner will land on red?' Eval


Moonwart and Satinpod are alternative names for which flower?

Honesty - definition of honesty by The Free Dictionary Honesty - definition of honesty by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/honesty n. pl. hon·es·ties 1. The quality or condition of being honest; integrity. 2. Truthfulness; sincerity: in all honesty. 3. Archaic Chastity. 4. Botany A Eurasian plant (Lunaria annua) in the mustard family, cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round, flat, papery, silver-white seedpods. Also called money plant, satin flower. honesty 1. the condition of being honest 2. sincerity or fairness 3. archaic virtue or respect 4. (Plants) Also called: lunary, moonwort or satinpod a purple-flowered SE European plant, Lunaria annua, cultivated for its flattened silvery pods, which are used for indoor decoration: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) hon•es•ty 2. truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness. 3. freedom from deceit or fraud. 4. a plant, Lunaria annua, of the mustard family, having clusters of purple flowers and semitransparent satiny pods. 5. Obs. chastity. [1300–50; Middle English honeste < Middle French < Latin honestās, irreg. derivative of honestus. See honest , -ty 2] Clean as a hound’s hind leg —William Beechcroft Honest as bread —Mollie Hardwick Honesty is a compulsion swinging a heavy sword like loving —Marge Piercy Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is the end of it —Anon Incorruptible as a statue —Jean Garrigue Law-abiding as a cow —G. K. Chesterton (I’m totally legit.) Legal as a Jesuit —Jay Parini ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: righteousness - adhering to moral principles scrupulousness - conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence integrity - moral soundness; "he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business"; "they admired his scrupulous professional integrity" incorruption , incorruptness - characterized by integrity or probity incorruptibility - the incapability of being corrupted candidness , candour , forthrightness , frankness , directness , candor - the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech good faith , straightness - having honest intentions; "he acted in good faith"; "doubt was expressed as to the good faith of the immigrants" truthfulness - the quality of being truthful dishonesty - the quality of being dishonest 2. honesty - southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration genus Lunaria , Lunaria - small genus of European herbs: honesty herb , herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests honesty noun 2. frankness , openness , sincerity , candour , bluntness , outspokenness , genuineness , plainness , straightforwardness Good communication encourages honesty in a relationship. Quotations "No legacy is so rich as honesty" [William Shakespeare All's Well That Ends Well] "Honesty's a fool" [William Shakespeare Othello] "Honesty is a fine jewel, but much out of fashion" [Thomas Fuller Gnomologia] "Honesty is praised, then left to shiver" [Juvenal Satires] Proverbs "Honesty is the best policy" honesty I admire his honesty → admiro su sinceridad in all honesty → para ser sincero or franco ... 2. (= trustworthiness) → honradez f, honestidad f B. CPD honesty box N caja donde se deposita el dinero para pagar algo cuando no hay nadie para recogerlo en persona honesty (emphasis) in all honesty → en toute honnêteté honesty n (= truthfulness) → Ehrlichkeit f; (= being law-abiding, decent) → Redlichkeit f; in all honesty → ganz ehrlich ; one must admit, in all honesty, … → man muss ehrlicherweise zugeben , …; honesty is the best policy (Prov) → ehrlich währt am längsten (Prov) (Bot) → Mondviole f, → Silberblatt nt, → Judassilberling m (inf) honesty b. (Bot) → monete fpl del Papa honest (ˈonist) adjective 1. (of people or their behaviour, statements etc) truthful; not cheating, stealing etc. My secretary is absolutely honest; Give me an honest opinion. eerlik ص