Who is the main character in a film whose plotline begins in 1845 in Canada, when young James Howlett kills a groundskeeper named Thomas Logan, who was John Howlett's murderer?

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When were Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria formally amalgamated?

The Amalgamation of Nigeria 1862 (January 1): Lagos              Island annexed as a colony of Britain Mr. H.S Freeman became Governor of Lagos Colony (Jan.              22) 1893: Oil              Rivers Protectorate renamed Niger Coast Protectorate              with Calabar as capital. 1890's: British reporter Flora Shaw, who later married Lord Frederick Lugard,                suggests that the country be named "Nigeria" after the Niger                River. 1897: The British overthrew Oba Ovonramwen of Benin , one of the last independent West African kings. 1900: The Niger Coast Protectorate, merged with the colony and protectorate                of Lagos, was renamed the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria Lord Fredrick Lugard 1914: The northern and southern protectorates were amalgamated to form                Nigeria. Colonial officer Frederick Lugard was governor-general. 1929 (October): Women in the eastern commercial city of Aba held a rowdy                but effective and victorious protest against high taxes and low prices                of Nigerian exports. 1951: The British decided to grant Nigeria internal self-rule, following                an agitation led by the NCNC, Dr Azikiweï¿½s political party. 1954: The position of Governor was created in the three regions (North,                West and East) on the adoption of federalism. 1958: Nigerian Armed Forces transferred to Federal control. The Nigerian                Navy was born. 1959: The new Nigerian currency, the Pound, was introduced 1959: Northern Peoples Congress (NPC) and Niger Delta Congress (NDC) formed                an alliance to contest parliamentary elections. 1960 (October 1): Independence. Dr.              Nnamdi Azikiwe became Nigeriaï¿½s first indigenous              Governor General. 1960-1966: First Republic of Nigeria under a British parliamentary system.                Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was elected Prime Minister. 1960: Nigeria's joined with Liberia and Togo in the "Monrovia Group",                seeking some form of a confederation of African states. 1961 (February 11 and 12): After a plebiscite, the Northern Cameroon, which                before then was administered separately within Nigeria, voted to join Nigeria.                But Southern Cameroon became part of francophone Cameroon. 1961 (June 1): Northern Cameroon became Sardauna Province of Nigeria, the                thirteenth province of Northern Nigeria as the countryï¿½s map assumed a                new shape. 1961 (October 1): Southern Cameroon ceased to be a part of Nigeria. 1962:Following a split in the leadership of the AG that led to a crisis                in the Western Region, a state of emergency was declared in the region,                and the federal government invoked its emergency powers to administer the                region directly. Consequently the AG was toppled as regional power. Awolowo,                its leader, and other AG leaders, were convicted of treasonable felony.                Awolowo's former deputy and premier of the Western Region formed a new                party--the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)--that took over the                government. Meanwhile, the federal coalition government acted on the agitation                of minority non-Yoruba groups for a separate state to be excised from the                Western Region 1963: Nigeria shed the bulk of its political affinity with the British                colonial power to become a Republic. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first President.                Obafemi Awolowo leader of the Ac


What is the name for the outer covering of the shell of a coconut which is made into yarn used to make matting and brushes?

Coir Products | Coir Kerala 2016 Coir Products 1. Coir Fibre Coir, seed-hair fibre obtained from the outer shell, or husk, of the coconut with or without retting. The processed fibres, ranging from about 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 centimetres) in length, are light in weight, brittle, strong, and elastic, with a tendency to curl. They are resistant to abrasion and can be dyed. They are used to make brushes, are woven into matting, and are spun into yarns for marine cordage and fishnets. 2. Coir Yarn Coir Yarn is generally of 2 ply, spun from coir fibre by hand as well as with the help of traditional ratts, fully automatic spinning machines etc. Coir yarn is the raw material for the manufacture of a whole range of coir products. Today coir yarn is available in a range of colours that make them ideal for use in versatile applications.     3. Coir Ropes Coir rope-making is a common cottage industry in India. The Coconut fibre is attached to hooks on a wheel that is turned by hand. This twists the coir while more is added. It forms a strong rope that doesn’t unwind or break. Among the natural fibre, coir has some unique characteristic particularly its rigidity, durability and friction. The number of strands required for a strand of rope is determined by the diameter of the strand and the fineness of the yarn used. The diameter of the strand is in turn determined by the diameter of the rope and number of the strands constituting the rope. Therefore, by varying the number of yarns in the strand and the number of the strands, rope of any size can be made.   4. Coir Mats Coir Mats are made on handlooms, power looms or frames and with or without brush. It is available in a range of colours, sizes and designs. The brushing qualities of coir doormats and their ability to keep the dirt away make the product a unique one. Mats are available in plain, natural and bleached, available with woven or stencilled designs and bevelled patterns for use in interior or exterior door fronts.     5. Coir Matting Coir Matting is primarily used as a floor furnishing material. It is widely used in exhibition and fairs as a temporary but neat and elegant floor coverings. Because of its sound deadening characteristics, it is being used on a large scale for furnishing stairs, corridors, and auditorium and cinema halls. A wide range of attractive designs and colours as well as quality makes it a favourite item for interior decorators. 6. Coir Tiles Mattings are cut, rubberised and finished with narrow straight edges, enabling it to be laid together to form tiles. Coir Tiles have inherent strength for durability and strength as it is made out of the strong fibres of coconut husks. Strong and eco-friendly Coir Tiles come in innovative designs so that it can make the floors look classy.     7. Coir Mattings for Cricket Pitches The coir mattings for cricket pitches are special type of matting. It may be provided with canvas or leather bindings at the 2 ends. It is used to cover the Pitch to protect it from the adverse effects of Rain, Moisture, Storm and other Natural Factors. It is durable and requires low maintenance.     8. Coir Rugs Coir Mattings cut to specified length, and suitably finished are marketed as ‘Coir Rugs’. Coir rugs are available in plain natural colour of the fibre, or in different shades, in woven patterns or printed designs. Rugs of various sizes with attractive designs are specially produced for overseas markets.     9. Coir Mourzouk A carpet in coir trade is called as mourzouk. Coir Mourzouks are usually manufactured in a variety of sizes and patterns. They are mostly used for furnishing a selected area either at the centre of the room or any part of where generally the other portion might have furnished by other type of furnishing materials. They are also used for all-round furnishing. 10. Coir Belts Coir belts are mainly used for driving machines and as conveyer belts.     11. Coir Mattings for Roof Surface Cooling Cooling of buildings by Roof Surface Evaporation is an established technology. It is an effective, simple, economical and


What is the street term for the drug Gamma-Hydroxibutyric acid (GHB)?

GHB Drug: Effects, Hazards & Methods of Abuse - Drugs.com Print Share GHB or Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate Common or street names: Liquid X, Liquid ecstasy, Georgia home boy, Oop, Gamma-oh, Grievous bodily harm, Mils, G, Liquid G, Fantasy What is GHB? GHB or Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (C4H8O3) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that is commonly referred to as a “club drug” or “date rape” drug. GHB is abused by teens and young adults at bars, parties, clubs and “raves” (all night dance parties), and is often placed in alcoholic beverages. Euphoria, increased sex drive, and tranquility are reported positive effects of GHB abuse.1,2 Negative effects may include sweating, loss of consciousness (reported by 69 percent of users), nausea, hallucinations, amnesia, and coma, among other adverse effects. Xyrem (sodium oxybate) , a brand name prescription drug was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and recurring daytime sleep attacks. It is the sodium salt of gamma hydroxybutyrate. Xyrem is a highly regulated drug in the U.S. It is a Schedule III controlled substance, and requires patient enrollment in a restricted access program. GHB is also a naturally-occurring metabolite of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) found in the brain. The naturally-occurring metabolite GHB is present in much lower concentrations in the brain than those levels found when the drug is abused. As a result of fermentation, natural GHB may also be found in small but insignificant quantities in some beers and wines.1 Methods of GHB Abuse GHB is available as an odorless, colorless drug that may be combined with alcohol and given to unsuspecting victims prior to sexual assaults. It may have a soapy or salty taste. Use for sexual assault has resulted in GHB being known as a “date rape” drug. Victims become incapacitated due to the sedative effects of GHB, and they are unable to resist sexual assault. GHB may also induce amnesia in it’s victim. Common user groups include high school and college students and rave party attendees who use GHB for its intoxicating effects.3 GHB has also been postulated to have anabolic effects due to protein synthesis, and has been used by body-builders for muscle building and reducing fat.1, 3 GHB is bought on the streets or over the Internet in liquid form or as a white powdered material for illicit use. It is taken orally and is frequently combined with alcohol. Much of the GHB found on the streets or over the Internet is produced in illegal labs. GHB may be adulterated with unknown contaminants that may worsen it’s toxicity.3 The production of GHB usually involves the use of lye or drain cleaner mixed with GBL, a chemical cousin of GHB and an industrial solvent often used to strip floors.4 In 1990, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory declaring GHB use unsafe and illegal except under FDA-approved, physician-supervised protocols. In March 2000, GHB was placed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The sodium salt of GHB, the brand product Xyrem (sodium oxybate) , is a Schedule III drug when prescribed and used legally in a patient restricted-access program. Xyrem is not available at regular retail pharmacies. If Xyrem is trafficked as a recreational drug, it’s status converts to Schedule I and it becomes an illegal drug. Pharmacology GHB acts at two receptor sites in the brain, the GABAB and specific GHB receptors. Action at these two receptor sites leads to the CNS depressant, stimulant and psychomotor impairment effects of GHB. Roughly 95 percent of GHB is metabolized in the liver, and it’s half-life ranges from 30 to 60 minutes. Only five percent of the parent drug is excreted via the kidneys. Detection of GHB in the urine may be difficult after 24 hours due to it’s short half-life.1 Health Hazards Due to GHB Use Euphoria, increased sex drive, and tranquility are reported positive effects of GHB abuse. However, immediate negative effects of GHB use may include sweatin


How many cards are used for a game of canasta?

Canasta Cards & How to play Canasta Kid Card Games Canasta Cards & All Things Canasta “Canasta” is the Spanish word for “basket” which was originally used to hold the undealt and discarded cards. A Quick Look at the History of Canasta: The game originated in Uruguay in the late 1930’s. From there the game spread throughout South America and underwent some refinements in Argentina to produce the game we know today. Shortly after World War II, Canasta made it’s way to the United States where it became the game of choice for nearly twenty years. Canasta even surpassed Contract Bridge in popularity for a brief time in the early 1950s. Canasta is still a popular game today, and many variations of play have developed over the years to allow play for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 players. We will concentrate on the classic version of Canasta which is best played with 4 players, which form two partnerships. What You Will Need to get Started: Classic Canasta is played with 108 cards (104 regular cards, plus four Jokers), so you will need two decks of Stingray Canasta cards to play. Our very own line of Stingray cards are made especially for Canasta. We have incorporated the point values of each card directly on to the cards, which makes scoring a breeze. Our attention to detail did not stop there, we carefully chose a back design with hot, vivid colors to reflect the Latin flavor of the game. You may need additional decks depending on which game of Canasta you are playing. The following versions of Canasta require the indicated number of decks: - "Bolivian", "Brazilian", "Chilean", "Cuban", "Samba", "Six Handed", "Three Way", & "Uruguay" Canasta require 3 decks of Stingray Canasta cards - "Pennies From Heaven" and "Racehorse" requires 4 decks of Stingray Canasta cards - "Hand and Foot" requires 5 decks of Stingray Canasta cards. There are two more items you will need to make your game a pleasure to play. A 2 or 6 deck revolving tray to keep your discards organized, and a Stingray Jumbo-Size score pad to keep track of the score as the games progresses. When it comes to Canasta,we have you covered. Object of Canasta: Is for your partnership to score more points than your opponent’s partnership, Canasta is a race to 5,000 points, if both opponents reach 5,000 points on the same hand, the partnership with the higher point total wins. Points may be scored several ways: - By melding, in which case you get the cumulative total of the points contained in your melds. - By earning bonuses based on several factors, such as “going out” first, or collecting red treys, or for making natural or mixed “Canastas”. We will examine scoring in more depth later. To Get Started: Shuffle two decks of Stingray Canasta cards together, each deck consists of 52 regular, and 2 Jokers. You will play with 108 cards total. Next, the partnerships must be randomly determined, this is accomplished by drawing from the deck. Each player pulls one card from the deck at random, the two players which draw the highest rank are partners, and the two players which draw the lowest rank are partners. For the purpose of determining partners only, Spades is the highest suit, followed by Hearts, Diamonds, and Clubs respectively. If two players pull the same rank and suit cards, they must both discard and pull again. Once partnerships have been formed, suits no longer matter in Canasta. The player that pulled the highest card gets his choice of seat first. Then the other players sit down. The player to the right of the player that drew the highest card becomes the dealer. The player to the right of the dealer is allowed to “cut the deck” before each deal. For 4 player games, each player is dealt eleven cards (3 player games are dealt 13, and 2 player games are dealt 15), and one card is turned up to start the discard pile. If the first up card is a Red 3 or a wild card, an additional card(s) is turned up until a natural card is the first up. The players take turn dealing as the dealer position moves clockwise around the table. The Card Values: In Canasta, each card is assigned a point valu


Who is St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland? — The Official Gateway to Scotland Summer Festivals Who Was St Andrew? Did you know St Andrew was a fisherman? Or that he was a disciple of Jesus? Here you'll find all you need to know about St Andrew the Patron Saint of Scotland.


What large bottle holds 16 standard bottles of wine?

Complete Guide to all Large Format Wine Bottles, Sizes and Shapes Share Complete Guide to all Large Format Wine Bottles, Sizes and Shapes When Size Matters… An explanation and complete guide for all the different Wine Bottle sizes and shapes, along with the history of the bottle shapes and all the most important details for all the large format wine bottle sizes used for Bordeaux wine, California wine, Rhone wine and other wines ranging from tiny bottles all the way up to the largest format we know of, which holds the equivalent of a whopping 40 bottles! Wines come in a myriad of styles from big, full bodied and fortified, to light and petite. Bordeaux wine and bottles for other wines are produced in an equally wide array of wine bottle sizes and shapes too. The main change in sizes and shapes for wine bottles began taking place in the early to mid 1700’s. The different wine bottle shapes and sizes started taking shape once it was discovered that cork could act as a sealing agent, which allowed the wines to age or at least not spoil. The next step in the evolution of wine bottle shapes and sizes came about when it was discovered that larger bottles not only looked better, they could also change the taste of a wine. This ability to change took place because the larger sized wine bottles allowed the wine to age and develop over longer periods of time than the standard glass bottles of the day. Larger wine bottle sizes are well suited to longer aging of Bordeaux wine or other wines. It is a known fact that wine from larger format wine bottles age more slowly, and possibly even develop more complexity and nuances than wines from smaller wine bottle sizes. This is due to the smaller amount of air, or more accurately, (oxygen and sulfur dioxide) that resides between the cork and the wine. The surface to air ratio between the wine and the bottom of the cork is called ullage. The amount of ullage can either oxidize the wine, causing it to age prematurely, or develop at a slower pace of maturity. This takes because because the more air the surface of the wine is exposed to, the faster the wine is going to develop. That is why half bottles develop so much faster than large format bottles. This means that if you’re planning on buy a very old bottle of wine, or aging a wine for 30, 40, 50 or in some cases 100 years, the wine will most likely be better if it was aged in a large format bottle. Plus, large format wine bottles also look quite impressive on the dinner table! Very large format bottles have one other advantage and disadvantage. On the plus side, large format bottles, due to the thicker glass, and the volume of wine inside the bottle are less likely to experience temperature variations. Steady temperatures can help wine age more evenly. Very large format bottles might also require custom made corks that need to be individually cut and produced. Because that cork was made one at a time by a person, that exact size might not be perfect, which could lead to an imperfect seal and if that is the case, the wine will not age as well. All wine bottle sizes have their own, unique name. Interestingly, you will note that many of the unique names for various wine bottle sizes were inspired by Biblical characters. For example: -Jeroboam: “First King of The Kingdom” -Methuselah: “Oldest Man” -Balthazar: “One of The Wise Men” -Nebuchadnezzar: “King of Babylon” -Solomon: “King Solomon, the wisest of all men, built the Temple in Jerusalem” -Melchizede: “Name of several priesthoods in different religions including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” Other wine bottle sizes like 1000 ml 500 ml and 250 ml are some of the unique wine bottle sizes available. It is important to know, some wine bottle sizes, usually larger formats are only used for the production of Champagne. In fact Champagne is famous for creating numerous wine bottle sizes used only for Champagne. The most unique Champagne bottle size earned the nickname of the Winston Churchill. The special bottle was made by Pol Roger for Winston Churchill and held exactly 20 ou


"During the late 1960s and early 1970s, ""Easy Rider"", ""Bonnie and Clyde"" and ""The Graduate"" helped to begin what film-making phase?"

Film History of the 1970s Film History of the 1970s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s The New Decade for Film-Makers: Although the 1970s opened with Hollywood experiencing a financial and       artistic depression, the decade became a creative high point in the US       film industry. Restrictions on language, adult content and sexuality,       and violence had loosened up, and these elements became more widespread.       The hippie movement, the civil rights movement, free love, the growth of rock and roll, changing gender roles and drug use certainly had an impact. And Hollywood was renewed and reborn with the earlier collapse of the       studio system, and the works of many new and experimental film-makers       (nicknamed "Movie Brats") during a Hollywood New Wave. The counter-culture of the time had influenced Hollywood to be freer,     to take more risks and to experiment with alternative, young film makers,     as old Hollywood professionals and old-style moguls died out and a new     generation of film makers arose. Many of the audiences and movie-makers of the late 60s     had seen a glimpse of new possibilities, new story-telling techniques and more meaningful 'artistic' options, by the influences of various European "New Wave" movements (French and Italian) and the original works of other foreign-language film-makers, and by viewing these surprise hits     in the previous decade: Lindsay Anderson's If... (1968, UK) Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968) Haskell Wexler's Medium Cool (1969) Robert Downey Sr.'s Putney Swope (1969) Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch (1969) Young viewers and directors, who refused to compromise with mediocre film     offerings, supported stretching the boundaries and conventional standards of film even more in this     decade. Although the 50s and 60s were noted for wide-screen epics on CinemaScopic     silver screens (and lighter formulaic, squeaky-clean fare such as Pillow Talk (1959) or Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)), the 70s decade was noted for films with creative and memorable     subject matter that reflected the questioning spirit and truth of the     times. Motion picture art seemed to flourish at the same time that the defeat      in the Vietnam War, the Kent State Massacre, the Watergate scandal, President      Nixon's fall, the Munich Olympics shoot-out, increasing drug use, and a growing energy crisis      showed tremendous disillusion, a questioning politicized spirit among the public      and a lack of faith in institutions - a comment upon the lunacy of war      and the dark side of the American Dream (documented, for instance, in      the bicentennial year's All the President's Men (1976)). Other      films that were backed by the studios reflected the tumultuous times,      the discontent toward the government, lack of US credibility, and hints      of conspiracy paranoia, such as in Alan J. Pakula's post-Watergate film The Parallax View (1974) with Warren Beatty as a muckraking investigator      of a Senator's death. The Strawberry Statement (1970), derived      from James S. Kunen's journal and best-selling account of the 1968 student      strike at Columbia and exploited for its countercultural message by MGM,      echoed support of student campus protests. Even Spielberg's Jaws       (1975) could be interpreted as an allegory for the Watergate conspiracy. 1960s social activism often turned into an inward narcissism, and yet       this uncertain age gave rise to some of the finest, boldest, and most       commercially-successful films ever made, such as the instant Oscar-winning       blockbuster The Godfather (1972) by a virtually       untested director, William Friedkin's horror classic The        Exorcist (1973) , Spielberg's Jaws (1975) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) ,       and Lucas' Star Wars (1977) . The decade also spawned


Slang Words for Jail Throughout the history of the United States there have been many slang words for jail . Depending on the era in which you were born, you will definitely notice that people alter and come up with new slang words for jail native to the time. If you think back to the many slang words for jail that you have heard over the years, you will more than likely come up with a longer list of words that you never imagined possible. Jail Has Its Own Slang Words Here are a list of popular slang terms which have been used for jail. Some of them you may recognize and others you might not. Nonetheless, these are terms that have filtered down through the eras and have managed to retain their place and usage in contemporary American linguistics: Hoosegow, mainline joint, skinner joint, stoney lonesome, con college, glasshouse, bucket, club fed, greybar hotel, big house, slammer, calaboose, castle, cooler, country club, crowbar hotel, digger, farm, guardhouse, hole, joint, jug, juvie, pen, pokey, rock, sneezer, stockade, the clink. The above list is a combination of words used to describe either the word “jail” in a broad sense or even to describe the word “jail” but in a more concise sense. Alcatraz Many of the words actually use to refer to a particularly notorious jail. For example, the term “the rock” use to refer to the prison Alcatraz. That particular prison is situated on a rocky island in the San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz was open for 29 years and has quite a bit of history surrounding it. Although the prison is now closed, the term “the rock” that initially referred to Alcatraz has since become a term that generally relates to any prison. Sing Sing Another example is the term “the castle” which used to refer to Sing Sing prison. Located in Ossining, New York, Sing Sing prison is one of America’s oldest prisons and is quite often referred to as “the castle on the Hudson River.” The word “castle” is now used to refer to any jail as well.  Angola Finally, the words “the farm” used to refer to the infamous maximum security prison in Angola, Louisiana. “The Farm” is an actual prison farm where the inmates work tirelessly during the day. In the 1940s it was seen as the worst prison in America.   As you can see, there are a plethora of words used as slang for jail that have managed to filter down into colloquial language. Each decade brings with it a new slang term. There is no telling what the future holds. History Behind the Words Did you know that the culture of society can have a particular impact on the words that evolve out of that era . Take the 1930s for instance; you will notice that there evolved a plethora of linguistic slang. As relative to the topic at hand, there is no doubt about it that several slang words for jail came into existence. Gangsters Were Heros Think for a moment, if you will, back to a time when gangsters were seen as heroes. The 1930s were such a time. The nation was coming out of a huge recession known as The Great Depression , and people needed heroes. So it was that many found their “hero” not in the fiction stories displayed in the movies or read over the airwaves. They found their national heroes in criminals who were fresh out of the big house.  The words “big house” were used to refer to a jail in the 1930s. It was during that era that the rate of incarceration in the United States was at an all time high.  Internally, the prison system had their own social caste or subculture that was governed by an unwritten convict code that was instituted by the inmates themselves. So, while the trends of society may have had an effect on the slang for prison or jail, you better believe that the internal convict subculture also had a huge part in creating the slang as well.


The centre of a well-known UK TV series was a doctor, but was not a medical series. What was the name of the doctor?

Medical Center (TV Series 1969–1976) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Located in the Los Angeles area, Medical Center was an otherwise unnamed hospital complex that was part of a large university campus. Dr. Paul Lochner was the chief of staff, an experienced... See full summary  » Creators: 5 November 2010 6:53 PM, -08:00 | IMDb News Around The Web a list of 23 titles created 17 Sep 2011 a list of 78 titles created 30 May 2013 a list of 49 titles created 26 Sep 2014 a list of 47 titles created 08 Apr 2015 a list of 30 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Medical Center " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Medical Center (1969–1976) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Golden Globe. Another    3 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The trials and adventures of three young police officers. Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Gerald S. O'Loughlin Mannix worked originally for Wickersham at Intertect and then struck out on his own, assisted by Peggy Fair (whose cop-husband had been killed) and police department contact Tobias. Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Ward Wood The show is about doctors Marcus Welby, a general practitioner and Steven Kiley, Welby's young assistant. The two try to treat people as individuals in an age of specialized medicine and ... See full summary  » Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo San Francisco Police Commissioner Stewart "Mac" McMillan and his amateur detective wife keep their marriage unpredictable while solving the city's most baffling crimes. Stars: Rock Hudson, John Schuck, Susan Saint James A veteran cop with more than 20 years of experience is teamed with a young Inspector to solve crimes in San Francisco. Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Reuben Collins In a small California town, attorney Owen Marshall, assisted by several different younger lawyers, defends clients with great compassion for the accused. Stars: Arthur Hill, Joan Darling, Lee Majors The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area. Stars: Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Julie London The exploits of milk-swilling, geriatric private eye Barnaby Jones. Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera Rick Hunter is a renegade cop who breaks the rules and takes justice into his own hands. Partnered with the equally stunning and rebellious Sgt. McCall, the tough-minded duo set out to crack down on L.A.'s slimiest criminals. Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan The misadventures of the staff and guests of the St. Gregory Hotel. Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Nathan Cook The cases of a coroner who investigates suspicious deaths that usually suggest murder. Stars: Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X   Sam McCloud is a Marshal from a Taos, New Mexico, who takes a temporary assignment in the New York City Police. His keen sense of detail and detecting subtle clues, learned from his experience, enable him to nab unsuspecting criminals despite his unbelieving boss. Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter Edit Storyline Located in the Los Angeles area, Medical Center was an otherwise unnamed hospital complex that was part of a large university campus. Dr. Paul Lochner was the chief of staff, an experienced, professional, compassionate man. Dr. Joe Gannon was a young associate professor of surgery and a close friend of Dr. Lochner. Written by Anonymous 17 April 1969 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: (Belgium) – See all my reviews Medical Center was a very popular drama doctor TV. series in the seventies, Chad Everett and James Daly did an super starring role as doctor Joe Gannon and c


A mastodon was an early form of what animal?

mastodon | extinct mammal | Britannica.com extinct mammal ungulate Mastodon, any of several extinct elephantine mammals (family Mastodontidae, genus Mastodon [also called Mammut]) that first appeared in the early Miocene and continued in various forms through the Pleistocene Epoch (from 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago). In North America , mastodons probably persisted into post-Pleistocene time and were thus contemporaneous with historic North American Indian groups. Mastodons had a worldwide distribution; their remains are quite common and are often very well preserved. Mastodons and woolly mammoths were hunted by some Paleo-Indians. These animals were similar in size … Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. A characteristic feature of the mastodons, which appear to have fed upon leaves, is the distinctive nature of the grinding teeth, which in many respects are relatively primitive. They are low-crowned, large, and strongly rooted, with as many as four prominent ridges separated by deep troughs; the teeth are much smaller and less complex, however, than those in the true elephants. The prominent upper tusks were long and grew parallel to each other with an upward curvature. Short lower tusks were present in males but absent in females. Mastodons were shorter than modern elephants but were heavily built. Although the skull was lower and flatter and of generally simpler construction than that of the modern elephants, it was similar in appearance. The ears were smaller and not as prominent as those of elephants. The body was relatively long, and the legs were short, massive, and pillarlike. Mastodons were covered with long, reddish brown hair. The reasons for their extinction are not certain, but, in North America at least, human hunting may have played a role. Learn More in these related articles:


An endomorph has what physical characteristic?

Rethinking The Endo Bias & Introducing A New Type: Mesendomorph Rethinking The Endo Bias & Introducing A New Type: Mesendomorph By Michael Kurilla Last updated: Apr 05, 2013 With identification of successful bodybuilders of various body types, an individual would be able to identify comparable bodybuilders of a similar body type and then select training routines that have worked for that group. Body typing, formally known as somatotyping, is the attempt to classify body shapes into specific categories in order to identify features associated with diet and training success, as well as potential genetic limitations. The history of somatotyping goes to back to the pioneering work of William Sheldon who proposed three basic body types or somatotypes. Sheldon reasoned that everyone could be classified as some combination of these basic types and attempted to correlate personality features with those types. While the connection to psychological attributes is tenuous at best; from a fitness perspective, the three body types have survived and guide dietary and training recommendations to this day. Except for the extreme examples of Sheldon's three basic body types, advice for mixtures (where most individuals seem to fall) is haphazard at best. In addition, other workers have expanded on Sheldon's work (with regards to specific dieting advice) and identified four body types that encompass the Sheldon set of three and one apparent extra type (sometimes limited to females). Many of these investigators have tried to tie these physical characteristics to other aspects of physiology such as glandular function along with personality traits. Unfortunately, previous descriptions of body types do not adequately describe the variety of the human form and distract from the ultimate goal, which is to identify and quantitate elements that contribute to an individual's underlying body type that is unchangeable once maturity has been reached. Instead, a different methodology will be proposed here to definitively describe an individual with a designation that is constant over time regardless of fluctuations in overall weight and muscle mass. Background On Sheldon William Sheldon described three general body types referred to as Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph. Sheldon derived these names from the three basic cell types that develop into the various tissues and organs of a mature adult during embryogenesis. He reasoned that dominance of one cell type would lead to adult features that reflect this dominance in terms of outward appearance and correlate with personality. It's important to remember that Sheldon was seeking to characterize personality from a person's appearance. Ectomorphs: Ectomorphs are described as tall and thin with a delicate build and small bones. They are lightly muscled and typically have trouble gaining weight either in the form of fat or muscle. In terms of physical activity, they may perform well in endurance events. Sheldon also suggested that due to lack of muscle and body fat, ectopmorphs excelled at mental tasks. Obviously, Sheldon stereotyped ectomorphs as introverted, bookworm types. Mesomorphs: Mesomorphs are described as muscular or athletic individuals with hard, angled, mature appearing bodies. They gain muscle quite easily, but add little or no fat. From a psychological standpoint, mesomorphs are action oriented, rather than mentally focused. Mesomorphs are stereotyped as dumb jocks. Endomorphs: Endomorphs are described as larger individuals with a rounded and softer appearance. They are believed to have trouble losing weight, especially fat. While Sheldon described them as gaining muscle easily, others have regard them as non-athletic with little musculature. Sheldon believed that their focus was on the gastrointestinal tract with little interest in activity resulting in the stereotype of an easy going, lazy, overweight person. Obviously, none of Sheldon's categories are overly appealing. In addition, Sheldon relied on visual inspection of the individual to assess their dominant somatotype, which can clearly


What religiously affiliated people are associated with Salt Lake City?

Zeroing in on religious hubs, atheists to gather in Salt Lake City for Easter | Deseret News Zeroing in on religious hubs, atheists to gather in Salt Lake City for Easter By Mark A. Kellner Deseret News National Edition @Mark_Kellner Published: April 15, 2014 9:00 p.m. Comments SALT LAKE CITY — Religious gatherings have been the norm here since Mormon settlers arrived in 1847. Along with the biannual conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is headquartered downtown, the Presbyterian Church (USA) brought 4,000 delegates to town for its annual convention in 1990; six years later, the Southern Baptist Convention held its annual gathering here. In 2015, an estimated 8,000 delegates and visitors to the Episcopal Church's triennial General Convention will take over the Salt Palace Convention Center for nine days. But this Easter weekend, the anti-religionists will be in town. As Christians observe Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, some 600 to 900 members of American Atheists are anticipated downtown, a first here for the nonbelievers. "We like to bring our conventions to what is commonly referred to as 'the belly of the beast' — religious cities," said David Silverman, president of American Atheists . "Lots of atheists feel repressed by religion in (such) cities," he said, citing an earlier convention in Des Moines, Iowa, which he dubbed "a Christian city." The celebration of nonbelief comes at a time when atheism is evolving. An increasingly diverse spectrum of humanist organizations are employing the trappings of organized religion to attract a larger segment of what surveys find is a growing population of religiously unaffiliated Americans, some of whom don't share Silverman's hardcore stance against religion. Even some of those affiliated with this week's gathering put a positive spin on their differences with believers. "We're not the old scary atheists who are trying to destroy religion," said Sarah Davidson, events coordinator for Atheists of Utah , which is hosting the national group's event. "We want to be a positive thing in the life of people who don't turn to religion." Confrontation or common ground A longtime practitioner of religious diplomacy, John W. Morehead of the Western Institute for Intercultural Studies in Salt Lake doesn't anticipate atheists will harvest many converts here, but will largely end up preaching to their own. "I think they're very small, but they can have a major impact," Morehead said. "It's no surprise they chose Salt Lake City. This is the place to come to make an issue and a point, and they can use the Mormon Church as a punching bag." Silverman said the convention is "not just about bashing Mormonism, (but also) about being an atheist and being ubiquitous." A former Bell Labs inventor who has been a nonbeliever since he was 6 years old, Silverman said the group's attacks on religion (billboards along I-15 in advance of the event have called out Mormonism, and a promotional image superimposes the American Atheist logo on an outline of the landmark LDS temple in Salt Lake) are aimed against the faith and not its adherents. "It's not toward people, it's toward religion," he asserted of the atheists' barbs. "The reason we have animosity (towards) religion is it's a lie, a scam, it hurts people. (Religion) makes them act in a bad way." As to holding the annual gathering during one of Christianity's holiest observances, Silverman said his group gets good prices for accommodations over Easter weekend. "It's not because we want to snub our faces at someone else's religion; it's purely a business decision," he said. "We're not going to avoid a weekend because of someone else's religion." Morehead, whose efforts to stage a roundtable discussion of commonalities between atheists and people of faith weren't accepted by organizers, said the American Atheists' confrontational stance would likely "make themselves feel good, but probably won't persuade Mormons or evangelicals in Utah to consider abandoning their faith commitment." Chris Steadm


Which 1987 film stars Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer?

The Witches of Eastwick (1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Witches of Eastwick ( 1987 ) R | Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted - at a cost - when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 39 titles created 01 Jul 2012 a list of 39 titles created 26 Feb 2014 a list of 40 titles created 20 Nov 2014 a list of 24 titles created 24 Sep 2015 a list of 36 titles created 9 months ago Title: The Witches of Eastwick (1987) 6.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    5 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Publisher Will Randall becomes a werewolf and has to fight to keep his job. Director: Mike Nichols When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival. Director: Robert Zemeckis A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse. Director: Nicolas Roeg A professional hit man and hit woman fall in love. Director: John Huston Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld An unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds. Director: Richard Benjamin The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband. Director: Bob Rafelson Edit Storyline All three previously married but now single, best friends sculptress Alex Medford, cellist Jane Spofford and writer Sukie Ridgemont are feeling emotionally and sexually repressed, in large part due to the traditional mores overriding their small New England coastal town of Eastwick. After their latest conversation lamenting about the lack of suitable men in Eastwick and describing the qualities they are looking for in a man, mysterious Daryl Van Horne and his equally mysterious butler Fidel arrive in town. Despite being vulgar, crude, brazen and not particularly handsome, Daryl manages to be able to tap into the innermost emotions of the three friends, and as such manages to seduce each. In turn, the three women blossom emotionally and sexually. After an incident involving one of the town's leading citizens, the ultra conservative Felicia Alden, the three women begin to understand how and why Daryl is able to mesmerize them so fully. The three decide to experiment with some powers ... Written by Huggo Something wicked this way comes. See more  » Genres: 12 June 1987 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Las brujas de Eastwick See more  » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia The nickname that Daryl Van Horne ( Jack Nicholson ) had for himself was just your average "horny little devil". See more » Goofs When Daryl and Fidel (Carel Struycken) have gone to town to get bagels, lox, and ice cream, Daryl jumps in the car and speeds out of town, leaving Fidel behind. As the camera zooms in on Fidel as he watches Daryl drive off, you can clearly see that he has hair on the back of his head, just under his hat. Fidel is otherwise depicted as being bald throughout the movie. See more » Quotes [first lines] Carol Medford : You don't have to come today, you know, I mean, if you don't want to. Alexandra Medford : No, sweetheart, I want to, it's just that I have a million things I have to do first. (United States) – See all my reviews This is a genre blending film I found at Fry's Horror section for only $2.49 retail. It can be described as a supernatural Battle of the Sex


Who is the only cricketer, as at 2014, to have scored 400 runs in a single test match?

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club - Rediff Cricket Rediff Cricket Read news as it happens Available on   Rediff.com   »  Cricket » Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club Last updated on: December 21, 2011 09:04 IST Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club       Next When Sunil Gavaskar scaled the 10, 000-run mark, he must have felt he conquered Mount Everest. He was the first cricketer to go past the milestone, and reaching the landmark at that time was as good as reaching the stars. But, since then, there have been many who have gone past 10,000 runs, thanks to the number of games being placed nowadays and the heavy bats that bring runs aplenty. So what makes the 10,000 club so special? Well, for starters, there are some elite names in the club, which includes Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting... the list goes on. All of them, like Gavaskar, were the torchbearers of their respective teams and have made an impact in the longer version of the game. Manu Shankar and Rajneesh Gupta present the members of the elite field. Sachin Tendulkar Undeniably the greatest batsman the world has seen. He sits atop the table with 15,183 runs, and 51 centuries to his name.  From the point he made his debut in 1989, against archrivals Pakistan, the Master Blaster was always destined for glory. On a threshold of another milestone -- his 100th hundred -- Tendulkar's batting record in one to envy.  He is the first male player to score a double century in ODI cricket. In 2002, Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Donald Bradman, and the second greatest one-day-international (ODI) batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards. His highest score is 241, which he scored in 2004, against Bangladesh in Mirpur.   Matches: 184 Prev       Next Rahul Dravid He is known as 'The Wall', and true to his name is the go-to man for Indian cricket. Having lived in the shadow of Indian greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Dravid has carved a niche for himself in Test cricket. He made his Test debut in 1996 along with Sourav Ganguly, against England, where he missed a century by just four runs. He is only the second Indian batsman, after Sachin Tendulkar, and the third international player to reach 12,000 runs in Test cricket, and the only batsman to score a century in all ten Test-playing nations. Besides this, Dravid is also a partnership guy. He was involved in more than 80 century partnerships with 18 different partners, and holds the world record of having the maximum partnerships with Sachin Tendulkar -- 19 overall. Earlier this year, he became the second international player to score 13,000 runs in Tests.  He stroked a masterful 270 -- his highest score in Test cricket -- against Pakistan in Rawalpindi to help India to a famous win. Matches: 160


"While performing on TV on ""Saturday Night Live"" in 1992, singer Sinead O'Connor tore up a picture of whom?"

Sinead O'Connor Rips It Up Simulating Sinead On 3 October 1992, the Irish rock singer Sinead O'Connor was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. For her first song, Sinead performed the title track from her most recent album, Am I Not Your Girl? with a full backing band. For her second, she went with "War," a song by Bob Marley that had once been banned for its apparent advocacy of violence. In a very risky move, musically speaking, Sinead performed the song a capella. Dressed all in white, surrounded by candles and (as usual) shaven-headed, she was a riveting sight. With NBC-TV's cameras focused in-tight on her, Sinead ended her "War" by crying for another one to begin. "Fight the real enemy!" she called, and, out of nowhere, produced a copy of a photograph of Pope John Paul II, which she ripped into pieces. There was stunned silence, and then the station went to a commercial. The NBC switchboard was immediately inundated by complaints (supposedly 4,484 in all) called in by outraged viewers. Denunciations of Sinead's "blasphemy" poured forth from all kinds of religious figures and celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, who was quoted as saying he wanted to "punch" the singer "right in the mouth." NBC was supposedly fined $2.5 million dollars by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which had never before fined the network for content aired on Saturday Night Live. In the meantime, Sinead herself said nothing about what she'd done or why she'd done it. (Simply changing one of Marley's lines so that it referred to "sexual abuse" instead of "racial injustice," as Sinead had done in mid-song, hadn't been sufficient explanation and so the press was filled with lurid denunciations of her.) When she returned to the United States on 16 October 1992 to perform at a birthday concert for Bob Dylan at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sinead was greeted by a weird mixture of cheers and boos. Despite the severely divided response to her presence, she once again sang an a cappella version of "War." Once she was done, she staggered offstage, where she was comforted by Kris Kristofferson. Shortly thereafter, Sinead O'Connor permanently retired from the "pop" entertainment industry. Eventually, Sinead O'Connor made her peace with the Pope. On 22 September 1997, in an interview with the Italian weekly newspaper Vita, she asked the Holy Father to forgive her. She claimed that her attack on the photo had been "a ridiculous act, the gesture of a girl rebel," which she did "because I was in rebellion against the faith, but I was still within the faith." Quoting St. Augustine, she went on to add, "Anger is the first step towards courage." Another courageous step Sinead took in the late 1990s was to join the congregation of the controversial Irish Bishop Michael Cox, who eventually ordained Sinead as a priest. Lacking a sense of humor, the Vatican has refused to recognize Sinead's membership in the priesthood, which the Pope considers "bizarre." This is a case of the pot calling the kettle black, but the Pope is right: Sinead's story is a bizarre one. And NBC? In the informative and relatively even-handed biography of the singer that airs on VH1 as part of the cable TV station's on-going "Behind the Music" series, it's said that, "even to this day," NBC refuses to allow the photo-ripping scene to be re-broadcast by anyone. VH1 itself had to settle with a blurry shot of Sinead in mid-rip that was published by one of New York's tabloid newspapers. You can catch a glimpse, but you can't actually see what Sinead did that night in 1992: you can only hear about it, thanks to the Vatican's clout and NBC's cowardice. This would seem a good point to talk about censorship. But it isn't -- not yet. The Comedy Channel shows back episodes of Saturday Night Live several times a day. In early August 2001, I happened to see the episode in which Sinead O'Connor is the musical guest. Everything goes as it should -- dressed all in white, Sinead performs "War" a capella as her second number -- until the end of the song. There is no war cry, no identifica


"According to the old saying, ""All roads lead to "" where?"

“All Roads Lead to Rome (or Rather, Heaven)” | Doctrine Unites! “All Roads Lead to Rome (or Rather, Heaven)” “All Roads Lead to Rome (or Rather, Heaven)” Posted by Nollie On April 13, 2008 7 Comments Often after I say that I’m a member of a Reformed church, I get the question, “What do you mean by ‘Reformed’?” And my answer usually boils down to the five pillars of the 16th century Protestant Reformation: salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone, all of these revealed in Scripture alone. And among these five essentials, “Christ alone” is often attacked today, not only by non-Christians, but also by Christians of various colors in two ways: universalism and inclusivism. Universalism states that all humankind will ultimately be saved and that there is no such thing as a literal hell or eternal punishment, and all religions ultimately lead to heaven. Inclusivism, on the other hand, while acknowledging salvation by faith in Christ alone, also proposes that explicit knowledge of Christ is unnecessary for salvation. God can give salvation to a person who implicit responds in faith to His general revelation. Throughout church history, but especially in our postmodern society, both universalism and inclusivism are affirmed by church leaders of various persuasions. True universalism, related to the New Age pluralism, is rare. Mother Theresa, for one, is a universalist when she says, â€“ “All is God â€“ Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, etc., â€“ all have access to the same God.” Inclusivism, on the other hand, has gained many adherents among well-known evangelical leaders: Billy Graham: “I used to think that pagans in far-off countries were lost â€“ were going to hell â€“ if they did not have the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached to them. I no longer believe that… I believe there are other ways of recognizing the existence of God through nature, for instance â€“ and plenty of other opportunities, therefore, of saying yes to God.” Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, megachurch pastors, speakers: Christians and Muslims should build relationships which “genuinely reflect our common love for God and for one another.” Tony Campolo, pastor, speaker: “The difference between a Christian and non-Christian is not that Jesus isn’t in the non-Christian â€“ the difference is that the Jesus who is within him is a Jesus to whom he will not surrender his life. You say, ‘Are you saying that Jesus is present in everybody?’ I am only telling you what it says in John 1:9. He is the light that lighteth every man, every woman that cometh into the world.” [Does he realize that “everyone” here means everyone who would believe in the Light, not every single man and woman in the world?] Brian McClaren, emergent church guru: “I am not embracing a traditional universalist position, but I am trying to raise the question, â€˜When God created the universe, did he have two purposes in mind â€“ one being to create some people who would forever enjoy blessing and mercy, and another to create a group who would forever suffer torment, torture, and punishment?’ What is our view of God? A God who plans torture? A God who has an essential, eternal quality of hatred? Is God love, or is God love and hate?” [Another evangelical Marcion.1] Tony Evans, pastor, speaker: When asked, “Youâ€™re saying, if a Hindu looks up and says, â€˜I know youâ€™re up there somewhere. I donâ€™t know who you are, but Iâ€™d really like to know you,â€™ God will count that as sufficient as salvation?â€ his straight answer was, “Yes.” “By this I mean if a person is sincerely seeking God and desiring to know Him, and is responding to the truth he knows, if there is no missionary or direct manifestation of God, then God judges that person based on his faith in the light he has received. And as in the case of Abraham, God will retroactively count this person as righteous by applying the death of Christ from the dispensation of grace.” [Compare this false teaching with John 8:56; Heb 11:26, and the Westminster Confession of Faith VII:5, XI:6, and Second Helvetic C


What is the name of the wife of Andy Capp, a British comic strip character created by Reg Smythe, first published in August 1957?

Andy Capp (Comic Strip) - TV Tropes — Homer Simpson Andy Capp is a British comic strip set in Hartlepool , created by Reg Smythe in 1957 for the London Daily Mirror. It also was syndicated in the United States by Creators Syndicate, starting in 1963. In its early days, the Andy Capp strip was accused of perpetuating stereotypes about Britain's Northerners , who are seen in other parts of England as chronically unemployed, dividing their time between the living room couch and the neighborhood pub, with a few hours set aside for fistfights at soccer games. Even his name is a perfect phonetic rendition of that region's pronunciation of the word "handicap" (which the cartoonist chose because a handicap is exactly what Andy is to his hard-working wife, Flo). But Smythe, himself a native of that region, had nothing but affection for his good-for-nothing protagonist, a fact which showed in his work. Since the very beginning, Andy has been immensely popular among the people he supposedly skewers. (Maybe the comic should be criticised for glorifying such negative behavior instead.) By the way, Smythe claimed he modeled his main characters after his own parents. But it seems unlikely that his father, who built boats for a living, could possibly have been very much like Andy, or his family would have starved. It's also been suggested that Andy Capp owes something to Ally Sloper, Britain's first successful comics character, also a lovable lowlife. The first British paperback reprints of the strip appeared in 1958, and American reprints started in the early 1960s. In both countries, the volumes now number in the dozens. Andy has also been the star of a minor TV series; its six episodes featured James Bolam in the title role and Paula Tilbrook as Flo, and were aired by ITV in 1988. It's arguable that the series died a death because it was trying to be a three-dimensional comic strip rather than a conventional Sitcom . The strip even had a spin-off of sorts in 1960, Fleetway Publications, which was owned by The Mirror, launched a successful comic book titled Buster , whose main character was supposedly Andy Capp's son (though this family connection was never mentioned in the strip itself and was later forgotten in the comic book as well). Andy was even animated once, when he crossed over with Family Guy in the episode "And the Wiener Is...", which first aired on August 8, 2001. Reg Smythe wrote and drew Andy Capp, both daily and Sunday, until his death in 1998. Since then, the strip has been continued by unnamed successors, though for years, Smythe's signature remained affixed to it. Since November 2004, it's been signed by Roger Mahoney and Roger Kettle. It now appears in over 1,400 newspapers worldwide ï¿½ not quite in the range of top strips like Peanuts , Blondie , Hï¿½gar the Horrible and Garfield , but well ahead of B.C. , Dennis the Menace (US) , FoxTrot and other very successful comics. And it's translated into 13 different languages, proving that Andy's appeal goes far beyond the minor regional stereotype he supposedly represents. He is also the mascot for a line of snack foods. Tropes present:


What is one description of a lunar eclipse?

Lunar Eclipses: What Is a Total Lunar Eclipse & When Is the Next One? The last lunar eclipse was on Sept. 16, 2016 . It was a penumbral lunar eclipse. Here is a schedule of upcoming lunar eclipses: Feb. 11, 2017: Penumbral eclipse. Visible from Americas, Europe, Africa Asia. August 7, 2017: Partial eclipse. Visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia. January 31, 2018: Total eclipse. Visible from Asia, Australia, Pacific Ocean, western North America. July 27, 2018: Total eclipse. Visible from South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia. This montage of images taken by skywatcher Kieth Burns shows the Dec. 20, 2010 total lunar eclipse. The photos won a NASA contest to become an official NASA/JPL wallpaper for the public. Credit: NASA/JPL-via Kieth Burns What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse can occur only at full moon. A total lunar eclipse can happen only when the sun, Earth and moon are perfectly lined up — anything less than perfection creates a partial lunar eclipse or no eclipse at all. Some understanding of simple celestial mechanics explains how lunar eclipses work. [ Infographic: Total Eclipse of the Moon ] Because the moon’s orbit around Earth lies in a slightly different plane than Earth’s orbit around the sun, perfect alignment for an eclipse doesn’t occur at every full moon. A total lunar eclipse develops over time, typically a couple hours for the whole event. Here’s how it works: Earth casts two shadows that fall on the moon during a lunar eclipse: The umbra is a full, dark shadow. The penumbra is a partial outer shadow. The moon passes through these shadows in stages. The initial and final stages — when the moon is in the penumbral shadow — are not so noticeable, so the best part of an eclipse is during the middle of the event, when the moon is in the umbral shadow. Total eclipses are a freak of cosmic happenstance. Ever since the moon formed, about 4.5 billion years ago, it has been inching away from our planet (by about 1.6 inches, or 4 centimeters per year). The setup right now is perfect: the moon is at the perfect distance for Earth’s shadow to cover the moon totally, but just barely. Billions of years from now, that won’t be the case. Types of lunar eclipses Total lunar eclipse: Earth’s full (umbral) shadow falls on the moon. The moon won’t completely disappear, but it will be cast in an eerie darkness that makes it easy to miss if you were not looking for the eclipse. Some sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere is scattered and refracted, or bent, and refocused on the moon, giving it a dim glow even during totality. If you were standing on the moon, looking back at the sun, you’d see the black disk of Earth blocking the entire sun, but you’d also see a ring of reflected light glowing around the edges of Earth — that’s the light that falls on the moon during a total lunar eclipse. Partial lunar eclipse: Some eclipses are only partial. But even a total lunar eclipse goes through a partial phase on either side of totality. During the partial phase, the sun, Earth and moon are not quite perfectly aligned, and Earth’s shadow appears to take a bite out of the moon. Penumbral lunar eclipse: This is the least interesting type of eclipse, because the moon is in Earth’s faint outer (penumbral) shadow. Unless you’re a seasoned skywatcher, you likely won’t notice the effect. The blood-red moon The moon may turn red or coppery colored during the total portion of an eclipse. The red moon is possible because while the moon is in total shadow, some light from the sun passes through Earth's atmosphere and is bent toward the moon. While other colors in the spectrum are blocked and scattered by Earth’s atmosphere, red light tends to make it through easier. The effect is to cast all the planet's sunrises and sunsets on the moon. The moon turned a blood red over the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge on NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia in this stunning photo taken by skywatcher George Tucker on June 15, 2011. Credit: George Tucker "The exact color that the moon appears depends on the amount of dust and clouds in the


The sea which lies immediately north of Norway and Russia is known by what name?

Russia Russia Area: 17,075,200 square kilometers (6,592,771 square miles) Highest point on mainland: Mount El'brus (5,633 meters/18,481 feet) Lowest point on land: Caspian Sea (28 meters/92 feet below sea level) Hemispheres: Northern, Eastern, and Western Time zones: 3 A.M. Anadyr = noon GMT Longest distances: 4,000 kilometers (2,400 miles) from north to south; 10,000 kilometers    (6,200 miles) from east to west Coastline: 37,653 kilometers (23,396 miles) Land boundaries: 19,961 kilometers (12,403 miles) total boundary length; Azerbaijan 284    kilometers (176 miles); Belarus 959 kilometers (596 miles); China 3,605    kilometers (2,265 miles); Estonia 294 kilometers (183 miles); Finland    1,313 kilometers (816 miles); Georgia 723 kilometers (449 miles);    Kazakhstan 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles); Latvia 217 kilometers (135    miles); Lithuania 227 kilometers (141 miles); Mongolia 3,485 kilometers    (2,165 miles); North Korea 19 kilometers (12 miles); Norway 167 kilometers    (104 miles); Poland 206 kilometers (128 miles); and Ukraine 1,576    kilometers (979 miles) Territorial sea limits: 22 kilometers (12 nautical miles) 1 LOCATION AND SIZE Russia is the largest country in the world, spreading from northeastern     Europe across the entire northern width of the Asian continent. It     shares borders with fourteen other countries and has coastlines on the     Arctic and Pacific Oceans. With a total area of about 17,075,200 square     kilometers (6,592,771 square miles), it is nearly twice the size of the     United States. Russia is administratively divided into forty-nine     oblasts, twenty-one republics, ten autonomous okrugs, six krays, two     federal cities, and one autonomous oblast. 2 TERRITORIES AND DEPENDENCIES A small portion of Russia, the Kaliningrad Oblast, is located in Eastern     Europe between Poland and Lithuania. There are no overseas dependencies     of Russia. 3 CLIMATE It is said that Russia has only two seasons: summer and winter. Though     this is a slight exaggeration, the statement accurately characterizes     the country's harsh climate with its long, cold winters and     short, cool summers. These conditions are owing to Russia's     location in the high northerly latitudes. More than half the country     lies above 60° north latitude, with only relatively small areas     below 50° north. Furthermore, the high mountains that form     Russia's southern border effectively block out warm air masses.     The predominant movement of the country's weather systems from     east to west essentially nullifies any moderating influence the warm      waters of the Pacific Ocean might have on the climate. In winter,     Siberia lies under a vast high-pressure cell centered in Mongolia, which     keeps the region enveloped in frigid air. The magnitude of this cold is     not easy to grasp. Soil in the far northern permafrost can be frozen     several hundred meters deep. Even into southern Siberia, the land is     covered by snow for more than six months. The annual average temperature     for most of Siberia is below freezing. For the majority of European     Russia, the average is only somewhat higher. In summer, warm, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean is able to push east     to central Siberia, under the influence of a prevailing low-pressure     system. That area thus receives moisture-bearing air that delivers     fairly high amounts of precipitation. Russia's short growing     season relies heavily upon this rainfall to water its crops;     unfortunately, distribution of the moisture in many areas is often     irregular and unpredictable. Droughts are not uncommon, especially in     early summer. On the other hand, heavy rains in middle and late summer     may compromise harvesting. In the east, late-summer Pacific air can     bring monsoon-like rainfall, with disastrous effects. Overall, lack of sunshine characterizes the Russi


US author Sara Paretsky created which fictional detective?

Sara Paretsky (Author of Indemnity Only) edit data Sara Paretsky is a modern American author of detective fiction. Paretsky was raised in Kansas, and graduated from the state university with a degree in political science. She did community service work on the south side of Chicago in 1966 and returned in 1968 to work there. She ultimately completed a Ph.D. in history at the University of Chicago, entitled The Breakdown of Moral Philosophy in New England Before the Civil War, and finally earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Married to a professor of physics at the University of Chicago, she has lived in Chicago since 1968. The protagonist of all but two of Paretsky's novels is V.I. Warshawski, a female private investigator. Warshawski's eclectic personalit Sara Paretsky is a modern American author of detective fiction. Paretsky was raised in Kansas, and graduated from the state university with a degree in political science. She did community service work on the south side of Chicago in 1966 and returned in 1968 to work there. She ultimately completed a Ph.D. in history at the University of Chicago, entitled The Breakdown of Moral Philosophy in New England Before the Civil War, and finally earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Married to a professor of physics at the University of Chicago, she has lived in Chicago since 1968. The protagonist of all but two of Paretsky's novels is V.I. Warshawski, a female private investigator. Warshawski's eclectic personality defies easy categorization. She drinks Johnnie Walker Black Label, breaks into houses looking for clues, and can hold her own in a street fight, but also she pays attention to her clothes, sings opera along with the radio, and enjoys her sex life. Paretsky is credited with transforming the role and image of women in the crime novel. The Winter 2007 issue of Clues: A Journal of Detection is devoted to her work. Her two books that are non-Warshawski novels are : Ghost Country (1998) and Bleeding Kansas (2008). ...more


Max is a little boy who appears in which children's story by Maurice Sendak?

Maurice Sendak, Children’s Author, Dies at 83 - The New York Times The New York Times Books |Maurice Sendak, Author of Splendid Nightmares, Dies at 83 Search Continue reading the main story Photo Maurice Sendak at his Ridgefield, Conn., home with his German Shepherd, Herman, in 2006. Credit Joyce Dopkeen/The New York Times Maurice Sendak , widely considered the most important children’s book artist of the 20th century, who wrenched the picture book out of the safe, sanitized world of the nursery and plunged it into the dark, terrifying and hauntingly beautiful recesses of the human psyche, died on Tuesday in Danbury, Conn. He was 83. The cause was complications of a recent stroke, said Michael di Capua, his longtime editor. Mr. Sendak, who died at Danbury Hospital, lived nearby in Ridgefield, Conn. Roundly praised, intermittently censored and occasionally eaten, Mr. Sendak’s books were essential ingredients of childhood for the generation born after 1960 or thereabouts, and in turn for their children. He was known in particular for more than a dozen picture books he wrote and illustrated himself, most famously “Where the Wild Things Are,” which was simultaneously genre-breaking and career-making when it was published by Harper & Row in 1963. Among the other titles he wrote and illustrated, all from Harper & Row, are “In the Night Kitchen” (1970) and “Outside Over There” (1981), which together with “Where the Wild Things Are” form a trilogy; “The Sign on Rosie’s Door” (1960); “Higglety Pigglety Pop!” (1967); and “The Nutshell Library” (1962), a boxed set of four tiny volumes comprising “Alligators All Around, ” “Chicken Soup With Rice,” “One Was Johnny” and “Pierre.” Continue reading the main story In September, a new picture book by Mr. Sendak, “ Bumble-Ardy ” — the first in 30 years for which he produced both text and illustrations — was issued by HarperCollins Publishers. The book, which spent five weeks on the New York Times children’s best-seller list, tells the not-altogether-lighthearted story of an orphaned pig (his parents are eaten) who gives himself a riotous birthday party. Advertisement Continue reading the main story A posthumous picture book, “My Brother’s Book” — a poem written and illustrated by Mr. Sendak and inspired by his love for his late brother, Jack — is scheduled to be published next February. Mr. Sendak’s work was the subject of critical studies and major exhibitions; in the second half of his career, he was also renowned as a designer of theatrical sets. His art graced the writing of other eminent authors for children and adults, including Hans Christian Andersen, Leo Tolstoy, Herman Melville, William Blake and Isaac Bashevis Singer. In book after book, Mr. Sendak upended the staid, centuries-old tradition of American children’s literature, in which young heroes and heroines were typically well scrubbed and even better behaved; nothing really bad ever happened for very long; and everything was tied up at the end in a neat, moralistic bow. Headstrong and Bossy Mr. Sendak’s characters, by contrast, are headstrong, bossy, even obnoxious. (In “Pierre,” “I don’t care!” is the response of the small eponymous hero to absolutely everything.) His pictures are often unsettling. His plots are fraught with rupture: children are kidnapped, parents disappear, a dog lights out from her comfortable home. A largely self-taught illustrator, Mr. Sendak was at his finest a shtetl Blake, portraying a luminous world, at once lovely and dreadful, suspended between wakefulness and dreaming. In so doing, he was able to convey both the propulsive abandon and the pervasive melancholy of children’s interior lives. His visual style could range from intricately crosshatched scenes that recalled 19th-century prints to airy watercolors reminiscent of Chagall to bold, bulbous figures inspired by the comic books he loved all his life, with outsize feet that the page could scarcely contain. He never did learn to draw feet, he often said. In 1964, the American Library Association awarded Mr. Sendak the Caldecott Medal, considered


What type of pasta is shaped like hollow spaghetti?

Pasta Shapes Dictionary - Pasta Fits Pasta Shapes Dictionary Contact Us Pasta Shapes Dictionary There is a pasta shape to complement every pasta dish out there. Pairing the correct pasta shape can make a big difference in your overall satisfaction when cooking. Pasta shapes with holes or ridges like mostaccioli or radiatore are perfect for chunkier sauces, but remember no matter what shape you chose, portion control is key. The Shapes Acini di Pepe (“Peppercorn”) Acini di Pepe is perfect to use in soup recipes. Include them with plenty of vegetables in broths and you’ll have a wonderful outcome.   Alphabet Pasta This favorite kids’ shape makes any meal fun. Have a child that’s too picky to eat their veggies? Pair alphabet pasta with some vegetables or soup to win them over. Recipes Anelli Small rings of pasta. It can be used in various soups and is also a complement to the fresh vegetables in a number of salads. Its smaller version, Anellini, can also be used in its place. Recipes Angel Hair Long, thin noodle with a round shape. It can be used with light sauces and vegetables as well as traditional Italian sauces. Although it resembles another spaghetti, another long and thin pasta, Angel hair is much more fine. Recipes Bucatini This straw-like pasta is shaped like thick Spaghetti but is hollow in the center. Bucatini is the perfect choice for nearly any sauce, or it can be baked in casseroles or stirfried in dishes. Try it with different lean proteins and sauces for a change of pace. Recipes Campanelle (“Bells”) Campanelle pasta resembles a small cone with a ruffled edge. Campanelle pasta can be paired with lean proteins, vegetables or sauces of any base. These shapes can also be a treat in a cold pasta salad. Recipes Cappelletti Cappelletti pasta is folded and then twisted to form the shape of a small hat. On occasion, this pasta is sometimes referred to as an alpine hat. Recipes Cavatappi (“Corkscrew”) The tight spiral locks-in the flavor, allowing the shape to pair with both simple and sophisticated sauces. Pair Cavatappi with sauces of any base or partner it with vegetables or lean protein and this pasta is sure to impress. Also, these shapes are great when used in pasta salads. Recipes Casarecce Casarecce pasta is shaped like a very narrow, twisted and rolled tube. This pasta is best used when served with chunky sauce and can be used in a variety of casserole dishes. Recipes Cavatelli Cavatelli resembles tiny hot dog buns. These shapes are commonly served with thick, chunky sauces or in pasta salads. Cavatelli pairs nicely with meat, cream, seafood or vegetable sauces. Recipes Conchiglie (Shells in Small, Medium, and Large) Shells make a great addition to soups or as the base of a wonderful salad. For a fun twist on a time-honored tradition, try remaking your favorite Macaroni and Cheese using Shells. Large Shells are best when stuffed with your favorite mixtures of cheese, meat and vegetables. Stuff with meat flavored with taco seasoning, top with salsa and bake for a delicious Mexican dish, or create your own stuffed treat. Recipes Ditalini (“Little Thimbles”) This versatile shape can be used as the base of any dish. Bake it, stir it into soups, or create great salads and stir-fry dishes. Recipes Egg Noodles (Medium and Wide) (From “Nudel,” German meaning paste with egg) – This size of Egg Noodle can be baked, tossed in soups or salads, or topped with cream, tomato, cheese or meat sauces. Go beyond the traditional Stroganoff and use Wide Egg Noodles to create soups, salads and casseroles. Or, top with a variety of sauces. Recipes Elbow Macaroni A highly versatile shape that can be topped with any sauce, baked, or put in soups, salads and stir-fry dishes. Elbow Macaroni is traditionally used to make Macaroni and Cheese, but why not change it up and add in some seasonings, proteins, or veggies for a delightful dish. Recipes Farfalle (Bow Ties) (“Butterflies”) Bow Ties brighten any meal with their interesting shape. Thick enough for a variety of sauces, or a perfect addition to a number of salad or soup recipes. Rec


The Atacama area on the Pacific coast of South America is best characterised as what?

Atacama Desert, South America - Travelx.com Travelx.com You are here: Home / Photos / Atacama Desert, South America Atacama Desert, South America The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama) is a plateau in South America, covering a 1,000-kilometer (600 mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. It is the driest non-polar desert in the world. According to estimates the Atacama Desert proper occupies 105,000 square kilometers (41,000 sq mi), or 128,000 square kilometers (49,000 sq mi) if the barren lower slopes of the Andes are included. Most of the desert is composed of stony terrain, salt lakes (salares), sand, and felsic lava that flows towards the Andes. The World Wide Fund for Nature defines the Atacama Desert ecoregion as extending from a few kilometers south of the Peru–Chile border to about 30° south latitude. The National Geographic Society considers the coastal area of southern Peru to be part of the Atacama Desert and also includes the deserts south of the Ica Region in Peru. Peru borders it on the north and the Chilean Matorral ecoregion borders it on the south. To the east lies the less arid Central Andean dry puna ecoregion. The drier portion of this ecoregion is located south of the Loa River between the parallel Sierra Vicuña Mackenna and Cordillera Domeyko. To the north of the Loa lies the Pampa del Tamarugal. The Atacama Desert is commonly known as the driest place in the world, especially the surroundings of the abandoned Yungay town (in Antofagasta Region, Chile). The average rainfall is about 15 millimeters (0.59 in) per year, although some locations, such as Arica and Iquique, receive 1 millimeter (0.04 in) to 3 millimeters (0.12 in) in a year. Moreover, some weather stations in the Atacama have never received rain. Periods of up to four years have been registered with no rainfall in the central sector, delimited by the cities of Antofagasta, Calama and Copiapó, in Chile. Evidence suggests that the Atacama may not have had any significant rainfall from 1570 to 1971. The Atacama Desert may be the oldest desert on earth, and has experienced extreme hyperaridity for at least 3 million years, making it the oldest continuously arid region on earth. The long history of aridity raises the possibility that supergene mineralisation, under the appropriate conditions can form in arid environments, instead of requiring humid conditions. Geological research suggests that in some sections of the Atacama Desert, such as in today’s Chile, hyperaridity has persisted for the last 200 million years (since the Triassic). This desert is so arid that many mountains higher than 6,000 meters (20,000 ft) are completely free of glaciers. Only the highest peaks (such as Ojos del Salado, Monte Pissis, and Llullaillaco) have some permanent snow coverage. Geographically, the aridity of the Atacama is explained by it being situated between two mountain chains (the Andes and the Chilean Coast Range) of sufficient height to prevent moisture advection from either the Pacific or the Atlantic oceans. Although the almost total lack of precipitation is the most prominent characteristic of the Atacama Desert, exceptions may occur. In July 2011, an extreme Antarctic cold front broke through the rain shadow, bringing 80 centimeters (31 in) of snow to the plateau, stranding residents across the region, particularly in Bolivia, where many drivers became stuck in snow drifts and emergency crews became overtaxed with a large number of rescue calls. This phenomenon is called the altiplano winter, which can produce a little rain and abundant electrical storms, and occurs in January and February. In 2012, the altiplano winter brought floods to San Pedro de Atacama. The Valle de la Luna in English, the Valley of the Moon, is another area of the Atacama Desert which is said to look like the surface of the moon. It lies 13 kilometers (8 mi) to the west of the town, San Pedro de Atacama. In spite of the geographic and climatic conditions of the desert, a rich variety of flora has evolved here. Over 500 species have been


Using Oak Barrels to Age Whiskey - The Bourbon Review Using Oak Barrels to Age Whiskey Whiskey Barrels – Oak Gives Real Character to the Whiskey   Whiskey barrels and the interaction between the oak and the whiskey and is one of the most interesting, if not completely understood components of the whiskey production process. The quality of the Whisky barrels is carefully monitored because the new spirit is to gain character and color from the wood in which it rests. Some casks will previously have been used to mature oloroso, fino or amontillado sherries; some will have contained bourbon and some will be oak. The type of Whiskey barrel used for maturation will have been determined by the Master Blender who is seeking a particular character and continuity of the whiskey. Only after a minimum of three years maturation can the new make spirit be legally defined as Scotch Whisky. In practice, most Scotch Whisky matures for much longer – from five to fifteen, twenty, or twenty-five years and sometimes longer. It is this lingering period during which Scotland’s cool, clean air steals through the porous oak of the casks and charms their contents, contributing further to the smooth and golden character of each distillery’s unique creation. A proportion of the whiskey in each cask evaporates annually and is lost to the heavens. This is known as the “angels’ share”.   Why Oak? One of the most frequently asked questions is “Why do whiskey makers use Oak Whiskey barrels?” The reason that Oak is utilized is its unique physical and chemical nature. Oak has strength – physically, its wide radial rays give strength when shaped for a cask. Oak is also a “pure wood” as opposed to pine or rubber trees which contain resin canals that can pass strong flavors to maturing whisky. But it’s not just the Oak itself, it’s the transformation that happens to the Oak as a result of the seasoning and heating treatments during the coopering process – these result in the production of pleasant-tasting Oak lactones. Whiskey barrels made from Oak have three broad effects on the spirit: As an additive – It adds to the taste and aroma of the spirit by providing desirable elements from the cask. For example: vanillin, Oak lactone (coconut, bourbon character), toastiness, wood sugars and color. As an agent that removes undesirable elements from new make spirit. For example: sulphur compounds and immaturity. Oak barrels also interact with the spirit. It adds extractive wood elements from the cask and converts them to organoleptically desirable elements. For example it will change tannins to acetals, and change acetic acid to fruity esters. It has been said that there are 5 specific constituents of Oak and identifies how they influence maturing spirit: Cellulose – Which has virtually no effect other than to hold the wood together. Hemicellulose – Which consists of simple sugars that break down when heated and provide: Body: through the addition of wood sugars “Toasty & caramelized aromas & flavors” Color (unaged or “new make” whisky is a clear liquid) Lignin – The binding agent that hold the cellulose in wood together which, when heated yield: Vanillin Sweet, smoky and spice aromas Oak Tannins* – Which play an essential role in maturation by enabling oxidation and the creation of delicate fragrance in spirits. Tannins combine with oxygen and other compounds in the spirit to form acetals over time. *Naturally occurring preservative compounds with a slightly puckery, astringent taste in the mouth, similar to the effect of strong black tea or fresh walnuts. Oak Lactones – Resulting from lipids in the Oak, they increase dramatically during toasting and charring and can pass on a strong woody and perhaps coconut character; lactones give bourbon its distinctive character; and occur in higher concentrations in American Oak than in European varieties.   Will any Oak Whiskey barrel do? Just three species of oak are used for wine and whisky barrel making or cooperage: Quercus Alba, “White Oak” (America). Commonly referred to as “American Oak” and is the most commonly used


By what name were followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea better known?

Khmer Rouge | Communpedia, the communist encyclopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Share The Khmer Rouge was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea , who were the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. The regime led by the Khmer Rouge was known as the Democratic Kampuchea . In 1981, the Khmer Rouge officially renounced communism [1] and somewhat moved their ideological emphasis to nationalism and anti-Vietnamese rhetoric instead. However, some analysts argue that this change meant little in practice, because, as historian Kelvin Rowley puts it, "CPK propaganda had always relied on nationalist rather than revolutionary appeals". [2] The Khmer Rouge were heavily influenced by the ideas of Khmer racial superiority, [3] and the regime has been labeled as National Socialist , or fascist. [4] [5] Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge was backed by the United States , the United Kingdom , and most Western countries [6] , when a civil war against leftists who disagreed with the Khmer Rouge broke. The anti-Khmer Rouge communists were backed by Vietnam and the Soviet Union . The U.S. and its allies voted in favour of Democratic Kampuchea retaining Cambodia's seat in the UN. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stated that "there are amongst the Khmer Rouge some very reasonable people and they will have to take part in a future government in Cambodia". See also References ↑ ↑ Pilger, John. 2004. In Tell me no lies", Jonathan Cape Ltd ↑ (1983) David Chandler & Ben Kiernan Revolution and its Aftermath. ↑ Becker, Elizabeth. 1986. When the War Was Over. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1986, p.136. ↑ Helen Fein. Revolutionary and Antirevolutionary Genocides: A Comparison of State Murders in Democratic Kampuchea, 1975 to 1979, and in Indonesia, 1965 to 1966. Comparative Studies in Society and History, Vol. 35, No. 4 (Oct., 1993), pp. 796–823 ↑ Natalino Ronzitti, Rescuing nationals abroad through military coercion and intervention


Martin and Charlie are the first names of actors with what surname?

Martin Sheen - Biography - IMDb Martin Sheen Biography Showing all 80 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (5) | Trivia  (52) | Personal Quotes  (16) | Salary  (2) Overview (3) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Martin Sheen is one of America's most celebrated, colorful, and accomplished actors. Moving flawlessly between artistic mediums, Sheen's acting range is breathtaking. Martin Sheen was born Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estevez in Dayton, Ohio, to Mary-Ann (Phelan), an Irish immigrant (from Borrisokane, County Tipperary), and Francisco Estevez , a Spanish-born factory worker and machinery inspector (from Parderrubias, Galicia). On the big screen, Sheen has appeared in more than 65 feature films including a star turn as Army Captain Benjamin L. Willard in Francis Ford Coppola 's landmark film Apocalypse Now (1979), which brought Sheen worldwide recognition. The film also starred Marlon Brando , Dennis Hopper and Robert Duvall . Other notable credits include Wall Street (1987) (with son Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas ), Academy Award-winning film Gandhi (1982) (with Sir Ben Kingsley ), Catch Me If You Can (2002) (with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks ), The American President (1995) (with Michael Douglas and Annette Bening ) and a Golden Globe nominated breakthrough performance as Timmy Cleary in The Subject Was Roses (1968), a role he originated on Broadway and for which he received a Tony Award nomination as Best Featured Actor. Older brother of actor Joe Estevez . Martin was one of 22 people arrested for crossing over a line established by the Air Force in an anti-militarization protest at California's Vandenberg Air Force base. He was charged with trespassing. [October 2000] Is a strong advocate for the closing of the School of the Americas, a military base that trains Latin American soldiers (allegedly teaching techniques of torture and political terror). Has been involved in a large protest every year since 1998. Auditioned for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972). Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years probation for trespassing at an Air Force base during a protest against the United States building a missile defense system. [June 2001] Publicly credited Carroll O'Connor for helping his son Charlie to get off drugs and back on the right track. He read one of the scriptures at Carroll's funeral. His mother, Mary Ann Phelan, was an Irish immigrant with IRA connections, and his father, Francisco Estevez , was a Spaniard who came to the U.S. by way of Cuba. Was considered for the recurring role of Sloan on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). Stumped in Florida for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Janet Reno in her unsuccessful campaign against sitting Gov. Jeb Bush , June 2002. Reno also drew major support from Rosie O'Donnell and Elton John . Has played American presidents four times; Jed Bartlett on TV series The West Wing (1999), in the TV movie Medusa's Child (1997), as John F. Kennedy in the miniseries Kennedy (1983), and as the "future" president (in a premonition) Greg Stilson in The Dead Zone (1983). His admiration for the Rev. Fulton J. Sheen prompted him to adopt the bishop's name for his acting career. His left arm is 3" shorter than his right due to complications during his birth. Is the seventh of ten children His parents met at citizenship school in Dayton Was arrested more than 70 times, mainly for liberal protests. Along with Steve McQueen and James Dean , is mentioned in R.E.M.'s song "Electrolite.". His father, Francisco Estevez , died shortly before the premiere of Blind Ambition (1979). As he was unable to attend the funeral, Martin mourned his father in the scene in which John Dean cries in his jail cell. Has memorized and can sing every single Frank Sinatra song. He can only put his jacket on by flipping it over his head (like Bartlet in The West Wing (1999)). His left arm was crushed by forceps when he was born and he has limited lateral movement. Was nominated for Broadway's 1965 Tony Award as Best