James Dougherty, born on April 12th 1921 was an American police officer who rose to fame for being the first husband of which famous woman?

Jane Russell - Biography - IMDb Jane Russell Biography Showing all 75 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (37) | Personal Quotes  (23) | Salary  (2) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (2) Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell was born on June 21, 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Her father was a United States Army lieutenant and her mother had been a student of drama and an actress with a traveling troupe. Once Mr. Russell was mustered out of the service, the family took up residence in Canada, but moved to California when he found employment there. The family was well-to-do and although Jane was the only girl among four brothers, her mother saw to it that she took piano lessons. In addition to music, Jane was interested in drama much as her mother had been and participated in high school stage productions. Upon graduation, Jane took a job as a receptionist for a doctor who specialized in foot disorders. Although she had originally planned on being a designer, her father died and she had to go to work to help the family. Jane modeled on the side and was very much sought-after especially because of her figure. She managed to save enough money to go to drama school, with the urging of her mother. She was ultimately signed by Howard Hughes for his production of The Outlaw (1943) in 1941, the film that was to make Jane famous. The film was not a classic by any means, but was geared to show off Jane's ample physical assets. Although the film was made in 1941, it was not released until two years later and then only on a limited basis due to the way the film portrayed Jane's assets. It was hard for the flick to pass the censorship board. Finally, the film gained general release in 1946. The film was a smash at the box-office. Jane did not make another film until 1946 when she played Joan Kenwood in Young Widow (1946). She had signed a seven year contract with Hughes and it seemed the only films he would put her in were those that displayed Jane in a very flattering light due to her body. Films such as His Kind of Woman (1951) and The Las Vegas Story (1952) did nothing to showcase her true acting abilities. Probably the pinnacle of her career was in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Dorothy Shaw, with Marilyn Monroe . This film showed Jane's comedic side very well. Jane did continue to make films throughout the 1950s, but the films were at times not up to par, particularly with Jane's talents being wasted in forgettable movies in order to show off her sexy side. Films such as Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955) and The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) did do Jane justice and were able to show exactly the fine actress she was. After The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957) (a flop), Jane took a hiatus from films, to dabble a little in television, returning in 1964 to film Fate Is the Hunter (1964). Unfortunately, the roles were not there anymore as Jane appeared in only four pictures during the entire decade of the 1960s. Her last film of the decade was The Born Losers (1967). After three more years away from the big screen, she returned to make one last film called Darker Than Amber (1970). Her last play before the public was in the 1970s when Jane was a spokesperson for Playtex bras. Had Jane not been wasted during the Hughes years, she could have been a bigger actress than what she was allowed to show. Jane Russell died at age 89 of respiratory failure on February 28, 2011 in Santa Maria, California. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Denny Jackson Jane's first interest was in dress designing but on leaving high school she enrolled for a term at Max Reinhardt's Theatrical Workshop which changed her mind about being a dress designer. Later she signed for 6 months with Madame Ouspenskaya (an actress and coach) who fired her dramatic ambition. Although studying she needed to earn some money so she became a doctor's receptionist and also modeled for photographers and advertising agencies. It was her photograph hanging on an office wall that attracted the attention of a scout for Howard Hughes . Within 24 hours a


Usually made of plastic, which transparent instrument, in the shape of an arc or semi-circle, is used to measure angles on paper?

Types of Measuring Rulers | eHow Types of Measuring Rulers steel ruler image by dwags from Fotolia.com A ruler is an instrument used to measure distances, degrees and determine straight lines. There are many different types of measuring rulers, available in different shapes, sizes and materials. These rulers are used in various occupations and fields of study, such as geometry, printing, technical drawing, building and engineering. Desk Ruler The best-known and most common type of ruler, desk rulers are generally used for measuring, drawing straight lines and as guides when cutting with blades. They have measurement markings along each side; generally, inches are marked on one side and centimeters are marked on the other. Standard desk rulers measure 12 inches or 30 centimeters long. They can be manufactured from a number of different materials, such as wood, plastic or metal, and are available in clear or opaque varieties. Line Gauge Line gauges are rulers used by printers that resemble desk rulers, but are marked in points, picas, agates and inches. Sometimes centimeters are also included. Line gauges are made of stainless steel and have engraved markings. They are generally 72 picas or 11.952 inches long. Protractor Used to measure angles or circles, protractors are clear, circular or half-circular rulers. They come in two varieties: 180 degrees -- half-circle -- or 360 degrees -- full circle. To measure an angle, protractors have two sets of degree units running along the curve, going in opposite directions. These degree units are usually marked off in half-degree increments. Protractors are available in three sizes: six inches, eight inches or 10 inches. Drafting Triangle Drafting triangles, usually made of clear plastic, are used to measure angles and draw vertical or inclined lines. The two types available, the 45-degree triangle and the 30/60-degree triangle, are named by the size of their acute, or small, angles. The 45-degree triangle has a 90-degree angle and two 45-degree angles; the 30/60 degree triangle has a 90-, a 30- and a 60-degree angle. Drafting triangles are available in sizes ranging from four to 18 inches. Adjustable Triangle Combining the functions of protractors and drafting triangles, adjustable triangles can be set and locked at any angle. The degrees of an angle, marked in half-degree increments, are found on the protractor portion and then locked in place. The triangle portion can then be used to draw the selected angle. Triangular Scale Ruler Triangular scale rulers, scale-measuring devices that are triangular in shape, are used by architects, engineers, builders and designers. They are marked with a range of scales or ratios, used for making or measuring reduced-scale drawings like blueprints or floor plans. In the United States, the ratios on these rulers are usually marked as inches-to-the-foot. In other parts of the world, the ratios are marked in metric terms, such as millimeters, centimeters and meters. Scale rulers generally have 10 to 12 scales available and are 12 inches in length.


Maxwell Reed, born on April 2nd 1919, was a British actor who rose to fame for being the first husband of which famous woman?

Bert I. Gordon – The Last Drive In Ned ‘Scotty’ Scott — The Thing From Another World (1951) It’s that time of year once again when Movies Silently , Silver Screenings & One Upon a Screen host a momentous event…. The Classic Movie History Project Blogathon 2016 which will begin August 5th -10th, 2016. Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology , space travel , time travel , faster than light travel , parallel universes and extraterrestrial life . Science fiction often explores the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations , and has been called a “literature of ideas. –Wikipedia definition of Science Fiction This event always promises to be an epic endeavor as there are so many interesting themes and subjects to cover. I am excited to be participating once again with these fabulous hosts who make it possible for all of us to contribute to a wealth of classic film history goodies to devour. Now listen folks, don’t get frightened off! You cast of exciting unknown readers… This has become a real project for me, a work in progress that will unfold over the next several weeks. For the purpose of The Classic Movie History Project Blogathon 2016, I offer an overview that will be a lead in for the entire decade of 1950s science fiction cinema conquering it year by year in separate articles. As I started delving into this project, it began to grow larger and larger as if Jack Arnold and Bert I. Gordon themselves compelled me to GO BIG! In order to review an entire genre of such an influential decade and do the treatment it so rightly deserves, I realized that I needed to spread it out as a series. Re-visiting these beloved movies that inspired my childhood with wonder and sometimes tapped into my own authentic fears, I fell in love all over again. And though I tend to gravitate towards the classical Gothic horrors that are steeped in mythology, the supernatural and the uncanny, I can’t help but feel my mind expanding by the iconic themes that emerged from 1950s science fiction! So I’ll be publishing each year as individual posts or chapters from 1952 on… over the next several week or so instead of all at once. Talking about all the films I mentioned here and so many more films & things to come! It’s a collection–a decade of the sci-fi genre, sub-genres and it’s hybrids– some eternally satisfying because of their remarkable ability to continuously shine a light on fascinating & mesmerizing fantasy stories. Well written and adapted as visual narratives and surreal stories by beloved visionaries who set out to reach inward and outward through all of us dreamers and thinkers. There are also those lovable Sci-fi films that are charming and wonderfully kitsch. And some… are just downright so, so, soooo awful their… awesome! That’s what makes so many of these diverging films cut through the cross-sections to become cinematic jewels & memorable cult favorites! There are many films that I’ll cover more in depth, some are the more highly polished masterpieces that have lingered for decades with us as adult children who grew up watching them on a rainy afternoon on televisions with knobs that only had 9 channels and if you were lucky you didn’t snap the knob off every 6 months! Growing up in New York I had Chiller Theater , on local channel 11 or Creature Features on Channel 5, or Fright Night on Channel 9. That’s how I fell in love, and got my fill of the treasures of films & television anthology series that was lurking out there destined to leave long lasting impressions on so many of us! Chiller Theater Fright Night WOR Or back in the day, you went to the Drive-In theater to explore in the back seat of your pop’s Chevy Impala any double feature, and it was an invigorating and entertaining experience and you didn’t even have to get out of your pajamas. You could spend all day in a musty theater festooned with captivating promotional lobby cards and colorful posters. Too bad, I wasn’t of the age to witness William Castle’s ballyhoo he strategi


Which planet in our solar syatem is situated approximately 228 million km from the Sun?

Order Of the Planets From The Sun - Universe Today   Universe Today Order Of the Planets From The Sun Article Updated: 31 Jan , 2016 by Nancy Atkinson First the quick facts: Our Solar System has eight “official” planets which orbit the Sun. Here are the planets listed in order of their distance from the Sun: Mercury , Venus , Earth , Mars , Jupiter , Saturn , Uranus , and Neptune . An easy mnemonic for remembering the order is “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles.” If you add in the dwarf planets, Ceres is located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, while the remaining dwarf planets are in the outer Solar System and in order from the Sun are Pluto , Haumea , Makemake , and Eris . There is, as yet, a bit of indecision about the Trans-Neptunian Objects known as Orcus , Quaoar , 2007 O10 , and Sedna and their inclusion in the dwarf planet category. A mnemonic for this list would be “My Very Educated Mother Could Just Serve Us Noodles, Pie, Ham, Muffins, and Eggs” (and Steak, if Sedna is included.) You can find more tricks for remembering the order of the planets at our detailed article here. Now, let’s look at a few details including the definition of a planet and a dwarf planet, as well as details about each of the planets in our Solar System. Artistic impression of the Solar System, with all known terrestrial planets, as giants, and dwarf planets. Credit: NASA What is a planet? In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided on the definition of a planet. The definition states that in our Solar System, a planet is a celestial body which: is in orbit around the Sun, has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape), has “cleared the neighborhood” around its orbit. is not a moon. This means that Pluto, which was considered to be the farthest planet since its discovery in 1930, now is classified as a dwarf planet. The change in the definition came after the discovery three bodies that were all similar to Pluto in terms of size and orbit, (Quaoar in 2002, Sedna in 2003, and Eris in 2005). With advances in equipment and techniques, astronomers knew that more objects like Pluto would very likely be discovered, and so the number of planets in our Solar System would start growing quickly. It soon became clear that either they all had to be called planets or Pluto and bodies like it would have to be reclassified. With much controversy then and since, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. This also reclassified the asteroid Ceres as a dwarf planet, too, and so the first five recognized dwarf planets are Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Makemake and Haumea. Scientists believe there may be dozens more dwarf planets awaiting discovery. Later, in 2008, the IAU announced the subcategory of dwarf planets with trans-Neptunian orbits would be known as “plutoids.” Said the IAU, “Plutoids are celestial bodies in orbit around the Sun at a distance greater than that of Neptune that have sufficient mass for their self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that they assume a hydrostatic equilibrium (near-spherical) shape, and that have not cleared the neighborhood around their orbit.” This subcategory includes Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. The Planets in our Solar System: Having covered the basics of definition and classification, let’s get talking about those celestial bodies in our Solar System that are still classified as planets (sorry Pluto!). Here is a brief look at the eight planets in our Solar System. Included are quick facts and links so you can find out more about each planet. Mercury: Mercury is the closest planet to our Sun, at just 58 million km (36 million miles) or 0.39 Astronomical Unit (AU) out. But despite its reputation for being sun-baked and molten, it is not the hottest planet in our Solar System (scroll down to find out who that dubious honor goes go!) Mercury, as imaged by the MESSENGER spacecraft, revealing parts of the never seen by human eyes. Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington Me


Whcih planet in our solar system is situated approximately 777 km from the Sun?

The Solar System – Basic Astronomy of the Planets used in Jyotish | Vedic Astrology Spiritual Portal – Heavenly Observer Vedic Astrology Spiritual Portal – Heavenly Observer Posted on December 5, 2010 by venoastrology In our solar system, Sun is situated in the centre with nine planets revolving around it : Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. In Jyotish we generally don’t use Uranus, Neptune or Pluto however there are many modern astrologers who have incorporated it into their work. Also in Jyotish we use the nodal points of the Moon.  The ascending node we call Rahu and the descending node we call Ketu. In Jyotish we also include the Moon as a planet even though it isn’t regarded as a planet, but a satellite of the earth. Sun Sun is the closest star to Earth.  Its distance to earth varies between 14 7 103,000 km and 152,106,000 km away.  It is 109.3 times that of the Earth’s diameter. It is a mass of gases and coverts hydrogen to helium at temperatures of around 2, 7000,000 degrees Farenheit which releases tremendous amounts of energy.   Its rotation period at equator is 26.9 Earth days and at its poles is 31.1 Earth Days. The earth goes round the Sun once every 365 days which is our solar year.   We cannot live without the Sun. It is responsible for daylight, for sustaining life on the planet and its importance has been worshipped by all ancient and modern civilizations. In Jyotish, Sun being a hot planet  rules over things like anger, leadership, masculine assertiveness and power.  It also rules the soul.   Moon Moon is a solid mass and appears spherical. It is approximately one quarter the size of earth and one sixth of Earth’s gravity. It is earth’s only satellite.  It is close to earth with a mean distance of  384,000 km.   It is covered with craters, mountains and valleys and has weak gravity and almost no atmosphere. It takes approximately 28 days to rotate on its axis and roughly that to also orbit the earth . The period between the full Moon and next full Moon is called the synodic or lunar month and is 29.5306 days. We only see one face of the Moon and its shape appears to change due to the amount of light shining on it depending on the relative positions of Sun-Earth-Moon.  The new Moon and full Moon are particularly important times in Vedic Astrology.  In Astrology Moon governs our emotional and psychological psyche and represents the feminine mother energy.    Mercury Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and smallest planet in the solar system.  It is a planet of extreme temperatures with a very dry, hot and almost airless atmosphere.  Its mean distance from Sun is 58,000,000 km.  Because it is close to the Sun, it is difficult to see most times. Mercury moves around the Sun faster than any planet.  It travels about 48km per second and takes around 88 days to orbit the Sun.  It is nearest to Earth after 116 days which is known as the synodic period of a planet. Mercury rotates once every 59 earth days. Its slow rotation on its axis and rapid movement around the Sun means that one day on Mercury is the equivalent of 176 Earth days.  Mercury is the second densest major body in the solar system after Planet Earth . Mercury’s smaller mass makes its force of gravity only about a third as strong as that of the Earth. An object that weighs 100 pounds on the Earth would weigh only about 38 pounds on Mercury.In Astrology Mercury among many other things represents agility, intellectual acumen, lightness and flexibility.  Venus Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun next to Mercury. It is the brightest natural object in the night sky besides the Moon.  It takes 225 earth days to revolve around the Sun and undergoes phase changes similar to the Moon.  Venus is very special to the ancients and the Mayans based their calendar on it.  It is smaller than earth and one venus day (rotation on its axis) is equivalent to 243 earth days.  In Astrology it is the planet of arts, love and beauty.  It is the guru of Asuras and represents goddess Laxmi in the vedic pantheon. Earth Eart


According to his creator, which famous fictional character retired to take up bee-keeping on the Sussex Downs in the early years of the 20th century?

The Continuing Cases...Fiction Inspired by Conan Doyle's Detective - Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective: The Impact & Influence of a Literary Icon - Research Guides at Saint Francis University Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective: The Impact & Influence of a Literary Icon The Continuing Cases...Fiction Inspired by Conan Doyle's Detective Search this Guide Search Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective: The Impact & Influence of a Literary Icon One of the greatest detectives in history - who never existed. Dust off your deerstalker and find out more about his creator and how one literary character has inspired writers and others for over one hundred years. Call Number: 813.54 M6132 P11 ISBN: 0393311198 Publication Date: 1993-09-17 First discovered and then painstakingly edited and annotated by Nicholas Meyer, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution related the astounding and previously unknown collaboration of Sigmund Freud with Sherlock Holmes, as recorded by Holmes's friend and chronicler, Dr. John H. Watson. In addition to its breathtaking account of their collaboration on a case of diabolic conspiracy in which the lives of millions hang in the balance, it reveals such matters as the real identity of the heinous professor Moriarty, the dark secret shared by Sherlock and his brother Mycroft Holmes, and the detective's true whereabouts during the Great Hiatus, when the world believed him to be dead. Call Number: 813.54 M6132 P12 ISBN: 0393311538 Publication Date: 1994-06-17 March 1895. London. A month of strange happenings in the West End. First there is the bizarre murder of theater critic Jonathan McCarthy. Then the lawsuit against the Marquess of Queensberry for libel; the public is scandalized. Next, the ingenue at the Savoy is discovered with her throat slashed. And a police surgeon disappears, taking two corpses with him. Some of the theater district's most fashionable and creative luminaries have been involved: a penniless stage critic and writer named Bernard Shaw; Ellen Terry, the gifted and beautiful actress; a suspicious box office clerk named Bram Stoker; an aging matinee idol, Henry Irving; an unscrupulous publisher calling himself Frank Harris; and a controversial wit by the name of Oscar Wilde. Scotland Yard is mystified by what appear to be unrelated cases, but to Sherlock Holmes the matter is elementary: a maniac is on the loose. His name is Jack. ISBN: 0743407148 Publication Date: 2000-10-01 A tale for Holmes and Dracula fans alike. It is 1890 and a crewless ship is found floating off the English coast, its cargo 50 boxes of earth. The murdered captain is lashed to the wheel and Holmes, aided as ever by Dr Watson, finds himself on the trail of none other than the arch-vampire himself. ISBN: 0743423925 Publication Date: 2001-10-02 Another long-missing adventure from the casebooks of the world's greatest detective rediscovered by Shamus Award-Winner Loren D. Estleman, author of Sugartown and Every Brilliant Eye. Accompanied by Dr. Watson, master slcuth Sherlock Holmes has already encountered the evil young hedonist Edward Hyde, and knew he was strangely connected with Henry Jekyll, the wealthy, respectable London doctor. It was not until the Queen herself requested it, however, that Holmes was officially on the case of the savage murder of Sir Danvers Carew, the blackest mystery of his career Although Robert Louis Stevenson published his tale of Jekyll and Hyde as fiction, the hideous facts were true, insofar as Stevenson knew them.. Here, then, is the entire firsthand account of that devilish crime as recorded by Dr. Watson, with an explanation of why Holmes's personal involvement had to be kept secret - until now... ISBN: 1880284677 Publication Date: 2004-03-01 In 1903, widow Charlotte Dodson's livelihood is threatened by sinister events that converge on the small Sussex village where she is housekeeper at a mysterious manor. At the center of a black conspiracy, the only man she can trust emerges as Sherlock Holmes. As the plot thickens: * credulous villagers whisper that a vampire is on the loose * a dangero


In Morse Code which letter is represented by four dots (dot, dot, dot, dot)?

International Morse Code International Morse Code For learning Morse code it is recommended that you do not try to remember dots and dashes, but remember the Morse code sounds instead. Letter CL, Going off the air ("clear") -.-..-.. DO, Change to wabun code -..--- KN, Invite a specific station to transmit -.--. SK, End of transmission (also VA) ...-.- I am ready to copy QRV? Are you ready to copy? QRL The frequency is in use QRL? Is the frequency in use? QTH What is your location? Notes If the duration of a dot is taken to be one unit then that of a dash is three units. The space between the components of one character is one unit, between characters is three units and between words seven units. To indicate that a mistake has been made         and for the receiver to delete the last word, send ........ (eight dots). The prosigns are combinations of two letters sent together with no space in between. The other abbreviations and Q codes are sent with the normal spacing. I am a father and foster carer a principal research engineer at the IT Innovation Centre a Woodcraft Folk district coordinator a salsa teacher and in my spare time I write and maintain this web site © Copyright Stephen C. Phillips, 2015


What is the name of the toy daschund with a metal body, who speaks with a southern accent, in the film Toy Story?

Slinky Dog | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ― Andy shows Slinky to Bonnie Slinky Dog (better known as Slinky) is one of the supporting characters in the Disney / Pixar Toy Story movies . He is a wooden toy dachshund who speaks with a graveled Southern accent. The character's name and basic appearance are modeled on a much older pull-toy dog, manufactured by James Industries (the Slinky company). When Toy Story was released theatrically in late 1995 , the original toy had been out of production for at least five years. Thus, while toys of Woody, Buzz , and even a special edition Mr. Potato Head had been rushed to the market, company CEO Betty James had "mold problems" reworking the toy, and it was some time later when Slinky Dog toys (now bearing the likeness of the Toy Story version) were shipped to stores. Contents Background Original concept Originally, Slinky was depicted as a long-suffering, abused right hand of Woody, and was also one of the most unpopular toys among Andy 's collection. According to Woody , the only reason Slinky wasn't hauled off to Goodwill, much less is actually played with by Andy, was because of Woody. Eventually, after Woody not only attempted murder against Buzz Lightyear , as well as being severely insulted by Woody when he hesitantly spoke up against what Woody did, he turned against his former master by telling the other toys to throw him out the window just as he had done to Buzz. This concept, as well as Slinky's overall demeanor, was changed after the infamous Black Friday viewing of the film that resulted in it receiving an extensive redo. Physical Description Slinky is a toy dachshund that possesses a wooden front and hindquarters with a very stretchable metal slinky as his middle (hence his name), vinyl ears and a green collar. Personality Slinky is a nice, friendly and playful dog. He is quite well-behaved compared with some of Andy's other toys. He shows faith in Woody (sometimes acting like his pet), and he'll do anything to help his friend out. He is friends with all of Andy's toys, has a sense of humor, and enjoys playing checkers with Woody. Appearances Toy Story In the first film, Slinky is first seen coming out from under Andy's bed. He likes playing checkers with Woody . He is also one of the toys who believes it was an accident when Woody knocks Buzz out the window. He isn't happy about Woody's disappearance. He catches the lights when Woody calls them from the window of Sid's room until a grumpy Mr. Potato Head snatches them. When he and the other toys see Buzz's severed arm, Slinky looks devastated at what his friend seems to have done. Woody desperately pleads with him to help, but all he can do is very sadly close the curtains of Andy's window despite that Andy already misses Woody. He is also guilty when he sees Woody telling the truth after Mr. Potato Head toss him overboard. He and the other toys make amends and assist Buzz, Woody and RC to make it to the moving van . He uses his stretching ability in an attempt to pull them into the van, but when RC's batteries rapidly drain, he becomes stretched to the breaking point. He loses his grip on Woody and gets sprung back into the moving van without them. He appears to be badly damaged, and the toys try and comfort him while he laments he should have held on longer. He looks ecstatic when Woody uses the rocket strapped to Buzz to return to them. His slink has been fixed at the end of the film when the toys have been settled in Andy's new room . Toy Story 2 In the second film, when Woody is looking for his hat to go to Cowboy Camp with Andy, it's Slinky who ends up finding Woody's hat. The bad news is that he got it from Buster , Andy's dog. After Al McWhiggin steals Woody, Slinky goes on the mission led by Buzz to rescue their valuable friend. The rescue squad uses Slinky's coil as a bungee cord to jump from Andy's house . Slinky also has to use two traffic cones (one on his head, another on his tail) when crossing the street due to his unique size and structure. At Al's Toy Barn , while searching in Al's office wi


Which famous hymn begins with the words'Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness, sowing in the noontide with the dewy eye'?

Asirvadam prayer book - Draw Near to God by Shalem Arasavelli - issuu A Peaceful Approach to Christ 135 PART V: THE PROBLEMS OF CHRISTIAN LIFE 15. The Backsliding 15.1 Introduction 15.2 God's Voice on the Spiritual Decay 15.3 Prayer 15.3.1 Rise 15.3.2 Shine 15.3.3 Never Look Back 15.3.4 Don't Give up 15.4 Lord Jesus has a Word for you 15.5 Bless Yourself 15.6 A Prayer of Surrender 16. The Deliberate Sin 16.1 Introduction 16.2 The Holy Men on the Deliberate Sin 16.3 Prayer 16.3.1 Confession 16.3.2 God has seen it all 16.3.3 Restore me 16.3.4 The Favour of God 17. The Hiding of God's Face 17.1 Introduction 17.2 God's Voice on the Hiding of God's Face 17.3 Prayer 17.3.1 Expressing inner self 17.3.2 Seeking God's Mercy 17.3.3 Urging for God's Face 18. The Heavy Affliction 18.1 Introduction 18.2 The Holy Scripture's Voice 18.3 Prayer 18.3.1 Inward Groaning 18.3.2 Make me understand 18.3.3 What is my lesson ? 143 143 144 145 145 146 146 148 149 149 150 151 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 160 160 161 164 164 165 166 168 168 169 171 171 172 173 PART VI: THE JUDGMENT AND THE DEATH 19. The Judgment and the Death 19.1 Introduction 19.2 The Holy Men's Voice 19.3 A Prayer for Honouring God 177 177 178 179 PART VII: THE WORLD EVENGELISATION 20. Jesus’ Method 20.1 Introduction 20.2 The Holy Word on Jesus’ Method 20.3 Prayer 20.3.1 Make me a Labourer 20.3.2 Make me fish men 20.3.3 Manifest Apostle's Time 185 185 186 187 187 189 191 21. The Rebellion against the Gospel 21.1 Introduction 21.2 The Voice of God on the Rebellion 21.3 Prayer 21.3.1 Destroy the Rebellion 21.3.2 Rise Mighty Force 21.3.3 Lord, Show us Mercy 194 194 194 196 196 198 200 22. The Encouragement from the LORD 203 211 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS For about three years by the grace of God we resorted to pray as a family. Meanwhile Pasupuleti Ravi and Neetha from Vishakhapatnam (INDIA) opened their efforts to conduct small meetings with a few people, during which time God led us to discuss the power of the blood of Christ and the indwelling work of the Holy Spirit. Many believers were edified. We have discussed the matters of our struggle in our meetings. I thank God for these dear ones for providing a forum and spending lot of time and money. These efforts culminated in releasing my first booklet titled "Lord teach us to pray". Then God burdened me to write more elaborately on prayer, having realized that prayer is the breath of inner man. The first draft was sent to Dr. K.Subha Kumar, who is fondly called "Kumpaty" in US holding a very high profile at the University, Milwaukee School Of Engineering located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (north of Chicago). He reviewed and offered his valuable comments. I thank God for providing Dr.Kumpaty for the expansion of His Kingdom. He has contributed quite a lot to bring this book to a lovable shape. His effort in inserting appropriate "hymns" and correcting theological aberrations is praiseworthy. The whole book is adorned by his literary expertise. I shall not forget the prayerful encouragement of my wife, Satya, who obtained a good audience with God. Her 12 Draw near to God with confidence through Lord Jesus prayer life transformed me to love prayer above all. She speaks more confidently about Lord Jesus. My sons, Jonathan and Jabez, though they had some setbacks, are rising in the arms of faith by prayer. I would like to thank Jessy, Ramesh, Dr. Anand Raj and Satish, who reviewed the manuscript before it could be published. Bro.Ramesh took initiative and designed the cover. May the living Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ consider this humble publication as a small supporting help to the work of the Holy Spirit all over the world, and bless it hundredfold. Draw near to God with confidence through Lord Jesus 13 FOREWORD In the 1959 publication by Bethany House Publishers, "Why Revival Tarries?" the author, Leonard Ravenhill wrote, "No man is greater than his prayer life. The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are strayingâ€Ś We have many organizers, but few agonizers; many players and payers, few pray-ers; many s


According to his creator, which famous fictional character, in 1941, lied about his age in order to enter the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve during World war II from which he emerges as a commander?

stumbleupon Email Comment With Daniel Craig rumored to be slipping out of the suit following his latest outing as super spy James Bond in the upcoming “Spectre,” many fans and industry players have weighed in on their thoughts on who exactly should play the famous spy next, with Idris Elba getting a ton of fan support and some questionable comments about his qualifications . Well, as reported by Variety , former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has weighed in and given his prediction on what the next person to play James Bond will look like. “Anything is possible for sure, but I think he’ll be male and he’ll be white,” Pierce Brosnan told the Press Association . “There’s wonderful black actors out there who could be James Bond, and there’s no reason why you cannot have a black James Bond,” he added. It seems that while Brosnan definitely supports the idea of a black actor taking on the role, he thinks that the powers that be will not make that choice. His predictions aren’t too far off base considering there was a big push and fan support for a minority actor taking on the role of Peter Parker. However, Marvel and Sony ultimately decided to go a more traditional route. By:


Sharing his surname with a type of building, which footballer scored the deciding goal in the 1966 F.A. Cup Final?

FA Cup pages 300-596 by Jay Wilkins - issuu THRILLER WEST BROMWICH ALBION 3-2 PRESTON NORTH END By Frank Coles at Wembley, The Daily Telegraph, May 1, 1954 A five-goal Cup Final with the matchwinner scored in the final two minutes three minutes ranks high in the long catalogue of thrilling Wembleys. But West Bromwich Albion’s 3-2 victory over Preston North End was not gained in the grand manner the 100,000 crowd had come to expect of the best team of the season. Not until late in the second half did Albion find the rhythm which had made them the most-talked about team in the country.  And Preston, who came into the Cup Final on the crest of a wave, were the obvious victims of Wembley nerves.   The most disappointed was Tom Finney, who had been hailed as a probable match-winner. He was the target of close tackling by Len Millard, Ray Barlow and George Lee.  Finney only had one scoring chance, just before halftime, from 15 yards out and unmarked, but he fired high and wide.  There has rarely been a Wembley final without stage fright. Today, it was George Thompson, the Preston goalkeeper. Twice, he dropped the ball when chased by Albion forwards. And toward the end there was panicky judgment when Frank Griffin, the Albion right-winger, shot the game-winner from just beyond the dead ball line.  But Thompson showed no nervousness in his great effort to save the goal on which the game turned -- a penalty shot, which evened up the score at 2-2 at 18 minutes into the second half.  The match opened slowly until the 21st minute, when Albion and Preston exchanged goals. Lee nearly scored for Albion with a curving run and a hard shot. At the last moment, Ronnie Allen raced in just in time to sidestep the ball into the net with his right foot for a 1-0 lead.  A minute later, Preston evened it up with Jim Sanders’ kick that Angus Morrison head-butted into the net.  Six minutes after half-time, Tommy Docherty passed to Charlie Wayman, who scored easily on Sanders, the Albion goalkeeper, for a 2-1 lead.  After Allen’s penalty-kick equaliser at the 63rd minute, Albion pressed hard, with Millard and Joe Kennedy linking up on the attack. It was Kennedy’s pass to Reg Ryan and then to Griffin that won the match. Griffin headed the ball past Preston’s Joe Marston before running down the goal line from the wing for the final goal in the 87th minute. SIDELINE SMILES ■ West Brom’s Len Millard (middle, with trophy), Jimmy Dugdale (left) and Paddy Ryan (right) are interviewed by a radio reporter after the Cup final. OPPOSITE PAGE: The Baggies bring the Cup back to the Birmingham suburb of West Bromwich. FA CUP MEMORIES If Stanley Matthews had his “day in the sun” in 1953, the man to whom many compared him had a very different experience a year later. Tom Finney was a very special player, a talented footballer who could be effective across a forward line. And he had other skills – he could score great goals on a Saturday afternoon and mend your boiler on Saturday evening! Finney, a one club man, was also a qualified plumber. Indeed, he was known to soccer fans as the “Preston Plumber” and when he retired from football his plumbing business continued to be successful for many years. Finney and Matthews provided the game’s observers with a vibrant debate on who were the better player. England was just lucky to have both of them. As Bill Shankly said: “Tom Finney would have been great in any match and in any age ... even if he had been wearing an overcoat!” Preston and West Bromwich Albion – The Baggies – had made it to the 1954 FA Cup final with the Midland club clear favourites. They had lost the First Division Championship on the run-in but experts felt they would put that disappointment behind them and have too much for Preston in the Cup final. Of course, a lot depended on Finney – who was a potential matchwinner. And he knew it. But on Cup final day Finney admitted he had a shocker: He had found the build-up to the final allconsuming. Being a local lad and Preston’s best player, he was in constant demand for interviews with the press a


In terms of land area, which is the largest country to be situated wholly in Europe?

What is the largest country located entirely within Europe? What is the largest country located entirely within Europe? (Scroll down for the answer!)       Russia, located on over 6.3 million square miles of land, is the largest country by land mass in Europe (and in the world) BUT it extends across northern Asia as well as northern Europe. If you counted overseas regions, the largest European country would be France, comprising over 247 thousand square miles. The largest country located entirely within Europe is c) Ukraine, situated on over 223 thousand square miles. Once part of the Soviet Union, the Ukraine became independent when the USSR dissolved in 1991. What is your favorite European country and why? Let us know in the comments! Photo of European post cards by clarita (Creative Commons) Share this post: Filed Under: BLOG , TRAVEL TRIVIA Tagged With: europe , Travel Trivia About Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama Colleen Lanin is the founder/editor-in-chief of TravelMamas.com. As the author of her book, "The Travel Mamas' Guide," she teaches parents not only how to survive a trip with children, but also how to love exploring the world with their offspring. Her stories have appeared online and in print for such outlets as the "Today" show, NBCNews.com, Parenting Magazine, Orlando Sentinel, Chicago Tribune, Expedia, San Diego Family Magazine, and more. Colleen gives tips on television, radio, and as a public speaker. She has a master’s degree in business administration with a background in marketing. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two kids. Speak Your Mind


In Morse Code which letter is represented by dash, dash, dot, dot?

Morse code dictionary definition | Morse code defined     Note: The @ sign, a combination of a and c, was added in 2004 in order that telegraphers could send e-mail addresses.There are extensions to International Morse Code to accommodate letters with diacritical marks used in non-English alphabets. See also dash , dot , ham , ITU , and telegraph . A character code invented by Samuel Morse that is represented by the duration of a single tone. Written as dots, dashes and spaces, the first Morse code message was sent in 1844 over a newly constructed telegraph line between Baltimore and Washington. In World War II, Morse code was sent by light signals. A variation of the original was made by Friedrich Gerke in 1848, which evolved into the International Morse Code. Dits and Dahs - Actually Hear Them! The code was based on English; E and T being the most frequently used letters, hence one dot was assigned to E and one dash for T (see table below). Dots and dashes are vocalized as "dit" and "dah," and the timing is one dit between each dit and dah, three dits between letters and seven dits between words. To hear an audible translation in Morse code of any text, visit http://morsecode.scphillips.com. Try catching the rhythm. Morse Code Beat Out Texting In 2007, Tonight Show host Jay Leno posed a speed challenge. Given the secret message at the same time "I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance," the Morse code operator tapped all the words to his colleague across the stage before the young texter could finish typing the sentence. See Gmail Tap and telegraph . International Morse Code A  .-    U  ..-    B -...   V  ...-   C  -.-.   W  .--    D  -..   X  -..-   E  .    Y  -.--          Z  --..   F  ..-.  G  --.   0  -----   H  ....   1  .----   I  ..    2  ..---   J  .---   3  ...--         4  ....-   K  -.-   5  .....   L  .-..   6  -....   M  --    7  --...   N  -.    8  ---..   O  ---   9  ----.   P  .--.   Period   .-.-.-  Q  --.-   Comma    --..--  R  .-.   ? Mark   ..--..  S  ...   Hyphen   -....-  T  -    Apostrophe .----.        Colon    ---...  U  ..-   Quotation  .-..-.  V  ...-   Slash    -..-.  W  .--   @ sign   .--.-.  X  -..-  Y  -.--  Z  --..


In which year was the battle of the Alamo?

The Alamo - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Early History of the Alamo Spanish settlers built the Mission San Antonio de Valero, named for St. Anthony of Padua, on the banks of the San Antonio River around 1718. They also established the nearby military garrison of San Antonio de Béxar, which soon became the center of a settlement known as San Fernando de Béxar (later renamed San Antonio). The Mission San Antonio de Valero housed missionaries and their Native American converts for some 70 years until 1793, when Spanish authorities secularized the five missions located in San Antonio and distributed their lands among local residents. Did You Know? Ten years after Texas won its independence and shortly after it was annexed by the United States, U.S. soldiers revived the "Remember the Alamo!" battle cry while fighting against Mexican forces in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Beginning in the early 1800s, Spanish military troops were stationed in the abandoned chapel of the former mission. Because it stood in a grove of cottonwood trees, the soldiers called their new fort “El Alamo” after the Spanish word for cottonwood and in honor of Alamo de Parras, their hometown in Mexico . Military troops–first Spanish, then rebel and later Mexican–occupied the Alamo during and after Mexico’s successful war for independence from Spain in the early 1820s. In the summer of 1821, Stephen Austin arrived in San Antonio along with some 300 U.S. families that the Spanish government had allowed to settle in Texas . The migration of U.S. citizens to Texas increased over the next decades, sparking a revolutionary movement that would erupt into armed conflict by the mid-1830s. The Battle of the Alamo In December 1835, in the early stages of Texas’ war for independence from Mexico, a group of Texan (or Texian) volunteers led by George Collinsworth and Benjamin Milam overwhelmed the Mexican garrison at the Alamo and captured the fort, seizing control of San Antonio. By mid-February 1836, Colonel James Bowie and Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis had taken command of Texan forces in San Antonio. Though Sam Houston , the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Texan forces, argued that San Antonio should be abandoned due to insufficient troop numbers, the Alamo’s defenders–led by Bowie and Travis–dug in nonetheless, prepared to defend the fort to the last. These defenders, who despite later reinforcements never numbered more than 200, included Davy Crockett , the famous frontiersman and former congressman from Tennessee , who had arrived in early February. On February 23, a Mexican force comprising somewhere between 1,800 and 6,000 men (according to various estimates) and commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna began a siege of the fort. The Texans held out for 13 days, but on the morning of March 6 Mexican forces broke through a breach in the outer wall of the courtyard and overpowered them. Santa Anna ordered his men to take no prisoners, and only a small handful of the Texans were spared. One of these was Susannah Dickinson , the wife of Captain Almaron Dickinson (who was killed) and her infant daughter Angelina. Santa Anna sent them to Houston’s camp in Gonzalez with a warning that a similar fate awaited the rest of the Texans if they continued their revolt. The Mexican forces also suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of the Alamo, losing between 600 and 1,600 men. Legacy of the Alamo From March to May, Mexican forces once again occupied the Alamo. For the Texans, the Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of heroic resistance and a rallying cry in their struggle for independence. On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston and some 800 Texans defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican force of 1,500 men at San Jacinto (near the site of present-day Houston), shouting “Remember the Alamo!” as they attacked. The victory ensured the success of Texan independence: Santa Anna, who had been taken prisoner, came to terms with Houston to end the war. In May, Mexican troops in San Antonio were ordered to withdraw, and to demolish the Alamo’s fortifications


Which poisonous compound was used by a religous cult in deadly attacks on the Tokyo subway in 1995?

March 20, 1995: Poison Gas Wreaks Tokyo Subway Terror March 20, 1995: Poison Gas Wreaks Tokyo Subway Terror By Randy Alfred 03.20.09 A transit worker squats beside the body of a man felled by the 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway. Photo: Tokyo Shimbun/Corbis 1995: Religious cultists release the toxic nerve gas sarin at multiple locations in the Tokyo subway. A dozen people will die, and thousands suffer injuries ranging from mild to severe. Aum Shinrikyo was a Japanese cult combining bits of Buddhism, Hinduism, shamanism and end-of-days Christianity. The name combined the Buddhist mantra om with the Japanese for "supreme truth." With a worldwide membership of 20,000 to 40,000 , Aum had a net worth in 1995 of about $1.5 billion. It made money through standard religious techniques like donations, tithing and paraphernalia sales. It also employed the New Age technique of high-priced indoctrination seminars. In addition, it ran some businesses, including a restaurant chain and a computer factory that assembled Taiwanese electronic components into computers it sold at its own downtown Tokyo store. The cult also built a facility to manufacture biological and chemical weapons by the ton. Aum experimented with botulin toxin, anthrax, cholera, Q fever and the Ebola virus. Operatives tried to release botulin near the Diet in 1990, and near the imperial palace in 1993. An anthrax release from its Tokyo office building in 1993 caused foul smells, brown steam, pet deaths and stains on cars and sidewalks. None of these attacks is known to have caused death or injury. Things changed on June 27, 1994. Cult members drove a truck to a residential neighborhood in Matsumoto, about 200 miles northwest of Tokyo, then used a computer system to remotely release a cloud of sarin. Their primary targets were three judges who lived there and were about to rule against the cult in a big real estate case. Sarin was first created in Nazi Germany. The volatile nerve agent is 500 times more toxic than cyanide: A single pinhead-size drop can kill an adult. The Matsumoto sarin attack killed seven people and injured 500, of whom 200 were admitted to hospitals at least overnight. Despite all that, Aum Shinrikyo managed to pull off its most audacious — and deadly — attack just nine months later. In the Monday morning rush hour of March 20, five cult members boarded different subway trains converging on central Tokyo. Four of them each carried two plastic bags loaded with sarin, and the fifth had three bags. At nearly the same moment, they each dropped the bags to the floor of the jam-packed train and punctured them with a specially sharpened umbrella tip. The cultists then quickly stepped off the trains as they pulled into the next station. Getaway drivers were waiting outside the station for each of them. The liquid began vaporizing, and people began getting sick. Some of them got off the trains at subsequent stations, stumbling onto the platforms. At each stop, more gas spread, and more liquid was tracked off the trains and into the stations. The deadly sarin vapor also clung to the clothes and bodies of its victims, sickening those who rushed to their aid. Some of the trains continued traveling — one for an hour and 40 minutes — before finally stopping to deal with the emergency ... and stop spreading it. Emergency and hospital services later got heavily criticized for the uncoordinated response. Symptoms included bleeding from the nose and mouth, coma, convulsions, difficulty breathing, extreme sensitivity to light, flulike symptoms, foaming at the mouth, fevers, loss of consciousness, loss of memory, loss of vision, nausea, vomiting, paralysis, respiratory problems, seizures and uncontrollable trembling. Some survivors suffered these problems permanently, along with disturbed sleep, nightmares and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many victims with initially mild symptoms went to work before sickening later and going to the hospital. Others probably never sought medical care. Estimates of the injured range from 3,800 up to 6,000. The sarin killed


Which highly toxic protein was present on the tip of the umbrella that was used to kill Bulgarian dissident writer Georgi Markov in 1978?

Sciencemadness Discussion Board - May I have been exposed by Ricin? - Powered by XMB 1.9.11 posted on 29-6-2006 at 02:40 mate you are one stupid guy i mean come on i would have stopped tryin the first time if i got ill like you did from what i have read about it you only need a little to kill you so leave alone most of the simptons are correct anyway if your gona keep doin it why not try extracting cyanide from wild cherrys its in the seed/nut thins in the centreof the cherrys but i advise you dont just be careful dont play with poisons play with explosives instead they fun!!!! try mixing aluminum fileings and iron oxide stand back and light called thermite burns through anythink If half the people here were bright enough to.... know how to use a library or the internet, the county could be in trouble. A not very bright US Gov idea. As recently as last year, a 1962 Army patent for making weapons- grade ricin was available on a public computer at the United States Patent Office. That Web page has been closed, but the military's recipe is still available elsewhere on the Internet. Yup, however, money talks. If you send the US PTO US $3.00 they will mail you a copy. Or as suggested you can DL it for free from any one of several obvious sources. I know of a PhD level forensic chemist who must have been watching toooo many TV shows who said to me I'll never taste anything else again. New York Times February 4, 2004 RICIN ON CAPITOL HILL: THE POISON; Ricin, Made From Common Castor Beans, Can Be Lethal but Has Drawbacks as a Weapon By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. While ricin is one of the deadliest known poisons, and can be made from common castor beans, it has been used only rarely as a murder or terror weapon. It is normally just a white protein powder, and its plain appearance has led to false alarms in detecting it. A speck of pure ricin the size of a grain of salt is enough to kill if it is injected or swallowed, said Dr. Michael P. Allswede, a toxicologist at the Center for Biosecurity at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. But about 10 times that much would be needed if it is inhaled, so sending it through the mail is not as deadly as mailing anthrax, for example. Even high-quality homemade ricin, if that is what was found in a Senate mailroom on Monday, is only about one-third pure, so a lethal dose would mean inhaling or swallowing at least three times as much as a pure dose. None of the dozens of Capitol police and Senate staff members who were decontaminated by showering and throwing away their clothes yesterday showed signs of poisoning. The toxin in castor beans is in the pulp left after the oil is squeezed out. The oil has long been used as a laxative and in paints and lubricants. The beans grow wild in the United States and are farmed in many countries. There is no antidote for ricin poisoning. Doctors can offer only secondary support like fluids, oxygen and blood pressure drugs. Ricin (pronounced RICE-in) can cause severe swelling and fluid in the lungs or bleeding in the stomach and intestines, and it destroys the liver and kidneys. A survivor of ricin poisoning would probably have permanent organ damage. It is not a good battlefield weapon because, unlike hardy anthrax spores, its long, linked proteins break apart in dry, sunny conditions. Unlike nerve gases, it is not easily absorbed through the skin. ''It's best used as an assassination weapon or a food contaminant,'' Dr. Allswede said. ''It needs to be targeted at an individual.'' Last April, French officials were embarrassed when sophisticated tests revealed that a small bottle of powder found in a locker at the Gare de Lyon actually contained ground wheat germ and barley. Initial tests in March identified it as ricin, which has similar proteins, and officials had boasted that they had probably thwarted a terrorist attack. It was found during random locker searches when Paris was on a state of high alert because of the Iraq war. Three months earlier, a small amount of ricin had been found in a London apartment used by six North Africans who were arrested


Which U.S. state has borders with Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana?

Land borders statistics - states compared - Statemaster Rex 18th August 2010 I am curious why Ohio and Pennsylvania don't have Canada listed as an international border? According to the Library of Congress (see link below), Ohio shares a 146 mile border with Canada, and Pennsylvania shares a 42 mile border with Canada. Also, Michigan also shares a border with Minnesota and Illinois - neither are listed. Illinois shares a border with Michigan - it isn't listed. Minnesota share a border with Michigan - it isn't listed. http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS21729.pdf


Which actor in 2005 played the title role in the TV remake of Kojak?

Kojak (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A bald police detective with a righteous attitude battles crime on his hometurf. Stars: a list of 22 titles created 16 Sep 2011 a list of 96 titles created 12 Jun 2013 a list of 23 titles created 11 Oct 2013 a list of 39 titles created 19 Feb 2014 a list of 43 titles created 2 weeks ago Search for " Kojak " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? 25 March 2005 (USA) See more  » Filming Locations: Kojak's father was of Polish heritage and his mother was African-American. See more » Connections (United States) – See all my reviews I watched the new Kojak premiere and the second episode, hoping that I would get a good feel for how the series was. Its a great show that follows most of the cop rules. Tough lead role, Check. Cohorts of fellow cops who admire the lead, check. Interesting but guessable plot, check. Iconic captain figure who provides little help, Check. Nevertheless, Its a really great show. Ving Rhames is one of the great actors of our time. The show also features Michael Kelly, who stared with Ving in Dawn of the Dead. It's Good to see them together again, as they had a great dynamic in the movie. Sadly I think this series has a limited future. It just doesn't add enough new to the cop genre to keep it interesting and different. However, I hope most people are just like me. You watch it, Enjoy it for what it is, and hope to see more. 14 of 17 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Which U.S. state has borders with Oklahoma,Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri?

Most Neighborly States Which U.S. state shares the most borders with other     states? The Answer: Tennessee and Missouri each share borders with     eight states. Here are the states with their neighbors, listed     clockwise. Tennessee : Kentucky,     Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and     Missouri. Missouri : Iowa,     Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and     Nebraska. If you would like to learn more about any of these states, check     out our U.S. States     page . —The Editors


Which group in 1971 had a top ten hit with the record The Pushbike Song?

The Mixtures’s Biography —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm There are at least two bands named the mixtures. 1)The Mixtures were a rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1965. Australian musicians Terry Dean and Rod De Clerk met in Tasmania in 1965. They then met Laurie Arthur, a member of The Strangers, and the three decided to form a band together after a jam session. They quickly signed to EMI that same year and released three singles. They went through several line-up changes over the following few years, then signed to CBS Records in 1969. A few further singles followed before transferring to Fable Records in 1970. As a result of the 1970 radio ban, during which many Australian radio stations refused to play Australian and British music released by major labels, the Mixtures recorded a cover of Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime" and received much more airplay than had initially been expected for a group on a small record label. The single went to #1 in Australia for six weeks. They followed up with "The Pushbike Song" (produced by David Mackay), which went to #1 in Australia for two weeks, hit #2 in the UK Singles Chart, and went to #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. after being released on Sire Records. The next single, "Henry Ford", peaked at #43 in Australia. Further line-up changes ensued before "Captain Zero" went to #5 in Australia in 1971, their last big hit. The group underwent some more line-up changes including Brenton Fosdike (Guitar, vocals), John Petcovich (Drums, Vocals) and the last member to join was Keyboard Player Rob Scott. In 1978 the band travelled to Perth to do some recording and put together a new show. During this time Bass Player Chris Spooner tragically died from a fishing accident at Trigg Beach. The band only carried on for a further three months as a four piece before breaking up in early 1979. . -wikipedia 2)The Mixtures (50s-60s R&B from Oxnard, CA) The Mixtures were a racially mixed r&b band of the '60s from Ventura County, California, sixty miles north of Los Angeles. However, they are considered part of the Eastside Sound because they were managed by Eddie Davis, who was involved with many East Los Angeles bands, and played many of the Eastside venues, such as Rainbow Gardens in Pomona and El Monte Legion Stadium. The Mixtures recorded one album and seven singles and were the house band at both Rainbow Gardens and on a popular Los Angeles television show. To devotees of the Eastside Sound, they are best known for two of their recordings, "Olive Oyl" and "Stompin' At the Rainbow." These tracks and others have been featured on various Eastside Sound CD and vinyl album compilations. The seeds of The Mixtures were planted at Oxnard High School in 1957. The Playboys, who would evolve into the Mixtures, were started by Steve Mendoza, Del Franklin, and Jess Porras. Steve, Del, and Jess were all in the high school band, Steve on trumpet and Del and Jess on tenor sax. They would get together after school and jam off campus, sometimes with an upright bass player. Steve would also play piano at the jams. Eventually, they were invited to play at an assembly at their high school. For their first gig, Steve played piano, Jess, alto sax, Del, tenor sax, Johnny Trueblood, drums, and a bass player. One of the songs they played that day was a jazzed up version of "The Bunny Hop." It went over very well with the student body. Encouraged by the experience, they kept rehearsing. Jess Porras came from a musical family. His uncles on his mother's side of the family were professional musicians. Jess' mom and uncles grew up in Garden City, Kansas. They were part of a Mexican migration to work in the fields. Jess' dad played guitar and sang, but never went professional. He taught Jess some guitar and some classic Mexican songs. Jess played violin from age nine to twelve, before switching to sax. Jess would also sit in with his uncles' bands on percussion and got the bug to be in a band. Getting back to the Playboys, their next opportunity was t


Which christian name is shared by two title characters in the Dickens book Dombey and Son?

Dombey and Son : Chapter 1. Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens @ Classic Reader Mr Dombey coughed. 'It's so extraordinary,' said Louisa; smiling through her tears, which indeed were not overpowering, 'as to be perfectly ridiculous. So completely our family. I never saw anything like it in my life!' 'But what is this about Fanny, herself?' said Mr Dombey. 'How is Fanny?' 'My dear Paul,' returned Louisa, 'it's nothing whatever. Take my word, it's nothing whatever. There is exhaustion, certainly, but nothing like what I underwent myself, either with George or Frederick. An effort is necessary. That's all. If dear Fanny were a Dombey! - But I daresay she'll make it; I have no doubt she'll make it. Knowing it to be required of her, as a duty, of course she'll make it. My dear Paul, it's very weak and silly of me, I know, to be so trembly and shaky from head to foot; but I am so very queer that I must ask you for a glass of wine and a morsel of that cake.' Mr Dombey promptly supplied her with these refreshments from a tray on the table. 'I shall not drink my love to you, Paul,' said Louisa: 'I shall drink to the little Dombey. Good gracious me! - it's the most astonishing thing I ever knew in all my days, he's such a perfect Dombey.' Quenching this expression of opinion in a short hysterical laugh which terminated in tears, Louisa cast up her eyes, and emptied her glass. 'I know it's very weak and silly of me,' she repeated, 'to be so trembly and shaky from head to foot, and to allow my feelings so completely to get the better of me, but I cannot help it. I thought I should have fallen out of the staircase window as I came down from seeing dear Fanny, and that tiddy ickle sing.' These last words originated in a sudden vivid reminiscence of the baby. They were succeeded by a gentle tap at the door. 'Mrs Chick,' said a very bland female voice outside, 'how are you now, my dear friend?' 'My dear Paul,' said Louisa in a low voice, as she rose from her seat, 'it's Miss Tox. The kindest creature! I never could have got here without her! Miss Tox, my brother Mr Dombey. Paul, my dear, my very particular friend Miss Tox.' The lady thus specially presented, was a long lean figure, wearing such a faded air that she seemed not to have been made in what linen-drapers call 'fast colours' originally, and to have, by little and little, washed out. But for this she might have been described as the very pink of general propitiation and politeness. From a long habit of listening admiringly to everything that was said in her presence, and looking at the speakers as if she were mentally engaged in taking off impressions of their images upon her soul, never to part with the same but with life, her head had quite settled on one side. Her hands had contracted a spasmodic habit of raising themselves of their own accord as in involuntary admiration. Her eyes were liable to a similar affection. She had the softest voice that ever was heard; and her nose, stupendously aquiline, had a little knob in the very centre or key-stone of the bridge, whence it tended downwards towards her face, as in an invincible determination never to turn up at anything. Miss Tox's dress, though perfectly genteel and good, had a certain character of angularity and scantiness. She was accustomed to wear odd weedy little flowers in her bonnets and caps. Strange grasses were sometimes perceived in her hair; and it was observed by the curious, of all her collars, frills, tuckers, wristbands, and other gossamer articles - indeed of everything she wore which had two ends to it intended to unite - that the two ends were never on good terms, and wouldn't quite meet without a struggle. She had furry articles for winter wear, as tippets, boas, and muffs, which stood up on end in rampant manner, and were not at all sleek. She was much given to the carrying about of small bags with snaps to them, that went off like little pistols when they were shut up; and when full-dressed, she wore round her neck the barrenest of lockets, representing a fishy old eye, with no approach to speculation in


In English history, who was the legendary wife of King Leofric, Earl of Mercia?

Leofric, Earl of Mercia - RoyalWeb Leofric, Earl of Mercia Jump to: navigation , search Copyright 2007, Will Johnson, wjhonson@aol.com , Professional Genealogist, All Rights Reserved. This page is locked, if you'd like to add or correct anything, please email me. If you enjoy the research done here, consider making a financial contribution to keep research like this going. Husband of Lady Godiva , and father of Aelfgar, Earl of Mercia Leofric died in 1057 (ASC 1057). Primary sources Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, G.N. Garmonsway (tr,ed). J.M.Dent Ltd, London 1972 (reprint 1992) pg 159 : "The Laud Chronicle (E) — 1036 [1035] (footnote: E has misplaced the vacant annal for 1036) In this year Cnut passed away at Shaftesbury, and he is buried in the Old Minster, Winchester. Soon after his passing there was a meeting of all the councillors at Oxford, and earl Leofric and almost all the thanes to the north of the Thames, and [Cnut's] household troops in London, elected Harold as regent of all England...." pg 163 : "The Worcester Chronicle (D) — 1043 In this year Edward was consecrated king at Wincester on the first day of Easter. And in the same year, a fortnight before St Andrew's day, the king was advised to ride from Gloucester, and [with] earl Leofric and earl Godwine and earl Siward and their band came to Winchester...." pg 174 : "The Laud Chronicle (E) — 1048[1051] ...Earl Siward and earl Leofric and many people with them from the north had come there to the king...." pg 175 : "The Worcester Chronicle (D) — 1052 "...He sent then for earl Leofric and north for earl Siward and asked for troops from them." pg 177 : "The Laud Chronicle (E) — 1048 [1051] "And then Odda was appointed earl over Devon, and over Somerset, and over Dorset, and over Cornwall; and Aelfgar, earl Leofric's son, was given the earldom which Harold had had." pg 184 : "The Abingdon Chronicle (C) — 1055 "A short time after this there was a council in London, and earl Aelfgar, son of earl Leofric, was outlawed without having done anything to deserve his fate. Thereupon he went to Ireland, and added a force of eighteen ships to his own household troops, and sailed to king Gruffydd with that host; and he took him under his protection." pg 188 : "The Laud Chronicle (E) — 1057 "Earl Leofric passed away, and Aelfgar, his son, succeeded to the earldom which his father had had." Charter S1226  : "Leofric, comes of Chester, founds Coventry Abbey..." [probably spurious, but *note* the conspicuous absence of Godgifu] Charter S1232  : "Leofric, comes, and his wife (Godgifu), to St Mary's, Worcester..." Charter S1233  : "Godiva (Godgifu), wife of Leofric, to St Mary's, Stow..." The Chronicle of Florence of Worcester, with the Two Continuations , Thomas Forester (tr). (1854) H. G. Bohn 512 pages. Where I find, on page 159  : "[A.D. 1057] ...The renowned Leofric, son of the ealdorman Leofwine, of blessed memory, died in a good old age, at his own vill of Bromley, on the second of the calends of September [31st August], and was buried with great pomp at Coventry; which monastery, among the other good deeds of his life, he and his wife, the noble countess Godiva, a worshipper of God, and devoted friend of St. Mary, Ever-a-Virgin, had founded, and amply endowing it with lands on their own patrimony, had so enriched with all kinds of ornament, that no monastery could be found in England possessed of such abundance of gold....His son Algar was appointed to his earldom. Secondary sources Dictionary of National Biography(1922), "Leofric" "(Lat. Leuricus), Earl of Mercia (d. 1057), was son of Leofwine, ealdorman of the Hwiccas (Worcestershire), and brother of Northman, slain by Cnut's orders in 1017. His father, probably after the death of Eadric or Edric Streona [q.v.] in 1017, became earl of Mercia. Leofric witnesses charters as 'minister' or thegn, perhaps from 1005 (Kemble, 'Codex', No. 714), or earlier, to 1026, in which year he is also described as 'dux'(ib. Nos. 742, 743), though the charter is probably spurious ('Norman Conquest', i. 461 n.) Florence (an. 1017) says that


Which film duo met The Invisble Man, The Mummy and Frankenstein?

Frankenstein 1931 - Steve"Papaw"Pyatte Frankenstein 1931                 cast, crew and film summary of abbott & costello meet the invisible man                 cast Gavin Muir - Dr. Philip Gray Arthur Franz - Tommy Nelson John Grant - based on The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Robert Lees Joseph Gershenson film summary Two bumbling private detectives become involved in helping prize-fight contender Tommy Nelson who is trying to clear his name from the charge of murdering his manager. Tommy injects himself with an invisibility serum in order to hide from the police. He then sets Lou up as a fight contender in order to draw out the crooked promoter. This culminates in the untrained Lou having to fight his opponent in the ring while aided by Tommys invisible punches. Abbott and Costello had had great success with Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) wherein their clowning was paired up against Universals in-house monsters - Dracula, the Frankenstein monster and the Wolf Man. The two idiots then made a return to Universals classic monsters with this encounter with the Invisible Man and would go on to meetings with Dr Jekyll and the Mummy. However, while the title is accurate and Abbott and Costello do indeed meet an Invisible Man, this is the Invisible Man in name only - with the only connection to H.G. Wells or the film version The Invisible Man (1933) and any of its sequels being that Gavin Muirs scientist possess the invisibility serum used by Griffin in the original story. The story is an odd mix that seems one part Abbott and Costellos low-jinks, the other a more interesting straight invisibile man story. What makes the film watchable over and above the usual lowbrow numbskullery the two engage in are the excellent invisibility effects. Here we get to see the title character dressing and undressing, eating spaghetti and shuffling cards. Particularly good is the marvellously choreographed fight at the climax where Lou must fight an opponent in the ring with his fists and body being lifted by the invisible man. For once the boys are left high and dry by the far more interesting set pieces. The other Abbott and Costello genre entries are:- Hold That Ghost (1941), The Time of Their Lives (1946), Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Jack and the Beanstalk (1952), Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953), Abbott and Costello Meet Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1953) and Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955). At the end of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, the Invisible Man, voiced by none other than Vincent Price, introduces himself to the bumbling duo. Vincent Price would not meet Abbott and Costello in their next monster film, but the Invisible Man would. Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man is one of the comedy duos greatest films, surpassed only by Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. The movie is also one of the greatest films in Universals Invisible Man series that began with The Invisible Man in 1933 and continued with The Invisible Man Returns, The Invisible Woman, Invisible Agent, and The Invisible Mans Revenge. This 1951 film was the last Invisible Man film that Universal made. The plot is very similar to the film The Invisible Man Returns, a film that did feature Vincent Price as the title character. Bud and Lou are two private detectives that are hired by boxer Tommy Nelson (Arthur Franz) to clear his name for a murder he didnt commit. His fiancée Helen (Nancy Guild) is the niece of a scientist (Gavin Muir) that was friends with Jack Griffin; the original Invisible Man. Helens uncle had preserved the Invisibility serum. Tommy injects himself, ignoring the warnings that the serum can bring about insanity. Bud, Lou, and the Invisible Man are on the track of the mobsters that framed Tommy while trying to stay clear of the police that are on Nelsons track. Television legends Sheldon Leonard (producer of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show") and William Frawley (Fred Mertz from "I Love Lucy") play the mob leader and a police detective. Abbott and Costello Meet Frank


Which original ninth planet of our solar system was re-classified as a dwarf planet in 2006?

Pluto Facts for Kids | Facts About Dwarf Planet Pluto Interesting facts about space, the planets and our solar system Pluto Facts and Information Pluto is a dwarf planet and the second closest to the Sun of its kind. Before it was re-classified to a dwarf planet Pluto was thought to be the ninth planet in our solar system and the one furthest away from the Sun. It has recently been explored by New Horizons, the first spacecraft to ever reach Pluto and we are learning fascinating things about this far away planet. Pluto was discovered in 1930. It was seen using a telescope as it is too far away from Earth to be seen without the use of equipment. Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh and was initially thought to be a ninth planet. However even then people were unsure as to whether or not it could be classed as a planet like the other eight in the solar system. Pluto does not orbit the Sun like other planets in the solar system. Instead of taking a clear path around the sun Pluto goes in more of an oval and has a tilted orbit when compared with other planets. This means not only does Pluto get closer and further away from the Sun, it is also higher in the solar system on one side of the Sun than the other. Pluto actually spends 22 years of its orbit closer to the Sun than Neptune . This last happened between 1979 and 1999 and will happen again in 2227. It takes 248 Earth years for Pluto to orbit the Sun. This means that Pluto hasn’t made a full trip around the Sun since it was found in 1930. Scientists have predicted its orbit path. Pluto takes 153.3 hours to rotate on its axis. This means a day on Pluto is 6.4 Earth days. Pluto is in the Kuiper Belt. This is an area in space containing thousands of objects orbiting the sun. Most of these are very small and made of ice. It is sometimes called the “Third Zone” and is the space further away from the sun than Neptune. Pluto is 1,473 miles (2,370 kilometers) in diameter. This is quite small compared to the other eight planets in the Solar System apart from Mercury which is even smaller. Pluto gets its name from the Roman god of the underworld. The name was actually chosen by a young girl in England who was only 11 at the time. Her name was Venetia Burney. In 2006 it was decided that Pluto should no longer be classed as a planet. It is now called a dwarf planet. The decision was made after another dwarf planet named Eris was discovered in 2003 and astronomers began to talk about what actually makes a planet a planet. This was mostly their size, location and ability to clear their own orbit path. Clearing an orbit path is where a planet has enough gravity to push other items out of its way or bring them into their own atmosphere. There are five dwarf planets in total. The others are called Makemake , Ceres and Haumea . Of the dwarf planets, Pluto is second closest to the Sun. Ceres is the closest. Pluto is the second largest of the dwarf planets with Eris being the biggest by roughly 24 miles (40 kilometres) difference in their diameters. Pluto has 5 known moons. These are named Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos and Hydra. Charon is the largest of the five and is similar to the Earth’s moon – this makes it about half the size of Pluto itself. Both are tidally locked to their planets meaning the same side of the moon faces the planet at all times. The first spacecraft to visit Pluto was a NASA mission called New Horizons and flew by the dwarf planet in July 2015. The probe was the fastest spacecraft ever launched and left Earth on the 19th of January 2006. The mission is not over and is planned to continue until 2026 after spending a few years looking at objects in the Kuiper Belt. The spacecraft is carrying a small container holding the ashes of Clyde Tombaugh who first discovered the dwarf planet. Pluto is grey in colour with a slight red tinge to it. Scientists were expecting it to be a dark, bluish icy planet and were surprised to discover its rusty tint – not too different to the colours of Mars . The photos revealed that Pluto has a heart shape on it! This heart shape is thought


The group Sweet had only one UK No 1 hit. What was it?

The Sweet - Official Homepage connect HIT AFTER HIT AFTER HIT The Ballroom Blitz, Fox on The Run, Action,Teenage Rampage, Hellraiser, Blockbuster, The Six Teens, Love is Like Oxygen, Turn it Down, Wig-Wam Bam, Little Willy, Funny Funny, Poppa Joe, Co Co, Set me Free, Ac Dc, Peppermint Twist, Lost Angels, Fever of Love, The Lies in Your Eyes, Stairway To The Stars, California Nights, Call Me, It's It's The Sweet Mix, Sweet 2th and that's just the singles. Over 55 million records sold worldwide. 34 number 1 hits worldwide. Still touring & performing to sell out audiences worldwide. "Without The Sweet there would not have been a KISS" - Gene Simmons. "We wanted to be The Sweet" - Nikki Sixx - Mötley Crüe. "This is the band I wish I had been in" - Joe Elliot - Def Leppard. © 2012 the sweet


The name of which type of pasta comes from the Italian for 'little tongues'?

Pasta Names and Shapes... Explained! Home » All Articles » Food & Wine » Pasta Names and Shapes… Explained! Pasta Names and Shapes… Explained! Farfalle, or "butterfly," pasta Orecchiette, an interestingly-shaped pasta from Puglia, gives away its shape with its Italian name… Ever wanted to learn how to make your own delicious pasta from an expert Italian chef? We’d love to teach you in Rome with our ever-popular pasta-making class ! Bucatini, spaghetti, tortellini, rigatoni: There are hundreds of kinds of Italian pastas, and each one has its own, special name. That’s pretty confusing… but it’s also fun! We’ve said many times before that Italian food is regional (in fact, there’s no such thing as “Italian food”). Pasta is a major part of that. Local kinds of pasta in Tuscany differ from those in Rome, Milan, or Puglia. For us, though, one of the really fun things about Italian pasta—and the names of Italian pastas—are that each pasta name actually means something. Usually, in fact, the name gives away the shape of the pasta itself. Want proof? Here are just some of our favorite pastas, and what their names mean in Italian! Bucatini all’amatriciana, a popular dish in Rome Bucatini: One of the most popular kinds of pasta in Rome, bucatini look like thick spaghetti—but they have a tiny hole in the middle. (Think of a Twizzler!). What does bucatini mean? “Little holes!”. (Buco means hole, while adding an –ino, or –ini for plural, means “small”). Cannelloni: These big tubes of pasta (usually stuffed and popped in the oven) are named after, well, “big tubes.” (Adding -one, or –oni for plural, means “big”). Farfalle, or “butterfly,” pasta Farfalle: This pasta might have the prettiest name of them all… “butterflies”! Hence the shape—of a bow tie, or (more creatively) a butterfly. Fettuccine: This flat, ribbon-shaped pasta is named after, you guessed it, “little ribbons.” Fusilli pasta might just be named after… rifles! Fusilli: This pasta is thought to come from the word “fucile,” or “rifle”. Makes sense because fusilli are spiral-shaped… as is the inside barrel of a gun. Linguine: This flattened, long pasta is named after “little tongues” (tongues: lingue, and the -in makes them “small”). Orecchiette: This pasta, unique to the region of Puglia, means “little ears.” Sure enough, it’s an ear-shaped pasta. Penne: An easy one, penne means “pens.” Next time you have a bowl of penne, check it out: The end of each piece of penne is similar to the tip of a fountain pen. Spaghetti: Spaghi are “twines”; an -ett makes them small, so these are “little twines.” Perfect, right? Strozzapreti pasta Strozzapreti: From central Italy, especially Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and Tuscany, this pasta might have the strangest name of them all: “priest-strangler.” No one’s exactly sure where the name comes from. Some think it’s because priests loved the pasta so much, they ate too quickly and choked. Vermicelli: In Italy, this is a tubular pasta that’s a little thicker than spaghetti. The name means “little worms.” Sounds gross—but, of course, tastes great! (Check out the video below to learn how to make carbonara, a classic Roman pasta, from scratch!). What’s your favorite pasta—or pasta name? Tell us in the comments!


Lockjaw is an old fashioned term for which affliction?

Old Disease Names By Sylvain Cazalet �sculapius: The     Roman god of healing. Ague: Usually malaria but can be any feverish illness with fits of shivering. Ainhum: Stricture     resulting from minor cuts at the base of a digit eventually resulting in     amputation. Aleppo Boil: Leishmaniasis. Albuminuria: Presence of protein in the urine. Found in many kidney diseases e.g.     Diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy, glomerulonephritis and     nephrotic syndrome. Amaurosis: Blindness (partial or complete). Amenorrhoea: Absence of menstruation. Usually applied to the reproductive years, so     the usual cause is pregnancy. American plague: Yellow     fever. Anasarca: Generalized     massive edema. Generalised massive dropsy. Ancome: A     whitlow, an ulcerous swelling. Aneurysm: A local ballooning of a blood vessel. Usually an artery. Angina: Literally means choking. Often used for angina pectoris i.e. pain from     the heart. Anthracosis: Lung     disease caused by inhalation of coal dust. A form of pneumoconiosis. Aphonia: Laryngitis. Aphtha: The     infant disease "thrush". Apoplex /     Apoplexy: Paralysis due to stroke. Ascites: Dropsy. Abnormal     collection of fluid within the abdomen. Often due to liver disease,     especially secondary cancer, but can result from heart or kidney     failure. Asphycsia/Asphicsia: Cyanotic     and lack of oxygen. Ataxia: Inability to co-ordinate movement i.e. Clumsiness. Atheroma: Slow     degeneration of arteries when fatty deposits collect on the inner     lining. Atrophy: Wasting     away or diminishing in size.      Bad     Blood: Syphilis. Barber's Itch: Infection     of the hair follicles of the beard area. May be impetigo. Bilious     fever: A term loosely applied to intestinal fevers and     malarial fever. Typhoid, malaria, hepatitis or elevated temperature and     bile emesis. Biliousness: Jaundice     associated with liver disease. A complex of symptoms comprising nausea,     abdominal discomfort, headache, and constipation�formerly attributed     to excessive secretion of bile from the liver. Black Death: Bubonic     plague. Black fever: Acute     infection with high temperature and dark red skin lesions and high     mortality rate. Black plague: Bubonic     plague. Black pox: Black     Small pox. Black vomit: Vomiting     old black blood due to ulcers or yellow fever. Blackwater fever: Dark     urine associated with high temperature. Severe form of malaria in which     the urine contains so much blood it appears black. Bladder In     Throat: Diphtheria. Boil: An abscess of skin or painful, circumscribed inflammation of the     skin or a hair follicle, having a dead, pus-forming inner core, usually     caused by a staphylococcal infection. Synonym: furuncle. Bloody Flux: Dysentery     involving a discharge of blood. Bloody stools. Blood poisoning: Bacterial     infection; septic�mia. Bloody sweat: Sweating     sickness. Brain fever: Meningitis     or typhus. Breakbone: Dengue     fever. Break Bone     Fever: Dengue fever. Bright's disease: Chronic     inflammatory disease of kidneys. Bronze John: Yellow     fever. Brucellosis: Disease resulting from drinking contaminated milk. Causes a feverish     illness of variable duration often with joint problems and frequently     depression. Bubo: Inflamed, enlarged or painful gland in the groin. A symptom of bubonic     plague. Bule: Boil, tumor     or swelling. Bursa: Small sac (closed bag) made of fibrous tissue and filled with a fluid.     Usually occur close to a joint and allow moving surfaces like bones and     tendons to move around each other with less friction.     Cach�mia: Any     blood disease. Cachexy: Malnutrition. Caduceus: Subject     to falling sickness or epilepsy. Camp Diarrh�a: Typhus.     Typhoid fever. Camp fever: Typhus;     aka Camp diarrhea. Cancrum Oris: A severe, dest


Which far eastern city is served by Narita airport?

Getting There in Tokyo | Frommer's Getting There advertisement Tokyo has two airports. International flights land at Narita International Airport (NRT) in Narita about 66km (41 miles) outside Tokyo. If you're arriving in Tokyo from elsewhere in Japan, your flight will probably land at Haneda Airport (HND), used primarily for domestic flights. With dozens of airlines serving Tokyo from around the world, it's certainly not difficult to get here. Below are some pointers to get you headed in the right direction. By Plane Because the flight to Tokyo is such a long one (about 12 hr. from Los Angeles or London and 13 1/2 hr. from Chicago or New York), you may wish to splurge for a roomier seat and upgraded service, including special counters for check-in, private lounges at the airport, and better meals, though these come with a price. You should also consider a mileage program, because you'll earn lots of miles on this round-trip. Japan's major carriers, flagship Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, offer more international flights to Tokyo than any other carriers. Other airlines flying between North America and Tokyo include American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Northwest Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, and United Airlines. From the United Kingdom, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways also offer daily nonstop service from London to Tokyo. Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Australia to Tokyo. Arriving at Narita Airport -- Narita International Airport (tel. 0476/34-8000; www.narita-airport.jp) consists of two terminals (1 and 2). Arrival lobbies in both terminals have ATMs and counters for money exchange, open daily 6:30am to 11pm (change enough money here to last several days, since the exchange rate is the same as in town, the process is speedy, and facilities in town are somewhat limited). Both are connected to all ground transportation into Tokyo. A Tourist Information Center (TIC), managed by the Japan National Tourism Organization, is located in the arrival lobbies of both Terminal 1 (tel. 0476/30-3383) and Terminal 2 (tel. 0476/34-5877). The TIC offers free maps and pamphlets and can direct you to your hotel or inn. Both TICs are open daily 8am to 8pm; if you don't yet have a hotel room and want one at a modest price, you can make reservations here for free until 7:30pm. Other facilities and services at both terminals include post offices, medical clinics, cellular phone rentals, luggage storage and lockers, shower rooms, day rooms for napping, children's playrooms, observation decks, and coin-operated computers with Internet connection (¥100 for 10 min.). Getting into Town from Narita Airport Everyone grumbles about Narita Airport because it's so far away from Tokyo. In fact, Narita is a different town altogether, with miles of paddies, bamboo groves, pine forests, and urban sprawl between it and Tokyo. By Taxi -- Obviously, jumping into a taxi is the easiest way to get to Tokyo, but it's also prohibitively expensive -- and may not even be the quickest method during rush hours. Fares are fixed but average around ¥19,000 to ¥21,000 for a 1 1/2- to 2-hour taxi ride from Narita to central Tokyo. By Airport Bus -- The most popular and stress-free way to get from Narita to Tokyo is via the Airport Limousine Bus (tel. 03/3665-7220; www.limousinebus.co.jp), which picks up passengers and luggage from just outside the arrival lobbies of terminals 1 and 2 and delivers them to downtown hotels. This is the best mode of transportation if you have heavy baggage or are staying at one of the 40 or so major hotels served by the bus. Buses depart for the various hotels generally once an hour, and it can take almost 2 hours to reach a hotel in Shinjuku. Buses also travel to both Tokyo and Shinjuku Station and the Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT) in downtown Tokyo, with more frequent departures (up to four times an hour). If your hotel is not served by Airport Limousine Bus, take it to the hotel or station nearest your destination. TCAT, Shinjuku


Which planet is known as 'The Evening Star'?

Evening Star - Universe Today   Universe Today by Abby Cessna [/caption] Venus is also known as the evening star. It was given that name by ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Egyptians, who saw it in the sky. The planet was eventually named after the Roman goddess of love because of its beauty. Many ancient cultures have his planet with love and womanhood. Venus has been an important object in a number of different cultures including to the Babylonians and Mayans. The Mayans even used the movement of the planet to help create their complex calendar. Venus is close to the Earth as well as the Sun. As soon as the Sun sets and it gets dark enough, Venus can often be seen in the sky. Because it seems In addition to being known as the evening star, Venus was also called the morning star because it could be seen for a few hours before the Sun grew too bright. The planet actually becomes brightest before the Sun rises or just after sunset. The ancient civilizations thought that the morning star and the evening star were separate celestial bodies. Pythagoras, the famous Greek mathematician, is believed to be the first person to realize that the morning and evening stars were actually the same object – Venus. The Egyptians had two names for the planets because they thought it was actually two stars. The morning star was called Tioumoutri, and the evening star was known as Ouaiti. The Greeks called the evenings star Hesperos, the “star of the evening.” The Greeks called the morning star, Phosphoros “the Bringer of Light,” or Eosphoros, “the Bringer of Dawn.”  Besides the Sun and Earth’s Moon, Venus is the brightest object in our Solar System. Its brightness is caused in part by the clouds of toxic gases that comprise its atmosphere. The sulfur dioxide and other elements in these clouds reflect light from the Sun causing the planet to shine. Long after astronomers discovered that Venus was no longer the evening or morning star it has captivated the imagination of many. The swirling clouds that hid the surface of this shining planet from view were thought to shield a tropical paradise. Ironically, what many considered to be the most beautiful planet turned out to be a burning wasteland – the hottest planet in our Solar System. Another one of Venus’ many names is Earth’s twin because it is similar in size and mass to our own planet. For more information, you should take a look at Venus and an introduction to Venus . Astronomy Cast has an episode on Venus . References:


Which was the first of the 'Road' films starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour?

Bing Crosby | The Road Films: Bob Hope and Bing Crosby | American Masters | PBS The Road Films: Bob Hope and Bing Crosby The Road Films: Bob Hope and Bing Crosby Premiere date: December 2, 2014 | 0:01:46 At the age of 37, Bing Crosby had 24 films under his belt and his career in Hollywood was at a crossroads. He found a great comedic partner in Bob Hope, with whom he had first performed on stage in 1932. Starting in 1940, Hope and Crosby would star in seven “Road” films, along with co-star Dorothy Lamar. The films parodied Hollywood and revitalized Crosby’s career by exposing him to a younger audience. This film excerpt is rich in archival footage, including Crosby on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, audio interviews with Bob Hope, and scenes of Hope and Crosby hamming it up together. The Road Films The pairing of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope set the bar for future “bromances” featuring two male leads in a comedy who are sometimes adversaries, but stick together. The seven Road films parodied film genres such as adventure films. Learn about the ridiculous plots and gags of the films. Road to Singapore (1940)


Who was the original performer of the song The Locomotion?

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To which family of birds does the Robin belong?

The RSPB: Browse bird families: Chats and thrushes Browse bird families Image: Ben Hall 'Chats' are small, quite slender or robin-like birds with fine bills and slender legs, slim and sometimes colourful tails and short, round wings. 'Thrushes' are generally larger, often spotted underneath, but in some species, males are unspotted and clearly different from females. Many are superb songsters. There are many thrushes worldwide; four breed in the UK and two others are regular in winter, but several more have appeared on rare occasions; chats include six regular breeders and several rare visitors.