papertowel (Adapted & Written by David T. Crowther) Introduction: There are many ways to explore the natural world ranging from general observations to investigations to tightly controlled experiments. The purpose of the elementary science experience is to help children to better understand the world around them by utilizing science process skills in investigations and to begin to learn the body of knowledge that science has accumulated. Children need experience in learning the basic steps of investigation in order to begin to understand how science works. Many of us grew up knowing this investigative and experimental procedure as "The Scientific Method." However, scientists, science educators, teachers, and curriculum writers today know that there is more than ONE way to investigate or experiment with different phenomenon. The purpose of this lesson is to show one way to use an organized approach to investigation in order to compare and contrast different paper towel brands for their absorption capabilities. Additionally, this concept under investigation can be applied to the scientific body of knowledge demonstrating how plants take water in through their roots through the stems and on out to the leaves in a process called cohesion-tension. This is also the same process used in many different practical applications found in the household including evaporative coolers, humidifier filters, spills on carpet, and water soaked drywall (to just name a few). Finally, this lesson will use investigation procedures rather than formal experimentation procedures due to the nature of the investigation. One of the EJSE reviewers precisely stated the difference between experimentation and less formal investigations. Formal experiments are highly controlled investigations where the results of the specific relationship between the manipulated (independent) and responding ( dependent) variables studied are able to be used to predict how one would see the same phenomena in new situation For example the strength of a type of concrete based on varying the amount of mortar used in the mix. The paper towel situation is descriptive research because it describes what one would expect or predict to happen for only the specific brand of paper towels which were studied. It is a descriptive type of investigation (as compared to a true experiment) since it is impossible to control all the conditions in the comparison being investigated. With this type of scientific investigation the prediction is what is critical. As the word hypothesis is used it means making a prediction. To learn about "Brawny" doesn't tell one a reliable and valid thing about how "Bounty" would work but clearly does provide a base to predict how rapidly any sample of Brawny would work. (EJSE reviewer). Please note: Paper towel testing is a very popular lab. It is in many activity books and therefore is not, by any means, a creation of this author. The purpose of this activity model was to write the paper towel lab which had the National Science Education Standards referenced, both process and a content, and was written in the 5 E learning cycle format. Additionally, it has provided a nice forum on the distinctions between scientific experiments and investigations. The Quicker Picker Upper! (Adapted & written by David T. Crowther) Grade Level: 5 - 8 Objective: By the end of the lesson the students will be able to determine which paper towel absorbs liquid the fastest through utilizing scientific investigation and science process skills. Proficiencies: (National Science Education Standards)(NRC, 1996) Content: 1. Students will understand the concept of "wicking" cohesion-tension as applied to absorption in a paper towel and the process through the xylem in a plant.   NSES - Content Standard 5-8, Life Science, Content Standard C: Structure and function in living organisms & Diversity and adaptations of organisms. 2. Students will develop conclusions based upon Investigation.   3.Students will know and utilize the major steps in scientific investigations.   NSES - Science Content S


What is the lowest voice register in a barbershop quartet?

Glossary of Barbershop Terms Impromptu quartet singing without arrangements; singing by ear.                             Additional Vocabulary   ï¿½Brightï¿½ -      is singing using a bright airy sound which comes from the resonators in your head. There are five resonators, namely, the tongue and teeth (front of the mouth) uvula (the little hanging bean at the back of the throat), nose or front of face, forehead, and crown or upper back of the head. Consistent and balanced use of these five resonators, and a minimum of the other two resonators, will give your singing a very bright sound which helps give your quartet or chorus a good smooth blend. This has nothing to do with the pitch being sung.   ï¿½Dark/Brownï¿½ -  is singing with a deep full solo quality voice. This type of sound is produced using mainly the two remaining body resonators, namely, the larynx (deep in the throat behind the Adamï¿½s apple), and the Chest or Diaphragm area. Using mainly these two resonators with a minimum of the head resonators will give your voice a very dark sound. This dark sound only blends well if all four of the quartet or all four parts of the chorus use them. If only one of the parts uses a dark quality the sound will be unbalanced and will not ring consistently. This also has nothing to do with the pitch being sung. ï¿½spotsï¿½ -         Endearing term for sheet music (spots on a page).  Many Barbershoppers do not read music, but learn from learning tapes and practice.   ï¿½Ring or Lockingï¿½ -    a chord is said to ring when a fifth and sometimes sixth voice or note is clearly heard above the four notes being actually sung by the quartet or chorus. These extra voices are the ï¿½harmonicsï¿½ or ï¿½overtonesï¿½ present in all notes. There are several important factors that reinforce these harmonics so that they can be clearly heard. Among these factors are consonant harmony (a hallmark of the Barbershop style), exact tuning, identical vowel sounds by all four parts, proper timbre (bright or dark), and proper relationship in volume by all four parts (balance). The two most important factors are exact tuning of the notes in the chord, and vowel matching for each word being sung.             ï¿½leadï¿½ -            One of four parts of a Barbershop song, usually (but not always) the melody.  Lead voices should be able to sing a high F as the highest note without strain and as low as D.   ï¿½bassï¿½ -            One of four parts of a Barbershop song, usually (but not always) the lowest note and often the first and fifth of a chord.  Bass voices should be able to sing a low F as the lowest note without strain and as high as C.   ï¿½tenorï¿½ -           One of four parts of a Barbershop song, usually (but not always) the highest note and often the third of a chord.  Tenors often sing in their ï¿½falsettoï¿½ voice register.  Tenor voices should be able to sing a high C as the highest note without strain and as low as G.   ï¿½bariï¿½ -             Short for Baritone and one of four parts of a Barbershop song.  The Bari notes are normally (but not always) below the lead note and fills in the chord.  Bari voices should be able to sing a high E (perhaps in ï¿½falsettoï¿½ voice) as the highest note without strain and as low as C.   ï¿½rootï¿½ -            The root of a chord is the core note of the chord.  It is also known as the ï¿½firstï¿½ note.  Typically, when a ï¿½keyï¿½ is set by blowing a note on the pitch pipe, the note blown is the ï¿½rootï¿½ of the ï¿½keyï¿½.   ï¿½thirdï¿½ -          The third of a chord is, as it states, three whole musical notes above the root.  In barbershop the third is sung slightly higher in pitch than we know or hear it on a piano or keyboard. The reason for this is that barbershop is sung and tuned to a mean tempered scale as opposed to the piano which is tuned to an even or ï¿½wellï¿½ tempered scale. In order for the chord to ring the singer must adjust the third of the chord slightly sharper than normal. This note must be sung slightly softer than the root or the fifth of the chord in order for the chord


What word refers to both oranges and belly buttons?

navel - English-French Dictionary WordReference.com English navel nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. (anatomy: belly button) (courant) nombril nmnom masculin: s'utilise avec les articles "le", "l'" (devant une voyelle ou un h muet), "un". Ex : garçon - nm > On dira "le garçon" ou "un garçon".     ombilic nmnom masculin: s'utilise avec les articles "le", "l'" (devant une voyelle ou un h muet), "un". Ex : garçon - nm > On dira "le garçon" ou "un garçon".


"What Olympic event is sometimes called ""horse ballet""?"

Equestrian Events Charm Horse Lovers At Olympics : NPR Equestrian Events Charm Horse Lovers At Olympics Embed Embed Equestrian Events Charm Horse Lovers At Olympics Equestrian Events Charm Horse Lovers At Olympics Embed Embed Equestrian sports are getting more attention than usual at this year's Olympic Games. NPR health policy correspondent Julie Rovner, a horse owner, rider and competitor, talks about what to watch for in the Olympic horse sports. NEAL CONAN, HOST: Equestrian sports are getting more attention than usual at this year's Olympic Games. The queen's granddaughter, Zara Phillips, brought royalty to the stands for her Olympic debut. Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton watched Phillips help Britain's equestrian team win a silver medal in the jumping competition. Ann Romney, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate, is also at the games to watch her horse, Rafalca, compete in dressage, an event also known as horse ballet. We want to hear from the horse people in our audience. What are you watching at this year's Olympics? Give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email us: talk@npr.org. You can also join the conversation on our website. That's at npr.org. Click on TALK OF THE NATION. Julie Rovner is NPR's health policy correspondent. She's also a horse owner, rider and competitor, and she joins us here in Studio 3A. And, Julie, good to talk horses with you. Good to talk sports for once or again, anyway. (LAUGHTER) JULIE ROVNER, BYLINE: Yes. Sorry not to be at the Olympics but at least glad to be here to talk about it. CONAN: And I was lucky enough to live in London during an Olympics Games, so I've seen an awful lot of television coverage of equestrian events. They take it pretty seriously over there. ROVNER: They take it very seriously over there. It is - when I was first starting eventing and actually Zara Phillips won her - helped the British win the silver medal in eventing, they have not started the... CONAN: In the jumping event. ROVNER: ...in the jumping. The jumping is the last of the three. There are three equestrian - separate equestrian sports that happen in the Olympics, and the first to go is always the three-day event, which combined jumping and dressage, and then there'll be an actual dressage event - dressage-only event and then there will be show jumping only. So now the three-day event has just ended, and the Brits indeed won the silver medal. CONAN: Oh, well, congratulations to them. There will be some excitement there. But the three-day event - so dressage, jumping and there's a cross-country race as well. ROVNER: That's right. The three days are: the first day is dressage, the second day is cross-country and then the third day is the stadium jumping. Basically, a test to see if after the rigors of the cross-country, the horse basically still has enough gas in the tank to jump - show-jumping course. CONAN: And it is important to emphasize - well, men and women compete in this event against each other. But the athletes - the riders are athletes too, but the horses are the athletes. ROVNER: Oh, the riders are the athletes also. I was listening to talk radio actually Saturday on my way to my dressage lesson, and some guy was talking on sports radio and said, you know, there's this sport in the Olympics where the horses memorize this pattern and the rider just sits there. And I thought, oh boy, the rider does not just sit there. (LAUGHTER) ROVNER: It's a lot of work. CONAN: In dressage, though, you're not allowed to speak, correct? ROVNER: That's correct. You're penalized if you speak to the horse during a dressage test. You use every other muscle of your body, however. And literally every other muscle of your body. CONAN: So how do you communicate? These are very intricate moves, how do you communicate? ROVNER: They're extremely intricate moves. You use literally - you use an enormous amount of core strength. I also take Pilates. A lot of riders take Pilates. You have a lot of muscles of your core. You use - you need to be able to relax certain muscles and use other muscles. You need t


What prison did Sirius Black escape from?

Azkaban escapes | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Sirius Black muttering in his sleep [src] In 1993, Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban after seeing Scabbers in a Daily Prophet article, of the paper Cornelius Fudge gave him, in July 1993, recognising him as his traitorous former friend Peter Pettigrew . By 1 August , Black took advantage of his extreme weight loss to slip through his cell door in his Animagus dog form (which was unregistered, thus the Ministry did not take preparations against) while the Dementors were bringing in his food and swam across the North Sea to find Pettigrew. [2] Black was able to maintain his sanity due to his knowledge of his innocence, a non-happy thought that the Dementors could not take. It was only this that allowed him to maintain his powers to transform, and what made the escape possible. This escape was the only known unaided escape, and officially the first one in Azkaban history (until Barty Crouch Jr 's escape was revealed). Black was facing the Dementor's Kiss as punishment should he ever be recaptured, though he ultimately eluded the Ministry, and his name was cleared shortly after his death at the hands of Bellatrix Lestrange  in the Department of Mysteries, in the year of 1996. 1996 mass breakout "We have confirmed that ten high-security prisoners, in the early hours of yesterday evening, did escape. And of course, the Muggle Prime Minister has been alerted to the danger. We strongly suspect that the breakout was engineered by a man with personal experience in escaping from Azkaban; notorious mass murderer Sirius Black, cousin of the escapee Bellatrix Lestrange." —Cornelius Fudge interview to the Daily Prophet about the Azkaban mass breakout [src] In January 1996, a mass breakout from Azkaban set ten long-imprisoned Death Eaters loose. Lord Voldemort had little trouble arranging this, as many of the Dementors were happy to oblige his dark whims. The Daily Prophet , probably with encouragement from the Ministry of Magic , reported that the escaped criminal Sirius Black was probably responsible for the incident. These ten were considered to be some of the most dangerous and highly guarded convicts due to their crimes being legendary. The escapees were high security prisoners being held on the top most floors of the prison and were sentenced to life within the walls of the fortress. Most of the escapees, as well as a few other Death Eaters, would be returned to prison after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries . [3] With the expection of Bellatrix Lestrange who eluded capture, with the contiued aid of Lord Voldemort. Known escapees


What popular phone app has you destroy pigs with a slingshot?

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According to Greek mythology, who is the god of war?

Ares • Facts and Information on Greek God of War Ares Ares Greek God of War Ares is the god of war, one of the Twelve Olympian gods and the son of Zeus and Hera . In literature Ares represents the violent and physical untamed aspect of war, which is in contrast to Athena who represents military strategy and generalship as the goddess of intelligence. Although Ares embodied the physical aggression necessary for success in war, the Greeks were ambivalent toward him because he was a dangerous, overwhelming force that was insatiable in battle. He is well known as the lover of Aphrodite , who was married to Hephaestus , and though Ares plays a limited role in literature, when he does appear in myths it is typically facing humiliation. For example, one famous story of Ares and Aphrodite exposes them to ridicule by the gods when her husband Hephaestus trapped them both naked in a bed using a clever device he made. The Roman counterpart to Ares was Mars , who was known as a father to the Roman people. Because of this, he was a less aggressive and physical form, revealing a more calm and understanding demeanour. Facts about Ares Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Ares was most often characterized as a coward in spite of his connection to war; he responded to even the slightest injury with outrage. According to some sources, Ares was described as Aphrodite’s lover and was held in contempt by her husband, Hephaestus. The affair between them was not a secret among the Olympians. Ares was never very popular—either with men or the other immortals. As a result, his worship in Greece was not substantial or widespread. He came from Thrace, home of a fierce people in the northeast of Greece. His bird was the vulture. The Amazons, warrior women, were his daughters. Their mother was a peace-loving nymph named Harmony. Otus and Ephialtes, twin giants, imprisoned Ares for a lunar year by binding him with chains of brass; he was eventually rescued by Hermes. Ares always took the side of Aphrodite in the Trojan War. He fought for Hector (a Trojan) until a Greek warrior pierced him with a spear that was guided by Athena. He then departed the battlefield in order to complain to Zeus about Athena’s violence. Harmonia, Goddess of Harmony, was the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was also the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Tereus, a son of Ares, was known to have inherited his father’s abhorrent qualities. Ares was the biological father of at least three of Hercules’ enemies: Cycnus, Lycaon, and Diomedes. Ares had a sister named Eris, who was the Goddess of Discord. Hebe, another sister of his, was the Goddess of Youth. Ares rarely figures into mythology stories, but when he does, he usually suffers some form of humiliation. Ares was associated with two other war deities: Enyalius and Enyo. Ares had many offspring, which is characteristic of nearly all of the notable Greek gods. He conceived more mortal children than divine children. In art, Ares is generally depicted wearing a spear and a helmet. Link/cite this page If you use any of the content on this page in your own work, please use the code below to cite this page as the source of the content. Ares: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net - Greek Gods & Goddesses, September 19, 2014 Link will appear as Ares: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net - Greek Gods & Goddesses, September 19, 2014 Ares, Greek God of War ARES FACTS


Pharaohs were leaders of which ancient nation?

The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Home The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were considered to be both divine deities as well as mortal rulers. Throughout the 30+ dynasties in ancient Egyptian history, it is speculated that some 170 or more rulers reigned over the great land of Egypt during a three thousand year time span. The throne of Egypt was primarily intended to be succeeded from father to son, however in many cases this line of kingship was interrupted by murder, mayhem and mysterious disappearances. Pharaohs were the god kings of ancient Egypt who ruled between 3150 B.C. and 30 B.C. (when Rome conquered Egypt). Each time a new family took control of the throne, a new kingdom began in the history of this fascinating nation. While rulers often intermarried with daughters, granddaughters, sisters and brothers to keep the throne within the family the throne still managed to shift hands multiple times; creating a dynamic and complex pharonic history. © Xuan Che - Pharaoh's Bust Definition: the word pharaoh refers to the title of the ancient Egyptian kings. The title “pharaoh” means the “great house” and refers to the royal palace. Thirty-one Dynasties ruled from the Early Dynastic Period to the Ptolemaic Period. Scholars also include a Dynasty 0 but any kings from this period are not well represented in the archaeological record. Some Dynasties ruled at the same time in different areas of Egypt during the intermediate periods. 10 Famous Pharaohs Below is a top 10 of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs: Tutankhamun (aka King Tut) restored the capital to Thebes after the death of Akhenaten and restored the worship of the old gods. Later pharaoh's erased his name from some king lists so scholars found his tomb's goods intact in the 1920s. Cleopatra VII was the last pharaoh of Egypt who tried to hold off the Romans under Augustus. She ruled beside three pharaohs including her young son and was the lover of Marc Antony. Ramses II ruled during the New Kingdom for either 66 years. He built all over Egypt and many of his statues and temples are still standing today. He is probably the most prolific of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, siring over 100 children with more than a dozen wives. Ramses III was the last king of the New Kingdom and is considered the last great pharaoh. He was murdered by one of his wives. Hatshepsut ruled during the New Kingdom for around 20 years. She organized military campaigns and sent out trade expeditions to bring exotic goods to Egypt. Akhenaten ruled during the New Kingdom for less than 20 years. Scholars call him the hieratic pharaoh because he forbade the worship of the old gods. He built Amarna as the center for the worship of his god, Aten. Khufu also known as Cheops, ruled during the Old Kingdom and built the Great Pyramid. Djoser ruled during the Old Kingdom and built the first true stone pyramid, the Step Pyramid. Thutmose III was the 6th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. He ruled Egypt for 45 years and created the largest empire ever in Egypt. Thutmose was buried in the Valley of the Kings. Amenhotep III was the son of Thutmose IV and was the 9th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. He ruled during the peak of ancient Egypt's power.   Click here for a list of the 25 most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt   © Mary Harrsch - King Tut's Sarcophagus   Symbols of Kingship Below is a list of some of the symbols used by the pharaoh to show his/her kingship. Images of the pharaoh show him/her wearing a crown or headdress with the uraeus (cobra) over the forehead. S/he also had a bull’s tail coming from his/her belt to show personal power and wore a false beard which was a sign of divinity. White Crown - the crown of Upper Egypt symbolized control over this region. The Pharaoh wore it on occasions that concerned only Upper Egypt. It resembles a tall white mitre or a white bowling pin without a bottom. Red Crown - the crown of Lower Egypt that symbolized control over this region. Pharaoh wore it on occasions that concerned only Lower Egypt. The bottom of this crown is c


According to Dante, what is the worst of the seven deadly sins?

7 Deadly Sins Seven Deadly Sins This section deals with the Seven Deadly Sins As Dante journeys through the Inferno he encounters sinners condemned to eternal damnation because of their actions or in some cases inaction while on earth. One can gain a deeper understanding of Dante's Inferno by studying the seven deadly sins which brought these souls to this miserable place. In the 6th Century AD, the Catholic Pope Gregory the Great listed the the seven deadly sins are as follows: Luxuria (extravagance, later lust), Gula (gluttony), Avaritia (greed), Acedia (sloth), Ira (wrath, more commonly known as anger), Invidia (envy), and Superbia (pride). Each of the seven deadly sins has an opposite among the corresponding seven holy virtues: chastity, abstinence, temperance, diligence, patience, kindness, and humility. The seven deadly sins are also called the chief sins. They are a classification of vices used in Christian teaching. The sinners that Dante encounters in the Inferno are each punished in accordance with which of the seven deadly sins they were most guilty of while they were alive. The First Deadly Sin: Lust - The first deadly sin is the sin of Lust. Lust is usually thought of as involving obsessive or excessive thoughts or desires of a sexual nature. In Dante's view lust led to "excessive love of others," which therefore made love and devotion to God secondary. . Gluttony - The second deadly sin is the sin of gluttony. Gluttony is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of anything to the point of waste. It can refer to over-eating, which is a sin because it witholds food from the needy and also debases the glutton by making him a slave to base, animal desires, such as his appetite. As such gluttony distracts the sinner from the spiritual life. Greed - The third deadly sin is the sin of greed or avarice. Like gluttony, this sin is a sin of excess. Its most common form is the excessive love of money, manifested in various forms such as miserliness and unethical business practices. This sin turns the sinner away from God by promoting selfishness, destroying charity, and creating a preoccupation with the acquisition and preservation of material things and possessions. As such this sin blinds the sinner to the fact that material possessions such as gold are worthless compared to the everlasting rewards of heaven. But because the sinner guilty of greed does not see that what he covets the most is worthless, he ignores the treasure and rewards of Heaven and therefore does not follow the right path. Sloth - The fourth deadly sin is the sin of sloth. This sin has a somewhat ambiguous definition and has gone through some changes over the centuries. Originally, sloth referred to sadness, apathy and joylessness, which reflected the sinners failure to see God's gifts and His goodness. Dante defined sloth as the "failure to love God with all one's heart, all one's mind and all one's soul." Dante felt that this was the "middle sin" in that it was the only sin characterised by an absence or inadequcy of love. In modern times sloth is interpreted as the sin of laziness, of an unwillingness to act, an unwillingness to care (rather than a failure to love God and His works). Wrath - the fifth deadly sin is the sin of wrath (anger or hatred). This sin leads to other serious sins and transgressions including violence, a desire to seek revenge, and a failure to forgive. Dante described vengeance as "love of justice perverted to revenge and spite". Envy - the sixth deadly sin is the sin of envy or jealousy. Thomas Aquinas described Envy as "sorrow for another's good". People who commit this sin desire the qualities or possessions or situation of another person which they perceive as lacking in themselves. Dante defined this sin as "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men of theirs." Pride - the seventh deadly sin is the sin of pride. Despite being listed as the seventh deadly sin, the sin of pride is considered the first and foremost sin. It is the sin which led to Lucifer's downfall and which plagues mankin


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Mr. Olympia is a competition in what activity?

2014 Olympia Weekend: Mr. Olympia Final Results 2014 Olympia Weekend: Mr. Olympia Final Results By Layne Norton, PhD Last updated: Aug 21, 2015 At the beginning of the evening, only 13 men had ever won the elusive Sandow. At the end of the night, it was still only 13. Phil Heath did it again! The 50th Mr. Olympia competition kicked off Friday night with a stellar and contentious prejudging that featured great showings by Dexter Jackson, Shawn Rhoden, and Dennis Wolf—not just the two competitors who produced the most sparks at Thursday's press conference. There were whispers that maybe one of these three could do what no one in this decade has done since Jay Cutler in 2011: squeeze in between Phil Heath and Kai Greene. But in the end, this was a two-man contest between two competitors who no longer need last names in bodybuilding debates. They're just Phil and Kai, and at the end of the evening, they stood alone. The Top 6 1 st Phil Heath Phil Heath was very tight and brought great aesthetics as always, but for some reason his abs seemed less defined and almost bloated in some poses. He was very good, but not at his best ever. That said, I thought the competition was very close, and—as with the 212—would likely come down to the final posedown. I had Heath with a razor-thin edge heading into finals, and that ended up being enough. Phil Heath 2 nd Kai Greene Kai Greene brought his best conditioning to date, pushing Phil Heath to the absolute edge. I would argue that Greene was actually the leanest competitor onstage, outshining even Heath in this regard. The fans seemed to agree, as he ran away with the Fan's Choice Award by a large margin. This was as great an opportunity as Greene has had, but Heath ended up holding the 50th Sandow. Next year will once again be fascinating to watch. Kai Greene 3 rd Shawn Rhoden Last year's drop to 4th place wasn't the sign of a decline. If anything, " Flexatron " was more impressive than ever at age 39 in his 4th Olympia. Bigger, fuller, and more defined than any previous version we've seen on this stage or any other, Rhoden certainly brought his best. His best just wasn't quite enough with Phil and Kai on point. 4 th Dennis Wolf A fascinating rivalry is blossoming between Wolf and Shawn Rhoden. They've gone back and forth in recent years in both the Olympia and the Arnold Classic, with each man figuring out how to gain an edge on the other from competition to competition. Wolf was as huge and defined as ever, and you could see his mixed feelings in his face as he walked up to accept the 4th-place check. Shawn Rhoden 5 th Dexter Jackson The ageless Jackson continues to amaze—or is it even surprising anymore?—with his peerless conditioning and world-class symmetry. This was his 15th appearance on the Olympia stage, having won the competition in 2008, and he hasn't been outside of the top six since 2001. Let that sink in for a second. He cemented his place as one of the all-time greats of this competition long ago, regardless of how many Sandows he has in his trophy case. 6 th Branch Warren Warren's re-entry into the top six was one of the great stories of the night. His 9th-place finish last year had many fans wondering how much he had left in the tank. He answered conclusively tonight: plenty. His incredible conditioning was reminiscent of the Branch Warren of old, and he was as big as ever. Top 7-10


What type of bird is considered a national symbol of New Zealand?

Kiwi – national symbol of New Zealand | VisaFirst Blog deyan + Posted by on Jun 22, 2012 | 0 comments | Kiwi – national symbol of New Zealand Kiwi is a national symbol and i con of New Zealand. The name of the bird – Kiwi comes from the language of Maori (indigenous NZ people). It means “hidden bird”. The association between Kiwis and NZ is so strong that often the word Kiwi is used to refer to the people of New Zealand. Kiwi appeared as a symbol for the first time in the middle of the 19 century when it is pictured on New Zealand regimental badges. During the First World War “Kiwi” was used as a byword for New Zealand soldiers. Nowadays the use of the word has spread, so that it includes all New Zealanders. Therefore for all the people who want to work, live and travel to New Zealand it will be interesting to read some information about these fascinating birds. Kiwis are one of the most ancient and unique birds in the world. Their natural habitat is the forests and jungles of New Zealand. Kiwi is the only bird, which does not have a tail. Furthermore during its evolution it lost its wings and thus the ability to fly. In comparison with other birds, it has a very acute sense of smell, but not so well developed vision. Kiwis are omnivorous and like to eat both small animals and plants. Another interesting fact is that among all birds Kiwis lay the largest eggs in relation to their own body size. The Kiwi’s egg can weigh up to 450 gr. (16 oz), which is almost one fifth of the average weight of an adult female Kiwi bird. Most of the Kiwi subspecies are currently endangered. It is now believed that only 200 birds are left in the wild. There are many Kiwi conservation projects that are currently being run. The largest one is managed by the Bank of New Zealand. There are five Kiwi sanctuaries currently created. Two of them are in the South Island and three are in the North Island. Furthermore New Zealand has introduced a strict system of pest management as a result of which the survival rate for Kiwis has greatly increased. Related Posts


What is the name of frozen carbon dioxide?

Frozen Carbon Dioxide Frozen Carbon Dioxide Name: Paul Status: student Age: 30s Location: N/A Country: N/A Date: 2000 Question: What is the temperature and internal energy (BTU/Lbmol) for solid carbon dixide (dry ice)? Replies: Paul : Carbon dioxide (CO2) exists as a solid over a range of temperatures and pressures. The solid phase field is bounded by the melting curve (solid --> liquid) and the sublimation curve (solid --> gas). Since the internal energy is a function of both temperature and pressure, it's difficult to give an answer to your question. Can you provide some further details ? Jim


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What was Cameron Diaz's first major movie? (hint: her co-star was Jim Carrey)

The Cameron Diaz Picture Pages Top Of The Food Chain Background: Having been linked with famous celebrities Justin Timberlake and Matt Dillon, Cameron Diaz does not need the added publicity. She is stirring up moviegoers all by herself. Adored in the delightful Shrek and Shrek 2 blockbusters as the voice of Princess Fiona, Cameron has also kept fans happy with highly noticeable roles in films such as Charlie's Angels, Being John Malkovich (1999), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and of course, the dream girl Mary Jensen in There's Something About Mary (1998). This lovely blue-eyed blonde has carved her name among the stars and is currently on the top of the food chain as one of the highest paid female actors in the industry, reportedly earning such whopping salaries as $10,000,000 for the Animated Shrek 2 and $20,000,000 for Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Although Cameron has earned a reputation for being late, bets are... that most people are willing to wait. "Your regrets aren't what you did, but what you didn't do. So I take every opportunity." Cameron Diaz Virgo Beauty Childhood and Family: Cameron Michelle Diaz was born in San Diego, California, on August 30, 1972. The Virgo beauty followed older sister Chimene to complete parents' Emilio (Cuban, oil foreman) and Billie's (Native American, Italian and German mix, exporting agent) small family. Cameron attended the Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. In the 1998 movie, There's Something About Mary, Cameron's father, Emilio, would be given a small part as a Jailbird. "I have to remind my dad: Journalists, no matter how many cigars they smoke with you, are not your friends, so don't talk to them." Cameron Diaz "I was the tough kid with the jeans, the concert shirt with the flannel over it, the comb in the back pocket, the feathered hair. It was frightening." --Rolling Stone, August 22, 1996 Fresh Appeal Career: At age 16 Cameron Diaz left her parent's home to spend the next 5 years traveling to countries such as Australia, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, and Paris, while pursuing a modeling career. "Believe me, you can get into a lot of trouble being sixteen years old in a foreign country with no adult telling you when to come home." Cameron Diaz After returning to California, Cameron's first role in a major film came as the character Tina Carlyle in 1994's action comedy, The Mask, starring Jim Carrey. Several movies later: The Last Supper (1995), She's the One (1996), Feeling Minnesota (1996), Head Above Water (1996) and Keys to Tulsa (1997), Cameron found herself cast as Kimberly Wallace in the delightful romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding, starring alongside Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney and Rupert Everett. A Life Less Ordinary (1997) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) soon followed before the screen hit, There's Something About Mary (1998), starring Cameron, Matt Dillon and Ben Stiller, was released. This role raised her celebrity status to one of Hollywood's sexiest, most sought out after, actresses. Roles tumbled in. Cameron acted in such films as: Very Bad Things (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Any Given Sunday (1999), Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000), Charlie's Angels (2000) and The Invisible Circus (2001). In 2001 the instant successful animated romantic adventure, Shrek, was released. Diaz's voice thrilled moviegoers as the Princess Fiona, the love interest of the green ogre Shrek (voice, Mike Myers). Starring in more features, such as Vanilla Sky (2001), Gangs of New York (2002) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) kept her career buzzing and in 2004, Cameron returned as Princess Fiona in the wonderful Shrek 2. Cameron owns a fresh appeal that audiences crave. She can be seen in the upcoming features: In Her Shoes (2005), W.A.S.P.S. (2005) and Shrek 3 (2007). Awards: Imagen Awards: Best Feature Actress, CHARLIE'S ANGELS:  FULL THROTTLE (2004) Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best  Supporting Actress, VANILLA SKY (2002) MTV Movie Awards: Best On-Sc


Typically, venison meat comes from what type of animal?

How Much Meat Will Your Deer Yield? : Butcher & Packer, Sausage Making and Meat Processing Supplies How Much Meat Will Your Deer Yield? Author: Dan Schmidt, Reprinted with permission from: Deer & Deer Hunting, September 2000 Does and bucks from similar age classes yield similar amounts of venison. You likely won't see big differences in meat yields until you can compare a mature buck with the rest of the meat-pole crowd. The typical Northern fawn, which includes "button bucks," weighs about 55 to 75 pounds field dressed, while a healthy doe fawn weighs 45 to 65 pounds field dressed. Southern fawns weigh less - sometimes less than 30 pounds field dressed. Yearling bucks, which range from small spikes to basket-racked 10-pointers, typically weigh 105 to 125 pounds. Northern does weigh 105 to 120 pounds field dressed. For decades, some hunters have relied on chest-girth charts to estimate live weights of deer. Unfortunately, such charts are often inaccurate because - among other things - they don't account for fluctuations in the body sizes of bucks before and after the rut. Most biologists put no stock in any weight estimates based on chest-girth measurements. A hunter can obtain a ball-park estimate of his deer's live weight by multiplying its field-dressed weight by 1.28. This number came about after comparing it with several chest-girth charts. Granted, this estimate won't pass muster with biologists, but it should be good enough for deer-camp comparisons. For example, a yearling buck with a field-dressed weight of 125 pounds will have an estimated live weight of 160 pounds. Misconceptions By misjudging field-dressed weights of whitetails, hunters often have unrealistic expectations of how much venison they should receive from their butcher. Many aspects combine to determine venison yields. Although a neck-shot mature buck can yield a big amount of steaks, chops, hamburger and stew meat, the amount of meat seems minuscule when compared to the meat yield of domestic animals. All animals are built a little different. For hogs, almost everything is used - bacon, hocks, etc. A deer has long legs with little meat on them, whereas steers have the same bone structure (but with more meat). It's the muscle and fat that make them different. Although it would be convenient to say a deer's meat yield is equal to 50 percent of its field-dressed weight, it wouldn't be totally accurate. A buck's condition plays a large role in how much boneless venison it will yield. Meat Yields (In Pounds) *Carcass weight. Head, hide and intestines removed **University of Wisconsin research The Equation for Venison Yield Hunters can learn more about their deer and how much venison it will yield by first obtaining an accurate field-dressed weight. This figure helps determine the deer's carcass weight - the deer's body weight minus its head, hide and innards. From there, it's easy to calculate how much venison is on the carcass. It's important to note that this equation assumes that no part of the deer is lost to waste from tissue damage. Obviously, a deer suffering bullet - or to a lesser extent, arrow - damage to its back, hams, shoulders or neck will yield substantially less venison. Therefore, it includes calculations for "ideal" meat yield - the maximum amount of meat on a deer with nothing being lost to waste, and a "realistic" meat yield - the amount of meat a hunter can expect to receive after subtracting the pounds of meat lost to bullet/broadhead damage. The equation does not account for meat that must be removed after being ruined by stomach contents or overexposure to warm weather. Remember, to use the equation, first obtain an accurate field-dressed weight. How Much Does it Weigh? Mature white-tailed deer can be heavy, but much of their weight is distributed in non-meat areas. Here are some examples of how weight is distributed in Northern deer. (live weights in parenthesis) Hide Factor Fawn: (100 pounds) 6.7 percent Adult doe: (140 pounds) 7.9 percent Adult buck (160 pounds) 8.7 percent Bucks: more than 160 pounds 9 perce


"What Korean martial art translates as ""the way of the hand and foot”?"

Home - Webb School of Taekwondo Home   The Art of Taekwondo Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art that emphasizes kicking techniques. The korean word taekwondo translates into the way of the hand and foot. Taekwondo does not emphasize the use of weapons, but accomplishes it goals by using the hands and feet. The taekwondo principles are an important part of taekwondo resulting in the student realizing their physical and, more importantly, their mental strengths and weaknesses. This along with self discipline, will help the student increase their confidence which will be evident in life outside of taekwondo. In todays society where crime is always on the increase taekwondo teaches students how to defend themselves. Self defense includes protection, how to escape, and when to walk away. If you like what you see please take the time to look around and see what our school has to offer. Other Sites of Interest


Poorest Country in Europe - Top 10 List Based on GDP per Capita Source: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – United States of America #10) Bulgaria Capital: Sofia Located in Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria is the 14th largest country in the continent. It is home to more than seven million inhabitants, of whom a majority are Christians. It joined the European Union on 1st January, 2007 and thus became one of the most recent members of the Union. This country was once ruled by the communist ideology. However, the state policies changed and now it is a market economy.  Sofia is the largest city and it is the financial capital of this 10th poorest country in Europe. #9) Romania Capital: Bucharest Bordered by Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova, Romania is home to some estimated 19 million people. Once a member of the Warsaw Pact, it is now a member of the European Union after joining it along with Bulgaria. A low GDP, when compared with other European nations, makes its ninth poorest country in the continent of Europe. #8) Montenegro Capital: Podgorica Located between the Adriatic Sea and Serbia, Montenegro became totally independent from Serbia on 3 June 2006. The total number of its residents is estimated to be less than million. But its GDP of around $4 Billion makes it eight ranked on this top 10 list. Its economy is reliant significantly on tourism and export of refined metals.  In terms of GDP per Capita on global rankings, it is next to country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. #7) Macedonia – One of the Poorest Countries in Europe Capital: Skopje Official Republic of Macedonia, this nation occupies the seventh spot. Macedonia has a parliamentary democracy form of government. One fourth of its total population reside in the capital city of Skopje, which is also the largest city. Its estimated GDP by CIA is around $22.147 Billion. According to the CIA, 30% of its residents are below the poverty line.  When compared to other rich European nations, its low per capita income make it qualify as the seventh ranked on this list. #6) Serbia Capital: Belgrade Comprising of 23 cities and a total of 122 municipalities, Serbia is located at the crossroads of central and southeastern Europe. Its official language is Serbian while Hungarian comes second in terms of number of speakers. It is ranked #115 in terms of the number of airports which are 30. On the list, it ranks sixth. #5) Bosnia and Herzegovina Capital: Sarajevo A multi-ethnic country, Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southeastern Europe. Its population is estimated to be 3.8 million, while its GDP (PPP) is around $31. 909 Billions. Bosniaks are the major ethnic groups with 48% of total inhabitants while Serbs are second largest around 37.1%, according to the CIA. This nation is the fifth poorest country in the continent. #4) Albania Capital: Tirana Government of Albania is a parliamentary republic and Himn-i-Flamurit is the national anthem. This poor European country is located between Kosovo to the north, while Greece and Montenegro to the South. It has little deposits of petroleum and natural gas along with copper, iron ore and bauxite. #3) Ukraine Capital: Kiev Ukraine is the poorest country in Eastern Europe and overall it is third. It shares its borders with Russia to the east and Poland to the west. It was a part of the Soviet Union and in the year 1991, it gained independence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It has the largest territorial area in the whole continent as a whole country. Its GDP (PPP) is estimated to be $344.727 Billion. It has the largest military in the whole Europe and seventh largest population on the continent. On our list of the poorest countries in Europe, it occupies the third spot after second ranked Kosovo. #2) Republic of Kosovo – Second Poorest Country in Europe for 2013 Capital: Pristina Kosovo is a small nation located between Macedonia and Serbia. It has a land area of 10,887 sq km and ranks #169 in terms of territorial area. This European nation was once a part of the Ottoman Empire which ruled over it for n


What actor frequently performed alongside his dancing partner Ginger Rogers?

Fred Astaire F Fred Astaire Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987), born Frederick Austerlitz, was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers , with whom he made ten films. According to another major innovator in filmed dance, Gene Kelly, "The history of dance on film begins with Astaire." Beyond film and television, many classical dancers and choreographers, Rudolf Nureyev , Mikhail Baryshnikov , and Jerome Robbins among them, also acknowledged his importance and influence. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. Life and career 1899-1917: Early life and career Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Johanna "Ann" (née Geilus) and Frederic "Fritz" Austerlitz (born September 8, 1868 as Friedrich Emanuel Austerlitz). Astaire's mother was born in the United States to Lutheran German immigrants from East Prussia and Alsace , while Astaire's father was born in Linz , Austria, to Jewish parents who had converted to Catholicism; Astaire became an Episcopalian in 1912. He was the younger brother of Adele Astaire. After arriving in New York City at age 24 on October 26, 1892 and being processed at Ellis Island , Astaire's father, hoping to find work in his brewing trade, moved to Omaha, Nebraska and landed a job with the Storz Brewing Company. Astaire's mother dreamed of escaping Omaha by virtue of her children's talents after Adele early on revealed herself to be an instinctive dancer and singer. She envisioned a "brother-and-sister act," which was fairly common to vaudeville at the time. Although Astaire refused dance lessons at first, he easily mimicked his sister's step, and took up piano, accordion , and clarinet . When their father became suddenly unemployed, the family moved to New York City to launch the show business career of the children. Adele and Astaire had a teasing rivalry but fortunately they quickly acknowledged their individual strengths — his being durability and hers greater overall talent. "Astaire" was a name taken by him and his sister in 1905, when they were taking instruction in dance, speaking, and singing in preparation for developing an act. Family legend attributes it to an uncle surnamed "L'Astaire". Finally, their first act took shape and was called Juvenile Artists Presenting an Electric Musical Toe-Dancing Novelty. In it, Fred wore a top hat and tails in the first half and a lobster outfit in the second. The goofy act debuted in Keyport, New Jersey in a "tryout theater", where the local paper wrote: "the Astaires are the greatest child act in vaudeville." After a short time, as a result of their father's salesmanship, Fred and Adele landed a major contract and they played the famed Orpheum circuit throughout the United States, including Omaha. Soon Adele grew to at least three inches taller than Fred and the pair began to look incongruous. The family decided to take a two-year break from show business, also to avoid trouble from the Gerry Society and the child labor laws of the time. Their career resumed with mixed fortunes, though with increasing skill and polish, as they began to incorporate tap dancing into their routines. In this, Astaire was inspired by Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and John “Bubbles” Sublett. From vaudeville dancer Aurelio Coccia, they learned the tango, waltz, and other ballroom dances popularized by Vernon and Irene Castle. Some sources state that the Astaire siblings appeared in a 1915 film entitled Fanchon, the Cricket, starring Mary Pickford , but the Astaires have consistently denied this. While on the hunt for new music and dance ideas, Fred Astaire first met George Gershwin , who was working as a song plugger in Jerome H. Remick's, in 1916. Their chance meeting was to have profound consequences for the subsequent careers of both artists. Astaire was always on the lookout for new steps he spotted on the circuit and was starting


What African country was founded by freed American slaves?

Henry Clay was among supporters of sending freed slaves to Liberia  In Tuesday's Washington Post, an editorial urging President Bush to send peacekeepers to civil war-wracked Liberia noted that the country was "founded by freed U.S. slaves." Is that true? Not quite. Although some freed American slaves did settle there, Liberia was actually founded by the American Colonization Society, a group of white Americans—including some slaveholders—that had what certainly can be described as mixed motives. In 1817, in Washington, D.C., the ACS established the new colony (on a tract of land in West Africa purchased from local tribes) in hopes that slaves, once emancipated, would move there. The society preferred this option to the alternative: a growing number of free black Americans demanding rights, jobs, and resources at home. Notable supporters of transporting freed blacks to Liberia included Henry Clay, Francis Scott Key, Bushrod Washington, and the architect of the U.S. Capitol, William Thornton—all slave owners. These "moderates" thought slavery was unsustainable and should eventually end but did not consider integrating slaves into society a viable option. So, the ACS encouraged slaveholders to offer freedom on the condition that those accepting it would move to Liberia at the society's expense. A number of slave owners did just that. Advertisement When the first settlers were relocated to Liberia in 1822, the plan drew immediate criticism on several fronts. Many leaders in the black community publicly attacked it, asking why free blacks should have to emigrate from the country where they, their parents, and even their grandparents were born. Meanwhile, slave owners in the South vigorously denounced the plan as an assault on their slave economy. Abolitionist resistance to colonization grew steadily. In 1832, as the ACS began to send agents to England to raise funds for what they touted as a benevolent plan, William Lloyd Garrison revved up the opposition with a 236-page book on the evils of colonization and sent abolitionists to England to track down and counter ACS supporters.  But the scheme had some fans. Slave states like Maryland and Virginia were already home to a significant number of free blacks, and whites there—still reeling from Nat Turner's 1831 rebellion, which emancipated slaves had a hand in—formed local colonization societies. Thus encouraged, Maryland legislators passed a law in 1832 that required any slave freed after that date to leave the state and specifically offered passage to a part of Liberia administered by the Maryland State Colonization Society. However, enforcement provisions lacked teeth, and many Marylanders forgot their antipathy to free blacks when they needed extra hands at harvest time. There is no evidence that any freed African-American was forcibly sent to Liberia from Maryland or anywhere else. By the 1840s, the American Colonization Society was largely bankrupt, and the transported Liberians were demoralized by hostile local tribes, bad management, and deadly diseases. The U.S. government would not claim sovereignty over the colony, so in 1846 the ACS demanded that Liberians declare their independence. In the end, around 13,000 emigrants had sailed to Liberia. Today, vestiges of the emigration can be seen in Liberia's Maryland County, in the American-sounding names we read in the papers, and, as reported on National Public Radio, in one Liberian restaurant's offer of Maryland-style fried chicken.


Square Root of 625 Theorems What is Square Root of 625 ? The square root of 625 is 25, which is the smallest square number that can be written as sum of two consecutive squares (32 + 42).


What is the name for a six-sided polygon?

What is a six-sided polygon called? | Reference.com What is a six-sided polygon called? A: Quick Answer A six-sided polygon is called a hexagon. A polygon is an enclosed figure with straight lines that do not cross over one another. Polygons do not necessarily have equal sides. A convex polygon has all angles pointing outward, but in a concave polygon, some angles can point inward. Full Answer The number of sides a polygon has determines its name, and the problem solver can work out names of polygons with many sides because the names are built in groups. For instance, for a 99-sided polygon, the problem solver uses the prefix enneacontakai for 90 and the suffix enneagon for nine, making enneacontakaienneagon. The numbers go even higher: the name for a polygon with 10,000 sides is myriagon.


"What story does the phrase ""Bah Humbug"" come from?"

Bah! Humbug! - Restoration Restoration Posted December 12, 2014 in Advent and Christmas , and in Word Made Flesh : Bah! Humbug! "Bah! Humbug!" Where does that "humbug" thing come from, Reverend? You mean you really don’t know where "Bah! Humbug!" comes from? You’ve never read the famous book, Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens or seen it on TV during the Christmas season? We didn’t have time for all that silly stuff when we was kids. There was work to be done. Well, you’re just the kind of person Mr. Dickens had in mind when he wrote his Christmas story: it’s all about a poor working family, the Cratchits, who believed Christmas was, in fact, all about "that silly stuff." And there’s a nasty old man named "Scrooge," poor Mr. Cratchit’s boss, who thought the whole idea was a silly waste of time, too, and he made sure everybody heard about it all during the Christmas season with his "Bah! Humbug!" wherever he went. He could just as well have been saying, "We don’t have time for that silly stuff!" But the simple Christmas traditions of the poor Cratchit family turned out to be the stuff that changed Mr. Scrooge’s heart, from "Bah! Humbug!" to "Merry Christmas." By the looks-a things historically, I’d say the "Bah Humbug" thing won that battle, Reverend. Won’t be long before we won’t even be able to say "Merry Christmas" out loud in public anymore without a fine or a day in court. Maybe this whole Christmas thing is on the way out. It might be but not if we learn from the experience and from what we are witnessing in this whole trend of respecting other people’s beliefs while living out our own. Maybe a certain aspect of the public expression of our own Christian faith is no longer feasible in this pluralistic culture, but what that translates into for me is that I have to deepen my own sense and expression of that Christian Faith in the privacy of my own life, my own home. How much do I believe? Where are the signs in my home, in my everyday public life, in my religious life, regardless of what other people think? Do I celebrate Christmas personally and in my faith community with all the joy of angels and shepherds and the reverence of those simple folk in Charles Dickens’ story? Maybe this whole public Christmas thing is about getting us to go back to the center of our own tradition so that one day others without that tradition will see something they never saw before and perhaps desire it for what it is. That’s kinda long-term don’t ya think, Reverend? The ways things are goin’ I don’t think we have that much time left. Maybe so, but my suspicions are they were saying that same thing in and around Bethlehem about 2000 years ago. Besides, I don’t think in those terms anymore. I decided a long time ago that I’m not a Christian in order to save the world. I am a Christian because I believe in what that means and because of what that does to my life. Hopefully that will catch other people’s hearts and be part of "saving" the world, but maybe it won’t. And so sometimes I suspect the whole Christmas-in-public thing is the Spirit trying to get this faith of ours out of our heads and into our hearts, into our everyday lives. If being Christian doesn’t have a certain life-adventure to it, if it doesn’t demonstrate a certain peace and security in the midst of a crazy world, then maybe as Christians, we have to go underground and grow up all over again. What! Are you against public evangelism of the Christian faith now? Now that, my friend, is a silly question to be asking me!" Well, with you I never know! Ah, Bah! Humbug! Of course I’m not against public evangelism, but we’re gonna have to face the fact that in our pluralistic society there are a lot of other religions with the same privileges as we have, and we haven’t had to deal with that in recent history. We have to start asking ourselves, as individual Christians, what do I offer personally, by my life, to the world in which I live that might attract people to the faith I hold to? Not just in church on Sunday but throughout my whole day all week long wherever I go, and not ju


What organ is responsible for filtering toxins such as alcohol?

Alcohol and Your Body Alcohol and Your Body Alcohol and Your Body Virtually every organ system is affected by alcohol. Drinking in moderation may cause various problems to one’s body and drinking heavily over the years can cause irreversible damage. However, most diseases caused by excessive drinking can be prevented. Stomach: The small intestine is where the majority of the consumed alcohol will be absorbed in to the bloodstream. The alcohol that does not become absorbed through the walls of the small intestine will stay in the stomach and can cause irritation. Drinking alcohol and taking medication that causes stomach irritation, such as aspirin, can cause gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), ulcers, and severe bleeding. Heart: Drinking alcohol may increase blood pressure. High blood pressure associated with heavy drinking makes the heart work harder than it needs to and can be a key risk factor for coronary heart disease, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Additionally, with an increased intake of alcohol, levels of fats in the blood can become elevated which can lead to heart problems. Brain: The human brain is the command center. The brain alerts body parts and organs when something should happen and how to react. It only takes about 30 seconds for the first amounts of alcohol to reach the brain after ingestion. Once there, alcohol acts primarily on nerve cells deep in the brain. The cerebral cortex is most affected. This cortex is responsible for thinking, reasoning, perceiving, and producing and understanding language. Additionally, alcohol affects the firing of nerve cells that control breathing, a condition known as respiratory depression, which can be fatal. Also, high levels of alcohol cause vomiting, which may lead to death by asphyxiation. Liver: Even moderate social drinkers can experience liver damage. Diseases such as “fatty liver”, hepatitis, or cirrhosis can develop from heavy alcohol consumption.  Normally, toxins and wastes in the blood get filtered out when blood passes through the liver. If scar tissue (created from alcohol killing the cells) keeps blood from flowing through the liver, the blood doesn’t get filtered, leaving toxins and waste to build up in the body. This can lead to confusion, agitation, tremors and even comas. Once scaring has progressed, nothing can be done to repair the liver or cure cirrhosis. *More than 25,000 Americans die each year from chronic liver disease. Experts say that about 70% are due, at least in part, to alcohol use. Myths These are the most common misconceptions that people have about drinking and the effects of alcohol, along with the actual facts. MYTH: Beer is less intoxicating than other types of alcoholic beverages FACT: One 12-ounce can of beer, one 4-ounce glass of wine or one normal mixed drink or cocktail are all equally intoxicating. MYTH: Switching between beer, wine, and liquor will make you drunker. FACT: Mixing types of drinks may make you sicker by upsetting your stomach, but not more intoxicated. Alcohol is alcohol. MYTH: Cold Showers, fresh air or hot coffee help sober a person. FACT: Only time will remove alcohol from the system. It takes the body approximately one hour to eliminate the alcohol in one drink. An old saying goes, "give a drunk a cup of coffee and all you have is a wide-awake drunk. MYTH: Eating a big meal before you drink will keep you sober. FACT: Drinking on a full stomach will only delay the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, not prevent it. Eating before you drink is not a defense against getting drunk. MYTH: Everyone reacts to alcohol in the same way. FACT: Many factors that affect a person's reaction to alcohol — body weight, metabolism, gender, body chemistry, and many others.     About HPWS Home Welcome Message Nine Dimensions of Wellness Mission and Goals Meet our Staff Partners and Committees Programs


"What pop group's first hit was ""Wannabe""?"

Spice Girls' Top 8 Biggest Billboard Hits: 'Wannabe,' 'Say You'll Be There' & More | Billboard Spice Girls' Top 8 Biggest Billboard Hits Tim Roney/Getty Images Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Victoria Adams, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm of the Spice Girls, circa 1996.  Girl Group Week continues with the biggest Hot 100 hits from planet Spiceworld. Girl Group Week! GIRL GROUP WEEK HOMEPAGE When the Spice Girls arrived on the pop scene nearly two decades ago and proceeded to unequivocally own it, the five-piece seemed to exist from another time and place entirely, and with instantly established identities drawing curious fans into the fold. The same can still be said of the Spice Girls, who existed in a well-remembered vacuum of pop music that produced less than 10 Hot 100 hits, but boy, did the ones that did make it out burn brightly. With Girl Group Week rolling on at Billboard.com, it's time to honor Ginger, Sporty, Posh, Scary and Baby with the Spice Girls' eight biggest Billboard hits! Note: This ranking is based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart through the tally dated March 7, 2015. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at No. 100 earning the least. To ensure equitable representation of the biggest hits from each era, certain time frames were weighted to account for the difference between turnover rates from those years. 8. "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)" Hot 100 Chart Peak: No. 90 Peak Date: Nov. 24, 2007 Released as the only single from the Girls' compilation album Greatest Hits, "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)" was also the group's only song to chart on the Hot 100 past its late-90's heyday. Although the Spice Girls may have had an abrupt ending, this swaying ballad reconfirms that the ladies' friendship did not. 7. "Goodbye" Hot 100 Chart Peak: No. 11 Peak Date: Dec. 26, 1998 A full two years before the Spice Girls' third and final studio album, Forever, was released in late 2000, the Geri Halliwell-less album was previewed by "Goodbye," which would be the group's last Top 20 hit. The pangs of sorrow resulting in the realization that the Spice Girls' pop reign had effectively ended makes "Goodbye" a bittersweet hit. 6. "Stop" Hot 100 Chart Peak: No. 16 Peak Date: July 4, 1998 Toning down the attitude of "Spice Up Your Life" and swiveling toward Motown, "Stop" was the final hit from the group's Spiceworld album, and holds up relatively well 17 years later. At the 1998 BRIT Awards, the Girls even dressed up as their girl group heroes of the 1960s and busted out the "Stop! In The Name of Love" hand-sign choreography. 5. "Too Much" Hot 100 Chart Peak: No. 9 Peak Date: Feb. 21, 1998 More pop fans may remember how to sing along to "Spice Up Your Life," but the ballad "Too Much" was actually the only song from Spiceworld to crash the Top 10 of the Hot 100 chart. Not everybody loved "Too Much," however -- the single, which appeared in the Spice World film, was nominated for Worst Original Song at the 1998 Golden Raspberry Awards, alongside Aerosmith's Armageddon anthem "I Don't Want To Miss a Thing." 4. "Spice Up Your Life" Hot 100 Chart Peak: No. 18 Peak Date: Nov. 29, 1997 At the time of "Spice Up Your Life's" release, the Spice Girls were world-conquerors, making it the perfect occasion to command "every boy and every girl" to spice up their lives. The Latin-tinged dance track served as the ideal lead single to the ambitious sophomore album Spiceworld, powering the group out of their impossibly successful 1997 and into 1998. 3. "2 Become 1" Hot 100 Chart Peak: No. 4 Peak Date: Sept. 6, 1997 Following their breakout success thanks to two uptempo smashes, the Spice Girls slowed things down on "2 Become 1," perhaps the most perfect high school slow-dance song ever created. The manta "I need some love like I've never needed love before" led to another Top 5 hit for the Girls, who were readying a new album, Spiceworld, for a release less than two months after "2 Become 1" peaked on the charts. 2. "Say You'll Be There"


"Which U.S. President was known as ""Ike""?"

Dwight D. Eisenhower - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Dwight D. Eisenhower A+E Networks Introduction As supreme commander of Allied forces in Western Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower led the massive invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe that began on D-Day (June 6, 1944). In 1952, leading Republicans convinced Eisenhower (then in command of NATO forces in Europe) to run for president; he won a convincing victory over Democrat Adlai Stevenson and would serve two terms in the White House (1953-1961). During his presidency, Eisenhower managed Cold War-era tensions with the Soviet Union under the looming threat of nuclear weapons, ended the war in Korea in 1953 and authorized a number of covert anti-communist operations by the CIA around the world. On the home front, where America was enjoying a period of relative prosperity, Eisenhower strengthened Social Security, created the massive new Interstate Highway System and maneuvered behind the scenes to discredit the rabid anti-Communist Senator Joseph McCarthy. Though popular throughout his administration, he faltered in the protection of civil rights for African Americans by failing to fully enforce the Supreme Court’s mandate for the desegregation of schools in Brown v. Board of Education (1954). Google Eisenhower’s Early Life and Military Career Born in Denison, Texas , on October 14, 1890, Dwight David Eisenhower grew up in Abilene, Kansas , as the third of seven sons in a poor family. To the distress of his mother, a devout Mennonite and pacifist, young Ike (as he was known) won an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York , and graduated in the middle of his class in 1915. While stationed as a second lieutenant in San Antonio, Texas, Eisenhower met Mamie Geneva Doud. The couple married in 1916 and had two sons, Doud Dwight (who died of scarlet fever as a small child) and John. Did You Know? At the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, General Eisenhower was among those who opposed the use of the atomic bomb against the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He argued that Japan was on the verge of surrender already, and that being the first to use such a fearsome new weapon would damage U.S. prestige in the international community just as it had reached its highest point. World War I ended just before Eisenhower was scheduled to go to Europe, frustrating the young officer, but he soon managed to gain an appointment to the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Graduating first in his class of 245, he served as a military aide to General John J. Pershing , commander of U.S. forces during World War I, and later to General Douglas MacArthur , U.S. Army chief of staff. During his seven years serving under MacArthur, Eisenhower was stationed in the Philippines from 1935 to 1939. Eisenhower in World War II Eisenhower returned soon after Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland sparked the outbreak of World War II in Europe. In September 1941, he received his first general’s star with a promotion to brigadier general. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor that December, U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall called Eisenhower to Washington , D.C. to work as a planning officer. Beginning in November 1942, Eisenhower headed Operation Torch, the successful Allied invasion of North Africa. He then directed the amphibious invasion of Sicily and the Italian mainland in 1943 that led to the fall of Rome in June 1944. Made a full general in early 1943, Eisenhower was appointed supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in December of that year and given the responsibility of spearheading the planned Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. On D-Day (June 6, 1944), more than 150,000 Allied forces crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of Normandy; the invasion led to the liberation of Paris on August 25 and turned the tide of the war in Europe decisively in the Allied direction. Having risen from lieutenant colonel in the Philippines to supreme commander of the victorious forces in Europe in only five years,


What is the biggest chain of grocery stores in the UK?

Top 15 World's Biggest Retail Giants - Listovative 5 Comments The retail industry is one of the biggest and arguably the most profitable industries in the world. The sector has grown the most among few other global sectors and has seen a revolution in recent times. From local corner shops in early 1900s which dominated the sales in cities at that time to the more recent e-commerce websites that similarly dominate the user’s web browser history, retail industry has come a long way in the past century. Corner stores evolved into department stores which in turn developed into huge shopping malls that became the landmarks of major cities worldwide. The business of the retail industry has been growing steadily for a long time with the rising demands and population growth. So it was understandable that big players would enter the market and try to dominate so that they can make away with most portion of the wealth the industry had to offer. Thus, we take a look at the major players in the retailing market, some of them a household name and some lesser known counterparts: 15. Woolworths Limited Country of Origin: Australia Revenue: $58.6 billion The largest retailer in Australia and New Zealand, Woolsworths opened its first store as Woolworths Stupendous Bargain Basement in Sydney, with an initial capital of just £25,000 in 1924. Woolworths has been an innovative member of the retailing industry and was the first store in the world to use cash registers that print receipts for customers. It currently operates in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and India and has approximately 1700 stores in Australia alone. The company operates through six segments: Australian Food and Liquor, New Zealand Supermarkets, BIG W, Hotels, Petrol and Home Improvement segments. It has a tie up with Tata to operate in India. 14. Groupe Auchan SA Country of Origin: France Revenue: $59.4 billion Headquartered in Croix, France, Auchan operates in 12 countries worldwide. With a staggering presence in 3,051 locations across the globe it is definitely one of the world’s most widespread retailer. It operates a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets selling a wide range of food and non-food items. The company also boasts many own-label product brands and also operates a retail website and various features such as online ordering, pickup facility stores etc. It also provides interior design services and household products to its customers. It operates in Italy, India, Portugal, Spain,  Hungary, Poland, Luxembourg, Russia, Taiwan, China, Romania and Ukraine along with France. 13. Aeon Ltd. Country of Origin: Japan Revenue: $63.1 billion The largest retailer in Asia, the company operates 1,182 supermarkets and 3,083 convenience stores across Asia. It operates in a total of 10 countries and has a huge presence in China and Malaysia. It provides a host of services including apparel, footwear, department store, pharmacy, supermarkets, discount stores and home improvement stores. It serves a large consumer base in Asia and has opened a new unit called Aeon Agri Create Co, that would be helpful in growing vegetables for sale. 12. CVS Caremark Corp. Country of Origin: United States Revenue: $63.6 billion The american retailer and health care company has more than 7,000 stores pharmacy and drug stores. Its retail pharmacy segment sells prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, seasonal merchandise, beauty products and cosmetics, greeting cards, and convenience foods. The company operates 7,705 retail drugstores, 860 health care clinics, 17 onsite pharmacies and 24 retail specialty pharmacy stores. It operates in 43 states of the US and also in Puerto Rico. 11. Walgreen Co. Country of Origin: United States Revenue: $71.6 billion The largest drug retailer in the US, it has more than 8,500 stores across US, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands and Guam. It provides pharmacy as well as consumer goods through its chain of stores and also runs a few online stores for its customers. The company also sells household products, fresh foods and beauty products. It has also forayed


What New York hotel gave its name to a salad with apples, celery, walnuts, and mayo?

How to Make a Modern Waldorf Salad - Classic Salad Recipe This month, Tasting Table celebrates all things salad. Keep your cool with us . When dishes are named after people or places, there's a certain amount of reverence that comes along with them—and perhaps a tendency to dot every i and cross every t the exact same way it's always been done. Take the Waldorf salad, which dates all the way back to the 1890s, when it was first made at New York City's Waldorf Hotel (which later became the  Waldorf Astoria ). Its combination of mayo-laden apples, celery and walnuts served on a bed of lettuce calls to mind eating in the time of grand ballrooms; dining captains; and warm, lemon-scented towels handed out after every course. But as much as we love an old-fashioned, gloppily-dressed mayo salad, let's face it: The Waldorf is in need of a refresh, hence our more invigorated version ( see the recipe ). Store the vegetables in ice water before assembly to keep them crisp. It's worth noting that as we update classic salads all month ( check out our take on the wedge ), one thing is clear: We never want to take a dish totally away from its roots. So with this Waldorf, we've kept the walnuts (and candied them to add more flavor and crunch), celery (here, shaved, with its leaves woven throughout the salad) and apples (cut into matchsticks for easier spearing). There's some fresh, new stuff in there, too: Bibb and bitter lettuces replace the usual sad, wilted greens; quartered radishes add a pop of color and peppery flavor; and pickled raisins lend a hint of brine. RELATED    The Wedge of Glory » The dressing is where the heavy lifting (or rather, the lightening up) comes in: Gone is the mayonnaise, replaced with a decidedly cooler, lemon- and mustard-spiked Greek yogurt dressing, rounded out around the edges with a touch of heavy cream. It still has the smooth, luscious mouthfeel that mayo brings but with a lot more flavor and less glop. With its elegant presentation and nuanced flavors, our updated salad is still something you could picture eating in a very nice dining room, with a white tablecloth and proper place setting laid out before you. But we hope you'll tuck your napkin into your shirt, because this Waldorf mayo not take itself too seriously. And it only took 125 years. Tags:


All About Assam Tea Assam Tea The prized “tippy” Assam with a strong, malty flavor. Tea from the Assam region has a rich, golden color and a strong, malty flavor. It is the quintessential black tea. The growing region lies near sea level and has a hot, humid rainy season and a cool, arid winter. These unique growing conditions give the tea its flavor and make the region one of the most prolific tea producing areas on earth.   Where to buy These teas are generally easy to find, but for higher qualities, look to specialty tea shops or online vendors. If you are unsure where to begin, you can check out some of my recommendations below.   How to Prepare Assam Tea The preparation instructions given here are for loose leaf teas. For tea bags, you can just follow the instructions given on the box. The ideal temperature is 90-95ºC (194-205ºF), which is just below the boiling point. You can just boil the water using a simple stove-top kettle and then let it cool for 20 seconds. If you plan on trying a lot of varieties of tea and/or coffee it might be worth it to invest in a water boiler/warmer or an electric kettle with a variable temperature setting. Personally, I recommend this Cuisinart kettle , because it has presets for every type of tea, so you always get the perfect temperature: Assam tea can be brewed in a variety of vessels, but ideally you would use a ceramic teapot like this one :   Brewing Instructions: Fill both the teapot and the cups about halfway with hot water to pre-heat them. Tilt them a bit so that the water creeps up the side and then rotate them so the insides get wet all the way around. Then pour the water out. Put 1 teaspoon of tea leaves into the teapot for every 8 oz. (236 ml) of water. Fill the teapot with 90-95ºC (194-205ºF) water. Place the lid on the teapot and let the tea steep for 2 minutes. Pour the tea into the teacups and enjoy your tea! You want to be careful not to over-brew these teas, especially cheaper varieties, as they can become too bitter. Because of that, the amounts and times given in the instructions are somewhat conservative; use them as a rough guide. If you find the resulting tea too weak, add more tea leaves or try increasing the steeping time. If you like your tea more bitter, increase the water temperature.   Recommendations Most Convenient: Many people already have an account with Amazon.com so it is probably the easiest place to buy tea online. They have a pretty good selection of Assam tea bags, but not very many good loose leaf options. The best one is easily this Assam from Taylor’s of Harrogate . Naturally, it is also a bit expensive. The best value I’ve found on Amazon is this 1lb pouch from Stash Tea . Best Value: My favorite option is the “tippy” Assam Gold from Art of Tea. “Tippy” refers to the gold tips, which are a characteristic of the more prized second-flush. This tea has a great bold, malty flavor and is surprisingly affordable priced.   For more on Assam tea check out the Wikipedia page . Enjoy this post? Please share...


"Who originally wrote the song ""All Along the Watchtower"", later covered by Jimi Hendrix?"

All Along the Watchtower [Jimi Hendrix] - Rockabout Aces - YouTube All Along the Watchtower [Jimi Hendrix] - Rockabout Aces Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 18, 2015 2015. Live Cover of All Along the Watchtower. Originally written by Bob Dylan and covered by Jimi Hendrix. Recorded at the 'Burgfest' in Dilsberg, Germany. For more information check www.rockaboutaces.de or visit us at Facebook. Category


"What was the name of the volleyball in the movie ""Cast Away""?"

Wilson the Volleyball - IMDb IMDb View rank on IMDbPro » Wilson the Volleyball Wilson the Volleyball is one of Hollywood's most loved volleyballs. His glittering career started when he became the only companion of Tom Hanks ' Chuck Noland in Cast Away (2000). Many say this is Wilson's best performance and he couldn't have given a better effort. He has made notable guest appearances on shows like Family Guy (1999), where he ... See full bio »


What country does Heineken beer come from?

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About us When was HEINEKEN founded? The story began almost 150 years ago in 1864, when Gerard Adriaan Heineken acquired a small brewery in the heart of Amsterdam. Learn more about Our History . Is the company still owned by the family? Four generations of the Heineken family have been actively involved in the expansion of the Heineken brand and the HEINEKEN Company throughout the world, and the passion of the family remains as strong today as it was in 1864 when we first started brewing beer. What is the relationship between Heineken Holding N.V. and Heineken N.V.? Heineken Holding N.V. holds 50.005% interest in Heineken N.V. The role Heineken Holding N.V. has performed for the HEINEKEN group since 1952 has been to safeguard its continuity, independence and stability and create conditions for controlled, steady growth of the HEINEKEN group’s activities. The stability provided by this structure has enabled the HEINEKEN group to rise to its present position as the brewer with the widest international presence and one of the world’s largest brewing groups and to remain independent. Learn more about the  Heineken Holding N.V. Can I visit a Heineken brewery? The Heineken Experience is located at one of the most impressive industrial heritage sites of the Netherlands; the original Heineken brewery in Amsterdam. In this unique environment, you are going to experience HEINEKEN's rich history and the tradition and craft of brewing. You’ll learn the extraordinary story of the people behind this remarkable company, now the most international beer company in the world. Attractions include a mini brewery, a tasting bar, as well as the “Stable Walk”, where visitors will be able to access the stables to view HEINEKEN's iconic Shire horses. Are you ready to be brewed in the Brew U simulator? A visit to the Heineken Experience takes about 90 minutes. Two drinks are included! Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please visit the website of The Heineken Experience . How do I apply for a job within the HEINEKEN company? You can find out more about working for HEINEKEN by visiting our Careers section on this website which will give you a flavour of our Company. The site does not hold vacancies but the connections to our Operating Companies provide access to local opportunities. Additionally, our International Graduate Programme website can also be accessed through the careers section as well. Learn more about applying to HEINEKEN . Brands What brands are part of HEINEKEN's portfolio? HEINEKEN is committed to the responsible marketing and consumption of its more than 250 international premium, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. Our global and international brands are Heineken, Amstel Premium Pilsener, Desperados, Sol and Strongbow Gold. In the Brands section of this website you can find out more about our brands and global presence. How much Heineken beer is being sold worldwide? According to our 2014 Annual Report, we sold 29.5 million hectolitres of Heineken beer in the premium segment and a total of 181.3 million hectolitres of beer. More detailed information can be found in our 2014 Annual Report . What are the main ingredients in Heineken beer? Heineken contains water, barley malt, hops and the unique Heineken A-yeast. Is Heineken the same around the world? The reality is that 100% of all the Heineken beer brewed worldwide is done so using the same recipe and that about 95% of this beer has the same final product specifications. For the other 5 % we can say that, due to local legal/tax reasons (in most cases special alcohol regulations), the final product specification is only somewhat different. (e.g. in Ireland and Sweden). Where is Heineken beer sold? HEINEKEN is the world’s most international brewer.  Heineken beer was the first and remains the only truly global beer brand, enjoyed in 178 countries around the world. Learn more about the Heineken brand . Where


What ethnic group controls an autonomous region of northeastern Iraq?

Kurds plan to declare a federal region in northern Syria - Chicago Tribune Kurds plan to declare a federal region in northern Syria SYRIA-KURDS-CONFLICT DELIL SOULEIMAN / AFP/Getty Images Amer al-Halloush, a member of of the Syrian Democratic Council, heads out following a meeting of more than 150 delegates from Kurdish, Arab, Assyrian and other parties in the town of Rmeilan, in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province, on March 16, 2016. Kurdish-led parties meeting in northern Syria are expected to declare a new federal system in areas under their control, Kurdish officials told AFP on Wednesday. Amer al-Halloush, a member of of the Syrian Democratic Council, heads out following a meeting of more than 150 delegates from Kurdish, Arab, Assyrian and other parties in the town of Rmeilan, in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province, on March 16, 2016. Kurdish-led parties meeting in northern Syria are expected to declare a new federal system in areas under their control, Kurdish officials told AFP on Wednesday. (DELIL SOULEIMAN / AFP/Getty Images) Tribune news services Contact Reporter Syrian Kurds are preparing a plan to declare a federal region in the area they control across northern Syria, saying Wednesday it is a model for a more decentralized government in which all ethnic groups would be represented. Although the idea might seem like a way forward after five years of civil war , it faces big obstacles: It was promptly dismissed by the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the rebels who oppose him, both fearing it would lead to a partition of the country. Turkey also opposes it, wary of the growing Kurdish influence in the border region of northern Syria and its effect on its own Kurdish minority. But Ahmad Araj, a Kurdish official in northern Syria, insisted that a federal system containing such a region, which would effectively combine three Kurdish-led autonomous areas, is in fact meant to preserve national unity and prevent Syria from breaking up along sectarian lines. "After all the blood that has been spilled, Syrians will not accept anything less than decentralization," Araj said. By making the announcement as U.N.-sponsored peace negotiations take place in Geneva, Syria's main Kurdish faction was trying to become a major player in whatever central government emerges from the war. The faction has been excluded from the talks. The idea of a federal region appears to have gained some traction lately as world and regional powers grapple with ways to end the conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week said such a federal system is one possible option if the Syrian people agree to it. The U.S. also has been an ardent supporter of the Kurds in the region, helping them in navigating the delicate rivalries in Iraq after the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Russian warplanes and troops stationed at Russia's air base in Syria started leaving for home on Tuesday after a partial pullout order from President Vladimir Putin the previous day, a step that raises hopes for progress at the newly reconvened U.N.-brokered peace talks in Geneva. The U.N. special... Russian warplanes and troops stationed at Russia's air base in Syria started leaving for home on Tuesday after a partial pullout order from President Vladimir Putin the previous day, a step that raises hopes for progress at the newly reconvened U.N.-brokered peace talks in Geneva. The U.N. special... (Tribune news services) U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters that the U.S. opposes declarations of autonomous federal zones prior to a negotiated political resolution in Syria. "We're focused on advancing a negotiated political transition toward an inclusive government that is capable of serving the interests of all the Syrian people," Toner said. "We've also been very clear that we're committed to the unity and territorial integrity of Syria." However, if a resolution is reached by the Syrian people and their representative, and if it includes a federal system that allows for limited or semi-autonomy for different regions,