Buy A Vowel : NPR Buy A Vowel Embed Embed Embed Embed Heard on Ask Me Another Ophira Eisenberg pays tribute to another classic game show: Wheel of Fortune. But instead of giving away cars and cruises, she's giving you clues to a pair of words. Your job is to "buy" a vowel, and add it to the first clued word to get the second word. Celebrate your "win" with a little "wine." OPHIRA EISENBERG, HOST: All right, let's welcome our next two contestants: Billy Zayac and Jessica O'Connell. Welcome to ASK ME ANOTHER. (APPLAUSE) EISENBERG: Billy Zayac, you have a degree in library science. BILLY ZAYAC: Yes, I do. EISENBERG: What is your dream library job? ZAYAC: I would like to work in a special library doing something with cataloging, hopefully. EISENBERG: That sounds reasonable. I like that. (LAUGHTER) EISENBERG: Jessica, you're a college career adviser and a bit of a pub trivia nut. JESSICA O'CONNELL: A little bit. EISENBERG: What's the name of your team? O'CONNELL: You Can't Stop the Machine. (LAUGHTER) EISENBERG: We are paying tribute to all great TV game shows on this show. First "Jeopardy" and now we take on "Wheel of Fortune." Maybe one day we'll be an answer on their show. So this game is called Buy a Vowel. We're going to give you clues to a pair of words and you need to add a vowel to the first clued word to get the second. For example, if we asked you to start with what's inside of a pen and turn it into a pig's grunt, you would buy an "O" and turn ink into oink. Adorable. Okay, and just to let you know, the vowel can go anywhere in the word. Let's do this. Start with the metal used in foil, buy a vowel and turn it into the pointy end of a fork. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) EISENBERG: Jessica? O'CONNELL: Oh, boy. I want to buy an "E" and I'm going to add it to tin. EISENBERG: You sure are. EISENBERG: And what's going to happen next? O'CONNELL: It'll become a tine. EISENBERG: There you go. (APPLAUSE) O'CONNELL: Sorry for the slow start. EISENBERG: No apology needed. It felt like we were having puzzle dialogue. I kind of enjoyed it. (LAUGHTER) EISENBERG: Start with a broad's leg, like you do. You always start with a broad's leg. Start with a broad's leg, buy a vowel and turn it into animals hunted for food. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) ZAYAC: Gam. I would like to buy an "E" and make that into game. EISENBERG: Perfect. JONATHAN COULTON: Gam. I like that. I got to bring that back. ZAYAC: Baby got gams. (LAUGHTER) COULTON: A much older version of that song. EISENBERG: Yeah, exactly. Start with the nickname for the region where you'd find Los Angeles and San Diego, buy a vowel and turn it into a type of media like Facebook. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) ZAYAC: So Cal, buy an "I" and make it into social. EISENBERG: You are correct. (APPLAUSE) EISENBERG: Start with a West African nation, buy a vowel and turn it into Sasha Obama's older sister. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) ZAYAC: Mali, buy an "A" and Malia. EISENBERG: Beautiful. (APPLAUSE) EISENBERG: It's amazing what you can do with these words. You know, just adding letters. We really show people stuff with vowels. (LAUGHTER) EISENBERG: Sometimes we can make bad things really nice things, like this one. Start with a viral pandemic... COULTON: A bad thing. EISENBERG: Yeah, that made headlines in 2003, buy a vowel and you turn it into garments for Indian women. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) EISENBERG: Jessica? O'CONNELL: That's Sar and I'd like to buy an "I" to turn it into a sari. EISENBERG: Very close. And because you are so close, I just want you to notice that I said turn into garments for Indian women, which might influence your first answer slightly. O'CONNELL: That would be Sars, buy an "I" and turn it into saris. EISENBERG: Yes. (APPLAUSE) EISENBERG: I knew you meant that, Jessica. Also, I like the idea if only one person has it it's called sari. O'CONNELL: Singular sari. COULTON: It's a much less serious case if you get Sar. EISENBERG: Right. EISENBERG: It's like a 24-hour Sar kind of thing. O'CONNELL: It's a very special case of Sar. COULTON: Twenty-four hour Sar, yeah. EISENBERG: Start with a Neapolitan treat, buy


What unit of distance is approximately equal to 0.62 miles?

Metric Units and Conversions Metric Units and Conversions Which of the following conversions is/are incorrect. 1 meter = 1000 millimeters Convert: 500 meters to kilometers   ?   Convert 100. milliliters to liters   ?   Convert to 0.050 kilograms to grams   ?   Convert 75 mL to cm3   ?   Which of the following is the largest mass?   ?   Which of the following is the longest distance?   ?   Which metric distance is equal to 0.62 miles?   ?   Convert 600 kilograms to grams   ?     600 kg = 6 000 g   ?     600 kg = 600 000 g   ?   Convert to 350. mL to Liters   ?     350. mL = 35 000 Liters   ?   Convert 5.0 x 103 mL to liters   ?     5.0 x 103 mL = 5.0 liters   ?     5.0 x 103 mL = 5.0 x 106 liters   ?     5.0 x 103 mL = 5.0 x 10-3 liters   ?     5.0 x 103 mL = 50. liters Which of the following metric masses is approximately equal to 2.2 pounds?   ?   In the metric system, the base unit for mass is the:   ?   In the metric system, the base unit for length is the:   ?   The measure of the amount of three-dimensional space that an object occupies is known as:   ?   Which of these is the shortest length?   ?   Which two of these are equivalent lengths? 0.060 kilometers How many millimeters are in one kilometer?   ?


In what battle did Napoleon meet his final defeat?

Battle of Waterloo - British History - HISTORY.com Battle of Waterloo A+E Networks Introduction The Battle of Waterloo, which took place in Belgium on June 18, 1815, marked the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), who conquered much of continental Europe in the early 19th century. Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution (1789-1799), seized control of the French government in 1799 and became emperor in 1804. Through a series of wars, he expanded his empire across western and central Europe. However, a disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812, coupled with other defeats, led to his abdication and exile in 1814. He returned to France in 1815 and briefly resumed power. The Battle of Waterloo, in which Napoleon’s forces were defeated by the British and Prussians, signaled the end of his reign and the end of France’s domination in Europe. After Waterloo, Napoleon abdicated and later died in exile. Google Napoleon’s Rise to Power Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. The year before his birth, France acquired Corsica from the city-state of Genoa, Italy. Although Napoleon’s parents were members of the minor Corsican nobility, his family was not wealthy. Did You Know? Today, the expression that someone has “met his Waterloo” means the person has suffered a decisive or final defeat or setback. After graduating from a French military academy in 1785, Napoleon joined an artillery regiment of the French army. The French Revolution began in 1789, and within three years revolutionaries had overthrown the monarchy and proclaimed a French republic. During the decade-long revolution, Napoleon rose rapidly through the ranks of the military and proved himself a talented and daring leader. After seizing political power in France in a 1799 coup d’état, he was given the title of first consul and became France’s leading political figure. In 1804, he crowned himself the emperor of France in a lavish ceremony. Under Napoleon, France engaged in a successful series of battles against various coalitions of European nations, and the French empire expanded across much of western and central continental Europe. Napoleon’s Abdication and Return In 1812, Napoleon led a disastrous invasion of Russia in which his army was forced to retreat and suffered massive casualties. At the same time, the Spanish and Portuguese, with assistance from the British, drove Napoleon’s forces from the Iberian Peninsula in the Peninsular War (1808-1814). In the 1813 Battle of Leipzig , also known as the Battle of Nations, Napoleon’s army was defeated by a coalition that included Austrian, Prussian, Russian and Swedish troops. Afterward, Napoleon retreated to France, where in March 1814 coalition forces captured Paris. On April 6, 1814, Napoleon, then in his mid-40s, was forced to abdicate the throne. With the Treaty of Fontainebleau, he was exiled to Elba, a Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy. Less than a year later, on February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped Elba and sailed to the French mainland with a group of more than 1,000 supporters. On March 20, he returned to Paris, where he was welcomed by cheering crowds. The new king, Louis XVIII (1755-1824), fled, and Napoleon embarked on what came to be known as his Hundred Days campaign. Napoleon Marches on Belgium Upon Napoleon’s return to France, a coalition of allies–the Austrians, British, Prussians and Russians–who considered the French emperor an enemy began to prepare for war. Napoleon raised a new army and planned to strike preemptively, defeating the allied forces one by one before they could launch a united attack against him. In June 1815, Napoleon’s forces marched into Belgium, where separate armies of British and Prussian troops were camped. At the Battle of Ligny, on June 16, Napoleon defeated the Prussians under the command of Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819). However, the French were unable to totally destroy the Prussian army. The Battle of Waterloo Two d


In what part of the world would you be most likely to see the sport of caber tossing?

The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn Scroll to start reading from the beginning An excerpt from The Lady Most Willing... Catriona Burns was a practical girl. One had to be, living as she did in the Highlands of Scotland. When it was December the twenty-second, and the sun rose for barely six hours per day, and temperature hovered somewhere between freezing and dead, one had to be prepared for anything. But not this. It was two in the miserable morning, she'd lost feeling in at least eight of her toes, and she was standing outside in three inches of snow. With an earl. And a French comte. And a duke. Who'd been kidnapped. "Taran Ferguson, you insufferable miscreant," she practically yelled. "What do you think you are doing?" "Aye, well, y'see..." He scratched his head, glanced at the carriage as if it might offer advice, and then shrugged. "You're drunk," she accused. His mouth twisted so far to the right it seemed to turn his head. "Just a wee bit." "You kidnapped the Duke of Bretton!" "Well now, that was a mistake..." He frowned, turning to his loyal retainers. "How did we end up with him?" "Indeed," bit off the duke. Normally speaking, Catriona would not have found him terribly fearsome. He was a rather good-looking fellow, with thick dark hair and deep-set eyes, but there was nothing wild or untamed about him. That said, when the Duke of Bretton speared Taran Ferguson with a furious stare, even Catriona took a step back. "What were you doing in the carriage?" Taran demanded. "It was my carriage!" roared the duke. There was a moment of silence--well, except for the French comte, who wouldn't stop laughing-- and then Taran finally said, "Oh." "Who," the duke demanded, "are you?" "Taran Ferguson. I do apologize for the error." He motioned toward Lady Cecily, then waved his hand past both Chisholm sisters. "We only meant to snatch the women." Marilla Chisholm let out a delicate cry of distress, leading Catriona to let out an indelicate grunt of annoyance. She'd known Marilla for every one of her twenty-one years, and there was no way she was the least bit distressed. She'd been trapped in a carriage with a duke, only to be deposited at the feet of two other titled gentlemen? Please. This was Marilla's wildest dream, come true and then inflicted upon the rest of them. Catriona looked over at Marilla's older sister Fiona, but whatever she was thinking, it was well-hidden behind her spectacles. "Bret," said one of the men--the stiff and serious one who had already apologized six times. The duke's head snapped around, and Catriona saw his eyes widen. "Oakley?" he asked, sounding well and truly shocked. Lord Oakley jerked his head toward Taran and said, "He's our uncle." "Our?" the duke echoed. Lord Rocheforte --or was it Mr. Rocheforte? Catriona didn't know, he was French, for heaven's sake, for all that he sounded British. Whoever he was, he clearly saw no gravity in the situation, for he just grinned and held up his hand. "Hallo, Bret," he said in a jolly voice. "Good God," the duke swore. "You, too?" Catriona looked back and forth between the trio of men. They had that air about them--five hundred years of breeding and a membership to White's. One didn't have to venture far beyond the highlands of Scotland to know that once one reached a certain social level, everyone knew everyone. These three had probably shared a room at Eton. "Didn't realize you were in Scotland," Mr. Lord Rocheforte said to the duke. The duke cursed under his breath, following that up with: "Forgot the two of you were related." "It still quite frequently comes as a shock to me, too," Lord Oakley said in a dry voice. Then he cleared his throat and added, "I must apologize on behalf of my uncle." He jerked his head furiously toward Taran. "Apparently, he--" "I can speak for myself," Taran cut in. "No," Lord Oakley said, "you can not." "Don't you speak to me like that, boy!" Oakley turned to Taran with a fury that even outstripped the duke's. "Your judgment--" "He was asleep in the carriage," Catriona blurted out, jumping into the fray. The men went sile


What beat novel featured the character Dean Moriarty?

Character Analysis - On The Road On The Road Sources Sal Paradise  The narrator and protagonist of the story, Sal Paradise is a writer who wishes to travel the American continent to seek inspiration for his novels. At first a reserved, shy character, Sal is attracted to the wild character of Dean Moriarty, when they first meet in New York in 1947. Sal sees in Dean the wild, brave persona that he had always wished to have himself, and their friendship would begin three years of relentless traveling on the road all around the country. Sal clearly believes Dean is a hero in the story. Sal is not judgmental towards Dean unlike the rest of the novel's characters. It is because Sal idolizes Dean that he has the heart to forgive Dean's faults and overlook them. Sal envies the madness in others but is unable to replicate it fully in himself, unless he is under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or starvation, and Sal sees this enviable madness in Dean. Sal also loves Terry's brother, Rickey, because he lives in a state of tomorrow, feels no guilt with his poor situation and gets drunk all day. Yet Sal can only withstand living with Rickey for two days until he realizes that he simply can't live in the same way. Sal visits many cities and measures everything in distance, not time. Sal prioritizes spatial distance over money. Sal always notices people; he is a people person and needs to be around others to feel less lonely. However, his relationships are transient and end in abandonment. Similarly, Sal finds it hard to maintain a longterm relationship with a girl. Sal's sadness perhaps stems from his solitude, which he sees everywhere he goes in places, people, and in America as a whole.  Salvatore Paradise's name has a special meaning. Sal spends much time in the novel seeking paradise, but it is never clear what paradise truly means to Sal. Salvatore is also similar to the word Salvation, which means "deliverance of consequences," and it may be for this reason that Sal is more conserved and reasonable than his reckless friend, Dean.   Dean Moriarty  Dean, the Western hero of the story, is both a pedophile and sexual icon, hero and potential drug addict, criminal and holy guru. Dean is the incredibly flawed hero of the story who abandons those who love him and feel no remorse at his poor judgment and actions. Dean's life is a confused mess. He runs from one city to the next, one woman to the next, one car to the next, wrecking most of these on the way and feeling the need to move again once he gets to wherever he wants. Dean is lustful for younger girls, and this interest may be the result of the association of these younger girls for youth. However, Dean's madness extends into all his relationships with women. Unable to settle on one woman, Dean bounces around from woman to woman, treating all of them as mere sex tools and disregarding their feelings. Worse, Dean even tries to convince Sal to make love to his beloved ex-wife, Marylou while he watches. Dean's insatiable sex drive is an example of the Beat Generation's dissatisfaction.  Dean's name also has a special meaning. Professor Moriarty was Sherlock Holmes' nemesis, and this link may indicate that there is probably something dark about Dean. In fact, this is further hinted at when Sal identifies Dean as the Shrouded traveler that pursues him ceaselessly across the continent. The first name, Dean, is also associated with James Dean of the 1950s, who was a rebellious icon at the time. He died in a car crash in 1955 and furthermore, the character that Dean is associated with is Neal Cassady, who was an auto thief.  Dean has a special connection with time. He uses time to talk to musicians, for to Dean, those who can keep a jazzy beat are Gods. For Dean, heuses time to try to manage his own time, his own life, and his own concern with the passing of time. Dean's progression through the story is also interesting. Dean begins the story as a little crazy, then becomes frantically crazy as he feels the necessity to constantly be on the road, then he becomes a mystic Dean who is qui


What exam must be passed to practice law in the United States?

Admissions Admissions Information about admission to the practice of law in Washington. Admissions Admission to the Practice of Law in Washington Bar Exam Admissions Washington administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in February and July of each year. The two-day exam is held in Tacoma, Washington. Candidates for the Bar Exam must meet all qualifications for taking the exam and are subject to Character and Fitness review. Find out who passed the bar exam and how to complete the admission process. Admission by Motion and House Counsel Lawyers licensed to practice law in other states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia may be eligible for Admission by Motion or limited practice as House Counsel. House Counsel and Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Limited Practice for US Lawyers Lawyers licensed to practice law in other states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia may be eligible for limited licenses to practice in Washington. Volunteer for a Qualified Legal Service Provider in Washington. Limited Practice for Foreign Lawyers Lawyers licensed to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction may be eligible for a limited license to practice in Washington. Limited licenses for lawyers licensed outside the U.S. Application Instructions Find out everything you need to know about submitting an application. Start a Bar Exam Application Create an account and apply online. Rules and Regulations


What is the process of splitting atoms called?

Key Issues: Nuclear Weapons: The Basics: What is Nuclear Fission? What is Nuclear Fission? What is Nuclear Fission? The process whereby the nucleus of a particular heavy element splits into (generally) two nuclei of lighter elements, with the release of substantial amounts of energy. (Atomic Archive Glossary) Fission was discovered in 1934 when Enrico Fermi of Italy irradiated uranium with neutrons and believed he had produced the first transuranic element. In 1938 Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann of Germany split the uranium atom by bombarding it with neutrons and showed that the elements barium and krypton were formed. Fermi, Hahn and Strassmann did, however, not realize that they had in fact induced a fission reaction. Only later research by others established the necessary knowledge about the nuclear fission process. During the process of nuclear fission a particle such as a neutron strikes the nucleus of a Alsos Digital Library for Nuclear Issues uranium atom and causes it to split into two fragments. Each of the two fragments consists of a nucleus with roughly half the neutrons and protons of the original nucleus. This fission process releases a large amount of energy in the form of warmth and radiation. Gamma rays are emitted as well as two or more neutrons that are no longer bound by the fission fragments. These so-called "free" neutrons are now capable of splitting other uranium nuclei, which then release neutrons that split still more nuclei. A series of such nuclear fissions is called a "chain reaction," which is accompanied by an enormous release of nuclear energy. In a controlled process, chain reactions can be harnessed to produce electrical energy in a nuclear power plant. The devastating destruction that is caused by the explosion of atomic bombs results from an uncontrolled chain reaction. Copyright ï¿½ 1998 -


Groundhog/Woodchuck Printout- EnchantedLearning.com Label Me! Printouts Groundhog is another name for Woodchuck. This rodent is a type of marmot. These solitary mammals hibernate (sleep through winter) in burrows. Groundhogs are found in North America in forests and fields. Anatomy: A groundhog grows up to 17 inches (43 cm) long. It has a tail that is about 5 inches (13 cm) long. This mammal has a bulky body and short limbs. The fur is brown-gray and the eyes are black. The hands and feet are black and have sharp, sturdy claws. Like all rodents, their incisor teeth continue to grow throughout their entire life. Diet: Groundhogs/woodchucks are mostly herbivores (plant-eaters). They eat grass, seeds, leaves, flowers, fruit, eggs, and some insects. Predators: Groundhogs/woodchucks are hunted by many animals, including wolves , dogs, coyotes , bobcats , foxes , and humans. Groundhogs cannot move very quickly, so their best defense is to retreat into their burrows. Keen eyesight and hearing help warn groundhogs of predators approaching. Classification: Class Mammalia (mammals), Order Rodentia (rodents), Family Sciuridae (ground squirrels), Genus Marmota (marmots), species M. monax. Enchanted Learning Search


What comes in handlebar, toothbrush, and fu manchu varieties?

Style Guide | American Mustache Institute AMI-certified lower nose accoutrements: Chevron A thick and wide mustache, usually worn long to cover the top border of the upper lip. Dali A narrow mustache with long points bent or curved steeply upward. Named for artist Salvador Dali. English A narrow divided mustache that begins at the middle of the upper lip, with long whiskers pulled to either side of the center. The areas beyond the corners of the mouth are typically shaved. Fu manchu A mustache that begins on the upper lip and whose whiskers are grown very long to extend down each side of the mouth down to the to jaw. The areas just past the corners of the mouth are shaven, thus differentiating this style from the “horseshoe” (see below). Handlebar A handlebar mustache can be worn large or small (“petit handlebar”); it is characterized by the fact that it is bushy and must be worn long enough to curl the ends upward, which is usually achieved with styling wax. Horseshoe A full moustache with vertical extensions grown on the corners of the lips and down the sides of the mouth to the jawline, resembling an upside-down horseshoe. The whiskers grown along the sides of the mouth in the horseshoe are sometimes referred to as “pipes.” Not to be confused with the “fu manchu” which is grown long from the upper lip only– the sides remain shaven in the fu manchu. Imperial A large mustache growing from both the upper lip and cheeks, whiskers from the cheeks are styled pointing upward. Lampshade A mustache similar to the “painter’s brush,” but with corners angled slightly, resembling the shape of a lampshade. Painter’s brush A thick mustache covering the width of the mouth, usually worn short, with slightly rounded corners. Pencil A thin, narrow, closely clipped mustache that outlines the upper lip. Pencil style mustaches can be trimmed in different manners (see below). Also sometimes called a “mouthbrow.” Pyramidal A general name for mustaches shaped narrow on top and wide on the bottom, like a pyramid. Pyramidal mustaches can be shaped in a variety of ways, as shown below. Toothbrush A thick mustache, shaved to be about an inch wide in the center. Walrus


Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish celebration of what?

How is Rosh Hashanah Celebrated? - How Rosh Hashanah Works | HowStuffWorks How is Rosh Hashanah Celebrated?   Prev Next   The shofar is blown in the synagogue during Rosh Hashanah services. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated in lots of different ways, and even in different ways by different kinds of Jews (see "Divisions of Judaism" below). There are, however, certain methods and traditions that are basic to the observance of Rosh Hashanah, and so are part of almost any celebration of the holiday. In the Synagogue As for the more formal aspects of Rosh Hashanah, what goes on in the synagogue during this holidays is a departure from the "standard" Friday-night and Saturday-morning services of the weekly Sabbath (Shabbat). High Holiday services are longer than Sabbath services, often starting earlier in the morning and lasting well into the afternoon. Also, Jews use a special prayer book -- called the Machhzor -- in Rosh Hashanah (and Yom Kippur) services. The Machzor contains the specific prayers of the high holidays and further sets this time apart as especially important. Up Next The History of Easter Quiz There is a special holiday service held in the days or weeks before Rosh Hashanah, called Slichot, which is Hebrew for forgiveness. Slichot consists of a series of prayers that ask for the gift of God's forgiveness. This is meant to prepare the worshipper for Rosh Hashanah, for repentance and a fresh start. These prayers are especially recited the night before Rosh Hashanah, usually beginning at midnight. There are several prayers that are central to the observance of Rosh Hashanah: Avinu Malkaynu Consists of 44 admissions of guilt, asking God's forgiveness for each sin Unetaneh Tokef "On Rosh Hashanah our destiny is written; at the end of Yom Kippur it is sealed. Who shall live and who shall die? Who by fire and who by water?" Musef Amidah The prayers that accompany the blowing of the shofar Three blessings: recognizing God's power over all of creation, remembering Jewish history, and relating the blowing of the shofar to events in the past and the future of Judaism The shofar is blown with accompanying prayers (see this page from Torah Tots and scroll down to "The Shofar.") There are specific ways of blowing the shofar, meant to awaken Jews to God's judgement and affirm God's position as judge and king. The Torah readings for Rosh Hashanah relate both the birth of Isaac -- to Abraham and Sarah, who was believed to be barren until one day, at the age of 100, God blessed her with a child -- and Isaac's near-sacrifice, when God spared his life because Abraham proved his absolute faith is God's word. Other Prayers and Customs In another Rosh Hashanah practice, known as Tashlich, Jews say particular prayers as they toss breadcrumbs (or something similar) into a moving body of water. The breadcrumbs are meant to symbolize a person's sins, which are then washed away. The practices of candle lighting and saying kiddush -- a blessing over wine -- are holy acts in Judaism for "bringing in" the Sabbath and any other holy days. For Rosh Hashanah, the candles (usually two) are lit with special prayers or prayer melodies to signify the specialness of the holiday. The Challah, a special bread that also accompanies the celebration of Shabbat, on Rosh Hashanah is round instead of twisted. This symbolizes both the unending circle of life and the crown of God's kingship over man. Some people brush the Challah with honey when it is baking, instead of salt; this change signifies the Rosh Hashanah wish for a "sweet New Year," also present is the custom of dipping apples in honey. In fact, all sorts of especially sweet foods are eaten on Rosh Hashanah. It is customary on Rosh Hashanah to set the dinner table with one's finest linens and china, and to wear new, special clothing to express the importance of the occasion. In Sephardic tradition, many people place covered baskets of fruit on the table -- covered so that no one knows exactly which fruits are inside, much like one never knows just what the coming year will bring. For more information o


What type of triangle has sides of three different lengths?

Types of Triangles Types of Triangles Scroll to the bottom for the triangle area calculator Loading The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that:   The longest side of any triangle must be   less than the sum of the other 2 sides. Triangles are classified in 2 ways- 1) By the number of equal sides they have:    scalene - all 3 sides have different lengths    isosceles - 2 sides have equal lengths    equilateral - all 3 sides are equal 2) By the types of angles they have:    acute triangle - all 3 angles are acute (less than 90°)    right triangle - has one right angle (a right angle = 90°)    obtuse triangle - has one obtuse angle (an obtuse angle is greater than 90° and less than 180°). When these 2 categories are combined, there are 7 possible triangles:    acute scalene (diagram A)    right scalene (B) - all right triangles are scalene (except diagram E).    obtuse scalene (C)    right isosceles (E) also known as a 45° 45° 90° triangle.    obtuse isosceles (F)    equilateral (G) all sides are equal and each angle = 60°, making this the only equiangular triangle. Since all 3 angles are less than 90° all equilateral triangles are acute triangles. There is one more type of triangle that is worth mentioning. An oblique triangle is any triangle that is not a right triangle. Triangle Area Formulas The most well-known triangle area formula is multiplying the length of the base by the height (also called the altitude), and dividing that by 2. If you know the length of all 3 sides of a triangle, you can calculate the area by using Heron's Formula (sometimes called Hero's Formula). First we have to define a triangle's perimeter which is (side a + side b + side c). A triangle's semi-perimeter (or 's') is one half of the perimeter or to put it another way: semi-perimeter = (side a + side b + side c) ÷ 2 Example: A triangle has side a = 4, side b = 5 and side c = 6. What is its area? The perimeter = 4 + 5 + 6 = 15. The semi-perimeter is one half of this or 7.5 Using Heron's formula, area = square root (s  (s - 4)  (s - 5)  (s - 6)) area = square root (7.5  (7.5 - 4)  (7.5 - 5)  (7.5 - 6)) area = square root (7.5  (3.5)  (2.5)  (1.5)) area = square root (98.4375) area = 9.921567416... If you know 2 sides and an included angle, there is a third formula for determining triangle area. This formula applies to all triangles and not just right triangles. Area = ½ • side 1 • sine (A) • side 2 This is an easy formula to prove. First, we use the traditional formula: Area = ½ • height • base     then we can substitute side 2 for the base: Area = ½ • height • side 2 Since sine (A) = height / side 1     then height = side 1 • sine(A) and then area = ½ • side 1 • sine (A) • side 2 Triangle Area Calculator This calculator determines triangle area by using any of the 3 methods above. If you need a more advanced triangle calculator then click here .


What country celebrates the holiday Tết?

Tet Vietnamese New Year 2017 (Vietnam) Tweet Tet is the common name for the Vietnamese New Year (Vietnamese: Tết Nguyên Đán). It is by far the country’s most important holiday, and is a bit like combining Christmas, New Year’s, and your birthday into one celebration. Like Chinese New Year , Tet takes place on the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar. This usually translates to late January or early February on the Gregorian calendar. The years are represented by 12 zodiac animals: rat, buffalo, tiger, cat, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. These animals rotate through 12-year periods. Each animal has different strengths and weaknesses that they are believed to pass on to any person born in their year. For example, 2012 was the year of the dragon (the last one of which was in 2000), the most noble and powerful of all the animals. According to tradition babies, especially boys, born during a year of the dragon are more likely to become wealthy and powerful adults. As a result, dragon years produce baby booms as couples plan to give birth during that year. Vietnamese New Year Traditions Much like Christmas, preparations for Tet begin well ahead of the holiday. Every new year is seen as a clean slate, a chance for people to begin anew and be more successful than they were in the year before. Home decorations for Tet Many families renovate houses in the weeks leading up to Tet, adding even more noise to the already raucous streets of Vietnam. If a house isn’t renovated it is at least thoroughly cleaned. New outfits are purchased to signify a new change, and many people change companies or try to switch lines of work. It is also considered good luck to open a business around Tet. There also certain types of food that become popular around Tet, the most common of which are banh chung and banh day. These consist of rice with meat or bean fillings tightly wrapped inside a leaf, and are the most important traditional Tet dishes. In the month before Tet towns and cities throughout the country set up flower streets, and families set up flower displays in front of their homes. During this period Vietnam’s streets explode with color and give a sense of vitality before the start of the new year. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city, one of downtown’s main boulevards is shut down and transformed into an elaborate flower exhibition that attracts visitors from the entire region. The three days immediately before Tet are when the holiday kicks into high gear. The cities empty as urban residents return to their family’s hometown to reunite with relatives, as Tet is really all about family. For foreigners and other people living in the city who don’t have family to visit, this is a strange experience. The normally vibrant streets are quiet, and many businesses shut down, making it somewhat difficult to visit your usual restaurants and stalls. Other customs include the giving of Li Xi, or lucky money, to children. Relatives will fill red envelopes with small bills and give them to children in the family the day of Tet as a sign of good luck. Children are supposed to display their respect for their elders before receiving the money. Ancestor worship is also a key part of Tet, and nearly every home in Vietnam contains a family shrine where the spirits of deceased relatives are kept. Gifts, including Li Xi and food, are placed in the shrines to keep ancestors content in the afterlife. Most cities put on a massive fireworks display the evening of Tet, providing an explosive finish to the holiday and signaling to the nation that it is time to get back to work. The dates of Vietnamese New Year The table below shows all the dates of Tet 2014 up to 2020 and the corresponding animal from the Chinese Zodiac . Holiday Rat Happy New Year in Vietnamese There are plenty of ways to wish someone a Happy New Year in Vietnamese. Traditional New Year´s greetings are: Chúc Mừng Năm Mới – Happy New Year Cung Chúc Tân Xuân – Gracious wishes of the new spring The below video shows you how to pronounce Happy New Year in


Winnie the Pooh Characters - Ultimate Guide to Winnie the Pooh | HowStuffWorks Ultimate Guide to Winnie the Pooh   Prev Next   Copyright Disney. All Rights Reserved. From left to right: Owl, Christopher Robin, Kanga and Roo, Tigger, Piglet, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Rabbit. The characters of "Winnie the Pooh" are some of the most beloved in children's literature, family film, and TV. In this section, we'll look at the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood and how they relate to each other. "Winnie the Pooh" Characters Winnie the Pooh is a friendly bear who is always willing to lend a helping hand to his friends. Pooh loves honey (he spells it "hunny"), but his eternal search for it often gets him into trouble. When Pooh runs out of the sweet stuff, he'll ask to borrow a jar (or several) from a friend or try to taste some from a bee hive in the Hundred Acre Woods. More Behind the Scenes Guides Ultimate Guide to 'The Incredibles' Christopher Robin is a young boy and the only human friend of Winnie the Pooh (and the gang). Christopher is the one whom Pooh and the other animals can always call on when they get into trouble and need help. Christopher lives at the other end of the Hundred Acre Wood and often calls Pooh a "silly old bear." Piglet is a very small pig and a good friend of Winnie the Pooh. He has a constant fear of the dark and is very anxious about anything unknown. Whenever he gets scared, he is often heard exclaiming, "Ohhhh, dear!" Even though he is a "very small animal," Piglet will conquer his fears to help his friends.   Tigger is a hyperactive tiger who loves to bounce, because that's "what Tiggers do best." He is a favorite of everyone in the Hundred Acre Wood, except Rabbit, whom he drives crazy with his bouncing. Tigger loves to try new things with gusto, but he often realizes that these endeavors aren't as easy as he thought. Rabbit is a cranky rabbit who is always concerned that someone, usually Tigger, is going to destroy his well-kept garden. Rabbit likes a very serene life with no surprises, but Tigger and Pooh bring him plenty. While he tends to be a curmudgeon, Rabbit is a big help to Kessie, a bluebird whom he found and nursed back to health. Eeyore is a loveable, pessimistic, and gloomy donkey. Eeyore is hardly ever happy, but his grumpiness might come from the fact that his tail is pinned to his behind. Disaster regularly follows him; in fact, nearly all of Eeyore's houses have either: fallen down, been knocked down by floods, or have been bounced down by Tigger. Owl is a wise old owl who tries to give useful advice, directions to far-away lands, and suggestions. Often, his words of wisdom backfire. He loves to read and is somewhat of a know-it-all. When Owl starts talking, he tends to go on and on; that's usually when Pooh and the other animals will quietly sneak away. Copyright Disney. All Rights Reserved. Kanga mothers everyone -- even Piglet. Kanga is a kangaroo and the mother of Roo. She also acts as a mother figure to the rest of the characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. Always helpful, Kanga comforts everyone and helps when they are feeling low. She often worries about Roo, especially when he goes off on adventures with his good friend Tigger.   Roo is a young kangaroo. He's Kanga's son and Tigger's best friend. Even though he knows better, little Roo constantly gets into trouble but always learns a lesson. He enjoys discovering the small wonders in life. Roo is nice and sympathetic, and he often expresses thoughts that make him sound older and wiser than his years. Now that you have met all the characters, go to the next page to learn about Winnie the Pooh's film career. The character's first film appearances were in a series of small animated shorts (or featurettes). Pooh then graduated to full-length films and videos.


Who was crowned as the British monarch in 1838?

Crowns | Royal Exhibitions Royal Exhibitions Crowns St Edward’s Crown This crown is one of the most important of all the Crown Jewels. It is the crown which is used at the moment of coronation. The original, medieval crown was melted down by the Parliamentarians during Oliver Cromwell’s rule. When the monarchy was restored on 29th May 1660, new regalia had to be made before there could be a coronation. A copy was instructed to be made. It was to be used at the actual moment of crowning, but never worn again during the reign. The crown is made of solid gold. Up until George V’s coronation it was set with paste stones and enamel mounts. In 1911, for the coronation of George V, the crown was permanently set with semi-precious stones, and the imitation pearls were replaced with gold beads, which were plated with platinum. Later the platinum plating wore off revealing the gold beads. The crown has a velvet “Cap of Estate” and a faux ermine border. Our replica is made as near as possible to the original. Great importance is paid to every detail of the crown. It is made of base metal, gold plated and set with best quality crystal stones. The Imperial State Crown The Imperial State Crown is the most magnificent of all the Crown Regalia. It was made in 1838 for the Coronation of Queen Victoria, and then altered for the Coronation of George VI in 1937 and Elizabeth II in 1953. It is usually worn at the end of the coronation ceremony, when the newly-crowned monarch departs from Westminster Abbey. Although the crown is modern in design, it is set with very ancient gems. The Black Prince’s Ruby is set into the central panel of the crown. The ruby looks like a clot of congealed blood. It is one of the most interesting and admired gems in existence. Its history is mired in murder and bloodshed. It was first heard of in the mid-14th century, by which time it was already many centuries old. It was then owned by the Moorish Prince of Granada who was murdered by Peter of Castile (also known as Don Pedro the Cruel), who coveted the gem. Don Pedro then gave it to the Black Prince as a token of gratitude for his assistance at the Battle of Navarrette in 1367. On the Black Prince’s death, the ruby was passed down to his son Richard II, but it soon figured again in battle, this time in Agincourt in 1415, when Henry V wore it in his coronet. Seventy years later in 1485, Richard III wore it in his helmet at the Battle of Bosworth Field, where he lost the throne and his life. Legend has it that the ruby was concealed beneath a hawthorn bush. It is said to have been retrieved and placed on the head of the victor, Henry VII. Under Oliver Cromwell, the jewels were melted down and destroyed. The Black Prince’s Ruby was bought by a jeweller who resold it to Charles II after the Restoration in 1660. The Stuart Sapphire was set into the front of the crown by Charles II after the Restoration. It is now set into the back of the crown. This jewel has a rather romantic history. James II took it to France with him in 1688, when he was deposed, and for the next 100 years it belonged to the Stuarts. It was inherited by Henry Benedict Stuart, the Cardinal Duke of York, grandson of James II, and remained in his possession until 1807. The Stuart Sapphire was subsequently brought back to England on behalf of its rightful heir, George III. When, in 1810, the latter was declared unfit to reign, the treasure was inherited by his son, George IV. In 1814, he in turn gave it to his daughter, Princess Charlotte of Wales. Charlotte died in childbirth at the age of 21, whereupon George IV took back the jewel and presented it to one of his mistresses,  the Marchioness of Conyngham. Lady Conyngham graciously returned the jewel when the king died in 1830. In 1838, Queen Victoria had the sapphire set into her Imperial State Crown, at the front, below the Black Prince’s ruby. It was reset to the back of the crown in 1909 to make room for the Second Star of Africa, then the second largest diamond in the world. The Cullinan diamond decorates the brow of the Imperial State Crown, j


What toxin was banned from household paints in the US in 1978?

A Guide to Household Toxins - A Guide to Home Safety | HowStuffWorks A Guide to Household Toxins   Prev Next   ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Household toxins can come from  unlikely sources and cause serious health problems. You may not see or smell them, but a wide range of toxins may be in your home. Some can cause serious health problems. Read on to learn how to find and eliminate these potential hazards. Lead Before World War II, most homes were painted with lead paint. In fact, about 75 percent of all homes built before 1980 have lead-based paint. In 1978, the United States banned lead paint for interior use, but many non-lead paints were then used to cover older walls that still contained traces of lead. Sanding off this bottom coat of paint releases lead dust that is highly toxic. Up Next Storms Are Brewing! Is your home prepared? In addition, many ceramic-glazed and antique dishes contain lead, as do some older painted wooden and metal toys. Older homes may have lead pipes that can seep lead into the family's drinking water. This is especially serious in families with infants when tap water is used to make the formula. Traces of lead may also be in the soil of the yard where children play. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.6 percent of children aged 1 to 5 years had harmful levels of lead in their blood. Children are at greater risk of lead poisoning because they have more hand-to-mouth exposure, have less body mass, and are growing at a faster rate than adults. Children don't even have to eat dirt or paint chips to be harmed by the lead. Unfortunately, lead dust is absorbed by the body. Minor traces of lead in the body can cause extreme fatigue, headaches, mental confusion, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and vague aches and pains. According to the American Lead Consultants, even low levels of exposure to lead can cause a four- to six-point drop in a child's IQ. But higher amounts of lead poisoning can have even more drastic effects, including damage to the brain, kidneys, and nervous system, especially in young children and fetuses. It also can be fatal. If you think your house may have lead paint, contact your local health department or your state or county agriculture agency, or call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD. Although wiping windowsills frequently and vacuuming often can reduce some of the danger of lead dust, experts say it is vital to remove it entirely to prevent the possibility of lead poisoning. In many states, if you are aware of the presence of lead paint in a house you are renting or selling, you are required to disclose that information to potential renters and purchasers. Radon In our zeal to build airtight buildings for more efficient heating and cooling since the energy crunch of the 1970s, we've sealed ourselves into boxes where we are prey to a deadly gas known as radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium in rocks, soil, and building materials. This gas may be lurking beneath your home, your office, or your child's school and can creep inside through cracks and seams in the building. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon may be the second leading cause of lung cancer, ranking just after cigarette smoking. Radon is responsible for causing anywhere from 7,000 to 30,000 of the 140,000 cases of lung cancer annually in the United States. According to a Swedish study, those at greatest risk of developing lung cancer from radon were smokers living in homes with high radon levels. Before buying a home or to check levels in your present home, test for radon by using a radon detection kit, called a "charcoal canister," available at most major hardware stores. Start with the basement, as that is closest to the ground and has more potential for seepage. The EPA recommends that all homes below the third floor be tested, as radon tends to dissipate as it moves upward. For more information about radon, contact yo


What word refers to the neck hair of a lion or horse?

Mane | Define Mane at Dictionary.com mane noun 1. the long hair growing on the back of or around the neck and neighboring parts of some animals, as the horse or lion. 2. Informal. (on a human being) a head of distinctively long and thick or rough hair. Origin of mane before 900; Middle English; Old English manu; cognate with German Mähne, Dutch manen, Old Norse mǫn Related forms Examples from the Web for mane Expand Contemporary Examples A few years later, Goudeau met Carr, a slender woman with a mane of long reddish-brown hair, at a Phoenix nightclub. Chris Rock to Blame for Obsession With Black Hair and Beyoncé Allison Samuels August 11, 2013 Historical Examples The cue of the Chinaman is equally as acceptable as hairs from the mane of the English lion. Buffalo Land W. E. Webb When they are white, the end of the tail and the mane are dyed with henna. Weatherby's Inning Ralph Henry Barbour Then there is also a species of lion in America, though he has no mane. A Texas Ranger William MacLeod Raine British Dictionary definitions for mane Expand noun 1. the long coarse hair that grows from the crest of the neck in such mammals as the lion and horse 2. maneless, adjective Word Origin Old English manu; related to Old High German mana, Old Norse mön, and perhaps to Old English mene and Old High German menni necklace Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for mane Expand n. Old English manu "mane," from Proto-Germanic *mano (cf. Old Norse mön, Old Frisian mana, Middle Dutch mane, Dutch manen, Old High German mana, German Mähne "mane"), from PIE *mon- "neck, nape of the neck" (cf. Sanskrit manya "nape of the neck," Old English mene "necklace," Latin monile "necklace," Welsh mwng "mane," Old Church Slavonic monisto, Old Irish muin "neck"). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What do you call a piece of land that is surrounded on three sides by water?

Which is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides? Information of the world Which is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides? Home » Sciences » Geography » Which is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides? A Peninsulas is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. A peninsula is a piece of land that is bordered on three sides by water.  A peninsula also called a byland or biland is a piece of land that is surrounded by water but connected to mainland via an isthmus. Peninsulas


What animal might you count if you can't sleep?

Can't Sleep? 32 Solutions for What To Do Now | Greatist {{displayTitle}} READ It’s oh, I don’t know, 3 o’clock in the freaking morning, and I’m lying in bed, staring at the ceiling and wanting to cry with frustration. I'm trying to stay hopeful about my ability to catch a few hours of shuteye before work the next morning, but I’ve been up until 6 a.m. (not by choice) enough times in my life to know the beast of insomnia can’t always be tamed. I'm certainly not alone. Insomnia is incredibly common in the U.S., with 30 to 40 percent of American adults experiencing some symptoms of insomnia each year Etiology of adult insomnia . Dollander, M. Groupe de Recherche en Psychologie de la Sante, Laboratoire de Psychologie. Encephale, 2002 Nov-Dec;28(6 Pt 1): 493-502 . So for all those seasoned insomniacs out there—and for anyone who occasionally can’t fall or stay asleep—we’ve rounded up some short- and long- term strategies for getting a good night’s rest. And if you’re reading this at 3 a.m. because your mind won’t stop running, don’t worry; we have tips for what you can do right now to improve the chances of getting (at least some) sleep . Sleep Gap—The Need-to-Know Insomnia is defined as the inability to fall asleep , remain asleep, or get the amount of sleep an individual needs to wake up feeling rested. Its symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, frequent wake-ups during the night, waking up too early in the morning, daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Insomnia can be acute (lasting one to several nights) or chronic (lasting from a month to years). It’s also the most common sleep complaint among Americans (especially women) Etiology of adult insomnia . Dollander, M. Groupe de Recherche en Psychologie de la Sante, Laboratoire de Psychologie. Encephale, 2002 Nov-Dec;28(6 Pt 1): 493-502 . Trouble sleeping is often a symptom of another disease or condition, such as depression, chronic pain, medications, or stress, which might explain why it’s so common Assessment of excessive sleepiness and insomnia as they relate to circadian rhythm sleep disorders . Doghramji, K. Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, the Sleep Disorder Center, Thomas Jefferson University. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2005;65 Suppl 16:17-22 Treatment issues related to sleep and depression . Thase, ME. Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, PA. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2000;61 Suppl 11:46-50 . Most often, insomnia stems from a combination of factors, including medical and psychological issues, scheduling issues, relationships conflicts, and behavioral factors (poor bedtime routines, physical hyperactivity, watching TV right before bed, etc.) Etiology of adult insomnia . Dollander, M. Groupe de Recherche en Psychologie de la Sante, Laboratoire de Psychologie. Encephale, 2002 Nov-Dec;28(6 Pt 1): 493-502 . Beyond Counting Sheep—Your Action Plan 1. Keep track. Record how much and when you sleep , fatigue levels throughout the day, and any other symptoms. This serves two purposes: It can identify activities that help or hurt the chances of a good night’s rest, and it’s a useful tool for a doctor or therapist, should you decide to see one. Digital programs like Zeo , YawnLog , and a variety of apps can all make snooze-tracking easier. 2. Try therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is a pretty common technique. Also called CBT-I, the therapy typically involves self-monitoring, mental strategies (like developing positive thoughts about sleep), and creating an environment that promotes sleep—and it’s been shown to improve sleep quality Self-Help Treatment for Insomnia Symptoms Associated with Chronic Conditions in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial . Morgan, K., Gregory, P., Tomeny, M., et al. Clinical Sleep Research Unit, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2012 Oct 4 . Learn these strategies with the help of a therapist or with online gui


What breed of dog is most commonly associated with fire stations?

Why Are Dalmatians the Official Firehouse Dogs? Why Are Dalmatians the Official Firehouse Dogs? By Remy Melina | May 19, 2011 12:22pm ET MORE Credit: jimsphotos | dreamstime The tradition of Dalmatians in firehouses dates back more than a century. Nowadays they mainly serve as mascots, but before fire trucks had engines, Dalmatians played a vital role every time firefighters raced to a blaze. It all dates back to when people used horse-drawn carriages. But, at first, the dogs didn't have anything to do with fire fighters. People realized that Dalmatians would run alongside horses, keeping pace even when sprinting long distances. The dogs would even defend the horses from other dogs or animals that could spook or attack the horses during the ride. Dalmatians often ran in pairs, with one on either side of the coach, or close behind the horses. English aristocrats during the early 1700s were among the first known to use Dalmatians to accompany their carriages, according to Trevor J. Orsinger's book, "The Firefighter's Best Friend: Lives and Legends of Chicago Firehouse Dogs." The dogs became a status symbol of sorts; the more Dalmatians you had running beside your coach represented your social standing. The use of Dalmatians carried over to the horse-drawn wagons that firefighters rode to the scene of a fire. When a fire alarm sounded, the Dalmatians would run out of the firehouse, barking to let bystanders know that they should get out of the way because the firefighters' wagon would soon come roaring by. Once the wagon was out on the street, the Dalmatians would run beside it. The brave, loyal dogs also served an important purpose once the wagon approached a fire. Horses are afraid of fire, and the Dalmatians' presence could distract and comfort the horses as they pulled the wagon closer to a blaze. The Dalmatians also stood guard near the wagon to ensure that no one stole the firefighter's belongings, equipment or horses. You would think that with the invention of the automobile, Dalmatians would no longer be needed by firemen. Some firehouses, however, have kept the dogs around as friendly companions in order to preserve the tradition. Dalmatians continue to guard firefighters' possessions, but instead of running alongside fire trucks, they ride inside of them. The dogs are also known to catch and kill rats that have taken up residence in firehouses. One firehouse that continues to have a Dalmatian is Fire Department New York City's Ladder 20. Their 10-year-old dog is named Twenty, and can sometimes be spotted sticking her head out of the window as the department's fire truck races through the streets of Manhattan. Twenty the Dalmatian riding with FDNY's Ladder 20. Credit: ScoutingNY.com


In what Olympic sport do players slide stones across a sheet of ice?

Curling - News, Athletes, Olympic Medal Record Try Curling About Curling Ever popular with the British public during an Olympic Winter Games, curling is a sport where players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding eight stones across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a circular target marked on the ice. The aim is to get the highest score; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the centre of the house at the conclusion of each end, which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones. Curling began Olympic life at the first Olympic Winter Games at Chamonix 1924, in which Team GB won gold, and returned at Nagano 1998. Since then, Team GB have won one further gold medal with Rhona Martin’s “stone of destiny” at Salt Lake City in 2002 before the double medal success of silver and bronze at Sochi 2014.


On what holiday is the Chicago River dyed green?

St. Patrick's Day: Chicago River Dyed Green for Holiday Email St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which means some of the major celebrations of the holiday took place over the weekend. For the Windy City, that meant Saturday was the day that the Chicago River went green, an annual tradition that dates back to 1962. The dyeing takes about five hours and involves 40 lbs. of powdered green vegetable dye going overboard from a boat as it navigates the river. (The video is soundtracked – as virtually all St. Paddy’s day-themed videos must be – to an old Irish fiddle tune called the “Kesh Jig” – you may recognize it as the basis for Flogging Molly’s "Salty Dog." ). “You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this,” Katherine Malhas, who was named St. Patrick’s Day Queen in 1970, told the Chicago Tribune . “It’s a Chicago city celebration.” And it just wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without it. Show Full Article


Who suggested a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down?

A spoonful of sugar really DOES help the medicine go down, say scientists | Daily Mail Online A spoonful of sugar really DOES help the medicine go down, say scientists comments Mary Poppins sang its praises in the 1964 film and yesterday a scientist insisted she was right - a spoonful of sugar really does help the medicine go down. Experts discovered that infants who are given sugar feel less pain during injections than those who go without. Dr Paul Heaton, one of Britain's leading paediatricians, says a tiny amount of sugar can ease the suffering babies and toddlers feel when receiving jabs or blood tests. Pain relief: Paediatrician Dr Paul Heaton has discovered that a tiny amount of sugar can ease the suffering of babies when receiving injections A few drops of sucrose solution put on their tongues before an injection was found to act as an analgesia, effectively blocking the pain they felt in their arms or bottoms. Dr Heaton said: 'The sweet taste works through nerve channels in the tongue that perceive sweetness in the brain. 'The brain reacts by producing endorphins, a pain reliever. In babies a second pain-relieving compound is created by the action of sucking, called endocanabinoids.' Once they taste the solution, Dr Heaton noticed babies cried less and recovered more quickly from the procedures. Boiled sweets have long been given to tots in a bid to distract them from the pain, but tests have never been carried out to see if sugar alone can reduce it. Dr Heaton, 53, has spent more than 15 years researching ways to alleviate pain in children during injections at Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset. He claims his practical studies have revealed what mothers and fathers have known for generations - that a sweet treat works best. It really works: The film and stage character Mary Poppins sings 'a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down' The married father-of-two, whose findings have been published in medical journals over the years, is now spearheading a campaign to encourage other doctors to follow his lead. Dr Heaton said: 'The association of sweetness as making nasty things less nasty is a common practice in every day life. 'It didn't start with Mary Poppins - historic texts refer to Jews being given honey before they were circumcised. 'But we only started researching using sugar to relieve babies' pain in 1992. 'And since then, we have noticed incredible results, with the majority of youngsters crying less and recovering more quickly after receiving a sugar solution.' His research began 16 years ago when he started treating babies in New Zealand. He has continued the study since moving to Yeovil District Hospital in 2002. Studies have shown that young babies experience pain more easily and sharply than adults during injections or blood tests. He has given thousands of babies half a millimetre of sucrose solution, and recorded their reactions. They are given 'just enough to taste but not enough to swallow', which sparks a physiological reaction that numbs small amounts of pain. Dr Heaton said: 'Pain is not a natural feeling for babies. Their heart rate and blood pressure rise and very small babies can sometimes stop breathing. 'However, sweet tasting substances reduce their response to pain. 'They release natural substances which minimise the pain and enable quick and effective short-term relief.' Dr Heaton's research has even shown that babies who are saved the pain of early injections could enjoy a higher pain threshold later in life. He added: 'Research has also shown that if babies experience pain in the very early stages their nervous system becomes more sensitised to pain and this sensitivity can persist for a prolonged period.' Now he plans to spread the use of sugar being used to reduce pain in babies in hospitals, doctors' surgeries and medical centres across the UK and beyond. He said: 'Each baby born in the UK gets at least three or four jabs in the first six months of their lives. 'There are 750,000 babies born each year, so that's over three million injections which could be given in a more pain


"What book is subtitled ""There and Back Again""?"

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According to P.T. Barnum, there's a what born every minute?

Q: Who Said “There’s a sucker born every minute”? | Blogcritics Home / Q: Who Said “There’s a sucker born every minute”? Q: Who Said “There’s a sucker born every minute”? Posted by: Mental_Floss December 6, 2006 in Uncategorized 10 Comments Please Share... 0 0 A: P. T. Barnum, you say? Pretty close, but no. Although nearly always attributed to Barnum, the aphorism about suckers was actually delivered by Barnum’s rival David Hannum, a grade-A sucker himself. You see, in the 1860s, tobacconist John Hull created an elaborate, money-making hoax in which he had a 10-foot-tall stone statue of a man carved and then buried in Cardiff, New York. The giant stone man was then dug up again and Hull was now able to sell it as an archaeological oddity. In 1869, Hannum and four business partners took the bait and paid $37,500 for the worthless artifact thinking that they could turn a profit by charging people to get a glimpse of it. A lot of buzz was generated about the giant (was he a petrified biblical figure? an ancient Native American statue? a distant ancestor of Bill Walton?), and as thousands of people began to pay good money to get a gander, it looked like Hannum’s investment was going to pay off quite nicely. That is, until clever P. T. Barnum entered the picture. Always the sly one, Barnum built a giant of his own and claimed that it was the true Cardiff Giant – a fake of a fake! When people flocked to see Barnum’s creation, hapless Hannum (who didn’t even know at that point that he himself had paid roughly 40 grand for a fake) mused at the on-lookers, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” You said it, Hannum. Yet I eat 2 suckers every minute. They’ve got to up their production if they are going to last. Doris Stones Edwards W.C. Fields said it first in a classic movie. Can’t remember the name of it. the dark one lol, wc fields said it in a movie first, with movies being invented in the 1860 (talkies coming in the 20s) and wc fields being born the same year as movies invented. Not even close….. Doris Stones Edwards Sure enough, Wikipedia revealed that Fields had written and starred in a 1941 film called “Never Give a Sucker an Even Break.” He had used the phrase several times before, first in a 1936 film called “Poppy,” and then in 1939′s “You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man.” toadaway Barnum was stealing Hannum’s show circa 1870. Field’s first use, according to your own account, happened in 1936. How does that make Field’s the first user? Doris Stones Edwards I’m done with this conversation, which started in 2006. I just stating some facts. Do an online Search, and answer your own question. I don’t have time for this. If I could delete my comment, I would and save myself the aggravation. the dark two Doris, you are an idiot plain and simple. I guess you believe everything you read on the internet….I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale if you’re interested???? Doris Stones Edwards Dark Two,…you are DARK. No wonder you hide your picture! You’re the only cyber bully asshole that I’ve had to merely tolerate in two decades. You don’t even know how to have a decent conversation without getting derogatory? Well, in Rome,…Get a life IDIOT, and just let it go! Or, no doubt you’ll have to add what you believe is a brilliant and assuming comeback. My final response at this point is, FUCK OFF you intolerable jerk and moron! James Mays


What US state is made up entirely of islands?

All About Hawaii Hawaii's own true sons, be loyal to your chief Your country's liege and lord, the Alii Father above us all, Kamehameha, Who guarded in the war with his ihe, Hawaii State Song In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first known European to go to the Hawaiian Islands. He named the islands the Sandwich Islands, after the Earl of Sandwich. Polynesian kings and a queen ruled the islands for about 100 years, making Hawaii the only state that was ever an independent monarchy. Because of this, it is also the only state with a royal palace. The state of Hawaii gets its name from the island of Hawaii, one of the eight major islands. However, no one is sure of the origin of the island's name. Some people believe that the island was named after Hawaii Loa, the Polynesian who discovered the island. Other people think the name came from Hawaiki, the old name of islands where Polynesians live. Hawaii's nickname is the "Aloha State." Aloha means love. The abbreviation for Hawaii is HI.   Hawaii is the only state with an official second language, Hawaiian.   Hawaii, a Pacific state, is located in the Pacific Ocean 2,100 miles southwest of the mainland United States. It is the only state not located on the continent of North America and the only state made up entirely of islands. The state is made up of 132 islands, eight of which are considered major islands. Hawaii is the southernmost state and lies almost entirely in the tropics. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. Honolulu is the state's capital and largest city. Volcanoes built up from the bottom of the ocean formed the islands of Hawaii. Today, Hawaii has both large active and inactive volcanoes. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, is located in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii has the most diverse population of any state. Most of the state's population is made up of Asian descent, but it also has citizens with Japanese, Filipino, Polynesian, Chinese, and Korean backgrounds, as well as Caucasians. In fact, Hawaii is the only state not dominated by Americans of European descent. Almost all of the state's residents live on seven of the eight major islands and 75 percent of the population live on the island of Oahu. Maui is another of the major islands. Tourism has been the state's most important industry since 1972. Another important industry in the state is food processing, the state's leading manufacturing activity. Hawaii is a major world producer of pineapples, which are plentiful in the state. Military Installations have also produced a large percentage of the state's income. Pearl Harbor Naval Base, the center of American naval power in the Pacific, is located in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. The Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, forcing the United States into World War II.   Hawaii is known as the "Paradise of the Pacific" because of its exotic flowers, beaches with palm trees, beautiful mountains, breathtaking cliffs and canyons, thick rainforests, deep blue seas, and majestic waterfalls. The islands have limestone that comes from ancient coral reefs created when the sea level was higher than it is today and vast areas of lava beds. Hawaii is known for its pleasant climate created by cool Pacific winds. All of the things that make Hawaii a paradise have also made it a favorite tourist spot. The islands are popular among tourists because of Polynesian customs such as hula dancing and Luaus, an outdoors feast with roast pig as the main dish. Many people go to Hawaii to see the world's best surfers at the International Surfing Championships at Oahu Island. Aslo,Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island is one of the few places in the world where you can come face to face with an active volcano.


What is the name for the colored part of the eye?

Parts of the Eye Here I will briefly describe  various parts of the eye: Sclera The sclera  is the white of the eye. "Don't shoot until you see their scleras." Exterior is smooth   and white Interior is brown and   grooved Extremely durable Continuous with sheath   of optic nerve Tendons attached to   it The  Cornea The cornea  is the clear bulging surface in front of the eye. It is the main refractive  surface of the eye. Primary refractive   surface of the eye Index of refraction:   n = 1.37 Normally transparent   and uniformly thick Nearly avascular Richly supplied with   nerve fibers Sensitive to foreign   bodies, cold air, chemical irritation Nutrition from aqueous   humor and Tears maintain oxygen   exchange and water content Tears prevent scattering   and improve optical quality Anterior & Posterior Chambers Index of refraction:   n = 1.33 Specific viscosity   of the aqueous just over 1.0 (like water, hence the name) Pressure of 15-18 mm   of mercury maintains shape of eye and spacing of the elements Aqueous humor generated   from blood plasma Renewal requires about   an hour Glaucoma is a result   of the increased fluid pressure in the eye due to the reduction or blockage   of aqueous from the anterior to posterior chambers. Iris/Pupil Sphincter muscle to   constrict or dilate the pupil Pupil is the hole through   which light passes Pupil diameter ranges   from about 3-7 mm Area of 7-38 square   mm (factor of 5) Eye color (brown, green,   blue, etc.) dependent on amount and distribution of the pigment melanin Lens Transparent body enclosed   in an elastic capsule Made up of proteins   and water Consists of layers,   like an onion, with firm nucleus, soft cortex Gradient refractive   index (1.38 - 1.40) Young person can change   shape of the lens via ciliary muscles Contraction of muscle   causes lens to bulge At roughly age 50,   the lens can no longer change shape Becomes more yellow   with age: Cataracts The graph  on the right shows the optical density (-log transmittance) of the lens as a  function of wavelength. The curves show the change in density with age. More  short wavelength light is blocked at increases ages. Vitreous  Humor Retina   Notice     the orientation of the retina in the eye. The center of the eyeball is     towards the bottom of this figure and the back of the eyeball is towards     the top. Light enters from the bottom in this figure. The     light has to pass through many layers of cells before finally reaching     the photoreceptors. The photoreceptors are where the light is absorbed     and and transformed into the electrochemical signals used by the nervous     system. This change is called TRANSDUCTION. The     interior of the eyeball is the "inner" side and the exterior     is the "outer" side. The nuclear layers contain cell bodies.     The plexiform layers contain the connections between cells in the retina. This next  picture shows a schematic of the cells in the retina: Again     the light in entering from the bottom passing through all these layers     before being absorbed in the receptors. You     can see the two types of receptors: the rod-shaped rods and the cone-shaped cones.     The signal, after transduction, is passed to the horizontal cells (H)     and the bipolar cells via a layer of connections. Lateral processing takes     place in this layer via the horizontal cells. The throughput is transferred     to another layer of connections with the amacrine cells (A) and the ganglion     cells. The amacrine cells also exhibit lateral connections in this inner     plexiform layer. The signals pass out of the eye via the ganglion cell     axons which are bundled together to form the optic nerve. The     retina has a similar layered structure as the gray-matter top layers of     the cerebral cortex of the brain. In fact, the retina is an extension


In what museum would you find the Mona Lisa?

Mona Lisa Mona Lisa Booking.com Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is the most famous painting of the Louvre Museum, the largest museum in the world. It is probably too the most famous painting in the world. No one can skip the Mona Lisa. But, by all means, don't limit your visit to the Louvre Museum to Mona Lisa and discover the many other treasures of this infinitely rich museum of arts. The famous Mona Lisa painting Mona Lisa is the most famous masterpiece of the Louvre Museum. Mona Lisa is so famous there is always a crowd around it taking pictures and trying to get a glimpse of it. Mona Lisa is an oil painting on wood. It portaits the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, a woman, dressed in Florentine fashion seated in a visionary, mountainous landscape. Mona Lisa is a remarkable example of Leonardo's sfumato technique of soft, heavily shaded modeling. The Mona Lisa's enigmatic expression, which seems both alluring and aloof, has given the portrait universal fame. Mona Lisa is one of the glories of the collection of Italian renaissance paintings of the Louvre. Don't skip the others. If you want to see it in good conditions, we suggest you come at opening time and walk directly to it. The crowd in front of Mona Lisa History of Mona Lisa Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503 in Florence, Italy. According to Leonardo's contemporary, Giorgio Vasari, "after he had lingered over it four years, he left it unfinished". Leonardo, later in his life, is said to have regretted "never having completed a single work". In 1516, Leonardo was invited by King François I to work at the Clos Luce near the King's castle of Amboise in the Loire Valley . It is believed that he took the Mona Lisa with him and continued to work after he moved to Clos Luce. Upon his death, the painting was inherited by his pupil Salaì. Francis I bought the painting for 4,000 ecus and kept it at Palace of Fontainebleau , where it remained until Louis XIV moved the painting to the Palace of Versailles . After the 1789 French Revolution, the painting was moved to the Louvre Museum, but spent a brief period in the bedroom of Napoleon in the Tuileries Palace near Le Louvre. Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa See Mona Lisa in Louvre Introduction to Mona Lisa La Belle Ferroniere - Louvre La Belle Ferronniere is another painting in the Louvre attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. It is said to be a portrait of Ludovico Sforza's mistress Lucrezia Crivelli. The sitter gazes out from a dark background. Her head and shoulders are illuminated by a light from the front, she is almost lit by the viewer’s eyes. Her head turns with a twisting motion to her left and her eyes also gaze to the left complementing the sense of movement. Leonardo has achieved an astonishing smoothness of finish in the facial tones. The lady wears a Spanish costume and a decoration of beads around her neck. The beauty that Leonardo has achieved with this portrait was acclaimed at the time when it was first created. La belle ferroniere - Vinci - Louvre The Virgin and Child with St Anne - Leonardo da Vinci - Louvre Museum The Virgin and Child with St Anne in Louvre Museum was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1510. It is Oil on wood and measures 168 x 130 cm. This painting depicts St. Anne, her daughter, the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus. Christ is shown grappling with a sacrificial lamb symbolising his Passion whilst the Virgin tries to restrain him. The painting was commissioned as the high altarpiece for the Church of Santissima Annunziata in Florence.


"What 1962 novelty song was a ""graveyard smash""?"

The Monster Mash | Halloween Specials Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia I was working in the lab late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my monster from his slab began to rise And suddenly to my surprise He did the mash He did the monster mash The monster mash It was a graveyard smash He did the mash It caught on in a flash He did the mash He did the monster mash From my laboratory in the castle east To the master bedroom where the vampires feast The ghouls all came from their humble abodes To get a jolt from my electrodes They did the mash They did the monster mash The monster mash It was a graveyard smash They did the mash It caught on in a flash They did the mash They did the monster mash The zombies were having fun The party had just begun The guests included Wolf Man Dracula and his son The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds The coffin-bangers were about to arrive With their vocal group, "The Crypt-Kicker Five" They played the mash They played the monster mash The monster mash It was a graveyard smash They played the mash It caught on in a flash They played the mash They played the monster mash Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring Seems he was troubled by just one thing He opened the lid and shook his fist And said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist?" It's now the mash It's now the monster mash The monster mash And it's a graveyard smash It's now the mash It's caught on in a flash It's now the mash It's now the monster mash Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band And my monster mash is the hit of the land For you, the living, this mash was meant too When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you Then you can mash Then you can monster mash The monster mash And do my graveyard smash Then you can mash You'll catch on in a flash Then you can mash


What does seismologist mean? definition, meaning and pronunciation (Free English Language Dictionary) Hypernyms ("seismologist" is a kind of...): geophysicist (a geologist who uses physical principles to study the properties of the earth)  Learn English with... Proverbs of the week  "Talk the hind legs off a donkey." (English proverb) "The one who does not risk anything does not gain nor lose" (Breton proverb) "Three feet of ice does not result from one day of freezing weather." (Chinese proverb) "Knowledge is in the head, not the copybook." (Egyptian proverb) Page delivered in 0.0388 seconds AudioEnglish Definitions... Just One Click Away! Now you can lookup any word in our dictionary, right from the search box in your browser! Click here to add the AudioEnglish.org dictionary to your list of search providers.


What element comes between Uranium and Plutonium in the periodic table?

Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 0 History Plutonium is the second transuranium element of the actinide series. Element 93 was discovered in 1940/41 by Glenn T. Seaborg , Edwin M. McMillan , J. W. Kennedy , and A. C. Wahl by deuteron bombardment of uranium-238 in the 60-inch cyclotron at the University of California, Berkeley Lab. They first synthesized neptunium-238 (half-life 2.1 days) which subsequently beta-decayed to form a new heavier element with atomic number 94 and atomic weight 238 (half-life 87.7 years). It was fitting that element 94 be named after the next planetoid, Pluto following the precedence that uranium was named after the planet Uranus and neptunium after the planet Neptune. Seaborg submitted a paper to the journal Physical Review in March 1941 documenting the discovery, but the paper was quickly withdrawn when it was found that an isotope of plutonium, Pu-239 could undergo nuclear fission making it useful in developing an atomic bomb. Pu-239 had a fission cross-section 50% greater than that of 235U, the best fissioning element known at that time. Seaborg was called away from Berkeley to lead the Plutonium Production Lab or "Met Lab" at the University of Chicago. The Met Lab was to produce useful quantities of plutonium as part of the secret Manhattan Project during World War II to develop an atomic bomb. On August 18, 1942, a trace quantity of plutonium was isolated and measured at the Met Lab for the first time. About 50 micrograms of Pu-239 combined with uranium and fission products was produced and only about 1 microgram was isolated. This was enough material for chemists to determine the new element's atomic weight. In November 1943 a few milligrams of PuF3 was reduced to create the first sample of plutonium metal. Enough plutonium was produced to make it the first man-made element to be visible to the unaided eye. The nuclear properties of plutonium-239 were also being studied and researchers found that when hit with a neutron it fissions by releasing energy and more neutrons. These neutrons can hit neighboring atoms of Pu-239 and so on, in an exponentially fast chain-reaction, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This energy could result in an explosion large enough to destroy a city or fuel a nuclear reactor. During WW II the three primary research and production sites of the Manhattan Project were the Plutonium Production Facility at what is now the Hanford Site , Washington, the Uranium Enrichment facilities at Oak Ridge, Tennessee , and the weapons research and design laboratory, now known as Los Alamos National Laboratory . In 1943, the first production reactor that made Pu-239 was the X-10 Graphite Reactor built at a facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that later became the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Manhattan Project produced the plutonium for the "Trinity Test" conducted in New Mexico by Los Alamos Laboratory Director Robert Oppenheimer and Army General Leslie Groves. The world’s first atomic bomb ("The Gadget") was exploded near Socorro, New Mexico on July 16, 1945, resulting in an explosion with an energy equivalent of approximately 20,000 tons of TNT . The first atomic bomb used in war had a uranium core and was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. The second atomic bomb used had a plutonium core and was nicknamed " Fat Man " because of its round shape. It was used to destroy Nagasaki, Japan in August 9, 1945, which put an end to WW II. Publication of the discovery and the naming of the new element plutonium was delayed until a year after the end of World War II .  Seaborg originally considered the name "plutium", but later thought that it did not sound as good as "plutonium." Later, during the Cold-War era, large stockpiles of weapons-grade plutonium were built up by both the Soviet Union and the United States. Each year about 20 tons of plutonium is still produced as a by-product of the nuclear power industry. As of 2007 it was estimated that the plutonium stockpile was about 500 tons, world-wide. Since the end of the Col


Gaggle, Herd, and Murder - Lesson Plans Gaggle, Herd, and Murder Word Count: 129 Book Summary Readers may have heard about a pack of wolves or a litter of puppies, but do they know which animals make up a gaggle or a murder? In Gaggle, Herd, and Murder, readers learn the meaning of these terms and more. Engaging photographs support the text. About the Lesson Connect to prior knowledge Objectives Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand new information in a nonfiction text Categorize information Associate phonetic representation for r-, s-, and l- blends Use and identify collective nouns Understand and use content vocabulary Materials Book -- Gaggle, Herd, and Murder (copy for each student) Chalkboard or dry erase board Pencils, crayons or markers, paper or card stock Categorize information, blends, collective nouns worksheets Indicates an opportunity for student to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reusable.) Vocabulary High-frequency words: are, they, have, of, their, all, this Content words: gather, groups, geese, gaggle, together, colony, murder, crows, sunset, whales, pod, smack, jellyfish, zebras, herd, pack, wolves, humans, neighborhood Before Reading  Build Background Ask students to close their eyes and picture in their mind a group of like animals they have seen at a zoo, on a farm, or in the wild. Ask them to describe what they see. Ask how the animals move and what they are doing. Invite students to name different kinds of animal groups, such as herds, swarms, and schools. Book Walk Introduce the Book Give students a copy of the book. Show students the front and back covers and read the title. Ask students what they think the words gaggle, herd, and murder refer to. Ask if they've heard these terms before. Review the title page, glossary, and index. Talk about the information (title of book, author's name, vocabulary words and definitions). Ask students to predict what the book might be about. (Accept any answer students can justify.) Introduce the Strategy: Connect to prior knowledge Explain to students that good readers make connections between what they already know and new information they read about. Remind them that they are more likely to understand what they are reading if they already know something about the topic. Model how to connect to prior knowledge. Think-aloud: As I read the title and look at the front and back covers, I'm reminded of a herd of cattle I saw and learned about in our study of the farm. The information I already know about herds will probably help me read and understand the information about herds in the book. As students read, encourage them to use other reading strategies in addition to the targeted strategy presented in this section. For tips on additional reading strategies, click here . Introduce the Vocabulary As you preview the book, ask students to talk about what they see in the pictures and use the vocabulary they will encounter in the text. Incorporate new vocabulary words into the discussion of the pictures. For example, on page 5, you might say: It looks as if the entire colony of bats is flying out for the night. Model the strategies students can use to work out words they don't know. For example, point to the word together on page 4. Model using the familiar portion of the word and the context to read the unfamiliar word. Have students mask -gether with their finger. Ask them to tell which word they now see (to). Have students suggest a word that starts like to and refers to how geese fly. Read the sentence from the beginning with students and ask what word would make sense that starts like to. Read: A gaggle of geese flies to... . If students do not figure out the word from context, have them unmask the next syllable of the word and try again. Have students turn to the glossary on page 12. Explain that a glossary is an alphabetical listing of important words used in the text. Each listing provides a definition and the page number on which the word is first used. Ask students where t


So that's what makes Popeye strong! Nitrates in spinach found to boost muscles | Daily Mail Online Spinach DOES boost your muscles - thanks to the high level of nitrate Popeye knew it worked –  and now scientists think they have figured out why. A study has explained how spinach makes our biceps bulge. Tests on mice showed that nitrate, a compound found in high quantities in spinach, boosts the production of two proteins key to muscle strength. The researchers, from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, noted that it is not currently possible to buy nitrate supplements. Thankfully, there is no need  to emulate the cartoon sailorman and guzzle whole cans in order to benefit.  The equivalent amount of nitrate given to the mice each day can be found in a small bag of spinach. The same level could also be obtained from two to three beetroots, experts said. It is also found in lettuce and chard. ‘From a nutritional perspective our study is interesting because the amount of nitrate that affected muscle strength in mice was relatively low,’ researcher Andres Hernandez said. 'Translated to humans it means that we can obtain the equivalent volume by eating more of a vegetarian diet, as nitrate is found naturally in several leafy vegetables, especially in beetroot juice, for example.' RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share His team hopes to use the findings to pursue new treatments for people with weak muscles. ‘The really exciting part is to go ahead and look at people with muscle weakness, with muscle diseases, and even ageing, and see if this can improve their muscle function,’ he added. Previous research has credited spinach with fooling our bodies into feeling full, while other studies have suggested it can speed up the recovery of patients who have suffered a heart attack. Eating more green leafy vegetables like spinach may help build up the muscles A week into the experiment the team examined different muscles on the mice’s legs and feet. They found that the mice that had been on consistent nitrate had much stronger muscles, the greatest effect being observed in the extensor digitorum longus muscle, which extends down the tibia, and the flexor digitorum brevis muscle of the foot. Continuing their study, the researchers then discovered that the nitrate mice had a higher concentration of two different proteins in their muscles, which is assumed to explain the greater muscle strength. The findings are published in the Journal of Physiology.


What spotted animal is known for its laughing?

Hyena Facts - Animal Facts Encyclopedia Animal Facts Encyclopedia Animals A to Z Hyena Facts One of the least known hyena facts is that they are actually accomplished hunters, not just sneaky scavengers. Although they resemble both dogs and cats, the three species of hyenas and the aardwolf are in their own separate and very unique family called Hyaenidae. The most well-known is called the spotted hyena, also known as the laughing hyena due to the unusual and eerie sounds it makes. After the African lion, the spotted hyena is the largest carnivore in Africa, weighing up to 180 pounds and standing up to 30 inches at the shoulder. These are complicated, intelligent, and highly social animals with a really awful reputation. For centuries hyenas were said to have the souls of the damned trapped inside of them, and when a clan is on the hunt, calling and squealing to one another, it certainly sounds like cackling demons. In addition, female spotted hyenas have very unusual genitalia that outwardly resemble that of a male. This shocks even many modern cultures who fear it as a sign of anarchy or the work of the devil. And, of course, hyenas have long been considered scurrilous and sneaky scavengers, but they are actually skilled hunters and clans will organize to take down prey as large as zebra. Most clans hunt and kill the majority of what they eat, but, like all the animals of the African plains, they will also steal absolutely anything that isn't nailed down.  Although they are zoologically classified in their own family, hyenas share tendencies with both felines and canines. Like canines they hunt by running down their prey and grabbing it with their mouths, not their paws. But, like felines, they groom themselves often and scent-mark their territory. Unique to hyenas are their amazing bone-crushing teeth. Short, powerful canines are on display towards the front of the jaw, but deep in the back of the jaw where they can exert the most leverage, are massive carnassials which pulverize the entire skeletons of prey as big as wildebeast. So much bone material is consumed that the hyenas droppings have a chalky white color. Socially, the spotted hyena lives in a matriarchal society quite rare in the world of mammals. Females are larger, more muscular and definitely more aggressive. The highest ranking male in the clan is generally subordinate to the lowest ranking female. These spotted hyena clans are rude, boisterous, highly social groups that spend allot of time pushing and shoving but will ultimately spend the afternoon siesta snuggled in a huge shaggy pile. - Hyena Facts The Artful Hyena The older the hyena, the gnarlier their ears are. Why? Because although they are tight-knit and extremely  dependent on eachother, the members of a hyena clan spend alot of time beating eachother up. Most interesting and unique is that it's the females doing most of the damage. Female hyenas actually have more testosterone then males, can be about 30% larger, and significantly more muscular. Why this arrangement? Nobody is really sure, but the hyena is a very successful species that has adapted to many situations over thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, spotted hyenas were raised and harvested for their meat, occasionally being kept as rather large and messy pets. More recently, as humans have encroached further and further into their world, hyenas have learned the skills of dodging traffic and dumpster diving. On the savanna, hyenas center their lives around a specific territory well marked by community "latrines" where the entire clan will leave mounds of chalk-colored feces. Hyenas have such powerful teeth and jaws that they will eat every inch of a carcass - including the bones. When the bones are digested they turn the hyenas excrement a very distinctive off-white color, so piles of white poo mean "this land is ours!" - Hyena Facts Hyena facts on reproduction One of the most amazing hyena facts is that they are almost impossible to sex. Their appearance, habits and sounds are already weird, but when it comes to sex, there is no more


What was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens?

Why Did Samuel Clemens Use the Pen Name of Mark Twain? By Esther Lombardi Question: Mark Twain - Why Did Samuel Clemens Use the Pen Name of Mark Twain? Why did Samuel Clemens use the pen name, Mark Twain? Did he use any other pseudonyms? Answer: Where Samuel Clemens Got "Mark Twain" In Life on the Mississippi , Mark Twain: "The old gentleman was not of literary turn or capacity, but he used to jot down brief paragraphs of plain practical information about the river, and sign them 'MARK TWAIN,' and give them to the 'New Orleans Picayune.' They related to the stage and condition of the river, and were accurate and valuable; and thus far, they contained no poison." How Samuel Clemens Decided to Use the Pen Name - "Mark Twain" Later, in Life on the Mississippi , Mark Twain says: "I was a fresh new journalist, and needed a nom de guerre; so I confiscated the ancient mariner's discarded one, and have done my best to make it remain what it was in his hands-- a sign and symbol and warrant that whatever is found in its company may be gambled on as being the petrified truth; how I have succeeded, it would not be modest in me to say." Other Pen Name / Pseudonym Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) used the name "Sieur Louis de Conte" for "Joan of Arc" (1896). continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Mark Twain also used the pseudonym, Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass, for three humerous pieces he contributed to "Keokuk Post."


What salt sea borders Jordan and is 433 meters below sea level?

Dead sea water temperature: Current water temp in dead sea 0 0 The Dead Sea, otherwise known as the Salt Sea, is a lake which borders Jordan and Israel and at 432 meters below sea level is the lowest place on Earth. It also contains one of the highest amounts of salt in any body of water in the world with nearly nine times as much salt as in an ocean. Consequently life in the Dead Sea cannot survive which affords it its name. Dead Sea current water temperature is: 65°F This water temperature is warm enough for water sports It is possible to visit the Dead Sea as a day trip from Eilat, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem if you are staying in Israel. A bicycle ride along Highway 90 from Jerusalem is a pleasant scenic route or alternatively Israeli bus company Egged run daily services from Eilat (line 444), Tel Aviv (line 421), Jerusalem (lines 486 and 487) and Beersheva and Arad (line 384). Taxi services also provide access to the lake. 14 Days Weather Forecast for the Dead Sea 17. January