What is the surname of twin brothers Mike and Bob, who became the world's number 1 ranked men's tennis doubles team in 2007?

THERE is likely to be further industrial action at Her Majesty's Prison, including a massive sick- out later this month, if the gov- ernment does not move quickly to resolve the promotion and salary issues of officers, The Tri- bune has learned. "We have a big surprise for them in August," said a source at HMP who did not wish to be named. "We aren't walking out, but everybody is going to send in sick slips." The Tribune was told that the sick-out on Thursday was not the first day that frustrated officers working at HMP's Maximum Security division did not come to work. The sick-out began earlier in the week as early as Tuesday. Officers from other sections, in addition to trainee officers, had to man the most dangerous parts of the prison, said the source. Only four officers reported for work on Wednesday, "they had to use officers from other areas to man the maximum security prison and you know that's where you have all those hardened crimi- nals," the source said. It is claimed that fewer than the full complement of officers reported because they were promoted ear- lier, but have not received back- pay or upward salary adjustments. Other officers from the 2005. and 2006 squads are frustrated because $166 was subtracted from their salaries in June. They claim that this has still not been refund- ed. Some of these officers have also said that they were denied the $62.50 given to civil servants in July's salaries. of the staff association at HMP, confirmed yesterday that things were back to normal at maximum security. He said the staff association did not sanction the actions of the officers who did not report for duty. They numbered 10 to 12 out of the 22 who staff the unit, he said. However, another five officers were either on leave or assigned elsewhere, meaning that the section that holds the most dangerous men in the country was severely understaffed. Offi- cers from the morning shift had to work overtime to cover the short- age that occurred on the after- noon shift. Mr Sands confirmed that the sick-out lasted for more than one day. He said that "the first two or three days (weren't) as bad" as Thursday. "(Thursday) was just The actions of the officers to stage industrial action without the consent of their staff association suggests that a more radical fac- tion might be emerging within the prison, a faction that is fed up with government's pace in resolv- ing the salary and regularisation .dispute. When questions about such a group were put to Mr Sands, he SEE page two THE search for escaped prisoner Omar Smith is still on and police have now released a photo of the suspect, appealing to the public for any information about his whereabouts. The 20-year-old drug suspect and inmate of Her Majesty's Prison in Fox Hill, escaped from Central Police Station last week. He reportedly got away when he was left unattended, allegedly by a negligent police officer, The Tribune learned. Officers at Central Police Station were not able to expand on infor- mation received by The Tribune. Smith, who is a Jamaican, was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison after he appeared before Magistrate Carolita Bethel on a marijuana possession charge. His last known address was Hospital Lane. The police have launched an internal inquiry into the escape. The escape occurred just five months after high-profile drug suspect Melvin Maycock Senior, 42, disappeared from his holding cell at Eliz- abeth Estates Police Station, and officers found his son, Melvin May- cock Jr there instead. MINISTER OF National Security Tommy Turnquest and US Ambas- sador Ned Siegel on board one of the new boats yesterday. By MEGAN REYNOLDS FOUR high speed interceptor patrol boats with state-of-the-art technology were presented to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force by the United States Government in a ceremony at the RBDF headquarters in Coral Harbour yesterday. The boats, valued at $3.3m, with four heavy-duty trucks, trail- ers and boat lift, were given a test run on the crystal clear waters south of New Providence with Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest and US A


Double vision, the perception of two images from a single object, is properly called what?

Diplopia Definition - Double Vision Double Vision By Troy Bedinghaus, OD Updated April 10, 2016 Are you seeing double? Double vision is the simultaneous perception of two images of a single object. The images may be displaced horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or rotationally in relation to each other. What is double vision? Double vision usually occurs when the eyes are misaligned, or not pointed at the same object, causing us to see two different images. Both images are sent to the brain which we process as double vision. Most of the time, both of our eyes are pointed at the same object. This produces a clear, single image with just enough difference between the two images to give us a slightly different line of sight. This subtle difference gives us depth perception , often referred to as stereo vision. In fact, the farther apart an animals eyes are, the better depth perception it has. Double vision can cause problems in life, including great difficulty in completing simple tasks. Luckily, the brain naturally guards against double vision by suppressing, or ignoring, one of the two images.  We have a complex set of eye muscles and nerves that communicate with each other to keep both eyes moving along together. Causes of Double Vision The medical term for double vision is diplopia. Diplopia can be intermittent or constant. Because the pathway for the three main nerves that control eye muscle movement is long, complex and originates in the brain, double vision can be a sign of a serious neurological problem. A defect anywhere along these pathways can possibly cause double vision. Some defects are caused by an injury to the head, stroke, aneurysm, brain tumor or brain swelling. Diabetes, hypertension and multiple sclerosis are common diseases that can cause a temporary paralysis of the nerves that control the eye muscles, which may cause double vision. Another cause of double vision is strabismus . Strabismus is a condition that causes the eyes to be misaligned, often referred to as an "eye turn." Most people with strabismus are born with it and have an eye that tends to move inward or outward. Strabismus can also cause one eye to be pointed up or down. In many infants, it is difficult to find a true cause. Sometimes strabismus is caused by a large refractive error (need for prescription glasses) and sometimes eye tumors. Most young children do not suffer from double vision even though their eyes are misaligned. Our brain often compensates and prevents us from seeing double by suppressing one of the images and making it disappear. Our brain learns to ignore the extra image, known as suppression. Children seem to adapt quickly and their brains suppress one of the images quickly. However, when one image is suppressed, a child is at risk for developing amblyopia, often referred to as lazy eye, because the eye is not being used properly. When strabismus develops in adults, double vision is more likely to occur. An adult brain has difficulty suppression one image at first because for a large part of their life, both eyes were functioning to their fullest potential. Monocular Diplopia For the most part, you must have two fully functioning eyes to experience double vision. However, there is one type of double vision that can occur in one eye, called monocular diplopia. The most common cause of monocular diplopia is a cataract . A cataract is a clouding and opacification of the normally, clear lens inside the human eye. Most cataracts develop as we age. Some cataracts can be caused by trauma to the eye. Occasionally, the clouding occurs in sharp junctions in the lens which causes light to split into two when it enters the eyes. Some individuals perceive that as double vision. Astigmatism can also cause double vision out of one eye. Astigmatism , a common vision problem that distorts vision, can sometimes elongate or stretch out an image so much that it appears to be double. Treatment of Double Vision Cover It - The simplest form of treatment of double vision is to cover one eye with a patch.  This quickly eliminates one image


Who played a professional boxer in a 2004 film?

Womens fighing in movies and TV shows (Female Single Combat Club) Wrestling Queen (1975) Women fights in movies. Music Videoclip In this final part of the review, the sport theme is to be covered as well as documentary and commercials. Besides, we consider occasional (spontaneous) women's fights and clashes. Virtually, a quarrel or a fight might happen in any plot and men fight literally in every other Hollywood's movie. Why shouldn't women fight? Here we talk about fights represented in movies of various genres belonging to neither genre considered in the first three parts: Western, fantasy, crime or 'bad girls'. Movie episodes. Videoclips. Click on one of the image below and wath the clip Angel Fist (1993) Mouline Rouge (1952) Women extreme fights. Music Videoclip There are relatively few movies dedicated to female combative athletes. Formerly, professional wrestling was the primary female combative "sport" which was presented as real. Examples: ... ALL THE MARBLES (1981), AMERICAN ANGELS. BAPTISM OF BLOOD (1989). Now, they give preferences to boxing; two movies should be mentioned for this theme: GIRLFIGHT (2000) and MILLION DOLLAR BABY (2004) ) awarded by a few Oscars. The first sport movies, in which female combatants were depicted, were film about pro wrestling - the popular USA pseudo-competitive show. "Professional wrestling" is a staged spectacle, which requires good physical abilities, acrobatic techniques and courage. Generally, creators of such movies attempted to reveal fierce struggle and rivalry on the ring (and beyond). Some time a female wrestler was a rarity and the only place she may be seen was the pro ring. In the movie RACKET GIRLS ( PIN DOWN GIRLS , 1951) mentioned in the the Part III a group of women wrestlers actively trains and competes on the ring against a background of a crime plot. This film of poor quality (as many of such movies are) got far-famed just thanks to the fact that the wrestler girls participated in it - be they removed nothing would remain. The most known pro wrestling film, ALL THE MARBLES (1981) by Robert Aldrich produced at a time when female wrestling was popular only with a very limited audience, is a hilarious foray into the world of fringe sports. The performances of Laurene London (as well as ace-high actor Peter Falk allow the film's protagonists to come across as original and sincere heroes. Such movies just made ready for the downright "burst" of interest in women's combat happened in the late 1980s. The film BELOW THE BELT (1980) should also be mentioned among these moves. A troupe of wrestlers, mostly dreary unattractive women, travels from small town to small town earning peanuts - a kind of journey film. In some regards, the film is realistic, but not when they feature matches presented as legit (wrestling slang for real). In the vast expanses of the American provinces, you feel freedom but at the same time, this is a dismal world, which the heroines want to escape. Women's pro wrestling is especially popular in Mexico where in 1960s several movies were filmed with similar names: "Wrestlers against..." ( LUCJADORAS CONTRA... ): WRESTLING WOMEN AGAINST THE MAD DOCTOR (1963), WRESTLING WOMEN AGAINST THE AZTEC MUMMY (1964), пїЅ пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ - пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ пїЅ пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ-пїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅпїЅ ( WRESTLING WOMEN AGAINST THE MURDEROUS ROBOT (1969). The first widely known and awarded film depicting the world of women's boxing is GIRLFIGHT (2000) by Karyn Kusama . Despite the lack of experience in acting and boxing, Michelle Rodriguez was auditioned, along with another 350 girls. After various trials inside an actual boxing ring and five arduous months of training a Brooklyn gym, she was finally chosen to portray the role of Diana Guzman. As soon as the independent film began making the rounds at various film festivals, Michelle began gaining critical acclaim for her performance earning her awards and becoming really a "tough girl" of Hollywood. As Michelle grew accustomed in the role of a combatant, she played more co


Idi Amin, dictator in Uganda from 1951 to 1960, was a champion in his country in what sport?

Idi Amin - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com A+E Networks Introduction In 1971, General Idi Amin overthrew the elected government of Milton Obote and declared himself president of Uganda, launching a ruthless eight-year regime in which an estimated 300,000 civilians were massacred. His expulsion of all Indian and Pakistani citizens in 1972—along with increasing military expenditures—brought about the country’s economic decline, the impact of which lasted decades. In 1979 his reign of terror came to an end as Ugandan exiles and Tanzanians took control of the capital of Kampala, forcing Amin to flee. Never brought to justice for his heinous crimes, Amin lived out the remainder of his life in Saudi Arabia. ‹ › Google Idi Amin: Early Life and Military Career Idi Amin Dada was born c. 1925 in Koboko, in northwestern Uganda, to a Kakwa father and Lugbara mother, who separated shortly afterwards. In 1946, after receiving only a rudimentary education, Amin joined the King’s African Rifles (KAR), a regiment of the British colonial army, and quickly rose through the ranks. He was deployed to Somalia in 1949 to fight the Shifta rebels and later fought with the British during the suppression of the Mau Mau Rebellion in Kenya (1952-56). In 1959 he attained the rank of effendi—the highest position for a black African soldier within the KAR—and, by 1966, he had been appointed commander of the armed forces. Did You Know? During his time in the army, Amin became the light heavyweight boxing champion of Uganda, a title he held for nine years between 1951 and 1960. Amin Commandeers Control of Uganda’s Government After more than 70 years under British rule, Uganda gained its independence on October 9, 1962, and Milton Obote became the nation’s first prime minister. By 1964, Obote had forged an alliance with Amin, who helped expand the size and power of the Ugandan Army. In February 1966, following accusations that the pair was responsible for smuggling gold and ivory from Congo that were subsequently traded for arms, Obote suspended the constitution and proclaimed himself executive president. Shortly thereafter, Obote sent Amin to dethrone King Mutesa II, also known as “King Freddie,” who ruled the powerful kingdom of Buganda in south-central Uganda. A few years and two failed—but unidentified—assassination attempts later, Obote began to question Amin’s loyalty and ordered his arrest while en route to Singapore for a Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference. During his absence, Amin took the offensive and staged a coup on January 25, 1971, seizing control of the government and forcing Obote into exile. Amin’s Regime of Terror Once in power, Amin began mass executions upon the Acholi and Lango, Christian tribes that had been loyal to Obote and therefore perceived as a threat. He also began terrorizing the general public through the various internal security forces he organized, such as the State Research Bureau (SRB) and Public Safety Unity (PSU), whose main purpose was to eliminate those who opposed his regime. In 1972, Amin expelled Uganda’s Asian population, which numbered between 50,000 and 70,000, resulting in a collapse of the economy as manufacturing, agriculture and commerce came to a screeching halt without the appropriate resources to support them. When the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) hijacked an Air France flight from Israel to Paris on June 27, 1976, Idi Amin welcomed the terrorists and supplied them with troops and weapons, but was humiliated when Israeli commandos subsequently rescued the hostages in a surprise raid on the Entebbe airport. In the aftermath, Amin ordered the execution of several airport personnel, hundreds of Kenyans whom were believed to have conspired with Israel and an elderly British hostage who had previously been escorted to a nearby hospital. Throughout his oppressive rule, Amin was estimated to have been responsible for the deaths of roughly 300,000 civilians. Amin Loses Control and Enters Exile Over time, the number of Amin’s intimate allies dwindled and formerly loyal troops beg


What is the last book of the New Testament?

New Testament Books | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry The New Testament has 27 books total, which consist of . . . Historical Books--Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts Pauline Epistles--Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon Non-Pauline Epistles--Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation A list of books with brief descriptions of contents. Historical Books Matthew--Presents Jesus as the Messiah.  Genealogy of Jesus through Joseph.  Fulfillment of O.T. prophecy. Mark--Presents Jesus as the Servant.  1/3 of the gospel deals with the last week of His life. Luke--Presents Jesus as the Son of Man to seek and save the lost.  Genealogy of Jesus through Mary.  Largest of the gospels. John--Presents Jesus as God in flesh, the Christ, so that you might believe. Acts--Historical account from Jesus’ ascension to travels of Paul in his missionary journeys. Pauline Epistles Romans--A systematic examination of justification, sanctification, and glorification.  Examines God’s plan for the Jews and the Gentiles. 1 Corinthians--This letter deals with factions and corrections due to immorality, lawsuits, and abuse of the Lord’s Supper.   Also mentions idols, marriage, and the resurrection. 2 Corinthians--Paul’s defense of his apostolic position. Galatians--Paul refutes the errors of legalism and examines the proper place of grace in the Christian’s life. Ephesians--The believer’s position in Christ and information on Spiritual warfare. Philippians--Paul speaks of his imprisonment and his love for the Philippians.  He exhorts them to godliness and warns them of legalism. Colossians--Paul focuses on the preeminence of Jesus in creation, redemption, and godliness. 1 Thessalonians--Paul’s ministry to the Thessalonians.  Teachings on purity and mention of the return of Christ. 2 Thessalonians--Corrections on the Day of the Lord. 1 Timothy--Instructions to Timothy on proper leadership and dealings with false teachers, the role of women, prayer, and requirements of elders and deacons. 2 Timothy--A letter of encouragement to Timothy to be strong. Titus--Paul left Titus in Crete to care for the churches there. Requirements for elders. Philemon--a letter to the owner of a runaway slave.  Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive Onesimus. Non Pauline Epistles Hebrews--A letter to the Hebrew Christians in danger of returning to Judaism.  It demonstrates the superiority of Jesus over the O.T. system. Mentions the Melchizedek priesthood.  (Hebrews may be of Pauline origin.  There is much debate on its authorship). James--a practical exhortation of believers to live a Christian life evidencing regeneration.  It urges self-examination of the evidence of the changed life. 1 Peter--Peter wrote this letter to encourage its recipients in the light of their suffering and be humble in it.  Mentions baptism. 2 Peter--Deals with the person on an inward level, warnings against false teachers, and mentions the Day of the Lord. 1 John--John describes true fellowship of the believers with other believers and with God. God as light and love.  Encourages a holy Christian walk before the Lord.  Much mention of Christian love. 2 John--Praise for walking in Christ and a reminder to walk in God’s love. 3 John--John thanks Gaius for his kindness to God’s people and rebukes Diotrephes. Jude--Exposing false teachers and uses O.T. allusions to demonstrate the judgment upon them. Contends for the faith. Revelation--A highly symbolic vision of the future rebellion, judgment, and consummation of all things.


Ishihara test | definition of Ishihara test by Medical dictionary Ishihara test | definition of Ishihara test by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Ishihara+test Ishihara test  [ish″e-hah´rah] a test for color vision made by the use of a series of pseudoisochromatic plates or charts. Ish·i·ha·ra test (ish-ē-hah'rah), a test for color vision deficiency that uses a series of pseudoisochromatic plates on which numbers or letters are printed in dots of primary colors surrounded by dots of other colors; the figures are discernible by patients with normal color vision. Ish·i·ha·ra test (ē'shē-hah'rah test) Assessment for color vision deficiency that uses a series of pseudoisochromatic plates on which numbers or letters are printed in dots of primary colors surrounded by dots of other colors; the figures are discernible by observers with normal color vision. Ishihara,


Who broke the NFL record for the most points in a single season, with 176 points, in 1960?

NFL Records Pat Harder, Chi. Cardinals, 1947-49 Paul Hornung, Green Bay, 1959-1961 POINTS Most Points, Career 2,544 Morten Andersen, New Orleans, 1982-1994; Atlanta, 1995-2000; N.Y. Giants, 2001; Kansas City, 2002-03; Minnesota, 2004; Atlanta, 2006-07 (849-pat, 565-fg) 2,434 Gary Anderson, Pittsburgh, 1982-1994; Philadelphia, 1995-96; San Francisco, 1997; Minnesota, 1998-2002; Tennessee,          2003-04 (820-pat, 538-fg)) 2,002 George Blanda, Chi. Bears, 1949, 1950-58; Baltimore, 1950;          Houston, 1960-66; Oakland, 1967-1975 (9-td, 943-pat,        335-fg) Most Points, Season LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego, 2006 (31-td) 176 Paul Hornung, Green Bay, 1960 (15-td, 41-pat, 15-fg) 168 Shaun Alexander, Seattle, 2005 (28-td) Most Points, No Touchdowns, Season 164 Gary Anderson, Minnesota, 1998 (59-pat, 35-fg) 163 Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis, 2003 (46-pat, 39-fg) 161 Mark Moseley, Washington, 1983 (62-pat, 33-fg) Most Seasons, 100 or More Points 15 Gary Anderson, Pittsburgh, 1983-85, 1988, 1991-94;          Philadelphia, 1996; San Francisco, 1997; Minnesota, 1998-2000;          Tennessee, 2003 Morten Andersen, New Orleans, 1985-89, 1991-94; Atlanta,          1995, 1997-98; Kansas City, 2002-03 Jason Elam, Denver, 1993-2006 Adam Vinatieri, New England, 1996-2005; Indianapolis, 2006-07 Most Points, Rookie, Season Kevin Butler, Chicago, 1985 (51-pat, 31-fg) 141 Mason Crosby, Green Bay, 2007 (48-pat, 31-fg) 132 Gale Sayers, Chicago, 1965 (22-td) Most Points, Game Ernie Nevers, Chi. Cardinals vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 28, 1929 (6-td, 4-pat) 36 Dub Jones, Cleveland vs. Chi. Bears, Nov. 25, 1951         (6-td) Gale Sayers, Chicago vs. San Francisco, Dec. 12, 1965          (6-td) 33 Paul Hornung, Green Bay vs. Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1961 (4-td,          6-pat, 1-fg) Most Consecutive Games Scoring 360 Morten Andersen, New Orleans, 1982-1994; Atlanta,          1995-2000; N.Y. Giants, 2001; Kansas City, 2002-03; Minnesota,          2004; Atlanta, 2006-07 (current) 236 Jason Elam, Denver, 1993-2007 (current) 186


Where are Akrotiri and Dhekelia, allocated by treaty to the UK as sovereign military bases?

Akrotiri and Dhekelia – Britain Treasure Island Akrotiri and Dhekelia About The British Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia comprise those parts of Cyprus which stayed under British jurisdiction and remained British sovereign territory when the 1960 Treaty of Establishment created the independent Republic of Cyprus. They cover 254 km2, 123 around Akrotiri, the Western Sovereign Base Area (WSBA) and 131 around Dhekelia, the Eastern Sovereign Base Area (ESBA). Because they are run as military bases, the Sovereign Base Area Administration (SBAA) reports to the British Ministry of Defence in London, rather than the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. They are a British Overseas Territory with a civilian administration working under an Administrator who is Commander of the British Forces, Cyprus. The Chief Officer, Administrative Secretary, Resident Judge, Chief Constable and other senior officials are recruited from or seconded from UK departments. The administration of the Bases exists to ensure the effective use as a military base; the full co-operation with the Republic of Cyprus; and the protection of those resident or working in the Bases. The laws deliberately match those in the Republic of Cyprus, where practicable. The SBAA is responsible for protection of the environment in the Bases, working with the relevant Cypriot Republic departments. Work includes protecting breeding endangered loggerhead Caretta caretta and green turtles Chelonia mydas, which nest here. The only remaining colony of griffon vultures Gyps fulvus on Cyprus is found on the cliffs at Episkopi in the WSBA, and there is a large colony of Eleanora’s falcons Falco eleonorae both here and on the cliffs bordering the Royal Air Force station at Akrotiri. The most important wetland on the island of Cyprus, Akrotiri salt lake, lies within the WSBA and is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Twenty seven habitat types are recognised across this spectacular mosaic of marshland, salt lake, coastal and marine areas. Two hundred species of migratory birds use the wetland for over-wintering or breeding, such as over 30,000 greater flamingos Phoenicopterus roseus demoiselle crane Anthropoides virgo, various migrant waders, black-tailed godwit Limosa limosa, blackcap Sylvia atricapilla, alongside many resident species. The Bases support hundreds of plant species, many of which are rare or endemic such as Achillea maritime, Lotus cytisoides and Mesembryanthemum crystallinum. They also contain hundreds of invertebrates, including nearly eighty endemic insect species, and various reptiles and amphibians, some of which have a disproportionately high importance here due to the reduced habitat elsewhere in Cyprus. Read more about the wildlife, history and cultural heritage of all of the UK Overseas Territories in the 704 page Britain’s Treasure Islands book ( CLICK HERE ). Watch 42 ‘mini-documentaries’ that explore the wildlife, cultures and history of all of the UK Overseas Territories ( CLICK HERE ).


"Who, when discussing the power of a lever, is reputed to have said ""give me but one firm place on which to stand and I will move the earth""?"

Physics Problems to Challenge Understanding Why are some pulleys crowned? Solar System Our earth has orbital motion, revolving once around the sun in about 365 days. Suppose that this orbital motion suddenly stopped completely, but everything else remained the same. How long would it take for the earth to plunge along a straight line into the sun? I begin with this one because it is an example of the advantages, and practical disadvantages of using insightful methods for homework problems. This was an assigned homework problem in classical mechanics when I was a university student in 1957. Always looking for ways to avoid excess work, I deliberately tried to find the answer by simple means. However, my professor did not take kindly to the solution I submitted, though I was quite proud of it. He wanted it done in the conventional "textbook" manner, just to show that I had read the textbook and mastered its methods. So I got no points for my ingenuity and insight. Many years later I happened to meet the author of the textbook, so I related this anecdote to him. He said, "That's an old problem that has been in many textbooks. You did it the way I hoped students would discover. Why use a sledgehammer to crack a walnut?" With that warning, here's the simple way to arrive at the answer, which will set the tone for this document. Answer: Kepler's law applies to planetary orbits, whether they be of circular, or elliptical shape. It says that T22/T12 = R23/R13, where T is the period of an orbit and R is its semi-major axis. The semi-major axis is the average of the planet's maximum and minimum distances from the sun. Let the earth's mean radius be R1. Now, if the earth's orbital momentum were suddenly reduced (without exerting anything but a tangential stopping force on the earth), it would fall straight to the sun. This straight fall can be considered 1/2 of a degenerate elliptical orbit with major axis equal to R1. Its semi-major axis is R1/2 (the average of R1 and zero). Its period will be designated T2. So: T22/T12 = (R1/2)3/R13 = (1/2)3 And therefore, T2 = T1/23/2 = 0.353 year, and the time to fall into the sun is 1/2 of that, or 0.176 years or 64.52 days—a bit over two months. So what fault had my first professor found with this elegant solution? Several. I had not established and justified that a straight line trajectory into the sun is really a degenerate ellipse. To do that I probably should have taken the limit as an ellipse's minor axis decreased to zero. Had I dealt with the fact that my crash orbit passes through the center of the sun, where its distance from the sun's center is zero, and the gravitational force there is infinite? Well actually it isn't infinite there since the sun isn't a point object (see problem below), and the earth would have vaporized before reaching the center. Nonetheless, if such a catastrophe happened, we can predict that the earth would take a bit over two months to make its plunge to a fiery death, giving us some time to enjoy the show before frying to a crisp. Mechanics Tug of War Many students, even those who get good grades, exhibit modes of thinking that are counterproductive for later work. Teachers may be unaware of this because they don't  ask the questions that could expose conceptual misunderstanding. Multiple-choice questions won't. Even short problem exams won't, if one only looks at the answers. This multiple choice question is not appropriate for exams. It is used here as a launching pad for discussion of various options. This particular question clearly shows the defects common to the format. A student could choose the right "answer" for entirely wrong reasons. A student could choose a wrong response in spite of some correct reasoning. Here's an example, which I'll put in a multiple-choice  format as best I can. Arnie and Wimpy are playing tug-of-war. Arnie  wins, pulling Wimpy into the mud puddle. Why did Arnie  win? a) Arnie exerted a greater horizontal component of force on the rope than Wimpy exerted. b) The rope exerted a greater horizontal component of force on


"""Goal attack"" and ""wing defence"" are positions in which sport?"

Netball playing positions - ActiveSG Netball playing positions File photo credit: Wikipedia By Christabel Yang If you’ve seen a netball game, you’ve probably wondered what the alphabets on those bibs represent and why the players seem to be restricted within certain areas of the court. Well, in this guide we'll help you break them down into layman terms.  There are 7 different playing positions in netball and each of them signify different areas of play. They are namely:  1. Goal Shooter 6. Goal Defence 7. Goal Keeper Each position is confined by certain lines of the court, and if the player moves beyond these lines, you’ll hear the whistle blow followed by a call that says “Offside!”. And that is exactly what we would want to avoid. 1. Goal Shooter (GS) The main role of the Goal Shooter (GS) is to score, by shooting the ball into the hoop. This can only be done within the goal circle. The GS is not allowed to score a goal beyond the perimeters of the goal circle. The outcome of the game depends on the number of shots put in by the GS. Area of play: The opposing team’s goal third, including the goal circle. Common traits: The GS is usually among the taller players of the team, has steady hands and accurate shooting skills. She must also have quick reflexes to catch rebounds. 2. Goal Attack (GA) The Goal Attack (GA) is responsible for setting up offensive plays and scoring goals. She also feeds the ball to the GS to shoot. She works very closely with the GS, and it is not uncommon to see exceptional camaraderie between the duo.  Area of play: The opposing team’s goal third, including the goal circle, and the centre third. Common traits: The GA is usually among the taller players on the team, has strong passing ability and accurate shooting skills.  3. Wing Attack (WA) The Wing Attack (WA) is chiefly responsible for moving the ball down from the centre third to the goal third and for feeding the ball into the shooters’ hands, which includes both the GS and the GA. Their job is to create as many chances to score as possible.  Area of play: The opposing team’s goal third, excluding the goal circle, and the centre third. Common traits: The WA is usually the fastest player on court, has solid passing skills, and excellent footwork and ball handling skills. 4. Centre (C)  The Centre starts and restarts the game from the centre circle each time a goal is scored. She dictates the pace of her team’s play, creates space on court and is depended upon for both attacking and defending. She is required to take the offensive by shifting the ball from the defensive area to the attacking side, and also switches to take a defensive stance when required. She is also required to feed the ball to the shooters in the goal circle.  Area of play: Anywhere except the goal circles of both teams. Common traits: She has an exceptional fitness level, strong passing skills, and the ability to analyse and change her team’s play if necessary. 5. Wing Defence (WD) The Wing Defence (WD) is always on the defensive, unless there’s a turnover and she has to bring the ball down to her attacking side. She is responsible for defending the opposing team’s players, mainly the WA, and for stopping the ball from reaching the goal circle. She is to intercept at any possible chance.  Area of play: The team’s goal third, excluding the goal circle, and the centre third. Common traits: The WD is consistently focused and swift to react. 6. Goal Defence (GD) The chief role of the Goal Defence (GD) is to defend the ball from reaching the opposing shooters in a spot where they are comfortable to shoot. They must always be on the look out for chances to intercept the ball and achieve turnovers. They also keep a close look on the opposing team’s GA.  Area of play: The team’s goal third, including the goal circle and the centre third. Common traits: The GD is usually among the taller players of the team. She must be focused, have quick footwork and be quick to react to catch rebounds. They must also have good anticipation skills so that they can counter their opponent’s set-up


Transits of Venus occur in a pattern, with pairs of transits 8 years apart separated by much longer gaps, that repeats every how many years?

Some Details About Transits of Venus | The Planetary Society Some Details About Transits of Venus Topics: astronomy , Venus , explaining science , transit of Venus As many readers probably know, on June 5-6, 2012 there will be a rare transit of Venus as the planet crosses the face of the Sun as viewed from Earth. The last transit occurred in June 2004, and the next one won’t be until December 2117. Transits of Venus follow a peculiar pattern -- two transits 8 years apart, then 105.5 years with no transits, then two transits 8 years apart, then 121.5 years with no transits, for a total cycle of 243 years—and thereby hangs a tale. Since Venus’ orbit is closer to the Sun than Earth’s, Venus has a shorter orbital period and “laps” Earth at regular intervals. Astronomically speaking, such an event is called an inferior conjunction. It is a curious fact that the orbital periods of Venus and Earth are very close to an 8:13 resonance, meaning that for every 8 Earth years, Venus orbits the Sun almost exactly 13 times. There are then 5 inferior conjunctions every 8 years, giving what is called a “synodic period” between inferior conjunctions of 1.6 years. If the orbital planes of the two planets coincided, then every 1.6 years there would be a transit of Venus. Of course, things are not so simple. First, Venus’s orbit is inclined with respect to Earth’s by about 3.4 degrees. Second, the orbital periods are not exactly in resonance. Third, the orbits are not perfect circles. These deviations from perfection give rise to rich and complex behavior. The figure shows all 152 inferior conjunctions during one cycle of 243 years. (The formal definition of conjunction specifies that two objects have equal right ascension. This is not quite the same as the moment of minimum angular separation which is important for illustrating transits and near-transits, so the figure uses minimum separation. Most of the conjunctions occur within a few hours of minimum separation.) Everything is plotted relative to the Sun, whose disk is the orange circle at center left. The colored bars show the path of Venus for about 10 hours surrounding the moment of minimum separation, and I used a cyclic 5-color palette to show the 5 groups of conjunctions in each 8-year cycle, starting with the conjunction in March 2001 (the first magenta bar in the upper right). Each bar is labeled with the month and year. The font is a bit small (but readable if you zoom the figure to 100%) to avoid too many font collisions in dense parts of the plot. North is up and east is to the left. David Shortt Transits and Inferior Conjunctions of Venus, 2001-2242 The tilt of Venus’ orbit with respect to Earth’s means that transits can only happen if an inferior conjunction occurs at just the right part of Venus’s orbit, namely when Venus happens to be crossing the plane of Earth’s orbit during the conjunction. The crossing can occur at just two places on opposite sides of the Sun, called nodes, along the line where the planes of Venus’ and Earth’s orbits intersect. A transit is not very likely because, due to the tilt and the distances involved, Venus as viewed from Earth can be up to 10 degrees north or south of the Sun in the sky during an inferior conjunction. This is many times the Sun’s apparent diameter of 0.5 degrees, so alignment is unlikely by chance. If the planets do happen to be aligned properly for a transit during a given conjunction, then at the next conjunction 1.6 years later they will not be—Venus will pass well north or south of the Sun. If the two planets’ orbits were in precise 8:13 resonance, then 8 years after a transit both planets would return to exactly the same positions in their orbits, ready for another transit. Since the planets are not in perfect resonance, this is not quite the case. Earth’s sidereal period (i.e. with respect to the distant stars) is 365.256 days, and Venus’ is 224.701 days. The difference between 8 Earth orbits and 13 Venus orbits is about 0.9 days, so the alignment slips out of phase by this amount every 8 years. This doesn’t sound like mu


"The traditional song ""The Ballad of Chevy Chase"" is believed to describe which battle?"

Early Child Ballads Early Child Ballads Dani of the Seven Wells mka Dani Zweig a) Precursors and early forms b) Sixteenth- and seventeenth-century ballads c) Eighteenth-century balladry b) Early ballads missing the music c) The Percy Folio Sources and Resources Introduction A ballad is a story, distilled to its essence and set to song. The song itself tends to be unpretentious - usually a simple verse form set to a modal melody - but an unpretentious song can still be lovely, as many ballads are. It is probable that simplicity has had much to do with the ballad's continued survival and popularity: Ballads have been passed down through the centuries, changing to suit the tastes of the singers, borrowing from the music of the day, borrowing from each other. Every few decades the ballad seems to undergo a revival, with old books and manuscripts being searched for old ballads and new inspiration. The result is a living musical tradition whose roots can be traced back over half a millenium. This article focuses upon the traditional English and Scottish ballads often referred to as the Child ballads. These are the ballads such as the ubiquitous "Barbara Allen", "Scarborough Fair", "The Cruel Sister", "The House Carpenter", "The Three Ravens", "Geordie", "Sir Patrick Spens", "Lord Randall" (and hundreds of others) that many SCA musicians draw upon for early-music performance. (I have assumed, in writing this article, that the reader will have at least a passing acquaintance with the traditional ballad. If not one of these titles is ringing any bells, you may want to listen to some of the recordings suggested in the discography before reading on.) The discussion has been divided into two sections. The first provides a general overview: What are ballads? What distinguishes them from other kinds of song? Where do they come from? The second section looks at ballads from the perspective of the SCA performer: Which ballads can be traced back earlier than the year 1600, or perhaps 1650? Where can they be found? What can be done with them? What can be done if (as is usually the case) your favorite ballad can't be traced back that far? PART I: "The English and Scottish Popular Ballads" 1. What is a ballad? a) Historical Definitions The word `ballad' has mutated over the centuries. If you find the word `ballad' in a pre-1600 source, it is unlikely to be referring to a song that we would consider a ballad today. In the fifteenth century the word referred to a song meant to accompany a dance. Earlier than that, it referred to the French verse form (possibly set to music) for which we now reserve the term `ballade'. By the sixteenth century, any light, simple song might be called a ballad. ("Passtime with Good Company" was called a ballad in its day.) At the end of the seventeenth century, the word generally referred to broadside ballads, which were often topical songs, set to the tunes of the day. (The broadsides themselves were the cheaply printed song sheets often sold on street corners. Some of the broadside ballads were songs we would call ballads today, but most were not. ) By the nineteenth century, `ballad' had come to refer to the sort of narrative verse we associate with ballads today. The ballad as popular song, however, had suffered enough of a decline that many academics only knew of it as a form of poetry. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), for instance, cites an 1870 definition of the ballad as "A simple spirited poem in short stanzas...in which some popular story is graphically narrated." The modern definition of the ballad was captured, and largely defined, late in the nineteenth century, by the work of Francis James Child. Kittredge, in his abridgement of Child's collection of ballads, describes the ballad as "...a song that tells a story, or - to take the other point of view -- a story told in song. More formally...a short poem, adapted for singing, simple in plot and metrical structure, divided into stanzas, and characterized by complete impersonality so far as the author or singer is concerned."


"Court Philippe Chatrier, which has stands named after Jacques ""Toto"" Brugnon, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet, and Ren Lacoste, is the main court of an international tennis venue in which city?"

stade roland garros : definition of stade roland garros and synonyms of stade roland garros (English) Fédération Française de Tennis Stade de Roland Garros ("Roland Garros Stadium") is a tennis venue located in Paris , France . It hosts the French Open tennis tournament (known as the Roland Garros Tournament within France), a Grand Slam event played annually in May and June. The facility was constructed in 1928 to host France's first defense of the Davis Cup . It is named for Roland Garros , a pioneer aviator (completed the first solo flight across the Mediterranean Sea [1] ), engineer (inventor of the first forward-firing aircraft machine gun [2] ), and World War I hero (the first pilot to shoot down five enemy aircraft, and to be called an "ace" for doing so [3] ), who was killed in aerial combat in 1918. The 21-acre (8.5-hectare) complex contains twenty courts, [4] including three large-capacity stadiums; Les Jardins de Roland-Garros, a large restaurant and bar complex; [5] Le Village, the press and VIP area; France's National Training Centre (CNE); and the Tenniseum , a bilingual, multimedia museum of the history of tennis. Contents 10 External links   Playing surface   Monument in Place des Mousquetaires to France's string of Davis Cup victories (1927–1933). Roland Garros was constructed to provide a venue for France's first successful Cup defense in 1928. While the Roland Garros surface is invariably characterized as "red clay", the courts are in fact surfaced with white limestone frosted with a few millimeters of powdered red brick dust. Beneath the 3-inch-thick layer of porous limestone is 6 inches of volcanic rock, followed by a 3-foot (0.91 m) layer of sand, all of which rests on a slab of concrete. Crushed brick is pressed onto the limestone surface with rollers, then drenched in water. The process is repeated several times until a thin, compact layer coats each court. The crushed brick is deep enough to allow footprints and ball marks, but shallow enough to avoid making the court spongy or slippery. In tournament situations workers smooth the surface before matches and between sets by dragging rectangular lengths of chain-link across it. The red brick dust is replenished as needed (daily during major tournaments). [6] The surface was a state-of-the art solution, in 1928, to the biggest problem with natural clay courts: poor drainage. At the time it was not unusual for clay surfaces to be unplayable for two to three days after even short periods of precipitation. The limestone/crushed brick combination, originally developed in Britain, played and looked similar to clay without clay's drainage issues, thus rendering natural clay obsolete as a tennis court surface. [7] Since then a multitude of other "fast-dry" and synthetic clay surfaces have been developed. Courts surfaced with these materials play much like natural clay surfaces and are collectively classified as "clay courts", despite the fact that few if any true clay courts have been built for almost a century. The diversity in composition of various "clay" surfaces around the world explains the extraordinary variability in their playing characteristics. “All clay courts are different,” Venus Williams has said. “None play the same. [Roland Garros] plays the best.” [6]   Court Philippe Chatrier   Court Philippe Chatrier Court Philippe Chatrier was built in 1928 as Roland Garros's centerpiece and remains its principal venue, seating 14,840 spectators (reduced from 15,166 in 2010 to accommodate new press boxes). [8] [9] The stadium was known simply as "Court Central" until 1998, when it was renamed for the long-time president of the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) who helped restore tennis as a Summer Olympics sport in 1988. The four main spectator grandstands are named for les Quatre Mousquetaires ("Four Musketeers") – Jacques "Toto" Brugnon , Jean Borotra (the "Bouncing Basque"), Henri Cochet (the "Magician"), and René Lacoste (the "Crocodile") – who dominated men's tennis in the 1920s and '30s. When France won the Davis Cup in 1927, due largely to the


Who was Emperor of Rome during the great fire of 64AD?

The Burning of Rome, 64 AD The Burning Of Rome, 64 A.D. Printer Friendly Version >>> Emperor Nero During the night of July 18, 64 AD, fire broke out in the merchant area of the city of Rome. Fanned by summer winds, the flames quickly spread through the dry, wooden structures of the Imperial City. Soon the fire took on a life of its own consuming all in its path for six days and seven nights. When the conflagration finally ran its course it left seventy percent of the city in smoldering ruins. Rumors soon arose accusing the Emperor Nero of ordering the torching of the city and standing on the summit of the Palatine playing his lyre as flames devoured the world around him. These rumors have never been confirmed. In fact, Nero rushed to Rome from his palace in Antium (Anzio) and ran about the city all that first night without his guards directing efforts to quell the blaze. But the rumors persisted and the Emperor looked for a scapegoat. He found it in the Christians, at that time a rather obscure religious sect with a small following in the city. To appease the masses, Nero literally had his victims fed to the lions during giant spectacles held in the city's remaining amphitheater. From the ashes of the fire rose a more spectacular Rome. A city made of marble and stone with wide streets, pedestrian arcades and ample supplies of water to quell any future blaze. The debris from the fire was used to fill the malaria-ridden marshes that had plagued the city for generations. The Horror of Fire The historian Tacitus was born in the year 56 or 57 probably in Rome. He was in Rome during the great fire. During his lifetime he wrote a number of histories chronicling the reigns of the early emperors. The following eye witness account comes from his final work The Annals written around the year 116. ADVERTISMENT "...Now started the most terrible and destructive fire which Rome had ever experienced. It began in the Circus, where it adjoins the Palatine and Caelian hills. Breaking out in shops selling inflammable goods, and fanned by the wind, the conflagration instantly grew and swept the whole length of the Circus. There were no walled mansions or temples, or any other obstructions, which could arrest it. First, the fire swept violently over the level spaces. Then it climbed the hills - but returned to ravage the lower ground again. It outstripped every counter-measure. The ancient city's narrow winding streets and irregular blocks encouraged its progress. Terrified, shrieking women, helpless old and young, people intent on their own safety, people unselfishly supporting invalids or waiting for them, fugitives and lingerers alike - all heightened the confusion. When people looked back, menacing flames sprang up before them or outflanked them. When they escaped to a neighboring quarter, the fire followed - even districts believed remote proved to be involved. Finally, with no idea where or what to flee, they crowded on to the country roads, or lay in the fields. Some who had lost everything - even their food for the day - could have escaped, but preferred to die. So did others, who had failed to rescue their loved ones. Nobody dared fight the flames. Attempts to do so were prevented by menacing gangs. Torches, too, were openly thrown in, by men crying that they acted under orders. Perhaps they had received orders. Or they may just have wanted to plunder unhampered. Ancient Rome highlighting the Forum Nero was at Antium. He returned to the city only when the fire was approaching  the mansion he had built to link the Gardens of Maecenas to the Palatine. The  flames could not be prevented from overwhelming the whole of the Palatine,  including his palace. Nevertheless, for the relief of the homeless, fugitive  masses he threw open the Field of Mars, including Agrippa's public buildings,  and even his own Gardens. Nero also constructed emergency accommodation for  the destitute multitude. Food was brought from Ostia and neighboring towns,  and the price of corn was cut to less than � sesterce a pound. Yet these measures, for all the


What are traditionally kept in a humidor?

Humidors and Humidification | Humatic Journal Humidors and Humidification Cigars get better when kept in the proper environment. It could be an inexpensive air tight food type container or a hand crafted humidor. HUMATIC® is the #1 choice of cigar connoisseurs the world over. HUMATIC® 50™ in a $3.50 Tupperware® container. Two HUMATIC® HR™’s in a $3500.00 Elie blue humidor.   Storing Cigars Cigars must be kept in some type of humidity controlled environment. Traditionally, cigars are stored in humidors. Humidors come in a variety of sizes and designs. The most important consideration is that humidors seal tightly. It is preferred that humidors are lined with Spanish cedar wood. Cedar is used for two reasons: a) It gives cigars a cedar flavor that is enjoyed by many cigars enthusiasts. b) It will hold moisture and not mold or rot. If conditions were created that provoked mold, it is obviously too wet. Cigars are best if kept at 72% relative humidity at 70ºF. Cigars stored at 72% RH offer their greatest taste. Their bouquet and combustibility is perfect. Some people prefer their cigars kept at 70% RH. Some people prefer their cigars kept at 74% RH. Keeping cigars within these parameters becomes a personal choice. If kept below 68% RIH cigars start to dry out. Dry cigars bum fast and taste harsh. Above 80% RH, cigars are too wet to stay lit and enjoy. Above 85% RH, they will become soggy and develop mold.   Protecting your cigar investment Shown on the left are several choice Cuban cigars. They are stored in a $3.50 Tupperware® container. They are maintained in perfect condition with the simple, maintenance free and low cost HUMATIC® 50™ pouch. Shown of the right is what is generally agreed to be the finest humidor in the world. This hand crafted French made Eli blu humidor is adorned with gold medallions. It is maintained with two HUMATIC® HR™ humidification regulators. The two HR™ regulators are serviced with HUMATIC® Scientific Solution™ twice a year. The proud owner of this choice Eli Blu humidor trusted his precious Cuban made: Cohiba robusto’s, lanceros and esplendidos to HUMATIC®.   Aging cigars Cigars should be stored in optimum conditions for 18 months. By this time, they begin to offer many beneficial characteristics cigar smokers desire. If kept for three years, they develop deeper character. If kept for five to seven years, the same cigars become masterful. Cuban cigars photographed in Canada.


"How many days did Britain ""lose"" in September 1752 on changing from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?"

1752 Calendar Change - Colonial Records & Topics - LibGuides at Connecticut State Library, Division of Library Development Colonial Records & Topics Calendars The 1752 Calendar Change Today, Americans are used to a calendar with a "year" based the earth's rotation around the sun, with "months" having no relationship to the cycles of the moon and New Years Day falling on January 1.  However, that system was not adopted in England and its colonies until 1752.   The changes implemented that year have created challenges for historians and genealogists working with early colonial records, since it is sometimes hard to determine whether information was entered according to the then-current English calendar or the "New Style" calendar we use today.   Throughout history there have been numerous attempts to convey time in relation to the sun and moon.  Even now the Chinese and Islamic calendars are based on the motion of the moon around the earth, rather than the motion of the earth in relation to the sun, and the Jewish calendar links years to the cycle of the sun and months to the cycle of the moon. The Julian Calendar In 45 B.C., Julius Caesar ordered a calendar consisting of twelve months based on a solar year.  This calendar employed a cycle of three years of 365 days, followed by a year of 366 days (leap year).  When first implemented, the "Julian Calendar" also moved the beginning of the year from March 1 to January 1.  However, following the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century, the new year was gradually realigned to coincide with Christian festivals until by the seventh century, Christmas Day marked the beginning of the new year in many countries.  By the ninth century, parts of southern Europe began observing first day of the new year on March 25 to coincide with Annunciation Day (the church holiday nine months prior to Christmas celebrating the Angel Gabriel's revelation to the Virgin Mary that she was to be the mother of the Messiah). The last day of the year was March 24. However, England did not adopt this change in the beginning of the new year until late in the twelfth century. Because the year began in March, records referring to the "first month" pertain to March; to the second month pertain to April, etc., so that "the 19th of the 12th month" would be February 19.  In fact, in Latin, September means seventh month, October means eighth month, November means ninth month, and December means tenth month.  Use of numbers, rather than names, of months was especially prevalent in Quaker records. The Gregorian Calendar During the Middle Ages, it began to became apparent that the Julian leap year formula had overcompensated for the actual length of a solar year, having added an extra day every 128 years.  However, no adjustments were made to compensate.  By 1582, seasonal equinoxes were falling 10 days "too early," and some church holidays, such as Easter, did not always fall in the proper seasons.  In that year, Pope Gregory XIII authorized, and most Roman Catholic countries adopted, the "Gregorian" or "New Style" Calendar."  As part of the change, ten days were dropped from the month of October, and the formula for determining leap years was revised so that only years divisible by 400 (e.g., 1600, 2000) at the end of a century would be leap years.  January 1 was established as the first day of the new year. Protestant countries, including England and its colonies, not recognizing the authority of the Pope, continued to use the Julian Calendar.  Double Dating Between 1582 and 1752, not only were two calendars in use in Europe (and in European colonies), but two different starts of the year were in use in England.  Although the "Legal" year began on March 25, the use of the Gregorian calendar by other European countries led to January 1 becoming commonly celebrated as "New Year's Day" and given as the first day of the year in almanacs. To avoid misinterpretation, both the "Old Style" and "New Style" year was often used in English and colonial records for dates falling between the new New Year (January 1) and o


"At the peak of its power, it was often said that ""the sun never sets on"" which empire?"

The British Empire: A Tribute to its Power - YouTube The British Empire: A Tribute to its Power Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 27, 2011 The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 33,700,000 km2 (13,012,000 sq mi), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire" because its span across the globe ensured that the sun was always shining on at least one of its numerous territories. Source: Wikipedia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The song is "Rule Britannia", a famous British patriotic song. I do not own the music or the movie clips in any way. No copyright infringement is intended. This video is for entertainment purposes only. Category


GP | definition of GP by Medical dictionary GP | definition of GP by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/GP General practitioner Medical practice A physician in general practice GP n.pr general practitioner, medical doctor. Patient discussion about GP Q. My GP told me I suffer from osteo-arthritis. What does it mean? I am a 67 year old female that is in retirement. I went to my GP because I suffer from osteo-arthritis. What does it mean? I always thought that arthritis is a systemic disease and that it is called Rheumatoid arthritis. Are there really two different arthritis diseases or is it two names for the same situation? A. There are several diffent types of arthritis and the type your doctor says you have can also be helped by taking glucosatrin or glucosamine.There is also a natural anti-inflammatory called OPC-3 that will REALLY help with the pain. Research it on the internet. Since it's all natural, it won't harm your liver like a lot of pain medicine can. Q. Our GP said that I have a greater risk for joint disease because I am HLA-B27 + . what is he talking about? My mom and dad have a spondyloarthropathy. they went to our GP and he did us some genetic tests and said that I am HLA-B27 positive, and that i have a greater risk for several diseases. what kind of diseases is he talking about? A. HLA-B27 is a part of our immune system. Some of us )like me) have this gene and some of us don't have it. The fact you have this gene says you might have some diseases. Those diseases are mainly arthritis for its kinds and inflammatory bowel diseases (witch I have and its totally manageable. if your parents have only spondyloarthropathy I guess you can expect you will have a spondyloarthropathy too. Go to your GP and ask him to explain you more about this.


"""Kraal"" is an Afrikaans and South African English word for what?"

Kraal - definition of kraal by The Free Dictionary Kraal - definition of kraal by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/kraal Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . kraal 1. A rural village, typically consisting of huts surrounded by a stockade. 2. An enclosure for livestock. [Afrikaans, from Portuguese curral, pen, perhaps from Vulgar Latin *currāle, enclosure for carts; see corral.] kraal 1. (Anthropology & Ethnology) a hut village in southern Africa, esp one surrounded by a stockade 2. (Agriculture) an enclosure for livestock adj (Anthropology & Ethnology) denoting or relating to the tribal aspects of the Black African way of life vb (Agriculture) (tr) to enclose (livestock) in a kraal [C18: from Afrikaans, from Portuguese curral pen; see corral] kraal 1. an enclosure for cattle and other domestic animals in S Africa. 2. a. a village of the native peoples of South Africa. b. such a village as a social unit. 3. an enclosure where wild animals are exhibited, as in a zoo. v.t. 4. to shut up in a kraal, as cattle. [1725–35; < Afrikaans] I will have been kraaling you will have been kraaling he/she/it will have been kraaling we will have been kraaling you will have been kraaling they will have been kraaling Past Perfect Continuous Noun 1. kraal - a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade village , hamlet - a settlement smaller than a town 2. kraal - a pen for livestock in southern Africa pen - an enclosure for confining livestock Translations Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: village References in classic literature ? So he pushed along on his journey, and all went well until he had passed the little town of Stanger, once the site of Duguza, the kraal of Chaka, the first Zulu king and the uncle of Cetywayo. Yet at the kraal yonder," and he pointed to some huts about two miles away on the hillside, "lives a witch doctor named Zweete. Still, as the kraal cannot be colder than this wagon, we will go and ask Zweete. And here it may be stated that on the eleventh day of his sojourn at the kraal of Zweete, those whom he sent returned with the oxen, except the three only.


What card game uses a scoreboard with holes and pegs?

Patent US4332386 - Euchre score board - Google Patents Euchre score board US 4332386 A Abstract A euchre score board comprising a body portion defining a playing surface divided into two substantially mirror image result tabulation areas. The tabulation areas each comprise a column of N peg receiving holes for tabulating the number of points aquired by a single playing entity in a game, where N equals the number of points required to win the game. Each tabulation area also includes a column of 1/2N-1 peg receiving holes for tabulating the number of "euchres" scored by the respective playing entities in the course of the game. A centrally located column of score indicating numerals is disposed in registry with all of the columns. Images(1) What is claimed is: 1. A euchre score board comprising: a body portion defining a substantially planar playing surface subdivided into two, discrete spaced, substantially mirror image result tabulation areas, each said tabulation area comprising: a column of only N peg receiving holes for tabulating the number of points acquired by a playing entity in the course of a single game, where N equals the number of points required to win said single game, said holes coacting to define a first uni-directional line of progression; a column of only 1/2 N-1 peg receiving holes for tabulating the number of "euchres" scored by said playing entity in the course of said game, said euchre scoring holes coacting to define a second uni-directional line of progression substantially parallel to said first line of progression; a peg associated with each said column operable for serial progression along said associated column during the course of said game; and a column of score indicating numerals in simultaneous intermediate register with both said columns of N peg receiving holes and both said columns of 1/2 N-1 peg receiving holes. 2. The euchre score board of claim 1, wherein said body portion further defines an upwardly opening elongated deck supporting cavity having a major dimension of slightly greater than the height of a standard playing card, and a minor dimension of slightly greater than TM, where T is the thickness of a standard playing card and M is the number of cards in a euchre deck. 3. The euchre score board of claim 1, further comprising a base portion constructed of opaque material underlying said body portion, said body portion being constructed of optically clear material. 4. The euchre score board of claim 3, further comprising game information indicia disposed upon the uppermost surface of said base portion. 5. The euchre score board of claim 2, further comprising compartment means operative to retain a stacked deck of M standard playing cards and said pegs. 6. The euchre score board of claim 1, further comprising a peg receiving hole associated with each said column for temporary storage of said pegs prior to the start of said game. 7. The euchre score board of claim 1, wherein each said result tabulation area further comprises a column of S peg receiving holes for tabulating the number of games won by a playing entity in the course of a sequence of games, where S equals the number of games required to win said sequence. 8. The euchre score board of claim 7, further comprising a column of game indicating numerals in register with each said column of S peg receiving holes. 9. The euchre score board of claim 1, wherein at least one of said pegs defines touch sensory identification means whereby a player can distinguish that peg from others within the same result tabulation area by the sense of touch. 10. The euchre score board of claim 9, wherein all of the pegs within said result tabulation area define visual sensory identification means whereby a player can distinguish those pegs from an opponent's pegs in another result tabulation area by the sense of sight. 11. A euchre score board comprising: a body portion defining a substantially planar playing surface subdivided into two, discrete spaced substantially mirror image result tabulation areas, each said result tabulation area compri


"The general assembly of which US state voted to express ""profound regret"" for its involvement with slavery?"

Virginia General Assembly Passes Resolution Expressing 'Profound Regret' for State's Role in Slavery | Fox News Virginia General Assembly Passes Resolution Expressing 'Profound Regret' for State's Role in Slavery Published        February 24, 2007 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print RICHMOND, Va. –  Meeting on the grounds of the former Confederate Capitol , the Virginia General Assembly voted unanimously Saturday to express "profound regret" for the state's role in slavery. Sponsors of the resolution say they know of no other state that has apologized for slavery, although Missouri lawmakers are considering such a measure. The resolution does not carry the weight of law but sends an important symbolic message, supporters said. "This session will be remembered for a lot of things, but 20 years hence I suspect one of those things will be the fact that we came together and passed this resolution," said Delegate A. Donald McEachin, a Democrat who sponsored it in the House of Delegates. The resolution passed the House 96-0 and cleared the 40-member Senate on a unanimous voice vote. It does not require Gov. Timothy M. Kaine 's approval. The measure also expressed regret for "the exploitation of Native Americans." The resolution was introduced as Virginia begins its celebration of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown , where the first Africans arrived in 1619. Richmond, home to a popular boulevard lined with statues of Confederate heroes, later became another point of arrival for Africans and a slave-trade hub. The resolution says government-sanctioned slavery "ranks as the most horrendous of all depredations of human rights and violations of our founding ideals in our nation's history, and the abolition of slavery was followed by systematic discrimination, enforced segregation, and other insidious institutions and practices toward Americans of African descent that were rooted in racism, racial bias, and racial misunderstanding." In Virginia, black voter turnout was suppressed with a poll tax and literacy tests before those practices were struck down by federal courts, and state leaders responded to federally ordered school desegregation with a "Massive Resistance" movement in the 1950s and early '60s. Some communities created exclusive whites-only schools. The apology is the latest in a series of strides Virginia has made in overcoming its segregationist past. Virginia was the first state to elect a black governor — L. Douglas Wilder in 1989 — and the Legislature took a step toward atoning for Massive Resistance in 2004 by creating a scholarship fund for blacks whose schools were shut down between 1954 and 1964. Among those voting for the measure was Delegate Frank D. Hargrove, an 80-year-old Republican who infuriated black leaders last month by saying "black citizens should get over" slavery. After enduring a barrage of criticism, Hargrove successfully co-sponsored a resolution calling on Virginia to celebrate "Juneteenth," a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Advertisement


How many members are there in the Italian lower house, the Chamber of Deputies?

Italian politics, democratic republic, council of ministers, senate, president of the republic, Primo Ministro, Italian judiciary, Constitution of Italy, Palazzo Montecitorio, Palazzo del Quirinale, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Chigi Italian politics, democratic republic, council of ministers, senate, president of the republic, Primo Ministro, Italian judiciary, Constitution of Italy, Palazzo Montecitorio, Palazzo del Quirinale, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Chigi Profile Menu Jack of the Italian Navy Current time in Italy Level three Italian Politics - Government In June 1946, the Italian people voted to abolish the Monarchy and the country became a Democratic Republic. The Italian Parliament is made up of 945 elected members. There are two houses, both with equal rights and powers. The Italian Chamber of Deputies, the lower house, has 630 seats. For elections to the lower house, the country is represented by 26 constituences. These constituences elect 617 members of Parliament between them. Aosta Valley elects one more and the remaining 12 are elected by Italians living abroad. The Italian Senate, the upper house, has 315 seats. For elections to the Senate, votes are cast regionally with 6 seats allocated to Italians living abroad. Both houses are elected every five years. Unlike the British and American system, where votes are cast for individual candidates, the Italian voting system is based on a 'Party List' system, where each party's candidates are ranked in order of priority. If a party wins 10 seats, for example, then the first 10 candidates on their list are selected and take their seats in Parliament. Coalitions are actively encouraged by the system. In forming a coalition to fight an election, individual parties must sign up to a coalition document and agree to support a single, nominated leader. If a coalition wins the election with less than the 340 seats required for a working majority, then they are assigned additional seats, equivalent to a 54% majority. The party or coalition with the largest vote is asked to form a government by the President of the Republic. This government must then receive a vote of support from both houses before it can exercise power. Thereafter, it is supported by Parliament through a series of 'votes of confidence' in the two houses. Parliament can request a new vote at any time, once a certain proportion of members wish it. If the government fails to gain enough support it must resign. At this point the President can ask the parties to create a new government that does have the support of Parliament or he can attempt to create a new government of his own design. If either of those options fail to win support, Parliament is dissolved and new elections are held. This electoral law has been widely criticised by the centre left parties, as they believe it favours parties from the right. Reform of the electoral laws is currently being proposed. Executive power rests with the 'Council of Ministers', or Cabinet, which is led by the Prime Minister (President of the Council of Ministers). Legislative power rests primarily with the two houses of Parliament, and secondarily with the Council of Ministers. The Judiciary is independent of Parliament. The President is the head of state and is independent of all branches of government. As the head of state, the President of the Republic represents the unity of the nation and has taken over many of the duties previously undertaken by the monarchy. The President serves as a focal point between the three branches of power: he is elected by the lawmakers, he appoints the executive, and is the President of the judiciary. The President is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The President of the Republic is elected for a seven year term by an electoral college which consists of both houses of Parliament together with 58 regional representatives. His election needs a wide majority that ensures that the elected President enjoys wide support across all political parties. While it is not forbidden by law, no president has ever served two terms. Usually,


Fibonacci Sequence Fibonacci Sequence The Fibonacci Sequence is the series of numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ... The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it. The 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+1) The 3 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+2), And the 5 is (2+3), and so on! Example: the next number in the sequence above is 21+34 = 55 It is that simple! Here is a longer list: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, ... Can you figure out the next few numbers? Makes A Spiral When we make squares with those widths, we get a nice spiral: Do you see how the squares fit neatly together? For example 5 and 8 make 13, 8 and 13 make 21, and so on. The Rule The Fibonacci Sequence can be written as a "Rule" (see Sequences and Series ). First, the terms are numbered from 0 onwards like this: n = 8 ... (Prove to yourself that each number is found by adding up the two numbers before it!) In fact the sequence below zero has the same numbers as the sequence above zero, except they follow a +-+- ... pattern. It can be written like this: x−n = (−1)n+1 xn Which says that term "-n" is equal to (−1)n+1 times term "n", and the value (−1)n+1 neatly makes the correct 1,-1,1,-1,... pattern. History Fibonacci was not the first to know about the sequence, it was known in India hundreds of years before! About Fibonacci The Man His real name was Leonardo Pisano Bogollo, and he lived between 1170 and 1250 in Italy. "Fibonacci" was his nickname, which roughly means "Son of Bonacci". As well as being famous for the Fibonacci Sequence, he helped spread Hindu-Arabic Numerals (like our present numbers 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) through Europe in place of Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV, V, etc). That has saved us all a lot of trouble! Thank you Leonardo. Fibonacci Day Fibonacci Day is November 23rd, as it has the digits "1, 1, 2, 3" which is part of the sequence. So next Nov 23 let everyone know!


"What is the meaning of the Russian word ""bolshevik""?"

Bolshevik - definition of Bolshevik by The Free Dictionary Bolshevik - definition of Bolshevik by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Bolshevik Related to Bolshevik: Menshevik , Bolshevik Revolution Bol·she·vik n. pl. Bol·she·viks or Bol·she·vi·ki (-vē′kē) 1. a. A member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party that adopted Lenin's theses on party organization in 1903. b. A member of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party that seized power in that country in November 1917. c. A member of a Marxist-Leninist party or a supporter of one; a Communist. 2. often bolshevik An extreme radical: a literary bolshevik. In all senses also called Bolshevist. [Russian Bol'shevik, from bol'she, comparative of bol'shoĭ, large; see bel- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] Bol′she·vik′ adj. Word History: The word Bolshevik derives from the Russian word bol'she, "bigger, more," the comparative form of bol'shoĭ, "big." In Russian, the plural Bol'sheviki was the name given to the majority faction at the Second Congress of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party in 1903. The smaller faction was known as Men'sheviki, from men'she, "less, smaller," the comparative of malyĭ, "little, few." The Bol'sheviki, who sided with Lenin in the split that followed the Congress, subsequently became the Russian Communist Party. In 1952 the word Bol'shevik was dropped as an official term in the Soviet Union, but it had long since passed into other languages, including English. Bolshevik n, pl -viks or -viki (-ˈviːkɪ) 1. (Sociology) (formerly) a Russian Communist. Compare Menshevik 2. (Historical Terms) any Communist 3. (often not capital) jocular derogatory any political radical, esp a revolutionary [C20: from Russian Bol'shevik majority, from bol'shoi great; from the fact that this group formed a majority of the Russian Social Democratic Party in 1903] ˈBolsheˌvism n


What letters of the modern basic Latin alphabet do not occur in the Turkish alphabet?

turkish alphabet - 必应 Sign in Turkish alphabet Turkish orthography is highly regular and a word's pronunciation is always completely identified by its spelling. The following table presents the Turkish letters, the sounds they correspond to in International Phonetic Alphabet and how these can be approximated more or less by an English speaker. Turkish IPA English approximation Turkish IPA English approximation A a /a/ As a in father M m /m/ As m in man B b /b/ As b in boy N n /n/ As n in nice C c /d͡ʒ/ As j in joy O o /o/ As o in more Ç ç /t͡ʃ/ As ch in chair Ö ö /ø/ As e in set, but with lips ... (展开) s rounded D d /d/ As d in dog P p /p/ As p in pin E e /e/ As e in red R r /ɾ/ As r in ring F f /f/ As f in far S s /s/ As s in song G g /ɡ/, /ɟ/ As g in got Ş ş /ʃ/ As sh in show Ğ ğ /ː/, /‿/, /ʲ/ T t /t/ As t in tick H h /h/ As h in hot U u /u/ As oo in zoo I ı /ɯ/ As e in open Ü ü /y/ As e in new İ i /i/ As ee in feet V v /ʋ/, /v/ As v in vat J j /ʒ/ As s in measure Y y /j/ As y in yes K k /k/, /c/ As k in kit Z z /z/ As z in zigzag L l /ɫ/, /l/ As l in love  ^ /e/ is realized as [æ] in some cases before coda /m, n, l, r/. E.g. gelmek /ɡæɫmec/, but gel /ɟɛl/. ^ 1 – Something between /ɹ/ and /ɾ/ but more close to /ɾ/; a fricative r. At the beginning and at the end of a word, this one always occurs. 2 – /ɾ/, like Italian madre, but less stressed and softer. 3 – Occasionally, /ɹ/, the sound of an American or English r, is used. ^ 1 – Before a vowel: ‿ or ʲ as sandhi for back vowels and front vowels respectively. That is Erdoğan /ˈeɾdo‿an/ and değil /ˈdeʲil/. 2 – In other cases: Lengthening of the preceding vowel. E.g. bağ /ˈbaː/. 3 – There is also a rare, dialectal occurrence of [ɰ]. Caesar cipher decryption for Turkish alphabet's I found lots of examples on the internet but couldn't find a Ceaser cipher decryption for the Turkish alphabet. Most of the letters are similar to the English alphabet but there are some differences Here is the Turkish alphabet:A B C Ç D E F G Ğ H I İ J K L M N O Ö P R S Ş T U Ü V Y Za b c ç d e f g ğ h i ı j k l m n o ö p r s ş t u ü v y zI found this code for the English alphabet and it doesn't have some letters like İ,Ö,Ü,Ş,ç,ğ,ı,ö,ş,ü:#include <iostream> #include <string.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <conio.h> using namespace std; int main() { char code[501]; int shift, len, i=0, j=0; cout << "Caesar Cipher Decoder " << endl; cout << "\nThis program will decrypt the entered text using Caesar Cipher." << endl; cout << "\nPress any key to continue..."; _getch(); system("cls"); cout << "Enter the text that has to be decrypted (max 500 characters):" << endl; cin.getline(code, 501); len = strlen(code); while (j < len) { if(code[j] == 32) { code[j] = code[j]; } j++; } po: cout << "\nEnter the amount of Caseser Shift in numbers: "; cin >> shift; if ((shift > 26) || (shift < 0)) { cout << "\nShift value should be less than or equal to 26. Type again." << endl; goto po; } while (i < len) { code[i] = tolower(code[i]); code[i] = code[i] - shift; if (code[i] + shift == 32) { code[i] = code[i] + shift; } else if( ((code[i] + shift > 31) && (code[i] + shift < 65) || ((code[i] + shift > 90) && (code[i] + shift < 97)) || ((code[i] + shift > 122) && (code[i] + shift < 128))) ) { code[i] = code[i] + shift; } else if (code[i] < 97) { if (code[i] == 32 - shift) { code[i] = code[i] + shift; } else { code[i] = (code[i] + 26); } } i++; } system("cls"); cout << "\nYour deciphered code is: \"" << code << "\"" << endl; cout << "\nYour text has been decrypted." << endl; cout << "\nPress any key to end." << endl; _getch(); return 0; } Please help me make this work for the Turkish alphabet. 图片:http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/c%2b%2b 图片:http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/character-encoding 答 你发的这个例子代码依赖于事实标准的拉丁字母是ASCII表中的一个连续的块。 这不是土耳其语字母表中的情况，所以你必须近似重量。 。 。 I found lots of examples on the internet but couldn't find a Ceaser cipher decryption for the Turkish alphabet. Most of the letters are similar to the English alphabet but there are some differences Here is the Turk


What shape is a bar of Toblerone chocolate?

Toblerone - Ten Random Facts Ten Random Facts Climb the peaks of the Toblerone. Toblerone is an iconic bar of chocolate, notable for its triangular prism shape. Toblerone was invented by confectionery manufacturer Theodor Tobler and cousin, Emil Baumann, in 1908, in Switzerland’s Bern, in Europe. While it is commonly thought that the mountainous Swiss Alps was the inspiration for the triangular shape of Toblerone, it is believed that the chocolate bar shape was inspired by a row of show dancers. Toblerone was patented and trademarked in 1909; was manufactured independently, and later sold to Interfoods in 1970 and Kraft in 1990. The term ‘ Toblerone’ is a combination of the inventor’s surname – ‘Tobler’, and a nougat variant known as ‘torrone’ in Italy. Toblerone chocolate is arranged in peaks, generally ranging in quantity from three to twelve, depending on the size of the bar, which can weigh up to 4.5 kilograms (9.9 pounds) for a very large one, while single pieces are also available. The Toblerone was patented notably quickly in fear of copying competitors, and it was the earliest chocolate to be registered for its distinct shape. A Toblerone weighing 102 kilograms (225 pounds) was created for the company’s chocolate fest in 2010. The mountain logo of Toblerone includes a hidden bear silhouette, which is the city of Bern’s coat of arms. Toblerone is made of an intricate blend of chocolate, nuts, nougat and honey. Bibliography: Tolberone – How It All Began, 2011, Kraft, http://www.toblerone.com/toblerone1/page?locale=usen1&PagecRef=576 Tolberone History, n.d, Mondelēz International, http://www.mwtr.com/brands/toblerone/history Amazon:


What are Halley's, Hale-Bopp, Kohoutek, West, Hyakutake and McNaught?

The Influence of Comets Comets Comets, huge lumps of dirty ice and rock in space which glow, sometimes very brilliantly, when their eccentric orbits take them close to the Sun, have long been the object of awe and almost superstitious fear; they appear and disappear suddenly and mysteriously, introducing an element of unpredictability into an otherwise well-ordered universe. Throughout history they have been regarded as omens, sometimes bad ones. "The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes," Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar, a play whose central event is the assassination of the Roman general and dictator, which occurred at about the same time as an appearance of a comet. One appearance of Comet Halley occurred at around the time of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth; the next saw the destruction of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem by Titus. The great religious and spiritual awakening of the mid-19th century which gave rise to widespread expectations of Armageddon and the Mormon, Christian Scientist, Baha'i, and Spiritualist faiths is associated, at least in part, with 1844's astoundingly spectacular Comet Biela. Some have worried that a comet might crash into the earth, with apocalyptic results, or that the gases of which it is composed will poison earthlings; some believe that the end of the world will come as the result of a comet collision with Earth. Others believe that life on Earth is partly due to a comet collision bringing water and organic substances from space to Earth's surface billions of years ago. Astrologically, comets indicate mutation; they are harbingers of change, for good or ill, in the lives of individuals and corporate entities, including nations. Some recent Great Comets or famous comets whose influence I have researched or determined are listed below. It would seem to me that comets, when they attain perihelion, energize the Sun's zodiacal longitude according to their influence, an energy point which may be in an entirely different place from the position of the comet's perihelion. A comet will often attain perihelion at a significant distance from the Sun; that and the inclination of the comet's orbit, which may be inclined at a steep angle to the ecliptic, conspires to place the perihelion at a considerable distance in zodiacal longitude from the position of the Sun at the time of the comet's perihelion. The perihelion of Comet Ikeya-Seki, a sungrazer, is an exception, in all likelihood. Comet Halley Comet Halley, or Halley's Comet, is without a doubt the most famous of the myriad comets that inhabit the solar system. It is named for 17th-century English astronomer Edmund Halley, who first noticed its regular 76-year orbit and was the first to realize that it was the comet which appeared shortly before the 1066 Norman Conquest of England in which King William I, "The Conqueror," deposed and killed Harold II, last of the Anglo-Saxon kings of England, a pivotal event in world history depicted in the so-called Bayeux Tapestry. Edmund Halley Another famous association of Comet Halley is with Mark Twain, who was born during the comet's 1835 passage and correctly predicted that he would die when it came again in 1910. It last appeared in 1986 and will appear again in 2062. Astrologically, Comet Halley indicates high focus, obsession, intensity, attainment, being in the limelight. It may indicate fame, though not necessarily &#151and even if it does prove to be an indicator of fame, it may be of the "15 minutes of fame" kind. Comet Halley spends most of its period in two signs, Cancer and Leo; most of the human race has Comet Halley here, except for those people born around its close approaches to the Sun and to Earth. Comet Arend-Roland (C/1956 R1, also designated 1956h [8th comet discovered in 1956] and 1957 III [3rd comet to perihelion in 1957]) Comet Arend-Roland was discovered by Belgian astronomers Sylvain Arend and Georges Roland at the Royal Observatory in Uccle, Belgium on November 8, 1956. It attained magnitude +1 during the spring of 1957, perihelioning at 6 Aries 57 on April 8, 19


Which British sprinter returned to competition in 2006 after a 2 year absence due to doping offences?

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Sir Mortimer Wheeler was famous in which field?

Mortimer Wheeler biography, birth date, birth place and pictures Email Print Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler (September 10, 1890 – July 22, 1976), was one of the best-known British archaeologists of the twentieth century. He is noted for his discoveries in Great Britain, India, and Pakistan, including sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. His work there also included establishing archaeological institutes and museums, to further research and preserve the findings of this important civilization. He also pioneered more advanced approaches to excavation, although these have since been superseded. Besides his renowned academic work, Wheeler served his country via the military during World War I and World War II. He is well-known for for his public appearances on television and radio, which popularized archaeology among mass audiences. Much of his popularity aided in promoting archaeology as a crucial aspect in the scientific field for understanding human history, particularly bringing to life the people of ancient civilizations and how their lives impacted the human societies of today. Early years Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Robert Mortimer, a newspaper editor, and Emily Baynes. He was educated at Bradford Grammar School and the University of London, where he received an M.A. in 1912. In 1913, he won the scholarship for archaeology established jointly by the London University and the Society of Antiquaries of London in memory of Augustus Wollaston Franks. Sir Arthur Evans doubled the amount of money that went with the scholarship, paying out of his own pocket another £100. In late autumn 1913, Wheeler began to work for the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments. In 1914, he married Tessa Verney. Their son Michael was born in January 1915. Wheeler's studies were, however, interrupted by the war. World War I At the outbreak of World War I, Wheeler was commissioned into the Royal Artillery, at first remaining in London as an instructor in the University of London Officers' Training Corps. He was then posted to several battery commands in Scotland and England, until 1917. During the last part of the war he fought in France, Passchendaele, the Western Front, near Bapaume, and finally marched into Germany, commanding 'A' Battery of 76th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. In July 1919, he returned from the Rhineland to London and civilian life. Archaeologist In 1920, Wheeler received his Ph.D. from the University of London. In the same year he became a lecturer in archaeology at the University of Wales. In 1922, he was made a Fellow of University College, London, which he held until his death. Between 1920 and 1926, he was Director of the National Museum of Wales, and from 1926 to 1944, Keeper of the London Museum at Lancaster House. In 1934, he was made lecturer of the London University's new Institute of Archaeology. In his work, Wheeler was greatly influenced by the work of the archaeologist Augustus Pitt Rivers (1827–1900). During his career he carried out many major excavations within Britain, including that of Roman remains in Essex (1919-1920), Wales (1921–1927), and at Verulamium (1930–1933), where he unearthed a pre-Roman settlement near St. Albans. He also excavated at Maiden Castle in Dorset (1934–37), where he found a Neolithic settlement from prior to 2000 B.C.E. The excavation methods he used, for example the "grid system" (later developed further by Kathleen Kenyon, and known as the Wheeler-Kenyon method), represented significant advances in archaeological methodology. It involved the digging of 5x5-meter-square series, set within a larger grid. The vertical slices of earth left in-between the squares allowed archaeologists to compare the exact origin of a found object to nearby layers of earth ("strata"). World War II Wheeler's first wife died in 1936, and he remarried in 1939 to Mavis Cole. In 1939, Wheeler was excavating a site in Normandy when World War II broke out. He returned in August 1939, to join the Middlesex Territorial Association at Enfield. He stayed there u