Scientist Albert Einstein was born in which country?

Albert Einstein born - Mar 14, 1879 - HISTORY.com Albert Einstein born Publisher A+E Networks On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein is born, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm, Germany. Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity drastically altered man’s view of the universe, and his work in particle and energy theory helped make possible quantum mechanics and, ultimately, the atomic bomb. After a childhood in Germany and Italy, Einstein studied physics and mathematics at the Federal Polytechnic Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. He became a Swiss citizen and in 1905 was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Zurich while working at the Swiss patent office in Bern. That year, which historians of Einstein’s career call the annus mirabilis–the “miracle year”–he published five theoretical papers that were to have a profound effect on the development of modern physics. In the first of these, titled “On a Heuristic Viewpoint Concerning the Production and Transformation of Light,” Einstein theorized that light is made up of individual quanta (photons) that demonstrate particle-like properties while collectively behaving like a wave. The hypothesis, an important step in the development of quantum theory, was arrived at through Einstein’s examination of the photoelectric effect, a phenomenon in which some solids emit electrically charged particles when struck by light. This work would later earn him the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics. In the second paper, he devised a new method of counting and determining the size of the atoms and molecules in a given space, and in the third he offered a mathematical explanation for the constant erratic movement of particles suspended in a fluid, known as Brownian motion. These two papers provided indisputable evidence of the existence of atoms, which at the time was still disputed by a few scientists. Einstein’s fourth groundbreaking scientific work of 1905 addressed what he termed his special theory of relativity. In special relativity, time and space are not absolute, but relative to the motion of the observer. Thus, two observers traveling at great speeds in regard to each other would not necessarily observe simultaneous events in time at the same moment, nor necessarily agree in their measurements of space. In Einstein’s theory, the speed of light, which is the limiting speed of any body having mass, is constant in all frames of reference. In the fifth paper that year, an exploration of the mathematics of special relativity, Einstein announced that mass and energy were equivalent and could be calculated with an equation, E=mc2. Although the public was not quick to embrace his revolutionary science, Einstein was welcomed into the circle of Europe’s most eminent physicists and given professorships in Zýrich, Prague, and Berlin. In 1916, he published “The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity,” which proposed that gravity, as well as motion, can affect the intervals of time and of space. According to Einstein, gravitation is not a force, as Isaac Newton had argued, but a curved field in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass. An object of very large gravitational mass, such as the sun, would therefore appear to warp space and time around it, which could be demonstrated by observing starlight as it skirted the sun on its way to earth. In 1919, astronomers studying a solar eclipse verified predictions Einstein made in the general theory of relativity, and he became an overnight celebrity. Later, other predictions of general relativity, such as a shift in the orbit of the planet Mercury and the probable existence of black holes, were confirmed by scientists. During the next decade, Einstein made continued contributions to quantum theory and began work on a unified field theory, which he hoped would encompass quantum mechanics and his own relativity theory as a grand explanation of the workings of the universe. As a world-renowned public figure, he became increasingly political, taking up the cause of Zionism and speaking out against militarism and rearma


Diablo | Diablo Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Diablo, Mephisto and Baal As with all the Great Evils , Diablo spawned from one of the seven heads of Tathamet . His domain in the Burning Hells was the Realm of Terror . [7] The Eternal Conflict Edit As with all demons , Diablo partook in the Eternal Conflict . However, the Prime Evils rarely worked together, an exception being the Fifth Battle of the Diamond Gates . Just when it seemed the Prime Evils would win the Great Conflict, Diablo turned on his fellow Evils, determined to be the sole ruler of both Heaven and Hell. The attack was halted as the forces of Hell battled each other, allowing the angels to drive them back. [8] Wrath — Diablo and Imperius( src ) Diablo during the Eternal Conflict On one such battlefield , Diablo battled Imperius . They fought each other to a standstill as Diablo commented of Imperius's rage, and wondered aloud if his enemy feared of how the angels saw him of what he truly was. Imperius responded that he feared nothing and continued fighting. It was at this point that the other Angiris Council members arrived, imprisoning the Lord of Terror. Auriel and Tyrael suggested capturing him, for if slain, Diablo would return in time. An enraged Imperius however, declared that demonkind could only be dealt with through blood, and slew the Lord of Terror. In his last words, Diablo mocked the Angiris Council for its supposed unity. [9] The Sin War — Diablo( src ) The Eternal Conflict came to a halt with the disappearance of the Worldstone . However, due to the actions of the Vizjerei , the powers of Hell came to learn of the existence of Sanctuary and its inhabitants —creatures that had been born from the coupling of angels and demons. [7] Diablo informed his brothers of this new world's existence. [10] Sensing the dormant power within humanity and reasoning it could be turned to suit their own ends, the Prime Evils began a campaign to tip humanity over to their side. To this end, they founded the Triune —a seemingly benevolent religion that was actually a front for their true motives. Each of the Primes took on an alter ego for worship and in Diablo's case, he was known as Dialon, the Spirit of Determination, [7] represented by a ram in Triune iconography. "Dialon" was said to bring purpose to humanity, [11] and carried the "Tablets of Order." [12] The Triune's efforts to ensnare humanity were hindered by the rogue angel Inarius however, who founded the Cathedral of Light . Thus began the Sin War . [7] Rise of the Nephalem — Diablo to Inarius ( src ) In the last days of the Sin War, events were complicated with the emerge of the Edyrem , a group led by the nephalem Uldyssian who sought to end the influence of both the Triune and Cathedral of Light. The Triune was his first target. Astrogha , Diablo's minion, reported to his master. Diablo was interested in Uldyssian's might, especially in light of the demise of Gulag (a servant of Baal). The Triune was nonetheless wiped out, and Diablo confronted Inarius directly. Diablo was gratified to sense the angel's fear. Less gratifying was Inarius seeing through his charade, that Uldyssian had become a threat to the Prime Evils' plans for Sanctuary. Diablo offered an alliance, a proposal that left Inarius aghast. As Diablo pointed out however, this would not be the first time that Inarius would have consorted with demons. Inarius agreed, and Malic (a servant of Diablo through the Triune) entered the angel's service. Diablo later came into contact with Uldyssian himself, after the nephalem nearly drowned. He offerred Uldyssian his own allegiance, pointing out the dogmatic thinking of Inarius and Heaven, of the "sin" they saw as being inherent in Sanctuary. Uldyssian fought the demon off, and was able to craft the water into a mirror of ice as Diablo rose to face him. In an instant, Diablo was subjected to his own innate terror, as the fears he had been thrusting onto Uldyssian were transformed into his own. Howling, Diablo fled. [13] In the end, the conflict ended with both Heaven and Hell agreeing to respect S


What is the title of Alfred Hitchcock’s last completed film?

Alfred Hitchcock - IMDb IMDb Director | Producer | Actor Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. He was the son of Emma Jane (Whelan; 1863 - 1942) and East End greengrocer William Hitchcock (1862 - 1914). His parents were both of half English and half Irish ancestry. He had two older siblings, William Hitchcock (born 1890) and Eileen Hitchcock (born 1892). Raised as a strict ... See full bio » Born: a list of 25 people created 10 Jan 2011 a list of 25 people created 21 Dec 2011 a list of 42 people created 08 Dec 2013 a list of 29 images created 24 Jul 2015 a list of 27 people created 2 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Alfred Hitchcock's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     5     Oscars. Another    28 wins & 27 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  |  Edit Filmography  2014 Memory of the Camps (TV Movie documentary)  1985 Frontline (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)  1976 Family Plot (producer - uncredited)  1972 Frenzy (producer - uncredited)  1966 Torn Curtain (producer - uncredited)  1964 Marnie (producer - uncredited)  1963 The Birds (producer - uncredited)  1962 Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode) - The Jail (1962) ... (executive producer)   Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (producer - 7 episodes, 1955 - 1962) (executive producer - 1 episode, 1956) - The Glass Eye (1957) ... (producer - uncredited) - Mink (1956) ... (executive producer)  1959 North by Northwest (producer - uncredited)  1957-1958 Suspicion (TV Series) (executive producer - 25 episodes)  1949 Under Capricorn (producer - uncredited)  1948 Rope (producer - uncredited)  1922 Number 13 (producer - uncredited) Hide   1954-1956 Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) Lux Video Theatre Intermission Guest / Lux Video Theatre Guest Extra in Newspaper Office (uncredited) Hide   2005 Don't Give Me the Finger (Short) (play - as Sir Alfred Hitchcock)  1993 Lifepod (TV Movie) (short story)  1946 Notorious (screenplay contributor - uncredited)  1944 Lifeboat (story idea - uncredited)  1921 The Mystery Road (title designer)  1921 Appearances (title designer)  1920 The Great Day (title designer) Hide   1923 Woman to Woman (assistant director) Hide   1977 The Magic of ABC (TV Special) ("Funeral March of a Marionette") Hide   2014 Lazarus: Apocalypse (original inspiration)  2013 Intoxicated (Short) (dedicatee)  2011/IV The Waiting Room (Short) (special thanks)  2011 Special Collector's Edition (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)  2009 Adjusted (Short) (special thanks)  2009/I Indigo (Short) (in memory of)  2009 Evocator (Short) (grateful acknowledgment)  2008 Creature Story (Short) (special thanks)  2007 Wingrave (Video) (dedicatee)  2003 Julie and Jack (special thanks - as Mr. Alfred Hitchcock)  2001 Blyustiteli poroka (TV Series) (dedicated to - 1 episode) - Obratniy effekt (2001) ... (dedicated to: 100 Years of)  1997 Running Time (special thanks)  1983 Psycho II (the producers acknowledge the debt owed to - as Sir Alfred Hitchcock)  1977 High Anxiety (dedicated to: the Master of Suspense) Hide   1978 CBS: On the Air (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  1977 La nuit des Césars (TV Series documentary) Himself  1976 The Elstree Story (TV Movie documentary) Himself  1976 The World of Alfred Hitchcock (TV Movie documentary) Himself  1972 V.I.P.-Schaukel (TV Series documentary) Himself  1972 Camera Three (TV Series) Himself  1972 Film Night (TV Series) Himself  1971 Yesterday's Witness (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee  1971 Samedi soir (TV Series) Himself  1969 Hollywood: The Selznick Years (TV Movie documentary) Himself (uncredited)  1969 London aktuell (TV Series documentary) Himself  1966 Hinter der Leinwand (TV Series documentary) Himself  1966 Film Preview (TV Series) Himself  1966 Cinema (TV Series documentary) Himself  1965 Hitchcock on Grierson (TV Movie documentary) Himself  1964 Monitor (TV Series documentary) Himself - Interviewee  1964 Telescope (TV Series documentary) Himself  1955-1962 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) Himself - Host / Alfr


In native American folklore, what is ‘The beast that walks like a man’?

10 Legendary Monsters of North America: Part Two | Mental Floss 10 Legendary Monsters of North America: Part Two Image credit:  Like us on Facebook Legendary monsters live wherever there are people to tell the tales to -including North America, where there are many more than will fit into one post. This is part two of a list that began last week . And there are plenty more scary tales to tell! 1. Ogopogo Ogopogo lives in Lake Okanagan in British Columbia. Several of Canada's deep lakes have monsters, but Ogopogo is the best known. Native legends of N'ha-a-itk, meaning the lake monster, go way back. First Nations accounts pinpoint the home of the monster at a cave under Squally Point near Rattlesnake Island. A sighting by Mrs. John Allison in 1872 brought the legend into the modern era, and many people have reported sightings of "something" in the water since then. Ogopogo is described as 20-50 feet long, with a horse-shaped head and a serpentine body. Mysterious photographs have been taken of unidentified lake creatures . Whatever is down there, it is a protected species . Illustration by Crypto-Researcher at en.wikipedia . 2. Mothman Mothman is the name given to a creature first seen in West Virginia in November of 1966. Several sightings were reported, in Clendenin, Point Pleasant, and Salem, of a flying creature that was six or seven feet tall and had eyes that glowed red in the dark. The press called the creature Mothman after a character on the Batman TV show. Within a year, over 100 sightings were reported in the area, and even more reports of just the red lights. Witnesses said the creature glided like a bat, but could elevate itself effortlessly. It could not talk, but screamed like an eagle. After 1967, the sightings grew less frequent and gradually died off. There are many possible explanations for the sightings, but nothing has been confirmed. Point Pleasant, West Virginia has a Mothman Festival every year. Illustration by Cathy Wilkins . 3. The Proctor Valley Monster The Proctor Valley Monster seems like a tale told around a campfire, just right for a Hollywood B-movie. A teenage couple go parking in the woods off Proctor Valley Road, in the southeast corner of San Diego County in California. The car won't restart, or maybe they had a flat tire, and the boy gets out to investigate -but he doesn't come back. The girl stays inside, terrified because she hears scratching on the outside of the car. Police find her the next day, still hiding in the car. The boyfriend? He's dead, torn and bloody, dangling from a tree, while his hands brush the car, producing scratching noises. The story sometimes has mysterious huge footprints found nearby. The legend of the Proctor Valley Monster grew, and it is described as a 7-foot hairy humanoid a la Bigfoot, or sometimes a cow-like animal with its body parts in the wrong place. The Proctor Valley Monster is assumed to be responsible for livestock mutilation that occurs every now and then. The Bonita Museum in Chula Vista has a casting of a strange footprint alleged to be that of the monster. Photograph by Uma Sanghvi/Unon-Tribune. 4. Momo Momo is short for Missouri Monster. The giant ape-like creature was reportedly seen in the area around Louisiana, Missouri since the 1940s, but sightings in the 1970s brought serious attention. On the afternoon of July 11, 1972, 8-year-old Terry Harrison and his 5-year-old brother, Wally, were playing in their backyard at the foot of Marzolf Hill on the outskirts of Louisiana. Their older sister, Doris, was inside the house. Doris heard her brothers scream. She looked out the bathroom window and saw a black, hairy manlike creature, standing by a tree. The thing appeared to be six or seven feet tall. Its head sat directly atop its shoulders, with no visible neck. The face was likewise invisible, completely covered by a mass of hair. And the creature had a dead dog in its arms. Several local residents had also seen the creature, and footprints were found, which led to a search of the woods by a couple of dozen hunters. Most assumed the creatur


Cranial nerves emerge directly from which organ in the human body?

SEER Training:The Peripheral Nervous System Updates The Peripheral Nervous System The peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord. These nerves form the communication network between the CNS and the body parts. The peripheral nervous system is further subdivided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that go to the skin and muscles and is involved in conscious activities. The autonomic nervous system consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the visceral organs such as the heart, stomach, and intestines. It mediates unconscious activities. Structure of a Nerve A nerve contains bundles of nerve fibers, either axons or dendrites, surrounded by connective tissue. Sensory nerves contain only afferent fibers, long dendrites of sensory neurons. Motor nerves have only efferent fibers, long axons of motor neurons. Mixed nerves contain both types of fibers. A connective tissue sheath called the epineurium surrounds each nerve. Each bundle of nerve fibers is called a fasciculus and is surrounded by a layer of connective tissue called the perineurium. Within the fasciculus, each individual nerve fiber, with its myelin and neurilemma, is surrounded by connective tissue called the endoneurium. A nerve may also have blood vessels enclosed in its connective tissue wrappings. Cranial Nerves Twelve pairs of cranial nerves emerge from the inferior surface of the brain. All of these nerves, except the vagus nerve , pass through foramina of the skull to innervate structures in the head, neck, and facial region. The cranial nerves are designated both by name and by Roman numerals, according to the order in which they appear on the inferior surface of the brain. Most of the nerves have both sensory and motor components. Three of the nerves are associated with the special senses of smell, vision, hearing, and equilibrium and have only sensory fibers. Five other nerves are primarily motor in function but do have some sensory fibers for proprioception. The remaining four nerves consist of significant amounts of both sensory and motor fibers. Acoustic neuromas are benign fibrous growths that arise from the balance nerve, also called the eighth cranial nerve or vestibulocochlear nerve. These tumors are non-malignant, meaning that they do not spread or metastasize to other parts of the body. The location of these tumors is deep inside the skull, adjacent to vital brain centers in the brain stem. As the tumors enlarge, they involve surrounding structures which have to do with vital functions. In the majority of cases, these tumors grow slowly over a period of years. In other cases, the growth rate is more rapid and patients develop symptoms at a faster pace. Usually, the symptoms are mild and many patients are not diagnosed until some time after their tumor has developed. Many patients also exhibit no tumor growth over a number of years when followed by yearly MRI scans. Spinal Nerves Thirty-one pairs of spinal nerves emerge laterally from the spinal cord. Each pair of nerves corresponds to a segment of the cord and they are named accordingly. This means there are 8 cervical nerves, 12 thoracic nerves, 5 lumbar nerves, 5 sacral nerves, and 1 coccygeal nerve. Each spinal nerve is connected to the spinal cord by a dorsal root and a ventral root. The cell bodies of the sensory neurons are in the dorsal root ganglion, but the motor neuron cell bodies are in the gray matter. The two roots join to form the spinal nerve just before the nerve leaves the vertebral column. Because all spinal nerves have both sensory and motor components, they are all mixed nerves. Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system is a visceral efferent system, which means it sends motor impulses to the visceral organs. It functions automatically and continuously, without conscious effort, to innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands. It is concerned with heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and other visceral acti


UK television fitness guru Diana Moran is better known by what name?

Diana Moran, 74, reveals her fitness secrets - Retirement property Diana Moran, 74, reveals her fitness secrets 1-11-2013   Still fit and fabulous at 74, age-defying fitness guru DIANA MORAN offers us her secrets to remaining healthy and happy in later life. "Pensioners now outnumber children for the first time in British history," she says. "Grey power is growing; and without the social and economic restrictions of past generations, our generation has the opportunity to travel, make new relationships or continue with further education, irrespective of our age, gender, colour, class or creed. "So youth had better start realising that there is life after 60! As they say, ‘age is mind over matter. And if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.’ But to continue pursuing our hopes and dreams, and do all the things we want to do, we need to be fit and healthy. "Maintaining fitness should be a necessity of life, not just an option. After all, we may not be able to add years to life, but we can add life to the years we have by remaining as active as possible. "It’s true that there may be a decrease of physical ability for many in their 60s, others later, while some - although not all - people enter advanced old age still performing at the level of younger adults. "But ageing and inability is not the same thing. Trouble is, today we use our brain instead of our brawn, often to the detriment of our physical wellbeing. We sit around too much at work and at home. "Heart disease, joint problems, osteoporosis and digestive disorders are just some of the results. We need to get out of the habit of disguising physical and some mental problems as ‘just old age creeping on’. Start walking "It’s common sense to keep fit, and it’s easy to help yourself by simply being more active. Start by doing something you enjoy for half an hour a day. Walking, for example, is an excellent whole body exercise that will improve your health and keep you mobile. We can all get up off our bottoms and walk ourselves away from ill health and into a state of wellbeing! Importantly, walking strengthens the big front muscles of your leg (the quadriceps) helping you maintain mobility and physical independence as years go by. The quadriceps enable you to get up from a chair unaided and to climb stairs. Since walking is a weight bearing exercise it can also help prevent osteoporosis. A ten-minute walk a day can improve mental health "Research by the Mental Health Foundation recently revealed that just 10 minutes brisk walking can improve our mental state too. The report stated it increases self-esteem and reduces stress and anxiety. "And it concludes that people who regularly exercise have a 20-30 per cent lower risk of depression and dementia. It’s a fact that when we take exercise, chemicals called endorphins are released giving us that crucial feel-good factor. "Keeping fit and active improves circulation, digestion and keeps our heart healthy. Exercise builds strong muscles and bones, it can increase your flexibility and co-ordination and helps control weight and improves your shape. Being active can reduce feelings of loneliness "So, combined with a well-balanced diet, regular and moderate exercise is essential for your wellbeing. I may hate diets and counting calories, but I know we need to be aware that a calorie is a measure of energy in the food we eat, and drink. Ideally, you need enough food to provide sufficient calories (energy) to go about your normal daily tasks, plus some left over for body growth and repairs. Get it right and you’ve a healthy balance. How much energy (calories) you need depends on your individual lifestyle. If yours is sedentary, eat less! "But well being is not just about the body, it’s about the mind and spirit too. Being active can help reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety, stress and worry, so just get yourself out there, and get walking and talking. "One blessing of older age is grandchildren. I’m lucky enough to have four, but not everyone is so fortunate. But I now find myself living alone, and like many of us, this is not thr


What is the name of Kathy Burke’s character in the UK television series ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’?

Kathy Burke .co.uk - Television Television Walking and Talking (2012) “Angry Nun” Kathy wrote and directed this series about two girls - based on her childhood - wandering around London in the 1970s, walking and talking. Harry Enfield Presents Wayne and Waynetta's Guide to Wedded Bliss (2001) “Waynetta”) Harry Enfield Presents Kevin's Guide to Being a Teenager (1999) Various characters Gimme, Gimme, Gimme [3 series] (1999) “Linda La Hughes” Kathy plays red-haired, foul-mouthed slut Linda La Hughes who shares a flat with gay actor Tom Farrell (James Dreyfus). A grotesque and hilariously brash comedy that ran for three series, moving from BBC2 to BBC1. It provided Kathy with several awards for her unforgettable comic acting. Website | Buy   Let Them Eat Cake (1999) “Cecily” The History of Tom Jones (1997) “Honour” Life's a Bitch - And So Am I (1995) “Girl”


Chili Dip, Dormie, Fringe and Shagging are all terms used in which sport?

Golf Glossary Terms: In-Depth Definitions This is a fun category, with definitions of golf slang terms and expressions. Do you know your chicken stick from a foot wedge? How about Army golf or banana ball? Once again, you can also go directly to a page that includes an alphabetized listing of golf glossary terms, in order to find a specific word: # through C | D through H | I through R | S through Z Note: The Golf Glossary is a work in progress. If you do not find the term you are looking for, drop us a line and we'll work on getting it added to our golf glossary. Prev


The Chao Phraya River is in which Asian country?

WWD Continents Contributed  by Professor James Coleman, LSU. From: Coleman and Huh, 2004 . The Chao Phraya River is located in the country of Thailand and empties into the Bay of Bangkok. The Chao Phraya basin is the most important river basin in Thailand www.unesco.org/water/wwap/case_studies/chao_phraya/index.shtml .  The Basin covers 30% of Thailand's land area, is home to 40% of the country's population, employs 78% of its work force, and generates 66% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The total population of the Chao Phraya basin was 23.0 million inhabitants in 1996. The headwaters of the Chao Phraya river originate in mountainous terrain in the northern part of the country and consist of four large tributaries, the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan rivers. The drainage basin comprises some 992,000 sq km in area and has a relatively low relief (average 176 m). The elevation of the basin, however, is quite high, averaging 1,033 m in elevation. Drainage density (0.19 km stream length per 500 sq km) is quite low for such a large basin. Over 90% of the area of the basin is either used for agriculture or covered with forest, with the proportions of these land uses being roughly equal. The flows in the Chao Phraya and its tributaries are dependent on the monsoon rains during May to October and are highly seasonal. Average annual precipitation in the Chao Phraya basin varies from a minimum of 1,000 mm in the western part to about 1,400 mm in the headwaters and up to 2,000 mm in the eastern Chao Phraya delta. Variations from year to year, which are responsible for floods and droughts, are key factors in determining the availability of the basin's water resources. About 85% of the total runoff occurs in the months of July to December, and natural flows are small in the January to June period. Average annual runoff recorded in the upper Chao Phraya basin varies from about 250 mm in the sub-basin of the Ping above Bhumibol reservoir to some 450 mm in the sub-basin of the Nan above Sirikit reservoir. Average annual runoff for the Chao Phraya river at Nakhon Sawan is 226 mm. Annual average river discharge is 883 cu m/sec and the discharge range is 2,838 cu m/sec. The hydrological cycle starts in April when the discharge is typically at its minimum. From May to August the discharge gradually increases, while from August to October the increase is more rapid, peaking in October. The discharge then decreases fairly rapidly during November and December, with the rate of decrease then slowing until minimum flow conditions are again experienced in April. During the low flow periods from January to April the discharge typically ranges from 50 to 200 m3 sec-1. Tidal intrusion extends to Angthong (175 km) during low stream flow conditions and to about 75 km upstream during high stream flow conditions. The river, from its headwaters to the delta mouth is 866 km long. The depth of the river ranges from 5 to 20 m and the width ranges from 200 to 1,200 m. The river traverses several large cities and the major agricultural region of the country, hence this river receives large amounts of wastes along its path. 04-i01 illustrates the river has but a single distributary and the river mouth is quite embayed. Tidal range is quite high, some 2.38 m in range. Offshore slope is extremely low, averaging only 0.0041 degrees along the delta front. As a result, wave energy is quite low. Calculated wave power along the shoreline is 0.736 x 107 ergs/sec/m coastline and the root mean square wave height is 0.23 m. The delta is some 11,329 sq km in area and the subaerial delta is some seven times larger than the subaqueous delta and ratio of subaerial/subaqueous delta area is 7.38. The ratio of the abandoned to active delta is 8.95; only a small part of the delta is active today. The front of the delta is rather smooth with the ratio of the shoreline length to the width being 1.15. This smoothness is not the result of extensive wave action, but occurs of the extremely large fine-grained sediment load that is deli


In which British country are there laws known as ‘Assembly Bills’?

Why are new laws needed? - UK Parliament Why are new laws needed? Why are new laws needed? One of Parliament's main roles is debating and passing statute law (legislation).  New laws The Government introduces most plans for new laws, with many included in the Queen's Speech at the opening of each session of Parliament, and changes to existing laws. However, new laws can originate from an MP or a Lord. Emergency issues such as the threat of terrorism, pressure on the Government to update old laws and case law in the courts, interpreting, clarifying and re-applying established principles of statute law, all contribute to the need for new laws. Who is consulted about changes to the law? Before proposals for laws, known as Bills, are introduced into Parliament, there is often consultation or discussion with interested parties such as professional bodies, voluntary organisations and pressure groups. White and Green Papers Proposals for legislative changes may be contained in government White Papers. These may be preceded by consultation papers, sometimes called Green Papers, which set out government proposals that are still taking shape and seek comments from the public. There is no requirement for White or Green Papers to be introduced before a Bill is introduced into Parliament. Draft Bills and pre-legislative scrutiny A Draft Bill is a Bill that is published to enable consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny before a Bill is formally introduced into either the House of Commons or House of Lords. A Draft Bill is considered, often by a departmental select committee in the Commons or by a joint committee of Lords and Members of the Commons. This allows MPs and Members of the Lords to have early influence on the Bill. This process is known as pre-legislative scrutiny. Do all Bills apply to the whole of the UK? Some Bills apply to the whole of the UK. However, Bills may apply to one or more constituent parts - for example, only to England and Wales. Law-making powers in some subjects rest with the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly and the Northern Ireland Assembly, rather than the UK Parliament. International and EU legislation Sometimes new laws are also needed to ensure that the UK complies with international or EU legislation. Related information Law-making powers of devolved assemblies Read more on the law making powers of the Scottish Parliament, Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies:


Bare-nosed and Hairy-nosed are the two basic kinds of which marsupial?

Wombat Behavior Wombat Shop Wombat Behavior For their size, wombats are remarkably strong and they're extremely efficient excavators. They can reportedly out dig a man with a shovel; they can dig in the hardest of soil, and about the only things that stop them are solid rock or loose sand. Hairy nosed wombat digging (picture courtesy of Wendy Morphett, used with permission) Wombats are completely terrestrial. They do not climb trees like their nearest relative, the koala, but they are good swimmers. Young Bare-nosed or Common wombats in foster care apparently do like to climb, however, but Hairy-nosed wombats cannot climb. Wombats walk with a somewhat awkward, shuffling or waddling gait. Although they appear to be slow and docile, wombats are very alert and can move quickly with great agility when needed. Bare-nosed Wombat walking (picture courtesy of Womland , used with permission) Despite their thickset body and stubby legs, wombats can run up to 40 km/hr (25 mph) over short distances. They can cover 100 meters (325 feet) in less than 10 seconds which is as fast as the fastest Olympic sprinters. While it was once thought that wombats weren't very bright, it's now generally accepted that they are quite intelligent. They are, however, very stubborn and determined, and since they're so strong--built like a tank or bulldozer--they will often go through an obstacle rather than around it. They've been known to go through doors, walls, or anything else that stands in their way. That's probably one of the reasons why they were once considered simpleminded. Chewbacca, a captive Bare-nosed wombat,  likes to play with a swinging log (picture courtesy of Womland ) Playfulness is sometimes cited as a measure of intelligence. Among marsupials, wombats are the most playful. Play will often include "head butting, bitting, and running away to solicit a chase." (ref. 47) When running, a wombat may "indulge in shoulder rolls and somersaults." (ref. 47) Wombats often use biting to express their feelings, usually in a playful manner with no intent to injure. Wombats have also demonstrated they can be quite clever. In one attempt to trap wombats for scientific research, live traps were positioned at their burrows' entrances. The wombats would usually remain in their burrows for a day or two before either digging around the trap, or digging another exit. Chewbacca playing with a stump (picture courtesy of Womland ) Wombats seem to be solitary animals and not very social. There appears to be little contact between adults. When wombats meet on the surface, they try to avoid each other. Bare-nosed or Common wombats do visit each other in their burrows occasionally. In a study of Northern-hairy nosed wombats, they shared a burrow with another wombat 27% of the time. The longest time wombats spend together is when a mother raises her young. The young wombat will leave the mother after about 2 years. Wombat peeking through fence (picture courtesy of Womland ) Wombats leave scent trails and droppings to mark their feeding grounds. Wombats have unique cube-shaped dung which helps to keep their markers in place. If a new object such as a fallen log is introduced into its home range, a Wombat will mark it with dung. Wombats will also repeatedly rub themselves against certain logs or trees to leave their scent. These objects can often be recognized by their polished surfaces. Although wombats are naturally very shy, they are inquisitive and have been known to become friendly with people. Wombats are also rather obstinate, and once their mind is made up, will stop at nothing to get what they want. Southern hairy-nosed wombat sleeping (picture courtesy of Wendy Morphett) A wombat spends about three-quarters of its time in its burrow. Resting in its sleeping chamber, a wombat can lower its metabolism by about a third, slowing its heartbeat and respiration in order to conserve energy. When relaxed, wombats will often sleep on their backs with their legs in the air. Like many other animals, wombats sometimes snore when sleeping. Wombats can vary their body


Laslo Papp won three gold Olympic medals in which sport?

Laszlo Papp - Olympic Legend - SuperSport - Olympics Gold middleweight Biography One of the greatest boxers in Olympic history, László Papp won gold medals at three consecutive Olympics, going through the Games undefeated in all three instances. The Hungarian won the first of his golds as a middleweight, and captured the last two in the light middleweight category. After scoring 55 first round knockouts as an amateur, he turned professional in 1957 and effectively ended his Olympic career. However since Hungary was a communist country he also had to travel to Austria for his training and fights. Despite the political meddling, which would eventually end his career in 1964, he went undefeated in his 29 professional fights. Event Streaming


Who played Tom Powers in the 1931 film ‘The Public Enemy’?

Film Guide to The Public Enemy Leslie Fenton (Samuel "Nails" Nathan) Robert Emmett O'Connor (Paddy Ryan) Murray Kinnell (Putty Nose) Rita Flynn (Molly Doyle) Synopsis Tom Powers and his best friend Matt Doyle are petty thieves as children, and grow up into a life of crime with the instigation of prohibition. Upon joining forces with Paddy Ryan and "Nails" Nathan, Tom and Matt are led into a life of money, power, and women. The two men take mistresses, and while Matt marries his eventually, Tom quickly grows tired of Mamie. His response to her efforts to domesticate him at the breakfast table results in Tom smashing a half of a grapefruit in her face. Soon after he decides to get rid of her, he meets Gwen. Gwen is a smart-talking platinum blonde that Tom is instantly attracted to, but not enough to take his attention away from his work. Meanwhile, Tom's mother and upstanding brother are disapproving of Tom's career choice. The culmination of this battle of morals culminates at the dinner table, when Tom places a keg full of beer in the center. Tom's brother Mike is furious at this flashy display of criminal connections and announces that he wants nothing to do with the beer. When Nails Nathan is accidentally killed, the balance of the crime gangs is made uneven and Tom and Matt find their lives in danger. During a stakeout, Matt is killed right in front of Tom. Tom seeks revenge by walking into the rival gang's headquarters and opening fire. He stumbles out after he himself has been shot, and must be hospitalized. When the time comes that Tom is going to be released, his mother scurries about the house, humming excitedly at the promise that her boy is going to be back, safe with her. Mike Powers is informed that Tom has been kidnapped from the hospital, but then an anonymous phone call announces that Tom will be home soon. There is a knock at the door and Mike answers it, only to find a murdered Tom propped up in the doorway. Summaries of Contemporary Reviews Hall, Mordaunt. "Two Thugs," New York Times 24 April 1931, 27:1 Mordaunt Hall claims that The Public Enemy (1931) is "just another gangster film". He praises the acting of all but Jean Harlow while he criticizes the weakness of the story. He compares Tom being kidnapped from the hospital and subsequently murdered with a recent news headline. From the comments Hall makes as to the confusion behind the film's murder scenes and the laughter at inappropriate places by the audience, suggests that Hall was hardly impressed by the efforts of The Public Enemy to be the film that has the final say on the topic of gang pictures. Hall, Mordaunt. "From Comedy to Tragedy," New York Times 3 May, VIII, 5:2 This article is interesting because it completely negates everything Hall had previously written regarding the film The Public Enemy (1931). While Hall's prior article demeaned the film as crude and plot-less; he apparently changed his mind a week later. Hall calls it a "stirring gangster film, one of the best so far presented". He also claims it is a "serious study" of gangster life and compares the plot to Dickens. This review also mentions the famous scene in which Tom smashes a grapefruit in his mistress' face, something he had neglected to mention earlier. Peet, Creighton. "The New Movies," Outlook and Independent 20 May 1931, 90 Peet argues in his article that gangsters as portrayed in 1931's The Public Enemy are born and not made. The film details the lives of the two main characters from childhood, where they began a life of crime by stealing watches and then selling them to a boss. He stresses that even the gangster has a mother, and compares it to the film The Secret Six (1931) which also starts Jean Harlow. Peet, like most other critics, praises James Cagney in his acting while neglecting to mention any other standout performances. Background Information Who played with the credits? The end of the film The Public Enemy has Edward Woods getting billing over James Cagney. This might have something to do with the fact that Woods was originally


What was the first name of the husband of English novelist Virginia Woolf?

Woolf, Virginia | Article about Woolf, Virginia by The Free Dictionary Woolf, Virginia | Article about Woolf, Virginia by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Woolf%2c+Virginia Related to Woolf, Virginia: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Woolf, Virginia (Stephen), 1882–1941, English novelist and essayist; daughter of Sir Leslie Stephen Stephen, Sir Leslie, 1832–1904, English author and critic. The first serious critic of the novel, he was also editor of the great Dictionary of National Biography from its beginning in 1882 until 1891. In 1859 he was ordained a minister. ..... Click the link for more information. . A successful innovator in the form of the novel, she is considered a significant force in 20th-century fiction. She was educated at home from the resources of her father's huge library. In 1912 she married Leonard Woolf, a critic and writer on economics, with whom she set up the Hogarth Press in 1917. Their home became a gathering place for a circle of artists, critics, and writers known as the Bloomsbury group Bloomsbury group, name given to the literary group that made the Bloomsbury area of London the center of its activities from 1904 to World War II. It included Lytton Strachey, Virginia Woolf, Leonard Woolf, E. M. ..... Click the link for more information. . As a novelist Woolf's primary concern was to represent the flow of ordinary experience. Her emphasis was not on plot or characterization but on a character's consciousness, his thoughts and feelings, which she brilliantly illuminated by the stream of consciousness stream of consciousness, in literature, technique that records the multifarious thoughts and feelings of a character without regard to logical argument or narrative sequence. ..... Click the link for more information.  technique. She did not limit herself to one consciousness, however, but slipped from mind to mind, particularly in The Waves, probably her most experimental novel. Her prose style is poetic, heavily symbolic, and filled with superb visual images. Woolf's early works, The Voyage Out (1915) and Night and Day (1919), were traditional in method, but she became increasingly innovative in Jacob's Room (1922), Mrs. Dalloway (1925), To the Lighthouse (1927), and The Waves (1931). Other experimental novels are Orlando (1928), The Years (1937), and Between the Acts (1941). She was a master of the critical essay, and some of her finest pieces are included in The Common Reader (1925), The Second Common Reader (1933), The Death of the Moth and Other Essays (1942), and The Moment and Other Essays (1948). A Room of One's Own (1929) and Three Guineas (1938) are feminist tracts. Her biography of Roger Fry Fry, Roger Eliot, 1866–1934, English art critic and painter. A champion of modern French schools of art, he introduced Cézanne and the postimpressionists to England. From 1905 to 1910 he was curator of paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ..... Click the link for more information.  (1940) is a careful study of a friend. Some of her short stories from Monday or Tuesday (1921) appear with others in A Haunted House (1944). Virginia Woolf suffered mental breakdowns in 1895 and 1915; she drowned herself in 1941 because she feared another breakdown from which she might not recover. Most of her posthumously published works were edited by her husband. Bibliography See her Writer's Diary, ed. by L. Woolf (1953) and Correspondence with Lytton Strachey, ed. by L. Woolf and J. Strachey (1956); diary, ed. by A. O. Bell (4 vol., 1979–83); letters, ed. by N. Nicolson and J. Trautmann (6 vol., 1977–82); essays, ed. by A. McNeillie and S. N. Clarke (6 vol., 1989–2000); biographies by Q. Bell (2 vol., 1972), P. Rose (1978), L. Gordon (1985), M. Rosenthal (1987), J. King (1995), P. Reid (1996), H. Lee (1997), N. Nicolson (2000), and J. Briggs (2005); studies by E. M. Forster (1942), J. Bennett (2d ed. 1964), R. Freedman (1980), and J. Marcus, ed. (1983). See also the autobiography of her husband, Leonard Sidney Woolf (5 vol., 1960–69). Woolf, Virginia   Born Jan. 25, 1882, in Lond


The OXO Tower is a landmark in which European city?

Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie, London - Southbank - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie, London Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie Write a Review Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie #380 of 17,608 Restaurants in London Certificate of Excellence Is this an Italian restaurant? Yes Are the prices at this restaurant high or expensive? Yes Is this restaurant good for lunch? Yes Is this restaurant good for dinner? Yes Is this restaurant good for breakfast? Yes Does this restaurant offer delivery? Yes Is this primarily a bakery? Yes Is this a dessert shop? Yes Is this primarily a coffee shop? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom Barge House Street | OXO Tower Wharf, London SE1 9PH, England +44 20 7803 3888 Sun 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm Mon - Sat 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm See all travel guides Read reviews that mention: All reviews chateaubriand scallops sea bass pudding lamb special occasion london skyline window table st pauls birthday celebration set menu lovely evening three courses booked a table waiting staff thames sommelier champagne Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Start your review of Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie   Click to rate Reviewed yesterday NEW via mobile We went to OXO brasserie to have 'not afternoon tea' as part of my husbands 30th birthday celebration. The staff were attentive, professional and always greeted you with a smile. It was very busy. The brasserie had a live pianist and singer as background music. The food was delicious although some refinement could be made for the Salmon dish we... More  Helpful? “Good Food and Location” Reviewed yesterday NEW Visited the Oxo Tower Brasserie on a Friday night. Table booked for 7.45. Was informed at time of booking that there would be a time limit on the table of two hours and fifteen minutes. We were told again when we arrived. Very busy as you would expect. However staff were very attentive and friendly. Food reasonably priced as was... More  Helpful? “Excellent meal and venue” Reviewed 2 days ago NEW We wanted a special occasion with family on our visit from Australia. Everything was beyond our expectations. Food, service, view were all exceptional. Thank you to all the staff who looked after us on December 11th. Helpful? “Great Al Fresco Dining” Reviewed 2 days ago NEW via mobile I heard this place was out dated but boy was I surprised just how good it was. Granted, we were blessed with fantastic weather but the out door dining with fantastic views of the London skyline was exceptional. Good food, nice cocktails, and brilliant staff. Looking forward to going back. Helpful? “Evening at the Brasserie, Oxo Tower” Reviewed 2 days ago NEW The service from the cloakroom lady to the manager was perfect. Friendly, engaging and polite. Our waiter Nelson was very professional and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. We were not hurried and felt we had a very special evening. Set dinner menu was excellent value. Helpful? “Birthday treat” Reviewed 2 days ago NEW via mobile The OXO Team were excellent. Everything from the booking and setting up the evening to the delicious food and the wonderful service. Thank you! Helpful? “Celebration dinner.” Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via mobile Overall a bit disappointing. Lovely setting, perfect ambiance and attentive staff. Round our table of three the food was good without being stunning (mine was bordering on not hot enough though) so all ok there. But it was expensive. Even for a London 'destination' restaurant I really didn't feel it was good value for what we paid. I won't rush... More  Helpful? “Wonderful experience” Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via mobile We had a birthday party here the staff were brilliant the meal was fabulous and they even made a small cake with a candle Really good would go again Helpful? “Expensive for average food ” Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via


‘Refusing to ignore people in crisis’ is the slogan of which charity?

Charity really does begin at home - British Red Cross - Blog Charity really does begin at home By Mark Cox • Feb 7, 2014 It’s a popular myth that the British Red Cross spends more money on international disasters than emergencies at home – but it’s not true. “Why does the Red Cross raise money for disasters overseas but not here?” This question, or some variation of it, is asked every time there’s a large-scale emergency in the UK – such as the current flooding in the south west of England. To be fair, you can see why people would ask. Last year, our major appeals for Syria and Typhoon Haiyan were plastered all over TV screens and newspapers. And yet there hasn’t been a single advert asking for donations to help British flood victims. Why not? UK focus There are two main reasons. First, as a British charity, we already have general funds in place to deal with emergencies in this country. Helping people in the UK is our core duty and one we take very seriously. Secondly, we’re lucky enough to live in a country that is never hit by catastrophic disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and cyclones. Our existing funds usually cover the cost of responding to major emergencies in the UK, so we don’t need to appeal for donations. It’s fair to say a lot of our work here goes on ‘under the radar’. Containable crisis Let me give you an example. In Somerset, the Red Cross is currently pulling out all the stops to help people caught up in the flooding. Our volunteers are distributing food and hot drinks, giving out blankets, running rest centres and checking on vulnerable residents – and we’ll stay there till the crisis is over. But, terrible as the floods have been for all those involved, the actual cost of all our work there will be tens of thousands of pounds, which we can afford from our general funds. Massive disaster Now, consider Typhoon Haiyan. One of the worst storms ever recorded killed more than 6,000 people, wiped entire communities off the map, and has left millions with literally nothing to eat and nowhere to live. The cost of tackling such a huge disaster will likely run into the hundreds of millions. That’s why the British Red Cross immediately launched a loud and wide-reaching emergency appeal (which, incidentally, brought in £10 million from the generous public). This is the point: you’re always more likely to hear about our work during big international emergencies, because the huge costs involved mean we have to make a big noise to attract donations. Response at home But remember: while you may not read (or hear) quite so much about our work in this country, the Red Cross works tirelessly all year to help people caught up in emergencies. And, you might be surprised to learn, we spend more money doing it here than abroad. Last year, the British Red Cross spent £28.1 million on responding to emergencies in the UK. During the same period, we spent £25.7 million on our emergency work overseas. Every year, we help thousands of people overseas – but as the British Red Cross, we never forget our responsibility to look out for people here at home. Whenever people are in crisis in the UK, you can be assured our volunteers will be there if needed.


Edward VII was the only British monarch to have been born and died at which royal residence?

Royal Residences Of The British Monarchy - British Monarchy Family History British Monarchy Family History Royal Residences Of The British Monarchy        As you read about the many monarchs featured on this website you will come across the names of many castles and palaces, some of which are universally recognised and some virtually unheard of. The United Kingdom is awash with palaces, castles and stately homes, but not all of them are owned by royals, in fact Queen Elisabeth II actually owns only five royal residences, two castles, two palaces and one stately home and of those five only two are actually privately owned by herself. These five royal residences have not always been the homes of choice of former monarchs however, with several castles and palaces, some of which are no longer with us, having been used by previous monarchs.  Listed below, in alphabetical order, are thirty one royal residences which have been the official homes or holiday retreats of either the English, British or Scottish monarchs over the past one thousand years.  BALMORAL CASTLE Image courtesy of Stuart Yeates, wikimedia commons  Balmoral Castle is situated in Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire in Scotland and is one of only two privately owned royal residences of the monarch. Originally built in 1390 by Sir William Drummond for Scotland's King Robert II, the castle was formerly rented by and then brought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a holiday home in 1848 and remodeled into what we see today. Since then the castle, which is now part of a fully working 64,000 acre estate, is one of the royal family's favourite retreats, with the family taking regular annual Summer holidays there.        Beaumont Palace was built around 1130 by England's King Henry 1.  The palace stood in what is today part of the grounds of Blenheim Palace - the country's only non royal, non episcopal country house which is known as a palace - located in Woodstock in Oxfordshire.  The palace was the birthplace of the future King Richard I in 1157 and his younger brother the future King John in 1167.  The palace was dismantled during the years of the dissolution of the monasteries between 1536 and 1541 and it's stone used in the construction of the two great seats of learning, Christ Church University and St John's College, both of which are located in the City of Oxford.    BRIDEWELL PALACE     Bridewell Palace was commissioned by King Henry VIII and became his official residence between 1515 and 1523. It was situated on the banks of the River Fleet in east London and named after a nearby well dedicated to St Bride. In 1553 King Edward VI gave the palace to the City of London for the housing of the poor and homeless. Since then the palace has been a poorhouse, a hospital and a prison before being demolished in 1863. The palace is best remembered for being the site of the papal delegations concerning King Henry VIII’s divorce from his first wife Catherine of Aragon.     BOLEBROKE CASTLE    Built around 1480 Bolebroke Castle, which is located in Hartfield in Sussex, is actually a red brick manor house set in thirty acres of land. The castle, which has been designated as a Grade II listed building, was used extensively as a hunting lodge by King Henry VIII when he attended shooting parties in nearby Ashdown Forest.  Later Henry would use the castle as his main base for conducting his affair with Anne Boleyn as it is located just five miles from her family home of Hever Castle situated in the nearby village of Edenbridge in Kent.  Today the property is a four star hotel.    BUCKINGHAM PALACE  Image courtesy of Dilif, wikimedia commons  Situated on The Mall in the City of Westminster and known as Buck House throughout the land, Buckingham Palace has been the official royal residence of the British monarchy since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. Originally built in 1703 from a design by William Winde for the Duke of Buckingham, the house first became a royal residence in 1761 when King George III had architects John Nash and Edward Blore remodel the building for his


What is the metal tip of an umbrella called?

What are the parts of an umbrella? | Reference.com What are the parts of an umbrella? A: Quick Answer The parts of an umbrella include: the handle, tip cup, ferrule, stretcher, shaft, bottom spring, center spring, top spring, canopy, runner, tube, rib, top notch and open cap. The existence of umbrellas has been found in evidence dating back to the 11th century B.C. in China, Egypt and India.


What is mixed with soda water to make a spritzer?

How to Make a Wine Spritzer: 6 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know. Video Tips This wine spritzer recipe makes only 1 serving. If you need to make this drink for multiple guests, try this alternative recipe: Mix two 750ml bottles of red or white wine and a 1 liter (0.3 US gal) bottle of club soda or seltzer water into a large pitcher or punch bowl and gently stir. Chill for an hour. Fill the desired number of wine glasses approximately half-full of ice. Pour or ladle the wine mixture into each glass. You can add a garnish of fruit to each glass or to just the pitcher or bowl if you like. Serve the spritzer quickly and enjoy. You may opt to substitute ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for the club soda in this recipe to add a bit of sweetness to your spritzer. If you prefer an even sweeter drink, you might add a splash of apple, cranberry or other fruit juice and make a wine spritzer cocktail. Try different wines: a Rosé makes a good spritzer; pinot grigio, pinot blanc, and vinegar all make delicious spritzers, too. Warnings Please be sure to obey your local laws for drinking. Please drink responsibly.


Which religion calls outsiders ‘The English’?

BBC - Religions - Christianity: The Amish The Amish Last updated 2009-06-23 About the American Protestant group known as the Amish, their history and descent from European Anabaptists and their 19th century way of life. On this page Introduction Farming is an expression of stewardship of God's earth © The Amish (pronounced 'Aahmish') are an American Protestant group with around 200,000 members descended from European Anabaptists who came to the USA more than two centuries ago to escape persecution. They are best known for their 19th century way of life that was portrayed in the 1985 Harrison Ford film Witness, in which violent crime clashed with their peaceful existence. Their old-fashioned traditions are not what is now called a 'lifestyle choice'. Amish believe that their religious faith and the way they live are inseparable and interdependent. The Amish originated in Europe after splitting from Mennonite Swiss Brethren in 1692 over the treatment of members who had been found guilty of breaches of doctrine. The first Amish arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1730s to escape persecution in Europe. Basic features of Amish life Amish believe that the community is at the heart of their life and faith, and that the way to salvation is to live as a loving community apart from the world. Individualism is avoided. Self-help Members of the community help each other, and the whole community will work together to help a member in trouble. They do not accept state benefits or use insurance, but rely on community support instead. Separate The Amish believe that it's essential to keep themselves separate from the 'world', so they live in their own small communities and differ from other Americans in their dress, language, work, travel and education. Not exclusive The Amish are not exclusive, and have many contacts with outsiders, who they call 'English'. Amish groups Each Amish district is fully independent and lives by its own set of unwritten rules, or Ordnung. The Old Order is the strictest of these groups. There is no central authority. Simplicity and humility The Amish stress simplicity and humility. They avoid anything associated with self-exaltation, pride of position or enjoyment of power. Harmony with nature Amish believe that God is pleased when people work in harmony with nature, the soil, the weather, and care for animals and plants. Amish always live in rural communities. Amish travel in horse-drawn buggies © Technology Some modern 'conveniences', such as cars, electricity and telephones are avoided. They only avoid technology where it might damage the community, not because they are Luddites or think technology is inherently evil. Non-confrontation Amish are pacifists and conscientious objectors. They avoid all violence - including angry words or going to law. Discipline The Amish community governs itself strictly. Baptised members are morally committed to church rules. Erring members may be shunned until there is repentance, forgiveness and restoration to full fellowship. Language Amish use three languages, a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch at home, High German for worship and English with outsiders. Family The Amish way of life and values Way of life and values Recently the Amish are noted for selling craftwork © Amish live in small rural communities where strong family and social ties allow them their own distinctive and separate way of life. The family is the heart of Amish community, individual identity and spiritual life. However in recent times they've diversified from farming and in some communities more than 80% work in small businesses making things like indoor and garden furniture, small sheds, quilts and leather goods. The Amish produce many of their needs, rearing animals to produce meat, growing corn for food and for feeding animals, and growing vegetable both for food and for sale. Amish women make most of the clothes. But they are not totally self-sufficient and rely on the outside community for other requirements. Amish values Amish customs Separation The Amish keep themselves separate, but not ex


Cathy Hytner was the original ‘Letters Girl’ on which UK television quiz show?

Channel 4 at 25 - Page 2 - TV Forum Channel 4 at 25 tvarksouthwest4,098 posts since 4 Jan 2003 22 September 2007 12:54pm Cathy Hytner and Beverley Isherwood were the original guardians of the letters board and were both there from day one. Beverley had left by 1984 leaving Cathy to do the job herself. Cathy left in 1987, and was initially replaced by Karen somebody before Carol took over as a single hostess. 22 September 2007 4:43pm tvarksouthwest posted: Cathy Hytner and Beverley Isherwood were the original guardians of the letters board and were both there from day one. Beverley had left by 1984 leaving Cathy to do the job herself. Cathy left in 1987, and was initially replaced by Karen somebody before Carol took over as a single hostess. Karen Loughlin. Her brief spell with the show was probably most notable for the appearance of child genius Allan Saldhana. TVdaz102 posts since 27 Mar 2004 22 September 2007 9:06pm None of the people in Countdown were the first perople to be seen on Channel 4 (should be a QI general ignorance question). You can see the clip of the launch at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixq28y1Gui8 , but I am sure many of you know that already. They showed a short promo before, if you remember, which had a lot of people in it, although the whole fourscore was played over the top, so you won't hear any of them. Saying that someone was the first whoever to be on channel 4 is a bit of a hazy statement. Therefore, for example, Richard Whiteley was the first person to be seen and heard on Channel 4. Sorry to go on, I only wanted to say the Qi thing really. 23 September 2007 1:55am Jenny posted: It's a shame they're unlikely to show the first episode of Countdown again... since it would destroy the myth they've been peddling for years that Carol Vorderman was the first woman on Channel 4. QUIZ SHOW: Countdown Date: Monday 1st October 2007 (starting in 8 days) Time: 21:00 to 21:30 (30 minutes long) In celebration of 25 years of Channel 4, an evening of programmes taken from the very first night of Channel 4's life begins with, naturally, the first ever show broadcast on the channel 25 years ago. At 4.45pm, Tuesday, 2 November 1982, Britain's new TV channel launched with Countdown a fast-moving game of letters and numbers, in which contestants race against the clock to pit their wits with vowels, consonants and numbers. (Subtitles) Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide available from http://www.getdigiguide.com/?p=1&r=7646 Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited.


Who was the first Roman Catholic President of the US?

History of Roman Catholic presidential nominees Catholic guidelines for politicians and other believers History of Catholic presidential and vice-presidential nominees in the U.S. Sponsored link. Alfred E Smith's run for the presidency (1928): The Rev. Thomas Reese, SJ, wrote: When Catholic immigrants arrived in this country at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, they were the underclass confronted by a white, Anglo Saxon, Protestant (WASP) establishment that was predominately Republican. As a result, from the very beginning Catholics were drawn to the Democratic Party. Even before Franklin D. Roosevelt, Catholics became an essential component of the Democratic Party coalition in 1928 when Al Smith ran for the presidency and was met by the most anti-Catholic campaign ever waged in the United States. Luckily for Catholics and the Democratic Party, Smith lost, otherwise they would have been blamed for the Great Depression. 1 According to an essay by the U.S. State Department: "Anti-Catholic prejudice, the fear that a Catholic president would 'take orders' from the Pope, insured Smith's defeat. Methodist Bishop Adna Leonard declared: 'No Governor can kiss the papal ring and get within gunshot of the White House.' Even liberal Protestants were concerned. The Christian Century declared it could not 'look with unconcern upon the seating of a representative of an alien culture, of a medieval, Latin mentality, of an undemocratic hierarchy and of a foreign potentate in the great office of the President of the United States'." 2 Anti-Catholic hate and bigotry was sufficient to prevent any other Catholic presidential candidate from being nominated for over three decades. Still, in spite of Smith's defeat, as ReligionLink states: "Smith's nomination was a watershed, a sign that an immigrant community had emerged from its isolation..." 3 John F. Kennedy's run for the presidency (1960): Kennedy was the second Roman Catholic nominee for president of the U.S., and the first who was successfully elected in 1960. During his election campaign, Kennedy, he gave a speech to the Southern Baptist Conference. He said, in part: "I believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute -- where no Catholic prelate would tell the President (should he be a Catholic) how to act and no Protestant minister would tell his parishioners for whom to vote -- where no church or church school is granted any public funds or political preference -- and where no man is denied public office merely because his religion differs from the President who might appoint him or the people who might elect him." "I believe in an America that is officially neither Catholic, Protestant nor Jewish -- where no public official either requests or accepts instructions on public policy from the Pope, the National Council of Churches or any other ecclesiastical source -- where no religious body seeks to impose its will directly or indirectly upon the general populace or the public acts of its officials -- and where religious liberty is so indivisible that an act against one church is treated as an act against all." "For, while this year it may be a Catholic against whom the finger of suspicion is pointed, in other years it has been, and may someday be again, a Jew -- or a Quaker -- or a Unitarian -- or a Baptist. It was Virginia's harassment of Baptist preachers, for example, that led to Jefferson's statute of religious freedom. Today, I may be the victim -- but tomorrow it may be you -- until the whole fabric of our harmonious society is ripped apart at a time of great national peril." "Finally, I believe in an America where religious intolerance will someday end -- where all men and all churches are treated as equal -- where every man has the same right to attend or not to attend the church of his choice -- where there is no Catholic vote, no anti-Catholic vote, no bloc voting of any kind -- and where Catholics, Protestants and Jews, both the lay and the pastoral level, will refrain from those atti


Square Leg is a position in which sport?

Square | Define Square at Dictionary.com square a rectangle having all four sides of equal length. 2. anything having this form or a form approximating it, as a city block, rectangular piece of candy, etc. 3. an open area or plaza in a city or town, formed by the meeting or intersecting of two or more streets and often planted with grass, trees, etc., in the center. 4. a rectangularly shaped area on a game board, as in chess or checkers. 5. a try square, T square, or the like. 6. Mathematics. the second power of a quantity, expressed as a2 = a × a, where a is the quantity. a quantity that is the second power of another: Four is the square of two. 7. Slang. a person who is ignorant of or uninterested in current fads, ideas, manners, tastes, etc.; an old-fashioned, conventional, or conservative person. 8. Military. (formerly) a body of troops drawn up in quadrilateral form. 9. Building Trades. a unit of measure for roofing materials, equal to 100 square feet (9.3 sq. m). 10. a flower bud of the cotton plant. 11. Nautical. the area at the bottom of a hatchway. 12. Usually, squares. Informal. a square meal: to get three squares a day. 13. Astrology. a situation in which two heavenly bodies or groups of heavenly bodies have celestial longitudes differing by 90 degrees, an aspect indicative of internal tension with an equally strong and conflicting need for adjustment. 14. Obsolete. a pattern, standard, or example. verb (used with object), squared, squaring. 15. to reduce to square, rectangular, or cubical form (often followed by off): He squared off the log to make a timber for his house. 16. to mark out in one or more squares or rectangles. 17. to test with measuring devices for deviation from a right angle, straight line, or plane surface. 18. to multiply (a number or quantity) by itself; raise to the second power. to describe or find a square that is equivalent in area to: to square a circle. 19. to bring to the form of a right angle or right angles; set at right angles to something else. 20. to even the score of (a contest): to square a game. 21. to set (the shoulders and back) in an erect posture so they form an angle similar to a right angle. 22. to make straight, level, or even: Square the cloth on the table. 23. to regulate, as by a standard; adapt; adjust. 24. to adjust harmoniously or satisfactorily (often followed by with): How could you square such actions with your conscience? 25. Slang. to secure a desired action or attitude by means of bribery; bribe. verb (used without object), squared, squaring. 27. to accord or agree (often followed by with): Your theory does not square with the facts. 28. to settle, even, or balance a matter, as by paying a bill, returning a favor, or tying a score. 29. (of a cotton plant) to form buds. adjective, squarer, squarest. formed by or as a right angle; having some part or parts rectangular: a square corner. 31. having four sides and four right angles in two dimensions or three pairs of parallel sides meeting at right angles in three dimensions; having each dimension in the shape of a square or rectangle and all angles right angles: a square box. 32. noting any unit of area measurement having the form of a square and designated by a unit of linear measurement forming a side of the square: one square foot. noting a system of area measurement in terms of such units. 34. to assume a position of defense or offense: The wrestlers squared away for the first fall. to organize or complete satisfactorily; put in order: I want to square away the work before going on vacation. 50. to assume a posture of defense or offense, as in boxing: They squared off for a fight. to prepare to dispute with another; show signs of opposition or resistance: The governor and the legislature are squaring off over the landfill issue. 51. square up, to pay or settle an account, bill, etc.: We squared up with the cashier and checked out of the hotel. Idioms a plane geometric figure having four equal sides and four right angles Compare rectangle , rhombus 2. any object, part, or arrangement having this or a simila


Auld Reekie is the nickname for which Scottish city?

EDINBURGH’S NICKNAMES | Special Scotland Tours Special Scotland Tours by admin Edinburgh has two nicknames! It is called Auld Reekie because it was once a very smoky city! It was surprisingly industrial and, also, many of its residences had a fireplace –  and hence a CHIMNEY –  in every room, to provide much needed heating in this windy and chilly city. Visitors to Edinburgh are always astounded by the number of chimney pots on the tops of buildings. Foreign visitors –  especially Germans –  are often intrigued by the word ‘reekie’ (old Scots for ‘smoky’) as its linguistic roots are Germanic. The German word for ‘smoke’ being ‘Rauch’! The other nickname for Edinburgh is the Athens of the North –  one, because its ubiquitous neo-classical Greco-Roman architecture, much favoured by urban architect, Robert Adam, and his subsequent Newtown architectural imitators…and two, because of ‘Scotland’s Disgrace’ –  the National Monument on Calton Hill which is a dead ringer ..er-hum…for the Parthenon (so they say!). I will leave more frequent visitors to Athens than me to decide! This post has no tag En Francais/Auf Deutsch


Which Cardinal gave Hampton Court Palace to King Henry VIII?

Hampton Court Palace Tours | London Tour Guide | Tudor Tour Select Page Hampton Court Palace Tours Built by Cardinal Woolsey in 1514, King Henry VIII used this palace to impress. His heir Edward VI was born here in 1553, and his queen Jane Seymour died here 2 weeks later. If visiting, Hampton Court is 13 miles outside of London. Allow a half a day for Hampton court, allowing for exploration, lunch, and travel times. Significant Tudor Events at Hampton Court Palace King Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace Henry spent three of his honeymoons at Hampton Court palace. Henry discovered at Hampton Court Palace that his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, had committed adultery. After being charged with treason and ordered to stay in her rooms, Catherine escaped from her guards and ran to the chapel where Henry was at Mass. She banged on the doors and screamed Henry’s name, only to be captured by the guards and locked up in her room. She never saw Henry again, and was later beheaded at the Tower of London. Her ghost is said to reenact this scene in the Haunted Gallery to this day. Henry married his sixth and final wife Catherine Parr near the Chapel Royal.   Jane Seymour and Edward VI at Hampton Court Palace Jane Seymour gave birth to Edward VI in her room in 1537 Edward VI was baptized in the Chapel Royal Jane died in her room two weeks later due to childbirth complications Queen Mary I at Hampton Court Palace Mary Tudor spent her honeymoon with Philip I at Hampton Court Palace How to Get to Hampton Court Palace Take the Northern, Jubilee, Bakerloo, or Waterloo & City Line to Southwest Train Take Southwest Train to Hampton Court   Get Your Free One-Page Tudor London Tour Guide Print out this free one-page London tour guide, which includes: Top Tudor sites in or directly outside London Why each London attraction is significant to the Tudors Which tube stop is closest to each Tudor attraction, so you can easily find each London attraction Download Now


Which 1975 novel by Larry McMurty was adapted for a 1983 film starring Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger as mother and daughter?

1000+ images about Terms Of Endearment on Pinterest | Jack nicholson, Supporting actor and Actresses Forward She made great impressions in "Urban Cowboy" and "Officer and a Gentleman," but it was "Terms of Endearment" that showed us how brilliant and natural Debra Winger is. The film's final moments are brief, yet her absence in those moments is felt profoundly. See More


Which Boeing airliner made its maiden flight in September 1981?

33 Years Ago – Boeing 757 Makes First Flight (1982) | From The Archives 33 Years Ago – Boeing 757 Makes First Flight (1982) Comments 6 The Boeing 757 made its first flight on Feb. 19, 1982, and it was not without its challenges. The aircraft’s engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS), then a new feature in Boeing’s 757/767 ‘glass cockpit’ design, indicated a stall in the No. 2 Rolls-Royce RB.211-535C engine which was running at flight idle. Test pilot Lew Wallick later recalled the EICAS first indicated a problem by flashing up a warning about low oil pressure in the engine, followed by an amber light on the caution panel. Wallick said that an attempt to increase power by advancing the throttles failed, with the EICAS confirming the engine was outside the windmill-start envelope. A normal air start was carried out and the aircraft landed normally at Paine Field in Everett, Wash., after a 2-hr., 31-min. flight. The incident, although an unfortunate event to occur on a first flight, proved the value of the new systems on the 757 and showed that the new technology behind the controversial move from a three-person to a two-person crew was sound. Wallick later said that “even with a flight engineer, we wouldn’t have caught it until the hard-wired light came on, unless you were looking at those gauges as it happened.” Aviation Week & Space Technology reported the flight in its March 1 edition, but a photo of the 757 in flight would not make the magazine’s cover for two more weeks. The airliner was certified in December, 1982 and entered service with Eastern Airlines on Jan. 1, 1983. 727stretch on Feb 20, 2015 There was an article on Leeham News about the engine issue itself. There isn't an engine, and that's the problem. A new one will need to be developed in the 40k lb thrust range, as the existing A320/B737 family engines cannot scale up that far. Supposedly the new PW Geared turbofan, or a derivative of such, may be able to scale up that far but it said that'd be 10+ years down the road if at all. GONE on Feb 21, 2015 GE / CFM-56 LEAP 1A is already past the 32K mark. I doubt it'd take ten years to get to 40K. Can it scale up?  Or, maybe an RB-211 de-rated.. those Brits have all sorts of tricks up their sleeves.


Mother Gothel, Vladimir and Flynn Rider are all characters in which 2010 Disney film?

Rapunzel | Tangled Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Rapunzel is not a typical Disney Princess; she carries her blonde hair, which is 70 feet long, and has the magical ability to both heal and reverse aging when she sings a special Healing Incantation song. Kidnapped by Mother Gothel when she was still an infant, Rapunzel had been raised and locked away in a tall tower up until her 18th birthday, when she is 'rescued' by Flynn Rider. However, she does view Mother Gothel as her maternal mother despite being kidnapped. Rapunzel spends her time painting, cooking, candle-making, reading, brushing her hair, playing with Pascal, observing the outside world from within the tower, singing, and interacting with Mother Gothel. Being immensely fascinated by the floating lanterns that took place on her birthday every year, Rapunzel begins to develop a sense of curiosity and seeks to fulfill the dream of seeing those "lights in the sky" one day. However, she does not overcome Mother Gothel's strict guardianship and thus has been staying in the tower, longing for the day when her life "begins." Personality Edit Rapunzel is a spirited, smart, clever, kind, playful, and a very adventurous girl in her late teens, though a bit naive. However, she is not afraid to stand up for herself or others when the situation calls for bravery. Having spent all of her life isolated in a tower with little else to do, she is proficiently educated in literature, and talented in almost all areas such as music and baking and even more advanced subjects like astronomy, as illustrated by her completely charted astronomical patterns. Her greatest passion is art, as indicated by the pervasive amount of painting on the walls inside the tower. While she longs to see the world beyond her window, she is very obedient to Mother Gothel. Despite having ambivalent feelings after leaving her tower in excitement to finally see the world, she confronts and rebels against Mother Gothel's wish of her returning to the tower after a short journey with Flynn Rider. She is quite daring; leaping from tall cliffs and swinging great lengths with her hair. She is completely immune to Flynn's so-called charms and has little tolerance for his antics, which usually results in her utilizing the pan against Flynn. She is also very charismatic; able to influence a group of pub thugs to share their dreams and convince Maximus, the palace steed of the Captain, to postpone his pursuit of Flynn until she fulfills her dream on her birthday (which is heavily emphasized). Rapunzel is also known, particularly by Pascal, to be quite trustworthy and never ever breaks the promises she makes. She is very determined to accomplish her dream of seeing the floating lights, even strong-arming Flynn into going along with her plan and passing any other obstacle along the way, as well as tricking Gothel into making her beloved mother travel for three days to get a white paint for her birthday (of course, to buy some time). Although she initially feared that the dream of seeing those lights may not meet her expectation and that there would be no other means to pursue in life after that dream has been fulfilled, Rapunzel is able to overcome those fears by having Flynn's support and belief that a new dream will emerge in place of the fulfilled one. Rapunzel is also rebellious, tough, and courageous, as seen with the thugs. Physical Appearance Edit Rapunzel is 18 years old during the film, and is considered a beauty. She has fair skin with a light tint of blush to it and is mostly known for her golden blonde hair which in length is around 70 feet, though her hair is naturally brown, like her parents'. The hair is noticeably shiny, like satin. Rapunzel also has light freckles, mostly around her nose, as well as large, bright green eyes, and a playful smile. Rapunzel's dress is a traditional German dress called the "Dirndl", with longer skirt than a normal Dirndl dress would sport, and her dress also has a purple theme, with a pink accent. The dress itself consists of a corset top, lavender in color and laced w


Which marsupial has the Latin name Phascolarctos cinereus?

Koala Information Usually, koalas produce only a single young, rarely twins are born. At birth, the young is about 19 mm in length and weighs about 0.5 g. At 7 weeks, the young has a head length of about 26 mm. The head is large in proportion to the rest of the body. By 13 weeks, the young has attained a body weight of about 50 g and a head length of 50 mm. At about 22 weeks of age, the eyes open and the young begins to poke its head out of the pouch for the first time. By 24 weeks of age, the cub is fully furred and the first teeth erupt. At 30 weeks, the cub weighs about 0.5 kg and has a head length of 70 mm. It now spends most of the time out of the pouch clinging to the mother's belly. Some 6 weeks later, the cub weighs 1 kg and no longer enters the pouch. It spends much of the time sitting on the mother's back, but returns to the mother's belly in cold, wet weather and to sleep. At 37 weeks, the cub moves from contact with the mother; the excursions were brief and quickly terminated if the mother moved. At 44 weeks, the cub still ventures less than a meter from the mother. By 48 weeks, the cub is more adventurous and no longer squeaked when the mother was removed. At this age, mother and cub are often seen sleeping back to back. The cub remains with the mother until about 12 months of age when it weighs a little over 2 kg. From: The Koala: A Natural History by Anthony Lee & Roger Martin Koala Physiology Unlike bears or seals, koalas do not rely on a layer of fat below the skin as a form of insulation. Blood flow to extremities in cold weather, as in humans, can be reduced, resulting in the conservation of heat. Shivering has also been observed in cold climes as a means of creating heat through rapid contractions of certain muscles. This seems to occur when outdoor temperatures drop below 10 degrees Centigrade. When temperatures exceed 25-30 degrees Centigrade, koalas use evaporative cooling in their airways to regulate body temperature by increasing respiration rates. They can simultaneously reduce water loss by decreasing the amount of water in their urine. From: Koalas - Australia's Ancient Ones by Ken Phillips More Koala Facts Koalas don't live in families, but are solitary animals. Koalas sleep as long as 18 hours a day and have a low-energy diet of eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are not "drunk" or otherwise intoxicated by their leaves. Although koalas obtain most of their water from leaves -- the name koala is thought to mean "no drink" in several native Aboriginal tongues -- they do occasionally drink water at the edges of streams. From: Koalas - Australia's Ancient Ones by Ken Phillips


Which animal has the highest known blood pressure of any mammal in the world?

Top 10 Animal Bites that will Completely Destroy You - Listverse Top 10 Animal Bites that will Completely Destroy You Alec Aycinena November 5, 2012 Here is the list of the ten animals with the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom. There are animals which have been excluded who could probably make it here but there is a lack of research on their bite, since it is hard and expensive to measure. A notable exception will be the Great White Shark, but I was unable to find a number that was not theoretical. The Tasmanian devil seems to have the most powerful bite relative to its body size of any living animal tested, at 200 psi followed closely by the African Painted Dogs (that killed a two year old boy who fell into their pit in the Pittsburgh Zoo yesterday). Each animals bite is measured in PSI or pounds per square inch. 10 Lion 600 psi A surprise placing for the “king of the jungle” (though it has never lived in a jungle). Lions are the only social cat in the world. They are so cooperative when they hunt that this might be one of the reasons they have a evolved to have the weakest bite of the genus Pathera or big cat. Another reason might be that their hunting habit, strangling its prey by biting its trachea, lacks the need of a strong bite. Lions hunt at any time but usually hunt for large prey at night. They also drink water daily if they can but can go five days without. 9 Tiger 1050 psi The biggest species of the cat family, the tiger is a solitary hunter. They can reach 3.3 meters and weigh up to 300lbs. They stalk their prey and hunt at night. Like lions, they tend to bite the throat of their prey to cut the flow of air and blood to the animals head. They have a powerful bite, nearly twice that of the lion. There are more tigers in captivity than in the wild. They usually avoid humans but attacks on humans and cattle have been reported around the world. 8 Spotted Hyena 1100 psi Most sources say the hyena bite is around 1100 psi, but Wikipedia says it is 11,400, however I couldn’t find any other sources which could corroborate this claim. Having said that, the hyena has one of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom, having even been observed crushing giraffe bones. It is this scavenger behavior which is the most likely culprit for the hyena’s strong jaw. Since it needed a powerful jaw to get to the marrow inside the bones left by lions and other big predators. Although they look like dogs the hyena is actually more closely related to cats, belonging to the suborder feliformia instead of the dog suborder caniformia. Hyenas have been observed killing dogs with a single bite to the neck. Contrary to popular belief, hyenas do hunt, and ironically lions often steal their food. Like the lion, they are highly social and cooperative animals. 7 Grizzly Bear 1200 psi This North American subspecies of the brown bear is known for its incredible size and aggression. Despite their large size, the grizzly can run up to 56 km/h. Grizzlies mostly feed on berries and nuts but do hunt. In Yellowstone National Park they have been observed and filmed hunting wild game. The grizzly is considered more aggressive than other bears. It is theorized that because of their size, grizzly bears are unable to climb trees so they have evolved this defense mechanism to ward off prey. It is probably this same evolutionary road which gave the bear its powerful jaws, helping it defend itself from wolves and other intruders. They can weigh from 600 to 1000 pounds. They can be a danger to humans if surprised or if with cubs, but very rarely, if ever, go after humans for food. 6 Gorilla 1300 psi This one might surprise some because of their vegetarian nature. But the gorilla is a formidable candidate in this list. They have jaws primarily adapted to chew strong hard plants like bamboo, which have given them incredibly strong jaw and neck muscles capable of punching a 1300 psi bite. The gorilla has been traditionally seen as a big scary monster but in recent years its image has changed to that of a “gentle giant.” They are our closest relatives a


Who was appointed manager of the England football team in May 2012?

Roy Hodgson appointed England manager by FA - BBC Sport BBC Sport Roy Hodgson appointed England manager by FA 1 May 2012 Media playback is not supported on this device Roy Hodgson news conference in full Roy Hodgson has been appointed England manager on a four-year contract. The West Brom boss succeeds Fabio Capello after talks with the Football Association on Monday and Tuesday. Hodgson - a varied career Born in Croydon in 1947 Played for Gravesend & Northfleet, Maidstone and South African side Berea Park Started managerial career at Swedish side Halmstad in 1976 Has managed in Sweden, England, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark and Norway Managed Inter Milan during two spells in the 1990s Coached Switzerland at 1994 World Cup, was in charge of UAE from 2002 to 2004 and Finland between 2005 and 2007 Managed Blackburn, Fulham and Liverpool in the Premier League and moved to West Brom in February 2011 Full Hodgson factfile He will remain in charge of the Baggies for their last two games of the Premier League season. The 64-year-old will lead his country after managing 18 teams, including three national sides, during a coaching career spanning 36 years. "Let's hope we can get everybody behind us and make certain that we work as a team and help the team get the results everyone in England expects and wants," said Hodgson. Hodgson's contract at West Brom runs out on 30 June but the Premier League club said they have agreed to release him after their final game of the season on 13 May so he can prepare for Euro 2012. England have two friendlies, at Norway on 26 May and home to Belgium on 2 June, before their first match in the tournament in Poland and Ukraine against France on 11 June. The Football Association said in a statement it was "delighted" to announce the appointment of Hodgson, whose contract also covers the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016. Media playback is not supported on this device The men who managed England "Hodgson has won a total of eight league titles in a distinguished career, and coached the national teams of Switzerland, Finland and the United Arab Emirates," it added. "Along with his vast experience of international and European football, Hodgson is the only English manager currently working in the top flight to have won the League Managers' Association Manager of the Year award." The FA announced on Sunday it had approached Hodgson for the job despite widepsread speculation linking Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp with the vacancy after Capello quit in February. Hodgson guided Switzerland to the 1994 World Cup and the side achieved a Fifa ranking of third in the world as they qualified for Euro 1996. His former clubs include Inter Milan, Blackburn, Grasshoppers, FC Copenhagen, Fulham and Liverpool. He has also managed in Norway and Sweden, and been a member of Fifa and Uefa's technical study groups at tournaments. Hodgson's Premier League record 1.40 Hodgson leaves West Brom after 15 months at the club. Chairman Jeremy Peace said: "We did not want Roy to leave and he will be a tough act to follow. "But we understand Roy's desire to take the England job and he will leave us after the Arsenal game on 13 May with our best wishes. "Of course, with Euro 2012 around the corner, we appreciate that some of Roy's focus over the next 12 days will be on England matters. But we are delighted he will be seeing the season out with us. "The board will now concentrate on the important task of appointing a new head coach to continue our project as we prepare for a third successive season in the Premier League." Media playback is not supported on this device Hodgson appointment not based on cost - Bernstein Share this page


In June 1957, John Diefenbaker became Prime Minister of which country?

Diefenbaker - definition of Diefenbaker by The Free Dictionary Diefenbaker - definition of Diefenbaker by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Diefenbaker Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Die·fen·ba·ker  (dē′fən-bā′kər), John George 1895-1979. Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1957-1963). Diefenbaker n (Biography) John George. 1895–1979, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister of Canada (1957–63) 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: prime minister References in periodicals archive ? Younger readers who did not live through the era of Diefenbaker, Pearson and Pierre Trudeau will find much enlightenment in these pages. The place to be in a marathon election In Kennedy and Diefenbaker: The Feud that Toppled a Government, (15) Knowlton Nash describes the intense dislike between Prime Minister Diefenbaker and President Kennedy which culminated in fierce disagreements over another issue, namely Fidel Castro and the Cuban missile crises, during which the Canadian Prime Minster at first refused to cooperate with the Americans. The Canadian Cognitive Bias and its Influence on Canada/U.S. Relations AFTER THE SOUND of an air raid siren fades, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker somberly intones, "My fellow Canadians, you have just heard the siren sound the national alert.


Which British singer and musician is known as ‘The Modfather’?

Paul Weller, Eventim Apollo: 'the modfather remains a dynamic force' Paul Weller, Eventim Apollo: 'the modfather remains a dynamic force' 4 5 December 2015 • 10:27pm Former Jam singer delivered his new set with full-throated gusto, says Pete Naughton  Apart from David Bowie , it’s hard to think of any British solo artist who’s had as varied, long-lasting and determinedly forward-looking a career as Paul Weller. The man fondly known as the Modfather now has a CV that spans five decades and 22 albums – six with mod groundbreakers The Jam, four more soulful outings with The Style Council and 12 notably diverse solo records – without ever having succumbed to the kind of “those were the days” nostalgia that often grips rockers of a certain age. It’s also hard to think of a British solo artist – or any long-serving musician, for that matter – who remains as untouched by the ravages of time. Walking out onto the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo on Friday night, nattily togged out in a blue blazer, black collarless shirt and shiny grey slacks and with a Fender Telecaster slung around his neck, he looked as slim, lithe and gig-ready as he did in the Thatcher years. The crowd, many of them inwardly wishing that they did too, erupted, and Weller launched into I’m Where I Should Be, a pulsing, electro-rock number from his latest record, 2015’s Saturns Patterns (sic). Over the following two hours, Weller and his fiercely well-drilled five-piece band – two drummers, a bassist, a keyboardist and former Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock – powered through a 27-song set that’s been finely tuned over months of touring this year. There were songs from almost every period of his career, from the bossa-nova-inflected pop of the Style Council’s Ever Had It Blue to the dreamy R&B balladry of 1992’s Above the Clouds, to the edgy, synth-driven indie of Paperchase, from 2012’s Sonik Kicks. Weller was an impressively dynamic force throughout, delivering vocals with full-throated gusto, jumping adeptly between guitar and stage piano, barely pausing for breath between numbers.  The only disappointments of the evening came from the Apollo’s acoustics, which rendered some of Weller’s newer, rhythmically experimental material almost unlistenable: Saturns Pattern, for instance, is an ineffably catchy, multi-layered pop number on the 2015 record from which it takes its name, but which lost its bite entirely in performance. All was forgiven, though, by the time the band launched into a rip-roaring encore of The Jam’s A Town Called Malice, which brought the venue to its feet – and which felt every bit as improbably youthful as the man belting it out on stage. Follow Telegraph Music Premium 08 Dec 2016, 3:04pm