In which country was Greenpeace founded?

Don't Make a Wave Committee members and Greenpeace founders (from left) Jim Bohlen, Paul Cote, and Irving Stowe. Bob Hunter 1941–2005 He was a relentless visionary and a mystic storyteller – the Canadian Bob Hunter infused the young Greenpeace with a magic that lasts to the present day. From day one, the long-haired, beardy journalist, who introduced the Cree Indian myth of the “Warriors of the Rainbow”, forced those around him to think big – and then go one step further. For Hunter, the limits of the practical or the probable didn’t count: Nothing was ever impossible. Combining creativity with strategic thinking and a hard-nosed journalistic sense for a good story, he helped to shape – perhaps like no other founding member – what would come be known, around the world, as a “Greenpeace action”. Fascinated by media theory, the often audacious Hunter wanted to change the world with “media mindbombs” – consciousness-changing sounds and images that would blast around the world in the guise of news. The approach worked brilliantly. Greenpeace quickly became a media household name around the world. Hunter’s spirit of courage, defiance and media-savviness continues to define Greenpeace up to the present day. The organisation he co-founded and shaped in a way few others have, will always be blessed with his spirit. Bob Hunter died of prostate cancer on 2 May 2005, aged 63. David McTaggart 1932–2001 He was pragmatic, driven and famously ruthless – David McTaggart took Greenpeace’s free-spirited founding ethos and translated it into an international organisation. Responding to a newspaper ad placed by a newly-founded group called Greenpeace, the Canadian-born former entrepreneur promptly renamed his sailing boat “Greenpeace III” and set sail to confront a French nuclear weapon test. It was what would become known as “classic Greenpeace” – a tiny boat challenged one of the greatest military forces on Earth. McTaggart’s pragmatism and shamelessly entrepreneurial approach built the organisation Greenpeace. Soon after joining, he began drumming up new support throughout Europe, and in 1979 forged a new international alliance, uniting the organisation’s separate factions: Greenpeace International was born. The founding ethos has been framed long before McTaggart came on board, but the relentless Canadian defined the growing movement’s structure and its methods like no other. By 1985 the organisation that started life on a small fishing boat had three ships and 50 campaigns around the world. Today, Greenpeace’s integrated structure means that global problems can be addressed at a global level. The foundations for this were laid by the man who sailed off on a whim – only to end up dedicating his entire life to environmental issues. David McTaggart died in a car accident on 23 March 2001 near his home in Italy. Dorothy Stowe Irving Stowe 1915–1974 As committed pacifists and life-long activists, Dorothy and Irving Stowe didn’t have to think twice when the idea came up to sail a boat into a nuclear test zone. Their tolerance united the Don’t Make A Wave Committee that discussed the plan; their experience inspired it. Their peaceful, committed spirit became the group’s. And that group became Greenpeace. “It is amazing,” Dorothy Stowe would later recall, “what a few people sitting around their kitchen table can achieve.” It was here that the disarmament movement got to know its nascent ecology counterpart – and it was the charismatic Quaker couple that hosted the meetings that held the loose, often disparate alliance of dreamers together. The Stowes brought ideas to the table that would become an essential part of the Greenpeace founding ethos. “Bearing witness”, they explained to the group, was a sort of passive resistance: You go to the scene of an objectionable activity to register your opposition by your presence. From the example of Gandhi, the Stowes believed that citizens acting with integrity and courage could defeat powerful forces. To this day, Greenpeace is “bearing witness” and “speaking truth to power”. Irving Stowe died of pancr


Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party?

Labour party | Article about Labour party by The Free Dictionary Labour party | Article about Labour party by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Labour+party British political party, one of the two dominant parties in Great Britain since World War I. Origins The Labour party was founded in 1900 after several generations of preparatory trade union politics made possible by the Reform Bills of 1867 and 1884, which enfranchised urban workers. Although the Labour Representation League, organized in 1869, elected parliamentary representatives, they were absorbed into the Liberal party Liberal party, former British political party, the dominant political party in Great Britain for much of the period from the mid-1800s to World War I. Origins ..... Click the link for more information. . A Marxist organization, the Social Democratic Federation, was founded by H. M. Hyndman Hyndman, Henry Mayers , 1842–1921, English Socialist, an early advocate of Marxism in England. He was a journalist by profession. In 1881 he founded the parent organization of the Social Democratic Federation, which in 1911 became the British Socialist party, with Hyndman ..... Click the link for more information.  in 1881; but more important for the history of the Labour party was the founding of the Fabian Society Fabian Society, British socialist society. An outgrowth of the Fellowship of the New Life (founded 1883 under the influence of Thomas Davidson), the society was developed the following year by Frank Podmore and Edward Pease. ..... Click the link for more information.  (1883) and the Independent Labour party (ILP; 1893). With the help of the Fabian Society and the Trades Union Congress, the ILP in 1900 set up the Labour Representation Committee, renamed the Labour party in 1906. The new party elected 29 members to Parliament in 1906; in the two elections of 1910 it elected 40 and 42. Its strength lay in the industrial North and in Welsh mining areas; the evolutionary socialism espoused by the Fabians was the dominant ideology. 1914 to 1945 At the outbreak of World War I, Ramsay MacDonald MacDonald, Ramsay (James Ramsay McDonald), 1866–1937, British statesman, b. Scotland. The illegitimate son of a servant, he went as a young man to London, where he joined the Social Democratic Federation (1885) and the Fabian Society (1886). ..... Click the link for more information.  led a pacifist wing of the party, but the majority of the party supported the war effort, and the party's leader, Arthur Henderson Henderson, Arthur, 1863–1935, British statesman, organizer and leader of the British Labour party. In early life he was an ironworker and a labor union leader. Elected (1903) to Parliament, he was chairman of the parliamentary Labour party (1908–10, 1914–17), ..... Click the link for more information. , served in the wartime coalition governments. Until 1918 the party was distinctly a federation of trade unions and socialist groups and had no individual members. After the war economic depression, the growing political consciousness of the working classes, and the split in the Liberal party gave Labour a national following. In 1918, Labour withdrew completely from the coalition, and in 1922 it became the second largest party in the House of Commons and thus the official opposition. In 1924 the party formed its first ministry, with MacDonald as prime minister. As Labour was a minority in Parliament and depended on Liberal support, the enactment of legislation proved difficult, and the government's domestic program of unemployment relief and housing differed little from that of its Conservative predecessor. Effective primarily in foreign affairs, the ministry recognized the USSR. The party was turned out of office in Oct., 1924, in an election marked by Conservative exploitation of the Zinoviev letter (see under Zinoviev, Grigori Zinoviev, Grigori Evseyevich , 1883–1936, Soviet Communist leader, originally named Radomyslsky. He joined the Russian Social Democratic Labor party in 1901 and sided with Vladimir Lenin's Bolshevik faction


As at 2008 what is the most popularly attended concert venue in the world (highest audience numbers per year)?

Top 10 Most Successful Music Tours - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Ash Grant on May 27, 2010 in Music | 20,942 Views | 41 Responses Music is truly a gift. A gift for those who are talented enough to provide it, and a gift to all of us who are able to listen to it and enjoy the sounds we love to hear. In today’s world, the number of musical genres is truly over the top. From metal, to techno, to rock, to rap, to R&B, to country, the kind of music one can listen to is truly limitless. In any case, genres are not important and music is just music. To many, music is an escape; a great way to get away from the stress in everyday life. Said by famous pianist and composer Ludwig Beethoven, “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” Along with music comes CDs, and with enough CDs comes music tours. Concerts are the best way to enjoy music. The atmosphere is great and being able to listen to music being played a few feet in front of you is nothing shy of awesome. Below is a list of the 10 most successful music tours in the terms of attendance. While some of these tours were much more expensive and grossed a lot more money, attendance is truly what is most important. What’s a music tour without loud, screaming, adoring fans? Some artists are able to play music for millions, others gross millions, and many are able to do both. So put on some music, grab your lighter , and enjoy the list! 10. Wildest Dreams Tour, Tina Turner 3,000,000 attendees From April 20, 1996 to August 10, 1997, Tina Turner made her presence on the stage. Each of her concerts sold out quickly worldwide. From the U.S., to various places in Europe such as France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, England, and plenty more, thousands of fans showed up to listen and watch Tina Turner’s exciting concert. During the length of the eight month tour, over 250 shows were put on, 152 of them were located throughout Europe. With these shows, Turner was able to gross $130 million and was able to sing and dance for about 3,000,000 people. With the help of her opening act by Cyndi Lauper, Turner’s Wildest Dreams Tour could very well have exceeded her wildest dreams. Perhaps surprising, since her Wildest Dreams CD had yet to be released. Turner’s previous tour, What’s Love (1993), was much smaller in size and attendance, allowing her to be up-close and personal with her fans. After her Wildest Dreams Tour, Turner has gone on two more tours, one in 2000 and one in 2008. Both were successful but never reached the high attendance levels of her Wildest Dreams Tour. 9. U2 360° Tour, U2 3,071,290 attendees It’s safe to say that U2 dominates this list with three entries total. The first tour that makes the list is the band ’s current U2 360° Tour. The tour isn’t named after a CD or song, but after 360° stage set that the band is using; fans can observe and hear the band from every side. As if this idea isn’t cool enough, the design of the stage is truly amazing. The structure used symbolizes a huge claw surrounding the band. In fact, the stage set up is so unique that it has been named the largest ever used in the world. The tour started on June 30, 2009 and the last show will be played on October 8, 2010. The band decided to conduct this tour in efforts to get word out and sales up for their newest released CD entitled No Line on the Horizon. Because our world has quickly entered the digital age, CD sales have dropped tremendously, and the band sees the tour as being the CD’s main source of revenue. The tour will be going all over, from Spain, Italy, and France to the Netherlands, Poland, England, and Croatia, as well as through the U.S. and Canada. The band has picked several opening acts, including Muse, the Black Eyed Peas , Lenny Kravitz, the Fray, One Republic, and various other bands. 8. Licks Tour, The Rolling Stones 3,400,000 attendees If you’re a Rolling Stones fan, you know all about the Licks Tour; and even if you aren’t a fan, you’ve surely seen the bright red lips with pearly whites and a large red tongue sticking out that is a known symbol o


Nanga Parbat, meaning 'naked mountain', the 9th highest in the world, is part of which mountain range?

Fast Facts About Nanga Parbat - 9th Highest Mountain Nanga Parbat: 9th Highest Mountain in the World Fast Facts About Nanga Parbat Nanga Parbat, 9th-highest mountain in the world, is also one of the most dangerous and difficult of the 8,000-meter peaks to successfully climb.  Photograph copyright Yasir Nisar/Getty Images Elevation: 26,658 feet (8,125 meters) Prominence: 15,118 feet (4,608 meters) Location: Pakistan, Asia Coordinates: 35.2375 N / 74.589167 W First Ascent: Solo ascent by Hermann Buhl (Austria), July 3, 1953   FAST FACTS Nanga Parbat means "Naked Mountain" in Urdu. The name the locals call the peak is Diamir, which translates to "king of mountains."   9th Highest Mountain in World Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest mountain and the 14th most prominent mountain in the world. The mountain lies at the western end of the Himalayan Range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan . It has three major faces--Diamir, Rakhiot, and Rupal.   Rupal Face: Highest in World The Rupal Face on the mountain's southern flank is considered the world's highest mountain face, rising 15,090 feet (4,600 meters) from its base to the icy summit of Nanga Parbat. Albert Mummery described the wall: "The astounding difficulties of the southern face may be realized by the fact that the gigantic rock-ridges, the dangers of the hanging glacier and the steep ice of the north-west face-one of the most terrifying faces of a mountain I have ever seen-are preferable to the south face."   continue reading below our video 10 Best Teams in the History of Baseball The Killer Mountain Nanga Parbat is considered the second hardest 8,000-meter peak after K2 , the second highest peak in the world, as well as one of the most dangerous. After 31 people died attempting to climb Nanga Parbat before it's 1953 first ascent, it was nicknamed the "Killer Mountain." Nanga Parbat is the third-most dangerous 8,000-meter peak with a death rate of 22.3% of climbers dying on the mountain. As of 2012 there are at least 68 climber deaths on Nanga Parbat.   1895: Mummery's Tragic Attempt First attempt to climb Nanga Parbat was in 1895 by Alfred Mummery's group , which reached at elevation of 6,100 meters on the Diamir Face. Mummery and two Gurkha climbers died in an avalanche while doing a reconnaissance of the Rakhiot Face, ending the expedition.   1953: First Ascent Solo by Hermann Buhl The first ascent of Nanga Parbat was a solo climb by the legendary Austrian climber Hermann Buhl on July 3, 1953. Buhl, after his companions turned back, reached the summit at seven o'clock in the evening and was forced to bivouac standing up on a narrow ledge, dozing fitfully with his hand clasping a lone handhold . After a calm windless night, he descended the next day without his ice axe , which he inadvertently left on the summit and with only one crampon , reaching high camp at seven in the evening after a 40-hour climb. Buhl also climbed without extra oxygen and is the only person to make the first ascent of an 8,000-meter peak solo. Buhl's route up the Rakhiot Flank or East Ridge has been repeated only once, in 1971 by Ivan Fiala and Michael Orolin.   1970: Tragedy on the Rupal Face The towering Rupal Face was climbed by Italian Reinhold Messner , one of the greatest Himalayan climbers, and his brother Günther Messner in 1970, doing the third ascent of Nanga Parbat. While the pair was descending the back side of Nanga Parbat, Günther was killed in an avalanche. His remains were found on the Diamir Face in 2005.   Messner Solos Nanga Parbat In 1978 Reinhold Messner , the first person to climb the Seven Summits solo-climbed the Diamir Face--the first complete solo ascent of the mountain since Herman Buhl only soloed the upper part of his route.   In 1984 French climber Lilliane Barrard is the first woman to summit Nanga Parbet.   2005: Alpine Style on Rupal Face In 2005, Americans Vince Anderson and Steve House climb the Central Pillar of the Rupal Face in five days and then took two days to descend. Their alpine-style ascent is one the boldest Himalayan ascents to date.


In which year was the United Nations founded?

History of the United Nations | United Nations History of the United Nations History of the United Nations 1 January 1942 || The name "United Nations" is coined The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers.   UN Radio Classics | British actor Sir Laurence Olivier reads the Preamble to the Charter of the UN 24 October 1945 || The United Nations officially comes into existence In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter . Those delegates deliberated on the basis of proposals worked out by the representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States at Dumbarton Oaks , United States in August-October 1944. The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of the 50 countries. Poland, which was not represented at the Conference, signed it later and became one of the original 51 Member States. The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October each year. Preparatory Years - History of the United Nations Charter 12 June 1941


Which American singer's real name was Eunice Wayman?

Nina Simone: Life and Music of the "Priestess of Soul" Composed over 500 songs, recorded almost 60 albums First woman to win the Jazz Cultural Award "Woman of the Year" 1966, Jazz at Home Club Female Jazz Singer of the Year, 1967, National Association of Television and Radio Announcers Dates: February 21 , 1933 (*) - April 21, 2003 Occupation: pianist, singer Also known as: "Priestess of Soul"; birth name: Eunice Kathleen Waymon, Eunice Wayman Nina Simone Biography In 1993, Don Shewey wrote of Nina Simone in the Village Voice, "She's not a pop singer, she's a diva, a hopeless eccentric ... who has so thoroughly co-mingled her odd talent and brooding temperament that she has turned herself into a force of nature, an exotic creature spied so infrequently that every appearance is legendary." Early Life and Education: Nina Simone was born as Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933(*) in Tryon, North Carolina, daughter of John D. Waylon and Mary Kate Waymon, an ordained Methodist minister. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World The house was filled with music, Nina Simone later recalled, and she learned to play piano early, playing at church when she was only six.   Her mother discouraged her from playing music that wasn't religious. When her mother took a job as a maid for extra money, the woman she worked for saw that young Eunice had special musical talent and sponsored a year of classical piano lessons for her. She studied with a Mrs. Miller and then with Muriel Mazzanovitch.  Mazzanovich helped raise money for more lessons. After graduating from the Allen High School for Girls in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1950 (she was valedictorian), Nina Simone attended Juilliard School of Music, as part of her plan to prepare to attend the Curtis Institute of Music. She took the entrance exam for the Curtis Institute's classical piano program, but was not accepted. Nina Simone believed that she was good enough for the program, but that she was rejected because she was black. She studied privately with Vladimir Sokoloff, an instructor at the Curtis Institute. Music Career: Her family by that time had moved to Philadelphia, and she began to give piano lessons. When she discovered that one of her students was playing in a bar in Atlantic City -- and being paid more than she was from her piano teaching -- she decided to try this route herself. Armed with music from many genres -- classical, jazz, popular -- she began playing piano in 1954 at the Midtown Bar and Grill in Atlantic City. She adopted the name of Nina Simone to avoid her mother's religious disapproval of playing in a bar. The bar owner demanded that she add vocals to her piano playing, and Nina Simone began to draw large audiences of younger people who were fascinated by her eclectic musical repertoire and style. Soon she was playing in better nightclubs, and moved into the Greenwich Village scene. By 1957, Nina Simone had found an agent, and the next year issued her first album, "Little Girl Blue." Her first single, "I Loves You Porgy," was a George Gershwin song from Porgy and Bess that had been a popular number for Billie Holiday. It sold well, and her recording career was launched. Unfortunately, the contract she signed gave away her rights, a mistake she came to bitterly regret. For her next album she signed with Colpix and released "The Amazing Nina Simone." With this album came more critical interest. Husband and Daughter: Nina Simone briefly married Don Ross in 1958, and divorced him the next year. She married Andy Stroud in 1960 -- a former police detective who became her recording agent -- and they had a daughter, Lisa Celeste, in 1961. This daughter, separated from her mother for long periods in her childhood, eventually launched her own career with the stage name of, simply, Simone. Nina Simone and Andy Stroud drifted apart with her career and political interests, and their marriage ended in divorce in 1970. Involvement with Civil Rights Movement: In the 1960s, Nina Simone was part of the civil rights movement and later the black power


Who wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Read 'Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance' Why Every Entrepreneur Should Read 'Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance' {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe Friend, Co-author and uber-VC, Brad Feld (who IMHO is also the Gandhi of Venture Capital) suggests in his blog that every entrepreneur should read Robert Pirsig's all time classic book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance . Cover via Amazon Note that this book has nothing to do with startups, term sheets, venture capital, minimum viable product or customer adoption. As Pirsig says, its got nothing to do Zen Buddhism or motorcycles either. But it offers some deep and powerful lessons. It's about living an authentic life, which transcends into our startups, our ethos and our careers. Such a way of life is embedded in the DNA of every " Steve Jobs " like entrepreneur. Quality startups are equal parts Science, Art and Religion:  Science is the very basis of robust products. And in the recent years, artists and design are considered a primary facet of any startup. But what is "quality" - we only define quality mechanistically - that which we can measure. By this criterion produced  pure art, whereas Picasso did not, Pirsig writes. Yet good quality is not detected just by a measuring instrument - its a work of Art. Steve Jobs got that well before we all did.  Now, every other person we know is a minimalistic UI/UX expert.  And while Pirsig does not get too much into religion, his underlying point is clear - get your specs nailed (the Science), add some good design (the Art) and immerse yourself. The state of mind which enables a man to do work of this kind is akin to that of a religious worshipper or love. The daily effort comes from no deliberate intention or program, but straight from the heart. Those three filters - logic, creativity and soul -- apply to everything in life, not just startups. Good entrepreneurs blend the analytical  AND the emotional: This debate, the kernel of the book,  is a challenge for every startup - the logical geeks (analytical) will always think that the design (emotional and creative) folks are crazy. Or the accounting (analytical) will think marketing (largely emotional) is such a waste. One is shallow, the other is needlessly dull. Mechanical and prosaic versus vibrant and awesome. One is a drag, other has too much levity. Logic versus intuition? Classical versus romantic? The debate rages on. Pirsig concludes that you need a blend of both. We have artists with no scientific knowledge and scientists with no artistic knowledge, and both with no spiritual sense of gravity  at all, and the result is not just bad, its ghastly. The time for real unification of art and technology is really long overdue, he writes (back in 1974). Your product design requires some soul: We all have had our share of badly designed tech-products. Pirsig writes that, the real ugliness is not the result of any objects of technology or the people who produce it. The real ugliness lies in the relationship between people who produce the technology and the things they produce..what is wrong with technology is that its not connected in any real way with the matters of the spirt and of the heart. And so it does blind, ugly things... Put another way, Pirsig says if you dont have a deep relationship with your work, you will suck, create blind, ugly and lousy products. Your customers will see it. And vote with their money. A good product designer's identity merges with her product and this identity is the basis of craftsmanship. Got soul? Towards the end of his book, he writes, speaking to the entrepreneur in all of us, "We do need a return to individual integrity, self-reliance and old-fashioned gumption. We really do."  The book was r


What country hosts the World Wife-Carrying Championships?

Finland hosts wife-carrying world championships - YouTube Finland hosts wife-carrying world championships Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 9, 2013 Twenty years since the first world wife carrying championship was held in Sonkajarvi, Finland, 40 pairs from seven countries assemble to take part in the 2013 edition of the event. The contest is rooted in the legend of Ronkainen the Robber, said in the 19th century to have testing aspiring members of his gang by forcing them to lug sacks of grain or live animals over a similar course. Another theory is that it stems from an even earlier tribal practice of wife-stealing. In honour of this, many contestants now take up the challenge with someone else's wife. This year, as in the four previous years, the winning couple was Finnish pair Taisto Miettinen and Kristiina Haapanen. The most popular method of carrying the women is called the 'Estonian' method. Wrapping the women's legs around the man's head and hanging upside-down behind them, it was allegedly inspired by how Eastern Europeans use to carry their women - at least according to folklore. Miettinen said that he had been doing some track training in preparation of defending his title, but had been slower than anticipated during the race. His winning time over the 253.5 metre track was one minute and 0.22 seconds. The world record for the event still stands at 56.9 seconds. Estonians Zahkna and Merlin Zahkna came second, roughly four seconds after the Finnish pair, while Matt Witko and Hattie Archer of Great Britain came third. They had only come together a few days before the contest when Witko, a UK national champion, had advertised on social media for a "wife" to carry.


Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? 6. American jazz musician Art Tatum excelled on which instrument? 7. What is the technical term for a solid figure with five plane (flat) faces? 8. A boomslang is what type of creature? 9. What is grandpa's name in the TV show The Munsters? 10. In which country was Greenpeace founded? 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? 13. What is the name of the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope? 14. Chiromancy is the technical name for what pseudoscience (claimed but not proven to be scientific)? 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? 16. As at 2008 what is the most popularly attended concert venue in the world (highest audience numbers per year)? 17. Nanga Parbat, meaning 'naked mountain', the 9th highest in the world, is part of which mountain range? 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 19. Which American singer's real name was Eunice Wayman? 20. The ghost of great Dane dog Kabur, said to haunt Los Angeles Pet Cemetery, belonged to which 1920s screen idol? 21. Who wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? 22. What country hosts the World Wife-Carrying Championships? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? 24. What vital mechanism did Elisha Otis invent in 1852? 25. What is Earl's band called in the TV series My Name is Earl? 26. Which British MP claims responsibility for introducing speed bumps ('sleeping policemen') to UK roads? 27. Who holds the record for the longest televised successful golf putt (as at 2008)? 28. Harrisburg is the capital of which US state? 29. What are the Italian cheese balls whose name translates as 'small mouthfuls? 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Psychokiller 02-02-2009, 03:06 PM 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? P&G 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? Hungary 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? Stubbs 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? Foot 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? Plato 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? Egypt 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 1949? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? Venezuala (sp) 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Crown Jewels brighton_eagle 02-02-2009, 03:09 PM The answer I have is elevator brake. Which allowed him to build the safety elevator which is commonly known as the elevator today. So whilst correct, your answer is not the only answer. Sorry. Carry on.


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What is Earl's band called in the TV series My Name is Earl?

My Name Is Earl (Series) - TV Tropes My Name Is Earl You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / My Name Is Earl × Timeline Karma's a funny thing... Earl: Do good things and good things happen to you. Do bad things, they'll come back to haunt you. Randy: That's deep Earl, so why don't you stop hogging those Vicodins they gave you and we can all chat about that for a while? NBC sitcom starring Jason Lee as Earl Hickey, a petty criminal, drunken vandal and all-round piece of obnoxious white trash who has a revelation one fateful day. He wins a hundred thousand dollars from a Scratch 'n' Win lottery ticket only to get hit by a car during his celebration dance, losing the ticket to the wind and putting him in traction. While he's high on painkillers his promiscuous wife Joy hands over divorce papers so she can run off with Earl Jr's real daddy Darnell. While watching TV, he sees Carson Daly explain the concept of karma. It occurs to Earl that possibly the reason his life sucks is because he's been nothing but a Jerkass doing bad things to a lot of people, and that maybe he would have better luck if he made up for them . To that end he prepares a list of all the bad things he can remember doing, and starts finding a way to make up for them, one by one. Starting on his first item of picking up litter (because he used to litter a lot), he walks to the trash and comes across his missing lotto ticket. This is evidence to him that karma really does work, and he sets out to scratch every item off the list. The Lotto money allows him to focus all his attention on his list . Most episodes show how Earl deals with one entry on his list, helped (and sometimes hindered) by his friends, most often his simple brother Randy, a new friend Catalina and sometimes even Joy and Darnell. Any given item on his list is likely to be more complicated than a simple "stole 10 dollars" where it causes additional problems for the person involved and Earl goes to extremes to repair the damage he caused. He initially starts out of karmic fear , but he finds that dedicating himself to the list and doing good things changes him. It causes a similar ripple effect through Camden . The show falls well down the ideal side of the Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism : The concepts of karma and inherent goodness are integral to the premise, and indeed, to most of the episode plots. Despite this it does not shy away from many ideas and topics that other shows on that end do. It also adheres more strictly to the concept of karma than straight Idealism, meaning it's a little more realistic and/or cynical than the usual idealistic fare. Many bad things happen to the characters, but they almost always provide character development, and serve an ultimately good purpose. The show ran from 2005 to 2009 before it was cancelled after four seasons. Several rival networks expressed interest in picking up the show after its cancellation, though this would have resulted in near-universal pay cuts, and so the show ended with no real resolution and several unresolved plot devices, leaving it in a territory and cult status similar to Freaks and Geeks . This show provides examples of:     open/close all folders  Abusive Parents : Philo, the man Earl helps in "Something To Live For." Earl: That's an interesting mark on the back of your neck. Philo: My mom hit me with a curling iron. I spilled cereal on the carpet. There wasn't even milk in it. Accidental Innuendo : The Right Choice Ranch has tried a number of slogans throughout its history, but each one turned into one of these (examples include "Touching Bad Boys Since 1963" and "Bringing Bad Boys To Their Knees Since 1963". In desperation, they eventually settled on "We Don't Do Anything Inappropriate To The Boys." invoked Accidental Pervert : Earl ends up being known as a trailer park peeping Tom when he starts checking out trailers to steal. Acrofatic : Randy gets a couple moments of this, such as doing a perfect backflip off of the back of Earl's El Camino. Adam Westing : Geraldo River


What are the Italian cheese balls whose name translates as 'small mouthfuls?

Bocconcini | All You Need is Cheese Glossary Bocconcini This pretty Italian word essentially means "small mouthfuls" or "little bites", which is the perfect way to describe these delicious egg-sized balls. Bocconcini are available in smaller sizes, and are great for pasta, pizza, salads or snacks. More about Bocconcini Less about Bocconcini About Bocconcini Bocconcini are delicious bite-sized cheese balls made from smooth, pasteurized cow's milk. They come in a variety of sizes, and are kept in light brine to preserve the freshness of the overall product, as well as the portions that are not used immediately. Keeping Cheese Storage Store Canadian Bocconcini in the brine it was sold in, or in lightly salted water. Most Canadian Bocconcini cheeses are packaged and bear a “best before” date, so check that date and keep your cheese refrigerated. Freezing Freezing is not recommended for this type of cheese. International Cheese -...


What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671?

The King, the Crown and the Colonel - The National Archives Home  >  Education > Classroom resources > The King, the Crown and the Colonel The King, the Crown and the Colonel Charles II, Court of the King’s Bench, 1673 (KB 27/1950/2) External links After the execution of Charles I in 1649 many of the Crown Jewels were sold or destroyed. Oliver Cromwell ordered that the orb and sceptres should be broken as they stood for the ‘detestable rule of kings’. All the gemstones were removed and sold and the precious metal was used to make coins. When the monarchy was restored in 1660, two new sceptres and an orb costing £12,185 were made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661. Can you spot any of these items in the picture above? During the ceremony, the new King held the Sceptre with the Cross in his right hand and the Sceptre with the Dove in his left. The sceptre was a rod or staff which represents royal power and the dove refers to the Holy Spirit. The King was crowned with St Edward’s Crown. At some point the King also held the orb, a hollow golden sphere decorated with a band of jewels and a jewelled cross on top. The orb refers to the King’s role as protector of the church. Charles II allowed the Crown Jewels to be shown to members of the public for a viewing fee paid to a custodian (keeper) who looked after the jewels in the Martin Tower at the Tower of London. In 1671 Thomas Blood was the first and only man who attempted to steal them. After that, the Crown Jewels were kept under armed guard in a part of the Tower known as the Jewel House. Read these sources to find out more about Thomas Blood’s life of crime and his dramatic attempt to steal the Crown Jewels. Tasks Source 4 Background Thomas Blood (c1618-1680) was a rebel, a republican (supporter of government without a king) and a master of disguise. His adventures had involved him dressing as a priest, a doctor of divinity and a Quaker. He took part in numerous plots. Blood was called both ‘Captain’ and ‘Colonel’ at the time. After his attempt at stealing the Crown Jewels, Blood even acted as a spy for Sir Joseph Williamson, an important politician in Charles II ‘s government, and he often attended court. Thomas Blood was born in Ireland. He fought in the Civil War on the side of Parliament and served as an officer in Cromwell’s army in Ireland. He was granted land in Ireland for his services. After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Thomas Blood lost all his lands. He took his revenge when he tried to kidnap James Butler, Duke of Ormonde, and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at Dublin castle in 1663. The plot was discovered and Blood fled to Holland. In 1666 Blood fought on the side of the Scottish Covenanters at Rullion Green to resist changes in the law about the conduct of church services made by Charles II. He returned to England and, not long after, rescued his friend John Mason whilst on his way to trial at York under armed escort. Thomas Blood made a second attempt to kidnap the Duke of Ormonde in London. The plan failed and Blood and his accomplices got away. It has been suggested that the Second Duke of Buckingham, George Villiers, was behind the plan. In 1671, as part of his attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, Blood and his son had got friendly with the keeper. He even arranged a marriage between his ‘nephew’ and keeper Edward’s daughter. However, Blood and his son were caught and imprisoned in the Tower. Several petitions were sent from Blood, his wife Mary and their son, to the Secretary of State, Lord Arlington. They claimed that their health was ‘much impaired by close confinement in the Tower’. King Charles II visited Blood in the Tower in private. Father and son were pardoned and Blood was given a pension in August of that year. It is not clear why Thomas Blood was treated with such generosity. Perhaps it was a reward for previous services. The poet Andrew Marvell even wrote a poem at the time about Blood’s attempt to steal the Crown Jewels. Blood’s body was dug up after he died in 1680 because of stories that he had faked his own death. Teachers' no


e popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: e popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?... Part 1 What word, extended from a more popular term, refers to a fictional book of between 20,000 and 50,000 words? Novella Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade? Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-92) In 1960 the UK publishing ban was lifted on what 1928 book? Lady Chatterley's Lover (by D H Lawrence) In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? Twice (to create four leaves) Who wrote the seminal 1936 self-help book How to Win Friends and Influence People? Dale Carnegie Who in 1450 invented movable type, thus revolutionising printing? Johannes Gutenberg Which Polish-born naturalised British novelist's real surname was Korzeniowski? Joseph Conrad (1857-1924, full name Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) Which short-lived dramatist is regarded as the first great exponent of blank verse? Christopher Marlowe (1564-93 - Blank verse traditionally is unrhymed, comprising ten syllables per line, stressing every second syllable.) Who wrote the maxim 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am)? René Descartes (1596-1650, French philosopher and mathematician, in his work Discours de la Méthode, 1637.) Who was the youngest of the three Brontë writing sisters? Anne Brontë (1820-49 - other sisters were Emily, 1818-48, and Charlotte, 1816-55, plus a brother, Branwell, 1817-48. The two oldest sisters, Maria and Elizabeth died in childhood.) What is the Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden? Beowulf What relatively modern school of philosophy, popular in literature since the mid 1900s, broadly embodies the notion of individual freedom of choice within a disorded and inexplicable universe? Existentialism What was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson? Lewis Carroll (1832-98) Who wrote Dr Zhivago? Boris Leonidovich Pasternak (1890-1960) What term and type of comedy is derived from the French word for stuffing? Farce or farcical (from the French farcir, to stuff, based on analogy between stuffing in cookery and the insertion of frivolous material into medieval plays.) What term originally meaning 'storehouse' referred, and still refers, to a periodical of various content and imaginative writing? Magazine Who wrote the significant scientific book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687? Isaac Newton (1642-1727) What 16th century establishment in London's Bread Street was a notable writers' haunt? The Mermaid Tavern Who wrote the 1845 poem The Pied Piper of Hamelin? Robert Browning (1812-89) Which American poet and humanist wrote and continually revised a collection of poems called Leaves of Grass? Walt Whitman (1819-92 - the title is apparently a self-effacing pun, since grass was publishing slang for work of little value, and leaves are pages.) kiakarosiyahtera44                                                   posted a question · Apr 22, 2015 at 1:28pm


Dale Carnegie 14 Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The - ENGLISH - 1302 Dale carnegie 14 who wrote the famous 1855 poem the SCHOOL View Full Document Dale Carnegie 14. Who wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade? Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-92) 15. Who in 1450 invented movable type, thus revolutionizing printing? Johannes Gutenberg 16. Who was the youngest of the three Brontë writing sisters? Anne Brontë (1820-49 - other sisters were Emily, 1818-48, and Charlotte, 1816-55, plus a brother, Branwell, 1817-48. The two oldest sisters, Maria and Elizabeth died in childhood.) 17. What is the Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden? Beowulf 18. What Japanese term (meaning 'fold' and 'book') refers to a book construction made using concertina fold, with writing/printing on one side of the paper? Orihon 19. What term and type of comedy is derived from the French word for stuffing? Farce or farcical (from the French farcir, to stuff, based on analogy between stuffing in cookery and the insertion of frivolous material into medieval plays.) 20. What term originally meaning 'storehouse' referred, and still refers, to a periodical of various content and imaginative writing? Magazine 21. Who wrote the significant scientific book Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687? Isaac Newton (1642-1727) 22. What relatively modern school of philosophy, popular in literature since the mid-1900s, broadly embodies the notion of individual freedom of choice within a disorder and inexplicable universe? Existentialism This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. 23. Which short-lived dramatist is regarded as the first great exponent of blank verse? This is the end of the preview. Sign up to                   access the rest of the document. TERM


In 1960 the UK publishing ban was lifted on what 1928 book?


In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? View the step-by-step solution to: In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? This question was answered on Sep 06, 2015. View the Answer In bookmaking how many times would an quarto sheet be folded? ghyujinkolp                                                   posted a question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:04pm Top Answer The way to answer this question is ... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243582) ]} Tutor_will_solve answered the question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:05pm Other Answers Let me explain the... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243588) ]} It should be folded twice to produce... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26244369) ]} View Full Answer or ask a new question Related Questions 5 English experts found online! Average reply time is                       5 mins Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!


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Who in 1450 invented movable type, thus revolutionising printing?

History of the Printing Press - Invention of the Printing Press Invention: printing   press Function: noun /   printï¿½ing press Definition: A machine   that transfers lettering or images by contact with various forms of   inked surface onto paper or similar material fed into it in various   ways The device is used for printing many copies of a text on paper. Inventor: Johannes Gutenberg  (aka Johann Gutenberg) Criteria; First practical. Modern   prototype. Entrepreneur. Birth: c1400 in   Mainz, Germany Death: February 3, 1468 in   Mainz, Germany Nationality: German Milestones:  888 The Diamond Sutra, a Buddhist scripture, was the first dated  example of block printing. 1041 Bi Sheng in China invented movable clay type 1423 Europeans use xylography (art of engraving on wood, block printing)  to produce books. 1430 Gutenberg moved from his native town of Mainz to Strasburg 1436 Gutenberg begins work on his printing press. 1437 Gutenberg was sued for "breach of promise of marriage" by a young  lady of  Strasburg 1440 Gutenberg completed his wooden press which used movable metal type. 1440 Laurens Janszoon Koster (Coster) is credited, by some, with  inventing movable metal type 1444 Gutenberg returns to Mainz and sets up a printing shop 1446 Gutenberg prints the "Poem of the Last Judgment" 1448 Gutenberg prints the "Calendar for 1448" 1450 Gutenberg' formed a partnership with the wealthy Johann Fust 1450 Gutenberg begins work on a Bible, the first is 40 lines per page. 1452 Gutenberg begins printing the 42-line Bible in two volumes. 1454 Gutenberg prints indulgences (notes sold to Christians by the Pope,  pardoning their sins) 1455 First block-printed Bible, the Biblia Pauperum, published in  Germany. 1455 Gutenberg completed work on what is estimated to be 200 copies of  the Bible 1455 Gutenberg was effectively bankrupt. Investor Johann Faust gains  control of print business 1457 First known color printing, a Psalter (a collection of Psalms for  devotional use) by Faust. 1460 Gutenberg reestablished himself in the  printing business with the aid of Conrad Humery 1461 Albrecht Pfister printed the first  illustrated book Edelstein which featured a number of woodcuts. 1465 Gutenberg is appointed to the court of Archbishop Adolf of Nassau 1476 Two hundred woodcuts were used in a edition of Aesop's Fables 1476 First use of copper engravings instead of woodcuts for  illustration 1476 William Caxton sets up his printing press in Westminster,  England. 1499 Printing had become established in more than 2500 cities around  Europe. 1499 An estimated 15 million books have been press printed, representing thirty thousand book titles CAPs:  Johannes Gutenberg, Johann Gutenberg, Bi Sheng, Laurens Janszoon Koster,  Johann Faust, Peter Schoffer, Albrecht Pfister,  Conrad Humery, Archbishop Adolf of  Nassau, William Caxton, Gutenberg Bible, 42-line Bible, Mazarin Bible,  Diamond Sutra, Poem of the Last Judgment, Calendar for 1448, Psalter,  Aesop's Fables, SIPs:  printing press, movable type, xylography, metal type, indulgences,  typography, letterpress printing, invention, history, inventor of, history of, who invented, invention of,  fascinating facts. The Story: In the mid-15th century Johannes Gutenberg invented a mechanical way of  making books. This was the first example of mass book production. Before the  invention of printing, multiple copies of a manuscript had to be made by  hand, a laborious task that could take many years. Later books were produced  by and for the Church using the process of wood engraving. This required the  craftsman to cut away the background, leaving the area to be printed raised.  This process applied to both text and illustrations and was extremely  time-consuming. When a page was complete, often comprising a number of  blocks joined together, it would be inked and a sheet of paper was then  pressed over it for an imprint. The susceptibility of wood to the elements  gave such blocks a limited lifespan . In the Far East, movable type an


Which Polish-born naturalised British novelist's real surname was Korzeniowski?


Which short-lived dramatist is regarded as the first great exponent of blank verse? View the step-by-step solution to: Which short-lived dramatist is regarded as the first great exponent of blank verse? This question was answered on Sep 06, 2015. View the Answer Which short-lived dramatist is regarded as the first great exponent of blank verse? lachnikolpookl                                                   posted a question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:12pm Top Answer The best way to approach your question... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243631) ]} Tutor_will_solve answered the question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:13pm Other Answers The way to approach this... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243640) ]} Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593). Blank verse... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26244348) ]} Need an English Literature tutor? Jordan-M 5 English Literature experts found online! Average reply time is                       1 min Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. 890,990,898 Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! 890,990,898 Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!


e Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: e Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden?... This question was answered on Sep 06, 2015. View the Answer What is the Old English heroic poem, surviving in a single copy dated around the year 1000, featuring its eponymous 6th century warrior from Geatland in Sweden? hankilopllop                                                   posted a question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:07pm Top Answer Here is the solution... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243605) ]} Tutor_will_solve answered the question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:08pm Other Answers After working on your question, I... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243613) ]} Beowulf. It was written between the... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26244280) ]} Dedan answered the question · Sep 07, 2015 at 3:25am It is called the Beowulf.Beowulf is an old English epic poem consisting of 3182... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26244334) ]} Which of the following sixteenth-century works of English literature was translated into the English language after its first publication in Latin? a) Recently Asked Questions Need an English Literature tutor? profleah89 2 English Literature experts found online! Average reply time is                       1 min Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!


y, popular in literature since the mid 1900s, broadly embodies the notion of individual freedom of choice within a disorded and inexplicable universe?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: y, popular in literature since the mid 1900s, broadly embodies the notion of individual freedom of choice within a disorded and inexplicable universe?... This question was answered on Sep 06, 2015. View the Answer What relatively modern school of philosophy, popular in literature since the mid 1900s, broadly embodies the notion of individual freedom of choice within a disorded and inexplicable universe? machpathelikjhanim                                                   posted a question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:10pm Top Answer Here is a detailed explanation... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243619) ]} Tutor_will_solve answered the question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:11pm Other Answers The answer to this question... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26243632) ]} shinam.75 answered the question · Sep 06, 2015 at 11:14pm It is the existentialism school of philosophy. Existentialism is a philosophical and literary movement that... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(26244395) ]} View Full Answer or ask a new question Related Questions 1914-1945 can be characterized as a time of _________ in America and around the world. a. conflict/tension b. peace c. acceptance and forgiveness d. isolation Recently Asked Questions Need an English Literature tutor? mathtutor1983 2 English Literature experts found online! Average reply time is                       1 min Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!


What was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson?

Dodgson biography Version for printing Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is better known by the pseudonym "Lewis Carroll". Although he was a mathematician, he is best known as the author of Alice's adventures in wonderland (1865) and Through the looking glass (1872), children's books that are among the most popular of all time. They are distinguished as satire and as examples of verbal wit. Dodgson wrote mathematical works under his own name but for his children's books he invented the pen name "Lewis Carroll" by translating his first two names "Charles Lutwidge" into Latin as "Carolus Lodovicus", then anglicising and reversing their order. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson's father was the Reverend Charles Dodgson. Charles Dodgson senior was born in 1800 and studied at the University of Oxford where he gained a First Class degree in both mathematics and classics. He was appointed as a mathematics lecturer at Oxford where he held a Fellowship but, on marrying his cousin Frances Jane Lutwidge in 1827, he had to give up his Oxford Fellowship. He then became a curate at All Saints' Church in Daresbury and it was in that town that ten of Charles and Frances' eleven children were born. Charles Lutwidge was the eldest of his parents three boys, having two elder sisters Fanny, born in 1828, and Elizabeth, born in 1830. Charles was baptised on 11 July 1832 in his father's church and grew up in a strict Christian household. His early education, like that of his brothers and sisters, was provided by his parents. He read mostly religious books as a child and an indication of his rapid progress is that he had read Pilgrim's Progress by the time he was seven. Charles looked up to his father and wished to be like him. Since mathematics was his father's favourite subject, it is easy to see how Charles gained an early love for it. Not only did Charles model himself on his father, but his father also wanted his son to follow in his footsteps by studying mathematics at Oxford, then obtaining a Fellowship, marrying and becoming a vicar. At Daresbury the Dodgson family had to struggle financially, so it was a relief when Charles's father moved to become vicar at Croft-on-Tees in Yorkshire in 1843 where his income was substantially increased. At Croft the family lived in a large rectory with a wonderful garden but chose to live much more simply than they might have done. On 1 August 1844 Charles enter Richmond School as a boarder, living in the headmaster's house. The school was only ten miles from his home and so his parents were able to visit him just over a week after he arrived. They found that he was settling in well and indeed at this school he received an excellent foundation for his education, excelling in mathematics. On 27 January 1846, Charles' fourteenth birthday, he enrolled at Rugby School. This was a famous school but one where Charles found things extremely difficult. A shy, sensitive boy with a stammer, he suffered bullying from the older boys and, as Clark writes [ 7 ]:- From every point of view life at Rugby was a personal disaster for young Dodgson. Despite being deeply unhappy, Dodgson achieved high standards in his school work, receiving a steady stream of prizes. Again mathematics was his favourite subject but he also excelled at divinity. A number of illnesses which he suffered from in 1848 had a lasting effect. The first was whooping cough which he caught in the spring. He was left with a persistent cough which returned at various times throughout his life. In the autumn he contracted mumps and this left him somewhat deaf in his right ear, a problem which never improved. He wrote afterwards of his time at Rugby (see for example [ 9 ]):- During my stay I made I suppose some progress in learning of various kinds, but none of it was done with love, and I spent an incalculable time in writing out impositions - this last I consider one of the chief faults of Rugby School. I made some friends there ... but I cannot say that I look back upon my life at a Public School with any sensations of pleasure, or that any earthly considerations would


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Who wrote the significant scientific book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687?

Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica First published Thu Dec 20, 2007 No work of science has drawn more attention from philosophers than Newton's Principia. The reasons for this, however, and consequently the focus of the attention have changed significantly from one century to the next. During the 20th Century philosophers have viewed the Principia in the context of Einstein's new theory of gravity in his theory of general relativity. The main issues have concerned the relation between Newton's and Einstein's theories of gravity and what the need to replace the former with the latter says about the nature, scope, and limits of scientific knowledge. During most of the 18th Century, by contrast, Newton's theory of gravity remained under dispute, especially because of the absence of a mechanism — in particular, a contact mechanism — producing gravitational forces. The philosophic literature correspondingly endeavored to clarify and to resolve, one way or the other, the dispute over whether the Principia should or should not be viewed as methodologically well founded. By the 1790s Newton's theory of gravity had become established among those engaged in research in orbital mechanics and physical geodesy, leading to the Principia becoming the exemplar of science at its most successful. Philosophic interest in the Principia during the 19th Century therefore came to focus on how Newton had achieved this success, in part to characterize the knowledge that had been achieved and in part to pursue comparable knowledge in other areas of research. Unfortunately, a very large fraction of the philosophic literature in all three centuries has suffered from a quite simplistic picture of the Principia itself. The main goal of this entry is to replace that simplistic picture with one that does more justice to the richness of both the content and the methodology of the Principia. 1. Overview: The Importance of the Work Viewed retrospectively, no work was more seminal in the development of modern physics and astronomy than Newton's Principia. Its conclusion that the force retaining the planets in their orbits is one in kind with terrestrial gravity ended forever the view dating back at least to Aristotle that the celestial realm calls for one science and the sublunar realm, another. Just as the Preface to its first edition had proposed, the ultimate success of Newton's theory of gravity made the identification of the fundamental forces of nature and their characterization in laws the primary pursuit of physics. The success of the theory led as well to a new conception of exact science under which every systematic discrepancy between observation and theory, no matter how small, is taken as telling us something important about the world. And, once it became clear that the theory of gravity provided a far more effective means than observation for precisely characterizing complex orbital motions — just as Newton had proposed in the Principia in the case of the orbit of the Moon — physical theory gained primacy over observation for purposes of answering specific questions about the world. The retrospective view of the Principia has been different in the aftermath of Einstein's special and general theories of relativity from what it was throughout the nineteenth century. Newtonian theory is now seen to hold only to high approximation in limited circumstances in much the way that Galileo's and Huygens's results for motion under uniform gravity came to be seen as holding only to high approximation in the aftermath of Newtonian inverse-square gravity. In the middle of the nineteenth century, however, when there was no reason to think that any confuting discrepancy between Newtonian theory and observation was ever going to emerge, the Principia was viewed as the exemplar of perfection in empirical science in much the way that Euclid's Elements had been viewed as the exemplar of perfection in mathematics at the beginning of the seventeenth centu


Christopher Marlowe 1564 93 Blank verse traditionally is - ENGLISH - 1302 View Full Document Christopher Marlowe (1564-93 - Blank verse traditionally is unrhymed, comprising ten syllables per line, stressing every second syllable.) 24. What was Samuel Langhorne Clemens' pen-name? Mark Twain (1835-1910) 25. Derived from Greek meaning summit or finishing touch, what word refers to the publisher's logo and historically the publisher's details at the end of the book? Colophon 26. Japanese three-line verses called Haiku contain how many syllables? Seventeen 27. Stanley Kubrick successfully requested the UK ban of his own film based on what Anthony Burgess book? A Clockwork Orange 28. The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) code was increased to how many digits from 1 January 2007? Thirteen 29. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis asserts that people's perceptions and attitudes are affected particularly by what: book covers, book price, or words and language? Words and language (the theory applies to all media and language, in that the type of words and language read and used affects how people react to the world) 30. Who wrote the maxim 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am)? René Descartes (1596-1650, French philosopher and mathematician, in his work Discourse de la Method, 1637.) 31. What 16th century establishment in London's Bread Street was a notable writers' haunt? The Mermaid Tavern 32. Who wrote the 1845 poem The Pied Piper of Hamelin? Robert Browning (1812-89) 33. Which American poet and humanist wrote and continually revised a collection of poems called Leaves of Grass? Walt Whitman (1819-92 - the title is apparently a self-effacing pun, since grass was publishing slang for work of little value, and leaves are pages.) This is the end of the preview. Sign up to                   access the rest of the document. TERM


Who wrote the 1845 poem The Pied Piper of Hamelin?

The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Poems | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poets, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization. browse poems & poets sign up to receive a new poem-a-day in your inbox sign up Pirate Story by Robert Louis Stevenson Travel by Robert Louis Stevenson Loneliness by Trumbull Stickney read this poet's poems Robert Browning was born on May 7, 1812, in Camberwell, England. His mother was an accomplished pianist and a devout evangelical Christian. His father, who worked as a bank clerk, was also an artist, scholar, antiquarian, and collector of books and pictures. His rare book collection of more than 6,000 volumes included works in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish. Much of Browning's education came from his well-read father. It is believed that he was already proficient at reading and writing by the age of five. A bright and anxious student, Browning learned Latin, Greek, and French by the time he was fourteen. From fourteen to sixteen he was educated at home, attended to by various tutors in music, drawing, dancing, and horsemanship. At the age of twelve he wrote a volume of Byronic verse entitled Incondita, which his parents attempted, unsuccessfully, to have published. In 1825, a cousin gave Browning a collection of Percy Bysshe Shelley ’s poetry; Browning was so taken with the book that he asked for the rest of Shelley's works for his thirteenth birthday, and declared himself a vegetarian and an atheist in emulation of the poet. Despite this early passion, he apparently wrote no poems between the ages of thirteen and twenty. In 1828, Browning enrolled at the University of London, but he soon left, anxious to read and learn at his own pace. The random nature of his education later surfaced in his writing, leading to criticism of his poems' obscurities. In 1833, Browning anonymously published his first major published work, Pauline, and in 1840 he published Sordello, which was widely regarded as a failure. He also tried his hand at drama, but his plays, including Strafford, which ran for five nights in 1837, and the Bells and Pomegranates series, were for the most part unsuccessful. Nevertheless, the techniques he developed through his dramatic monologues—especially his use of diction, rhythm, and symbol—are regarded as his most important contribution to poetry, influencing such major poets of the twentieth century as Ezra Pound , T. S. Eliot , and Robert Frost . After reading Elizabeth Barrett’ s Poems (1844) and corresponding with her for a few months, Browning met her in 1845. They were married in 1846, against the wishes of Barrett's father. The couple moved to Pisa and then Florence, where they continued to write. They had a son, Robert "Pen" Browning, in 1849, the same year his Collected Poems was published. Elizabeth inspired Robert's collection of poems Men and Women (1855), which he dedicated to her. Now regarded as one of Browning's best works, the book was received with little notice at the time; its author was then primarily known as Elizabeth Barrett's husband. Elizabeth Barrett Browning died in 1861, and Robert and Pen Browning soon moved to London. Browning went on to publish Dramatis Personae (1864), and The Ring and the Book (1868–1869). The latter, based on a seventeenth-century Italian murder trial, received wide critical acclaim, finally earning a twilight of reknown and respect in Browning's career. The Browning Society was founded while he still lived, in 1881, and he was awarded honorary degrees by Oxford University


Which American poet and humanist wrote and continually revised a collection of poems called Leaves of Grass?

1000+ images about Walt Whitman on Pinterest | Electric fires, Walt whitman and Poem Forward Walt Whitman manuscript, “Go, said his soul to a poet.” The manuscript is comprised of two unequal-sized sheets of paper pasted together. Note in ink in Whitman’s hand running along upper left says: “Scrap of Rough Draft / W Whitman.” From the Berg Collection of English and American Literature. Discover the coolest shows in New York at www.artexperience... See More


1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture?... Sign up View the step-by-step solution to: 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture?... Part 2 The period between 1450 and 1600 in European development is known by what term, initially used by Italian scholars to express the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture? The Renaissance (literally meaning rebirth) What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? Tock Who detailed his experiences before and during World War I in Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man, and Memoirs of an Infantry Officer? Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) What significant law relating to literary and artistic works was first introduced in 1709? Copyright (prior to which creators had no legal means of protecting their work from being published or exploited by others) Who wrote the 1891 book Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra)? Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) What word, meaning 'measure' in Greek, refers to the rhythm of a line of verse? Metre (or meter) Cheap literature of the 16-18th centuries was known as 'what' books, based on the old word for the travelling traders who sold them? Chapbooks (a chapman was a travelling salesman, from the earlier term cheapman) What was Samuel Langhorne Clemens' pen-name? Mark Twain (1835-1910) Derived from Greek meaning summit or finishing touch, what word refers to the publisher's logo and historically the publisher's details at the end of the book? Colophon Japanese three-line verses called Haiku contain how many syllables? Seventeen Stanley Kubrick successfully requested the UK ban of his own film based on what Anthony Burgess book? A Clockwork Orange The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) code was increased to how many digits from 1 January 2007? Thirteen The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis asserts that people's perceptions and attitudes are affected particularly by what: book covers, book price, or words and language? Words and language (the theory applies to all media and language, in that the type of words and language read and used affects how people react to the world) What is the female term equating to a phallic symbol? Yonic symbol James Carker is a villain in which Charles Dickens novel? Dombey and Son (serialised 1846-8) What famous 1818 novel had the sub-title 'The Modern Prometheus'? Frankenstein (by Mary Shelley) Who wrote the 1947 book The Fountainhead? Ayn Rand By what name is the writer François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778) better known? Voltaire Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher? Edgar Allen Poe (1809-49) According to Matthew 27 in the Bible what prisoner was released by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus? Barabbas What was the 1920s arts group centred around Leonard and Virginia Woolf and the district of London which provided the group's name? The Bloomsbury Group What Japanese term (meaning 'fold' and 'book') refers to a book construction made using concertina fold, with writing/printing on one side of the paper? Orihon What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? Montague and Capulet Who wrote The Power of Positive Thinking in 1953? Norman Vincent Peale Around 100AD what type of book construction began to replace scrolls? Codex (a series of folios sewn together) What name for a lyrical work, typically 50-200 lines long, which from the Greek word for song? Ode Who wrote the 1866 book Crime and Punishment? Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-81) Who wrote the 1513 guide to leadership (titled in English) The Prince? Niccolo Machiavelli William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey are commonly referred to as the 'what' Poets? Lake Poets (from around 1800 they lived close to each other in the Lake District of England) In bookmaking, a sheet folded three times is called by what name?


What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? View the step-by-step solution to: What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? This question was answered on Mar 10, 2016. View the Answer What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961                popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? Student posted a question · Mar 10, 2016 at 5:49am Top Answer a) Tock b) Chapbooks c)... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(28240402) ]} What are the aesthetic differences between the two strands of modernism covered in the poetry unit? What kinds of historical and social events influenced art Recently Asked Questions 2 Literature experts found online! Average reply time is                       less than an hour Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!


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What significant law relating to literary and artistic works was first introduced in 1709?

The 1709 Blog: Digital Copyright Law: a new title The 1709 Blog In 1709 the Statute of Anne created the first purpose-built copyright law. This blog, founded just 300 short and unextended years later, is dedicated to all things copyright, warts and all. To contact the 1709 Blog, email Eleonora at eleonorarosati[at]gmail.com Tuesday, 6 May 2014 Digital Copyright Law: a new title Digital Copyright: Law and Practice (Fourth Edition) has recently been published by Hart Publishing of Oxford and Portland, Oregon.  The author, Simon Stokes , is a partner in law firm Blake Lapthorn and a bit of a scholar too, being a Visiting Research Fellow in the Bournemouth Law School.  Simon has actually been quite a contributor to IP literature, being also the author of another Hart title, Art and Copyright (details  here  and noted by Art & Artifice here ) and that rara avis, a book on the topic of the artist's entitlement to receive a proportion of the proceeds of resale of an original artwork -- Artist's Resale Right (Droit de Suite): UK Law and Practice (published by the Institute of Art & Law, here ). This is what the publisher has to say about Simon's latest effort: The first edition of this book in 2002 was the first UK text to examine digital copyright together with related areas such as performers' rights, moral rights, database rights and competition law as a subject in its own right. Updated editions have included the UK implementation of the 2001 Information Society Directive and commentary on user-generated content and the development of Web 2.0 and beyond. Now in its fourth edition, the book has been updated and revised to take account of legal and policy developments in copyright law and related areas, in particular the increasing role of the Court of Justice of the European Union in shaping EU copyright law. The book helps put digital copyright law and policy into perspective and provides practical guidance for those creating or exploiting digital content or technology, whether in academia, the software, information, publishing and creative industries, and other areas of the economy. The focus is on the specifics of the law in this area together with practical aspects, including precedents and precedent checklists dealing with common digital copyright transactions. The latest edition has been expanded to include a discussion of Open Access, eBooks and app development and licensing. Both academics and practitioners will find the book an invaluable guide to this rapidly developing field of law. If ever there was a subject in which a book could be pretty well guaranteed to be out of date before it was published, digital copyright is that subject. Readers of this weblog will be only too aware of the surge of new case law in the past year or so, while this book is mainly current to the end of 2012 (with some updating to June 2013).  Curiously, in much the same way as technological developments gallop ahead of the law, legal developments tend to gallop ahead of practice -- and the most important parts of this book, those that alert the reader to problems and how to address them, are in the main still highly relevant. The author has also provided a good deal of patiently-worded text that does not assume too great a degree of knowledge on the part of the reader, both with regard to the technology and in relation to the law. Even if, as is inevitable, things just carry on changing, this small and manageable book is a very good place from which to commence one's pursuit of this topic. Bibliographic details: hardback, xxvii + 262 pages. ISBN 9781849464024. Price: £45. Book's web page here . Posted by


Who wrote the 1891 book Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra)?

Thus Spoke Zarathustra - 必应 Nietzsche was one of the most revolutionary and subversive thinkers in Western philosophy, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra remains his most famous and influential work. https://www.amazon.com/Thus-Spoke-Zarathustra-Everyone-Classics/dp/... From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Thus Spoke Zarathustra Study Guide has everything you need to ace … www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/zarathustra


What word, meaning 'measure' in Greek, refers to the rhythm of a line of verse?

Poetry Explications - The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill PDF What this handout is about A poetry explication is a relatively short analysis which describes the possible meanings and relationships of the words, images, and other small units that make up a poem. Writing an explication is an effective way for a reader to connect a poem’s plot and conflicts with its structural features. This handout reviews some of the important techniques of approaching and writing a poetry explication, and includes parts of two sample explications. Preparing to write the explication Read the poem silently, then read it aloud (if not in a testing situation). Repeat as necessary. Consider the poem as a dramatic situation in which a speaker addresses an audience or another character. In this way, begin your analysis by identifying and describing the speaking voice or voices, the conflicts or ideas, and the language used in the poem. The large issues Determine the basic design of the poem by considering the who, what, when, where, and why of the dramatic situation. What is being dramatized? What conflicts or themes does the poem present, address, or question? Who is the speaker? Define and describe the speaker and the speaker’s voice. What does the speaker say? Who is the audience? Are other characters involved? What happens in the poem? Consider the plot or basic design of the action. How are the dramatized conflicts or themes introduced, sustained, resolved, etc.? When does the action occur? What is the date and/or time of day? Where is the speaker? Describe the physical location of the dramatic moment. Why does the speaker feel compelled to speak at this moment? What is the speaker’s motivation? The details To analyze the design of the poem, we must focus on the poem’s parts, namely how the poem dramatizes conflicts or ideas in language. By concentrating on the parts, we develop our understanding of the poem’s structure, and we gather support and evidence for our interpretations. Some of the details we should consider include the following: Form: Does the poem represent a particular form (sonnet, sestina, etc.)? Does the poem present any unique variations from the traditional structure of that form? Rhetoric: How does the speaker make particular statements? Does the rhetoric seem odd in any way? Why? Consider the predicates and what they reveal about the speaker. Syntax: Consider the subjects, verbs, and objects of each statement and what these elements reveal about the speaker. Do any statements have convoluted or vague syntax? Vocabulary: Why does the poet choose one word over another in each line? Do any of the words have multiple or archaic meanings that add other meanings to the line? Use the Oxford English Dictionary as a resource. The patterns As you analyze the design line by line, look for certain patterns to develop which provide insight into the dramatic situation, the speaker’s state of mind, or the poet’s use of details. Some of the most common patterns include the following: Rhetorical Patterns: Look for statements that follow the same format. Rhyme: Consider the significance of the end words joined by sound; in a poem with no rhymes, consider the importance of the end words. Patterns of Sound: Alliteration and assonance create sound effects and often cluster significant words. Visual Patterns: How does the poem look on the page? Rhythm and Meter: Consider how rhythm and meter influence our perception of the speaker and language. Basic terms for talking about meter Meter (from the Greek metron, meaning measure) refers principally to the recurrence of regular beats in a poetic line. In this way, meter pertains to the structure of the poem as it is written. The most common form of meter in English verse since the 14th century is accentual-syllabic meter, in which the basic unit is the foot. A foot is a combination of two or three stressed and/or unstressed syllables. The following are the four most common metrical feet in English poetry: (1) IAMBIC (the noun is “iamb”): an unstressed syll


Cheap literature of the 16-18th centuries was known as 'what' books, based on the old word for the travelling traders who sold them?


Derived from Greek meaning summit or finishing touch, what word refers to the publisher's logo and historically the publisher's details at the end of the book?

Critic - Ellen Lupton critic Ellen Lupton is curator of contemporary design at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City and director of the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore. An author of numerous books and articles on design, she is a public-minded critic, frequent lecturer, and AIGA Gold Medalist. Read More How to Make Zucchini Soup 1. Chop one large onion and 4 or 5 stalks of celery. 2. Peel and chop four medium-sized zucchini or other summer squash and one large potato. 3. Saute onions and celery in a generous pour of olive oil. 4. Add chopped zucchini and potato. 5. Cover with water and bring to a boil and add four ears of shucked corn. Cook corn for five minutes and remove from soup. Slice kernels off the cobs. For sweeter soup, return cobs to soup. 6. Cook soup for 30 minutes or so. 7. Remove cobs as needed. Puree soup with immersion blender. Add chopped basil and puree again. Add corn kernels. Adjust seasoning (soup will need salt!). Add water if soup is too thick. Heat soup again to serving temperature. 8. Serve! Welcome to Busytown I produced my Busytown narrative (indebted to the great Richard Scarry) as a way to talk about themes raised by the exhibition Graphic Design: Now In Production , curated by Andrew Blauvelt (Walker Art Center) and myself (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum), 2012. Illustration by Ellen Lupton. *************** INFO GRAPHIC *************** Over the past ten years, the cost of a private 4-year degree has tracked closely to salaries. ************ VIDEO ************ Below is a video of my lecture “Welcome to Busytown: Or Whatever Happened to Graphic Design,” filmed by my friends at Creative Mornings Baltimore . Special thanks to Wesley Stuckey and the great folks at Dooby’s! ******************************* INTERACTIVE ILLUSTRATION ******************************* I created this interactive graphic using ThingLink , an amazing image-tagging tool developed by Ulla Maria Mutanen. “Welcome to Busytown” is my illustrated dystopia of today’s graphic design world. ************ TEXT ************ From the Introduction to Graphic Design: Now In Production, by Andrew Blauvelt and Ellen Lupton (Minneapolis: Walker Art Center, 2012). A sequence of images from Daniel Clowes’ satirical comic Art School Confidential, first published in 1991, features three equally dismal career paths for the average art school graduate: clerking in an art supply store, flipping burgers in a diner, or becoming a “paste-up artist.” Back then, paste-up occupied the lowest possible rank within the art world’s lowest field of endeavor: graphic design. Paste-up belonged to production, a menial phase of the design process devoted not to high-minded forms and ideas but to hands-on execution. During the same year that Clowes published his seminal work of cultural samizdat, a major point of passage occurred in the field of graphic design. It was then that digital files became a fully accepted means for transmitting artwork from designer to printing plant. The age of QuarkXPress and PostScript page assembly had finally dawned; the drudgery of manual paste-up was lost to memory. Graphic designers absorbed the labors of the paste-up artist like the body of a dead twin. Designers picked up numerous other production tasks as well, from typesetting to photo retouching, processes demanding special skills and equipment that could now be performed from the narrow perch of the digital desktop. (Flipping burgers remained a separate calling, soon joined by new jobs such as Starbucks barista and Apple Store Genius.) Many designers feared their profession would collapse under the heavy weight of production. Worse, they predicted, desktop publishing would trigger a devastating transfer of power from designers to “secretaries,” a population newly empowered with Times Roman and Helvetica. These things did not come to pass. The design profession grew and grew. Arial outpaced Helvetica as an object of scorn, and secretaries became scarcer than exorcists and bank tellers. At art sch


The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) code was increased to how many digits from 1 January 2007?

About ISBN | ISBN.org About ISBN Contact Us About the ISBN Standard "ISBN" stands for "International Standard Book Number". An ISBN is a number, not a bar code. One agency per country is designated to assign ISBNs for the publishers and self-publishers located in that country. The U.S. ISBN Agency cannot assign ISBNs to publishers and self-publishers located outside the United States and its territories. The ISBN identifies the title or other book-like product (such as an audiobook) to which it is assigned, but also the publisher to be contacted for ordering purposes. If an ISBN is obtained from a company other than the official ISBN Agency, that ISBN will not identify the publisher of the title accurately. This can have implications for doing business in the publishing industry supply chain. ISBNs are assigned to publishers and self-publishers as follows: 1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000 or 100,000 numbers. When participating in the ISBN standard, publishers and self-publishers are required to report all information about titles to which they have assigned ISBNs. For more than thirty years, ISBNs were 10 digits long. On January 1, 2007 the ISBN system switched to a 13-digit format. Now all ISBNs are 13-digits long. If you were assigned 10-digit ISBNs, you can convert them to the 13-digit format at the converter found at this website. A 10-digit ISBN cannot be converted to 13-digits merely by placing three digits in front of the 10-digit number. There is an algorithm that frequently results in a change of the last digit of the ISBN. Note about 979 ISBNs: ISBNs beginning 979 will not be issued in the United States for at least several years until current inventories of ISBNs are depleted. When they are assigned, they will not replace those beginning with 978. ISBNs beginning 978 and 979 will coexist in the book industry for a number of years. 978 ISBNs cannot be converted to 979 ISBNs. 979 ISBNs are not convertible to a 10-digit format and exist only in a 13-digit format. Bowker is an affiliated business of ProQuest . | © 2014 R.R. Bowker LLC. All rights reserved. For support, please call us toll-free at 1-877-310-7333.


What is the female term equating to a phallic symbol?

single word requests - What is the female version of "phallic"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange What is the female version of "phallic"? phal·lic/ˈfalik/Adjective Of, relating to, or resembling a phallus or erect penis. It would have a definition as: Of, relating to, or resembling a vagina. Perhaps women are not so neatly summed up. –  jbelacqua Apr 3 '11 at 7:13 1   @jgbelacqua: ...or perhaps men don't build buildings so often needing resembling much else. –  Mitch Apr 3 '11 at 15:19 8   I believe the feminine for phallic really ought to be phalliquette. :) –  tchrist♦ Apr 3 '11 at 18:02      Phalliquette, I like. @tchrist, I'm sure it would raise some fairly vehement opposition from the feminists... good for a laugh. –  Karl Apr 4 '11 at 16:47 3 up vote 28 down vote accepted I think @canadiancreed/Merriam-webster's yonic is a bit quaint. It certainly has a longer history, but that may be because its ancient Sanskrit origins give it a certain air of respectability. Vulvic is more common today , perhaps because we live in an age that doesn't pussy-foot around delicate subjects quite so much (if you'll pardon the double-entendres ). But if we were to allow whimsical neologisms, I'd have to go for male:phallic = female:phannic (which works better for Brits, since our fanny is always a front bottom , not a backside). +1: yonic is properly the opposite of lingamic anyway. –  chaos Apr 3 '11 at 3:52 1 What happened in 1991 to make "yonic" so popular? –  Dan Apr 3 '11 at 19:06 2   @user744: Doubtless nothing in particular. Quite a few of the occurrences counted by Ngram are misreadings (of baryonic, for example), and there aren't that many in total anyway. Just goes to show you can't read too much into automated analysis at this level. –  FumbleFingers Apr 4 '11 at 2:13 1 Out of curiosity, what happened to plain old vaginal? –  onomatomaniak Oct 28 '11 at 5:57 1