Which Protestant denomination has the most members in the U.S.?

The largest Protestant denominations The largest Protestant denominations April 4, 2013 by Gene Veith 26 Comments New statistics have been released giving the largest Protestant denominations.  We Missouri Synod Lutherans are #11 with 2.3 million members.  That’s more than the Episcopalians (#12 with 2 milllion), though they get all the attention.  If you add up the two biggest Lutheran groups (the ELCA being #5 with 4.5 million), we’d come in at #3.  That’s lots more than explicitly Calvinist groups, though they have seem to have the most influence.  Then again, the denomination of not having a denomination has some 12.2 million members, which would make it #2. See the list of the top 15 after the jump.  What can we conclude from this list, if anything? 1. Southern Baptist Convention: 16.2 million members 2. The United Methodist Church: 7.8 million members 3. The Church of God in Christ: 5.5 million members 4. National Baptist Convention: 5.0 million members 5. Evangelical Lutheran Church, U.S.A.: 4.5 million members 6. National Baptist Convention of America: 3.5 million members 7. Assemblies of God: 2.9 million members 8. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): 2.8 million members 9. African Methodist Episcopal Church: 2.5 million members 10. National Missionary Baptist Convention of America: 2.5 million members 11. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS): 2.3 million members 12. The Episcopal Church: 2.0 million members 13. Churches of Christ: 1.6 million members 14. Pentecostal Assemblies of the World: 1.5 million members 15. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: 1.4 million members From spam to bacn » About Gene Veith I am a retired English professor and college administrator. I have written over 20 books on different facets of Christianity & Culture. http://www.utah-lutheran.blogspot.com Bror Erickson TOO MANY BAPTISTS! Robin Since I live in the south it feels like there are a lot more Baptist than that:) http://www.bikebubba.blogspot.com bike bubba Personally, I think it’s neat that several of these are historic African-American denominations.  I knew that churches often hold their communities together, but it’s cool to see the “proof in the pudding” here. Also, regarding the preponderance of Baptists, pentacostals, and charismatics, those are the denominations which are today doing what the Methodists and Presbyterians were doing a century ago. They are getting out of the church building and actively evangelizing their friends and neighbors.  Right or wrong on various issues of theology, they know that the game goes in general to those who show up. http://www.christlutheran.net Jeff Samelson I think what would be helpful would be more context, rather than just the numbers and ranking. How do each denomination’s numbers compare to the past — especially in percentages? I’m pretty sure the ELCA has lost a full 50% of its membership since its inception (almost 25 years ago); the LCMS no more than 10% or 15% over the same period — which of the others have gained membership? Which have lost, and how much? #4 Kitty 11. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS): 2.3 million members I don’t trust the numbers. In my opinion (and please tell me if I’m wrong) a more accurate way of determining the size of our church is by the number of hymnals which are sold. Steve Billingsley As a former United Methodist this just makes me shake my head. In 1969 the UMC was the largest Protestant denomination with over 11 million members. That means that in 40 years the denomination has lost 30% of its members (while population growth over the same period of time was significant). Unfortunately, large swaths of what remained are little more than a politically liberal PAC with a hymnal. I still have many friends in the UMC (including quite a few pastors) who are marvelous Christian people. But as a whole, it is a bureaucratic theological wasteland. http://www.bikebubba.blogspot.com bike bubba Steve, I”m also a former United Methodist, and giga-dittos on what you said. One bit of good news that I can see is that, being a theologi


"Who popularized the ""moonwalk"" dance?"

Who Invented The Moonwalk? Hint: It Wasn’t Michael Jackson Who Invented The Moonwalk? Hint: It Wasn’t Michael Jackson Chris Willman Tweet Share If we can celebrate anniversaries of man's first landing on the moon, why not also commemorate the first time Michael Jackson landed on his signature move, the moonwalk? It was 30 years ago, on March 25, 1983, that Jackson shimmied backward across the stage at the Motown 25 taping, a few scant seconds of showmanship that may have marked the critical turning point from his being a superstar to being the superstar of his era. But if you believe that Jackson invented the moonwalk, you probably also believe that P. Diddy invented the remix. Trying to determine the exact creator of the moonwalk dance is like trying to pin the invention of rock 'n' roll on one artist. It is, as writer Shanna Freeman has said, "the product of more than 70 years of dance evolution." Cab Calloway liked to say that he'd been doing pretty much the same moves since the 1930s. The earliest footage that portrays someone doing something nearly identical to Jackson's fancy footwork in 1983 belongs to dancer Bill Bailey. But if you want to know where Jackson got it from, the historical guesswork can come to an end and the answer can be summed up in one word: Shalamar. No, it wasn't Jody Watley who was taking that early '80s soul trio's trips to the moon. It was the group's designated dancer, Jeffrey Daniel--a former "Solid Gold" hoofer who was renowned in the R&B/dance community--who attracted attention what was then referred to as "the backslide" before he taught it to Michael. And apparently Jackson held the move in the back pocket of his skinny pants for months or years before he decided the Motown special was the place to bust it out. Naturally, there are some variations that go into the myth-making around what happened at that March 25, 1983 taping. "Everything that you saw him do, he made it up on the spot," Jermaine Jackson has said, a contention that gives Michael far more credit for spontaneous genius than he gave himself. LaToya's version gives credit where credit is due: "The moonwalk was a dance that the kids were doing on the streets," she's said, "and Michael came along later. And he had a guy by the name of Jeffrey Daniel to teach him to do the moonwalk...and when he did it, everybody saw it and just thought this was the most wonderful thing they had ever seen, not really knowing it was a dance that was already out there." Michael was a little stingy with the credit in his autobiography, although he was quite open about the fact that his key move at the fateful taping for Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (which aired two months later) was not his own innovation. "I had been practicing the Moonwalk for some time," he wrote in his 1988 memoir, which tellingly was titled Moonwalker, "and it dawned on me in our kitchen [on the night before the taping] that I would finally do the Moonwalk in public on Motown 25. Now the Moonwalk was already out on the street by this time, but I enhanced it a little when I did it. It was born as a breakdance step, a 'popping' type of thing that black kids had created dancing on the street corners in the ghetto...So I said, 'This is my chance to do it,' and I did it. These three kids taught it to me. They gave me the basics--and I had been doing it a lot in private. I had practiced it together with certain other steps. All I was really sure of was that on the bridge to 'Billie Jean' I was going to walk backward and forward at the same time, like walking on the moon." The "three kids" to whom Jackson alluded were apparently Daniel and his compatriots, Geron "Casper" Candidate and Derek "Cooly" Jackson. Daniel was a seasoned professional who was actually three years older than Jackson, who was then 24, so you can judge for yourself whether Jackson crediting "kids" was a term of endearment or a deflection meant to bolster his sense of street cred. Jackson had been a fan of Daniel's. "He used to watch me dance on 'Soul Train," Daniel recalled in a TV interview. "I had no


During which holiday do Jews refrain from eating leavened bread?

Chosen People Ministries - Removal of the Leaven Holidays and Festivals During Passover, observant Jewish people refrain from eating leaven. This tradition comes from God's commandment to Israel in the Torah, “For seven days no leaven shall be found in your houses, since whoever eats what is leavened, that same person shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he is a stranger or a native of the land. You shall eat nothing leavened; in all your dwellings you shall eat unleavened bread” (Ex 12:19-20). As Jewish people prepare for Passover, each family removes the leaven from their home. Then, during a ceremony called Bedikat Chametz, every traditional household conducts a final search for leaven throughout the house, gathers it together and burns it, after which the house is kosher for Passover. Paul uses this Jewish practice as the background to his discussion in 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, "Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” At that time, the believing community of Corinth was tolerant of gross immorality. Paul compares sin to leaven and commands the congregation at Corinth to clean out the sin from within their midst in the same way the Jewish community removes leaven from their homes during Passover. Just as leaven permeates an entire lump of dough, sinful behavior affects the entire life of an individual and congregation. If the congregation at Corinth did not deal with the wicked behavior in their midst, then this behavior would defile the whole community. When making Challah, the traditional Jewish bread for Shabbat, a small amount of yeast is added to the dough, and this bit of yeast leavens the entire loaf of bread. In the same way, sin affects a person’s entire life. We cannot compartmentalize our lives and isolate sin in a particular area so that it does not affect the other areas of our lives. God created us as holistic people, and we deceive ourselves when we think the small or hidden sins in our lives will not affect the other areas of our soul. Even small and hidden sins will permeate and corrode our entire being. As Paul wrote, the reason we must remove the wicked behavior from our lives is that our Messiah was sacrificed, like a Passover lamb, to remove our unrighteousness. Therefore, we should pursue righteousness, since our Messiah has removed the chametz (leaven) from our lives. Paul describes people with leaven as depraved and wicked, whereas people who are pure in motives and upright in character have no leaven. The “unleavened” person does not have a hidden or secret life. The preparation for Passover can remind us to think about the unrighteous behaviors we tolerate in our own lives. If we tolerate immoral thoughts or actions, they will begin to affect our spiritual lives and ultimately destroy our soul. If we are serious about honoring God and having a healthy spiritual life, then we cannot tolerate the hidden and secret sins. In the spirit of Passover, let us remove the sin from our lives, so that we are kosher for Passover.


Cher - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 105 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (69) | Personal Quotes  (22) | Salary  (6) Overview (3) 5' 8½" (1.74 m) Mini Bio (1) The beat goes on ... and on ... and as strong as ever for this superstar entertainer who has well surpassed the four-decade mark while improbably transforming herself from an artificial, glossy "flashionplate" singer into a serious, Oscar-worthy, dramatic actress ... and back again! With more ups and downs than the 2008 Dow Jones Industrial Average, Cher managed to rise like a phoenix from the ashes each time she was down and counted out, somehow re-inventing herself with every changing decade and finding herself on top all over again. As a singer Cher is the only performer to have earned "top 10" hit singles in four consecutive decades; as an actress, she and Barbra Streisand are the only two Best Actress Oscar winners to have a #1 hit song on the Billboard charts. At age 62, Cher has yet to decide to get completely off her fabulous roller coaster ride, although she has threatened to on occasion. The daughter of a truck driver, John Sarkisian, and an Arkansas-born mother, Georgia Holt (the former Jackie Jean Crouch), Cher was born in El Centro, California, on May 20, 1946. She has a sister, Georganne LaPiere . Cher is of Armenian heritage on her father's side, and of English and German, with more distant Irish, Dutch, and French, heritage on her mother's side. The father deserted the family when Cher was young, and she was raised by their mother who later married Gilbert LaPiere, a banker. Cher's mother, who had aspirations of being an actress and model herself, paid for Cher's acting classes despite her daughter having undiagnosed dyslexia, which acutely affected her studies. Frustrated, Cher quit Fresno High School at the age of 16 in search of her dream. At that time, she had a brief relationship with actor Warren Beatty . Meeting the quite older (by 11 years) Sonny Bono in 1962 changed the 16-year-old's life forever. Bono was working for record producer Phil Spector at Gold Star Studios in Hollywood at the time and managed to persuade Spector to hire Cher as a session singer. As such, she went on to record backup on such Spector classics as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "Be My Baby". The couple's relationship eventually shifted from soul mates to lovers and she and Sonny married on October 27, 1964. At first Cher sang solo with Sonny behind the scenes writing, arranging and producing her songs. The records went nowhere. Sonny then decided they needed to perform as a team so they put out two songs in 1964 under the recording names of Caesar and Cleo ("The Letter" and "Baby Don't Go"). Again, no success. The changing of their names, however, seemed to make a difference and in 1965, they officially took on the music world as Sonny & Cher and earned instant rewards. The now 19-year-old Cher and 30-year-old Sonny became huge hits following the release of their first album, "Look at Us" (summer, 1965), which contained the hit single "I Got You Babe". With the song catapulting to #1, they decided to re-release their earlier single "Baby Don't Go", and it also raced up the charts to #8. An assembly line of mild hits dotted the airwaves over the next year or two, culminating in the huge smash hit "The Beat Goes On" (#6, 1967). Between 1965 and 1972 Sonny & Cher charted a total of six "Top 10" hits. The kooky couple became icons of the late '60s "flower power" scene, wearing garish garb and outlandish hairdos and makeup. However, they found a way to make it trendy and were embraced around the world. TV musical variety and teen pop showcases relished their contrasting styles -- the short, excitable, mustachioed, nasal-toned simpleton and the taller, exotic, unflappable fashion maven. They found a successful formula with their repartee, which became a central factor in their live concert shows, even more than their singing. With all this going on, Sonny still endeavored to promote Cher as a solo succes


What are Charizard, Slowpoke, and Mewtwo?

Mewtwo (Adventures) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia Red, Green & Blue chapter Mewtwo made its first appearance in Tauros the Tyrant , where Red spots its still-unfinished body floating inside a tank. Red overhears Team Rocket scientist Blaine talking about how there was not enough genetic material in Mew's cell to complete the body. Later, Mewtwo is eventually finished, but it turns on its creators and escapes. Mewtwo and Blaine Mewtwo then proceeded to go on a rampage in Cerulean City , where it would be nicknamed the "Monster of Cerulean City." Red decided to pursue Mewtwo after learning of its powers and found it inside the Cerulean Cave . Upon entering, Mewtwo attacks Red with a tornado made of psychic energy. Red is saved by Blaine, who reveals that he was a member of Team Rocket and created Mewtwo. Blaine reveals that because he did not have enough of Mew's cells, he was forced to use his own cells to finish Mewtwo's body. However, a few of Mewtwo's cells found their way into his own arm, which gave the two the ability to sense one another. Despite this ability, Blaine stated that he would eventually die from Mewtwo's cells taking over his body. Blaine attempts to sacrifice himself by charging straight at Mewtwo in an attempt to kill it, but they both survive the attack. Angered from the attack, Mewtwo begins going on the offensive, forcing Red to try and defend himself. The battle ends when Red sends Pika hurtling down Mewtwo's Psywave twister with a Master Ball inside his mouth. With Mewtwo captured, Blaine notices that the pain in his arm subsided, which meant that Mewtwo was willing to start over with its creator. Yellow chapter In the Yellow chapter , Mewtwo makes its first appearance in Purrrr-sian , floating inside a tank, asleep. When Yellow visits Cinnabar Island , she encounters Blaine and Mewtwo training together for their upcoming battle against the villainous Elite Four . At Cerise Island , Mewtwo teamed up with Blaine and Yellow to battle the leader of the Elite Four, Lance . Despite Mewtwo's power, Lance's Pokémon proved to be equally as powerful as it. During the battle, Blaine reveals that Mewtwo is unable to fight very far from Blaine or else it will put a lot of strain on their bodies. In addition to this, Mewtwo can only remain outside of its Master Ball for three minutes before it has to return. Having no choice, Blaine has Mewtwo target Lance's Ultra Balls so that he cannot release the rest of his Pokémon. Mewtwo manages to destroy the Ultra Balls' releasing mechanism, but Lance reveals that his other Pokémon were outside the entire time, making the attack useless. The attack proves to be too much for Blaine and he collapses. Despite this, Mewtwo continues to attack Lance with the intention of putting its life on the line. Lance manages to stop Mewtwo when he points out that by continuing to battle, Blaine will eventually die from the strain as well. Not willing to kill its Trainer, Mewtwo forcefully sends itself back into its Master Ball. Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter In the Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter , Mewtwo is left in Blaine's laboratory while Blaine participates in the Pokémon League's opening ceremony with the other Gym Leaders of Kanto and Johto. When Blaine meets up with the legendary Entei and becomes its partner, Blaine asks it to use its healing flames to heal his arm and sever the link he has with Mewtwo. Once Entei does so, Mewtwo immediately leaves Cinnabar Island, now a free Pokémon. Mewtwo and Red in the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter During the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter , Mewtwo makes a reappearance as an ally, and is shown to be capable of communicating through telepathy. It first reappears in It Takes Patience, Knowledge and a Really Quick Beedrill , where it reveals that it had rescued the injured Lorelei after her defeat at the hands of Sird . Although Red is initially confused as to why Mewtwo had shown up, Mewtwo reveals that it wishes to fight with Red against Team Rocket. Mewtwo reveals that after leaving its master, Blaine, it gained the ab


Semaphore is a method of communication that uses what?

semaphore | communications | Britannica.com communications carrier wave Semaphore, method of visual signaling , usually by means of flags or lights. Before the invention of the telegraph, semaphore signaling from high towers was used to transmit messages between distant points. One such system was developed by Claude Chappe in France in 1794, employing a set of arms that pivoted on a post; the arms were mounted on towers spaced 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km) apart. Messages were read by telescopic sightings. Modern semaphores included movable arms or rows of lights simulating arms, displayed from towers and used to signal railroad trains. Semaphore signaling between ships, now largely abandoned, was accomplished by persons who held a small flag in each hand and, with arms extended, moved them to different angles to indicate letters of the alphabet or numbers. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. in railroad: Types of signals The semaphore signal was nearly universal until the early years of the 20th century, when it began to be superseded by the colour-light signal, which uses powerful electric lights to display its aspects. These are usually red, green, and yellow, either singly or in simultaneous display of two colours. The different colours are obtained either by rotating appropriate roundels or colour filters... in traffic control: History Because concise and standardized information was needed by the engineer, mechanical semaphore arm signals, operated remotely by wires from a lever in a signal box, were developed in 1841 as a principal means of communication. The angle of the arm indicated stop, proceed with caution, or clear ahead. For night use, coloured lenses, mounted near the pivot of the arm, were passed across a light... 5 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: March 16, 2010 URL: https://www.britannica.com/technology/semaphore Access Date: December 29, 2016 Share


"Who had ""a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal""?"

America - Frosty The Snowman lyrics | LyricsMode.com Frosty The Snowman lyrics To explain lyrics, select line or word and click "Explain". Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "Good-o-meter" shows "Cool" or "Awesome!". Publish your explanation with "Explain" button. Get karma points! OK, got it! New! Read & write lyrics explanations Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points. America – Frosty The Snowman lyrics Frosty the snowman Was a jolly happy soul With a corn-cob pipe And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the snowman Is a fairy tale they say He was made of snow But the children know How he came to life one day There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be And the children say He could laugh and play Just the same as you and me Frosty the snowman Knew the sun was hot that day So he said, "Let's run And we'll have some fun Now before I melt away" Down to the village With a broomstick in his hand Running here and there Saying, "Catch me if you can" He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop He only paused a moment when He heard them holler, stop Frosty the snowman Had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye I'll be back again some day" (Frosty)


What is the word for the stuff that a cow regurgitates to chew a second time?

Articles ~ LifeGivingWords.com A SECRET OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH: CHEWING THE CUD   God commands us to meditate on His Word. The Hebrew word        translated into English as "meditate" literally means "chew the        cud." This notion may not be appetizing to you, but if you were a        cow, you would feel very differently. When a cow wakes up, she        soon starts thinking about having some breakfast. Some fresh grass        perhaps? Delicious! About an hour and a half later, she muses        about how good breakfast was, and she decides to eat it again. She        regurgitates the grass and chews it a second time. Mmmm. It�s        just as good the second time around. About an hour later, she        gets that look in her eyes and thinks, One more time! She        regurgitates the grass and chews it a third time. Only after she eats the food three times is her body able to        digest it. If she eats it just once, the grass will just pass on        through. After three times, her body will be nourished. The food actually becomes part of her. This is what God wants to happen to        His Word. The Word became flesh when Jesus took on a human body.        The Word becomes flesh in us when we meditate on the Word        of God. God may show us something wonderful from His Word, but if we        only eat it once, it will do us little or no good at all. That�s        why it�s so important for us to keep a journal of the things God        shows us. Whenever God speaks to us (be it in our own devotions or        during a message at church or wherever), we need to write it down!        We need to meditate on those things, to ponder them, to mull them        over, to "chew the cud." It is through this meditation process        that we become strong on the inside. If our times studying the Bible ever become dry, having a        journal to review can help us escape the dryness. The journal is        filled with treasure. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16). Blessed is the man, who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,        nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of        scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his        law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by        streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its        leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers (Psalms        1:2-3). This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but        you shall meditate on it day and night that you may be careful to        do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make        your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success (Joshua        1:8). � Jamie           Lash


What diseased killed 775 people in 2002-2003, mostly in Hong Kong and southern China?

Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World | Around the world Home / Around the World / Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World September 16, 2015 Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World If there is something that humans really dread, it can be said that it is disease that humans hate to suffer and endure. Of these diseases, some spread like fire in the form of epidemic outbreaks, going into unmanageable and uncontrollable proportions within a short span of time. By the time effective measures to curb the disease and its cause are in place, the epidemic takes a heavy toll on lives. We list a few, including the deadly Ebola (EVD) that have broken out in recent times. 2014 – Ebola in West Africa Doctors and Epidemiologists around the world have been following the news of the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa, with grave concern, as this deadly disease has no known cure and can spread very rapidly. The recent outbreak began in February 2014 in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia in West Africa. As per the World Health Organization (WHO) report, by July 6, a total of 844 cases and 518 deaths have been reported by health ministries in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia since the epidemic began in February. Fatality rate thus stands at 61.37%. This is the highest death toll caused by an Ebola outbreak since an outbreak in Uganda in 2000-2001. The last outbreak of Ebola was also in Uganda in 2012 July–August when 24 people were infected, of which 17 died. WHO had earlier reported that till 30th June, there have been 759 reported cases, with 467 reported deaths. Uganda has now imposed border restrictions and announced all travelers entering the borders of Uganda will be tested for Ebola. Ministers of 11 African countries met for 2 days in Ghana and agreed on a combined strategy to combat the killer disease on 3rd July. The 11 countries that have agreed to coordinate their efforts are: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. While previous outbreaks have often been in remote villages, this time cities such as Conakry, the capital of Guinea, have been severely affected. The Director of Operations of the international medical organization Medecins Sans Frontieres [Doctors without Borders] (MSF), Bart Janssens, had described the situation as “out of control.” Quick Facts About Ebola Ebola Virus Disease, earlier known as Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever, is a severe illness (which is often fatal) in humans. Ebola was identified by Dr. Peter Piot in the 1970s. The fatality rate for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) can be as much as 90%, if medical care and hygienic precautions are not taken immediately. The first outbreak of Ebola took place in 1976 in Yambuku, in Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo). Yambuku is near the Ebola River from which the disease gets its name. There was also an Ebola outbreak in 1976 in Sudan. Most Ebola outbreaks have occurred in Central and West Africa, in areas where tropical rainforests are found. Scientists have identified Fruit Bats of the Pteropodidae family as the most likely natural host of the Ebola virus. Once an area is identified as a region suffering from an Ebola epidemic outbreak, medical restrictions are imposed and disease transmission prevention protocols have to be strictly followed. Since most of those affected by Ebola are young adults in the working population, Ebola outbreaks have a negative impact on the local economy in the short term. The longer-term impact of Ebola is felt through reduced tourism to the affected region as well as the imposition of trade restrictions on the movement of livestock, in some cases. 2014 – Bubonic Plague in China The Chinese town of Yumen in the northwestern province of Gansu had been sealed off as a protective measure by local authorities after a man died of Bubonic Plague on Wednesday, 16 July 2014. The man had found a dead marmot, a large furry rodent-like creature, and cut it up to feed his dog. Howeve


Whose genome was sequenced in 2010, in an effort to understand how he has survived decades of drug abuse?

Ozzy Osbourne's Genome Reveals Some Neandertal Lineage - Scientific American Scientific American The Sciences Ozzy Osbourne's Genome Reveals Some Neandertal Lineage What genetic oddities does rock's Prince of Darkness and beheader of bats have entangled deep in his genetic code? Knome, the company that analyzed Ozzy's full genome, divulges some of the details in a Q&A By Katherine Harmon on October 26, 2010 Advertisement | Report Ad The one-time front man for heavy metal band Black Sabbath has joined the likes of DNA co-discoverer James Watson and Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates on the short roster of people to have their full genome sequenced and analyzed . Ozzy Osbourne let a little blood to submit to the testing in July. Cofactor Genomics, a Saint Louis–based company, sequenced Osbourne's genome; Knome, Inc., which also helped raise money for the project, analyzed the data. For his part, Osbourne was at first skeptical about the project, he explained in his October 24 Sunday Times of London column . But the platinum-record artist then began to wonder if he, in fact, might have something to offer science. "I was curious," he wrote in his column. "Given the swimming pools of booze I've guzzled over the years—not to mention all of the cocaine, morphine, sleeping pills, cough syrup, LSD, Rohypnol…you name it—there's really no plausible medical reason why I should still be alive. Maybe my DNA could say why." But what can a bunch of genetic code tell us about someone's propensity to become the ordained "Godfather of Heavy Metal" or to bite the head off a live bat on stage? Scientific American spoke with Jorge Conde , co-founder and chief executive of Cambridge, Mass.–based Knome, and Nathan Pearson , the company's director of research, who had sat down with Ozzy earlier to go over the results of the analysis. Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne will also relay some of the results—more "Down to Earth" than via "Ozzmosis"—Friday at the TEDMED 2010 meeting in San Diego. [An edited transcript of the interview follows.] Why did Ozzy want to have his genome sequenced? Jorge Conde: The main question for Ozzy was: Is there any information in there that could explain Ozzy? I think he was curious about how he had managed to survive a pretty hard life in a lot of ways. So there were some questions around that—how substance use had affected him and how he metabolized things. He was also interested in specific health questions—he was diagnosed with a Parkinson's-like condition . He was also very interested in what we could tell him about his ancestry.   Nathan Pearson: He was really curious to know about his Parkinson's-like symptoms, so we looked pretty closely in his genome for that kind of stuff. We found a few hints, but we couldn't tell him why he has symptoms like a tremor. And frankly, his history of drug abuse probably contributed to that, too. He asked us good questions about dopamine. Many of the variants in his genome are about how the brain processes dopamine. Is Ozzy the first rock star to have his full genome sequenced? Conde: Yes, as far as I know. I can definitely tell you he's the first prince of darkness to have his genome sequenced and analyzed. Can we see in his genome any traces of his legendary rock-and-roll lifestyle—or evidence of his body's efforts to repair any damage? Conde: We cannot find the "Ozzy Osbourne" gene. But what we did see, as one of our scientists refers to it, is a lot of interesting smoke—but not any specific fire. We found many variants—novel variants—in genes associated with addiction and metabolism that are interesting but not quite definitive. So can his genomes tell us anything about his ability to survive so many years of hard partying? Pearson: I talked with Ozzy, and we looked at the genome with an eye toward the nerves. If you think about what makes Ozzy unusual, it's that he's a world-class musician, he has an addictive personality , he has a tremor, he's dyslexic, he gets up very early in the morning. And many of these can be traced back to the nervous system. One variant


"Who wrote ""The Hunchback of Notre Dame""?"

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Hunchback of Notre Dame ( 1996 ) G | A deformed bell-ringer must assert his independence from a vicious government minister in order to help his friend, a gypsy dancer. Directors: Gary Trousdale , Kirk Wise Writers: Tab Murphy (animation story by), Victor Hugo (from the novel "Notre Dame de Paris" by) | 23 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Lon Chaney Hunchback Of Notre Dame January 19th at Schlafly Bottleworks 16 January 2017 7:11 PM, -08:00 | WeAreMovieGeeks.com a list of 49 titles created 24 Dec 2010 a list of 42 titles created 15 Aug 2011 a list of 36 titles created 23 Dec 2013 a list of 33 titles created 24 Nov 2014 a list of 36 titles created 01 Dec 2015 Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    8 wins & 21 nominations. See more awards  » Videos An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth-century Virginia. Directors: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg Stars: Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Christian Bale A man raised by gorillas must decide where he really belongs when he discovers he is a human. Directors: Chris Buck, Kevin Lima Stars: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Brian Blessed The son of the Greek Gods Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, James Woods A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea-witch in order to meet a human prince on land. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Jodi Benson, Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 2 more credits  » Stars: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process. Directors: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook Stars: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Ilene Woods, James MacDonald, Eleanor Audley After being snubbed by the royal family, a malevolent fairy places a curse on a princess which only a prince can break, along with the help of three good fairies. Director: Clyde Geronimi Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand, and 4 more credits  » Stars: Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La Verne Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson, J. Pat O'Malley When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, and 5 more credits  » Stars: Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc Edit Storyline In 15th century Paris, Clopin the puppeteer tells the story of Quasimodo, the misshapen but gentle-souled bell ringer of Notre Dame, who was nearly killed as a baby by Claude Frollo, the Minister of Justice. But Frollo was forced by the Archdeacon of Notre Dame to raise Quasimodo as his own. Now a young man, Quasimodo is hidden from the world by Frollo in the belltower of the cathedral. But during the Festival of Fools, Quasimodo, cheered on by his gargoyle friends Victor, Hugo, and Laverne, decides to take part in the festivities, where he meets the lovely gypsy girl Esmeralda and the handsome soldier Phoebus. The three of them find themselves ranged against Frollo's cruelty and his attempts to destroy the home of the gypsies, the Cour


"What type of bird is it bad luck for sailors to kill, according to ""The Rime of the Ancient Mariner""?"

SparkNotes: Coleridge’s Poetry: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Parts I-IV “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Parts I-IV “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Parts I-IV → “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Parts I-IV, page 2 page 1 of 2 Summary Three young men are walking together to a wedding, when one of them is detained by a grizzled old sailor. The young Wedding-Guest angrily demands that the Mariner let go of him, and the Mariner obeys. But the young man is transfixed by the ancient Mariner’s “glittering eye” and can do nothing but sit on a stone and listen to his strange tale. The Mariner says that he sailed on a ship out of his native harbor—”below the kirk, below the hill, / Below the lighthouse top”—and into a sunny and cheerful sea. Hearing bassoon music drifting from the direction of the wedding, the Wedding-Guest imagines that the bride has entered the hall, but he is still helpless to tear himself from the Mariner’s story. The Mariner recalls that the voyage quickly darkened, as a giant storm rose up in the sea and chased the ship southward. Quickly, the ship came to a frigid land “of mist and snow,” where “ice, mast-high, came floating by”; the ship was hemmed inside this maze of ice. But then the sailors encountered an Albatross, a great sea bird. As it flew around the ship, the ice cracked and split, and a wind from the south propelled the ship out of the frigid regions, into a foggy stretch of water. The Albatross followed behind it, a symbol of good luck to the sailors. A pained look crosses the Mariner’s face, and the Wedding-Guest asks him, “Why look’st thou so?” The Mariner confesses that he shot and killed the Albatross with his crossbow. At first, the other sailors were furious with the Mariner for having killed the bird that made the breezes blow. But when the fog lifted soon afterward, the sailors decided that the bird had actually brought not the breezes but the fog; they now congratulated the Mariner on his deed. The wind pushed the ship into a silent sea where the sailors were quickly stranded; the winds died down, and the ship was “As idle as a painted ship / Upon a painted ocean.” The ocean thickened, and the men had no water to drink; as if the sea were rotting, slimy creatures crawled out of it and walked across the surface. At night, the water burned green, blue, and white with death fire. Some of the sailors dreamed that a spirit, nine fathoms deep, followed them beneath the ship from the land of mist and snow. The sailors blamed the Mariner for their plight and hung the corpse of the Albatross around his neck like a cross. A weary time passed; the sailors became so parched, their mouths so dry, that they were unable to speak. But one day, gazing westward, the Mariner saw a tiny speck on the horizon. It resolved into a ship, moving toward them. Too dry-mouthed to speak out and inform the other sailors, the Mariner bit down on his arm; sucking the blood, he was able to moisten his tongue enough to cry out, “A sail! a sail!” The sailors smiled, believing they were saved. But as the ship neared, they saw that it was a ghostly, skeletal hull of a ship and that its crew included two figures: Death and the Night-mare Life-in-Death, who takes the form of a pale woman with golden locks and red lips, and “thicks man’s blood with cold.” Death and Life-in-Death began to throw dice, and the woman won, whereupon she whistled three times, causing the sun to sink to the horizon, the stars to instantly emerge. As the moon rose, chased by a single star, the sailors dropped dead one by one—all except the Mariner, whom each sailor cursed “with his eye” before dying. The souls of the dead men leapt from their bodies and rushed by the Mariner. The Wedding-Guest declares that he fears the Mariner, with his glittering eye and his skinny hand. The Mariner reassures the Wedding-Guest that there is no need for dread; he was not among the men who died, and he is a living man, not a ghost. Alone on the ship, surrounded by two hundred corpses, the Mariner was surrounded by the slimy sea and the slimy creatures that


What is the second biggest city in Switzerland?

10 Best Photos From the Second Largest City in Switzerland - Geneva We made an overnight stop at Geneva, Switzerland on our way to Bern, Switzerland. We arrived in Geneva via Train from Aix-en-Provence, France. It was about 5 hours by train with train change in Lyon, France. Quick Facts About Geneva Switzerland Second Largest city in Switzerland Located About 4 km east of France Border World’s Watch Capital Headquarters Located in Geneva : Red Cross, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Labor Organisation (ILO), UNO and CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research and Wold Economic Forum (WEF). 1. Geneva, Switzerland location in Europe. You can see Marseille in South of France. We took the train closer to Marseille via Lyon to Geneva.    2. Jet d Eau – Water Fountain was magical.  Water sprays upto 450ft high and Geneva’s unique landmark. 3. Water Taxi : It shuttles the passenger from one side of the river to other side. Or you can choose cross the river by the bridge on foot, that’s what we did.  4. Another view from the Bridge showing few boats, iconic Swiss flag and few old buildings in Geneva. Our hotel was located right behind the building you see with Swiss flag. Central train station is about 15 minutes walk from this bridge.  5. Geneva is known for this world famous Flower Clock. It  located right after crossing the bridge and you can see the Jet’d Eau in the background. It took a while to where this clock is located. As you can see it’s not visible from behind the bushes. Now, you know the time when we were in Geneva.  6. Streets of Geneva was deserted at 10:35 AM in the morning on Saturday. 7. Shops were still closed other than Starbucks. But, I have to say, it was an experience to be walking on the empty streets of Geneva.  Could you spot the Long Champ showroom? Hand bag costs about $400 there.  8. Looks like some tourists are trying to find their way around.  This is were we decided, there’s not a lot we can do in Geneva on a Saturday. So, we decided to walk back to the hotel to take the bags and take the train to Bern, Switzerland.  9. On our way back after walking on the streets of Geneva, you can see the Flower Clock, Water Fountain again. There’s a huge Prada showroom from where I took this picture. I’m so glad that shop was closed 🙂 10. This concludes our short trip (walking trip) in Geneva, Switzerland.  We took this picture on our way back to the Hotel to pickup our backpacks. can you guess how long it took to walk around the streets.    Places in Geneva that we missed CERN Olymics Museum ( about 30 minutes at Lausanne, Switzerland ) UNO Headquaeters


Cabo San Lucas can be found on the southern tip of what peninsula?

Cabo San Lucas Activities - Los Cabos, Mexico Cabo San Lucas Activities Cabo San Lucas, at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula offers a variety of outdoor activities that will surely satisfy those looking for fun in the sun. You will find eco friendly ATV tours, pristine beaches to explore, boat cruises and dinner, snorkeling or sunset cruises. You can also enjoy surfing the Los Cabos surf breaks, rock climbing, cycling, SCUBA diving, world-class fishing, championship golf, hiking, horseback riding and off-road (Baja style) test drives. Snorkeling tours in the Sea of Cortez, land tours and excursions, watersports and whale watching are some of the many activities that can all be found here in Cabo San Lucas and the Los Cabos area of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Activities List - Fun things to do in Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos Area. This directory lists our clients that provide all kind of activities and services.


What controversial biofuel constitutes 8% of the U.S. gasoline supply (as of 2009)?

BioFuel We have all Heard that Eco-friendly Energy Initiatives really do help the planet. But did you also noticed it has sparked innovation as well? The thought of making energy using magnets has been around for many years.You have never heard of generating zero cost electric power for your personal residence utilizing magnets until recently. Considering the emphasis on electrical power production a magnetic generator is really a front runner. 1. Oil Prices Are Going Up. Oil prices are increasing which signifies so is the cost to heat and cool your personal property. Exxon just invested 600 million dollars in their sustainable algae project.Currently commercial production of oil is still feeling the result of the oil discharge in the Gulf of Mexico, but more petroleum is still needed to help feast the reliance our country has for it and the price of this exploration is without a doubt helping to make costs climb. 2. Magnetic Generators to Energize Your Property. The magnet power generator is now being researched for off the grid power for your household. With basic off the shelf products and the proper instruction you can produce electric power for your residence with a generator. The idea is with the magnets the generation has everlasting motion and the motion makes never ending renewable energy.You'll be able to produce electric power without relying on any outside energy source other than magnets and it won't be long before commercial magnetic generators are being developed. 3. Home Owners Are Committing. Home power bills are most likely the most expensive expense for any household around the world. It is usually the second largest homeowner cost after the mortgage. How would you feel about telling your power company to keep their constant power bills? Make your own magnetic generator.Many people have looked into the do-it-yourself instruction manuals online to construct their very own devices for example solar panels and wind turbines, but there's a growing number of consumers looking beyond those options and magnetic generators are the answer to create renewable economical electricity and live off the grid . Posted by Exxon invests in algae for biodiesel Barb Isman, chief operating officer for Canadian Bioenergy Corporation, spoke at PMG’s AgProgress Conference in Kananaskis, Alta., in July. (For my complete coverage of the conference, click here.) Isman presented an update on biodiesel production in Canada, noting that her company is working with ADM to built a 265-million-litre biodiesel production facility on site at ADM’s canola crush plant in Lloydminster, Alta. With mandates coming on stream in B.C. and Alberta in 2010 and Canada as a whole in 2011, Canada will need 700 million litres of biodiesel just to meet these mandates, she said. Current capacity, spread over a number of smaller plants, is 220 million litres or so. In her talk, Isman talked about second and third generation source materials for biodiesel. Canola is a first generation material. Algae, which contains 46 per cent oil and doesn’t tie up farmland, is a second or third generation source, she says. She also noted that large petroleum companies are getting involved in these later generation products, and they’re also working on more efficient methods to convert the oil into useable energy. As if on queue, that day Exxon Mobil announced it will invest US$600 million in a project to develop production and harvest techniques for high-oil algae. The research partner is Synthetic Genomics. In a Dow Jones Newswire article, which appeared in The Globe and Mail, Emil Jacobs, VP of research and development for Exxon Research, is quoted saying the company looked “at all fuel options” and algae made the cut. The article says, “Commercially-viable algae biofuel is definitely in the realm of the future. Algae is rich in fat, which can be processed into fuel, and can reproduce much faster than corn and other land-hungry agricultural crops, all while living in brackish water.” It will be many years, if ever, before algae goes commercial — so canola biodiesel


What code is named after the inventor of the telegraph?

Morse Code & the Telegraph - Inventions - HISTORY.com Morse Code & the Telegraph A+E Networks Introduction Developed in the 1830s and 1840s by Samuel Morse (1791-1872) and other inventors, the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication. It worked by transmitting electrical signals over a wire laid between stations. In addition to helping invent the telegraph, Samuel Morse developed a code (bearing his name) that assigned a set of dots and dashes to each letter of the English alphabet and allowed for the simple transmission of complex messages across telegraph lines. In 1844, Morse sent his first telegraph message, from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Maryland; by 1866, a telegraph line had been laid across the Atlantic Ocean from the U.S. to Europe. Although the telegraph had fallen out of widespread use by the start of the 21st century, replaced by the telephone, fax machine and Internet, it laid the groundwork for the communications revolution that led to those later innovations. Google Early Forms of Long-Distance Communication Before the development of the electric telegraph in the 19th century revolutionized how information was transmitted across long distances, ancient civilizations such as those in China, Egypt and Greece used drumbeats or smoke signals to exchange information between far-flung points. However, such methods were limited by the weather and the need for an uninterrupted line of sight between receptor points. These limitations also lessened the effectiveness of the semaphore, a modern precursor to the electric telegraph. Developed in the early 1790s, the semaphore consisted of a series of hilltop stations that each had large movable arms to signal letters and numbers and two telescopes with which to see the other stations. Like ancient smoke signals, the semaphore was susceptible to weather and other factors that hindered visibility. A different method of transmitting information was needed to make regular and reliable long-distance communication workable. Did You Know? SOS, the internationally recognized distress signal, does not stand for any particular words. Instead, the letters were chosen because they are easy to transmit in Morse code: "S" is three dots, and "O" is three dashes. The Electric Telegraph In the early 19th century, two developments in the field of electricity opened the door to the production of the electric telegraph. First, in 1800, the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) invented the battery, which reliably stored an electric current and allowed the current to be used in a controlled environment. Second, in 1820, the Danish physicist Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) demonstrated the connection between electricity and magnetism by deflecting a magnetic needle with an electric current. While scientists and inventors across the world began experimenting with batteries and the principles of electromagnetism to develop some kind of communication system, the credit for inventing the telegraph generally falls to two sets of researchers: Sir William Cooke (1806-79) and Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-75) in England, and Samuel Morse, Leonard Gale (1800-83) and Alfred Vail (1807-59) in the U.S. In the 1830s, the British team of Cooke and Wheatstone developed a telegraph system with five magnetic needles that could be pointed around a panel of letters and numbers by using an electric current. Their system was soon being used for railroad signaling in Britain. During this time period, the Massachusetts-born, Yale-educated Morse (who began his career as a painter), worked to develop an electric telegraph of his own. He reportedly had become intrigued with the idea after hearing a conversation about electromagnetism while sailing from Europe to America in the early 1830s, and later learned more about the topic from American physicist Joseph Henry (1797-1878). In collaboration with Gale and Vail, Morse eventually produced a single-circuit telegraph that worked by pushing the operator key down to complete the electric circuit of the battery. This action sent the electric s


What drink, similar to Kool-Aid, was consumed by NASA astronauts?

Inviting Writing: Lost Cereal, Kool-Aid and Astronaut Food   |   Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Inviting Writing: Lost Cereal, Kool-Aid and Astronaut Food Some of our readers long lost foods include Quisp, freeze-dried space food, fond memories of supper and more By admin Quisp cereal boxes -- have they returned? Image courtesy of Flickr user CrazyUncleJoe-MoPho From This Story VIDEO: How to Cook Spinach In Space | Video Many readers sent in intriguing stories of lost food in response to this month’s Inviting Writing challenge. We don’t have room to publish all of them in full, but we wanted to share these final food memories before moving on to next month’s theme. Look for the next invitational on Tuesday, May 31st (Monday, our usual Inviting Writing day, is a holiday). Food of the Astronauts Michael Sessums When I was growing up in the 1960s and early 1970s, we were all excited about NASA’s moon missions. We knew we would all get a chance to go to the moon and beyond someday. While we waited for our turn atop the Saturn 5, we could be just like the astronauts by getting mom to buy food the TV told us these intrepid explores consumed. Drinking Tang would provide a refreshing cosmic cool-down after exploring our backyard moonscape while wearing our bouncy moon boots and talking to Mission Control on our walkie-talkies (or tin cans and string). Nibbling on compact Space Food Sticks gave us more energy (like we needed it), and its push-up packaging kept it in our mouths and out of our reel-to-reel flight computers. I was so excited when my mom took us to the real Mission Control at NASA near Houston, Texas. What did we find there? Huge rockets, space capsules, space suits, a rocket sled and a moon buggy, to name a few. What else? More astronaut food, of course! Freeze-dried veggies and meat, a meal in a bag with a slurping tube, and my favorite—freeze-dried ice cream! We got Neapolitan so everyone could have their favorite flavor. Boy that was good! Some of the freeze-dried foods from NASA are still available today, but the Space Food Sticks went the way of the Dodo Bird. My favorite was peanut butter flavor. A pocket full of those an a Thermos of Tang and I was all set for my next adventure. King Vitamin and Quisp cereal By Kathryn (Katie) George These were more or less Cap’n Crunch knock-offs, but easily the best cereal anyone ever made anywhere, at anytime. I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the 1960s, and my brothers and sisters and I took turns visiting Grandma and Nana in Clinton, Iowa, on the banks of the Mississippi River. Grandma would pick us up and we would drive down country roads (no interstate then!), and when we got to Clinton, we stopped at the grocery store. Grandma always was willing to buy one of these two cereals (and maybe both!). Of course this was way before “sugar” was a four-letter word. We ate Super Sugar Smacks, Sugar Pops, and Sugar Crisp. But the best was Quisp and King Vitamin. And no one poured it into the bowl like Grandma! Tangerine Kool-Aid By Karen Hamilton My father was a working man.  A hard-working man.  He was a carpenter who built custom homes in rural Texas.  That meant he needed DINNER at noon, not lunch, and the evening meal was SUPPER.  In the 1960s, when all four of us kids were out of school for summer break, Daddy would drive up in his old green Chevy station wagon just as the noon fire whistle blew and Mama would be putting dinner on the table. It was always a big meal. Maybe fried chicken or steak, perhaps meat loaf or fresh fish, accompanied by two sides and bread. Although we weren’t encouraged to have drinks with our meals (my mother always said, “You kids are not raccoons and don’t need to wash your food down. CHEW!”), we often had the summertime treat of Kool-Aid. The family’s favorite flavor above all others was Tangerine  We just loved it and were so unhappy when it was no longer available. Through the years we’ve tried other brands and variations, but they never quite lived up to the memory of those long-ago


What iconic Paris cathedral was completed in 1345?

History History Being one of the oldest and most imposing cathedrals in France, the Notre Dame cathedral Paris's con Read More History One of the most notable monuments in Paris (and in all of Europe for that matter) is the Notre Dame Cathedral. This Catholic treasure is over 800 years old. It is located on a small island called the Ile de la Cite in the middle of river Seine. The building of the cathedral was completed over the course of 200 years; it was started in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII and was completed in 1345. As is the case with most notable historical monuments, The Notre dame Cathedral Paris has its own share of both the glorious and the tragic historical moments that will forever remain indelible in the mind of people everywhere. Among them is the crowning of Henry VI of England right inside the cathedral in 1431. The Cathedral was at one time in a stage of total disrepair and close to the point of being demolished, but was later saved by Napoleon who himself was crowned Emperor in 1804 inside the Cathedral. After restoring the Cathedral back to its formal beauty and in the midst of World War II, it was rumoured that the German soldiers might destroy the newly installed stained glass. It was therefore removed and only reinstalled again after the war had ended. The steps were taken because of only one particular archeological glass window called the Rose window which is supposed to be the biggest glass window in the world produced in the 13th century. Discussing the history of the Notre Dame Cathedral Paris would not be complete without discussing the most famous story of the peasant girl, Joan of Arc, who is well documented in the history books of France. She was very brave and claimed that she had visions from God. This poor girl had spiritual and character richness even though she had no material goods. Through her visions and courage, she helped France in the battles against the English troops. While using the wise military tactics of Joan of Arc, the well known heroine, France won many fights against England. She also was a great supporter of the monarchy; she is indirectly the reason why Charles VII was crowned. However, Joan of Arc was captured by the Burundians’, accused of heresy and tragically, she was burned at the stake. But this was not the end of the brave girl. On the 7 July 1456, Joan of Arc was declared innocent and a martyr. In 1909 she was beatified in the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris by Pope Pius X. Notre Dame Cathedral which can also be called “our lady” is still in use today by the Roman Catholic Church for Sunday mass and it is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. A notable and distinct historical artefact which is very popular today is the famous bell that has been redesigned to ring automatically. Any visitor to the bell tower should be prepared to climb the 140 steps staircase, if desirous of seeing the historical bell or have a glimpse of the city of Paris. Also inside the Notre Dame Cathedral, among so many historical artefacts, is the notable 17th century organ with all of its parts still functional. There are also drawings, plans and engravings which showed the old and hidden mysteries of several of the church developments and how the city of Paris came into being.


"What novel, by Helen Fielding, is a modern-day retelling of ""Pride and Prejudice""?"

Jane Austen, Literary Adaptations, Pride and Prejudice | Literary Traveler Revisiting Jane: A Marriage Plot for the Modern Day Posted on October 16, 2013 By Amanda Festa “We had a long discussion about the comparative merits of Mr. Darcy and Mark Darcy, both agreeing that Mr. Darcy was more attractive because he was ruder but that being imaginary was a disadvantage that could not be overlooked.”  – Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones’ Diary Unlike the unmarried women in some of her tales, Jane Austen’s novels never get old. Although her classic works were published a good two centuries ago, they have been continually adapted throughout the years in all their grand and sweeping Regency Era glory. Pride and Prejudice alone has found its way to film and television ten times, and while it’s always fun to see our favorite novels come to life — to put a human face to much-loved characters –it’s especially appreciated if that face belongs to Colin Firth and he finds himself emerging refreshed from a dip in the lake. If you haven’t seen the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice adaptation, give this scene  a watch. It’s referenced in pop culture almost as much as the novel itself, and it is now commemorated by a 12-foot fiberglass sculpture  that is making its way around England this year. But, bringing her nineteenth-century romantic hijinx to the big screen isn’t the only way modern-day authors and filmmakers are paying their respects to Miss Austen.  In recent years, there has been an emerging trend of not only adapting but repurposing her work in completely unexpected ways. Why Austen’s work is so often recycled by contemporary writers should come as no surprise.  Her smart humor and thoughtful social commentary are timeless conventions that provide insight into relationships, families, and class distinctions.  Whether applied to early nineteenth-century England or late twentieth-century Beverly Hills, her themes remain universal — an unmatched lens by which we can examine our social sphere and the world. After all, no one does the marriage plot quite like Jane, and if you are going to write a romantic comedy, you may as well take a page from the best. The fierce female protagonists of Austen – from Emma Woodhouse to Fanny Price, and of course, Elizabeth Bennet — remain an inspiration to readers and writers, who have taken them up where Austen left off. Elizabeth Bennet has always been quick-witted and independent, but in recent years she’s been a detective, a zombie hunter, the heroine of a graphic novel and a YouTube sensation. And what about the other characters? 2014 will see a retelling of Pride and Prejudice from Mary Bennet’s point of view in The Forgotten Sister , and later this fall, Dinner with Mr. Darcy will offer recipes inspired by Austen’s novels.  We all know Mr. Darcy can smolder, but can he cook? Pay tribute to Austen and her unforgettable work with these contemporary forays into the romantic misadventures she made famous. Bridget Jones’ Diary – In Helen Fielding’s 1996 novel, a single woman finds love with an unlikely suitor named Darcy. Sound familiar? It’s no coincidence. Fielding willingly admits that she “shamelessly stole the plot from Pride and Prejudice…I thought it had been very well market-researched over a number of centuries and she probably wouldn’t mind” (Daily Telegraph).  Fielding’s novel became a 2001 film starring Rene Zellweger as Bridget Jones and Colin Firth as Mark Darcy – an inside joke for fans, who knew Firth as the Mr. Darcy of BBC fame who Bridget herself is so enamored with in the film and novel. Lizzie Bennet Diaries – What if Pride and Prejudice took place in the modern day and Elizabeth Bennet was a live-at-home grad student with a video blog and a Twitter account? The tale is mostly told by Lizzie, with appearances in her videos by sisters Jane and Lydia and good friend Charlotte. The much-anticipated visage of William Darcy (minus the Fitz) isn’t shown on camera until episode 60, although he is discussed, and he is every bit the uptight company man you would expect – the CEO of Pemberley Di


What did Pablo Escobar get rich from selling?

Four Facts About Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Incredible Wealth That Might Make Your Mind Melt | Celebrity Net Worth Four Facts About Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Incredible Wealth That Might Make Your Mind Melt By Brian Warner on February 15, 2014 on Jan 17, 2017 The name Pablo Escobar doesn't really need an introduction. For nearly twenty years, Pablo led a rein of absolute terror that changed Colombia forever and totally revolutionized the concept of wide scale illegal narcotics distribution. Today, even more than 20 years after Pablo's death, the United States is still embroiled in an embarrassingly pointless war on drugs. A war that costs $50 – $100 billion a year and was launched pretty much in direct response to Pablo Escobar personally. To date, the United States has wasted $1 trillion dollars fighting the war on drugs with essentially zero noticeable results. Over the last twenty years, much has been written about Pablo's unimaginable personal wealth . Anecdotes about Pablo's vast fortune have appeared in dozens of books, movies, magazines, newspapers and even in several articles that have been featured on this very website . At his height of his power, the Medellin cartel shipped 80 tons of cocaine to the US alone every month. These shipments made Pablo so wealthy that by 1989 Forbes estimated his personal net worth at $3 billion, enough to make him one of the richest people on the planet at that time. Even more amazingly, within just a few years his net worth ballooned to an all time high of $25 – $30 billion, potentially enough to make him the #1 wealthiest person on the planet. Not surprisingly, Pablo used his vast fortune to live an insanely lavish life. He owned several exotic mansions, dozens of private jets, helicopters, millions of dollars worth of exotic cars, a private zoo, a professional soccer team and much much more. At one point, when he was finally captured and forced to serve jail time, the Colombian government literally built him a luxurious private prison called La Catedral that was more like a five star vacation resort than a jail. These are the anecdotes that most people have probably heard by now about the life of Pablo Escobar. On the other hand, these four facts specifically related to Pablo's money are slightly less well known, yet potentially even more mind melting. They are just tantalizing enough to make me want to become a cocaine kingpin… Enjoy! Pablo Escobar Fact #1: Rubber Bands. When you run a drug empire, the process of manufacturing, transporting and selling your cocaine is actually pretty easy. The real challenge is figuring out what to do with the millions of dollars worth of illegal cash you generate every single day. At the peak of Pablo's power in the late 1980s, the Medellin cartel employed no fewer than ten full time accountants. These accountants were tasked with the difficult job of finding ways to store and eventually launder millions upon millions of mostly US dollars. The money was shipped back from the United States on a fleet of Lear Jets that flew non-stop from Miami to Medellin. So much money was being generated that Pablo spend $2500 a month on rubber bands alone just to hold tens of thousands of bricks of cash. How many rubber bands would that be every month? Well consider this for comparison: Right now on Amazon.com, you can buy an 800 pack of rubber bands for around $4. That means, for $2500 you could buy 625 boxes. That would be 500,000 rubber bands per month. Even if you cut that in half to account for the fact that Amazon didn't exist back then so maybe rubber bands weren't quite as readily purchasable, and you are still talking about a mind boggling 250,000 rubber bands EVERY MONTH. Pablo Escobar Private Jet Fun Fact #2: "Spoilage". As we mentioned previously, storing billions of dollars worth of cash before it could be properly laundered was a monumental task for Pablo and his army of accountants. Laundering that much money into clean/spendable currency did not happen overnight. It could take months, even years when dealing with literally billions of dollars


Theodore Kaczynski - Wikiquote Theodore Kaczynski Jump to: navigation , search Theodore John Kaczynski , Ph.D., also known as the Unabomber (born 22 May 1942 ) is an American terrorist who attempted to fight against what he perceived as the evils of technological progress by sending mail bombs to various people over almost eighteen years, killing three and wounding 23. He was the target of the FBI's most expensive manhunt ever. Contents Quotes[ edit ] What worries me is that I might in a sense adapt to this environment and come to be comfortable here and not resent it anymore. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. But what first motivated me wasn’t anything I read. I just got mad seeing the machines ripping up the woods and so forth... Interview with the Earth First! Journal, Administrative Maximum Facility Prison, Florence, Colorado, USA, (June 1999) The big problem is that people don't believe a revolution is possible, and it is not possible precisely because they do not believe it is possible. Interview from primitivism.com Many years ago I used to read books like, for example, Ernest Thompson Seton's "Lives of Game Animals" to learn about animal behavior. But after a certain point, after living in the woods for a while, I developed an aversion to reading any scientific accounts. In some sense reading what the professional biologists said about wildlife ruined or contaminated it for me. What began to matter to me was the knowledge I acquired about wildlife through personal experience. Interview with Ted Kaczynski , first appeared in Green anarchist journal. No, what worries me is that I might in a sense adapt to this environment and come to be comfortable here and not resent it anymore. And I am afraid that as the years go by that I may forget, I may begin to lose my memories of the mountains and the woods and that's what really worries me, that I might lose those memories, and lose that sense of contact with wild nature in general. But I am not afraid they are going to break my spirit. Answer given when he was asked if he was afraid of losing his mind in prison. Interview with Ted Kaczynski Never lose hope, be persistent and stubborn and never give up. There are many instances in history where apparent losers suddenly turn out to be winners unexpectedly, so you should never conclude all hope is lost. The bigger the system grows the more disastrous the results of its breakdown will be. Consistent failure to attain goals throughout life results in defeatism, low self-esteem or depression. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. "Introduction", item 1 The industrial-technological system may survive or it may break down. If it survives, it MAY eventually achieve a low level of physical and psychological suffering, but only after passing through a long and very painful period of adjustment and only at the cost of permanently reducing human beings and many other living organisms to engineered products and mere cogs in the social machine. "Introduction", item 2 If the system breaks down the consequences will still be very painful. But the bigger the system grows the more disastrous the results of its breakdown will be, so if it is to break down it had best break down sooner rather than later. "Introduction", item 3 The two psychological tendencies that underlie modern leftism we call feelings of inferiority and oversocialization. Feelings of inferiority are characteristic of modern leftism as a whole, while oversocialization is characteristic only of a certain segment of modern leftism; but this segment is highly influential "The Psychology of Modern Leftism", item 9 Those who are most sensitive about "politically incorrect" terminology are not the average black ghetto-dweller, Asian immigrant, abused woman or disabled person, but a minority of activists, many of whom do not even belong to any "oppressed" group but come from privileged strata of society. "Feelings of Inferiority", item 12 We are not supposed to hate anyone, yet


"What hairstyle has been described as ""business in front, party in back""?"

Who invented the mullet? | Reference.com Who invented the mullet? A: Quick Answer No one is credited with inventing the mullet hairstyle but the Beastie Boys have been credited with popularizing the word "mullet" to describe the cut. A song titled "Mullet Head" appeared on their "Ill Communication" album in 1994. Full Answer A mullet is a hairstyle that is cut short in the front and on the sides, leaving the hair long in the back. It is often described as being a style that is "business in the front and party in the back," a phrase introduced by a character in the movie "Joe Dirt." Although the style reached the height of its popularity in the 1980s, rock stars like David Bowie and Rod Stewart were sporting the style in the early 1970s. It wasn't until the Beastie Boys song that the word "mullet" was used to describe this particular haircut. By then, the mullet had lost its appeal and was often mocked.


"Which ""Sesame Street"" character is an addict?"

Sesame Street: 10 surprising facts - Telegraph TV and Radio Sesame Street: 10 surprising facts Sesame Street began 45 years ago. Here are 10 facts you didn't know about the  long-running children's show Sesame Street Photo: Everett Collection/REX By Jacob Stolworthy 5:30AM GMT 10 Nov 2014 Since 1969, children's television series Sesame Street has aired 4,300 episodes over 45 seasons (and counting) making it one of the longest-running TV shows of all time. Devised as an educational programme, the series provided the first national showcase of Jim Henson's beloved Muppets and still features celebrity guest stars in every episode. Awards success? Controversial rumours? The origin of Count Von Count? Here are some facts you might not know about Sesame Street. 1. Sesame Street has been nominated for a grand total of 268 Emmys (winning 108, as well as receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009). That's more than any other children's show. 2. In the show's early years, the humans and the Sesame Street Muppets were not permitted to interact with one another, with each episode containing just one sketch featuring the Muppets. This was swiftly changed when the producers realised that test audiences were finding the human scenes boring and much preferred the Muppets. 3. Oscar the Grouch used to be orange before Jim Henson decided to make him green for series two. Apparently, Oscar went on a holiday to "the very damp Swamp Mushy Muddy" which turned him grene overight. His words. Related Articles 100 funny jokes by 100 comedians 03 Jun 2016 4. A triple whammy, here: the biscuit-scoffing Cookie Monster actually predates Sesame Street by three years. Three cracker-obsessed characters were created by Jim Henson in 1966, all appearing in a General Foods commercial that never aired. This idea evolved into Cookie Monster, who made his debut in Sesame Street's very first episode. A song in 2004 revealed that before his cookie-addiction, his name was Sid. Ironically, also, Cookie Monster’s cookies are in fact rice cakes, silencing health-concerned mothers everywhere. 5. If you've dismissed vampire puppet Count Von Count's love of numbers to being a mere play on his name, prepare to be wronged. The Count's love of numbers actually generated from the myth that vampires have arithmomania, an OCD complex which sees them feel the need to count objects around them (folklore suggests that throwing rice at a vampire would fend them off for they'd be forced to count them all out before attacking you). 6. The first celebrity guest appearance came from the actor James Earl Jones. He recited the alphabet in a voice that he would later use for the Star Wars character Darth Vader. 7. Mr Snuffleupagus (first name Aloysius) originally started out on Sesame Street as the imaginary friend of Big Bird. Many of the show's adult characters teased Big Bird, refusing to acknowledge his existence. It wasn't until 1985 that Snuffy unveiled himself to Big Bird's friends. It is said that the producers felt the notion may cause children to feel that they couldn't talk to their parents through fear of not being believed – citing sexual abuse as a possible subject. 8. In the past few years, a rumour – first circulated in the Eighties – resurfaced suggesting that beloved duo Bert and Ernie were gay, backed up by an internet campaign which urged the producers to acknowledge their homosexuality. The producers refuted the entire notion, stating: “Bert and Ernie are best friends. They were created to teach pre-schoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves. They remain puppets and do not have a sexual orientation.” Consider the theory debunked. 9. Another Bert and Ernie fact: if you simply notch the duo's characterisation down to the great puppetry skills of Steve Whitmere and Eric Jacobson, then chances are you haven't paid attention to the subliminal stitch the two have been wearing for 45 years. Ernie wears horizontal stripes which makes him seem more laidback while Bert’s vertical stripes make him seem more uptight. 10.


What atmospheric layer is damaged by chlorofluorocarbons?

CFCs Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane. A common subclass is the hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), which contain hydrogen, as well. Freon is DuPont's brand name for CFCs, HCFCs and related compounds. Other commercial names from around the world are Algofrene, Arcton, Asahiflon, Daiflon, Eskimo, FCC, Flon, Flugene, Forane, Fridohna, Frigen, Frigedohn, Genetron, Isceon, Isotron, Kaiser, Kaltron, Khladon, Ledon, Racon, and Ucon. The most common representative is dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12 or Freon-12). Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a family of chemical compounds developed back in the 1930's as safe, non-toxic, non-flammable alternative to dangerous substances like ammonia for purposes of refrigeration and spray can propellants. Their usage grew enormously over the years. One of the elements that make up CFCs is chlorine. Very little chlorine exists naturally in the atmosphere. But it turns out that CFCs are an excellent way of introducing chlorine into the ozone layer. The ultraviolet radiation at this altitude breaks down CFCs, freeing the chlorine. Under the proper conditions, this chlorine has the potential to destroy large amounts of ozone. This has indeed been observed, especially over Antarctica. As a consequence, levels of genetically harmful ultraviolet radiation have increased. Production of new stocks ceased in most  countries as of 1994  However many countries still require aircraft to be fitted with halon fire suppression systems because no safe and completely satisfactory alternative has been discovered for this application. There are also a few other, highly specialized uses. These programs recycle halon through "halon banks" coordinated by the Halon Recycling Corporation to ensure that discharge to the atmosphere occurs only in a genuine emergency and to conserve remaining stocks. Development of alternatives for CFCs Work on alternatives for chlorofluorocarbons in refrigerants began in the late 1970s after the first warnings of damage to stratospheric ozone were published. The hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are less stable in the lower atmosphere, enabling them to break down before reaching the ozone layer. Nevertheless, a significant fraction of the HCFCs do break down in the stratosphere and they have contributed to more chlorine buildup there than originally predicted. Later alternatives lacking the chlorine, the hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have an even shorter lifetimes in the lower atmosphere. One of these compounds, HFC-134a, is now used in place of CFC-12 in automobile air conditioners. Hydrocarbon refrigerants (a propane/isobutane blend) are also used extensively in mobile air conditioning systems in Australia, the USA and many other countries, as they have excellent thermodynamic properties and perform particularly well in high ambient temperatures. One of the natural refrigerants (along with Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide), hydrocarbons have negligible environmental impacts and are also used worldwide in domestic and commercial refrigeration applications, and are becoming available in new split system air conditioners Applications and replacements for CFCs Application   CFC History Refrigerators from the late 1800s until 1929 used the toxic gases, ammonia (NH3), methyl chloride (CH3Cl), and sulfur dioxide (SO2), as refrigerants. Several fatal accidents occurred in the 1920s because of methyl chloride leakage from refrigerators. People started leaving their refrigerators in their backyards. A collaborative effort began between three American corporations, Frigidaire, General Motors and DuPont to search for a less dangerous method of refrigeration.  In 1928, Thomas Midgley, Jr. aided by Charles Franklin Kettering invented a "miracle compound" called Freon. Freon represents several different chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which are used in commerce and industry. The CFCs are a group of aliphatic organic compounds containing the elements car


"What is the common English word for a ""synchronous diaphragmatic flutter""?"

Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter - definition of synchronous diaphragmatic flutter by The Free Dictionary Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter - definition of synchronous diaphragmatic flutter by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/synchronous+diaphragmatic+flutter  (dī′ə-frăm′) n. 1. Anatomy A muscular membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and functioning in respiration. Also called midriff. 2. A membranous part that divides or separates. 3. A thin disk, especially in a microphone or telephone receiver, that vibrates in response to sound waves to produce electric signals, or that vibrates in response to electric signals to produce sound waves. 4. A contraceptive device consisting of a thin flexible disk, usually made of rubber, that is designed to cover the uterine cervix to prevent the entry of sperm during sexual intercourse. 5. A disk having a fixed or variable opening used to restrict the amount of light traversing a lens or optical system. [Middle English diafragma, from Late Latin diaphragma, midriff, from Greek, partition, from diaphrassein, to barricade : dia-, intensive pref.; see dia- + phrassein, phrag-, to enclose.] di′a·phrag·mat′ic (-frăg-măt′ĭk) adj. di′a·phrag·mat′i·cal·ly adv. Translations


What company is synonmous with ice resurfacing machines?

Zamboni | Nothing else is even close Home In 1949, Frank Zamboni introduced the world’s first ice resurfacing machine.Talk about a “game-changer.” Driven by our founder’s commitment to innovation, we continually challenge our product, putting it to the test in the harsh environment it will call home. Every feature on Zamboni ice resurfacing machines is deliberately designed to make resurfacing easier and to ensure that the end result is always a perfect sheet of ice. Worldwide, more facility owners and operators choose Zamboni for maximum efficiency and optimal performance. With machines designed for the needs of facilities large and small; indoor and outdoor; recreational or professional: Zamboni has the right resurfacer for your ice. The large capacity and design of our snow tank combine with a powerful conveyor system to deliver the highest snow compaction in the industry. The double-flighted augers are epoxy coated for longer lasting durability. Engines in our fuel powered machines are properly sized for maximum horsepower and optimal fuel economy. The hydrostatic transmission delivers full power and speed to the augers, even while the machine slows for corners. Its unique down-pressure system combines unparalleled shaving and snow conveyance, producing a superior ice surface. We care about your air quality. Our line of ELECTRIC resurfacers and edgers provides an alternative to fuel powered equipment. Next-generation electronic motors and controls combined with a proven and powerful battery system are capable of the endurance demanded by the industry’s toughest applications. Zamboni continues to redefine industry standards. Should you choose innovation or reliability? Efficiency or performance? The only choice to make is clear: Zamboni.


Which country's currency was worth less than 1 trillionth of a U.S. cent when it was abandoned in 2009?

African coins and currency COINS & CURRENCY OF AFRICA AFRICAN COINS FEATURE TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MONEY  Six member nations of the African Development Bank issued a series of coins, each of which features a form of traditional money used in the member nation.  Each coin bears the denomination of 1500 CFA Francs. The coins are 27mm nickel-plated steel and are dated 2005.  One side features an Elephant’s head and a map of Africa while the other features a form of traditional money.  The Cameroon issue features a Mambila. Three pieces of Spear Money is shown on the coin of the Central African Republic.  A Manilla is shown on the Chad issue.  A Katanga Cross is on the coin from the Congo Republic.  A pair of Cowrie shells is on the Equatorial Guinea coin.  The Gabon coin shows a piece of Throwing Knife Money. Each coin has a mintage of only 2005 pieces!  Individually they are interesting coins.  As a set they display the wide range of items used for money in Africa prior to the introduction of coins and currency. Item CM-PRIM CAMEROON 1500 FRANCS 2005 Mambila Br.X26 Unc. $12.50 Item CF-PRIM CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 1500 Francs 2005 Spear Money Br.X12 Unc. $17.50 Item TD-PRIM CHAD 1500 Francs 2005 Manilla Br.X19 Unc.$19.50 Item CG-PRIM CONGO REPUBLIC 1500 Francs 2005 Katanga Cross Br.X46 Unc. $17.50 Item GQ-PRIM EQUATORIAL GUINEA 1500 Francs 2005 Cowries Br.X124 Unc. $17.50 Item GA-PRIM GABON 1500 Francs 2005 Throwing knife Money Br.X16 Unc. $17.50 Item AFRICA-PRIM SET OF ABOVE 6 AFRICAN COINS PICTURING PRIMITIVE MONEY Unc. $89.50 AFRICAN BI-METALLICS CELEBRATE VISITS BY POPE JOHN PAUL II   In 2007 five African nations:  Cameroons, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic and Gabon, each issued a bi-metallic 4500 Franc coins to commemorate a visit that Pope John Paul II made to their country.  Well, actually they issued them to make money from collectors.  Each coin pictures the Pope and lists the date of his visit   The Central African Republic and Congo issues also show an airplane, while the Chad issue also shows the Popemobile.  The reverse of the coins all show a map of Africa and an elephant head. Because these nations use the common currency of the Central African Monetary Union they issue few coins of their own. Item CM-32 CAMEROON 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT KM32 UNC. $20.00 Item CF-13 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT KM13 UNC. $20.00 Item TD-28 CHAD 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT KM28 UNC. $25.00 Item CG-49 CONGO REP. 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT KM49 UNC $20.00 Item GA-17 GABON 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT KM17 UNC $25.00 Item AFRICA-POPE SET OF ABOVE 5 4500 FRANC COINS, UNC. $99.75 SCARCE BI-METALLIC AFRICAN PRESIDENTS COINS In an effort to improve relations with top African leaders, (and perhaps secure contracts to issue more coins), the Africa Mint issued a series of coins in 2003 honoring the Presidents of various African nations. Each of the four bi-metallic coins are 28mm in diameter and bear the denomination of 6000 Francs.  Included are Mathieu Kerekou of Benin,  Paul Biya of Cameroon, Mamadou Tandja of Niger and Gnassingbe Eyadema of Togo.  Each coin pictures the respective president, the national flag superimposed upon a map of the nation, along with the dates President’s term in office.  Only one President (Kerekou of Benin) actually retired when his term was up.  The reverse of the coins picture an elephants head on a map of Africa, along with an inscription honoring the President.  Only 500 of each coin was issued. Item BJ-PRES BENIN 6000 FRANCS 2003 Br.X41 PRES. KEREKOU UNC. $29.50 Item CM-PRES CAMEROON 6000 FRANCS 2003 Br.X27 PRES. BIYA UNC. $29.50 Item NE-PRES NIGER 6000 FRANCS 2003 Br.X14 PRES. TANDJA UNC. $59.95 Item TG-PRES TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 Br.X22 PRES. EYADEMA UNC. out  Item CI-PRES IVORY COAST 6000 FRANCS 2003 KM7,  Br.X7 PRES. GBAGBO  UNC. $39.50 RECENT ANGOLA COIN SET This  recent 5 coin set from Angola includes the 50 Centimos, 1, 5 and 10 Kwanzas dated 2012 and the 2014 20 Kwanzas.  The 5, 10 and 20 Kwanzas are bi-metallic.  The 20 Kwanzas depicts Queen Njinga M


What movie featured amplifiers that could be turned up to 11?

This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - Quotes - IMDb This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Quotes Showing all 72 items Nigel Tufnel : The numbers all go to eleven. Look, right across the board, eleven, eleven, eleven and... Marty DiBergi : Oh, I see. And most amps go up to ten? Nigel Tufnel : Exactly. Marty DiBergi : Does that mean it's louder? Is it any louder? Nigel Tufnel : Well, it's one louder, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where? Marty DiBergi : I don't know. Nigel Tufnel : Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do? Marty DiBergi : Put it up to eleven. Nigel Tufnel : Eleven. Exactly. One louder. Marty DiBergi : Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder? Nigel Tufnel : [pause] These go to eleven. Marty DiBergi : It's very pretty. Nigel Tufnel : Yeah, I've been fooling around with it for a few months. Marty DiBergi : It's a bit of a departure from what you normally play. Nigel Tufnel : It's part of a trilogy, a musical trilogy I'm working on in D minor which is the saddest of all keys, I find. People weep instantly when they hear it, and I don't know why. Marty DiBergi : It's very nice. Nigel Tufnel : You know, just simple lines intertwining, you know, very much like - I'm really influenced by Mozart and Bach, and it's sort of in between those, really. It's like a Mach piece, really. It's sort of... Marty DiBergi : What do you call this? Nigel Tufnel : Well, this piece is called "Lick My Love Pump". [When asked what happened to their first drummer] David St. Hubbins : He died in a bizarre gardening accident... Nigel Tufnel : Authorities said... best leave it... unsolved. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Marty DiBergi : David St. Hubbins... I must admit I've never heard anybody with that name. David St. Hubbins : It's an unusual name, well, he was an unusual saint, he's not a very well known saint. Marty DiBergi : Oh, there actually is, uh... there was a Saint Hubbins? David St. Hubbins : That's right, yes. Marty DiBergi : What was he the saint of? David St. Hubbins : He was the patron saint of quality footwear. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options [Reading a review of Spinal Tap's latest album] Marty DiBergi : "This pretentious ponderous collection of religious rock psalms is enough to prompt the question, 'What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap, and couldn't he have rested on that day too?'" Marty DiBergi : "This tasteless cover is a good indication of the lack of musical invention within. The musical growth of this band cannot even be charted. They are treading water in a sea of retarded sexuality and bad poetry." Nigel Tufnel : That's just nitpicking, isn't it? Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options David St. Hubbins : I do not, for one, think that the problem was that the band was down. I think that the problem *may* have been, that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being *crushed* by a *dwarf*. Alright? That tended to understate the hugeness of the object. Ian Faith : I really think you're just making much too big a thing out of it. Derek Smalls : Making a big thing out of it would have been a good idea. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Ian Faith : Nigel gave me a drawing that said 18 inches. Now, whether or not he knows the difference between feet and inches is not my problem. I do what I'm told. David St. Hubbins : But you're not as confused as him are you. I mean, it's not your job to be as confused as Nigel. Nigel Tufnel : Look... still has the old tag on, never even played it. Marty DiBergi : [points his finger] You've never played...? Nigel Tufnel : Don't touch it! Marty DiBergi : We'll I wasn't going to touch it, I was just pointing at it. Nigel Tufnel : Well... don't point! It can't be played. Marty DiBergi : Don't po


Which U.S. state is, technically speaking, the farthest east?

Most Northern Southern Eastern and Western States of America (Eastern is Alaska) (Western is Alaska) If you note the map, Alaska is clearly the most northern state, and Hawaii, at 20º North, is without doubt the most southern state. (Note how much further south it is than Florida) As far as the most western state, note how Alaska's Aleutian Islands stretch right up to the edge of the Western Hemisphere at the 180º line of Longitude, thus the most western state in the country. Alaska is also the answer for eastern, as the Aleutian Islands stretch across the 180º line of Longitude, into the Eastern Hemisphere, and up the edge of the Russian Federation. If you exclude Alaska and Hawaii, the answers are: Most Northern Point: Angle, Minnesota, at 49º 23'N Most Southern Point: East Cape, Florida, at 25º 7'N Most Eastern Point: West Quoddy Head, Maine, at 66º 57'W Most Western Point: Cape Alva, Washington, at 124º 44'W