The 2011 album ‘The King of Limbs’ was released by which English rock band?

The King of Limbs | Radiohead Knowledge Base | Fandom powered by Wikia The King of Limbs TKOL RMX 1234567 (2004) The King of Limbs is the eighth studio album by the English rock band Radiohead , produced by Nigel Godrich . It was self-released on 18 February 2011 as a download in MP3 and WAV formats, followed by physical CD and 12" vinyl releases on 28 March and a special "newspaper" edition on 9 May 2011. The physical editions were released through the band's Ticker Tape imprint on XL in the United Kingdom, TBD in the United States, and Hostess Entertainment in Japan. Following the protracted recording and more conventional rock instrumentation of In Rainbows (2007), Radiohead developed The King of Limbs by sampling and looping their recordings. Singer Thom Yorke described the album as an expression of "wildness" and "mutation". Radiohead released no singles from the album, but released a music video for " Lotus Flower " that spawned an internet meme. The King of Limbs was named one of the best albums of 2011 by publications including the Wire, the NME, and PopMatters, and was nominated for five categories in the 54th Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album. It sold an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 download copies in the first two months of release and became a bestseller on vinyl. The album was followed in the same year by a remix album, TKOL RMX 1234567 , and a live video, The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement . Release


In 1889 which American inventor devised the first flexible transparent film suitable for motion pictures?

Film History Before 1920 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Innovations Necessary for the Advent of Cinema: Optical toys, shadow shows, 'magic lanterns,' and visual      tricks have existed for thousands of years. Many inventors, scientists,      and manufacturers have observed the visual phenomenon      that a series of individual still pictures set into motion created      the illusion of movement - a concept termed persistence of vision.      This illusion of motion was first described by British physician Peter      Mark Roget in 1824, and was a first step in the development of the      cinema. A number of technologies, simple optical toys and mechanical inventions related to motion      and vision were developed in the early to late 19th century that were      precursors to the birth of the motion picture industry: [A very early version of a "magic lantern" was suggested in the mid-17th century by German Jesuit priest          Athanasius Kircher in Rome. However, the official inventor          of a usable device was prominent Dutch astronomer/scientist          Christiaan Huygens in the 1650s. Like a modern slide projector          (which has since gone out of date!), its main feature was a          lens that projected images from transparencies onto a screen,          with a simple light source (such as a candle).] 1824 - the invention of the Thaumatrope (the       earliest version of an optical illusion toy that exploited the concept     of "persistence of vision" first presented by Peter Mark Roget in a scholarly article) by an English doctor named Dr. John Ayrton Paris ca. 1826 or 1827 - the oldest recorded        (and surviving) permanent photograph made in a camera was taken        by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. He used        a camera obscura device which captured and projected a        scene illuminated by sunlight. The photo image was "shot" at his        estate named Le Gras from his studio's upstairs window in the Burgundy        region of France in the early 1820s. It        was a very rudimentary photograph (using principles of lithography)        - the image is now known as View        from the Window at Le Gras. His invention was called heliography,        or "light        writing." 1831 - the discovery of the law of electromagnetic       induction by English scientist Michael Faraday, a principle used       in generating electricity and powering motors and other machines (including       film equipment) 1832 - the invention of the Fantascope (also       called Phenakistiscope or "spindle viewer") by Belgian       inventor Joseph Plateau, a device that simulated motion. A series or       sequence of separate pictures depicting stages of an activity, such       as juggling or dancing, were arranged around the perimeter or edges       of a slotted disk. When the disk was placed before a mirror and spun       or rotated, a spectator       looking through the slots 'perceived' a moving picture. 1834 - the invention and patenting of another stroboscopic device adaptation, the Daedalum (renamed the Zoetrope in 1867 by American William Lincoln) by British inventor William George       Horner. It was a hollow, rotating drum/cylinder with a crank, with a       strip of sequential photographs, drawings, paintings or illustrations on the interior surface and regularly       spaced narrow slits through which a spectator observed the 'moving' drawings. 1839 - the birth of still photography with the development        of the first commercially-viable daguerreotype (a method        of capturing still images on silvered, copper-metal plates) by        French painter and inventor Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre, following        on the work of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. 1841 - the patenti


What is the first part of the Jewish Bible called, which refers to the first five books of Moses?

Judaism 101: Torah Judaism 101  Torah in the narrowest sense refers to the first five books of the Bible  In a broader sense, Torah includes all Jewish law and tradition  Torah was given to Moses in written form with oral commentary  The oral component is now written in the Talmud  There are additional important writings The word "Torah" is a tricky one, because it can mean different things in different contexts. In its most limited sense, "Torah" refers to the Five Books of Moses : Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. But the word "torah" can also be used to refer to the entire Jewish bible (the body of scripture known to non-Jews as the Old Testament and to Jews as the Tanakh or Written Torah), or in its broadest sense, to the whole body of Jewish law and teachings. Written Torah To Jews, there is no "Old Testament." The books that Christians call the New Testament are not part of Jewish scripture. The so-called Old Testament is known to us as Written Torah or the Tanakh. This is a list of the books of Written Torah, in the order in which they appear in Jewish translations, with the Hebrew name of the book, a translation of the Hebrew name (where it is not the same as the English name), and English names of the books (where it is not the same as the Hebrew name). The Hebrew names of the first five books are derived from the first few words of the book. The text of each book is more or less the same in Jewish translations as what you see in Christian bibles, although there are some occasional, slight differences in the numbering of verses and there are some significant differences in the translations. TORAH (The Law): Ezra & Nechemyah (Nehemiah) (treated as one book) Divrei Ha-Yamim (The words of the days) (Chronicles) Written Torah is often referred to as the Tanakh, which is an acrostic of Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim. Torah Scrolls The scriptures that we use in services are written on parchment scrolls. They are always hand-written, in attractive Hebrew calligraphy with "crowns" (crows-foot-like marks coming up from the upper points) on many of the letters . This style of writing is known as STA"M (an abbreviation for "Sifrei Torah, Tefillin and Mezuzot ," which is where you will see that style of writing). For more information about the STA"M alphabet, including illustrations and relevant rules, see Hebrew Alphabet used in writing STA"M . You are not supposed to touch the parchment on these scrolls; some say because they are too holy; some say because the parchment, made from animal skins, is a source of ritual defilement; others say because your fingers' sweat has acids that will damage the parchment over time. Instead, you follow the text with a pointer, called a Yad. "Yad" means "hand" in Hebrew, and the pointer usually is in the shape of a hand with a pointing index finger (I always find this incredibly amusing). The scrolls are kept covered with fabric, and often ornamented with silver crowns on the handles of the scrolls and a silver breastplate on the front. The scrolls are kept in a cabinet in the synagogue called an "ark," as in Ark of the Covenant, not as in Noah's Ark. The words are different and unrelated in Hebrew. Noah's ark (and also the ark that Moses was placed in) are called in Hebrew teyvat (ship). I was taught that the "Ark" of the Covenant and the ark in synagogue are an acrostic of "aron kodesh" (holy cabinet), but others have told me that it is merely an archaic English word derived from the Latin arca (cabinet). The Torah scrolls that we read from in synagogue are unpointed text, with no vowels or musical notes, so the ability to read a passage from a scroll is a valuable skill, and usually requires substantial advance preparation (reviewing the passage in a text with points). See Hebrew Alphabet for more on pointed and unpointed texts. Chumash Jewish scriptures are sometimes bound in a form that corresponds to the division into weekly readings (called parshiyot in Hebrew). Scriptures bound in this way are generally referred to a


A halophyte is a plant that grows in what type of conditions?

Saline Crops, From Halophyte Research to Sea Vegetable Markets | Vegetables | Sea Saline Crops, From Halophyte Research to Sea Vegetable Markets review article submitted at the COST meeting on ‘Sustainable cultivation and exploitation of halophyte crops in a salinizing world’ held at the Vrije University in Amsterdam on the 18th and 19th April 2012 Copyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC) Saline crops,from halophyte research to sea vegetable markets  Joost Bogemans*, László Erdei Intellicrops bvba, Abdijstraat 14, 9400 Ninove, Belgium b Department o Plant Biology, University o Szeged, Közép asor 52, 6726 Szeged, Hungary *Corresponding author.el.: +32 54329093; ax: +32 54331175.E-mail addresses: joost.bogemans@scrops.com (J.Bogemans), erdei@bio.u-szeged.hu (L.Erdei)published by Intellicrops bvba , Ninove 2012 © AbstractA spin-o company was established in 1999 rom EU research on the cultivation, selection and do-mestication o a selection o halophytes. Te mission o the company has always been ocused onplant breeding, selection and seed production. Salicornia europaea and Aster tripolium were, romthe beginning, the key products o the company. oday the range o sea vegetable species has beenextended with Salicornia bigelovii, Salsola komarovii, Salsola soda, Crithmum maritimum, Plantagocoronopus, Beta maritima, Crambe maritima and Mertensia maritima. Among them, dierent racesare under development with respect to marketable characteristics (e.g. shape, yield, pest resistance…)At an early stage, the company established cultivation systems and had the reclamation o saline soilsas a primary task. Later, new cultivation systems were deployed to t horticultural needs (e.g. impro- ving non-seasonality, greenhouse cultivation, mechanization); today we give new growers advice in es-tablishing the new crops. Grower-adapted cultivation systems are setup rom hydroponics over salinesoil reclamation and highlighting acets like salinity and irrigation control, mineral nutrition undersalt regimes and advice on the particular saline crop.Simultaneously with the introduction o new halophyte crops and appropriate cultivation systems, amarketing development was built up to highlight interesting eatures o sea vegetable crops such astaste, unctional components, ease o use. to new consumers. Tis review ocuses on the establishmento a sea vegetable market under advanced agro-ood markets . Introducing new halophyte crops toless developed agro ood markets need dierent approaches but is not made easier . In terms o develo-ping new applications rom saline crops (orage, cosmetics, environmental issues, biouel) a marketingstrategy should be ocused on the derived products, bearing in mind that the consumer compares anddecides.   2 Saline Crops, from halophyte research to sea vegetable markets 1.From research to spin-o.From 1993 until 1996 an EU research project running under the name ‘Saline crops. A contribution to the diver-sication o the production o vegetable crops by research on the cultivation methods and selection o halophytes.(AIR3-C92-0198)’,whose overall objective was to domesticate a number o plant species, naturally growing insaline or brackish soils that are locally gathered or consumption as a vegetable in the EU (Huiskes, Lemeur et al.1997). Species o Salicornia, Aster tripolium., Beta maritima. and Crambe maritima were envisaged. Tree o thespecies are harvested rom wild populations along European coastal areas, but in the case o Crambe maritima (Seakale) the cultivation disappeared in the 20th century. Te aim o the project was to develop commercial agriculturalproducts that could be cultivated as horticultural crop. As research topics the ocus was on new cultivation me-thods, breeding and the reclamation o saline soils.Research institutes rom the Netherlands (NIOO) , Belgium (UGent and VUB Brussels) and Portugal (IBE, EAN)were involved with Te Foundation or Marine Cultures Oosterchelde (SMCO, the Netherlands) coordinating theproject. Experimental eld plots were established in Burg-Haa


Which author wrote the book ‘The Firm’, ‘The Pelican Brief’ and ‘The Rainmaker’?

John Grisham biography | birthday, trivia | American Writer | Who2 John Grisham Biography Writer   John Grisham is the author of several best-selling novels of the “legal thriller” genre, including The Firm (1991), The Pelican Brief (1992) and The Client (1993). Grisham graduated from law school and set up a legal practice in Mississippi in the early ’80s. His first novel, A Time to Kill (1989) did moderately well, but his second, The Firm (1991) made him a household name, thanks in large part to the $600,000 he got for the movie rights. Several of his courtroom dramas have been made into movies, including the novels The Pelican Brief, The Chamber (1994) and The Rainmaker (1995). Although not the hot property he was in the ’90s, Grisham’s books continue to be quite popular, including The Brethren (2000) and The Summons (2002), and A Painted House (2001), one of his few books outside the thriller genre. Extra credit The movies from his books include: The Firm (1993, starring Tom Cruise ); The Pelican Brief (1993, with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington ); The Client (1994, with Susan Sarandon ); The Chamber (1996, starring Gene Hackman ); A Time to Kill (1996, starring Sandra Bullock ); The Rainmaker (1997, starring Matt Damon ); and The Gingerbread Man (1998, from a story by Grisham).


In humans, emesis is more commonly known as what?

The Glossary of Common Viruses A Step by Step Guide for Starting Your Career as a Medical Coder The Glossary of Common Viruses A Astrovirus – Infection with this virus causes gastroenteritis in people, both children and adults. The infection is typically not severe but may sometimes lead to dehydration. C Chickenpox – This infection is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It is highly contagious, being spread through coughing, sneezing, or contact with secretions. The main noticeable symptom is a skin rash. D Dengue Virus – This virus is mosquito-borne and causes Dengue Fever. This illness occurs predominantly in the tropics and may be life-threatening. E Ebola – Infection with this virus can lead to hypovolemic shock due to coagulation problems caused by the virus. It is spread through body fluids, conjunctivae, and also orally. F Foot-and-mouth disease virus – This virus causes foot-and-mouth disease, a disease that spreads rapidly through certain animals but that is extremely rare in humans. Symptoms in humans can include fever, vomiting, malaise, and occasionally skin lesions. H Hepatitis A – The Hepatitis A virus causes the illness Hepatitis A. The virus is spread through feces-contaminated food and water. The illness itself is usually mild, with symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and malaise. Hepatitis B – This virus causes the disease Hepatitis B. This disease infects the liver and can lead to liver cirrhosis and even liver cancer. The virus is transmitted through infected blood or body fluids with infected blood. Hepatitis C – Hepatitis C infects the liver and is caused by the Hepatitis C virus. This virus is transmitted from person-to-person through contaminated blood. Herpes – Herpes is a group of several viruses that infect humans. Diseases caused by the herpes viruses include cold sores, genital herpes, chickenpox, and shingles. Herpes viruses are spread between people by way of body fluids, through the air, and through contaminated objects and surfaces. HIV – Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. The virus attacks the immune system, which eventually allows other diseases to infect and proliferate in the body. HIV can be spread through blood, semen, breast milk, and vaginal fluid. HPV Human Papilomavirus – The HPV virus is spread through sexual contact. There are hundreds of different strains of HPV, some of which cause no ill health effects. Other strains of the virus can cause genital warts and cancers of the cervix and vulva. I Influenza – Influenza is commonly known as the flu and is caused by influenza viruses. These viruses can be found in both animals and humans. The flu viruses are spread through humans by way of respiratory secretions. J Japanese Encephalitis – This is a mosquito-borne virus that produces the disease Japanese encephalitis. It can cause severe symptoms in humans but is not transmitted between them. M Measles – The measles virus is the cause of the disease measles. The virus only infects humans and is spread through respiratory secretions. Complications may occur and can include pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. Mumps – The mumps virus causes the disease mumps in people. The disease is transmitted from person-to-person through respiratory secretions but is generally a self-limiting disease and is not fatal in most circumstances. N Naples Virus – This is a type of Phlebovirus that has been linked to disease in humans. The virus is transmitted through infected sandflies. P Parvovirus – Parvovirus B19 is a human parvovirus that causes a disease in humans called fifth disease. This disease occurs most often in children and is characterized by a rash. Other types of parvoviruses are common in animals and cannot be transmitted from animals to humans. R Rabies – The rabies virus causes a fatal disease in animals and humans. Transmission of the virus often occurs through the saliva of animals. Rubella – This virus causes the disease Rubella, and it also causes congenital rubella syndrome in developing fetuses and newborns. The rubella viru


In which 1932 film does Greta Garbo say the line ‘I want to be alone’?

Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... title details and video sharing options now playing Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... The dancer Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo, uttering the line she would never escape) wants to be alone, not realizing that the thieving Baron (John Barrymore) is with her all along, in this famous scene from director Edmund Goulding's Grand Hotel, 1932. View the TCMDb entry for Grand Hotel (1932) share video Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be... The dancer Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo, uttering what would... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... The dancer Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo, uttering the line she would never escape) wants to be alone, not realizing that the thieving Baron (John Barrymore) is with her all along, in this famous scene from director Edmund Goulding's Grand Hotel, 1932. > Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A Rather... Textile magnate Preysing (Wallace Beery) is pleased that... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A Rather Nice Figure Textile magnate Preysing (Wallace Beery) is pleased that he's at last got sexy stenographer Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford) to himself but alarmed that his deal seems to be crashing, John Barrymore on the balcony advancing another plot, in MGM's all-star Grand Hotel, 1932.> Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A... Epic take by director Edmund Goulding, at the front desk,... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A Complaint Epic take by director Edmund Goulding, at the front desk, mostly Kringelein (Lionel Barrymore) griping, meeting the Baron (brother John Barrymore), Dr. Otternschlag (Lewis Stone) and concierge (Charles Trowbridge), then Joan Crawford's entrance, in MGM's all-star Grand Hotel, 1932.> Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) Do I Look Like... Transition through the famous lobby shot, then the chiseling... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) Do I Look Like A Baron? Transition through the famous lobby shot, then the chiseling Baron (John Barrymore) at work on the new stenographer Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford), interrupted by pensioner Kringelein (Lionel Barrymore), in MGM's Grand Hotel, 1932.> Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) All The Best... Opening scene introducing many from the all-but... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) All The Best People Opening scene introducing many from the all-but unprecedented line-up of MGM stars, Jean Hersholt, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, John Barrymore, at the fictional hotel in Berlin, Garbo, Crawford and others yet to come, in Irving Thalberg's hit all-star experiment Grand Hotel, 1932.>


What name is given to an ornamental, usually coloured, design made of small pieces of hard material such as stone, tile or glass?

mosaic | art | Britannica.com Mosaic pebble mosaic Mosaic, in art , decoration of a surface with designs made up of closely set, usually variously coloured, small pieces of material such as stone, mineral, glass , tile , or shell. Unlike inlay , in which the pieces to be applied are set into a surface that has been hollowed out to receive the design, mosaic pieces are applied onto a surface that has been prepared with an adhesive. Mosaic also differs from inlay in the size of its components. Mosaic pieces are anonymous fractions of the design and rarely have the dimensions of pieces for intarsia work (fitted inlay usually of wood), whose function is often the rendering of a whole portion of a figure or pattern. Once disassembled, a mosaic cannot be reassembled on the basis of the form of its individual pieces. Mosaic floor fragment from a synagogue or church, cut stone with mortar from Israel, late … Photograph by Katie Chao. The Jewish Museum, New York City, gift of Erwin Harvith, U 7529 Technical insight is the key to both the creation and the appreciation of mosaic, and the technical aspects of the art require special emphasis. There are also significant stylistic, religious, and cultural aspects of mosaic, which has played an important role in Western art and has appeared in other cultures . Although mosaic is an art form that appears in widely separated places and at different times in history, in only one place—Byzantium—and at one time—4th to 14th centuries—did it rise to become the leading pictorial art. Principles of design Between mosaic and painting , the art with which it has most in common, there has been a reciprocal influence of varying intensity. In colour and style the earliest known Greek figurative mosaics with representational motifs, which date from the end of the 5th century bce, resemble contemporary vase painting, especially in their outline drawing and use of very dark backgrounds. The mosaics of the 4th century tended to copy the style of wall paintings , as is seen in the introduction of a strip of ground below the figures, of shading, and of other manifestations of a preoccupation with pictorial space. In late Hellenistic times there evolved a type of mosaic whose colour gradations and delicate shading techniques suggest an attempt at exact reproduction of qualities typical of the art of painting. Similar Topics auricular style In Roman imperial times, however, an important change occurred when mosaic gradually developed its own aesthetic laws. Still basically a medium used for floors , its new rules of composition were governed by a conception of perspective and choice of viewpoint different from those of wall decoration. Equally important was a simplification of form brought about by the demand for more expeditious production methods. In the same period, the increasing use of more strongly coloured materials also stimulated the growing autonomy of mosaic from painting. As a means of covering walls and vaults, mosaic finally realized its full potentialities for striking and suggestive distance effects, which surpass those of painting. The general trend towards stylization—that is, reduction to two-dimensionality—in late antique Roman painting (3rd and 4th centuries ce) may have been stimulated by experimentation with colour in mosaic and particularly by the elimination of many middle tones for the sake of greater brilliance. The central role played at that time by mosaic in church decoration, for which it is particularly well suited, encourages the assumption that the roles had shifted and painting had come under its influence. The strong, sinuous outlines and the absence of shading that came to characterize painting during certain periods of Byzantine and western European art of the Middle Ages may have originated in mosaic technique and use of materials. It is notable, however, that from the Renaissance to the 20th century mosaic was again wholly dependent on painting and its particular forms of illusionism. Art & Architecture: Fact or Fiction? In modern mosaic practice, the main tendency i


Who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa?

Louis Botha | prime minister of South Africa | Britannica.com prime minister of South Africa Written By: Prime minister of South Africa born Jacobus Hercules de la Rey Louis Botha, (born Sept. 27, 1862, near Greytown, Natal [now in South Africa]—died Aug. 27, 1919, Pretoria, S.Af.), soldier and statesman who was the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910–19) and a staunch advocate of a policy of reconciliation between Boers and Britons, as well as of limiting the political rights of black South Africans. Louis Botha. Photos.com/Jupiterimages The son of a voortrekker (Boer pioneer settler of the interior), he grew up in the Orange Free State , where he received his only formal education at a German mission school. In 1884 he helped to found the New Republic in the Vryheid district in Zululand (now northern KwaZulu-Natal ). There he purchased a farm and married Annie Emmett, granddaughter of an Irish patriot. When the New Republic became part of the South African Republic ( Transvaal ) in 1888, Botha became politically active and held a number of posts before he was elected to the Volksraad (parliament) in 1897. There he sided with the moderates against Pres. Paul Kruger ’s hostile policy toward the Uitlanders (non-Boer, mostly English, settlers). Rising tensions between Great Britain and the Boer republics led to the outbreak of the South African War in 1899. Botha rose rapidly in the Boer army to command the southern force besieging Ladysmith . While leading an ambush, he captured an armoured train; Winston Churchill was among the prisoners. When Piet Joubert , the commandant general of the Transvaal forces, died (March 1900), Botha was named to succeed him. Despite his talents as a general, he could not hold back the overwhelming numbers of British reinforcements. After the surrender of a large Boer army at Paardeberg and the fall of Pretoria , Botha organized a guerrilla campaign, but Britain eventually forced him to negotiate. He was one of the signatories at the Peace of Vereeniging (May 31,1902). After the war, Botha returned to politics and in 1904 helped form a new party in the Transvaal, Het Volk (“The People”). When Het Volk won the Transvaal elections of February 1907, Botha became prime minister. Botha and his colleague Jan Smuts , showing political realism, downplayed the fostering of Afrikaner (Boer) interests and stressed conciliation with Britain. The National Convention of 1910 chose Botha as the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (precursor to the Republic of South Africa ), which amalgamated the British colonies (the Cape and Natal) and the former Boer republics (Orange Free State and the Transvaal) into one political entity. Botha was adamantly opposed to granting political rights (either to vote or eligibility as members of parliament) to black South Africans. He thus played an important role in creating the problems relating to majority political disenfranchisement and minority rule in the 20th-century South Africa. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent While serving as prime minister, Botha established the South African Party in 1911. Botha pursued subtle policies of white (British-Boer) conciliation and greater autonomy for South Africa. The most important measure of his administrations was the Natives’ Land Act of 1913, which segregated land throughout the Union, laid down the basis for a system of “native reserves” for black South Africans, and began the policy of “influx controls” to reduce their access to cities. Botha’s policy of white conciliation provoked opposition from extremist Afrikaner groups led by J.B.M. Hertzog , who formed the National Party in early 1914. Botha’s support for Britain after the start of World War I in 1914 led to further splits among Afrikaners and provoked the rebellion led by Christiaan Rudolf de Wet and C.F. Beyers . One point of contention was the use of South African troops to attack German interests in Africa, including the mobilization against Germans troops in German South West Africa (now Namibia ). The German defea


A bronze medal is traditionally awarded for which place in a competition or race?

Bronze medals - definition of Bronze medals by The Free Dictionary Bronze medals - definition of Bronze medals by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Bronze+medals Related to Bronze medals: Gold medals , Silver medals bronze medal n (Individual Sports, other than specified) a medal of bronze, awarded to a competitor who comes third in a contest or race. Compare gold medal , silver medal bronze′ med′al a medal, traditionally of bronze, awarded to the third-place winner in a competition. bronze′ med′alist, n. Noun 1. bronze medal - a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition trophy , prize - something given as a token of victory Translations bronze (bronz) noun, adjective 1. (of) an alloy of copper and tin. The medal is (made of) bronze. brons بْرونْز бронз bronze bronz(ový) die Bronze bronze κράμα χαλκού με κασσίτερο, μπρούντζος bronce pronks برنز pronssi bronze ארד कांस्य bronca bronz perunggu bronzo 青銅 청동 bronza bronza gangsa brons ; bronzen bronse brąz برنز، برنج bronze bronz бронза z bronzu bron bronza brons ทองสัมฤทธิ์ bronz , tunç 青銅 бронза کانسی - تانبے اور قلعی کا بھرت đồng thiếc 青铜 2. (of) its reddish brown colour. bronskleurig لَوْن البرونْز бронзов цвят bronze bronzový, bronzové barvy bronzefarben bronze- μπρούντζινος color bronce pronksikarva قهوه ای مایل به قرمز؛ برنزه punaruskea bronze צֶבָע בְּרוֹנזָה इसका लाल भूरा रंग brončan bronz coklat kemerahan bronzo 青銅色の 청동색 bronzinis bronzas- warna coklat kemerahan bronskleur; bronskleurig bronse brązowy قهوه یی مایل برنجو ته ، برنجی bronze цвет бронзы bronzový bronaste barve bronzani bronsfärg (สี) ทองแดง bronz rengi, tunç renginde 青銅色 бронзовий колір سرخی مائل بھورا رنگ màu đồng thiếc 青铜色 3. (a work of art) made of bronze. an exhibition of bronzes. bronsbeeld مَصْنوعٌ مِنَ البرونْز бронзов bronze bronz das Bronzekunstwerk bronze- κατασκευσμένος από ορείχαλκο (για έργα τέχνης) talla de bronce pronksese برنزی pronssinen bronze יְצִירַת בְּרוֹנזָה कांस्य कलाकृति brončati bronztárgy terbuat dari perunggu bronzo 青銅の 청동 제품 bronzos dirbinys bronzas izstrādājumi diperbuat daripada gangsa bronzen kunstvoorwerp bronsefigur wyrób z brązu برنجی bronze (obiect) de bronz изделие из бронзы bronz bron bronza bronsföremål ทำจากทองสัมฤทธิ์ bronz 青銅製(藝術)品 бронза فنون کے نمونے اس سے بنائے جاتے ہیں đồ bằng đồng thiếc 青铜制（艺术）品 bronzed adjective suntanned. a bronzed face. verbruin, songebruin بْرونْزي اللوْن، اَسْفَعُ البَشَرَه с бронзов тен bronzeado opálený sonnengebräunt solbrændt; brun με μπρούντζινο μαύρισμα bronceado päevitunud برنزه ruskettunut bronzé שזוף कांस्या potamnjeti lesült terbakar matahari abbronzato 日焼けした 청동색의 įdegęs iededzis muka terbakar gebronsd bronsefarget , solbrun opalony برنجی bronzeado bronzat загорелый opálený porjavel preplanuo brun, solbränd (สี) แทน bronzlaşmış 曬黑的 загорілий, засмаглий دھوپ سے جلد کے رنگ کو کانسی کی طرح کرنا bị cháy nắng 晒黑的 bronze medal in athletics competitions, the medal awarded as third prize. bronsmedalje ميداليه بْرونْزِيَّه бронзов медал medalha de bronze bronzová medaile die Bronzemedaille bronzemedalje χάλκινο μετάλλιο medalla de bronce pronksmedal مدال برنز pronssimitali médaille de bronze מְדַלייָת אָרַד कांस्य पदक bronačana medalja bronzérem medali perunggu medaglia di bronzo 銅メダル 동메달 bronzos medalis bronzas medaļa pingat gangsa bronzen medaille bronsemedalje brązowy medal د برنجو مډال medalha de bronze medalie de bronz бронзовая медаль bronzová medaila bronasta medalja bronzana medalja bronsmedalj เหรียญทองแดง bronz madalya 銅牌 бронза کانسے کا تمغہ huy chương đồng 铜质奖章


Which spirit is traditionally used to make a Tom Collins cocktail?

How to Make a Proper Tom Collins | Today's Tipple How to Make a Proper Tom Collins TOM COLLINS (1874 – NY & PA) After nearly a decade of “forcing” spirit-based cocktails into the hands of our trepidatious wine and beer drinking friends, we’ve found that the Tom Collins is the one gin cocktail that pretty much everyone loves. It’s light and refreshing – like homemade sparkling lemonade with a kick. The origin of this tasty tipple is greatly disputed and very lively. Wikipedia has a wealth of background including the infamous Tom Collins Hoax of 1874 here… A Great Party Drink… Since it is almost universally popular, this is a great drink for when you’re hosting a party. We pre-make a big batch of the lemon, simple and gin mixture then build individual drinks in the glass – topping with soda as needed. If we also mix up a pitcher of Manhattans for the brown spirit fans in the crowd, we often find that the wine and beer barely get touched. Infinite Variety… This recipe calls for Old Tom Gin, a slightly sweetened version of the classic London Dry gin which was very popular in England at the end of the 19th century and which has been very hard to come by until just recently. It is the traditional spirit used in this classic cocktail, to which it lends its name. However, if you’re not stocking a bottle of Old Tom, it’s still a very respectable libation with Tanqueray, Bombay or whatever London Dry, or even New World-style, gin you happen to have in your liquor cabinet. If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side, add a bit of grenadine or some of the maraschino cherry juice from the cherry jar. At the Proper, we call this a Mary Collins, after the owner’s wife who likes her spirits “undetectable” and her cocktails pink. And, if you really can’t tolerate gin at all, you can swap out the gin with virtually any other spirit for a tasty variation with a cute new name. Just some of the popular alternatives… Bourbon or Rye = John Collins Vodka = Ivan Collins, Comrade Collins (Or simply Vodka Collins) Irish Whiskey = Michael Collins (After the Irish revolutionary leader) Tequila – Juan Collins or José Collins Rum= Ron Collins (After the Spanish word for rum) Scotch – Jock Collins or Sandy Collins AppleJack = Jack Collins Gin + Sloe Gin = Barnabas Collins (After the character in Dark Shadows) Brandy = Brandy Collins


Which English singer/songwriter released a 2010 album entitled ‘Lights’?

Ellie Goulding: Singer / Songwriter & Yoga | Relax and Release Ellie Goulding: Singer / Songwriter & Yoga By catherine on July 26, 2016 Having caught the public’s attention in 2010 with her singles “Starry Eyed” and “Guns and Horses,” British vocalist Ellie Goulding quickly rose to the top of the charts with her infectious electronic pop sound. Although she started out writing songs in a folk-inflected style, she eventually grew into a more electronic-influenced artist, touching upon dance music and ambient synth pop. With her unique soprano warble and knack for writing catchy yet emotionally earnest songs, Goulding, much like her predecessors Kate Bush and Imogen Heap, stands at the forefront of contemporary mainstream music and arty, independent-minded pop. Born in Hereford, England, she later moved to the country’s east coast to study drama at the University of Kent. Goulding had developed a love for folk music as a teenager, and her time at university also exposed her to electronica. After two years, she took a break from her studies and moved to West London, where she pursued a career as an alternative singer/songwriter and befriended producers like Starsmith and Frankmusik, who gave her songs an electro-pop twist. In 2009, Goulding began building an audience via the Internet, where early tracks like “Starry Eyed” and a cover of Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold” were posted on tastemaking MP3 blogs such as Discodust. Goulding soon graduated from the blogosphere to print media, gaining praise from mainstream publications like The Guardian and fielding offers from record labels. She ultimately signed a major-label deal with Polydor Records and began making preparations to release her debut album. In the meantime, she penned songs for Diana Vickers, Gabriella Climi, and others. During the final weeks of 2009, Goulding topped the BBC’s Sound of 2010, a poll conducted by British music critics and industry insiders to identify new talent. Building on that momentum, she released Lights — a sparkling debut album that splashed Goulding’s vocal flutter across a landscape of acoustic and synthesized instruments – in March 2010. Lights topped the U.K. charts during its first week and spun off “Starry Eyed” as a Top Five single (it also charted well in Ireland and New Zealand). Later that year, the album was re-released as Bright Lights, featuring seven new recordings (including a cover of Elton John’s “Your Song,” which peaked at number two). In 2012, Goulding returned with her sophomore album, Halcyon, which showcased an even more sonically adventurous, electro-pop-infused sound. In 2013, a deluxe reissue featuring ten extra songs was released; entitled Halcyon Days, it acted as a supplement to the original release. Two of its new songs, “Burn” and “How Long Will I Love You,” were among her biggest hits. The following year, she was featured on Calvin Harris’ Top Ten U.K. hit “Outside,” participated in Band Aid 30’s update of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” and entered the U.K. Top Ten once more with “Beating Heart,” a song released on the soundtrack for Divergent. Another soundtrack single, “Love Me Like You Do,” added to the success of Fifty Shades of Grey in 2015. Also in 2015, Goulding released her third studio album, Delirium, which featured collaborations with Max Martin, Greg Kurstin, and others. Included on Delirium was the leadoff single “On My Mind.” ~ Andrew Leahey & Jason Birchmeier, Rovi   Ellie Goulding & Yoga With her love of running, yoga and ab-revealing croptops, singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has gained a reputation for being as impressive in the gym as she is on stage. “If I’m at home in London, ideally I like to try and fit in a couple of yoga sessions a week – I do love yoga.” Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice. The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body.


Which French king was known as ‘The Quarrelsome’ (Le Hutin)?

Louis X | king of France | Britannica.com king of France Alternative Titles: Louis le Hutin, Louis the Stubborn Louis X Francis I Louis X, byname Louis The Stubborn, French Louis Le Hutin (born Oct. 4, 1289, Paris —died June 5, 1316, Vincennes , Fr.), Capetian king of France from 1314 and king of Navarre from 1305 to 1314, who endured baronial unrest that was already serious in the time of his father, Philip IV the Fair. Louis X, detail of a miniature from a manuscript, c. 14th century; in the Bibliothèque … Giraudon/Art Resource, New York The eldest son of Philip and Joan of Navarre , he took the title of king of Navarre on his mother’s death (April 4, 1305). But when he succeeded his father as king of France (Nov. 30, 1314), he resigned Navarre to his next brother, the future Philip V of France. In 1305 Louis married Margaret, daughter of Robert II , duke of Burgundy; in the last months of Philip IV’s reign, she was convicted of adultery and was later strangled in prison (1315). Louis then married (July 1315) Clémence, daughter of Charles I , of Hungary. Louis’s main policies were designed to allay baronial discontent and to gain support and money for a projected campaign against Flanders . Charters were granted to groups of nobles in almost every province of France. Louis bought the support of the clergy by similar means; but whereas they gained for the church some real privileges, the use of ambiguous formulas made the baronial charters virtually worthless. Louis also sold the serfs their liberty, the beginning of the eventual end of serfdom . Louis restored the office of chancellor and dismissed and imprisoned many of his father’s unpopular ministers and advisers, among them Enguerrand de Marigny . Louis’s posthumous son, John I , lived only five days and was succeeded by Louis’s brother Philip V. Learn More in these related articles:


In a rugby union team, what number does the fly half wear on their shirt?

Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Introduction Originally the number of players in a game of Rugby football was not limited, and there were no formal playing positions. Games at rugby school were simply played by however many boys wanted to play in a particular game. A kind of huge rolling maul developed, moving around the field since there was a very limited amount of space on the field in which to run. As the game began to be played between different schools and clubs a fixed number of players was needed. This then allowed players to start specializing in certain positions and to develop particular skills appropriate to those positions. Rugby teams were then limited to twenty players made up of seventeen forwards  and three full backs whose sole job was to maintain possession if the opposition  managed to hack it out the scrum. Circa 1875 the number of players in a team was reduced to fifteen (ten forwards and five  backs). Today the player names,  positions and numbers worn on shirts are defined by the International Rugby  Board (IRB). Players usually have the  following position names and numbers although there are some local variations in namingin common use: F full  back 1 & 3 Prop Along with the hooker, the loose-head and tight-head props make up what is known as the front row, which refers to their position in the scrum. To be successful, both props must be extremely strong in the neck, shoulders, upper body and legs, and they should relish head-to-head competition. While stopping their side of the scrum from moving backwards, the props also support the hooker's body weight, allowing him or her to see and strike the ball when it is put into the scrum. In the lineout, props should be able to support or lift the jumper to prevent the opposition winning the ball. Away from set pieces, props help to secure the ball when a player has been tackled, so it helps if they can combine their power with a degree of mobility. You’ll also often see them used as battering rams in attack, receiving short passes after a ruck or maul and hitting the opposition defence at pace in an attempt to occupy the defenders and make space for their own backs. 2 Hooker Lining up in the scrum between the two props, the hooker is one of the forwards’ key decision-makers. He or she will coordinate the timing at the scrum, and is also responsible for winning possession in the scrummage by hooking the ball back through the props' legs. To allow the hooker to do this effectively, the props support much of the hooker’s weight, leaving him or her free to concentrate on hooking the ball back, rather than pushing against the opposition forwards. For this reason the hooker is often the smallest member of a front-row trio. At the lineout he or she is responsible for throwing the ball in and must be able to accurately hit the lineout jumper who is expecting the ball. In open play the hooker plays a similar role to the props, securing possession at rucks and mauls, or taking short ‘crash’ passes. 4 & 5 Lock The second row forwards (also known as locks) are the engine room of the scrum and the target men in the lineout, meaning that they need to be tall, powerful players with excellent scrummaging technique and pinpoint timing. If they bind to each other and the props too loosely in the scrum their pack will lose power, and if they are not accurate and dynamic with their lineout jumping, it offers the opposition forwards a chance to steal possession. In open play the second row’s duties have evolved from being support players at rucks and mauls to ball carriers. If a marauding second row is comfortable with the ball in hand, their bulk and power makes them very difficult to stop. 6 & 7 Flanker Open-side and blind-side flankers are often considered to be the players with the fewest set responsibilities, but as such must be excellent all-rounders with inexhaustible energy. Speed, strength, fitness, tackling and handling skills are all vital. Flankers are more often


What does the Latin phrase ‘Ad astra’ translate to in English?

Translation of Ad astra in English Ad astra (phrase), a Latin phrase meaning "To the stars", and the motto of several organizations Ad Astra (magazine), official publication of the National Space Society Ad Astra (journal), undergraduate journal of Roosevelt Academy Ad Astra (convention), Toronto literary science fiction convention See more at Wikipedia.org...


Square Root of 225 - Sqrt 225 - What is the Square Root of 225? Home › Square Roots › Square Root of 225 Square Root of 225 Posted on by admin — No Comments ↓ The square root of 225 is the number, which multiplied by itself, is 225. In other words, the square of this number equals two hundred and twenty-five. If you have been looking for square root of two hundred and twenty-five then you are right here, too. On this page you can also find what its parts are called, and in addition to the terminology of √225 we also have a calculator you don't want to miss. Read on to learn everything about the sqrt 225. Extracting the root is the inverse operation of ^2: The term can be written as Like any positive number, the number 225 has two square roots: , which is positive and called principal square root of 225, and − , which is negative. Together, they are denominated as ± . Although the principal square root of two hundred and twenty-five is only one of the two square roots, the term "square root of 225" usually refers to the positive number. If you want to know how to find the square root of 225 then read our article square root which you can find in the header menu. Here you can find the cube root of 225 . What is the Square Root of 225 You already know the answer to what is the square root of 225 and about the inverse operation of 225 square root. Keep reading to learn what the parts of it are called. n = index, 2 is the index. a = radicand, the radicand is the number below the radical sign, 225 is the radicand here. b = root = ±15 √ is called radical symbol or radical only. Now you really know all about √225, including its parts and the inverse. If you like to learn the square root of any other number use our calculator below: Insert the number of which you like to find the square root (e.g. 225), then press the calculate button. Number: Square Root of 180 Square Root of Two Hundred And Twenty-Five If you have been searching for whats the square root of 225 or square root 225 the you have come to the right site, too. The same is true if you typed sq root of 225 or 225 root in the search engine of your preference, just to name a few similar terms. To sum up, The negative square root of 225 is -15, and the positive sqrt 225 is 15. Make sure to understand that √225 and 225 squared , 225 x 225 = 50625, are not the same. Finding the square root of the number 225 is the inverse operation of squaring the √225. In other words (±15)2 = 225. Further information can be found on our page square root . Note that you can also find frequents roots including √225 by using the search form in the sidebar of this website. If our article about sqrt 225 has been useful to you, then please give us a like or press all social buttons. If you have any question about square roots of 225 then use the comment form below. Thanks for your visit.


What is a baby skunk called? | Reference.com What is a baby skunk called? A: Quick Answer A baby skunk is called a kit. Litters typically contain four to six kits; however, some litters have as many as 10. At birth, kits are mainly pink with traces of black and white and almost no fur. Full Answer Baby skunks are born with their eyes sealed shut, and they remain shut for the first three weeks. They can produce musk by the time they are 8 days old but cannot spray until they are approximately 3 weeks old. Baby skunks first venture out of the den with their mother when they are 6 to 8 weeks old, and they stay with their mother for about eight months. The father skunk plays no role in raising the kits and sometimes kills them.


‘Coach’ is a brand name for which fashion items?

Coach Introduces Cheaper Line Named Poppy | POPSUGAR Fashion Coach Introduces Cheaper Line Named Poppy Fab Flash: Coach Launches Sweeter, Cheaper, Poppier Line February 24, 2009 by Fashion 0 Shares Coach is responding to the tough economic times with a new budget-friendly line named Poppy. Like the name, Poppy is a fresher, more youthful collection of footwear, handbags, and accessories compared to its namesake line. The best part? Lower price points. “Poppy offers a different attitude that is younger in spirit,” said executive creative director , Reed Krakoff. It’s playful, with more prints, interesting fabrics and more experimentation." The Poppy line, ranging from $198 to $598, will include a whimsical array of tiaras, pochettes, footwear, watches, eyewear, and even select apparel items. The collection debuts in July in stores and online at Coach.com . Fun! To see more from the Poppy collection, Sign Up For Our Newsletter Select topics that interest you Fashion and Beauty News Shannolyn 7 years That they even try to advertise this line as "budget-friendly" is a joke in and of itself.Glittery or colorful print ballet flats? Whoever thought Coach would look to their local Target store for inspiration...and then jack the price up by 200% percent. Genius, really. Shannolyn 7 years That they even try to advertise this line as "budget-friendly" is a joke in and of itself. Glittery or colorful print ballet flats? Whoever thought Coach would look to their local Target store for inspiration...and then jack the price up by 200% percent. Genius, really. SweetFirefly 7 years I like Coach. They still make nice leather bags. Lots of them. Not everything is made of their signature fabric. The leather is nice, but doesn't always appeal to a larger audience. They also make things that are cute and fun for younger people. I don't think this new line is priced any differently than their current line(except for the leather bags, which cost more). Martini-Rossi 7 years puh-leez. I buy coach products because I love their leather. These flats are not only ugly but also still expensive. I dont see how a $100 - $500 price range is cheaper? HMBowling 7 years How is $200-$600 budget friendly? Coach hasn't been impressing me lately so I think I'll stick with my new favorite leather goods, Cole Haan. tulleandtea 7 years I remember when Coach didn't have those tacky C prints all over them and when people didn't knock them off.My mom lends me her original leather Coach bags without all that jargon on it. They are really good quality and classic!Coach sometimes ain't what it used to be. tulleandtea 7 years I remember when Coach didn't have those tacky C prints all over them and when people didn't knock them off. My mom lends me her original leather Coach bags without all that jargon on it. They are really good quality and classic! Coach sometimes ain't what it used to be. ilanac13 7 years well i think that it's a sign of the times that brands like Coach are doing this, and i really hope that it pays off. the other upside to this is that there are more people that the brand/company can hire now since they are designing a brand extension - and that means that more people are getting jobs. granted it's not a LOT of people that are needed to design the new affordable line, but it's something at least amandaaa 7 years ugh i like the concept of a cheaper line, but this is still expensive. and the sequins make them a trendy flat, so they're hardly worth the bang for the buck. a price that high demands a shoe that you will get the most satisfaction from purchasing. nice try coach, but try a little harder. kristinb 7 years First of all, I already kind of hate the shoes that Coach makes because I do think that they are really dated. It's not that the shoes are overly mature (I'm not guessing every woman is just dying to have sequins splattered all over her shoes), it's that the shoes literally look like they are from the early '90's. It's quite horrid. While I love ballet flats these are really quite tragic and 500 dollar ballet flats are hardly ch


Misr is the local name for which North African country?

Egypt - Country Profile - Misr - Egypt Tourism Info ___ Egypt Destination Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. The population of Egypt is concentrated chiefly along the fertile valley of the Nile River because the rest of the country is largely desert. Egypt's history spans 5,000 years: the ancient kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt were ruled successively by 31 dynasties. This page is about many aspects of the modern and the ancient Egypt. Here you will find comprehensive information about Egypt in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and ancient history. You will have access to newspapers from Egypt and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Egypt. Cairo: Mosque Sultan Hassan and Mosque Al Rifai   Arab Republic of Egypt | Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah Country Profile Flag of Egypt Background: In about 3100 B.C., Egypt was united under a ruler known as Mena, or Menes, who inaugurated the 30 pharaonic dynasties into which Egypt's ancient history is divided -- the Old and the Middle Kingdoms and the New Empire. The pyramids at Giza (near Cairo), which were built in the fourth dynasty, testify the power of the pharaonic religion and state. Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world. Nominally independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty following World War II. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honored place of the Nile river in the agriculture and ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population (the largest in the Arab world), limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all continue to overtax resources and stress society. The government has struggled to ready the economy for the new millennium through economic reform and massive investment in communications and physical infrastructure. In January 2011, a popular protest began against the Mubarak government, the objective of the protest was for the removal of Mubarak from power. Hosni Mubarak ruled the country since 14 October 1981. The former Egyptian politician and military commander was ousted after 18 days of demonstrations during the what is today known as the 2011 Egyptian revolution. (Source: various sources)


What is the first name of Mr Darcy in the 2001 film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’?

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) - 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 A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Oscars 2017: Listen to Selections from 110 Scores Eligible for This Year’s Academy Award 2 January 2017 4:58 PM, -08:00 | Indiewire a list of 33 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 22 titles created 04 Feb 2012 a list of 28 titles created 08 Mar 2013 a list of 32 titles created 08 Nov 2013 a list of 46 titles created 11 months ago Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 6.7/10 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 & 29 nominations. See more awards  » Videos After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she's dreamed of having. Director: Beeban Kidron Bridget's focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. Director: Sharon Maguire The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director: Roger Michell A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Director: David Frankel Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love. Director: Mike Newell Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. Director: Nancy Meyers Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Director: Richard Curtis     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X   Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. Director: Donald Petrie A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy. Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Stars: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Director: Anne Fletcher When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Director: P.J. Hogan Edit Storyline Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections. As a New Year's Resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance who Bridget cannot seem to stop running into or help finding quietly attractive. Written by Anuja Varghese <anujav@excite.com> All Women Keep Score... Only The Great Ones Put It In Writing. See more  » Genres: Rated R for language and some strong sexuality | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 13 April 2001 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: El


Ladder back | Define Ladder back at Dictionary.com ladder back a chair back having a number of horizontal slats between uprights. Origin of ladder back Examples from the Web for ladder back Expand Eleven Possible Cases Frank R. Stockton With a whispered injunction that he was all right and was not to move on any account, the Girl put the ladder back in its place. British Dictionary definitions for ladder back Expand noun 1. a type of chair in which the back is constructed of horizontal slats between two uprights Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it? Word of the Day


Which river runs past Balmoral Castle in Scotland?

Balmoral Castle and Ballater | Cairngorms-Park.com Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Royal Deeside Balmoral Castle is a large estate house situated in a area of Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, known as Royal Deeside. The Balmoral estate was purchased by Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert, and Balmoral Castle remains a favourite summer royal residence. The Balmoral Estate and Castle covers about 20,000 hectares of heather clad mountains, ancient Caledonian woodland, lochs and of course the beautiful salmon river , the River Dee. Three thousand hectares are forested and 222 hectares are arable or pasture, with 100 Highland cattle, and The Queen's Highland, Fell and Haflinger ponies. It provides for and works with the local community. The Royal Family employs around 50 full-time and 50-100 part-time staff to maintain the estate and look after the animals. The part-time staff are used particularly when the Queen makes her annual visit. Farming is difficult because of the nature of the ground and the climate, there are seven Munros (mountains over 914.4m/3,000 ft) and most of the land lies over 300 m above sea level. At present about 100 hectares are farmed in hand and 75 hectares let to neighbouring farmers. Over the past 150 years careful stewardship of Balmoral by the owners, The Royal Family, has preserved the wildlife, scenery and architecture which is available for all generations to enjoy.  In her journals Queen Victoria described Balmoral and its Castle as her paradise in the Highlands - we hope you will feel the same way about Balmoral and Balmoral Castle once you have visited this most special place in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.  The grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral are closed to the Public during August, September and early October as the Royal Family are in residence. However winter guided tours will be available during late October, November and early December. The Balmoral Castle cafe also offers some tasty, reasonably priced lunches. A great day out for everyone!  For more information on Ballater and Royal Deeside check out our Ballater village page . Below are just some of the amazing sites and sounds that can be found at Balmoral Castle and Estate, Royal Deeside in the Cairngorms National Park. Hover over the picture to find out more...   Opening Times Balmoral Castle - Usual Opening Hours - check web site for more detail. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral are closed to the Public during August, September and early October as the Royal Family are in residence. However winter guided tours are available during late October, November and early December. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions will be open on a daily basis from 1st April until 31st July. You will need a whole day for a full experience of the Balmoral Castle and Estate. Location Balmoral Castle - Balmoral is situated in a secluded location on the south bank of the River Dee, mid way between Ballater and Braemar. Crathie Church is situated nearby and parking is available in the Regional Car Parks by the Tourist Information Centre. The nearest railway station and airport are located in Aberdeen, which is approximately 50 miles east of Balmoral. A bus service operates between Aberdeen and Braemar. From Aberdeen: Travel straight out the A93 towards Braemar and approximately nine miles west of Ballater you will come to Crathie. On your right hand side is Crathie Church and on your left hand side is the regional car park and the tourist information centre. From Edinburgh or Glasgow: Take a route to Perth. Then take the A93 over the Spittal of Glenshee to Braemar. Approximately ten miles east of Braemar you will come to Crathie. You will see the regional car park and tourist information on the right hand side.


Hunting Moa (MTG Card) Hunting Moa Creature — Bird Beast Echo (2)(Green) (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When Hunting Moa enters the battlefield or is put into a graveyard from play, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Add to collection Vengeful Birds 8 months ago I like your deck! Aven Mimeomancer is one of my all time faves. I like adding green for Birds of Paradise for acceleration and Hunting Moa for even more proliferation. BoP into Mimeomancer is a pretty fast clock. Obviously, three colors makes the mana much more expensive. Not sure if Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is worth it. Something else to consider is that Vedalken AEthermage can Wizardcycle for Aven Mimeomancer , Kangee, Aerie Keeper AND Keeper of the Nine Gales which can let you trim the numbers on the guys that are bad in multiples like Kangee and Keeper and lets you do things like run a single Aven Mindcensor Bioshock (Heartless Biomancer) 1 year ago Also I was looking around for a replacement for Hunting Moa (It's really expensive for what it is), and I found Cytoplast Root-Kin . This card screams synergy to me, as you can just bounce counters around all the while Hardened Scales beefs them up. Another great card is Den Protector . Retrieve a card for 2 mana and get a 3/2 body for 1 mana (with Hardened Scales ) Bioshock (Heartless Biomancer) 1 year ago Hey kameenook . That may be a fair point. The thinking on Heartless Summoning was the benefit it gives on subsequent cards, so a 1 mana Phyrexian Metamorph , 1 mana Hunting Moa , so your stacking multiple copies of biomancer v.quickly


Hafnia was the Latin name for which Danish city?

Hafnia Law Firm / Hafnia Advokatfirma › About Search About Having studied maritime law at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime law in Oslo in 1973, Peter Schaumburg-Müller initially worked as a young lawyer and claims handler with Danish Shipowners Defence Association and Skuld P&I Club before establishing his own marine law firm in 1981 in association with 4 non marine law firms under the name Denlaw, originally the answer back of Peter’s telex machine! The firm took a new direction when at the end of 2008 Mathias Steinø took employment with Peter and consolidated the existence of a genuine maritime practice. It was soon a reality that Mathias with his obvious skills added expansion to the firm and should become partner. The idea emerged that Copenhagen with its comprehensive shipping activities was ready for a dedicated shipping law firm. It was however clear that the firm needed to stand alone in new premises and with a new name.  In January 2010 we all agreed to launch the first specialised maritime law firm under the name HAFNIA LAW FIRM and in the new premises of Oestergade 22 in the center of the city of Copenhagen. The name HAFNIA being latin for Copenhagen, the Harbour of Merchants.   The firm was further developped as Alex Laudrup joined us in March 2011. Alex also started at Danish Shipowners Defence Association and Skuld in the early seventies. In 1982 he became the managing director of another defence club and worked also as a maritime lawyer. Alex later joined the full scale law firm Gorrissen Federspiel where he became partner and subsequently head of the maritime and trandsport department. Apart from being a busy lawyer, Alex is an experienced litigator and arbitrator and former president of the Danish Maritime Law Association (CMI), Denmark. Profile HAFNIA LAW FIRM builds on the concept of specialisation and is the consequence of a development that has also been seen abroad where maritime and transport departments of larger firms establish specialised firms with their own identity. In this day and age the professional client and not least his general counsellor realises the different branches of law and will readily seek specialist assistance. HAFNIA LAW FIRM specialises in shipping matters, be it by air, land, sea or a combination and we service the industries relative to transport like owners and cargo interests, insurance companies, banks, yards, repairshops and trade houses; from the manufacturer or distributor to the retailer. We service the broker, the agent, the warehouse keeper and suppliers of goods and generally provide services to the shipping industry. We also assist our clients in company matters. Our services range from the contract formation to the dispute resolution. Other legal issues HAFNIA LAW FIRM’s raison d'etre is to provide legal advice in those fields in which we are expert. Clients may sometimes require legal assistance beyond the borders of our specialist services. We have built up extensive contacts over many years with other lawyers who have great expertise in virtually any field of law in which our clients might require help in both domestic and international matters. If clients seek our help in any such area, we can and will advise on a transparent and unbiased basis exactly where they will best get the help they need at the best price. If the matter in question is one which also involves our field of expertise we shall be delighted to advise as part of a team and all of us have experience in working as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Our vast experience and many connections have often proved effective and made it possible to solve the problems at an early stage. -oOo- HAFNIA LAW FIRM is a partnership. You can find contact details of all partners and associates under "people". We are authorised by the Ministry of Justice and are members of the Danish Bar and Law Society ("Advokatsamfundet").  Danish attorneys are subject to mandatory professional liability insurance. Our firm carries professional liability insurance with the first class insurers Codan Forsikring A/S. Giv


Who did Venus Williams defeat in the 2000 Ladies Singles Finals at Wimbledon?

History - 2000s - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM  READ MORE 2000: Venus Williams v Lindsay Davenport A decade of Williams dominance began on 8 July 2000, when elder sister Venus defeated defending champion Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6(3). The win came two days after 20-year-old Venus had defeated her then 18-year-old sister Serena in the semis, and 10 months after Serena had won the US Open. The Williamses thus became the first sisters in the Open era to win Grand Slam titles. Though many suspected that the American siblings would be a force to be reckoned with over the coming years, few could have predicted just how the first 10 years of the new millennium would belong to the Williamses, with SW19 proving to be a particularly happy hunting ground. Venus’s win over Davenport, which came thanks to a combination of powerful services and groundstrokes, crisp volleys and tireless running, which made her opponent look decidedly flat-footed, was the first of five titles on Wimbledon’s lawns to go with the US Open titles which she won in 2000 and 2001.  Only Maria Sharapova in 2004 and Amelie Mauresmo in 2006 managed to break the Williams hegemony during that magical decade. 2000: Pat Rafter v Andre Agassi Andre Agassi versus Pat Rafter was always a good one for the fans to watch. The American was one of the best returners in the game and wore out a path along the baseline, while the Aussie was an attacker who felt most at home at the net. In the space of 12 months they played three Grand Slam five-setters between June 2000 and June 2001, two of them at Wimbledon (where they had already met twice, Agassi winning in 1993 and 1999). All of them were classics, none more so than at The Championships 2000. Rafter parlayed his serve-and-volley to a one-set lead, but Agassi found his range on his passing shots to level at one-all. Errors in the American’s game again handed Rafter the advantage but Agassi could never be counted out over the Grand Slam distance and duly fought back to take it to a fifth set. The match went down in the annals as a classic, primarily due to the number of rallies it contained. Though the Australian tried to keep the points short on his own service, he managed to disrupt Agassi with his returning game full of heavy slice from the baseline. The American cracked first, and Rafter found himself in his first Wimbledon final. 2000: Pete Sampras wins seventh title  Wimbledon was where Pete Sampras felt most at home and none but the most foolish were prepared to write him off. Having battled tendonitis in his right knee on his way to the final, the American was left to face Australia’s Pat Rafter for his seventh Wimbledon title and his record-breaking 13th Grand Slam trophy. Sampras stumbled through the first set tiebreak, offering it up with a double fault but then sniffed the scent of blood as Rafter blew a 4-1 lead in the second. At a set apiece, Sampras, at last, began to settle and as the night drew in, he closed out his emotional 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory. He burst into tears and then ran for the back of the stands to find his parents, Sam and Georgia, who had flown in overnight to see their son make history. It was Sampras's last great moment at the All England Club. Two lean and title-free years later, he was rewriting the record books again, winning his 14th grand slam title at the US Open by beating Agassi. That, he thought, was enough and with nothing left to achieve and no prospect of bettering those last two grand slam triumphs, he called it a day. History could take care of itself from now on. 2001: Tim Henman v Goran Ivanisevic  Friday 6 July Croat Goran Ivanisevic had started The Championships as a wild card, but the tennis he went on to produce defied his world ranking of No.125. The day’s first semi-final was a marathon and when rain brought a halt to the Henman-Ivanisevic clash after just three sets at 6.18pm, it was the Briton who was in charge. Although Ivanisevic had clinched a tight opening set 7-5, Henman hit back to nick the second on a tie-break before racing thro


Which two actors play the fire-fighting McCaffrey brothers in the 1991 film ‘Backdraft’?

Backdraft Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 54 out of 63 people found the following review useful: Excellent portrayal of actual events from Seattle, Washington 10 January 2004 Ron Howard did a wonderful job of bringing some of the real-life problems that firefighters face everyday in Backdraft. I'm kind of tired of hearing the Monday morning quarterbacks on this site trying to talk about how bad it was and that it wasn't realistic, etc. Take it from a REAL firefighter who has lost brothers in REAL fires and has lived through a REAL backdraft, it's NOT all fun and games, and it's far from glamourous. This movie did an excellent job capturing some of the emotions that flow through every firehouse in America today, particularly after 9/11, we are a brotherhood in which the "I go---we go" mentality is a very REAL concept that most of us live by everyday. And the corruption part of the story, well that's Hollywood for ya, if it doesn't have death, destruction, and corruption...then it doesn't sell very well. Yes there are corrupt politicians and it wouldn't surprise me if things like that did happen, but it's far from commonplace and was just to enhance the film and give you a person to "hate" in the film (JT Walsh, God rest his soul). So I give it 4 out of 4 stars, very realistic, well directed, EXCELLENT acting on Kurt Russell and Robert DiNiro's parts, and can't wait til I find it on DVD to buy it. Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 42 people found the following review useful: Blockbuster Movie from Hawaii 27 October 2002 This is one of Ron Howard's better films. Much of the filming was done on location in Chicago. Acting was excellent. Especially by Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. I have heard a lot of negatives about this movie, but I still feel it is worth a 9 at least. Steven and Brian McCaffery's dad (also a fireman) was killed in a fire in 1971. Brian was just a youngster, and along for the ride with his dad when he was killed. Twenty years later, Brian has become a fireman after failing at other pursuits. Steven is a lieutenant with the Chicago Fire Department. Steven does not think Brian can cut the mustard as a fireman, and Brian is out to prove himself. It makes for a great sibling rivalry. On top of this, an arsonist is setting fires, and the arson investigator, Donald Rimgale (Robert DeNero) does not have a clue as to who it is. Rimgale is pressured by an egotistical alderman (J.T. Walsh) who wants to be mayor. Brian has his problems working with Steven, and finally gives up, and accepts a job working with Rimgale. They find the links between all the fires, but Brian finds out more. (who the arsonist is). The climactic scene in chemical warehouse is great! I was told by someone that the funeral scene was overdone. I don't think so...I have seen funerals for firemen and they look exactly like what you see in the movie...Universal Studios in Hollywood had a Backdraft set on their lot some years back (which I visited), and it gives you a chance to see what these actors really faced...This is without a doubt one of my favorite movies, and Ron Howard deserves his share of kudos for an excellent directing job Was the above review useful to you? 32 out of 35 people found the following review useful: Howard's film is solid, better than you think from Milpitas, California 8 August 2005 Ron Howard's action/thriller about two brothers (Baldwin and Russell), who have some differences but need to work together to find out whose causing recent arson fires in their district. THe film is done well, good acting for the most part, brilliant direction, and a decent screenplay. I thought William Baldwin started out the first couple scenes with a bit of a constant smirk on his face, but his acting seemed to improve (or maybe grow on me), he gave a satisfying performance. Meanwhile Russell was solid as well as his older brother who is an old-fashioned bitter fireman who takes too many risks. The female performances were rather average, Jennifer Jason Leigh was decent as Jennifer a girl who helps Brian (Baldwin). Rebe


Omar Suleiman was the Vice President of which African country?

Egypt: Former vice president Omar Suleiman dies in US | Fox News Egypt: Former vice president Omar Suleiman dies in US Published        July 19, 2012 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print April 14, 2012: Former spy chief and presidential candidate Omar Suleiman gestures as he talks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Cairo.  (Reuters) Egypt's former spy chief Omar Suleiman, deposed president Hosni Mubarak's top lieutenant and keeper of secrets, died Thursday, the country's official news agency reported. He was 76. Suleiman, who said little but had a finger in virtually every vital security issue confronting Egypt, was dubbed by the media as the "the black box." Like Mubarak, he was a fierce enemy of Islamists in Egypt and throughout the region, and a friend to the United States and Israel. The official Middle East News Agency said that Suleiman had suffered from lung and heart problems for months and that his health condition had sharply deteriorated over the past three weeks. He was treated at a hospital in Cleveland and died early Thursday. His three daughters will accompany the body to be buried in Egypt, according to MENA. Suleiman was appointed vice president on Jan. 29, 2011, at the peak of last year's revolution, a last-gasp attempt by Mubarak to save his political life as hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets demanding his ouster. But this and other desperate measures, including talks between Suleiman and the formerly outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, were unable to stave off Mubarak's overthrow. It was Suleiman who grimly appeared on telelvision on Feb. 11, 2011, to announce that Egypt's leader of nearly three decades was stepping down and handing power to a military council. This marked the end of the 18-day uprising but opened up a new chapter of tumultuous transition under the rule of the generals. After the revolution, Suleiman disappeared from public view only to return earlier this year as a presidential candidate, sparking fears of a Mubarak regime comeback. However, the election commission in a surprise move disqualified him along with two Islamist front-runners. His sudden emergence and disqualification at a time two heavyweight Islamists were also running and disqualified raised suspicions that his candidacy was orchestrated by the military generals to get rid of Islamists. In April, Suleiman said he decided to run to prevent the Muslim Brotherhood from coming to power. "If the Brotherhood's candidate wins the presidential election, Egypt will be turned into a religious state. All state institutions will be controlled by the Brotherhood," he said in April. Mohammed Morsi, a member of the Brotherhood, won the presidency last month. Suleiman, a tall man who was frequently photographed wearing dark sunglass, rarely spoke to the media. He served as intelligence chief for nearly two decades. For most of that time he played a behind-the-scenes role as the top official in charge of some of the most important issues facing the Egyptian state, including relations with the U.S., Israel and talks with the Palestinians. He was widely believed to be the military leadership's preferred successor to Mubarak. This created silent tension between Suleiman and the president's younger son, Gamal, who was seen as being groomed by his father as a rival successor. The uncertainty over the succession, and the fear that Mubarak was trying to set up a family dynasty through his son, helped spark the uprising. U.S. diplomatic cables posted by WikiLeaks as well as declassified CIA files have identified Suleiman as the point man in U.S.-Egyptian cooperation on counterterrorism. He is believed to have played a direct role in the U.S. rendition program, in which suspected terrorists were sent to Egypt and other countries for interrogation, sometimes involving torture. Suleiman was born in Qena in southern Egypt and graduated from the country's military academy as an infantry officer in 1955. He rose through the ranks and was appointed deputy head of military intelligence in 1987. He became military intell


Ergasiomania is the obsessive need to do what?

Obsessive Thoughts: a Common Anxiety Symptom Anxiety Signs SHARE Obsessive Thoughts: a Common Anxiety Symptom Persistent and negative thoughts are one of the most common signs of an anxiety disorder. Anxiety makes it nearly impossible to stop focusing on things that you don't want to focus on. These thoughts are rarely positive, often related to either your fears or your emotions, and in many cases the existence of the thought causes further anxiety and often leads to more obsessions. Obsessive thoughts are the hallmark of obsessive compulsive disorder, but there are types of "obsessive" thoughts that are present in a variety of anxiety disorders that won't necessarily cause a diagnosis of OCD. Below, we'll look at examples of these obsessive thoughts and how they affect you. Are You Struggling with Obessive Thoughts? If you have been struggling with obsessive thoughts, you may have anxiety. Take our free anxiety test to learn your anxiety score, how it compares to others, and what you can do to stop these obsessive thoughts and treat it. Start the anxiety test here . All Types of Anxiety Can Lead to Obsessive Thoughts The idea of "obsession" is that you cannot focus on anything other than a specific issue (or a few issues), and no matter how hard you try you cannot distract yourself. Many people have these thoughts without anxiety disorders. For example, your first crush back in high school probably became an obsessive thought, since their affection was all you could think about. But when these thoughts are negative or cause you anxiety/stress, then it's highly likely you have an anxiety disorder. Take my free 7 minute anxiety test and learn more about anxiety disorders and their treatments. Obsessions from OCD Obsessive thoughts are required for someone to be diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. These obsessive thoughts are often violent, sexual, or fearful in nature. The thought may change depending on the situation (more on that in a moment), but once they've entered your mind, you'll often do anything you can to shake it. Some examples of obsessive thoughts include: Fear of getting sick. Thinking about hurting a loved one or stranger. Focusing on some type of aggressive sexual act (with someone you know or strangers). Need for organization or symmetry. Worry over little things (did I lock the door, etc.). Notice that some of these are obviously far more negative than others. There are those that have unwanted fantasies about murder or rape, while others may simply constantly fear they haven't turned off the stove. But one thing they all have in common is that they cause significant distress, and once the thought enters a person's mind, it becomes impossible to shake without some type of action. That's what causes compulsions. Compulsions are the action that the person completes in order to reduce this obsessive thought. When the person fears germs, they may need to wash their hands. When the person fears the door being closed, they may need to lock in 3 or more times to stop that fear. Those that fear something violent or sexual may develop any habit that appears to cause the thought to decrease. It's crucial to remember that anxiety genuinely causes these negative thoughts and negative thinking. The way that anxiety alters your brain chemistry makes it very hard to focus on the positives or the future, and so it's not your fault that you can't distract yourself from these thoughts or that you're having them at all. The More You Try To Stop Them Numerous scientific studies have shown that trying too hard to "not" think about something actually causes you to think about it more than if you tried to think about it. That's because the brain keeps reminding you of the thought in order to remind you not to think about it. It's a strange way the brain works that makes it very hard for someone that wants to end their obsessive thoughts to actually stop it. That's a serious problem for those that deal with obsessive thoughts from OCD. If they experience too much shame or fear over these thoughts they'll try not to


In Greek mythology, who was the beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite?

APHRODITE - Greek Goddess of Love & Beauty (Roman Venus) Aphrodite Venus Aphrodite riding goose, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., British Museum APHRODITE was the Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation.  She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror. In classical sculpture and fresco she was usually depicted nude. MYTHS Some of the more famous myths featuring the goddess include:-- Her birth from the sea foam. << More >> Her adulterous affair with the god Ares. << More >> Her love for Adonis, a handsome Cypriot youth who was tragically killed by a boar. << More >> Her love for Ankhises (Anchises), a shepherd-prince. << More >> The judgement of Paris in which the goddess was awarded the prize of the golden apple in return for promising Paris Helene in marriage. << More >> The Trojan War in which she supported her favourites Paris and Aeneas and was wounded in the fighting. << More >> The race of Hippomenes for Atalanta, which was won with the help of the goddess and her golden apples. << More >> The death of Hippolytos, who was destroyed by the goddess for scorning her worship. << More >> The statue of Pygmalion which was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to his prayers. << More >> The persecution of Psykhe (Psyche), the maiden loved by the goddess' son Eros. << More >> Many other myths are detailed over the following pages. APHRODITE PAGES ON THEOI.COM This site contains a total of 18 pages describing the goddess Aphrodite, including general descriptions, mythology, and cult. The content is outlined in the Index of Aphrodite Pages (left column or below). FAMILY OF APHRODITE PARENTS [1] Born from the castrated genitals of OURANOS in the sea's foam (Hesiod Theogony 188, Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21, Apuleius 6.6, Nonnus Dionysiaca 1.86, et al) [2] ZEUS & DIONE (Homer Iliad 5.370; Euripides Helen 1098; Apollodorus 1.13, Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21, et al) [3] OURANOS & HEMERA (Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21) OFFSPRING ENCYCLOPEDIA Aphrodite "Venus de Milo", Greek marble statue C2nd B.C., Musée du Louvre APHRODI′TE (Aphroditê), one of the great Olympian divinities, was, according to the popular and poetical notions of the Greeks, the goddess of love and beauty. Some traditions stated that she had sprung from the foam (aphros) of the sea, which had gathered around the mutilated parts of Uranus, that had been thrown into the sea by Kronos after he had unmanned his father. (Hesiod. Theog. 190; compare Anadyomene.) With the exception of the Homeric hymn on Aphrodite there is no trace of this legend in Homer, and according to him Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. (Il. v. 370, &c., xx. 105.) Later traditions call her a daughter of Kronos and Euonyme, or of Uranus and Hemera. (Cic. De Nat. Deor. iii. 23; Natal. Com. iv. 13.) According to Hesiod and the Homeric hymn on Aphrodite, the goddess after rising from the foam first approached the island of Cythera, and thence went to Cyprus, and as she was walking on the sea-coast flowers sprang up under her feet, and Eros and Himeros accompanied her to the assembly of the other great gods, all of whom were struck with admiration and love when she appeared, and her surpassing beauty made every one desire to have her for his wife. According to the cosmogonic views of the nature of Aphrodite, she was the personification of the generative powers of nature, and the mother of all living beings. A trace of this notion seems to be contained in the tradition that in the contest of Typhon with the gods, Aphrodite metamorphosed herself into a fish, which animal was considered to possess the greatest generative powers. (Ov. Met. v. 318, &c.; comp. Hygin. Poet. Astr. 30.) But according to the popular belief of the Greeks and their poetical descriptions, she was the goddess of love, who excited this passion in the hearts of gods and men, and by this power ruled over all the living creation. (Hom. Hymn. in Ven. ; Lucret. 15, &c.) Ancient mythology furnishes


Who became the first female muslim cabinet minister in the British government?

UK minister resigns over ‘morally indefensible’ Gaza policy — RT UK Trends Israel-Gaza strikes Tags UK , Israel She told her Twitter followers that she was leaving with "deep regret". She was previously chairman of the  Conservative Party. Lady Warsi became the first female Muslim cabinet minister when  David Cameron took office in 2010. She was demoted from the  cabinet to a middle-ranking FCO post in 2012 and became minister  for faith and communities at the same time. She tweeted on Tuesday morning: "With deep regret I have this  morning written to the Prime Minister & tendered my  resignation. I can no longer support Govt policy on #Gaza." With deep regret I have this morning written to the Prime   Minister & tendered my resignation. I can no longer support   Govt policy on #Gaza — Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) August   5, 2014 She grew up in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, as one of five daughters  of Pakistani immigrants. After studying at Leeds University she  later worked for the Crown Prosecution Service before setting up  her own legal practice. In her resignation later she said the government's current stance  on Gaza is "morally indefensible, is not in Britain's  national interest and will have a long term effect on our  reputation internationally and domestically". Lady Warsi also claimed there is "great unease" in the  Foreign Office over "the way recent decisions are being  made". A Downing Street spokesman said: "The PM regrets that  Baroness Warsi has decided to stand down and is grateful for the  excellent work that she has done both as a minister and in  opposition. "Our policy has always been consistently clear - the  situation in Gaza is intolerable and we've urged both sides to  agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire." Chancellor George Osborne, however, called the resignation  "disappointing and frankly unnecessary". Speaking on LBC Radio, London Mayor Boris Johnson, said he had "great respect" for Lady Warsi, and hoped "she will  be back as soon as possible." — RT UK (@RTTV_UK) August   5, 2014 Israel launched Operation Protective Edge on 8 July, which to  date has killed 1,800 Palestinians and 67 Israelis causing outcry  across the globe. Lady Warsi had called for action on Gaza via Twitter before her  resignation. On 21 July, she Tweeted: "The killing of  innocent civilians must stop. Need immediate ceasefire in #Gaza.  Leadership required on both sides to stop this suffering." The killing of innocent civilians must stop. Need immediate   ceasefire in #Gaza .   Leadership required on both sides to stop this suffering — Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) July   21, 2014 Three days later she added: "Can people stop trying to  justify the killing of children. Whatever our politics there can  never be justification, surely only regret #Gaza." Can people stop trying to justify the killing of children.   Whatever our politics there can never be justification, surely   only regret #Gaza — Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) July   24, 2014 In her first interview since her resignation, Lady Warsi told the  Huffington Post: "The British government can only play a  constructive role in solving the Middle East crisis if it is an  honest broker, and at the moment I do not think it is." "As the minister for the International Criminal Court, I’ve  spent the last two and a half years helping to promote, support  and fund the ICC. I felt I could not reconcile this with our  continued pressure on the Palestinian leadership not to turn to  the ICC to seek justice." The British Foriegn Office is 'urgently investigating' claims that a British aid worker has been killed in Gaza , according to reports from British  media. British Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond called the rising death  toll caused by the Gaza offensive “intolerable” and  called for a long-term humanitarian ceasefire on both sides. He added that “a broad swathe” of British public opinion  felt “deeply disturbed by what it is seeing on its television  screens coming out of Gaza.”