The Mugger Crocodile – Interesting Facts & Knowledge - Ground Reptiles Follow It's Nature on Facebook Mugger Crocodile The Mugger is a true crocodile but is one of the most like an alligator of all crocodiles, both in what it looks like as well as how it lives and behaves. They is a fairly large sized crocodile, and can reach about 15-16 feet in length. Generally the male mugger crocodile will weigh more than the female and be longer. The mugger crocodile has a very broad snout, which is what primarily gives them the look of an American alligator. Their head is fairly flattened on the top, and the eyes, ears and nostrils are on the same surface. This permits the Mugger crocodile to both see and hear, as well as to small while they are nearly all the way under the water. The eyes of the mugger crocodile are kept protected by the presence of a third eyelid, which is called a nictitating membrane. This nictitating membrane is crystal clear to permit the crocodile to see and keep the water out of the eye. The mugger crocodile Inside their mouths will be about 68 teeth,which is part of what will distinguish the crocodile from an alligator. Mugger crocodile teeth are aligned perfectly with each other, while those of an alligator are not so, but instead are jagged in growth. The mugger crocodile, like all crocodilians is an excellent swimmer, and uses his flat tail to propel himself forward in the water. They have webbed feet however these are not used for swimming. The body of the Mugger Crocodile is well armored by a scaly hide with larger scutes on the neck that look much like the American alligator. The adult is gray or brown, while the smaller juveniles are about ten inches long and are lighter tan, with bands of black on the tail and the back. The mugger crocodile hunting on sand The mugger crocodile hunting on sand The mugger crocodile is a good traveler even on land and if the pool of fresh water they live is dries up, they will travel a long distance to find more water. The females begin to breed at about six years of age while the males are not mature enough until about ten years of age. The female can then breed until she is about thirty years old. The female will dig a nest in a sloping type bank, deposit her eggs about a month after breeding. She will lay between ten and forty five eggs. The female does protect the nest and will guard it until the young hatch. When they do, both mother and father will take the young to the water, and they will stay with the parents until about a year old. Interestingly enough the temperature of the nest is what will determine whether the young are male or female. If it is about 32.5 C the embryos are all males. Between 28-31C all the animals will be females. The mugger crocodile chasing his meal The mugger crocodile chasing his meal The adults capture large prey, such as fish, turtles, snakes, and sometimes even monkeys, deer and buffalo to eat. In the early 1800′s there were thought to be many thousands of mugger crocodiles, and the species was common throughout India where it was seen on a daily bases, but hunting and trapping brought the population of Muggers to the brink of extinction. In 1867 the last sighting of a mugger crocodile in Myanmar took place. In the 1970′s, awareness of the problems for the crocodiles saw new laws enacted and captive breeding brought the wild population up to 5000. See what you can find... dev Is good to see that Indian crocodiles taking a large space in the number of crocodiles.


"Where was the English TV comedy series ""Hi De Hi"" set?"

Hi-de-Hi! (TV Series 1980–1988) - IMDb (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Based to some extent on writers, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's, own experiences as Butlins Holiday Camp entertainers in the UK during the same timescale the programme follows, "Hi-De-Hi!" epitomises the 'slapstick, postcard humour" of post-war Britain. Set in the fictitious seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea, "Hi-De-Hi" chronicles the comedic goings on within the Maplins Holiday Camp - one of many dotted along the British coast owned by the mega-rich, but never seen (on screen) Joe Maplin. Although the actual show began in 1980 with the pilot episode and ran until 1988 when the BBC deemed it too tame for it's cutting edge comedy department, seasons 1-5 focused on 1959 while seasons 6-9 spotlighted 1960 - a time when the old style British Holiday Camp began to fall into decline. During the first 5 seasons, Jeffrey Fairbrother (played brilliantly by the late, great Simon Cadell) was the camp's entertainment manager; a well meaning, yet slightly pensive ex-university professor breaking free of his upper class background and venturing into the "real" world to head his team of entertainment staff who were in stark contrast to his own laid-back personality. From season 6 onwards, Fairbrother was replaced by Clive Dempster (played by David Griffin when Cadell quit the show at the height of it's popularity), an ex-RAF war hero who, in many ways, was similar to Cadell's character in background, but more a scoundrel than a gentleman. However, the real stars of "Hi-De-Hi" throughout the nine seasons were Ted Bovis (played superbly by Paul Shane), a stereotypical working class, ale drinking, bawdy comic - someone who could never resist an opportunity to fiddle the campers; Gladys Pugh (played by Ruth Madoc who's currently experiencing a career comeback with appearances in the hit BBC Comedy, "Little Britain"), chief Yellowcoat (what the entertainment staff were called because of their bright yellow jackets) and sports organiser - but more importantly, the one person who saved Jeffrey Fairbrother and Clive Dempster from embarrassment by covering up their inexperience in running a holiday camp; Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), the slightly dopey, yet lovable lowly chalet maid with a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat, and Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted's innocent protégé learning more about 'show business' than he hoped for. As usual with a Croft & Perry production, the assembled cast of characters were a bunch of misfits played superbly by the actors involved. Mr. Partridge (played by the late Leslie Dwyer, who was in his 70's by the time he left the show), the alcoholic child-hating children's entertainer; Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), a former champion jockey with a dubious past; Yvonne & Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Dianne Holland & Barry Howard), the snobbish former ballroom dancing champions who were in the twilight of their careers; and Sylvia and Betty (Nikki Kelly and Rikki Howard), the two main girl Yellowcoats who were always looking for the type of fun Joe Maplin would never allow in one of his camps. "Hi-De-Hi" typified the slapstick era of the late 50s with it's saucy and, to a certain degree, vulgar "tongue-in-cheek" humour (jokes about people sitting on toilets and anecdotes about 'women with big knockers' were the order of the day). But despite it's whiff of "Carry On" funniness, it was always so innocent and became something of recommended family viewing back in the 80's. Of course, the critics of the show remarked that the show had outstayed it's welcome by a good couple of years, but I disagree. While the early seasons focused mainly on bawdiness and slapstick humour, the latter series of "Hi-De-Hi" saw more thought put into the scripts and the main characters (especially Spike Dixon & Gladys Pugh) were able to grow with more sensitive story lines. That said, there were a few criticisms of the show. Clive Dempster was no Jeffrey Fairbrother, and the former didn't quite have the on-screen chemistry with Gladys as Jeffrey did (I personally t


Which country invaded Afghanistan on 24 December, 1979?

Soviet tanks roll into Afghanistan - Dec 24, 1979 - HISTORY.com This Day in History: 12/24/1979 - Soviets enter Afghanistan What was the most televised broadcast in history? The answer to this question is quite surprising. The most televised broadcast in history occurred on December 24, 1968, when the Apollo 8 read from the Bible while orbiting the Earth for the first time. In addition, on December 24, 1979, Russia waged a nine year war against Afghanistan that would deplete their supplies and lead to the collapse of the Soviet Union. December 24 also marks the composition of one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time; Silent Night in 1818 by an Austrian composer. The last major event that occurred on December 24th, this time in 1923, was President Coolidge's lighting of the first public Christmas tree. To learn more, watch the This Day in History Video: December 24th. Lead Story Soviet tanks roll into Afghanistan Share this: Soviet tanks roll into Afghanistan Author Soviet tanks roll into Afghanistan URL Publisher A+E Networks On December 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan, under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. As midnight approached, the Soviets organized a massive military airlift into Kabul, involving an estimated 280 transport aircraft and three divisions of almost 8,500 men each. Within a few days, the Soviets had secured Kabul, deploying a special assault unit against Tajberg Palace. Elements of the Afghan army loyal to Hafizullah Amin put up a fierce, but brief resistance. On December 27, Babrak Karmal, exiled leader of the Parcham faction of the Marxist People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), was installed as Afghanistan’s new head of government. And Soviet ground forces entered Afghanistan from the north. The Soviets, however, were met with fierce resistance when they ventured out of their strongholds into the countryside. Resistance fighters, called mujahidin, saw the Christian or atheist Soviets controlling Afghanistan as a defilement of Islam as well as of their traditional culture. Proclaiming a “jihad”(holy war), they gained the support of the Islamic world. The mujahidin employed guerrilla tactics against the Soviets. They would attack or raid quickly, then disappear into the mountains, causing great destruction without pitched battles. The fighters used whatever weapons they could grab from the Soviets or were given by the United States. The tide of the war turned with the 1987 introduction of U.S. shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles. The Stingers allowed the mujahidin to shoot down Soviet planes and helicopters on a regular basis. New Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev decided it was time to get out. Demoralized and with no victory in sight, Soviet forces started withdrawing in 1988. The last Soviet soldier crossed back across the border on February 15, 1989. It was the first Soviet military expedition beyond the Eastern bloc since World War II and marked the end of a period of improving relations (known as détente) in the Cold War. Subsequently, the SALT II arms treaty was shelved and the U.S. began to re-arm. Fifteen thousand Soviet soldiers were killed. The long-term impact of the invasion and subsequent war was profound. First, the Soviets never recovered from the public relations and financial losses, which significantly contributed to the fall of the Soviet empire in 1991. Secondly, the war created a breeding ground for terrorism and the rise of Osama bin Laden. Related Videos


Michelangelo sculpted his statue of David in which century?

Michelangelo's Model for 'David' Believed Found - latimes Michelangelo's Model for 'David' Believed Found March 07, 1987 |JOHN J. GOLDMAN | Times Staff Writer NEW YORK — An eight-inch-tall stucco model that is believed to be the original study for Michelangelo's famous sculpture "David" has been found after being missing for almost 300 years, a noted art historian said Friday. Frederick Hartt, professor emeritus of art history at the University of Virginia, said he had "no doubt, none whatsoever" that the tiny torso missing both arms and portions of its legs is authentic and is in all likelihood the only surviving small-scale model made by Michelangelo. Renaissance historians had thought that the model of the monumental statue in Florence was destroyed in 1690 when a fire gutted 27 rooms of the Palazzo Vecchio, the home of Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. Hartt said he believed the model, now owned by the Davos Foundation in Switzerland, fell into the rubble and was lost in the debris. At some later date, it was buried and its limbs were broken during exhumation. The gray-haired professor said he first thought the tiny model was a "fragment of Greek sculpture from the Fifth Century." But then he said he observed similarities to Michelangelo's "David." "It didn't take me more than a minute before I realized what this had to be," he told a crowded news conference at the New York Academy of Sciences in Manhattan. "I started to tremble, the discovery was so great. I kept asking myself 'Can it be real? Am I wrong?' I didn't sleep that night. I kept asking all the most inconvenient questions I could ask, and it passed every test." Examined for Nine Months Hartt examined the sculpture for nine months. Scientists at the University of Bordeaux in France determined that it was made of stucco and said the statue's luster also suggests the use of alabaster, a form of gypsum quarried near Volterra, which was in Florentine territory during the 16th Century, when Michelangelo sculpted "David." The professor presented photographs and his evidence of the statue's authenticity to five Renaissance scholars at the New York Academy of Sciences on Thursday before meeting the press on Friday. The scholars listened intently but asked to see the model, hoping to dismiss the possibility it might be a copy by a very talented student of Michelangelo or by a more modern sculptor. "If it is generally accepted as a Michelangelo, it would be like discovering Shakespeare's first draft for 'Romeo and Juliet,' " said Leo Steinberg, professor of art history at the University of Pennsylvania, who attended the meeting. "It is not a copy," Hartt insisted Friday, but he admitted that some in the art world remain unconvinced. "They will have to study it themselves. You can't spring a thing like this on scholars and expect them to come chiming in with a chorus of praise," he said. Exhibitions Planned Hartt said the Davos Foundation is negotiating with several museums to arrange exhibitions. He said that being the first person to identify the sculpture "is the most thrilling thing of my life . . . . Within its tiny compass I could feel in germ not only the marble David but the whole race of heroic beings with whom Michelangelo populated his famous classic compositions." When Michelangelo's huge marble statue of David was unveiled in 1504, it established the sculptor as the leading Florentine artist of the 16th Century. The statue had special political significance. Florence had recently freed itself from the Medici family's rule and had instituted a republican government. David, the boy-hero with his slingshot, personified the liberation of the people from tyranny. Hartt explained that there are subtle but definite anatomical differences between the tiny model and the huge finished sculpture. Can See Changes "You can see Michelangelo made some changes," Hartt said Friday. "The chest of the model is much more arched. He has sucked in his stomach muscles. He has more texture throughout the abdominal wall . . . Michelangelo must have had a natural living model standing in


Shar-Pei Types Shar-Pei Types   Horsecoat Shar-Pei puppies can have a dramatic change in appearance as they mature to an adult dog. All Shar-Pei, but especially the horsecoat need early socialization with children, strangers, and other animals.They can be stubborn, strong willed and very territorial.Early training can help control these traits before they become problem behaviors.Some people may experience a sensitivity to the harshness of the coat of either length. This is a mild, short lived rash, that can develop on the skin that has been in contact with the coat, most commonly on the forearms.When adopting an adult horsecoat Shar-Pei, it is important to remember that they often lacking the cute expression and wrinkly appearance that was once so endearing as a puppy.And that they might come with a lack of socialization, training, and a history of mistreatment. But with love, patience, training classes and a tincture of time these dogs can become beloved, loyal companions. It is worth the effort, to bring a horsecoat Shar-Pei into your home, because they always give more to the family than they ask in return.   Brushcoat Shar-Pei puppies, are cute, cuddly, wrinkly balls, with a love me expression.  They often retain this puppyish look well into adulthood. Because of this cuteness, their owners can be reluctant to socialize and train them while they are young. What was cute as a 20-pound puppy is not so cute as a 50 pound adult. The brushcoat matures early to be a stocky strong dog, therefore earlysocialization and training are essential, in order to have a dog that is a good family member as well as a welcome member of society.  The brushcoat is not always as active as the horsecoat. And are often more content than the horsecoat to laze around the house. Like their horsecoat brothers, they are strong willed, stubborn and territorial, but these are often exhibited to a lessor degree.Both coat types, brush and horse are true Shar-Pei. Both make excellent companions. Each is similar and yet has their own uniqueness. Each of the two coat types has groups of fans that prefer one type to the other.If you are looking for an easily maintained, smart, active, loyal companion, that will challenge your intelligence, and keep your funny bone tickled with their clownish antics, the horsecoat is the Shar-Pei for you.If you are looking for an easily maintained, quick to learn, less active companion, to keep you company and enjoy activities with you the, brushcoat Shar-Pei just may be the dog you are looking for.Please look at both types and educate yourself before making a Shar-Pei a member of your family.Remember a dog is a life time commitment.   Bear Coat There is another length of coat that a Shar-Pei can have. When both the male and female carry the recessive gene for this coat type, it can occur. It is any coat that is longer than 1 inch at the withers. This coat length is commonly called a "Bear Coat." This coat length resembles the coat on a breed of dog called a "Chow Chow." The personality of the bear coat is very much like that of a brush coat.Bear coats make wonderful pets."This length of coat is a major fault therefore a dog with this coat can not be shown competitively in the conformation shows." They can be shown in obedience and agility.   Spotted Coat Spotted puppies (as well as bear coats) do pop up in litters now and then.  This is not a RARE or sought-after Shar-Pei.  This color pattern is a disqualification in the AKC standard,  making it a pet quality puppy.  Remember, you should never pay more money for a Shar-Pei because of its color or coat type, especially when the color or coat type is an AKC disqualification (see standard at the AKC  site)


What fruit is mentioned in the official nickname of the US state of Georgia?

Peach State Fruit | State Symbols USA Ripe peaches on the tree; photo by Steve Adams on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works). Peach Georgia designated the peach as the official state fruit in 1995. Georgia is known as "The Peach State" because of its reputation for producing the highest quality fruit - Georgia-grown peaches are recognized for their superior flavor, texture, appearance and nutritious qualities. Georgia


"In 47 BC, after the war with Pharnaces II of Pontus in the city of Zela (now known as Zile, in Turkey), who is credited with saying ""Veni, vidi, vici""?"

Battle of Zela; "Veni, vidi, vici;" Julius Caesar Defeats Pharnaces of Pontus | The American Legion's BurnPit Battle of Zela; "Veni, vidi, vici;" Julius Caesar Defeats Pharnaces of Pontus May 19th, 2016 by Siggurdsson   Julius Caesar rallying his Roman forces, battle of Zela; artist unknown Image courtesy of https://weaponsandwarfare.com/caesars-war-in-pontus (Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations are courtesy of Wikipedia) Today in Military History: May 21, 47 BC If not for Julius Caesar's pithy, laconic comment on this battle, it would probably be little more than a footnote in the history of the Roman Civil War of the late first century BC. However, it is still worth of consideration for my weekly mini-military history lesson. Background Marble bust of Julius Caesar (known as the "Tusculum bust") It is believed to have been executed during his lifetime On display at the Museo d'Antichità in Turin, Italy As the Roman Civil War was winding down, Caesar travelled to Egypt in pursuit of a defeated Pompey the Great, his rival for power in the Roman Republic. In addition, Caesar took it upon himself to settle a dynastic struggle between Ptolemy XIII and his sister and co-ruler Cleopatra. Arriving in Egypt in February of 47 BC, the Roman forces were temporarily besieged in Alexandria, but Caesar defeated the Egyptians. Asiatic reinforcements commanded by Mithridates of Pergamum, son of Mithridates VI of Pontus and a Roman client, came to his assistance, and the Roman-Asiatic force defeated the Ptolemaic forces at the Battle of the Nile in early April. After defeating the Ptolemaic rebels and resolving the succession to the Egyptian throne in Cleopatra's favor, Caesar received intelligence that another Roman client, Pharnaces II of Pontus, had broken his oath of fealty to the Roman Republic. Pharnaces had been appointed ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom (the modern-day Crimean peninsula) by Pompey the Great. The Asiatic monarch took advantage of the conflict between Caesar and Pompey. Whilst the Romans were distracted by this conflict, Pharnaces decided to seize the opportunity and, with the forces under his disposal and against little opposition, made himself the ruler of the city-state of Colchis, and invaded and took control of Galatia. The ruler of the province of Galatia appealed to Gnaeus Domitius Calvinus, Caesar's lieutenant in Asia, for support, and soon the Roman forces sought battle with Pharnaces. They met in December of 48 at Nicopolis in Anatolia, where Pharnaces defeated the Roman army and overran Pontus and threatening to conquer the remainder of Asia Minor. Kingdom of Pontus, at largest extent under Pharnaces II, c. 47 BC Original territory (light purple), conquests before Zela (dark purple) Prelude to the Battle When Caesar received news of the Roman defeat at Nicopolis, he began hasty preparations to oppose Pharnaces and win back the lands lost to the Pontic monarch. He gathered what troops he could from his forces which had weathered the siege of Alexandria and participated in the Battle of the Nile. Caesar integrated a few of Mithridates of Pergamum's units into his force. The Romans marched through Judaea into Syria, accepting apologies and granting pardons to those foreign kings and Roman governors who had supported Pompey during the Roman Civil War. In so doing, Caesar was also able to rebuild his war chest through the various tributes paid to him. Caesar paused at Antioch to gather more troops from the Roman forces in that province. Boarding ship in Syria, Caesar next sailed to Tarsus in Cilicia where he called a meeting of the regional leaders. Securing loyalty once again and laying out his plan of action, Caesar continued the march north through Cilicia, Cappadocia, and Galatia to Pontus. In addition to handing out pardons and accepting tribute, Caesar recruited some more troops, including some Galatian tribesmen, into his army. Caesar continued his march until about mid-May when his decidedly ragtag force reached the vicinity of the town of Zela. [This town had decidedly bad memories for the Ro


Chip Ganassi is a prominent figure in what sport?

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The Deep Sea ~ Ocean biology, Marine life, Sea creatures, Marine conservation... ~ MarineBio.org The Ocean / NEXT: Research Tools & Methods » Over 60% of our planet is covered by water more than a mile deep. The deep sea is the largest habitat on earth and is largely unexplored. More people have traveled into space than have traveled to the deep ocean realm.... - The Blue Planet Seas of Life Most people familiar with the oceans know about life only in the intertidal zone, where the water meets land, and the epipelagic zone, the upper sunlit zone of the open ocean. Though these zones contain an abundance of ocean life because sunlight is available for photosynthesis, they make up only a small fraction of the ocean biome. In fact, most of the ocean is cold, dark and deep. It is important to realize that photosynthesis occurs only down to about 100 - 200 m, and sunlight disappears altogether at 1,000 m or less, while the ocean descends to a maximum depth of about 11,000 m in the Mariana Trench! To get an idea of how vast the ocean's depths are, consider that 79% of the entire volume of the earth's biosphere consists of waters with depths greater than 1,000 m. Until recently, the deep sea was largely unexplored. But advances in deep sea submersibles and image capturing and sampling technologies are increasing the opportunities for marine biologists to observe and uncover the mysteries of the deep ocean realm. Deep sea research is vital because this area is such an enormous part of the biosphere . Despite its depth and distance, it is still our backyard in comparison to outer space. And yet, human exploration has revealed more detail about the surface of the moon and Mars that it has about the deep sea! Consider that hydrothermal vents and their unique organisms, which revolutionized our ideas about energy sources and the adaptability of life, were only discovered in 1977. There may be yet other life-altering discoveries to be found at the bottom of the ocean. The oceans are divided into two broad realms; the pelagic and the benthic. Pelagic refers to the open water in which swimming and floating organisms live. Organisms living there are called the pelagos. From the shallowest to the deepest, biologists divide the pelagic into the epipelagic (less than 200 meters, where there can be photosynthesis), the mesopelagic (200 - 1,000 meters, the "twilight" zone with faint sunlight but no photosynthesis), the bathypelagic (1,000 - 4,000 meters), the abyssopelagic (4,000 - 6,000 meters) and the deepest, the hadopelagic (the deep trenches below 6,000 meters to about 11,000 m or 36,000 feet deep). The last three zones have no sunlight at all. Benthic zones are defined as the bottom sediments and other surfaces of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake. Organisms living in this zone are called benthos. They live in a close relationship with the bottom of the sea, with many of them permanently attached to it, some burrowed in it, others swimming just above it. In oceanic environments, benthic habitats are zoned by depth, generally corresponding to the comparable pelagic zones: the intertidal (where sea meets land, with no pelagic equivalent), the subtidal (the continental shelves, to about 200 m), the bathyal (generally the continental slopes to 4,000 m), the abyssal (most of the deep ocean seafloor, 4,000 - 6,000 m), and the hadal (the deep trenches 6,000 to 11,000 m). There are several types of deep benthic surfaces, each having different life forms. First, most of the deep seafloor consists of mud (very fine sediment particles) or "ooze" (defined as mud with a high percentage of organic remains) due to the accumulation of pelagic organisms that sink after they die. [Unlike the shoreline, sandy habitats are rarely found in the deep sea because sand particles, created by wave action on coral and rocks at shorelines, are too heavy to be carried by currents to the deep.] Second, benthic areas too steep for sediment to stick are rocky. Rocky areas are found on the flanks of islands, seamounts, rocky banks, on mid-ocean ridges and thei


What is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust?

What is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust? - Quora Quora Top 3 most abundant elements in the earth’s crust by mass: 1) Oxygen 2) Silicon 3) Aluminum Silicon is classed as a metalloid, with properties between that of a metal and a non-metal. So I’d go with Aluminum. By now you know that aluminum wins the contest. If you're wondering about which metal ores are present in the crust, here's a link to the National Mining Association website listing the most abundant metal ores and their uses: http://www.nma.org/index.php/min... 3.5k Views · View Upvotes · Answer requested by Written Sep 19, 2015 It is by far Aluminium. In fact, Titanium doesn't even feature in the top five most abundant metals in earth's crust: Aluminium, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Potasssium. Abundances of the elements (data page) - Wikipedia has a collection of several estimates. Aluminum is, according to all those estimates. It is the most common by mass fraction, and also the most common by number of atoms. 280 Views The most abundant METAL in earth's crust is Aluminium.  Its proportion in earth's crust is 81000 ppm or 8.1%. It is also the 3rd most abundant element in the earth's crust. Written Mar 3, 2016 I had to fire 2 people at work for bad performance, and somehow I managed to talk both of them into resigning voluntarily (with a fair severance package). We'd been working on improving their performance for three months, and it just wasn't working -- they both knew it and I knew it. So sitting down with them (individually) I just tried to keep it focused on how this isn't working for either on...


In the 6th century BC, where was the empire of Cyrus the Great?

The Persian Empire The Persian Empire (559 - 330 B.C.) Egypt, Babylonia, and Assyria were many centuries old when the mountain-walled plateau region south of the Caspian Sea was settled by a nomadic people from the grasslands of Central Asia in approximately 1000 BC. Although the newcomers called themselves Irani (Aryans) and their new homeland Irania (now Iran), the land came to be called Persia, because Greek geographers mistakenly named it after the province Pars, or Persis, where their early kings had their capital. The early Persians and their close relatives, the Medes, resembled the Semite peoples of the Middle East, but they spoke a different language. While the Semites spoke various Semitic languages, such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Assyrian, the languages of the Persians and Medes were Indo-Iranianthat is, they belonged to a group of languages that is more closely related to modern-day European languages than to Semitic tongues. Although both the Medes and Persians had worshiped nature gods, in the 6th century BC they began to follow the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster The Achaemenian Dynasty (559-330 BC) By the 6th century BC, the Medes had built a large empire that included the Persians to the east and the Assyrians to the west. However, in 550 BC Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered the Medes, acquiring Assyria in the process, which the Median King Cyarxes had taken in about 612 BC. The formidable armies of Cyrus battled their way to more victories, notably the conquest of Lydia, then ruled by King Croesus (see Croesus). This victory gave Cyrus possession of the Greek seaboard cities of Asia Minor. In 539 BC Babylon, capital of the Chaldean Empire, surrendered to Cyrus without a fight; in conquering Babylon, Cyrus also acquired Palestine. He allowed the Jews to return from Babylonian exile and rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. Turning eastward, Cyrus expanded his empire to the border of India. He was killed fighting against eastern nomads in 529 BC and was buried in a tomb he had prepared at his capital, Pasargadae. Cyrus' son Cambyses II, who ruled from 529 to 522 BC, successfully crossed the hostile Sinai Peninsula on his way to conquering Egypt in a short campaign. After his death, the crown of Persia was seized in 522 BC by Darius. Under Darius, the Persian Empire flourished. His most notable accomplishment was perfecting the system of government begun by Cyrus. The empire was divided into 20 satrapies, or provinces, each ruled over by a satrap. Officials known as the king's eyes made regular visits to the satrapies and reported their observations to the king. The satrapies furnished soldiers for the king's armies. Phoenicia, Egypt, and the Greek colonies of Asia Minor also supplied ships and sailors. In addition, each satrap paid a fixed yearly tribute to Darius. Enormous wealth flowed into the royal treasure houses of Susa, Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Ecbatana. When the king required money, he minted gold coins. To encourage commerce Darius standardized coins, weights, and measures; built imperial highways; and completed a canal from the Nile River to the Red Sea. He demanded strict enforcement of the severe laws of the Medes and Persians. Throughout his reign Darius was forced to suppress revolts in the empire. In 500 BC the Greek cities of Asia Minor rebelled. After putting down this rebellion, Darius turned on Athens to punish it for sending aid to the rebels. Beaten in the famous battle of Marathon, he prepared another expedition but died in 486 BC before it started. Xerxes, the son of Darius, ruled from 486 to 465 BC. He was a tyrannical king who began his reign by quelling rebellions in Egypt and Babylon, then gathered a huge force to overwhelm Greece. It seemed as if the mighty empire would conquer the small, disunited Greek city-states. Yet Xerxes met disaster at Salamis and Plataea, and his great army was driven back into Asia (see Persian Wars). This defeat marked the first sign of decay in the Persian Empire. Persian history for the next 125 years was filled with conspiracies, assassinations


What continent is bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southeast by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the North Pacific Ocean?

North America Travel Blogs, Photos and Forum Enjoy tropical weather and water sports in Baja California, Veracruz, Cancun or Cozumel Hints and Tips for North America Research visa requirements prior to arriving in North America! Mexico tends to be the most lenient with a fee for a tourist card. Canada allows some citizens up to six months without visa while others must enter with a Temporary Resident Visa or other identification. The United States also varies. Some citizenships are allowed visa waivers (though travelers must apply for an ESTA online approval) while others must research the specific visa requirements and fees (up to $200) as details vary. Entry to the United States can be a very long and strict process. Remember, everyone has to go through this process, so try not to get too flustered or impatient as that can make the process even longer. Stay within restrictions for carry-on liquids (maximum 3 ounces per bottle) within a clear, plastic bag (maximum 1 quart). Be prepared to take off shoes, belts, jackets, and any metals before going through security x-ray machines. If you are driving over any country lines by car, it is important to double-check border crossing requirements. You may have to show proof of the rental agreement, insurance (i.e. Mexico does not accept American automobile insurance), registration, a dirver's licence, and other documents (i.e. Canada requires an insurance certificate). Crossing borders now requires a passport regardless of citizenship (including United States, Canadian, and Mexican citizens) North America


What is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body, the most common form of which is a result of trauma to or infection of the joint, or age?

Arthritis: Research News & Information - Disabled World Arthritis: Research News & Information Synopsis: Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to joints of the body and is the most common cause of disability. Definition: Defining the Meaning of Arthritis Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. The most common form of arthritis is: osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis , psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Osteoarthritis causes cartilage, the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint, to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that first targets the lining of joints (synovium). Uric acid crystals, infections or underlying disease, such as psoriasis or lupus , can cause other types of arthritis. Symptoms of osteoarthritis may include joint pain and progressive stiffness that develops gradually. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include painful swelling, inflammation, and stiffness in the fingers, arms, legs, and wrists occurring in the same joints on both sides of the body, especially upon awakening. Main Document Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, ahead of both back problems and heart trouble, and has been the most common cause of disability for at least the last 15 years. Arthritis is a group of conditions, ( there are over 150 different forms of arthritis ), involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is more common in women than men at all ages and affects all races, ethnic groups and cultures. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the USA. More than 20 million individuals with arthritis have severe limitations in function on a daily basis. Absenteeism and frequent visits to the physician are common in individuals who have arthritis. Arthritis makes it very difficult for individuals to be physically active and soon become home bound. An estimated 46 million individuals in USA have arthritis and the numbers continue to increase each year. Close to one million individuals are admitted to hospitals each year because of their arthritis. The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis , psoriatic arthritis, and autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gout caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This gout is known as pseudogout. The common symptoms for all arthritis disorders include pain, swelling, joint stiffness and a constant ache around the joint(s). Arthritic disorders like lupus and rheumatoid can also affect other organs in the body with a variety of symptoms. The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is pain. Pain is often a constant and daily feature of the disease. The pain may be localized to the back, neck, hip, knee or feet. The pain from arthritis occurs due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscles strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue. The most important factor in treatment is to understand the disorder and find ways to overcome the obstacles which prevent physical exercise. While neither Rheumatoid arthritis nor osteoarthritis can be completely prevented, one can reduce the risks by becoming physically active, participating in physical therapy, losing weight and eating healthy. ABC's of self-management or simple lifestyle changes that enable people to combat arthritis disability: Activity - Two hours and 30 minutes a week of


"In the comic strip ""Peanuts"", whose father is a barber?"

9 Things You Might Not Know About “Peanuts” - History in the Headlines 9 Things You Might Not Know About “Peanuts” October 2, 2015 By Elizabeth Nix Charles M. Schulz with a few of his Peanuts characters, including (from left) Linus (with blanket) Lucy van Pelt, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy. (Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images) Share this: 9 Things You Might Not Know About “Peanuts” Author 9 Things You Might Not Know About “Peanuts” URL Google On October 2, 1950, the four-panel comic strip by 27-year-old Charles M. Schulz made its debut. Known as Peanuts, it eventually became one of the world’s most widely read comic strip turning its characters—Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Peppermint Patty and Schroeder—into American pop culture icons. Get the facts about the famous comic strip Peanuts and its creator. 1. Schulz’s lifelong ambition was to be a cartoonist. A Minnesota-born barber’s son, Schulz dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from a young age. He had a less-than-distinguished academic record, but outside the classroom he drew constantly and read newspaper comic strips with his dad. When Schulz was 15, he published his first drawing, a picture of his dog, who later served as the inspiration for Snoopy. Following his high school graduation in 1940, he worked odd jobs and submitted cartoons for publication in magazines. However, Schulz received “nothing but rejection slips,” as he later noted. Snoopy, Lucy. Charlie Brown, and Linus stand in a line in a drawing from the Charles Schultz, 1968. (Credit: Fotos International/Getty Images) 2. Schulz wasn’t a fan of the name Peanuts. In 1947, one of Schulz’s local newspapers, the St. Paul Pioneer, started publishing a weekly comic panel he’d created called “Li’l Folks,” which featured the forerunners of the Peanuts characters. In 1950, Schulz sold “Li’l Folks” to the United Feature Syndicate after being turned down by other syndication companies. Due to worries about potential copyright infringement, the syndicate opted to rechristen Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts, likely after the Peanut Gallery where the live audience of kids sat on “The Howdy Doody Show.” Even after Peanuts became hugely successful, Schulz said he never liked the name and wanted to call the strip “Good Old Charlie Brown.” 3. The strip wasn’t an instant hit. When Peanuts made its October 1950 debut, it was published in seven U.S. newspapers. That first year, the comic strip came in last place in the New York World Telegram’s reader survey of cartoons; however, a book of Peanuts reprints helped the strip gain a larger audience. Eventually, the strip was syndicated to more than 2,600 newspapers around the globe and read by more than 350 million people in 75 countries. Schulz was also named Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. In 1958, the first plastic toy dolls of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and other Peanuts characters were produced, launching a massive flow of Peanuts merchandise ranging from greeting cards to pajamas. By 1999, some 20,000 different new products featuring members of the Peanuts gang were being marketed every year. Snoopy balloon at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Credit: Zoran Milich/Getty Images) 4. Many of the Peanuts characters were inspired by real people and events. Snoopy was one of Schulz’s earliest Peanuts characters, appearing for the first time on October 4, 1950, two days after the comic strip’s debut. Schulz loosely based Snoopy on a black-and-white dog named Spike he had as a teenager. The cartoonist originally planned to call his cartoon dog Sniffy, but shortly before the comic strip launched Schulz was passing a newsstand and noticed a comic magazine featuring a dog with the same name. Now in need of a new name, Schulz remembered his mother’s suggestion that the family should name their next dog “Snoopy.” After serving in World War II, Schulz worked as an instructor at the Minneapolis correspondence school where he’d taken art classes as a teen. It was there where he befriended Charlie Brown, whose name would later become that of his main character. Also while employed at the


The extensive interconnected network of trade routes across the Asian continent connecting East, South, and Western Asia with the Mediterranean world, as well as North and Northeast Africa and Europe, was known as what?

The Great Silk Road map :: Map of ancient Silk Road with modern cities and countries The Great Silk Road map Map of ancient Silk Road with modern cities and countries The Silk Road (or Silk Routes) is an extensive interconnected network of trade routes across the Asian continent connecting East, South, and Western Asia with the Mediterranean world, as well as North and Northeast Africa and Europe. Acclaimed as the "greatest route in the history of mankind", the ancient Silk Road (300 BC - AD 100) formed the first bridge between the East and West and was an important vehicle for trade between ancient empires of China, India, Persia & Rome. Dating back 100 BC, the route was a channel for contact between people and cultures, inspiring the exchange of dialogue, art, religion, ideas & technology. With its richly diverse cultural heritage and its wealth of natural tourism attractions spanning across 12000 kilometers of ancient routes, the Silk Road today offers visitors the opportunity to experience a unique network of destinations, following the footsteps of some of the world's most acclaimed explorers such as Alexander the Great, Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta.


"""Don't Cha"" and ""Stickwitu"" were #1 hit singles for which group?"

PCD by The Pussycat Dolls on Apple Music 12 Songs Album Review There's a kind of beautifully perverse brilliance to the Pussycat Dolls. Not only are they a sextet who got their start as neo-burlesque dancers in Los Angeles, but they make no bones about being a gleefully manufactured dance-pop act. Open the booklet for their 2005 debut, PCD, and their artificiality is made clear: the first page reads "All lead and background vocals by Nicole Scherzinger," a former member of Eden's Crush, the failed prefab teen pop group assembled on the WB's pre-American Idol reality music show Popstars. There is no pretense that Kimberly, Carmit, Ashley, Melody, and Jessica are there for anything besides filling out the illusion that this is a real performing musical group and providing some serious eye candy for a group that is all about the visuals. The great thing about PCD is that the producers and songwriters behind the album — and, since this is a big-budget urban dance-pop album in the mid-2000s, there are many credited writers and producers — are eager to play with the Pussycat Dolls' hyper-sexual image, creating a sleek, sexy sound ideal for both nightclubs and strip joints across this great land. And, at least at first, the songs are about how irresistibly sexy the Pussycat Dolls are, starting with the genius hit single "Don't Cha," where Nicole and the rest of the Pussycats strut around, taunting a hapless man with such come-ons as "Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me/Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me." There has never been a sex song quite as knowingly ironic yet undeniably sexy as this, and for a while the album keeps the momentum up, first with will.i.am's "Beep," a rewrite of Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps," except this is funny, not embarrassing, and since Nicole is sexier than the Peas' Fergie, it's also sultrier. Timbaland's "Wait a Minute" is in the same vein and, for a brief moment, it seems like PCD will be that rare thing: a mainstream club/dance album devoted to nothing but dance songs. Then, reality comes crashing in with the fourth song, "Stickwitu," the inevitable romantic slow jam whose sappiness undercuts the joyous carnal celebration of the first three songs. Although the rest of the album has more dance tunes than ballads — and some catchy ones, too, like Beyoncé-styled "I Don't Need a Man" — the album never quite recovers, since the fantasy of a girl group that's only it for the sex, not love, has been ruined. Since that fantasy is the very reason the Pussycat Dolls exist as either a dance troupe or a pop group, it's a bit of a disappointment, but PCD is still worthwhile because there enough good cuts to make it a fun soundtrack to parties or strip clubs, even if there aren't quite enough to make this the camp classic that the beginning of the album suggests it could have been. Customer Reviews       by          CalenJames This album is awesome. The dance songs: Don't Cha, Beep and Wait a Minute are all unqiue and catchy, sure to be hits! Buttons is one of the sexiest songs ever! Stickwitu, How Many Times, How Many Lies are awesome slow songs! Hot Stuff (Want You Back) is an awesome example of a great cover as is Tainted Love. Bite the Dust, Right Now and Feelin' Good are all great as well! This album is a true pleasure to listen to! The best songs are Buttons,How Many Times, How Many Lies, Beep and Wait a Minute! Make sure you download them! When it's good it's good. When it's bad...it's worse.       by          Shrinkeh Songs such as Don't Cha, Wait a Minute, I Don't Need a Man (hehe) and Hot Stuff (Want You Back) will be quickly surpassing the Black Eyed Peas on my Top Ten. Catchy beats and nice lyric's, ah, these tracks would make the CD go so much higher if a bunch of nasties wasn't inbetween. There are a few other good ones in there that I haven't purchased yet, because they didn't jump out and throw me against a wall and demand me to buy them. If they extraced the pointless crap, I'm sure they would've had the limelight for longer. Awesome new group!


What is the Spanish name for Saint James, son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?

Saint James | apostle, son of Zebedee | Britannica.com apostle, son of Zebedee Alternative Titles: James, son of Zebedee, James the Greater Saint James Saint Peter the Apostle Saint James, also called James, son of Zebedee, or James the Greater (born , Galilee, Palestine—died 44 ce, Jerusalem; feast day July 25), one of the Twelve Apostles , distinguished as being in Jesus’ innermost circle and the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament (Acts 12:2). Saint James the Greater, alabaster sculpture with gold and paint by Gil de Siloé, … Photograph by Katie Chao. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, The Cloisters Collection, 1969 (69.88) James and his younger brother, the apostle St. John , are designated Boanerges (from the Greek boanerges), or “sons of thunder” (Mark 3:17), perhaps because of their characteristic fiery zeal (Mark 9:38, Luke 9:54). With Saints Peter and Andrew, James and John were the first four disciples whom Jesus called (Mark 1:16–19) and whose question (“Tell us, when will this [the end of time] be, and what will be the sign when these things are all to be accomplished?”) sparks Jesus’ eschatological discourse in Mark 13. As a member of the inner circle, James witnessed the raising of Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:37, Luke 8:51), the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2), and Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:33, Matthew 26:37). James and John asked Jesus to let them sit, one at his right and one at his left, in his future glory (Mark 10:35–40), a favour that Jesus said was not his to grant. James was beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa I of Judaea; according to Spanish tradition, his body was taken to Santiago de Compostela, where his shrine attracts pilgrims from all over the world. St. James, detail from a mural, 12th century; in the monastery of Eski Gümüs, Turkey. Sonia Halliday


What is one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals, first published on 4 November 1869, one of the few that publish original research articles across a wide range of scientific fields?

Nature Nature Category: Biomedical journals Nature is one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals, first published on 4 November 1869. It is the world's most highly cited interdisciplinary science journal. Most scientific journals are now highly specialized, and Nature is among the few journals (the other weekly journals Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences are also prominent examples) that still publish original research articles across a wide range of scientific fields. There are many fields of scientific research in which important new advances and original research are published as either articles or letters in Nature. Research scientists are the primary audience for the journal, but summaries and accompanying articles make many of the most important papers understandable for the general public and to scientists in other fields. Toward the front of each issue are editorials, news and feature articles on issues of general interest to scientists, including current affairs, science funding, business, scientific ethics and research breakthroughs. There are also sections on books and arts. The remainder of the journal consists mostly of research articles, which are often dense and highly technical. Because of strict limits on the length of articles, in many cases the printed text is actually a summary of the work in question with many details relegated to accompanying supplementary material on the journal's website. Registration not required.


What is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada?

Alberta Population 2016 - World Population Review World Population Review 11.19.2016 Alberta Population 2016 Alberta is a province of Canada in western Canada. It's one of the 3 Prairie Provinces in Canada bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north and the U.S. state Montana to the south. The capital of Alberta is Edmonton, located near the center of the province and 180 miles north of Calgary, the largest city of Alberta. Alberta is the 4th most populous province of Canada and the most populous of the prairie provinces. Alberta has an estimated population of 4.08 million, up from 3.645 million in 2011. The province has a population density of 6 people per square kilometer, or 15 people per square mile. Cities in Alberta Calgary is the largest city with an estimated population of 1.1 million and a metropolitan population of 1.21 million. This makes it the third-largest municipality and the 5th largest census metropolitan area (CMA) in the country. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and located on the North Saskatchewan River. As the second-largest city in Alberta and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the country, Edmonton has a population of 815,000 in 2014. The Edmonton CMA has a population of 1.16 million. It is the northernmost city in North America with a metro population of at least one million. Red Deer, in central Alberta, is the third largest city and it's located midway in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. Red Deer is the center for agriculture and oil distribution in the country with an estimated population of 98,000. Lethbridge is the 4th most populous city in Alberta and located in Southern Alberta, southeast of Calgary with an estimated population of 90,000. Alberta Demographics About 81% of Alberta's population lives in an urban area with just 19% in the rural areas. The most urbanized area is the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, which is also one of the most densely populated areas in all of Canada. In 2006, the racial and ethnic composition of Alberta was 80.3% white, 13.9% belonging to a visible minority group and 5.8% Aboriginal (3% First Nations, 2.6% Metis, 0.1% other Aboriginal). Visible minority groups include: Chinese: 3.7%


What was the title applied by the Ottoman Empire and, later, Turkey, to their viceroy of Egypt?

Reflections: Legacy of the Ottoman Empire - دَوْلَتِ عَلِيّهٔ عُثمَانِیّه Legacy of the Ottoman Empire - دَوْلَتِ عَلِيّهٔ عُثمَانِیّه © Copyright Peter Crawford 2015 OSMANLI İMPARATORLUĞU THE LEGACY OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Many people are puzzled by all the turmoil, confusion and bloodshed that exists in the Middle East today, and seek answers in the complexities of current events, however, the root of the Middle eastern problem lie in the past, and in particular in that entity known as the Ottoman (Osman) Empire - the great Empire of the Turks created by the Osman dynasty. The Osmans were Sultans (سلطان) (holders of power) and Caliphs, (خليفة ḫalīfah/khalīfah -  title for the ruler of the Islamic Ummah), over all of what is now known as the Near and Middle East. Ummah ( أمة) is an Arabic word meaning "nation" or "community". It is distinguished from Sha'b (شعب) which means a nation with common ancestry or geography. Thus, it can be said to be a supra-national community with a common history. It is a synonym for ummat al-Islamiyah ( الأمة الإسلامية) (the Islamic Nation), and it is commonly used to mean the collective community of Islamic peoples. In the context of Pan-Islamism and politics, the word Ummah can be used to mean the concept of a 'Commonwealth of the Believers' (أمة المؤمنين ummat al-muʼminīn). The Quran says: “Muslims are the best nation brought out for Mankind, commanding what is righteous (معروف Maʻrūf, lit. "recognized as good") and forbidding what is wrong (منكر Munkar, lit. "unrecognized as good")…” The Ottoman Empire, (دَوْلَتِ عَلِيّهٔ عُثمَانِیّه Devlet-i ʿAliyye-yi ʿOsmâniyye) or Sublime Ottoman State, which lasted from 27 July 1299 to 29 October 1923, is one of 16 Turkish empires established throughout history. The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and longest lasting empires in history. It was an empire inspired and sustained by Islam, and Islamic institutions. founded by Turkish tribes under Osman Bey in north-western Anatolia in 1299. With the conquest of Constantinople by Mehmed II in 1453, the Ottoman state became an empire. The conquest of Constantinople was a pivotal event in the evolution of Turkish statehood, since the victory of 1453 cemented its Eurasian nature. The empire reached its peak at 1590, covering parts of Asia, Europe and Africa. The reign of the long-lived Ottoman dynasty lasted for 623 years, from 27 July 1299 to 1 November 1922, when the monarchy in Turkey was abolished. At the height of its power, in the 16th and 17th centuries, it controlled territory in southeast Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu Haritası Map of the Ottoman Empire - 1914 Osmanlı İmparatorluğu  (The Ottoman Empire) The Ottoman Empire contained 29 provinces and numerous vassal states, some of which were later absorbed into the empire, while others were granted various types of autonomy during the course of centuries. With Constantinople (present-day Istanbul, - Kostantiniyye) as its capital city, and vast control of lands around the eastern Mediterranean during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (ruled 1520 to 1566), the empire was at the center of interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. تنظيمات The Tanzimât The Tanzimât, meaning reorganization of the Ottoman Empire, was a period of reformation that began in 1839 and ended with the First Constitutional Era in 1876. The Tanzimât reform era was characterized by various attempts to modernize the Ottoman Empire, to secure its territorial integrity against nationalist movements and aggressive powers. The reforms encouraged Ottomanism among the diverse ethnic groups of the Empire, attempting to stem the tide of nationalist movements within the Ottoman Empire. The reforms attempted to integrate non-Muslims and non-Turks more thoroughly into Ottoman society by enhancing their civil liberties and granting them equality throughout the Empire. Abdülmecid I Tanzimât emerged from the minds of reformist sultans like Mahmud II and Abdülmecid I as well as prominent reformers who were European educated b


"What element takes its name from the German word for ""evil spirit""?"

KryssTal : The Elements To place a link here contact the webmaster. The Elements An Essay About The More Important Chemical Elements Elementary, My Dear Reader ... The universe consists of atoms. Everything in the universe, is made up of about a hundred different types of atoms. It is like the English language. With only 26 letters, it is possible to make up all the millions of words that we use (as well as many we have not been invented!). In a similar way, these 100 or so atoms can combine in virtually an infinite number of ways to produce everything we see around us. Elements are substances that are made up of only one kind of atom. Gold is an element; at the smallest level it is made from atoms of gold and nothing else. Other elements are Hydrogen, Iron, Oxygen and Silicon. In ancient times, people thought that everything in the world was made up of only four elements: fire, earth, air and water. Water, however, is not an element. Water is made up of molecules containing atoms of Hydrogen and Oxygen. Water is a compound. Its molecule contains 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 of Oxygen, giving the famous formula H2O. Other compounds are table salt, sugar, and ammonia. A compound can be very different to the atoms that make it up. Table salt is sodium chloride. Its smallest unit is an atom of sodium and an atom of chlorine. Sodium is a soft reactive metal. Chlorine is a pale yellow poisonous gas. Combine them together and you get a colourless crystalline solid that is essential for life. Atoms are composed of a dense nucleus containing protons (positively charged particles) and neutrons (uncharged particles). The nucleus is surrounded by electrons (negatively charged). The outer electrons of an atom determine its physical properties (colour, melting point, etc) and its chemical properties (which other atoms it combines with and how easily and the fact that one oxygen atom combines with two hydrogen atoms to form water). In a normal atom the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons. This is called the ATOMIC NUMBER. The simplest atom is Hydrogen with an atomic number of 1. In this section, I will introduce some of the better known elements in general terms. Each element is given along with its symbol. This is either a single capital letter (O for oxygen, C for carbon) or a pair of letters, the first capital and the second lower case (Ca for calcium, Si for silicon). These symbols are internationally recognised. they are not abbreviations so do not require dots, full stops (periods) after them. The description of physical properties is assumed to be at normal (surface of the Earth) pressures and temperatures. Inert gas that glows. Sodium : Na Sodium is a reactive silvery white metal. It is element 11 and an Alkali Metal. It is soft enough to be cut by a knife and reacts violently with water and tarnishes rapidly in air. It melts at 97°C to form a violet vapour. Sodium is not found in its elemental state on Earth but its compounds are common. Its most useful compound is common salt (Sodium Chloride - NaCl), essential in the nervous systems of animals. Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH - better known as Caustic Soda) is an important industrial compound. Other compounds are used in the production of petrol additives for cars, and the manufacture of glass, paper and soaps. The Sodium atom absorbs and emits light in the yellow part of the spectrum, hence the colour of Sodium (street) lights. The name comes from soda (NaHCO3) which is used in cooking. The symbol Na comes from its Latin name Natrium. Magnesium : Mg This element is named after a white powder called magnesia (MgO) which is drunk with water to cure indigestion (so called milk of magnesia). It is element 12. Magnesium is a light silvery-white metal that burns with an brilliant white flame. It is stable in air if not ignited but reacts with boiling water. It was once used for illumination in theatre and photography. It is used in alloys where lightness and strength is important. Its compounds are used in medicine, dying, cement and in the manufacture of cotton


"""Five card brag"" is a simplified verion of what game?"

Rules of Card Games: Brag Other sites, software and online Brag Introduction Brag is a popular British gambling game. It is sometimes said to be similar to poker, but in fact it is much older and the method of betting is different. The basic game of three-card Brag was one of the games described by Hoyle, and therefore dates from the late eighteenth century or earlier. It is almost identical to the popular Indian game Teen Pathi ("three cards"). On this page, Three Card Brag and its Four-card and Five-card variations will be described. There are other games known as 6-card, 7-card, 9-card and 13-card Brag; but they have a very different mechanism and will are covered on a separate page . This page has been put together from a variety of sources, and I am grateful to those who have contributed, including: Jon Garibaldi, Thomas Olsson, Dave Phillips, Jamie Prestidge, Chris Roberts, Phill Rogers, Brian Rollo, Justin Thurkettle, Mike Tobias. Three Card Brag Players, cards and preparation A standard 52 card pack without jokers is used. The cards in each suit rank in the usual order from high to low: A-K-Q-J-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2. The number of players can vary, but it is probably best for about 4 to 8 people. Three Card Brag is a gambling game. Before starting it is essential that the players agree on the stake and have a common understanding of the rules. It is necessary to agree: the initial stake or ante - which is the amount (if any) that everyone must put into the pot before each deal; the minimum and maximum initial bet - the amount that the first player bets in order to stay in the hand; the limit (if any) on the amount by which the bet can be increased by each subsequent player; any variations to the basic rules, such as use of wild cards. Ranking of hands The order of the possible three-card Brag hands, from highest to lowest, is as follows. Combination 7- 7- Q. In a contest between two equal hands the calling player (the player who paid to see the other hand) loses ( see betting, below ). Poker players should take care to note that the 'run' and 'flush' in Brag rank in the opposite order to Poker. Ante and deal Before each deal, each player must place the agreed initial stake (ante) in the pot. Deal and play are clockwise, and the turn to deal passes to the left after each hand. If it is the first deal of the session, the dealer shuffles. For subsequent deals, the cards are only shuffled if the previous hand was "seen" and won by a prial. Apart from that, the cards not normally shuffled between hands. The cards from the previous hand are just added to the bottom of the pack and the dealer deals the new hands from the top, without shuffling. The dealer deals out the cards one at a time, face down to the players, until everyone has three cards. Players may look at their own cards, or may choose not to, if they wish to play "blind" - see below . Cards must at never be shown to any player other than the person to whom they were dealt, unless the betting ends with a "see". In that case the cards of the two players involved (but none of the others) are exposed for everyone to see. Note: the practice of not shuffling makes it possible in some circumstances to know what cards are in play when the same cards come around again. The betting When the cards have been dealt, the betting begins with the player to the left of the dealer. This person can 'fold' (throw in their cards and take no further part in the hand) or can bet any amount from the agreed minimum to the agreed maximum. If all the players except one fold, the last remaining player takes all the money in the pot, and the next hand is dealt. If any player bets, every player after that must either fold or bet at least as much as the previous player who bet. A player may bet more than the previous player, but there may be an agreed limit to the amount by which the bet can be increased. The betting continues around the table as many times as necessary. When there are only two players left in the game, all the others having folded, a third option becomes available. Either p


"The hymn ""I vow to thee, my country"" was set by Gustav Host to which of his ""The Planets"" suite?"

I Vow Thee, My Country | Free Music Music Education I Vow Thee, My Country I Vow to Thee, My Country is a British patriotic song on a poem by Sir Cecil Spring, written in 1921. Holst adapted the music from a section of Jupiter, from his suite The Planets, to create a setting for the poem. The melody was slightly extended so as to fit the words correctly. At the request of the publisher, he made a version as a unison song with orchestra. This was probably first performed in 1921 and became a common element at Armistice memorial ceremonies, especially after it was published as ... more I Vow to Thee, My Country is a British patriotic song on a poem by Sir Cecil Spring, written in 1921. Holst adapted the music from a section of Jupiter, from his suite The Planets, to create a setting for the poem. The melody was slightly extended so as to fit the words correctly. At the request of the publisher, he made a version as a unison song with orchestra. This was probably first performed in 1921 and became a common element at Armistice memorial ceremonies, especially after it was published as a hymn in 1926. Holst's daughter Imogen recorded that at "the time when he was asked to set these words to music, Holst was so over-worked and over-weary that he felt relieved to discover they 'fitted' the tune from Jupiter". less This piece contains the following parts:


"Whose novels ""Northanger Abbey"" and ""Persuasion"" were published posthumously in 1818, and who died before completing one that was eventually called ""Sanditon""?"

Jane Austen (Author of Pride and Prejudice) edit data Jane Austen was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature, her realism and biting social commentary cementing her historical importance among scholars and critics. Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her artistic apprenticeship lasted from her teenage years until she was about 35 years old. During this period, she experimented with various literary forms, Jane Austen was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature, her realism and biting social commentary cementing her historical importance among scholars and critics. Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her artistic apprenticeship lasted from her teenage years until she was about 35 years old. During this period, she experimented with various literary forms, including the epistolary novel which she tried then abandoned, and wrote and extensively revised three major novels and began a fourth. From 1811 until 1816, with the release of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1815), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818, and began a third, which was eventually titled Sanditon, but died before completing it. Austen's works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century realism. Her plots, though fundamentally comic, highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security. Her work brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews during her lifetime, but the publication in 1869 of her nephew's A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced her to a wider public, and by the 1940s she had become widely accepted in academia as a great English writer. The second half of the 20th century saw a proliferation of Austen scholarship and the emergence of a Janeite fan culture.


What orbits the Sun between Earth and Mercury?

What are the orbital lengths and distances of objects in our solar system? How do objects in space travel? What are the orbital lengths and distances of objects in our solar system? Space is huge, and even our immediate environment is gigantic. We are the third  planet from the Sun, and the third of three inner planets, all of which are  right next to the Sun compared to others. The picture below shows the planets  in their orbits on the orbital plane. You have to look carefully to see our  home. The four inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) are in the tiny  disk in the center, inside of Jupiter's orbit. Image from The Nine Planets, a Multimedia tour of the Solar System by Bill  Arnett http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html The planets are far from the Sun, travel huge distances in space, and take  a long time to do so. Pluto takes almost 250 years to go around the Sun completely  and travels almost 23 billion miles to do so! OBJECT


David Broome was a succcesful competitor in what sport in the 1960s and 1970s?

Laureates | British Horse Society Share this Twitter FaceBook Colonel Sir Michael Ansell Although an excellent all-round horseman, showjumping was Colonel Ansell’s greatest passion. During his time as a prisoner of war in Germany, he formulated a plan for the revival of British showjumping, which was largely responsible for the success and popularity of the sport today. Upon his return to England, Colonel Ansell was elected Chairman and Vice-President of the BSJA. He quickly introduced the requirement to register horses and ponies, as well as the recording of results. He also initiated the grading system, thus allowing novice horses a fairer chance of winning and progressing. Colonel Ansell also helped to launch the first BSJA National Championship in 1945. The course design was innovative and entertaining, and the show was a resounding success. The BSJA also took over the selection of the British international showjumping team, which has been successful ever since. He was Chairman of The British Horse Society and the BSJA for 20 years, and was the first president of the British Equestrian Federation. George Bowman George Bowman is 19 times British National Carriage Driving Champion. Caroline Bradley David Broome David Broome’s riding career began at the age of two, when he was given his first pony. In 1959, aged just 19, he became British showjumping’s leading money winner. During his career, David represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games four times, earning individual bronze medals in 1960 with Sunsalve, and 1968 with Mr Softee. He also has the distinction of being the only rider to have won the men’s individual championship three times, the British National Championship six times, and to have lifted the prestigious King George V Gold Cup on five occasions. After representing Great Britain 106 times in Nations Cup events, David retired from international teams in 1994, having spent more than 30 years as one of the world’s top showjumpers. Douglas Bunn Douglas Bunn was born on 1 March 1928. A barrister, he had a lifelong interest in showjumping, having been Chairman, President, and Honorary Vice-President of the British Showjumping Association. Having competed successfully on ponies before turning to horses, Douglas owned many showjumpers, notably The Maverick, latterly ridden by Alison Dawes. He competed Beethoven successfully himself before giving the ride to David Broome, who won the World Championships in La Baule in 1970 on this horse. Douglas was also Chef d’Equipe of many British teams. In 1960 he opened the All England Showjumping Course at Hickstead, incorporating many permanent obstacles in its international arena. Hickstead is now home to many prestigious events in the national and international calendars including the Royal International Horse Show, the Hickstead Derby, the British Nations Cup, and the Schools Showjumping championships. Sophie Christiansen OBE Sophie Christiansen is a leading light of para dressage who has won several medals in three consecutive Paralympic Games. At 16, she was Great Britain's youngest athlete in the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games and won her first Paralympic medal at these Games before winning three Gold medals at the European Championships in Hungary the following year. Her Paralympic medal record since has totalled three Golds, one silver and one bronze, becoming Great Britain's first Paralympic triple Gold medallist at the 2012 Games. She also claimed Gold at the 2007 World Championships in the freestyle dressage, taking bronze in the individual dressage event. Sophie was appointed as an MBE in 2009 and as an OBE in 2013 for services to equestrianism. Kristina Cook Kristina Cook was just ten years old when her father Josh Gifford trained Aldaniti to win the Grand National and it was almost inevitable that she too would excel with horses. Her first major success was a Team Gold medal at the 1987 Junior European Eventing Championships and from there she has gone on to be a consistent member of the British team, winning European, World and Olympic medals. In 2009 she wo


What was Melanie Chisholm's nickname when she was in the Spice Girls?

Melanie Chisholm | Spice Girls Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mel had always wanted to play the role of Rumpleteazer in the musical Cats. She made the cut down to the last few auditions, but failed to get the role. Spice Girls Main Article: Touch During college, she replied to an advert in The Stage by Bob and Chris Herbert , who were looking to form a new girl group Touch , later to become the Spice Girls . She left college just short of completing her three-year course and gained teaching qualifications in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance with the ISTD. She missed the second set of auditions, however Melanie C's mother called in to see if she could get another chance, but was offered a place if anything comes up. Main Article: Spice Girls In 1994, she joined the Spice Girls (then still called Touch) after the original fifth Touch member, Lianne Morgan had to leave the group. In 1996 Chisholm, along with Victoria Adams , Melanie Brown , Emma Bunton , and Geri Halliwell . shot to fame with the release of Wannabe . The debut album, Spice , shot to number one all over the globe, including the U.S. Because Melanie C usually wore a tracksuit with her hair in a ponytail and sporting the attitude of a tomboy, she was called Sporty Spice. They went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, selling more than sixty million records worldwide. Relationships Edit Chisholm has been linked with such stars as football player Jason McAteer, and singers Robbie Williams and Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis. Their song Emit Remmus is about Kiedis' relationship with Chisholm. In March 2007, she commented on the relationship she had Robbie Williams as doomed to failure as a reason of William's hard partying and busy lifestyle: "It was nothing serious but we went on a couple of dates and it didn't really work out. It was 10 f--king years ago and I'm still talking about it! It was just a chemistry thing really. Sometimes there's not a major reason." Going Solo Edit Melanie C got her first taste of solo work when she was featured in Bryan Adams single When You're Gone in 1999. She then signed on to Virgin Records and releases her debut album Northern Star and releases five singles from it, which garnered some success in Europe. 2000s She has been in a relationship with property developer Thomas Starr since 2002. They currently share a £1 million country home at Catbrook, Monmouthshire. Thomas and her were kept from the public eye to reserve her privacy. Reason In 2003, Melanie Chisholm releases Reason , however it didn't do as well as expected, which were accompanied with a string of singles that came out as disappointments. She subsequently dropped Virgin Records . Red Girls Records Edit Chisholm spent much of 2004 working on new material and setting up her own record company, Red Girl Records . Without major label backing, her activities are decided on and funded by herself, alongside her business partner and manager, Nancy Phillips. In April 2005, Chisholm released her third album, Beautiful Intentions and released some singles from it, which proved to be a success in Europe. In 2007, she released another album This Time and singles which also had the same success as the previous album, but promotion of the album wasn't as successful as it could be as it was overshadowed by the reunion of the Spice Girls . Return of the Spice Girls In 2007, she reunited with the Spice Girls for a world tour and released a Greatest Hits collection. The singer is noted for her tattoos. Most of them are along eastern lines – among them a lotus flower, a phoenix and a dragon, and Tibetan symbols for love and happiness. She has 11 tattoos on her body with the last done in 2007 at Hanky Panky's in Amsterdam. Love Edit In August 2008 it was announced that Chisholm and Starr were expecting their first child together: "need to take some time off to be a mum but, before you know it, we'll be back" On 22 February 2009, Chisholm gave birth to a baby girl. The baby weighed 8 lbs 3oz and was named Scarlet Starr. Chisholm is the last of the Spi


The islands of Funen, Zealand, Bornholm, Lolland, Falster, Mors and Langeland belong to which nation?

Learn and talk about Zealand, Geography of Copenhagen, Islands of Denmark, Zealand Zealand ( Danish : Sjælland; pronounced  [ˈɕɛˌlanˀ] ) is the largest (7,031 km2) and most populated island in Denmark with a population of 2,267,659 (39% of Denmark's total as of January 2016). [1] It is the 96th-largest island in the world by area and the 35th most populous . It is connected to Funen by the Great Belt Bridge , to Lolland , Falster (and Germany from 2028) by the Storstrøm Bridge and the Farø Bridges . Zealand is also linked to Amager by five bridges. Zealand is linked indirectly, through intervening islands by a series of bridges and tunnels, to southern Sweden . Copenhagen , the capital of Denmark, is located partly on the eastern shore of Zealand and partly on the island of Amager . Other cities on Zealand include Roskilde , Hillerød , Næstved and Elsinore . The island is not connected historically to the Pacific nation of New Zealand , which is named after the Dutch province of Zeeland . Contents Gefion carving Zealand from Sweden . In Norse mythology as told in the story of Gylfaginning , the island was created by the goddess Gefjun after she tricked Gylfi , the king of Sweden. She removed a piece of land and transported it to Denmark, which became Zealand. The vacant area was filled with water and became Mälaren . [2] However, since modern maps show a similarity between Zealand and the Swedish lake Vänern , it is sometimes identified as the hole left by Gefjun. Geography[ edit ] Zealand is the most populous Danish island (pop. 2012 est. 2,491,090). [3] It is irregularly shaped, and is north of the islands of Lolland , Falster , and Møn . The small island of Amager lies immediately east. Copenhagen is mostly on Zealand but extends across northern Amager. A number of bridges and a metro rail connect Zealand to Amager, which is connected to Scania in Sweden by the Oresund bridge via the artificial island of Peberholm . Zealand is joined in the west to Funen, by the Great Belt bridge , and Funen is connected by bridges to the country's mainland, Jutland . On June 5, 2007, the regional subsidiary of national broadcaster DR reported that Kobanke hill in the south east, near the town Rønnede in Faxe municipality , with a height of 122.9 m (403.21 feet), was the highest natural point on Zealand. Gyldenløveshøj , south of the city Roskilde , has a height of 126 m (413.4 feet), but that is due to a man-made hill from the 17th century and its highest natural point is only 121.3 m (397.96 feet). Zealand gives its name to the Selandian age of the Paleocene epoch of geological time. Cities and towns[ edit ] Original courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zealand  —  Please support Wikipedia. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia . A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. We're sorry, but there's no news about "Zealand" right now. Limit to books that you can completely read online Include partial books (book previews) Oops, we seem to be having trouble contacting Twitter Support Wikipedia A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. Please add your support for Wikipedia! Searchlight Group Digplanet also receives support from Searchlight Group. Visit Searchlight Copyright © 2009-2017 Digparty. All rights reserved.


Give Us a Clue - UKGameshows Give Us a Clue Lionel Blair and Liza Goddard (1987-1992) Norman Vaughan (stand in for Lionel Blair; 1980) Christopher Blake and Julie Peasgood (1997) Broadcast Thames for ITV, 2 January 1979 to 1992 Grundy for BBC One, 10 November to 19 December 1997 (30 episodes in 1 series) bbc.co.uk webcast, 5 to 6 March 2011 ( 24 Hour Panel People ) Synopsis Charades! Err... that's it. Oh, alright then. A team of four male celebs face a team of four female celebs in this prizeless, just-for-fun parlour game. The host shows whichever sucker whose turn it is the name of a book, play, TV show, movie, song, person or brand of soup upon which said sucker pulls a face. They then have two minutes to convey their given name by means of mime, with codified gestures to describe the category of item, the number of words and, if need be, each word in the title syllable-by-syllable. You won't see them together on Strictly Come Dancing . Three points for a correct answer in the first minute; two points for a correct answer in the second minute; one point on offer to the opposite team if they can guess the correct answer when the mimed-to team can't. Repeat until the time runs out, season with jolly giggles. With Michael Parkinson, Liza God-dard!, and Lionel Blaaaaaaair Like Blankety Blank , there was a very particular hierarchy in the way the guests sat. The usual order from team captain downstage went: (women's team) , sitcom star, actress or writer, ditsy blonde; (men's team) comedian, TV presenter, dull footballer. Liza Goddard takes the floor while actor Wayne Sleep looks on in the background The more modern BBC re-make with Tim Clark tried to introduce a lateral thinking puzzle (which he could "give clues to") but it didn't really fit in with the rest of the show. Regardless of whoever the host was, cheating and favouritism by the host towards the women's team abounded. TalkbackThames were reportedly looking to revive the show in 2010, after a Dutch version (Hints) was a hit, but it never happened. Key moments Celebrities trying very hard to remain reputable by not using rude parts of the body in their mime. Editions when Michael would have the missus, Mary Parkinson, on the girls' team. The infamous 24-word song titles they'd reserve for some comedian to mime (which, surprisingly, they'd normally get after word 3). Parky gives Lionel one of his trademark stinkers Inventor Vince Powell (comedy writer) and Juliet Grimm (the original producer) Theme music For some bizarre reason, an early version of the theme music (until 1982) was exactly the same piece of library music used by the BBC's schools com-dram Grange Hill (Chicken Man by Alan Hawkshaw). After that, there was the glorious theme tune of the Parky version, composed by Thames TV's Musical Director Alan Braden. It incorporated the entire Ring Cycle and also a catchy show-tune sing-a-long as the team captains (including, inevitably, Lionel Blair) introduced each of their team members in turn. Courtesy of TV Cream, here's the lyrics: Did Elvis sing it? The opening titles from 1988. Trivia Richard O'Brien look-a-like Tim Clark (also of sports show Under the Moon fame) had to change his name of Tim Burton because so many people confused him with the American film director of the same name. For some bizarre reason, mainly that the script hardly changed in over 20 years, this programme was constantly referred to by chairman Humphrey Lyttelton in the radio panel game I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue . The gag usually referred to some dreadful double entendre such as: "And I can still remember the look of glee on Lionel Blair's face as he was offered Howards End over Michael Aspel's desk." Talkback Thames (as it then was) hawked around a revival in 2010, but to no takers. Maybe the broadcasters were put off by the pilot's host, George Lamb . Web links


The common choko is what colour when ripe?

A Modern Herbal | Melons Family: N.O. Cucurbitacea ---Synonym---Musk Melon. ---Habitat---The Melon is a native of South Asia-from the foot of the Himalayas to Cape Comorin, where it grows wild - but is cultivated in the temperate and warm regions of the whole world. ---Description---It is an annual, trailing herb, with large palmately-lobed leaves and bears tendrils, by which it is readily trained over trellises. Its flowers (which have bellshaped corollas, deeply five-lobed) are either male or female, both kinds being borne on the one plant. The male flowers have three stamens, the ovary in the female flowers, three cells. The many varieties of Melon show great diversity in foliage and still more in the size and shape of the fruit, which in some kinds is as small as an olive, in others as large as the Gourd (Cucurbita maxima). Some are globular, others egg-shaped, spindle-shaped or serpent-like, the outer skin smooth or netted, ribbed or furrowed, and variously coloured; the flesh, white, green or orange when ripe, scented or scentless, sweet or insipid, some bitter and even nauseous. ---History---The cultivation of the Melon in Asia is of very ancient date. It was grown by the Egyptians, and the Romans and Greeks were familiar with it. Pliny describes Melons as Pepones, Columella as Melones. It began to be extensively cultivated in France in 1629. Gerarde in his Herball (1597) figured and described several kinds of Melons or Pompions, but included gourds under the same name. The Common Melon was commonly known as the Musk Melon. To grow it to perfection, the Melon requires artificial heat, being grown on hot beds of fermenting manure, with an atmospheric temperature of 75 degrees, rising with sunheat to 80 degrees. ---Medicinal Action and Uses---The root of the Common Melon is purgative, and in large doses (7 to 10 grains) is said to be a certain emetic, the active and bitter principle having been called Melon-emetin. The MELON-TREE, so-called, is the PAPAW, or Papaya (Carica Papaya, Linn.), a native of tropical America, where it is everywhere cultivated for its edible fruit and digestive properties. The dried juice is largely used in the treatment of indigestion, under various trade names, 'Papain,' a white powder, being administered in all digestive disorders where albuminoid substances pass away undigested. ---Dosage---Papain, 1 to 5 grains. See PAPAW (APPLE, BITTER). Family: N.O. Cucurbitacea ---Synonym---Snake Cucumber. Cucumis flexuosum (Linn.) is the Serpent Melon, or Snake Cucumber. It grows to a great length and may be used either raw or pickled. The 'Cucumber' of the Scriptures (Isaiah i. 8) is considered to have been Cucumis chate, the Hairy Cucumber, a kind of wild Melon, which produces a fruit, the flesh of which is almost of the same substance as the Common Melon, its taste being somewhat sweet and as cool as the Water Melon. It is common both in Arabia and in Egypt, where a dish is prepared from the ripe fruit. Peter Forskäl, a contemporary of Linnaeus, in his work on the plants of Egypt (Flora aegyptiaco-arabica, 1775), describes its preparation. The pulp is broken and stirred by means of a stick thrust through a hole cut at the umbilicus of the fruit: the hole is then closed with wax, and the fruit, without removing it from its stem, is buried in a little pit; after some days, the pulp is found to be converted into an agreeable liquor. Family: N.O. Cucurbitacea ---Parts Used---Seeds. juice. Melons are a staple and refreshing fruit in Egypt and Palestine, especially the Water Melon (Citrullus vulgaris, Linn.), a native of tropical Africa and the East Indies, which grows to a great size, even attaining 30 lb. in weight. It refreshes the thirsty as well as the hungry. It has a smooth rind, and though generally oblong and about a foot and a half in length, varies much in form and colour, the flesh being either red or pale, the seeds black or reddish. There is a succession of crops from May to November. For its cool and refreshing fruit, it has been cultivated since the earliest times in Egypt and the East