Who was manager of Melchester Rovers when Roy Race joined the club?

melchester rovers : definition of melchester rovers and synonyms of melchester rovers (English)   History   Early years According to the comic strip's continuity, Melchester Rovers were founded in 1885 winning at least three League Championships and a number of FA Cups during the pre-war years of their existence. In 1954, however, the first Roy of the Rovers strip appeared, telling the story of the club and its star striker Roy Race (whose grandfather, Billy Race, had played for the club in the early part of the 20th Century). Melchester finally became League Champions in 1958, and won the FA Cup the following season, by which time Race was captain.   1960s It was in the 1960s, however, that Rovers became a footballing force to be reckoned with. The decade brought three league titles, two FA Cups , two European Cups , one European Cup Winners' Cup and one Intercontinental Cup . It wasn't a decade without its problems, though, and in an example of the topsy-turvy nature of the history that would follow, Rovers only narrowly avoided relegation at the end of 1967, the same year they won the Cup Winners' Cup.   1970s In 1972, Rovers achieved their first – and currently only – League and Cup " Double ", and later that year, long-serving team manager Ben Galloway was promoted upstairs to General Manager, with former Rovers winger Tony Storme taking over team affairs. His tenure began well, with a third European Cup win in 1973, and Rovers began the next season with an all-new, modern strip and a strong sense of optimism. Poor results and a spate of injuries, however, meant a demoralising first half of the season, with many of the team believing the new kit was "jinxed". Happily, this was overcome, and despite a disappointing league season, achieved their first domestic cup double, winning the League Cup in addition to another FA Cup. In 1975, though, a humiliating defeat in the 3rd Round of the Cup to non-league minnows Sleeford Town led to the disappearance of manager Tony Storme. Roy Race took over as player-manager, and kept the post when Storme came out of hiding some months later and made his retirement official. Race's Melchester won a trophy at their first attempt, the 1975 Cup Winners' Cup. The first title under Roy came two years later, in 1977, the season in which a supermarket chain offered a (then) staggering £30,000 to the first player in England to score 50 League and Cup goals. The competition went down to the last day of the season, and was won by Mervyn Wallace, despite many fans' belief that Race himself had got the last touch on what would have been his 50th goal. Controversy reigned in 1978, when it was rumoured that Race was due to accept a £1million offer to take over as team manager of Middle-Eastern state Basran. Rovers' form slumped, and Ben Galloway temporarily took back over as manager. However, once the rumours were quashed, Roy was reinstated and Rovers pulled themselves out of the relegation zone, the 1978–79 season ending in style with a UEFA Cup win.   1980s Martin Kemp (left) and Steve Norman of pop group Spandau Ballet played for Rovers in the 1980s. The 1980s were full of drama with many events of a "soap opera" style, the sort that would eventually inspire series like Sky One 's Dream Team . Melchester were League Champions in 1979–80 but were relegated to Division Two by one goal just one year later. The 1981–82 season saw a potential tragedy when Roy was shot by a jealous actor, Elton Blake, who was due to play him in a TV series about the club. Rovers set a new league goal-scoring record – 14–0 against Keysborough – an event that saw Roy recover from his coma when the commentary was played in the hospital. Sir Alf Ramsey managed the club during this period and helped Rovers to set a new league record of 34 games undefeated and comfortably win the Second Division. Roy recovered to start the 1982–83 season where Mel Park becomes Britain's first all-seater stadium. However, in April 1983 Roy sensationally quit Melchester after a row with Rovers chairman Sam Barlow and signed for Walford Rove


The Sovereign Base Areas are on which island?

Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty Bureau of Intelligence and Research Washington, DC ! New change, since previous list Short-form name Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Australia Heard Island and McDonald Islands Territory of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region China Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha United Kingdom South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands United None NOTES Note 1: Geopolitical Entities, Names, and Codes (GENC) Standard two-letter and three-letter codes. GENC is the replacement standard for FIPS 10-4 and is the U.S. Government profile of the ISO 3166 international country code standard. For more information on GENC please see https://nsgreg.nga.mil/genc/discovery. Note 2: Antarctica consists of the territory south of 60 degrees south latitude. This area includes claims by Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom, the legal status of which remains in suspense under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The United States recognizes no claims to Antarctica. Note 3: Chagos Archipelago (including Diego Garcia). Note 4: U.K. Overseas Territory (also claimed by Argentina). Note 5: French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte and Reunion are first-order administrative divisions of overseas France, and are therefore not dependencies or areas of special sovereignty. They are included in this list only for the convenience of the user. The Department of Guadeloupe includes the nearby islands of Marie-Galante, La Desirade, and Iles des Saintes. Note 6: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands includes Île Amsterdam, Île Saint-Paul, Îles Crozet, and Îles Kerguelen in the southern Indian Ocean; the "Iles Eparses" (Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island and Tromelin Island) in the Mozambique Channel and western Indian Ocean; and the French-claimed sector of Antarctica, "Terre Adélie." The United States does not recognize the French claim to "Terre Adélie" (see note 2). Note 7: The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes the islands of Alderney, Guernsey, Herm, Sark, and nearby smaller islands. Note 8: Under a Sino-British declaration of September 1984, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese control on July 1, 1997. It is now a semi-autonomous entity that exists pursuant to international agreement and maintains its own government apart from the People's Republic of China. Note 9: Administered from Oslo, Norway, through a governor resident in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Note 10: Under the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration on the Question of Macau signed in 1987, Macau reverted to Chinese control on December 20, 1999. It is now a semi-autonomous entity that exists pursuant to international agreement and maintains its own government apart from the People's Republic of China. Note 11: The Netherlands Antilles dissolved on October 10, 2010. Curaçao and Sint Maarten (the Dutch two-fifths of the island of Saint Martin) became autonomous territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius now fall under the direct administration of the Netherlands. Note 12: South China Sea islands occupied by China but claimed by Vietnam. Note 13: The territory of Saint Helena includes the island group of Tristan da Cunha and Ascension Island. Note 14: South China Sea islands claimed in entirety by China and Vietnam and in part by Brunei, the Philippines and Malaysia; each of these states occupies some part of the islands. Note 15: United Kingdom sovereign base area on the island of Cyprus. Note 16: The joint force headquarters, under the Commander of the British Forces Cyprus, administers both sovereign base areas from Episkopi. Note 17: The island of Saint Martin is divided: the northern three-fifths form the French collectivity of Saint-Martin, while the southern two-fifths (Sint Maarten) is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Source: Office of The Geographer and Global Issues, Bureau of Intelligence and Research,


Which dictator called himself ‘Brother Number One’?

Pol Pot - Leader of the Khmer Rouge Pol Pot Pol Pot Leader of the Khmer Rouge An interview with former Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot in the rebels' Cambodian stronghold of Anlgong Veng. Asked about his role in the killing of as many as two million Cambodians, Pol Pot said he did not wish to discuss the matter. (Jan. 8, 1998).  (Photo By Getty Images) By Michael Richards, Contributing Writer Updated March 28, 2016. Who Was Pol Pot? As head of the Khmer Rouge, Pol Pot oversaw an unprecedented and extremely brutal attempt to remove Cambodia from the modern world and establish an agrarian utopia. While attempting to create this utopia, Pol Pot created the Cambodian Genocide, which lasted from 1975 to 1979 and caused the deaths of at least 1.5 million Cambodians out of a population of approximately 8 million. Dates: May 19, 1928 (1925?) – April 15, 1998 Also known as: Saloth Sar (born as); “brother number one” Childhood and Youth of Pol Pot The man who would later be known as Pol Pot was born as Saloth Sar on May 19, 1928, in the fishing village of Prek Sbauk, Kampong Thom province, in what was then French Indochina (now Cambodia ). His family, of Chinese-Khmer descent, was considered moderately well-to-do. They also had connections to the royal family: a sister was a concubine of the king, Sisovath Monivong, and a brother was a court official. In 1934, Pol Pot went to live with the brother in Phnom Penh, where he spent a year in a royal Buddhist monastery and then attended a Catholic school. continue reading below our video Profile of Pol Pot At age 14, he began high school in Kompong Cham. Pol Pot was, however, not a very successful student and switched to a technical school to study carpentry. In 1949, Pol Pot obtained a scholarship to study radio electronics in Paris. He enjoyed himself in Paris, gaining a reputation as something of a bon vivant, fond of dancing and drinking red wine. However, by his second year in Paris, Pol Pot had become friends with other students who were impassioned by politics. From these friends, Pol Pot encountered Marxism, joining the Cercle Marxiste (Marxist Circle of Khmer Students in Paris) and the French Communist Party. (Many of the other students whom he befriended during this period later became central figures in the Khmer Rouge.) After Pol Pot failed his examinations for the third year in a row, however, he had to return in January 1953 to what would shortly become Cambodia. Pol Pot Joins the Viet Minh As the first of the Cercle Marxiste to return to Cambodia, Pol Pot helped assess the different groups rebelling against the Cambodian government and recommended that returning members of the Cercle join the Khmer Viet Minh (or Moutakeaha). Although Pol Pot and other members of the Cercle disliked that the Khmer Viet Minh had heavy ties with Vietnam, the group felt that this Communist revolutionary organization was the one most likely to take action. In August 1953, Pol Pot left his home secretly and, without even telling his friends, headed to the Viet Minh’s Eastern Zone Headquarters, located near the village of Krabao. The camp was located in the forest and consisted of canvas tents that could be easily moved in case of an attack. Pol Pot (and eventually more of his Cercle friends) were dismayed to find the camp completely segregated, with Vietnamese as the high ranking members and Cambodians ( Khmers ) given just menial tasks. Pol Pot himself was assigned tasks such as farming and working in the mess hall. Still, Pol Pot watched and learned how the Viet Minh used propaganda and force to take control of peasant villages in the region. When the Khmer Viet Minh were forced to disband after the 1954 Geneva Accords ; Pol Pot and several of his friends headed back to Phnom Penh. The 1955 Election The 1954 Geneva Accords had temporarily quashed much of the revolutionary fervor within Cambodia and proclaimed a mandatory election in 1955. Pol Pot, who was now back in Phnom Penh, was determined to do what he could to influence the election. He thus infiltrated the Democratic Party in the hopes of b


Which is the American state of Wisconsin’s most populous city?

Wisconsin: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols 10 largest cities (2010 est.): Milwaukee , 594,833; Madison , 233,209; Green Bay , 104,057; Kenosha , 99,218; Racine , 78,860; Appleton , 72,623; Waukesha , 70,718; Oshkosh , 66,083; Eau Claire , 65,883; Janesville, 63,575 Land area: 54,310 sq mi. (140,673 sq km) Geographic center: In Wood Co., 9 mi. SE of Marshfield Number of counties: 72 Largest county by population and area: Milwaukee, 947,735 (2010); Marathon, 1,545 sq mi. State parks, forests, and recreation areas: 95 2015 resident population est.: 5,771,337 2010 resident census population (rank): 5,686,986 (20). Male: 2,822,400 (49.6%); Female: 2,864,586 (50.4%). White: 4,902,067 (86.2%); Black: 359,148 (6.3%); American Indian: 54,526 (1.0%); Asian: 129,234 (2.3%); Other race: 135,867 (2.4%); Two or more races: 104,317 (1.8%); Hispanic/Latino: 336,056 (5.9%). 2010 percent population 18 and over: 76.4; 65 and over: 13.7; median age: 38.5. Map of Wisconsin The Wisconsin region was first explored for France by Jean Nicolet , who landed at Green Bay in 1634. In 1660 a French trading post and Roman Catholic mission were established near present-day Ashland. Great Britain obtained the region in settlement of the French and Indian Wars in 1763; the U.S. acquired it in 1783 after the Revolutionary War . However, Great Britain retained actual control until after the War of 1812 . The region was successively governed as part of the territories of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan between 1800 and 1836, when it became a separate territory. Wisconsin is a leading state in milk and cheese production. Other important farm products are peas, beans, beets, corn, potatoes, oats, hay, and cranberries. The chief industrial products of the state are automobiles, machinery, furniture, paper, beer, and processed foods. Wisconsin ranks first among the paper-producing states. The state's mines produce copper, iron ore, lead, and zinc. Wisconsin is a pioneer in social legislation, providing pensions for the blind (1907), aid to dependent children (1913), and old-age assistance (1925). In labor legislation, the state was the first to enact an unemployment compensation law (1932) and the first in which a workman's compensation law actually took effect. In 1984, Wisconsin became the first state to adopt the Uniform Marital Property Act. The state has over 14,000 lakes, of which Winnebago is the largest. Water sports, ice-boating, and fishing are popular, as are skiing and hunting. The 95 state parks, forests, and recreation areas take up one-seventh of the land. Among the many points of interest are the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore ; Ice Age National Scientific Reserve; the Circus World Museum at Baraboo; the Wolf, St. Croix, and Lower St. Croix national scenic riverways; and the Wisconsin Dells . For several weeks in early 2011, tens of thousands of state employees and teachers staged protests in Madison, Wisconsin, camping out near the Capitol's rotunda. They were protesting Governor Scott Walker's plan to cut collective bargaining rights and workers' benefits in an effort to solve the state's budget problems. The protests received international attention, especially from countries like Egypt, which were involved in their own political uprisings at the same time. In June 2012, Scott Walker became the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall election. Once again he beat Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee and Walker's 2010 opponent. See more on Wisconsin:


Brasilia is the capital but which city in Brazil has the largest population?

Brazil Population (2016) - World Population Review World Population Review Brazil Population 2016 [[getCurrentPopulation()]] Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America and Latin America, and the fifth largest country in terms of population and size. The current population estimate for 2016 is 209.5 million. Brazil has an estimated 2016 population of 209.5 million, up from less than 200 million just six years prior. Most of Brazil is sparsely populated with a population density of 24.66 people per square kilometer (62 per square mile), which ranks 170th in the world. The largest city is Sao Paulo with more than 11.9 million residents and a metropolitan population of 21.1 million. The capital, Brasilia, has a population of 2.8 million. Brazil Population History Throughout Brazil’s history, population growth has been rapid and Brazil is a country of young people. Today, 62% of Brazilians are aged 29 or under. According to the latest census, undertaken in 2010, the population of Brazil was 190.7 million, although this number has grown significantly in the last six years. The Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), which runs the Brazilian census and compiles the latest population data, completed its latest estimate in August 2015, and reported that it believed Brazil had a population of 204.5 million people between 2014 and 2015. 2013 was the first time Brazil topped 200 million, and it continues rising faster than previous estimates as its ever-growing middle class live longer than their parents. The national statistics agency shows the population should peak at 228.4 million in 2042, which is slightly different from the United Nations projections. Largest Cities in Brazil The largest city in Brazil is Sao Paulo. It had a population of over 11.9 million in 2016, and in addition to being Brazil's largest city, it is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s 12th largest city. Rio de Janeiro, perhaps the most famous city in Brazil, is the country’s second city when it comes to population. Slightly over half the size of Sao Paulo, it has a population of 6,355,949. Between 1793 and 1960, Rio was the capital city of Brazil. Salvador, Brazil’s first capital city, is currently the third largest city in Brazil, with 2,902,927 inhabitants. The current capital city, Brasilia, is one of the newest capital cities in the world; its construction was masterminded by the Brazilian Government and the majority of the city was constructed between 1956 and 1960. Despite being such a new city, its growth has been staggering, and today the population of Brasilia is 2.8 million, making it the fourth largest city in Brazil. Brazil Demographics Brazil’s census addresses ethnicity and race by categorizing people mainly by skin color. It asks people to place themselves into one of a number of categories, some of which would seem unusual to an American or European. As well as ‘indigenous’ (the smallest category), Brazilians are asked to report whether they believe they are white, black, brown or yellow. The results of the census indicated that 92 million (48%) Brazilians were white, 83 million (44%) were brown, 13 million (7%) were black, 1.1 million (0.50%) were yellow and 536,000 (0.25%) were indigenous. This method of classifying race is controversial within Brazil, and IBGE has been criticized for continuing to use it. Interestingly, Brazil is believed to have the biggest population of uncontacted peoples on earth, and the National Indian Foundation reported 67 uncontacted tribes in the country in 2007, up from 40 just two years prior. It's estimated that about 900,000 Indians across 240 tribes live in Brazil, compared to 5 million when Europeans arrived on the continent. The main religion in Brazil is Christianity, and around 90% of the population is either Catholic (65%) or Protestant (22%). In fact, Brazil has the world’s largest Catholic population of 123 million people. As well as Christianity, 1.3% of people reported themselves as Spiritists, 0.3% reporte


Which is the biggest Indian city by population?

Top 10 Largest Cities in India in terms of population Top 10 Largest Cities in India in terms of Population Posted on May 27, 2015 India is 2nd largest country in the World in terms of population after China. As per 2012 figure, India’s population is 1.237 billion which is the second largest after China (1.351). As per the latest analysis and prediction, India will become world’s largest country in population by 2020. It is the most alarming figure for India to control population. If India failed to do so, it will be difficult to provide basic facilities to all and result in failure state. We have mentioned here list as per figure of 2011 census. Top 10 Largest Cities in India 1. Mumbai, Maharashtra Mumbai is the most populous city of India. It is the financial capital of India as well as political capital of Maharashtra. Mumbai’s total population is 12,478,447 as per the 2011 census. Mumbai is also world’s 5th largest city by population. Due to business opportunities in the city, most of people in the country wants to settle down in the city. Mumbai Traffic Jam 2. Delhi Delhi is the national capital of India. Delhi is also known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of India. Delhi is the most important city and centre of power in the country. As per the history, Delhi was inhabited before the second millennium BC. Its total population is 11,007,835 as per the census of 2011. Delhi is tenth largest city in the World. Qutb Minar Delhi 3. Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore is the Information Technology (IT) hub of India. People came here from across the country for their career growth. Bangalore is also known as Bengaluru and its total population is 8,425,970 as per 2011 census. Bangalore was expanded in 2007 and this figure represent new city limits. Bengaluru is 22th largest city in the World in population. Read Also: Tourist Places in Bangalore 4. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and another growing IT hub of India. Its now capital of both states Andhra Pradesha and newly created state Telangana. Due to high growth and business opportunities, rush towards Hyderabad has been increased and it makes fourth largest city in India with total population of 6,809,970. Hyderabad is also 34th largest city in the World. Charminar, Hyderabad 5. Ahmedabad, Gujarat Ahmedabad is the financial capital of Gujarat and one of the fastest growing city in India. Earlier, it was known as the ‘Manchester of India’. Ahmedabad’s total population is 5,570,585 which makes it fifth largest city in India. Ahmedabad is world’s 39th most populous city in the World. Sidi Sayeed Masjid, Ahmedabad 6. Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chennai is the capital of Tamil nadu and one of the most important port in the country. Chennai’s total population is 4,681,087 which makes it 6th largest city in India and 16th most populous city in the world. Chennai is major business hub of the country. It is also one of the largest city in the Southern India. Anna International Airport Chennai 7. Kolkata, West Bengal Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and largest city of eastern India. Kolkata’s total population is 4,486,679 which makes it 7th largest city in India and world’s 51th largest city in the World. Its metropolis area is 185 square km. In earlier times, Kolkata was known as Calcutta. Now, mostly Kolkata name is used in all places. Kolkata Tram 8. Surat, Gujarat Surat is 8th most populous city in India with total population of 4,462,002 as per 2011 census. Surat is world famous diamond hub. Due to diamond industry as well as textile industry, every year thousands of people rush towards the city. Surat is the most developed city in the country and provides better opportunities to all. Surat City 9. Pune, Maharashtra Pune is emerging Information Technology hub in India after Bangalore and Hyderabad. Already thousands of small IT companies are working in the city which provides employment opportunities at it best. Pune’s total population is 3,115,431 which makes it ninth largest city of India in population. Pune Airport 10. Jaipur, Rajastha


Gordon Comstock is the chief protagonist in which Orwell novel?

Stuart Evers: You don't get to choose your literary heroes | Books | The Guardian Books blog You don't get to choose your literary heroes Orwell's Gordon Comstock is an arrogant, delusional cynic. And for a time I wanted to be just like him Richard E Grant as Gordon Comstock in Keep the Aspidistra Flying. Photograph: Kobal Monday 10 November 2008 04.52 EST First published on Monday 10 November 2008 04.52 EST Share on Messenger Close Leisurely unpacking books after moving house is one of my most indulgent, and dusty, pleasures. As the books have a tendency to distract me from finishing the job, it can take any amount of time to complete the task. At the bottom of a box that contained a novel, never finished, with a train ticket bookmark telling its own story and a bunch of foxed paperbacks, I found something I'd assumed I'd lost long ago: a battered copy of George Orwell 's Keep the Aspidistra Flying . I sat down on the floor and began to read, transported back to 1930s London and 1990s Congleton. I must have read Orwell's third novel at least a dozen times between 1990 and 1992, and it changed me. Or more specifically, the central character, Gordon Comstock, changed me. Despite Comstock being arrogant, self-delusional, bitter and cynical, there was something about him that made sense – even when Orwell's novel does not. Comstock is a prematurely aged twenty-something, who has quit his job in advertising to work part time in a bookstore while he writes his magnum opus, London's Pleasures. There he rails against the Money God, shaking his fist at the capitalist west. Despite family, friends and a woman who loves him, he seems determined to throw his life away in an egotistical show of his own rejection of middle-class values. Reading it now, it's no real surprise that Orwell rejected the book during his lifetime. It's crass, overwritten (for Orwell at least) and unbearably grim. Reading the scene where Comstock manages to blow his £10 advance from a poetry magazine on extravagance rather than getting his overcoat from the pawnshop is about as depressing as Don Birnam selling his typewriter for a pint of sour mash at the conclusion of The Lost Weekend. Yet at the time, I saw Comstock as the perfect ideal of the struggling artist. He was against everything: the literary establishment (his rants in the opening section echo the frustrations of unpublished authors now, while also putting the boot into Eliot , Auden and a host of other sacred cows), marriage, class, and money – especially money. It was enervating, and nasty and that was good. I saw nothing of Comstock's borderline monomania, but instead saw a rage and a bitterness that I wanted to share. I started smoking because I wanted to feel the way he felt when playing around with his Players Weights and wondering whether he could afford to smoke one now. I began to get interested in left-wing politics, blow the wages I earned from my part-time job unnecessarily, and affect a wholly foolish cynicism that, like several of my shirts from the period, simply didn't suit. Rereading it on the spare room floor, I was surprised at just what a profound effect such a nasty character could have. I suspect that, as with any character that really gets to you, he has traits that are similar to my own, but amplified and stretched. If a character is too similar to you, it's hard to fully engage with them, which is why it's easier for an English teenager to take to Holden Caulfield than someone like William "Billy Liar" Fisher . Characters who have a profound effect are the ones who challenge your own nature of self, the person, perhaps, that you could be if pushed to extremes. Their proximity to you, and their distance, I think, make them irresistible. Talking to others about this, the same kind of names crop up. Arturo Bandini , John Fante's alter ego got a couple of mentions, as did Des Esseintes from Huysmans's A Rebours. There was even a worrying nomination for Money's John Self. Desperate and unhinged all of them, yet all deeply influential for the people I spoke to. The consensus wa


On which Scottish island did he write 1984 between 1946 and 1948?

WHY ORWELL WROTE "1984" WHY ORWELL WROTE "1984" "Good prose is like a windowpane." Eric Blair, pseudonym George Orwell, was a master writer and story teller. He wrote his first poem at the age of four or five, by dictation to his mother. In the last sixteen years of his life (born in 1903 - died in 1950) he wrote nine major books and 700 essays and articles. In the essay WHY I WRITE, published in 1947, Orwell says:      "...In a peaceful age I might have written ornate or merely descriptive books, and might have remained almost unaware of my political loyalties. As it is I have been forced into becoming a sort of pamphleteer. First I spent five years in an unsuitable profession (The Indian Imperial Police, in Burma), and then I underwent poverty and the sense of failure. This increased my natural hatred of authority and made me for the first time fully aware of the existence of the working classes, and the job in Burma had given me some understanding of the nature of imperialism: but these experiences were not enough to give me an accurate political orientation. Then came Hitler, the Spanish Civil War, etc. By the end of 1935 I had still failed to reach a firm decision. The Spanish war and other events in 1936-37 turned the scale and thereafter I knew where I stood. Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism, as I understand it. It seems to me nonsense, in a period like our own, to think that one can avoid writing of such subjects. Everyone writes of them in one guise or another. It is simply a question of which side one takes and what approach one follows. And the more one is conscious of one's political bias, the more chance one has of acting politically without sacrificing one's aesthetic and intellectual integrity.      "...I write because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which I want to draw attention, and my initial concern is to get a hearing. ...Of late years I have tried to write less picturesquely and more exactly. ANIMAL FARM was the first book in which I tried, with full consciousness of what I was doing, to fuse political purpose and artistic purpose into one whole. I hope to write another fairly soon. It is bound to be a failure, every book is a failure, but I do know with some clarity what kind of book I want to write...." As we all know, the book Orwell went on to write was "1984". It has since been translated into 62 languages and it, along with ANIMAL FARM, had sold more than 40 million copies by 1984. In the USA it sold 1,000 copies a day that year. Quoting Orwell again from WHY I WRITE:      "...All writers are vain, selfish, and lazy, and at the very bottom of their motives there lies a mystery. Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand. For all one knows that demon is simply the same instinct that makes a baby squall for attention.... Good prose is like a windowpane...." Not only figuratively but also literally was the writing of "1984" like a bout of some painful illness for George Orwell. Throughout its writing he was fighting tuberculosis and was at times admitted to the hospital where his typewriter was taken away from him. Undaunted he sat in bed, propped up on pillows, and wrote in longhand with ball-point pen. He was administered a newly developed drug to which he developed a severe allergic reaction. His skin flaked, his mouth became painfully ulcerated, his hair and nails fell out. After several months recuperating in the sanitorium Orwell returned to his home on the remote Scottish island of Jura, one of the most inaccessible spots in the British Isles, and finished writing "1984" in December 1948. He then went immediately back into hospital and was never again healthy enough to be discharged. "1984" was published in June 1949 and Orwell died seven months later on


Between 1922 and 1927 Orwell lived in Burma – what was his job there?

George Orwell's Essay on his Life in Burma: "Shooting An Elephant" | EDSITEment George Orwell's Essay on his Life in Burma: "Shooting An Elephant" Tools The Lesson Introduction George Orwell confronted an Asian elephant like this one in the story recounted for this lesson plan. Credit: Image courtesy of American Memory at the Library of Congress. Eric A. Blair, better known by his pen name, George Orwell, is today best known for his last two novels, the anti-totalitarian works Animal Farm and 1984. He was also an accomplished and experienced essayist, writing on topics as diverse as anti-Semitism in England, Rudyard Kipling, Salvador Dali, and nationalism. Among his most powerful essays is the 1931 autobiographical essay "Shooting an Elephant," which Orwell based on his experience as a police officer in colonial Burma. This lesson plan is designed to help students read Orwell's essay both as a work of literature and as a window into the historical context about which it was written. This lesson plan may be used in both the History and Social Studies classroom and the Literature and Language Arts classroom. Guiding Questions How does Orwell use literary tools such as symbolism, metaphor, irony and connotation to convey his main point, and what is that point? What is Orwell's argument or message, and what persuasive tools does he use to make it? Learning Objectives At the end of this lesson students will be able to Situate Orwell's essay within its appropriate cultural and historical context Distill and articulate the main points of this essay Discuss Orwell's use persuasive tools such as symbolism, metaphor and irony in this essay, and explain how he uses each of these tools to convey his argument or message. Background The essay "Shooting an Elephant" is set in a town in southern Burma during the colonial period. The country that is today Burma (Myanmar) was, during the time of Orwell's experiences in the colony, a province of India, itself a British colony. Prior to British intervention in the nineteenth century Burma was a sovereign kingdom. After three wars between British forces and the Burmese, beginning with the First Anglo-Burmese War in 1824-26, followed by the Second Anglo-Burmese War of 1852, the country fell under British control after its defeat in the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1885. Burma was subsumed under the administration of British India, becoming a province of that colony in 1886. It would remain an Indian province until it was granted the status of an individual British colony in 1937. Burma would gain its independence in January 1948. Eric A. Blair was born in Mohitari, India, in 1903 to parents in the Indian Civil Service. His education brought him to England where he would study at Eton College ("college" in England is roughly equivalent to a US high school). However, he was unable to win a scholarship to continue his studies at the university level. With few opportunities available, he would follow his parents' path into service for the British Empire, joining the Indian Imperial Police in 1922. He would be stationed in what is today Burma (Myanmar) until 1927 when he would quit the imperial civil service in disgust. His experiences as a policeman for the Empire would form the basis of his early writing, including the novel Burmese Days as well as the essay "Shooting an Elephant." These experiences would continue to influence his world view and his writing until his death in 1950. Preparation Instructions Review George Orwell's Shooting an Elephant . The text is available through the EDSITEment-reviewed web resource Center for the Liberal Arts . Familiarize yourself with the historical context of Orwell's story, as well as the biographical circumstances that placed him in Burma as a police officer. Additional information on Burmese history , the British Empire in India and the biography of George Orwell can be accessed through the EDSITEment-reviewed web resource Internet Public Library . Review metaphor , imagery , irony , symbolism and connotative and denotative language. The definitions for


What is the clotting substance in the blood called?

What Is a Blood Clot? Which Medical Conditions Cause Blood-Clotting Problems? Blood has a seemingly impossible job: It must flow continuously and smoothly throughout your body for an entire lifetime, but quickly shut off to prevent spills when you get a cut or injury. Blood clots are healthy and lifesaving when they stop bleeding. But they can also form when they aren't needed and cause a heart attack , stroke , or other serious medical problems. How Does Blood Clot? The life cycle of a normal blood clot depends on a series of chemical interactions. 1. Platelets form a plug. Tiny bits in your blood called platelets get "turned on" by triggers released when a blood vessel is damaged. They stick to the walls in the area and each other, changing shape to form a plug that fills in the broken part to stop blood from leaking out. When activated, platelets also release chemicals to attract more platelets and other cells, and to set off the next step. 2. The clot grows. Proteins in your blood called clotting factors signal each other to cause a rapid chain reaction. It ends with a dissolved substance in your blood turning into long strands of fibrin. These get tangled up with the platelets in the plug to create a net that traps even more platelets and cells. The clot becomes much tougher and more durable. 3. Reactions stop its growth. Other proteins offset extra clotting factor proteins so the clot doesn't spread farther than it needs to. 4. Your body slowly breaks it down. As the damaged tissue heals, you don't need the clot any more. The tough fibrin strands dissolve, and your blood takes back the platelets and cells of the clot. What Causes Blood Clots? The process begins whenever flowing blood comes into contact with specific substances in your skin or in blood vessel walls. When they touch, it usually means the skin or blood vessel wall is broken. Waxy cholesterol plaques that form in arteries have these things inside, too. If the plaque breaks open, they'll start the clotting process. Most heart attacks and strokes happen when a plaque in your heart or brain suddenly bursts. Blood clots can also form when your blood doesn't flow properly. If it pools in your blood vessels or heart , the platelets are more likely to stick together. Atrial fibrillation and deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ) are two conditions where slowly moving blood can cause clotting problems. Continued


Which Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is subtitled Bunthorne’s Bride?

Paul F. Zweifel Paul F. Zweifel PROGRAM NOTES FOR GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SHOW Opera Roanoke, April 26, 1998 This afternoon we are presenting excerpts from two of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operettas, Patience and H.M.S. Pinafore. In the first of these, Patience, the village milkmaid, is loved by the poet Reginald Bunthorne, who is in turn loved by twenty lovesick maidens. The maidens are, however, loved by the members of the 35th Dragoon Guards, led by Col. Calverly. Eventually everybody finds a mate except for Bunthorne (which is rather strange since the subtitle of the operetta is Bunthornes's Bride). Patience actually contains more direct contemporary satire than any other of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Its target was the aesthetic movement which flourished in Britain between 1870 and the mid-1880's, and introduced the new religion of beauty as a reaction against the ugliness of the Victorian age. The principal male cast members are parodies of Victorian poets. Reginald Bunthorne, the Fleshly Poet, is a thinly-disguised portrait of Oscar Wilde, while it is believed that Archibald Grosvenor, the Idyllic Poet, represents Algernon Swineburne. Certainly, the aesthetic movement was more affected than most, and lent itself naturally to ridicule and satire. In 1878, Oscar Wilde, who personified more than any other person the excesses of aestheticism, arrived in London from Oxford, clutching his sacred lily, waxing enthusiastic about blue and white china and the paintings of the pre-Raphaelites and describing Henry Irving's legs as "distinctly precious." Shortly after, Wilde made a lecture tour of the United States, always walking to the podium dressed in aesthetic, velvety clothes and clutching a lily in his hand. This tour, of course, was promoted by Rupert D'Oyly Carte, the Gilbert and Sullivan impresario, as a promotion for the operetta's upcoming tour in the U.S. Gilbert's original sketch for Patience involved two curates (assistant pastors of the Church of England); this sketch actually was published as a Bab Ballad entitled "The Rival Curates." Being persuaded that this subject matter might be considered offensive by the Victorian public, Gilbert changed the protagonists to poets. A vestige of the original version remains in the first act finale, when Bunthorne proposes to raffle himself off "in aid of a deserving charity." Patience had its premiere on April 23, 1881, and was an instant success. Among the eight numbers which were encored that night were the lovely madrigal "I hear the soft note;" the duet "Prithee pretty maiden;" and other numbers which are on this afternoon's agenda. H.M.S. Pinafore or The Lass that Loved a Sailor has a plot more akin to that of the typical Italian Opera. The soprano, Josephine (Captain Corcoran's daughter) and the tenor, Ralph Rackstraw (a sailor on the Captain's ship) are in love and want to get married. Three baritones--the Captain, Sir Joseph (the Ruler of the Queens Navee) and the hideously ugly sailor Dick Deadeye--do their worst to prevent the match. But omnia vincit amor, with a little help from the bumboat woman, Little Buttercup. H.M.S. Pinafore was Gilbert and Sullivan's fourth opera, and their first great success. It opened on May 25, 1878, and ran for a total of 571 performances. Early on in its run , it seemed that Pinafore might be a flop. But Sullivan conducted some of the music at the summer promenade concerts at the Royal Opera House, whereupon the public took to Pinafore's tuneful melodies and immediately started coming to hear it at the Opera Comique. The character of Sir Joseph Porter was drawn from W.H. Smith, First Lord of the Admiralty in Disraeli's government. Smith had been appointed to his Admiralty post with no previous naval experience whatsoever. Ever thereafter he was, to his great discomfiture, universally known as "Pinafore Smith." "When I was a lad" was even played by a Royal Marine band when Smith went down to launch a ship at Devonport, even though the Port Admiral had given strict orders that no music from Pinafore was to be perf


Too much fat in the blood, hyperlipidemia | Trusted.MD Network Too much fat in the blood, hyperlipidemia Featured in: Healthy Living High lipid levels in the blood is associated with may diseases, but what leads to that condition? Now that we have a basic understanding of the normal lipids (fats) metabolism in the body, it is time to look at how changes in their levels can affect any one of us. In this post, I will be talking about the pathological conditions in which there are high levels of fats in the blood. The medical term for these conditions is ‘hyperlipidemia’, which is made of three parts; hyper-, is a prefix meaning more or extra, lipid is fat, and –emia is a suffix indicating that the condition is in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is a general term; it could be either high cholesterol in the blood (hypercholesterolemia), high triglycerides in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) or it could be both. When we talk about “too much cholesterol in the blood”, we mean by that high LDL (the bad cholesterol), there is nothing called too much of a good thing; so high levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) is not considered a disease. We have to remember that the absolute values of these two lipoproteins are not that important but rather the ratio between the two. So lower than normal value of HDL, even in the presence of normal value of LDL, is still considered hypercholesterolemia. Many factors can lead to having high lipid levels in the blood; you could inherit a defected copy of one of the several genes that participate in lipid metabolism (or more than one gene if you are really unlucky). The mutation might cause more production of LDL or decrease its rate of clearance from the blood. On the other hand, the mutated gene might promote faster HDL clearance or lower its production. Either way, the balance between the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol is disturbed and there is more of the bad stuff in the blood. In such hereditary cases, a positive family history is always present, and these individuals develop atherosclerosis earlier than usual. The majority of the cases are not caused by hereditary factors, but rather secondary to other conditions. Obesity is considered a risk factor because it usually indicates a certain life style with high food consumption and low physical exercises, both are incriminated in high blood lipids. High consumption of food rich in saturated fat such as found in meats, non-skim dairy products, butter and some artificially hydrogenated vegetable oils is particularly risky. We have to remember that high intake of cholesterol prevents the uptake of cholesterol circulating in the blood by the liver, and these kinds of food are not short of it. Diabetes mellitus, especially if poorly controlled, is a major contributor to high blood lipids. Other diseases such as kidney failure or hyperthyroidism may also cause hyperlipidemia. Drugs such as estrogens, oral contraceptives, and corticosteroids can increase the blood lipid level as well. The high levels of triglycerides are caused by similar factors that lead to high LDL, but there is no established link between high triglycerides and cardiovascular diseases. The consumption of a high calorie diet and excessive use of alcohol are also contributing factors to high blood levels of triglycerides. Hyperlipidemia does not cause any symptoms by itself, and is usually discovered through routine blood tests. In cases of high cholesterol levels, small yellow deposits in the skin (xanthoma) or eyelids can be seen. Treatment of hyperlipidemia is essentially a low-fat diet, weight loss and exercise. Drugs that lower the cholesterol level can be used if the conservative diet strategy does not pay off. Spread the Word:


Which Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is subtitled The Merryman and his Maid?

The Yeomen of the Guard (The… | Details | AllMusic google+ Description               by John Palmer Gilbert and Sullivan followed their "dark" comedy, Ruddigore, with a work that is equally grim. Sentimental and realistic, Yeomen of the Guard has less room for Gilbert's instinctive wit and cynicism; Sullivan, however, was pleased to work on a "story of human interest" with a serious undertone, a long-time desire he would ultimately fulfill with his 1891 opera, Ivanhoe. In 1888, Gilbert and Sullivan began their new project under the working title, "The Tower Warders." Their collaboration was not the most pleasant: Sullivan infuriated Gilbert by insisting that he re-construct the second act when portions of the work were already in rehearsal. Perhaps this strained collaboration took its toll on the end product, since it never attained great popularity; although Yeomen eventually ran for 453 performances, Sullivan wrote to Gilbert: "I must confess that the indifference of the public to The Yeomen of the Guard has disappointed me greatly." The Yeomen of the Guard, or The Merryman and his Maid opened at the Savoy Theatre in London on October 3, 1888. Critics immediately recognized the differences between the new work and Gilbert and Sullivan's earlier, "topsy-turvy" operettas. One reviewer commented on "...the new departure they have made, exchanging the grotesque fancies and wild extravagances of the past...for an altogether soberer style of opera, approaching more closely than they have done before the old school of English opera." No doubt the sixteenth century setting prompted both this approach and people's perception of it. Sullivan's score abounds with elements drawn from earlier music and "serious" opera. The overture to The Yeomen of the Guard is one of Sullivan's two best, the other being Iolanthe. Both of these are tightly constructed and capable of being performed apart from the rest of the score. Immediately following the overture is one of Sullivan's best descriptive pieces, Phoebe Meryll's, "When maiden loves" (often referred to as her "spinning song"). This makes The Yeomen of the Guard the only of Gilbert and Sullivan's works to begin without a chorus. Ever-popular is the duet, "I have a song to sing, Oh!" introducing us to the strolling musicians, Jack Point and Elsie Mayard. Here, in which a drone accompaniment and modal flavor evoke older music. Gems from the Act Two include, Colonel Fairfax's "Free from his fetters grim," showcasing Gilbert's alliterative ability, and the trio, "A man who would woo a fair maid," a contrapuntal tour de force. The bittersweet finale of the second act is very effective, culminating in a reprise of "I have a song to sing!" Particularly ingenious and subtle is the accompaniment during Sergeant Meryll's "Is this Phoebe?" during which he looks for his daughter. The orchestra links the segments of the hesitant voice part by continuing the melody when the voice drops out. Throughout The Yeomen of the Guard, the instrumentation is subtle, and Sullivan calls upon the full orchestra only for the tower music. Parts/Movements No. 2, When maiden loves, she sits and sighs No. 3, Tower warders, Under orders No. 4, When our gallant Norman foes No. 5, Alas! I waver to and fro No. 6, Is life a boon? No. 7, Here's a man of jollity No. 8, I have a song to sing, O! No. 9, Here's a man, maiden No. 10a, I've jibe and joke and quip and crank No. 10b, I've wisdom from the East No. 11a, 'Tis done! I am a bride! No. 11b, Though tear and long-drawn sigh No. 12, Were I thy bride No. 13a, Oh, Sergeant Meryll, it is true No. 13b, Dids't thou not, oh Leonard Meryll No. 13c, To thy fraternal care No. 13d, The prisoner comes to meet his doom No. 14a, Night has spread her pall once more No. 14b, Warders are ye? No. 15, Oh! a private buffoon No. 16, Hereupon we're both agreed No. 17, Free from his fetters grim No. 18, Strange adventure No. 19, Hark! what was that, sir? No. 20, A man who would woo a fair maid No. 21, When a wooer goes a-wooing No. 22, Rapture, rapture


Which acid is produced by the Gay-Lussac process?

Introduction In 1746 John Roebuck developed the lead chamber process for the manufacture of sulfuric acid. Prior to this time, sulfuric acid had been produced in glass bottles several pounds at a time. But the lead chamber process could produce sulfuric acid by the ton. In the original lead chamber process, sulfur and potassium nitrate are ignited in a room lined with lead foil. Potassium nitrate, or saltpeter is an oxidizing agent oxidizes the sulfur to sulfur trioxide according to the reaction: 6 KNO3(s)  + 7 S(s) -----> 3 K2S + 6 NO(g) + 4 SO3(g) The floor of the room was covered with water. When the sulfur trioxide reacted with the water, sulfuric acid was produced: SO3(g)  + H2O(l) -----> H2SO4(aq) This process was a batch process and resulted in the consumption of potassium nitrate. In 1835, Joseph Gay-Lussac invented a process for recovering the nitrogen in nitrogen monoxide and recycling it to replace the saltpeter as a source of nitrogen. 4 NO(g) + O2(g)  + 2 H2O(l) -----> 4 HNO2(l) 4 HNO2(l)  + 2 SO2(g) -----> 2 H2SO4(aq) + 4 NO(g) This accomplished two things simultaneously: it reduced the dependence on expensive saltpeter and at the same time sharply reduced nitrogen monoxide emissions.  The only requirement now for saltpeter was to make up for the lost nitrogen monoxide. The classic lead chamber process consists of 3 stages; Glover tower, lead chambers and Guy-Lussac Tower. The process starts with hot sulfur dioxide gas entering the bottom of a reactor called a Glover tower where it is washed with nitrous vitriol (sulfuric acid with nitric oxide, NO, and nitrogen dioxide, NO2, dissolved in it) and mixed with nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide gases.  The Glover tower serves two functions; concentration of the chamber acid and stripping of nitrogen oxides from the liquid to the gas or denitration.  Concentration of the chamber acid (62% to 68% H2SO4) is achieved by the hot gases entering the tower which evaporate water from the acid.   Some of the sulfur dioxide is oxidized to sulfur trioxide and dissolved in the acid wash to form tower acid or Glover acid (about 78% H2SO4).  The dissolved nitrogen oxides are stripped from the acid and carried with the gas out of the Glover tower into the lead chambers. From the Glover tower a mixture of gases (including sulfur dioxide and trioxide, nitrogen oxides, nitrogen, oxygen, and steam) is transferred to a lead-lined chamber where it is reacted with more water. The chamber may be a large, boxlike room or an enclosure in the form of a truncated cone. Sulfuric acid is formed by a complex series of reactions; it condenses on the walls and collects on the floor of the chamber. There may be from three to twelve chambers in a series; the gases pass through each in succession. The acid produced in the chambers, often called chamber acid or fertilizer acid, contains 62% to 68% H2SO4.  The reactions occurring in the lead chamber are: NO + ½ O2 -----> NO2


Which Middle-Eastern country calls itself The Hashemite Kingdom?

Jordan since the Uprisings: Between Change and Stability | Middle East Policy Council Middle East Policy Council Jordan since the Uprisings: Between Change and Stability Nur Köprülü Dr. Köprülü is an assistant professor in the Department of International Relations at the Near East University in North Cyprus. Her research interests include processes of democratization and the politics of identity in the Arab Middle East. Other Essays in this Journal Water Insecurity, Climate Change and Governance in the Arab World The Islamist movement — in particular the Muslim Brotherhood — has begun to be seen as one of the main beneficiaries of the uprisings in the post-2011 Middle East. The Islamist group's support for public rallies (especially in Egypt, Tunisia and Syria) epitomizes a new era of challenge for the incumbent Arab regimes. Although it is too early to speak of structural change or a revolutionary era in the region, the events of the Arab Spring have highlighted the profound effect the Muslim Brotherhood Society (Jamaat al-Ikhwan al Muslimin) is having in most Middle Eastern countries. Despite the fact that the uprisings sparked changes to certain political rules in the region, the main players within the systems themselves have, to a large degree, remained in place. Rather than wiping the slate clean, the Arab Spring has encouraged former political players in the region to switch positions and activities inside the prevailing system. One of the clearest examples of this is the Ikhwan and its political wing, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. For Jordan, the IAF's change in stance is only one outcome of the protests. Jordan's democratization process has also been influenced by another by-product of the recent uprisings: a resurgence of East Bank activism, witnessed for the first time since the socioeconomic riots in Maan in 2002. Although not in fact triggered by identity issues within the kingdom, the recent public rallies have led to the re-emergence of historical divisions and called into question the notion of loyalty between Jordanians and the citizens of Jordan with Palestinian origins. For the Arab Middle East in general, the uprisings can be best explained as a legitimacy crisis in which incumbent regimes lost the support of the masses. Economic and social pressures provoked widespread demands for political and economic reform. In the Kingdom of Jordan, before the Arab uprisings, political liberalization efforts were primarily initiated by domestic economic grievances and had little impact, as compared to the other countries in the region. This article argues that with the onset of the public rallies and Islamist activist insurgence in the Arab world, Jordan came to represent the epitome of "new change." Steps taken by the government to uphold its own process of political reform from 2011 onwards resonated in other countries. Due to the permeable nature of the Arab world's borders, Jordan's regime-led style of democratization has spread, and Islamist activism (Ikhwan and the IAF, in particular) has been prompted to redefine and reconstruct itself. Until the onset of the Arab Spring, the trend towards democratization in Jordan was generally influenced by socioeconomic problems to which the monarchy responded with an agenda of political openness. This changed with the Arab Spring, when East Banker domestic activism combined with repercussions from the Arab subsystem to stimulate the political reform process. Currently, in the Hashemite Kingdom, the Islamist movement has emerged as one of the main actors in the mobilization of public debate on political reform. One of the most stable regimes in the Middle East, Jordan is a clear example of the Brotherhood and Islamic Action Front acting both as "loyal opposition"1 and as an impetus for political liberalization. Nevertheless, the latest social uprisings have led to growing tensions between the kingdom and the Ikhwan/ IAF, despite the IAF's position as the key political party and opposition within post-1992 Jordanian politics. Transit


Which pungent spice is called ‘jeera’ in Indian cooking?

Indian spices - description with pictures. Indian Spices Indian Spices   Spices and aromatics           are the very heart of Indian cooking. They have been used since ancient times. They were mentioned            in the ancient Hindu scriptures called the Vedas, ancient            Egyptian papyruses and the Old Testament. Although it    was not until the Roman conquests that western counties    discovered their culinary possibilities, spices have always    been believed to have healing and magical qualities. They    have been used to cast spells, as incense in religious    rites, to embalm corpses, to add aroma to perfumes and as    aphrodisiacs. The word spice comes from Latin species, meaning a commodity of value and distinction.    During their long and fascinating history, spices have often    been more valuable than gold or precious stones, and the    trade of spices has been an extraordinarily influential    factor in history.  Many researchers    have attempted to explain why hot spices are pleasant to    taste. It seems the burning sensation is the pain of nerve    endings on the tongue. This releases endorphins, the body’s    natural painkillers, giving rise to pleasurable and even    euphoric sensations.        Flowers, leaves, roots, bark, seeds and bulbs (the simplest of           natural ingredients) are used in endless combinations to           produce an infinite variety of flavors: sweet, sharp, hot,           sour, spicy, aromatic, tart, mild, fragrant or pungent. Their           tastes and aromas combine to create a kaleidoscope of exotic           flavors to delight the plate. It is best to obtain spices in    whole seed form and to grind them just prior to use. Indian spices spices offer    significant health benefits and contribute towards an    individual's healthy life. They add flavor and nutrients to    dishes without fat or calories! Understanding the health benefits of each ingredient is key to optimizing home cooked meals for the particular    needs of the family.  Which    Indian spices are good for you and why? >>       Asafoetida (Hing) - also known as devil's dung. It is a           resin taken from a plant from the parsley           family. It is a distinctive and pungent spice. It is most commonly found in powdered form.           When cooked, it has a truffle-like flavor and a roasted garlic           aroma. It is used mainly for its           digestive properties, especially in the cooking of beans and           lentils, as it is reputed to have antiflatulence properties.           Asafoetida is an important ingredient of the snack called cheewra - a mixture of grains, dried fruits, and spices.           It can be added to flavor fish and vegetable dishes. A pinch of it can be fried in hot oil before the           rest of the ingredients are cooked. Buy  Asafoetida - Powder, 2.3 oz   Bay leaves - these fragrant leaves with pointed ends are   used in their dried form. These are used in curries and rice   preparations. Buy igourmet Organic Dried Bay Leaves Cardamom (Elaichi) -Elettaria Cardamomum  is the seed of a           tropical fruit in the ginger family. Fruits and seeds    leave pleasant aroma with sweet, pungent taste behind when    chewed. Cardamom has a sweet, lemony,           eucalyptus flavor. It is world's second most expensive spice.           It is available as a powder, dried pods, or loose seeds. Green cardamoms are the most           common, but there are also black and cream varieties. It is           one of India's favorite spices, used in curries, savory and sweet           dishes, ice cream and custards. It is often combined with           almonds and saffron. It can be used to flavor tea and also is           great wit


What was the first forename of the Russian composer Stravinsky?

Fondation Igor Stravinsky - The Russian period: 1902 - 1914 EN Igor Stravinsky – 1907 * During a 1902 holiday in Bad Wildungen near Heidelberg, Igor Stravinsky had the opportunity to meet Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, to whom he expressed his desire to become a composer. Stravinsky showed Rimsky-Korsakov his first attempts at composition and subsequently became the composer’s pupil. Igor Stravinsky said "His knowledge was precise, and he was able to impart whatever he knew with great clarity. His teaching was all technical" ***. After the death of Stravinsky’s father in November 1902, the Rimsky-Korsakov clan became a second family for the young Igor. Through them, he made many new friends and, from 1905 to 1908, studied orchestration regularly with his master. Early 20th century Russia was the scene of a brilliant cultural movement. Igor regularly attended the "Evenings of Contemporary Music", meeting all the composers, poets and artists of St. Petersburg and performing his first works. In 1906, Stravinsky became independent and married his cousin, Catherine Nossenko, with whom he had a son in 1907 (Theodore) and a daughter in 1908 (Ludmila). Catherine provided unlimited support to her husband and encouraged his work. Igor and Catherine Stravinksy – Clarens, 1913 * In 1907, Stravinsky completed his Symphony in E flat major, whose form and orchestration were strongly influenced by Rimsky-Korsakov. Indeed, Stravinsky dedicated the score "To my dear master Nicolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov". While working on Fireworks, an orchestral fantasy planned for the wedding of Rimsky-Korsakov’s daughter, Stravinsky learned of his master’s death. Shocked and saddened by the news, he wrote Chant Funèbre in his memory. He then resumed work on Fireworks. It was performed on the same night, February 6, 1909, as his Scherzo Fantastique at the influential Siloti Concerts in St Petersburg. That evening would be crucial for Stravinsky's career : Sergei Diaghilev, the founder of the famous "Ballets Russes", happened to be in the audience and listened attentively to the unknown young man’s music. Diaghilev asked Stravinsky to orchestrate two Chopin pieces for his ballet "Les Sylphides", shown in Paris’ Théâtre du Châtelet on June 2, 1909. Diaghilev’s faith in the young man eventually led him to commission a ballet, Firebird. The theme comes from a Russian folktale wherein Prince Ivan Tsarevich captures a firebird, which gives him a magic feather in exchange for his freedom. The ballet was written for a large symphony orchestra. Although the score retains the influence of Rimsky-Korsakov, it is marked by Stravinsky’s personal style. The young composer was already experimenting with new processes and unusual rhythms. Stravinsky’s collaboration with choreographer Michel Fokine was a great success. The power of the final dance hints at the future violence of The Rite of Spring. The first performance, on June 25, 1910 at the Paris Opera, delighted the audience and made the young Stravinsky famous overnight. Nijinsky as Petrushka - 1911 The following year, on June 15 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, confirmed Stravinsky’s fame with Petrouchka, the second part of the Russian composer’s trilogy. The new ballet was a triumph due to the novelty and quality of the score, but also because of the memorable and moving interpretation of Vaclav Nijinsky. Petrouchka, set in 1830 during the Mardi Gras festivities in St. Petersburg, tells the story of a puppet who suffers from being a mere puppet unable to express his love like a human being. Stravinsky’s sometimes dissonant music illustrates Petrouchka’s pain and the score for a large orchestra has an extraordinary strength. Stravinsky turned the ordered, predictable world of classical music upside down. Petrouchka’s rhythm, with its frequent variations, is a primordial element. "In composing this music, I had the clear vision of a puppet suddenly unleashed, who, by diabolical cascades of arpeggios, exasperates the patience of the orchestra, which in turn responds to him by threatening flourishes. " ** After h


Phillipe Sella was a great French star in which sport?

BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Rugby World Cup | Sella takes centre stage Sella takes centre stage Sella was arguably the most gifted centre of all time With 111 caps on his retirement in 1995, Philippe Sella remains the most capped rugby international and arguably the finest centre of all time. During his playing days he continually outfoxed opposition defences with his thrilling running amidst a flurry of talented French backs. Here he picks out the five centres to watch out for in the World Cup. 1 Brian O'Driscoll (Ire) O'Driscoll is the most competitive centre there is in world rugby now and one of the best backs in the world full stop. He is so important for the Irish team. While Keith Wood is the leader of the forwards, O'Driscoll is the leader of the backs and will continue to be so throughout the tournament. He is a great, great player and someone I never tire of watching. Attacking with the ball in hand he is exciting and he is the heart of Ireland's defence as well. The real star of the centres. 2 Damien Traille (Fra) He is the father of French rugby at the moment, well in the backs anyway and will be the key man if France hope to post a serious challenge. With Tony Marsh, he has put together a really exciting centre partnership for the French, but Traille just gets the nod in my opinion. He manages to pick the right move and the right moment for everything. On his day he causes mayhem against even the best defences. Some players just have a knack of pulling off daring moves to good effect. Just wait until he makes a run for the line. It'll be worth watching. 3 Will Greenwood (Eng) Greenwood often gets overlooked with people like Jonny Wilkinson, Jason Robinson and Ben Cohen around him in the backs. Often those are the ones winning the headlines with their fireworks, but Greenwood should not be overlooked. He regularly pops up with a beautifully timed run just when England's attackers need it and breaks the gain line with a click of his fingers. Like Traille, he has an ability to get into the right place at the right time. 4 Aaron Mauger (NZ) He's a player I've not really seen enough of yet. But even in the brief glimpses I've got of him - especially during the Tri-Nations - he looks an exciting talent. During the series he looked sharper than Tana Umaga alongside him, which says a lot for his ability as a player. Unlike a lot of players in the game he just plays where he's told to and gets on with the job. He's a good fly-half, but is generally employed at centre. And his decision-making skills, as well as his strong kicking, make him a really potent threat. 5 Mat Rogers (Aus) He's still finding his way in rugby union but he is one of the special players in the Australian backs. I'm also a big fan of Daniel Herbert but Rogers might finally prove he is talent at the World Cup. It's the sort of stage he flourishes on. He is both strong and has an excellent ability to find the gaps for the Wallabies. How he manages to play, should have a big effect on how far Australia get.


Which TV cop has Detective Sergeant John Bacchus for his assistant?

Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Creator: Gently and Bacchus look into the suspicious death of Gently's old friend and ex-snout, China. 8.7 The investigation of a GP's suspected suicide leads Rachel to the village community she grew up in, which stirs up tragic memories. 8.6 The Newcastle police have arrested rioters as they tried to clear a slum due for demolition. The next morning, one of the protesters is discovered dead in the cells by WPC Rachel Coles. 8.6 a list of 29 titles created 11 Jul 2013 a list of 38 titles created 30 Nov 2014 a list of 45 titles created 01 Jan 2016 a list of 30 titles created 11 months ago a list of 28 titles created 10 months ago Title: Inspector George Gently (2007– ) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Stars: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout DCI Banks (TV Series 2010) Crime | Drama | Mystery The tenacious and stubborn DCI Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton. Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Andrea Lowe Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers. Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Lesley Vickerage Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997) Crime | Drama | Mystery A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X   As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war. Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester. Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie Dalziel and Pascoe (TV Series 1996) Crime | Mystery | Drama Supt. Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murders, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly differing personalities. Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland. Stars: Douglas Henshall, Steven Robertson, Alison O'Donnell Edit Storyline The show throws Chief Inspector George Gently


Which ruthless dictator was nicknamed ‘Dada’?

Idi Amin - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 35 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (5) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (19) | Personal Quotes  (3) Overview (4) 6' 4" (1.93 m) Mini Bio (1) Idi Amin Dada Oumee was born in the rural village of Koboko, Uganda, in 1923, a member of the Kakwa tribe. Raised in the isolated farming country of northwestern Uganda, Amin received a scant education which left him functionally illiterate. During the Second World War, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the British Army in the East African Rifles and fought in Burma against the Japanese. At the end of the war Amin joined the British 4th Ugandan Battalion. After distinguishing himself in the fight against Kenya's Mau Maus between 1953 and 1957, Amin was promoted to sergeant major and admitted to an officer training program. Despite his lack of formal education, he proved to be one of Uganda's most able military commanders. In 1964, two years after Uganda was granted independence from Great Britian, Amin was appointed deputy chief of the nation's army and air force with the rank of colonel. When Amin's friend, Dr. Milton Obote, seized power in Uganda in February 1966, he placed Amin as his right-hand man in full command of the armed forces, promoting him to major general in 1968. By 1970 a rift had developed between the two men, both wanting more power. On January 25, 1971, Amin overthrew Obote in a military coup, forcing him into exile. Amin then declared himself president and general, and a year later promoted himself to field marshal. Amin's victory over the authoritarian Obote regime was initially greeted with widespread support. However, that soon turned to hatred and fear when Amin began solidifying his absolute control over the nation. Within months after assuming office this large man (standing 6'4" and weighing 280 pounds) ordered the murder of over 5,000 members of the rival Acholi and Langi tribes which Obote and his supporters came from, beginning a reign of terror in Uganda from 1971 to 1979 in which at least 350,000 Ugandans were murdered by Amin and his secret police. In 1972 Amin, angered over foreign residents' control of Ugandan commerce, ordered the expulsion of 55,000 Asian workers and businessmen and seized their businesses and assets for himself and his supporters. Amin also stole $1.5 billion in US and British foreign aid money and squandered it on military weapons, tripling the size of Uganda's army. In 1975 he declared himself president for life and embarked on a campaign to humiliate British nationals, climaxing in the summer of that year when he forced four Englishmen to carry him around in an Organization of African Unity rally in a sedan chair. Amin received some international attention in June-July of 1976 when he allowed Palestinian and East German terrorists to use Entebbe airport as a base to hold a group of hostages from a hijacked Air France airliner from Israel. In a daring midnight raid on July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos freed the hostages. Although Amin claimed he was trying to negotiate the hostages' release, there was irrefutable evidence that he was indeed cooperating with and supporting the hijackers. Although he converted to Islam, Amin was oppressive in his new religion and was a noted polygamist with at least five wives and 23 children. By 1977 Uganda's economy was in shambles with a failing infrastructure, and Amin began losing support almost everywhere. In an attempt to rally the Ugandan people for his support, Amin in the spring of 1978 ordered his army to invade neighboring Tanzania, occupying 400 square miles of the country, supposedly the beginning of his plan to conquer all of Africa for himself. After a slow start, a force of 6,000 Ugandan rebels-in-exile, aided by a slowly mobilized 50,000-strong Tanzanian army, launched a counter-offensive against Amin's 70,000-strong army in December 1978. Amin's forces, demoralized and unwilling to fight any longer for their leader, rapidly collapsed. Although Col. Muammar Gadaffi of Libya sent troops and equipment to aid Amin's


Which eponymous classical heroine goes to Lowood School?

Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Price : $5.50 Description Charlotte Bront� characterized the eponymous heroine of her 1847 novel as being "as poor and plain as myself." Presenting a heroine with neither great beauty nor entrancing charm was an unprecendented maneuver, but Bront�'s instincts proved correct, for readers of her era and ever after have taken Jane Eyre into their hearts. The author drew upon her own experience to depict Jane's struggles at Lowood, an oppressive boarding school, and her troubled career as a governess. Unlike Jane, Bront� had the advantage of a warm family circle that shared and encouraged her literary pursuits. She found immediate success with this saga of an orphan girl forced to make her way alone in the world, from Lowood School to Thornfield, the estate of the majestically moody Mr. Rochester, and beyond. Unabridged republication of a standard edition. About Us www.ClassicalConversationsBooks.com is the online bookstore that supports the Classical Conversations network of thousands of experienced home-centered education Directors, Tutors, and parents who promote the Christian, classical model of education using Classical Conversations' Assignment Guides and Curriculum.


Which of the robbers was considered the mastermind or leader?

Great Train Robbery mastermind Gordon Goody dies in Spain aged 86 | Daily Mail Online comments Great Train robber Douglas 'Gordon' Goody has died of a heart attack in Spain, aged 86. The man believed to have been the mastermind behind the 1963 heist and deputy to gang leader Bruce Reynolds died at his home in Mojácar in Almeria. Goody served 12 years of a 30-year sentence before moving to Spain in 1975 and ran a beach-side bar called Kon Tiki. He learnt to speak Spanish whilst in jail. Scroll down for video Great Train robber Douglas 'Gordon' Goody, the man believed to have been the mastermind behind the 1963 heist and deputy to gang leader Bruce Reynolds, died at his home in Mojácar in Almeria Goody served 12 years of a 30-year sentence before moving to Spain in 1975 and ran a beach-side bar called Kon Tiki. He learnt to speak Spanish whilst in jail La Voz de Almeria says he died today but details are still coming in. He was said to have been held in high esteem and affection in Mojacar. He was suffering from emphysema and relied on an oxygen mask. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Mojacar town hall said in a statement: 'All who knew him were struck by his friendliness, his love for his friends and family and the many pets he rescued from the street. 'He was a complete gentleman far removed from the image that those who didn't know him might have had from those difficult years that marked a large part of his life. 'We will always remember his smile and his big heart that was always open to those around him.' Douglas 'Gordon' Goody (pictured above) has died of a heart attack in Spain, aged 86 In 2014, Goody broke his 51-year silence as he spoke about the robbery. He opened up about the heist in a documentary a year earlier called 'The Great Train Robbery: A tale of Two Thieves'. Michael Biggs, son of Ronnie Biggs, one of the most famous of the 15-strong gang, spoke of his sadness at hearing of Goody's death. He said: 'I knew that he was ill, but I didn't know how ill he was, I've been away from the country for a few months. 'It is always sad to know someone's passed away and my thoughts are with his family at the moment, and I wish his family all the best. 'It's the end of an era. Now it's all down to the history books.' Asked what his father would say at the news of his fellow gang-member's death, he said: 'He would say, 'We can finally all get together for a drink'.' 'CRIME OF THE CENTURY': WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERS?  Bruce Reynolds Gang-leader and mastermind Reynolds was nicknamed 'Napoleon' and after the Great Train Robbery he fled to Mexico on a false passport and was joined by his wife, Angela, and son, Nick. They later moved on to Canada but the cash from the robbery ran out and he came back to England. Five years after the heist, in 1968, a broke Reynolds was captured in Torquay and sentenced to 25 years in jail. He was released on parole in 1978 and moved, alone and penniless, into a tiny flat off London's Edgware Road. In the 1980s he was jailed for three years for dealing amphetamines. After his second release, Reynolds went on to work briefly as a consultant on a film about the robbery, Buster, and published the Autobiography of a Thief in 1995. His son Nick said his father died in his sleep in the early hours of February 28 2013. Great Train Robbers all together at the launch of a book. (L-R) Buster Edwards, Tommy Wisbey, Jim White, Bruce Reynolds, Roger Cordrey, Charles Wilson and Jim Hussey Ronnie Biggs Ronald Arthur 'Ronnie' Biggs played a minor role in the robbery, but his life as a fugitive after escaping from prison gained him notoriety. He was given a 30-year sentence in 1964, but he escaped after 15 months by fleeing over the walls of London's Wandsworth prison in April 1965. After having plastic surgery, he lived as a fugitive for 36 years in first Australia then Brazil, where he fathered a son Michael. His health deteriorated in 2001 and he returned to the UK voluntarily where he was sent back to prison. He was finally freed in 2009 on 'compassionate grounds' by then Justice


From which prison did Ronnie Biggs escape after serving only 19 months of his sentence?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1965: Ronald Biggs escapes from jail About This Site | Text Only 1965: Ronald Biggs escapes from jail Ronald Biggs - a member of the gang who carried out the Great Train Robbery in 1963 - has escaped from Wandsworth prison. Biggs, 35, escaped by scaling a 30ft wall with three other prisoners at 1505 BST today. A ladder was thrown over the wall from the outside during the prisoners' afternoon exercise session. The escapees climbed the ladder and lowered themselves into a waiting van. They were driven away from the prison in three cars. Loaded shotgun Every police car in London has been notified and all ports and airports have been alerted. Biggs is the second of the Great Train Robbers to escape from jail - Charles Wilson is still at large after escaping from Winson Green prison in Birmingham in August last year. Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Lewis, who is investigating the escape, said the break-out was well prepared and "was engineered without a doubt with collusion inside the prison". He added this did not suggest prison officers had been involved. A Home Office spokesperson explained what happened. He said: "At 3.05pm one of the four officers on duty in the yard saw a man's head appear above the outside wall. "The officer immediately rang the alarm bell and at the same time the man on the wall threw over a rope and tubular ladder. "The four prisoners immediately made for the ladder and climbed over the top. The prison officers tried to stop them, but were stopped by some of the others in the exercise yard. "The officers went outside and discovered a van with a platform on top parked against the wall and the ladders secured to the top of the van." Police said a green Ford Zephyr, involved in the escape, had been found abandoned tonight outside Wandsworth Common railway station. Police also found a loaded shotgun and a set of overalls inside. An operations room has been set up inside the prison and the area cordoned off. People living near the prison are being interviewed by police. Scotland Yard has warned members of the public not to approach any of the men as they may be armed and dangerous.


Swirling cloud captured above New Zealand - 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' - Telegraph New Zealand Swirling cloud captured above New Zealand - 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' A spectacular, swirling cloud forms above a mountain range in New Zealand - a country known by Maoris as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The formation, known as a lenticular cloud, was captured at sunset by Chris Picking in the foothills of the Tararua Range in the southern part of New Zealand's North Island Photo: NATIONAL PICTURES 2:46PM GMT 22 Jan 2009 The formation, known as a lenticular cloud, was captured at sunset by Chris Picking in the foothills of the Tararua Range in the southern part of New Zealand's North Island. The most common Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, which is translated as The Land of the Long White Cloud. Mr Picking said: "The picture was taken in the late evening and is looking south west along the line of the range. The cloud formation formed along the line of the range and in this case I remember it being accompanied by a strong winds at my location. "These clouds were particularly striking as the colour shifted through oranges and reds as sunset approached." Astrophysicist Jerry Bonnell, based at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland in the United States, said: "Several clouds in this picture are stacked up into one striking lenticular cloud. Normally, air moves much more horizontally than it does vertically. "Sometimes, however, such as when wind comes off of a mountain or a hill, relatively strong vertical oscillations take place as the air stabilizes. "The dry air at the top of an oscillation may be quite stratified in moisture content, and hence forms clouds at each layer where the air saturates with moisture. "The result can be a lenticular cloud with a strongly layered appearance. "


What are the elongated ‘whale shaped’ hills caused by glacial action?

Moraines Depositional Features Moraine deposits till - GLGY - 301 Moraines depositional features moraine deposits till SCHOOL View Full                             Document Depositional Features Moraine deposits (till) Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parkway Drumlin: an elongated whale-shaped hill formed by glacial action. Its long axis is parallel with the movement of the ice, with the blunter end facing into the glacial movement. Drumlins may be more than 140 ft high and more than ½ mile long, Drumlins are often found in drumlin fields of similarly shaped, sized and oriented hills. How do they form? - many theories and plenty of controversy among geologists. Some consider them a direct formation of the ice, while others theorize catastrophic flooding underneath the glacial ice. Drumlins This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full                             Document Depositional Features Drumlin, Morley AB Ice Flow direction Abrasion occurs when the ice and the load of rock fragments slide over the bedrock and function as sandpaper that smooths and polishes the surface situated below. Glacial abrasion and striations This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. Glacial grooves caused by the Wisconsin glaciation Glacial abrasion and striations Glacial striations Depositional Features Big Rock Erratic, Okotoks AB This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version.


The three basic types of rock are – igneous, metamorphic and which other?

The 3 basic rock types Ask GeoMan... What are the 3 basic types of rocks? Just as any person can be put into one of two main categories of human  being, all rocks can be put into one of three fundamentally different types  of rocks. They are as follows: Igneous Rocks Igneous rocks are crystalline solids which form directly from the cooling   of magma. This is an exothermic process (it loses heat) and involves a phase change from the liquid to the solid   state. The earth is made of igneous rock - at least at the surface where   our planet is exposed to the coldness of space. Igneous rocks are given   names based upon two things: composition (what they are made of) and texture   (how big the crystals are). Click here for more on igneous rock composition   and texture. Click here for more on elements and minerals common in igneous rocks. Click here for more on magma and igneous rocks. Click here for more on plate tectonics and the formation of magma. Click here for a chart summarizing the   main divisions of igneous rocks. Click here for more on basalt and granite.   Sedimentary Rocks In most places on the surface, the igneous rocks which make up the majority   of the crust are covered by a thin veneer   of loose sediment, and the rock which is made as layers of this debris   get compacted and cemented together. Sedimentary rocks are called secondary,   because they are often the result of the accumulation of small pieces broken   off of pre-existing rocks. There are three main types of sedimentary rocks: Clastic: your basic sedimentary rock. Clastic sedimentary rocks    are accumulations of clasts: little pieces of broken up rock which have    piled up and been "lithified" by compaction and cementation. Chemical: many of these form when standing water evaporates,    leaving dissolved minerals behind. These are very common in arid lands,    where seasonal "playa lakes" occur in closed depressions. Thick    deposits of salt and gypsum can form due to repeated flooding and evaporation    over long periods of time . Organic: any accumulation of sedimentary debris caused by organic    processes. Many animals use calcium for shells, bones, and teeth. These    bits of calcium can pile up on the seafloor and accumulate into a thick    enough layer to form an "organic" sedimentary rock. Click here for more on sedimentary processes and rocks (RCC). Click here for   more on sedimentary rocks (GPHS).   Metamorphic Rocks The metamorphics get their name from "meta" (change) and "morph" (form). Any rock can become a metamorphic rock. All that is required is   for the rock to be moved into an environment in which the minerals which   make up the rock become unstable and out of equilibrium with the new environmental   conditions. In most cases, this involves burial which leads to a rise in   temperature and pressure. The metamorphic changes in the minerals always move in a direction designed to restore equilibrium. Common metamorphic   rocks include slate, schist, gneiss, and marble. Click here for more on metamorphic processes and rocks (RCC). Click here for   more on metamorphic rocks (GPHS).


After the suicide of Ian Curtis his band Joy Division played on under which name?

Joy Division’s Biography —   Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Biography This page has been locked by a moderator. Joy Division were a post-punk band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Originally named Warsaw, the band consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion). The band dissolved in May 1980 after the suicide of its lead singer, Ian Curtis . Much of their popularity/reputation arguably resulted from frequent playings on air by iconic DJ John Peel, but it is easy now to overlook the impact that the first album, Unknown Pleasures , had on post-punk music at the time, as reference the number of prominent bands that cited this album as an influence. The remaining members reformed as New Order and they have gone on to achieve much critical and commercial success. With their dark, cavernous sound and their use of synthesizers and electronics, Joy Division are considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Though they found only modest success during their career, and released only two studio albums, Joy Division have since been acclaimed as one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era; Thom Jurek writes "They left just a small bit of music and an echo that still rings". 1976 Inspired by a Sex Pistols gig at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall on July 20, 1976, Bernard Sumner (also credited as "Bernard Dicken" and "Bernard Albrecht") and Peter Hook formed a band with friend Terry Mason. Sumner bought a guitar, Hook purchased a bass, and Mason a drum kit. The band placed an advertisement in a Manchester record store and recruited Curtis as their singer. Curtis knew Sumner, Hook and Mason from previous gigs and was also in attendance at the Sex Pistols concert with his wife, Deborah. Richard Boon and Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks suggested the name "Stiff Kittens" for the band. Although "Stiff Kittens" appeared on some gig flyers, the band didn't like the name and never officially accepted it. 1977 Lacking confidence in his abilities as a drummer, Mason quit the group the day before their first gig to become their manager. He was replaced by Tony Tabac. Just before their first gig on May 29, 1977, supporting Buzzcocks and Penetration at the Electric Circus, the band renamed themselves Warsaw ; though they had already appeared on the bill as the Stiff Kittens. Five weeks and half a dozen gigs later, Tabac was replaced by punk drummer Steve Brotherdale from another band called Panik . They recorded The Warsaw Demo on July 18, 1977, consisting of five crude punk songs. After the demo, Brotherdale was fired. One member asked him to check on what he "thought" was a flat tyre. When he got out of the car, the other three drove off. Brotherdale tried to get Curtis to join Panik but was rebuffed. Stephen Morris who responded to an ad in a music store window, was hired as Brotherdale's replacement. He was hired primarily because Curtis remembered him from his academic days as Morris attended the same school two years below Curtis. Unlike the previous drummers, Morris clicked well with the three. His metronome-like drumming owed more to krautrock than the aggressive bombast typical of many punk drummers. In late 1977, in order to avoid confusion with the London punk band Warsaw Pakt , Warsaw renamed themselves Joy Division. The name was in reference to groups of women used as sex slaves in Nazi German concentration camps depicted in Ka-Tzetnik 135633's 1955 novel The House of Dolls. Although the choice of name was more reflective of a desire to challenge taboos, this choice along with Sumner's adoption of the surname Albrecht garnered the band a lot of criticism for perceived insensitivity. They were even dogged by accusations of neo-Nazism, a charge they strenuously denied. The accusations resurfaced to a certain degree after Joy Division broke up and reformed as New Orde


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