Who was elected to replace Hosni Mubarak as President of Egypt in 2012, but was later deposed in July 2013?

Egypt in crisis: July 4 as it happened - Telegraph Egypt Egypt in crisis: July 4 as it happened Egypt woke up to yet another new ruler today after President Mohamed Morsi,  the democratically-elected Islamist president, was ousted in a military-led  coup. A judge has been appointed as the country's interim leader and fresh  elections promised - here are the events of the day as they happened. By Colin Freeman, Hannah Strange and Barney Henderson 9:00PM BST 04 Jul 2013 • Transition plan includes interim technocrat government and new elections • Hundreds of thousands celebrate in Tahrir Square • Morsi denounces announcement as "illegal" • Richard Spencer: what happens next? Latest 21.00 That's all for our live coverage this evening. Here is our latest full news story from Richard Spencer in Cairo: Egypt's new military leaders tightened their grip on the country on Thursday night, arresting the Muslim Brotherhood's leader and throwing other Islamists in the same jail where the deposed dictator Hosni Mubarak is being held. To the shock of Egypt's backers in the West, the army showed no sign of compromise after its decisive move to depose President Mohammed Morsi. Related Articles Egypt coup live: Army widens Muslim Brotherhood crackdown as new leader sworn in 03 Jul 2013 Pro-Brotherhood television stations were taken off the air, and the organisation said state-owned printers had refused to publish the newspaper of its Freedom and Justice Party. Amr Moussa, the former Arab League head and one of the leading liberal politicians backing the army, admitted that Gen Abdulfattah al-Sisi, the defence minister, was leading discussions on appointing a new government, not the newly sworn interim president, Adly Mansour. Egyptian military jets fly in formation over Tahrir square 20.03 The Telegraph's Con Coughlin writes that the removal of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi should serve as a warning to other Islamist leaders not to overplay their hand as their countries make the difficult transition from dictatorship to democracy : While Egypt's first democratically-elected president was swept to office on a wave of popular support, his preference for pursuing a radical Islamist agenda at the expense of other pressing issues, such as reviving the country's moribund economy, meant that by the time the military intervened he was widely reviled by the majority of Egyptians, both religious and secular. And as Egypt prepares itself for the next stage in its tentative experiment with democratic rule, other leaders who harbour similar Islamist ambitions would do well to take note that there is a limit to how much ordinary voters will stomach their radical agendas. Egyptian people wave the national flag as army helicopters fly above Egypt's landmark Tahrir square 19.32 The African Union has said the removal of Mr Morsi was in violation of the country's constitution. The continental body said late Thursday that the removal of the president falls under the AU doctrine on unconstitutional changes of government. The AU usually suspends the membership of countries where the military ousts an elected government. Hinting that such a move could be coming, the head of the AU Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said the body has "a principled position on unconstitutional changes of government". Dlamini-Zuma had urged Egyptians to hold dialogue to end the crisis within the framework of Egyptian law. 19.09 Music and fireworks in Tahrir as thousands once again throng the central Cairo square. Egyptians wave their national flag during celebrations 18.28 Evan Hill tweets: &lt;noframe&gt;Twitter: Evan Hill - Juxtaposition of people heatedly insisting Egypt didn't just have a.coup while eight fighter.jets put a show on over downtown is.. amusing.&lt;/noframe&gt; 17. 52 For Gulf Arab states, which see Egypt as a strategic ally against any threat from non-Arab Iran across the Gulf, the appointment of Mr Mansour as interim leader has been met with congratulations and evident relief. The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin


Which (liquid) foodstuff has the chemical formula CH3COOH?

Chemical Properties of Acetic acid - For chemical knowledge For chemical knowledge Chemical Properties of Acetic acid Published on January 14 2014 by maryhonghong Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH (also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2). It is a colourless liquid that when undiluted is also called glacial acetic acid. Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar (apart from water; vinegar is roughly 8% acetic acid by volume), and has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. Besides its production as household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinylacetate and cellulose acetate. Although it is classified as a weak acid, concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and attacks the skin. Acetic acid is one of the simplest carboxylic acids. It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, mainly used in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film and polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, as well as synthetic fibers and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry, acetic acid is used under the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. As a food additive it is approved for usage in many countries, including Canada, the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand. Acetic acid is a weak acid which is probably most famous for being the primary acid in vinegar. In fact, acetic acid has a wide range of uses beyond sprinkling on salads, and it is produced in large volumes all over the world. People have been working with this acid in a number of contexts for centuries, with acetic acid being one of the substances explored by alchemists, the predecessors of modern chemists. This organic acid can be prepared in varying concentrations. In pure form, it is known as glacial acetic acid because it crystallizes in cool temperatures. This form of the acid is extremely corrosive and can be hazardous to work with, requiring special precautions for protection. Vinegar, by contrast, usually has an acetic acid concentration of around five percent. Name:Acetic acid


What was the title of the debut single by the Rolling Stones. It reached No. 21 in the UK pop charts in 1963?

The Rolling Stones: Complete Singles Chart Entries [US & UK, 1963-2006] (click HERE for SOLO stones hit singles & albums) (based on US Billboard and UK Record Retailer/Music Week/NME/BPI positions) Compiler: AC Palacio. You may also review the more genre-specific Mainstream Rock Chart . Find a complete list of b-sides and release dates HERE . >> Chart listings found here are based on positions from the two largest and most accurately maintained calculations of sale [US & UK] only. Though the US charts have remained as a top-100 listing throughout this period (with an additional 'bubbling under' 101-125), the UK charts have fluctuated between top-40 and top-75. note- Though different today, an EP in the 1960s was an extended-play '45' which was at times calculated as a standard single. These days, EPs are often calculated as albums, or altogether separately. >>> Though nevertheless thorough, these findings and calculations are open to speculation, especially regarding pre-1980 U.K. charts. See Chart Considerations for more information. YEAR Chart Considerations Select B-side tracks have been given their own chart status based on certain calculation quidelines. U.S. Billboard chart calculations include unit sales, radio requests and airplay. Often, a song may reach the chart on radio airplay alone. For example, the chart position Play With Fire held [#96] was based on radio requests and airplay solely, since it was only a b-side [of The Last Time] and did not figure in unit sales. The clearest example of this calculation method can be found in the #1 US single Ruby Tuesday/Let's Spend the Night Together. Both songs were equally enjoyed by many, yet only a single track on a disc can be considered for certification status and the record company decided to split the pair for special consideration in the UK and the US. Subsequently, Let's Spend the Night Together was a #3 hit in the UK. In the US, Ruby Tuesday was a #1 hit - but with radio requests and airplay, Let's Spend the Night Together pulled out a #55 position in the charts which obviously did not reflect the height of its popularity which many say could have been #1 itself. It's debatable whether the greatest strength of that 1967 record was do to its a-side, b-side, or both. Billboard has also had a 'Bubbling Under' chart over a bulk of the Stones' recording career. This chart has varied from a #101-110 list, to as much as a #101-133 list in their early period. A few tunes that charted in the standard UK singles chart, also appeared in the U.S. 'Bubbling Under.' The only song to appear uniquely in the Bubbling Under chart [no U.K. chart and no U.S. top-100] is What A Shame, that reached #124 in January of 1965. UK singles charts: Though recognized as a top-75 list for some time, the UK has what is known as a bubble-under chart which calculates charting singles from #76 to #100. This chart is based almost purely on speculation. Most selections authored by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. Come On written by Chuck Berry. I Wanna Be Your Man (Lennon/McCartney). Not Fade Away (N. Petty/C. Hardin). It's All Over Now (B. Womack/S. Womack). Time Is On My Side (Norman Meade). Little Red Rooster (Willie Dixon). As Tears Go By (Jagger/Richards/Oldham). In Another Land (Bill Wyman). Ain't Too Proud to Beg (E. Holland Jr./N. Whitfield). I Don't Know Why (S. Wonder/P. Riser/D. Hunter/L. Hardaway). Going to A Go-Go (Robinson/Tarplin/Moore/Rogers). Harlem Shuffle (Relf/Nelson). Almost Hear You Sigh (Jagger/Richards/Jordan). Like A Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan). Anybody Seen My Baby? (Jagger/Richards/k. d. lang/B. Mink). All selections have been recorded by the Rolling Stones. On two (2) occasions however, a single was released under an individuals name, these are: 1967-In Another Land (Bill Wyman) written by Wyman 1970-Memo From Turner (Mick Jagger) written by Jagger/Richards No other solo work as been added to this list. Solo releases that have charted can be found in the Hit Albums page. A sides with alternate flip-sides were not calculated as separate singles. We do not have any inf


Which ubiquitous traffic aid was invented by Charles P. Rudebaker in 1914, in New York City?

highly visible | The Newtown Pentacle The Newtown Pentacle Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labi highly visible with one comment Broadway near Steinway Street – photo by Mitch Waxman As your humble narrator scuttles from place to place, turning over rocks to see what blind albino abnormalities might lurk beneath, a significant amount of road construction is encountered. New York is always in a state of near collapse and an army of municipal and contractor labor is kept busy filling in the cracks. Conflicted over sneaking pictures of these folks, I nevertheless find them fascinating, for the high visibility colors they wear excite the eye. from workzonesafety.org Title: ANSI/ISEA 107-2004: Revised American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and HeadwearAbstract: This standard provides a uniform, authoritative guide for the design, performance specifications, and use of high-visibility and reflective apparel including vests, jackets, bib/jumpsuit coveralls, trousers and harnesses. Garments that meet this standard can be worn 24 hours a day to provide users with a high level of conspicuity through the use of combined fluorescent and retroreflective materials. The revised version of the standard expands the product coverage to include high-visibility headwear. It also contains additional testing procedures for knitted fabrics used as background material, and eliminates tests from the previous edition that added no value. Publisher: International Safety Equipment Association Third Avenue Manhattan – photo by Mitch Waxman If it won’t blind or distract the crews, don’t forget that this is heavy industry and quite dangerous work, try turning on the camera flash when photographing them. The reflective fabrics, technically retroreflective fabrics (which function like a Cat’s eyeshine), will blaze up and be the brightest point in the photo. New York City street signs also function in a similar fashion, and even the weakest flash will light them up from blocks away . Try it, especially on a dark and stormy day, the effects are somewhat unpredictable and often produce a prismatic and surreal photo. Class 1: needs to be conspicuous and use retroreflective materials not less than 25mm in width. Used when workers are well separated from traffic Vehicle speeds of less than 25 mph Parking attendants Emergency response personnel 31st street, Astoria – photo by Mitch Waxman All of the municipal and construction rules are meant to conform to the national OSHA specifications, but individual city organizations have their own wrinkle on safety gear. MTA workers, for instance, are often observed wearing goggles and ear protection as they work. No doubt, this is due to individual union agreements and task specific requirements. from nysdot.gov All DOT employees, contractor employees and visitors must wear protective helmets and high visibility construction apparel while working within a highway right of way or contract limits.  Flaggers must wear high visibility traffic control apparel when directing or spotting traffic.  High-visibility apparel is not required for employees and visitors when they are within a completely enclosed cab constructed of steel frame and glass, or inside a motor vehicle. 37th avenue, Dutch Kills – photo by Mitch Waxman NYFD, of course, has the most stringent series of rules for its crews. In the shot above, a 5 alarm fire at an industrial warehouse was belching black smoke into the street, but the firefighters are clearly identifiable through the murk- due to camera flash. Be careful around NYFD however, as they’re kind of busy people, and you don’t want to distract them. Also, should there be any piezoelectric activated equipment in use- DO NOT use your flash for fear of activating something. from fasny.com Back in November of 2008, there was a lot of confusion about the use of high-visibility vests at roadway incidents due to a new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Rule.  The new regulation, Rule 634, stated that “All workers within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway who are exposed e


Whose first husband was Conrad Hilton Jnr., heir to the hotel empire?

1000+ images about Elizabeth Taylor and Hilton hotel heir Conrad (Nicky) Hilton Jr on Pinterest | Elizabeth taylor, Actresses and Nu'est jr Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Elizabeth Taylor and Hilton hotel heir Conrad (Nicky) Hilton Jr They first met at L.A.’s Mocambo nightclub in October 1949,Taylor had already been engaged and disengaged to Army football hero Glenn Davis and millionaire Bill Pawley Hilton, a renowned playboy, gambler/alcoholic, and son of innkeeper Conrad Hilton senior, was smitten instantly. They wed on May 6, 1950, with in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills and was attended by 600 guests. Divorced on January 29 1951. 80 Pins54 Followers


"Who won the 1960 Best Actress Oscar for her part in the film ""Two Women""?"

Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women - Apr 09, 1962 - HISTORY.com Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women Share this: Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women Author Sophia Loren wins Best Actress Oscar for Two Women URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1962, the 34th annual Academy Awards ceremony is held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. In addition to the overwhelming triumph of the musical West Side Story, which won 10 Oscars, including Best Picture, one of the big victors of the night was the Italian actress Sophia Loren, who took home the Best Actress statuette for her star turn in Two Women (La ciociara in Italian). Born Sofia Scicolone on September 20, 1934, in Rome, the actress landed her first role as a slave girl extra in 1951’s Quo Vadis, directed by Mervyn LeRoy. After 15-year-old Sofia met the film producer Carlo Ponti while competing in the Miss Rome beauty contest, he began guiding her career. Taking the stage name Sophia Loren, she played a variety of small parts in low-budget films before breaking out in such movies as Aida (1953) and L’oro di Napoli (The Gold of Naples) (1954), directed by Vittorio De Sica. Ponti helped her get exposure beyond the world of Italian film, including a part opposite Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra in 1957’s The Pride and the Passion; she subsequently signed a multi-picture deal with Paramount Pictures. Her marriage by proxy to Ponti (carried out by the couple’s lawyers in Mexico in 1957) caused a scandal: Ponti faced bigamy charges and threats of ex-communication due to Italy’s refusal to recognize his divorce from his first wife, Giuliana, and Loren was seen as his concubine. The divorce eventually went through, and Ponti and Loren married in a civil ceremony in France in 1966. They would stay together until Ponti’s death, in 2007. Loren gave the most acclaimed performance of her career in De Sica’s Two Women, released in Italy in December 1960 and internationally in 1961. For her portrayal of a mother trying to protect her teenage daughter during World War II, Loren earned numerous accolades, including the top acting honors at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. Her Oscar win made her the first performer ever to win that award for a foreign-language film (her countryman, Roberto Benigni, would later win the Best Actor Oscar for 1998’s Life is Beautiful). West Side Story, the film adaptation of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway hit, was an updated version of Shakespeare’s immortal Romeo and Juliet set on the gang-ridden streets of New York City. The film swept most of the other major Oscar categories in 1962, winning Best Picture, Best Director (Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise), Best Supporting Actress (Rita Moreno) and Best Supporting Actor (George Chakiris), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Score, Best Film Editing and Best Costume Design. The film’s star, Natalie Wood, was nominated in the Best Actress category for another film, Splendor in the Grass, but lost out to Loren. Related Videos


Urban Dictionary: punjabi Punjabi 1. Someone who can get crazy at times and i mean crazy (knows how to party, and make friends) 2. Definitely hot blood, will go upto killing for a meaningful "cause" if he hasn't sold his soul yet, and still have integrity, like many living in America 3. Doesn't want to be racial but world makes him to be 4. A hard worker, farming is one skill majority of them have. 5. One whose signature on dance floor is "bhangra" Rita: "I see that guy dance, its funky! who is that guy... Yolanda: O you don't know "bhangra" it is a signature dance of any punjabi by Dilpreet October 30, 2004 punjabi Punjabi is a beautiful land, with a beautiful meaning, land of five rivers Punjabi's are happy, friendly and humurous. Punjabi's swear alot. Punjabi cuisine is delicious. Punjabi's are muslims, punjabi's are sikhs, punjabi's are hindu and many other religions. Punjab/i is Pakistan. Punjab/i iz India. Punjab is colourful. The dance of Bhangra belongs to the Punjab and so does gidha. Lahore is the capital of Pakistan Punjab and Chandigarh of the India Punjab. Punjab is the name of the region of Punjab in Both Pakistan and India. The people of Punjab are called Punjabi's. The language spoken is Punjabi, but different scriptures are used; in Pakistan Shahmukhi is used and in India Gurmukhi. punjabi A person from the either the Province of Punjab (Pakistan) or the State of Punjab (India). Brave, loud, hospitable, humourous, moving to bhangra beats and sharing jokes type of character. Punjabi means someone from Punjab, which is very rich in culture, agriculture and music. After sub-continent partition almost 2/3 of it went to Pakistan and 1/3 of it that had sikh majority went to India. So when you say Punjabi, atleast 6 out of 10 times it refers to someone from Pakistan's province of Punjab. The biggest, richest and most historical, city of Punjab is Lahore (Pakistan), which happens to be the capital of Punjab for centuries. Punjabis are known for their Bravery, agriculture, hospitality and Bhangra Music.


Who, in 1979, was the 1st British footballer to be transferred for £1 million?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 9 | 1979: Forest break football transfer record 1979: Forest break football transfer record Football club Nottingham Forest has just clinched Britain's first �1m transfer deal. England forward Trevor Francis signed for Brian Clough's League and Cup winning side this lunchtime in Nottingham after eight seasons with Birmingham City. The total cost to Forest - whose average League gate is 30,000 people - will be �1,180, 000, including VAT and 5% fees for Francis and the League Provident Fund for ex-footballers. Assistant manager of Nottingham Forest Peter Taylor said: "We can afford to pay prices like this because of good management in the past." It is double the amount received by Liverpool when Kevin Keegan was sold to Hamburg in summer 1977. The previous record transfer fee of �500,000 was paid by West Bromwich Albion to Middlesbrough last December for David Mills. Weeks of speculation Francis, 24, spent five hours in talks with Clough yesterday when the Forest manager removed his earlier objections to the star striker playing in the US over the summer. As well as his �45,000 transfer payment, Francis will also receive �80,000 from American club Detroit Express to play for them in the closed season as part of a �200,000 package over three years. He is the first new signing Clough has made in 14 months, after buying defender Needham from Queen's Park Rangers. The move to Nottingham ends weeks of speculation for Francis, after Birmingham wavered about whether to let him go. Trevor Francis made his League debut in 1970 at Cardiff and since then has made 300 League appearances for Birmingham and has had 12 senior England caps. Coventry - whose manager Jimmy Hill is co-owner of Detroit Express - were the only other club in the running to sign Francis but were excluded from the competition by their refusal to raise their stake from �900,000 - below Birmingham's valuation.


In U.S. slang what value currency note is a Ulysses?


In medicine, what is the more common name for otalgia?

Ear Pain (Otalgia) GERD trauma to the ear, jaw or neck You should be prepared to give a thorough history of your symptoms and undergo a physical examination when visiting your physician’s office for ear pain. Here is a list of some of the questions your doctor may ask: When did the pain start? Are you experiencing any loss of hearing, ear drainage , or tinnitus ? Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Do you have any difficulty with balance or bouts of dizziness? Does your child have frequent ear infections ? Did you have frequent ear infections as a child? Have you experienced any hoarseness ? Do you have difficulty or pain associated with swallowing? Have you lost unexpected weight recently? Do you smoke or use tobacco products? How frequently (i.e. how many packs a day)? Do you drink alcohol and if so how frequently? Have you been told that you grind your teeth at night? Do you notice yourself clenching your teeth during the day when you are feeling stress? Do you find yourself constantly chewing gum? Being prepared to answer these questions will be particularly useful when your visit is with a general practitioner, as they may not be as familiar with the many different diagnoses for otalgia. Physical Exam for Otalgia Inspection of the ear canal and tympanic membrane with an otoscope will likely be performed to look for otitis media . Your doctor will also look at your outer ear to check for signs of infection (swimmer's ear) or injuries. A Weber Tuning Fork may also be used to help the physician determine if there is either bone or air conductive hearing loss . Your physician will also assess your nasal and oral cavities. Your doctor may also look at your back molars to check for signs of grinding or frequent clenching of the teeth. Assessment of the neck is done to look for enlarged lymph nodes , an enlarged thyroid, or other masses. As Temporomandibular Joint disorder is a common cause for otalgia in adults, this joint may be palpated by the physician. Other exams may be needed to fully identify the cause of otalgia. Other exams may include laryngoscopy, endoscopy , CT scan , MRI, X-Rays, and audiometry. Treatment of Otalgia As there are many different causes of otalgia, there are similarly many different possible treatments. The treatment of choice will be linked to the cause of ear pain. The treatment may be as simple as antibiotics and some Tylenol or Advil, or it may involve surgery (i.e. myringotomy , total thyroidectomy, removal of cancer, etc.).  Fortunately, the majority of cases of otalgia are curable. Sources: Chen, R.C., Khorsandi, A.S., Shatzkes, D.R., & Holliday, R.A. (2009). The Radiology of Referred Otalgia. The American Journal of Neuroradiology. Accessed: April 4, 2010 from http://www.ajnr.org/cgi/content/full/30/10/1817 Medline Plus. (2009). Earache. Accessed: April 1, 2010 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003046.htm Wax, M.K. (2011). Primary Cary Otolaryngology Chapter 16: Head and Neck Cancer. The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Retrieved on July 31, 2015 from https://www.entnet.org/sites/default/files/Oto-Primary-Care-WEB.pdf Continue Reading


What dessert means 'cooked cream' in Italian?

LUIGI'S TASTES OF ITALY: Panna Cotta (Cooked Cream Dessert) LUIGI'S TASTES OF ITALY Benvenuti al Tutti! Welcome to Luigi's Tastes of Italy This blog is my small dedication to Italian cooking, and is abolutely 100% free of pretentiousness, complicated ingredients, or any effort to present Italian cuisine as anything other than it really is, very simple. Hope you enjoy reading my posts and maybe trying out some of the recipes. Saturday, 9 January 2010 Panna Cotta (Cooked Cream Dessert) Whenever we are dining out, or visiting family. I suddenly for some strange reason, break out in feelings of guilt for eating rich foods in quantity, so wishing not to appear greedy, more often than not I decline the dessert course. And I usually make the quite shocking claim of: "I don't do desserts". Whenever I utter those words however, it always later causes fits of giggles, and teasing, from my other half when we get home. Sometimes lasting days. The reason for her cruel laughter, and mockery, is that whenever there is any leftover sweet desserts such as Sticky Toffee Pudding, Treacle Sponge, or Chocolate Cake in the fridge at home. It always dissapears quite quickly. In fact it dissapears almost instantly. Assuming quite correctly then, that the cat is unable to open the refridgerator, it does not take Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, or Sherlock Holmes to deduce that it only leaves me as the possible culprit. So for someone who does not do desserts, it might come as a surprise that I am blogging about a favourite Italian dessert, called panna cotta. Panna cotta literally means cooked cream. In essensce that is precisely what it is. Normally I serve it with some kind of contrasting flavour. Generally raspberries, lightly cooked down with a little sugar, and a dash of lemon juice. In the variation given here, I add some rind from oranges and lemons, and a dash of orange liquor (Cointreau or Triple Sec is fine). The only recommendation I have for the ingredients, is to try and source gelatin sheets (leaf), rather than powder. Although the powder works just fine. It is a little more variable in the results it produces, sometimes creating 'panna rocka' instead of 'panna cotta'. Using the sheets, I have always had excellent results, and very creamy just set, textures. Many other recipes I have seen call for lining the ramekins with cling film, in my opinion a waste of time and money. By simply placing the finished rammekins in a little hot water for 10 seconds prior to serving, they "turn out" easily. INGREDIENTS:


The Chase - UKGameshows The Chase ITV Studios (Potato) for ITV1, 29 June 2009 to present Synopsis Four contestants must work for the benefit of the team, as they face a ruthless quiz genius called The Chaser, who is (apparently) determined to stop them winning at all costs. The original Beastie Boy, 'Mark Labbett' The original Darth Vader, 'Shaun Wallace' The first round starts with each contestant takes a turn of answering 60 seconds of general knowledge questions, with each correct answer being worth £1,000. This determines how much money they will be playing for against The Chaser (who this is varies by episode). This part of the round against The Chaser is played on a sloping board, situated between them, and consisting of seven steps (eight in the first series). The contestant starts three spaces ahead of The Chaser on the board. "I have a nice view from up here." Before the game begins, The Chaser offers the contestant the chance to increase this to four spaces, but reduce the amount they are playing for, or they can reduce their head start to two places, but massively increase their potential prize money. Now, THAT'S how you double up. After this is decided, the contestant and The Chaser are each asked the same multiple-choice question. They do this simultaneously; with the first to lock-in an answer starts a five-second countdown for the other to lock-in their answer. For every correct answer the contestant gives, they move one space closer to safety. However, The Chaser also moves one space closer to the contestant with each correct answer. Any incorrect answers given by either the contestant or The Chaser, and they stay where they were on the board. Uh-oh, it's the following arrow of death. The round continues with several more multiple-choice questions until either the contestant reaches the bottom of the board, with the money they were playing for being put into the team bank, or The Chaser answers more questions correctly, and catches the contestant on the board. If this happens, the prize money is lost, and the contestant is out of the game. The above is repeated a further three times, for each of the other three contestants on the team. If all four contestants are caught by The Chaser, their prize fund is set to £4,000 and the team must nominate one contestant to proceed to The Final Chase. The Final Chase In this final round, the remaining contestant(s) must face The Chaser one last time in order to win a share of the prize money. They receive two minutes to answer as many questions as possible. This is done on the buzzer, meaning you have the slightly odd set-up of two or more people trying to be first to buzz, even though they are working together. For every correct answer given, they move one space further ahead, with them having a head start of one space per team member remaining. Unlike the earlier rounds, this game is not played on the board in the studio, but rather the spaces are marked by on-screen graphics. After the two minutes are up, The Chaser is then given two minutes to answer as many questions as they can. Each correct answer moves them one space closer to the contestant(s). If The Chaser answers incorrectly, the clock is stopped, and the question is thrown over to the contestant(s). If they can answer correctly, The Chaser is moved one step backwards, and the games resumes. If The Chaser catches the contestant(s) before the time is up, they lose, and leave with nothing. If The Chaser fails to catch them, they each take an equal share of the prize money. The Final Chase in progress with Shaun Wallace. Worth Chasing? The concept of The Chase is interesting, but in reality it needs a little work. The first round is a bit like watching the same short game show four times over, and as such it feels repetitive. In addition, given it lasts for around three-quarters of the hour long programme, it eats up a lot of time, meaning the show only has two rounds in total, and as such, the final round, comparatively speaking, feels like it's over quite quick. In addition, while allowing the contestant(s


Who in the Old Testament was the wife of Moses?

Moses’ Cushite Wife | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament Posted on March 5, 2014 by Claude Mariottini In a previous post, I discussed Lamech’s bigamy and named some of the people in the Bible who were married to more than one wife. One issue I did not raise in that post was about Moses’ marital status. The issue I will seek to address in this post is whether Moses also was a bigamist, that is, whether Moses had more than one wife. The problem of whether or not Moses was a bigamist comes because of the conflict that arose between Aaron and Miriam against their brother Moses. The rebellion of Aaron and Miriam against Moses was over the issue of leadership. Moses’ leadership over the people was questioned because he had married a “Cushite woman.” Below are two translations of the text which refers to the Cushite woman: “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman” (Numbers 12:1 ESV). “And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman” (Numbers 12:1 KJV). Numbers 12:1 is the only passage in the Old Testament where Moses’ wife is identified as a “Cushite.” Throughout the Pentateuch, Moses’s wife is identified as Zipporah, a Midianite woman and the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian (Exodus 2:21; 3:1). The expression “Cushite woman” is used disparagingly against Moses because he had married a non-Israelite woman. The text in question raises several issues: was Zipporah the Cushite woman? Does Cush in this context refers to Ethiopia or to another place? Thus, the most important question related to our discussion is: Did Moses have one wife, Zipporah or did Moses have two wives, Zipporah and the Cushite woman? In his book, Antiquity of Jews, Book 2, Chapter 10, Josephus wrote that while Moses lived in Egypt, he commanded the Egyptian army in a war against Ethiopia and that he married an Ethiopian woman. The following are a few excerpts from Josephus’s narrative about Moses in Ethiopia: (239) The Ethiopians, who are next neighbors to the Egyptians, made an inroad into their country, which they seized upon, and carried off the effects of the Egyptians, who, in their rage, fought against them, and revenged the affronts they had received from them; but, being overcome in battle, some of them were slain, and the rest ran away in a shameful manner, and by that means saved themselves; (240) whereupon the Ethiopians followed after them in the pursuit, and thinking that it would be a mark of cowardice if they did not subdue all Egypt, they went on to subdue the rest with greater vehemence; and when they had tasted the sweets of the country, they never left off the prosecution of the war; and as the nearest parts had not courage enough at first to fight with them, they proceeded as far as Memphis and the sea itself; while not one of the cities was able to oppose them. (241) The Egyptians under this sad oppression, betook themselves to their oracles and prophecies, and when God had given them this counsel, to make use of Moses the Hebrew, and take his assistance, the king commanded his daughter to produce him, that he might be the general of their army. (247) When he had therefore proceeded thus on his journey, he came upon the Ethiopians before they had expected him; (248) and joining battle with them he beat them, and deprived them of the hopes they had of success against the Egyptians, and went on in overthrowing their cities, and indeed made a great slaughter of these Ethiopians. Now when the Egyptian army had once tasted of this prosperous success, by the means of Moses, they did not slacken their diligence, insomuch that the Ethiopians were in danger of being reduced to slavery, and all sorts of destruction; (252) Tharbis was the daughter of the king of the Ethiopians: she happened to see Moses as he led the army near the walls, and fought with great courage; and admiring the subtility of his undertakings,


90% of the species of the bird of paradise are indiginous to which island?

National Geographic Magazine - NGM.com Learn More » Fruit and insects abound all year in the forests of New Guinea, the largest tropical island in the world, and natural threats are few. Linked to Australia until about 8,000 years ago, the 1,500-mile-long (2,400 kilometers) island shared much of its neighbor's fauna. Marsupials and birds were plentiful, but placental mammals were entirely absent, meaning no monkeys and squirrels to compete with birds for food, and no cats to prey on them. The result: an avian paradise that today is home to more than 700 species of birds. Freed of other pressures, birds of paradise began to specialize for sexual competition. Traits that made one bird more attractive than another were passed on and enhanced over time. Known as sexual selection, this process "is to birds of paradise what natural selection is to Darwin's finches—the prime mover," says Scholes. "The usual rules of survival aren't as important here as the rules of successful mating." The diversity of New Guinea's birdlife also springs from its wealth of habitats, from humid coastal savannas to high-elevation cloud forests. Tangled swamps checker the lowlands, while a spine of rugged mountains, some rising 16,000 feet (5,000 meters), creates a labyrinth of scarp and crag in the remote interior. Shaped by volcanoes, earthquakes, and equatorial rains, the landscape is rife with physical barriers that isolate wildlife populations, allowing them to diverge into new species. (The fractured landscape is also reflected in the diversity of indigenous cultures; more than 750 languages are spoken just in Papua New Guinea, the eastern half of the island.) Much of New Guinea remains wild as ever, its fauna still not fully explored. In December 2005 scientists surveying the Foja Mountains in Indonesia's Papua Province, the western half of the island, came upon the Berlepsch's parotia, a bird of paradise with half a dozen springy feathers on its head. This legendary species was previously known only from a few partial specimens collected more than a century ago. Farther east, in Papua New Guinea's Crater Mountain reserve, the forest grows dense to the mountain's summit, forming a canopy that blocks all but the thinnest rays of sun. Birdsong rings out in the gloom, a hoot here, a trill there, a melodious whistle, a harmonic tone as when a finger circles the rim of a glass. Drenched by nearly 300 inches (760 centimeters) of rain a year, this highland terrain is forever dripping. The forest floor, composed of layer on layer of organic material, is a wet sponge underfoot. And always, from somewhere below, comes the muted rush of a cold river spiriting away last night's rain. Trails are rutted and mud-slick, swallowing boots and bruising the ankles of a first-time visitor. But the local women and children, who for a few kina will carry heavy gear and even lead you by the hand, tread lightly on bare feet. Pull out pictures of what you're looking for, and the men will lead you on long, clambering hikes, their machetes swinging to clear a path to where the birds of paradise hold court. Page [ 3 ] of 5


In which German city did Becks beer originate?

Beck's Beer: Quick History | Made Man Facebook Twitter Stumble Google+ Save Beck's beer: a quick history shows that it has been around for centuries, and the history is extensive. When someone finds a beer such as this, as exquisite and genuine in taste, it is always more intriguing to get to know more about it, learn where it came from, and how it was established. In 1873, the Beck's brewing company was established in Bremen, Germany. Beck's beer was first founded by a man named Luder Rutenberg. The name Beck's later came from a man named Heinrich Beck who oversaw all that was done in the Beck's brewing company. On the label of Beck's beer, there is a key. This key stands for "the key of Bremen" to represent the area in which it first surfaced as a true brewery. Beck's beer was the first German beer to use green bottles for brewing and selling. The purpose of the green bottles was to help avoid that skunky taste when it is mixed with sunlight. In early 2001, Beck's beer decided to put it's beer up for sale for the right price and to the right countries. America complied, and this new beer was introduced to the US. Beck's beer is the number one German export beer in accordance to its volume size to over 100 countries. Its top export countries are Italy, Australia, and the USA. Another big part of history is when Beck's made their low calorie beer. At a whopping 64 calories per bottle, with undeniably good taste, it is a hard beer to turn down. Beck's beer comes in six pack bottles, as well as twelve pack bottles. Anything bigger just does not happen here in the US. Beck's beer contains mostly a large quantity of two ingredients, although being a true German beer, is only allowed four total. It contains barley from England, and a special strain of yeast. The other two components to the Beck's recipe are ice-aged glacier water and hops from the Hallertau Hop Gardens in Germany. In the end, Beck's beer has a large amount of uncompromised history, and undeniably good flavor that has lasted century and century again. Nothing can compare to the low calorie option, the regular, the dark, and the unprecedented design of the Beck's beer bottle.


What is denoted on a weather map by a line with a row of solid semi circles attached?

Weather Maps Weather Maps The constantly changing weather is a fascinating study, to which maps are the key Contents The Denver Storm of 18 March 2003 Some Station Symbols from June 2003 From Equinox to Solstice Introduction The purpose of this article is to introduce and explain the professional weather maps available on the internet, using as the model the analysis charts provided by the Meteorological Service of Canada/Service Météorologique du Canada (MSC/SMC), also known as the Canadian Weather Office (CWO). A link to this site, and others, is provided in the References. The reader should download a Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP) analysis chart from this site for reference while reading this article. To do this, click English or French in the first screen, then Weather Maps in the index, then Analysis Charts, and choose one of the Complete maps. Two scales are provided (165k and 90k). The 165k is better for detailed inspection, the 90k for archiving maps for comparison. These are the best maps I have found so far, and we should be grateful to MSC for making them available. We can obtain up-to-date, no-nonsense professional-grade information here at any time. One of the great pleasures of the present study is that it can involve current happenings, and you can look out your door at it. An internet search for "weather" or "weather maps" will return over a million sites, most of which are useless. A search for "weather maps isobars" will eliminate a good deal of the rubbish, giving you only a few thousand sites. "Australia weather maps isobars" will also tighten the search. The US Weather Bureau is interested in selling stuff, not providing it as a service to the public, and their information seems inferior. Their web sites will get you .COM sites with cookies, porno, pop-up ads coming from nowhere, and such, so they are best avoided. There is apparently a lot of money in weather, a great number of children involved, and a lot of TV-weather-report trivia, which are of little interest to the intelligent. Some of the children's sites may be interesting as an introduction, but have little depth and at times are not too accurate. Weather Maps Available Maps The weather map, analysis chart or synoptic chart shows isobars (contours of constant pressure), highs and lows (centers of maximum or minimum pressure), fronts (boundaries of air masses) and station data (wind, weather, cloud cover, cloud type, barometric pressure, temperature and precipitation). The amount of detail included depends on the scale of the map, but even a simple map contains a large amount of data. It takes considerable practice to understand a weather map, but the knowledge will come easily and will be very satisfying. By all means look out-of-doors at your own location and analyse what you see in terms of your map study. Particularly interesting is correlating the cloud forms with weather conditions. The kind of map that mainly concerns us gives actual measurements at some definite time in the past, not a prediction of future events, and is called an analysis chart. The MSC maps are drawn on a conformal projection centred at the North Pole. They do not cover the complete Northern Hemisphere, but Canada and the US, Europe and Northern Siberia are included. Radial meridians are drawn every 10°, with tick marks at 1° intervals. Circular parallels of latitude are drawn every 10° with 1° ticks as well. This facilitates determining geographical coordinates for reference of feature location. Note also the outlines of the continents, provinces and states, which also help in orientation. The maps reflect past actual conditions at 00Z, 06Z, 12Z and 18Z, which are UCT (GMT, or Zulu time), the hour at Greenwich. For Denver, I subtract 7 hours, so they correspond to 17, 23, 5 and 11 hours MST. Updated maps appear not long after these times. By comparing two maps, the speed and direction of the motion of features can be estimated. Therefore, about 24 hours of history is always available. Satellite imagery, that shows cloud cover, is also available. The British Met Of


What city was sacked by Alaric and the Visigoths in 410 AD?

The Visigoths and the Sack of Rome You will penetrate The City Despite or to avoid his destiny, Alaric tried to negotiate peacefully with the rulers of Rome. Far from being the enemy of Rome, Alaric worked as king-maker, installing Priscus Attalus as emperor, and keeping him there despite policy disagreements. It didn't work. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Ultimately, Rome's refusals to accommodate a barbarian led Alaric to sack Rome on August 24, A.D. 410. Aside: An Unlucky Day for Rome Most Roman festivals began on odd-numbered days because even numbers were considered infelicitous. (The word felix means fortunate in Latin and was the agnomen the Roman dictator Sulla added to his name in 82 B.C. to indicate his luck. Infelicitous means unlucky.) August 24 is a good example of just how bad even-numbered days could be for the Roman Empire, since it was on that same day, 331 years earlier, that Mt. Vesuvius had erupted, wiping out the Campanian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The Sack of Rome Gothic troops destroyed most of Rome and took prisoners, including the Emperor's sister, Galla Placidia . "But when the appointed day had come, Alaric armed his whole force for the attack and was holding them in readiness close by the Salarian Gate; for it happened that he had encamped there at the beginning of the siege. Aug. 24, 410 A.D. And all the youths at the time of the day agreed upon came to this gate, and, assailing the guards suddenly, put them to death; then they opened the gates and received Alaric and the army into the city at their leisure. And they set fire to the houses which were next to the gate, among which was also the house of Sallust, who in ancient times wrote the history of the Romans, and the greater part of this house has stood half-burned up to my time; and after plundering the whole city and destroying the most of the Romans, they moved on."


What's the birthstone for December? | Earth | EarthSky What’s the birthstone for December? By EarthSky in Earth | Science Wire | December 1, 2015 December has two birthstones, turquoise and zircon. Turquoise Turquoise is considered by some to be a symbol of good fortune and success, believed to bring prosperity to its wearer. In the language of chemists and geologists, turquoise is known as “copper aluminum phosphate.” Turquoise is often found in weathered igneous rock that contains copper minerals, where it crystallizes in veins and nodules. The gemstone usually develops in rock near water tables, located in semiarid and arid environments. The chemicals in turquoise come from adjacent rock, leached out by rain and groundwater. Turquoise is a relatively soft gemstone, and can be easily scratched and broken. This porous opaque stone is easily discolored by oil and pigments, and changes color when it loses some of its water content. A sky blue shade in turquoise is due to the presence of copper, while iron gives it a greener tone. Ochre and brown-black veins in the stone occur during the formation of turquoise, caused by inclusions from nearby rock fragments or from oxide staining. The most valued variety of turquoise is an intense sky blue color, like the color of a robin’s egg. Hard, relatively non-porous compact stones have the best appearance because the stone can be finely polished. Pale and chalky varieties however are sometimes impregnated with oil, paraffin, liquid plastic and glycerin to give it a good polish. This stone can be found in Armenia, Kazakhstan, China, Australia, Tibet, China, Mexico, Brazil, and Egypt. In Iran, where some of the best stones are found, turquoise is the national gem. The American southwest-Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and California-are primary producers of turquoise. Much of the specimens have a light color, and are porous and chalky-only about 10% is of gem quality. Its name is believed to originate from the French phrase “pierre turquoise” meaning “Turkish stone” because turquoise was brought to Europe by Venetian merchants who first acquired it in Turkish bazaars. It is also considered by some as a love charm. When received as a gift, the turquoise symbolizes a pledge of affection. Shakespeare used this lore in “The Merchant of Venice’. In it, Leah gave a turquoise ring to Shylock when he was a bachelor, hoping it would win his affections so he would ask her to marry him. In Russia, the turquoise is popularly used in wedding rings. Turquoise is one of the earliest known stones to be used in jewelry. Pharaohs of Early Egypt wore them. A tomb excavated in 1900 contained the mummified remains of Queen Zer, who ruled in 5500 B.C.; found on her arm were four magnificent turquoise bracelets. Beads dating back to 5000 B.C. have been found in Mesopotamia (now Iraq). In Iran, turquoise was the national gemstone, adorning thrones, daggers, sword hilts, horse trappings, bowls, cups, and ornamental objects. Senior officials wore turquoise seals decorated with pearls and rubies. In the 7th century A.D., turquoise pieces inscribed with passages from the Koran and Persian proverbs were valued amulets. It was used as jewelry in ancient Siberia, around the Fifth and Sixth century B.C. During the Middle Ages, they were popularly used as decoration of vessels and covers for manuscripts. And it was again popular as jewelry during the Renaissance. It has also been found in ancient burial sites in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Central America. The Incas crafted beads and figurines out of it, and the Aztecs made pendants and ritual masks. Turquoise has a rich history in the American southwest. Native Americans have been using this gemstone to create magnificent jewelry and ornamental pieces for the past several thousand years. It was called “Chal-cui-hui-tal”, meaning “the highest and most valued thing in the world”. The Zuni, Hopi, Pueblo and Navajo Indians made magnificent necklaces, ear pendants and rings. The blue in turquoise symbolized the Heavens, and green symbolized the Ear


In which city is the U.S. Naval Academy?

United States Naval Academy :: Leaders to Serve the Nation :: USNA United States Naval Academy's cover photo USNavalAcademy 1 day ago 'Tis the season for USNA's community dinners for the firsties, honoring their service assignment into the wide variety of career fields available to naval officers. Last night the midshipmen who will ... USNavalAcademy January 17 The midshipmen of USNA's National Eagle Scout Association hosted Scouts from around the country on the Yard today to help them achieve a variety of STEM-related badges. USNavalAcademy January 17 Naval Academy Midshipman 1st Class Megan Rosenberger, chief of staff for the Midshipman Action Group (MAG), received the 2017 Drum Major Award for her distinguished service at the 29th Annual Anne Aru... USNavalAcademy January 16 Mids march with Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides in the 3rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade. Today, we honor the civil rights leader and his mission of service as well as our own commitment to... USNavalAcademy January 13 #NASA honors the career of administrator Gen. Charles Bolden (USNA '68). Bolden is one of 53 astronaut alumni of the U.S. Naval Academy and served as the deputy commandant here while still on active d... @NavalAcademy January 19 Watch how teams from @NavalAcademy and @AF_Academy switched campuses to find new ways to save energy. https://t.co/oMiLdqBk2K @NavalAcademy January 19 Congrats to Ryan Herrara-Murphy who went 15'9" at his first meet for the @NavalAcademy earning 2nd place. 🥈🥈🥈 https://t.co/p8prTEaM2w @NavalAcademy


Which organisation won its 3rd Nobel Peace Prize in 1963?

Nobel Prize Awarded Organizations Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Show with photos Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Show with photos More options Nobel Prize Awarded Organizations The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 26 times to organizations between 1901 and 2016. 23 individual organizations have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, as UNHCR, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has received the Nobel Peace Prize twice, in 1954 and 1981, and the work of Comité international de la Croix Rouge (International Committee of the Red Cross) (ICRC) has been honoured three times, in 1917, 1944 and 1963. The Nobel Peace Prize


From which London station do you depart on a train journey to Cardiff?

How to Get From London to Cardiff by Train, Bus and Car By Ferne Arfin Updated December 10, 2016. Cardiff is 151 miles west of London but good road and rail connections make it very easy to get to. With its Millennium Stadium attracting thousands of international rugby and football fans and the Wales Millennium Centre  now Wales's number one visitor attraction, the capital of Wales is one of the UK's top 10 destinations for foreign visitors. This university city has experienced something of a style and entertainment renaissance in recent years. And you can be there by train in about two hours.  So what are you waiting for?  Here's how -  How to Get There By Train Great Western Railway operates direct trains to Cardiff Central Station from Paddington Station in London on their Swansea line. Trains leave every half hour during the busiest times of the day. The journey takes a little over 2 hours.Fares start at about £48.00 if purchased in advance as two single or one-way tickets (checked in December 2016 for January travel). continue reading below our video Best Road Trip Apps The more flexible you are about your travel time, the more you can save. Do be careful to request "single" or one-way tickets because round trip tickets for this journey can cost more than £100. Book Train Tickets for the UK UK Travel Tip The cheapest train fares are those designated "Advance" - how far in advance depends upon the journey as most rail companies offer advance fares on a first come first served basis. Advance tickets are usually sold as one-way or "single" tickets. Whether or not you buy advance tickets, always compare the "single" ticket price to the round trip or "return" price as it is often cheaper to buy two single tickets rather than one round trip ticket. The difference on a trip between London and Cardiff is dramatic with standard fares being as much as two or three times the advance fares. By Bus Buses from London to Cardiff take between 3h30 and 3h45 hours. Advance fares cost between £10 and £20 round trip when purchased as two, one-way tickets - though if you are willing to book several months in advance and travel relatively unsociable hours, you could do this trip for an astonishing £3 round trip.   National Express operates a regular bus service between Victoria Coach Station in London and Cardiff Bus Station. Last minute tickets for this trip cost about twice as much. There is also direct bus service to Cardiff Airport and Cardiff University.  Bus tickets can be purchased online.  Book Extra Cheap Megabus Tickets in the UK UK Travel Tip National Express offers a limited number of "funfare" promotional tickets that are very cheap (£1.50 for London to Cardiff as compared to £19.50 for example, when checked in December 2016 for mid January travel). These can only be purchased online and they are usually posted on the website a month to a few weeks before the trip. It is worth checking the website to see if "funfare" tickets are available for your chosen journey. Go to the National Express homepage and look for a box that says "Online exclusives" and "Use our fare finder". If cheap fares are available for your trip, that's where you'll find them.  It helps if you can be flexible about dates. By Car Cardiff is 151 miles west of London via the M4 and M48 motorways. It takes about 3 hours to drive in perfect conditions but the M4 can become congested near London, Reading and the exit to the M25 which can add to your travel time. Keep in mind also that gasoline, called petrol in the UK, is sold by the liter (a little more than a quart) and the price is usually between $1.25 and $1.50 a quart. In December 2016, for example, the average price for a US gallon of gasoline was $5.50 Use the Automobile Association Route Planner to map a route with suggested stopovers and gasoline stations.


Who played Nelson Mandela in the 2009 film lnvictus?

Invictus (2009) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Director: a list of 30 titles created 27 Sep 2011 a list of 30 titles created 28 May 2012 a list of 49 titles created 09 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 14 Jan 2014 a list of 33 titles created 01 May 2014 Search for " Invictus " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    10 wins & 33 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A drama centered on three people -- a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy -- who are touched by death in different ways. Director: Clint Eastwood The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it. Director: Clint Eastwood Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players. Director: Bennett Miller The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in WWII. Director: Clint Eastwood The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. Director: Boaz Yakin A grief-stricken mother takes on the LAPD to her own detriment when it stubbornly tries to pass off an obvious impostor as her missing child, while also refusing to give up hope that she will find him one day. Director: Clint Eastwood The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Director: John Lee Hancock Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him. Director: Thomas Carter Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region. Director: Paul Greengrass J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years, looks back on his professional and personal life. Director: Clint Eastwood An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. Director: George Clooney The story of Jackie Robinson from his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1945 to his historic 1947 rookie season when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Director: Brian Helgeland Edit Storyline The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. Written by alfiehitchie His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion. See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 11 December 2009 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: The Human Factor See more  » Filming Locations: $8,611,147        (USA) (11 December 2009) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Jonah Lomu is portrayed by Zak Feaunati , who was once a player of the Bath Rugby team and is (2009) head of Rugby at Bishop Vesey'


Who is currently the creative director at the House of Chanel?

Chanel Chanel   As the eponymous founder of Chanel, influential designer Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel created her line of clothing to liberate women from their typical wear of the corseted silhouette. She wanted to design a newfound acceptance of fashion refined by a sporty and casual chic feel during the post World War I era. Chanel’s aesthetic extended beyond clothing as she further incorporated the construction of jewelry, handbags and fragrances such as iconic signature scent, Chanel No. 5. German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is currently the head designer and creative director of the Chanel fashion house. Products available in store.


In which sport/game do Team Europe and Team USA compete for the Weber Cup?

Home - Weber Cup Read More    Weber Cup 2016 Established in 2000, the Weber Cup is the annual USA v Europe tenpin bowling challenge – the Ryder Cup of tenpin. Named after American bowling legend Dick Weber, the man who helped shape modern bowling, the event features two four-man teams competing over three days in a series of singles and doubles matches. Since its inaugural event in Warsaw, Poland, the Weber Cup has taken place exclusively in the UK and in 2016 finds a new home at Event City in Manchester. After 16 years of the Weber Cup the score currently stands at 8 – 8 after Team Europe registered a resounding 17-8 victory in 2015. The 2016 Weber Cup expands to a race to 19 and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and is also packaged as 18 x one-hour highlight shows by Matchroom Sport and syndicated around the world. With a single lane arena, the Weber Cup is a unique environment for bowlers to compete. Coupled with 500-strong crowds, the tournament represents a tough pressurised proposition for the competitors. Since 2006, the event has included players from the PBA in the United States and they have certainly helped to elevate the status of the competition. Played over three days, all matches are over one game with total pin fall determining the winner. There have been six maximum 300 games in the history of the event; the holy grail for bowlers. Venue EventCity, Phoenix Way, Manchester M41 7TB August 5th - 7th 2016


Composed in 1831, what was Rossini's last opera?

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In US slang what value currency note is a Benjamin?

Big List of Slang Terms for Money If you know other slang terms for money, please let us know in the comments below! Bacon – Slang for Money Band (as in rubber band) – Slang for 1000 dollars Bank – A large sum of Money Bank Roll – A large sum of Money Benjamins – Slang for the 100 dollar bill The person appearing on the 100 dollar bill is Benjamin Franklin. Benjies – Slang for the 100 dollar bill (like benjamins) Big Faces – Money with larger faces on them. This includes all bills except the one $1 bill (often used to refer to the $100 bill). Bill – Slang for a 100 dollars Bread – Slang for Money (not too common, mostly used in rap) Booty – A large sum of money or valuables (used mostly when talking about pirates and treasure) Bucks – Slang for Dollars C-Note – A 100 dollar bill Cabbage – Slang for Money (not very common) Cake – Slang for Money (not very common) Cash – Slang for Money (very common) Change – Slang for small coins Cheddar – Slang for Money (not too common, mostly used in rap, like “cheese” below) Cheese – Slang for Money Clams – Slang for 1 dollar bills Coin – Slang for Money Cream/C.R.E.A.M. – Slang for Money. Also acronym for “Cash Rules Everything Around Me” (not too common, mostly used in rap) Dead Presidents – Slang for Money (not very common, referring to the fact that the faces on American money are usually former presidents) Dinero – Slang for Money Dough – Slang for Money (very common) Frogskins – Slang for various bills a ‘G’ – Slang for 1000 dollars Grand – Slang for 1000 dollars Green – Slang for Money (fairly common) Greenbacks – Slang for dollar bills Grip – Slang for Money (not too common) Gwop/Guap – A large amount of money Hundie – A 100 dollar bill. Hundo – A 100 dollar bill. Jacksons – Slang for a 20 dollar bill Kraft Singles – $1 bills (comes from the term “cheese” above) Lettuce – Slang for Money Lick – easy money (money that is obtained easily) Loot – A large sum of money or valuables Mozzarella – Slang for Money (comes from the term “cheese” above) Mula/Moolah/Moola – Slang for Money (fairly common) Paper – Slang for Money (somewhat common, mostly used in rap) Racks – Money (in thousands of dollars) Sacagaweas – Slang for Sacagawea dollar coins Samolean – Slang for Dollars (not too common, older slang) Sawbuck – a 10 dollar bill Scratch – A small amount of money (usually change) Scrilla – Slang for Money (somewhat common, mostly used in rap) Singles – Slang for 1 dollar bills Stack – Slang for 1000 dollars Trap – The place where you make your money (from the 2012 Nicki Minaj song “Beez in the Trap”)


Which motor manufacturer makes the models Roomster and Superb?

New Skoda Roomster reportedly delayed until 2016 New Skoda Roomster reportedly delayed until 2016 Home Skoda News New Skoda Roomster reportedly delayed until 2016 product 2015-08-24 18:51:28 http://www.motor1.com/news/57919/new-skoda-roomster-reportedly-delayed-until-2016/ Skoda Rumors, skoda roomster, roomster, 2016 skoda roomster, 2016 roomster, next generation skoda roomster, 2015 skoda roomster, next-generation roomster, 2015 roomster The next-gen Skoda Roomster has reportedly been delayed until sometime next year. The next-gen Skoda Roomster has reportedly been delayed until sometime next year. Citing a company insider, Auto Express is reporting the model was scheduled to be introduced later this year but the company has now pushed back its debut until 2016.  There's no word on what caused the delay but it's possible that Volkswagen and Skoda decided to delay the Roomster's introduction to give the recently launched Volkswagen Caddy some breathing room since they're essentially the same model. In related news, Auto Express is reporting Skoda will introduce two new models at the Frankfurt Motor Show.  One of them will reportedly be the Superb GreenLine, while the other is billed as a sporty Superb with cosmetic styling tweaks. Be part of something big New Skoda Roomster reportedly delayed until 2016 About this article


In medicine, what is the common name for epistaxis?

Definition of Epistaxis Our Nosebleed Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Nosebleed Definition of Epistaxis Causes of a Heart Attack Slideshow Epistaxis: Medical term for nosebleed . The nose is a part of the body that is very rich in blood vessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position on the face. As a result, any trauma to the face can cause bleeding, which may be profuse. Nosebleeds can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out, crust, and crack, as is common in dry climates, or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters. People are more susceptible if they are taking medications which prevent normal blood clotting ( warfarin [Coumadin], clopidogrel bisulfate [Plavix], aspirin, or any anti-inflammatory medication). Other predisposing factors include infection, trauma, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, hypertension, alcohol abuse, and inherited bleeding problems. "Epistaxis" is a Greek word meaning "a dripping," especially of blood from the nose. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016


1n which country did Jarlsberg cheese originate?

Food and Product Reviews - Jarlsberg Cheese - Food Blog | Bite of the Best Bite of the Best Contact Us Welcome! Welcome to BiteoftheBest.com - an interactive foodie website highlighting the best offerings of the culinary world; featuring new products, restaurant reviews, recipes, local food events, free giveaways and more... Sign in to win free stuff Remember me Follow Bite of the Best Recent Comments: Kathy Hogg says : I’d use them for making mini-meatloves and macaroni and cheese. Read More Leslie says : I just tried the “Cauli-rice Curry” one. The curry sauce is really good, just the... Read More Lynda Christian says : I’d use them for sauces and maybe soups Read More Natasha Clark says : I found the Nourish Bowls at my local Meijers. I was tired of eating cold salads and... Read More Click here to Rate, Review and Comment    Loading ... What it is: A mild nutty-flavored part-skim cow's milk cheese from Norway; like Swiss cheese, characterized by large holes How it comes: Sliced at deli counters, chunks or 8-ounce pre-packaged slices Where it is: In the cheese or deli section Who it's for: Everyone, as it's mild enough for children's palates, yet flavorful enough for adults Suggested retail price: $5.99 to $7.99 sliced or as a chunk from the deli; $4.99 to $6.99 per 8-ounce package presliced Nutrition notes: An ounce of Classic Jarlsberg contains 100 calories, 8 grams total fat and 180 milligrams sodium; the Lite contains 70 calories, 3.5 grams total fat and 130 milligrams sodium; both are excellent sources of calcium Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting Bonnie: I don’t recall my first taste of Jarlsberg (pronounced YAHRLZ-berg) cheese, but I do recollect its buttery flavor and how its holes made it look like Swiss. It had a yummy mild nutty flavor. I also recall dropping Swiss cheese (shhh… don’t tell the Swiss) from my shopping list and replacing it with Jarlsberg. Not only is it tastier but it melts nicely too. I love using it in recipes. (The Jarlsberg Lite version, btw, is quite tasty for a 50 percent less fat, 30 percent fewer calories cheese.) Use Jarlsberg (regular or lite) for cooking in any recipe calling for Swiss cheese. Top onion soup, add to a Reuben sandwich, use in a grilled cheese, or try it in one of these Express Lane Cooking recipes: Ham, Jarlsberg and Potato Frittata: Preheat broiler. Cook 1 peeled and diced potato in 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet with an ovenproof handle over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add 2/3 cup diced ham and 1 medium-sized chopped onion or 3 chopped scallions. Cook until onion/scallion softens and ham is heated through, about 3 minutes. In a bowl, beat together 6 eggs, 3 tablespoons Jarlsberg cheese, 1 tablespoon water, some salt and pepper. Gently stir eggs into skillet; cook 3 minutes or until almost set. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Jarlsberg cheese. Place under broiler until browned and puffed, about 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve. Monte Cristo Sandwich: Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard. Cover each with a slice of Jarlsberg cheese, turkey and a slice of tomato. Cover with remaining bread to complete sandwich. In shallow bowl beat 4 eggs, 2 tablespoons water or milk, some salt and pepper. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray or heat 2 teaspoons butter over medium heat. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, coating well on each side. Cook in skillet over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Quarter and serve. Corn and Tomato Omelet: Beat together 6 eggs, an 8.5-ounce can creamed corn, 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, salt and pepper. Spray a 10- to 12-inch sloping sided skillet with nonstick cooking spray or use 2 teaspoons butter. Heat over medium heat, pour in egg mixture. Cook without stirring, lifting edges occasionally to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet, 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is set, but still moist. Spoon 1 chopped tomato over half of the omelet. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup shredded Jarlsberg cheese. With spatula loosen edge of omelet and fold u


Perfection - UKGameshows Perfection Broadcast 12 Yard for BBC Two, 17 January 2011 to 10 February 2012 (60 episodes in 2 series) 12 Yard and BBC Scotland for BBC One, 2 January 2013 to 31 October 2014 (150 episodes in 3 series, Series 5: 1 to 30 episodes) 12 Yard and BBC Scotland for BBC Two, 2 to 30 March 2015 (Series 5: 31 to 60 episodes) Synopsis Contestants are asked a series of general knowledge questions, all of which have true or false answers. However should they get just one wrong, then the three other players can steal the game from them. The final sees the contestant in play attempt to win the jackpot, either on their own, or with the help of another player, in return for a share of the jackpot, which starts at £1000 and increases by £1000 each time it is unwon. Two complete games are played in each 45-minute episode. Each starts with four contestants - "we like to call them The Usual Suspects", says Nick Knowles, whom we like to call Mary Poppins. And we could probably work up a better justification for our renaming than 12 Yard could for theirs. It would appear that the name may be due to the image of the contestants on the screen reminding someone of the poster for said film, though if we're honest, what they really look like is a team who've been banished to the question room having lost all their head-to-heads on Eggheads (another 12 Yard show, of course - callbacks to other 12 Yard programmes will be a frequent feature of this show). Did they ever consider Muppets From Space, we wonder? How many contestants does it take to change a lightbulb? More than four, evidently. So anyway, one of The Living Dead (sorry, which movie was it again?) is randomly selected to take part. The selection is computerised and represented on screen by the names flashing up in quick succession, which looks rather feeble. Another 12 Yard show has a proper random selection device they could borrow, and since they've borrowed just about everything else, it seems a shame not to go the whole hog. The player has the briefest of brief chats with Mary before the quiz proper begins. In each round there are four true-or-false questions, and the player has 45 seconds to answer them all. Only the first answer counts, and each question has to be answered before the next is revealed. A round in progress. The bar at the bottom of the screen counts down the time by disappearing from right to left. The Railway Children, who have been isolated in their isolation booth of mega-isolation through the preceding question phase, now get to see the questions and the player's answers. They're asked how they think the player did, though their assessment has no real bearing on the game, and we've never known Mary to pick them up on incorrect assessments (like suggesting the player has achieved perfection, when it turns out they've actually got three wrong). The actual number the player has got right is then revealed. If it's all four, then the player has won that round. If it's zero, then the win automatically goes to Hannah and her Sisters. Going through the answers from both the player and his opponents If, as is usually the case, the player has got 1, 2, or 3 correct, then The Wild Bunch have an opportunity to achieve perfection by changing the required number of answers from False to True, or vice versa. This being done, Mary goes through the correct answers. If Rita, Sue and Bob Too have got them all right, then they win. Otherwise, nobody wins that round and the reward (which is getting to choose two categories from a list of twelve to add to the selection for the endgame) is carried over to the next. The final board, before any categories have been added to it. This is done three times, generating a list of six categories for the endgame. Should the third round be unwon, the final category selections (including any carried forward from previous rounds) are picked alternately by the player and The Three Musketeers. Picking the final two categories For the final, the player stands up (no, we don't know why either) and answers the six questions from t


Which English city has parliamentary constituencies named Moor View and Sutton & Devonport?

UK General Election political map: Results explanation & methodology - Telegraph UK General Election political map: Results explanation & methodology 12:01AM GMT 13 Jan 2008 With our dynamic political map you can see the state of play in UK politics at a single glance, track the Government’s performance and follow the next British General Election. Each hexagon marks a single constituency and clicks through to information on candidates, health, crime and education. UK General Election political map All the political data in the map has been organised according to the latest set of constituency boundary changes, as drawn up by the Boundary Commission and approved by Parliament on 27 June 2007. This review is the fifth general review since permanent, independent Boundary Commissions for each of the four parts of the UK were established by the 1944 House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Act. The results in the election map, including those of the 2005 General Election, have been re-weighted to suggest what they would have been had the contest taken place under these new boundaries. Please note: this can lead to apparent contradictions in the data. In Croydon Central, for example, the boundary changes have given Labour a de facto majority in a seat that was won by the Conservatives in 2005. In such a case the seat is marked red on the map, but only one name is listed on the political data card: that of the incumbent MP. In some cases, for example in Tyne & Wear, boundary changes are so extensive that the person listed as the sitting MP may not be the person who ends up contesting that seat at the next election. There are many such anomalies to be found on the map, as the changes are quite extensive, involving alterations to constituencies in all parts of the UK except Scotland (changes to Scottish boundaries were enacted prior to the 2005 general election, following the creation of the Scottish parliament). Only 55 constituencies in England and 18 in Wales remain wholly unaffected by the changes, and a net total of four new seats has been added, bringing the total in the new House of Commons to 650. The data for the notional results are taken from the Media Guide to New Parliamentary Constituencies, compiled by Professors Rallings and Thrasher of the University of Plymouth for BBC, ITN, PA News and Sky News. EXISTING CONSTITUENCIES WHICH HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVELY ABOLISHED Birmingham Sparkbrook and Small Heath Barnsley West and Penistone Knowsley North and Sefton East Normanton NEWLY CREATED CONSITUTUENCIES, FOR WHICH NO SITTING MP CAN BE LISTED Broadland Wyre and Preston North York Outer CONSTITUENCIES WHERE THE EXISTING NAME HAS BEEN RETAINED, BUT BOUNDARY CHANGES HAVE MEANT A NOTIONAL CHANGE TO THE HOLDING PARTY Constituencies won by Labour in 2005, but notionally the Conservatives under the new boundaries (the sitting Labour MP is listed on the map): Enfield North Thanet South Wirral West Constituencies won by the Conservatives in 2005, but notionally Labour under the new boundaries (the sitting Conservative MP is listed on the map): Croydon Central Northampton South Constituencies won by the Liberal Democrats in 2005, but notionally Conservative under the new boundaries (the sitting Liberal Democrat MP is listed): Solihull Constituencies won by the Liberal Democrats in 2005, but notionally Labour under the new boundaries (the sitting Liberal Democrat MP is listed): Rochdale NEWLY-NAMED CONSTITUENCIES AND THEIR PREVIOUS INCARNATIONS Aberconwy - Based on Conwy Arfon - Predominantly based on Caernarfon, but after taking in part of the old Conwy seat it is notionally held by Labour, not Plaid Cymru Barnsley East - Based around the old Barnsley East and Mexborough seat, but also drawing on parts of the other two Barnsley seats Basildon and Billericay - Based on Billericay, but taking in a part of the old Basildon seat Bermondsey and Old Southwark - The new name for the slightly amended Southwark North and Bermondsey seat Blackley and Broughton - Based on Manchester Blackley, but taking in part of the old Salford seat Blackpo


Who wrote To the Devil, a Daughter and The Haunting of Toby Jugg?

Halloween recommendations: The Haunting of Toby Jugg | Den of Geek Search Halloween recommendations: The Haunting of Toby Jugg Movies are all well and good, but sometimes you need something to read in the bath/on the tube/in bed/etc... tumblr Hands up who remembers Dennis Wheatley? Nope? No one? Hm. Ask your granddad perhaps. He'll probably say, "Dennis Wheatley? What-ho! Isn't he the smashing old fellow who wrote the Roger Brook novels?" or some such. See, Wheatley churned out jingoistic spy thrillers by the dozen in his 1930s/40s hey-day – many of which featured an insufferably smug dandy adventurer called Roger Brook – but these were interspersed by far darker works, reflecting Wheatley's secret obsession with the Occult. Pretty much all of these are long out of print now and his controversial 'Black Magic Story' series may well only be remembered for The Devil Rides Out and To The Devil, A Daughter (both of which were made into Hammer films), but there are far scarier treats lurking in the bibliography if you're willing to look. The most terrifying of them (and probably the creepiest book I've ever read) has to be 1948's The Haunting of Toby Jugg. It's written in the first person, from the point of view of the eponymous protagonist, an airforce pilot who was shot down in the war and lost the use of his legs as a result. Bedridden and recuperating at the family home somewhere in the Welsh countryside, Toby finds himself haunted by strange dreams and night terrors. Raised as an atheist, Toby finds it difficult to reconcile his lack of spiritual belief with the mounting feeling that he is being terrorized by a demonic presence. As the fear grows, this presence starts to manifest itself as a dark shadow tapping on Toby's window and trying to find a way into his room. His carer is unsympathetic and doesn't believe Toby's assertions that something is tormenting him, so a large portion of the first half follows Toby's utter terror as he's forced to lie immobile in a room that he feels is under threat from dark forces. This is by far the most horrifying section of the book and Wheatley writes it up into a maniacal crescendo of fear. I really found it hard to sleep the first time I read this and there are few books to which I'd attach that accolade. You feel you're right there in Toby's cracking mind, which helps lend him your sympathies in the second half where the inevitable Satanic conspiracy is revealed. The Occult aspects are impeccably researched and even the obligatory sanctimonious caution at the end that you shouldn't mess with evil spirits can't shake the overwhelming darkness that permeates throughout the rest of the book. Admittedly, Wheatley's jingoism mars the prose a little. It's a pity that the book is dated and occasionally uncomfortable to read thanks to Toby's politics or it may still be in print and regarded as a classic. A naïve young lad, Toby espouses the virtues of rather extreme Conservatism and he has a pretty reprehensible view of the "lower classes" that makes you blush just to read it. That said, in a way, these dubious (and mercifully only occasional) political rants help to make Wheatley's character more believable, given the time period and his social standing, so it's certainly not an insurmountable issue. What's important about this book is the horror and this is beautifully crafted. In spite of his flaws, I defy anyone to deny Wheatley's uncanny ability to capture that awful fear of lurking horrors in the dark that we've all felt at some point. The Haunting of Toby Jugg is a forgotten gem and worth a read if you're sat at home this Halloween with only that strange shadow tapping on the window for company … Plug time: Craig's own scary book, Filth Kiss, will be launched at Memorabilia at the Birmingham NEC on November 24th. Go along and he'll even sign it for you.


To which family of birds does the kookaburra belong?

kookaburra | bird | Britannica.com Kookaburra See Article History Alternative Titles: bushman’s clock, Dacelo gigas, laughing jackass, laughing kookaburra Kookaburra, also called laughing kookaburra or laughing jackass, (species Dacelo novaeguineae), eastern Australian bird of the kingfisher family (Alcedinidae), whose call sounds like fiendish laughter. This gray-brown, woodland-dwelling bird reaches a length of 43 cm (17 inches), with an 8- to 10-cm (3.2- to 4-inch) beak. In its native habitat it eats invertebrates and small vertebrates, including venomous snakes. In western Australia and New Zealand , where it has been introduced, the kookaburra has been known to attack chickens and ducklings. Defending their territory year-round, a monogamous pair of these birds lays two clutches of two to four white eggs in its nest in a tree hole. The young often remain with the parents and help raise the next year’s brood. Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas) Bucky Reeves—The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers Listen: kookaburra Audio clip of a laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). Also sometimes called the “bushman’s clock,” the kookaburra is heard very early in the morning and just after sunset. The related blue-winged kookaburra (D. leachii), which does not “laugh,” is found across northern Australia. Learn More in these related articles: in kingfisher Stretching 43 cm (17 inches) long and weighing 465 grams (16 ounces), the largest of all kingfishers is the kookaburra, known throughout Australia for its laughing call. The kookaburra’s white head has a brown eye stripe, the back and wings are dark brown, and the underparts are white. Often found in urban and suburban areas, it can become quite tame and may be fed by hand. A member of the... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference kookaburra - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The loud call of the kookaburra, a woodland bird of Australia, sounds like maniacal laughter. The bird and its distinctive call have become a symbol of the Australian bush. Native to eastern Australia, it has also been introduced into western Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. It is also known as the laughing kookaburra. Its species name is Dacelo gigas. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: May 25, 2010 URL: https://www.britannica.com/animal/kookaburra Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Located in the Orkneys, what is Britain's most northerly working whisky distillery?

Kirkwall, Orkney | Cruise Scotland Cruise Scotland Pictured: Kirkwall, Orkney - 'MSC Magnifica' and 'Nautica' alongside Hatston Pier with 'Ruby Princess' at anchor. WHY CHOOSE TO CRUISESCOTLAND? You are here: Home » Destinations » Kirkwall Kirkwall Location: 58° 59’ N 002° 57’ W No. of Berths: 3 Hatston Pier, Max L.O.A. 385m. Depth: 10.0m Kirkwall (North Face), Max L.O.A. 124m. Depth: 5.4m Stromness (North Pier), Max L.O.A. 148m. Depth: 6.0m Anchorage: yes 58° 59.50’ N 002° 57.70’ W (Inner), 59° 00.30’ N 002° 57.75’ W (Outer) Distance to Landing Stage: 0.4 NM (Inner), 1.2 NM (Outer) Tidal range/movement: 1.0m - 3.0m Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels over 65m length Town centre: Hatston Pier – 3km, Kirkwall Pier – 0.8km Shuttle to town: yes - from Hatston Pier Nearest airport: Kirkwall, 6km Business Development Manager, Marine Services, Harbour Authority Building, Scapa, Orkney, Scotland, KW15 1SD T: +44 (0)1856 873636 F: +44 (0)1856 873012 E: Scandinavian by Heritage – Nordic by Influence – Scottish by Design. Over 5000 years of History. See it - Touch It - Feel It. The Orkney archipelago, 70 remote and beautiful Islands, 59 degrees north off the North East of Scotland, is located on the same latitude as southern Greenland; the Gulfstream accounting for the Islands’ temperate climate. To appreciate Orkney, visitors don’t need a particular knowledge of history – just curiosity and a lively imagination! Rarely does a day go by without something ‘archaeological, meteorological or topological’ stopping the visitor in their tracks. The quality of the light, the ever changing weather, the magnificence of the archaeological sites and the awe-inspiring vistas and seascapes will take your breath away. There is a World Heritage site dating back to 3100BC including Skara Brae Stone Age Village (circa 3100BC), Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, The Ring of Brodgar (Orkneys own Stonehenge, circa 2000BC) and the Standing Stones of Stenness. It is equally famous and important as a habitat for birds and wildlife, with 19 highest level European Special Protection Areas or Special Areas of Conservation and one RAMSAR (International Wetlands) designation, set within around 750,000 acres of actively managed land as wildlife reserves. Amongst Orkney’s War Relics there is an Italian Chapel constructed and hand painted by Italian Prisoners of War, a Naval Museum with war relics and arte facts, and Scapa Flow, the resting place of the Royal Oak and the scuttled German Fleet in World War 2 where there is excellent diving in 25 metres of sheltered waters. Orkney boasts Balfour Castle, Britain’s most northerly inhabited castle; St Magnus Cathedral, Britain’s most Northerly Cathedral; Earls and Bishops Palaces, Britain’s most Northerly former Royal Residences; and Highland Park, Britain’s most Northerly distillery producing arguably one of the worlds finest single malts. With up to 28 comfortable, modern 45-seater coaches with skilled local drivers and over 30 accredited and highly-trained local guides, many of which are multi lingual and a bespoke Meet and greet Service for all ships, you are assured of a highly informative and enjoyable visit. Popular Excursions The following is a list of popular excursions that are available. It should be noted that these details are not definitive but are intended to demonstrate the range of excursions and activities available to cruise passengers visiting Kirkwall as part of a cruise. Please note that, in many cases and with prior arrangement, half day tours can be combined to create full day itineraries Shore excursions are normally pre-booked onboard via the cruise line concerned. Cruise Scotland cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information and all details and tour descriptions should be checked with the cruise line concerned. Half day tour ANCIENT TREASURES OF ORKNEY This tour passes through the gentle rolling landscape of Orkney and into the Neolithic Heartland of Orkney; an area designated as a World Heritage Site due to its wealth of pre-historic archaeology. This tour will stop at the Ring of B