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Who invented the spa bath? | qw_2691 | candido jacuzzi | CANDIDO JACUZZI, 83, IS DEAD - INVENTOR OF WHIRPOOL BATH - NYTimes.com CANDIDO JACUZZI, 83, IS DEAD CANDIDO JACUZZI, 83, IS DEAD; INVENTOR OF WHIRPOOL BATH By GLENN FOWLER Published: October 10, 1986 Candido Jacuzzi, who in 1949 invented the whirlpool bath that made his name a household word, died Tuesday at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 83 years old and had been paralyzed since he suffered a stroke in 1975. Mr. Jacuzzi was born in the village of Casarza della Delizia in a poor farming region of northeastern Italy and was the youngest of seven brothers who, with six sisters, emigrated to the United States early in the century. The family settled in Berkeley, Calif., bought a small machine shop and established Jacuzzi Brothers Inc., whose first product was an airplane propeller known as the Jacuzzi ''toothpick'' that was used on aircraft flown by the United States and its Allies in World War I. After the war the brothers designed the Jacuzzi J-7, a cabin-style monoplane. There followed a series of inventions of submersible pumps that won markets worldwide for Jacuzzi products and led to the opening of Jacuzzi factories in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Italy, as well as in the United States. More than 50 patents held by the family are currently in industrial use here and abroad. Mr. Jacuzzi became the sales manager, general manager and later president of Jacuzzi Brothers and was active in the business for more than 40 years. In 1949 his 15-month-old son, Kenneth, developed rheumatoid arthritis and doctors recommended hydrotherapy. At the time the only facilities available were large communal tubs in hospitals and at spas. The father designed a pump that could be used in a bathtub. Within a few years the pump was being marketed commercially and the Jacuzzi whirlpool bath was installed in increasing numbers, both indoors and out, at recreational centers and health clubs and eventually in private homes. Mr. Jacuzzi is survived by his wife, the former Inez Raineri; two sons, John of Monterrey, Mexico, and Kenneth of Phoenix; two daughters, Alba Kosta of Lafayette, Calif., and Irene Davidson of Moraga, Calif., and by four sisters, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. |
What is the next in the series 4, 16, 64, 256 | qw_2695 | 1024 | SOLUTION: What is the 10th term of the sequence 64, 16, 4,...? a. 1/2024 b. 1/256 c. 1/4096 d. 1/496 SOLUTION: What is the 10th term of the sequence 64, 16, 4,...? a. 1/2024 b. 1/256 c. 1/4096 d. 1/496 Algebra -> Sequences-and-series -> SOLUTION: What is the 10th term of the sequence 64, 16, 4,...? a. 1/2024 b. 1/256 c. 1/4096 d. 1/496 Question 853272 : What is the 10th term of the sequence 64, 16, 4,...? a. 1/2024 Find the type of sequence. This is a geometric sequence with a common term of 1/4, because each term * 1/4 is the next term. For any geometric sequence, the nth term = where a(1) is the first term, n is the term number you're trying to find, and r is the common ratio. Let's test it with the third term. The third term = = 64/16 = 4. That is the third term. See, it works! The tenth term is = 64/262144 = 1/4096. The answer is c. If you didn't remember the formula, write out the terms, dividing each subsequent term by 4 (which is multiplying it by 1/4), until you reach the 10th term. 64, 64/4=16, 16/4=4, 4/4=1, 1/4=1/4, 1/4 / 4 = 1/16, 1/16 / 4 = 1/64, 1/64 / 4 = 1/256, 1/256/4 = 1/1024, 1/1024 / 4 = 1/4096. |
Who was arrested and imprisoned in the Tower of London for aiding the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Battle of Culloden to Portree, Skye and thence to Glam on the island of Raasay? | qw_2735 | flora macdonald | Flora MacDonald | Hebridean Connections Hebridean Connections Flora MacDonald Flora MacDonald Flora (1722-1790) was the daughter of Ranald MacDonald and Marion MacDonald of Milton, South Uist. Flora’s father died whilst she was still a baby, and her mother remarried, to Hugh MacDonald of Camuscross, Skye. Flora spent three years at boarding school in Edinburgh, returning to South Uist in June 1745. This was a few weeks before Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, was to land on Eriskay en route to mainland Scotland. After some success, the Prince’s forces suffered defeat at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746, and he became a fugitive, hiding out in Uist and Benbecula. Support was offered by Flora’s stepfather Hugh and she met the Prince for the first time on 21st June. Arrested the next day, she finally helped the Prince to escape on the 28th, over the Minch to Skye. Meeting fellow Jacobite Donald Roy MacDonald in Portree, Flora took her leave of the Prince, and he was taken by Donald to the nearby beach, where he made his escape to Raasay. Flora was later imprisoned in the Tower of London, but released. In 1750 she married Allan MacDonald of Flodigarry, where they made their home until her father-in-law’s death in 1772, when they moved to Kingsburgh. There they met Samuel Johnson and James Boswell in 1773. Flora and her husband sailed to America, where Allan fought in the American War of Independence. The couple returned to Scotland in 1779, living for a while at Milton and Daliburgh, before returning to Kingsburgh. |
Which team won the Hockey World Cup the most times in the first 30 years of competition, which has been held every 2 to 3 years since 1971? | qw_2758 | pakistan | Cricket World Cup Winners Home > Events > Cricket > Cricket World Cup > Winners World Cup Results In the eleven ICC Cricket World Cups held so far, five different teams have won the tournament. Australia is the most successful World Cup team having won the tournament five times, and were runner up another two times. West Indies won the first two tournaments, and India have also won it two times. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have won one tournament each. Sri Lanka (1996) and India (2011) are the only hosts to win, when they co-hosted the tournament. Winners List The following is a list of the winning country and runner up for each Cricket World Cup. Click on the country names for more country information, or click on the year for more information about the tournament for that year. year |
"Who performed ""Sex Crimes"", the theme song from the film ""1984""?" | qw_2760 | eurythmics | Eurythmics "Sex Crime" 1984 - YouTube Eurythmics "Sex Crime" 1984 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 28, 2009 From the seriously under appreciated soundtrack album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) I do not own rights to this Video. All copyright holders shall be respected. Category |
Who is the wife of golfer Greg Norman? | qw_2764 | tennis star chris evert | Report: Greg Norman married for 3rd time | FOX Sports Report: Greg Norman married for 3rd time Nov 12, 2010 at 12:00a ET 0 Former world No. 1 golfer Greg Norman was married for the third time in an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Caribbean, it was revealed by Australian magazine New Idea on Saturday. The Australian exchanged vows with Kirsten Kutner, a mother-of-two interior designer from Sydney last week. Norman said only immediate family were there, with everyone barefoot and dressed in white. “Kirsten walked down the aisle on her own — we were all waiting for her,” Norman said. “To me, she is the most beautiful woman in the world. She looked stunning.” Kutner, 41, said the celebration was small but memorable. “We wanted something very intimate with just us and the family,” she said. “It was very relaxed — a beautiful family reunion.” Norman, nicknamed “The Great White Shark,” divorced his first wife Laura Andrassy in 2006 after 25 years of marriage, and then married U.S. tennis star Chris Evert in the Bahamas in 2008. Their marriage lasted only 18 months and less than six months after divorcing Evert, Norman went public with his relationship with new love Kutner. “One minute we were having a day-to-day conversation and the next moment, all of a sudden, everything changed — our lives changed,” Norman said about their engagement. The news was not welcomed at the time by former wife Andrassy, who said Norman had started an affair with Kutner while they were married. “It was a hurtful time in my life,” she said. “I don’t care what he does, I’ve moved on. It’s just that my children have to be around a woman who almost destroyed our family.” Evert said: “I wish Greg happiness in his future. I know he is aggressive and works fast, but I’m not disappointed.” Norman, 55, was the world’s No. 1 for 331 weeks in the 1980s and 1990s. He has two adult children — son Greg and daughter Morgan — with Andrassy. |
What is a marriage called where one of the parties does not enjoy the privileges of rank of the other, nor inherit the possessions of the partner? | qw_2913 | morganatic marriage | morganatic - definition and meaning morganatic Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition adj. Of or being a legal marriage between a person of royal or noble birth and a partner of lower rank, in which it is agreed that no titles or estates of the royal or noble partner are to be shared by the partner of inferior rank nor by any of the offspring of the marriage. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License adj. Designating a marriage (or the wife involved) between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank, often having various legal repercussions (typically that such a wife has no claim on the husband's possessions or title). It was not an aspect of English law, but was common in other royal houses, especially in Germany. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English adj. Pertaining to, in the manner of, or designating, a kind of marriage, called also left-handed marriage, between a man of superior rank and a woman of inferior, in which it is stipulated that neither the latter nor her children shall enjoy the rank or inherit the possessions of her husband. from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia An epithet noting a marriage of a man of high rank to a woman of lower station which is contracted with a stipulation that neither she nor the issue, if any, shall claim his rank or property in consequence; pertaining to a marriage of a woman of high rank to a man of lower station: hence applied also to a wife or a husband who has agreed to such a marriage contract. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. adj. (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition New Latin morganāticus, from Medieval Latin (mātrimōnium ad) morganāticam, (marriage for the) morning-gift, of Germanic origin. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License From Medieval Latin morganaticus, from morganaticum ("morning-gift"), from Proto-Germanic *murganagebō ( > Old English morgenġifu). Examples Is not this a sufficient explanation of the term morganatic being applied to marriages where the parties are of unequal rank? |
What is the conifer native to the west coast of North America that grows to over 300 feet high? | qw_2972 | sequoia | NORTH AMERICAN FLORA | Coniferous Forests of the West NORTH AMERICAN FLORA NORTH AMERICAN FLORA Forest is the native vegetation of almost half of mainland Canada and the United States. Before European settlement, forestlands dominated the eastern, and much of the northern, part of the continent. Grasses covered a large part of the continental interior. Desert vegetation is native in the Southwest, tundra in the far north. Over much of the continent, however, human activity has virtually eliminated native vegetation. Coniferous Forests of the West Along the Pacific coast from Alaska to Northern California, evergreen coniferous forest grows luxuriantly, watered by moisture-laden winds blowing from the ocean. This lowland forest includes some of the largest and longest-lived trees in the world. North of California, characteristic trees include Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar. Douglas fir, one of the major timber species in North America, is also common. The northwest coastal coniferous forest is sometimes called temperate rain forest because, in its lushness, it resembles the tropical rain forests . Many of the trees of the coastal forest have been cut for timber. In California, the dominant coastal conifer species is the coast redwood. The tallest tree in the world, coast redwood reaches 330 feet (100 meters) and can live two thousand years. Coniferous forest also grows along the Cascade Mountains and the Sierra Nevada. Trees of the Cascades include mountain hemlock and subalpine fir at high elevations and western hemlock, western red cedar, and firs somewhat lower. Sierra Nevada forests include pines, mountain hemlock, and red fir at high elevations; and red and white firs, pines, and Douglas fir somewhat lower. Ponderosa pine is dominant at low mountain elevations in both of these Pacific ranges. The giant sequoia, long thought to be the largest living organism on earth, grows in scattered groves in the Sierra Nevada. (The largest organism actually may be a very old tree root-rot fungus that covers 1,500 acres in Washington State.) Although shorter than the coast redwood, the giant sequoia is larger in trunk diameter and bulk. It can reach 260 feet (80 meters) tall and 30 feet (10 meters) in circumference. Coniferous forest also dominates the Rocky Mountains and some mountainous areas of Mexico. In the Rockies, Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir grow at high elevations, and Douglas fir, lodge pole pine, and white fir somewhat lower. Ponderosa pine grows throughout the Rockies at low elevations and is a dominant tree in western North America. Boreal Coniferous Forest Just south of the Arctic tundra in North America is a broad belt of boreal, coniferous, evergreen forest. |
The Yucatan Channel is between which two countries? | qw_3007 | mexico and cuba | Yucatán Channel Yucatán Channel geographical name channel between Yucatán & W end of Cuba New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001. Yucca House National Monument Look at other dictionaries: Yucatán Channel — strait between the Yucatán Peninsula & Cuba, joining the Gulf of Mexico & the Caribbean: 135 mi (217 km) wide * * * ▪ strait, Caribbean Sea strait connecting the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, extending for 135 miles (217 km) between … Universalium Yucatán Channel — strait between the Yucatán Peninsula & Cuba, joining the Gulf of Mexico & the Caribbean: 135 mi (217 km) wide … English World dictionary Yucatán Channel — The Yucatán Channel is a strait between Mexico and Cuba. It connects the Caribbean Sea with the Gulf of Mexico.ee also*List of straits … Wikipedia Yucatan Channel — ocean passage between Cuba and Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico; connects Caribbean Sea with Gulf of Mexico … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games Yucatán Channel — /ˌjukətæn ˈtʃænəl/ (say .yoohkuhtan chanuhl) noun the body of water between the Yucatán Peninsula and western Cuba … Australian English dictionary Yucatán (disambiguation) — Yucatán may refer to:* Yucatán, a Mexican state * Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico * Republic of Yucatán, an independent country that existed briefly in the 1840s * Yucatán Channel, a strait between Mexico and Cuba connecting the Caribbean Sea with… … Wikipedia Yucatán Peninsula — The Yucatán Peninsula, in Southeastern Mexico, separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico. It also has a costline on the Yucatán Channel. The peninsula lies east of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a northwestern geographic partition… … Wikipedia Yucatán Current — ▪ ocean current oceanic surface current, the western limb of a clockwise gyre in the eastern Gulf of Mexico flowing from northern Honduras, through the Yucatán Channel, to the central eastern portion of the Gulf. The Yucatán Current is… … Universalium Channel (Chinese medicine) — Channel (zh stp|p=jīngluò|s=经络|t=經絡), also known as meridian, in traditional Chinese medicine, is the common name of vessel (zh stp|s=经脉|t=經脈|p=jīngmài, also known as channel) and collaterals (zh stp|s=络脉|t=絡脈|p=luòmài). It is the path of running … Wikipedia Canal de Yucatán — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Canal de Yucatán (Yucatán Channel) Vista de satélite de la isla de Cuba. El estrecho de Yucatán está a la izq … Wikipedia Español 16+ |
What is the name for the dome or arched roof at the top of a building that is a distinctive part of Byzantine architecture and characteristic of mosques? | qw_3238 | cupola | Domes - definition of domes by The Free Dictionary Domes - definition of domes by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/domes n. 1. a. A roof or vault having a circular, polygonal, or elliptical base and a generally hemispherical or semispherical shape. b. A geodesic dome. 2. A domelike structure or object. 3. Geology Any of various natural structures having a rounded shape, especially: a. A system of strata that is uplifted in the center, forming a concentric anticline. b. A mass of granite that has been weathered into a rounded shape by exfoliation. c. A mound formed by the extrusion of viscous lava from a volcano. 4. Chemistry A form of crystal with two similarly inclined faces that meet at an edge parallel to the horizontal axis. 5. Slang The human head. 6. Archaic A large, stately building. v. domed, dom·ing, domes v.tr. 1. To cover with or as if with a dome. 2. To shape like a dome. v.intr. To rise or swell into the shape of a dome. [From French dôme, dome, cathedral (from Italian duomo, cathedral, from Latin domus, house; see dem- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) and from French dôme, roof (from Provençal doma, from Greek dōma, house; see dem- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] dom′al (dō′məl) adj. dome dome (doum) noun a roof shaped like half a ball. the dome of the cathedral. koepel قُبَّه купол cúpula kopule die Kuppel kuppel θόλος cúpula kuppel گنبد؛ طاق گرد kupoli dôme כִּיפָּה] गुंबद krov, kupola kupola kubah hvolfþak cupola 丸屋根 둥근 지붕 kupolas kupols kubah koepel kuppel kopuła ګنپته يا ګنيزه cúpula dom купол kupola kupola kupola kupol หลังคารูปทรงกลม kubbe 圓屋頂 купол گنبد mái vòm 圆屋顶 domed adjective having or resembling a dome. a domed forehead. koepelvormig ذو قُبِّه сводест abaulado (vy)klenutý, kopulovitý gewölbt kuppelformet θολωτός con cúpula, en forma de huevo, abovedado kupliga, kuplikujuline گنبدی شکل kupumainen bombé בְּצוּרַת כִּיפָּה गुम्बददार u obliku kupole domború mirip kubah hvelfdur, ávalur fatto a cupola ドーム形の 둥근 지붕 형태의 iškilas, kupoliškas augsta piere jendul gewelfd hvelvet kopulasty, zaokrąglony گنبدی شکل abaulado bombat, boltit выпуклый kupolovitý izbočen kupolast kupig, välvd ที่มีหลังคารูปทรงกลม kubbeli 圓頂的 куполоподібний گنبدنما có mái vòm 圆顶的 |
"What is Malay for ""man of the woods""?" | qw_3283 | orang utan | wild man of the woods - definition of wild man of the woods in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of wild man of the woods in English: wild man of the woods noun 1A man or supposed semi-human creature living in a wild state in woodland. Example sentences ‘The motif of the Wild Man of the Woods is a staple of folklore. The legend is encountered in many, if not all, of the world's cultures.’ ‘The Bakwas' or Wild Man of the Woods is a supernatural being who lurks near the edge of the forest and near streams.’ 1.1dated An orangutan. Example sentences ‘His Latin term for the creature was ‘Homo Sylvestris’ or ‘wild man of the woods,’ and, conversely, the humanity of the quasi-mythical pygmies had long been the subject of European speculation.’ ‘‘Orang-utan’ means ‘wild man of the woods’; until they were studied up close, European explorers thought gorillas were actually a tribe of humans related to the Pygmies.’ Word of the Day Matching verbs to collective nouns Which of these sentences is correct? Each group are choosing a topic. Each group is choosing a topic. Which of these sentences is correct? The committee have reached a decision. The committee has reached a decision. Which of these sentences is correct? Each band perform three songs. Each band performs three songs. Which of these sentences is correct? People needs to be aware of the dangers. People need to be aware of the dangers. Which of these sentences is correct? The police don’t have any new leads. The police doesn't have any new leads. Which of these sentences is correct? We believe the jury has reached their verdict. We believe the jury have reached their verdict. Which of these sentences is correct? Every family own a TV. Every family owns a TV. Which of these sentences is correct? Every team has to consist of three players. Every team have to consist of three players. Which of these sentences is correct? The novice crew hopes to beat the record. The novice crew hope to beat the record. Which of these sentences is correct? The band is the best singers I've ever heard. The band are the best singers I've ever heard. You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia |
What caused it to snow in New England at least once every month during 1816? | qw_3287 | eruption of tambora | 1816, the year without a summer, Avon, Ohio Home (Main Menu) 1816, the year without a summer Benjamin Franklin was the first to establish the link between volcanic eruptions and climate change when he suggested the bitterly cold winter of 1783-84 in Europe was a result of the dust cloud from the massive eruption of Iceland's Mt. Laki in 1783. Mount Tambora, which is on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa, erupted on April 5, 1815; and resulted in an extremely cold spring and summer in 1816, which became known as the 'year without a summer.' Its explosion threw so much material into the atmosphere that, as it spread around the world, it changed the climate of the entire planet. In 1816, it snowed in June in the United States and Europe. Crops failed, there was starvation, people lost their farms, and it touched off the wave of emigration that led to the settlement of what is now the American Midwest. In the meantime, hundreds of thousands more starved around the world. New England and Europe were hit exceptionally hard. Snowfalls and frost occurred in June, July and August and all but the hardiest grains were destroyed. Destruction of the corn crop forced farmers to slaughter their animals. Soup kitchens were opened to feed the hungry. Sea ice migrated across Atlantic shipping lanes, and alpine glaciers advanced down mountain slopes to exceptionally low elevations. The large amount of sulfuric acid eventually produced in the stratosphere by sulfur-rich gases released during the eruption blocked out solar radiation, resulting in a cooling of Earth's surface for several years after the eruption. The 1815 eruption of Tambora was one of the largest eruption in historic times. About 150 cubic kilometers of ash were erupted (about 150 times more than the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens). Ash fell as far as 800 miles (1,300 km) from the volcano. In central Java and Kalimantan, 550 miles (900 km) from the eruption, one centimeter of ash fell. The eruption column reached a height of about 28 miles (44 km). The collapse of the eruption column produced numerous pyroclastic flows. As these hot pyroclastic flows reached the ocean where they caused additional explosions. During these explosions, most of the fine-fraction of the ash was removed. The eruption formed a caldera. An estimated 92,000 people were killed by the eruption. About 10,000 direct deaths were caused by bomb impacts, tephra fall, and pyroclastic flows. An estimated 82,000 were killed indirectly by the eruption by starvation, disease, and hunger. |
What are the names of the late Michael Jackson's parents? | qw_3314 | joseph and katherine | Michael Jackson Family - Parents, Siblings, Spouse, Children, Net Worth | Celebrity Family Michael Jackson Family Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon – Family, Family Tree Michael Jackson is a name nobody will ever forget. The late ‘King of Pop’ marked his place in musical history with ‘Thriller,’ which went on to become one of the best selling albums of all time! Though his brilliant career was rocked by scandals and successes alike, MJ still has millions of fans all over the world. His music will never grow old. The Jackson family is one of the most iconic celebrity families of all time and has influenced pop, R&B and soul music a great deal MJ’s Parents – Joseph “Joe” Walter Jackson and Katherine Esther Jackson MJ’s parents got married at a young age and immediately started a family. Although his father, Joseph Jackson wanted to become a professional boxer, he realized that boxing wasn’t a good profession for a family man. So he took up a job as an overhead crane operator instead. He saw that all his kids had musical abilities and decided to cash in on that. He formed a band called ‘The Jackson Brothers’ with his three older sons- Tito, Jermaine and Jackie and served as their manager. After a bit of success locally, he added his two younger sons to the group- Marlon and Michael. The band was renamed ‘The Jackson Five’. In 1969, they signed a Motown record deal, cementing their stardom. His mother, Katherine, is a staunch Jehovah’s Witness and a stay at home mother. She used to sing and play the piano with them all the time. MJ’s Siblings – Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, La Toya Jackson and Janet Jackson Born in Gary, Indiana, the nine children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson had considerable successes, individually and together, and became known as the ‘Royal Family of Pop’. His siblings were Jackie (Sigmund Esco “Jackie” Jackson), Tito (Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson), Jermaine (Jermaine La Jaune Jackson), Marlon (Marlon David Jackson), Randy (Steven Randall Jackson), Rebbie (Maureen Reillette Jackson), La Toya (La Toya Yvonne Jackson) and Janet (Janet Damita Jo Jackson). MJ Spouse(s) – Lisa Marie Presley (Ex), Deborah “Debbie” Jeanne Rowe (Ex) Michael Jackson was married twice. His first marriage was to Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s daughter, in 1994. The marriage wasn’t successful and they were divorced in August 1996. Most people saw the marriage as a publicity stunt which had been put into action to draw attention away from sexual harassment charges. The couple did not have any children together. MJ’s second marriage was to Deborah “Debbie” Jeanne Rowe, who had been his long time friend. She worked as a dermatology nurse. Debbie found out she was pregnant with his child in November, 1996 and they got married a month later in Sydney. Children of MJ and Debbie Rowe 1) Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. His first son, popularly known as ‘Prince’ was born on 13 February 1997. 2) Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson |
What is the silt-formed delta of the River Rhone? | qw_3335 | camargue | Rivers in the Languedoc: The River Rhône Geography: Rivers and Lakes in the Languedoc: The Rhône (French Rhône, Occitan Ròse, Provençal Roun) The River Rhône is one of the major rivers of Europe, rising in Switzerland and running through France into the Mediterranean Sea . The Rhône is famous for its strong current when the river carries large quantities of water: current speeds up to 10 kilometers per hour are sometimes reached, particularly in the stretch below the last lock at Valabrègues and in some of the diversion canals. The word "Rhône" comes from Latin Rhodanus, which itself comes from ancient Greek Rhodanos, the Greek rendering of the Gaulish (Celtic) name of the river, as heard by the Greeks living in the colony of Massalia (Marseille). The Celtic name of the river, Rodo or Roto, literally "that which rolls", or "that which runs", is a frequent name of rivers among the Celts. The river rises near the Rhône Glacier in Valais, Switzerland, in the Saint-Gotthard massif, at an altitude of 1753 meters. Up to Martigny, it is a torrent; it then becomes a large mountain river running Southwest through a glacier valley. It turns Northwest to leave the Alps and then flows west through Lake Geneva before entering France. At Arles the Rhône divides into two arms with all branches flowing into the Mediterranean Sea . One arm is called the "Grand Rhône", the other one is the "Petit Rhône". Between them and the sea is the river delta, known as the Camargue , home to a unique range of wildlife including Camargue Bulls and Camargue Horses The Rhône is an important route for inland navigation, connecting the industrial cities of Arles, Avignon, Valence, Vienne and Lyon to the Mediterranean Sea ports of Fos, Marseille and Sète. The Rhône is developed as a class V waterway from the mouth of the Saône to the sea. The Saône river, which is also canalized, connects the Rhône ports to the cities of Villefranche, Macon and Chalons. Smaller vessels (up to CEMT class I) can travel further North-West, North and North-East via the Centre-Loire-Briare and Loing Canals to the Seine river, via the Canal de la Marne à la Saône (often called the "Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne") to the Marne, via the Canal des Vosges (formerly the "Canal de l'Est - Branche Sud" to the Moselle and via the Canal du Rhône au Rhin to the Rhine. The Rhône valley is responsible for funneling the famous Mistral wind into the Camargue and Provence. Lesser winds traveling the same route and drying any precipitation are responsible for the conditions favourable to wine making. It was also down this great river valley that the French swept in 1208 to wreak havoc on the people of the Languedoc and persecute the Cathars , and later to create the Inquisition and to annex the Languedoc to France. Tributaries Ain River (R), near Pont-de-Chéruy Ardèche River (R), near Pont-Saint-Esprit Arve River (L) Drôme River (L), near Loriol-sur-Drôme Durance River (L), near Avignon |
Mt Rushmore is near which US city? | qw_3357 | keystone south dakota | Deadwood Deadwood is 32 miles from Mount Rushmore and was founded in 1876. With characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane among its former residents, it's no wonder that the entire town of Deadwood is a National Landmark. Proceeds from the many gambling halls in Deadwood help to keep up the town. That doesn't mean that the only thing to do in Deadwood is work on a winning hand, however. With so many attractions to choose from, everyone turns out a winner! Adams House, The Broken Boot Gold Mine, Days of '76 Museum, Ghosts of Deadwood Wax Museum, the daily shoot-out on Main Street and Trial of Jack McCall are some of Deadwood's must-see attractions and activities. Hot Springs With several public parks and gardens, access to golf, fishing, hiking and biking, Hot Springs is certainly a great outdoor town. Located 48 miles from Mount Rushmore, you'll find additional attractions here including the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, Cascade Falls, an 1880's Jail House, Fall River Waterfall, and Mammoth Site . If you choose to spend the night in Hot Springs, you'll have your choice of locations, too, with Bed & Breakfast, Tipi, and everything in between. The Comfort Inn in Hot Springs has received awards for excellent customer service and is sure to provide the comfort and convenience you need during your visit. Wall Named after the nine-mile-long strip of spires, ridges and twisted gullies running through The Badlands, the western town of Wall got its beginning in 1907. In that year it was established as a railroad station and soon grew to become a true Wild West town. Today you'll find many attractions in Wall including the Wall Drug Store (also known as the "free ice water store"), Prairie Homestead, Badlands National Park and Wounded Knee: The Museum, where you'll get an in-depth look at what life was like for the Native Americans of this region in the 1800's. Lodging in the area is a bit more modern than it was in the 1800's and includes Days Inn, Best Western Plains Motel, Econo Lodge and several bed and breakfasts. Murdo In 1904, Murdo Mackenzie was busy shipping trainloads of Texas steer to a small area of South Dakota for grazing on the Standing Rock Reservation. The railroad aptly named the resulting town Murdo and today it stands as a testament to the bygone era of herding, outlaws and mining. Murdo attractions include the Pioneer Auto Museum and Antique Town and South Dakota's Original 1880 Town which is located just 22 miles west of Murdo. For a stay in Murdo the only worry you'll have is which fantastic motel to choose. Comfort and convenience rule the roost at any of Murdo's great lodging choices including Graham's Best Western, Range Country Days Inn, Sioux Motel and Anchor Inn. Reviews 1880 Train: A 19th Century Train Ride Tour A fun ride into the past. Only suggestion would be to book your train ride early in the day. Mid july was pretty warm during mid day. -- Curtis Fuller - North Ogden, UT National Presidential Wax Museum - Keystone, SD Amazing and awesome! We would definitely recommend this to other people. -- Mary Brinker - Weston, WI Big Thunder Gold Mine - Keystone, SD Kids ,as well as adults ,would love this adventure....Our tour guide there was very nice and informative!! -- Brenda Hill - Meeker, CO |
"What does ""pro forma"" mean?" | qw_3619 | in set manner | What does pro forma mean? Definitions for pro formaproʊ ˈfɔr mə This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word pro forma Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: pro forma, perfunctory(adverb) "a one-candidate pro forma election" perfunctorily, as a formality, pro forma(adverb) in a set manner without serious attention "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: pro forma(Adjective) For the sake of form only. Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pro forma The term pro forma, Latin for "as a matter of form" or "for the sake of form", is a term applied to practices or documents that are done as a pure formality, perfunctorily, or seek to satisfy the minimum requirements or to conform to a convention or doctrine. It has different meanings in different fields. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pro forma prō for′ma, as a matter of form. [L. pro, for, forma, abl. of forma, form.] Numerology The numerical value of pro forma in Chaldean Numerology is: 3 Pythagorean Numerology |
What is the driest region of the USA? | qw_3643 | death valley | Specific Types of Climates: Data: What are the world's hottest, driest, wettest and coldest places (on land)? - Quora Quora Specific Types of Climates: Data: What are the world's hottest, driest, wettest and coldest places (on land)? Where does California's Death Valley on the list of dry and hot? Answer Wiki 1 Answer Don van der Drift , In PhD Physics program for 2.5 years at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, former Physics researcher at LBNL Written Jan 28, 2014 Here are the record holders for hottest, coldest, wettest and driest places on Earth. The place that holds the record for hottest place on Earth is Death Valley, measured at Furnace Creek Ranch. On July 10th, 1913 a temperature of 56.7 °C (134 ° F ) was measured there. The place with the highest average annual temperature is in Dallol, Ethiopia, which measured between 1960 and 1966 an average of 34.4 °C (93.9 °F). The coldest place on Earth is on Antartica. Although other location on this continent may have seen lower temperatures, the ultimate low was measured at the Stántsiya Vostók Station, located at the 78.5th southern latitude. On July 21th, 1983 a low of −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) was measured there. The wettest place on Earth is, judged by the most amount of rain that fell in a year, is in India. On average the most rainfall is seen in the Mawsynram region, although this disputed, but the record is definitely held by Cherrapunji, located in that region. In the year 1860 - 1861 a total of 26,470 mm (1,042 in) of rain fell here, and the region sees an average annual rainfall of 11,872 mm (467.4 in). And my favorite, the driest place on Earth! Slightly different from the other, where you can just measure a value, with either a bucket or a thermometer, determining the driest place on Earth is done by trying see how long it didn't rain for. And the place that is holding that record is in the McMurdo Dry Valleys on Antartica. Unlike the Atacama desert, often quoted as the driest place on Earth, where it sometimes only rains every 4 years, some areas in the Dry Valleys haven't seen any precipitation for over 2 million years. Due to the geographical layout of the region (height, mountains surrounding it, etc.) it is a place of zero humidity and clouds don't make it to this place. Pretty extreme! Keep in mind that these records where are measured at that location because we happened to have the right tools with us when it happened. In other words, other places on Earth may have been, at the time, or since, been hotter, wetter, colder or drier, but with nobody there to measure it. It's a little bit like breaking a world record on the 100m without anybody watching. |
What is the term for light created by means of heat? | qw_3737 | incandescence | Incandescence: Creating Light With Heat - How Light Works | HowStuffWorks Incandescence: Creating Light With Heat Grove Pashley/ Getty Images Probably the most common way to energize atoms is with heat, and this is the basis of incandescence. If you heat up a horseshoe with a blowtorch, it will eventually get red-hot, and if you indulge your inner pyromaniac and heat it even more, it gets white hot. Red is the lowest-energy visible light, so in a red-hot object the atoms are just getting enough energy to begin emitting light that we can see. Once you apply enough heat to cause white light, you are energizing so many different electrons in so many different ways that all of the colors are being generated -- they all mix together to look white. Heat is the most common way we see light being generated -- a normal 75-watt incandescent bulb is generating light by using electricity to create heat. Electricity runs through a tungsten filament housed inside a glass sphere. Because the filament is so thin, it offers a good bit of resistance to the electricity, and this resistance turns electrical energy into heat. The heat is enough to make the filament glow white-hot. Unfortunately, this isn't very efficient. Most of the energy that goes into an incandescent bulb is lost as heat. In fact, a typical light bulb produces perhaps 15 lumens per watt of input power compared to a fluorescent bulb, which produces between 50 and 100 lumens per watt. Up Next How much does light weigh? Combustion offers another way to produce photons. Combustion occurs when a substance -- the fuel -- combines rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light. If you study a campfire or even a candle flame carefully, you will notice a small colorless gap between the wood or the wick and the flames. In this gap, gases are rising and getting heated. When they finally get hot enough, the gases combine with oxygen and are able to emit light. The flame, then, is nothing more than a mixture of reacting gases emitting visible, infrared and some ultraviolet light. Next up we'll shine a light on lasers. |
The Lndler is a traditional dance from where? | qw_3773 | austria | The Austrian Landler.AVI - YouTube The Austrian Landler.AVI Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 16, 2011 Concordia Choirs Singing Festival held at the Concordia club. The Surprise act , was Rowan Classen and Tamara Carlin Performing the famous Austrian Landler . Category |
"Which 19th century French artist is best known for his illustrations for the ""Bible"", ""Paradise Lost"", Dante's ""Inferno"", ""Don Quixote"" and the works of Rabelais and Balzac?" | qw_3828 | gustave dor | 1000+ images about Gustave Doré on Pinterest | Comedy, Fairy tales and Dante alighieri Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Gustave Doré "Paul" Gustave Doré (1823-1883) was a French artist, printmaker, illustrator and sculptor. Doré worked primarily with wood engraving. 217 Pins647 Followers 1000+ images about Illustrator - Gustave Dore on Pinterest | Red riding hood, Jesus and Comedy The Darkness At The Crucifixion - Gustave Dore \ Dore's Bible is filled with wonderful artwork like this. See More |
Which Saint's Day is 1 March? | qw_3906 | st david | St. David's Day -- Dydd Dewi Sant -- March 1 Advanced Search St. David’s Day — Dydd Dewi Sant St. David, Dewi Sant, is the patron saint of the Welsh, and March 1, his feast day, is celebrated as a patriotic and cultural festival by the Welsh in Wales and around the world. Dewi Sant was a Celtic monk of the sixth century. His mother was Non. The ruins of a small chapel dedicated to her memory may be seen near St. David’s Cathedral. Its ruins remain there now. His father was Sant, a son of Ceredig, King of Cardigan. Little is known for certain about Dewi Sant, but he founded several religious centers in Wales and western England, was consecrated archbishop during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and led an ascetic life. An account of his life was written towards the end of the 11th century by Rhygyfarch, a monk at Llanbadarn Fawr near Aberystwyth. Many prophesies were said to have preceded the birth of Dewi Sant, and many miracles were attributed to him. One miracle often recounted is that once when Dewi was preaching to a crowd at Llandewi Brefi those on the outer edges could not hear, so he spread a handkerchief on the ground, and stood on it to preach, whereupon the ground swelled up beneath him, and all could hear. A short account of Dewi Sant has been given by Nona Rees in St. David of Dewisland. March 1, the date given by Rhygyfarch for the death of Dewi Sant, was celebrated as a religious festival up until the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. In the 18th century it became a national festival among the Welsh, and continues as such to this day. The celebration usually entails singing and eating, which may mean a meal followed by singing, or much singing followed by a Te Bach, tea with teisen bach and bara brith. Y Ddraig Goch , the Red Dragon, is flown as a flag or worn as a pin or pendant, and leeks are worn, and sometimes eaten. In schools in Wales the boys take leeks to school, status being given to those who bring the biggest leeks, and eat them earliest in the day. The heraldic emblem of Wales is Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon. The emblem of Wales is the leek, arising from an occasion when a troop of Welsh were able to distinguish each other from a troop of English enemy dressed in similar fashion by wearing leeks. An alternative emblem developed in recent years is the daffodil, used and preferred over the leek by the English government as it lacks the overtones of patriotic defiance associated with the leek. St. David’s Day meetings are not boisterous celebrations of democracy and freedom in Wales, but rather the subdued remembrance allowed a captive nation under colonial rule. For more information … |
Which currently reigning royal family is from the House of Orange? | qw_3960 | dutch | The Dutch Royal Family - Holland.com The Dutch Royal Family The Dutch Royal Family Holland is a fairly young monarchy. The Kingdom of the Netherlands was established in 1815, and King William I was its first ruler. The first king of Holland was from the House of Orange-Nassau. The origin of Holland’s motto, ‘Je maintiendrai (“I will maintain”)’, the colors of the flag and the national color orange may all be found in the House of Orange-Nassau. Princess Beatrix was the reigning monarch for over 30 years. In 2013 her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, succeeded to the throne.. The monarch has limited power; the King has immunity, but the real power lies with the ministers. The monarch is neutral and does not make pronouncements about political topics. The King & his family Oranges | Define Oranges at Dictionary.com (modifier) of or relating to the royal dynasty of Orange Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for oranges Expand orange n. c.1300, of the fruit, from Old French orange, orenge (12c., Modern French orange), from Medieval Latin pomum de orenge, from Italian arancia, originally narancia (Venetian naranza), alteration of Arabic naranj, from Persian narang, from Sanskrit naranga-s "orange tree," of uncertain origin. Not used as a color word until 1540s. Loss of initial n- probably due to confusion with definite article (e.g. une narange, una narancia), but perhaps influenced by French or "gold." The name of the town of Orange in France (see Orangemen ) perhaps was deformed by the name of the fruit. Orange juice is attested from 1723. The tree's original range probably was northern India. The Persian orange, grown widely in southern Europe after its introduction in Italy 11c., was bitter; sweet oranges were brought to Europe 15c. from India by Portuguese traders and quickly displaced the bitter variety, but only Modern Greek still seems to distinguish the bitter (nerantzi) from the sweet (portokali "Portuguese") orange. Portuguese, Spanish, Arab, and Dutch sailors planted citrus trees along trade routes to prevent scurvy. On his second voyage in 1493, Christopher Columbus brought the seeds of oranges, lemons and citrons to Haiti and the Caribbean. Introduced in Florida (along with lemons) in 1513 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. Introduced to Hawaii 1792. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Idioms and Phrases with oranges Expand |
"In music, what does ""pp"" mean?" | qw_4000 | very soft | Pianissimo (pp) - Italian Music Terms Updated November 04, 2015. Definition of Pianissimo: The Italian musical command pianissimo affects a song’s dynamics (or volume) and is an indication to play very softly; softer than piano , but louder than pianississimo . Pianissimo is abbreviated pp. Because dynamics deal with relative changes in volume rather than exact decibel levels, pianissimo is best described as very soft compared to the overall average volume of the song. |
What does MIX in Roman numerals mean? | qw_4022 | 1009 | MIX in Roman Numerals | InRomanNumerals.com MIX in Roman Numerals The Roman Numerals MIX represents 1009 Decimal Number People find this page searching for: what does MIX mean in roman numerals |
"Which word means ""to refuse to take part""?" | qw_4115 | boycott | boycott | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers boycott (ˈbɔɪkɒt ) Definitions verb 1. (transitive) to refuse to have dealings with (a person, organization , etc) or refuse to buy (a product ) as a protest or means of coercion ⇒ to boycott foreign produce 2. an instance or the use of boycotting Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Word origin of 'boycott' C19: after Captain C. C. Boycott (1832–97), Irish land agent for the Earl of Erne, County Mayo, Ireland, who was a victim of such practices for refusing to reduce rents Boycott (ˈbɔɪkɒt ) Definitions noun Geoff(rey). born 1940, English cricketer: played for Yorkshire (1962–86); played in 108 test matches (1964–82); first England batsman to score 8,000 test runs Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers boycott in American English (ˈbɔɪˌkɑt ; boiˈkätˌ) Definitions |
What was the title of the novelty single released by the Israeli duo Esther and Abi Ofarim, number one for 3 weeks in the UK in 1968, that features yodelling and 1920s-style lyrics and music? | qw_4177 | cinderella rockefeller | Cinderella Rockefella - WOW.com Cinderella Rockefella Producer(s) Abi Ofarim, Chaim Semel [1] "Cinderella Rockefella" is a novelty song written by Mason Williams and Nancy Ames , and most famously released as a single by the Israeli duo Esther and Abi Ofarim , at the time a married couple, in 1968. They recorded their version in 1967 and made an appearance on The Eamonn Andrews Show to promote it. [1] An April 1967 performance on the CBS television variety program The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour , introduced a U.S. audience to the song. Co-Composer Williams was a writer for the series. The track peaked at No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1968, where it remained for three weeks. [2] The single features yodelling and a somewhat 1920s-style arrangement. The song is structured like a twelve-bar blues. According to Radio Caroline DJ Andy Archer , the song was the last to be played on Radio Caroline South on the night of 2-3 March 1968, before its radio ship (like that of its sister station Radio Caroline North) was towed into harbour over unpaid debts on the morning of 3 March.[ citation needed ] Cover versions The Spanish pop vocal group, Los Quando's , released a Spanish version titled "Mi Cenicienta" in an EP single from 1968, with lyrics from Julio Guiu Sr. Knut Berger and Caroline Peters perform a karaoke version of the song, sung by Rita and Ivri Lider , in the 2004 Israeli film Walk on Water . References |
By what name was Eric Weiss better known? | qw_4189 | harry houdini | Who was Erich Weiss known as? - Find Answers Here! Who was Erich Weiss known as? We found this answers Find out who you and Eric know in common ... To view free details for Eric Weiss in Vero Beach , FL please sign in, and prove you're at least 13 ... - Read more See what Eric Weiss is up to. Get complete contact info including phone number, address, pictures and more at MyLife.com®. ... Find out who you and Eric know in common - Read more Discussion about this question Who was Erich Weiss also known as? - Find Answers Here! Who was Erich Weiss also known as? We found this answers Und wer weiß, welche der vielen ... also gibt er lieber auf, ... Eric Sturdza, who knows even the tiniest details of Morgans, Xavier Wohlschlag, ... - Read more Comprehensive Personnel Development Program on Vocational Education for Special Needs Learners, Also Known as the Vocational Education Special Needs Project. - Read more Discussion about this question |
"The song ""Shall We Dance"" is from which musical?" | qw_4211 | king and i | SHALL WE DANCE? - YouTube SHALL WE DANCE? Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 19, 2011 This is the lyrics for my favorite song "Shall We Dance?" from my favorite movie and musical "The King and I". "The King and I" takes place in a country that we now call Thailand, but in this movie, it is still Siam. Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr) is a british subject who has arrived in Bangkok, Siam to teach the royal children of King Mongkut (Yul Brynner). At first, Mrs. Leonowens and the king do not get along because the king has broken his promise to give Mrs. Leonowens a house of her own, but as the two people grow closer to each other, one of the most amazing friendships in film history develops. Category SHALL WE DANCE? (Lyrics) - THE KING AND I - YouTube SHALL WE DANCE? (Lyrics) - THE KING AND I Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 15, 2012 For educational purposes only and no copyright infringement intended. About the movie: The King and I is a 1956 musical film made by 20th Century Fox, directed by Walter Lang and produced by Charles Brackett and Darryl F. Zanuck. The screenplay by Ernest Lehman is based on the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical The King and I, based in turn on the book Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon. The plot comes from the story written by Anna Leonowens, who became school teacher to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s. Leonowens' story was autobiographical, although a recent biographer has uncovered substantial inaccuracies and fabrications. For additional text, please visit; The King and I |
"What is meant by ""persona non grata""?" | qw_4250 | unwelcome person | Persona | Define Persona at Dictionary.com persona [per-soh-nee] /pərˈsoʊ ni/ (Show IPA), personas. 1. personae, the characters in a play, novel, etc. 3. the narrator of or a character in a literary work, sometimes identified with the author. 4. (in the psychology of C. G. Jung) the mask or façade presented to satisfy the demands of the situation or the environment and not representing the inner personality of the individual; the public personality (contrasted with anima ). 5. a person's perceived or evident personality, as that of a well-known official, actor, or celebrity; personal image; public role. Origin of persona 1905-10; < Latin persōna mask, character. See person persona grata [per-soh-nah grah-tah; English per-soh-nuh grah-tuh, grey-tuh, grat-uh] /pɛrˈsoʊ nɑ ˈgrɑ tɑ; English pərˈsoʊ nə ˈgrɑ tə, ˈgreɪ tə, ˈgræt ə/ Spell Syllables noun, plural personae gratae [per-soh-nahy grah-tahy; English per-soh-nee grah-tee, grey-, grat-ee] /pɛrˈsoʊ naɪ ˈgrɑ taɪ; English pərˈsoʊ ni ˈgrɑ ti, ˈgreɪ-, ˈgræt i/ (Show IPA). Latin. 1. an acceptable person, especially a diplomatic representative acceptable to the government to which he or she is accredited. Expand Compare persona non grata . persona non grata [per-soh-nah nohn grah-tah; English per-soh-nuh non grah-tuh, grey-, grat-uh] /pɛrˈsoʊ nɑ noʊn ˈgrɑ tɑ; English pərˈsoʊ nə nɒn ˈgrɑ tə, ˈgreɪ-, ˈgræt ə/ Spell Syllables noun, plural personae non gratae [per-soh-nahy nohn grah-tahy; English per-soh-nee non grah-tee, grey-, grat-ee] /pɛrˈsoʊ naɪ noʊn ˈgrɑ taɪ; English pərˈsoʊ ni nɒn ˈgrɑ ti, ˈgreɪ-, ˈgræt i/ (Show IPA). Latin. 1. a person who is not welcome: He has become persona non grata in our club since his angry outburst. 2. a diplomatic representative unacceptable to an accrediting government. Expand Examples from the Web for persona Expand Ordinary Monsters Richard Cohen December 10, 2008 Could the “Ice Queen” be shedding her “Nuclear Wintour” persona and growing soft with old age? The Yin and Yang of Marilyn Daphne Merkin October 19, 2010 Historical Examples It was only that Adele had a way of taking for granted she was persona grata, that Nance thought was rather too free. The Common Law Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He knew something of the sleeper and decided on the instant that he was persona non grata. British Dictionary definitions for persona Expand (often pl) a character in a play, novel, etc 2. an assumed identity or character 3. (in Jungian psychology) the mechanism that conceals a person's true thoughts and feelings, esp in his adaptation to the outside world Word Origin noun (pl) personae gratae (pɜːˈsəʊniː ˈɡrɑːtiː) 1. an acceptable person, esp a diplomat acceptable to the government of the country to which he or she is sent persona non grata noun (pl) personae non gratae (pɜːˈsəʊniː nɒn ˈɡrɑːtiː) 1. an unacceptable or unwelcome person 2. a diplomatic or consular officer who is not acceptable to the government or sovereign to whom he or she is accredited Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for persona Expand n. 1917, "outward or social personality," a Jungian psychology term, from Latin persona "person" (see person ). Used earlier (1909) by Ezra Pound in the sense "literary character representing voice of the author." Persona grata is Late Latin, literally "an acceptable person," originally applied to diplomatic representatives acceptable to the governments to which they were sent; hence also persona non grata (plural personæ non gratæ). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
What is the name of the former island in the East End of London that is bounded on three sides by one of the largest meanders in the River Thames, with the West India Docks to the north? | qw_4286 | isle of dogs | Opinions on Isle of Dogs Opinions on Isle of Dogs Here you have a list of opinions about Isle of Dogs and you can also give us your opinion about it. You will see other people's opinions about Isle of Dogs and you will find out what the others say about it. Also, you will see opinions about other terms. Do not forget to leave your opinion about this topic and others related. For other uses, see Isle of Dogs (disambiguation) . Coordinates : 51°29′28″N 0°00′54″W / 51.491°N 0.015°W / 51.491; -0.015 The Isle of Dogs is an area in the East End of London that is bounded on three sides (east, south and west) by one of the largest meanders in the River Thames . The northern boundary has never been clearly or consistently defined (the name, Isle of Dogs, had no official status until 1978, with the creation of the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood by Tower Hamlets Borough Council), but many accept it to be the (former) line of the West India South Dock. In the image below, you can see a graph with the evolution of the times that people look for Isle of Dogs. And below it, you can see how many pieces of news have been created about Isle of Dogs in the last years. Thanks to this graph, we can see the interest Isle of Dogs has and the evolution of its popularity. What do you think of Isle of Dogs? You can leave your opinion about Isle of Dogs here as well as read the comments and opinions from other people about the topic. It's important that all of us leave our opinions about Isle of Dogs to have a better knowledge about it: 2011 writeopinions.com - Give your opinion and read opinions about anything you want. |
Who would use a creel? | qw_4311 | fisherman | How do you use a fishing creel? : Fishing Direct Link to the original source for articles, images, or videos. Don't post obviously rehosted content. Tags Freshwater: A completed freshwater fishing trip. Give some background information on the catch. Pictures recommended. Use [FW] in your post title for mobile submissions. Saltwater: A completed saltwater fishing trip. Give some background information on the catch. Pictures recommended. Use [SW] in your post title for mobile submissions. Discussion: Have an open ended chat with other fisherman. Use [D] in your post title for mobile submissions. Question: Ask for advice about fish, gear, locations, tactics, whatever. Use [?] in your post title for mobile submissions. Identification. Request a proper identification of a catch. The more details you can give the better. Pictures required. Use [ID] in your post title for mobile submissions. Other. News, articles, informative videos, gear, documentaries, humor, landscapes, etc. Use [O] in your post title for mobile submissions. Fishing Related Subreddits |
Which of earth's oceans holds the most water? | qw_4453 | pacific ocean | Earth's Ocean - Windows to the Universe Our Changing Planet - Twelve Indicators of Climate Change Earth's Ocean Earth's ocean covers more than 70% of our planet's surface. There are five major ocean basins. The Pacific Ocean is the largest. It’s so large that it covers a third of the Earth's surface. The Atlantic Ocean is east of the Americas and west of Europe and Africa. The Indian Ocean is south of Asia and the Middle East and east of Africa. The Arctic Ocean is in the north polar region . The Southern Ocean surrounds Antarctica in the south polar region. Seawater is salty. Anyone who has taken a gulp of water while swimming in the ocean knows that. The saltiness of the water is called salinity . The chemistry of the seawater includes more than salt. It depends on what become dissolved in it over time. Ocean water is always moving . It moves around surface ocean currents in the upper 400 meters of the ocean. Water moves around the ocean by upwelling , a process that brings water from the deep ocean to shallow areas, as well as downwelling, a process that sends water from the surface to the deep ocean. Currents along coastlines move water as well as sand. Moving water transports heat from the Sun around the planet, which has an effect on climate. Complex climate models called coupled ocean-atmosphere models take into account both the atmosphere and the ocean to describe the Earth. Each day ocean water moves with the tides , shifting where the water meets the shore in an endless cycle. Tidal cycles are perhaps most easy to see at estuaries . The ocean's tides are one type of tide created by gravitational force. Over a long time water circulates from the deep ocean to shallow ocean and back again to the deep. This circulation of seawater is called the global ocean conveyor or thermohaline circulation . As Earth’s climate warms the global ocean conveyor might change its pattern. The height of the ocean surface is called sea level . Over a long time, sea level can change for a number of reasons. Today sea level is rising rapidly as Earth’s climate warms. Coral reefs are affected as the ocean changes because of global warming and other changes such as pollution. As the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide becomes dissolved in seawater the ocean becomes more acidic , which is harmful to corals and other marine life . Last modified February 15, 2011 by Jennifer Bergman . Shop Windows to the Universe Science Store! The Spring 2010 issue of The Earth Scientist , focuses on the ocean, including articles on polar research, coral reefs, ocean acidification, and climate. Includes a gorgeous full color poster! Windows to the Universe Community News |
Which part of the body is made up of a series of vertebra? | qw_4471 | backbone | BBC Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Skeleton Layer S-shaped spine: Prevents shock to your head when you walk or run Spinal cord protection: Your bony spine encases your delicate spinal cord Vertebrae: 33 vertebrae make up your spine Column of ring-like bones Also known as your backbone, your spine is a strong, flexible column of ring-like bones that runs from your skull to your pelvis. It holds your head and body upright and allows you to bend and twist your body. It also offers protection to your spinal cord - a large bundle of nerves that runs through the cavity in the centre of your spine that relays messages between your brain and the rest of your body. Vertebrae Your spine is made up of 33 irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae. Each vertebra has a hole in the middle through which the spinal cord runs. The spinal cord can be divided into five different regions, from top to bottom: Your 7 cervical vertebrae support your head and neck and allow you to nod and shake your head Your ribs attach to your 12 thoracic vertebrae Your five sturdy lumbar vertebrae carry most of the weight of your upper body and provide a stable centre of gravity when you move Your sacrum is made up of five fused vertebrae. It makes up the back wall of your pelvis Your coccyx is made up of four fused vertebrae. It is an evolutionary remnant of the tail found in most other vertebrates Shock absorbers Sandwiched between your vertebrae are pads of tough, fibrous cartilage called intervertebral discs that cushion your vertebrae and absorb shock. These discs, together with the curved, S-shape of your spine, prevent shock to your head when you walk or run. Flexibility The joints between individual vertebrae aren't very flexible. But working together they give the spine a wide range of movement, allowing you to arch backwards, bend forwards and twist from side to side. During strenuous movement, strong ligaments and muscles around your vertebrae stabilise your spine and help to control movement. |
Who uses a petri dish? | qw_4508 | scientist | Science Laboratory Petri Dishes and their Uses Home Science Laboratory Petri Dishes and their Uses The Petri dish was named after its inventor, Julius Richard Petri, who was a very famous bacteriologist. Although the Petri dish was originally made out of glass so that it could be reused for experiments after sterilization, these days there are plastic petri dishes also presented as disposable Petri dishes. The latest development in petri dishes is 3D Petri dishes and Petri dishes that have metal rings beneath them. The Petri dishes with metal rings allow for the Petri dishes to be stored away, one on top of the other without them slipping and falling off. Petri dishes are very vital piece of laboratory equipment and have been very widely used. They are indispensible parts of any scientific breakthrough experiment. For years they have been used across the world by all important scientists and have been part of all the important biological experiments. While ordering for vital lab supplies, a Petri dish would be critical because of its wide usage. Petri dishes are usually used to culture cells in it. These are round and shallow in shape and are made out of glass. Petri dishes are flat bottomed. When cell culture is done in these Petri dishes, a culture medium is used. This culture medium is known as agar. Agar is a gel like material which is made out of red algae and different types of nutrients. What is the function of a Petri dish? | Reference.com What is the function of a Petri dish? A: Quick Answer Petri dishes have a variety of uses, but they are most commonly used for culturing bacteria. Petri dishes are small, clear, plastic or glass containers that can also securely contain small animals or germinating seeds. A growth medium is often placed in the bottom of a petri dish, which provides a food source for the bacteria, enabling them to reproduce rapidly. Full Answer To study bacteria, scientist begin by taking a swab or sample of the bacteria in question. For example, if a scientist was studying salmonella bacteria, he may drag a cotton swab along some spoiled food. The swab is then wiped on the food source in the petri dish and sealed. Depending on the bacteria in question, the petri dish may be incubated in a heated box to accelerate the growth of the bacterial culture. After a few hours, days or weeks, the scientist will open the petri dish and examine the bacteria growing inside. Scientists may view the bacteria in a petri dish microscopically, or they may count the number of bacterial cells in the culture. Scientists may compare the results of different food sources by using petri dishes with different types of food. Alternatively, scientists may treat each petri dish with a different chemical to see which ones have the desired effect on the bacteria. |
What is the name of cities in Argentina and Spain that are both capitals of provinces of the same name? | qw_4538 | cordoba | Cities in Spain | Map of Spain Cities Infographics Map of Spain Cities Spain is located in western Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The capital and largest city of Spain is Madrid. Other major cities include Barcelona, Malaga, and Granada. Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited,its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. Spain Cities Spain Cities are divided into 17 autonomous communities that are further subdivided into provinces. The cities of Spain fall under the administration and jurisdiction of the provinces. Two autonomous cities, Ceuta and Melilla, are part of Spain, though they are located on the coast of northern Africa. Catalonia, Galicia, and Basque Country are identified as nationalities, and have a system of self-government as well as separate cultures, including other primary languages. The major cities of Spain are well connected by railways and roads. There are airports in several major cities of Spain, including Barcelona , Girona, Madrid , and Sevilla. Spain's port cities and harbors have also contributed the development of the nation's economy. Major Cities of Spain : Madrid : Madrid is the capital of Spain. With about 3.3 million people, Madrid is the most populous city in Spain, with a metropolitan area of about 6.5 million. Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union, covering an area of 604.3 square kilometers (234.4 square miles). The city is home to the headquarters of many Spanish companies and is considered the financial center of the country. The largest bullfighting contest in Spain takes place in Madrid. There are also a number of churches in the city, including St. Jerome Church, San Nicolas de los Servita, and the St. Isidore Cathedral. Barcelona : With a population of 1,621,537, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. Its metropolitan area has a population of about 4.5 million. Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean Coast and is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia. One of the leading tourist destinations in the world, Barcelona is known for its economic, trade fairs and exhibitions, culture, and sports. The city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. Barcelona is a major economic and financial center of Spain. Malaga : The sixth largest city in Spain, Malaga has a population of over 568,507. Granada is a city located in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded by the Phoenicians in about 770 BC. Granada is the birthplace of the internationally acclaimed painter Pablo Picasso. Malaga is renowned for its Holy Week celebration that has been happening for five centuries. One of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Malaga is known as the capital of the "Costa del Sol," or Coast of the Sun. Granada : Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is the capital of the province of Granada. The city has some of the most renowned buildings that showcase the ancient Islamic culture of Spain. Granada is home to a Moorish palace, called the Alhambra. The Generalife is another magnificent palace that has beautiful, romantic gardens. Granada is one of the major educational centers in Spain, home to the University of Granada, which attracts students from around Spain. The other major cities in Spain include: Alicante, Seville, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Valencia, Cordoba, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela, Vitoria, and Badalona. ACOD~20121011 |
"""Goggle box"" is a British term for what?" | qw_4595 | television | gogglebox | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary British slang a television set Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Goggle box - definition of goggle box by The Free Dictionary Goggle box - definition of goggle box by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/goggle+box Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. goggle box - an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen; "the British call a tv set a telly" kinescope , picture tube , television tube - a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen receiver , receiving system - set that receives radio or tv signals television system , television - a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points telecasting , television , TV , video - broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects; "she is a star of screen and video"; "Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done" - Ernie Kovacs What does goggle box mean? definition, meaning and pronunciation (Free English Language Dictionary) telecasting ; television ; TV ; video (broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects) Holonyms ("goggle box" is a part of...): television ; television system (a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points) Learn English with... Proverbs of the week "A merry heart makes a long life." (English proverb) "Someone else's pain is easy to carry" (Breton proverb) "The arrogant army will lose the battle for sure." (Chinese proverb) "Think before you begin." (Dutch proverb) GOGGLE BOX: related words searches Gogglebox - definition of gogglebox by The Free Dictionary Gogglebox - definition of gogglebox by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gogglebox n (Broadcasting) slang Brit a television set Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: It's a dog's life I hope the brilliant Gogglebox which follows at 10pm features 24 Hours in A&E in future weeks so we can see how other families react to scenes like the one in tonight's episode in which the bandages are removed from the shattered legs of a 70-year-old woman. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Gogglebox | Define Gogglebox at Dictionary.com goggle-box Examples from the Web for gogglebox Expand Contemporary Examples gogglebox, which is an hour-long, is pivoted on the newsiest British television of the week, and edited right up to broadcast. British Dictionary definitions for gogglebox Expand (Brit, slang) a television set Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Slang definitions & phrases for gogglebox Expand gogglebox noun An eager, rather idealistic, person; goo-goo : Those do-goody goggleboxes in student government didn't help me at all [1980s+ Students; probably fr the notion that such people wear goggles, ''glasses''; used in the 1984 movie Repo Man] The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. |
The London market at Smithfield deals in what? | qw_4614 | meat | Welcome to London Central Markets - Smithfield Market Smithfield Market Smithfield or, to give it its official name, London Central Markets, is the largest wholesale meat market in the UK and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Located within the Square Mile of the City of London it is housed in three listed buildings. It is a place packed with history there has been a livestock market on the site for over 800 years and yet is as modern as tomorrow with its state of the art facilities for the receiving, storing and despatching of meat and poultry. WHERE WE ARE… Outside the market is the real draw! - Review of Smithfield Market, London, England - TripAdvisor “Outside the market is the real draw!” Reviewed February 20, 2015 I would love to have a tour of the meat market, I would have breakfast at the Cock Tavern at least one a week when I used to run a brewery in the East End and lived in Lavender Gardens in Battersea. The market is London's oldest surviving working meat market, New York lost its and it the are is now coffee shop city. Around Smithfield, there are amazing places: SOS, Smith of Smithfield, a great restaurant and Club Gascon, which everyone raves about; Saint Bartholomew's Church is stunning, there is a busy butchers where the meat is fabulous, the architecture is amazing, to the East is the Barbican, to the south is Blackfriars and the famous Blackfriars Pub, you have Fleet Street and High Holborn to the west with their stunning buildings. So by all means get the guided tour but circle this wonderful place close to Farringdon Station and you will be rewarded by excellent architecture, one of the oldest hospitals in the world with its own church and the famous St Bartholomew's Church itself. So much to see of London's fundamental fabric. Visited February 2015 “Fantastic value for money” Reviewed February 12, 2015 The building itself is pretty interesting and populated by almost exclusively male traders you certainly get to experience proper London if you pay the market a visit. Traders are arranged down one long corridor, they have a stall at the front and behind is a large chiller area with in many cases hanging carcasses and so on. Best to get there by about 7am, although some stalls are open later you will get the best variety if you get there early. This is a commercial market aimed at restaurants and butchers but you can buy in smaller quantities too. Just keep in mind that small by Smithfields standards is still pretty large in most cases, so you are talking about chicken fillets in multiples of 5kg, whole sirloin, ribeye and fillet steaks (i.e. 5kg+), bacon in 2kg packs, sausages in 1.5kg packs. There are one or two stalls that sell meat cut to portions but I would imagine you pay a premium for this. Some example prices: british chicken fillets £18 for 5kg, sirloin/ribeye steak £8/kg, whole duck £7+, dry cure bacon £9 for 1.5kg Visited February 2015 Reviewed September 24, 2014 via mobile The early bird catches the worm.... Or should that be the best cuts!!! To get here at 3-6am finds you in the thick of the market. There are plenty of choices and specialists to choose from and the deals you can get are for sure worth the early rise. The issue I have is that there really isn't any niceties in this market it's full of alpha males and the signage for prices is vacant in most stalls. Due to the strong attitudes it can be intimidating to ask questions. Saying that after a couple visits I've learnt who sells the stuff I'm after so it's a case of "in and out as quick as possible" Try it out, it won't be everyone's cup of tea but if you can hang with the crowd it's a money saver and worth the ridiculous morning rise. Helpful? |
In 1979, Lord Louis Mountbatten was killed when a IRA bomb exploded where? | qw_4616 | on his boat | BBC ON THIS DAY | 27 | 1979: IRA bomb kills Lord Mountbatten About This Site | Text Only 1979: IRA bomb kills Lord Mountbatten The Queen's cousin, Lord Louis Mountbatten, has been killed by a bomb blast on his boat in Ireland. One of the earl's twin grandsons, Nicholas, 14, and Paul Maxwell, 15, a local employed as a boat boy, also died in the explosion. The attack was followed only hours later by the massacre of 18 soldiers, killed in two booby-trap bomb explosions near Warrenpoint close to the border with the Irish Republic. The IRA has already admitted carrying out the attack on Lord Mountbatten. A statement from the organisation said: "This operation is one of the discriminate ways we can bring to the attention of the English people the continuing occupation of our country." Lord Mountbatten, aged 79, and his family had traditionally spent their summer holiday at their castle in County Sligo, north west of Ireland. They were aboard his boat, Shadow V, which had just set off from the fishing village of Mullaghmore, when the bomb detonated around 1130 BST. A witness said the blast blew the boat "to smithereens" and hurled all seven occupants into the water. Nearby fishermen raced to the rescue and pulled Lord Mountbatten out of the water. Security arrangements |
Which was the first of these four to be an Olympic 100 metres winner? | qw_4627 | harold abrahams | 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists (1896 - 2012) 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists Olympic Sprints and Relays 100 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists Usain Bolt flies across the finish line to win the 2012 Olympic 100-meter gold medal. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images By Mike Rosenbaum Updated August 23, 2016. The men's 100-meter race has been a part of every modern Olympic program, beginning with the Athens Games of 1896. During that time, three men have won consecutive Olympic 100-meter gold medals: American Archie Hahn in 1904 and then in the Intercalated Games of 1906; American Carl Lewis in 1984-88; and Jamaica's Usain Bolt, in 2008-12. Six men have tied or set the 100-meter world record during the Olympics. Oddly, the first man to do so, American Donald Lippincott, didn't earn a gold medal. In 1912 he established the first IAAF-recognized world mark by winning a preliminary heat in 10.6 seconds, but later had to settle for a bronze medal in the final. The other record-setters all won gold medals, beginning with American Bob Hayes, who tied the world mark in 1964, and followed by Jim Hines of the U.S. (1968), Lewis (1988), Canada's Donovan Bailey (1996) and Bolt (2008). 1896 GOLD Thomas Burke, USA 12.0 SILVER Fritz Hofmann, GER 12.2 BRONZE Francis Lane, USA 12.6 BRONZE Alojz Sokol, HUN 12.6 continue reading below our video Understanding Baseball GOLD Frank Jarvis, USA 11.0 SILVER Walter Tewksbury, USA 11.1 BRONZE Stan Rowley, AUS 11.2 1904 GOLD Archie Hahn, USA 11.0 SILVER Nate Cartmell, USA 11.2 BRONZE William Hogenson, USA 11.2 1906 GOLD Archie Hahn, USA 11.2 SILVER Fay Foulton, USA 11.3 BRONZE Nigel Barker, AUS 11.3 1908 GOLD Reggie Walker, SAF 10.8 SILVER James Rector, USA 11.0 BRONZE Robert Kerr, CAN 11.0 1912 GOLD Ralph Craig, USA 10.8 SILVER Alvah Meyer, USA 10.9 BRONZE Donald Lippincott, USA 10.9 1920 GOLD Charles Paddock, USA 10.8 SILVER Morris Kirksey, USA 10.9 BRONZE Harry Edward, GBR 10.9 1924 GOLD Harold Abrahams, GBR 10.6 SILVER Jackson Scholz, USA 10.8 BRONZE Arthur Porritt, NZL 10.9 1928 GOLD Percy Williams, CAN 10.8 SILVER Jack London, GBR 10.9 BRONZE Georg Lammers, GER 10.9 1932 GOLD Eddie Tolan, USA 10.3 SILVER Ralph Metcalfe, USA 10.3 BRONZE Arthur Jonath, GER 10.4 1936 GOLD Jesse Owens , USA 10.3 SILVER Ralph Metcalfe, USA 10.4 BRONZE Martinus Osendarp, HOL 10.5 1948 GOLD Harrison Dillard, USA 10.3 SILVER Barney Ewell, USA 10.4 BRONZE Lloyd LaBeach, PAN 10.4 1952 GOLD Lindy Remigino, USA 10.79 SILVER Herbert McKenley, JAM 10.80 BRONZE Emmanuel Bailey, GBR 10.83 1956 GOLD Bobby Morrow, USA 10.62 SILVER Thane Baker, USA 10.77 BRONZE Hector Hogan, AUS 10.77 1960 GOLD Armin Hary, GER 10.32 SILVER David Sime, USA 10.35 BRONZE Peter Radford, GBR 10.42 1964 GOLD Bob Hayes, USA 10.06 SILVER Enrique Figuerola, CUB 10.25 BRONZE Harry Jerome, CAN 10.27 1968 GOLD James Hines, USA 9.95 SILVER Lennox Miller, JAM 10.04 BRONZE Charlie Greene, USA 10.07 1972 GOLD Valeriy Borzov, URS 10.14 SILVER Robert Taylor, USA 10.24 BRONZE Lennox Miller, JAM 10.33 1976 GOLD Hasely Crawford, TRI 10.06 SILVER Don Quarrie, JAM 10.07 BRONZE Valeriy Borzov, URS 10.14 1980 GOLD Allan Wells, GBR 10.25 SILVER Silvio Tartabull, CUB 10.25 BRONZE Petur Petrov, BUL 10.39 1984 GOLD Carl Lewis , USA 9.99 SILVER Sam Graddy, USA 10.19 BRONZE Ben Johnson, CAN 10.22 1988 GOLD Carl Lewis, USA 9.92 SILVER Linford Christie, GBR 9.97 BRONZE Calvin Smith, USA 9.99 1992 GOLD Linford Christie, GBR 9.96 SILVER Frank Fredericks, NAM 10.02 BRONZE Dennis Mitchell, USA 10.04 1996 GOLD Donovan Bailey, CAN 9.84 SILVER Frank Fredericks, NAM 9.89 BRONZE Ato Boldon, TRI 9.90 2000 GOLD Maurice Greene, USA 9.87 SILVER Ato Boldon, TRI 9.99 BRONZE Obadele Thompson, BAR 10.04 2004 GOLD Justin Gatlin, USA 9.85 SILVER Francis Obikwelu, POR 9.86 BRONZE Maurice Greene, USA 9.87 2008 GOLD Usain Bolt , JAM 9.69 SILVER Richard Thompson, TRI 9.89 BRONZE Walter Dix , USA 9.91 2012 GOLD Usain Bolt, JAM 9.63 SILVER Johan Blake, JAM 9.75 |
Which Olympic Games were the first to be telecast worldwide? | qw_4677 | tokyo 1964 | First televised Olympics | Guinness World Records First televised Olympics When 1936 The Olympics made broadcasting history in 1936 when the Berlin Games was beamed out live in black and white to athletes in the Olympic village and to the wider public in 25 special viewing rooms located in Berlin and Potsdam. This was the first time a sporting event had ever been seen live on television screens and it opened the floodgates. Rome 1960 was the first Olympics to be broadcast live across Europe, while Tokyo 1964 was the first to reach a worldwide audience. Colour pictures arrived four years later at the 1968 Mexico City Games. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. (You will be need to register / login for access) |
What is a Mohammedan sect which reveres Ali, cousin of Muhammad, believing him to be Muhammad's rightful successor? | qw_4728 | shiite | Caliphate Upload Sign in Join PDF generated using the open source mwlib toolkit. See http://code.pediapress.com/ for more information.PDF generated at: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:19:11 UTC Caliphate Contents Articles Caliphate1Rashidun19Rashidun Caliphate23Umayyad48Abbasid63Fatimid Caliphate74Ottoman Caliphate80Sokoto Caliphate85Khilafat Movement88Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire91Atatürk's Reforms98Political aspects of Islam108Divisions of the world in Islam119Succession to Muhammad123Islamic Government: Governance of the Jurist133Majlis-ash-Shura140List of Caliphs141 References Article Sources and Contributors147Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors149 Article Licenses The last Caliph, Abdülmecid II. The term (from the Arabic خلافة or khilāfa) refers to the firstsystem of government established in Islam, and represented thepolitical unity of the Muslim Ummah (nation). In theory it isconstitutional republic[1] ( see Constitution of Medina), meaning thatthe head of state (the Caliph) and other officials are representatives of the people who must govern according to Islamic law; which limits thegovernment's power over citizens. It was initially led by Muhammad'sdisciples as a continuation of the political system the prophetestablished, known as the 'rashidun caliphates'. It represented thepolitical unity, not the theological unity of Muslims as theology ormazhab was a personal matter. It was the world's first major welfarestate. [2] A "caliphate" is also a state which implements such agovernmental system.Sunni Islam dictates that the head of state, the caliph, should beselected by Shura - elected by Muslims or their representatives. [3] Followers of Shia Islam believe the caliph should be an imam descended in a line from the Ahl al-Bayt. After theRashidun period until 1924, caliphates, sometimes two at a single time, real and illusory, were ruled by dynasties.The first dynasty was the Umayyad. This was followed by the Abbasid, the Fatimid, and finally the OttomanDynasty.The caliphate was "the core political concept of Sunni Islam, by the consensus of the Muslim majority in the earlycenturies." [4] The caliph was often known as Amir al-Mu'minin ( أمير المؤمنين ) "Commander of the Believers". Muhammadestablished his capital in Medina, and after he died it remained the capital for the Rashidun period. At times inMuslim history there have been rival claimant caliphs in different parts of the Islamic world, and divisions betweenthe Shi'a and Sunni communities.According to Sunni Muslims, the first caliph to be called Amir al-Mu'minin was Abu Bakr Siddique, followed byUmar ibn al-Khattāb, the second of the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs. Uthman ibn Affan and Ali ibn Abi Talib alsowere called by the same title, while the Shi'a consider Ali to have been the first truly legitimate caliph, although theyconcede that Ali accepted his predecessors, because he eventually sanctioned Abu-Bakr. [5] The rulers preceding these first four did not receive this title by consensus, and as it was turned into a monarchythereafter.After the first four caliphs, the Caliphate was claimed by dynasties such as the Umayyads, the Abbasids, and theOttomans, and for relatively short periods by other, competing dynasties in al-Andalus, North Africa, and Egypt.Mustafa Kemal Atatürk officially abolished the last Caliphate, the Ottoman Empire, and founded the Republic of Turkey, in 1924. The Kings of Morocco still label themselves with the title Amir al-Mu'minin for the Moroccans, butlay no claim to the Caliphate.Some Muslim countries, like Indonesia and Malaysia were never subject to the authority of a Caliphate, with theexception of Aceh, which briefly acknowledged Ottoman suzerainty. [6] Consequently these countries had their own,local, sultans or rulers who did not fully accept the authority of the Caliph. More From This User |
In 1978, Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was found dead where? | qw_4736 | in boot of car | Britain and the World 1978 An Air India jumbo jet exploded in mid-air near Bombay, killing 213. Jan14 Sex Pistols' final concert takes place at Winterland , San Francisco Jan18 Geoff Boycott captains England for the first time v's Pakistan in Karachi Mar1 Charlie Chaplin's coffin was stolen from a Swiss cemetery three months after burial. It was found 10 miles away on May 17. Mar16 Israeli Forces Invade Lebanon The Italian politician Aldo Moro is kidnapped by the left-radical Red Brigades who massacred his escort, and after 55 days detention murdered him as well. Mar17 Amoco Cadiz tanker spills 1.6 million gallons of oil off French coast Apr8 Regular broadcast of proceedings in Parliament starts Apr18 The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to turn the Panama Canal over to Panamanian control on Dec. 31,1999. Apr20 Korean Airlines flight 007 shot down by Soviets in Russian airspace Apr21 Sandy Denny 31 former lead singer with Fairport Convention dies of a brain hemorrhage after falling downstairs. She is buried with her mother and brother at Putney Vale cemetery (Block V, grave 38) May1 First May Day holiday in Britain May9 The body of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was found in the boot of a car in central Rome, a victim of the Red Brigade May17 Compact discs - CD's - were created by Philips. May20 Mavis Hutchinson, 53, became the first woman to run across America. The 3,000-mile trek took her 69 days. She ran an average of 45 miles each day Jun12 David Berkowitz, known popularly as "Son of Sam," received the maximum penalty -- 25 years to life in prison -- with a recommendation that he spend the rest of his days in prison. Jun25 Argentina beats Holland 3-1 in soccer's 11th World Cup at Buenos Aires Argentina July8 Pluto's companion later to be called Charon is found Jul25 The first test-tube baby was born in Oldham General Hospital. It was a girl, and she was named Louise Joy Brown. Aug6 Pope Paul VI dies of heart attack at summer residence at 80 Aug20 Gunmen open fire on an Israeli El Al Airline bus in London Aug25 Turin shroud, once venerated as the burial cloth of Christ, went on public display for the first time in 45 years. Sep6 Palestinian guerrillas hijacked four airliners travelling to New York from Europe. One Pan Am Jumbo was blown up the next day in Cairo and two Boeing 707s which landed at Dawson's field in Jordan were blown up on September 12. The fourth plane landed in London and hijacker Leila Khaled was arrested Sep7 Keith Moon drummer with The Who dies in London from the effects of a drugs overdose (Hemineurin). The flat in which he died No 9, 12 Curzon Place, London was the same one that Cass Elliot (Mamas and Papas) died in (29th July 1974). Keith was cremated at Golders Green crematorium Sep11 Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov who worked for the BBC World Service is murdered by a poison pellet that was injected by the tip of an umbrella. He dies four days later Sept29 Pope John Paul is found dead. He was Pope for 33 days Oct15 Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Poland was elected Pope and took the name John Paul II, the first non-Italian Pope in 456 years. Nov18 Jim Jones, a U.S. pastor, led 914 of his followers to their deaths at Jonestown, Guyana, by drinking a cyanide-laced fruit drink. Cult members who refused to swallow the drink were shot. Nov30 |
Guitarist Brian Rankin is better known as who? | qw_4793 | hank marvin | Hank Marvin - biography, video, tab on Veojam Hank Marvin Biography, videos, discography, news, photos 3 slides Photo Gallery Hank Marvin (real name Brian Robson Rankin) was born 28 October 1941 in in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He started to play the piano and the banjo as a child, but hearing Buddy Holly converted to the guitar. He attended Rutherford Grammar School and made friends with Bruce Cripps, who is now better known by his stage name Bruce Welch. Hank Marvin is best known as a leading guitarist to The Shadows. The Shadows became a tremendously successful band. The original 1959 line-up was Marvin, Welch, bassist Jet Harris and drummer Tony Meehan. Their first instrumental single as The Shadows was 'Apache', which had been written by singer/songwriter Jerry Lordan and voted single of the year. Marvin has also had successful solo ventures as a musician, singer and songwriter. He wrote 'The Day I Met Marie' for Cliff and 'Geronimo' for The Shadows. Marvin helped compose the music for the films Expresso Bongo (1959), The Young Ones (1961), Summer Holiday (1963), and Finders Keepers (1966). He appeared in the films as well. Hank has been identified by so many rock guitarists (of a sixties and seventies vintage) including Brian May and Mark Knopfler, as their inspiration. In 2009, to mark the The Shadows 50th anniversary and "34346", the original Stratocaster is being reproduced in detail by Fender's Custom Shop in California. Videos Hank Marvin | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links | AllMusic Hank Marvin Biography by John Bush His metallic, echoed guitar picking with the Shadows provided inspiration for the fretboard pyrotechnics of Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore and others. |
What does a spelunker do as a hobby? | qw_4919 | explore caves | Spelunk | Define Spelunk at Dictionary.com spelunk to explore caves, especially as a hobby. Origin of spelunk back formation from spelunker , spelunking Dictionary.com Unabridged Word Origin and History for spelunk Expand n. "cave, cavern," c.1300, from Old French spelonque or directly from Latin spelunca "a cave, cavern, grotto," from Greek spelynx (genitive spelyngos). An adjective, speluncar "of a cave" is recorded from 1855. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
What is the common name for London's Criminal Court? | qw_4928 | old bailey | Criminal court - definition of criminal court by The Free Dictionary Criminal court - definition of criminal court by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/criminal+court Also found in: Thesaurus , Legal , Wikipedia . criminal court A court empowered to hear and decide on cases involving offenses against criminal law. crim′inal court′ a court of law in which criminal cases are tried and determined. [1590–1600] criminal court - a court having jurisdiction over criminal cases court , judicature , tribunal - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business night court - a criminal court (in large cities) that sits at night Old Bailey - the central criminal court in London Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: prosecutor References in periodicals archive ? COURT IN BRIEF AMONG the cases dealt with by Teesside Magistrates' Court on November 26 were: Josh Vincent, 21, of Northgate, Guisborough, given an eight-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months with 40 hours' unpaid work and ordered to pay PS100 criminal court charges for breaching a community order issued for assault, theft and failing to surrender to custody. Courts and Tribunals Judiciary | Common Serjeant Appointment: Marks Courts and Tribunals Judiciary | Appointments and Retirements The Queen has appointed His Honour Judge Richard Leon Marks QC to be the Common Serjeant of London on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Chris Grayling MP. He will be based at the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey) with effect from 9 March 2015. Notes to editors Richard Leon Marks QC, aged 61, will be known as The Common Serjeant His Honour Judge Marks QC. He was called to the Bar (G) in 1975 and took Silk in 1999. He was appointed as a Recorder in 1994, as a Fee paid Legal Member of the Restricted Patients Panel (now known as Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) in 1999 and as a Senior Circuit Judge in 2012. The Common Serjeant of London is the second most senior permanent judge of the Central Criminal Court after the Recorder of London, acting as Deputy to that office, and sitting as a judge in the trial of criminal offences. The Common Serjeant is also one of the Law Officers of the City of London Corporation, and performs certain functions at the election of city officers. At the Central Criminal Court the Common Serjeant acts as the Deputy Resident Judge and shares with the Recorder of London the administrative responsibilities of a Resident Judge. Sign up for alerts |
Which item of footwear can be applied to starting up a computer? | qw_4946 | boot | How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows The more software you install on your computer, the longer it may seem to take to start up Windows. Many programs add themselves to the list of programs started when you boot your computer, and that list can get long. Editor’s Note: Obviously our more geeky readers already know how to do this, but this article is meant for everybody else. Feel free to share it with your non-techie friends! If you are using Windows 8 or Windows 10, scroll down. Disabling Startup Programs in Windows 7, Vista, or XP For some programs, it’s smart to have them start with Windows, such as anti-virus and firewall software. However, for most programs, starting them at boot-up just wastes resources and extends startup time. There is a tool installed with Windows, called MSConfig, that allows you to quickly and easily see what’s running at startup and disable the programs you prefer to run on our own after startup as needed. This tool is available and can be used to disable startup programs in Windows 7, Vista, and XP. NOTE: MSConfig can be used to configure several things other than just startup programs, so be careful what you do with it. If you’re not sure about using it, just follow the steps in this article and you should be fine. To run MSConfig, open the Start menu and type “msconfig.exe” (without the quotes) in the Search box. As you type, results display. When you see “msconfig.exe,” click on it or press Enter, if it is highlighted. NOTE: If you are using Windows XP, open the Run dialog box from the Start menu, type “msconfig.exe” in the Open edit box, and click OK. Click the Startup tab on the System Configuration main window. A list of all the startup programs displays with a check box next to each one. To prevent a program from starting up with Windows, select the check box next to the desired program so there is NO check mark in the box. Click OK once you have made your choices. A dialog box displays telling you that you may need to restart your computer for the changes to take affect. Click Restart to restart your computer immediately. If are not ready to restart your computer, click Exit without restart. Disabling Startup Programs in Windows 8 or 8.1 or 10 Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 make it really simple to disable startup applications. All you have to do is open up Task Manager by right-clicking on the Taskbar, or using the CTRL + SHIFT + ESC shortcut key, clicking “More Details,” switching to the Startup tab, and then using the Disable button. It’s really that simple. If you aren’t seeing these options, make sure to click “More Details,” which is in the same place as the “Fewer details” that you see on this screenshot. Disabling Startup Programs in CCleaner RELATED ARTICLE How Computer Manufacturers Are Paid to Make Your Laptop Worse The free PC-cleaning utility CCleaner also has a tool that allows you to disable startup programs. In CCleaner, click the Tools button on the left side of the dialog box and click Startup to see the list of startup programs. The Enabled column indicates whether each program is set to start with Windows. To disable a program that is enabled, select the program in the list and click Disable. You can also enable programs that have been disabled. NOTE: CCleaner does not seem to prompt you to restart your computer, so be sure to do so yourself. RELATED ARTICLES How to Use Safe Mode to Fix Your Windows PC (and When You Should) There is a Professional version of CCleaner that costs $24.95 and comes with priority technical support. However, there is a free version available as an installable version and a portable version. Note that some applications need to be configured to stop launching themselves when the computer boots, or they will just add themselves to the list of startup programs again. In this case, there is usually a setting in a program’s options to prevent it from starting with Windows. |
"Which American TV series (2000 to 2004) centred on Winslow High School, a fictional public high school located in Boston, Massachusetts, had the slogan ""Every day is a fight. For respect. For dignity. For sanity.""?" | qw_4950 | boston public | Boston Public : definition of Boston Public and synonyms of Boston Public (English) 6 External links History At the beginning, Boston Public preceded Ally McBeal on Monday nights and received initial popularity and critical acclaim for its drama and ethnically diverse cast. The series had a hard time finding a direction or an audience. It was generally felt that the 18-to-24 year-old demographic would not be interested in a drama about high school teachers, so attempts were made to focus more on the lives of high school students. Fox moved it to the Friday night death slot for its fourth season. [2] Viewers plummeted, and it was canceled after the 13th episode aired on January 30, 2004. Production halted after the 15th episode was completed. The final two episodes aired on March 1 and 2, 2005 later in syndication on TV One . [3] Neither episode wrapped up any character stories. The title of each episode was a numbered chapter, similar to that in a high school textbook , and each character appeared in a given story arc , with the professional and personal lives often intersecting. Boston Public was the winner of the 2002 Peabody Award ("Chapter Thirty-Seven") from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. [4] Cast and characters |
What name is given to raised parts of the skin when frightened or cold? | qw_4951 | goose bumps | EnglishGateway :: Teachers :: ESL Worksheets :: ESL Worksheets: Fear Idioms ESL Worksheets Ask your students how they would feel if they: saw a raccoon munching on food leftovers inside a garbage can in their garage? heard a knock at their door at night? accidentally touched a big jellyfish while swimming in the sea or ocean Accept answers such as: scared, afraid, frightened, terrified, horrified. Tell students that afraid or scared are general words to describe fear, frightened expresses a sudden fear, terrified describes intense overpowering fear while horrified involves a state of shock. How does a person look when s/he is scared? Elicit phrases such as: heart pounds/beats faster Tell students there is a plenty of idiomatic expressions in English to describe fear. Have students work in pairs on exercise A of the worksheet. Students read the idioms and decide whether the listed idioms describe the way a frightened person looks or feels. Student Handout Exercise A: The following idioms describe fear. Which idioms describe the way a frightened person looks (you can say a person is frightened by his/her facial expression or body movements)? Which ones are pointing to the way a frightened person feels (this is an inner feeling that is always not obvious to the naked eye)? Which expression/expressions can mean both? have goose bumps jump out of skin be scared to death turn as white as a ghost shake like a leaf hair stands on end someone/something sends chills down one’s spine look like a deer caught in headlights break into cold sweat blood turns cold Exercise B: Fill in the blanks with the missing part of the idiom. Additional Work: Talk to your partner and describe a frightening experience you’ve had. What was your reaction to this experience? How did you look and feel? What was your posture, body movements or facial expressions like? Were the people around you able to tell you were scared? Answer Key: Exercise A: looking frightened: have goose bumps, turn as white as a ghost, shake like a leaf, look like a deer caught in headlights feeling frightened: break into cold sweat, jump out of skin, hair stands on end, blood turns cold, someone/something sends chills down one’s spine looking or feeling frightened: scared to death Exercise B: 3. broke into cold sweat 4. blood turned cold 5. send chills down my spine 6. jump out of skin 7. shaking like a leaf 8. looked like a deer caught in headlights 9. as white as a ghost 10. hair stood on end a deer caught in headlights 1. I got scared to when a stranger with his hands inside the pockets of his coat approached me. 2. I saw a white flying object hanging in the sky yesterday. It was neither a plane nor a bird. Could it have been a UFO (unidentified flying object)? I get goose every time I tell people about it. 3. Melanie broke into when she realized she left her passport at home. Her plane was about to take off in an hour. 4. My blood when I heard about a shooting in a local school. 5. Just the sound of the dental drill was enough to send chills . 6. Someone’s heavy breathing and loud footsteps made me jump out . 7. Jami is afraid of heights. She was shaking like when she was crossing the bridge a hundred meters up from the river. 8. He looked like when the policeman asked him about his whereabouts on that day. 9. The accused turned as white as and was really shaking when the witness was giving her testimony. 10. My hair stood |
"""Let's Get It Started"" (2003) by the Black Eyed Peas was originally recorded with what offensive word in the title, making it unsuitable for play on some radio stations and at sports games?" | qw_4990 | retarded | Let's Get It Started | Black Eyed Peas Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Black Eyed Peas Wiki Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Let's Get It Started Hip Hop, R&B, Funk Length: Hey Mama "Let's Get It Started" is the edited radio version of the Black Eyed Peas song "Let's Get Retarded", which appears on their 2003 album Elephunk . It was edited because many people find this usage offensive, making the song unsuitable for play at some radio stations and sports games until it was censored. Beside included in album Elephunk, it was also included on the Barbershop 2: Back in Business and Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle soundtracks. It gained popularity as the theme song for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC. Contents Edit The phrase "Let's Get Retarded" is a term used on the West Coast of the United States that means to go crazy on the dance floor, synonymous with "Go Dumb," and "Get Stupid." The colloquial meaning of "retarded", as used in this song, refers to being very carefree and having a good time - and sometimes meaning intoxicated, similar to the colloquial use of getting "blind", "wasted", or "smashed". The phrase is chanted at clubs and dances and used in everyday slang, but the word "Retarded" is offensive to people who see it as put-down of those who are mentally challenged. Music video Edit The Music video consists of a nighttime setting, in an urban area. Fergie's phone says let's get it started. The Black Eyed Peas, particularly will.i.am, are on a stage doing energetic dances while singing the song. The crowd has about 300 people, occasionally throwing someone into the sky. At the end, a broken piano rewinds how it fell from the sky. Facts and trivia |
"What sport is known as ""the Turf""?" | qw_5016 | horse racing | Turf | Definition of Turf by Merriam-Webster play \ˈtərvz\ 1a : the upper stratum of soil bound by grass and plant roots into a thick mat; also : a piece of thisb : an artificial substitute for this (as on a playing field)c : grass 3 2a : peat 2b : a piece of peat dried for fuel 3a : a track or course for horse racingb : the sport or business of horse racing 4a : territory considered by a gang to be under its controlb : territory 2 <have to play two of the last three games on hostile turf — Joe Klein> <in chapter two, the author is on unfamiliar turf>; also : a sphere of activity or influence <people who could hurt him on his own foreign-policy turf — Wall Street Jour.> turfy Examples of turf in a sentence a lawn made by laying turfs Synthetic turf was installed in the playing field instead of grass. playing fields with artificial turfs The team played on home turf. Origin and Etymology of turf Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German zurba turf, Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass First Known Use: before 12th century Other Ecology Terms |
Which scholar and lawyer who became Speaker of the House of Commons and Treasurer of the Exchequer was beheaded for treason in 1534 after disagreeing with Henry VIII being head of the church? | qw_5030 | sir thomas more | The Sadness of Christ: And Final Prayers and Instructions - Thomas More - Google Livros The Sadness of Christ: And Final Prayers and Instructions 1 Resenha https://books.google.com.br/books/about/The_Sadness_of_Christ.html?hl=pt-BR&id=xtj-7lwV9D0C This book was the last that St. Thomas More wrote in the Tower of London before he was executed for standing firm in his Catholic faith. In it, he explores the Gospel passages that depict the agony of Our Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane. He depicts Christ as a model of virtue in the face of suffering and persecution. And along the way, he includes valuable and eternally relevant reflections on prayer, courage, friendship, statesmanship, and more. Here is an excellent resource for Lent or anytime! Sir Thomas More's Utopia - Thomas More - Google Boeken Sir Thomas More's Utopia 0 Recensies https://books.google.nl/books/about/Sir_Thomas_More_s_Utopia.html?hl=nl&id=Q1dwRIdc6_QC This early work by Sir Thomas More is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a fictional work about an island society and their customs. This is a fascinating work and thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in political philosophy. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Wat mensen zeggen - Een recensie schrijven We hebben geen recensies gevonden op de gebruikelijke plaatsen. Verwijzingen naar dit boek Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2002 Over de auteur (2008) Born in London, the son of a judge, More became an important statesman and scholar. He was also one of the most eminent humanists of the Renaissance. Educated at Oxford, More became an under-sheriff of London and, later, a member of Parliament. Under King Henry VIII he served as Treasurer of the Exchequer, speaker of the House of Commons, and, finally, Lord Chancellor. More is probably best known for his Utopia, which was written in Latin (then the language of literary and intellectual Europe). It was translated into English in 1551. As the first part of this small masterpiece indicates, when More was weighing the offer to be an adviser to Henry VIII he was well aware of the compromises, bitterness, and frustration that such an office involved. In the second part, More develops his famous utopia---a Greek word punning on the meanings "a good place" and "no place"---a religious, communistic society where the common ownership of goods, obligatory work for everyone, and the regular life of all before the eyes of all ensure that one's baser nature will remain under control. Inspired by Plato's (see Vols. 3 and 4) Republic, More's Utopia became in turn the urbane legacy of the humanistic movement (in which More's friends were most notably Erasmus (see Vol. 4), John Colet, and William Grocyn) to succeeding ages. More also wrote a history, Richard III, which, if arguably the first instance of modern historiography in its attention to character and its departure from chronicle, is also, in its responsiveness to the Tudor polemic of divine rights, largely responsible for the notorious reputation of Richard as an evil ruler. More's refusal to recognize Henry VIII as Head of the Church led to a sentence of high treason. Imprisoned for more than a year, he was finally beheaded. Eventually, More was granted sainthood. |
An impala is a type of what? | qw_5062 | antelope | Impalas, Impala Pictures, Impala Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Impalas are medium-sized antelopes that roam the savanna and light woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. In the rainy season, when food is plentiful, they may gather in large herds of several hundred animals to browse on grasses and herbs, bushes, shrubs, and shoots. Herds offer protection from predators, such as lions. An alert impala will bark out an alarm that puts the entire herd to flight—and a fleeing impala is no easy prey. Impalas are fleet runners who are able to leap distances of up to 33 feet (10 meters). They use this technique to escape predators and sometimes, apparently, simply to amuse themselves. The impala can also clear bushes and other obstacles by soaring some 10 feet (3 meters) in the air. Typically, a running impala will simply jump over anything in its path. This graceful antelope is known for its long, spiral horns, which males use to challenge each other in tests of strength. Older impala males stake out mating territories and herd groups of females that they jealously guard against any rivals. During this exhausting mating period, the male must fight off challengers, herd his females, and mate with them. Unsuccessful bids to take over a male's territory usually end with the loser retreating to join a bachelor herd. Females typically give birth about seven months after they mate, usually to a single impala. Both mother and baby join a herd of females and offspring within a few days. |
"In the TV series ""Emmerdale"", how is Zak Dingle related to Chastity Dingle?" | qw_5069 | uncle | Emmerdale : What exactly is the Dingle Family Tree? - Soaps - Digital Spy Forums Emmerdale : What exactly is the Dingle Family Tree? Emmerdale : What exactly is the Dingle Family Tree? Howdy, Ok, so I only started watching Emmerdale in the last year or so for the Aaron storyline. But I'm confused about which Dingle is related to who and if it's by blood of marriage and what not. So, does anyone have a family tree for them? Is Cain, Marlon and Chas brothers and sisters? But then Eli is Marlons brother... And is Zak their dad? But then Shadrach is Chas's Dad, but I'm sure Chas referred to Zak as Aaron's granddad? So, anyone? Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement. 27-04-2010, 14:57 Don't think about it! it's too confusing! the only ones i know for sure are; Chas(Mother) - Aaron(Son) (Parents) Lisa & Zack - (Daughter) Belle. (Dad) Sam - (Son) Samson Shadrac(sp??) [Dad] - Gennie + Chas(i think) Otherwise i'm lost Location: Cardiff Posts: 13,707 They are a strange and complected family , lots of inbreeding , I think I will have a google Here you are I found this Last edited by Uncle Fester : 27-04-2010 at 15:19. Reason: PS Location: glued to the computer Posts: 10,023 Posts: 3,140 Bloody confusing, that's what! Cain and Chas are half-siblings, they share the same mother (Faith Dingle), Cain's Dad is Zak, Chas's Dad is Shadders (Aaron's grandad is Shadders). Eli and Marlon are brothers, sharing the same parents in Albert and Delilah (not the same Delilah as played by Hayley Tammadon, she's not been in the show as far as I'm aware) Are Cain and Charity cousins? Sorry read that as Chas. Are Cain and Charity cousins? second cousins by the looks of it their parents are cousins second cousins by the looks of it their parents are cousins So their relationship is still slightly wrong. Are Cain and Charity cousins? Charity's father is Obediah Dingle, Zak's cousin, so I'm not sure what that makes them..second cousins? Edit - Thanks kmmk Location: Tuscany Valley Posts: 2,456 The Dingles have a long history of inbreeding & incest,I wouldn't be surprised if their related to the Royal Houses of Europe Location: A cold lake in Bolton Posts: 2,039 Zak & Lisa = husband & (2nd) wife. Cain, Sam & Belle = children of Zak Belle = child of Lisa Chas & Gennie = children of Shadrach Cain & Chas = half-siblings (raised together) Cain & Sam/Belle = half-siblings (not raised together) Sam & Belle = half-siblings (sort of raised together) Chas & Gennie = half-siblings (not raised together) Eli & Marlon = brothers (raised together/sons of Albert) Eli, Marlon, Chas & Gennie = nephews/nieces of Zak Debbie = daughter of Cain and Charity (not raised by them)/granddaughter of Zak/great-niece of Shadrach/niece of Chas Aaron = son of Chas/grandson of Shadrach/great-nephew of Zak/nephew of Cain and Gennie Noah = son of Charity and late husband Chris Tate Sarah = daughter of Debbie and Andy Sugden/great-grandaughter of Zak/granddaughter of Cain & Charity Samson = son of Sam and his late wife Alice Charity is the daughter of Zak and Shadrach's cousin, so a more distant relation. If you can make sense of all this, you're a genius. |
"Which musical term means ""sweetly""?" | qw_5151 | dolce | Italian Musical Terms - Meaning of Dolce Updated July 23, 2016. Definition: The Italian musical term dolce (“sweet; sweetly”) is an indication to play in a tender, adoring manner; to play sweetly with a light touch. By itself, dolce may indicate a slow, gentle tempo ; however it is often combined with other musical commands, as in “ allegretto dolce e con affetto ”: semi-quick, sweet, and with affection. |
What is a term for an important person? | qw_5159 | big cheese | Important person - definition of important person by The Free Dictionary Important person - definition of important person by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/important+person influential person , personage adult , grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward big cheese , big deal , big enchilada , big fish , big gun , big shot , big wheel , head honcho - an important influential person; "he thinks he's a big shot"; "she's a big deal in local politics"; "the Qaeda commander is a very big fish" celebrity , famous person - a widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity" titan , behemoth , colossus , giant , heavyweight - a person of exceptional importance and reputation elder statesman - any influential person whose advice is highly respected eminence grise - (French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position; "the President's wife is an eminence grise in matters of education" Excellency - a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'; "Your Excellency" fixer , influence peddler - someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) heavy hitter - an influential person who works hard to promote the causes they are interested in hierarch - a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy high-muck-a-muck , pooh-bah - an arrogant or conceited person of importance kingmaker - an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; "the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker" bigwig , kingpin , top banana - the most important person in a group or undertaking magnifico - a person of distinguished rank or appearance public figure , name , figure - a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music" nepotist - a powerful person who shows favoritism to relatives or close friends policy maker - someone who sets the plan pursued by a government or business etc.; "policy makers often make the right decision for the wrong reason" power broker , powerbroker - a person who is important by virtue of the people or votes they control; "a power broker who does you a favor will expect you to return it" sacred cow - a person unreasonably held to be immune to criticism sirdar - an important person in India socialite - a socially prominent person sun - a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc dignitary , high muckamuck , high-up , panjandrum , very important person , VIP - an important or influential (and often overbearing) person worthy - an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable" |
In October 2009 it was reported that what were being burnt as fuel at a 'bioenergy' plant in Karlskoga, in the central Sweden to provide heat for the Vrmland region? | qw_5220 | rabbits | Stockholm's bunnies burned to keep Swedes warm - The Local Stockholm's bunnies burned to keep Swedes warm David Landes David Magnusson/SvD (File); Carl-Fredrik Runqvist (File) David Landes 12 October 2009 14:46 CEST+02:00 The bodies of thousands of rabbits culled every year from the parks in Stockholm’s Kungsholmen neighbourhood are being used to fuel a heating plant in central Sweden. The decision to use Stockholm’s rabbit cadavers as bioenergy to warm Swedes living in Värmland doesn't sit well with Stockholm-based animal rights activists. “Those who support the culling of rabbits surely think it’s good to use the bodies for a good cause. But it feels like they’re trying to turn the animals into an industry rather than look at the main problem,” Anna Johannesson of Vilda kaniners värn (‘Society for the Protection of Wild Rabbits’) told the local Vårt Kungsholmen newspaper. Every year, the city of Stockholm kills off thousands of rabbits in an effort to protect trees and shrubbery in the city’s extensive network of parks and green space. According to Tommy Tuvunger with the Stockholm Traffic Office, the agency responsible for controlling the city’s rodent and wild animal population, part of the problem rests with delinquent pet owners who decide to release their rabbits into the city’s parks. “Many of the released rabbits are tame,” he told the newspaper. Animal control authorities employ a special rifle to shoot the excess rabbits, with most of the culling taking place at dawn when the animals peek out from their holes. The city usually steps up its rabbit hunting efforts in the autumn as leaves begin to fall from bushes and trees, making it easier to see the rabbits. Tuvunger explained that it doesn’t take many newly released rabbits to do what rabbits are known for doing, much to the detriment of Stockholm’s efforts to control the size of its rabbit population. “People who think that the bunnies are cute and cuddly suddenly don’t think they’re as fun anymore and put the animals outside. They think: ‘there they can play with the other rabbits’,” he said. Last year marked a new record for Stockholm’s rabbit cull, with nearly 6,000 rabbits, mostly from Kungsholmen, being removed from Stockholm’s parks. But rather than simply disposing of the dead rabbits, the city instead froze them for eventual transport to a special heating plant in Karlskoga in central Sweden, where the bunny bodies are then burned as a form of bioenergy. According to Johannesson, Sweden’s animal control authorities aren’t interested in pursuing other options besides killing the rabbits. “We want to see them start looking at other solutions for the rabbits,” she said, citing the Finnish capital of Helsinki, which employs sprays to make park plants unappetizing as well as a network of shelters for various domesticated animals. “In Helsinki, where they have the same problem, they’ve come much farther,” Johannesson told Vårt Kungsholmen. |
"What do the notes for the currency ""euro"" have on the back (verso)?" | qw_5330 | bridges | Euro banknotes - European Commission European Commission Communicating on the euro Euro banknotes The euro banknotes share the same designs across all countries in the euro area. Their seven denominations bear distinctive features, sizes and colours for aesthetic and practical reasons. Their designs, by Austrian Robert Kalina, from the Österreichische Nationalbank (Austrian National Bank), were selected after a competition calling for innovative and balanced proposals. The European Monetary Institute (EMI) (the forerunner of the ECB) launched a Europe-wide design competition in 1996. From the 44 submissions, a jury of independent experts in marketing, design, advertising and art history produced a shortlist. A survey of professional cash handlers and the general public was then performed. On the basis of the jury recommendations and the results of the survey the Council of the EMI selected the winning design series in 1996. The winning designs for the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro banknotes were inspired by the theme ‘the ages and styles of Europe’ and depict the architectural styles from seven periods of Europe’s cultural history: Classical, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, the Age of Iron and Glass, and modern 20th century architecture. All notes depict typical elements of these periods, such as windows, gateways and bridges. The windows and gateways on the front side symbolise the European spirit of openness and co-operation. The 12 stars of the EU represent the dynamism and harmony of contemporary Europe, while the bridges on the back symbolise communication between the people of Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world. Feel, look, tilt Euro notes have advanced security features built into them, detectable through visual and tactile means: Thanks to a special printing process, banknotes have a unique, raised feel. Look for visible features on the notes (from the front or back): a watermark, security thread and a see-through number. A moving image or hologram can be seen by tilting the notes: on the back, a glossy stripe appears (on the 5-, 10- and 20-euro banknotes) or a colour-changing number (on the 50-, 100-, 200- and 500-euro notes). Additional security features can be checked with a magnifying glass (microprinting) and an ultraviolet lamp (special colour effects). A "portrait window" near the top of the hologram stripe which becomes transparent when seen against the light (on the 20-euro banknote) The European Central Bank provides guidance on how to spot a fake banknote. >> View euro banknotes (ECB website) Who issues banknotes? The European Central Bank (ECB) has the exclusive right to authorise the issue of banknotes by the national central banks within the euro area. All decisions on the banknote designs, denominations, etc. are taken by the ECB. The different national central banks of the euro area are then in charge of the practical aspects of producing and putting banknotes into circulation, since they provide commercial banks and the cash-in-transit sector with the necessary quantities. >> National central banks In circulation Around 14.9 billion euro-banknotes were printed, worth some €633 billion, in preparation for the euro cash launch. Around 7.8 billion banknotes, worth € 221 billion, were available in the euro area beginning of January 2002 when euro cash was launched. Since then, demand has grown continuously and the value of the banknotes in circulation has almost tripled. As of October 2015, there are over 18.1 billion euro-banknotes in circulation worth about €1053.8 billion. The European Commission produces a regularly updated overview of the main facts and figures on euro banknotes (392 kB) |
The following were influential in developing which subject in China: Liu Hui, Zu Geng, Li Chunfeng, Yang Hui, Shen Kuo, Liu Xin, Zhang Heng, Liu Hui, Zu Chongzhi and Wang Xiaotong? | qw_5379 | mathematics | ASPER M., KANTHAK a-M (Ed.), Writing Science. Medical and Mathematical Authorship in Ancient Greece ASPER M., KANTHAK a-M (Ed.), Writing Science. Medical and Mathematical Authorship in Ancient Greece You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 11 to 179 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 190 to 226 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 237 to 336 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 347 to 401 are not shown in this preview. You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 412 to 504 are not shown in this preview. |
The Spicebush Swallowtail, Small White, Common Jezebel, Karner Blue, Red Pierrot and Duke of Burgundy are varieties of what? | qw_5488 | butterfly | TrekNature | European Peacock Photo Painted Lady, or Cosmopolite, Vanessa cardui Monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus Speckled Wood, Pararge aegeria Difference between butterflies and moths Butterflies and moths are often confused with each other. Although there are many ways of distinguishing a butterfly from a moth, there are exceptions to every rule, and it is perhaps better to think of butterflies as a group of day flying moths. Taxonomic issues A major new study (Wahlberg et al., 2005) combining morphological and molecular data concluded that Hesperiidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae and Riodinidae could all be strongly supported as monophyletic groups, but the status of Nymphalidae is equivocal. Lycaenidae and Riodinidae were confirmed as sister taxa, and Papilionidae as the outgroup to the rest of the true butterflies, but the location of Pieridae within the pattern of descent was unclear, with different lines of evidence suggesting different conclusions. The data suggested that the moths of Hedyloidea are indeed more closely related to the butterflies than to other moths. Some older classifications recognize additional families, for example Danaidae, Heliconiidae, Libytheidae and Satyridae, but modern classifications treat these as subfamilies within the Nymphalidae. Notes from Wilkipedia.com |
What chemical is mostly used in match heads? | qw_5628 | phosphorous | Match Head Reaction - UW Dept. of Chemistry Match Head Reaction Summary: Pea sized portions of potassium chlorate and red phosphorus are reacted together by striking with a hammer. Smoke, a loud bang and a flash are observed. The mixture of potassium chlorate and red phosphorous is shock sensitive!! DO NOT STIR THE DRY POWDERS TOGETHER. DO NOT USE MORE THAN PRESCRIBED PEA SIZED AMOUNTS. KClO3 is a strong oxidizer. Do not grind the KClO3. Red phosphorus is highly toxic and flammable. Red phosphorus (about the size of a match head) Potassium chlorate, KClO3 (same size as in #1) Procedure: Using spatula place a small amount of red phosphorus onto the transite board. Using a clean spatula, carefully place a small amount of potassium chlorate onto the red phosphorus, so that the two match sized piles are touching. THIS MIXTURE IS SHOCK SENSITIVE. DO NOT STIR THE DRY POWDERS TOGETHER. Strike with hammer. A sharp fire cracker like noise, sparks (flaming bits of phosphorus) and smoke are produced. Hint: Don’t wear your favorite shirt for this demo. Lab coat and goggles are recommended. Discussion: The head of "strike anywhere" matches contain an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate together with tetraphosphorus trisulfide, P4S3, glass and binder. The phosphorus sulfide is easily ignited, the potassium chlorate decomposes to give oxygen, which in turn causes the phosphorus sulfide to burn more vigorously. The head of safety matches are made of an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate, mixed with sulfur, fillers and glass powder. The side of the box contains red phosphorus, binder and powdered glass. The heat generated by friction when the match is struck causes a minute amount of red phosphorus to be converted to white phosphorus, which ingnites spontaneously in air. This sets off the decomposition of potassium chlorate to give oxygen and potassium chloride. The sulfur catches fire and ignites the wood. |
"The 2010 film ""The Tooth Fairy"", starring Dwayne Johnson, Julie Andrews and Billy Crystal, concerns a player of which sport?" | qw_5635 | ice hockey | Tooth Fairy lacks magic | Metro News Tooth Fairy lacks magic Anna Smith for Metro newspaper Thursday 27 May 2010 7:31 pm Film review: Tooth Fairy (PG). Running time: 101min. Tooth Fairy starring Dwayne Johnson: Funnier than the trailer Big, grumpy sports pro has heart thawed by enforced bonding with small children: itâs a familiar set-up for Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson, from 2008âs The Game Plan. This time heâs Derek, an ice hockey player dubbed the Tooth Fairy for routinely knocking out opponentsâ teeth. When he tries to tell his girlfriendâs daughter thereâs no tooth fairy, he gets a summons to the real tooth fairy kingdom, a warehouse teaming with extras wearing angel wings. As penance, Derek is sentenced to work collecting childrenâs lost teeth from under their pillows and replacing them with a dollar. Add to this a strained relationship with his girlfriendâs son, a rivalry with a new ice hockey player and an array of fairies, including head girl Julie Andrews, gadget man Billy Crystal and fairy handler Stephen Merchant , and things soon get pretty convoluted. Itâs the casting of Merchant that makes the film bearable. He and Johnson work well together, Merchantâs downtrodden sarcasm playing nicely against Johnsonâs exaggerated egotism. Occasionally, the humour is pleasingly self-aware: arriving at the fairy HQ, a confused Derek remarks on how everyone is suddenly talking in English accents. So, for adults, the best that can be said for Tooth Fairy is that itâs funnier than the awful trailer. For children, itâs got the The Rock in a tutu, a shrinking potion and some really silly puns, including, wait for it: âYou canât handle the tooth.â Some content was stripped by our security filters, but is should be possible for one of your Editors to embed the content for you. More |
What is the southernmost national capital city in the world? | qw_5648 | wellington new zealand | Southernmost World Capital What is the world's southernmost national capital? The Answer: That distinction belongs to Wellington, New Zealand . The cultural capital and geographical center of the country, Wellington is the only world capital located in the roaring 40s latitudes . It was the first world capital to welcome the new millennium . The capital of Iceland , Reykjavik, is the northernmost capital of the world. Here is a link to the Infoplease Atlas if you want to see for yourself. —The Editors The southernmost national capital in the world, Wellington is the cultural and c... | Singapore Airlines - Facebook - Social Airlines The southernmost national capital in the world, Wellington is the cultural and culinary heart of New Zealand. Read our #SQGuide to find out more! #FlySQ on our Capital Express service from 20 September 2016 to visit this vibrant city: goo.gl/lUMQaq Northernmost and Southernmost World Capitals » Twelve Mile Circle » maps, geography, travel Northernmost and Southernmost World Capitals On June 8, 2008 · 2 Comments Twelve Mile Circle likes to deal with the extremes in geography and the current topic continues with that theme, the national capitals that are closest to the north and south poles. View Larger Map The title for northernmost national capital goes to Reykjavík, Iceland, at 64 degrees north. That’s just a couple of degrees short of the Arctic Circle! Located on Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavík is home to about a hundred thousand people with another hundred thousand or so in its greater metropolitan area. That’s a remarkable achievement considering that there are only about three hundred thousand people in all of Iceland. I took this photograph at Tjörn (which means literally "the pond") in central Reykjavík a few years ago. In spite of its size, the city is quite cosmopolitan with abundant nightlife and activity. Tjörn provides a quiet respite in the middle of an urban setting. It easy to use Reykjavík as a launching point for experiencing much of Iceland’s abundant natural wonders such as the rainbows of Fjallabak Nature Reserve or the rhyolite peaks, glacial rivers and geothermal hot streams of Landmannalaugar (in case you want so see a couple more photos). On the other side of the planet sits Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand at 41 degrees south. It rests at the southern tip of North Island along Cook Strait, at about the country’s midpoint. It houses about two hundred thousand people and about double that within its larger metropolitan area. New Zealand has a population of about four million so Wellington is an important city but not on the same scale or extent as Reykjavík is to Iceland. In fact Wellington isn’t even New Zealand’s largest city (that distinction goes to Auckland). Because Wellington is hemmed-in by its harbour and nearby hills, it doesn’t have much room to expand so it makes up for that by having a greater population density than anywhere else in the country. I haven’t been to New Zealand so I don’t have any photographs to share. Maybe someday I’ll be able to make that journey. For now, you can visit with the newest page in my continuing series on world ferries: the Interactive Map of New Zealand Ferries . |
Lebanon is on what continent? | qw_5739 | asia | What continent is Lebanon on? | Reference.com What continent is Lebanon on? A: Quick Answer The country of Lebanon is located on the continent of Asia. It sits within the region called the Middle East and is bordered by Israel, Syria and the Mediterranean Sea. Full Answer Lebanon was originally part of the Ottoman Empire, but came under French control following World War I. The country gained its independence in 1943. The capital of the country is Beirut. As of July 2014, the country's population is 5,882,562. Because of its location between Israel and Syria, the country is frequently in the middle of military conflict. Israel has invaded from the south twice since 1943, and the country has gone through two civil wars in that same time period. Where is Lebanon? Location of Lebanon Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited,its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. The country of Lebanon is in the Asia continent and the latitude and longitude for the country are 33.9270° N, 35.6951° E. The neighboring countries of Lebanon are : Cyprus Where is Lebanon located? Location Where is Lebanon Located? Lebanon is a country with a small population which is located in the continent/region of Asia. Countries near Lebanon include Palestine, Cyprus, Syria and Israel. Its biggest cities and towns include Beirut, Bayrut, Sur and Juniyah. Have you been to Lebanon? Lebanon Data |
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What number do you get if you add all of the 7 Roman numerals? | qw_5828 | 1 666 | ROMAN NUMERALS ° ROMAN NUMERALS Roman numerals are numbers expressed by using letters of the Roman alphabet. Here's a mnemonic rhyme written by Peter Hobbs that explains the 7 basic roman numerals (I, V, X, L, C, D and M): M's "mille" (or 1000 said) D's half (500 - quickly read!) C's just a 100 (century!) and L is half again - 50! So all that's left is X and V (or 10 and 5) - and I - easy! Thus M D C I I I = 1603 (or 1000 + 500 + 100 + 1 + 1 + 1) and D C C L X X V = 775 (or 500 + 100 + 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 +5) Many people are familiar with reading I, V and X from clockfaces and just have trouble with the "higher" numerals. Here's an established acronym for just the four high ones (in ascending order): "Lucy Can't Drink Milk" (L,C,D,M - 50, 100, 500 and 1000) The numeral "I" began as a finger-digit, while "V" represented the simplified outline of a hand (like a thumb and five closed fingers), this being clearer to write than five "IIIII" digits. In the same way the "X" represented two hands (ie. two V's mirrored), or ten. Later the Romans also used combinations of "one less than the next-highest numeral" for figures such as 9 (ie. "IX" rather than "VIIII"). An old established rhyme summarises how to read such combinations: When "left" is small and "right" is bigger, Subtract the "left" from "right-hand" figure. Thus M C M L I X = 1959 (M+CM+L+IX = 1000 +[1000-100] +50 +[10-1]) Lastly, here's a popular and interesting pub quiz question. What number do you get if you add up all of the Roman numerals? M D C L X V I = 1666 (or 1000 + 500 + 100 + 50 + 10 + 5 +1) which just happens to be the year of the Great Fire of London ! |
Where is the Sea of Tranquility? | qw_5868 | on moon | Sea of Tranquility - Universe Today Universe Today by John Carl Villanueva The Sea of Tranquility is the landing site of Apollo 11, the mission that gave mankind its first ever walk on the Moon. Walk? Yes, that’s right. The Sea of Tranquility is not actually a sea, so Neil Armstrong didn’t have to walk on water. In fact, there isn’t a single sea on the lunar surface. The Sea of Tranquility is actually a lunar mare. Now, although the plural of ‘mare’, ‘maria’, is a Latin word that means ‘seas’, these maria don’t have water in them. Lunar maria were named as such because early astronomers mistook these areas as seas. You see, when you look at the Moon, particularly its near side (well, we don’t actually get to see the far side), i.e., the side which practically constantly stares at us at night, you’ll notice certain features that are darker than others. Compare the Moon to a grey-scale model of the Earth, and you’ll easily mistake those dark patches for seas. By the way, in case you’ve been reading article titles (not the entire article) on this site lately, you might recall us mentioning water on the Moon. There’s water alright … underneath the surface, so even assuming that they’re plentiful, they don’t qualify as seas. Let’s go back to our main topic. Called Mare Tranquillitatis in Latin, the Sea of Tranquility is found in the Tranquillitatis basin of the Moon and is composed of basalt. Maria are seen from Earth as relatively dark because the lighter colored areas are much elevated than them and hence are better illuminated by light coming from the Sun. Whenever color is processed and extracted from multiple photographs, the Sea of Tranquility gives off a slightly bluish shade. This is believed to be caused by the relatively higher metal content in the area. The actual landing site of Apollo 11’s lunar module is now named Statio Tranquillitatis or Tranquility Base. To the north of that specific area you’ll find three small craters aptly named Aldrin, Collins, and Armstrong, the privileged crew of Apollo 11. The lunar module of Apollo 11 was not the only spacecraft to have landed on the Sea of Tranquility. There was also the Ranger 8 spacecraft … although “crash landed” is a more appropriate term. It wasn’t a failed mission though, since it was really meant to impact the lunar surface after taking pictures throughout its flight before striking the Moon. NASA has a huge collection of reliable links related to the Apollo missions . Episodes about the moon from Astronomy Cast. Lend us your ears! |
The Cyclops computer system, conceived by British inventor Bill Carlton, was first used in international competition in 1980 for which sport? | qw_5905 | tennis | cyclops computer system : definition of cyclops computer system and synonyms of cyclops computer system (English) Cyclops (computer system) The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's general notability guideline . Please help to establish notability by adding reliable, secondary sources about the topic. If notability cannot be established, the article is likely to be merged , redirected , or deleted . (June 2010) Cyclops is a computer system conceived by British inventor Bill Carlton of Malta , [1] which is used on the ATP and WTA professional tennis tours as an electronic line judge to help determine whether a serve is in or out. The system, which must be activated by the service line umpire before each serve, projects five or six infra-red horizontal beams of light along the court 10 mm above the ground. One beam covers the good (short) side of the service line and others cover the fault (long) side. If a served ball hits the first beam, the other beams are turned off, while a long serve will break one of the other beams. A long serve is indicated by an audible signal. Obvious long serves that go beyond Cyclops' beams are called by the service line umpire. The system is tuned before and during each tournament by a representative of the company which rents the system. This representative stays through the tournament and confers with tournament officials afterwards to determine any problems which may have arisen. The system has been constantly refined to improve accuracy, although no statistics on its efficacy are available. [2] [3] The Cyclops computer system was introduced to the Wimbledon Championships in 1980 and the U.S. Open in 1981, and was also used at the Australian Open . In 2007 it was removed from Wimbledon's Centre Court and Court No. 1 to allow the use of the Hawk-Eye system first introduced at the U.S. Open in 2006. [4] At the present time Cyclops is not used in any capacity at any of the Grand Slam events. A famous moment involving Cyclops occurred at Wimbledon in 1980 when Ilie Năstase got down on his hands and knees to talk to the equipment to argue an "out" signal. Notes |
How did Helen Sharman make history in 1991? | qw_6045 | first british person in space | nanila | Helen Sharman: First British Person In Space Helen Sharman: First British Person In Space nanila Mar . 10th , 2014 11:17 am) I was going to make a personal post this morning, but I'm so irritated by this that I'm not. The Guardian apparently decided that one way to honour International Women's Day this weekend would be to publish a headline erasing a woman from history. I'm not going to do the article any favours by linking it here, but the headline was "First Brit in space Tim Peake: 'We phone people because it's just so cool'". Helen Sharman became the first British person in space in 1991, when she was 27. Yes, she flew as a private individual on a commercial flight rather than as a UK government representative of a space agency. That doesn't make her not British. So I'm afraid that however much certain people seem to want Timothy Peake to be the first British person in space, he isn't. END OF. The first British person in space was a woman. Her name is Helen Sharman. (I make a point of working this fact into every outreach talk I ever give.) Remember that. Tell everyone. Because this kind of bullshit needs stamping on by many, many feet. ETA: I note with interest that this morning, the headline has been changed to "First British man in space". I believe this is also wrong. The first British man who went into space was naturalised as an American beforehand. However, I do not think that anyone would enjoy quibbling with me about whether or not dual nationals still count as citizens of their birth countries. >:E the weather today is seriously narked off |
What is the common name of the endangered Techmarscincus jigurru, usually found above 1400 m on the slopes of Queensland's highest mountains, which was discovered in 1981? | qw_6134 | bartle frere skink | Techmarscincus jigurru - WOW.com Techmarscincus jigurru Techmarscincus jigurru (Covacevich, 1984) The Bartle Frere skink (Techmarscincus jigurru) is a rare and endangered skink lizard first discovered in 1981. [1] This skink is agile and energetic. It has a rainbow sheen color. Their bodies are long and flat with short limbs and a very long tail. The Bartle Frere is only seen out and basking during the day. A night, the skink retreats back into the cracks in the exposed granite. The Bartle Frere skink tolerates juveniles in the same area, as most skinks do not. Habitat The Bartle Frere are usually found above 1400 m on the slopes of Queensland 's highest mountains (e.g., Mount Bartle Frere ). They spend most of their time on top of exposed granite boulders. The climate is of a temperate rain forest. [2] |
On 21 May 2004, Pemba Dorjie set a new record for climbing to the top of Mt Everest from Basecamp in the fastest time. What was the new record? | qw_6136 | 8 hours and 10 minutes | Pemba Dorjie - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Pemba Dorjie Wikis Pemba Dorjie: Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pemba Dorjie is a Sherpa who currently holds the world record for the quickest climb up Mount Everest . On May 23, 2003 he reached the peak in 12 hours and 46 minutes. Lhakpa Gelu beat his record three days later, reaching the peak in 10 hours and 46 minutes. On May 21, 2004 Dorjie beat that record by more than two hours, with a total time of 8 hours and 10 minutes. His climb is considered one of the greatest feats in mountaineering, though some claim that his record must be false. Contrary to some rumours, it is not Pemba Dorjie - but Pemba Dorjee - who set another world record, being one of the first two people to marry on top of Mount Everest, marrying Moni Mulepati . External links |
What is the next in this series: 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians ... ? | qw_6180 | colossians | 48 - Bible 1 Year - 2 Corinthians - Galatians - Ephesians: Saved by Grace - YouTube 48 - Bible 1 Year - 2 Corinthians - Galatians - Ephesians: Saved by Grace Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 23, 2014 Read the Bible in a Year - 2 Corinthians - Galatians - Ephesians Saved by Grace Alone For more information email: biblereading.1year@gmail.com Category When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next 49 - Bible 1 Year - Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy - Duration: 3:50. Bible 1 Year 61 views 3:50 47 - Bible 1 Year - Romans & 1 Corinthians: The Greatest of these is Love - Duration: 3:49. Bible 1 Year 45 views 3:49 50 - Bible 1 Year - Titus, Philemon & Hebrews: Jesus the Author & Finisher of Our Faith - Duration: 3:49. Bible 1 Year 57 views 3:49 |
The US state of Alabama is known as what? | qw_6387 | yellowhammer state | Alabama Law Known As "Section 28" Requires Schools To Report Students’ Immigration Status To The State Home / Special Education News – Blog / Alabama Law Known As "Section 28" Requires Schools To Report Students’ Immigration Status To The State Alabama Law Known As "Section 28" Requires Schools To Report Students’ Immigration Status To The State Posted Oct 28 2011 by ADayan in Uncategorized Today’s NY Times highlights a provision of Alabama law, known as Section 28, which requires schools to record the immigration status of incoming students and forward that information to the state. The story is just one piece of the broader debate concerning immigration law and immigration reform. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/us/alabama-immigration-laws-critics-question-target.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail0=y Although it’s not clear how such information obtained by schools would actually be used, one can imagine some of the consequences it might have. It could lead to some students whose families have questionable immigration status being denied entry to our schools. On one side of the debate, if there are students in our educational system whose parents are in the country illegally, with the financial straits and lack of resources plaguing our schools nationally, why should those parents be rewarded with the guarantee of a free public education for their kids? Taking it a step further, these students are eating up precious funding and resources that otherwise would benefit children whose parents are legal. You could see how this might affect special education as well – think of the dollars that could be put toward special ed if that money wasn’t funding the education of children whose parents were never legally admitted to the U.S. On the other side, those children whose parents came here illegally, did not take part in that decision and shouldn’t be punished for their parents’ actions. First of all, those children who were born in the U.S. are American citizens anyway, regardless of their parents’ immigration status, and therefore are entitled to the same rights as any other citizen. What about those children who were not born here but were brought over by their parents illegally? I am not an expert in immigration law, but the NY Times article seems to suggest that a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision addressing that issue held that states could not withhold funding for or deny entry to children of illegal immigrants because those kids were not responsible for their immigration status. The immigration debate is a heated one, for sure. How Section 28, specifically, will affect education locally and in other states remains to be seen. If nothing else, this story demonstrates the tension that exists between federal and state government on the issue of immigration, each trying to influence legislation that could have significant ramifications for the country as a whole. Known For (Waveryl) - Historic Alabama Online Historic Alabama Online Advertise with us! Facts/Known For: Waverly, Alabama In 2000, the State of Alabama rerouted U.S. Highway 280 south of the town of Waverly instead of routing it through town. This decision meant the town was saved from destruction. To celebrate, residents in 2001 decided to hold an annual "Waverly Boogie" (or "Old 280 Boogie"), a multi-cultural festival typically held on the third Saturday in April. The event, featuring a wide variety of musicians and visual artists, is held in an open-air amphitheater. Thanks for visiting Historic Alabama Online ✕ |
What was the first US city to host an Olympic Games? | qw_6447 | st louis | US-HOSTED OLYMPICS | Beijing, China - Embassy of the United States Embassy of the United States US-HOSTED OLYMPICS US-HOSTED OLYMPICS The United States has hosted eight times of Olympic Games, four times each for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The U.S. hosted its first Olympics in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri. The last U.S.-hosted summer Olympics were held in Atlanta in 1996, preceded by Los Angeles in 1984 and 1932 and by St. Louis in 1904. The most recent winter Olympics in the U.S. were held in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2002. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), is the umbrella organization for the Olympics. The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), the National Olympic Committee for the U.S., is responsible for the training, competition opportunities and welfare of American athletes. The United States is the country that has hosted the Olympic Games the most often. After the USA, France has hosted the most Olympic Games -- five, including the 1992 Olympic Winter Games. US-hosted Summer Olympic Games: First modern Olympics is held - Apr 06, 1896 - HISTORY.com First modern Olympics is held Share this: First modern Olympics is held Author First modern Olympics is held URL Publisher A+E Networks On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece, with athletes from 14 countries participating. The International Olympic Committee met for the first time in Paris in June 1984 and chose Greece as the site of the inaugural modern Olympiad. The ancient games are believed to have originated in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece, where athletes competed in one event: a foot race. Over the years, other events were added, including chariot racing, boxing, wrestling and the pentathlon. Participants, who were all young men from Greek city-states and colonies, often battled it out in the buff, as a way to celebrate the human body, and winners received olive branches. The last ancient Olympics are thought to have taken place in A.D. 393. At the first modern Olympics, 241 male athletes (and no women) representing 14 nations competed in 43 events. America’s James Connolly became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump on the opening day of the Games. For his achievement, he was awarded a silver medal and an olive branch. Connolly later finished second in the high-jump event and took third in the long jump. France, Great Britain, Germany and Greece had the largest number of athletes participating. Nevertheless, the U.S. took home the most first-place finishes (11) of any nation, followed by Greece (10) and Germany (6). All told, America placed first, second or third in 20 events while Greece scored in 46 events and Germany placed in 13 competitions. To the delight of the hometown crowd, Greek runner Spyridon Louis won the marathon. The first Olympiad closed on April 15, 1896. The second Olympiad was held in Paris in 1900 with 997 athletes (22 of them women) from 24 countries competing in 95 events. The U.S. hosted the Olympics for the first time in 1904, in St. Louis. The third Olympiad marked the first time gold, silver and bronze medals were given out to first, second and third-place finishers. Starting in 1992, the summer and winter games, which had traditionally been held in the same year every four years, took place two years apart. The Summer Games returned to Athens in 2004, with 10,625 athletes (4,329 women and 6,296 men) from 201 nations participating in 301 events. Related Videos |
What was the last battle where a British monarch led troops into battle? | qw_6500 | dettingen 1743 | Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? - Historum - History Forums Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? User Name Need help with the website? Contact Us anytime. War and Military History War and Military History Forum - Warfare, Tactics, and Military Technology over the centuries Page 1 of 3 Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? Members who was the last British king to go for a battle?,, Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? George II at Dettingen, 1743. Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? Did he actually fight? Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? Quote: Originally Posted by Belisarius Did he actually fight? Well he was the last one to actually be there on the battlefield. Kings fighting their own battles is something that died alongside chivalry, probably somewhere on the fields of Pavia... . But it was the last battle a British king was actually present at the site itself, if I'm not mistaken, he also led the troops (to some extend). Posts: 8,570 Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? The king was there and in overall command, not only of the English but also of the Hanoverians as Elector of hanover. The operational commander was Field Marshal John Dalrymple, Lord Stair. But the king was the boss; they won the battle, and he gets the credit. Posts: 70 Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? The last British monarch to see action was actually George V1 who was a serving naval officer at Jutland, though not actually King at the time or even first in line to the throne. Posts: 275 Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? I read an interesting aside on George II the other day; apparently gambling was wildly popular in England during this time, and there were many wagers laid on the king's survival of his campaign. It seems that the odds were 4:1 against George's death Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? Quote: Originally Posted by Ivor Badger The last British monarch to see action was actually George V1 who was a serving naval officer at Jutland, though not actually King at the time or even first in line to the throne. Monarch = king. So the guy is disqualified. The question isn't which royal family member, hell wasn't that prince Harry in Afghanistan or whatever somewhere to? Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? Was Richard III the last king to actually do some fighting? But yes, it is my understanding that George II was the last king to lead on the battlefield. Posts: 19,933 Re: Who was the last British King to fight in a battle? For the record George II was also the last British monarch born outside Britain (Hannover, Germany) King George II at Dettingen, as his Horse Guards charge the French Maison du Roi. James II seemimgly was the last British monarch born in Britain to led an army in Boyne (1690). Charles Vyner Brooke 3rd Rajah of Sarawak was presumably the last monarch born in Britain to led an army in the early XX century. Last edited by sylla1; May 19th, 2010 at 12:13 AM. |
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What is a word for a computer user's representation of themselves, usually in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games? | qw_6648 | avatar | Avatars Avatars Page Content What are they? An avatar, from the Sanskrit word for 'a form of self', is a computer user's representation of himself/herself or alter ego, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games or a two-dimensional icon (picture) used on internet forums and other communities (source: Wikipedia). Avatars are often used to avoid using personal photos in online environments. What do they look like? Working online Please note: This page is a teacher resource. Teachers are advised of the need to check the terms and conditions, privacy, and age restrictions of digital resources before using them with students. Teachers need to be aware of how and where their students’ information and content is used and shared by the digital technologies they plan to use. Parental consent must be obtained to use a student’s personal information to generate accounts and provide access to online services. Non-identifiable information should be used by students working online. Be funky How it works: Be funky allows users to upload photos and easily add special effects, altering their image so it appears to be a cartoon, drawn in charcoal or pencil, pop art and others. Keeping safe: Users can upload photos from their computer or other locations, modify images and save them off-line without providing any personal details. Build your wild self How it works: Build your wild self allows users to create their own characters which are a mix of human and animal components. Completed images may be emailed to a friend or printed. Keeping safe: Users only need to provide their email address if they email their creation to a friend. Voki How it works: Voki allows users to create their own character and choose from various hairstyles, clothing, accessories and backgrounds. The character can voice word processed comments, or users can record their own statements for the character to 'speak'. Safety issues: Voki avatars can be embedded in a blog or wiki and allow students to create an avatar to represent themselves or their class. Suitable for students aged 13 and over. Teacher Support Resources |
What temperature is the equivalent of 0 degrees Kelvin? | qw_6663 | 273 15 degrees celsius | Kelvin to Celsius conversion (K to �C) Home › Conversion › Temperature › Kelvin to Celsius Kelvin to Celsius conversion Kelvin to Celsius conversion calculator Enter the temperature in Kelvin and press the Convert button: Kelvin: How to convert Kelvin to Celsius 0 degrees Kelvin is equal to -273.15 degrees Celsius: 0 K = -273.15 �C The temperature T in degrees Celsius (�C) is equal to the temperature T in Kelvin (K) minus 273.15: T(�C) = T(K) - 273.15 Example Convert 300 Kelvin to degrees Celsius: T(�C) = 300K - 273.15 = 26.85 �C Kelvin to Celsius conversion table |
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What is a small ceramic dish used for baking an individual portion? | qw_6717 | ramekin | Ramekins: small baking dishes. Sizes, uses, storage, and origin of the word Cookware Ramekins A Ramekin is a small, heatproof dish for baking that looks like a miniature soufflé dish. They are individual-portion sized; you both cook and serve in them. Because Ramekins are so small, heat easily gets to the middle of what you are cooking in them. Sometimes you put them straight in the oven, sometimes you put them in a water bath. A typical use for them in North America is for crème brûlée. They are usually round, but the sky's the limit these days for novelty shapes. They will be will be anywhere from 3 to 6 inches (7 1/2 to 15 cm) wide. They are generally wider than they are tall. Typical volume sizes are 3 oz, 4 1/2 oz, 5 oz and even up to 7 oz (90 ml, 135 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml.) Ideally, if you'll use them and have room for them, it is good to have 3 sizes: small, medium and large. They are often sold in sets. They can be made of glass, porcelain, or ceramic. Glass ones tend to have thinner sides, and so stuff cooks faster in them. Ideally, a soufflé needs the little more time that it will get from a ceramic ramekin. Classic Ramekins are white, with fluted vertical edging on the outside, and a thin lip on the inside. You can get really fancily decorated Ramekins, such as those made by Royal Worcester. Some people pride themselves on such sets. You can use Ramekins to as serving dishes for dips, pâtés, tapenade, flavoured mayonnaises, herbed butters, meat jus for dipping, etc. You usually eat right out of Ramekins. There are very few things have you turn them out of the Ramekin. If you must turn something out of a Ramekin, dipping the Ramekin in hot water for a few seconds (not letting it go "plunk" and sink under the water) should help to loosen what's inside it. Ramekins are very hard to store, because they don't stack well. You can only go so high with stacking them because the piles get unstable after they get 3 or 4 high. As a result, they want a lot of surface shelf space, and many people get rid of them for this reason. Some people build holders that use dowel wood for sides to hold them up in a stack. Some people store them in the very large soft drink bottles that they cut the top off of; others put thin cardboard on top of each ramekin to provide stable support for the next one. Language Notes There's only speculation as to where the word Ramekin came from, as there are many plausible explanations. One is that it came from a Germanic language, such as German or Flemish, and means "little cream" ("ram" being "cream" in German; "kin" being a suffix that means "little.") You may also see it in English spelt French fashion as "ramequin." In French cookbooks several centuries old, Ramekin can refer to a small piece of bread that is fried and garnished. See also: Ramekin - definition of ramekin by The Free Dictionary Ramekin - definition of ramekin by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ramekin Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . ram·e·kin also ram·e·quin (răm′ĭ-kĭn) n. 1. A small ceramic bowl used for baking and serving. 2. A dish made with cheese, eggs, and bread crumbs or unsweetened puff pastry, baked and served in such a bowl. [French ramequin, perhaps from Dutch dialectal rammeken, toasted bread, or from Low German ramken, diminutive of ram, cream (from Middle Low German rōme).] ramekin Buy Ceramic Bakeware | Baking Supplies & Tools - Kitchenworks Inc We have enough ceramic bakeware to fill any cupboard! Ramekins and custard cups , souffles, creme brulee and quiche dishes , along with bakers and au gratins . Items per page: |
For what was Thomas Bewick renowned in the 18th century? | qw_6762 | wood engraving | Thomas Bewick | The Still Room The Still Room Reply In digging through the British Museum online collection database this week for a project, I tripped over the wood engravings of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Operating mostly in Newcastle for his entire career, Bewick’s rural upbringing led to an interest in … Continue reading → Share this: Kenspeckle Letterpress - 19th Century Solutions to 21st Century Problems Home » Marians Giclees » Summer, after Thomas Bewick Summer, after Thomas Bewick Summer, after Thomas Bewick One of four seasonal mood-prints of the same tree, stylized from a tiny wood engraving by the late 18th, early 19th century master engraver, Thomas Bewick. Commissioned by Amberwing , a mental health day-treatment center for children and young adults here in Duluth. Learn more about Amberwing and the Miller Dwan Foundation: http://mdfoundation.org/projects/amberwing/ Signed edition of 500. |
What are the first names of Torville and Dean, who were the highest ever scoring figure skaters for a single programme at the 1984 Winter Olympics? | qw_6831 | jayne and christopher | Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice The Tour Sports Event / Tournament product reviews and price comparison Date:- 2nd April 2014 venue:- Wembley Arena I have been a fan of dancing on ice since the very beginning and have watched every season and this year knowing it was the last tour they would ever do I had to be apart of the fun. I had seen the last season on TV with the champions plus joe from the previous shows and loved it so much. I was in the live audience for one of the shows as well which was exciting. Now that I live in the big city of London I knew that I could attend the final tour no matter what! I rung my best friend who doesn't live in London but she was willing to travel up here as she is a huge fan of Gareth Gates. I booked the tickets, neither of us had ever been to wembley before so it took us a little while to select the seats we wanted. We had no clue as the front ones were taken by some right eager beavers and we booked so early! But we made our selection E2 Row F Seats 29 and 30. Great seats!! The stars Bonnie's Langford Doors opened at 6.30 we were there at 6.00 Show started at 7.30 We took our seats and the show was magical. I can't explain how amazing it was the energy the performances from all were superb. All the stars performed their favourite performance, I loved them all, a few stumbles here and there but overall very good. There was a very funny performance from Joe Pasquale where he took the role of a female skater, I won't ruin it for anyone that is going to see it or if this comes out on DVD but it was hilarious I was shocked and laughing all at the same time. Ray wowed me. He's just a beautiful superb human being who is very talented along with Hayley who was equally as good and perfect. There's a part in the show where you the audience vote for your favourite skater and they are champion of that particular arena performance the winner of this particular one was Ray with Beth as second and Kyran as 3rd. A couple of the performances almost reduced me to tears, Hayley's second skate and the bolero skated by Jayne and Christopher. It was also good to see the judges skating as well. Unfortunately Jason was not one of the judges haha! The judges were Karen, Robin and Nicky. After the show (about 10pm) we went to meet the stars and they were all lovely every single one of them. I have photos that I will treasure forever. A spectacular show that you all must go and see. Tickets are still available so what are you waiting for. |
"What is a synonym for ""plethora""?" | qw_6850 | abundance | Plethora Synonyms, Plethora Antonyms | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus 2 the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed <the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader> Synonyms bellyful , fat , overabundance , overage , overflow , overkill , overmuch , overplus , oversupply , excess , plus , redundancy , superabundance , superfluity , surfeit , surplus , surplusage Related Words abundance , bounty , plentitude , plenty , profusion , sufficiency ; overproduction , overstock Near Antonyms dearth , lack , scarcity , want Antonyms deficiency , deficit , insufficiency , undersupply Learn More about plethora plethora - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word plethora Plethora means an abundance or excess of something. If you have 15 different people who want to take you on a date, you have a plethora of romantic possibilities. Plethora comes from the Greek for "fullness." Although it was originally used only in old-fashioned medicine to describe the condition of having too much blood, we use it to talk about any excessive supply. If you run a theater and all the seats are taken, that's a full house. But if the seats are full and people are standing in the aisles, you have a plethora of patrons. The stress is on the first syllable: PLETH-uh-ruh. plethora - Wiktionary plethora ( Received Pronunciation ) enPR : plĕʹthərə, plĭthôʹrə, IPA ( key ): /ˈplɛθəɹə/, /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ Audio (US) (usually followed by of ) An excessive amount or number ; an abundance . The menu offers a plethora of cuisines from around the world. Jeffrey 1927, H.P. Lovecraft , Supernatural Horror in Literature (The Aftermath of Gothic Fiction) Meanwhile other hands had not been idle, so that above the dreary plethora of trash like Marquis von Grosse's Horrid Mysteries..., there arose many memorable weird works both in English and German. |
What book was published by Florence Nightingale in 1860? | qw_6858 | notes on nursing | 'Notes on Nursing' by Florence Nightingale, London, England, 1860 'Notes on Nursing' by Florence Nightingale, London, England, 1860 Add image to my collection When Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) returned from the Crimean War (1853-1856) she set about reforming nurse training and the Army Medical Services. She published 'Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is not' in 1860. The book gave advice on personal and patient cleanliness, bedding, and patient care, including food, light and noise levels. This example is a first edition. It is shown here with another work, The Organisation of Nursing (E2008.150.2). Notes on Nursing - Books on Google Play Notes on Nursing Item removed from wishlist. Description First published in 1860, this short work was developed by nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale for use at her training school in England, but it is meant for anyone entrusted with the well-being of another and offers commonsense suggestions for all caregivers charged with looking after the sick and injured. While some of the information is dated, there remains a wealth of timeless advice, as well as an intimate peek into a moment in medical history. Topics covered include: . ventilation and warming . noise . bed and bedding . light . cleanliness . and the benefit of variety in a patient's surroundings British nurse and teacher FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (1820-1910) established the Nightingale Training School in 1860 and transformed nursing from a profession for poor women into a noble occupation. She was awarded the Order of Merit by the Queen of England in 1907 for her contributions to medicine. About the author Born in Florence, Italy, of wealthy parents, Florence Nightingale was a British nurse who is regarded as the founder of modern nursing practice. She was a strong proponent of hospital reform. She was trained in Germany at the Institute of Protestant Deaconesses in Kaiserswerth, which had a program for patient care training and for hospital administration. Nightingale excelled at both. As a nurse and then administrator of a barracks hospital during the Crimean War, she introduced sweeping changes in sanitary methods and discipline that dramatically reduced mortality rates. Her efforts changed British military nursing during the late 19th century. Following her military career, she was asked to form a training program for nurses at King's College and St. Thomas Hospital in London. The remainder of her career was devoted to nurse education and to the documentation of the first code for nursing. Her 1859 book, Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not has been described as "one of the seminal works of the modern world." The work went through many editions and remains in print today. Using a commonsense approach and a clear basic writing style, she proposed a thorough regimen for nursing care in hospitals and homes. She also provided advice on foods for various illnesses, cleanliness, personal grooming, ventilation, and special notes about the care of children and pregnant women. On 13 August 1910, at the age of 90, she died peacefully in her sleep at home. Although her family was offered the right to bury her at Westminster Abbey, this was declined by her relatives, and she is buried in the graveyard at St. Margaret Church in East Wellow, Hampshire. My review |
"Complete the title of this James Bond film: ""On Her Majesty's ... """ | qw_6895 | secret service | Secret service, George lazenby and James bond on Pinterest Forward George Lazenby as James Bond enters Miss Moneypenny’s office during filming of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). George Lazenby: "I could hit that hook every time with the hat. I’d just walk in, throw the hat, it’d land on the hook, and I’d say my dialogue. It was a piece of cake." ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE © 1969 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. All rights reserved. See More |
"Who said ""All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl""?" | qw_6936 | charlie chaplin | All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl. - Charlie Chaplin - BrainyQuote All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl. Find on Amazon: Charlie Chaplin Cite this Page: Citation All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl. Died: December 25, 1977 (aged 88) Nationality: English Occupation: Actor Bio: Sir Charles Spencer Charlie Chaplin was an English comic actor, film director and composer best known for his work during the silent film era. He became the most famous film star in the world before the end of World War I. All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl - Charlie Chaplin Quotes Charlie Chaplin Quotes All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl. Charlie Chaplin All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl... - Quote Conversation A bit about Charlie Chaplin ... Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr, KBE, (April 16, 1889 December 25, 1977) was a British born, actor, the most famous actor in early to mid Hollywood cinema era, and also a notable director. His principal character was "The Tramp": a vagrant with the refined manners and dignity of a gentleman who wears a tight coat, oversized pants and shoes, a derby or bowler hat, a bamboo cane, and his signature toothbrush moustache. Chaplin was one of the most creative personalities in the silent film era; he acted in, directed, scripted, produced, and eventually scored his own films. These people bookmarked this quote: |
What is the name of a famous concerto by Vivaldi? | qw_6957 | four seasons | Antonio Vivaldi- Bio, Albums, Pictures – Naxos Classical Music. ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678 - 1741) The Italian composer and violinist Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678 and after his ordination in 1703 embarked on an intermittent career in the service of the Ospedale della Pietà, an institution for the education of orphan, illegitimate or indigent girls. It was an establishment with a formidable musical reputation. His later career brought involvement in opera. As a composer Vivaldi was prolific, with some 500 concertos to his credit in addition to a quantity of works for the church and for the theatre. He left Venice in 1741 in the apparent hope of finding new patrons in Vienna, but he died shortly after his arrival in the city. Church Music The surviving church music of Vivaldi includes the well-known Gloria, in addition to a number of settings of psalms and motets. Operas None of the 50 or so operas of Vivaldi remain in standard repertoire, although some are now once again making their appearance. Concertos The most famous of all Vivaldi’s concertos are those of Le quattro stagioni (‘The Four Seasons’), characteristic compositions to which the composer attached explanatory programmatic sonnets. These four concertos, for solo violin, string orchestra and harpsichord, form part of the collection Il cimento dell’armonia e dell’invenzione (‘The Contest of Harmony and Invention’), one of seven collections of such compositions published in the composer’s lifetime. In addition to concertos for solo violin, Vivaldi also wrote concertos for many other solo instruments, including the flute, oboe, bassoon, cello and viola d’amore, and for groups of solo instruments. Chamber Music Vivaldi wrote a number of sonatas and trio sonatas, many of them designed for one or two violins and basso continuo. He also wrote a series of chamber concertos, compositions similar in approach to the solo and multiple concertos but scored for smaller groups of instruments. Box Set Release Greatest Works: Vivaldi - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Various Artists google+ AllMusic Review by James Manheim Whether or not the works on this double-disc set are Vivaldi 's greatest is open to dispute. The Four Seasons violin concertos certainly qualify, but almost all the rest of the pieces are concertos as well, with hundreds of rivals of equal quality. A vocal work or three might have been in order. But that's not the real problem here. That distinction would be reserved for the bizarre, jittery readings of the entire Four Seasons set, by violinist Thomas Zehetmair leading the Camerata Bern , that takes up most of the first disc. That's actually the newest in the set; the Violin Concerto in A minor, RV 356, that opens disc two was recorded way back in 1972 and was a fine specimen of the absolutely expressionless way of playing Vivaldi that held the stage in those days. Things improve over the rest of the second disc (there are various ensembles involved, playing on recordings drawn from catalogs now under the control of the Berlin Classics label), but not a lot of effort has been expended on remastering, and artistically and sonically the set feels like a grab bag. The bottom line is that the newcomer to Vivaldi can do much better than this. Track Listing - Disc 1 |
What is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the islands of Tuvalu? | qw_7056 | tv | .TV Domain .TV Domain Domain Registration term in years 1-2 Most popular Languages on the Web 4.7% Most popular Domains on the Web 246 million domain names registered globally .NET 6.0% About .tv What is .tv? The .tv domain is a ccTLD (country code top-level domain) and the Internet code for Tuvalu. Tuvalu with its estimated population of 11,264, ranks as the 21st most populous country in Oceania. These domains with the .tv extension are very popular in Tuvalu and around its geographical area. You can register your own .tv domain and create a professional web page, a personal website, a blog or an online portal to demonstrate the connection to this region. The .tv ccTLD (country code top-level domain) active and gaining popularity since 1996. Who can register .tv domain? The .tv domain name can be registered by any organisation or individuals. Why is it good to choose a domain name with a .tv extension? A .tv domain name could be one of the best choice for local and international companies wanting to represent their business in Tuvalu. In Tuvalu the official language is Tuvaluan. The 6 most popular languages used for websites is english, german, russian, spanish, french and chinese, but you can use any other languages as well. A website with a .tv extension helps you reach your audience easier and also give a professional look to your company. When you targeting this local market with a local domain name, you demonstrate proof of your commitment to the local customers. In this way you can maximize your website’s revenues. Along with this, it is much easier to register a short or a common word in a ccTLD (country code top-level domain) than with other more popular domain names like .com or .net. Additionally, country code top-level domain gives you the opportunity to find domain hacks much easier. Try our domain hack tool! What kind of characters can be used in a domain name and how long can it be? The following characteristics that a web name can have: In a .tv web name you can use English letters (a-z), numbers (i.e.0-9) and hyphen (-) or a combination of these. A domain name has to begin with a digit and end with a digit. The domain cannot begin or end with hyphens. Although the character "-" is allowed inside the name, but cannot have two hyphens in a row. You can't use symbols (such as ' + . , | ! " £ $ % & / ( ) = ? ^ * ç ° § ; : _ > ] [ @ ), or spaces or stressed vowels (such as à, é, ò, í). The .tv domain name length may vary, from 3 to 63 types. Your registration will not be accepted if your domain doesn’t follow the above restrictions. Domain name registration term allowance: The .tv web name can be registered 1 to 2 years at one time. |
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"What is the first line of the hymn ""Jerusalem""?" | qw_7123 | and did those feet in ancient time | Jerusalem - The Hymn - YouTube Jerusalem - The Hymn Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 27, 2008 The unofficial 'anthem' of England from the poem written by William Blake. A tribute to the generations that have gone before us to preserve that 'green and pleasant land' for 'England & St. George!' Category Favorite lines from a U2 song? Favorite lines from a U2 song? Author Topic: Favorite lines from a U2 song? (Read 152882 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. « Reply #960 on: July 16, 2011, 07:47:57 AM » That one's my favorite line ever. "You were pretty as a picture, it was all there to see... then your face caught up with your psychology." Now that sounds insulting! I love it. « Reply #961 on: July 16, 2011, 03:16:58 PM » I love that whole song "Crumbs From Your Table." Brilliant. I love this bit for some reason: "You stumble out of a hole in the ground, The vampire or a victim, It depends on who's around." Logged « Reply #962 on: July 16, 2011, 03:57:46 PM » I actually don't like Crumbs too much. Bothb annoys and bugs me. But those lines are great. Logged « Reply #963 on: July 17, 2011, 12:58:57 PM » "Bring me my arrow of Vertigo Bring me my arrows of desire Bring me my spears of clouds unfold Bring me my chariot of fire Take me home Bad - Live at Glastonbury 2011... a competitor for the greatest verse ever written I think Logged « Reply #964 on: July 17, 2011, 01:32:03 PM » Wasn't that a snippet of something? "Car alarm won't let you back to sleep... you're kept awake, dreaming someone else's dream." Oh. *swoons* Logged « Reply #965 on: July 18, 2011, 12:17:20 PM » You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login "Bring me my arrow of Vertigo Bring me my arrows of desire Bring me my spears of clouds unfold Bring me my chariot of fire Take me home Take us home" Bad - Live at Glastonbury 2011... a competitor for the greatest verse ever written I think yes, it is the poem "And Did Those Feet In Ancient Time" by William Blake (made into the song Jerusalem in the early 1900s). I also think this version of Bad is momentous. The snippet is so perfect with the song- It really moved me. Logged « Reply #966 on: July 18, 2011, 12:29:27 PM » You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login "Bring me my arrow of Vertigo Bring me my arrows of desire Bring me my spears of clouds unfold Bring me my chariot of fire Take me home Take us home" Bad - Live at Glastonbury 2011... a competitor for the greatest verse ever written I think yes, it is the poem "And Did Those Feet In Ancient Time" by William Blake (made into the song Jerusalem in the early 1900s). I also think this version of Bad is momentous. The snippet is so perfect with the song- It really moved me. I think it was the greatest version of Bad we have seen for a good few years, and Bono's vocals were just immense. Logged |
What is the national anthem of the UK? | qw_7154 | god save queen | British Anthem, God Save the Queen (with lyrics) - YouTube British Anthem, God Save the Queen (with lyrics) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 19, 2007 British national anthem "God Save the Queen" with lyrics. Most recognised flag in the world, and most recognised anthem in the world. Category God Save the Queen - lyrics of the British national anthem God Save the Queen - lyrics of the British national anthem Watch | Katherine Jenkins sings national anthem 00:58 10 September 2016 • 11:07pm The British National Anthem dates back to the eighteenth century. 'God Save The King' was a patriotic song first publicly performed in London in 1745, which came to be known as the National Anthem at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The words and tune are anonymous, and may even date back to the seventeenth century. Members of the public sing the national anthem during "The Patron's Lunch" celebrations for The Queen's 90th birthday in June Credit: Getty Images The words of the National Anthem are as follows: 1. God save our gracious Queen ! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! God Save The Queen Lyrics - UK's National Anthem On Thee our hopes we fix God save us all Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour Long may she reign May she defend our laws And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice God save the Queen Not in this land alone But be God's mercies known From shore to shore Lord make the nations see That men should brothers be And form one family UK National Anthem Lyrics HQ - YouTube UK National Anthem Lyrics HQ Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 24, 2011 The national anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and one of the greatest anthems on Earth. It is to educate as well as please everyone who views this video, as I feel every Briton should know the lyrics to their national anthem. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: "Cambridge University Musical Society Chorus/Choir of King's College, Cambridge/New Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Philip Ledger-The National Anthem (arr. Elgar)" OWN ALL RIGHTS TO THIS SONG AND I OWN NONE OF IT WHATSOEVER EXCLUDING THE VIDEO, WHICH I MADE ON MICROSOFT WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." "Cambridge University Musical Society Chorus/Choir of King's College, Cambridge/New Philharmonia Orchestra/Sir Philip Ledger-The National Anthem (arr. Elgar)", sound recording administered by: EMI |
What colour is Bob the Builder's hat? | qw_7177 | yellow | Meet the Bob the Builder | Bob the Builder & team Bring your tools! It's time to build! BOB MAGAZINE JOIN IN WITH BOB & THE GANG Inside the all-new Bob the Builder magazine little ones can learn, play and really feel part of Bob’s team. From the top of his yellow hard hat to the toes of his boots, Bob is ready to go! EVENTS MEET BOB IN REAL LIFE Inspire your child’s imagination with over 13,000 square feet of interactive adventure play! Little ones can grab a hard hat, dig in the yard, and join Bob, Scoop, and Wendy for a variety of building projects. Bob | Bob The Builder Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Bob The Builder Wiki Marc Silk (US; 2007-2012) Bob the Builder is a General Contractor and head of his own construction yard based in Bobsville and later in Sunflower Valley and Fixham Harbour . Bob is from a family of builders - his father Robert is also a builder and so was his Grandfather Billy . He is assisted by Wendy and a host of anthropomorphic vehicles in various projects in and around town. In the early episodes he was not good with computers but in newer episodes he used them for construction work designing. Some of the problems in the show arise from Bob's habit of forgetting to turn his mobile phone on. He also is the owner of Pilchard the Cat. He was voiced by Neil Morrissey in the UK and by William Dufris , Greg Proops and Marc Silk in the US. Contents [ show ] Personality Bob is a very passionate man who always shows determination to get the job done and to encourage everyone else. He is also a fun-loving person in general and very smart. During a crisis/problem he isn't one to lose focus and often comes up with ideas on how to fix things. He acts as a parental figure to his machine team and makes sure to keep them in line. While he is honest about things, like feelings or when someone messes up. Bob isn't at all mean or strict. He doesn't get upset when someone makes an accident, but he will be sure to tell them where they messed up. He also seems to have a soft spot for Wendy. Physical Appearance Bob is a tan-fair skinned male with small black eyes and a medium sized nose. He is often seen smiling! As he is a builder, he is often shown to be wearing his building clothing. Consisting of a red and orange patch shirt, faded blue overalls, brown shoes, and a yellow construction workers hat. Around his waist, Bob also has his tan colored tool-belt. When his hat is removed, he is revealed to have brown hair. his hair is longer when he was younger. Other Attire |
"A ""bench press"" is used in what activity?" | qw_7180 | body building | What Six Muscles Are Used on the Bench Press & Incline? | Live Well - Jillian Michaels What Six Muscles Are Used on the Bench Press & Incline? by Eric Brown About Eric Brown Eric Brown began writing professionally in 1990 and has been a strength and conditioning coach and exercise physiologist for more than 20 years. His published work has appeared in "Powerlifting USA," "Ironsport" and various peer-reviewed journals. Brown has a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in kinesiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. The Muscles Responsible for Hip Flexion While there are more than six muscles used when you perform the bench press or incline bench press, focusing on the major ones can lead to significant improvements in your strength and toning. Some muscles are the agonists, or prime movers, others are antagonists, or those that must stretch to allow the movement to occur, while the small muscles that stabilize the joints during the lift are critical to long-term performance. The same muscles are used in each lift. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Triceps The triceps are the most active muscle in the bench press, and even more active in the incline bench press, largely due to the slightly greater range of motion in the incline bench press. The function of the triceps, which are located on the back of the upper arm, is to extend the elbow, so the greater the rotation and extension at the elbow joint, the greater the activation of the triceps, as they have to work to push the bar to full extension. Anterior Deltoids and Pectoralis Major The anterior deltoid is the muscle on the front of the shoulder. It functions to move the upper arm not only up toward your head, but also in to the mid line of your body. It is the second most active muscle in the bench press. The pectoralis major, commonly referred to as "the pecs," functions to adduct the humerus, which means they are responsible for bringing your upper arm into the mid line of your body, and are the third most active muscle in the bench press. Latissimus Dorsai and Biceps The latissimus dorsai are the widest muscle of the back, and are commonly referred to as "the lats." These muscles are antagonists, and stretch as the bar descends. These muscles also actively generate a small burst of activity as the bar leaves your chest, which means that training them will not only provide stability in the bench press, but some assistance with the initial drive off of the chest. The biceps function only to stabilize the elbow joint when benching, but stability means safety. Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff is actually a group of four muscles that operate to control the inward and outward rotation of the upper arm at the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus and infraspinatus function to rotate the arm inward, and get quite a bit of work in all pressing exercises. The subscapularis and teres minor function to externally rotate the humerus, and get very little work in conventional body building programs. Training these muscles with outward rotations using cables or dumbbells can go a long way to promoting joint health and avoiding injury. |
What is the nickname of the Australian national netball team? | qw_7236 | diamonds | Netball Australia Rules of Netball NetSetGO Suncorp NetSetGO is the only introductory program for netball. It has been developed to provide children aged from 5 to 10 years with the best possible introduction... more Bruce and Nevins honoured to represent green and gold Caitlyn Nevins and Courtney Bruce are both equally excited and honoured to be selected to represent the Australian Diamonds, in the upcoming Netball Quad Series. The Diamonds... more One Netball continues to broaden reach in 2016 Under the One Netball banner, Netball Australia’s community engagement and social impact activities reached new heights in 2016 with programs delivered successfully across Australia, Asia and the... more Confident Girls Confident Girls is the main grass roots campaign of the Netball Foundation - the fundraising arm of Netball Australia and partner of the Australian Netball Diamonds... more |
"A ""pass"" is the way that the ball is put into play in which game?" | qw_7258 | hockey | The Basketball Rules for Crossing at Half Court | Live Well - Jillian Michaels The Basketball Rules for Crossing at Half Court by Robert Rottkamp About Robert Rottkamp Based in Long Island, N.Y., Robert Rottkamp has been writing essays on a variety of social issues and sports-related topics since 2006. Rottkamp has also penned several theatrical works as well as a short film, "Tom's Place," which was an official selection in the 2008 Los Angeles International Greek Film Festival. How to Lose Weight When Playing Basketball Overview The basketball court is divided into two halves at every level of play. Once a team advances the ball into the half court in which their goal lies, no player on that team is allowed to bring the ball back over that line. Unlike sports such as soccer and hockey, basketball does not allow its players to escape defensive pressure by retreating backward. This feature helps to make the game of basketball a high-scoring and fast-paced game. 10-Second Rule This rule reads that no team shall be in continuous possession of the ball for more than 10 seconds in its own half of the court. This rule is the standard at almost all levels of play from junior and high school basketball up to NCAA and professional women's basketball. If a team fails to advance the ball past the half-court line in 10 seconds, they lose possession of the ball. The opposing team then gets to throw the ball in bounds at the half-court line, having to pass the ball into the front court. There are three exceptions to this rule that will award the offense a new 10 seconds: If the defense punches or kicks the ball, if a defensive player is assessed a technical foul, or if the defense is issued a delay of game warning, the 10-second clock is reset. NBA 8 Second Rule The NBA has a shorter limit on the amount of time a team has to advance the ball into its front court. The NBA rule was previously 10 seconds, like the rest of basketball, but was reduced to 8 seconds at the beginning of the 2002 NBA season. Just like all other leagues, the offense will lose the ball if they do not advance it past the half-court line in that 8 seconds. All exceptions to the rule are also the same. Due to the athleticism and passing strength of NBA players, this rule typically does not effect the normal course of play. However, the defensive team gets an advantage during "crunch time" situations when they apply full-court pressure. With time running down on the 8-second clock, the offense may be forced to make riskier passes and has an increased probability of losing possession. Backcourt Violation At all levels of play, the offensive squad may not bring the ball backward over the half-court line even if this is done by mistake due to an errant pass or a ball dribbled off the foot of an offensive player. If an offensive player is the first to touch a ball that has crossed back over the half-court line, his team will lose possession of the ball. The opposing team will then be awarded the ball at the half-court line. This rule does not apply during a loose ball, which may occur during a jump ball situation or during a rebound where an offensive player taps the ball out of a congested area. Once an offensive player gains possession and secures positive position with the ball, he may not dribble or pass the ball into the back court. If a defensive player knocks the ball loose from an offensive players possession, he may retrieve the ball in the back court with no penalty. |
"Which actress received an Oscar nomination for her role in the film ""Trans America""?" | qw_7270 | felicity huffman | URNotAlone Article "Felicity Huffman - Oscar Nomination - TransAmerica" Posted By Jon Feb 2, 2006 February 2, 2006 - Received from the National Center for Transgender Equality NCTE offers our congratulations to Felicity Huffman on her Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Huffman portrays Bree, a transwoman traveling across the country with her son, in the film Transamerica. (shown in photo) �All across America, folks are talking about transgender people because of Felicity Huffman�s portrayal of Bree,� commented NCTE�s Executive Director, Mara Keisling. �It helps raise consciousness that trans people exist, that we are parents, that we face the same joys and troubles as other people. This is the portrayal of one trans woman�s story and we�re glad it is out there.� Huffman received a Golden Globe award earlier this year for her role in this critically acclaimed movie. In her acceptance speech, she said, �I know as actors our job is usually to shed our skins but I think as people our job is to become who we really are. So I would like to salute the men and women who brave ostracization, alienation and a life lived on the margins to become who they really are.� Huffman worked with transgender consultants and coaches, wanting to be as accurate as possible in her portrayal. Transamerica also received an Oscar nomination in another category for Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) for the song "Travelin' Thru" written by Dolly Parton. The Oscars will air on Sunday, March 5. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) recently included Transamerica among their nominees for Outstanding Film (Limited Release) for the GLAAD Media Awards, to be held later this Spring. |
In which country is the city of Wells? | qw_7312 | england | Welcome to the Wells City Council website - Wells City Council serving Englands smallest Cathedral City Find Us Welcome to the Wells City Council website Wells in Somerset is an ancient cathedral city in the picturesque district of Mendip, set in the heart of rural Somerset. It is known as England’s smallest city – the 2011 census recorded a population of 10,536 (4,882 males & 5,654 females). The beautiful city of Wells is named after the springs (or wells) which rise within the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace . The medieval lanes within the city contain original unspoilt buildings, while the water supply, granted by Bishop Bekynton to the town in 1451, still gurgles down the sides of the High Street. Wells City Council is housed in the lovely Grade II listed Town Hall , (a popular venue for weddings and events) close to the stunning moated Bishop’s Palace and iconic Wells Cathedral . Bustling markets are held twice weekly in the historic Market Place, continuing a tradition dating back nearly 900 years, to when Wells was granted weekly markets in the city’s first charter. The City of Wells is twinned with Paray-Le-Monial, France; Bad Durkheim, Germany and Fontanellato, Italy. For more information about the history of Wells in Somerset click here or here The Mayor of Wells (Cllr Alison Gibson) has put up a Christmas Memory Tree in the Town Hall. People can write a message or the names of loved ones on a silver bauble and give a donation of £1 which goes to the Mayor's charities. It's proving popular so hurry up and hang your bauble on the tree. |
"A ""monitor"" is a type of what?" | qw_7342 | lizard | Types of Pet Monitor Lizards Menu Types of Monitors Although there are over 70 different species of monitor lizards, only a few are commonly found in the pet trade. The types available range from small to large and live in different habitats. Below is a list of some of the more common types found as pets. The list is not all-inclusive and other species may be available. Blue-Tailed Monitor The blue-tailed monitor gets its name from the blue bands on its tail. It can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and various islands. It can spend time on land, in the water, and in trees. This lizard can grow up to four feet in length and can be tamed over time. Dumeril’s Monitor The Dumeril’s monitor is found in Asia and the islands of Indonesia. This lizard may spend its time in trees, on the ground, and in the water. It can grow to around five feet long and is a dark brown color with lighter bands on its back. The Dumeril’s monitor can be tamed over time. Mangrove Monitor The mangrove monitor can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and various islands. It will spend its time on land, in trees, and in the water. This lizard can grow to be four feet long and is a black or brown color with patterns of light spots. With time, the mangrove monitor can become quite tame. Nile Monitor The Nile monitor is a hardy lizard that lives throughout Africa. As an adult in can be over five feet long. It is a black or brown color with rows of yellow spots. The Nile monitor is often available as a pet, but is a difficult lizard to tame. Ornate Monitor The ornate monitor is from the forests of Africa. It is a black lizard with rows of yellow spots and a banded tail. It can grow to be over five feet long. Although a very attractive animal, the ornate monitor is often a difficult lizard to tame. Ridge-Tailed Monitor The ridge-tailed monitor can be found in the arid regions of Australia. It is a smaller monitor and only grows up to about two feet in length. This lizard is a brown color with yellow spots and a spiny tail. Rough-Necked Monitor The rough-necked monitor is found in Asia and Indonesia and spends most of its time living in trees. It can grow to be over four feet long and is a slender lizard with a semi-prehensile tail. The rough-necked monitor is a timid reptile, but can be tamed over time. Savanna Monitor The savanna monitor is a stocky lizard from Africa where it spends most of its time on the ground or in a burrow. It often reaches a length of five feet and is usually a gray or dull yellow color. The savanna is one of the more common monitors available as a pet and can become quite tame. Timor Monitor The Timor monitor can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. This is an active monitor that spends its time in trees. It is usually a black color with yellow spots. The Timor is a small monitor and may only grow to about twenty inches in length. Tree Monitors (emerald tree monitor pictured) Tree monitors are slender lizards with prehensile tails. There are several species and they can be green, black, yellow, and blue. They are hardy and attractive reptiles that spend their time in trees. Tree monitors are smaller species and only grow to around three feet long. White-Throated Monitor The white-throated monitor is another stocky lizard from Africa. It spends its time on the ground or in a burrow. It can grow to be over six feet long and is usually a dark gray color with dark bands on the tail. The white-throated monitor can be tamed, but is often an unruly lizard. |
What is a word for a deep narrow valley? | qw_7469 | gorge | canyon - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word canyon A canyon is a deep, narrow valley surrounded by tall cliffs. Because a canyon is often very deep, be very cautious when standing on the rocky cliffs above. The noun canyon refers to a deep ravine that has been cut into the earth's surface over a long period of time by erosion from a running river. Also known as a gorge, it usually has very steep walls with rocky cliffs. One of the most famous examples is the Grand Canyon, which was cut by the Colorado River. It's an astounding 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep. Canyon | Define Canyon at Dictionary.com canyon a deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it. Origin of canyon Spanish 1835-1845 1835-45, Americanism; < American Spanish, Spanish cañón a long tube, a hollow, equivalent to cañ(a) tube (< Latin canna cane ) + -on augmentative suffix Synonyms gorge, gully, ravine, pass, gap, arroyo, coulee. Canyon a town in N Texas. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for canyon Expand British Dictionary definitions for canyon Expand noun 1. a gorge or ravine, esp in North America, usually formed by the down-cutting of a river in a dry area where there is insufficient rainfall to erode the sides of the valley Word Origin C19: from Spanish cañón, from caña tube, from Latin canna cane Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for canyon Expand n. "narrow valley between cliffs," 1834, from Mexican Spanish cañon, extended sense of Spanish cañon "a pipe, tube; deep hollow, gorge," augmentative of cano "a tube," from Latin canna "reed" (see cane (n.)). But earlier spelling callon (1560s) might suggest a source in calle "street." Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Gorge Synonyms, Gorge Antonyms | Thesaurus.com Word Origin & History gorge mid-14c., from O.Fr. gorge "throat, bosom," from L.L. gurges "gullet, throat, jaws," related to L. gurgulio "gullet." Transferred sense of "deep, narrow valley" was in O.Fr. The verbal meaning "eat greedily" (c.1300) is from O.Fr. gorger, from gorge. Example Sentences for gorge A work consisting of two faces, open at the gorge, low, and intended to sweep the exterior between two bastions (see p. 279). Promptitude they knew to be everything, so they swept up the gorge like a whirlwind. In this order the party went, until at length they came to the Gorge of Gondo. I shall outspan here, so that my oxen may rest in the shade of the gorge. A little before sunset I started for the gorge, and on my way I met a little girl playing with pebbles at the roadside. The bounding cliffs of this gorge are from 300 to 350 feet high. Their desire was to descend into the gorge to search for traces of those whom they longed for. From this position indeed the genesis of the gorge is clearly revealed. The point where she reached it was just above the gorge—the place where the tree stairway led down to the lagoon. I tell you, Tom, its a lucky thing for us that we got out of that gorge when we did. |
What is Valerie Adams's profession? | qw_7493 | athlete | Usain Bolt Net Worth - Get Usain Bolt Net Worth Usain Bolt Net Worth Usain Bolt Net Worth is$25 Million Usain Bolt Annual Income is$15 Million VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 4.4/5 (53 votes cast) VN:F [1.9.22_1171] Rating: 3.3/5 (24 votes cast) Profession: Sprinter, Runner, Athlete Date of Birth: Aug 21, 1986 Height: 1.96 m Ethnicity: Afro-Caribbean Country: Jamaica Usain Bolt was born in Jamaica and has an estimated net worth of $6 million dollars. A sprinter who has set world records in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4 x 100 m relay, Usain Bolt has won three Gold medals at the Olympics and three Gold medals and 2 Silver medals at the World Championships. He has been setting world records since he was a junior competitor and has broken his own record in the 100 m sprint twice. The Honourable Usain St. Leo Bolt, OJ, C.D. ( /'ju:se?n/; born 21 August 1986), is a Jamaican sprinter and a five-time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and (along with his teammates) the 4x100 metres relay. He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, and is one of only seven athletes (along with Valerie Adams, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Jacques Freitag, Yelena Isinbayeva, Jana Pittman, Dani Samuels) to win world championships at the youth, junior, and senior level of an athletic event. Bolt won a 200 m gold medal at the 2002 World Junior Championships, making him the competition's youngest-ever gold medalist at the time (since surpassed by Jacko Gill). In 2004, at the CARIFTA Games, he became the first junior sprinter to run the 200 m in less than 20 seconds with a time of 19.93 s, breaking the previous world junior record held by Roy Martin by two-tenths of a second. He turned professional in 2004, and although he competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, he missed most of the next two seasons due to injuries. In 2007, he broke Don Quarrie's 200 m Jamaican record with a run of 19.75 s. His 2008 season began with his first world record performance--a 100 m world record of 9.72 s--and culminated in world and Olympic records in both the 100 m and 200 m events at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. He ran 9.69 s for the 100 m and 19.30 s in the 200 m, and also set a 4x100 m relay record of 37.10 s with the Jamaican team. This made him the first man to win three sprinting events at a single Olympics since Carl Lewis in 1984, and the first man to set world records in all three at a single Olympics. The following year he further lowered his own 100 m and 200 m world records to 9.58 s and 19.19 s respectively at the 2009 World Championships. This made him the first man to hold both the 100 and 200 m world and Olympic titles at the same time. His 2009 record breakin |
"Who appeared in the films ""The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"" (2007), ""Burn After Reading"" (2008), ""The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"" (2008) and ""Inglourious Basterds"" (2009)?" | qw_7522 | brad pitt | The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford | RT: 76 Plot: Robert Ford (Casey Affleck) seeks out Jesse James (Brad Pitt) when the James gang is planning a train robbery in Blue Cut, Missouri, making petty, unsuccessful attempts to join the gang with the help of his brother Charley (Sam Rockwell), already a member of the James gang. The train turns out to be... Wikipedia ( CC ) Enjoy the Trailer! Buy and download Biography movie The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford with Brad Pitt. Full HD 1080, Ready HD 720, HQ DivX, DivX, iOS | Android, Low Quality files. Garret Dillahunt as Ed Miller checking files for you ... please wait Storyline: The last months of Jesse James's life, from meeting Robert Ford, a 19-year-old who idolizes Jesse, to the day Ford shoots him. Jesse's a wanted man, living under a pseudonym, carrying out a train robbery, disappearing to Kentucky, and reappearing to plan a bank holdup with Robert and Robert's brother as his team. The rest of the gang is dead, arrested, or gone from Missouri. Whenever Jesse's around, there's tension: he's murderous, quixotic, depressed, and cautious. Ford wants to be somebody and wants the reward. On April 3, 1882, things come to a head: Jesse is 34, Robert 20. Ford becomes famous, reenacting the shooting on stage, facing down the label "coward," shot dead in 1892. Movies with Brad Pitt : |
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