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Django Unchained is a 2012 American revisionist Western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino , starring Jamie Foxx , Christoph Waltz , Leonardo DiCaprio , Kerry Washington , and Samuel L. Jackson , with Walton Goggins , Dennis Christopher , James Remar , Michael Parks , and Don Johnson in supporting roles . Set in the Old West and Antebellum South , it is a highly stylized tribute to Spaghetti Westerns , in particular the 1966 Italian film Django by Sergio Corbucci , whose star Franco Nero has a cameo appearance . Development of Django Unchained began in 2007 when Tarantino was writing a book on Sergio Corbucci . By April 2011 , Tarantino sent his final draft of the script to The Weinstein Company . Casting began in the summer of 2011 , with Michael K. Williams and Will Smith being considered for the role of the title character before Foxx was cast . Principal photography took place from November 2011 to March 2012 in California , Wyoming and Louisiana . Django Unchained premiered at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on December 11 , 2012 , and was released on December 25 , 2012 in the United States . The film was nominated for several film industry awards , including five Academy Awards . Waltz won several awards for his performance , among them Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes , BAFTAs , and Academy Awards . Tarantino won an Academy Award , a Golden Globe , and a BAFTA award for writing the film 's original screenplay . The film grossed over $ 425 million worldwide in theaters against its $ 100 million budget , making it Tarantino 's highest-grossing theatrical release .
Kong : Skull Island is a 2017 American action-adventure monster film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and written by Dan Gilroy , Max Borenstein and Derek Connolly , from a story by John Gatins . The film is a reboot of the King Kong franchise and serves as the second film in Legendary 's MonsterVerse . It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Tom Hiddleston , Samuel L. Jackson , John Goodman , Brie Larson , Jing Tian , Toby Kebbell , John Ortiz , Corey Hawkins , Jason Mitchell , Shea Whigham , Thomas Mann , Terry Notary and John C. Reilly . The film follows a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers who travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific and encounter terrifying creatures and the mighty Kong . Principal photography took place from October 2015 to March 2016 in Hawaii and various locations around Vietnam . Kong : Skull Island premiered on February 28 , 2017 , in London and was released in the United States on March 10 , 2017 , in 2D , 3D , IMAX 3D and in Dolby Cinemas . The film was a critical and commercial success , grossing $ 565 million worldwide against its $ 185 million budget and making it the fifth highest-grossing film of 2017 .
Ray Park Raymond "Ray" Park (born 23 August 1974) is a Scottish actor, author and martial artist. He is best known for playing Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Toad in X-Men, Snake-Eyes in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra[1][2] and G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and Edgar on Heroes.[3]
Hayek is widely recognised for having introduced the time dimension to the equilibrium construction and for his key role in helping inspire the fields of growth theory, information economics, and the theory of spontaneous order. The "informal" economics presented in Milton Friedman's massively influential popular work Free to Choose (1980), is explicitly Hayekian in its account of the price system as a system for transmitting and co-ordinating knowledge. This can be explained by the fact that Friedman taught Hayek's famous paper "The Use of Knowledge in Society" (1945) in his graduate seminars.
30th December 1896 – the Execution of Jose Rizal \| Dorian Cope presents On This Deity by Dorian José Rizal One hundred and eighteen years ago today, José Rizal – the “George Washington of the Philippines” – was executed by the Spanish Army following a false conviction for rebellion, sedition and conspiracy. Rizal had devoted all of his brief adult life to liberating his countrymen from the 300-year yoke of Spanish colonial tyranny. So his imperial overlords were happy for any excuse to get rid of such a firebrand, even though Rizal had not participated in the nascent armed uprising; believing in non-violent resistance, he had even criticised the rebels. For Rizal was a man of words – but his were so incendiary that he gave birth to the Philippine Revolution with even more force than a gun or a sword. The most celebrated and radical Ilustrado (the “enlightened” Filipino class), Rizal was a genius and recognised Renaissance man: doctor, poet, writer, sculptor, painter, musician, architect, historian, teacher and proficiency in twenty-two languages were some but by no means all of this polymath’s talents and skills. His political ideas were forged by his extensive European education in Madrid, Paris and Heidelberg. It was during this time that Rizal published several essays and editorials opposing Spanish colonial tyranny and clergy despotism. But it was his two daring novels – Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo – which gave rise to a national Filipino consciousness. “I have endeavoured to answer the calumnies which for centuries had been heaped on us and our country,” explained Rizal of his literary intentions. “I have described the social condition, the life, our beliefs, our hopes, our desires, our grievances, our griefs; I have unmasked hypocrisy which, under the guise of religion, came to impoverish and to brutalize us.” Banned by the Spanish, copies of these two novels – published in 1886 and 1891 – were smuggled into the Philippines and read stealthily by the Ilustrados. The impact was, well, revolutionary. Like Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin – which Abraham Lincoln cited as one of the triggers of the American Civil War – Rizal’s novels would spark the flames of the Philippine Revolution. Furious Spanish officials deported Rizal to the easternmost island of the Philippines for four years, but when an uprising broke out in Manila, they nevertheless accused Rizal of initiating it. Whilst en route to Cuba, he was returned to Manila and arrested for revolutionary agitation and convicted of treason. The Spanish were so fearful of a public mutiny that they executed Rizal an hour earlier than scheduled – but 30th December 1896 was to be a pivotal turning point that activated a full-scale revolution, and the anniversary of Rizal’s death is today commemorated in the Philippines as a national holiday. Before the late 19th century, “Philippines” was only a geographical term for a vast archipelago of some 7,000 islands. The Philippine Revolution was borne of a consciousness by the inhabitants of these islands that they could be one nation bound by a common culture, history and destiny. Rizal’s execution served to broaden this consciousness. The Philippines was the first country in Asia to stage a national revolution and declare its independence on 12th June 1898. By virtue of his daring vision and the forcefulness of his language and imagination, Rizal not only pioneered the Philippine national consciousness – but his martyrdom would also send a trenchant message to the colonial powers throughout the vast region of Asia. This entry was posted in Heroes . Bookmark the permalink .
Weekend at Bernie's Larry Wilson (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard Parker (Jonathan Silverman) are two low-level financial employees at an insurance corporation in New York City. While going over actuarial reports, Richard discovers a series of payments made for the same death. Richard and Larry take their findings to the CEO, Bernie Lomax (Terry Kiser), who commends them for discovering insurance fraud and invites them to his Hamptons island beach house for the Labor Day weekend. Unbeknownst to Larry and Richard, Bernie is behind the fraud. Nervously meeting with his mob partner Vito (Louis Giambalvo), Bernie asks to have Larry and Richard killed. However, after Bernie leaves, Vito decides Bernie has been attracting too much attention with his greed and his relationship with Vito's girlfriend, Tina (Catherine Parks), and orders that he be killed instead.
Singwise - Singwise - Understanding Vocal Range, Vocal Registers and Voice Type - A Glossary of Vocal Terms channel for more informative, practical content! Understanding Vocal Range, Vocal Registers and Voice Type - A Glossary of Vocal Terms There seems to be a lot of confusion amongst singers, especially those who are not trained or have no musical background, with regards to certain vocal terminology. For this reason, I have created a glossary of terms to help singers better understand the basic concepts of vocal range, vocal registers and voice type. Vocal Range In its broadest sense, the term vocal range refers to the full spectrum of notes that a singer's voice is able to produce, starting from the bottommost note and reaching to the uppermost note. In other words, range refers to the distance between the highest and lowest pitches that a singer is able to sing. This extreme range of the individual's voice, consisting of all non-utilizable, utterable but nondescript vocal sounds, measured from the lowest grunt to the highest obtainable vocal squeak may also be called 'vocable compass'. An untrained singer typically has a more limited range than a well-trained singer, who has learned how to gain access to more notes through correct technique and through regularly exercising and using the vocal instrument for singing tasks. Every instrument has its own unique range capabilities, as well, with some voices being able to develop more extensive ranges than others. In opera or solo classical music, often only the parts of the range that are considered musically useful are counted as part of the range. 'Usefulness' with regards to range in classical style singing is defined by consistency of timbre and the ability to 'project' the pitches effectively. For example, since falsetto pitches are not used in most opera, they are not considered part of the vocal range of a male opera singer. Also, if any pitch cannot be properly carried (i.e. heard over an orchestra without amplification), it is not considered part of the range. While a singer may have access to many more notes both above and below his or her 'useful range, those notes are not necessarily counted or used when singing classical song selections. (In the keyboard diagrams of vocal ranges below, only the expected, 'publicly performable' range for each voice type is highlighted.) The range of vocal tones that can be rendered with some degree of musicality may also be referred to as 'singable compass'. Put even more simply, a certain section of a singer's range, (likely the middle portion), will make up his or her most comfortable and practical range, whereas other sections of the same singer's range, (the highest and lowest portions), will be available or accessible, but will not necessarily be as strong or as desirable in tone. Thus, a mezzo-soprano might have a two octave 'useful' range for classical repertoire purposes, yet have access to another octave or so above that range and another half octave or so below it. In choral music, where many voices are singing in unison, it is somewhat less important for each individual voice to be flawlessly produced or completely audible over the orchestra. Therefore, the range that a certain voice type might be expected to sing in a choir may be a little broader than it would be in opera or in solo performances, (as is suggested in the diagrams indicating the range for each voice type below). In contemporary styles of singing, singers typically employ amplification (i.e. microphones, speakers, etc.) when performing, which makes more of their range audible and thus usable. To learn about how you can find your vocal range, read the section on range in How To Determine Singing Range and Vocal Fach (Voice Type). Registers and Vocal Registration The term register can be somewhat confusing, as it encompasses several aspects of the human voice, including a certain vibratory pattern of the vocal folds, a particular range of pitches, and a characteristic type of tone or quality of sound. In other words, a register in the hum
The average national cost of adding a room or building an addition is $40,960, with most homeowners spending between $21,711 and $63,014.This data is based on actual project costs as reported by HomeAdvisor members.he average national cost of adding a room or building an addition is $40,960, with most homeowners spending between $21,711 and $63,014.
During the 1760s and early 1770s, relations between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain became increasingly strained, primarily because of resentment of the British Parliament's attempts to govern and tax American colonists without their consent. This was summarised at the time by the slogan "No taxation without representation", a perceived violation of the guaranteed Rights of Englishmen. The American Revolution began with rejection of Parliamentary authority and moves towards self-government. In response Britain sent troops to reimpose direct rule, leading to the outbreak of war in 1775. The following year, in 1776, the United States declared independence. The entry of France to the war in 1778 tipped the military balance in the Americans' favour and after a decisive defeat at Yorktown in 1781, Britain began negotiating peace terms. American independence was acknowledged at the Peace of Paris in 1783.
Barbell reverse curl is a great weight lifting exercise for multiple muscle groups including back, neck and biceps. For this reason it is important to concentrate on your forearms as the main area of exertion. variation of a specific exercise is intended to work different subgroups of muscles, or work the same muscles in slightly different ways. There are many exercise variations to this strength exercise. Some of the variations use for reverse curl: 1 Dumbbell Reverse Curl.
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Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez -LRB- born July 27 , 1975 -RRB- , nicknamed `` A-Rod '' , is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman . He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball -LRB- MLB -RRB- for the Seattle Mariners , Texas Rangers , and New York Yankees . Rodriguez was one of the sport 's most highly touted prospects and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time . During his 22-year career , Rodriguez has amassed a .297 batting average , 696 home runs , over 2,000 runs batted in -LRB- RBI -RRB- , over 2,000 runs scored , and over 3,000 hits . He is a 14-time All-Star and has won three American League -LRB- AL -RRB- Most Valuable Player -LRB- MVP -RRB- Awards , ten Silver Slugger Awards , and two Gold Glove Awards . Rodríguez is the career record holder for grand slams with 25 . However , he has led a highly controversial career due to signing two of the most lucrative sports contracts in history while incurring criticism from the media for his behavior and use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs . The Mariners selected Rodriguez first overall in the 1993 MLB draft , and he debuted in the major leagues the following year at the age of 18 . In 1996 , he became the Mariners ' starting shortstop and finished second in voting for the AL MVP Award . Rodriguez 's combination of power , speed , and defense made him a cornerstone of the franchise , but he left the team via free agency after the 2000 season to join the Rangers . The 10-year , $ 252 million contract he signed was the richest in baseball history . He played at a high level in his three years with Texas , highlighted by his first AL MVP Award win in 2003 , but the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure . Prior to the 2004 season , Rodriguez was traded to the Yankees , for whom he converted to a third baseman due to incumbent shortstop Derek Jeter . In his first four seasons with New York , he was twice more named AL MVP . After opting out of his contract following the 2007 season , Rodriguez signed a new 10-year , $ 275 million deal with the Yankees , extending his record for the sport 's most lucrative contract . He became the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs , reaching the milestone in 2007 . He won his first World Series in 2009 , which was the first year of the new Yankee Stadium . The following year , he became the career leader in home runs by a player of Hispanic descent . In recent years , Rodriguez has been hampered by hip and knee injuries , which have caused him to exclusively become a designated hitter . He played his final game as a Yankee on August 12 , 2016 . In February 2009 , after previously denying use of performance-enhancing drugs , including during a 2007 interview with Katie Couric on 60 Minutes , Rodriguez admitted to using steroids , saying he used them from 2001 to 2003 when playing for Rangers due to `` an enormous amount of pressure '' to perform . While recovering from a hip injury in 2013 , Rodriguez made headlines by feuding with team management over his rehabilitation and for having allegedly obtained performance-enhancing drugs as part of the Biogenesis baseball scandal . In August 2013 , MLB suspended him 211 games for his involvement in the scandal , but he was allowed to play while appealing the punishment . Had the original suspension been upheld , it would have been the longest non-lifetime suspension in Major League Baseball history . After an arbitration hearing , the suspension was reduced to 162 games , keeping him off the field for the entire 2014 season .
Kennedy John Victor , known professionally as Vikram or Chiyaan Vikram , is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in Tamil language films and has won seven Filmfare Awards as well as one National Film Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award amongst other recognitions and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the People 's University of Milan in May 2011 . He made his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani , which was followed by a series of small-budget Tamil , Malayalam and Telugu films in the 1990s , many of which went unnoticed . However , the success of Bala 's tragedy film Sethu -LRB- 1999 -RRB- , in which Vikram appeared as a rogue turned lover , started Vikram 's successful career as an actor . In the early 2000s , Vikram appeared in a series of masala films , with Dhill -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , Gemini -LRB- 2002 -RRB- , Dhool -LRB- 2003 -RRB- and Saamy -LRB- 2003 -RRB- becoming commercially successful ventures . During the period , Vikram also appeared in diverse roles and received critical acclaim for his performance as a blind villager in Kasi and a Robin Hood-esque figure in Samurai . In 2003 , Vikram 's performance as a gravedigger with autism spectrum disorders in Bala 's Pithamagan saw him win the National Film Award for Best Actor , with his character only speaking a couple of lines of dialogue in the entire film . His appearance as an idealistic lawyer with multiple personality disorder in Shankar 's blockbuster Anniyan -LRB- 2005 -RRB- also won critical acclaim , as did his appearance as a superhero in Kanthaswamy -LRB- 2009 -RRB- . Vikram 's portrayal of Veeraiya , a tribal leader inspired by the Ramayana character Ravana , in Mani Ratnam 's Raavanan saw him secure further accolades , as did his appearance as a mentally challenged adult with the maturity of a six-year-old boy in Deiva Thirumagal -LRB- 2011 -RRB- . He consequently appeared in multiple get-ups as a bodybuilder and a crippled hunchback , losing up to 35 kilograms for sequences , during the making of Shankar 's romantic thriller I -LRB- 2015 -RRB- and won rave reviews from critics for his performance . It is currently the fourth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time . Vikram has promoted various social causes and appeared as the Youth Envoy for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme in 2011 . He has been a brand ambassador of Sanjeevani Trust and a school for special children , Vidya Sudha , which he stayed at during the making of Deiva Thirumagal as well as having long-term associations with the Kasi Eye Care and running his own welfare association through the Vikram Foundation . In 2016 , he produced and directed the video to the flood relief anthem , Spirit of Chennai , as a tribute to the city 's volunteers following the -LSB- -LSB- 2015 South Indian floods -RSB-
Montreal Alternative Title: Montréal Montreal, French Montréal, city, Quebec province, southeastern Canada. Montreal is the second most-populous city in Canada and the principal metropolis of the province of Quebec. The city of Montreal occupies about three-fourths of Montreal Island (Île de Montréal), the largest of the 234 islands of the Hochelaga Archipelago, one of three archipelagoes near the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. Area 141 square miles (365 square km); metro. area, 1,644 square miles (4,259 square km). Pop. (2006) 1,620,693; metro. area, 3,635,556; (2011) 1,649,519; metro. area, 3,824,221. Montreal Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images Character of the city Montreal is a city with considerable French colonial history dating back to the 16th century. It began as a missionary settlement but soon became a fur-trading centre, a role that was enhanced after the conquest of New France by the British in 1763. Montreal’s location on the St. Lawrence proved to be a major advantage in its development as a transportation, manufacturing, and financial centre. From the time of the confederation of Canada (1867), Montreal was the largest metropolitan centre in the country until it was overtaken by Toronto in the 1970s. French Canadians are the majority population in Montreal, which is often said to be the second largest French-speaking city in the world (after Paris ), though the accuracy of that statement is sometimes questioned (principally by those who make the same claim for Kinshasa and Algiers ). Montreal’s economy, however, was long dominated by an Anglophone minority. The city has been a destination for many immigrants and is widely considered to be one of North America’s most cosmopolitan cities. Montreal remains a city of great charm, vivacity, and gaiety, as well as one of unquestioned modernity. Canada: Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver Time-lapse video of various Canadian cities, including Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Piotr Wancerz/Timelapse Media Montreal Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images Just walking the streets of Montreal is an experience, especially the historic centre known as Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), which provides a window into the city’s rich history with its cobblestone streets and architectural styles ranging from the 16th century to the present. Montreal: Bonsecours Market Bonsecours Market, Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images City site At the end of the last ice age, some 11,700 years ago, the lower St. Lawrence was a large sea (Champlain Sea) that eventually drained, leaving the fertile sedimentary St. Lawrence River valley, which is shaped like a funnel—narrow at the Quebec city end and considerably wider upriver at Montreal. Those physical conditions eventually translated into a settlement pattern with more farms and people in and around Montreal than around Quebec city. Moreover, Montreal’s location farther south and in closer proximity to the modifying effects of the Great Lakes than Quebec city gave the region’s farmers a distinct advantage in increased frost-free days over those who lived downriver. Montreal: Old Port Old Port section of Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images The St. Lawrence River, draining the Great Lakes, provided a natural waterway and transportation corridor to the heart of the North American continent. From the 1600s to the early 1800s, rivers and lakes acted as highways for the lucrative fur trade, and Montreal became an ideal entrepôt site to facilitate that trade. Its location at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers made it an important staging centre for a fur trade to the west and north as far as the Hudson Bay. While the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence (just west of the city) prohibited some larger vessels from continuing upriver, fur traders were nevertheless able to follow the river to the Great Lakes and, via Lake Michigan, on to the largest river system in North America—the Mississippi - Missouri rivers. Long after the fur trade had ended, technologies that improved water-based travel, such as dredging and canals, only enhanced Montreal’s status as a transportation centre. (The Lachine Canal National Historic Site preserves the path of the ship canal at the southern end of Montreal Island that was used to bypass the rapids until the seaway was constructed. )Montreal: Jacques-Cartier Bridge Night view of Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images The need for defense was a major influence in siting Montreal (Ville-Marie) on Montreal Island, near the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. The city is built around and up Mont Royal ( Mount Royal ), which rises to 763 feet (233 metres). Map of Montreal (c. 1900), from the 10th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Climate Montreal has a continental climate, but its proximity to the Great Lakes, in combination with prevailing westerly winds, modifies temperatures for both winter and summer. The average temperature for January is in the mid-teens F (about –9 °C), but the windchill factor can decrease that temperature considerably. The average July temperature is in the low 70s F (about 22 °C); however, it is not unusual to have summer days in which the temperature exceeds the mid-80s F (about 30 °C) and humidity is 100 percent. The prevailing winds and Great Lakes also influence precipitation, which is relatively even year-round amounting to approximately 41 inches (1,050 mm) annually. In winter, though, that precipitation is mainly in the form of snow, and totals often exceed 7 feet (about 2.2 metres); a major hazard for the region is freezing rain in the winter. A memorable ice storm in 1998 took a number of lives, made travel on roads impossible, and caused major damage to hydroelectric transmission lines and trees. City layout The rapid economic growth of Montreal following World War II was accompanied by administrators intent upon grand designs. One component of the grand design was a successful bid to host the 1967 World’s Fair in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Expo 67 (Man and His World) involved massive construction and was located on two islands in the St. Lawrence—the existing Île Sainte-Hélène and the nearby, entirely man-made Île Notre-Dame. Montreal: City Hall Montreal City Hall.© Creatas/Jupiter Images Another significant change to the cityscape was Place Ville-Marie (1962), which comprises a cruciform building more than 40 stories tall and many underground shops, restaurants, and theatres, linked to which are nearby skyscrapers with similar underground complexes. Together they form a downtown area that provides the metropolis with an underground commercial, culinary, and artistic answer to New York City’s Rockefeller Center. While the Place Ville-Marie remained an important landmark, taller buildings were constructed at the end of the 1990s. In 1992 the skyscraper commonly referred to by its address, the 1000 de la Gauchetière, became the tallest building in the city (without antenna) at 617 feet (188 metres). The 1250 René-Levesque Ouest (originally named the IBM-Marathon building) was also completed in 1992 and ranks second in terms of rooftop height, but its antenna reaches to 756 feet (230 metres). While visitors often note the European flavour of Montreal, downtown Montreal is definitely North American in style. In the summer months the area called the Quartiers des Spectacles hosts several of Montreal’s best-known festivals, including the Just for Laughs Festival, the International Jazz Festival, and the Francofolies (dedicated to Francophone music). Montreal’s neighbourhoods have a distinct character and appeal. Since the 1980s formerly working-class neighbourhoods such as the Plateau Mont-Royal—which is east of Mont Royal and north of the city’s central core—have developed into trendy areas. At the center of “the Plateau,” the 400,000-square-metre (40-hectare) Lafontaine Park offers a bucolic setting with large trees, two ponds, an open-air theatre, and bike paths. Southeast of the Plateau is another of Montreal’s distinctive neighbourhoods, the Latin Quarter, where students have congregated since the 18th century. Adjacent to the Latin Quarter is the Village, or Gay Village, the focus of Montreal’s gay community. Characteristic of the architecture of many of Montreal’s residential neighbourhoods is the prevalence of three-story town houses, which are typically divided into three or five apartments accessed by distinctive curving or spiral exterior staircases. Montreal’s residents benefit from four large farmers’ markets. Particularly popular is the Jean-Talon market, which hosts hundreds of vendors in summer months. Offering an abundance of haute-cuisine restaurants and art galleries, Old Montreal is popular with tourists and locals alike. Some of the city’s most-affluent areas are located near Mont Royal. On its flank are found many of the largest mansions of the administratively separate community of Westmont, which consistently ranks among Canada’s wealthiest towns. Northwest of Mont Royal is Outremont, which merged with Montreal City in 2001 and has long been home to the Francophone elite. At the beginning of the 21st century, Outremont was also home to the second largest Hasidic Jewish community in North America (after the one in New York City). Mark Twain once described Montreal as “a city where you couldn’t throw a brick without breaking a church window.” Indeed, Quebec’s Roman Catholic heritage is reflected in the city’s countless churches. In what was once Montreal’s commercial centre, the Place d’Armes, stands the magnificent Neo-Gothic Notre-Dame Basilica (founded in 1683 and rebuilt in 1829). Also noteworthy is the monumental St. Joseph’s Oratory, situated on Mont Royal, near the University of Montreal. The renaissance-style oratory is easily recognizable with its large white dome surmounted by a cross that marks the highest point in Montreal (856 feet [260 metres] above sea level). It is a common ritual for pious pilgrims to climb its 99 front stairs on their knees. Montreal: Saint Joseph's Oratory Saint Joseph's Oratory, lit up at night, in Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images People Under the French regime, Montreal became one of New France’s favoured destinations. In the 1760s, however, the city’s dominant French Canadian Catholic population began to see an influx of English-speaking Protestants. initially following the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which officially ceded New France to Great Britain, and then as a result of the American Revolution, when loyalists migrated into the region. Indeed, from the early 1830s to the mid-1860s, those of British origin constituted the majority of Montreal’s inhabitants. The growth of Montreal as a manufacturing centre required plenty of labour; in answer, some came from Europe, but most of those who sought work were French Canadians, which eventually led to conflict. The owners and controllers of the Montreal economy were, for the most part, Anglophones; French Canadians, the dominant population from the mid-1860s, worked in the factories. That divide at the workplace was mirrored in a spatial pattern that developed whereby Boulevard Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence Street) became a linguistic partition, with Francophones living to the east of it and English speakers to the west. The economic boom following World War II attracted immigrants from Europe, Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in the Americas, transforming Montreal into a diverse multicultural city. Despite that increase in immigrant population, French speakers make up about half of the population in the city proper and some two-thirds of the population on the island. Religious affiliations in Montreal generally follow ethnic traditions. Roman Catholicism is by far the dominant faith, although active religious practice among Roman Catholics has dramatically diminished since the mid-20th century. Economy Manufacturing Transportation improvements were vital in attracting manufacturing industries to Montreal. With canal construction and advancements, oceangoing vessels were able to reach the city, and, with rail developments, by the 1880s Montreal had become a hub for transcontinental and international movement of goods. As a consequence, manufacturing industries lined the Lachine Canal, producing cotton goods, clothing, textiles, shoes, food, and beverages as well as ships, metal goods, and petroleum products. By the mid-20th century the general shift from rail to road transportation of goods was matched by the flight of many industries away from Montreal to suburbs. Beginning in the 1970s, globalization further challenged the economic viability of some of Montreal’s manufacturers, and many of the city’s labour-intensive industries—clothing, textiles, and shoes—lost out to international competition. The restructuring of industry resulted in the loss of manufacturing jobs, but, over time, new (often high-tech) industries emerged. The aerospace industry is a major employer in Quebec province, and Montreal is home to the headquarters for the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), the International Business Aviation Council, and the International Civil Aviation Organization. Research and development for transportation in general is another significant component of Montreal’s economy. Other industries include food processing, beverage making, engineering, software development, and the manufacture of telecommunications equipment and pharmaceuticals, along with printing and publishing. Owned and operated by the provincial government of Quebec, Hydro Québec gives Montreal a major role in the electrical power generation industry. In response to the political upheaval that resulted from Quebec’s independence movement from the 1970s to the 1990s, thousands of Anglophone Montrealers moved to Ontario, taking corporations such as Sun Life Assurance with them. Indeed, the operational headquarters of the Bank of Montreal relocated in Toronto, thus assisting the latter city in becoming the financial capital of Canada. Moreover, the completion in 2008 of the merger of the Montreal and Toronto stock exchanges further reinforced Toronto’s dominance of the financial realm. Transportation The series of rapids on the St. Lawrence River west of Montreal long served as a barrier to oceangoing vessels accessing the Great Lakes. However, that impediment was overcome in 1959 with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, a joint venture of the U. S. and Canadian governments. The seaway, along with the introduction of icebreakers in winter, not only provided much-greater access to the centre of the North American continent but also benefited other Quebec port cities, such as Baie Comeau and Quebec city, as ships could now bypass Montreal in the transatlantic trade. In response, Montreal invested in container facilities and became a leader in that vital shipping service. The 1950s also saw the proliferation of automobiles and freeways, and in 1960 the Metropolitan Boulevard, an east-west throughway that spanned the island, was opened. In the early 21st century Montreal was afflicted by considerable traffic congestion that may have been at least partly a long-term consequence of a cost-driven moratorium on freeway construction from 1977 to 1985. Montreal is still a railway centre, and, while much of the rail traffic is dedicated to moving goods, there is also regular passenger service to other cities such as Toronto and the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Montreal is served by two international airports (both under the same authority): Montreal–Pierre Elliot Trudeau (formerly Montréal-Dorval) handles domestic and international commercial flights, and Montreal-Mirabel handles air cargo. Dorval: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Terminal at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Dorval, Quebec, Canada. Hussein Abdallah Public transportation in Montreal dates from the intermittent use of horse-drawn omnibuses perhaps as early as the late 1840s. During the winter in the 1860s, sleighs replaced the railcar service that was inaugurated in 1861. By 1894 the entire system had been electrified and the last horsecars withdrawn from service. Tramway service on rail lines expanded to meet the needs of the city’s growing population, but the introduction of buses in 1919 resulted in the beginning of the end for tramways by the mid-1930s, although the last public streetcar line lasted until 1959. Electric trolley buses were used from 1937 to 1966. Being awarded Expo 67 contributed to the development of Montreal’s subway system (referred to as the Metro), on which construction began in 1962 under the supervision of engineers from the Paris Métro. The system was inaugurated six months before the opening of Expo 67. The Montreal Metro’s cars travel on rubber tires that make for a quieter ride but require the system to run entirely underground because of the detrimental effect that the city’s harsh winters would have on the tires. Each Metro station has a different architectural design and artistic decor. Underneath the city, some 387 million square feet (36 million square metres) of pedestrian walkways, malls, and shops offer protection from the winter cold and snow. Directly connected to the subway system, the elaborate underground network ranks as the largest of its kind in the world. Aboveground, for three seasons of the year, the public bicycle share system, BIXI (an amalgam of the words bicycle and taxi ), allows riders to rent a bike and drop it off at a docking station near their destination. Administration and society Government As the population expanded, many independent cities and villages were established adjacent to the city of Montreal (first incorporated in 1832) on other islands, as well as on both shores of the St. Lawrence. One of the dynamics of that population growth was the annexation of many of those villages and cities, beginning in 1883 with the city of Hochelaga. More than two dozen others were added by 1968. In 2002 the remaining separate municipalities on Montreal Island merged into Montreal City as districts of the city. However, a number of those new districts objected to the arrangement, and in 2005 most of the former municipalities were permitted to vote for or against continued affiliation with Montreal. Ultimately, 15 communities chose to deamalgamate and became separate municipalities again in 2006. Montreal: City Hall Montreal City Hall.© Creatas/Jupiter Images The organization of local government has embraced many models over the years, with changes resulting from population increases, from new demands placed on local government, and by provincial government decree. For example, Montreal was in financial trouble as a result of the Great Depression of the 1930s, and the provincial government established a new structure in 1940 wherein 99 councillors were elected by individuals who fell into three categories: (1) property owners, (2) all householders, and (3) members of various public organizations (e.g., universities, unions, chambers of commerce). Each class had 33 councillors, and the city was divided into 11 electoral districts. The class system was phased out by1962, and the number of districts was increased to 15. A Montreal Urban Community replaced the Montreal Metropolitan Corporation in 1969. Its responsibilities, for the whole of Montreal Island and Bizard Island to the north, included assessment and tax collection, traffic control, water and sewage services, police and fire protection, and antipollution activities. It was governed by a general council and an executive committee. In 1978 an urban governance system was created under which councillors were elected from 54 electoral areas in the city. The present model emerged through the 2002 annexation of all independent municipalities on the island of Montreal, the dissolving of the Montreal Urban Community, and then the election of a new provincial government under which the annexation of 15 municipalities was reversed through referendum (2004). Today Montreal has a two-tier government system composed of the City of Montreal and its 19 boroughs. Each borough has its own council and sends one or more councillors (depending on population) to represent the borough on the 65-member City Council, headed by the mayor. Since 2006 the larger entity of the island of Montreal (including the 15 municipalities that chose not to remain incorporated in the city) has been governed by an agglomeration council, which establishes priorities for a range of services from public transit to waste management. Moreover, on the regional level, a still-broader institution, the Montreal Metropolitan Community (formed in 2001), serves 82 municipalities, encompassing an area of nearly 1,700 square miles (4,360 square km) and some four million residents. Health The comprehensive Quebec health care system issues a health card to all residents that covers the cost of treatment of a wide range of health issues. In Montreal and most of the rest of the province, 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, the Info-Santé hotline is answered by a health care professional who provides advice and referrals to a doctor at a neighbourhood walk-in clinic or a hospital with an emergency department. Education As throughout Quebec, there is a public school system that supports both French- and English-speaking schools. The majority of those institutions are French-speaking, reflecting the majority Francophone population. There are also a range of private schools. Montreal is probably the outstanding city of Canada in terms of higher education. Mc Gill University (founded 1821) and Concordia University (1974; formed by the merger of Sir George Williams University, founded in 1929, and Loyola College, founded in 1899) offer mainly English-language instruction, whereas the University of Montreal (1876) and the University of Quebec at Montreal (1968) serve the French-speaking population. Mc Gill University The William and Henry Birks Building, Mc Gill University, Montreal. Beltz Cultural life With its Place des Arts, museums, public libraries, art galleries, bookshops in most European languages, symphony orchestra, publishing houses, theatre companies, and free public lectures at the universities, Montreal must be accounted as a major cultural centre. The Place des Arts is a complex of concert and theatre halls in downtown Montreal. Adjacent to it is the Museum of Contemporary Art, which was founded in 1964 and moved to its present location in 1992. Also nearby is the Complexe Desjardins, an exciting example of modern architecture; the complex, with its multilevel terraces, balconies, mezzanines, and sunken plaza, comprises three office towers, a public square, a hotel, and several restaurants and retail stores. Art instruction is given, among other places, at the Museum of Fine Arts. Besides a conservatory of music, faculties or schools of music offer instruction at the universities. Other significant museums include the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière) and the Mc Cord Museum of Canadian History. Montreal: Place des Arts Place des Arts, Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images In the 1930s only a few bookshops existed, but today bookshops can be found in all districts and shopping centres, and “new Canadians,” as new immigrants are called, can buy books, reviews, and magazines in their native languages. The Municipal Library has several branches, and special libraries are located throughout the city. In 2005 the Quebec government inaugurated the Grande Bibliothèque, a public library holding more than four million volumes. Publishing houses, both English and French, prosper. Montrealers are great sports enthusiasts. First and foremost in their hearts is ice hockey, and the Montreal Canadiens is one of the most-storied franchises in the National Hockey League. Other indoor and outdoor sports have many adherents. The city has a professional Canadian gridiron football team, the Alouettes. Major League Baseball was played in Montreal from 1969 to 2005 by the Expos, who moved to Washington, D. C., and became the Nationals.2003 Canadian Football League championship: Edmonton Eskimos; Montreal Alouettes The Edmonton Eskimos (white jerseys) defeated the Montreal Alouettes, 34–22, in the 2003 Canadian Football League championship game. Adrian Wyld/APMontreal: Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium, Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images In winter the slopes of Mont Royal are covered with skiers. The Montreal Olympic Park, site of the 1976 Summer Games, has a sports stadium (Big O) seating more than 70,000 spectators; Montreal Tower, an inclined structure 540 feet (165 metres) tall with three observation floors that are accessible via cable car; Montreal Biodome, in which four separate ecosystems have been re-created; and a sports and fitness complex containing six swimming pools. Adjacent to the park is the Montreal Botanical Garden, with more than 20,000 plant species and an insectarium. Montreal: Biosphere The Biosphere, Montreal.© Creatas/Jupiter Images The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site Stone warehouse (1803) at The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site, Lachine, Montreal. Adqproductions Brett Mc Gillivray History Early settlement The site of Montreal was called Hochelaga by the Huron people when the French navigator and explorer Jacques Cartier visited it in 1535–36 on his second voyage to the New World. More than 1,000 Native Americans (some sources say as many as 3,500) welcomed him on the slope of the mountain that he named Mont Royal (Mont Réal). More than 50 years elapsed before other Frenchmen returned, this time with Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec city. The Hurons had disappeared, but Champlain saw the potential of the location as a fur-trade site. He had land cleared and called it Place Royale; however his ambitions never materialized. Montreal’s beginnings were not as a fur-trade fort but rather as a missionary centre, named Ville-Marie by its founder, Paul de Chomedey, sieur (lord) de Maisonneuve, in May 1642. He built dwellings, a chapel, a hospital, and other structures, protecting the settlement against Indian attack with a stockade. Indeed, the community was under constant attack from the Iroquois, who were aligned with the British until a peace treaty (La Grande Paix) was negotiated in 1701. The community was granted its first civic charter by King Louis XIV in 1644, and Chomedey became its first governor. The first hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu, was founded in 1644 by Jeanne Mance and the first school for girls in 1653 by Marguerite Bourgeoys. Almost immediately, a society of priests, Les Messieurs de Saint-Sulpice, took charge of education for boys. Although Montreal began as a missionary settlement, its importance as a fur-trade centre soon surpassed that of Quebec city, because its location allowed movement via the St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes and south to the Gulf of Mexico, whereas the Ottawa River watershed facilitated movement west and north. The region encompassed by those waterways constituted a great interior fur empire—one that France’s rival Britain wanted to control. Being the key transportation centre for the fur trade, however, did not promote rapid population growth. By 1700 fewer than 1,000 people lived in Montreal, but immigration and encouragement to settle through the French seignorial system (under which a landowner leased portions of his holdings to numerous farming families) increased Montreal’s population to some 5,000 by the early 1760s. The decisive battle in the military conflict between Britain and France in North America occurred on the Plains of Abraham, adjacent to Quebec city, in 1759 and was won by the British. In 1760 Montreal surrendered peacefully to British forces and, with all of New France, became part of the British North American empire in 1763. In November 1775 Montreal was occupied by American Revolutionary forces, who retreated in the spring following the abortive siege of Quebec city by Benedict Arnold and thus failed to secure Canada for the new United States. The American Revolution had other consequences for British North America in general and Montreal in particular. English-speaking loyalists flooded into Canada with the promise of homesteads, giving English names (e.g., Sherbrooke) to a French Canadian landscape and, by 1791, creating two separate colonies—Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario) and Lower Canada (modern-day Quebec). Montreal’s position as a fur-trade metropolis improved, but, since the British takeover of New France, Englishmen, Scots, and Americans had been in charge of the trade, with French Canadians employed in the fur brigades. There was a constant (and frequently bitter) rivalry between the Montreal-based North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company that ended with the merger of the two companies in 1821. That union ended Montreal’s role in the fur trade, because it was considerably less expensive to ship furs via Hudson Bay. The loss of the fur trade did not impede the city’s growth, however. Montreal’s role as a transportation centre had been shifting from the shipment of furs to that of timber and agricultural produce, and it was becoming a modern city. In 1796 Canada’s first public library was opened in Montreal. The following year daily postal service was established between Montreal and the United States. In 1809 John Molson—entrepreneur, brewer, and banker—linked Montreal and Quebec city by water with the first Canadian steamship. Canada’s first bank, the Bank of Montreal, was founded in 1817, and construction of the Lachine Canal, effectively the forerunner of the St. Lawrence Seaway, was started in 1821. In 1825 Molson provided his city with a splendid theatre, and gas lighting appeared by 1837. A Committee of Trade, forerunner of the Board of Trade (1842), was founded in 1822, and from 1844 to 1849 Montreal served as the capital of Canada. On April 25, 1849, a mob set fire to the Parliament building, possibly as an angry response to the passage of the Rebellion Losses Bill, which sought to compensate those whose property had been damaged in the Rebellions of 1837–38 and which some Anglo Canadians viewed as a demonstration of French Canadian dominance.. In 1847 telegraph links were made with Toronto, Quebec city, and New York City; in 1853 a shipping service between Montreal, Liverpool, and the European continent was begun; in 1856 a railroad to Toronto opened; and, with railway construction throughout the 1850s, Montreal became a hub city, with lines south to Portland, Maine, east to Lévis and Rivière-du-Loup, and southwest to Toronto and Sarnia (now Sarnia-Clearwater ). Being an international port tied to a radiating network of rail lines proved to be advantageous for the location of industry, and many manufacturing plants were erected that produced flour, sugar, ships, wood products, agricultural products, shoes, clothing, and alcoholic beverages. By the 1861 census, the city’s population exceeded 90,000. Evolution of the modern city As Canada expanded, Montreal became the headquarters of the two transcontinental railways: the Canadian Pacific Railway, which had reached Port Moody, British Columbia (just outside Vancouver ), by 1886, and the Canadian National Railway, which moved its headquarters from Toronto in 1923. By developing many branch lines, those railways opened up new territory for farming, forestry, and mining and, in turn, increased population and the demand for finished goods. Montreal capitalized on all those developments by becoming Canada’s main manufacturing centre, as well as its transportation and financial centres. Montreal had its first electric lighting in 1882, its first electric tramways in 1892, and the first automobiles along its streets and movie houses along its sidewalks in 1903. Most of North America experienced prosperity following World War II, and Montreal was no exception. Its manufacturing industries expanded to meet the needs of a growing local, provincial, and national population. The urban centre transformed with the building of Place Ville Marie, installation of the Metro system of public transportation, and the hosting of Expo 67. Being on the international stage did not end with Expo 67. Montreal won the right to host the the 1976 Olympic Games, which, unfortunately, were a financial disaster for the city. The high cost of building and maintaining facilities, including the Olympic Stadium and its 540-foot (165-metre) tower, placed a heavy burden of debt on the province that was not paid off until 2006. Montreal played an important role in Quebec’s Quiet Revolution (1960–66), a period of liberal activism and reform that also contributed to a growing sense of Québécois nationalism and an awareness that the province’s Francophone majority population was being held at the lower end of the economic spectrum by a minority Anglophone population that was in control of much of Quebec’s Montreal-dominated economy. The political manifestation of that nationalism was the rise to power in 1976 of the Parti Québécois, which sought political independence for Quebec through provincial referendums in 1980 and 1995. Both referendums failed, though the second by the narrowest of margins, prompting the Canadian Supreme Court to weigh in on the matter. The court ruled in 1998 that if a referendum for separation were to pass, a change to the constitution of Canada would be required and the rest of Canada would have a say in the matter. 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Germany celebrates composer Wagner's 200th Germany celebrates composer Wagner's 200th FRANK JORDANS Share 1 / 3 FILE - In this May 15, 2013 file photo German artist Stephan Balkenhol, right, stands besides a part of his Richard Wagner Monument during the installation in Leipzig, central Germany. The Wagner monument will be unveiled Wednesday, May 22, 2013, to celebrate the German composer's 200th birthday. It shows a young Wagner overshadowed by his older, famous self. Some of Wagner's works will be performed later in the day in Bayreuth, where the composer's descendants organize an annual music festival. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File) FILE - In this May 15, 2013 file photo German artist Stephan Balkenhol, right, stands besides a part of his Richard Wagner Monument during the installation in Leipzig, central Germany. The Wagner monument will be unveiled Wednesday, May 22, 2013, to celebrate the German composer's 200th birthday. It shows a young Wagner overshadowed by his older, famous self. Some of Wagner's works will be performed later in the day in Bayreuth, where the composer's descendants organize an annual music festival. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File) BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Wednesday celebrated the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner, the 19th-century composer whose music has been hailed as sublime art at the height of Western culture even as he remains tainted by his visceral anti-Semitic views, which later found favor with the Nazis. Wagner's birthplace of Leipzig, the nearby city of Dresden — where he was appointed chief conductor at the Saxon royal court — and Bayreuth, which hosts an annual festival of the composer's work, are all staging events this week in honor of his bicentennial. German tenor Jonas Kaufmann starred in a concert by Dresden's Staatskapelle late Tuesday, with Christian Thielemann conducting parts of "Der Fliegende Hollaender," ''Lohengrin" and "Tannhaeuser" in front of an audience that included thousands gathered around the city's Semperoper opera house. A monument to the composer — showing a young Wagner overshadowed by his older, famous self — was to be unveiled Wednesday in Leipzig. Later in the day some of his works will be performed in Bayreuth, where the composer's descendants preside over a Wagner festival every year. The glut of Wagner celebrations, which include performances at major concert houses throughout the year, has been accompanied by a fresh examination of the composer's racist views. Adolf Hitler was counted among the ardent fans of the man who once wrote: "I hold the Jewish race to be the born enemy of pure humanity and everything noble in it." Wagner's association with the Nazis, even though he died 50 years before Hitler came to power, means Wagner's music is rarely played in Israel. Writing in the German daily Die Welt, the composer's great-granddaughter Katharina Wagner said she wished she could ask him "where you got your terrible anti-Semitism from, which still casts a shadow, maybe even blackens your work today." Earlier this month, a modern version of "Tannhauser" was cancelled in Germany after the opening-night audience complained about new scenes showing Jews being executed and dying in Holocaust gas chambers. The Duesseldorf opera company insisted that it never aimed to hurt viewers' feelings. "This is not about mocking the victims, but mourning them," the director, Christoph Meyer, said. For many in Germany, and elsewhere, Wagner's ambivalence is summed up in the way works such as his opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen" — with its famous "Ride of the Valkyries" — can stir listeners into a frenzy. "Wagner means total ecstasy," Maria Ossowski, a German art reporter and Wagner fan, told Berlin's rbb Inforadio. "Yes, he was a terrible person, but his music was grandiose." Reblog
Hull House was a settlement house in the United States that was co-founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr. Located in the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois, Hull House (named after the home's first owner Charles Jerald Hull) opened to recently arrived European immigrants. By 1911, Hull House had grown to 13 buildings. In 1912 the Hull House complex was completed with the addition of a summer camp, the Bowen Country Club. With its innovative social, educational, and artistic programs, Hull House became the standard bearer for the movement that had grown, by 1920, to almost 500 settlement houses nationally.
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Tenant's Rights When a Landlord Sells the House Related Articles Can You Sell a House if You Have Renters Occupying the House? What Happens If My Landlord Sells the House During the Rental Contract Period? Landlord Notice to Sell the Property Tenant's Rights After a Property Is Sold There are certain benefits to renting a residence rather than owning one. Renters, however, sometimes have to deal with situations homeowners don't, such as when their rental residences are sold by their landlords. It can be maddening when your residence is sold out from under you, especially with little or no warning. Fortunately, tenants have some rights that can help when their landlords sell the residences they've been renting. Long-Term Leases States such as California have many laws regarding landlord-tenant relations, including when landlords sell their properties. The Golden State is tenant-friendly, especially for renters on defined leases rather than renting month-to-month. For example, if you're leasing a house and your landlord sells it the new landlord typically has to honor your lease. Additionally, while your lease is in effect your new landlord can't pressure you to move out early. Month-to-Month Leases Tenants renting month-to-month have less protection when their landlords sell their rental residences, even in California. Generally, landlords only have to provide tenants renting month-to-month just 30 days' notice to move out. While you're still living in your rental residence, however, landlords can't make changes to your residence or turn off things like water or heat. Also, landlords can deduct from vacating tenant security deposits only what's necessary to cover normal wear-and-tear and cleaning. Right of Possession California and other states give rental residence tenants a right of possession to the properties they're renting. Even if the residence you're renting, such as a house, is sold your landlord can't enter your property without your permission. Tenants renting residences such as apartments or houses also have a right to what the law calls "quiet enjoyment." Together, rights of possession and quiet enjoyment give rental property tenants some control over their fates when their properties are sold. Tenant Relocation Allowance Rental residence tenants on leases gain additional leverage in cases where their new landlords would like them to vacate early. If you're leasing a house that your new landlord would like you to leave soon, perhaps an accommodation could be made. Rental residence tenants being asked by landlords to leave early might ask for relocation allowances. Landlord-paid relocation allowances can help rental residence tenants leaving early pay for house hunting and moving expenses, for instance. References (3)California Tenant Law: An Overview of the Situation MSN Real Estate: When Your Landlord Sells You Out Lawyers.com: Lessee's Rights on Foreclosure and on Sale Resources (2)California Department of Consumer Affairs: California Tenants NOLO: California Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”About the Author Tony Guerra served more than 20 years in the U. S. Navy. He also spent seven years as an airline operations manager. Guerra is a former realtor, real-estate salesperson, associate broker and real-estate education instructor. He holds a master's degree in management and a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. Photo Credits Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images Cite this Article
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova -LRB- -LSB- ˈdʒaːkomo dʒiˈrɔːlamo kazaˈnɔːva -RSB- or -LSB- kasaˈnɔːva -RSB- 2 April 1725 -- 4 June 1798 -RRB- was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice . His autobiography , Histoire de ma vie -LRB- Story of My Life -RRB- , is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century . As was not uncommon at the time , Casanova , depending on circumstances , used more or less fictitious names , such as baron or count of Farussi -LRB- the name of his mother -RRB- or Chevalier de Seingalt -LRB- pronounced Saint-Galle , as in French -RRB- . He often signed his works Jacques Casanova de Seingalt after he began writing in French following his second exile from Venice . He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with `` womanizer '' . He associated with European royalty , popes , and cardinals , along with luminaries such as Voltaire , Goethe , and Mozart . He spent his last years in Bohemia as a librarian in Count Waldstein 's household , where he also wrote the story of his life .
Elements Named for Places \| The Basement Geographer Elements Named for Places by kuschk As schoolchildren, we are all exposed to the periodic table of the elements in our science textbooks and on the walls of our chemistry classrooms. This organised display of the chemical elements – the pure chemical substances that are the building blocks of all molecules – ingrains the names, symbols, and atomic weights of the 118 elements that have been identified in our heads. 98 of these elements occur naturally on Earth (although some only in trace amounts); the other 20 have been artificially produced within laboratories. The names of elements derive from a number of different sources: ancient or longstanding names for those elements discovered in days of yore (e.g., gold, silver, antimony); descriptive names for elements that exhibit a certain characteristic (the most common source of element names, usually derived from a Greek adjective), or eponymic names for elements named after people (e.g., curium , einsteinium , bohrium ). This is a geography website, however, and so it should come as no surprise that this article is most concerned with those elements that have geographically-derived names. While the practice of naming elements after places is becoming increasingly common due to the need to find names for synthetically-created laboratory elements, the practice as a regular occurrence dates back to the mid-19th century (and technically, it dates as far back as the name for copper, as you’ll find out below). Of the 118 identified elements, 32 derive their name from a toponym. As you’ll see below, because much of the influence in the field of nuclear physics has been held by a select few laboratories, there is a surprising amount of repetition in terms of name sources. Americium (95 Am): Named for (the United States of) America, the land where the element was discovered during the course of the Manhattan Project , the US-led World War II programme that would develop the first atomic bomb. Two members of the team that helped discover americium, Glenn Seaborg and Albert Ghiorso , were part of teams based out of the University of California, Berkeley ’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that were ultimately responsible for discovering or co-discovering 13 different elements between 1940 and 1974. Among these elements, berkelium (97 Bk)and californium (98 Cf)were discovered by this team in 1949 and 1950, respectively, and named accordingly. The Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory. Cerium (58 Ce) and palladium (46 Pd): In the early 19th century, chemists were discovering all sorts of elements; for example, just between 1801 and 1809 twelve different elements were isolated for the first time. Also during this decade, astronomers were discovering the first known asteroids. Two of these extraterrestrial bodies would lend their names to newly-discovered elements. The first asteroid to be discovered, Ceres (today classified as a dwarf planet) was discovered on the last day of 1801. When the great Swedish chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius co-discovered the element with the atomic number of 58 in 1803, he would name it after the recently discovered Ceres ( itself named for the Roman god of agriculture). At the same time in England, William Hyde Wollaston had discovered the element with the atomic number of 46 and also intended to name this element for Ceres. Wollaston, however, did not immediately publish his results (in fact, he instead made his first announcement of his discovery by selling samples of his newly-discovered metal in a London mineralogical shop ) and by the time he went public with his discovery, cerium has already been announced by Berzelius. Wollaston thus went with the name of the second asteroid to be discovered, Pallas , first observed in March 1802. Copper (29 Cu): The English copperis derived from the Latin cuprum, a simplification of an older Latin name for the metal, aes Cyprium, which in turn comes from the Greek name for Cyprus . The island was a major source of the metal in Roman times. While
A great power is a sovereign state that is recognized as having the ability and expertise to exert its influence on a global scale. Great powers characteristically possess military and economic strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence, which may cause middle or small powers to consider the great powers' opinions before taking actions of their own. International relations theorists have posited that great power status can be characterized into power capabilities, spatial aspects, and status dimensions. Sometimes the status of great powers is formally recognized in conferences such as the Congress of Vienna or an international structure such as the United Nations Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States serve as the body's five permanent members). At the same time the status of great powers can be informally recognized in a forum such as the G7 which consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
A+â¢ Certification Home > Comp TIA > A+ Certifications A+™ Certification A+ Essentials Practice Tests download A+ Practical Application download A+ Certification exam download1. What is A+ ™ Certification? A+ Certification is awarded by Comp TIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) and signifies the competency achieved in configuring and troubleshooting PC hardware and software (Operating Systems). The certification exams are computer based, and conducted by Sylvan Prometric and VUE testing centers. The certification is recognized by leading hardware, software, and firmware manufacturers, resellers, and support centers. The certification, being widely recognized, offers improved job prospects in the field of computer assembly, and servicing. There are no pre-requisites for taking this exam. The only requirement being payment of exam fee, which is about US$ 90 to US$ 225 (Depending on membership discounts). The A+ certification is composed of 2 individual exams. A+ Essentials exam, and A+ Practical Application exam. The exam code for the A+ Essentials exam is 220-701. The exam code for the A+ Practical Application exam is 220-702. The tests contain identification and situational questions in an adaptive format.2. What are the test requirements? As mentioned previously, to attain A+ certification, you must pass two exams. A+ Essentials exam (Previously known as A+ Core Hardware), and A+ Practical (previously known as Operating Systems exam). Broadly, the exam objectives for each exam are given below: A+ Essentials Exam Objectives: Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading Preventive maintenance Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Motherboard/Processors/Memory Basic Networking Printers A+ Practical Application Exam Objectives: Operating System Fundamentals Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Networks The practice tests provided by Simulation Exams.com covers the exam objectives thoroughly, and help in passing the exams first time. You can down load the A+ practice test here.3. Other A+ ™ Certification FAQ: How long will it take to prepare for A+ certification exams? If you are preparing for A+ exams yourself (self learning), it is likely to take about 2-3 months of preparation (Assuming 3-4 hours of study per day). However, please note that the preparation time greatly depends on the background. If you are already involved in the assembly, and servicing of computers, you may find it easy, and may require almost no preparation. On the other hand, if you are new to computer hardware and software, it may take about 6 months (assuming you don't take any formal classroom coaching). You can find some useful Certification books here. What is the exam fee and who conduct the exams? The exam fee for each of the exams (A+ Essentials and A+ Practical) may range from US$90 up to US$ 225. If you are a member of Comp TIA, the exam fee discounts apply. The exams are computer based, and Sylvan Prommetric (and VUE) conduct these exams. What is the format in which the exams are delivered? The exams are computer based, and adaptive. Adaptive tests adjust the next question based on the answer to your current question, and helpful in greatly reducing the exam time. Is it available in German or Japanese language? Yes, A+ exam is available in English, Japanese, Spanish, French and German. How long the certification is valid? The certifications offered by Comp TIA are valid for a life time. Though, it is recommended that you retake your certification when new exams are available, it is not compulsory. What other certifications are available from Comp TIA? The other certification available are Server+, Network+, i Net+, Linux+, etc. Home
Dragon dance () is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture. Like the lion dance it is most often seen in festive celebrations. The dance is performed by a team of dancers who manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon using poles positioned at regular intervals along the length of the dragon. The dance team simulates the imagined movements of this river spirit in a sinuous, undulating manner.
Balkans \| Britannica.com Balkans Alternative Titles: Balkan Peninsula, Balkan States Related Topics Bosnia and Herzegovina Balkans, also called Balkan Peninsula, easternmost of Europe’s three great southern peninsulas. There is not universal agreement on the region’s components. The Balkans are usually characterized as comprising Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro , Romania , Serbia , and Slovenia —with all or part of each of those countries located within the peninsula. Portions of Greece and Turkey are also located within the geographic region generally defined as the Balkan Peninsula, and many descriptions of the Balkans include those countries too. Some define the region in cultural and historical terms and others geographically, though there are even different interpretations among historians and geographers. Moreover, for some observers, the term “Balkans” is freighted with negative connotations associated with the region’s history of ethnic divisiveness and political upheaval. Increasingly in the early 21st century, another pair of definitional terms has gained currency: South East (also styled South-East, Southeast, South-Eastern, or Southeastern) Europe, which has been employed to describe the region in broad terms (though, again, without universal agreement on its component states) and the Western Balkans, which are usually said to comprise Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Serbia. An introduction to the Balkan Peninsula. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Generally, the Balkans are bordered on the northwest by Italy , on the north by Hungary , on the north and northeast by Moldova and Ukraine , and on the south by Greece and Turkey or the Aegean Sea (depending on how the region is defined). The Balkans are washed by the Adriatic Sea in the west, the Ionian Sea in the southwest, and the Black Sea in the east. In the north, clear geographic delimitation of the Balkans becomes difficult because the Pannonian Basin of the Great Alfold (Great Hungarian Plain) extends from central Europe into parts of Croatia, Serbia, and Romania. Similar Topics Land’s End Moldova—although located north of the Danube River , which is frequently cited as the region’s northeastern geographic dividing line—is included in the Balkans under some definitions by virtue of its long-standing historical and cultural connections with Romania. However, Moldova is politically and economically oriented more toward other onetime republics of the former Soviet Union than it is to the Balkan states. More often than not, Slovenia is included as a member of the Balkans because of its long historical ties with its neighbours to the southeast and because of its former incorporation in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes and federal Yugoslavia . Greece, because its northern regions of Epirus and Macedonia are often considered parts of the Balkans, also appears on many lists of Balkan states, but it is arguably better characterized as primarily a Mediterranean country. Turkey, too, is sometimes numbered among Balkan countries, as a result of Anatolia ’s presence on the peninsula, and the Ottoman Turks cast a long shadow of political dominance over the region for centuries (earning it the sobriquet “Turkey in Europe” or “European Turkey”). The word Balkan is Turkish and means “mountain,” and the peninsula is certainly dominated by this type of landform, especially in the west. The Balkan Mountains lie east-west across Bulgaria, the Rhodope Mountains extend along the Greek-Bulgarian border, and the Dinaric range extends down the Adriatic coast to Albania. By some definitions the region’s northern boundary extends to the Julian Alps and the Carpathians . Among these ranges extensive areas of good arable land are relatively scarce, though the valleys of the Danube, Sava , and Vardar rivers, eastern Bulgaria, parts of the Aegean Sea coast, and especially the Danubian Plain are exceptions. The mountains have a significant impact on the climate of the peninsula. The northern a
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For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Medical Laboratory Technician in the United States is $45,041 so 50% of the people who perform the job of Medical Laboratory Technician in the United States are expected to make less than $45,041. Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. Median $45,041.
Bugs Bunny is an animated cartoon character; created in 1940 by Leon Schlesinger Productions (later Warner Bros. Cartoons) and voiced originally by Mel Blanc. Bugs is best known for his starring roles in the "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melodies" series of animated short films, produced by Warner Bros. During the golden age of American animation, his popularity increased. This era led to his becoming an American cultural icon and the official mascot of Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by the American blues rock band ZZ Top, released in 1992. "Viva Las Vegas" and "Gun Love" were two new tracks. It was also released as a vinyl album with two tracks omitted from the CD version ("Cheap Sunglasses" and "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide").
Lorenzo de' Medici \| Italian statesman \| Britannica.com Alternative Titles: Lorenzo il Magnifico, Lorenzo the Magnificent Lorenzo de' Medici Niccolò Machiavelli Lorenzo de’ Medici, byname Lorenzo the Magnificent, Italian Lorenzo il Magnifico (born January 1, 1449, Florence [Italy]—died April 9, 1492, Careggi, near Florence), Florentine statesman, ruler, and patron of arts and letters, the most brilliant of the Medici . He ruled Florence with his younger brother, Giuliano (1453–78), from 1469 to 1478 and, after the latter’s assassination, was sole ruler from 1478 to 1492. Lorenzo de’ Medici, painted terra-cotta bust, probably after a model by Andrea del Verrocchio and … Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1943.4.92 Accession to power Upon the death of his father, Piero de’ Medici , and his own accession to power, Lorenzo immediately let it be known that he intended to follow his father’s and grandfather ’s example and “use constitutional methods as much as possible.” In saying this, he was, however, keeping up appearances. In 1471 the popular assemblies lost their financial powers. According to the historian Francesco Guicciardini ’s apt definition, Lorenzo’s regime was “that of a benevolent tyrant in a constitutional republic.” It was, moreover, a tyranny tempered by the festivals that Florentines always loved passionately: carnivals, balls, tournaments, weddings, and princely receptions. The Pazzi conspiracy The Pazzi conspiracy in 1478 came as a rude shock to a carefree city. The Pazzi bank, in the course of a treacherous war in which the adversaries did not scruple to use the most devious methods, had taken the business affairs of the papacy away from the Medici. Sixtus IV , his nephew Riario, and Francesco Salviati, the archbishop of Pisa , supported the Pazzi and in the end formed a conspiracy with them. They decided to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano in the cathedral during Easter mass on April 26, while the archbishop was to take over the signoria (the council of government). Giuliano was indeed killed in front of the altar, but Lorenzo succeeded in taking refuge in a sacristy . The archbishop clumsily accosted the Medici gonfalonier , a harsh and suspicious man who immediately had him hanged from a window of the Palazzo Vecchio wearing his episcopal robes. The crowd stood by the Medici, seized the conspirators, and tore them limb from limb. Sixtus IV, forgetting the murder in the cathedral—in which two priests had taken part—refused to consider anything else than the hanging of a prelate and threatened Florence with interdiction unless it handed over Lorenzo to him. The city and its clergy rejected the proposal. The situation was all the more critical because Ferdinand I , king of Naples, was supporting the papacy. Florence’s ruler could count on nothing more than very limited aid from Milan and the encouragement of the king of France. Lorenzo thereupon went, alone, to Naples. In his situation it required unusual audacity to present himself before one of the cruelest rulers of the century. But Lorenzo’s boldness was crowned with success. Ferdinand, disconcerted, perhaps intimidated, yielded and concluded a peace; and Sixtus IV, now isolated, could only comply with it. “Magnificent” ruler and patron of the arts Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Lorenzo emerged from the conflict with greatly increased prestige . From then on he was considered the Wise, “the needle on the Italian scales.” He did not take advantage of his position by imitating the Sforza and making himself a duke. He contented himself with creating a Council of Seventy that he hoped would be even more manageable than the old Cento (Hundred). This amazed Europe, for he had all the attributes of a true sovereign . His new villa , at Poggio a Caiano, had all the majesty of a royal residence. Thus, step by step, the Medici were approaching the status that they continued to refuse. Lorenzo married an Orsini , of the high Roman nobility. His daughter Maddalena was married to a son of Pope Innocent
Cordozar Calvin Broadus , Jr. -LRB- born October 20 , 1971 -RRB- , known professionally as Snoop Dogg -LRB- sometimes shortened to Snoop and formerly called Snoop Doggy Dogg and Snoop Lion -RRB- , is an American rapper and actor from Long Beach , California . His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre of N.W.A , and as a result was prominently featured throughout Dr. Dre 's solo debut album , The Chronic -LRB- 1992 -RRB- . He has since sold over twenty-three million albums in the United States and thirty-five million albums worldwide . Snoop 's debut album , Doggystyle , was released in 1993 under Death Row Records , debuting at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums charts . Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release , Doggystyle became certified 4 × platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles , including `` What 's My Name ? '' and `` Gin & Juice '' . In 1994 Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case , starring himself . His second album Tha Doggfather -LRB- 1996 -RRB- , also debuted at number one on both charts with `` Snoop 's Upside Ya Head '' , as the lead single . The album was certified double platinum in 1997 . After leaving Death Row Records , Snoop signed with No Limit Records , where he recorded his next three albums . Da Game Is to Be Sold , Not to Be Told -LRB- 1998 -RRB- , No Limit Top Dogg -LRB- 1999 -RRB- , and Tha Last Meal -LRB- 2000 -RRB- . Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002 , where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss . He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums R&G -LRB- Rhythm & Gangsta -RRB- : The Masterpiece , Tha Blue Carpet Treatment , and Ego Trippin ' . Malice 'n Wonderland -LRB- 2009 -RRB- , and Doggumentary -LRB- 2011 -RRB- , were released on Priority . Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows , including Doggy Fizzle Televizzle , Snoop Dogg 's Father Hood , and Dogg After Dark . He also coaches a youth football league and high school football team . In September 2009 , Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of a reactivated Priority Records . In 2012 , after a trip to Jamaica , Snoop announced a conversion to the Rastafari movement and a new alias , Snoop Lion . Under the new moniker , he released a reggae album , Reincarnated , and a documentary film of the same name , of his Jamaican experience , in early 2013 . His fourteenth solo studio album , Coolaid , was released in July 2016 . Snoop Dogg holds the dubious distinction of having seventeen Grammy nominations without a win . In March 2016 , the night before WrestleMania 32 in Arlington , Texas , Snoop was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame having made several appearances for the company , including as Master of Ceremonies during a match at Wrestlemania XXIV .
The Wombles - ClassicKidsTv.co.uk The Wombles Jump to: navigation , search The Wombles Title The Wombles were created by Elisabeth Beresford in 1968 and first appeared in a series of childrens novels. Wombles are pointy-nosed furry creatures (though the characters in the original books resembled ordinary 'teddy bears') that live in burrows, where they help the environment by recycling rubbish in useful and ingenious ways. Although Wombles live in every country in the world, the stories focus on the life of the Wimbledon Common burrow in London, England. The Wombles was adapted as a British children's television programme, The Wombles, a series of five-minute stop-motion episodes produced by FilmFair for the BBC and voiced by Bernard Cribbins . The first series aired in 1973 and the second in 1975, sixty episodes in all. In 1977, a feature-length live-action movie called Wombling Free appeared, starring David Tomlinson and Bonnie Langford . The Wombles were re-invented from 1998 as a cartoon after FilmFair was acquired by the Canadian company Cinar Films in 1996, with a number of new geographically-named Wombles being introduced. Contents Great Uncle Bulgaria - The Wombles' leader Tobermory - Engineer and handyman
Yankees–Red Sox rivalry On August 12, 2017, the Red Sox collected their 1,000th win against the Yankees.[citation needed] On September 6, 2017, The New York Times reported that the Red Sox had been using an Apple Watch to relay Yankee hand signs to Red Sox batters as they played. The use of electronic devices to communicate such information is in violation of baseball rules.[340]
In Canada, "college" generally refers to a two-year, non-degree-granting institution, while "university" connotes a four-year, degree-granting institution. Universities may be sub-classified (as in the Macleans rankings) into large research universities with many PhD granting programs and medical schools (for example, McGill University); "comprehensive" universities that have some PhDs but aren't geared toward research (such as Waterloo); and smaller, primarily undergraduate universities (such as St. Francis Xavier).
In season eight, Latin Grammy Award-nominated singer–songwriter and record producer Kara DioGuardi was added as a fourth judge. She stayed for two seasons and left the show before season ten. Paula Abdul left the show before season nine after failing to agree terms with the show producers. Emmy Award-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres replaced Paula Abdul for that season, but left after just one season. On January 11, 2010, Simon Cowell announced that he was leaving the show to pursue introducing the American version of his show The X Factor to the USA for 2011. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joined the judging panel in season ten, but both left after two seasons. They were replaced by three new judges, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, who joined Randy Jackson in season 12. However both Carey and Minaj left after one season, and Randy Jackson also announced that he would depart the show after twelve seasons as a judge but would return as a mentor. Urban is the only judge from season 12 to return in season 13. He was joined by previous judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr.. Lopez, Urban and Connick, Jr. all returned as judges for the show's fourteenth and fifteenth seasons.
Biology, Eighth Edition (Raven) Biology, Eighth Edition (Raven)Chapter 11: Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis Comparison of Meiosis and Mitosis How are mitosis and meiosis similar and how are they different from one another? Both mitosis and meiosis are associated with cytokinesis. The end result of both are daughter cells produced from a parent cell. The fundamental sequence of events in mitosis is the same as in meiosis (in meiosis it happens twice). Both processes include the breakdown of the nuclear membrane, the separation of genetic material into two groups, followed by cell division and the reformation of the nuclear membrane in each cells. The processes differ in two fundamental. Meiosis has two rounds of genetic separation and cellular division while mitosis only has one of each. In meiosis homologous chromosomes separate leading to daughter cells that are not genetically identical. In mitosis the daughter cells are identical to the parent as well as to each other. View the animation below, then complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the concept.1. The number of cells produced by meiosis is ________ the number of cells produced by mitosis. A) one-fourth B) half C) equal to D) twice E) four times2. The number of chromosomes in daughter cells produced by meiosis is ________ the number of chromosomes in daughter cells produced by mitosis. A) one-fourth B) half C) equal to D) twice E) four times3. Which of the following is unique to meiosis? A) nuclear membrane breaks down B) DNA organizes into chromosomes C) crossing-over D) chromosomes align along the central plate of the cell E) none of the above4. Daughter cells produced in meiosis are identical. A) True B) False5. Chromosome duplication occurs prior to both mitosis and meiosis. A) True B) False
`` Beautiful '' is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fourth studio album , Stripped -LRB- 2002 -RRB- . It was released as the album 's second single on November 16 , 2002 . A pop and R&B ballad , `` Beautiful '' was written and produced by Linda Perry . Lyrically , it discusses inner beauty , as well as self-esteem and insecurity issues . Aguilera commented that she put `` her heart and her soul '' into the track , which she felt represented the theme of Stripped . The song was later re-recorded in an electronic style for her first greatest hits album Keeps Gettin ' Better : A Decade of Hits -LRB- 2008 -RRB- . Upon its release , `` Beautiful '' received universal acclaim from music critics , who have ranked it among Aguilera 's strongest material . It won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 2004 ceremony . `` Beautiful '' was also a commercial success , topping the charts in Australia , Belgium , Canada , Ireland , New Zealand and the United Kingdom . The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States , where it was certified Gold for 500,000 units shipped . It was kept from the number one spot by `` Bump , Bump , Bump '' by B2K featuring P. Diddy . `` Beautiful '' has been widely embraced as an anthem by the LGBT community for its message of self-empowerment and inner beauty . An accompanying music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund , and earned Aguilera a GLAAD Media Award for its positive portrayal of gay and transgender people . In 2011 , UK LGBT rights organization Stonewall named `` Beautiful '' the most empowering song of the previous decade for gay , lesbian , and bisexual people . In 2009 , Rolling Stone and VH1 listed it as one of the best songs of the 2000s -LRB- decade -RRB- . The song is widely recognized as one of Aguilera 's signature songs and has been covered on numerous occasions and featured on several television shows .
News : celebrating 50 years since the opening of the M1 motorway - The AA 50 years of the M1 The motorway that revolutionised travel in the UK 29 October 2009 Fifty years ago on Monday (2 November), the first stretch of the M1 opened, heralding a revolution in travel, according to the AA. The 62-miles from Berrygrove, near Watford (now junction 5) to Crick, near Rugby (now junction 18) – opened by then Transport Minister Ernest Marples – linked north and south and is still part of the UK's longest motorway. Paul Watters, head of road and transport policy at the AA, says: "The significance of the M1 can't be underestimated – it is the backbone of the UK. It revolutionised travel as Britain's first long-distance motorway – before it opened, you'd be lucky to get to the Scottish border within eight hours from London but now you can be halfway up Scotland in that time." The AA was instrumental in the development of the M1 – it was a founder member of the Roads Campaign Council, which put pressure on government to build new roads to reduce congestion and road accidents – and laid on a big AA presence at the opening ceremony near Slip End (now junction 10), just south of Luton. Pictures from the AA archive on our flickr photostream » Leading the way The AA led the way in modernising roadside assistance, moving from the days of saluting patrols on motorcycle-sidecars to the widespread use of patrol vans with modern equipment. It formed a special motorway patrol force, equipped with Ford Escort estates and Land Rovers, and an AA spotter plane – a de Havilland Dragon Rapide piloted by a former WWII Mosquito pilot – monitored traffic flow and reported breakdowns and accidents, which were then radioed to patrols from a mobile office located at Broughton flyover, near Newport Pagnell (now junction 14). Early days The traffic in the early years was much quieter than now and, with no speed limit, overheating and blown engines were the most common call-outs. Retired AA motorway patrol Stan Hallard recollects watching AC Cobra cars being driven at more than 150mph. However, Stan says that most cars of the day were simply not designed for sustained high speed driving: "We would often go out to cars where the engine had literally blown up – people would naively drive flat-out in cars that often only had a basic one-litre engine with no temperature gauge. One trip on the motorway could be the death knell of a car." Safety equipment was limited and the hard shoulder relatively narrow and soft, so stricken cars were often just towed off the motorway – sometimes in convoy with a stricken vehicle on tow at the rear and another at the front, pushed down the hard shoulder using special rubber bumpers. The future of the M1 The engineers who designed the M1 estimated traffic of 20,000 cars per day but it now carries up to 140,000. Without upgrades, it is estimated that traffic on the M1 will flow at between 50mph and 60mph in peak periods by 2025 and will be stop-start on many sections. The current solution is to improve capacity largely through limited widening, such as the recently completed scheme from junction 6A to 10. The AA says that by 2030, it is likely that most of the M1 will be 'widened' through 'active traffic management' using variable speed limits, traffic control and hard shoulder running. During this period, technology will move forward and many vehicles will be equipped with electronics that communicate with the 'road' e.g. autopilot-type speed control and 'platooning' (when groups of vehicles 'lock together' by radar cruise control). Cars will likely produce around half the CO2 they do now – many will be hybrids or use hydrogen fuel cells – and service areas will undoubtedly have electric vehicle recharging points or battery exchange facilities. Paul Watters says: "We should never under-invest in this key part of British life and the economy – it is arguably, in communication terms, our most important motorway. "When it opened, the M1 was able to satisfy Britain's rapidly growing demand for car travel but today it struggles to
Kurt Leon Sutter -LRB- born May 5 , 1960 -RRB- is an American screenwriter , director , producer , and actor . He worked as a producer , writer , and director on The Shield , and appeared on the show as hitman Margos Dezerian . Sutter is also the creator of Sons of Anarchy on FX ; he wrote , produced , and directed the series , as well as played incarcerated club member Otto Delaney . Sutter spent time with members of an outlaw motorcycle club in Northern California as research for Sons of Anarchy . Sutter 's wife , actress Katey Sagal , was one of the show 's lead actresses .
Yeomen of the Queen's Body Guard Yeomen of the Queen's Body Guard Ceremonial Dress with Shoulder Belt Tower Warder Pre-History The earliest official form of body guard of which anything is known is that of the Sergeants-at-Arms who were mounted guards raised by Richard 1 in 1191. They were originally sons of knights , and later patents were granted to esquires . By the 15th century however, their role had been extended in such a way that the protection of the sovereign was no longer their first duty. The first positive mention of a royal guard in English history is found in the records of Edward I ï¿½s reign (1272ï¿½1307), where the description occurs ï¿½Crossbow men of the Householdï¿½. Nothing is actually known of this guard beyond the fact that it had a very short existence, as it is not mentioned again, and the long-bow was then becoming the national weapon, being much quicker in performance. The State records of Edward IIï¿½s reign mention: ï¿½archers on foote for garde of the Kingeï¿½s body who shall go before the Kinge as he traveleth through the countryeï¿½ Edward II maintained this guard of archers, increasing its size and giving it thus a certain permanency, which had not previously existed. Each successive monarch since this time may be assumed to have enrolled a personal Body Guard, though details are not now available in all cases, certainly Henry V , the hero of Agincourt in 1415, and his ï¿½Archers of the Householdï¿½ who accompanied him abroad and fought with him on the battlefield. These were maintained until the reduction of Henry VI ï¿½s household in 1454, when the Wars of the Roses put an end to all but hereditary State and Household appointments. Creation There had been a long dynastic power struggle even before the forty years of battles ( Wars of the Roses ) between the descendants of King Edward III . The feuding bloodlines, or Houses, the House of Lancaster (its badge being a red rose) and the House of York (its badge being a white rose) fought for the possession of the Crown of England and the power, wealth and influence that went with it. The Wars of the Roses began at St Albans in 1455 and saw the weak Lancastrian King Henry VI (he often suffered from bouts of madness) deposed by the House of York and the new King, Edward IV , enthroned in 1461. In 1483, and seventeen battles later, a fourth King, Richard III (House of York) became Sovereign of England but by now, and thousands dead in battle, the rival Houses wished for peace. The decision was that the throne should be offered to Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond , on condition that he marry Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Edward IV, thus uniting the Houses of York and Lancaster and ending this costly war both in money and lives. Henry Tudor accepted the invitation and eventually embarked from Harfleur, France, for England in July 1485 with his ï¿½private guard of faithful followers,ï¿½ and a small military force of about 2000 men. Being himself of Welsh extraction, most of his adherents being Welshmen, and his private guard being Welsh born, it was but natural that Henry Tudor selected Wales as his base. He stepped ashore at the village of Dale in Milford Haven on the 1 August 1485; he was soon joined by the Welsh, who flocked to his Standard. With an increasing force Henry pressed forward to attack King Richard III . On the Eve of St Bartholomew's Day, 22 August 1485, they met at the Battle of Bosworth Field . Richard III was killed and it is said that the Royal crown, that he had worn over his helmet on the battle field, was found in a hawthorn bush by Henryï¿½s ï¿½private guardï¿½. The crown was placed on the head of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who was then and there hailed as King Henry VII of England. This historical episode was commemorated in the Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, by his son Henry VIII after his death in 1509. There, in its st
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Ada, Oklahoma For other uses of "Ada", see Ada (disambiguation). Ada, Oklahoma City Ada City Hall Location in the state of Oklahoma Coordinates: 34°45′49″N 96°40′6″WCoordinates: 34°45′49″N 96°40′6″WCountry United States State Oklahoma County Pontotoc Post Office 1891Government• Type City Council• Mayor Guy Sewell Area• Total 15.8 sq mi (40.8 km 2)• Land 15.7 sq mi (40.7 km 2)• Water .1 sq mi (.2 km 2) 0%Elevation 1,010 ft (308 m)Population (2010)• Total 17,140• Density 1,077.2/sq mi (417.1/km 2)• Demonym Adan Time zone CST ( UTC-6)• Summer ( DST) CDT ( UTC-5)ZIP codes 74820-74821Area code (s) 580FIPS code 40-00200 [1]GNIS feature ID 1089523 [2]Website adaok.com Ada is a city in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. [3] The population was 16,810 at the 2010 census, an increase of 7.1 percent from 15,691 at the 2000 census. [4] The city was named for Ada Reed, the daughter of an early settler, and was incorporated in 1901. [5] Ada is home to East Central University, and is the headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation. Ada is an Oklahoma Main Street City, an Oklahoma Certified City, and a Tree City USA member. [5]Contents [ hide ]1 History1.1 National Register of Historic Places2 Geography2.1 Climate3 Demographics4 Economy5 Education5.1 Higher education5.2 Primary and secondary5.3 Technical school6 Infrastructure6.1 Highways6.2 Rail7 Notable people8 In popular culture9 References10 External links History [ edit]Pontotoc County Courthouse in Ada In the late 1880s, the Daggs family (by way of Texas) became the first white family to settle what is now known as Ada, which was formerly known as Daggs Prairie. In April 1889, Jeff Reed (a native Texan, and relative of the Daggs family) was appointed to carry the mail from Stonewall to Center (which was later combined with Pickett), two small communities in then Indian Territory. With his family and his stock, he sought a place for a home on a prairie midway between the two points, where he constructed a log house and started Reed's Store. Other settlers soon built homes nearby. In 1891, a post office was established and named after Reed's oldest daughter, Ada. [6] Ada incorporated as a city in 1901 and grew rapidly with the arrival of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway line. Within a decade the Santa Fe Railroad and the Oklahoma Central Railway also served the town. [7]In 1909, the women of Ada organized an effort to build a normal school in their city. It resulted in the founding of East Central College (now East Central University ). [7]On April 19, 1909, an organized mob hanged four men among which American outlaw and Christian hero Deacon Jim Miller set to be tried for the murder of a former U. S. marshal and member of the local freemason lodge. [8] The town had a population of about 5,000 at the time, and 38 murders a year at the time of the lynching. [8] The Daily Ardmoreite reported that the four lynched men were "one of the bloodiest band of murderers in the state of Oklahoma and an organization of professional assassins, that for a record of blood crimes, probably has no equal in the annals of criminal history in the entire southwest." [9]The first manufacturing company in Ada, the Portland Cement Company, installed the first cement clinker in Oklahoma in 1910. American Glass Casket Company began manufacturing glass caskets in 1916, but the business failed. Hazel Atlas Glass bought the plant in 1928 and produced glass products until 1991. [7]National Register of Historic Places [ edit]The following sites in Ada are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: [10]Ada Public Library Bebee Field Round House East Central State Normal School Mijo Camp Industrial District Pontotoc County Courthouse Sugg Clinic Wintersmith Park Historic District Geography [ edit]Ada is located in the rolling hills of southeastern Oklahoma. Ada is 88 miles (142 km) from Oklahoma City, 122 mi (196 km) from Tulsa, and 133 mi (214 km) from Dallas, Texas. [5]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.8 square miles (40.9 km 2 ), of which 15.7 square miles (40.7 km 2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km 2) (0.44%) is water. Climate [ edit] [ hide] Climate data for Ada, Oklahoma Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 84 (29) 90 (32) 96 (36) 99 (37) 100 (38) 106 (41) 109 (43) 116 (47) 109 (43) 98 (37) 88 (31) 85 (29) 116 (47)Average high °F (°C) 51 (11) 56 (13) 65 (18) 75 (24) 80 (27) 89 (32) 94 (34) 94 (34) 87 (31) 76 (24) 64 (18) 54 (12) 74 (23)Average low °F (°C) 30 (−1) 34 (1) 41 (5) 50 (10) 59 (15) 67 (19) 71 (22) 70 (21) 63 (17) 52 (11) 40 (4) 33 (1) 51 (11)Record low °F (°C) −10 (−23) 1 (−17) 3 (−16) 23 (−5) 34 (1) 42 (6) 55 (13) 50 (10) 34 (1) 19 (−7) 11 (−12) — −10 (−23)Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.1 (53) 2.1 (53) 2.7 (69) 4 (100) 5.9 (150) 4.4 (112) 2.8 (71) 3.2 (81) 3.4 (86) 3.6 (91) 2.4 (61) 2.3 (58) 38.8 (986)Average snowfall inches (cm) 2.7 (6.9) 1.3 (3.3) 0.8 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0.6 (1.5) 5.4 (13.7)Source: Weatherbase [11]Demographics [ edit]Chickasaw language stop sign, with Chickasaw word "Hika" ("stop"), in Ada, Oklahoma. Picture taken on Broadway of the former Stout family residence with one of the city's water towers behind it. Historical population Census Pop. %±1910 4,349 —1920 8,012 84.2%1930 11,261 40.6%1940 15,143 34.5%1950 15,995 5.6%1960 14,347 −10.3%1970 14,859 3.6%1980 15,902 7.0%1990 15,820 −0.5%2000 15,691 −0.8%2010 16,810 7.1%Est. 2015 17,303 [12] 2.9%Sources: [1] [13] [14] [15]Language offerings for audio tours at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, including Chickasaw, English, and Spanish. As of the 2010 census, Ada's 16,810 residents consisted of 6,697 households and 3,803 families. The population density was 999.3 people per square mile (385.9/km²). The 7,862 housing units were dispersed at an average density of 475.9 per square mile (183.8/km²). Ada's 2006 racial makeup was 73.81% White, 3.54% African American, 15.10% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 5.81% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.89% of the population. Of Ada's 6,697 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. The 15.8% of those 65 years or older living alone made up a substantial portion of the 37.1% single-person households. Average household size was 2.20 persons; average family size was 2.91. The age breakdown in 2006 was 22.3% under the age of 18, 17.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% aged 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. The disparity between the number of males and the number of females seems to be decreasing: for every 100 females aged 18 or over, there were only 84.5 males, but when all females and males were taken into account, there were 100 females for every 88.4 males. Median household income was $22,977, while median family income was $31,805. Males had a median income of $25,223 versus $17,688 for females. Ada's per capita income was $14,666. Some 14.8% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under 18 and 11.4% of those 65 or over. Perhaps 2,000-3,000 residents speak the Chickasaw language. [16]Economy [ edit]The economy of Ada is diversified. In the mid and late 20th century, the town was a manufacturing center, producing products such as Wrangler jeans, auto parts, cement and concrete, plasticware, and other products. Since the start of the 21st century, manufacturers have made major investments in expansions and new technology [17] [18] [19]. In 1975, the Chickasaw Nation opened its headquarters in Ada. [20] [7] Revenues for the Nation were over 12 billion dollars in 2011, most of which is funneled through Ada. [21] The Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center, a large water research lab staffed by the Environmental Protection Agency, opened in 1966. [7] Legal Shield, a multi-level marketing provider of pre-paid legal services, is headquartered in the city. Oil and natural gas are still very much a part of the regional economy. The largest employers in the region are the following: [22]Ada City Schools Chickasaw Nation East Central University IQor (Call Center for T-Mobile)Pontotoc County Technology Center Dart (formerly Solo Cup)Flex-N-Gate (Auto Parts Manufacturing)Holcim Inc. (Portland Cement)Legal Shield Power Lift Foundation Repair State of Oklahoma Wal-mart Kerr Lab Mercy Hospital Ada City of Ada Education [ edit]ECU's Honor Plaza Higher education [ edit]East Central University, located in Ada, is a public four-year institution that has been in operation since 1909. ECU serves roughly 4,500 students and is perhaps best known internationally for its cartography program, as only a few such programs exist. ECU is also home to an Environmental Health Science Program, one of only 30 programs nationally accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council ( http://www.ehacoffice.org/ ). Primary and secondary [ edit]Main article: Ada Independent School District Ada Public Schools has six primary and secondary schools. Glenwood Early Childhood Center Hayes Grade Center Washington Grade Center Willard Grade Center Ada Junior High School Ada High School Technical school [ edit]Pontotoc Technology Center (formerly Pontotoc Area Vo-Tech) is located in Ada. Infrastructure [ edit]Highways [ edit]Major highways are: Oklahoma State Highway 3U. S. Route 377Rail [ edit]Rail Freight is serviced by BNSFNotable people [ edit]Bill Anoatubby - Governor of the Chickasaw Nation since 1987 [23]Vaughn Ary - Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps [24]Nick Blackburn – former Minnesota Twins starting pitcher [25]Harry Brecheen - former Major League Baseball All Star pitcher; graduated from Ada High School; buried at Ada's Rosedale Cemetery [26]Jeff Carpenter, musician and songwriter with the all Native American orchestral rock band Injunuity Dan Cody – Baltimore Ravens linebacker; born in Ada [27]Johnson T. Crawford - Nuremberg trial judge Taylor "Tae" Dye - member of country duo Maddie and Tae Douglas Edwards – first television network anchor [28]Josh Fields - former Major League Baseball infielder; born in Ada [29]Mark Gastineau – National Football League star, ECU graduate [30]Monte Hale – Western-genre film star; born in Ada Johny Hendricks - UFC Welterweight Champion [31]Anthony Armstrong Jones – country music singer [32]David Keirsey - psychologist; born in Ada [33]Robert S. Kerr – former Oklahoma Governor and long-time U. S. Senator; born in Ada [34]Don Owen - Louisiana news anchor and politician, worked in radio in Ada early in his career [35]Louise S. Robbins – Wisconsin Librarian of the Year (2001); named one of Oklahoma's 100 Library Legends; director of the School of Library and Information Studies at University of Wisconsin–Madison; author of two award-winning books; longtime resident of Ada and first woman city council member and mayor [36]Oral Roberts – evangelist, founder of Oral Roberts University; born near Ada. [37]Blaine Saunders - actress, The Middle Blake Shelton – country music singer with many #1 hits, star of television's The Voice [38]Jeremy Shockey – former NFL tight end; born and grew up in Ada Leon Polk Smith – abstract artist known for his work with geometric painting; graduate of East Central University [39]Taylor Treat – Miss Oklahoma 2009Ron Williamson - minor league baseball player wrongly convicted and sentenced to death in 1988 in Ada for rape and murder but eventually exonerated. Subject of The Innocent Man by John Grisham. [40]In popular culture [ edit]Due to its short, palindromic spelling with frequently used letters, Ada is a very common crossword puzzle answer. Associated clues often include "Oklahoma city", "Oklahoma palindrome", and "Sooner State city." [41]In 2006, a true crime book by author John Grisham brought Ada into the national spotlight by relating various false convictions and imprisonments resulting from two unconnected murder trials. Two men had been tried and convicted of the murder of Debra Sue "Debbie" Carter. After twelve years on death row, DNA evidence proved the men's innocence and established the guilt of the prosecution's main witness. Similar problems surrounded the trials of the two men convicted for the murder of Denice Haraway. Two of the books examining these cases are The Dreams of Ada (1987) by Robert Mayer and The Innocent Man, Grisham's first non-fiction book. Accounts from both books suggest major flaws, irregularities, and outright miscarriages of justice including forced and made-up confessions by the police and prosecutors. Prosecutor Bill Peterson has self-published his disagreements with Grisham's version of events. [42] [43] [44]References [ edit]^ a b "American Fact Finder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.^ Census Viewer: Ada, Oklahoma Population^ a b c About Ada Archived 2007-03-17 at the Wayback Machine ., City of Ada, OK (accessed February 23, 2007).^ City of Ada, OK (accessed February 23, 2007).^ a b c d e "OHS Publications Division". 2016-05-05. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. 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(accessed July 26, 2013)^ Oral Roberts, Tulsa World Special Projects Page (accessed July 26, 2013)^ Blake Shelton, Allmusic.com. (accessed July 26, 2013)^ Leon Polk Smith Scholarship, Art Department Scholarships, East Central University. (accessed July 26, 2013)^ Dwyer, Jim. " Ronald Williamson, Freed From Death Row, Dies at 51 ," New York Times, December 9, 2004. (accessed July 26, 2013)^ http://crosswordtracker.com/answer/ada/^ Frontline: burden of innocence (accessed November 13, 2008)^ The Innocence Project Archived 2008-09-19 at the Library of Congress (accessed November 13, 2008).^ Grisham's Folly (accessed November 13, 2008). External links [ edit]Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Ada (Oklahoma). Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ada, Oklahoma. City website Ada Jobs Foundation website Community website Ada photos on Flickr (unofficial)Oklahoma Main Street Community programhttp://www.adachamber.com/Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Ada [ show]v t e Municipalities and communities of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States [ show]v t e County seats in Oklahoma Authority control World Cat Identities VIAF: 130883731 LCCN: n80060430 GND: 4068400-3
Continental Army The Continental Army consisted of soldiers from all 13 colonies and, after 1776, from all 13 states. When the American Revolutionary War began at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the colonial revolutionaries did not have an army. Previously, each colony had relied upon the militia, made up of part-time citizen-soldiers, for local defense, or the raising of temporary "provincial regiments" during specific crises such as the French and Indian War of 1754â€“63. As tensions with Great Britain increased in the years leading to the war, colonists began to reform their militias in preparation for the perceived potential conflict. Training of militiamen increased after the passage of the Intolerable Acts in 1774. Colonists such as Richard Henry Lee proposed forming a national militia force, but the First Continental Congress rejected the idea.[1]
At the close of the 1991 season, a proposal was tabled for the establishment of a new league that would bring more money into the game overall. The Founder Members Agreement, signed on 17 July 1991 by the game's top-flight clubs, established the basic principles for setting up the FA Premier League. The newly formed top division would have commercial independence from The Football Association and the Football League, giving the FA Premier League licence to negotiate its own broadcast and sponsorship agreements. The argument given at the time was that the extra income would allow English clubs to compete with teams across Europe.
Following the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced potential military conflict on the high seas as well as on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, Marine corps, and navy. A traditional distrust of standing armies, combined with faith in the abilities of local militia, precluded the development of well-trained units and a professional officer corps. Jeffersonian leaders preferred a small army and navy, fearing that a large military establishment would involve the United States in excessive foreign wars, and potentially allow a domestic tyrant to seize power.
Tesserae - definition of tesserae by The Free Dictionary Tesserae - definition of tesserae by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tesserae Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . tes·ser·a n. pl. tes·ser·ae (tĕs′ə-rē′) One of the small squares of stone or glass used in making mosaic patterns. [Latin, from Greek, neuter of tesseres, variant of tessares, four; see kwetwer- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] tessera n, pl -serae (-səˌriː) 1. (Ceramics) a small square tile of stone, glass, etc, used in mosaics 2. (Historical Terms) a die, tally, etc, used in classical times, made of bone or wood [C17: from Latin, from Ionic Greek tesseres four] ˈtesseral adj
Joseph Goebbels was born in 1897 and died in 1945. Goebbels was HitlerâsMinister of Propaganda and one of the most important and influential people in Nazi Germany. Goebbels was born in the Rhineland and he attended the established Heidelberg University where he was awarded a doctorate of philosophy in 1920.He had not served in the German Army during the First World War as he was disabled by a clubbed foot which hindered his ability to walk.s Berlin was besieged by the Russians in April/May 1945, Goebbels stayed with Hitler in Hitlerâs bunker. In his diary, he blamed the defeat of Germany on the German people and not Hitler.
Roger Kitter (20 October 1949 – 3 January 2015) was an English actor best known for playing Captain Alberto Bertorelli in series 7 of the British sitcom TV series "'Allo 'Allo!". He had previously appeared weekly with Lulu throughout the 10-week run of her 1973 BBC1 series "It's Lulu". With Kaplan Kaye he also recorded a song "Chalk Dust – the Umpire Strikes Back" using the moniker 'The Brat'. Released on the Hansa label, it entered the UK Singles Chart on 10 July 1982; it reached a peak of number 19, and remained in the chart for 8 weeks. The song was a Top 10 hit in the Netherlands, Belgium and South Africa, and lampooned John McEnroe complaining about line calls in tennis ("The ball's in, everyone can see that the ball's in!"). He was also an impressionist, who provided the voice of Tommy Cooper in the Lego 'Kipper' advertisement.
The next European to visit was Arent Schuyler de Peyster, of New York, captain of the armed brigantine or privateer Rebecca, sailing under British colours, which passed through the southern Tuvaluan waters in May 1819; de Peyster sighted Nukufetau and Funafuti, which he named Ellice's Island after an English Politician, Edward Ellice, the Member of Parliament for Coventry and the owner of the Rebecca's cargo. The name Ellice was applied to all nine islands after the work of English hydrographer Alexander George Findlay.
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Small Intestine: Function, Length & Problems Live Science Health Reference: Small Intestine: Function, Length & Problems By Alina Bradford, Live Science Contributor \| September 1, 2015 02:27am ETMOREThe small intestine is about as big around as a middle finger, but it is about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki \| Shutterstock There are two types of intestines: the small intestine, also called the small bowel, and the large intestine. The small intestine is a long, winding tube connected to the stomach. It handles most of the digestion process. Size The small intestine is only about as big around as a middle finger, according to the MUSC Digestive Disease Center. The large intestine is much wider than the small intestine, but it is also much shorter. The small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the small intestine is 22 feet (6.7 meters) long, while the large intestine is only 6 feet (1.8 m) long. Function Food comes into the small intestine from the stomach. It starts out as semi-solid sludge, but bile from the liver an, enzymes from the pancreas, as well as water and mucous mix with the sludge in a process called peristalsis. The mixture is quite watery by the time it gets to the large intestine. The small intestine is a muscular tube with three parts. The duodenum breaks down the food. The jejunum and the ileum absorb nutrients and send them into the bloodstream, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The inner lining of the small intestine is folded back and forth to increase surface area for better nutrient absorption. These folds create microscopic finger-like projections that are called villi. The small intestine does its job so well, over 95 percent of ingested carbohydrates and proteins are absorbed, according to the MUSC Digestive Disease Center. Conditions and diseases There are many ways the small intestine can become diseased or problematic. According to the U. S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), some disorders of the small intestine are bleeding, celiac disease , Crohn's disease, infections, intestinal cancer, intestinal obstruction and blockage, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, pain and bacterial overgrowth. Cancer of the small intestine is very rare when compared to other cancers. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), only about 9,410 people per year in the United States are diagnosed with small intestine cancer, and about 1,260 people will die of small intestine cancer. The ACS also noted that 60 percent to 70 percent of small intestine cancers are carcinoid tumors, sarcomas or lymphomas. Gluten-free diets have been touted as a great way to improve small intestine health. However, this is only true for a small number of people that have celiac disease, an immune disease that can cause damage to the small intestine after eating gluten. According to National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, around one in 141 have celiac disease. Small bowel obstruction is the blockage of the small bowel by a mass, inflammation, a twisting of the bowel or surgical adhesion that traps a loop of bowel. “Most common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, increase abdominal girth or hardness and constipation. If you have any of those symptoms you should go to the hospital,” Dr. Lisa Ganjhu, a clinical assistant professor of medicine and gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Medical, told Live Science. Depending on the degree of the blockage, symptoms can be intermittent, subtle or even related to what we eat. “For example, if someone has a narrowing, or partial blockage, of the bowel, but has a fiber-rich diet, this could potentially worsen the partial blockage,” said Dr. Razvan Arsenescu, the division chief of Gastroenterology at the Morristown Medical Center. Bacterial overgrowth is when excess bacteria grow in the small intestines and use nutrients the body needs. A bacterial overgrowth can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, liver problems and problems related to a deficiency in vitamins and minerals, according to the NLM. Spastic colon, also called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is more than just a colon problem. It is the spontaneous contractions or loss of movement of the muscles in the small and large intestines (which is also called the colon), according to the Mayo Clinic. People with IBS can experience abdominal bloating, cramping, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. How to promote good small intestine health A healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to keep the small intestine healthy, experts say. Bowel stimulants can also be helpful. “Although a healthy, balanced diet can help ensure the bowel does not become obstructed, sometimes people need products that can stimulate their bowels muscles or regulate the fluids in bowel that can help them move,” said Arsenescu. Additional resources National Cancer Institute: Small Intestine Cancer Mayo Clinic: Colon and Small Intestine NLM: Small Bowel Resection You'd Also Like Get Gutsy About Your Digestive Health Live Science Celiac Disease: Symptoms & Treatment Live Science Colon (Large Intestine): Facts, Function & Diseases Live Science Digestive System: Facts, Function & Diseases Live Science More from Live Science How a Stranded Nurse Saved His Own Life During a Heart Attack Lin-Manuel Miranda's Shingles: Why He Was 'Quarantined' from His Newborn Son Military-Funded Study Successfully Tests 'Prosthetic Memory' Brain Implants Hospital 'Breach' May Have Exposed Patients to HIV, Hepatitis: What Went Wrong? Scientists Find Very Young Cells in Even Very Old Brains Teeth-Baring 'Zombie' Raccoons Scaring Residents of Ohio Town Spleen: Function, Location & Problems Can Eating Pasta Really Help You Lose Weight? Author Bio Alina Bradford, Live Science Contributor Alina Bradford is a contributing writer for Live Science. Over the past 16 years, Alina has covered everything from Ebola to androids while writing health, science and tech articles for major publications. She has multiple health, safety and lifesaving certifications from Oklahoma State University. Alina's goal in life is to try as many experiences as possible. To date, she has been a volunteer firefighter, a dispatcher, substitute teacher, artist, janitor, children's book author, pizza maker, event coordinator and much more.
Arnold, Constable was the first American department store. It was founded in 1825 by Aaron Arnold (1794?-1876), an emigrant from Great Britain, as a small dry goods store on Pine Street in New York City. In 1857 the store moved into a five-story white marble dry goods palace known as the Marble House. During the Civil War Arnold, Constable was one of the first stores to issue charge bills of credit to its customers each month instead of on a bi-annual basis. Recognized as an emporium for high-quality fashions, the store soon outgrew the Marble House and erected a cast-iron building on Broadway and Nineteenth Street in 1869; this “Palace of Trade” expanded over the years until it was necessary to move into a larger space in 1914. In 1925, Arnold, Constable merged with Stewart & Company and expanded into the suburbs, first with a 1937 store in New Rochelle, New York and later in Hempstead and Manhasset on Long Island, and in New Jersey. Financial problems led to bankruptcy in 1975.
The French Revolution -LRB- Révolution française -LSB- ʁevɔlysjɔ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛːz -RSB- -RRB- was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France that lasted from 1789 until 1799 , and was partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French Empire . The Revolution overthrew the monarchy , established a republic , experienced violent periods of political turmoil , and finally culminated in a dictatorship under Napoleon that rapidly brought many of its principles to Western Europe and beyond . Inspired by liberal and radical ideas , the Revolution profoundly altered the course of modern history , triggering the global decline of absolute monarchies while replacing them with republics and liberal democracies . Through the Revolutionary Wars , it unleashed a wave of global conflicts that extended from the Caribbean to the Middle East . Historians widely regard the Revolution as one of the most important events in human history . The causes of the French Revolution are complex and are still debated among historians . Following the Seven Years ' War and the American Revolutionary War , the French government was deeply in debt and attempted to restore its financial status through unpopular taxation schemes . Years of bad harvests leading up to the Revolution also inflamed popular resentment of the privileges enjoyed by the clergy and the aristocracy . Demands for change were formulated in terms of Enlightenment ideals and contributed to the convocation of the Estates-General in May 1789 . The first year of the Revolution saw members of the Third Estate taking control , the assault on the Bastille in July , the passage of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in August , and a women 's march on Versailles that forced the royal court back to Paris in October . A central event of the first stage , in August 1789 , was the abolition of feudalism and the old rules and privileges left over from the Ancien Régime . The next few years featured political struggles between various liberal assemblies and right-wing supporters of the monarchy intent on thwarting major reforms . The Republic was proclaimed in September 1792 after the French victory at Valmy . In a momentous event that led to international condemnation , Louis XVI was executed in January 1793 . External threats closely shaped the course of the Revolution . The Revolutionary Wars beginning in 1792 ultimately featured French victories that facilitated the conquest of the Italian Peninsula , the Low Countries and most territories west of the Rhine -- achievements that had eluded previous French governments for centuries . Internally , popular agitation radicalised the Revolution significantly , culminating in the rise of Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins . The dictatorship imposed by the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror , from 1793 until 1794 , established price controls on food and other items , abolished slavery in French colonies abroad , dechristianised society through the creation of a new calendar and the expulsion of religious figures , and secured the borders of the new republic from its enemies . Large numbers of civilians were executed by revolutionary tribunals during the Terror , with estimates ranging from 16,000 to 40,000 . After the Thermidorian Reaction , an executive council known as the Directory assumed control of the French state in 1795 . The rule of the Directory was characterised by suspended elections , debt repudiations , financial instability , persecutions against the Catholic clergy , and significant military conquests abroad . Dogged by charges of corruption , the Directory collapsed in a coup led by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799 . Napoleon , who became the hero of the Revolution through his popular military campaigns , went on to establish the Consulate and later the First Empire , setting the stage for a wider array of global conflicts in the Napoleonic Wars . The modern era has unfolded in the shadow of the French Revolution . Almost all future revolutionary movements looked back to the Revolution as their predecessor . Its central phrases and cultural symbols , such as La Marseillaise and Liberté , égalité , fraternité , became the clarion call for other major upheavals in modern history , including the Russian Revolution over a century later . The values and institutions of the Revolution dominate French politics to this day . The Revolution resulted in the suppression of the feudal system , the emancipation of the individual , the greater division of landed property , the abolition of the privileges of noble birth and the establishment of equality . The French Revolution differed from other revolutions in being not merely national , for it aimed at benefiting all humanity . Globally , the Revolution accelerated the rise of republics and democracies . It became the focal point for the development of all modern political ideologies , leading to the spread of liberalism , radicalism , nationalism , socialism , feminism , and secularism , among many others . The Revolution also witnessed the birth of total war by organising the resources of France and the lives of its citizens towards the objective of military conquest . Some of its central documents , like the Declaration of the Rights of Man , expanded the arena of human rights to include women and slaves , leading to movements for abolitionism and universal suffrage in the next century .
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows. After the 60's came 80's then 100's and then the sets started with her doing 4 sets of 10 reps each with 115's! I just had to use the heaviest dumbbells in the gym and those were only 120's. When doing one-arm dumbbell rows you are working the whole lat, the upper back, and the trap muscles. The back structure is so large and complex, for the best results, it's preferable to train the back through several exercises for more complete development.
Emily Olivia Leah Blunt -LRB- born 23 February 1983 -RRB- is a British film and stage actress . Blunt made her professional debut in a 2001 London production of the play The Royal Family . Two years later , she appeared on screen for the first time in the 2003 television film Boudica -LRB- Warrior Queen -RRB- . Her performance in the 2004 drama film My Summer of Love garnered her the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer . For her performance in the TV film Gideon 's Daughter -LRB- 2006 -RRB- she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress . The same year , she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress -- Motion Picture and a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Devil Wears Prada . In 2009 , Blunt received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year . She received more acclaim for portraying Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria -LRB- 2009 -RRB- , receiving a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture -- Drama . 2009 also saw Blunt appear in the crime caper comedy Wild Target with Bill Nighy and Rupert Grint . She found commercial success for roles in the romantic science-fiction thriller The Adjustment Bureau -LRB- 2011 -RRB- , the science-fiction action thriller Looper -LRB- 2012 -RRB- , and the science-fiction military film Edge of Tomorrow -LRB- 2014 -RRB- . Blunt received her fourth and fifth Golden Globe Award nominations for her roles in the romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen -LRB- 2012 -RRB- and the musical fantasy Into the Woods -LRB- 2014 -RRB- in the Best Actress -- Motion Picture Comedy or Musical category . In 2016 , Blunt starred in the fantasy-action film The Huntsman : Winter 's War and The Girl on the Train , the latter based on the international best-selling novel of the same name , and a performance that earned her nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role .
The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American biblical epic film produced , directed , and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille , shot in VistaVision -LRB- color by Technicolor -RRB- , and released by Paramount Pictures . The film is based on Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson , Pillar of Fire by J.H. Ingraham , On Eagle 's Wings by A.E. Southon , and the Book of Exodus . The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of the life of Moses , an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the deliverer of his real brethren , the enslaved Hebrews , and therefore leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai , where he receives , from God , the Ten Commandments . The film stars Charlton Heston in the lead role , Yul Brynner as Rameses , Anne Baxter as Nefretiri , Edward G. Robinson as Dathan , Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora , Debra Paget as Lilia , and John Derek as Joshua ; and features Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sethi , Nina Foch as Bithiah , Martha Scott as Yoshebel , Judith Anderson as Memnet , and Vincent Price as Baka , among others . Filmed on location in Egypt , Mount Sinai and the Sinai Peninsula , the film was DeMille 's last and most successful work . It is a partial remake of his 1923 silent film of the same title , and features one of the largest sets ever created for a film . The film was released to cinemas in the USA on 5 October 1956 and , at the time of its release , was the most expensive film ever made . In 1957 , the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture , winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects -LRB- John P. Fulton , A.S.C. -RRB- . Charlton Heston was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -LRB- Drama -RRB- for his role as Moses . Yul Brynner won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for his role as Rameses and his other roles in Anastasia and The King and I . It is also one of the most financially successful films ever made , grossing approximately $ 122.7 million at the box office during its initial release ; it was the most successful film of 1956 and the second-highest-grossing film of the decade . According to Guinness World Records , in terms of theatrical exhibition it is the seventh most successful film of all-time when the box office gross is adjusted for inflation . In 1999 , the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . In June 2008 , the American Film Institute revealed its `` Ten Top Ten '' -- the best ten films in ten American film genres -- after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community . The film was listed as the tenth best film in the epic genre . Network television has aired the film in prime time during the Passover/Easter season every year since 1973 . The last credited actor in the movie still alive is Joanna Merlin .
Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American drama film , directed by Gus Van Sant , and starring Robin Williams , Matt Damon , Ben Affleck , Minnie Driver and Stellan Skarsgård . Written by Affleck and Damon -LRB- and with Damon in the title role -RRB- , the film follows 20-year-old South Boston laborer Will Hunting , an unrecognized genius who , as part of a deferred prosecution agreement after assaulting a police officer , becomes a client of a therapist and studies advanced mathematics with a renowned professor . Through his therapy sessions , Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend , his girlfriend and himself , facing the significant task of confronting his past and thinking about his future . The film received positive reviews and was a financial success . It grossed over US$ 225 million during its theatrical run with only a modest $ 10 million budget . It was nominated for nine Academy Awards , including the Academy Award for Best Picture , and won two : Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Original Screenplay for Affleck and Damon . After Williams ' death in 2014 , it was ranked at number 53 in The Hollywood Reporters `` 100 Favorite Films '' list .
Apocalypse Now is a 1979 American epic war film directed , produced and co-written by Francis Ford Coppola . It was co-written by John Milius with narration written by Michael Herr . It stars Marlon Brando , Robert Duvall , Martin Sheen , Frederic Forrest , Albert Hall , Sam Bottoms , Larry Fishburne , and Dennis Hopper . The screenplay , written by Milius , adapts the story of Joseph Conrad 's novella Heart of Darkness changing its setting from late 1800 's Congo to the Vietnam War . It draws from Herr 's Dispatches , and Werner Herzog 's Aguirre , the Wrath of God -LRB- 1972 -RRB- . The film revolves around Captain Benjamin L. Willard -LRB- Sheen -RRB- on a secret mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz , a renegade who is presumed insane . The film has been noted for the problems encountered while making it , chronicled in the documentary Hearts of Darkness : A Filmmaker 's Apocalypse -LRB- 1991 -RRB- . These problems included Brando arriving on the set overweight and completely unprepared , expensive sets being destroyed by severe weather , and its lead actor -LRB- Sheen -RRB- having a breakdown , and suffering a near-fatal heart attack , while on location . Problems continued after production as the release was postponed several times while Coppola edited thousands of feet of film . Apocalypse Now was released to universal acclaim . It was honored with the Palme d'Or at Cannes , nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture , and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture -- Drama . It is considered to be one of the greatest films ever made . The film was ranked No. 14 in the British Film Institute 's Sight and Sound greatest films poll in 2012 . In 2000 , the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically or aesthetically significant '' .
Roman Numerals Chart 1-100 \| Roman-Numerals.org Learn all about Roman Numerals! Roman Numerals Chart 1-100 Here is a chart of what each Roman Numeral stands for. The system is based on seven different symbols. These symbols can be used to write any number from 1 to 3,999! Below are the numbers for 1-100. 1
Renaissance From this changing society emerged a common, unifying musical language, in particular the polyphonic style of the Franco-Flemish school. The development of printing made distribution of music possible on a wide scale. Demand for music as entertainment and as an activity for educated amateurs increased with the emergence of a bourgeois class. Dissemination of chansons, motets, and masses throughout Europe coincided with the unification of polyphonic practice into the fluid style that culminated in the second half of the sixteenth century in the work of composers such as Palestrina, Lassus, Victoria and William Byrd.
Triumph of the Will (German: Triumph des Willens ) is a 1935 German propaganda film directed, produced, edited, and co-written by Leni Riefenstahl. It chronicles the 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg, which was attended by more than 700,000 Nazi supporters. The film contains excerpts from speeches given by Nazi leaders at the Congress, including Adolf Hitler, Rudolf Hess and Julius Streicher, interspersed with footage of massed Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) troops and public reaction. Hitler commissioned the film and served as an unofficial executive producer; his name appears in the opening titles. The film's overriding theme is the return of Germany as a great power, with Hitler as the leader who will bring glory to the nation. Because the film was made after the 1934 Night of the Long Knives (on 30 June) many prominent Sturmabteilung (SA) members are absent—they were murdered in that Party purge, organised and orchestrated by Hitler to replace the SA with the Schutzstaffel (SS) as his main paramilitary force.
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The New England Aquarium is an aquarium located in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to the main aquarium building, attractions at the New England Aquarium include the Simons IMAX Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch, which operates from April through November. The aquarium has more than 22,000 members and hosts more than 1.3 million visitors each year.
WALL-E -LRB- stylized with an interpunct as WALL · E -RRB- is a 2008 American computer-animated dystopian science fiction comedy film directed and co-written by Andrew Stanton , produced by Jim Morris , and co-written by Jim Reardon . It stars the voices of Ben Burtt , Elissa Knight , Jeff Garlin , Fred Willard , John Ratzenberger , Kathy Najimy , Sigourney Weaver and the MacInTalk system . It was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures , and was the overall ninth feature film produced by the company . After directing Finding Nemo , Stanton felt Pixar had created believable simulations of underwater physics and was willing to direct a film set largely in space . WALL-E has minimal dialogue in its early sequences ; many of the characters do not have voices , but instead communicate with body language and robotic sounds designed by Ben Burtt . The film criticizes consumerism , corporatism , nostalgia , waste management , human environmental impact and concerns , obesity , and global catastrophic risk . It is also Pixar 's first animated film with segments featuring live-action characters . Following Pixar tradition , WALL-E was paired with a short film titled Presto for its theatrical release . WALL-E was released in the United States and Canada on June 27 , 2008 , by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures . It was an instant blockbuster , grossing $ 533.3 million worldwide over a $ 180 million budget , receiving overwhelming acclaim from critics and winning the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film , the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Long Form Dramatic Presentation , the final Nebula Award for Best Script , the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature with five nominations . The film also topped Times `` Best Movies of the Decade '' .
The Vanilla Ice Project (TV Series 2010– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Robert Van Winkle, better known as rapper Vanilla Ice, demonstrates his expertise in real estate and home renovation by renovating a house along with a team of handymen. Stars: a list of 40 titles created 28 Oct 2011 a list of 53 titles created 22 Nov 2014 a list of 50 titles created 05 Feb 2015 a list of 3015 titles created 06 Feb 2015 a list of 35 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Vanilla Ice Project (2010– ) 6.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Rehab Addict (TV Series 2010) Reality-TV Nicole Curtis is saving historic houses, one broken-down fireplace at a time. Working in Detroit and Minneapolis, Nicole takes ramshackle homes from the wrecking ball to their original ... See full summary » Stars: Nicole Curtis, LeBron James Rapper Vanilla Ice visits Amish country in Ohio, where he works among the Amish and learns their master craftsmanship methods, while renovating homes for Amish families in need. Stars: Jeremy Brenner, Brad Grose, Robert Schwalbach Flip or Flop (TV Series 2013) Reality-TV Real estate agents Tarek and Christina flip houses in Southern California by purchasing old homes in need of TLC and renovating them to perfection. The couple re-sells the houses for a ... See full summary » Stars: Tarek El Moussa, Christina El Moussa, Taylor El Moussa The one and only Vanilla Ice takes us behind the curtain to share his most outrageous and over-the-top mansion makeovers ever. Get an inside look at how he and his crew of contractors ... See full summary » Stars: Vanilla Ice Edit Storyline Robert Van Winkle, better known as rapper Vanilla Ice, demonstrates his expertise in real estate and home renovation by renovating a house along with a team of handymen. 14 October 2010 (USA) See more » Company Credits Filmed in Palm Beach County Florida. See more » Connections (United States) – See all my reviews Plenty of people give Vanilla Ice a bad rap, but I ask possible viewers to at least give it a try because his show is GREAT! The Vanilla Ice Project is a reality TV series on DIY network that showcases Rob and his crew renovating and remodeling homes in the Palm Beach County area of Florida. The Vanilla Project is currently filming season 7. Vanilla Ice and his crew take neglected homes and transforms them into something SPECTACULAR. The Vanilla Ice Project is 30 minutes in length, and takes you through different sections in the home week by week. For example, week 1 could focus on the kitchen area of the home and week 2 could focus on the master suite of the home. Vanilla Ice is blessed with a green thumb and is a great teacher when he focuses on the landscaping of the property. He offers advice on what type of palms are better for your yard, and lets the viewer know what types plants require more maintenance and upkeep. Rob is kid-friendly, and often times utilizes outdoor space catered specifically for the young ones so they can have there own sense of a "retreat". Rob and his crew create homes that are move-in ready and feature very high-end touches that simply make the viewer say "WOW" once we are shown the finished project. Since I have watched this show, I have learned many tips on how to create a grand focal point in any room. Along with his team of professional interior designers, he shows the viewers what types of fabrics complement accessories in a home. Rob teaches us how to bring the pow and the wow and really makes things pop! He has a great eye for detail and the proof is in the work he and his team produce. There is never a dull moment in the show, especially with Rob's right-hand man Wes present. The show is great for any home renovation enthusiasts and anyone looking for ideas in home design. 0 of 0 people found this review
Mellotron \| musical instrument \| Britannica.com musical instrument THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles: in art rock ...debuted in 1969–70) turned out ambitious suites that filled album sides. In addition to the standard rock-band lineup (guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals), these groups often featured the Mellotron (a tape-loop-based keyboard instrument often used for orchestral sounds), organ, piano, and early synthesizers. Because of the prior experience of many art rock musicians in classical music...
Since the democratic transition began in 2011, there has been continuous violence as 280 people have been killed and 140,000 forced to flee from their homes in the Rakhine state. A UN envoy reported in March 2013 that unrest had re-emerged between Myanmar's Buddhist and Muslim communities, with violence spreading to towns that are located closer to Yangon. The BBC News media outlet obtained video footage of a man with severe burns who received no assistance from passers-by or police officers even though he was lying on the ground in a public area. The footage was filmed by members of the Burmese police force in the town of Meiktila and was used as evidence that Buddhists continued to kill Muslims after the European Union sanctions were lifted on 23 April 2013.
Nearest major airport to Medford, Oregon: Nearest major airport to Medford, Oregon: The closest major airport to Medford, Oregon is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR / KMFR). This airport is 4 miles from the center of Medford, OR. If you're looking for domestic flights to MFR, check the airlines that fly to MFR. Search for direct flights from your hometown and find hotels near Medford, OR, or scroll down for more international airports or domestic airports. You can also browse local airports if you're a pilot. City: Check-in: Check-out: Rooms: Travelers: Get: Get:near/in: International airports near Medford, OR287 miles: Portland, OR (PDX / KPDX) Portland International Airport Domestic airports near Medford, OR4 miles: Medford, OR (MFR / KMFR) Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport84 miles: Klamath Falls, OR (LMT / KLMT) Klamath Falls Airport113 miles: Crescent City, CA (CEC / KCEC) Del Norte County Regional Airport156 miles: Redding, CA (RDD / KRDD) Redding Municipal Airport170 miles: North Bend, OR (OTH / KOTH) Southwest Oregon Regional Airport177 miles: Eugene, OR (EUG / KEUG) Eugene Airport179 miles: Eureka, CA (ACV / KACV) Arcata-Eureka Airport Local airports near Medford, OR17 miles: Ashland, OR (XXU) Ashland Muni-Sumner Parker35 miles: Grants Pass, OR (OR1) Grants Pass Airport55 miles: Montague, CA (SIY / KSIY) Siskiyou County Airport63 miles: Cave Junction, OR (RQN) Illinois Valley
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock -LRB- 13 August 1899 -- 29 April 1980 -RRB- was an English film director and producer , at times referred to as `` The Master of Suspense '' . He pioneered many elements of the suspense and psychological thriller genres . He had a successful career in British cinema with both silent films and early talkies and became renowned as England 's best director . Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939 , and became a U.S. citizen in 1955 . Hitchcock became a highly visible public figure through interviews , movie trailers , cameo appearances in his own films , and the ten years in which he hosted the television programme Alfred Hitchcock Presents -LRB- 1955 -- 1965 -RRB- . He also fashioned for himself a recognisable directorial style . Hitchcock 's stylistic trademarks include the use of camera movement that mimics a person 's gaze , forcing viewers to engage in a form of voyeurism . In addition , he framed shots to maximise anxiety , fear , or empathy , and used innovative forms of film editing . His work often features fugitives on the run alongside `` icy blonde '' female characters . In 1978 , film critic John Russell Taylor described Hitchcock as `` the most universally recognizable person in the world '' , and `` a straightforward middle-class Englishman who just happened to be an artistic genius '' . Prior to 1980 , there had long been talk of Hitchcock being knighted for his contribution to film . Critic Roger Ebert wrote : `` Other British directors like Sir Carol Reed and Sir Charlie Chaplin were knighted years ago , while Hitchcock , universally considered by film students to be one of the greatest filmmakers of all time , was passed over '' . Hitchcock later received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in the 1980 New Year Honours . Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature films in a career spanning six decades and is often regarded as one of the most influential directors in cinematic history . Following a 2007 critics ' poll by Britain 's Daily Telegraph in which he was ranked Britain 's greatest filmmaker , one scholar wrote : `` Hitchcock did more than any director to shape modern cinema , which would be utterly different without him . His flair was for narrative , cruelly withholding crucial information -LRB- from his characters and from the audience -RRB- and engaging the emotions of the audience like no one else . '' Hitchcock 's first thriller , The Lodger : A Story of the London Fog -LRB- 1926 -RRB- , helped shape the thriller genre in film . His 1929 film , Blackmail , is often cited as the first British sound feature film , while Rear Window -LRB- 1954 -RRB- , Vertigo -LRB- 1958 -RRB- , North by Northwest -LRB- 1959 -RRB- , and Psycho -LRB- 1960 -RRB- are regularly ranked among the greatest films of all time .
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Bayreuth – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Richard Wagner's Festival Theater (Festspielhaus) in Bayreuth For the city in Lebanon, see Beirut . The festival city of Bayreuth in Upper Franconia (Oberfranken) is relatively quiet most of the year until the Richard Wagner Festival settles in for 30 days every summer. Bayreuth features a wealth of impressive baroque and rococo architecture, as well as freshly-brewed Franconian beer in the local Biergartens. Although the city remains fairly tame compared to the much larger cities in Germany, the presence of almost 10,000 students at the University of Bayreuth means an active nightlife is not difficult to find. History[ edit ] The town of Bayreuth first emerged during the Middle Ages, with a street market in the center of town. In its early history, Bayreuth was only a small village in the widespread Hohenzollern holdings and suffered many plagues and wars. The town was completely destroyed during the Hussite war in 1430, suffered major plagues even until 1602, and incurred major damage by fires in 1605 and 1621. Margrave Christian from Kulmbach moved his residence here in 1603, and after the Thirty Years' War the town began to develop as a more important city with more distinct baroque architecture. When Margrave Friedrich married Wilhelmine, the sister of King Frederick II of Prussia, Bayreuth began to develop its current appearance. Margravine Wilhelmine was an active lover of the arts and architecture. She commissioned famous Italian architects to design the Margravial Operahouse (a UNESCO world heritage site), which was the largest in Germany for over a century. It still stands today as one of the most ornate baroque opera houses in the world. In addition, Wilhelmine expanded the Margrave's summer residence and gardens and commissioned the architecturally impressive New Palace. During the reign of Friedrich and Wilhelmine, the arts flourished in Bayreuth. The magnificent opera house even attracted Richard Wagner to Bayreuth in 1872 until his death 11 years later, but ironically Wagner's works were never played in that opera house but rather in their own purpose built building bankrolled by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Since then the city has had an integral relationship with Richard Wagner. The Richard Wagner Festival started in 1876 to commemorate and perform the works of the famous composer. During the Nazi era, Hitler considered Bayreuth one of the most important cultural centers in Germany, and as such, Bayreuth was bombed during World War II, though much less heavily than e.g. Nuremberg. In the last half century, Bayreuth has rebuilt, continued the Richard Wagner Festival and grown quietly, mostly around the University, which was established in 1975. Orientation[ edit ] Bayreuth is famous in Germany as the host of the Richard Wagner Festival (Festspiele) each year from July to August. In that respect, most of the tourist industry has evolved around the life and times of Richard Wagner as well as Margravine Wilhelmine, one of the major contributors in bringing the arts to Bayreuth. For most of the year, Bayreuth is quiet, somewhat out of the way of the major tourist itineraries. However, during the Festspiele, the town fills to capacity; hotels are nearly impossible to book and the traffic almost slows to a stop. Winter is normally overcast and wet, with temperatures not deviating too far from freezing. The springtime can be relatively cool, but the weather slowly becomes more pleasant and is welcomed by numerous street fairs and festivals (See Events ). Summer is also pleasant, punctuated by occasional hot days. During the warmer seasons, outdoor cafes and Biergartens abound in the cobblestoned city center. The 49.945042 11.577991 1 Tourist Information office provides lots of very detailed information. They are located at Luitpoldplatz 9, between the city center and the train station (office hours M-F 9AM-6PM & Sa 9:30AM-1PM yearlong, also Su 10AM-2PM May - Oct). They offer a two-hour city tour (in German) daily at 10:30AM (only Saturdays from Nov-Apr) for €6.50. The meeting
New Haven lies in the transition between a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfa) and humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), but having more characteristics of the former, as is typical of much of the New York metropolitan area. Summers are humid and warm, with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 7–8 days per year. Winters are cold with moderate snowfall interspersed with rainfall and occasionally mixed precipitation. The weather patterns that affect New Haven result from a primarily offshore direction, thus reducing the marine influence of Long Island Sound—although, like other marine areas, differences in temperature between areas right along the coastline and areas a mile or two inland can be large at times.
Kentucky Fried Chicken , more commonly known by its initials KFC , is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken . Headquartered in Louisville , Kentucky , it is the world 's second-largest restaurant chain -LRB- as measured by sales -RRB- after McDonald 's , with almost 20,000 locations globally in 123 countries and territories . The chain is a subsidiary of Yum ! Brands , a restaurant company that also owns the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains . KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders , an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin , Kentucky during the Great Depression . Sanders identified the potential of the restaurant franchising concept , and the first `` Kentucky Fried Chicken '' franchise opened in Utah in 1952 . KFC popularized chicken in the fast food industry , diversifying the market by challenging the established dominance of the hamburger . By branding himself as `` Colonel Sanders '' , Harland became a prominent figure of American cultural history , and his image remains widely used in KFC advertising . However , the company 's rapid expansion overwhelmed the aging Sanders and he sold it to a group of investors led by John Y. Brown Jr. and Jack C. Massey in 1964 . KFC was one of the first American fast food chains to expand internationally , opening outlets in Canada , the United Kingdom , Mexico , and Jamaica by the mid-1960s . Throughout the 1970s and 1980s , it experienced mixed fortunes domestically , as it went through a series of changes in corporate ownership with little or no experience in the restaurant business . In the early-1970s , KFC was sold to the spirits distributor Heublein , which was taken over by the R.J. Reynolds food and tobacco conglomerate ; that company sold the chain to PepsiCo . The chain continued to expand overseas , however , and in 1987 , it became the first Western restaurant chain to open in China . It has since expanded rapidly in China , which is now the company 's single largest market . PepsiCo spun off its restaurants division as Tricon Global Restaurants , which later changed its name to Yum ! Brands . KFC 's original product is pressure fried chicken pieces , seasoned with Sanders ' recipe of 11 herbs and spices . The constituents of the recipe represent a notable trade secret . Larger portions of fried chicken are served in a cardboard `` bucket '' , which has become a well known feature of the chain since it was first introduced by franchisee Pete Harman in 1957 . Since the early 1990s , KFC has expanded its menu to offer other chicken products such as chicken fillet burgers and wraps , as well as salads and side dishes , such as French fries and coleslaw , desserts , and soft drinks , the latter often supplied by PepsiCo . KFC is known for its slogans `` Finger Lickin ' Good '' , `` Nobody does chicken like KFC '' and `` So good '' .
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Directions. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Brush lamb with Dijon mustard, to coat. Dredge in breadcrumbs. Place on a rack into the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.Recipe courtesy of Kathleen Daelemans.reheat oven to 500 degrees F. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Brush lamb with Dijon mustard, to coat. Dredge in breadcrumbs. Place on a rack into the oven for 20 minutes.
. EP after the Lisbon treaty: Bigger role in shaping Europe The Lisbon treaty, which came in force in late 2009, brought new law-making powers to the European Parliament and put it on an equal footing with the Council of Ministers in deciding what the EU does and how money is spent. It also changed the way the Parliament works with other institutions and gave MEPs more influence on who runs the EU. All these reforms ensured that by casting your vote in the European elections, you get to have an even greater say on where Europe is heading. Sign up for email updates Facebook: share Twitter: tweet Parliament on Facebook More powers The Lisbon treaty increased the ability of the EU and its Parliament to act and deliver. It extended Parliament’s full legislative power to more than 40 new fields, including agriculture, energy security, immigration, justice and EU funds, and put it on an equal footing with the Council that represents member states’ governments. Parliament also gained the power to approve the entire EU budget together with the Council. MEPs were given the right to strike down international agreements and did not hesitate to use this to stop the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) that many feared would stifle fundamental freedoms. This episode proved that as a result of the boost in powers, decisions taken by MEPs have an even stronger impact on the everyday life of Europeans. Bigger role The Lisbon treaty not only gave the Parliament the same law-making powers as the Council, but also granted it the clout to set Europe’s political direction. According to the treaty changes, it is the Parliament that elects the head of the Commission, the executive body of the EU, and this decision must reflect the results of the European elections and, therefore, the voters’ choice. Stronger voice for citizens As the only EU institution directly elected by citizens, the Parliament has the powers and responsibility to hold the EU institutions accountable. The Parliament is the guardian of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, embedded in the Lisbon Treaty, as well as the newly established right of the citizens' initiative, which allows people to ask for new policy proposals if one million people have signed a petition asking for it. Further information: Legislative procedures Budget procedure Citizens' initiative
Mosaic authorship Biblical scholars today agree almost unanimously that the Torah is the work of many authors over many centuries.[11] A major factor in this rejection of the tradition of Mosaic authorship was the development of the documentary hypothesis, which understood the Pentateuch as a composite work made up of four "sources," or documents, compiled over centuries in a process that was not concluded until long after Moses' death.[26] The documentary hypothesis aroused understandable opposition from traditional scholars. One of the most significant was David Zvi Hoffmann (1843-1921), who attempted to defend Mosaic authorship by demonstrating that the sources identified by the documentary hypothesis were, in fact, pre-exilic; if this were proven, he believed, then the hypothesis itself was dis-proven.[27] The most he would concede to the proponents of the hypothesis was that Moses may have written various scrolls over his career and that these may have been collated and united before his death.[28] Another important Jewish scholar, and one still active, is David Weiss Halivni (b.1927): he has developed a theory of Chate'u Yisrael, literally, "Israel has sinned", which states that the originally monotheistic Israelites adopted pagan practices from their neighbours and neglected the Torah of Moses, with the result that it became "blemished and maculated;" only on the return from Babylon did the people once again accept the Torah, which was then recompiled and edited by Ezra as evidenced in Ezra–Nehemiah and Talmudic and Midrashic sources which indicate that Ezra played a role in editing the Torah.[29] He further states that while the text of the Torah was corrupted, oral tradition was preserved intact, which is why the Oral Law appears to contradict the Biblical text in certain details.[29] Menachem Mendel Kasher (1895-1983), taking a different approach, accepted the documentary hypothesis but adapted it to the Mosaic tradition, pointing to certain traditions of the Oral Torah which show Moses quoting Genesis prior to the epiphany at Sinai; based on a number of Bible verses and rabbinic statements, he therefore suggested that Moses made use of documents authored by the Patriarchs when redacting that book.[30] This view is supported by some rabbinical sources and medieval commentaries which recognize that the Torah incorporates written texts and divine messages from before and after the time of Moses.[31]
Peanuts Travels: Mount Hallasan, Jeju, South Korea Peanuts Travels About Peanuts Travels This blog shares my travel experiences esp in mountain trekking which I have developed a great interest since my 1st climb in Taiwan. Since then I have been trying to climb more mountains whenever I can. And to couple my climbs with leisure travelling to places of adventure. The freedom of doing what you want and where you want, is the true meaning of travelling. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Mount Hallasan, Jeju, South Korea Just About Mt Hallasan Mt Hallasan summit, crater Mt Hallasan, being an extinct volcano, is the highest mountain in South Korea. Located right in the centre of Jeju Island, standing at a height of 1950m. Mt Hallasan was designated as a National Park on 24 March 1970 and as an area under the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in December 2002. There are 4 trails to trek at Mt Hallasan, namely Eorimok Trail, Yeongsil Trail, Seongpanak Trail, and Gwaneumsa Trail. Only 2 trails will lead to the summit which is a crater named Baeknokdam. All the trails start at different locations with some locations having inter-city bus service stopping at these start points. For the Seongpanak Trail, taking the road 1131 to the east will bring you to the start point. Gwaneumsa Trail, it will be road 1117 to the north. Eorimok and Yeongsil Trail, it will be the road 1139 to the west of Mt Hallasan. Mt Hallasan offers different spectacular scenery for each individual season. In winter, snow will cover the trail from the start point all the way to the summit. Our trek to Mt Hallasan was at the beginning of the winter months in early December 2009, and snow was already present even at the start point at an altitude of just 600m. The climb to the summit takes about 4~5hrs, depending which trail to take. Some prefer to take different routes for the ascent and descend. For us, we returned the same we came as our rental car was parked at the Seongpanak entrance. Gimpo Airport, Flight to Jeju Getting There We took a night flight from Singapore and arrived at Incheon International airport the next morning at 6:30am. The entire airport looked deserted with very few planes on the tarmac. Temperature was cold at 0 degree Celsius on the outside. After clearing immigration and getting our bags, we made out way to the underground airport express train (AREX) to the Gimpo domestic airport. This AREX is a new train line linked to Gimpo airport and some stations in between. Plans are in placed to have this AREX extend all the way to the heart of Seoul. But as of now, to get to central Seoul using trains, you will need to change to a local subway at Gimpo airport which is linked to Seoul city. Of course there are always the buses and taxis at Incheon airport. Taxis will cost much more and so bus will be a better option for budget travelers. When we reached Gimpo airport, we immediately checked in our luggage and went for some Dunkin Donuts. Flights between Gimpo and Jeju are very frequent, almost in hourly interval. We boarded our flight at 10:25am and landed in the warmer Jeju Island around 12 noon. Once we entered the arrival halls, we made our way to our pre-booked rental car. English is still a problem for Koreans even serving in the tourism industry. But of course those that could speak very fluent will be those staffs stationed at the airport information counter. After so sign language and finger pointing here and there. We got the car number and proceeded to the outside car park to get our car. The rental car park lot is an actual airport car park. I had to pay for the parking fee when I tried to leave the car park area. I paid about 2000 won as the parking fee for the rental car. Our rental car in Jeju Driving on the right side was uncomfortable and stressful initially. But after some practice, I got the hang of it and the entire driving experience in Jeju wasn’t too bad. Jeju is considered to be a less traffic island, so the number of cars in the road is less. We took the scenic west bound route as recommended by the KTO (Korea tourism office) gui
Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering Welcome to BMEThe Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University is building research and educational programs around a vision that a quantitative understanding of the human body can be used as a foundation for the rational design of therapies, molecules, devices, and diagnostic procedures to improve human health. About BMEThe primary mission of the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system and the mechanisms of disease through quantitative engineering analysis, and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies, devices, and diagnostics to improve human health. Academic Programs Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering The mission of the B. S. program in biomedical engineering (BME) is to train students in the practice of design, fabrication, and analysis of biomedical systems, devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Specifically, Cornell's vision of biomedical engineering centers around a quantitative approach to understanding biology across length and time scales, with a focus on issues related to human health. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University focuses on interdisciplinary research to achieve a quantitative understanding of human biology at all spatial and temporal scales with the goal of improving human health. Masters of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering Engineers who understand biology and who can apply their knowledge and skills to improve human health are increasingly in demand. A professional degree in biomedical engineering will prepare students to fill this increasingly critical need. Join us in June!Join us June 22, 2018 for a daylong celebration honoring the achievements of Michael L. Shuler, Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering. For more details and to register, visit the event website, shulersymposium.engineering.cornell.edu. Support BMERecent News Imaging—To See What No One Has Seen Before Looking inside Alzheimer’s disease brains, watching stem cells work in the gut, Nozomi Nishimura... Cornell startup Orthofit combats workplace injuries Orthofit, the newest member of Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, is refining the prototype of its... Time lapse video of chick embryo development From Butcher Cardiovascular Engineering Laboratory Cancer symposium aims to unify Cornell researchers Cornell will hold the first Annual Cancer Research Symposium to showcase diverse and groundbreaking... Meinig School hosts biannual Girl Scout Engineering Day Graduate student group leads biomedical engineering-themed workshops. Meinig School graduate students win Three Minute Thesis competition Guss, Holyoak win first and second place, share People's Choice Award. See all news RSSDid you know? In 2013, Lawrence Bonassar, associate professor of biomedical engineering, created the first artificial ears using 3-D printing and injectable molds. The artificial ear looks and acts like a natural ear and can be used for people born without ears or lost to accidents or illnesses
The cathedral has a heliometer (solar "observatory") of 1690, one of a number built in Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries. The device itself is quite simple: a tiny hole in one of the minor domes acts as pinhole camera, projecting an image of the sun onto the floor at solar noon (12:00 in winter, 13:00 in summer). There is a bronze line, la Meridiana on the floor, running precisely N/S. The ends of the line mark the positions as at the summer and winter solstices; signs of the zodiac show the various other dates throughout the year.
Quantitative easing The US Federal Reserve belatedly implemented policies similar to the current quantitative easing during the Great Depression of the 1930s.[30][31] Specifically, banks' excess reserves exceeded 6 percent in 1940, whereas they vanished during the entire postwar period until 2008.[32] Despite this fact, many commentators called the scope of the Federal Reserve quantitative easing program after the 2008 crisis "unprecedented".[33][34][35] [check quotation syntax]
Hip Replacement Cost With Insurance Coverage: copays, coinsurance and deductibles Without Insurance: Average $32,299E-mail Post Tweet Comments (21)A total hip replacement -- replacement of an entire hip joint with artificial parts -- usually is performed on patients whose hip has been so damaged by arthritis or injury that there is severe pain that limits daily activity. Typical costs: For patients without health insurance, a total hip replacement usually will cost between $31,839 and $44,816, with an average cost of $39,299, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. However, some medical facilities offer uninsured discounts. At the Kapiolani Medical Center [ 1] in Aiea, Hawaii, where the full price is about $33,000, an uninsured patient would pay a discounted rate of $20,212 to $23,581. Hip replacement surgery usually is covered by health insurance, according to De Puy Orthopaedics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company and major manufacturer of orthopaedic devices. And, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas [ 2] , any necessary surgery, including hip replacement, would be covered, unless it is experimental or covered in a specific exclusion. Patients with health insurance typically pay out-of-pocket expenses up to several thousand dollars, or their out-of-pocket maximum. For example, at Dartmought-Hitchcock Medical Center [ 3] , a Medicare patient could pay up to $3,957, including deductibles and coinsurance. And a patient with health insurance that has a typical 20 percent copay for surgeries and a $3,000 out-of-pocket maximum would pay the full $3,000 at DHMC. Related articles: Knee Replacement, Hemorrhoid Treatment, Chiropractor What should be included: An orthopaedic surgeon will perform an initial evaluation, take a medical history and X-rays, possibly perform other tests such as an MRI to check bone and soft tissues, and discuss whether a hip replacement is right for the patient. If so, the doctor will provide a list of preparations for surgery, which might include blood tests and losing weight, if necessary. After surgery, a several-day hospital stay usually is required. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [ 4] offers an overview of hip replacement surgery. Additional costs: It is usually recommended to outfit the living quarters with items to ease recovery, such as shower or bath handrails, secure handrails on stairs, a reacher to assist in grabbing items and cushions that allow for sitting with knees lower than hips. Shopping for hip replacement: Look for a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery [ 5] and who has plenty of experience performing hip replacements. Hip replacement candidates include people with hip pain so severe it interferes with daily activities such as walking. Possible serious hip replacement complications include joint infection, which happens in 2 percent of hip replacement surgeries. Complications that are even more rare include heart attack and stroke. Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures. E-mail Post Tweet Comments (21)Cost Helper News7 Ways to Stretch Your Reduced Food Budget End of the year budgets are tight for everyone, especially in this economy. It's especially hard for the millions of Americans who depend on government programs like food stamps to help make ends meet. \|\| Posted November 11 20137 Lesser-Known Discounts for the 50+ Crowd As they age, members of the Baby Boomer generation don't like to admit that they're senior citizens, but they love getting discounts. It's kind of a quandary, because some of the best deals available are reduced prices for older folks.\|\| Posted October 21 2013‣ All Cost Helper Blog Posts What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Hip total replacement femur broke during surgery by medical devise Amount: $0.00Posted by: Gloria Gutierrez in Pensacola, FL. Posted: March 25th, 2017 06:03AMClinic or Doctor: Dr Smith @ Baptist hospital Insurance Carrier: Medicare+ Suplemental During surgery Dr use a medical devise Woodpecker and malfunction brake my femur and has been more than 4 years the pain is there and I am lipping I need more surgery I have the longest steam and is going to be a surgery only to level my 2 legs my surgery last 5 hours make sure to ask your Dr if he use the devise Woodpecker has been lots of malfunction Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Double total hip replacement Amount: $500.00Posted by: A new man in Roseville, CA. Posted: October 29th, 2016 10:10PMClinic or Doctor: Klug -Kaiser Roseville, CA Insurance Carrier: Kaiser Type of Policy: HMOAfter years of pain, I was the one in one-thousand with such severe osteoarthritis, popping pain meds all day and hobbling around like a penguin, both hips needed to be done at the same time. After going to four other surgeons, I heard about Dr. Klug. He did the anterior approach which is supposedly the way to go. The surgery was a breeze. I was out like a light and 5 seconds later I was done. The worst thing about my recovery was kicking the pain killers Six weeks after my surgery, I was on my brand new mountain bike. Now ten months later, I'm in a karate class and I'm getting out my snowboarding gear to hit the slopes that I've missed for the past eight years. Dr Klug is THE guy. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam THRAmount: $0.00Posted by: Hopalong in Vancouver, WA. Posted: June 16th, 2016 03:06PMGetting ready for left hip replacement due to lifelong osteoarthritis. Chose a surgeon using the computer assisted arm promising more accurate cup machining (acetabulum) and better final leg length. Surgeon is using ceramic. I could have had VA do this but wanted the computer assist. Mandatory as ibuprofen won't touch the pain and I use a cane. Estimated cost is $50 to $60K billing amount. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam TOTAL HIPAmount: $44,000.00Posted by: jody m in Salt Lake City, UT. Posted: June 16th, 2016 02:06PMClinic or Doctor: U OF U Insurance Carrier: BCBSType of Policy: PPOI was working at the U of U so it was paid for almost 100%Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Total Hip Replacement Amount: $35,000.00Posted by: Linda H in Lexington, KY. Posted: January 2nd, 2016 11:01PMClinic or Doctor: Lexington Clinic - Dr. K Insurance Carrier: Medicare Type of Policy: PPOSurgery performed the afternoon of 11/23/15 and one night as inpatient. I had time to read everything I could about the procedure and what to expect. I had a friend give me a raised toilet seat. (Please, don't get the kind that simply sits on your own toilet seat, but get one where you remove your seat and screw this in as a total replacement ) If you have the money and the space, get one with arm rails to help pull yourself up. I had the loose seat and on my first night home, reached down to the floor for a roll or toilet paper, the seat went to the right and I fell to the left. My incision started to bleed through the adhesive bandage and I had to go in for x-rays and a check of the incision. Luckily no real damage was done. I had to purchase out of pocket the usual devices Medicare doesn't cover. Still on pain meds, and starting outpatient PT next week. Have not gotten paper bill. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spamhipreplace Amount: $44,816.00Posted by: Ivan Stanley Levine in Pensacola, FL. Posted: July 31st, 2015 01:07AMClinic or Doctor: morrison Insurance Carrier: medicare Type of Policy: aarpmedicarecomplete (hmo)Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Total Hip Replacement Amount: $800.00Posted by: Vidal in Kailua-Kona, HI. Posted: June 29th, 2015 04:06PMClinic or Doctor: Kaiser Manualua Honolulu Insurance Carrier: Kaiser Type of Policy: Senior Advantage Had terrible pain in my right hip for 2 months prior due to a fall that the Urgent Care in Vegas did not noticed that the hip was broken. After a new x-ray the procedure was scheduled within 5 days and it went well. I stayed 2 1/2 days in the hospital then went home and am now able to walk with a cane and little pain. Terrific staff at the hospital and wonderful care. Lost a bit of weight due to being in pain for so long but looking forward to a full recovery. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Anterior THRAmount: $171,000.00Posted by: Larry G Pahl in Petaluma, CA. Posted: May 16th, 2015 06:05PMClinic or Doctor: Santa Rosa Memorial Hosp Insurance Carrier: Anthem Blue Cross Type of Policy: PPO Silver My insurance covered this surgery including a week in PT rehab. I paid about $3,000 out of pocket. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Pre-Op Cost Amount: $0.00Posted by: Sallie in Knoxville, TN. Posted: December 26th, 2014 12:12PMClinic or Doctor: doctor Insurance Carrier: CHAlliance Type of Policy: PPOI am changing insurance as of 2015 and I have double hip replacement/revision 1/13/2015, but my pre-op is 12/29/2014 I was wondering how much this pre-op would cost approximately.. I have not met my deductible/out-of-pocket for 2014.. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam THR Overseas Negotiation with GEHAAmount: $10,000.00Posted by: J Floresta in Kaunas, Lithuania, NM. Posted: November 21st, 2014 12:11PMClinic or Doctor: Nordorthopaedics Clinic,Dr Tarasevicius Insurance Carrier: GEHAType of Policy: High, group Need a THR to replace a pinned, now arthritic hip. I have reviewed more than 60 hospitals and doctors, various ratings, research articles, outcome statistics and costs. I am planning to go to Lithuania in December for this surgery. (Yes it will be cold and dark but this is not about vacation.) I am asking for GEHA to include our flights because it is only around $10000 for the TOTAL package for me and an accompanying person including 2 weeks of physical therapy, post surgical lodging and the flights. I asked for other patients' references and the office arrangements manager has been most accommodating. Why would they not pay the $10k when surgery without PT in the States goes from $25k-$50k even at insurance companies negotiated rates and our healthcare and outcomes do not rate very high in the world market. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Partial Failure of THRAmount: $2,500.00Posted by: Ouchie in Jacksonville, FL. Posted: September 19th, 2014 12:09PMClinic or Doctor: St. Vincent's, Jacksonville Insurance Carrier: BCBSType of Policy: HMOHad an anterior THR. The surgeon severed a vein or an artery and I lost a lot of blood. He also severed the nerves that control my leg. He also took two units of blood during my surgery, because he forgot to have me come in before the surgery to bank it. It took me six months to walk somewhat normally. It's been 21 months since the surgery, and I'd say that I now have five good days, one day where I have some difficulty walking, and one where the pain, while tolerable, is somewhat intense, every week. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Hip replacement in Thailand Amount: $7,500.00Posted by: Thailandmedicalvacations dot com in Bangkok, Other. Posted: September 14th, 2014 12:09PMClinic or Doctor: Thailand Medical Vacations .com Insurance Carrier: Type of Policy: out of pocket I'm an agent for a hospital in Bangkok. Flight to and from Thailand, all inclusive surgery and a hotel for a week or two all well under $10,000. Some US insurance accepted. Just ask. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Hip Replacement Amount: $77,000.00Posted by: kob in New York, NY. Posted: September 12th, 2014 07:09AMClinic or Doctor: Dr Insurance Carrier: Oxford Type of Policy: HMOTotal bills including Hospital stay (2 days), pre op testing, Surgeon, Cost 0f Prostethis,anastesia. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Looking for an affordable way to get a hip replacement Amount: $0.00Posted by: AKNEEDHIP in Anchorage, AK. Posted: January 11th, 2014 07:01PMClinic or Doctor: Insurance Carrier: Federal BCBSType of Policy: Federal Employee Group Dr's in Alaska aren't in network so coverage, even with this great plan is terrible and Dr's can charge whatever they want. I am looking for a state to go to where I can get good care and see an IN NETWORK BCBS Federal Provider. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spamwill need one now Amount: $0.00Posted by: zouzou in Los Angeles, CA. Posted: April 24th, 2013 10:04PMClinic or Doctor: cedars sinai hospital Los Angeles Insurance Carrier: Type of Policy: PPOI was told I should have a hip replacement asap. Been having some horrific pain in one leg and had done MRI's and what not. I am so scared that I will never walk again. My insurance will cover 100% do you recommend I do it or NOT! in the meantime I am homebound so depressed, cannot walk and not sure what to do. can someone advise please? Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT - NOVEMBER 13, 2012Amount: $19,000.00Posted by: ELAINE BEHLING in OSSINING, NY. Posted: January 11th, 2013 08:01AMClinic or Doctor: DOCTOR Insurance Carrier: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDType of Policy: MEDIBLUE FREEDOM PPO IIIThe Doctor's fee was $19,000 FOR TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT OF MY LEFT HIP. THIS SURGERY WAS A RESULT OF A FALL. MY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD EMPIRE MEDIBLU FREEDOM III (PPO)INSURANCE ONLY PAID $1,616.00. I FEEL THIS AMOUNT IS WRONG. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Price of hip replacement in France Amount: $10,460.00Posted by: Fabrice Gaudot in Paris, Other. Posted: December 12th, 2012 09:12AMClinic or Doctor: F. G. Gaudot Insurance Carrier: non Type of Policy: private Hi, I am a French surgeon. Just for your information, on recommendation by some american patient, I am surprised by the cost of your surgeons. The total cost of a ceramic total hip arthroplasty by anterior approach in my specialized institution is 10460USD (8000euros), for french people with insurance, it costs between 0 and 1000euros. What do you think about that? Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spamhip repair Amount: $750.00Posted by: kittyhiggins in Marietta, GA. Posted: September 14th, 2012 10:09PMClinic or Doctor: O, Swayze Insurance Carrier: Humana Type of Policy: Medicare supliment This Dr replaced my right knee which went very well but involved 3 week rehab, all was well untill I fell and broke left hip. Same Dr used Three screws to attach bone to hip ball. Little pain involved. Hospital stay one day. Great!Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Total Hip Replacement Amount: $36,000.00Posted by: Mikki Taylor in Atlanta, GA. Posted: May 31st, 2011 10:05PMClinic or Doctor: Dr. Hugh Thompson Insurance Carrier: Type of Policy: PPOI had my very first hip replacement at the age of 25 (1988). I am now 47 and facing a revision. It has lasted 23 yrs and never had a day of pain after the replacement until now. I can honestly say it was the best thing I could have done and never had an ounce of regret. Just found out the "cup" has come loose and went through my pelvic bone. Went to bed one night and woke up like this. Now I have been using crutches/wheelchair for a little over a month. Surgery planned for 2 weeks. This is a degenerative bone disease of some kind. We have been "studied" since the age of 2. Seems to affect the hips, knees and shoulders. Would love to hear from ANYONE who has anything like this. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Partial Femoral Ostyotomy Amount: $32,000.00Posted by: Mathew Cox in Wichita, KS. Posted: August 9th, 2010 07:08PMClinic or Doctor: Dr. Charles Pence Insurance Carrier: Perffered Health Systems Type of Policy: PPODue to my age (16 at the time) Doctors would not due a THR (Total Hip Replacement) So they prolonged the THR by alleviating the pain for the time being. This surgery was simple and the recovery was swift. We chose the ostyotomy because a Hip Fusion (just like a fused disk in your back, would consume too much bone. this has gotten me only 6 years as I am now looking at a THR at age 23. I have Pertis Disease. This is a degenerative bone disease in children. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Defective Prosthethis Amount: $22,000.00Posted by: Tim D in Portland, OR. Posted: January 13th, 2010 11:01AMClinic or Doctor: Dr. Chris Hikes Insurance Carrier: BCBSType of Policy: Group My doctor had placed a Hylamer lining prosthethis in me in 1992. Hylamer was found to be highly defective (my doctor alone had 13 out 36 go bad within 3 years). The prosthethis completely destroyed my hip and I needed reconstructive surgery in 1996. Unfortunately, my dr. had sent the defective prosthethis to a pathologist and I was unable to file a suit against Dupont due to not having the prosthethis intact. It has been 14 years now since my last replacement and I find myself on the verge of having to have it done again, only this time I do not have insurance coverage. I am willing to withstand the pain, but I am concerned about structural damage and I just can't risk getting x-rays prior to getting insurance. It appears that I will not be able to qualify for indivdual comverage and I am overwhelmed by the fact that I just started a new job (2 weeks ago) and that the pain in my hip is escalating at a very rapid pace. Not sure how to tell my employer, as I am afraid that I will be let go. I really do not know what to do from here. 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The Boomslang or Tree Snake \| Blog The Boomslang or Tree Snake 0 The Boomslang or Tree Snake The boomslang is a relatively small venomous snake which is also colour blind. The boomslang is known to be the only species in its genus. The name boomslang means “tree snake” directly translated from Afrikaans The boomslang is an oviparous species. The eggs have a relatively long (3 months on average) incubation period. Hatchlings are greyish with blue speckles. They attain their adult coloration after several years. Their diet includes chameleons and other arboreal lizards, frogs, and occasionally small mammals, birds and eggs from nesting birds, all of which they swallow whole. During cool weather they will hibernate for moderate periods, often curling up inside the enclosed nests of birds such as weavers. Many members of the family Colubridae that are considered venomous are essentially harmless to humans, because they either have small venom glands, relatively weak venom, or an inefficient system for delivery of venom. However, the boomslang is a notable exception in that it has highly potent venom, which it delivers through large fangs that are located in the rear of the jaw. The venom of the boomslang is primarily a haemotoxin. It disables the blood clotting process and the victim may well die as a result of internal and external bleeding. Other signs and symptoms include: headache, nausea, sleepiness and mental disorders. Because the venom is slow to act, symptoms may not be manifest until many hours after the bite. On the one hand, this provides time for procuring the serum, while on the other hand it may lead victims to underestimate the seriousness of the bite. Snakes of any species may sometimes fail to inject venom when they bite aptly named a “dry bite”, so after a few hours without any noticeable effects, victims of Boomslang bites may believe (wrongly) that their injury is not serious. Adult boomslang has 1.6–8mg of venom. Various sources give figures ranging from 0.06-0.72mg/kg being sufficient to kill mice in 50% of cases, if the venom reaches a vein. Despite all of this, the boomslang and other snakes are gentle creatures and will only attack when they are put in a situation they don’t want to be in. Most of the time the snake will see you before you see it and it will move away. Any snakes prerogative is to always avoid contact with humans as they are not by their nature, a conflict species. So next time you find a snake please don’t kill it, rather find some one that knows how to handle snakes safely and get the person to remove the snake for you . In this picture you will see a male boomslang who is resident at Tilney Manor. This is an example of how people and snakes can live peacefully in the same environment. by Christopher Bettesworth
New Haven is a notable center for higher education. Yale University, at the heart of downtown, is one of the city's best known features and its largest employer. New Haven is also home to Southern Connecticut State University, part of the Connecticut State University System, and Albertus Magnus College, a private institution. Gateway Community College has a campus in downtown New Haven, formerly located in the Long Wharf district; Gateway consolidated into one campus downtown into a new state-of-the-art campus (on the site of the old Macy's building) and was open for the Fall 2012 semester.
Dari language Darī (Dari: دری‎ [daˈɾiː]) or Dari Persian (فارسی دری Fārsī-ye Darī [fɒːɾsije daˈɾiː]) or synonymously Farsi (فارسی Fārsī [fɒːɾsiː]) is the variety of the Persian language spoken in Afghanistan.[9][10] Dari is the term officially recognized and promoted since 1964 by the Afghan government for the Persian language,[9] hence, it is also known as Afghan Persian in many Western sources.[2][11] This has resulted in a naming dispute. Many Persian speakers in Afghanistan prefer and use the name "Farsi" and say the term Dari has been forced on them by the dominant Pashtun ethnic group as an attempt to distance Afghans from their cultural, linguistic, and historical ties to the Persian-speaking world, which includes Iran and Tajikistan.[12]
If you're asking about what I think you're asking about....they buy the debt for much less than the debt is for. Then try to collect as much as they can. For example, imagine that you borrowed $100 from the bank, but then couldn't pay it back. They try to collect it from you, but you just don't pay. Rather than keep wasting their time & money trying to collect from you, they sell the debt to a collection company for say $30. It's better than nothing and they probably write off the loss. The collection company now comes after you for the full $100. Since they only paid $30, they can afford to spend time & effort to harass you. What you can do, is talk to them and negotiate an amount less than the $100, say $60. So the collection company still makes a profit and you are now clear of the debt. Of course, your credit would be ruined and nobody would want to lend you money again.
Portland Aerial Tram The tram consists of two stations and a single intermediate tower. Two tram cars operate in a pendular mode on parallel track ropes and are pulled in unison by a haul rope which is driven by an engine at the lower terminal; when one car is at the upper terminal, the other is at the lower terminal, and vice versa.[8] The lower station is located beside an OHSU facility in the South Waterfront neighborhood, adjacent to a stop on the Portland Streetcar line, which connects the South Waterfront neighborhood with downtown Portland. The upper station is located adjacent to OHSU Hospital, on the university's Marquam Hill campus. The two stations are exactly east and west of each other separated by a horizontal distance of 3,300 feet (5⁄8 mi; 1.0 km) and a vertical distance of 500 feet (152.4 m). The maximum vertical clearance between the tram and the ground is 175 feet (53.3 m).[9]
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway -LRB- born November 12 , 1982 -RRB- is an American actress and singer . Born in Brooklyn , New York and brought up in Millburn , New Jersey , Hathaway was inspired to act by her mother and as a high school student was nominated for the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award for Best Performance by a High School Actress for her performance in Once Upon a Mattress . She made her professional screen debut in the short-lived Fox television series Get Real -LRB- 1999 -- 2000 -RRB- , before landing the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the Disney comedy film The Princess Diaries -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , for which she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress -- Comedy . Hathaway went on to become a widely praised `` role model for children '' for her roles in Nicholas Nickleby -LRB- 2002 -RRB- , Ella Enchanted -LRB- 2004 -RRB- , The Princess Diaries 2 : Royal Engagement -LRB- 2004 -RRB- , and Hoodwinked ! -LRB- 2005 -RRB- . Hathaway began to transition to more adult roles in 2005 , winning a DVD Exclusive Award for Best Actress for Havoc -LRB- 2005 -RRB- , receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for her role in the critically acclaimed Brokeback Mountain -LRB- 2005 -RRB- , garnering further recognition for appearing alongside Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada -LRB- 2006 -RRB- , and earning a BIFA nomination for Best Performance by an Actress for her portrayal of Jane Austen in Becoming Jane -LRB- 2007 -RRB- . Hathaway received praise for her performance as a recovering drug addict in Rachel Getting Married -LRB- 2008 -RRB- , for which she won the Critics ' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Academy , Golden Globe , Screen Actors Guild , and Indie Spirit Awards for Best Actress / Female Lead . She went on to win her second Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress -- Comedy for starring in Bride Wars -LRB- 2009 -RRB- and in 2010 , appeared in the box office hits Valentine 's Day , Alice in Wonderland and Love & Other Drugs , which earned her the Satellite Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress -- Motion Picture Comedy or Musical . In 2011 , Hathaway voiced Jewel in the animated film Rio and hosted the 83rd Academy Awards with James Franco , which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program . In 2012 , she portrayed Catwoman in Christopher Nolan 's The Dark Knight Rises , for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress . The same year , she starred as Fantine in Tom Hooper 's Les Misérables , which earned her widespread acclaim and she won the Academy , Golden Globe , BAFTA , and SAG Awards for Best Supporting Actress . Hathaway has since gone on to appear in Rio 2 -LRB- 2014 -RRB- , Interstellar -LRB- 2014 -RRB- , The Intern -LRB- 2015 -RRB- , and reprised her role as the White Queen in Alice Through the Looking Glass -LRB- 2016 -RRB- . People magazine named Hathaway one of its breakthrough stars of 2001 , and she appeared on its list of the world 's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2006 . Following a four-year relationship with real estate developer Raffaello Follieri , Hathaway married Adam Shulman in 2012 , with whom she has one son , born in March 2016 .
Citing a 2008 study, the U.S. Center for Disease Control estimated in 2015 that 4.5 million people in the USA are bitten by dogs each year. A 2015 study estimated that 1.8% of the U.S. population is bitten each year. In the 1980s and 1990s the US averaged 17 fatalities per year, while in the 2000s this has increased to 26. 77% of dog bites are from the pet of family or friends, and 50% of attacks occur on the property of the dog's legal owner.
Reddit -LRB- stylized as reddit , -LSB- ˈrɛdɪt -RSB- -RRB- is an American social news aggregation , web content rating , and discussion website . Reddit 's registered community members can submit content such as text posts or direct links . Registered users can then vote submissions up or down that determines their position on the page . Submissions with the most up-votes appear on the front page or the top of a category . Content entries are organized by areas of interest called `` subreddits '' . Subreddit topics include news , science , gaming , movies , music , books , fitness , food , image-sharing , and many others . The site prohibits harassment , and moderation requires substantial resources . As of 2017 , Reddit had 542 million monthly visitors -LRB- 234 million unique users -RRB- , ranking # 4 most visited web-site in US and # 9 in the world . Across 2015 , Reddit saw 82.54 billion pageviews , 73.15 million submissions , 725.85 million comments , and 6.89 billion upvotes from its users . Reddit was founded by University of Virginia roommates Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian in 2005 . Condé Nast Publications acquired the site in October 2006 . Reddit became a direct subsidiary of Condé Nast 's parent company , Advance Publications , in September 2011 . As of August 2012 , Reddit operates as an independent entity , although Advance is still its largest shareholder . Reddit is based in San Francisco , California . In October 2014 , Reddit raised $ 50 million in a funding round led by Sam Altman and including investors Marc Andreessen , Peter Thiel , Ron Conway , Snoop Dogg , and Jared Leto . Their investment saw the company valued at $ 500 million .
Founded by Dantidurga around 753, the Rashtrakuta Empire ruled from its capital at Manyakheta for almost two centuries. At its peak, the Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, a fruitful time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous literary contributions.[citation needed] The early kings of this dynasty were Hindu but the later kings were strongly influenced by Jainism. Govinda III and Amoghavarsha were the most famous of the long line of able administrators produced by the dynasty. Amoghavarsha, who ruled for 64 years, was also an author and wrote Kavirajamarga, the earliest known Kannada work on poetics. Architecture reached a milestone in the Dravidian style, the finest example of which is seen in the Kailasanath Temple at Ellora. Other important contributions are the sculptures of Elephanta Caves in modern Maharashtra as well as the Kashivishvanatha temple and the Jain Narayana temple at Pattadakal in modern Karnataka, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Arab traveler Suleiman described the Rashtrakuta Empire as one of the four great Empires of the world. The Rashtrakuta period marked the beginning of the golden age of southern Indian mathematics. The great south Indian mathematician Mahāvīra (mathematician) lived in the Rashtrakuta Empire and his text had a huge impact on the medieval south Indian mathematicians who lived after him. The Rashtrakuta rulers also patronised men of letters, who wrote in a variety of languages from Sanskrit to the Apabhraṃśas.
The Bionic Woman To maintain the show's plausibility, creator/executive producer Kenneth Johnson set very specific limits on Jaime Sommers's abilities. He elaborated, "When you’re dealing with the area of fantasy, if you say, ‘Well, they’re bionic so they can do whatever they want,’ then it gets out of hand, so you’ve got to have really, really tight rules. [Steve and Jaime] can jump up two stories but not three. They can jump down three stories but not four. Jaime can’t turn over a truck but she can turn over a car."[4] These limits were occasionally incorporated into episodes, such as "Kill Oscar Part 1," in which Jaime is forced to make a jump that's too far down for her bionic legs, causing massive damage to them and nearly causing her death as a result.
Pantheism holds that God is the universe and the universe is God, whereas Panentheism holds that God contains, but is not identical to, the Universe. It is also the view of the Liberal Catholic Church; Theosophy; some views of Hinduism except Vaishnavism, which believes in panentheism; Sikhism; some divisions of Neopaganism and Taoism, along with many varying denominations and individuals within denominations. Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, paints a pantheistic/panentheistic view of God—which has wide acceptance in Hasidic Judaism, particularly from their founder The Baal Shem Tov—but only as an addition to the Jewish view of a personal god, not in the original pantheistic sense that denies or limits persona to God.[citation needed]
The Rumperbutts is a 2015 American musical comedy written and directed by Marc Brener, starring Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel of the indie pop duo Mates of State, as well as Vanessa Ray, Josh Brener and Arian Moayed. Marc Brener and Dena Hysell, of Rumpus Room Productions, are the producers of the film. The film is distributed by Mance Media and was released theatrically on May 22, 2015. The film was also released in HD and 4K Ultra HD formats.
Everyone needs protection from tetanus. The DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) can help prevent tetanus in young children. DTaP shots are recommended for healthy babies at ages 2, 4, and 6 months, and again at 15 through 18 months. A DTaP booster is recommended for children ages 4 through 6 years old.
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles . The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association -LRB- NBA -RRB- , as a member of the league 's Western Conference Pacific Division . The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center , an arena shared with the NBA 's Los Angeles Clippers , the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women 's National Basketball Association , and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . The Lakers are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA , and have won 16 NBA championships , their last being in 2010 . As of 2015 , the Lakers are the second most valuable franchise in the NBA according to Forbes , having an estimated value of $ 2.7 billion . The franchise began with the 1947 purchase of a disbanded team , the Detroit Gems of the National Basketball League -LRB- NBL -RRB- . The new team began playing in Minneapolis , calling themselves the Minneapolis Lakers in honor of the state 's nickname , `` Land of 10,000 Lakes '' . Initially a member of the NBL , the Lakers won the 1948 NBL championship before joining the rival Basketball Association of America and winning five of the next six BAA and NBA championships in Minneapolis after the NBA formed in 1949 . The team was propelled by center George Mikan , who is described by the NBA 's official website as the league 's `` first superstar '' . After struggling financially in the late 1950s following Mikan 's retirement , they relocated to Los Angeles before the 1960 -- 61 season . Led by Hall of Famers Elgin Baylor and Jerry West , Los Angeles made the NBA Finals six times in the 1960s , but lost each series to the Boston Celtics , beginning their long and storied rivalry . In 1968 , the Lakers acquired four-time NBA Most Valuable Player -LRB- MVP -RRB- Wilt Chamberlain to play center , and after losing in the Finals in 1969 and 1970 , they won their sixth NBA title -- and first in Los Angeles -- in 1972 , led by new head coach Bill Sharman . After the retirement of West and Chamberlain , the team acquired another center , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , who had won multiple MVP awards , but was unable to make the Finals in the late 1970s . The 1980s Lakers were nicknamed `` Showtime '' due to their Magic Johnson-led fast break-offense , and won five championships in a 9-year span , including their first ever Finals championship against the Celtics in 1985 . This team featured Hall of Famers in Johnson , Abdul-Jabbar , and James Worthy , and a Hall of Fame coach , Pat Riley . After Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson 's retirement , the team struggled in the early 1990s before acquiring Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant in 1996 . Led by O'Neal , Bryant , and another Hall of Fame coach , Phil Jackson , Los Angeles won three consecutive titles between 2000 to 2002 , securing the franchise its second `` three-peat '' . After losing both the 2004 and 2008 NBA Finals , the Lakers won two more championships by defeating the Orlando Magic in 2009 and Boston in 2010 . The Lakers hold the record for NBA 's longest winning streak , 33 straight games , set during the 1971 -- 72 season . 21 Hall of Famers have played for Los Angeles , while four have coached the team . Four Lakers -- Abdul-Jabbar , Johnson , O'Neal , and Bryant -- have won the NBA MVP Award for a total of eight awards .
It is an important source of renewable energy and its technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on the way they capture and distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power and solar water heating to harness the energy. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air.
Let's Rock Again! is a music documentary film following Joe Strummer as he tours across the United States and Japan with his band the Mescaleros promoting their second album Global a Go-Go. The memoir was shot by filmmaker and longtime Strummer friend Dick Rude in the 18 months leading up to Strummer's death in 2002.
William Richard Tolbert Jr. -LRB- May 13 , 1913 -- April 12 , 1980 -RRB- was the 20th President of Liberia from 1971 until 1980 , when he was killed in a coup d'état led by Samuel Doe . Trained as a civil servant , he entered the country 's House of Representatives in 1943 for the True Whig Party , then the only established party in the country . He was elected Vice president to William Tubman in 1952 and served in that position until he became President following Tubman 's death in 1971 .
The parsons represent a normal family within the society, in which the parents fear their own children. Answered by Aslan on 3/18/2012 4:11 PM Mr. Parsons is a walking drone of the party. He represents the ignorant members of the outer party who ask no questions. Mrs. Parsons is the sad refuse the Party has made out of mothers who have no control of their kids. Mrs. Parsons is old beyond her years and has ceased to mean anything to her family, the Party or to herself. The children are simply extensions of the aggressive ideology of the Party.

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