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Grace Jones -LRB- born 19 May 1948 -RRB- is a Jamaican born singer , songwriter , lyricist , supermodel , record producer , and actress . Born in Jamaica , at age 13 she moved with her siblings to their parents ' home in Syracuse , New York . Jones began her modelling career in New York state , then in Paris , working for fashion houses such as Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo , and appearing on the covers of Elle and Vogue . She worked with photographers such as Helmut Newton , Guy Bourdin , and Hans Feurer , and became known for her distinctive androgynous appearance and bold features . In 1977 Jones secured a record deal with Island Records , initially becoming a star of New York City 's Studio 54-centered disco scene . In the early 1980s she moved toward a new wave style that drew on reggae , funk , post-punk , and pop music , frequently collaborating with both the graphic designer Jean-Paul Goude and the musical duo Sly & Robbie . Her most popular albums include Warm Leatherette -LRB- 1980 -RRB- , Nightclubbing -LRB- 1981 -RRB- , and Slave to the Rhythm -LRB- 1985 -RRB- . She scored Top 40 entries on the UK Singles Chart with `` Pull Up to the Bumper '' , `` I 've Seen That Face Before '' , `` Private Life '' , and `` Slave to the Rhythm '' . In 1982 , she released the music video collection A One Man Show , directed by Goude . Jones appeared in some low-budget films in the US during the 1970s and early 1980s . In 1984 she made her first mainstream appearance as Zula in the fantasy-action film Conan the Destroyer alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sarah Douglas , and subsequently appeared in the 1985 James Bond movie A View to a Kill as May Day . In 1986 she played a vampire in Vamp , and acted in and contributed a song to the 1992 Eddie Murphy film Boomerang . She appeared alongside Tim Curry in the 2001 film Wolf Girl . For her work in Conan the Destroyer , A View to a Kill , and Vamp , she was nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actress . In 1999 , Jones ranked 82nd on VH1 's 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll , and in 2008 , she was honored with a Q Idol Award . Jones influenced the cross-dressing movement of the 1980s and has been an inspiration for artists including Annie Lennox , Lady Gaga , Rihanna , Lorde , Róisín Murphy , Brazilian Girls , Nile Rodgers , Santigold , Basement Jaxx and Stanka Brljevic . In December 2016 , Billboard magazine ranked her as the 40th most successful dance artist of all time .
Kendallville, Indiana Kendallville, Indiana From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedianavigation search Kendallville, Indiana City City of Kendallville Downtown Kendallville in October 2005. Location of Kendallville in Noble County, Indiana. Coordinates: 41°26′30″N 85°15′38″WCoordinates: 41°26′30″N 85°15′38″WCountry United States State Indiana County Noble Township Wayne Government• Mayor W. Suzanne Handshoe ( R)Area [1]• Total 6.27 sq mi (16.24 km 2)• Land 6.04 sq mi (15.66 km 2)• Water 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km 2)Elevation [2] 988 ft (301 m)Population ( 2010) [3]• Total 9,862• Estimate (2016) [4] 9,906• Density 1,638.71/sq mi (632.73/km 2)Time zone Eastern (EST) ( UTC-5)• Summer ( DST) EDT ( UTC-4)ZIP code 46755Area code (s) 260FIPS code 18-39402 [5]GNIS feature ID 437239Website http://www.kendallville-in.org Kendallville is a city in Wayne Township, Noble County, in the U. S. state of Indiana. [6] The population was 9,862 at the 2010 census. Contents [ hide ]1 History2 Geography3 Demographics3.1 2010 census3.2 2000 census4 Annual cultural events5 Education6 Media7 Notable people8 References9 External links History [ edit]Kendallville was laid out in 1849. [7] The city was named for Amos Kendall, 8th United States Postmaster General. [8]A post office has been in operation at Kendallville since 1836. [9]The Iddings-Gilbert-Leader-Anderson Block and Kendallville Downtown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [10]Geography [ edit]According to the 2010 census, Kendallville has a total area of 6.264 square miles (16.22 km 2 ), of which 6.04 square miles (15.64 km 2) (or 96.42%) is land and 0.224 square miles (0.58 km 2) (or 3.58%) is water. [11]Demographics [ edit]Historical population Census Pop. %±1870 2,164 —1880 2,373 9.7%1890 2,960 24.7%1900 3,354 13.3%1910 4,981 48.5%1920 5,273 5.9%1930 5,439 3.1%1940 5,431 −0.1%1950 6,119 12.7%1960 6,765 10.6%1970 6,838 1.1%1980 7,299 6.7%1990 7,773 6.5%2000 9,616 23.7%2010 9,862 2.6%Est. 2016 9,906 [4] 0.4%U. S. Decennial Census [12]Detail of Victorian facade downtown City Hall2010 census [ edit]As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 9,862 people, 3,940 households, and 2,483 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,630.1 inhabitants per square mile (629.4/km 2 ). There were 4,382 housing units at an average density of 724.3 per square mile (279.7/km 2 ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population. There were 3,940 households of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.2000 census [ edit]As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 9,616 people, 3,873 households, and 2,459 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,890.0 people per square mile (729.4/km²). There were 4,172 housing units at an average density of 820.0 per square mile (316.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.66% White, 0.25% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.16% of the population. There were 3,873 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.07. In the city, the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,899, and the median income for a family was $42,341. Males had a median income of $33,258 versus $23,851 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,335. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. Annual cultural events [ edit]Apple Festival Christmas Parade County Fair Tri-State Bluegrass Festival Fireworks at Bixler Lake (4 July)The Kendallville Open Kendallville Main Street Car Show Education [ edit]Schools in the Kendallville area include: East Noble High School East Noble Middle School South Side Elementary School North Side Elementary School Wayne Center Elementary School St. John Lutheran School The town has a lending library, the Kendallville Public Library. [13]Media [ edit]The News Sun is the city's daily newspaper; and it also covers the rest of Noble and La Grange counties. It is the successor of the Noble County Journal, a weekly founded c. 1860, and is now owned by KPC Media Group, a chain of three dailies, three weeklies, and several monthly publications in northeastern Indiana. It has its headquarters on Main Street in Kendallville. [14]The Kendallville Mall mails 14,000 community newspapers to Kendallville homes, and the surrounding area, and hosts a local news and local ads website. News Kendallville is a local website and Facebook page for community news, free to read. Scher Maihem Publishing Media Group emailed Indiana's first email newspaper in 2009, Avilla e Noo Z, a weekly newspaper. The company also produces videos for local businesses and for Kendallville TV. The local publishing company also is a leader in digital publishing and broadcasting. Notable people [ edit]Arthur Mapes, poet, born and raised in Kendallville, wrote Indiana's state poem and recognized in 1977 as the Poet Laureate for Indiana. David M. Mc Intosh, member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1995–2001; Republican nominee for governor of Indiana in 2000Brad Miller, two-time NBA All-Star, Center; 2003 - Indiana Pacers, 2004 - Sacramento Kings, retired in 2012. George A. Mitchell, founder of Cadillac, Michigan William Mitchell, United States Representative from Indiana Alvin M. Strauss, architect, born to German immigrant parents in Kendallville, best known for Lincoln Bank Tower Amy Yoder Begley, middle- and long-distance runner, competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics Mom Jeans, an American emo band originating in Kendallville, Indiana References [ edit]^ "2016 U. S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 28, 2017.^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.^ a b "American Fact Finder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.^ a b "American Fact Finder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.^ "Kendallville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-05-05.^ A Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana ... Western Biographical Publishing Company. 1880. p. 184.^ Counties of La Grange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F. A. Battey & Company. 1882. p. 120.^ "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 5, 2017.^ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-28.^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved 14 March 2018.^ http://www.kpcnews.com/?x=about External links [ edit]Kendallville Mall-Noo Z community newspaper City of Kendallville, Indiana website Star 88.3 WLAB (89.7 FM in Kendallville)Kendallville News-Sun Reflections of a Century The Kendallville Open Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association [ show]v t e Municipalities and communities of Noble County, Indiana, United States [ show]v t e Fort Wayne–Huntington–Auburn Combined Statistical Area Categories: Cities in Indiana Micropolitan areas of Indiana Cities in Noble County, Indiana
How I Met Your Mother -LRB- often abbreviated to HIMYM -RRB- is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 19 , 2005 to March 31 , 2014 . The series follows the main character , Ted Mosby , and his group of friends in Manhattan . As a framing device , Ted , in the year 2030 , recounts to his son and daughter the events that led him to meeting their mother . The series was created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays , who also served as the show 's executive producers and were frequent writers . The series was loosely inspired by their friendship when they both lived in New York City . Among the 208 episodes , there were only four directors : Pamela Fryman -LRB- 196 episodes -RRB- , Rob Greenberg -LRB- 7 episodes -RRB- , Michael Shea -LRB- 4 episodes -RRB- , and Neil Patrick Harris -LRB- 1 episode -RRB- . Known for its unique structure and eccentric humor , How I Met Your Mother has gained a cult following over the years . The show initially received positive reviews , while the later seasons received more mixed reviews . The show was nominated for 28 Emmy Awards , winning nine . In 2010 , Alyson Hannigan won the People 's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress . In 2012 , seven years after its premiere , the series won the People 's Choice Award for Favorite Network TV Comedy , and Neil Patrick Harris won the award for Favorite TV Comedy Actor . The ninth and final season began airing on September 23 , 2013 , and concluded on March 31 , 2014 , with a double-length finale episode , which received polarized reviews from critics and fans alike for its controversial twist ending , as many critics and fans believed it contradicted many of the previous episodes . How I Met Your Mother is often compared to Friends , for its setting and characters . Both shows take place in New York and both casts have similar character archetypes .
In 1897, Victoria had written instructions for her funeral, which was to be military as befitting a soldier's daughter and the head of the army, and white instead of black. On 25 January, Edward VII, the Kaiser and Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, helped lift her body into the coffin. She was dressed in a white dress and her wedding veil. An array of mementos commemorating her extended family, friends and servants were laid in the coffin with her, at her request, by her doctor and dressers. One of Albert's dressing gowns was placed by her side, with a plaster cast of his hand, while a lock of John Brown's hair, along with a picture of him, was placed in her left hand concealed from the view of the family by a carefully positioned bunch of flowers. Items of jewellery placed on Victoria included the wedding ring of John Brown's mother, given to her by Brown in 1883. Her funeral was held on Saturday, 2 February, in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, and after two days of lying-in-state, she was interred beside Prince Albert in Frogmore Mausoleum at Windsor Great Park. As she was laid to rest at the mausoleum, it began to snow.
Flax seed nutrition facts Flax seed nutrition facts Flax seed, also known as linseed, is one of the ancient cultivated crops since Mesopotamian times, grown for its oilseeds and fiber. Its crunchy seeds packed with full of nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, and essential vitamins. Of late, health benefits of flax have widely drawn the attention of nutrition researchers as well as health enthusiasts alike across the world. Flax belongs to the family of Linaceae, of the genus of Linum, and botanically named as Linum usitatissimum. Flax seeds (L.usitatissimum). (Photo courtesy: Alisha V ) Golden yellow flax. (Photo courtesy: Alisha V )
Drew Van Acker Drew Van Acker (born April 2, 1986[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jason DiLaurentis, the older brother of Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017) and Ian Archer in Cartoon Network's Tower Prep (2010). He has also starred as Remi Delatour on Lifetime's Devious Maids (2013–2015), and as Detective Tommy Campbell on the 2017 CBS police drama Training Day.
The relieved British began to assess the impact of the Blitz in August 1941, and the RAF Air Staff used the German experience to improve Bomber Command's offensives. They concluded bombers should strike a single target each night and use more incendiaries because they had a greater impact on production than high explosives. They also noted regional production was severely disrupted when city centres were devastated through the loss of administrative offices, utilities and transport. They believed the Luftwaffe had failed in precision attack, and concluded the German example of area attack using incendiaries was the way forward for operations over Germany.
Spotting the signs and diagnosis - Addison's disease - Articles - Articles - Addison's Disease Self-Help Group ADSHG - 06 Dec 2016 08:09 PM 0 Spotting the signs and diagnosis 01 Jan 2016 10:23 PM \| ADSHG in Addison's disease Addison’s disease is a rare, chronic condition brought about by failure of the adrenal glands. If untreated the condition is life threatening and unfortunately not always spotted quickly. Signs and symptoms The slowly progressive loss of cortisol and aldosterone secretion usually produces a chronic, steadily worsening fatigue, a loss of appetite, and some weight loss. Blood pressure is low and falls further when a person is standing, producing light-headedness. Nausea, sometimes with vomiting, and diarrhoea are common. The muscles are weak and often go into spasm. There are often emotional changes, particularly irritability and depression. Because of salt loss, a craving for salty foods is common. Finally, the increase in ACTH due to the loss of cortisol will usually produce a darkening of the skin that may look like an inappropriate tan on a person who feels very sick. Unfortunately, the slowly progressive chronic symptoms are usually missed or ignored until a sudden event like a flu virus, an accident, or the need for surgery suddenly precipitates a dramatic change for the worse because of the deficient response from the adrenals to one of these stresses. This is referred to as an adrenal crisis and is a medical emergency. Diagnostic tests A medical history of the symptoms mentioned above, especially hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin or gums, is often enough to raise a strong suspicion, prompting the appropriate tests. For autoimmune Addison's, the patient may already have been diagnosed with one or more of the typical associated conditions: premature ovarian/gonadal failure, a thyroid condition, vitiligo, B12 deficiency, insulin-dependent diabetes or coeliac (gluten/lactose intolerance). Even where the patient themselves has none of these associated conditions, a medical history of the extended family will often identify some of these associated conditions among first and second degree relations. Quite often, however, the first clue is from the abnormal results of routine blood tests ordered by the GP or hospital. These may include a low blood level of sodium, elevated blood level of potassium, a shift in the ratio of certain white blood cells, or surprising changes on an EKG or chest x-ray that are caused by high potassium or low blood volume. Other causes for these changes, particularly from medications, must be considered first. The ADSHG's explanatory leaflet for GPs, Diagnosing Addison's , explains the preliminary screening tests that your GP can conduct to indicate whether to refer you to a specialist for further testing. A definitive diagnosis of Addison's disease requires that definitive tests be carried out. The standard test used here is the short Synacthen test (also known as the ACTH stimulation test). The short Synacthen test is a blood test in which the amount of cortisol in the blood is measured before and after an injection of ACTH, usually over a period of 60 minutes. Individuals with adrenal disease produce a comparatively small amount of extra cortisol in response to the injection. Different hospitals apply different thresholds to define how small an increase in blood cortisol means adrenal failure. For Addison's, an elevated blood level of ACTH should also be found. For secondary adrenal insufficiency (a pituitary cause), ACTH is likely to be abnormally low. If the patient is very sick and Addison's disease is suspected, treatment can be initiated while the diagnostic tests are being done. Once the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency is established, causation must be explored. Serology (antibody) tests are the first step. Where these are negative, further diagnostic screens are appropriate, including a CT scan of the adrenals and screening for tuberculosis or other infections through further blood and skin tests and x-rays. Seeking medical help In the UK, you mu
Christopher James `` Chris '' Evans -LRB- born 1 April 1966 -RRB- is an English presenter , businessman and producer for radio and television . He started his broadcasting career working for Piccadilly Radio , Manchester , as a teenager , before moving to London as a presenter for the BBC 's Greater London Radio and then Channel 4 television , where The Big Breakfast made him a star . Soon he was able to dictate highly favourable terms , allowing him to broadcast on competing radio and TV stations . Slots like the Radio 1 Breakfast Show and TFI Friday provided a mix of celebrity interviews , music and comic games , delivered in an irreverent style that attracted high ratings , though often also generated significant numbers of complaints . By 2000 he was the UK 's highest paid entertainer , according to the Sunday Times Rich List . In 2005 , he started a new career on BBC Radio 2 , hosting the long-running Drivetime programme , before moving in 2010 to host The Chris Evans Breakfast Show every weekday morning . He previously presented The One Show on Fridays between 2010 and 2015 . In 2015 , he signed a three-year deal to lead a new Top Gear line-up . On 23 June 2015 it was confirmed that TFI Friday would return for its seventh series with eight episodes in December 2015 . Evans confirmed that he would also return to present it . It was then revealed that the BBC Top Gear team told Evans he would have to leave TFI Friday after the upcoming series if he intended to stay with Top Gear . On 4 July 2016 Evans announced that he would be stepping down as presenter of Top Gear . As of 2017 he continues to present the popular BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show .
According to the Certiport website http://shop.certiport.com/Shop/Control/f... , a single MCAS exam voucher costs $89, and a single MCAS exam voucher with retake option costs $106.80. Depending on which testing center you choose, you may be required to pay an additional test proctoring fee or test administration fee. -- garfield-n-odie Microsoft Word MVP 2005-2009 http://mvp.support.microsoft.com.
Asian Kung-Fu Generation (アジアン・カンフー・ジェネレーション , Ajian Kanfū Jenerēshon , stylized as ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION) is a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Yokohama, Japan, in 1996. For nearly its entire career, the band has consisted of vocalist Masafumi Gotō, guitarist Kensuke Kita, bassist Takahiro Yamada, and drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi. Starting out as a college band, Asian Kung-Fu Generation released a series of independent EPs featuring lyrics mostly sung in English. In 2002, they released their major-label EP debut "Hōkai Amplifier", from that point singing their lyrics in Japanese. The band's musical style is influenced by seminal Western alternative rock acts as well as their own local Japanese indie-rock and punk scene. Their songs incorporate various aspects of the genres, most typically expressing fast tempos and prominent power chord guitar riffs in addition to rhythmic groove and emotional lyrics. Despite the indie nature of their music, the band has enjoyed worldwide commercial success in addition to critical acclaim. Asian Kung-Fu Generation has been cited as one of the best, most balanced modern rock bands to emerge from Japan in the 2000s.
Spinal stenosis is a rare condition characterized by abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spaces within the spinal canal, spinal nerve root canals, or bones of the spinal column (vertebrae).Affected individuals may experience pain in the lower back and/or the legs.In some cases, affected individuals may have difficulty walking. Spinal stenosis may occur as a result of spinal injury, surgery, abnormal bone growth, or deterioration.pinal stenosis is a rare condition characterized by abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spaces within the spinal canal, spinal nerve root canals, or bones of the spinal column (vertebrae).
Aaron Copland / Timeline // Copland House …where America's musical past and future meet Aaron Copland: Timeline of a Musical Life Aaron Copland at the Piano (compiled by Michael Boriskin) 1900—Born on November 14 in Brooklyn to Sarah Mittenthal and Harris Copland, the youngest of five children (Ralph, Leon, Laurine, and Josephine) 1906—Attends Public School 111 in Brooklyn 1909—Begins to make up songs at the piano 1910-13—Attends summer camp (Camp Carey at Wilkes-Barre, PA) 1911—Earliest existing piece of music; begins piano lessons with sister Laurine 1914—Begins studies with first professional piano teacher, Ludwig Wolfsohn in Brooklyn 1916—Hears first symphony concert in Brooklyn 1917—First public performance as a pianist 1918—Graduated from Boys’ High School, Brooklyn 1917-21—Studies harmony and counterpoint with Rubin Goldmark 1919-21—Studies piano with Clarence Adler Aaron Copland 1921—Enrolls at newly-established American Conservatory at Fontainebleau in May; attends harmony class of Nadia Boulanger and begins composition studies with her in October 1922—First work published (by Durand): Le chat et la Souris (composed 1920); writes the Passacaglia for piano and first large-scale work, the ballet Grohg (revised 1932) 1924—First important article published, Gabriel Fauré, A Neglected Master (The Musical Quarterly) 1925—First major performances of an orchestral work, Symphony for Organ and Orchestra at Aeolian Hall (Nadia Boulanger, organist, with Walter Damrosch conducting the New York Symphony) and in Boston (with Serge Koussevitzky conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra); first visit to MacDowell Colony to work on Music for the Theatre; receives the first-ever Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship (renewed in 1926); writes first of many articles for Modern Music 1927—First major performance of Copland as pianist, World Premiere of his Piano Concerto (composed 1926) with Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony; begins lectures at New School for Social Research, New York (continuing for ten years, eventually developing some of these into his book What to Listen for in Music) 1928—Initiates Copland-Sessions Concerts with composer Roger Sessions, an important series mostly in New York devoted exclusively to contemporary music (continuing to 1932, averaging two concerts per season); joined the League of Composers (remaining a member until 1954); helps to establish Cos Cob Press, devoted to publishing works by young American composers; completes first important chamber work, Vitebsk 1929—Wins the RCA Victor Composers’ Competition with Dance Symphony (along with Ernest Bloch, Robert Russell Bennett, and Louis Gruenberg); completes Symphonic Ode 1930—First visit to Yaddo, Saratoga Springs, NY; composes first major work for solo piano, Piano Variations; Organizes Festival of Contemporary Music at Yaddo (and a second one in 1932) 1932—First visit to Mexico, arranged by Carlos Chavez, which includes first all-Copland program (organized by Chavez at the Conservatorio Nacional de Music on September 2nd: Two Pieces for String Quartet, Piano Variations, Two Pieces for Chorus, and Music for the Theatre); joins the Board of Directors of the League of Composers; joins a social and professional collective called Young Composers’ Group (including Arthur Berger, Henry Brant, Lehman Engel, Vivian Fine, Bernard Herrmann, Elie Siegmeister, and others) 1934—First performance of a staged work, the ballet Hear Ye! Hear Ye! by Ruth Page Ballets (in Chicago) Aaron Copland at his Desk 1935—Teaches for the first time at Harvard, replacing Walter Piston on leave in spring semester; organizes five concerts at the New School, each devoted to the music of one composer (Harris, Thomson, Sessions, Piston, and Copland) 1936—Writes regular column (“Scores and Records” for Modern Music, which continues until 1939); completes El Salon Mexico 1937—Composes The Second Hurricane, a "play-opera" for the Henry Street Settlement Music School in New York City, directed by Orson Welles, to be performed by children and adults 1938—Publisher becomes Boosey & Hawkes, to
Sugar Recommendations. The American Heart Association has specific limits for how much added sugar you should consume in one day. Women should limit added sugar consumption to 6 teaspoons, or about 100 calories. Men should limit sugar intake to 9 teaspoons, or approximately 150 calories. Just one can of soda contains about 8 teaspoons of sugar, well over the entire daily recommendation for women.
Roald Dahl -LRB- -LSB- langpronˈroʊ.əld _ ˈdɑːl -RSB- , -LSB- ˈɾuːɑl dɑl -RSB- ; 13 September 1916 -- 23 November 1990 -RRB- was a British novelist , short story writer , poet , screenwriter , and fighter pilot . His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide . Born in Wales to Norwegian parents , Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War , in which he became a flying ace and intelligence officer , rising to the rank of acting wing commander . He rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults and he became one of the world 's best selling authors . He has been referred to as `` one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century '' . His awards for contribution to literature include the 1983 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement , and the British Book Awards ' Children 's Author of the Year in 1990 . In 2008 , The Times placed Dahl 16th on its list of `` The 50 greatest British writers since 1945 '' . Dahl 's short stories are known for their unexpected endings and his children 's books for their unsentimental , macabre , often darkly comic mood , featuring villainous adult enemies of the child characters . His books champion the kind-hearted , and feature an underlying warm sentiment . Dahl 's works for children include James and the Giant Peach , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Matilda , The Witches , Fantastic Mr Fox , The BFG , The Twits and George 's Marvellous Medicine . His adult works include Tales of the Unexpected .
Clinophobia- Fear of going to bed \| Phobia Source Home » Phobia List Clinophobia- Fear of going to bed Clinophobia is the irrational fear of going to bed or falling asleep. This kind of fear is unexpectedly a common one. Sleep disturbances like nightmares, work and relationship can leave a person more prone in developing Clinophobia. The subconscious world of dreams can give rise to all kinds of violent or disturbing images and usually those who have frequent nightmares experiences dreams of falling, dying or being humiliated. Once Clinophobia is not the direct indication of sleep disorder or medical problem it often hints some deeper issues, dilemma and uncertainties can keep someone awake and the idea of sleeping peacefully is impossible. At times, insomnia and fear of sleeping affects the person’s daily life. The pattern of symptoms experienced usually varies from person to person, frequently depending on the severity of the phobia. For some people, the phobia causes them to feel uncomfortable and anxious when attempting to sleep and in more severe cases, attempting to sleep might provoke severe anxiety or panic attacks. Treatment may involve medical intervention and may vary on the cause and severity of the phobia. If the cause is emotional problems and stress from work seeking help in the form of counseling or therapy is encouraged. And if panic attack becomes a symptom, panic treatment can be a way to break off physical and mental tension.
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Copyright Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution. This is usually only for a limited time. The exclusive rights are not absolute but limited by limitations and exceptions to copyright law, including fair use. A major limitation on copyright is that copyright protects only the original expression of ideas, and not the underlying ideas themselves.[1][2]
Estates of the realm The best known system is the French Ancien Régime (Old Regime), a three-estate system used until the French Revolution (1789–1799). Monarchy was for the king and the queen and this system was made up of clergy (the First Estate), nobles (the Second Estate), and peasants and bourgeoisie (the Third Estate). In some regions, notably Scandinavia and Russia, burghers (the urban merchant class) and rural commoners were split into separate estates, creating a four-estate system with rural commoners ranking the lowest as the Fourth Estate. Furthermore, the non-landowning poor could be left outside the estates, leaving them without political rights. In England, a two-estate system evolved that combined nobility and bishops into one lordly estate with "commons" as the second estate. This system produced the two houses of parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. In southern Germany, a three-estate system of nobility (princes and high clergy), ritters (knights), and burghers was used.
Settlement: When a load is applied on the ground, it increases the vertical effective stress. This stress increases the vertical strain in the soil. This increase in vertical strain causes the ground to move downward. This downward movement of the ground is called settlement. Many civil engineering projects include placing of loads on the ground, which produces increase in vertical effective stress. This increase in vertical stress is important because it produces vertical strain in the soil. Subsidence:
A variety of industries benefit from hunting and support hunting on economic grounds. In Tanzania, it is estimated that a safari hunter spends fifty to one hundred times that of the average ecotourist. While the average photo tourist may seek luxury accommodation, the average safari hunter generally stays in tented camps. Safari hunters are also more likely to use remote areas, uninviting to the typical ecotourist. Advocates argue that these hunters allow for anti-poaching activities and revenue for local communities.[citation needed]
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 3,000 strikeout club is the group of pitchers who have struck out 3,000 or more batters in their careers. Walter Johnson was the first to reach 3,000, doing so in 1923, and was the only pitcher at this milestone for 50 years until Bob Gibson recorded his 3,000th strikeout in 1974. In total, 16 pitchers have reached 3,000 strikeouts with John Smoltz, the most recent club member, joining in 2008. Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson are the only left-handed pitchers in this group. Randy Johnson was the quickest pitcher to 3,000 strikeouts, taking fewer games pitched or innings pitched than any other pitcher. César Gerónimo is the only player struck out by two different pitchers for their 3,000th strikeout, first by Gibson in 1974 and then Nolan Ryan in 1980. The Chicago Cubs are one of two franchises to see multiple pitchers record their 3,000th strikeout on their roster, first Ferguson Jenkins in 1982 and then Greg Maddux in 2005. The Minnesota Twins also had two pitchers reach the milestone with their team – Walter Johnson joined the club while the franchise was called the Washington Senators, then Bert Blyleven joined in 1986 with the team in Minnesota. Ten 3,000 strikeout pitchers are also members of the 300 win club. Seven pitchers from this club were named amongst the one hundred greatest players in MLB history as part of the All-Century Team, four of whom were eventually voted as starters for the team by fan vote.
The most popular available tourist destinations in Myanmar include big cities such as Yangon and Mandalay; religious sites in Mon State, Pindaya, Bago and Hpa-An; nature trails in Inle Lake, Kengtung, Putao, Pyin Oo Lwin; ancient cities such as Bagan and Mrauk-U; as well as beaches in Nabule, Ngapali, Ngwe-Saung, Mergui. Nevertheless, much of the country is off-limits to tourists, and interactions between foreigners and the people of Myanmar, particularly in the border regions, are subject to police scrutiny. They are not to discuss politics with foreigners, under penalty of imprisonment and, in 2001, the Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board issued an order for local officials to protect tourists and limit "unnecessary contact" between foreigners and ordinary Burmese people.
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I guess this starts with the fact that our bodies are made up of a bunch of tiny cells that all come together to make a human being. These cells have DNA which contain the genetic material that make us who we are. The DNA strands have a cap, like the tips of shoelaces, called telomeres. Every time the cells divide the telomere cap shortens. This basically continues to happen until we die!
When Zeus struck down Apollo's son Asclepius with a lightning bolt for resurrecting Hippolytus from the dead (transgressing Themis by stealing Hades's subjects), Apollo in revenge killed the Cyclopes, who had fashioned the bolt for Zeus. Apollo would have been banished to Tartarus forever for this, but was instead sentenced to one year of hard labor, due to the intercession of his mother, Leto. During this time he served as shepherd for King Admetus of Pherae in Thessaly. Admetus treated Apollo well, and, in return, the god conferred great benefits on Admetus.
The Industrial Revolution began in the United Kingdom and most of the important technological innovations were British. Mechanized textile production spread to continental Europe in the early 19th century, with important centers in France.t also included the change from wood and other bio-fuels to coal. Textiles were the dominant industry of the Industrial Revolution in terms of employment, value of output and capital invested; the textile industry was also the first to use modern production methods.
Listen (Beyoncé song) One of four new songs written for the feature version of Dreamgirls (originally a 1981 Broadway musical), "Listen" is a soul-R&B song; its lyrics make reference to tenacity, love, the refusal to defer dreams and finally rise towards fame. Its instrumentation includes bass, drums, guitars, keyboards, percussion, and violins, among others. Contemporary music critics complimented the strong and emotional vocals of BeyoncÃ©, and added that the lyrics perfectly elaborate on Deena Jones's life. "Listen" won Best Original Song at the 2007 Critics' Choice Awards. It was nominated in the same category at the 2006 International Press Academy Satellite Award, at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards for all songwriters, and at the 2007 Academy Awards, for songwriters Krieger, Cutler, Preven .
Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) 13-year-old orphan Anne Shirley is living in servitude with the cruel Hammond family in Nova Scotia. However, when Mr. Hammond dies, Anne is sent to an orphanage where she eventually receives the wonderful news that she has been adopted by a couple on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I). Upon arriving in P.E.I, Anne is met at the train station by the elderly Matthew Cuthbert who is surprised to find a girl there instead of a boy.
All armies soon deployed AA guns often based on their smaller field pieces, notably the French 75 mm and Russian 76.2 mm, typically simply propped up on some sort of embankment to get the muzzle pointed skyward. The British Army adopted the 13-pounder quickly producing new mountings suitable for AA use, the 13-pdr QF 6 cwt Mk III was issued in 1915. It remained in service throughout the war but 18-pdr guns were lined down to take the 13-pdr shell with a larger cartridge producing the 13-pr QF 9 cwt and these proved much more satisfactory. However, in general, these ad-hoc solutions proved largely useless. With little experience in the role, no means of measuring target, range, height or speed the difficulty of observing their shell bursts relative to the target gunners proved unable to get their fuse setting correct and most rounds burst well below their targets. The exception to this rule was the guns protecting spotting balloons, in which case the altitude could be accurately measured from the length of the cable holding the balloon.
The Dukes of Hazzard In 1977, Waldron was approached by Warner Bros. with the idea of developing Moonrunners into a television series. Waldron reworked various elements from Moonrunners, and from it was devised what would become The Dukes of Hazzard. Production began in October 1978 with the original intention of only nine episodes being produced as mid-season filler. The first five episodes were filmed in Covington and Conyers, Georgia and surrounding areas, including some location work in nearby Atlanta. After completing production on the fifth episode, "High Octane", the cast and crew broke for Christmas break, expecting to return in several weeks' time to complete the ordered run of episodes. In the meantime, executives at Warner Bros. were impressed by the rough preview cuts of the completed episodes and saw potential in developing the show into a full-running series; part of this plan was to move production from Georgia to the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, primarily to simplify production as well as develop a larger workshop to service the large number of automobiles needed for the series.
â¢. Typhoid is a serious disease is caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi. It is transmitted through the ingestion of food or drink, which has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person.â¢. Typhoid can cause a high fever, weakness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach pains, and a rash of flat, rose-colored spots.t is transmitted through the ingestion of food or drink, which has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person. â¢. Typhoid can cause a high fever, weakness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach pains, and a rash of flat, rose-colored spots.
Sales taxes in the United States Since January 2017, 5 states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) do not levy a statewide sales tax,[1] while California has the highest state sales tax with a base rate of 7.25%. (the territory of Puerto Rico has a higher 10.5% value added tax since April 2016).[2][3] In some states such as California, counties and cities impose additional sales taxes, and total sales taxes can be over 11%.
The Teutonic Order lost eastern Prussia when Grand Master Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach converted to Lutheranism and secularized the Prussian branch of the Teutonic Order in 1525. Albert established himself as the first duke of the Duchy of Prussia and a vassal of the Polish crown by the Prussian Homage. Walter von Cronberg, the next Grand Master, was enfeoffed with the title to Prussia after the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, but the Order never regained possession of the territory. In 1569 the Hohenzollern prince-electors of the Margraviate of Brandenburg became co-regents with Albert's son, the feeble-minded Albert Frederick.
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German Cars - Leaders In The Automobile World German Cars — Leaders In The Automobile World Without a doubt, Germany with its German cars is one of the leading automobile havens in the world. It is a country that has produced many firsts, like the four stroke engine invented by Nikolaus August Otto in 1876 among others. Germany doesn’t fall short with car manufacturing either, with close to 10 million cars produced every year with almost 1 million people employed. From Audi , BMW , and Porsche to Mercedes Benz (also known as Daimler) and Volkswagen — all of these companies have factories scattered throughout the world and even more happy fans to boot. Audi The first line of German cars under discussion is Audi. Headquartered in Ingolstadt , it is owned by the Volkswagen Group and has been doing extremely well with European sales. Audi is widely considered to have the best build quality of all commercial auto manufacturers, with record sales figures coming from half of its 50 major sales markets in 2004. Following increases in sales in different world regions, Audi has responded by building dealerships in these areas and expanding its brand. BMW Another major German cars brand is the BMW (outspoken: Bayerische Motorenwerke), which is located in Munich (München) . Known as the “Ultimate Driving Machine” in the United States, the company was founded by Karl Rapp in 1913. Originally, BMW was intended to be an aircraft manufacturer until it secured a contract to build V12 engines. Today, after countless design changes, it can safely say it belongs in the same class as the other luxury German cars like Mercedes Benz and Porsche. It is known to be cheaper than its counterparts as well, manufacturing everything from compact I series vehicles to the fancy 5, 6, and 7 series. Porsche Another bona fide German automobile company is the immortal Porsche series, whose Headquarters are locate in Stuttgart . Known as amongst some of the finest cars in the world, it has crafted a niche as a racing car king, with more than 190 cars built for racing events alone in 2006. From the 24 Hour Nürburgring race in June (one of Germany’s largest motorsport events) to the American Le Mans Series with races in Long Beach, Houston, and St. Petersburg, Russia – Porsche always delivers in the racing department. Plus, it was Ferdinand Porsche that came up with the VW Beetle prototype. Mercedes Benz One of the largest car manufacturer worldwide is also located in Sindelfingen , Germany, named Mercedes Benz, also known as Daimler. Daimler is well-known as producing cars with the longest life span. It is very common to drive a Mercedes Benz for 20+ years. Volkswagen (VW) Volkswagen, located in Wolfsburg, is another large car manufacturer and employer in Germany, producing cars all around the world. The world famous Käfer became a national symbol for the industrialization in the years after World War II . Its follower, Beetle, is as well a symbol for freedom, joy, and happiness. — All of the aforementioned cars speak volumes over Germany’s influence in the racing world. From the BMW to the Audi, Germany will continue to remain one of the premier racing and driving destinations in the world. ;-)
Most of the Low Countries had come under the rule of the House of Burgundy and subsequently the House of Habsburg. In 1549 Holy Roman Emperor Charles V issued the Pragmatic Sanction, which further unified the Seventeen Provinces under his rule. Charles was succeeded by his son, King Philip II of Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted against Philip II because of high taxes, persecution of Protestants by the government, and Philip's efforts to modernize and centralize the devolved-medieval government structures of the provinces. This was the start of the Eighty Years' War.
Persons who speak German as their first language, look German and whose families have lived in Germany for generations are considered "most German", followed by categories of diminishing Germanness such as Aussiedler (people of German ancestry whose families have lived in Eastern Europe but who have returned to Germany), Restdeutsche (people living in lands that have historically belonged to Germany but which is currently outside of Germany), Auswanderer (people whose families have emigrated from Germany and who still speak German), German speakers in German-speaking nations such as Austrians, and finally people of German emigrant background who no longer speak German.
Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a large, primarily residential,[5] public university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862,[6] the university was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College (Mech). The college began with a focus on training students in various agricultural and mechanical disciplines but was developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then Governor (later, President) Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878 the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to "The Ohio State University".[7] It has since grown into the third-largest university campus in the United States.[8] Along with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio State also operates a regional campus system with regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster.
Geography of Seychelles. The Seychelles is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (994 mi) east of Kenya. Seychelles lies between approximately 4ÂºS and 10ÂºS and 46ÂºE and 54ÂºE. The nation is an archipelago of 115 tropical islands, some granite and some coral. the majority of which are small and uninhabited.
Using histological stains on expectorated samples from phlegm (also called "sputum"), scientists can identify MTB under a microscope. Since MTB retains certain stains even after being treated with acidic solution, it is classified as an acid-fast bacillus. The most common acid-fast staining techniques are the Ziehl–Neelsen stain and the Kinyoun stain, which dye acid-fast bacilli a bright red that stands out against a blue background. Auramine-rhodamine staining and fluorescence microscopy are also used.
Lumbar punctures usually take place in a doctorâs office â most often a neurologist â that has been equipped to do this procedure. Who will be in the room with my child during the procedure? Your child will be with her doctor or nurse practitioner performing the lumbar puncture, and a nurse or clinical assistant who will help.
John Paul Cusack -LRB- -LSB- ˈkjuːsæk -RSB- , born June 28 , 1966 -RRB- is an American actor , producer and screenwriter . He made one of his earliest film roles in the mid-1980s , before he starred in Cameron Crowe 's film Say Anything ... -LRB- 1989 -RRB- , for which he gained teen idol status . He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor -- Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in High Fidelity -LRB- 2000 -RRB- . Cusack starred in other films , including Grosse Pointe Blank -LRB- 1997 -RRB- , Being John Malkovich -LRB- 1999 -RRB- , 1408 -LRB- 2007 -RRB- , 2012 -LRB- 2009 -RRB- , Hot Tub Time Machine -LRB- 2010 -RRB- and The Raven -LRB- 2012 -RRB- .
Conscientious objector Conservative Mennonites do not object to serving their country in peaceful alternatives (alternative service) such as hospital work, farming, forestry, road construction and similar occupations. Their objection is in being part in any military capacity whether noncombatant or regular service. During World War II and the Korean, Vietnam war eras they served in many such capacities in alternative I-W service programs initially through the Mennonite Central Committee and now through their own alternatives.
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" is a novelty Christmas song. Written by Randy Brooks, the song was originally performed by the husband-and-wife duo of Elmo and Patsy Trigg Shropshire in 1979. In the lyrics, a grandmother gets drunk on spiked eggnog at a family Christmas Eve party and, having forgotten to take her medication and despite pleas and warnings from her family, staggers outside into a snowstorm. While on her walk home, she is trampled to death by Santa Claus and his reindeer pulled sleigh. The second and third verses describe the next day's Christmas gathering where "all the family's dressed in black (for mourning)" and the question is asked as to whether Grandma's gifts should be opened at all or sent back the next day for possible refunds or exchanges (the collective answer to that question is a loud "Send them back!"), while the widowered "Grandpa" acts casual like nothing's happened, drinks beer, watches football and plays cards with "cousin Mel". The song closes with a warning that Santa, "a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves", is unfit for a driver's license, and that the listeners should beware.
Ducks are medium-sized aquatic birds with broad bills, eyes on the side of the head, fairly long necks, short legs set far back on the body, and webbed feet. Males, known as drakes, are often larger than females (simply known as ducks) and are differently coloured in some breeds. Domestic ducks are omnivores, eating a variety of animal and plant materials such as aquatic insects, molluscs, worms, small amphibians, waterweeds, and grasses. They feed in shallow water by dabbling, with their heads underwater and their tails upended. Most domestic ducks are too heavy to fly, and they are social birds, preferring to live and move around together in groups. They keep their plumage waterproof by preening, a process that spreads the secretions of the preen gland over their feathers.
It Never Rains in Southern California (album) It Never Rains in Southern California is an album by Albert Hammond released by Mums Records. The album landed on the Billboard 200 chart, reaching #77. The single title song hit #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart, #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #51 on the UK Singles Chart in 1972.
Human iron metabolism Like most mineral nutrients, the majority of the iron absorbed from digested food or supplements is absorbed in the duodenum by enterocytes of the duodenal lining. These cells have special molecules that allow them to move iron into the body. To be absorbed, dietary iron can be absorbed as part of a protein such as heme protein or iron must be in its ferrous Fe2+ form. A ferric reductase enzyme on the enterocytes’ brush border, duodenal cytochrome B (Dcytb), reduces ferric Fe3+ to Fe2+.[9] A protein called divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1), which can transport several divalent metals across the plasma membrane, then transports iron across the enterocyte’s cell membrane into the cell.
Xi Jinping -LRB- -LSB- - cmnɕǐ tɕìn.pʰǐŋ -RSB- , ; born 15 June 1953 -RRB- is the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of China , President of the People 's Republic of China , and Chairman of the Central Military Commission . As Xi holds the top offices of the party and the military , in addition to being the head of state through the office of the president , he is sometimes referred to as China 's `` Paramount Leader '' and recognized by the party as its leadership `` core '' . As General Secretary , Xi holds an ex-officio seat on the Politburo Standing Committee , China 's top decision-making body . The son of Communist veteran Xi Zhongxun , Xi Jinping rose through the ranks politically in China 's coastal provinces . Xi was governor of Fujian from 1999 to 2002 , and governor , then party secretary of neighboring Zhejiang province from 2002 to 2007 . Following the dismissal of Chen Liangyu , Xi was transferred to Shanghai as party secretary for a brief period in 2007 . Xi joined the Politburo Standing Committee and central secretariat in October 2007 , spending the next five years as Hu Jintao 's presumed successor . Xi was vice-president from 2008 to 2013 and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission from 2010 to 2012 . Since assuming power , Xi has attempted to legitimize the authority of the Communist Party by introducing far-ranging measures to enforce party discipline and to ensure internal unity . He initiated an unprecedented and far-reaching campaign against corruption , leading to the downfall of prominent incumbent and retired officials . Xi has also imposed further restrictions over civil society and ideological discourse , advocating the concept of `` internet sovereignty '' . Considered the central figure of the People 's Republic 's fifth generation of leadership , Xi has significantly centralized institutional power by taking on a wide range of leadership positions , including chairing the newly formed National Security Commission , as well as new steering committees on economic and social reforms , military reform , and the Internet . Xi has called for further market economic reforms , for governing according to the law and for strengthening legal institutions , with an emphasis on individual and national aspirations under the neologism `` Chinese Dream '' . Xi has also championed a more assertive foreign policy , particularly with regards to Sino-Japanese relations , China 's claims in the South China Sea , and its role as a leading advocate of free trade and globalization . He has also sought to expand China 's regional influence through the One Belt , One Road initiative , played a leading role in the fight against climate change , and invested heavily in energy and natural resources .
Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 1 April Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1 April Questions Specialist set by TheLamb (please note that although these are all the questions, the subjects are not in the order in which they were asked) SPORT 01. Q. Which Irn-Bru Scottish League team recently became the first British football team to be promoted in the current 2007/2008 season ? A. EAST FIFE (Division 3 Champions) 02. Q. On what date is the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ? A. 8th AUGUST (08.08.08) 03. Q. At which course will the 2008 (British) Open Golf Championship take place ? A. ROYAL BIRKDALE 04. Q. Who trained the first, second and third placed horses in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup ? 05. Q. At which weight is boxer Joe Calzaghe considered to be the undisputed World Champion ? 06. Q. In which park is the Melbourne Australian Formula 1 motor racing circuit situated ? A. ALBERT PARK 07. Q. Dwain Chambers was banned by UK Athletics in 2004 for the mis-use of which anabolic steroid ? 08. Q. England fly-half Johnny Wilkinson was replaced in the starting line-up for the final 2008 Rugby 6 Nations test against Ireland by whom ? A. DANNY CIPRIANI (a) Q. What colour jacket is worn by the No. 1 dog in greyhound racing ? A. RED (b) Q. Which British girl gymnast became European and World Champion on Bars in 2006? A. BETH TWEDDLE (c) Q. In the recent Test Cricket series in New Zealand who was the first England batsman to score a century ? A. TIM AMBROSE QUOTATIONS 01. Q. Which author said “In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” ? A. H. G. WELLS 02. Q. Who said of Lord Byron “He is mad, bad and dangerous to know” ? A. LADY CAROLINE LAMB 03. Q. Which American poet, famous for her wisecracks, said “Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses” ? A. DOROTHY PARKER 04. Q. Which former Prime Minister said, in 1921 “Love your neighbour is not merely sound Christianity, it’s good business” ? A. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE 05. Q. Which Conservative politician said, in 1974 “Harold Wilson is going around the country stirring up apathy” ? A. WILLIAM WHITELAW 06. Q. Which inventor said “Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration” ? 07. Q. Which early American politician and author said “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” ? A. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 08. Q. Which former US President said “I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I’m in a cabinet meeting” ? A. RONALD REAGAN (a) Q. Who or what did Oscar Wilde describe as “The unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable” ? A. FOX HUNTERS (b) Q. Who said “I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an exception” ? A. GROUCHO MARX (c) Q. Who said “This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot” ? A. GEORGE W. BUSH THE MUSIC ROUND For all you lovers of pop, this one’s about classical music ! But cheer up, there are plenty of clues. 01. Q. Which anthem by Handel, also used for the UEFA Champions League and P&O cruise adverts, has been sung at every coronation since that of George II in 1727 ? A. ZADOK THE PRIEST 02. Q. From which composition was the music for the Rugby World Cup’s ‘World in union’ taken. It is also sung as an alternative national anthem entitled ‘I vow to thee my country’ A. JUPITER (From the Planets Suite by Gustav Holst) 03. Q. The first four notes from which world famous symphony were used by the BBC during WWII to introduce their radio broadcasts, because they evoked the Morse code for V, symbolising victory ? A. BEETHOVEN’S 5TH 04. Q. To who’s wedding march, from his music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, have more brides walked down the aisle since 1842, than any other composition ? A. FELIX MENDELSSOHN 05. Q. Music to the films ‘Out of Africa’, ‘Dances with Wolves’ and arrangement of the James Bond theme have one thing in common. Name it. A. JOHN BARRY (He wrote the first two and arranged Monty Norman’s original Bond theme) 06. Q. Augustus Jaeger was Edward Elgar’s best friend. Jaeger being German for ‘hunter’ inspired
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Ricky Wilson \| Biography, News and Photos \| Contactmusic.com News Pictures Press Quotes RSS Biography Ricky Wilson (born Charles Richard Wilson 17.01.78) is an English singer/songwriter, known for his work as the lead singer of the band, Kaiser Chiefs. Net Worth: According to Celebrity Net Worth in 2014, Ricky Wilson has a net worth of 10 million USD. Childhood: Ricky Wilson was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and attended Ghyll Royd Primary School in Burley-in-Wharfdale, before going on to Leeds Grammar School. He then went ahead and studied a BA degree in Graphic Arts and Design at Leeds Metropolitan University, earning his BA in 2000. Career: In the year 1996, Ricky Wilson was involved in the creation of the creation of a band called Parva, which went on to become Kaiser Chiefs in the year 2000. In 2005, Wilson appeared as a panellist on the BBC Two television show 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks', and appeared as a guest host on the show the following year. The following year, Wilson appeared and sang on the comedy talent show, 'Peter Kay's Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice'. In 2009, he appeared on the show 'Shooting Stars'. Also in 2009, Wilson made a small cameo role in the British film 'St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold', before having a background role in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1' in the following year. Wilson then began working on the stage musical 'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds - The New Generation', between November 2012 and January 2013. In 19th September 2013, Wilson announced that he would become one of the judges on the television talent show, 'The Voice'. Biography by Contactmusic.com Ricky Wilson and the rest of Kaiser Chiefs perform live at the SSE Hydro as part of the Clyde 1 Live event. - SECC, Glasgow, Scotland - Sunday 18th December 2016
David Lee Smith (born September 8, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as John Oldman, the protagonist of the 2007 science fiction film, "The Man from Earth"; he co-starred with John Billingsley and Tony Todd. He has also appeared in other movies, including "Fight Club", and dozens of television episodes, some as a recurring character such as in "".
Intro to ONAP - the Open Network Automation Platform Intro to ONAP - the Open Network Automation Platform Converge! Network Digest Subscribe Add to Share More7,463 views322Published on May 1, 2017What is ONAP? The Open Network Automation Platform is a project hosted by The Linux Foundation that aims to automate the entire network. Presenters in this video include: Chris Rice, Senior VP of AT&T Labs; Arpit Joshipura, General Manager for Network & Orchestration at The Linux Foundation; Madam Yang, Deputy General Manager of China Mobile Research Institute; Alla Goldner, Industry Alliances & Standardization at Amdocs; and Dave Reekie, SVP for Research and New Technology at Metaswitch. Video sponsored by Metaswitch Show more Loading...
Through most of Shell's early history, the Shell Oil Company business in the United States was substantially independent with its stock being traded on the NYSE and with little direct involvement from the group's central offices in the running of the American business. However, in 1984, Royal Dutch Shell made a bid to purchase those shares of Shell Oil Company it did not own (around 30%) and despite opposition from some minority shareholders, which led to a court case, Shell completed the buyout for a sum of $5.7 billion.
Primary and secondary groups People in a secondary group interact on a less personal level than in a primary group. Since secondary groups are established to perform functions, peopleâ€™s roles are more interchangeable. A secondary group is one you have chosen to be a part of. They are based where many people can meet close friends or people they would just call acquaintances. Secondary groups are groups in which one exchanges explicit commodities, such as labour for wages, services for payments, etc. Examples of these would be employment, vendor-to-client relationships, etc.
Anal fistula Font size: A A AShare this: Anal fistula An anal fistula is a small channel that can develop between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus. An anal fistula can cause bleeding and discharge when passing stools - and can be painful. An anal fistula can occur after surgery to drain an anal abscess. In some cases, an anal fistula causes persistent drainage. In other cases, where the outside of the channel opening closes, the result may be recurrent anal abscesses. The only cure for an anal fistula is surgery. Symptoms of anal fistulas Possible symptoms include: Pain, which is usually constant, throbbing and worse when sitting down Skin irritation around the anus, including swelling, redness and tenderness Discharge of pus or blood Constipation or pain associated with bowel movements Fever Diagnosis of anal fistulas Usually, a clinical evaluation - including a digital rectal examination - is sufficient to diagnose an anal fistula, but some patients may require additional tests to screen for: Sexually transmitted infections Inflammatory bowel disease Diverticular disease Rectal cancer In rare cases, an examination may be done under anaesthesia. The doctor may also arrange for an ultrasound, a CT scan or an MRI to be done. Treatment of anal fistulas The type of surgery will depend on the position of your anal fistula. The options include: Fistulotomy. This is used in 85-95% of cases and involves cutting open the whole length of the fistula in order for the surgeon to flush out the contents. This heals after one to two months into a flattened scar. Seton techniques. A seton is a piece of thread which is left in the fistula tract. This may be considered if you are at high risk of developing incontinence when the fistula crosses the sphincter muscles. Sometimes several operations are necessary. Advancement flap procedures. This option is usually when the fistula is considered complex, or is there is a high risk of incontinence. The advancement flap is a piece of tissue that is removed from the rectum or from the skin around the anus. During surgery, the fistula tract is removed and the flap is reattached where the opening of the fistula was. The operation is effective in about 70% of cases. Fibrin glue. This is currently the only non-surgical treatment option. The glue is injected into the fistula to seal the tract, then the opening is stitched closed. It is a simple, safe and painless procedure, but long-term results for this method are poor. Initial success rates as high as 77% drop to 14% after 16 months. Bioprosthetic plug. This is a cone shaped plug made from human tissue, which is used to block the internal opening of the fistula. Stitches keep it in place. However, this does not completely seal the fistula, so that it can continue to drain. New tissue usually grows around the plug to heal the fistula. Two trials show success rates of over 80% for this method, but long-term success rates are uncertain.
Kangana Ranaut -LRB- -LSB- kəŋɡənaː raːɳoːʈʰ -RSB- ; born 23 March 1986 -RRB- is an Indian film actress . She has established a career in Bollywood and is one of the highest-paid actresses in India . Ranaut is particularly known in the media for expressing her honest opinions in public and is frequently credited as one of the most fashionable Indian celebrities . She is the recipient of several awards , including three National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards in four categories . Born in Bhambla , a small town in Himachal Pradesh , Ranaut initially aspired to become a doctor at the insistence of her parents . Determined to build her own career path , she relocated to Delhi at age sixteen , where she briefly became a model . After training under the theatre director Arvind Gaur , Ranaut made her feature film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster , for which she was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut . She received praise for portraying emotionally intense characters in the dramas Woh Lamhe -LRB- 2006 -RRB- , Life in a. . . Metro -LRB- 2007 -RRB- and Fashion -LRB- 2008 -RRB- . For the last of these , she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Filmfare Award in the same category . Ranaut featured in the commercially successful films Raaz : The Mystery Continues -LRB- 2009 -RRB- and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai -LRB- 2010 -RRB- , though she was criticised for being typecast in neurotic roles . A comic role opposite R. Madhavan in the 2011 box office hit Tanu Weds Manu was well-received , though this was followed by a series of brief , glamorous roles in films that failed to propel her career forward . She then played a mutant opposite Hrithik Roshan in the science fiction film Krrish 3 -LRB- 2013 -RRB- , one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films , and won the Filmfare and National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the comedy-drama Queen -LRB- 2014 -RRB- . In 2015 , Ranaut portrayed a dual role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns , the most successful Bollywood film featuring a female protagonist , for which she won a Filmfare Critics Award and a second consecutive National Film Award for Best Actress .
Sign up to view the full version. This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: Challenges 1. Lets apply the economics of taxation to romantic relationships. (a).What does it mean to have an inelastic demand for your boyfriend or girlfriend? How about an elastic demand? GHOST ANSWER: 6 An inelastic demand means you cant live without him or her. An elastic demand means that there are good substitutes for the current boyfriend or girlfriend. (b).Sometimes relationships have taxes. Suppose that you and your boyfriend or girlfriend live one hour apart.
The September 11 attacks -LRB- also referred to as 9/11 -RRB- The expression `` 9/11 '' is pronounced `` nine eleven '' . The slash is not part of the pronunciation . The name is frequently used in British English as well as in American English , even though the dating conventions differ . were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda on the United States on the morning of Tuesday , September 11 , 2001 . The attacks killed 2,996 people , injured over 6,000 others , and caused at least $ 10 billion in property and infrastructure damage . Four passenger airliners operated by two major U.S. passenger air carriers -LRB- United Airlines and American Airlines -RRB- -- all of which departed from airports in the northeastern United States bound for California -- were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists . Two of the planes , American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 , were crashed into the North and South towers , respectively , of the World Trade Center complex in New York City . Within an hour and 42 minutes , both 110-story towers collapsed , with debris and the resulting fires causing partial or complete collapse of all other buildings in the World Trade Center complex , including the 47-story 7 World Trade Center tower , as well as significant damage to ten other large surrounding structures . A third plane , American Airlines Flight 77 , was crashed into the Pentagon -LRB- the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense -RRB- in Arlington County , Virginia , leading to a partial collapse of the building 's western side . The fourth plane , United Airlines Flight 93 , initially was steered toward Washington , D.C. , but crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville , Pennsylvania , after its passengers tried to overcome the hijackers . It was the deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States , with 343 and 72 killed respectively . Suspicion for the attack quickly fell on al-Qaeda . The United States responded to the attacks by launching the War on Terror and invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban , which had harbored al-Qaeda . Many countries strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded the powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent terrorist attacks . Although al-Qaeda 's leader , Osama bin Laden , initially denied any involvement , in 2004 he claimed responsibility for the attacks . Al-Qaeda and bin Laden cited U.S. support of Israel , the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia , and sanctions against Iraq as motives . Having evaded capture for almost a decade , bin Laden was located and killed by SEAL Team Six of the U.S. Navy in May 2011 . The destruction of the World Trade Center and nearby infrastructure caused serious damage to the economy of Lower Manhattan and had a significant effect on global markets , closing Wall Street until September 17 and the civilian airspace in the U.S. and Canada until September 13 . Many closings , evacuations , and cancellations followed , out of respect or fear of further attacks . Cleanup of the World Trade Center site was completed in May 2002 , and the Pentagon was repaired within a year . On November 18 , 2006 , construction of One World Trade Center began at the World Trade Center site . The building was officially opened on November 3 , 2014 . Numerous memorials have been constructed , including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City , the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County , Virginia , and the Flight 93 National Memorial in a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville , Pennsylvania .
Good-bye, My Lady Good-bye, My Lady is a novel by James H. Street about a boy and his dog. It was published by J. B. Lippincott Company in June 1954 and reprinted in paperback by Pocket Books in February 1978. It is based on Street's short story "Weep No More, My Lady", which was published in the 6 December 1941 issue of The Saturday Evening Post.
Amy Lou Adams -LRB- born August 20 , 1974 -RRB- is an American actress and singer . She was named one of 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2014 and is among the highest-paid actresses in the world . She has won two Golden Globe Awards , and has been nominated for five Academy Awards and six British Academy Film Awards . Adams began her career on stage performing in dinner theater and went on to make her feature film debut in Drop Dead Gorgeous -LRB- 1999 -RRB- . After moving to Los Angeles , she made several appearances on television and in B-movies , before starring in Steven Spielberg 's 2002 biopic Catch Me If You Can . Adams 's breakthrough role came in the 2005 independent film Junebug , in which her portrayal of a young pregnant woman earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination . In 2007 , she starred as a princess in the commercially successful Disney musical film Enchanted . Adams received three more Oscar nominations for her supporting roles in Doubt -LRB- 2008 -RRB- , The Fighter -LRB- 2010 -RRB- , and The Master -LRB- 2012 -RRB- . She played reporter Lois Lane in the 2013 superhero film Man of Steel and a troubled con artist in David O. Russell 's film American Hustle ; for the latter , she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress . She won a second consecutive Golden Globe Award for portraying artist Margaret Keane in the comedy-drama Big Eyes -LRB- 2014 -RRB- . In 2016 , Adams reprised the role of Lois in Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice , and garnered acclaim for her leading roles in the science-fiction film Arrival and the crime thriller Nocturnal Animals .
The 1998 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players . It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting . The draft was held April 18 -- 19 , 1998 , at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City , New York . The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season . Before the draft , there was a debate on whether the Indianapolis Colts should select Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf with the first overall pick ; both were considered excellent prospects and future franchise quarterbacks . Leaf was considered to have more upside and a stronger throwing arm , while Manning was considered a prospect who was NFL ready and more mature . On the day of the draft , the Colts selected Manning due to Leaf 's disdain for Indianapolis . Manning went on to win the Most Valuable Player award in five different seasons , the most of any NFL player ever , whereas Leaf was out of the NFL by 2002 and is considered one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history .
EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC or Earned Income Credit is a refundable tax credit. Meaning, EITC can reduce the federal tax to zero and any unused credit is refunded. But, workers must file a tax return to get the credit even if their income is below the filing requirement. To qualify, workers must have taxable income from working for someone or from running a business or farm. For tax year 2014, 27.5 million received about $66.7 billion in EITC.
Black Sabbath were an English rock band , formed in Birmingham in 1968 , by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi , bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler , singer Ozzy Osbourne , and drummer Bill Ward . The band experienced multiple line-up changes , with Iommi being the only constant member throughout its history . Originally formed as a blues rock band , the group soon adopted the Black Sabbath moniker and began incorporating occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and tuned-down guitars . They also composed songs about social instability , political corruption and drugs . Osbourne 's regular use of alcohol and other drugs led to his dismissal from the band in 1979 . He was replaced by former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio . Following two albums with Dio , Black Sabbath endured many personnel changes in the 1980s and 1990s that included vocalists Ian Gillan , Glenn Hughes , Ray Gillen and Tony Martin , as well as several drummers and bassists . In 1992 , Iommi and Butler rejoined Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer . The original line-up reunited with Osbourne in 1997 and released a live album Reunion . Black Sabbath 's final studio album and nineteenth overall , 13 -LRB- 2013 -RRB- , features all of the original members but Ward , who left the band prior to the recording sessions due to a contract dispute . A year after embarking on a farewell tour , the band played their final concert in their home city of Birmingham on 4 February 2017 , after which they broke up . Iommi has stated , however , that he has not ruled out the possibility of new material or one-off shows under the Black Sabbath name . Black Sabbath are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music . The band helped define the genre with releases such as Black Sabbath -LRB- 1970 -RRB- , Paranoid -LRB- 1970 -RRB- and Master of Reality -LRB- 1971 -RRB- . They were ranked by MTV as the `` Greatest Metal Band '' of all time , and placed second in VH1 's `` 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock '' list . Rolling Stone magazine ranked them number 85 in their `` 100 Greatest Artists of All Time '' . They have sold over 70 million records worldwide . Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 . They have also won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance .
JFK and the Diem Coup: Declassified Records DOCUMENT 1 DCI Briefing, July 9, 1963 SOURCE: John F. Kennedy Library: John F. Kennedy Papers (Hereafter JFKL: JFKP): National Security File: Country File, box 51, folder: Cuba: Subjects, Intelligence Material. This document shows that Director of Central Intelligence John A. McCone briefed President Kennedy within twenty-four hours after a South Vietnamese general first approached CIA officer Lucien Conein. At the time multiple different plots were anticipated, at least one of which might become active the following day (the Tuyen plot referred to aborted, Tran Kim Tuyen was sent out of the country as ambassador to Egypt). The CIA also here recognizes the political significance of the Buddhist issue in South Vietnam. State-Saigon Cable 243, August 24, 1963 SOURCE: JFKL: JFKP: National Security File: Meetings & Memoranda series, box 316, folder: Meetings on Vietnam 8/24/63-8/31/63 This is the notorious "Hilsman Cable," drafted by Assistant Secretary of state For Far Eastern Affairs Roger A. Hilsman in response to a repeated contact between General Don and Conein on August 23. The U.S. government position generally supported action to unseat Ngo Dinh Nhu and if Diem's departure were necessary to reach that goal, so be it. Hilsman's stronger formulation of that position in this cable was drafted while President Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and CIA director McCone were all out of town. Though the cable had the proper concurrences by their deputies or staff, the principals were converted by officials who opposed the Hilsman pro-coup policy. Much of the rest of August 1963 was taken up by the U.S. government trying to take back the coup support expressed in this cable while, out of concern for the U.S. image with the South Vietnamese generals, without seeming to do so. Memorandum of Conversation, "Vietnam," August 26, 1963, Noon SOURCE: JFKL: Roger Hilsman Papers, Country Series, box 4, folder: Vietnam: White House Meetings 8/26/63-8/29/63, State Memcons The first of a series of records of meetings in which President John F. Kennedy and his lieutenants consider the implications of a coup and the difficulties of bringing off a successful one. Memorandum for the President, August 27, 1963 SOURCE; JFKL: John Newman Papers, Notebook, August 24-31, 1963. National Security Council staffer Michael V. Forrestal sends a memo to President Kennedy advising on what he may expect to hear at the meeting on Vietnam policy scheduled for that afternoon. Memorandum of Conversation, "Vietnam," August 27, 1963, 4:00PM SOURCE: JFKL: Roger Hilsman Papers, Country Series, box 4, folder: Vietnam: White House Meetings 8/26/63-8/29/63, State Memcons President Kennedy continues his consideration of a policy of support for a coup in Saigon, this time with the participation of recently-returned ambassador to Saigon Frederick C. Nolting. The former ambassador opposes any coup in Saigon but frankly admits that the prospects for a coup depend upon the U.S. attitude. Secretary Rusk argues that Nolting's recommendations are inadequate. Kennedy orders Assistant Secretary Hilsman to prepare a study of the contingency options. This is the State Department record of the meeting. Memorandum of Conference with the President, August 27, 1963, 4:00 PM SOURCE: JFKL: JF
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aerosol Correct all you're your grammar errors instantly. Try it now.aerosol Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Related to aerosol: aerosol therapyaerosol [ ār´o-sol″] a colloid system in which solid or liquid particles are suspended in a gas, especially a suspension of a drug or other substance to be dispensed in a cloud or mist. See also aerosol therapy.aerosol clearance removal of particles that have been deposited in the respiratory tissues. Clearance may occur by ciliary transport, by phagocytosis, by encapsulation and immobilization in a deposit of fibrous tissue (in which case the particles remain in the body), and by dissolving in tissue fluid and subsequently diffusing into the general circulation where the particles aremetabolized.aerosol deposition the depositing of aerosol particles onto a nearby surface, especiallydeposition or retention of the particles within the respiratory system. Closely related to aerosolpenetration and affected by the same factors.aerosol penetration the maximum distance aerosol particles can be carried into the respiratorytract by inhaled air. Depth of penetration increases as particle size decreases. Factors affectingwhere aerosol particles will be deposited and how deeply they can penetrate are: gravity, kineticactivity of gas molecules, inertial impaction, physical nature of the particle, and the ventilatorypattern.aerosol therapy use of an aerosol for respiratory care in the treatment of bronchopulmonarydisease. The major purpose of this is the delivery of medications or humidity or both to themucosa of the respiratory tract and pulmonary alveoli. Agents delivered by aerosol therapy mayact in a number of ways: (1) to relieve spasm of the bronchial muscles and reduce edema of themucous membranes, (2) to render bronchial secretions more liquid so that they are more easilyremoved, (3) to humidify the respiratory tract, and (4) to administer antibiotics locally by depositing them in the respiratory tract. Physical and chemical substances used as medical aerosols include drugs that act as bronchodilators and decongestants, such as epinephrine, ephedrine, isoproterenol, atropine, and the steroids. Wetting agents administered as aerosols to render the bronchial secretionsmore liquid include tyloxapol and acetylcysteine. The choice of antibiotics to be given as aerosoltherapy is determined by the patient's specific condition and the preference of the health careprovider. Most standard antibiotic drugs are available in aerosol form. In general, the respiratory therapist is concerned with factors that affect how deeply aerosolparticles can penetrate into the bronchial tract and the locations at which these particles aredeposited on the bronchial mucosa and alveolar tissues. Depth of penetration is affected by particle size. Particles as large as 100 μm and as small as 5 μm are trapped in the nose. Those 2 to 5 μm in size are deposited somewhere in the respiratory tract proximal to the alveoli. Deposition in the alveoli is 90 to 100 per cent for particles 1 to 2 μm in size. Because aerosol particles are so small, they present the phenomenon of brownian movement as they are bombarded by the molecules of the gas in which they are carried. The velocity withwhich these particles move about directly affects their diffusion and deposition onto nearbysurfaces. Thus the type of aerosol generator used in aerosol therapy is of primary importance. Another factor affecting penetration and deposition of aerosol particles that should be of concern to respiratory therapists and other members of the health team who are teaching patients thetechniques of effective aerosol therapy is that of ventilatory pattern. The ideal pattern of breathingfor optimum delivery of aerosol particles is that of slow, moderate deep breathing with breathholding at the end of each inhalation. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.aer·o·sol ( ār'ō-sol ), 1. Liquid or particulate matter dispersed in air, gas, or vapor in the form of a fine mist fortherapeutic, insecticidal, or other purposes.2. A product that is packaged under pressure and contains therapeutically or chemicallyactive ingredients intended for topical application, inhalation, or introduction into body orifices. [aero- + solution]Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012aerosol/aer·o·sol/ ( ār´o-sol) a colloid system in which solid or liquid particles aresuspended in a gas, especially a suspension of a drug or other substance to be dispensed in a finespray or mist. Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers. © 2007 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.aerosol [er′əsol′]Etymology: Gk, aer; L, solutus, in dissolved1 nebulized particles suspended in a gas or in air.2 a pressurized gas containing a finely nebulized medication for inhalation therapy.3 a pressurized gas containing a nebulized chemical agent for sterilizing the air of a room. Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 9th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.aerosol Epidemiology A particulate suspension of infectious agents which may remainpathogenic for long periods of time; a fine mist or spray containing minute particles from soil,clothes, bedding or floors when moved, cleaned or blown by wind; aerosolized material includesfungal spores–infective agents themselves–bits of infected feces, or particles of dirt or soil that havebeen contaminated with a pathogen. See Droplet nuclei Occupational medicine A suspension of particles in air. See Acid aerosol, Airborne transmission, Inhalant, Flammable aerosol,Sclerosol ® (talc powder) intrapleural aerosol Therapeutics A suspension or dispersion of fineparticles, ranging 10–6-10–9 in diameter, of a solid or liquid in a gas, which is atomized into a finemist for inhalation therapy, or for a nebulizer and inhaled. Mc Graw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The Mc Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.aer·o·sol ( ār'ō-sol) 1. Liquid or particulate matter in the form of a stable suspension for therapeutic, insecticidal, or other purposes, including bioterrorism and bioweapons; forms include dusts, smokes,mists, clouds, fumes, and fogs.2. A product that is packaged under pressure and contains therapeutically or chemicallyactive ingredients intended for topical application, inhalation, or introduction into body orifices. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012aerosol A suspension of very small droplets of a liquid or particles of a solid, in air. A range of drugs can be given in aerosol form for inhalation. Many sufferers from ASTHMA rely heavily on inhalers or aerosol dispensers. Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005aerosolpressurized therapeutic agent forming a fine powder on release Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry and Foot Science by Jean Mooney © 2009 Elsevier Limited. All rights reserved.aer·o·sol ( ār'ō-sol) 1. Invisible airborne particles dispersed into the surrounding environment by dental equipment (e.g., handpieces, electronic instruments). Microorganisms in aerosols have been shown to survive up to 24 hours.2. Liquid or particulate matter dispersed in air, gas, or vapor in the form of a fine mist fortherapeutic, insecticidal, or other purposes.3. A product that is packaged under pressure and contains therapeutically or chemicallyactive ingredients intended for topical application, inhalation, or introduction into body orifices. [ aero - + solution]Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012aerosol (er´əsôl),n 1. the suspension of materials in a gas or vapor (e.g., saliva vaporized in air-water sprayfrom a high-speed handpiece).2. a substance dispensed as a constituent of a gas or vapor suspension. Mosby's Dental Dictionary, 2nd edition. © 2008 Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.aerosola colloid system in which solid or liquid particles are suspended in a gas, especially a suspension of a drug or other substance to be dispensed in a cloud or mist.aerosol clearanceremoval of particles that have been deposited in the respiratory tissues. Clearance mayoccur by ciliary transport, by phagocytosis, by encapsulation and immobilization in a deposit of fibrous tissue (in which case the particles remain in the body), and by dissolving in tissue fluid and subsequently diffusing into the general circulation where the particlesare metabolized.aerosol depositionthe depositing of aerosol particles onto a nearby surface, especially deposition or retention of the particles within the respiratory system. Closely related to aerosol penetration andaffected by the same factors.aerosol penetrationthe maximum distance aerosol particles can be carried into the respiratory tract by inhaledair. Depth of penetration increases as particle size decreases. Factors affecting whereaerosol particles will be deposited and how deeply they can penetrate are: gravity, kineticactivity of gas molecules, inertial impaction, physical nature of the particle, and theventilatory pattern.aerosol therapynebulization; delivery of a therapeutic agent as a fine mist or spray to the mucociliary layer of the respiratory tract. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. © 2007 Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Facebook Twitter Finally, Farlex brings you all the rules of English grammar, all in one place, explained in simple terms. The Farlex Grammar Bookis available now in paperback and e Book formats.
In today's blog we'll take a look at the TruGreen $29.99 Application offer, and how it may just be too good to be true. TruGreen's $29.99 Application Offer For some of you, you've already received the mail piece this late winter from TruGreen promoting their $29.99 application offer. This offer from TruGreen offers the first application of 2014 at the low price of $29.99.
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 '' .
Edward Allen Harris (born November 28, 1950) is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his performances in films such as "The Right Stuff" (1983), "The Abyss" (1989), "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992), "Apollo 13" (1995), "Nixon" (1995), "The Rock" (1996), "Absolute Power" (1997), "A Beautiful Mind" (2001), "Enemy at the Gates" (2001), "Radio" (2003), "A History of Violence" (2005), "Gone Baby Gone" (2007), "The Way Back" (2010), "Man on a Ledge" (2012), "Gravity" (2013), "Snowpiercer" (2013), and "Run All Night" (2015). Harris currently stars in the HBO sci-fi drama series "Westworld".
Taylor Alison Swift -LRB- born December 13 , 1989 -RRB- is an American singer-songwriter . One of the most popular contemporary female recording artists , she is known for narrative songs about her personal life , which has received much media attention . Born and raised in Pennsylvania , Swift moved to Nashville , Tennessee at age 14 to pursue a career in country music . She signed with the independent label Big Machine Records and became the youngest artist ever signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house . Her eponymous debut album in 2006 peaked at number five on Billboard 200 and spent the most weeks on the chart in the 2000s . The album 's third single , `` Our Song '' , made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Hot Country Songs chart . Swift 's second album , Fearless , was released in 2008 . Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles `` Love Story '' and `` You Belong with Me '' , Fearless became the best-selling album of 2009 in the United States . The album won four Grammy Awards , with Swift becoming the youngest Album of the Year winner . Swift was the sole writer of her 2010 album , Speak Now . It debuted at number one in the United States and the single `` Mean '' won two Grammy Awards . Her fourth album , Red -LRB- 2012 -RRB- , yielded the successful singles `` We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together '' and `` I Knew You Were Trouble '' . With her fifth album , the pop-focused 1989 -LRB- 2014 -RRB- , she became the first act to have three albums sell a million copies within one week in the United States . Its singles `` Shake It Off '' , `` Blank Space '' , and `` Bad Blood '' reached number one in the US , Australia , and Canada . The album received three Grammy Awards , and Swift became the first woman and fifth act overall to win Album of the Year twice . The 2015 eponymous concert tour for 1989 became one of highest-grossing of the decade . As a songwriter , Swift has received awards from the Nashville Songwriters Association and the Songwriters Hall of Fame . She is also the recipient of ten Grammy Awards , five Guinness World Records , one Emmy Award , 21 Billboard Music Awards , 11 Country Music Association Awards , eight Academy of Country Music Awards , and one Brit Award . Swift is one of the best-selling artists of all time , having sold more than 40 million albums -- including 27.1 million in the US -- and 130 million single downloads . She has appeared in Time 100 most influential people in the world -LRB- 2010 and 2015 -RRB- , Forbes top-earning women in music -LRB- 2011 -- 2015 -RRB- , Forbes 100 most powerful women -LRB- 2015 -RRB- , and Forbes Celebrity 100 -LRB- 2016 -RRB- . She was the youngest woman to be included in the third of these and ranked first in Celebrity 100 .
What is a Crustacean? World Facts What is a Crustacean? A crustacean is group of animals that includes crabs, lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp. Over 67,000 species belong to the Crustacean class. A crustacean is an organism that belongs to the Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Arthropoda, and in the class Crustacea. Examples of the organisms belonging to this class are lobsters, woodlice, krill, shrimp, barnacles, crayfish, and crabs. There are over 67,000 species that belong to the Crustacean class. Crustaceans are different from other arthropods because of their limbs which are parted into two, their larval stages, and the modification of the appendages. Characteristics and Structures Crustaceans have three body parts, the head and thorax are fused to form a cephalothorax, and the abdomen. The cephalothorax is covered by a single carapace. Their bodies are usually segmented. Each segment has a pair of appendages. On the segment that forms the head, there are two pairs of appendages which form the antenna. These are the mandibles and the maxillae. The rest of the segments have appendages that are modified to perform functions like locomotion and feeding. The entire body of the crustaceans is covered by a hard exoskeleton, just like the other arthropods. The exoskeleton protects the body from predation and dehydration. To allow the body to grow, the exoskeleton is shed off at particular growth stages. Reproduction Most of the crustaceans reproduce sexually and have separate sexes. However, there are a few crustaceans that are hermaphrodites; they have both female and male reproductive parts on the same body. Examples of hermaphrodites crustaceans are barnacles, remipedes, and cephalocarids. In some instances, some crustaceans may change their sex during their lifetime. Parthenogenesis, a situation where a female organism lays fertilized eggs that hatches without the need of a male organism has been observed in some of the crustaceans. This occurs in many branchiopods. They either release the eggs to the water or hold onto the eggs until they are hatched. Some of them have sacs that hold the eggs until they are hatched. Ecology and Habitat Most crustaceans are aquatic organisms. Majority of them live in marine environment but a few live in freshwater. Some of the crustaceans are terrestrial. The terrestrial crustaceans include terrestrial crabs, terrestrial hermit crabs, and the woodlice. Most of the crustaceans are independent, they move around their habitat freely. However, there are a few that are dependent on their hosts. Most of these parasitic crustaceans are not adapted to rapidly respond to fluctuations in salinity. The bodies of their hosts protect them because the salinity of the body changes gradually compared to the salinity of the water. There are also a few species of the crustaceans that are sessile, such as the barnacles. Being sessile means that they cannot move on their own, they are attached to substrates such as rocks and corals. Crustaceans as Food Most crustaceans make delicious meals to human beings. The crustaceans that are consumed are mainly the decapods, literarily meaning ten-footed. The most common decapods consumed are crabs, prawns, lobsters, shrimp, and crawfish. Non-decapod crustaceans like krill are not so commonly consumed like the decapods but a meal in some parts of the world. Crustaceans are commonly consumed in Asian countries, with China as the country with the highest rate of crustaceans’ consumption. This page was last updated on November 21, 2017. By John Misachi On World Atlas.com More in World Facts What Countries Border Algeria? Which Countries Border South Korea? Which Countries Border Ukraine? When Did Bulgaria Gain Independence? When Did Barbados Gain Independence From The United Kingdom? The Fastest Growing Cities in the World Most Recent The Fastest Growing Cities in the World The Tallest Buildings In San Diego Countries With the Largest Coptic Christian Populations Countries Who Export the Most Sulfur Countries That Start With The Letter NMost Popular The Largest Art Museums In The World Countries That Make Up Latin America Countries With The Largest Hindu Populations Load comments
Cabra Dominican College is a private, independent Catholic high school located at Cumberland Park, an inner-southern suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It was established by an order of Dominican sisters from Cabra, Dublin in February 1886 with nine sisters, and caring for 37 boarders and 4 day girls. Originally offering a co-educational primary education and a high school education for girls, it began accepting boys into the high school in 1978.
What is the breeding age of a bull? Answers.com ® Wiki Answers ® Categories Animal Life Mammals Land Mammals Cows and Cattle Cattle Reproduction What is the breeding age of a bull? Flag What is the breeding age of a bull? Answer by Karin L. Confidence votes 95.1KThere's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. A bull will often reach puberty by the time he's around 12 months of age (some a little sooner, if the herd's a good fertile herd), and by this time, as a Yearling Bull, he is ready to be used on heifers or sold to another producer's farm or ranch to be used on the heifers and cows there. Some bull calves can show libido when they reach 6 to 8 months of age. Some won't show it until a month or so later. Most bulls should be showing libido by the time they are 12 months old. However, all this depends on the breed and each individual bull. Some breeds that are later maturing (typically Continentals), like Charolais, Simmental, Limousin or Salers, won't start showing puberty until they're around 12 to 16 months of age. Other breeds that are more early maturing (typically British-type breeds) like Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Jersey, or Red Poll will start showing puberty as early as 6 to 9 months of age. A lot of producers who raise British bred bulls will start using them on heifers or cows when they reach ~12 months of age. But the best thing to do is to start using the bulls when they start showing signs of sexual maturity: when they show interest in cows or other heifers that are in heat, attempt to mount and ejaculate, etc.21 people found this useful Was this answer useful? Yes Somewhat No What breeds of bulls are there?alot What breed of bull is used in bullfighting? Iberian Iberian Iberian refers to Iberia , which has two basic meanings, the disused, of Caucasian Iberia , and the modern sense of someone or something originating in the I …Karin L. There's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. What age can cows and bulls breed? Cows can be bred at any age (since they are mature female bovines that have had at least 2 calves) so long as they are not already pregnant. Bulls, on the other hand, can begi …Summer Maple 31,552 Contributions What age can you breed a pit bull male? Technically you could breed a male dog starting at about 9 months of age. However, this is a very bad idea - the dog has not finished growing yet and you don't know if he has …Karin L. There's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. At what age can Angus bulls be used for breeding? Angus bulls can reach sexual maturity by the time they are 6 to 8 months old, but are mostly allowed to breed the cow or heifer herd by the time they are yearlings or around 1 …Ceri Shepherd 1,980 Contributions What age should you stop breeding bull terriers? No female should be bred more than three times in her life, if any breeder does their only in it for the money. A male can breed regularly for his whole life, although it is …Karin L. There's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. At what age must a bull stop breeding? Often a bull should stop breeding either if he's too old and not fertile enough any more to be used, or if he's become too aggressive and dominant with his handlers to be cons …Paige1213 1,700 Contributions What age should you start breeding bull terriers?a male can be bred at about 18 months, when it is full grown Jorge Quinones 41,789 Contributions There are things that interest me. History covers them all. Since the ancient history to the life of Scientist Nikola Tesla. What age are staffordshire bull terriers best to breed?the recomdation I got from the top breeders is that the first time the dog is in heat, let it pass it by. From then on it is good to breed. The dog is recommended to be 1 1/2 …Hockeyrae7 254 Contributions What is the best age to breed American bull dogs? As with all dog breeds , it is best to wait until the dog is full grown. At least one year of age. What breeds are in the shorty bull? American staffordhire terrier and/or American pit bull terrier bred to either french bulldog or english bulldog. Karin L. There's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. What is a good age to replace your Angus breeding bull? Often a bull should stop breeding either if he's too old and not fertile enough any more to be used, or if he's become too aggressive and dominant with his handlers to be cons …Karin L. There's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. Answered In Cattle Reproduction What age is the bulls breeding ability the highest? Peak breeding ability would be around 2 to 5 years of age. Karin L. There's more to raising cattle than throwing them out to pasture. Know your soil and plants to earn profit above ground and wealth below. Answered In Cattle Reproduction Is a black angus bull capable of breeding at 12-14 months of age? Yes, if he's already reached puberty. Answered In Dog Breeding and Mating What age is a female bull terrier ready to start breeding with?3yrs Maucamp 43,418 Contributions Answered In Staffordshire Bull Terriers What is the age to start breeding a Staffordshire bull terrier? Staffied come into heat for the first time at around 6 months of age, but it is recommended that you wait until the second heat before breeding the dog, preferably at least on …Dog Specialist 1,787 Contributions Answered In Staffordshire Bull Terriers What is the maximum age for breeding a Staffordshire bull terrier? Although many dogs remain fertile and continue to have heat cycles well into their senior years, you should not attempt to breed from a female Dog that has reached the age of …
BBC - EastEnders - Live episode of EastEnders to air on Friday 19 February 2010 Live episode of EastEnders to air on Friday 19 February 2010 Tuesday 15 October 2009 EastEnders turns 25 next year! To celebrate EastEnders birthday, a live episode will air on Friday 19 February 2010. See all the latest on the live episode and 26th anniversary The award-winning soap first broadcast on BBC One in 1985. Since then the show has brought some of the most notorious characters and memorable moments in British 'soap' history to the small screen. Who can forget all the magical weddings, like the one between Ricky and Bianca ? Then there are the family feuds full of intrigue and menace. Remember when Den served the divorced papers to Angie on Christmas Day in 1986? It's still the highest rated episode of a soap in British television history! And of course there are also those unforgettable storylines which have tackled issues from teenage pregnancy and HIV through to the more recent mental health and child abuse storylines. The bold stories and colourful characters make EastEnders a talking point for the nation. The live episode aims to do just the same. EastEnders Executive Producer, Diederick Santer says: "It's too early to discuss the exact storyline at this point, but viewers are assured that this live episode will bring them all the high drama and excitement they expect from EastEnders and then some." He continues: "The episode will feature - amongst other things - the resolution to a big storyline which will keep the audience (as well as the cast and crew) guessing until the very last moment. Every time I think about this episode I get excited as well as a little nervous, but nonetheless we are all thrilled to be celebrating our 25 years on screen with a live episode. It's a big test for every member of the production here, and hopefully a big treat for the audience." The 30-minute episode will transmit from BBC Elstree, the home of EastEnders, at 8.00pm on Friday 19 February 2010 on BBC One. This will be the culmination of a week of special episodes that will celebrate 25 years as one of Britain's best loved soaps.
Because it allows business owners to refuse service to those that conflict with their religious beliefs. While that might sound preferential in some ways, it effectively allows business owners to discriminate against certain groups of people, namely gays. It is being touted as a safeguard for Christian belief, rather than allowable discrimination. The funny thing is that under Indiana law, gays are not a protected class so business owners could have done this already and quietly. TLDR: It allows business owners to deny service to people that conflict with the business's religious beliefs. So it's allowable discrimination.
Mairi Campbell Campbell initially gained prominence as one half of the folk band The Cast, alongside her husband David Francis, with whom she has had a long and fruitful collaboration. Their debut album The Winnowing was released in 1994. The album includes their version of Auld Lang Syne which was featured on the soundtrack of the 2008 movie Sex and the City. The song can be heard during the New Yearâ€™s scene of the film, accompanying a montage of the main characters' activities that night.[5] The Cast recorded another two albums: Colours of Lichen in 1996 and Green Gold in 2007.
No, the two events are too far apart to form a connection. They also don't realise that they are pregnant and about to give birth to a baby, they just "feel like" finding a safe nest all of a sudden when they are about to give birth due to hormonal changes. In subsequent pregnancies they may remember that having a big belly with a kicking fetus in it means babies will appear soon, but generally animals are not very self aware and lack a deeper understanding of cause-effect.
The body normally produces sweat as a way to help keep cool. Sweating normally occurs with exertion such as when exercising or in high temperatures. However, there are other reasons for sweating. Sweating can be triggered by fear or anxiety, and this is often referred to as a cold sweat.It comes on suddenly and results in cool, damp skin. It is the body's reaction to stress as part of the fight or flight response that helps us to react in a dangerous situation.A nightmare during sleep can trigger a cold sweat, and people with prolonged stress or anxiety problems can experience sweating as a symptom.t is the body's reaction to stress as part of the fight or flight response that helps us to react in a dangerous situation. A nightmare during sleep can trigger a cold sweat, and people with prolonged stress or anxiety problems can experience sweating as a symptom.
Polybutylene From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedianavigation search Polybutylene Names Other names polybutene-1, poly (1-butene), PB-1Identifiers CAS Number9003-28-5Chem Spidernone ECHA Info Card 100.111.056Properties Chemical formula (C 4 H 8) n Density 0.95 g/cm 3 [1]Melting point 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K) [1]Related compounds Related compounds 1-butene (monomer)Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 k Pa).verify ( what is ? )Infobox references Polybutylene ( polybutene-1, poly (1-butene), PB-1) is a polyolefin or saturated polymer with the chemical formula (C 4 H 8) n. It should not be confused with polybutene, a low molecular weight oligomer. Polybutylene is produced by polymerisation of 1-butene using supported Ziegler–Natta catalysts. PB-1 is a high molecular weight, linear, isotactic, and semi-crystalline polymer. PB-1 combines typical characteristics of conventional polyolefins with certain properties of technical polymers. PB-1, when applied as a pure or reinforced resin, can replace materials like metal, rubber and engineering polymers. It is also used synergistically as a blend element to modify the characteristics of other polyolefins like polypropylene and polyethylene. Because of its specific properties it is mainly used in pressure piping, flexible packaging, water heaters, compounding and hot melt adhesives. Contents [ hide ]1 Synthesis2 Characteristics3 Application areas3.1 Piping systems3.2 Plastic packaging3.3 Hot melt adhesives3.4 Compounding and masterbatches3.5 Other applications4 Environmental longevity5 Class action lawsuits and removal from building code approved usage6 See also7 References8 Further reading Synthesis [ edit]Isotactic PB-1 is synthesized commercially using two types of heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalysts. [2] The first type of catalyst contains two components, a solid pre-catalyst, the δ-crystalline form of Ti Cl 3, and solution of an organoaluminum cocatalyst, such as Al (C 2 H 5) 3. The second type of pre-catalyst is supported. The active ingredient in the catalyst is Ti Cl 4 and the support is microcrystalline Mg Cl 2. These catalysts also contain special modifiers, organic compounds belonging to the classes of esters or ethers. The pre-catalysts are activated by combinations of organoaluminum compounds and other types of organic or organometallic modifiers. Two most important technological advantages of the supported catalysts are high productivity and a high fraction of the crystalline isotactic polymer they produce at 70–80 °C under standard polymerization conditions. [3] [4] [5]Characteristics [ edit]Heated up to 190 °C and above, PB-1 can easily be compression moulded, injection moulded, blown to hollow parts, extruded, and welded. It does not tend to crack due to stress. [ dubious – discuss] Because of its crystalline structure and high molecular weight, PB-1 has good resistance to hydrostatic pressure, showing very low creep even at elevated temperatures. [6] It is flexible, resists impact well and has good elastic recovery. [2] [7]Isotactic polybutylene crystallizes in three different forms. Crystallization from solution yields form-III with the melting point of 106.5 °C. Cooling from the melt results in the form II which has melting point of 124 °C and density of 0.89 g/cm 3. At room temperature, it spontaneously converts into the form-I with the melting point of 135 °C and density of 0.95 g/cm 3. [1]PB-1 generally resists chemicals such as detergents, oils, fats, acids, bases, alcohol, ketones, aliphatic hydrocarbons and hot polar solutions (including water). [2] It shows lower resistance to aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons as well as oxidising acids than other polymers such as polysulfone and polyamide 6/6. [6] Additional features include excellent wet abrasion resistance, easy melt flowability (shear thinning), and good dispersion of fillers. It is compatible with polypropylene, ethylene propylene rubbers, and thermoplastic elastomers. Some properties: [6]Elastic modulus 290–295 MPa Tensile strength 36.5 MPa Molecular weight 725,000 (g/mol)Crystallinity 48–55%Water absorption <0.03%Glass transition temperature –25 to –17 °C [2] [6]Thermal conductivity 0.22 W/ (m·K)Application areas [ edit]Piping systems [ edit]The main use of PB-1 is in flexible pressure piping systems for hot and cold drinking water distribution, pre-insulated district heating networks and surface heating and cooling systems. ISO 15876 defines the performance requirements of PB-1 piping systems. [8] The most striking features are weldability, temperature resistance, flexibility and high hydrostatic pressure resistance. The material can be classified PB 125 with a minimum required strength (MRS) of 12.5 MPa. Other features include low noise transmission, low linear thermal expansion, no corrosion and calcification. PB-1 piping systems are no longer being sold in North America (see " Class action lawsuits and removal from building code approved usage ", below). The overall market share in Europe and Asia is rather small but PB-1 piping systems have shown a steady growth in recent years. In certain domestic markets, e.g. Kuwait, UK, Korea and Spain, PB-1 piping systems have a strong position. [7]Plastic packaging [ edit]Several PB-1 grades are commercially available for various applications and conversion technologies (blown film, cast film, extrusion coating). There are two main fields of application: Peelable easy-to-open packaging where PB-1 is used as blend component predominantly in polyethyelene to tailor peel strength and peel quality, mainly in alimentary consumer packaging and medical packaging. Lowering seal initiation temperature (SIT) of high speed packaging polypropylene based films. Blending PB-1 into polypropylene, heat sealing temperatures as low as 65 °C can be achieved, maintaining a broad sealing window and good optical film properties. Hot melt adhesives [ edit]PB-1 is compatible with a wide range of tackifier resins. It offers high cohesive and adhesive strength and helps tailoring the "open time" of the adhesive (up to 30 minutes) because of its slow crystallisation kinetics. It improves the thermal stability and the viscosity of the adhesive. [9]Compounding and masterbatches [ edit]PB-1 accepts very high filler loadings in excess of 70%. In combination with its low melting point it can be employed in halogen-free flame retardant composites or as masterbatch carrier for thermo-sensitive pigments. PB-1 disperses easily in other polyolefins, and at low concentration, acts as processing aid reducing torque and/or increasing throughput. Other applications [ edit]Other applications include domestic water heaters, electrical insulation, compression packaging, wire and cable, shoe soles, and polyolefin modification (thermal bonding, enhancing softness and flexibility of rigid compounds, increasing temperature resistance and compression set of soft compounds). Environmental longevity [ edit]Plumbing and heating systems made from PB-1 have been used in Europe and Asia for more than 30 years. First reference projects in district heating and floor heating systems in Germany and Austria from the early 1970s are still in operation today. [7]One example is the installation of PB-1 pipes in the Vienna Geothermal Project (1974) where aggressive geothermal water is distributed at a service temperature of 54 °C and 10 bar pressure. Other pipe materials in the same installation failed or corroded and had been replaced in the meantime. [7]International standards set minimum performance requirements for pipes made from PB-1 used in hot water applications. Standardized extrapolation methods predict lifetimes in excess of 50 years at 70 °C and 10 bar. [7]Class action lawsuits and removal from building code approved usage [ edit]Polybutylene plumbing was used in several million homes built in the United States from 1970 to the mid-1990s. Problems with leaks and broken pipes led to a class action lawsuit, Cox v. Shell Oil, that was settled for $1 billion. [10] [11] The leaks were associated with degradation of polybutylene exposed to chlorinated water. [12]Polybutylene water pipes are no longer accepted by United States building codes and have been the subject [13] of class action lawsuits in both Canada and the US. [14] [15] However, the pipe is still listed for use in Canada. [16]There is evidence to suggest that the presence of chlorine and chloramine compounds in municipal water (often deliberately added to retard bacterial growth) will cause deterioration of the internal chemical structure of polybutylene piping and the associated acetal fittings. [17] The reaction with chlorinated water appears to be greatly accelerated by tensile stress, and is most often observed in material under highest mechanical stress such as at fittings, sharp bends, and kinks. Localized stress whitening of the material generally accompanies and precedes decomposition of the polymer. In extreme cases, this stress-activated chemical "corrosion" can lead to through perforation and leakage within a few years, but it also may not fail for decades. Fittings with a soft compression seal can give adequate service life. [ further explanation needed]Because the chemical reaction of the water with the pipe occurs inside the pipe, it is often difficult to assess the extent of deterioration. The problem can cause both slow leaks and pipe bursting without any previous warning indication. The only long-term solution is to completely replace the polybutylene plumbing throughout the entire building. [18]See also [ edit]Forensic engineering Forensic polymer engineering Polymer degradation Polybutylene terephthalate References [ edit]^ a b c Mark Alger, Mark S. M. Alger (1997). Polymer science dictionary. Springer. p. 398. ISBN 0-412-60870-7.^ a b c d Charles A. Harper (2006). Handbook of plastics technologies: the complete guide to properties and performance. Mc Graw-Hill Professional. p. 17. ISBN 0-07-146068-3.^ Hwo, Charles C.; Watkins, Larry K. Laminated film with improved tear strength, European Patent Application EP0459742, Publication date 12/04/1991^ Boo-Deuk Kim et al. (2008) U. S. Patent 7,442,489^ Shimizu, Akihiko; Itakura, Keisuke; Otsu, Takayuki; Imoto, Minoru (1969). "Monomer-isomerization polymerization. VI. Isomerizations of butene-2 with Ti Cl 3 or Al (C 2 H 5) 3 –Ti Cl 3 catalyst". Journal of Polymer Science Part A-1: Polymer Chemistry. 7 (11): 3119. doi: 10.1002/pol.1969.150071108.^ a b c d Freeman, Andrew; Mantell, Susan C.; Davidson, Jane H. (2005). "Mechanical performance of polysulfone, polybutylene, and polyamide 6/6 in hot chlorinated water". Solar Energy. 79 (6): 624–37. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2005.07.003.^ a b c d e Polybutylene Archived November 30, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.^ ISO 15876-1:2003 iso.org^ T. E. Rolando (1998). Solvent-Free Adhesives. p. 35. ISBN 1-85957-133-6.^ Hensler, Deborah R.; Pace, Nicholas M.; Dombey-Moore, Bonita; Giddens, Beth; Gross, Jennifer; Moller, Erik K. (2000). "Polybutylene Plumbing Pipes Litigation: Cox v. Shell Oil ". In Hensler, Deborah R. Class action dilemmas: pursuing public goals for private gain. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Institute for Civil Justice. pp. 375–98. ISBN 978-0-8330-2601-9.^ Schneider, Martin (November 21, 1999). "Pipe problem getting fixed". The Baltimore Sun.^ Vibien, P.; Couch, J.; Oliphant, K.; Zhou, W.; Zhang, B.; Chudnovsky, A. (2001). "Assessing material performance in chlorinated potable water applications" (PDF). Book Institute of Materials. 759: 863–72. ISSN 1366-5510. also published as: Vibien, P.; Couch, J.; Oliphant, K.; Zhou, W.; Zhang, B.; Chudnovsky, A. (2001). "Chlorine resistance testing of cross-linked polyethylene piping materials". ANTEC 2001 Proceedings. Boca Raton: CRC Press. pp. 2833–9. ISBN 978-1-58716-098-1.^ Pipe dream is nightmare for many, Miami Herald - September 12, 1993^ Du Pont USA Settlement of the Canadian Class Action Lawsuits^ Polybutylene Plumbing Pipe Leak Relief^ CAN/CSA B137.8^ Cause of failure in polybutylene pipe & acetal fittings http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html^ "Polybutylene Piping". Prop Ex.com. Archived from the original on 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2015-07-17. Further reading [ edit]Dunlop, Carson (2003). "Suspect Connections on Polybutylene Piping". Principles of Home Inspection: Plumbing. Chicago: Dearborn Home Inspection Education. pp. 84–7. ISBN 978-0-7931-7939-8. Examples for the installation of Polybutene-1 piping systems Options for replacing Polybutene piping. [ show]v t e Plastics Categories: Plastics Polyolefins
Nearly two-thirds of registered voters in Pennsylvania say they are highly interested in the 2020 elections — nearly as many as during the lead up to the 2018 mid-terms, according to a new poll. Of those, 41 percent believe President Donald Trump has done a good enough job to deserve re-election, while 57 percent say it’s time for a change. Those are among the findings of a new poll from Franklin & Marshall College. The poll of 628 registered voters included 292 Democrats, 251 Republicans and 85 independents. It was conducted Jan. 21-26 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 6.2 percentage points. The poll found that 38 percent believe Trump is doing a good or excellent job — slightly higher than in October. Meanwhile, the preferred presidential candidate among Democrats in Pennsylvania has grown murkier since October. Former Vice President Joe Biden continues to lead, favored by 22 percent of Democrats; but he had been favored by 30 percent of Democrats in the last F&M poll in October. Biden is followed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, favored by 15 percent (up from 12 percent in October), and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, favored by 14 percent (down from 18 percent in October). That cluster is followed by former mayors Mike Bloomberg, favored by 7 percent, and Pete Buttigieg, favored by 6 percent. Regarding Trump’s favorability rating, the poll authors note it’s similar to that of former President Barack Obama at the same point in his successful re-election campaign. As usual, Trump is far more popular among Republicans, with 77 percent having a positive view of his performance, as opposed to 31 percent of independents and eight percent of Democrats. Overall, 57 percent of those surveyed said it’s time for a different president and, of those, 87 percent said they will vote against Trump no matter what. Regarding overall enthusiasm, people who consider themselves liberals show the most, with 78 percent saying they are highly interested. That compares to 68 percent of conservatives and 61 percent of moderates. Some of the poll participants agreed to be interviewed by the news media. Brian Taylor, a Philadelphia-area Democrat, says he plans to vote for Sanders because of “his authenticity, his accountability and his consistency.” “He is also trying to take down money in politics, which is one of the biggest threats to our democracy in the modern age,” said Taylor, 29, who works for a non-profit counseling people living with HIV. He disagrees with those who argue only a moderate Democrat can defeat Trump. Rather, Sanders champions policies that benefit working people, which will win over people from both major parties and independents, according to Taylor. Andrew Maietta, an Allegheny County Democrat, says he leans toward Biden, adding “I’m not crazy” about the policies of Sanders and Warren. “I’m not in favor of the free college and I think they are a little too far to the left,” says Maietta, a retired professor of filmmaking. He says he’s also considering Sen. Amy Klobuchar, for reasons including his view her policies are “more centered,” and she doesn’t generate the level of disdain he believes many Republicans feel toward Democrats such as Biden or Hillary Clinton. Rick Hall of McKean County is a registered Democrat who says he doesn’t always vote as a Democrat and is “underwhelmed” by the Democratic field. He further says “I do not like Trump” and Trump’s handling of foreign policy “scares the crap out of me.” Still, he says “unless the Democrats come up with something else, I’ll have to vote for him.” Moreover, Hall, who is 68 and retired after spending most of his career in the steel industry, believes Trump “has done a good job” on domestic issues including the economy. Scott Mcgowan, a Libertarian, says “Trump shoots his mouth off and creates problems.” However, while stressing the election is still nearly a year away, he says, “If it was today it would be Trump” getting his vote. Some other poll findings: Just over half of the voters surveyed believe Pennsylvania is “headed in the right direction,” with 33 percent saying they are “better off” financially than a year ago, and a strong majority saying they expect to be the same or better off financially in a year. On the other hand, only 38 percent believe the United States is headed in the right direction. Forty-eight percent of voters support natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania, with 44 percent opposing it. However, 49 percent believe the environmental risks outweigh the economic benefits. Forty-eight percent favor a ban on natural gas fracking, while 39 percent oppose a ban. More from PennLive: Listen to the latest episode of PennLive’s political podcast, Battleground Pa., on your favorite app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Battleground Pa. examines the changing political climate across the state leading up to the 2020 election.
First Battle of Newbury - English Civil War English Civil War English Civil War: First Battle of Newbury King Charles I of England. Photograph Source: Public Domain Updated November 16, 2015. First Battle of Newbury - Conflict & Date: The First Battle of Newbury was fought September 20, 1643, during the English Civil War (1642-1651). Armies & Commanders Prince Rupert of the Rhine Sir John Byron 14,500 men First Battle of Newbury - Background: In the wake of the 1642 Battle of Edgehill , Royalist forces under King Charles I advanced towards London. En route, they captured Banbury, Oxford, and Reading before being halted by the Earl of Essex at the Battle of Turnham Green. In April 1643, Parliamentarian forces re-captured Reading while Charles' army was in winter quarters at Oxford. Despite this success, Essex's army suffered from widespread disease and proved unable to attack Charles directly. With the situation stalemated near London, Royalist forces in the west won a string of victories during the summer which culminated with Prince Rupert of the Rhine storming Bristol in late July. Having united his western and Oxford armies for the operations against Bristol, Charles met with his commanders to decide their next move. After extensive discussions, he determined to allow the Western Army to operate independently against remaining Parliamentarian outposts in Dorset and Cornwall while the Oxford Army advanced on Gloucester. First Battle of Newbury - Siege of Gloucester: Moving against Gloucester, the Royalists believed that the city could be taken without a fight. This was due to intelligence that suggested its commander, Sir Edward Massie, might be willing to change allegiances. In early August, Charles' army reached Gloucester and promptly had its demands for surrender rebuffed by Massie. As a result, the Royalists were forced to begin siege operations. Despite active raiding by the city's garrison, the Royalists completed their siege lines and began bombarding Gloucester's defenses on August 12. With Charles working to reduce Gloucester's defenses, Essex, now leading the only Parliamentarian army in the field, frantically worked to bolster his numbers so that he could move to the city's aid. Reinforced by the London Trained Bands, he began moving west in late August. Battling heavy rains, the Parliamentarian army reached Gloucester on September 5 and encamped at Prestbury Hill. First Battle of Newbury - Essex Retreats: Alerted to Essex's arrival, Charles raised the siege and withdrew to the south. Though he relieved Gloucester's garrison, Essex's situation was precarious as he was unable to maintain his supply lines east. As a result, he began making preparations to retreat back towards London. Aware of Essex's predicament, Charles sought to block the Parliamentarian's route to the capital and inflict a decisive defeat. On September 10, Essex crossed the River Severn with the goal of convincing the Royalists that he was making for Worcester. The ruse worked as Charles moved his army north to Evesham. Four nights later, Essex conducted a forced march south from Tewkesbury with the intention of reaching London via Swindon, Newbury, and Reading. Passing through Cirencester the next day, the Parliamentarians surprised two Royalist cavalry regiments and captured supplies intended for Charles' army. Learning of Essex's change of course, Charles raced south. Advancing with Rupert's cavalry in the lead, the Royalists closed the distance quickly as Essex's men battled poor weather and muddy roads. Reaching Aldbourne Chase on September 18, Rupert engaged the Parliamentarian rear guard. The battle led to Essex crossing to the southern bank of the River Kennet which caused further delays. As a result, Charles was able to reach Newbury ahead of the Parliamentarians and establish a blocking position across the route to London. Arriving at Enborne, two miles west of Newbury, on September 19, Essex paused to rest and assess the situation. Bounded by the Rivers Kennet and Enborne, the terrain between the armies consisted of hedged and
Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators The heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and its close cousin, the energy recovery ventilator (ERV), can often make a home more efficient. Find out here what these boxes do and if your house needs one. Homes Need to Breathe A house built to modern standards of tight construction will allow only a very small amount of outside air to leak in. But fresh air is needed to dilute the products of human habitation (cooking, cleaning, breathing, combustion, etc. ), as well as the chemicals that offgas from building materials, such as particle board and paint. According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution levels are as much as five times higher than outdoors. And good ventilation is an important part of maintaining good indoor air quality. Dilution and at-source (spot) exhausting are the main methods for ensuring good indoor air quality. It is possible to remove particles (by filtration), volatile organics (by adsorption), and other harmful products from indoor air, but these technologies are energy-intensive and very expensive (think spacecraft and submarines). Although houses can be designed to “self-ventilate,” this process depends upon local climate conditions and wind shading—protection by tall walls and trees—which are not controllable. So the practical choice for many of our homes is mechanical ventilation. Why not just open the windows? In some very mild climates, this might be a fine strategy. But in most of the United States, trying to ensure adequate air exchange defeats the energy-saving intent of a well-sealed building envelope. The energy cost of exhaust-only or natural ventilation versus energy recovery ventilation can be easily demonstrated. Take a 2,500-square-foot house with indoor conditions of 70°F and 40% relative humidity, and outside air conditions of 30°F and 50% relative humidity. If we ventilate the house with 120 cubic feet per minute (prevailing wisdom of 0.35 air changes per hour) of outside air (as compared to no fresh air at all), here is how much the ventilation will cost us per month. This is due to the additional heating energy required because of the ventilation.120 ft. 3/min. × 60 min./hr. × (25.3 Btu/lb. – 9.06 Btu/lb. )* × 0.074 lbs./ft. 3× 1.25 efficiency × 24 hrs./day × 30 days/mo. × (1 × 10 5therms/Btu) × $1.50/therm = $116/mo. *Enthalpy of indoor vs. outdoor air (see psychrometric chart)If we provide the same amount of ventilation, but instead of using exhaust fans only, we recover the airflows through an HRV/ERV with a recovery rate of 70%, the monthly heating cost drops to $35. An HRV/ERV’s only energy input is electricity to run the fans. For this situation, using average residential electricity costs, the monthly cost to run the HRV/ERV would be approximately $12. The average power draw of an HRV/ERV is 150 watts. If it runs 24 hours a day for 30 days each month, then the monthly energy consumption would be150 W × 24 hrs./day × 30 days/mo. × 1 k W/1,000 W = 108 k Wh/month HRVs and ERVs use a fan to bring in outside air and another to exhaust air, balancing the amount of air in versus out. This air balance minimizes airflow through the building envelope—by reducing the pressure differential between inside and outside. While doing this, they recover energy from the outgoing airstream via a heat exchanger, which allows heat to move between the two airstreams without mixing or cross-contaminating them. During the heating season, warm inside air is exhausted and pulled through the heat exchanger, while a separate fan brings in cold outside air. The outside air is warmed by the heat of the exhaust air. During the cooling season, the opposite occurs. ERVs take this energy recovery a step further by allowing moisture transfer between the two airstreams. If heat recovery is such a good idea, why not recover the heat from every exhaust source, like clothes dryers and cook stove hoods? This is definitely not recommended or permitted. Both sources have contaminants in the airstream that will foul the heat exchanger and decrease its efficiency. Furthermore, there are fire risks associated with cooktops and their combustion products. The heat recovery potential from an intermittent exhaust source is negligible, since residential appliances do not continuously run. HRV/ERVs should be used in any new, tightly sealed home. Most older houses are so leaky that they self-ventilate. Although an HRV/ERV can improve ventilation within a leaky structure, it cannot be expected to save a significant amount of energy, since the unplanned ventilation will still occur. Assessing Airflow The purpose of ventilating a building with outside air is to dilute the odors, chemicals, particles, and humidity that are introduced by human activities and offgassed by building materials. If we can also exhaust fouled air at the source, the ventilation system can be more efficient. When the outdoor conditions are right, we can even reduce unwanted humidity by introducing more outside air—typically during the winter. There are various recommendations for sizing mechanical ventilation systems. An older one called for 0.35 air changes per hour (ACH). Alternate recommendations are based upon a recommended airflow per room. Recommendations vary by manufacturer, but the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), which sets standards for good residential indoor air quality, recommends continuous ventilation of 0.01 cfm per square foot of living space, plus 7.5 cfm per person. So a 1,500-square-foot home with four residents would require 45 cfm. It’s difficult to measure indoor air quality without expensive tests. Rigorous testing would consist of air sampling and analysis by a laboratory. However, a “smell test” can provide at least the first level of measurement. Since our olfactory system readily acclimates itself to new odors, it’s important to “test” the air after being out of the house. However, with lower occupant density (bigger houses), bioeffluent (contaminants generated by the human body) effects are diluted, and we must ventilate to reduce common pollutants (such as formaldehyde found in some building materials) that may not be detectable by the human nose. Many ventilation codes are minimums, based upon ASHRAE standards. Each code or standard will yield different airflows, but none take into account building materials that may offgas more than others, nor outside air quality, which can vary depending on your locale (local outdoor pollution). To help ensure the best indoor air quality, it is prudent to size airflow liberally—using the standard that results in the most air exchanges. Most HRV/ERVs have multiple speed settings, so airflow can be easily changed as needed. Unknowns include what the inhabitants do. Since airflow recommendation minimums are largely based on occupant loads, a sparsely populated house will likely require more ventilation for building material toxins. A house full of people who cook, bake, and take lots of showers will have its ventilation requirements set by the need to reduce humidity and carbon dioxide. The standards are minimums, so size your system generously. Before designing whole-house ventilation, remove contaminants at the source (spot exhaust ventilation) with fans over kitchen ranges and in bathrooms. Allow enough ventilation for peak loads. Bathroom ventilation should be sufficient to avoid condensation on surfaces at any time. Kitchen ventilation must have enough draw to capture the majority of smoke and odors at the source. Continuous low-level ventilation that is “good on average” won’t be suitable. Make sure the ventilation systems are quiet—otherwise occupants will only use it under the most extreme conditions. HRV/ERVs cannot be expected to handle the peak odor, smoke, and humidity loads from bathrooms and kitchens. Direct-mounted fans or in-line fans, which are acoustically preferable, should be used. HRV or ERV? The decision of whether to use an HRV or ERV can be confusing. Traditional wisdom suggests ERVs in climates where there is a significant mechanical cooling needed and dehumidification is required, such as in the Midwest, in the eastern United States, and the Southeast. During summer, it’s desirable to retain the coolness and the aridity of the inside air. Moisture and heat from incoming outside air is transferred to the exhaust airstream, and the ERV becomes a cool recovery ventilator. Well-sealed houses in heating-dominated climates can experience high indoor humidity levels. Therefore, HRVs are recommended, since additional moisture isn’t usually desired. ERVs take the process of recovering energy in the exhaust air one step further. Besides capturing the sensible heat (energy used to raise or lower the temperature) of the air, an ERV transfers latent heat—the energy that is used to add or subtract moisture from air. Typical examples of this are dehumidification and humidification. The ERV recovers the latent heat by allowing moisture to travel across its core. Similar to heat flow, the path is from high humidity to low humidity. A situation in which an ERV is more useful than an HRV would be energy recovery during the summer months. Your air conditioner has worked hard to dehumidify the inside air. The outside air is hotter and more humid than the inside air. As the ERV exhausts inside air and brings in outside air, two processes are at work. The outside air transfers some of its sensible (temperature) heat to the exhaust air, since the exhaust air is colder. At the same time, the outside airstream transfers some of its moisture to the exhaust airstream. In this way, the air exiting the ERV is cooler and less humid than the outside air. You could call this a “cold recovery” and “arid recovery” unit. If ERVs do all that HRVs can, then why not always use ERVs? The heat and/or moisture exchanger is typically referred to as the “core.” It’s more difficult (thus more expensive) to fabricate an ERV core, which exchanges moisture as well as heat. Also, since these cores are moisture-permeable, they do not have the longevity of the plastic or aluminum HRV (heat-only) cores. Configuring the System Combining the HRV/ERV system with the existing air distribution system may be the only alternative for existing homes. Depending upon the design, the furnace or air-handling unit may have to run in conjunction with the HRV/ERV, which could add considerably to energy usage. For homes that rely on a central air heating/cooling system, the method I prefer is to run every piece of ducting to the HRV/ERV. This means that the duct arrangement looks like an octopus—although it’s not elegant on the surface, the advantage is that the flow to/from intake or supply grilles can be controlled from a central location, with more precision. Oversize the legs and add a balancing damper (a manually operated butterfly damper) to each. Choose oversized insulated flex duct to minimize pressure drop and keep the system quiet. The grilles should be generous to reduce air noise. The outside air ducts (exhaust and intake) should be separated by several feet to prevent cross-contaminating the airflows. Place the outside air intake high enough above grade, so that the HRV/ERV isn’t bringing in excess humidity or dirt and dust or be blocked by snowfall, and locate it away from exhaust vents. Another option is to run a dedicated duct system for the HRV/ERV. This arrangement may be the only choice for houses without other air distribution. A technique that I favor is to pull exhaust air from one or more bathrooms. The HRV/ERV is sized so that it runs continuously, but at a low speed, and can be speeded up from a bathroom-mounted override switch. Each bathroom should have at least 75 cfm (preferably 100 cfm) of airflow to allow for peak exhaust requirements. Using an HRV/ERV with bathroom air input will eliminate the need for bathroom fans and provides balanced ventilation. Otherwise, ventilation will not be controlled. Some advanced technologies offer further efficiency improvements, such as a defrost function. Although more expensive, they may be appropriate, depending upon the building requirements and the efficiency goal. In conditions of severe cold, HRV/ERVs may require defrosting. This situation occurs when very cold outside air brings the temperature of the exhaust air down so far that the moisture in the air condenses and freezes. The frost level will eventually build up and block airflow. Manufacturers address this in one of two ways. The simple method is to turn off the fresh air fan for a few minutes. In this way, warm inside air remains warm, flows through the HRV/ERV, warms the core, and thereby defrosts the unit. A more sophisticated method uses a fifth port and a series of operable flaps. This method forces inside air through the core and back to the house. This method is recommended in climates with severe cold, since less heat is wasted. One manufacturer claims that its ERV does not require a defrost cycle due to the efficiency of its moisture transfer. Units with electronically commutated motors decrease the full load power by about 30%, and can reduce part load power consumption by about 75%. Such units are appropriate where the HRV/ERV is the sole source of ventilation and must run continuously. Typically, most existing houses are so leaky that an HRV or ERV is pointless. For new construction, the installation cost of an HRV/ERV is not much more than the cost of the equipment ($550 and up), so long as the duct runs and installation are planned from the beginning. Properly applied, HRV/ERVs are a great way to improve indoor air quality by introducing outside air, while recovering much of the energy in exhaust air. Although there is a higher capital cost compared to simple exhaust fans, the HRV/ERV system will save energy (and money) over the long term, while providing a quieter, healthier indoor environment. Access Neil Smith is a professional mechanical engineer. Neil’s interests include HVAC and energy efficiency, and he currently runs the Air Scape whole-house fan company. HRV/ERV Sizing Calculator • www.hvacquick.com/sysbuilder/hrvbuild.php Residential HRV/ERV Manufacturers: Carrier • www.residential.carrier.com Fantech • www.fantech.net Lennox • www.lennox.com Nu-Air • www.nu-airventilation.com Soler & Palau USA • www.solerpalau-usa.com/res_rv.html Ultimate Air • www.ultimateair.com
Christopher Clive Froome , -LRB- born 20 May 1985 -RRB- is a British professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam , who competed for Kenya until 2008 . A three-time winner of the Tour de France , and three-time runner-up in the Vuelta a España , he is seen as one of the most successful stage-racing riders of the recent era . Froome , who was brought up in Kenya and South Africa , has ridden under a British licence since 2008 on the basis that both his parents are British . In 2007 , at the age of 22 , Froome turned professional with Team Konica Minolta . He moved to Europe to further his career , joining team . In 2010 , he moved to and has become one of the team 's key cyclists . Froome made his breakthrough as a Grand Tour contender during the 2011 Vuelta a España where he finished second overall . At the 2012 Tour de France , riding as a super-domestique for Bradley Wiggins , Froome won stage seven and finished second overall , behind only Wiggins in the same race as the best British performance in the race 's history . In the same year , he also won the bronze medal in the time trial event at the Olympic Games and finished fourth in the Vuelta a España . His first multi-stage race win came in 2013 , in the Tour of Oman , followed by wins in the Critérium International , the Tour de Romandie , the Critérium du Dauphiné , and the Tour de France . As a defending champion , he began 2014 by again winning the Tour of Oman , followed by a repeat victory in the Tour de Romandie . After retiring from the 2014 Tour de France , he came back to place second in the Vuelta a España . In 2015 , he won his second Critérium du Dauphiné and his second Tour de France . In 2016 , he won a third Tour title , and became the first man since Miguel Indurain in 1995 to defend his title .
Whole-grain products such as brown rice, whole-grain pasta, beans, whole wheat bread, whole oats, buckwheat, millet, whole rye, whole-grain barley and whole-grain corn are considered good carbohydrates. These foods are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are beneficial to your health.wo types of carbohydrates exist: complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates take time to break down into glucose. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber are called good carbohydrates.
Distort redirects here. For other uses, see Distort (disambiguation). Distortion is the alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of something, such as an object, image, sound or waveform. Distortion is usually unwanted, and so engineers strive to eliminate distortion, or minimize it. In some situations, however, distortion may be desirable.
Here's how a UPS man in New York City became famous on the internet. Meet Marlan Franklyn. Marlan Franklyn is the most famous UPS man in New York City â thanks to a little help from the internet. Franklyn moved to New York City from the West Indies in 1996. The 48-year-old has been with UPS for the last 16 years, starting at an entry-level position and working his way up to becoming a driver.
What is the Beaufort scale? \| The Weather Guys What is the Beaufort scale? Posted on September 17, 2012 by Weather Guys Editor The Beaufort scale is a method of estimating wind speed based on the general condition of the surface of a large body of water with respect to wind waves and swell. This scale allows sailors to estimate the wind speed just by observing the state of the sea surface. The scale has a long history, but was finalized in 1805 by Rear Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, an Irish hydrographer in the British Royal Navy. It was officially first used during the voyage of Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle. The Beaufort scale can also be applied to conditions on land, but it is most often associated with the sea state. The modern day Beaufort scale consists of 13 numbers ranging from 0 to 12. A Beaufort force 0 is assigned to calm winds where the water surface is smooth. A Beaufort force 12 occurs with waves greater in height than 46 feet and the sea is completely white with foam and spray with greatly reduced visibility. Such conditions are associated with wind speeds of greater than 74 mph, which are hurricane-force winds. The National Weather Service defines sustained wind speeds of 39-54 mph as a gale, and forecasters typically issue gale warnings when winds of this strength are forecast. A Beaufort force 6 is a near gale with wind speeds between 25-30 mph and includes white foam from breaking waves that begins to be blown in streaks along the wind direction. A Beaufort force in the range of 6 to 7 is designated as strong winds; 8 to 9 as gale force winds; and 10 to 11 as storm force winds.
Confederate States dollar Some of the people featured on banknotes include Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, Christopher Memminger, Robert M. T. Hunter, Alexander H. Stephens, Jefferson Davis, Judah P. Benjamin, Clement Clay, George W. Randolph, and Lucy Holcombe Pickens, the wife of the Governor of South Carolina.[1][2][3][4][5] There was also a bill featuring George Washington.[6]
Pharmaceutical fraud involves deceptions which bring financial gain to a pharmaceutical company. It affects individuals and public and private insurers. There are several different schemes used to defraud the health care system which are particular to the pharmaceutical industry. These include: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Violations, Off Label Marketing, Best Price Fraud, CME Fraud, Medicaid Price Reporting, and Manufactured Compound Drugs. Of this amount $2.5 billion was recovered through False Claims Act cases in FY 2010. Examples of fraud cases include the GlaxoSmithKline $3 billion settlement, Pfizer $2.3 billion settlement and Merck & Co. $650 million settlement. Damages from fraud can be recovered by use of the False Claims Act, most commonly under the qui tam provisions which rewards an individual for being a "whistleblower", or relator (law).
Ming-Na Wen (; born November 20, 1963) is an American actress. (She has been credited with and without her family name "Wen", but most credits since the late 1990s have been without it. She has been known by such variants of her name as Ming-Na, Ming Na, Ming Na Wen and Ming Wen.) She is known for playing the role of Melinda May in the ABC action drama series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and for voicing Fa Mulan, one of the Disney Princesses, in the films "Mulan" and "Mulan II", the video game "Kingdom Hearts II", and in the Disney animated series "Sofia the First". She is due to reprise her role as Mulan in "".
The Flowers of Evil (Japanese: 惡の華 , Hepburn: Aku no Hana ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shūzō Oshimi. It was serialized in Kodansha's "Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine" between September 9, 2009, and May 9, 2014, and licensed by Vertical in North America. The story follows a middle school student named Takao Kasuga who's forced into a "contract" by fellow student Sawa Nakamura, after being caught stealing the gym clothes of his crush Nanako Saeki, and the series of events afterwards that follow these three characters. The title of the manga comes from Charles Baudelaire's "Les Fleurs du Mal".
Houston -LRB- -LSB- ˈhjuːstən -RSB- -RRB- is the most populous city in the state of Texas and the fourth-most populous city in the United States . With a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million within an area of 667 sqmi , it is also the largest city in the southern United States and the seat of Harris County . Located in Southeast Texas near the Gulf of Mexico , it is the principal city of the Greater Houston metro area , which is the fifth-most populated MSA in the United States . Houston was founded on August 28 , 1836 , near the banks of Buffalo Bayou -LRB- now known as Allen 's Landing -RRB- and incorporated as a city on June 5 , 1837 . The city was named after former General Sam Houston , who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 mi east of where the city was established . The burgeoning port and railroad industry , combined with oil discovery in 1901 , has induced continual surges in the city 's population . In the mid-20th century , Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center -- the world 's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions -- and NASA 's Johnson Space Center , where the Mission Control Center is located . Houston 's economy has a broad industrial base in energy , manufacturing , aeronautics , and transportation . Leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment , outside of New York City , Houston has more Fortune 500 headquarters than any other U.S. municipality within its city limits . The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and second in total cargo tonnage handled . Nicknamed the `` Space City '' , Houston is a global city , with strengths in business , international trade , entertainment , culture , media , fashion , science , sports , technology , education , medicine , and research . The city has a population from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and a large and growing international community . Houston is the most diverse city in Texas and has been described as the most racially and ethnically diverse major metropolis in the U.S. . It is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits , which attract more than 7 million visitors a year to the Museum District . Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District and offers year-round resident companies in all major performing arts .
The Sash So sure l'm an Ulster Orangeman, from Erin's isle I came, To see my British brethren all of honour and of fame, And to tell them of my forefathers who fought in days of yore, That I might have the right to wear, the sash my father wore! Chorus: It is old but it is beautiful, and its colours they are fine It was worn at 'Derry, Aughrim, Enniskillen and the Boyne. My father wore it as a youth in bygone days of yore, And on the Twelfth I love to wear the sash my father wore. Chorus For those brave men who crossed the Boyne have not fought or died in vain Our Unity, Religion, Laws, and Freedom to maintain, If the call should come we'll follow the drum, and cross that river once more That tomorrow's Ulsterman may wear the sash my father wore! Chorus And when some day, across the sea to Antrim's shore you come, We'll welcome you in royal style, to the sound of flute and drum And Ulster's hills shall echo still, from Rathlin to Dromore As we sing again the loyal strain of the sash my father wore![3]
Point system (driving) New York Statutes has a point system; after 11 points or 3 speeding tickets in 18 months, a driver's privileges are subject to suspension, with the possibility of requesting a review hearing. Points are counted from the date of the incident (usually the date of the ticket) rather than the date of conviction. For out-of-state offenses, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles does not record point violations, with the exception of violations from Quebec and Ontario.[24]
The wastewater treatment plant and distribution system of water mains, pumping stations and storage facilities provide water to approximately 62,000 customers in the city. There is also a wastewater treatment plant located on the south bank of the James River. This plant can treat up to 70 million gallons of water per day of sanitary sewage and stormwater before returning it to the river. The wastewater utility also operates and maintains 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of sanitary sewer and pumping stations, 38 miles (61 km) of intercepting sewer lines, and the Shockoe Retention Basin, a 44-million-gallon stormwater reservoir used during heavy rains.
The Isle of Man -LRB- -LSB- ˈmæn -RSB- Mannin -LSB- ˈmanɪn -RSB- or Ellan Vannin -LSB- ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn -RSB- -RRB- , also known simply as Mann , is a self-governing crown dependency in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland . The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II , who holds the title of Lord of Mann . The Lord of Mann is represented by a Lieutenant Governor . Foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the British Government . The island has been inhabited since before 6500 BC . Gaelic cultural influence began in the 5th century and the Manx language , a branch of the Gaelic languages , emerged . In 627 , Edwin of Northumbria conquered the Isle of Man along with most of Mercia . In the 9th century , Norsemen established the Kingdom of the Isles . Magnus III , King of Norway , was also known as King of Mann and the Isles between 1099 and 1103 . In 1266 , the island became part of Scotland under the Treaty of Perth , after being ruled by Norway . After a period of alternating rule by the kings of Scotland and England , the island came under the feudal lordship of the English Crown in 1399 . The lordship revested into the British Crown in 1765 , but the island never became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain or its successor the United Kingdom : it retained its status as an internally self-governing Crown dependency .
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a 2016 American biographical war comedy-drama film directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa , and written by Robert Carlock , based on the memoir The Taliban Shuffle : Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Kim Barker . The film stars Tina Fey , Margot Robbie , Martin Freeman , Christopher Abbott , Alfred Molina , and Billy Bob Thornton . It was released on March 4 , 2016 by Paramount Pictures , and was a box office bomb , grossing $ 24 million against its $ 35 million budget .
Questioning is crucial to the way teachers manage the class, engage students with content, encourage participation and increase understanding. Typically, teachers ask between 300-400 questions per day, however the quality and value of questions varies. While questioning can be an effective tool, there is both an art and science to asking questions.

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