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MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album by 10,000 Maniacs, recorded for the "MTV Unplugged" series. Between the recording and release of the album, vocalist Natalie Merchant left the band to pursue a solo career. In addition to the songs released on this album, four takes of "How You've Grown" were recorded, second takes of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith's "Because the Night" and "Gold Rush Brides", a brief take of "Puff the Magic Dragon" and three other songs with David Byrne as a guest singer: "Let the Mystery Be" (two takes, one of which was released as a B-side to "Few and Far Between" and on ""), Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and "Dallas".
. . APPREF-MS File Extension Information Name: . APPREF-MSFile type: Settings Files Popularity (0-5): 4Vendor's Name: Microsoft Recommended: Buy . APPREF-MS File Fixer. APPREF-MS is a file extension that belongs to Settings Files of Microsoft. Your Operating System will go through the registry, find the file association and then open . APPREF-MS file properly. . APPREF-MS file can be opened by many programs. Why Windows Can't Open . APPREF-MS File? Everythime you try to open . APPREF-MS file, your Operating System needs to go to the Registry and If there is no file association of . APPREF-MS in the registry, Windows can not open . APPREF-MS file. There are many reasons that make your Windows can't open the file: The file extension is not properly associated with the corresponding software. The software used to open this file extension is not installed. The file association is not registered or damaged in the registry. The software is outdated to open this file. This file is damaged or broken. How to Open . APPREF-MS File? In case you double click a file and you receive "Windows can't open this file" dialog, you need to make sure the reason that make you not able to open your file, such as check its file association in registry, update the software, search, download and install many software to open the file. This process is quite time-consuming and boring for most of computer users with little computer skills. Editing the registry by mistake will make the system corrupt and downloading some wrong software or even rogue software will bring users bigger problems. Therefore, it's recommended that you use an automatic fix tool to help you open various files.
Led Zeppelin II is the eponymous second studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin , released on 22 October 1969 in the United States and on 31 October 1969 in the United Kingdom by Atlantic Records . Recording sessions for the album took place at several locations in both the United Kingdom and North America from January to August 1969 . The album 's production was credited to the band 's lead guitarist and songwriter Jimmy Page , and it also served as Led Zeppelin 's first album to utilise the recording techniques of the engineer Eddie Kramer . Incorporating several elements of blues and folk music , Led Zeppelin II exhibited the band 's evolving musical style of blues-derived material and their guitar riff-based sound . It has been described as the band 's heaviest album . Led Zeppelin II was a commercial success , and was the band 's first album to reach number one on charts in the UK and the US . In 1970 , the album 's cover designer David Juniper was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package . On 15 November 1999 , the album was certified 12 × Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America -LRB- RIAA -RRB- for sales passing 12 million copies . Since its release , various writers and music critics have regularly cited Led Zeppelin II as one of the greatest and most influential rock albums of all time .
Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater This idiom derives from a German proverb, das Kind mit dem Bade ausschütten. The earliest record of this phrase is in 1512, in Narrenbeschwörung (Appeal to Fools) by Thomas Murner; and this book includes a woodcut illustration showing a woman tossing a baby out with waste water. It is a common catchphrase in German, with examples of its use in work by Martin Luther, Johannes Kepler, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Otto von Bismarck, Thomas Mann, and Günter Grass.[6][7]
Like many American cities, Philadelphia saw a gradual yet pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II. There were 525 murders in 1990, a rate of 31.5 per 100,000. There were an average of about 600 murders a year for most of the 1990s. The murder count dropped in 2002 to 288, then rose four years later to 406 in 2006 and 392 in 2007. A few years later, Philadelphia began to see a rapid drop in homicides and violent crime. In 2013, there were 246 murders, which is a decrease of over 25% from the previous year, and a decrease of over 44% since 2007. And in 2014, there were 248 homicides, up by one since 2013.
Star Trek: Discovery Star Trek: Discovery is an American television series created for CBS All Access by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman. It is the first series developed specifically for that service, and the first Star Trek series since Star Trek: Enterprise concluded in 2005. Set roughly a decade before the events of the original Star Trek series and separate from the timeline of the concurrently produced feature films, Discovery explores the Federationâ€“Klingon war while following the crew of the USS Discovery. Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts serve as showrunners on the series, with producing support from Akiva Goldsman.
Williams Arena Williams Arena features an unusual raised floor design. The court surface is raised above the ground approximately two feet so that players' benches, officials tables, etc., are actually below the court. The same goes for fans with the first row looking at players at about knee-level. Normally, other than the officials and those players actively playing, only head coaches are allowed to be on the court itself. The raised floor is one of only a few remaining examples left and contributes significantly to the historic aura of the 80-year-old arena. This served as the inspiration for the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship to host stadiums for their Final Four as of 2009 to have the floor about three feet off the stadium floor as part of an increased capacity to a minimum of 70,000. The floor in Williams Arena recently underwent a replacement. PCL Construction began work on May 11, 2009, replacing the original playing surface from 1928 with a new floor along with new basketball goals. This was the first major upgrade to the facility since a renovation occurred in the early 1990s. Memorial Gymnasium at Vanderbilt University[10] and Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University[11] are two other existing arenas with a raised floor. Robertson Memorial Field House at Bradley University, since demolished, also used a raised floor.[12]
Willis Tower The Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower, is a 110-story,[4] 1,450-foot (442.1 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[3] At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title it held for nearly 25 years and remained the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere until 2014 and the completion of a new building at the World Trade Center site. The building is considered a seminal achievement for its architect Fazlur Rahman Khan.[5] The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the Western hemisphere – and the 16th-tallest in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as part of its lease on a portion of the tower's space.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Taking place after the events of Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, the game focuses on Sora and Riku's Mark of Mastery exam in which they have to protect parallel worlds in preparation for the return of Master Xehanort. Besides controlling the two playable characters across a single scenario, the player is able to recruit creatures known as Dream Eaters that are able to assist in fights.
Spatial Spatial Spatial organization is when information in a passage is organized in order of space or location. If you were to describe the room in which you were sitting right now, you would be using spatial organization. Spatial organization may also be called descriptive writing and it is most frequently used when the narrator describes how something looks. Spatial organization is generally pretty easy to identify, but be aware that spatial organization is used in both fiction and nonfiction texts. Most fictional passages are organized chronologically, but in paragraphs where the narrator is describing a setting or the appearance of a character, the information may be organized spatially. Example: Volcanoes are a feared and destructive force for good reason. A volcano is like a pressure valve for the inner earth, but they can also be very beautiful. One part of the volcano that people rarely see is the magma chamber. The magma chamber is way beneath the Earth’s bed rock. It is tremendously hot. Running from the magma chamber to the crater of the volcano is the conduit. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the outer world. At the top of the volcano is the the crater. This is where the magma exits. Volcanoes are a beautiful yet dangerous natural phenomenon. Spatial Organization: description of the layers of a volcano. There are many different graphic organizers you can use to represent the information in a spatially ordered passage. You could draw whatever information is described in the passage. Some signal words that might indicate that the writer or speaker is following the spatial pattern of organization include a wide sweeping array of prepositions, some of which I will now list: next to, behind, across from, below that, above that, to the right of and so forth. Learn More About Patterns of Organization Patterns of Organization Text Structure Worksheets and Activities Interactive Text Structure Practice Quiz All Reading Worksheets Still looking for something? Search here. Click One of the Topics to Browse Reading Skills Ereading Worksheets Figurative Language Skills Language Arts Skills Writing Skills Learn Stuff About By Mr. Morton of Ereading Worksheets 20 Comments
Across the United States, the average annual energy intensity for office buildings is 79.8 kBtu per. square foot and the average cost is $1.65 per square foot. Of the total energy consumption, 66%. is for electricity and 34% is for natural gas and other fuels. This translates to 15.5 kWh per square. foot of electricity and 0.27 therms per square foot of natural gas1. As show in Figure 2, space conditioning and lighting together account for 70% of all energy. consumed in a typical office building, with an additional 20% of energy consumption used to.
Unconditional is the only studio album by American country music artist Clay Davidson, released in 2000 on Virgin Records Nashville. Its title track was a Top 5 hit on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in 2000. "I Can't Lie to Me" and "Sometimes" were also released from this album, both charting in the Top 30 on the same chart. Jude Cole and Scott Hendricks produced the album, with additional production from Chris Farren on "What Was I Thinking Of".
It's an item specific to Solstheim. Like Michael said, you can kill the big floating Netches. They're relatively slow, but hit hard if they get close. Arrows from range aught to do the trick if you've got a decent Archery score or relative magical ability. You can also buy them from the merchants on Raven Rock. Other than that, random loot is the only way to get it, but Netch Leather won't appear in Skyrim proper, it's only going to appear on Solstheim.
People of Irish descent form the largest single ethnic group in the city, making up 15.8% of the population, followed by Italians, accounting for 8.3% of the population. People of West Indian and Caribbean ancestry are another sizable group, at 6.0%, about half of whom are of Haitian ancestry. Over 27,000 Chinese Americans made their home in Boston city proper in 2013, and the city hosts a growing Chinatown accommodating heavily traveled Chinese-owned bus lines to and from Chinatown, Manhattan. Some neighborhoods, such as Dorchester, have received an influx of people of Vietnamese ancestry in recent decades. Neighborhoods such as Jamaica Plain and Roslindale have experienced a growing number of Dominican Americans. The city and greater area also has a growing immigrant population of South Asians, including the tenth-largest Indian community in the country.
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Doha Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducted a 5-day Certification Course on 'Blockchain Technology for Professional Accountants at Doha Bank Auditorium in collaboration with Digital Accounting and Assurance Board of ICAI New Delhi. Rukkaiya Pachisa, Chapter Chairperson welcomed the participants and outlined the importance for finance professionals to be tech-savvy and stay updated in line with the technological evolutions and digital transformation that are affecting the jobs and functions of finance professionals in a significant manner. Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group CEO Doha Bank, graced the occasion with his presence and explained to the participants the impact of Industry 4.0 and provided insight into new concepts like data analytics, cloud computing, Internet of things and blockchain. The course was conducted by two expert faculties — Hemant Singh and Narasimhan Elangovan. Hemant touched upon technical side of the blockchain by explaining essential elements and characteristics of the blockchain: cryptography, peer to peer network, distributed ledger technology, and hash and smart contracts. He also explained use cases of the blockchain in various finance functions like trade finance, KYC and identity management and reporting to identify its suitability for the organisation. He also demonstrated practical use and functions of the blockchain by explaining the Ethereum and building blocks. Hemant also illustrated the smart contract and explained how it differs from the traditional contracts. Narasimhan Elangovan, touched upon functional aspects of blockchain and comprehended the areas where the usage of blockchain can result in a substantial cost and time advantage. He analysed sectoral impact of blockchain on various business segments and assessed blockchain from regulatory, governance, risk, and control aspects. He also discussed global business scenario and some of the analytical tools of blockchain in an interesting manner. He predicted that while there will be a paradigm shift in the jobs and functions of the accounting field, the emergence of the new technology will also pave way for many opportunities. The Vote of Thanks was offered by Nirlep Bhatt, Chapter Secretary, who thanked the members for positive response and enthusiastic participation. He also offered gratitude to ICAI, faculties and Doha Bank for their generous and invaluable support. The participants, representing diverse spectrum of industries, appreciated rich contents of the course, resourceful faculties, interactive learning methodology and an effective brainstorming on various cases. They rated it as a high-quality course with wonderful learning opportunity provided by the chapter. The Doha Chapter of ICAI is the oldest among the 33 overseas chapters of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Chapter is actively involved in enhancing and updating the professional knowledge of its members, local professionals and non-members. Doha Chapter of ICAI is the first professional membership body to be registered with Qatar Financial Centre. MENAFN0101202000630000ID1099494576
What Can I Bring With Me? Am I allowed to bring my diabetes supplies with me on the plane? Yes. TSA specifically states that diabetes-related supplies, equipment and medications, including liquids, are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been properly screened by X-ray or hand inspection. Passengers should declare these items and separate them from other belongings before screening begins.
A street performer dressed as a toy soldier to help direct traffic and sent pedestrians into hysterics in the Philippines. Footage shows the man dressed head-to-toe in forest green clothing mimicking the Army Soldier from Toy Story. He stands in the middle of a busy intersection in Baguio City, the Philippines, to try to control the traffic flow. A street performer donned an toy army soldier costume to direct traffic and pedestrians in Baguio City, the Philippines He waves his arms to direct cars across one path before turning and encouraging pedestrians to come forward. Within seconds, bystanders follow his command and hastily cross the junction, in the clip from December 6. The soldier then stops at the front of the road, waiting for pedestrians to make their final journey, Crowds of people were safely ushered across the busy intersection by the comical performer who spoke in a squeaky voice The camerawoman can be heard laughing as she watches the street performer pretending to discipline a man wanting to cross and reluctant to follow his orders. He waves more pedestrians away from the road and captures the attention of a little boy who can be heard shouting 'oi' after him. One gentleman gives the soldier a high five while he is negotiating the road during rush hour. The busy street became the performer's stomping ground for one evening. Street performers are to complete an application and pay a regulatory fee of P350 which will be at the discretion of the City Mayor before they can legally perform More onlookers giggle as they listen to the man's squeaky voice added for comedic effect. With the increasing number of buskers in the city, Baguio has released an ordinance which requires street performers to obtain permits from the city hall before they can legally perform in the street. Entertainers are to complete an application and pay a regulatory fee of P350 which will be at the discretion of the City Mayor. Since Baguio City has now been recognised in UNESCO's Creative Cities list, local artists contribution must be emphasised.
Nasser made secret contacts with Israel in 1954–55, but determined that peace with Israel would be impossible, considering it an "expansionist state that viewed the Arabs with disdain". On 28 February 1955, Israeli troops attacked the Egyptian-held Gaza Strip with the stated aim of suppressing Palestinian fedayeen raids. Nasser did not feel that the Egyptian Army was ready for a confrontation and did not retaliate militarily. His failure to respond to Israeli military action demonstrated the ineffectiveness of his armed forces and constituted a blow to his growing popularity. Nasser subsequently ordered the tightening of the blockade on Israeli shipping through the Straits of Tiran and restricted the use of airspace over the Gulf of Aqaba by Israeli aircraft in early September. The Israelis re-militarized the al-Auja Demilitarized Zone on the Egyptian border on 21 September.
Social anxiety disorder -LRB- SAD -RRB- , also known as social phobia , is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations , causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life . These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others . Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing , excess sweating , trembling , palpitations , and nausea . Stammering may be present , along with rapid speech . Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort . Some sufferers may use alcohol or other drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at social events . It is common for sufferers of social phobia to self-medicate in this fashion , especially if they are undiagnosed , untreated , or both ; this can lead to alcoholism , eating disorders or other kinds of substance abuse . SAD is sometimes referred to as an illness of lost opportunities where `` individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness '' . According to ICD-10 guidelines , the main diagnostic criteria of social phobia are fear of being the focus of attention , or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating , avoidance and anxiety symptoms . Standardized rating scales can be used to screen for social anxiety disorder and measure the severity of anxiety . The first line treatment for social anxiety disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy -LRB- CBT -RRB- with medications recommended only in those who are not interested in therapy . CBT is effective in treating social phobia , whether delivered individually or in a group setting . The cognitive and behavioral components seek to change thought patterns and physical reactions to anxiety-inducing situations . The attention given to social anxiety disorder has significantly increased since 1999 with the approval and marketing of drugs for its treatment . Prescribed medications include several classes of antidepressants : selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors -LRB- SSRIs -RRB- , serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors -LRB- SNRIs -RRB- , and monoamine oxidase inhibitors -LRB- MAOIs -RRB- . Other commonly used medications include beta blockers and benzodiazepines . It is the most common anxiety disorder with up to 10 % of people being affected at some point in their life .
Well-known legumes include alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, soybeans, peanuts and tamarind. A legume fruit is a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides.A common name for this type of fruit is a pod, although the term pod is also applied to a few other fruit types, such as that of vanilla (a capsule) and of radish (a silique).rain legumes are cultivated for their seeds, and are also called pulses. The seeds are used for human and animal consumption or for the production of oils for industrial uses. Grain legumes include beans, lentils, lupins, peas, and peanuts.
Haemoglobin [edit]. The main role of the transport system is to transport oxygen from the alveoli to where it is needed-cells around the body, and this is achieved in the protein haemoglobin.Each haemoglobin molecule can hold four oxygen molecules.he function of the arteries is to transport blood swiftly and at high blood pressure to the tissues. Look at the diagram on the right. It is of a artery and shows three things-the tunica intima, the tunica media and the tunica externa.
Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr. -LRB- May 27 , 1911January 13 , 1978 -RRB- was an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1969 . Humphrey twice served in the United States Senate , representing Minnesota from 1949 to 1964 and 1971 to 1978 . He was the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 1968 presidential election , losing to the Republican nominee Richard M. Nixon . Born in Wallace , South Dakota in 1911 , Humphrey attended the University of Minnesota before earning his pharmacist license from the Capitol College of Pharmacy in 1931 . He helped run his father 's pharmacy until 1937 when he returned to academia , graduating with a master 's degree from Louisiana State University in 1940 , where he was a political science instructor . He returned to Minnesota during World War II and became a supervisor for the Works Progress Administration . He was then appointed state director of the Minnesota war service program before becoming the assistant director of the War Manpower Commission . In 1943 , Humphrey became a professor of Political Science at Macalester College and ran a failed campaign for mayor of Minneapolis . Humphrey helped found the Minnesota Democratic -- Farmer -- Labor Party -LRB- DFL -RRB- in 1944 , and in 1945 , became the DFL candidate for mayor of Minneapolis for a second time , winning with 61 % of the vote . Humphrey served as mayor from 1945 to 1948 , he was reelected and became the co-founder of the liberal anti-communist group Americans for Democratic Action in 1947 . Humphrey was elected to the Senate in 1948 , the year his proposal of ending racial segregation was included in the party platform at the Democratic National Convention , where he gave one of his most notable speeches on the convention floor , suggesting the Democratic Party `` walk into the sunshine of human rights . '' He served three terms in the Senate from 1949 to 1964 and was the Democratic Majority Whip from 1961 to 1964 . During his tenure , Humphrey was the lead author of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , introduced the first initiative to create the Peace Corps , sponsored the clause of the McCarran Act to threaten concentration camps for ` subversives ' , proposed making Communist Party membership a felony and chaired the Select Committee on Disarmament . Humphrey ran for two failed Presidential campaigns in the 1952 and 1960 Democratic primaries . After Lyndon B. Johnson inherited the presidency after John F. Kennedy 's assassination in November 1963 , he chose Humphrey to be his running mate in 1964 against Republican Barry Goldwater and the Democratic ticket was elected in a landslide in 1964 . After Johnson made the surprise announcement that he would not seek reelection in March 1968 , Humphrey launched his campaign for the presidency the following month . Humphrey 's main Democratic challengers were anti-Vietnam War Senators Eugene McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy . Humphrey , who was loyal to the Johnson administration 's policies on the Vietnam War as Vice President , saw opposition from many within his own party and avoided the primaries to focus on receiving the delegates of non-primary states at the Democratic Convention . Humphrey 's delegate strategy succeeded in clinching the nomination , choosing Senator Edmund Muskie as his running mate . With the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and the assassination of Robert Kennedy that year , and heightened opposition to the Vietnam War , the convention saw major protests which later proved costly to Humphrey 's campaign . On November 5 , 1968 , Humphrey lost to former Vice President Richard Nixon in the general election . Humphrey then returned to teaching in Minnesota before returning to the Senate in 1971 . He became the first Deputy President pro tempore of the United States Senate and served until his death in 1978 . Humphrey died of bladder cancer at his home in Waverly , Minnesota , and is buried at the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis . He was succeeded by his wife of 41 years Muriel Humphrey as interim Senator for Minnesota .
These styles generally have either two f-shaped soundholes like a violin (F-5 and A-5), or an oval sound hole (F-4 and A-4 and lower models) directly under the strings. Much variation exists between makers working from these archetypes, and other variants have become increasingly common. Generally, in the United States, Gibson F-hole F-5 mandolins and mandolins influenced by that design are strongly associated with bluegrass, while the A-style is associated other types of music, although it too is most often used for and associated with bluegrass. The F-5's more complicated woodwork also translates into a more expensive instrument.
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama and mystery series created by Marc Cherry , and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions . It originally aired for eight seasons on ABC , from October 3 , 2004 to May 13 , 2012 . Executive producer Cherry served as showrunner . Other executive producers since the fourth season included Bob Daily , George W. Perkins , John Pardee , Joey Murphy , David Grossman , and Larry Shaw . Set on Wisteria Lane , a street in the fictional town of Fairview in the fictional Eagle State , Desperate Housewives follows the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of their late friend and neighbor who committed suicide in the pilot episode . The storyline covers 13 years of the women 's lives over eight seasons , set between the years 2004 -- 2008 , and later 2013 -- 2017 -LRB- the story arc includes a five-year passage of time , as well as flashbacks ranging from the 1980s to the 2020s -RRB- . They work through domestic struggles and family life , while facing the secrets , crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their -- on the surface -- beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood . The series features an ensemble cast , headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer , Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo , Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp , and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis . Brenda Strong narrates the series as the late Mary Alice Young , appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences . Desperate Housewives was well received by viewers and critics alike . It won multiple Primetime Emmy , Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards . From the 2004 -- 05 through the 2008 -- 09 television seasons , its first five seasons were rated amongst the top ten most-watched series . In 2007 , it was reported to be the most popular show in its demographic worldwide , with an audience of approximately 120 million and was also reported as the third most watched television series in a study of ratings in twenty countries . In 2012 , it remained the most-watched comedy series internationally based on data from Eurodata TV Worldwide , which measured ratings across five continents ; it has held this position since 2006 . Moreover , it was the third highest revenue earning series for 2010 , with $ 2.74 million per half an hour . The show was ranked at number fifty-six on Entertainment Weekly `` New TV Classics '' list . In 2011 , it was confirmed that Desperate Housewives would conclude after its eighth season ; the series finale aired on May 13 , 2012 . By the end of the series , it had surpassed Charmed as the longest running hour-long television series featuring all female leads by two episodes .
Chasing Kangaroos: A Continent, a Scientist, and a Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Creature, is a 2007 book (ISBN ) by Professor Tim Flannery. The book draws on three decades of travel, research, and field work to explore Australia's kangaroo. Seventy species make up the kangaroo family, which includes wallabies and rat kangaroos.
King George IV \| Britroyals Full Name: George Augustus Frederick Born: August 12, 1762 at St. James Palace Parents: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Relation to Elizabeth II: 3rd great-granduncle House of: Hanover Ascended to the throne: January 29, 1820 aged 57 years Crowned: July 19, 1821 at Westminster Abbey Married: Caroline, daughter of Duke of Brunswick Children: One daughter,and at least two illegitimate children Died: June 26, 1830 at Windsor Castle, aged 67 years, 10 months, and 12 days Buried at: Windsor Reigned for: 10 years, 4 months, and 26 days Succeeded by: his brother William IV George IV as Prince of Wales was Regent from 1810 to 1820 during his father�s period of insanity. He had several mistresses and in 1785 had secretly married a Catholic widow Maria Fitzherbert in contravention of the Act of Settlement and the Royal Marriage Act. They had at least two illegitimate children. Unlike his father he was extravagant with money and became badly in debt. He loved the fine things in life and undertook rebuilding of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Architect John Nash and others created many fine buildings in London, Brighton, Bath and Cheltenham during the �Regency Period�. He was forced to deny his marriage with Mrs Fitzherbert and in return for paying off his debts officially marry Caroline of Brunswick whom he detested, so much so that when he became King George IV on the death of his father in 1820 he refused to let her attend his coronation. They had one child Princess Charlotte, but George refused to recognise Caroline as Queen and tried several times to annul his marriage to her. She died in 1821 claiming on her death bed that she had been poisoned. George IV paid a state visit to Ireland but initially refused to support Catholic emancipation until 1829 when encouraged by the Duke of Wellington the Catholic Relief Act was passed. He visited Scotland in 1822, the first monarch to do so since Charles II, and encouraged by Sir Walter Scott wore full Highland regalia leading to a revival of Scottish tartan dress that had been banned after the Jacobite Rebellions. His heavy drinking, indulgent lifestyle and taste for huge amounts of food made him obese, and he became an unpopular figure of ridicule when he appeared in public. He suffered from gout and towards the end of his life became mentally unstable. He died of a heart attack at Windsor Castle in 1830. His only legitimate daughter Charlotte had died in childbirth in 1817 and next eldest brother Frederick died in 1827 so he was succeeded by his younger brother William IV. King George IV's Signature Quotes: �If he ever had a friend, a devoted friend from any rank of life, we protest that the name of him or her never reached us� � Obituary published in the Times on King George IV reflecting the public mood on the death of their king. �Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie, kissed the girls and made them cry. When the boys came out to play, Georgie Porgie ran away� - Satirical rhyme about King George IV Timeline for King George IV Year
The Matrix Revolutions is a 2003 American -- Australian science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers . It was the third installment of the Matrix trilogy , released six months following The Matrix Reloaded . The film was released simultaneously in 60 countries on November 5 , 2003 . While it is the final film in the series , the Matrix storyline is continued in The Matrix Online . It was the second live-action film to be released in both regular and IMAX theaters at the same time . The film received generally average reviews from critics .
Weight divisions - BoxRec Weight divisions 5 History of the Weight Divisions Current Weight Divisions In January 2015, the World Boxing Council , World Boxing Association and the International Boxing Federation reached an agreement to standardize the names of the 17 weight categories. (The World Boxing Organization has yet to adopt these standard class names.) The currently-recognized weight divisions/classes for professional male boxers, listed in maximum allowable weight, as defined by these four major sanctioning bodies , are: Division/Class Pinweight: up to 101 pounds Light Flyweight: 106 Light Flyweight: up to 106 pounds Flyweight: 112 Super Heavyweight: over 201 Traditional Eight Divisions These are commonly known today as the "traditional divisions," which were basically the only weight classes throughout the early 20th Century, before the numerous "super," "junior" and "light" classes were added. Flyweight: 8 st (50,802 Kg / 112 lbs) Bantamweight: 8 st 6 lbs (53,525 kg / 118 lbs) Featherweight: 9 st (57,153 kg / 126 lbs) Lightweight: 9 st 9 lbs (61,235 kg / 135 lbs) Welterweight: 10½ st (66,678 kg / 147 lbs) Middleweight: 11 st 6 lbs (72,574 kg / 160 lbs) Light Heavyweight: 12½ st (79,378 kg / 175 lbs) Heavyweight: (unlimited) See also, 15 Feb 1909 Los Angeles Herald article re: necessity for revision to universal 8 divisions: [1] History of the Weight Divisions The 21 National Sporting Club ( NSC ) Rules- (1891-?) London-based private club amends 12 Queensberry Rules , modifying with new augment rules with nine specific criteria, such as designating role of officials; devised a system of scoring bouts; and enabled referee to determine who won. Major accomplishment transpired in 1909 ratification vote and 1910 implementation of 8 traditional weight classes: Heavyweight [176 lbs plus; at least 75.3 kg; over 12 stone, 7 lbs] Cruiserweight [175 lb maximum; 79.5 kg; or 12 stone, 7 pounds] later called "lighter heavyweight" by the English and "light heavyweight" by the Americans. Solidified under the New York State Athletic Commission and National Boxing Association as one division, with a uniform name. Middleweight [160 lbs maximum; 72.7 kg; or 11 stone, 4 pounds] Welterweight [147 lbs maximum; 66.8 kg; or 10 stone, 7 pounds] Lightweight [135lbs maximum; 61.4 kg; or 9 stone, 9 pounds] Featherweight [126lbs maximum; 57.3 kg; or 9 stone] Bantamweight [118lbs maximum; 53.6 kg; or 8 stone, 6 pounds] Flyweight [112lbs maximum; 50.9 kg; or 8 stone] NOTE: weight class key- one pound equals .45359237 kilograms one pound equals .0714285714 stone- sixteen ounces equals one pound, 14 stone and 6 kilograms. Olympic Boxing Classes & Weight Divisions: [American lbs, European kilograms, English stones] One pound (lb as unit of mass) is equal to 16 ounces (oz) One kilogram (also equal to 1,000 grams) is equal to 2.2 lbs One stone is equal to 14 pounds (with pounds rounding 5/8th) Super Heavyweight: [202lbs + above; 91.6 kg or 14 stone, 6 pounds] – (est. 1984-end 2004): legislation pending before International Olympic Congress , not subject to change by AIBA . Heavyweight: [179-201lbs*; 81.2 – 91.2 kg; 12 stone, 11 pounds – 14 stone, 5 pounds]– (est. 1904) Light Heavyweight: [166-178lbs; 75.3 – 80.7 kg; or 11 stone, 12 pounds – 12 stone, 10 pounds – (est. 1920) Middleweight: [157-165lbs; 71.2 – 74.8; or 11 stone, 3 pounds – 11 stone, 11 pounds] – (est. 1904) Light Middleweight: [148-156lbs; 67.1 – 70.8 kg; or 10 stone, 8 pounds – 11 stone, 2 pound] – (est. 1952) Welterweight: [140-147lbs; 63.5 – 66.7 kg; or 10 stone – 10 stone, 7 pounds] – (est. 1904) Light Welterweight: [133-139lbs; 60.3 – 63.0 kg; or 9 stone, 7 pounds – 9 stone, 13 pounds] – (est. 1952) Lightweight: [126-132lbs; 57.2 – 59.9 kg; or 9 stone – 9 stone, 6 pounds] – (est. 1904) Featherweight: [120-125lbs; 54.4 – 56.7 kg; or 8 stone, 8 pounds – 8 stone, 13 pounds] – (est. 1904) Bantamweight: [113-119lbs; 51.3 – 53.9 kg; or 8 stone, 1 pound – 8 stone, 7 pounds] – (est. 1904) Flyweight: [107-112lbs; 48.5 – 50.8 kg; or 7 stone, 9 pounds – 8 stone] – (est. 1904) Light Fly
The Sardinian language is considered to be its own Romance language family, separate not only from standard Italian but also the wider Italo-Dalmatian family, and it includes the Campidanese Sardinian and Logudorese Sardinian variants. However, Gallurese, Sassarese, and Corsican are also spoken in Sardinia, and these languages are considered closely related or derived from the Italian Tuscan language and thus are Italo-Dalmatian languages. Furthermore, the Gallo-Romance language of Ligurian and the Catalan Algherese dialect are also spoken in Sardinia.
The Protestant concept of God and man allows believers to use all their God-given faculties, including the power of reason. That means that they are allowed to explore God's creation and, according to Genesis 2:15, make use of it in a responsible and sustainable way. Thus a cultural climate was created that greatly enhanced the development of the humanities and the sciences. Another consequence of the Protestant understanding of man is that the believers, in gratitude for their election and redemption in Christ, are to follow God's commandments. Industry, frugality, calling, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility are at the heart of their moral code. In particular, Calvin rejected luxury. Therefore, craftsmen, industrialists, and other businessmen were able to reinvest the greater part of their profits in the most efficient machinery and the most modern production methods that were based on progress in the sciences and technology. As a result, productivity grew, which led to increased profits and enabled employers to pay higher wages. In this way, the economy, the sciences, and technology reinforced each other. The chance to participate in the economic success of technological inventions was a strong incentive to both inventors and investors. The Protestant work ethic was an important force behind the unplanned and uncoordinated mass action that influenced the development of capitalism and the Industrial Revolution. This idea is also known as the "Protestant ethic thesis."
About Mitochondrial Disease - Mito FAQ Mitochondrial disease is an inherited chronic illness that can be present at birth or develop later in life. It causes debilitating physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities with symptoms including poor growth; loss of muscle coordination; muscle weakness and pain; seizures; vision and/or hearing loss; gastrointestinal issues; learning disabilities; and organ failure. It is estimated that 1 in 4,000 people has Mito. It’s progressive and there is no cure. What are Mitochondria? What is Mitochondrial Disease? What are the Symptoms of Mitochondrial Disease? How common are mitochondrial diseases? What causes mitochondrial disease? Random occurrences How is Mitochondrial Disease Diagnosed? How is Mitochondrial Disease Treated? Misdiagnosis What are the Challenges of living with Mitochondrial Disease? What is the Prognosis for Someone? Types of Mitochondrial Diseases Mito Action's Goals What are Mitochondria? Mitochondria are tiny organelles found in almost every cell in the body. They are known as the "powerhouse of the cell. "They are responsible for creating more than 90 percent of cellular energy. They are necessary in the body to sustain life and support growth. They are composed of tiny packages of enzymes that turn nutrients into cellular energy. Mitochondrial failure causes cell injury that leads to cell death. When multiple organ cells die there is organ failure. Watch the 5-minute video, "How energy is made"back to top What is Mitochondrial Disease? Mitochondrial disease is a chronic, genetic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria of the cell fail to produce enough energy for cell or organ function. The incidence is about 1:4000 individuals in the US. This is similar to the incidence of cystic fibrosis of caucasian births in the U. S. There are many forms of mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial disease is inherited in a number of ways. Mitochondrial disease presents vary differently from individual to individual. There may be one individual in a family or many individuals affected over a number of generations.back to top What are the Symptoms of Mitochondrial Disease? The severity of mitochondrial disease symptoms is different from person to person. The most common symptoms are: Poor growth Loss of muscle coordination, muscle weakness Neurological problems, seizures Autism, autistic spectrum, autistic-like features Visual and/or hearing problems Developmental delays, learning disabilities Heart, liver or kidney disease Gastrointestinal disorders, severe constipation Diabetes Increased risk of infection Thyroid and/or adrenal dysfunction Autonomic dysfunction Neuropsychological changes characterized by confusion, disorientation, and memory loss. Detailed information about symptoms can be found in the Clinician's Guide to Mitochondrial Diseaseback to top How common are mitochondrial diseases? Infants, children, and adults may develop mitochondrial disorders. Experts in mitochondrial medicine agree there is a spectrum of the disease, ranging from mild to severe. In adults, many diseases of aging have been found to have defects of mitochondrial function; these include, but are not limited to, Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, atherosclerotic heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. In addition, many medicines can injure the mitochondria.back to top What causes mitochondrial disease? For many patients, mitochondrial disease is an inherited genetic condition. An uncertain percentage of patients acquire symptoms due to other factors, including mitochondrial toxins. It is important to determine which type of mitochondrial disease inheritance is present in order to predict the risk of recurrence for future children. The types of mitochondrial disease inheritance include: DNA (DNA contained in the nucleus of the cell) inheritance. Also called autosomal inheritance. If this gene trait is recessive (one gene from each parent), often no other family members appear to be affected. There is a 25 percent chance of the trait occurring in other siblings. If this gene trait is dominant (a gene from either parent), the disease often occurs in other family members. There is a 50 percent chance of the trait occurring in other siblings. Mt DNA (DNA contained in the mitochondria) inheritance. There is a 100 percent chance of the trait occurring in other siblings, since all mitochondria are inherited from the mother, although symptoms might be either more or less severe. Combination of mt DNA and n DNA defects: Relationship between n DNA and mt DNA and their correlation in mitochondrial formation is unknown. Read more about genetics and the inheritance of mitochondrial disease.back to top Random occurrences Diseases specifically from deletions of large parts of the mitochondrial DNA molecule are usually sporadic without affecting other family member. Medicines or other toxic substances can trigger mitochondrial disease.back to top How is Mitochondrial Disease Diagnosed? There is no reliable and consistent means of diagnosis. Diagnosis can be made by one of the few physicians who specialize in mitochondrial disease. Diagnosis can be made by blood DNA testing and/or muscle biopsy but neither of these tests is completely reliable. Read about the vitamins and supplements used to treat Mito How is Mitochondrial Disease Treated? The goal is to improve symptoms and slow progression of the disease. Use vitamin therapy Conserve energy Pace activities Maintain an ambient environmental temperature Avoid exposure to illness Ensure adequate nutrition and hydrationback to top Misdiagnosis Lack of understanding of the disease and misinterpretation of symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Further progression of symptoms can occur if the symptoms are missed and opportunities for treatment and support are not recognized.back to top What are the Challenges of Living with Mitochondrial Disease? Affects multiple organs, affects multiple family members, affects multiple generations. Lack of awareness and understanding of the disease. Families are continuously forced to expend their very limited energy to explain their disease, advocate for themselves and fight for services. Mitochondrial disease is often an "invisible disease. "Good day - Patients look fine and healthy. They have more energy and appear rested. Bad day - - Patients appear tired to significantly ill. They are obviously fatigued and/or have significant illness. Repeated "bad days"often lead to decompensation and patients have difficulty returning to baseline. Mitochondrial disease is unpredictable. Day to day, hour to hour patients can develop symptoms and their stability can be threatened. Difficulties establishing a diagnosis interfere with a patient's ability to obtain adequate recognition, medical care, insurance coverage, healthcare supports, and disability services. Lack of understanding of the disease and misinterpretation of symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Further progression of symptoms can occur if the symptoms are missed and opportunities for treatment and support are not recognized. An individual can become symptomatic at any time in life despite the fact that it is inherited. It is difficult to diagnose. Meet other parents and patients in our closed Facebook group.back to top What is the Prognosis for Someone? The prognosis is variable. Some people live a normal life and are minimally affected; others can be severely compromised with the disease. It is completely individualized. The prognosis is unpredictable. Browse medical & support topics in our Medical Blogback to top Mito Action's Goals To improve quality of life for adults and children affected by mitochondrial disease. To internationally raise awareness about mitochondrial disorders, and their relationship to other diseases. To provide specifc and practical materials that help patients to manage their symptoms. To aggregate and connect the international mitochondrial disease community. To create tools that empower patients and caregivers to be advocates for themselves or their children. Other Mito organizations Miracles for Mito Mitochondrial Medicine Society Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine Mito Canada Mitochondrial Research Guild Mito Hope and Help UMDFRead more about the mission of Mito Actionback to top
Matthew Robert `` Matt '' Smith -LRB- born 28 October 1982 -RRB- is an English actor . He is best known for his role as the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who , for which he received a BAFTA Award nomination in 2011 . Smith initially aspired to be a professional footballer , but spondylolysis forced him out of the sport . After joining the National Youth Theatre and studying Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia , he became an actor in 2003 , performing in plays like Murder in the Cathedral , Fresh Kills , The History Boys , and On the Shore of the Wide World in London theatres . Extending his repertoire into West End theatre , he has since performed in the stage adaptation of Swimming with Sharks with Christian Slater , followed a year later by a critically acclaimed performance as Henry in That Face . Smith 's first television role came in 2006 as Jim Taylor in the BBC adaptations of Philip Pullman 's The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North , while his first major role in television came as Danny in the 2007 BBC series Party Animals . Smith , who was announced as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in January 2009 , is the youngest person to play the character in the British television series . He left the series at the end of the 2013 Christmas Day special , `` The Time of the Doctor '' . He portrayed both the physical embodiment and a holographic version of Skynet in Terminator Genisys -LRB- 2015 -RRB- . Since 2016 , he portrays Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh in Peter Morgan 's Netflix biographical drama series The Crown , opposite Claire Foy as Elizabeth II .
Friar Tuck \| Robbins Library Digital Projects Be holde wele Frere Tuke Howe he dothe his bowe pluke —Robyn Hod and the Shryff off Notyngham(ll. 31-32) Friar Tuck has enjoyed a relatively uncomplicated literary existence within the context of the Robin Hood tradition. His personality may alternate between cheerful and solemn, contemplative and self-absorbed, even gluttonous and parsimonious, but he is always a friar, sometimes a priest, and usually the member of Robin Hood's band who consistently stands out for his independence and affiliation with a system of belief that extends beyond the limits of the outlaws' own environs. His association with the traditions of both Robin Hood and May Day celebrations is particularly notable and is well documented beginning in the (post-medieval) Tudor era under the reign of Henry VIII. The literary image of Friar Tuck as a plump and cheerful mendicant seems to be rooted partially in late Tudor drama, and more strongly in comedic texts and operettas produced in the second half of the nineteenth century. Notably, the introduction of Friar Tuck into the Robin Hood tradition slightly predates, but largely parallels, the inclusion of Maid Marian. What follows is a brief analysis of Friar Tuck's characteristics during three major periods of the tradition's development: the earliest materials available, up to the middle of the seventeenth century ( EARLY ), the stepping stone texts of the eighteenth through nineteenth centuries ( MIDDLE ), and the advent of film and novels in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries ( MODERN ). EARLY Like Robin Hood, Friar Tuck enters the historical record considerably in advance of the first surviving literary appearance of the character. The name Friar Tuck first appears in royal English writs issued in 1417 and 1429. Per J. C. Holt, the drafters of the 1417 writ had apparently never heard the name before (Holt 59). However, by the time the 1429 writ had been issued, a connection had been established between the man called Friar Tuck in 1417 and the subject of the 1429 document: he was identified as a chaplain from Sussex who used "Friar Tuck" as a nom de guerre, and the 1429 writ links him to the prior document and lists his real name as Robert Stafford. Significantly, this historical "Friar Tuck" has no verifiable contemporary connection to the Robin Hood tradition: as Holt notes, the drafters of the 1417 writ were not aware that "Friar Tuck" was an alias (59), which they surely would have known if Tuck had already been absorbed wholesale into the Robin Hood traditions. By 1429, Stafford's true name was known, but the connection to the Robin Hood tradition is not remarked upon. As Allen Wright notes, "[t]his chaplain may have employed an alias from a pre-existing legend, but it's quite possible that he was the first to use the name of Tuck" (Wright " Friar Tuck "). Whether Stafford created the name or whether he was borrowing from a tradition is unknown; it is known that in 1417 and 1429, Friar Tuck was not yet connected to the Robin Hood tradition. Popular culture frequently sets stories in the Robin Hood tradition during the lives and reigns of Richard I (b. 1157, r. 1189-99) and John (b. 1167, r. 1199-1216), a precedent which can be traced to John Major's Historia Majoris Britanniae of 1521 and Anthony Munday's plays of 1598 and 1599. Friar Tuck is himself a character in those plays, The Downfall of Robert, Earle of Huntington (1598) and The Death of Robert, Earle of Huntington (1599). However, Munday's inclusion of Friar Tuck in events set at the turn of the thirteenth century are categorically inaccurate: simply put, friars as an institution did not exist during the reigns of Richard I and John. The first of the mendicant orders of friars, the Dominicans, was not established until 1216 (Rowland 49), the year of King John's death, and are generally held to have entered Britain in 1221 (Rowland 103)—a full two years prior to the foundation of the Franciscan order. Friar Tuck is most often visually affiliated to the Franciscans because of his brown
Steven Vincent Buscemi ( ; born December 13, 1957) is an American actor and film director. Buscemi has starred and supported in successful Hollywood and indie films, including "Parting Glances", "New York Stories", "Mystery Train", "Reservoir Dogs", "Desperado", "Con Air", "Armageddon", "The Grey Zone", "Ghost World", "Big Fish", and "The Sopranos". He is also known for his appearances in many films by the Coen brothers: "Miller's Crossing", "Barton Fink", "The Hudsucker Proxy", "Fargo", and "The Big Lebowski". Buscemi provides the voice of Randall Boggs in the "Monsters, Inc." franchise.
Imprest system From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedianavigation search [ hide]This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. ( Learn how and when to remove these template messages)This article does not cite any sources. (April 2015)This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (April 2015)Bookkeeping Key concepts Daybooks Double-entry system General ledger T Accounts Trial balance Journal Debits and credits Chart of accounts Petty cash Imprest system Bank reconciliation Ledger Single-entry system Bookkeeper Assets Liabilities Equity Income Expenses Depreciation Accruals Prepayments VAT/GSTFinancial statements Balance sheet Income statement Related professions Accountant Accounting technician Accounts clerkv t e The imprest system is a form of financial accounting system. The most common imprest system is the petty cash system. The base characteristic of an imprest system is that a fixed amount is reserved, which after a certain period of time or when circumstances require, because money was spent, it will be replenished. This replenishment will come from another account source, e.g., petty cash will be replenished by cashing a cheque drawn on a bank account. Petty cash imprest system [ edit]Petty cash imprest system allows only the replenishment of the spend made. So, if one starts the month with €100 in one’s petty cash float and spend €90 of that cash in the month, an amount of €90 will be then placed in one’s petty cash float to bring the balance of your petty cash float back to €100. The replenishment is credited to the primary cash account, usually a bank account (Dr - Petty Cash a/c, Cr - Bank a/c) and the debits will go to the respective expense accounts, based on the petty cash receipt dockets (Dr - Expense a/c, Cr - Petty Cash a/c)... Advantages [ edit]In this example the maximum amount of petty cash that can be issued (spent) is €100. The claimant can only spend what they have and is only replenished with what they spend, in this case €90. In a non imprest system where a fixed amount is issued every month, e.g., €100 every time cash is required, there is no incentive to ensure all money issued has been documented because when money is all spent a check for a fixed amount is issued. It is much more difficult to reconcile a non imprest system as one never knows how much exactly should be in the float. In an imprest system the amount requested is documented, the documentation being the petty cash dockets and their associated receipts or invoices. Therefore, at all times one can check how much should be left in the petty cash float by deducting the amount spent from the opening petty cash float. How petty cash imprest system works [ edit]The imprest system ensures that one must document how the petty cash is spent. In a petty cash system, petty cash receipts are written for each amount issued. So, when all of these receipts are totalled at the end of the month and deducted from the opening petty cash float, the calculated value must agree with what is left in the petty cash float. Under the imprest system, only that which is recorded as spent is replenished. Any shortfalls might need to be replenished by the guardian, usually a bookkeeper, of the petty cash float from their own personal resources. Categories: Accounting systems Credit Cash
Pigment molecules are usually large and complex. The sun emits a lot of high energy photons which over time cause these molecules to break apart, the smaller fragments no longer behave as pigments. Other large molecules are affected by sunlight such as plastics. If you leave something plastic in the sun that is not formulated for sun exposure, in a few weeks to months it will turn brittle and crumbly as the sunlight has broken most of the bonds. Another thing I have noticed is that red dyes seem to fade faster than bluish dyes. My educated guess is that the blue dyes absorb less energetic red and yellow light, while red dyes have to absorb the higher energy blue and violet light.
Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24, 2004 when one inch (2.5 cm) of snow accumulated in parts of the metro area. Falls of at least one inch on both December 10, 2008 and December 4, 2009 marked the first time measurable snowfall had occurred in two consecutive years in the city's recorded history. The coldest temperature officially recorded in Houston was 5 °F (−15 °C) on January 18, 1940. Houston has historically received an ample amount of rainfall, averaging about 49.8 in (1,260 mm) annually per 1981–2010 normals. Localized flooding often occurs, owing to the extremely flat topography and widespread typical clay-silt prairie soils, which do not drain quickly.
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2017 Major League Baseball season The 2017 Major League Baseball season began on April 2, 2017 with three games, including the 2016 World Series champions Chicago Cubs facing off against the St. Louis Cardinals, and ended on October 1. The postseason began on October 3. The 2017 World Series began October 24 and Game 7 was played on November 1, in which the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, to capture their first World Series championship in franchise history.
Corey Glover (born November 6, 1964) is an American singer, guitarist and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Living Colour and has toured as the vocalist for the funk band Galactic. As an actor, he is noted for playing Francis in the 1986 war movie "Platoon".
History of the United States Constitution Although the New Jersey Plan only survived three days as an alternate proposal, substantial elements of it were adopted.[j] The articles were "revised, corrected and enlarged" for good government and preservation of the Union. The Senate is elected by the states, at first by the state legislatures. Congress passes acts for revenue collected directly in the states, and the rulings of state courts are reviewed by the Supreme Court.[42] State apportionment for taxes failed, but the 'house' is apportioned by the population count of free inhabitants and three-fifths of others originally. States can be added to the Union. Presidents appoint federal judges. Treaties entered into by Congress are the supreme law of the land. All state judiciaries are bound to enforce treaties, state laws notwithstanding. The President can raise an army to enforce treaties in any state. States treat a violation of law in another state as though it happened there.[42]
Cheese-Rolling at Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire Now for the Boys under 14's uphill race. They gather at the foot of the hill... Soon there's few out in front and a leader in the brown shirt... Could this be Kasper Wickens-Shaw (Last year's winner)? Only one other anywhere near... Increasing his lead all the time... He wins (Extreme left of the image) and receives his mini cheese from MC Jem Wakeman. A better view as he is supported as he leaves off the top of the hill with his mini Double Gloucester cheese in hand. (Picture courtesy of Peter Salenieks) Was it Caspar who won this event last year? This is Kasper Wickens-Shaw 12 from Foston's Ash. Further back Chris and Ryley follow up the field... To the amusement of the crowd Ryley gets a helping hand... He looks really keen! (Picture courtesy of Peter Salenieks) Off he goes... The girls are behind, but trying hard! Anticipation grows for the 4th and final race... Aaron Harris has challenged Chris Anderson to race against him in the 4th race Here comes Chris now, how many times has he climbed the hill today? He doesn't even look tired as he arrives to greet his challenger The Roller is ready with the last cheese of the 21015 event... ... and for the last time this year, they're off! (Chris & Ryan in green shirts.) Only moments later Chris crosses the finish line! Chris is still looking fresh! The Catchers have done their job well throughout the day ensuring that the runners are brought safely to a halt. (Picture courtesy of Peter Salenieks) Results for the Men's Downhill Cheese-Race, Race 4 Cheese Roller Brockworth (Glos) 3rd The last (unofficial) mass race takes place involving all those would-be competitors who did not get a place in the main races of the day. Many return to the top to descend the hill again and again... These two and mum look as if they have had a good day! Carefully picking their way down the hill Slowly and carefully! The crowds, ever happy and good natured take their time filtering down and away after another great day at the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling. Once the crowds had gone, volunteers set about making sure every piece of litter was removed form this beautiful area. Summary of the 2015 Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill In summary the 2015 Cheese-Rolling at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire was very well organised and effectively controlled and marshaled by the small band of enthusiasts from Brockworth and surrounding area. Their control and organisation of the event was exemplary, every bit as good as when the event was organised by a local company (now dissolved). Each year since 2010 when they took over running the event, preparation and organisation of the event has improved year on year, this year the hill was found to be in excellent condition for the Cheese-Rolling due to their hard work. The visitors, spectators and competitors, some of whom have traveled very long distances to attend (from Holland, Canada, America, Slovakia, Italy, Spain, Japan and Australia to name just a few), were well behaved and friendly and very good natured, each helping others to climb and secure good footing on the steep slope. The atmosphere at the event is fantastic and I'm sure everyone had a really good time, the weather was kind for the event, overcast, but neither too hot or cold! There were the usual four downhill races including the women's race, followed by mass descent of the hill as a finale. Casualties; The usual scrapes, bumps, grazes and bruises of course as in all years. Major casualty was a suspected Broken Ankle. Chris Anderson, after a break of two years was able to compete in the Cheese-Rolling this year, he was much in evidence, clearing the hill, advising competitors and informing visitors about the event. Lucy Townsend was unable to compete this year due to a strained ankle ligament, she says she will be back next year to take up the challenge to become all t
Grunge -LRB- sometimes referred to as the Seattle sound -RRB- is a subgenre of alternative rock and a subculture that emerged during the in the Pacific Northwest U.S. state of Washington , particularly in Seattle and nearby towns . The early grunge movement revolved around Seattle 's independent record label Sub Pop and that region 's underground music scene . By the early 1990s its popularity had spread , with grunge acts appearing in California , then surfacing towards other parts of the United States and in Australia , building strong followings and signing major record deals . Grunge became commercially successful in the early 1990s , due to releases such as Nirvana 's Nevermind , Pearl Jam 's Ten , Soundgarden 's Superunknown , Alice in Chains ' Dirt and Stone Temple Pilots ' Core . The success of these bands boosted the popularity of alternative rock and made grunge the most popular form of rock music at the time . Although most grunge bands had disbanded or faded from view by the late 1990s , they influenced modern rock music , as their lyrics brought socially conscious issues into pop culture and added introspection and an exploration of what it means to be true to oneself . Grunge was also an influence on subsequent genres such as post-grunge and nu metal . Grunge fuses elements of punk rock and heavy metal , such as the distorted electric guitar used in both genres , although some bands performed with more emphasis on one or the other . Like these genres , grunge typically uses electric guitar , bass guitar , a drummer and a singer . Grunge also incorporates influences from indie rock bands such as Sonic Youth . Lyrics are typically angst-filled and introspective , often addressing themes such as social alienation , apathy , concerns about confinement , and a desire for freedom . A number of factors contributed to grunge 's decline in prominence . During the , many grunge bands broke up or became less visible . Nirvana 's Kurt Cobain , labeled by Time as `` the John Lennon of the swinging Northwest '' , appeared unusually tortured by success and struggled with an addiction to heroin before he committed suicide at the age of 27 in 1994 .
Saina Nehwal Saina Nehwal ( pronunciation (help·info); born 17 March 1990) is an Indian professional badminton singles player. Nehwal, the former world no. 1 has won over twenty one international titles, which include ten Superseries titles. Although she reached to the world no. 2 ranking in 2009, it was only in 2015 that she was able to attain the world no. 1 ranking, thereby becoming the only female player from India and overall the second Indian player – after Prakash Padukone – to achieve this feat. She has represented India three times in the Olympics, winning bronze medal in her second appearance.[8][9][10][11]
Mali has already experienced major Tuareg rebellions in 1962-64, 1990-95 and 2007-2009 By Jeremy Keenan is a professor of social anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Story highlights London, United Kingdom - March 17 marked two months since the first shots were fired in Mali's latest Tuareg rebellion. Since then, Mali's army has been humiliated as the country now faces a real possibility of territorial division. The Tuareg number an estimated 2-3 million. Nomadic pastoralists by tradition, they occupy a vast swathe of the Sahara and Sahel, from Libya, through northern Niger, southern Algeria and northern Mali to Burkina Faso. The largest number, estimated at approaching one million, live in Mali. The post-colonial history of Tuareg in both Mali and Niger has been characterised by a series of rebellions, the underlying causes of which have been the Tuaregs' marginalisation and the failure of their governments to adhere to peace agreements. Mali has experienced major London, United Kingdom - March 17 marked two months since the first shots were fired in Mali's latest Tuareg rebellion. Since then, Mali's army has been humiliated as the country now faces a real possibility of territorial division. The Tuareg number an estimated two to three million. Nomadic pastoralists by tradition, they occupy a vast swathe of the Sahara and Sahel, from Libya, through northern Niger, southern Algeria and northern Mali to Burkina Faso. The largest number, estimated at approaching one million, live in Mali. The post-colonial history of Tuareg in both Mali and Niger has been characterised by a series of rebellions, the underlying causes of which have been the Tuaregs' marginalisation and the failure of their governments to adhere to peace agreements. Mali has experienced major Tuareg rebellions in 1962-64, 1990-95 and 2007-2009. The catalyst for the present rebellion was the return of an estimated two to three thousand experienced well-armed Tuareg fighters who had served in Gaddafi's battalions. Their anger at events in Libya was compounded by the lackadaisical attitude and the complete failure of Mali's President Amadou Toumani Toure and his government to address the problems created by their return. Estimates of the number of returning Tuareg fighters range between 800 and 4,000. On their return to Mali, many stopped short of Kidal in the mountainous region around Ti-n-Asselak in the Abeibara district where they linked up with the fighters of former rebel leader Ibrahim ag Bahanga's (who died in August 2011) Mouvement Touareg du Nord Mali (MTNM). On October 16, these and various other groups merged to form the Mouvement National de Liberation de l'Azawad (MNLA). 'Illegal occupation' The MNLA's first press statement said that it aimed "to free the people of Azawad from the illegal occupation of its territory by Mali". Azawad is the Tuareg name for the region north of Timbuktu that today covers the regions of Timbuktu, Kidal and Gao. The word is also used, by extension, to include the traditional Tuareg domains of northern Niger and southern Algeria. Within a few weeks, the MNLA was reinforced by Tuareg deserting the Mali army and young recruits from within the region. Estimates put the former as high as 1,500 and the latter at 500. After two months of fighting, the Malian army has lost control of most of Azawad, while the number of troops that have either been killed, taken captive or deserted is now thought to be at least 1,000. In a humiliating incident, the army base at Aguelhok was overrun on January 24 when the troops defending it ran out of ammunition. However, from a strategic point of view, the most significant fighting was at Tessalit. Close to the border with Algeria and with an army base and airport, Tessalit is a strategic town. By March 4, three Malian army units abandoned their attempts to relieve the MNLA siege of the base. A week later, the troops retreated to Algeria, leaving the base and the airport in MNLA control. The number of soldiers killed, taken captive or deserted, along with equipm
"Everything Has Changed" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, taken from Swift's fourth studio album, "Red" (2012). Produced by Butch Walker, the track was released as the sixth single from the album on July 16, 2013. "Everything Has Changed" is a guitar ballad combining folk and pop genres about "wanting to get to know a new lover better".
Cavalier Cavalier was not understood at the time as primarily a term describing a style of dress, but a whole political and social attitude. However, in modern times the word has become more particularly associated with the court fashions of the period, which included long flowing hair in ringlets, brightly coloured clothing with elaborate trimmings and lace collars and cuffs, and plumed hats.[4] This contrasted with the dress of at least the most extreme Roundhead supporters of Parliament, with their preference for shorter hair and plainer dress, although neither side conformed to the stereotypical images entirely.
The University of Plymouth enrolls 25,895 total students as of 2014/15 (22nd largest in the UK out of 165). It also employs 3,000 staff with an annual income of around £160 million. It was founded in 1992 from Polytechnic South West (formerly Plymouth Polytechnic) following the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. It has courses in maritime business, marine engineering, marine biology and Earth, ocean and environmental sciences, surf science, shipping and logistics. The university formed a joint venture with the fellow Devonian University of Exeter in 2000, establishing the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. The college is ranked 8th out of 30 universities in the UK in 2011 for medicine. Its dental school was established in 2006, which also provides free dental care in an attempt to improve access to dental care in the South West.
Robert Carlyle Robert Carlyle, OBE[1][2] (born 14 April 1961) is a Scottish actor. His film work includes Trainspotting (1996), The Full Monty (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Angela's Ashes (1999). He has been in the television shows Hamish Macbeth, Stargate Universe, and Once Upon a Time. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Full Monty and a Gemini Award for Stargate Universe.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is a landmark, science fiction classic - and probably the best science-fiction film of all time about exploration of the unknown. It was released, coincidentally, at the height of the space race between the USSR and the US. It appeared at the same time as NASA's exploratory Apollo Project with manned Earth orbiting missions - a prelude to orbiting and landing on the Moon with Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. And it prophetically showed the enduring influence that computers would have in our daily lives. Director Stanley Kubrick's work is a profound, visionary and astounding film (a mysterious Rorschach film-blot) and a tremendous visual experience. This epic film contained more spectacular imagery (about what space looked like) and special effects than verbal dialogue. Viewers are left to experience the non-verbal, mystical vastness of the film, and to subjectively reach into their own subconscious and into the film's pure imagery to speculate about its meaning. Many consider the masterpiece bewildering, boring, slow-moving or annoying, but are still inspired by its story of how man is dwarfed by technology and space. The first spoken word is almost a half hour into the film, and there's less than 40 minutes of dialogue in the entire film. Much of the film is in dead silence (accurately depicting the absence of sound in space), or with the sound of human breathing within a spacesuit. Kubrick's sci-fi experiment intended to present its story almost purely with visual imagery and auditory signals with very little communicative human dialogue (similar to what was attempted in the surreal, fragmented, non-narrative imagery of the Qatsi trilogy - from 1983-2002, from Godfrey Reggio). All scenes in the film have either dialogue or music (or silence), but never both together. The film is enriched by stunning, pioneering technical effects, and featured orchestral music, presented in movements like in a symphony, from: Richard Strauss, Also Sprach Zarathustra Johann Strauss, The Blue Danube Waltz György Ligeti, Atmospheres, Lux Aeterna, and Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs and Orchestra Aram Khatchaturian, Gayane Ballet Suite The breathtaking, richly eloquent, and visually-poetic film - deliberately filmed at a slow pace - about space travel and the discovery of extra-terrestrial intelligence (many years before Star Wars (1977) , Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) , and E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) ), was based on the published 1951 short story The Sentinel, written in 1948 by English science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. Its original screenplay was co-authored by director Stanley Kubrick and Clarke from an expanded novelization, and the film was originally titled Journey Beyond the Stars. The film's title was chosen because it was the first year of the new Millenium and of the next century. The film was also strongly influenced by director George Pal's Conquest of Space (1955), and was similar in some plot elements that were referenced by Kubrick. Three months after the film made its debut, Clarke published a novel based upon the film's screenplay. Kubrick's masterpiece was not nominated for Best Picture, but received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Director, Best Art Direction, and Best Original Story and Screenplay. It won one Oscar, for Best Visual Effects. The film was snubbed by the Academy that instead voted its top accolades to the odd musical Oliver! (1968) based upon the Charles Dickens tale. [In the same year, Planet of the Apes (1968) was given a Special Honorary Oscar for John Chambers' outstanding, convincing makeup (there was no Best Makeup category until 1981) - the Academy members presumably didn't realize the superior, too-believable makeup in the opening scenes
The General Sherman tree is found in Sequoia National Park and is believed to be the world's largest tree by volume. Credit: Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher. The largest tree in the world is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in California's Sequoia National Park. Called General Sherman, the tree is about 52,500 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters) in volume.
Diamond Diamonds are far from evenly distributed over the Earth. A rule of thumb known as Clifford's rule states that they are almost always found in kimberlites on the oldest part of cratons, the stable cores of continents with typical ages of 2.5 billion years or more.[14][19]:314 However, there are exceptions. The Argyle diamond mine in Australia, the largest producer of diamonds by weight in the world, is located in a mobile belt, also known as an orogenic belt,[20] a weaker zone surrounding the central craton that has undergone compressional tectonics. Instead of kimberlite, the host rock is lamproite. Lamproites with diamonds that are not economically viable are also found in the United States, India and Australia.[14] In addition, diamonds in the Wawa belt of the Superior province in Canada and microdiamonds in the island arc of Japan are found in a type of rock called lamprophyre.[14]
While raising hogs can be quite profitable, you'll raise your chances of getting a good return on your investment by taking the time to familiarize yourself with the common hog diseases that could affect your animals and seriously impact their profitability.reatments and vaccines are listed including the QC Supply product numbers and drug names. Common Hog Diseases & Some Possible Options for Treatment. 1 Anemia: Most common in newborn pigs, especially where there isn't enough iron or copper in the soil.
The idea of Masonic brotherhood probably descends from a 16th-century legal definition of a brother as one who has taken an oath of mutual support to another. Accordingly, Masons swear at each degree to keep the contents of that degree secret, and to support and protect their brethren unless they have broken the law. In most Lodges the oath or obligation is taken on a Volume of Sacred Law, whichever book of divine revelation is appropriate to the religious beliefs of the individual brother (usually the Bible in the Anglo-American tradition). In Progressive continental Freemasonry, books other than scripture are permissible, a cause of rupture between Grand Lodges.
Gourang Chakraborty -LRB- born 16 June 1950 -RRB- , better known by his stage name Mithun Chakraborty ; informally referred to as Mithun Da , is an Indian film actor , singer , producer , writer , social worker , entrepreneur and a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament . He is the recipient of three National Film Awards . He made his acting debut with the art house drama Mrigayaa -LRB- 1976 -RRB- , for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor . He began his career as a junior actor and went on to establish himself as one of the biggest stars in Bollywood . He is recognized as one of the best `` dancing-heroes '' in Bollywood with his `` Disco and Desi '' fusion-style dancing that is popular among the masses . Chakraborty is best remembered for his role as Jimmy in the movie Disco Dancer which was a superhit in India and also in many other countries in the world , especially Russia . In Russia , Chakraborty and Raj Kapoor are the most popular Indian actors . Besides ` Disco Dancer ' , Chakraborty is best remembered for his performance in films like Suraksha , Saahas , Wardat , Pyar Jhukta Nahi , Dance Dance and Agneepath . In 1991 , he won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for his role as Krishnan Iyer Nariyal paniwala for the movie Agneepath . He later won two more National Film Awards for his performances in Tahader Katha -LRB- 1992 -RRB- and Swami Vivekananda -LRB- 1998 -RRB- . Chakraborty has appeared in more than 350 films including Bengali , Odia , Bhojpuri , Telugu and Punjabi pictures . Chakraborty owns the Monarch Group , which has interests in the hospitality sector and educational sector . He has also started the production house Paparatzy Productions In 1992 , he along with Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt , set up a trust to help needy actors called Cine & T.V Artistes Association -LRB- CINTAA -RRB- . He was also the Chairperson of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union which take care the welfare of cine workers and resolve their demands and problems . The Television show Dance India Dance where Chakraborty is the Grandmaster has already entered in Limca Book of Records and Guinness World Records Chakraborty played a crucial role of mediator between Pranab Mukherjee and Mamata Banerjee , winning the Congressman the support of the Trinamool chief in the 2012 presidential election . A comic book named Jimmy Zhingchak has been made based on Chakraborty .
Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is an American actress. She is known for her television role as Amanda Woodward on "Melrose Place" (1993–99), for which she received four consecutive Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Her other notable television roles include Sammy Jo Carrington on "Dynasty" (1981–89), Officer Stacy Sheridan on "T. J. Hooker" (1982–86), and Caitlin Moore on "Spin City" (1999–2002), for which she earned a further two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. She had a recurring role on the TV Land sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" and a main role on the TNT drama-comedy television series "Franklin & Bash" in 2013.
Arabic translation efforts and techniques are important to Western translation traditions due to centuries of close contacts and exchanges. Especially after the Renaissance, Europeans began more intensive study of Arabic and Persian translations of classical works as well as scientific and philosophical works of Arab and oriental origins. Arabic and, to a lesser degree, Persian became important sources of material and perhaps of techniques for revitalized Western traditions, which in time would overtake the Islamic and oriental traditions.
Pornhub is a pornographic video sharing website and the largest pornography site on the Internet . Pornhub was launched in Montreal , providing professional and amateur photography since 2007 . Pornhub also has offices and servers in San Francisco , Houston , New Orleans and London . In March 2010 , Pornhub was bought by Manwin -LRB- now known as MindGeek -RRB- , which owns numerous other pornographic websites .
a process where the general structure of a society is changed. The Industrial revolution is a good example of this. It can be the result of impersonal economic and technological forces or by the action of large groups. See cultural change; social evolution; social movement. SOCIAL CHANGE: Free sexual expression is another example of social change.. No related posts.
Adrienne Eliza Houghton -LRB- née Bailon ; born October 24 , 1983 -RRB- is an American singer-songwriter , recording artist , actress , dancer and television personality . Adrienne Bailon first became publicly known when she rose to fame as one of the founding members and singer of both 3LW -LRB- 1999 -- 2007 -RRB- and Disney 's The Cheetah Girls -LRB- 2003 -- 2008 -RRB- . Bailon recorded a debut solo album which was later shelved . Since then , Bailon has stated that she plans to record a Spanish-language solo album . Aside from her work in 3LW and The Cheetah Girls , Bailon went on to develop her own acting career with roles in The Cheetah Girls films , Coach Carter and the MTV film All You 've Got . Aside from her work in film , she has also guest starred in numerous television series including the Disney Channel series That 's So Raven and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody . Bailon has established a solo music career , contributing two solo tracks , including `` What If '' , to The Cheetah Girls : One World soundtrack as well as the Confessions of a Shopaholic soundtrack , and numerous other guest musical ventures . Bailon co-stars alongside television personality , model and actress Julissa Bermudez in their own reality series , Empire Girls : Julissa and Adrienne which airs on the Style Network . Adrienne met Julissa on the set of the 2006 film All You 've Got . Currently , Bailon is one of the hosts of syndicated talk show The Real along with former fellow Disney Channel star Tamera Mowry , Jeannie Mai , and Loni Love , which premiered on July 15 , 2013 . Bailon 's career , spanning over 16 years with both 3LW and The Cheetah Girls , has helped her sell a combined 5.6 million recording albums worldwide .
Statute of limitations In civil law systems, similar provisions are typically part of their civil or criminal codes and known collectively as periods of prescription. The cause of action dictates the statute of limitations, which can be reduced (or extended) to ensure a fair trial.[2] The intention of these laws is to facilitate resolution within a "reasonable" length of time.[3] What period of time is considered "reasonable" varies from country to country, and within countries such as the United States from state to state.[4][5] Within countries and states, the statute of limitations may vary from one civil or criminal action to another. Some nations have no statute of limitations whatsoever.
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Tax planning tips: Disability insurance Tax planning tips: Disability insurance The income you receive from disability income insurance may or may not be taxable. The taxability of disability income insurance benefits depends on what type of benefits you receive, whether the premiums were paid with pretax or after-tax dollars, and who paid the premiums (you or your employer). Individual disability income insurance The rules surrounding taxation of individual disability income insurance benefits are generally simple. Because you pay the premiums with after-tax dollars, the benefits you receive are tax free. However, unlike health insurance premiums, you can't deduct premiums paid for individual disability income insurance as a medical expense. Sometimes, your employer pays for an individual disability insurance policy on you. This may be the case if you are considered to be a key employee of the business. If so, different rules may apply. If the employer gets the benefit, then the premium is not deductible to the company, and the benefit is not taxable when received by the company. Employer-sponsored group disability insurance If you are enrolled in a group disability insurance plan sponsored by your employer, the taxability of your benefits depends on who pays the premium. If you pay the total premium using after-tax income, then your benefits will be tax free. On the other hand, if your employer pays the total premium and does not include the cost of coverage in your gross income, then your benefits will be taxable. If your employer pays part of the insurance premium and you pay the rest, then your tax liability will be split as well. The part of the benefit you receive that is related to the employer-paid share of the premium is taxable; any part of the benefit related to your share of the premium is tax free. If you pay part of the premium for employer-sponsored disability coverage, the type of dollars you use to pay the premium determines whether your benefit will be taxable. If you pay your part of the premium with pretax dollars, through a cafeteria or medical reimbursement plan, you'll owe income tax on any disability benefit you receive that is related to that part of the premium. On the other hand, if you pay your part of the premium with after-tax dollars, you won't owe income tax on any disability benefit you receive that is related to that part of the premium. Benefits under a cafeteria plan An employer-sponsored cafeteria plan allows you to select among certain employee benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance. You normally pay for these benefits on a pretax basis. Sometimes, however, your employer pays the premium for the benefits you choose (up to a certain amount), and if you choose additional benefits, you pay for extra coverage using either pretax or after-tax dollars. If you pay your share of the premium with after-tax dollars, that portion of your disability benefits will be considered tax-free income; you'll be taxed only on the portion of the benefit related to your employer's contribution. However, if you pay your share with pretax dollars, that portion of your disability benefits will be considered taxable income, and you'll have to pay income tax on all of your benefit. If you are totally and permanently disabled, and you receive fully or partially taxable disability benefits from an employer-sponsored disability insurance plan, you may be eligible to claim a tax credit when you file your annual income tax return. Group association disability insurance Disability policies purchased through an association are called group policies because members of the association are offered special terms, conditions, and rates based on the characteristics of that group. Association policies function much like individual policies and have similar tax consequences. If you pay the premiums for an association policy, the benefits you receive are tax free, but you cannot deduct the cost of the premiums. Government disability insurance All, part, or none of the disability benefits you receive through government disability insurance programs may be taxable. How much of the benefit is taxable (and under what circumstances) depends on the type of government disability benefit you are receiving: Social Security benefits: If the only income you had during the year was Social Security disability income, your benefit usually isn't taxable. However, if your total income exceeds a certain base amount and you earned other income during the year (or had substantial investment income), then you might have to pay tax on part of your benefit. More specifically, your Social Security benefit is taxable if your modified adjusted gross income plus one-half of your Social Security benefit exceeds the base amount for your filing status. Medicare benefits: When you are disabled, you may be eligible to enroll in Medicare. If you pay premiums for the medical insurance portion of Medicare, you may deduct these premiums as a medical expense (provided, of course, that your medical expenses exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income). In addition, Medicare benefits you receive are not taxable. Workers' compensation: Generally, if you receive a disability benefit from workers' compensation, that benefit won't be taxable. Any benefits paid to your survivors would also be tax exempt. However, in certain cases, you may be able to return to work and continue to receive payments. If this is the case, then your workers' compensation benefit would be taxable. Note, though, that if part of your workers' compensation benefit offsets (reduces) your Social Security benefit, then that part is considered to be a Social Security benefit. It may then be taxable according to the rules governing Social Security. Veterans benefits: Disability benefits you receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs, formerly known as the Veterans Administration, are not taxable, except for certain payments for rehabilitative services. Military benefits: Most military disability pensions are taxable. However, if you were disabled due to injury or illness resulting from active service in the armed forces of any country, your disability benefits may be tax free under certain conditions. Federal employees retirement system (FERS) benefits: If you retire on disability, the payments under FERS that you receive from a pension or annuity are taxable as wages until you reach minimum retirement age. Beginning on the day after you reach minimum retirement age, payments you receive are taxable as a pension. Is it wiser to buy disability coverage with pretax or after-tax dollars? If you pay for disability income insurance with pretax dollars, you are (in effect) reducing your taxable income. This means that you won't have income taxes withheld on the portion of your income you used to pay your disability income insurance premium. However, you also have to consider how your benefit would be taxed if you ever begin receiving disability benefits. If you use pretax dollars to pay your insurance premium, then your benefit would be fully taxable. However, if you use after-tax dollars, your benefit won't be taxable. 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What Do the Numbers on Fertilizer Mean? The three numbers on fertilizer represents the value of the three macro-nutrients used by plants. These macro-nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) or NPK for short.The higher the number, the more concentrated the nutrient is in the fertilizer.For example, numbers on fertilizer listed as 20-5-5 has four times more nitrogen in it than phosphorus and potassium.hat Do the Numbers on Fertilizer Mean? The three numbers on fertilizer represents the value of the three macro-nutrients used by plants. These macro-nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) or NPK for short.
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The highest division of soccer in Spain, La Liga is home to some of the world's best soccer players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The average La Liga player makes $1,901,008 per season, or $36,557 per week, according to Deadspin.com.wo of the other top soccer leagues in the world are Bundesliga in Germany and Serie A in Italy. According to Deadspin.com, the average player in these two leagues make over $2,000,000 per year, or $40,000 per week.
I'd actually wager the majority of your thoughts are not in words. Probably only communication related thoughts are in words. You don't think in words while eating, or during a fist fight, while playing a sport, or any other numerous tasks. Babies think without words because they don't know any, they are by definition pre-verbal. edit:spelling
Shut Up and Dance (Walk the Moon song) "Shut Up and Dance" (stylized as "SHUT UP + DANCE") is a song by American rock band Walk the Moon for their second studio album Talking Is Hard (2014).[2] It was written by the band members and songwriters Ben Berger and Ryan McMahon. The song is based on an experience frontman Nicholas Petricca had at a Los Angeles nightclub. His girlfriend invited him to dance, inspiring the title. Petricca envisioned the song as an anthem for letting go of frustration and having fun. The song was digitally released as the lead single from Talking Is Hard on September 10, 2014.
Cedartown is a city in Polk County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,750. The city is the county seat of Polk County. Cedartown is the principal city of and is included in the Cedartown, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville, Georgia-Alabama (part) Combined Statistical Area.
!!! ( ) is an American dance-punk band that formed in Sacramento, California, United States, in 1996 by lead singer Nic Offer. Members of !!! came from other local bands such as The Yah Mos, Black Liquorice and Popesmashers. They are currently based in New York City. The band's seventh album, "Shake the Shudder", was released in May 2017.
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1956, apart from the equestrian events, which were held five months earlier in Stockholm. The 1956 Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Melbourne is the southernmost city to host the games. Equestrian events could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. This was the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country, the first being the 1920 Summer Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium, co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend.
The White Rose is a traditional Cornish folk song, the chorus of which appeared in the film "Ladies in Lavender" (2005). The song remains popular and has been recorded by many of the Cornish male voice choirs and is often performed at funerals. In 2001 it was read at the funeral of Rick Rescorla, Cornish hero of 9/11.
Sir Stanley Matthews - Telegraph Obituaries Sir Stanley Matthews Sir Stanley Matthews, who has died aged 85, was one of the greatest footballers of any nation and any time. The genius which he deployed for Stoke City, Blackpool and England was quite at odds with the terrier-like endeavours which have too often characterised English football. Blackpool team-mates chair their captain and centre back Harry Johnston, left, and winger Stanley Matthews, right, after Blackpool defeated Bolton Wanderers by four goals to three in the FA Cup Final at Wembley, May 2 1953. Photo: AP 12:01AM GMT 24 Feb 2000 On the field of play, Matthews was the supreme individualist, an unrivalled dribbler of the ball. He not only tormented and destroyed full-backs on a weekly basis but did it with a sportsmanship that emphasised the brilliance he tried to shrug off. "The ball ran for me today," he would tell dazed opponents after the game, as though he genuinely did not understand what all the fuss was about. Few others were in doubt. In the days before comprehensive television coverage of soccer, Matthews's mere presence on the right wing was enough to add 10,000 to the gate. While he was at Stoke in the Thirties, the average home crowd was 66,000. His career as a player lasted more than 30 years, beginning in 1932 and ending in 1965. His 84 international appearances were between 1934 and 1957. Related Articles Eusébio da Silva Ferreira 05 Jan 2014 Yet Matthews ran on to the field at the beginning of a game as though determined not to cut a figure. One commentator noted "an almost Chinese passivity". In Masters of Soccer, Maurice Edelstone and Terence Delaney, splendidly evoke what followed. "The back, like every other in the game, has heard all about Matthews. He knows that he likes to beat his man by going outside him. He knows that if he rushes his tackle, Matthews will be round him. So he stays near the touchline, watches and retreats. "Matthews continues, in his leisurely way, to bring the ball to him. Retreat becomes dangerous. Matthews is not very close. The back is within a stride of the ball. Matthews sways to the left. "In that second, with a kind of desperate clarity, we can read the back's mind. It comes to him in a flash that this time Matthews is going inside. The ball is held in the curl of Matthews's right foot and that lean, wonderfully balanced figure has swayed so far to the left that it is almost too late to catch him. "But not quite: he is a quick, strong full-back and he goes across in a swift lunge. There is no one there. Matthews is gone, on the outside again, flying past him, already yards beyond him, imperturbable as ever . . ." The essence of Matthews's dominance was his unparalleled acceleration over 10 yards. Full backs knew that he would feint to go inside them and then whisk by on the outside. They were still powerless to stop him. It required rigorous self-discipline to sustain his speed for so many years. Every day during his professional career his diet was the same: carrot juice at lunch-time, steak with salad for dinner, a fast on Mondays. And every morning there would be a training run on the beach. Although in one sense the perfect sportsman, Matthews took an aggressive delight in showing his mastery. He might remain stationary with his foot on the ball for 10 seconds or more, daring the opposition to challenge him. The same kind of steel was evident in his attitude to opponents who tried to kick him out of the game. Such malefactors would be refused his handshake after the game - a slight that imported professional obloquy. There were always critics of Matthews's game. Those who complained that his slow, taunting approach gave the defence time to regroup, that he could not be bothered to chase a ball that did not come directly to him, that he was never over-keen on the 50-50 challenge and that he scored surprisingly few goals. Tom Finney, it has been said, was a more versatile player, who scored 30 goals in 76 appearances for England. In 34 post-war internationals, Matthews only registered three - a
Iceland -LRB- -LSB- ˈaɪslənd -RSB- -LSB- ˈistlant -RSB- -RRB- is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean . It has a population of and an area of 103000 km2 , making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe . The capital and largest city is Reykjavík . Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population . Iceland is volcanically and geologically active . The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields , mountains and glaciers , while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands . Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate , despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle . Its high latitude and marine influence still keeps summers chilly , with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate . According to the ancient manuscript Landnámabók , the settlement of Iceland began in the year 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first permanent settler on the island . In the following centuries , Norwegians , and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians , emigrated to Iceland , bringing with them thralls of Gaelic origin . The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the Althing , one of the world 's oldest functioning legislative assemblies . Following a period of civil strife , Iceland acceded to Norwegian rule in the 13th century . The establishment of the Kalmar Union in 1397 united the kingdoms of Norway , Denmark and Sweden . Iceland thus followed Norway 's integration to that Union and came under Danish rule after Sweden 's secession from that union in 1523 . Although the Danish kingdom introduced Lutheranism forcefully in 1550 , Iceland remained a distant semi-colonial territory in which Danish institutions and infrastructures were conspicuous by their absence . In the wake of the French revolution and the Napoleonic wars , Iceland 's struggle for independence took form and culminated in independence in 1918 and the founding of a republic in 1944 . Until the 20th century , Iceland relied largely on subsistence fishing and agriculture , and was among the poorest in Europe . Industrialisation of the fisheries and Marshall Plan aid following World War II brought prosperity , and Iceland became one of the wealthiest and most developed nations in the world . In 1994 , it became a part of the European Economic Area , which further diversified the economy into sectors such as finance , biotechnology , and manufacturing . Iceland has a market economy with relatively low taxes compared to other OECD countries . It maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens . Iceland ranks high in economic , political and social stability and equality . In 2013 , it was ranked as the 13th most-developed country in the world by the United Nations ' Human Development Index . Iceland runs almost completely on renewable energy . Affected by the ongoing worldwide financial crisis , the nation 's entire banking system systemically failed in October 2008 , leading to a severe depression , substantial political unrest , the Icesave dispute , and the institution of capital controls . Some bankers were jailed . Since then , the economy has made a significant recovery , in large part due to a surge in tourism . Icelandic culture is founded upon the nation 's Scandinavian heritage . Most Icelanders are descendants of Germanic and Gaelic settlers . Icelandic , a North Germanic language , is descended from Old Norse and is closely related to Faroese and West Norwegian dialects . The country 's cultural heritage includes traditional Icelandic cuisine , Icelandic literature and medieval sagas . Iceland has the smallest population of any NATO member and is the only one with no standing army , its lightly armed coast guard being in charge of defence .
2016–17 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team The 2016–17 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Jay Wright in his 16th year, the Wildcats participated in the Big East Conference and played their home games at The Pavilion, with some select home games at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They finished the season 32–4, 15–3 in Big East play to win the regular season championship. In the Big East Tournament, they defeated St. John's, Seton Hall, and Creighton to win the tournament championship.[1] As a result, they received the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats were given the Tournament's overall No. 1 seed as a No. 1 seed in the East region. In the First Round they defeated Mount St. Mary's before being upset by No. 8-seeded Wisconsin in the Second Round.[2][3] The loss marked the second time in the previous three tournaments that Villanova was upset by an eighth-seeded team.
Greenwich -LRB- -LSB- ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ -RSB- , -LSB- ˈɡrɪnɪdʒ -RSB- , -LSB- ˈɡrɪnɪtʃ -RSB- or -LSB- ˈɡrɛnɪdʒ -RSB- -RRB- is an early-established district of south east London , England , centred 5.5 miles -LRB- 8.9 km -RRB- east south-east of Charing Cross . The town lends its name to the Royal Borough of Greenwich . The town gives its name to one of the five boroughs of the London Docklands , and is connected to areas with docks of London historically by river and today to Canary Wharf and other districts by the Docklands Light Railway . Greenwich is notable for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian -LRB- 0 ° longitude -RRB- and Greenwich Mean Time . The town became the site of a royal palace , the Palace of Placentia from the 15th century , and was the birthplace of many Tudors , including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I . The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War and was rebuilt as the Royal Naval Hospital for Sailors by Sir Christopher Wren and his assistant Nicholas Hawksmoor . These buildings became the Royal Naval College in 1873 , and they remained an establishment for military education until 1998 when they passed into the hands of the Greenwich Foundation . The historic rooms within these buildings remain open to the public ; other buildings are used by University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance . The town became a popular resort in the 18th century and many grand houses were built there , such as Vanbrugh Castle -LRB- 1717 -RRB- established on Maze Hill , next to the park . From the Georgian period estates of houses were constructed above the town centre . The maritime connections of Greenwich were celebrated in the 20th century , with the siting of the Cutty Sark and Gipsy Moth IV next to the river front , and the National Maritime Museum in the former buildings of the Royal Hospital School in 1934 . Greenwich formed part of Kent until 1889 when the County of London was created .
The scientrific name for the hip is the pelvis. the pelvis is the scientific name, and the common name for the pelvis is hip(s).I hope this helps :). 2 people found this useful. Edit. The scientrific name for the hip is the pelvis. the pelvis is the scientific name, and the common name for the pelvis is hip(s). I hope this helps :). 2 people found this useful.
The modern term "culture" is based on a term used by the Ancient Roman orator Cicero in his Tusculanae Disputationes, where he wrote of a cultivation of the soul or "cultura animi", using an agricultural metaphor for the development of a philosophical soul, understood teleologically as the highest possible ideal for human development. Samuel Pufendorf took over this metaphor in a modern context, meaning something similar, but no longer assuming that philosophy was man's natural perfection. His use, and that of many writers after him "refers to all the ways in which human beings overcome their original barbarism, and through artifice, become fully human".
As an integral part of the stopping sight distance, a value for the brake reaction time must be assumed. Extensive research has shown that 90% of the driving population can react in 2.5 seconds or less. The brake reaction time normally used in design, therefore, is 2.5 seconds. The distance traveled during the brake reaction time can be calculated by multiplying the vehicle's initial speed by the brake reaction time.
Edgar, Wisconsin Edgar, Wisconsin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedianavigation search Village of Edgar, Wisconsin Village Location of Edgar in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44°55′26″N 89°57′53″WCoordinates: 44°55′26″N 89°57′53″WCountry United States State Wisconsin County Marathon Area [1]• Total 4.02 sq mi (10.40 km 2)• Land 3.66 sq mi (9.48 km 2)• Water 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km 2)Elevation [2] 1,289 ft (393 m)Population ( 2010) [3]• Total 1,479• Estimate (2016) [4] 1,454• Density 397.27/sq mi (153.40/km 2)Time zone Central (CST) ( UTC-6)• Summer ( DST) CDT ( UTC-5)Area code (s) 715 & 534FIPS code 55-22550 [5]GNIS feature ID 1564442 [2]Website vil .edgar .wi .us Edgar [Ed-grr]is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,479 at the 2010 census. [6] Edgar has maintained Tree City USA standing since 1995. Contents [ hide ]1 History2 Geography3 Demographics3.1 2010 census3.2 2000 census4 Notable people5 Education5.1 Edgar Library6 References7 External links History [ edit]Edgar was platted in 1891 by the railroad. [7] It was named for William Edgar, a local landowner and owner of a sawmill. [7]Geography [ edit]Edgar is located at 44°55′26″N 89°57′53″W (44.923757, -89.964659). [8]According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.81 square miles (4.69 km 2 ), all of it land. [9]Demographics [ edit]Historical population Census Pop. %±1900 478 —1910 746 56.1%1920 723 −3.1%1930 667 −7.7%1940 694 4.0%1950 705 1.6%1960 803 13.9%1970 928 15.6%1980 1,194 28.7%1990 1,318 10.4%2000 1,386 5.2%2010 1,479 6.7%Est. 2016 1,454 [4] −1.7%U. S. Decennial Census [10]2010 census [ edit]As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 1,479 people, 597 households, and 414 families residing in the village. The population density was 817.1 inhabitants per square mile (315.5/km 2 ). There were 635 housing units at an average density of 350.8 per square mile (135.4/km 2 ). The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population. There were 597 households of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.2000 census [ edit]As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 1,386 people, 542 households, and 377 families residing in the village. The population density was 837.0 people per square mile (322.4/km²). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 343.0 per square mile (132.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.92% White, 0.14% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population. There were 542 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.10. In the village, the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. The median income for a household in the village was $40,759, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $32,569 versus $22,426 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,605. About 4.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. Notable people [ edit]Frank J. Shortner, Wisconsin businessman, legislator, and President of the Village of Edgar, lived in Edgar. [11]Education [ edit]Edgar Library [ edit]The Edgar library is a part of the Marathon County Public Library ( MCPL ), a network of nine public libraries throughout Marathon County, Wisconsin. Under the auspices of MCPL, the Edgar library (aka "MCPL Edgar") is also considered a member of the Wisconsin Valley Library Service, one of 17 state-level library systems in Wisconsin. [12]In 1928, the Edgar Women's Club obtained books from the Wisconsin Traveling Library and this functioned as the local library until 1946. In 1948 preschool storytimes began at the library. As the County Library grew and provided more services to the branch libraries, the village stepped in to provide building space so that the public would have a larger library to enjoy. In 1973 the Edgar Library became a branch library of the newly formed Marathon County Public Library when the Wausau Public Library and Marathon County Library merged. The county-wide building program funded the remodeling of the former Edgar Bank in 1994, giving the public more books, computers and more space for family and children's programs. References [ edit]^ "2016 U. S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 14, 2017.^ a b "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 2012-11-18.^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.^ a b "American Fact Finder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Edgar village, Wisconsin". U. S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2012.^ a b Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 67.^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-11-18.^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1933,' Biographical Sketch of Frank J. Shortner, pg. 242^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-05-07. External links [ edit]Village of Edgar official website Edgar School District Code of Ordinances of the Village of Edgar, Wisconsin [ hide]v t e Municipalities and communities of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States County seat: Wausau Cities Abbotsford ‡ Colby ‡ Marshfield ‡ Mosinee Schofield Wausau Villages Athens Birnamwood ‡ Brokaw Dorchester ‡ Edgar Elderon Fenwood Hatley Kronenwetter Maine Marathon City Rothschild Spencer Stratford Unity ‡ Weston Towns Bergen Berlin Bern Bevent Brighton Cassel Cleveland Day Easton Eau Pleine Elderon Emmet Frankfort Franzen Green Valley Guenther Halsey Hamburg Harrison Hewitt Holton Hull Johnson Knowlton Marathon Mc Millan Mosinee Norrie Plover Reid Rib Falls Rib Mountain Rietbrock Ringle Spencer Stettin Texas Wausau Weston Wien CDPs Knowlton Rib Mountain Unincorporated communities Ashley Bevent Bradley Cherokee Corinth Dancy Emmerich Gad ‡ Galloway Glandon Granite Heights Halder Hamburg Hogarty Holt Ingersoll Johnson Kalinke Little Chicago Little Eau Claire Little Rose Mann March Rapids Mc Millan Milan Moon Mount View Naugart Norrie Nutterville Pike Lake Poniatowski Rangeline Rib Falls Ringle Rocky Corners Rozellville Schnappsville Shantytown Snell Sunset Swan Taegesville Weber Wien Wuertsburg Ghost towns/ neighborhoods Callon Staadts Stettin Ziegler Indian reservation Ho-Chunk Indian Reservation ‡Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Categories: Villages in Marathon County, Wisconsin Villages in Wisconsin
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A Quick Overview Of Dos Equis. Dos Equis is a type of Mexican beer. Equis is Spanish for the letter âxâ â Dos Equis means â2 xâ or âdouble xâ. This information is via Patrick Barnum in the comments section - it's so interesting that I moved it here. Certainly more than I knew about Dos Equis :-) I really appreciate reader's comments, especially when they are so informative!
With his health further deteriorating, Chopin desired to have a family member with him. In June 1849 his sister Ludwika came to Paris with her husband and daughter, and in September, supported by a loan from Jane Stirling, he took an apartment at Place Vendôme 12. After 15 October, when his condition took a marked turn for the worse, only a handful of his closest friends remained with him, although Viardot remarked sardonically that "all the grand Parisian ladies considered it de rigueur to faint in his room."
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Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica at 4,892 m (16,050 ft), is located in the Ellsworth Mountains. Antarctica contains many other mountains, on both the main continent and the surrounding islands. Mount Erebus on Ross Island is the world's southernmost active volcano. Another well-known volcano is found on Deception Island, which is famous for a giant eruption in 1970. Minor eruptions are frequent and lava flow has been observed in recent years. Other dormant volcanoes may potentially be active. In 2004, a potentially active underwater volcano was found in the Antarctic Peninsula by American and Canadian researchers.
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Russia -LRB- -LSB- ˈrʌʃə -RSB- -LSB- Россия , Rossiya , rɐˈsʲijə -RSB- -RRB- , also officially the Russian Federation -LRB- -LSB- Российская Федерация , r = Rossiyskaya Federatsiya , p = rɐˈsʲijskəjə fʲɪdʲɪˈratsɨjə -RSB- -RRB- , is a country in Eurasia . At 17075200 km2 , Russia is the largest country in the world by surface area , covering more than one-eighth of the Earth 's inhabited land area , and the ninth most populous , with over 144 million people at the end of March 2016 . The European western part of the country is much more populated and urbanised than the eastern ; about 77 % of the population live in European Russia . Russia 's capital Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world ; other major urban centers include Saint Petersburg , Novosibirsk , Yekaterinburg , Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan . Extending across the entirety of Northern Asia and much of Eastern Europe , Russia spans eleven time zones and incorporates a wide range of environments and landforms . From northwest to southeast , Russia shares land borders with Norway , Finland , Estonia , Latvia , Lithuania and Poland -LRB- both with Kaliningrad Oblast -RRB- , Belarus , Ukraine , Georgia , Azerbaijan , Kazakhstan , China , Mongolia , and North Korea . It shares maritime borders with Japan by the Sea of Okhotsk and the U.S. state of Alaska across the Bering Strait . The East Slavs emerged as a recognizable group in Europe between the 3rd and 8th centuries AD . Founded and ruled by a Varangian warrior elite and their descendants , the medieval state of Rus arose in the 9th century . In 988 it adopted Orthodox Christianity from the Byzantine Empire , beginning the synthesis of Byzantine and Slavic cultures that defined Russian culture for the next millennium . Rus ' ultimately disintegrated into a number of smaller states ; most of the Rus ' lands were overrun by the Mongol invasion and became tributaries of the nomadic Golden Horde in the 13th century . The Grand Duchy of Moscow gradually reunified the surrounding Russian principalities , achieved independence from the Golden Horde , and came to dominate the cultural and political legacy of Kievan Rus ' . By the 18th century , the nation had greatly expanded through conquest , annexation , and exploration to become the Russian Empire , which was the third largest empire in history , stretching from Poland on the west to Alaska on the east . Following the Russian Revolution , the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic became the largest and leading constituent of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , the world 's first constitutionally socialist state . The Soviet Union played a decisive role in the Allied victory in World War II , and emerged as a recognized superpower and rival to the United States during the Cold War . The Soviet era saw some of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century , including the world 's first human-made satellite and the launching of the first humans in space . By the end of 1990 , the Soviet Union had the world 's second largest economy , largest standing military in the world and the largest stockpile of weapons of mass destruction . Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 , fifteen independent republics emerged from the USSR : Russia , Ukraine , Belarus , Kazakhstan , Uzbekistan , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Estonia , Georgia , Kyrgyzstan , Latvia , Lithuania , Moldova , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan ; the Russian SFSR reconstituted itself as the Russian Federation and is recognized as the continuing legal personality and sole successor state of the Soviet Union . It is governed as a federal semi-presidential republic . The Russian economy ranks as the twelfth largest by nominal GDP and sixth largest by purchasing power parity in 2015 . Russia 's extensive mineral and energy resources are the largest such reserves in the world , making it one of the leading producers of oil and natural gas globally . The country is one of the five recognized nuclear weapons states and possesses the largest stockpile of weapons of mass destruction . Russia is a great power as well as a regional power and has been characterised as a potential superpower . It is permanent member of the United Nations Security Council , as well as a member of the G20 , the Council of Europe , the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation -LRB- APEC -RRB- , the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation -LRB- SCO -RRB- , the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe -LRB- OSCE -RRB- , and the World Trade Organization -LRB- WTO -RRB- , as well as being the leading member of the Commonwealth of Independent States -LRB- CIS -RRB- , the Collective Security Treaty Organization -LRB- CSTO -RRB- and one of the five members of the Eurasian Economic Union -LRB- EEU -RRB- , along with Armenia , Belarus , Kazakhstan , and Kyrgyzstan .
Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling . The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard , Harry Potter , and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley , all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry . The main story arc concerns Harry 's struggle against Lord Voldemort , a dark wizard who intends to become immortal , overthrow the wizard governing body known as the Ministry of Magic , and subjugate all wizards and Muggles , a reference term that means non-magical people . Since the release of the first novel , Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone , on 26 June 1997 , the books have found immense popularity , critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide . The series has now been translated into multiple languages including French , Irish , Spanish , German and Swedish to name a few . They have attracted a wide adult audience as well as younger readers , and are often considered cornerstones of modern young adult literature . The series has also had its share of criticism , including concern about the increasingly dark tone as the series progressed , as well as the often gruesome and graphic violence it depicts . , the books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide , making them the best-selling book series in history , and have been translated into seventy-three languages . The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history , with the final instalment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release . The series was originally published in English by two major publishers , Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press in the United States . A play , Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , based on a story co-written by Rowling , premiered in London on 30 July 2016 at the Palace Theatre , and its script was published by Little , Brown as the eighth book in the series . The original seven books were adapted into an eight-part film series by Warner Bros. . Pictures , which has become the second highest-grossing film series of all time . In 2016 , the total value of the Harry Potter franchise was estimated at $ 25 billion , making Harry Potter one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time . A series of many genres , including fantasy , drama , coming of age , friendship , and the British school story -LRB- which includes elements of mystery , thriller , adventure , horror and romance -RRB- , the world of Harry Potter explores numerous themes and includes many cultural meanings and references . According to Rowling , the main theme is death . Other major themes in the series include prejudice , corruption , and madness . The success of the books and films has ensured that the Harry Potter franchise continues to expand , with numerous derivative works , a travelling exhibition that premiered in Chicago in 2009 , a studio tour in London that opened in 2012 , a digital platform on which J.K. Rowling updates the series with new information and insight , and a pentalogy of spin-off films premiering in November 2016 , among many other developments . Most recently , themed attractions , collectively known as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter , have been built at several Universal Parks & Resorts amusement parks around the world .
According to Lowes website, they do sell strage sheds and they have installation services. Make sure to check with your local Lowes to see if they offer delivery and installation.ou won't need a lot of money or skills, but you do need lots of patience and plan properly to ensure that the job is done right the first time. For the foundati â¦ on of the shed, concrete pavers will be the easiest to install, and the most economical.
The Supreme Court ruled in the Head Money Cases that "treaties" do not have a privileged position over Acts of Congress and can be repealed or modified (for the purposes of U.S. law) by any subsequent Act of Congress, just like with any other regular law. The Supreme Court also ruled in Reid v. Covert that any treaty provision that conflicts with the Constitution are null and void under U.S. law.
The average speed of an object is defined as the distance traveled divided by the time elapsed. Velocity is a vector quantity, and average velocity can be defined as the displacement divided by the time. For the special case of straight line motion in the x direction, the average velocity takes the form:
Firm Order Commitment. The date at which outside wiring is scheduled (and the order becomes real). The normal procedure for a DCLEC DSL install, is for the Telco to schedule a FOC date to your MPOE (minimum point of entry). The ISP should advise you of your FOC date, (if one is required), as you may have to be there to let them have access.
Jeon Ji-yoon (born October 15, 1990), better known mononymously as Jiyoon or by her stage name Jenyer, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and actress. She was previously a member of South Korean girl group 4Minute and its sub-group 2Yoon. She debuted as a solo artist on November 2, 2016, under the stage name Jenyer, with the release of her debut digital single, "I Do".
Custard powder is not dried, powdered custard. It is actually a powdered mix used to make custard, and it is very similar to the type of mix used to make instant pudding in the US. Just combine it with milk, cook to thicken, and you have custard (or pudding)! Custard powder is primarily made up of thickeners that give the pudding its texture. Cornstarch is usally the biggest component, since it is great for thickening liquids, disolves easily and is almost foolproof.
Military Bearing - The US Army Field Manual Military bearing: service members will hear this term numerous times throughout his/her military career, but if asked, many servicemen and women may not know how to correctly articulate this military term. . The US Army Field Manual (or FM) 6-22 defines military bearing as "projecting a commanding presence, a professional image of authority."" While this can point someone in the right direction, it is still a relatively broad definition. With military bearing being such a broad term, it is loosely open to interpretation. One could state that everything about being a soldier is encompassed by military bearing. From rendering the proper salutes and courtesies to being competent in the technical aspect of one's job. To strip this term down to its bare essentials, it simply refers to the way a soldier conducts himself/herself and is viewed by peers, seniors, subordinates, and any non-military personnel. This begins with having a military and professional appearance. Former Sergeant Major of the Army Julius W. Gates once said, "Our quality soldiers should look as good as they are. Having military bearing means one must look and act professional. This means wearing the correct uniform, and wearing it properly i.e. correct size, clean, no hanging strings, etc. ; maintaining a haircut and shaving to meet the regulations; and adhering to the prescribed height and weight standards. These are all integral parts of the professional role, because without these one would give an immediate bad impression. This is true not only to other military members, such as one's superiors, but also to civilians. . Being in the military means that one automatically represents the United States of America. In doing so, it also makes military members a target for scrutiny. FM 6-22 states, "Soldiers seen in public with their jackets unbuttoned and ties undone do not send a message of pride and professionalism. Instead, they let down their unit and fellow Soldiers in the eyes of the American people.
The BIOS is responsible for the very lowest level of setup on your PC before the operating system is started. The processor knows how to talk to a BIOS, and the BIOS's main job is to find and load the operating system. The reason ruining the BIOS could brick your computer is that if the BIOS load fails or the image that is loaded is defective, you will be unable to load an operating system. The hard disk would still be fine, so worse case you put that into a new PC and recover your data. Or keep regular backups, anyway :)
Ingvar Kamprad: IKEA Founder Entrepreneur Profile By Scott Allen Updated May 19, 2016 IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad made headlines in early 2004 when Swedish business magazine Veckans Affarer reported that he had surpassed Bill Gates as the world's wealthiest person. While IKEA's unconventional ownership structure makes this the matter of some debate, there is no doubt that IKEA is still one of the largest, most successful privately held companies in the world, with over 200 stores in 31 countries, employing over 75,000 people and generating over 12 billion in sales annually. Born Entrepreneur: Kamprad was born in the south of Sweden in 1926 and raised on a farm called Elmtaryd, near the small village of Agunnaryd. At an early age, he learned that he could buy matches in bulk from Stockholm and sell them at a fair price, but a good profit . He reinvested his profits and expanded to fish, seeds, Christmas tree decorations, and pens and pencils. At age 17, Kamprad's father gave him a nice reward for doing well in school. What did he spend it on? He founded IKEA. The Birth of IKEA: The name IKEA was formed from Kamprad's initials (I.K.) plus the first letters of Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd, the farm and village where he grew up . He continued to expand his business to a variety of goods, including wallets, watches, jewelery and stockings. When he outgrew his ability to call on his customers individually, he converted to a sort of makeshift mail order operation, hiring the local milk van to make his deliveries. "The Greatest Mistake of My Life": During his teens, Kamprad attended some pro-Nazi meetings . When this was uncovered in 1994, Kamprad said, "This is part of my life I bitterly regret...[A]fter a couple of meetings in pure Nazi style, I quit." In a letter to employees titled "The Greatest Mistake of My Life", he asked forgiveness, and he devoted two chapters to it in his 1998 book, The History of IKEA. In an interview after its publication, he said, "Now I have told all I can. Can one ever get forgiveness for such stupidity?" Focus on Furniture: In 1947, Kamprad introduced furniture into the IKEA product line. The use of local manufacturers allowed him to keep his costs down. The furniture was a hit, and in 1951, Kamprad decided to discontinue all other product lines and focus on furniture. In 1953, the first IKEA showroom opened. It came about because of competitive pressures. IKEA was in a price war with its main competitor. The showroom allowed people to see it, touch it, feel it, and be sure of the quality before buying. Competition Leads to Innovation: IKEA has now become known worldwide for its innovative and stylish designs. Almost all IKEA products are designed to for flat packaging, which reduces shipping costs, minimizes transport damage, increases store inventory capacity, and makes it easier for customers to take the furniture home themselves, rather than needing delivery. But the original reason for it was competitive pressure from IKEA's competitors to their suppliers, who actually boycotted IKEA, forcing IKEA to do it themselves. Good Design, Good Function and Good Quality, with Low Prices: Kamprad's vision has been the driving force behind IKEA's succcess. IKEA hires its own designers, who have received numerous awards over the years . Kamprad believes that the company exists not just to improve people's lives, but to improve the people themselves. The self-service store design and ease of assembly of their furniture are not merely cost controls, but an opportunity for self-sufficiency. This vision is reinforced in their advertising and catalog, as well. All In the Family: Kamprad has been extremely shrewd in creating IKEA's organizational structure. It is owned ultimately by a Dutch trust controlled by the Kamprad family, with various holding companies handling different aspects of IKEA's operations, such as franchising, manufacturing, and distribution. IKEA even has an investment banking arm. Kamprad has repeatedly resisted pressure to take the company public, feeling that it would slow their decision-maki
K2 -LRB- -LSB- -RRB- , also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori -LRB- Balti and -LSB- -RRB- , is the second highest mountain in the world , after Mount Everest , at 8611 m above sea level . It is located on the China-Pakistan border between Baltistan , in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan , and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang , China . K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram range and the highest point in both Pakistan and Xinjiang . K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent . It has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders . With around 300 successful summits and 77 fatalities , about one person dies on the mountain for every four who summit . It is more difficult and hazardous to reach the peak of K2 from the Chinese side , so it is usually climbed from the Pakistani side . Unlike Annapurna , the mountain with the highest fatality-to-summit rate -LRB- 191 summits and 61 fatalities -RRB- , or the other eight thousanders , K2 has never been climbed during winter .
Sorj Chalandon (born 16 May 1952 in Tunis) is a French writer and journalist. From 1973 until 2007 he worked as a journalist on "Libération" where, among other things, he covered events in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Somalia and Afghanistan. In 1988 he received the Albert Londres Prize for his articles on Northern Ireland and the Klaus Barbie trial. Since then he has worked for the satirical-investigative newspaper "Le Canard enchaîné". His second novel, "Une promesse" (2006), won the Prix Médicis. His 2011 novel "Return to Killybegs" won the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française and was shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt.
Kyrie Irving Reveals 'Uncle Drew' Inspiration Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving Reveals 'Uncle Drew' Inspiration NBA365 Productions @ @BR_NBASenior Writer II November 15, 2012Comments Elite point guard, Kyrie Irving, has been making a name for himself as his alter ego "Uncle Drew ." We as basketball fans love seeing him school players as an old man in the park. He even invited Kevin Love along for his second Uncle Drew commercial . But where did the idea come from? Kyrie let us in on where the awesome idea came from. Comments Related AD Confident Boogie Will Stay NBAAD Confident Boogie Will Stay Alec Nathanvia Bleacher Report Every Tanking NBA Team's Biggest Draft Need NBAEvery Tanking NBA Team's Biggest Draft Need Adam Fromalvia Bleacher Report Could Nance Be the Cavs Starting Center? Cleveland Cavaliers Could Nance Be the Cavs Starting Center?mridenourvia www.ohio.com De Rozan Proud He Inspired Love to Open Up on Mental Health NBADe Rozan Proud He Inspired Love to Open Up on Mental Health Joseph Zuckervia Bleacher Report

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