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[DOC] [TLE] Monroe Doctrine - tititudorancea.netMonroe Doctrine [PAR] M [PAR] Monroe Doctrine [PAR] The Monroe Doctrine was a United States policy that was introduced on December 2, 1823, which said that further efforts by European governments to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed by the United States of America as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. The Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries, and that the United States would not interfere with existing European colonies nor in the internal concerns of European countries. The Doctrine was issued at the time when many Latin American countries were on the verge of becoming independent from Spain, and the United States, reflecting concerns echoed by Great Britain, hoped to avoid having any European power take Spain's colonies. However, the immediate provocation was the Russian Ukase of 1821 asserting rights to the Northwest and forbidding non-Russian ships from approaching the coast. [PAR] US President James Monroe first stated the doctrine during his seventh annual State of the Union Address to Congress . It became a defining moment in the foreign policy of the United States and one of its longest-standing tenets, invoked by U.S. presidents, Calvin Coolidge , Herbert Hoover , John F. Kennedy , and others. [PAR] The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (added during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt) was invoked to intervene militarily in Latin America to stop the spread of European influence. [PAR] It would have been nearly impossible for Monroe to envision that its intent and impact would persist with minor variations for almost two centuries. Its primary objective was to free the newly independent colonies of Latin America from European intervention and control. The doctrine advocated that the New World and the Old World were to remain distinctly separate spheres of influence, for they were comprised of entirely separate and independent nations. [PAR] President Monroe claimed the United States of America, although only a fledgling nation at the time, would not interfere in European wars or internal dealings, and in turn, expected Europe to stay out of the affairs of the New World. The Western Hemisphere was never to be colonized again and any attempt by a European power to oppress or control any nation in the Western Hemisphere would be perceived as a direct threat to the U.S.. This quid pro quo was presumptuous on its face, yet has stood the test of time. [PAR] The formalized document known as the Monroe Doctrine essentially served to inform the powers of the Old World that the Americas were no longer open to European colonization, and that any effort to extend European political influence into the New World would be considered by the United States "as dangerous to our peace and safety." Basically, the doctrine warned the European powers “to leave America for the Americans.” It also created a sphere of influence that would grow stronger with the addition of the Roosevelt Corollary. [PAR] Because the U.S. lacked both a credible navy and army at the time, the doctrine was largely disregarded internationally. However, the Doctrine met with tacit British approval, and the Royal Navy mostly enforced it tacitly, as part of the wider Pax Britannica, which enforced the neutrality of the seas. [PAR] The Doctrine in the 19th Century [PAR] Latin American reactions in the 1820s [PAR] The reaction in Latin America to the Monroe Doctrine was undeniably upbeat. John Crow, author of The Epic of Latin America, states, “ [Simon] Bolivar himself, still in the midst of his last campaign against the Spaniards, Santander in Colombia, Rivadavia in Argentina, Victoria in Mexico—leaders of the emancipation movement everywhere— received Monroe’s words with sincerest gratitude” . Crow argues that the leaders of Latin America were realists. They knew that the President of the United States wielded very little power at the time, particularly without the backing of the British forces. Furthermore, they figured that the Monroe Doctrine was powerless if it stood alone against the Triple Alliance. While they appreciated and praised their support in the north, they knew that their future of independence was in the hands of the powerful Great Britain. In 1826, Bolivar called upon his Congress of Panama to host the first “Pan-American” meeting. In the eyes of Bolivar | Introduced in 1823, which president lent his name to a doctrine declaring that Europe would no longer be allowed to interfere with the affairs of the Americas? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Witching Hour by AdaraRosalie on DeviantArtWitching Hour by AdaraRosalie on DeviantArt [PAR] Digital Art / Photomanipulation / Fantasy [PAR] In European folklore, the witching hour is the time when supernatural creatures such as witches, demons and ghosts are thought to be at their most powerful, and black magic at its most effective. This hour is typically midnight, and the term may now be used to refer to midnight, or any late hour, even without having the associated superstitious beliefs. The term "witching hour" can also refer to the period from midnight to 3am, while "devil's hour" refers to the time around 3am. [PAR] It is believed by some in England that the witching hour begins at 11 pm and runs through to midnight. This hour before midnight is also used for the practice of witchcraft. [PAR] Resources:[DOC] [TLE] The Witching Hour: Is It Real? My Babies Say YesThe Witching Hour: Is It Real? My Babies Say Yes [PAR] Interest-Based Ads [PAR] © Disney. All Rights Reserved. [PAR] Content provided on this site is for entertainment or informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical or health, safety, legal or financial advice. Click here for additional information. [PAR] The Witching Hour: Is It Real? My Babies Say Yes [PAR] My husband wholeheartedly believes that the full moon causes him to be an a-hole. [PAR] I assert it’s just his personality. [PAR] Yet whenever a full moon is rising he comments on it and implicates the evening likely holds unforeseen difficulties. [PAR] Similarly, he is certain the witching hour exists and wreaks havoc on babies. Specifically, our babies. Although I am not superstitious, I am inclined to agree with him. [PAR] In European folklore , the witching hour is the time when supernatural creatures such as witches, demons and ghosts are thought to appear and be at their most powerful, and black magic at its most effective. This hour is typically midnight or the “time in the middle of the night when magic things are said to happen.” [PAR] The term may refer to any late hour, even without having the associated superstitious beliefs, as can be seen in the Webster’s definition: “The middle of the night, especially midnight.” [PAR] The term “witching hour” can also refer to the period from midnight to 3am. At “3 a.m. it is the devil’s hour, as opposed to 3 p.m., when Jesus was said to have been crucified”. [PAR] In England, the witching hour begins at 3am and runs till 4am. The hour before midnight is also used for the practice of witchcraft [PAR] Source: Wikipedia [PAR] Violet’s witching hour was eight o’clock in the evening. A crappy witching hour, to be sure. That’s when exhausted first-time parents are trying to unwind after a long day of tentative, stumbling, bumbling parenting. But, without fail, every night she fussed and fidgeted, often cried and generally refused to be comforted while we frantically wrung our hands and chugged beer sipped wine before she would blessedly fall asleep. [PAR] I have discovered Henry’s witching hour. It is, unfortunately, at five in the morning. Hankster takes his evening meal around seven and has been sleeping all the way through his ten o’clock feeding, right until one o’clock. Score! I feed him again around one and then he sleeps until four-ish. I wake up again and feed him, each time optimistically hoping that, with a full belly, he’ll drift off to sleep until Violet wakes up at seven. [PAR] I don’t think that’s ever happened once. He fusses, fidgets, tries to poop, begs for more boob and is just generally out of sorts for hours. Instead of fighting him I’ve recently taken to just bringing the little feller back to bed with me. It’s the only way I kind of get some sleep. Perhaps my make-upless, nighttime face wards off any ghosts and demons because the Hankster snuggles into my face and will fall asleep for little stretches of | The time when supernatural creatures, such as witches, demons and ghosts are thought to be at their most powerful, what hour is known as the witching hour? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Ansel Adams on Pinterest | Ansel Adams Photography, El ...1000+ images about Ansel Adams on Pinterest | Photographs, Sierra nevada and Yosemite National Park [PAR] Pinterest • The world’s catalogue of ideas [PAR] Ansel Adams [PAR] A photographer and enviornmentalist best known for his black and white landscape photographs of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park. [PAR] 313 Pins1.56k Followers[DOC] [TLE] ANSEL ADAMS on Pinterest | Ansel Adams Photography ...1000+ images about ANSEL ADAMS on Pinterest | Ansel adams, Ansel adams photography and Ansel adams photos [PAR] Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas [PAR] ANSEL ADAMS [PAR] Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist. His black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park, have been widely reproduced on calendars and posters, and in books.[1] [PAR] 234 Pins828 Followers[DOC] [TLE] Ansel Adams on ArtStack - art onlineAnsel Adams on ArtStack - art online [PAR] .com [PAR] Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist . His black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West , especially Yosemite National Park , have been widely reproduced on calendars, posters, books, and the internet. [1] [PAR] Adams and Fred Archer developed the Zone System as a way to determine proper exposure and adjust the contrast of the final print. The resulting clarity and depth characterized his photographs. He primarily used large-format cameras because their high resolution helped ensure sharpness in his images. [PAR] Adams founded the photography group known as Group f/64 , along with fellow photographers Willard Van Dyke and Edward Weston . [PAR] Contents [PAR] Childhood[ edit ] [PAR] Adams was born in the Western Addition of San Francisco, California , the only child of Charles Hitchcock Adams and Olive Bray Adams. He was named after his uncle Ansel Easton. His mother's family came from Baltimore, where his maternal grandfather had a successful freight-hauling business but lost his wealth investing in failed mining and real estate ventures in Nevada. [2] The Adams family came from New England, having migrated from the north of Ireland in the early 18th century. His paternal grandfather founded and built a prosperous lumber business which his father later ran, though his father's natural talents lay more with sciences than with business. Later in life, Adams condemned that very same industry for cutting down many of the great redwood forests. [3] [PAR] In 1907, his family moved 2 miles (3 km) west to a new home near the Seacliff neighbourhood, just south of the Presidio Army Base . [4] The home had a "splendid view" of the Golden Gate and the Marin Headlands . [5] San Francisco was devastated by the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake . The four year-old Ansel Adams was uninjured in the initial shaking, but was tossed face-first into a garden wall during an aftershock three hours later, breaking and scarring his nose. Among his earliest memories was watching the smoke from the ensuing fire that destroyed much of the city a few miles to the east. A doctor recommended that his nose be reset once he reached maturity, [6] but it remained crooked for his entire life. [7] [PAR] Adams was a hyperactive child and prone to frequent sickness and hypochondria . He had few friends, but his family home and surroundings on the heights facing the Golden Gate provided ample childhood activities. He had no patience for games or sports, but he took to the beauty of nature at an early age, collecting bugs and exploring Lobos Creek all the way to Baker Beach and the sea cliffs leading to Lands End , [5] [8] "San Francisco's wildest and rockiest coast, a place strewn with shipwrecks and rife with landslides." [9] [PAR] His father bought a three-inch telescope and they enthusiastically shared the hobby of amateur astronomy , visiting the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton together. His father went on to serve as the paid secretary-treasurer of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific from 1925 to 1950. [10] [PAR] Ansel's father's | What American photographer and environmentalist is best remembered for his black and white photos of the West, especially Yosemite National Park in the early half of the 20th century? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Jessica Rabbit - Disney Wiki - WikiaJessica Rabbit | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Jessica Rabbit is Roger Rabbit 's Toon human wife and the tritagonist in Disney/ Touchstone 's 1988 hybrid feature film Who Framed Roger Rabbit . [PAR] In the book Who Censored Roger Rabbit, she was an amoral upcoming star and former comic strip character, over whom her estranged husband, fellow comic strip star Roger Rabbit, obsessed. In the film, she is re-imagined as a sultry but moral cartoon actress and singer at a Los Angeles supper club called the Ink and Paint Club . [PAR] Contents [PAR] Background [PAR] Physical Description [PAR] Jessica is a tall, voluptuous woman with a curvy and slender hourglass figure with a narrow waist, huge and broad hips. She has fair skin and long, luxurious red hair with sidebangs that usually cover her right eye. Her green eyes are heavy-lidded and seductive with long dark lashes and accented by shimmering lavender eyeshadow. Her nose is fairly small, especially in relation to her full, red pouting lips. Her ensemble consists of a red sequined strapless dress that reveals a lot of cleavage with a low back, sweetheart neckline, and high thigh slit. In addition, she wears matching red stilettos, elegant purple opera gloves, and gold stud earrings. [PAR] Personality [PAR] She attests to Eddie Valiant that "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." Indeed, she proves herself to be selfless and compassionate throughout the movie. Although she seems cool and distant, she has a soft spot for Roger, whom she married because he "makes her laugh", is a better lover than a driver and that he's magnificent and "better than Goofy ". She calls him her "honey bunny" and "darling". She adores him beyond measure and is irrefutably loyal to him. As proof of her love, she tells Eddie that she'll pay any price for Roger and helps prove Roger innocent by assisting with the investigation. [PAR] She makes it clear that despite what others think of her, she only has eyes for Roger and would do anything for his sake. She proves to be brave, quick-witted and intuitive; she knowingly puts herself at risk to save Roger and Eddie. Yet despite the danger, she maintains a calm composure and exhibits great skill in combat, including handling a gun. While she maintains a calm and collected demeanor for the most part, the first time she loses her composure is when Judge Doom shows her and Valiant his deadly DIP and machine to destroy Toontown, and when she and her husband are almost sprayed by the deadly substance, she sighs in relief but feels she might faint. [PAR] Appearances [PAR] Who Framed Roger Rabbit [PAR] Jessica is first seen from behind the stage curtains at the Ink and Paint Club, singing "Why Don't You Do Right?" After her show, followed by Eddie, Marvin Acme , owner of Toontown and founder of the Acme Corporation , enters her dressing room and informs her that she absolutely, truly, and honestly murdered the audience one night, and he means it. [PAR] He says that she was superb while Eddie peers through the keyhole to see what's going on, but Eddie is tossed out into a pile of trash by Bongo , the tuxedoed gorilla bouncer. When Eddie hears Jessica and Marvin talking through a nearby window, he climbs upon a box and peers through a gap in the curtains. [PAR] Marvin insists that Jessica to play patty cake with him on her bed, but she states that she has a headache. Marvin says that she promised, and convinces her to do it, so she agrees, but tells him to take off his hand buzzer. While they play patty cake, Eddie pulls out his camera and takes several pictures by order of R.K. Maroon , owner of Maroon Cartoons . [PAR] Later, after Roger crashes through the studio office window, leaving a rabbit-shaped hole in the glass and blinds, and walks across the road at the Acme factory, crying, he pulls out his wallet to look at photos of him and Jessica on their wedding day, their honeymoon on a beach, and them hugging | What animated film character said “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way”? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] GOOGLE PRESENTATION[1] |authorSTREAMGOOGLE PRESENTATION[1] |authorSTREAM [PAR] GOOGLE PRESENTATION[1] [PAR] Does not support media & animations [PAR] Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed [PAR] The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites . [PAR] Views: [PAR] This Presentation is Public Favorites: [PAR] 0 [PAR] Google Building [PAR] Slide 7: [PAR] Largest collection of Google 320 × 240 - 27k - jpg hiddencomputertricks.b... Google Logo 399 × 1740 - 283k - png imraul.info Tagged: All Google logos in 375 × 346 - 64k - gif worthtovisit.com Mosaic Google Logo using 552 × 436 - 106k - jpg thedesigninspiration.com A Collection of Google Logo 300 × 148 - 17k - gif webdesignmash.com the Semantic Web at Google 400 × 292 - 76k - jpg dataversity.net A Collection of Google Logo 276 × 176 - 32k - gif webdesignmash.com 300 + Creative Google Logo 400 × 280 - 170k - png current.com 3) Google's 5th birthday 290 × 121 - 20k - png mckremie.com Google Logo - Summer Olympic 295 × 135 - 21k - gif shayhowe.com Google Logo by shawn015 842 × 597 - 115k - jpg tooft.com doodle source google logos 540 × 493 - 199k - png orangeinks.com Google's Easter egg hunt on 305 × 115 - 13k - gif orangeinks.com Google Logos Collection Part - 552 × 436 - 98k - jpg malayalam-live.blogspo... days Google logos : 552 × 436 - 115k - jpg savasplace.com Top 15 Google logos 500 × 395 - 45k - jpg haha.nu Then-CEO, now Chairman of Google Eric Schmidt with Sergey Brin and Larry Page (left to right) in 2008 . [PAR] Slide 8: [PAR] Do it with Google ., 378 × 288 - 29k - gif logoogle.com [PAR] Slide 9: [PAR] Google Inc. [PAR] Slide 11: [PAR] Larry Page Born Lawrence "Larry" Page March 26, 1973 (1973-03-26) (age 38) East Lansing, Michigan Residence San Francisco, California, U.S. Nationality American Alma mater East Lansing High School University of Michigan Stanford University Occupation CEO of Google, Inc. Known for Co-founder of Google, Inc. Net worth US$ 19.8 billion (2011) [1] Spouse Lucinda Southworth Signature Website google.com/corporate/execs.html [PAR] Slide 12: [PAR] Sergey Brin SERGEY BRIN [PAR] Slide 13: [PAR] Born Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin Russian : Серге́й Миха́йлович Брин August 21, 1973 (1973-08-21) (age 38) Moscow, RSFSR , Soviet Union Residence San Francisco, California, U.S. Nationality American Ethnicity Russian Jew Alma mater University of Maryland ( B.S. 1993) Stanford University ( M.S. 1995) Occupation Computer scientist , internet entrepreneur Known for Co-founder of Google Salary $1 (2009) [1] Net worth US$19.8 billion (2011) [1] Spouse Anne Wojcicki [2] Children 1 Signature Website stanford.edu/~ sergey [PAR] Slide 14: [PAR] Type Public Traded as NASDAQ : GOOG FWB : GGQ1 Industry Internet Computer software Predecessor BackRub [1] Founded Menlo Park, California (January 1996 (January 1996)) Founder(s) Sergey Brin Larry Page Headquarters 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway , Mountain View, California, United States Area served Worldwide Key people Larry Page (Co-Founder and CEO ) Eric Schmidt ( Executive Chairman ) Sergey Brin (Co-Founder) Products See list of Google products . Revenue US$ 29.321 billion (2010) Operating income US$ 10.381 billion (2010) Profit US$8.505 billion (2010) Total assets $57.851 billion (2010) Total equity US$46.241 billion (2010) Employees 24,400 (2010) Subsidiaries YouTube , DoubleClick , On2 Technologies , Google Voice , Picnik , Aardvark , AdMob Website google.com [PAR] Slide 15: [PAR] Google Mission Statement: " To organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful." Google History & Trivia: At the beginning, desks were made of wooden doors and sawhorses. Some are still used by the engineering group | Google was founded by fellow Stanford students Sergey Brin and whom, who ranked as the 11th richest man in America last year? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Uther PendragonUther Pendragon (; or King Uther ) is a legendary king of sub-Roman Britain and the father of King Arthur. A few minor references to Uther appear in Old Welsh poems, but his biography was first written down by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain), and Geoffrey's account of the character was used in most later versions. [PAR] He is a fairly ambiguous individual throughout the literature, but is described as a strong king and a defender of the people. According to Arthurian Legend, Merlin magically disguises Uther to look like his enemy Gorlois, enabling Uther to sleep with Gorlois' wife Lady Igraine. Thus Arthur, "the once and future king," is an illegitimate child (though later legend, as found in Malory, emphasizes that the conception occurred after Gorlois's death and that he was legitimated by Uther's subsequent marriage to Igraine ). This act of conception occurs the very night that Uther's troops dispatch Gorlois. This theme of illegitimate conception is repeated in Arthur's siring of Mordred by his own half-sister Morgause in the later prose romances. It is Mordred who mortally wounds King Arthur in the Battle of Camlann. [PAR] Epithet [PAR] Uther's epithet Pendragon literally means "Chief-Dragon", but in a figurative sense, "foremost leader" or "chief of warriors". The name was misinterpreted by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the Historia to mean "dragon's head", and further misinterpreted in the Lancelot-Grail Cycle to mean "hanging dragon". According to Geoffrey and works based on his version, Uther acquired the epithet when he witnessed a portentous dragon-shaped comet, which inspired him to use dragons on his standards. According to Robert de Boron and the Grail cycle based on his work, it was Uther's older brother (elsewhere called Aurelius Ambrosius) who saw the comet and received the name "Pendragon", Uther taking his epithet after his death. [PAR] Early Welsh poetry [PAR] Though the Welsh tradition of the Arthurian legend is fragmentary, some material exists through the Welsh Triads and various poems. Uther appears in these fragments, where he is associated with Arthur and, in some cases, even appears as his father. [PAR] He is mentioned in the circa-10th century Arthurian poem "Pa gur yv y porthaur?" ("What man is the gatekeeper?"), where it is only said of him that Mabon son of Modron is his servant. He is also memorialized with "The Death-song of Uther Pen" from the Book of Taliesin. The latter includes a reference to Arthur, so the marginal addition of "dragon" to Uther's name is probably justified. "The Colloquy of Arthur and the Eagle," a poem contemporary with but independent of Geoffrey, mentions another son of Uther named Madoc, the father of Arthur's nephew Eliwlod. [PAR] In Triad 28, Uther is named the creator of one of the Three Great Enchantments of the Island of Britain, which he taught to the wizard Menw. Since Menw is a shapeshifter according to Culhwch and Olwen, it might be that Uthyr was one as well. If this is so, it opens up the possibility that Geoffrey of Monmouth's narrative about Uther impregnating Igerna with Merlin's help (see below) was taken from a Welsh legend where Uthyr changed his own shape, Merlin possibly being added to the story by Geoffrey. [PAR] Uthyr's other reference, Triad 51, however, shows influence from Geoffrey's Historia. It follows Geoffrey's description of Uther as son of Constantine II, now called "Custennin the Blessed", and brother of both Aurelius Ambrosius ("Emrys Wledig") and Constans II ("Custennin the Younger"). [PAR] Historia Regum Britanniae [PAR] Uther is best known from Geoffrey's Historia Regum Britanniae (1136) where he is the youngest son of King of Britannia Constantine II. His eldest brother Constans succeeds to the throne on their father's death, but is murdered at the instigation of his adviser Vortigern, who seizes the throne. Uther and his other brother Aurelius Ambrosius, still children, flee to | Which legendary royal figure, the son of Uther Pendragon, was ably assisted by the wizard Merlin and rode a horse named Llamrei? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Morgan Spurlock biography and filmography | Morgan ...Morgan Spurlock biography and filmography | Morgan Spurlock movies [PAR] Morgan Spurlock [PAR] Date of Birth: November 7, 1970 [PAR] Oscar-nominated director Morgan Spurlock always wanted to make movies, but the documentary filmmaker struggled through hard times as a young artist. [PAR] After being rejected five times by USC film school, Spurlock graduated from NYU in 1993 with a degree in film. His first jobs in the film industry were working as a production assistant on films like Leon: The Professional (1994) and Kiss of Death (1995). Spurlock also spent time as a stand-up comedian in California, but was having a hard time coming up with enough money to pay the bills. At his lowest point Spurlock was homeless, before finding success and acclaim as an award-winning playwright. [PAR] But it was a Thanksgiving dinner at his parent's house in 2003 that would lead to Spurlock's big break. While watching a news broadcast after dinner, Spurlock saw a story about two teenage girls who were suing McDonald's for causing them to become obese. The lawsuit inspired Spurlock and led to him creating a documentary film that attacked the quality of the fast-food chain's food. [PAR] His film Super Size Me debuted in 2004 at the Sundance film festival where it was nominated for the Grand Jury prize and won for Best Documentary director. The documentary followed Spurlock on a 30-day mission to show the effects McDonald's food can have on the human body. Every day for a month, Spurlock would eat food from McDonalds. He ate three full meals daily, and would supersize his fries and drink whenever asked. [PAR] The result of the fast-food diet sent Spurlock into mental and physical health problems. After 30 days he had gained 25 pounds and been diagnosed with depression and was suffering from liver dysfunction. [PAR] Super Size Me was a massive success and earned Spurlock a 2004 Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary. [PAR] He has since created 30 Days, a reality television series that takes an individual and inserts them into a lifestyle dramatically different from their own for 30 days. Spurlock has inserted himself into episodes of the show by spending a month in jail and making his family live below the poverty line. [PAR] Spurlock currently lives in New York City with his wife Alexandra and their young son. [PAR] Filmography (director):[DOC] [TLE] Free Fast Food Essays and Papers - 123helpmeFree Fast Food Essays and Papers [PAR] Color Rating [PAR] [PAR] The Dark Side of Fast Food - Do we really know what were putting into our bodies, when we eat fast food. What I intend to find out through research is the truth about fast food. What is fast food really made of. What potential health risks do we face when we eat fast food. Fast food is simply bad for your health and something needs to be done, in order to make it healthy for those who enjoy fast food, because fast food is known to cause health problems. Due to the fact that fast food isn’t natural, has a lot of added ingredients, and it is far from fresh.... [tags: Fast Food Essays] [PAR] :: 12 Works Cited [PAR] [preview] [PAR] Analysis of the Fast Food Industry - 1. Current state of Fast Food Industry 1.1 Current State of the industry Fast food outlets actually have been existed from millennia in China, India and ancient Europe. In the past, many people cannot afford to have a kitchen and this becomes the main reason they buy their food in fast food outlets (Reverse Your Age, 2013). The perception of fast food started to change in twentieth century. The first company that change the culture and perception of fast food was McDonald’s, followed by their future competitors such as KFC, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Subway.... [tags: Fast Food Industry Analysis ] [PAR] 4302 words [PAR] [preview] [PAR] Fast Food is Killing Americans - America is one of the largest countries in the world, and the population is one of the largest also; but not in numbers, unless those numbers are on a scale | November 7, 1970 saw the birth of Morgan Spurlock, director of the "documentary" Super Size Me, a film about his 30 day diet of food from what fast food restaurant? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Dire Straits - New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours - BBC ...Dire Straits - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music [PAR] Read more about sharing. [PAR] Dire Straits Biography (Wikipedia) [PAR] Dire Straits were a British rock band that formed in Deptford, London, in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, and blues, and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll. Despite the prominence of punk rock during the band's early years, their stripped-down sound contrasted with punk, demonstrating a more "rootsy" influence that emerged from pub rock. Many of Dire Straits' compositions were melancholic. [PAR] Dire Straits' biggest selling album, 1985's Brothers in Arms has sold over 30 million copies, and was the first album to sell a million copies on the then new compact disc (CD) format. They also became one of the world's most commercially successful bands, with worldwide record sales of over 100 million. Dire Straits won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards—winning Best British Group twice, two MTV Video Music Awards, and various other music awards. The band's songs include "Money for Nothing", "Sultans of Swing", "So Far Away", "Walk of Life", "Brothers in Arms", "Private Investigations", "Romeo and Juliet", "Tunnel of Love", "Telegraph Road", and "Lady Writer". [PAR] This entry is from Wikipedia , the user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors and is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike Creative Commons License . If you find the biography content factually incorrect or highly offensive you can edit this article at Wikipedia . Find out more about our use of this data. [PAR] Show more[DOC] [TLE] Dire Straits > HistoryDire Straits > History [PAR] Go to Nick's site [PAR] The history of dire straits (thanks wiki ) [PAR] Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz , folk , and blues , and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll . Despite the prominence of punk rock during the band's early years, their stripped-down sound contrasted with punk, demonstrating a more " rootsy " influence that emerged from pub rock . Many of Dire Straits' compositions were melancholic. Dire Straits' biggest selling album Brothers in Arms has sold over 30 million copies, and was the first album to sell a million copies on CD . [PAR] They also became one of the world's most commercially successful bands, with worldwide records sales of over 100 million. Dire Straits won four Grammy Awards , three Brit Awards —winning Best British Group twice, two MTV Video Music Awards , and various other music awards. The band's songs include " Money for Nothing ", " Sultans of Swing ", " So Far Away ", " Walk of Life ", " Brothers in Arms ", " Private Investigations ", " Romeo and Juliet ", " Tunnel of Love ", and " Telegraph Road ". [PAR] According to the Guinness Book of British Hit Albums , Dire Straits have spent over 1,100 weeks on the UK albums chart, ranking fifth all-time. Their career spanned a combined total of 15 years. They originally split up in 1988, but reformed in 1991, and disbanded for good in 1995 when Mark Knopfler launched his career full-time as a solo artist | What 1985 album, by the British rock group Dire Straits, was the first to sell a million copies in CD format? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Michael Dell facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia ...Michael Dell facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Michael Dell [PAR] Born: February 23, 1965, in Houston , Texas . [PAR] Education: Attended University of Texas, Austin, 1983–1984. [PAR] Family: Son of Alexander (orthodontist) and Lorraine D. (stockbroker) Dell; married Susan Lieberman (fashion designer, boutique owner), 1989; children: four. [PAR] Career: Dell Computer Corporation, Dell Inc., 1984–2004, chief executive officer; 1987–, chairman. [PAR] Awards: Customer Satisfaction Award, J. D. Power and Associates, 1991; CEO of the Year, Financial World, 1993; CEO of the Year, Industry Week, 1998; Entrepreneur of the Year, Inc., 1998; Chief Executive of the Year, Chief Executive, 2001. [PAR] Publications: Direct from Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry, 1999. [PAR] Address: Dell Inc., 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682-0001; http://www.dell.com. [PAR] ■ Michael Dell defied conventional wisdom—that consumers would not purchase computer equipment over the telephone—and built a billion-dollar company doing just that. Through his direct method of offering low-cost, custom-configured personal computers direct to customers, Dell changed the competitive dynamic of the computer industry. Notable for a natural business talent coupled with a willingness to share power, Dell carried the company through rapid growth and economic difficulties. He innovated operating processes, took risks, learned through his mistakes, and built Dell Inc. from a college dormitory operation to a global corporation. Along the way Dell became one of the wealthiest Americans and the youngest CEO of a company on the Fortune 500 list of largest American companies. [PAR] ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITIES EMERGE [PAR] Dell understood the meaning of "business opportunity" early in life, as his mother's profession, stockbroker, frequently [PAR] raised discussions of business and economic affairs at the family dinner table. So when he began to collect stamps at age 12 and noticed prices rising, Dell recognized a business opportunity. He determined the most profitable way to sell stamps would be to bypass the auctioneer and sell direct to collectors. He compiled a 12-page catalog of his and his friends' stamps and advertised in a stamp collectors' magazine. In this first business venture Dell earned $2000. [PAR] Dell further developed his business acumen at the age of 16, when he sold newspaper subscriptions for the Houston Post. The inefficiency of cold-calling prompted Dell to find better marketing methods. He determined that the people most likely to subscribe were newly married couples and people who had moved. He obtained lists of marriage license applicants and mortgage applicants then used his Apple II computer to address sales letters to people on these lists. The approach succeeded so well that Dell earned $18,000 the first year and had bought a BMW automobile by the time he went to college. In the back seat of that BMW, Dell carried three personal computers, the seeds of PC's Limited and Dell Computer Corporation. [PAR] Dell's fascination with computers began with exposure to a data processor in junior high school then to computers at the local Radio Shack store. After much persuasion, Dell's parents allowed him to use savings to buy an Apple II computer at the age of 15. To the fury of his parents, upon arriving home Dell dismantled the computer to see how it operated. The following year, in 1981, Dell bought an IBM desktop computer and learned how to upgrade and add new components. With insight that IBM-compatible computers would become the choice of business, Dell began to buy, upgrade, and resell personal computers for friends and acquaintances, eventually purchasing components at wholesale rates from distributors. Exposure to the computer industry fostered Dell's desire to start a computer business. In June 1982 he skipped classes for most of a week to attend the National Computer Conference. After saving money to buy a hard disk drive (not standard equipment at the time), Dell communicated with other computer enthusiasts on a bulletin board system and learned how the industry operated. He found dealers sold computers for $3,000 and made $1,000 gross profit, yet he could | Founded on Nov 4, 1984 as PC's Limited, what Round Rock, Tx based PC manufacturer is the #2 computer seller in the US? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Middle name - WikiquoteMiddle name - Wikiquote [PAR] Middle name [PAR] Austin Powers, in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) written Written by Mike Myers . [PAR] Danger's my middle name! Well, actually it's Quincy, but you guys get the picture. [PAR] Steve Urkel in Family Matters [PAR] Call me Eugene. It's my middle name. [PAR] Reference: Jerome Morrow Gattaca is a film about eugenics. [PAR] Oh, forgiveness is my middle name. Well, actually it's LaVelle, and I'd appreciate it if you guard that secret with your life. [PAR] For those lucky enough to be baptised with a middle name, they don’t ever have to wonder what it would be like to be without one. [PAR] Franklin P. Jones. [PAR] I can handle this. "Handle" is my middle name. Actually, "handle" is the middle of my first name. [PAR] Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Friends [PAR] And my middle name used to be Helping People. The Helping People Tick. [PAR] The Tick, The Tick [PAR] Julie: Oh, hi. Elaine's my middle name. [PAR] Elaine: Oh, mine's Ike. [PAR] Season 6 episode 2 The Big Salad (1994), Seinfeld [PAR] Note: It was revealed in another episode that her actual middle name is Marie. Ike is actually the nickname of the male-only names Isaac and Dwight. [PAR] We'll put that stuff at the back, not in the window. Luxury is not our middle name. [PAR] Margaret Atwood , Robber Bride (414) [PAR] I'm not a prude, I just want some respect (that's right) [PAR] So close the door if you want me to respond [PAR] Cause privacy is my middle name [PAR] My last name is control [PAR] No, my first name ain't baby [PAR] It's Janet — Ms. Jackson, if you're nasty [PAR] Janet Jackson , Control (1986) Nasty [PAR] Actually, Scarlet is my middle name. My whole name is Will Scarlet O'Hara. [pauses] We're from Georgia. [PAR] Woody, Woody, Woody… I promise that I will keep an open mind, okay? And anyway, "sensitivity" is my middle name. [opens the door] SWEET MARY IN THE MANGER! [PAR] Dr. Nigel Townsend, Crossing Jordan [PAR] Well, trouble's my middle name. Actually, my middle name is Marion, but I don't want you spreading that around. [PAR] Z, Antz (1998) written by Written by Paul Weitz , Chris Weitz and Todd Alcott [PAR] You might end up dead" is my middle name. [PAR] Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen), Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult [PAR] Bending is my middle name. My full name is Bender Bending Rodriguez. [PAR] Bender the robot, from Futurama [PAR] First name Mr, middle name 'period', last name T![DOC] [TLE] Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Quotes - Movie ...Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Quotes - Movie Fanatic [PAR] Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Quotes [PAR] Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Quotes [PAR] Actually, my name is Austin Powers. Danger is my middle name. [PAR] Added: [PAR] October 07, 2007 [PAR] Therapist: We have some new-comers here today. Please say hello to Scott and his father Mr... Ev-ille? [PAR] Dr. Evil: Evil, Actually, Dr. Evil. [PAR] The Group: Hello, Scott. Hello, Dr. Evil. [PAR] Scott Evil: Hi, everybody. [PAR] October 07, 2007 [PAR] Commander Gilmour: Oh my God, he's back. [PAR] Johnson Ritter: In many ways, Bob's Big Boy never left, sir. He's always offered the same high quality meals at competitive prices. [PAR] Added: [PAR] October 07, 2007 [PAR] Dr. Evil: Okay, here's the plan. We get the warhead and then hold the world ransom for... 1 MILLION dollars! [PAR] Number Two: Sir, strictly speaking, a million dollars will not go very far these days. Virtucon alone makes over 9 billion dollars a year. [PAR] Dr. Evil: Really? Okay | What is the middle name of Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Where the Wild Things Are (film)Where the Wild Things Are is a 2009 fantasy drama film directed by Spike Jonze. Written by Jonze and Dave Eggers, it is adapted from Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. It combines live-action, performers in costumes, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The film stars Max Records, and features the voices of James Gandolfini, Paul Dano, Lauren Ambrose, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, and Chris Cooper. The film centers on a lonely nine-year-old boy named Max who sails away to an island inhabited by creatures known as the "Wild Things," who declare Max their king. [PAR] In the early 1980s, Disney considered adapting the film as a blend of traditionally animated characters and computer-generated environments, but development did not go past a test film to see how the animation hybridizing would result. In 2001, Universal Studios acquired rights to the book's adaptation and initially attempted to develop a computer-animated adaptation with Disney animator Eric Goldberg, but the CGI concept was replaced with a live-action one in 2003, and Goldberg was dropped for Spike Jonze. The film was co-produced by actor Tom Hanks through his production company Playtone and made on an estimated budget of $100 million. Where the Wild Things Are was a joint production between Australia, Germany, and the United States, and was filmed principally in Melbourne. [PAR] The film was released on October 16, 2009, in the United States, on December 3 in Australia, and on December 17 in Germany. The film was met with mostly positive reviews and appeared on many year-end top ten lists. The film was released to DVD and Blu-ray on March 2, 2010. [PAR] Plot [PAR] The film begins with Max, a lonely nine-year-old boy[http://warnerbros2009.warnerbros.com/assets/screenplays/wtwta_screenplay.pdf WBshop.com - The Official Online Store of Warner Bros. Studios] with an active imagination whose parents are divorced, wearing a wolf costume and chasing his dog. His older sister, Claire, does nothing when her friends crush Max's snow fort (with him inside) during a snowball fight. Out of frustration, Max messes up her bedroom and destroys a frame that he had made for her. At school, Max's teacher teaches him and his classmates about the eventual death of the sun. Later on, his mother, Connie, invites her boyfriend Adrian to dinner. Max becomes upset with his mother for not coming to the fort he made in his room. He wears his wolf costume, acts like an animal, and demands to be fed. When his mother gets upset, he throws a tantrum and bites her on the shoulder. She yells at him and he runs away, scared by what has transpired. At the edge of a pond, Max finds a small boat that he boards. [PAR] The pond soon becomes an ocean. Max, still in his wolf suit, eventually reaches an island. There, he stumbles upon a group of seven large, monstrous creatures. One of them, Carol, is in the middle of a destructive tantrum (caused by the departure of a female Wild Thing named K.W.) while the others attempt to stop him. As Carol wreaks havoc Max tries to join in on the mayhem, but soon finds himself facing the suspicious anger of the Wild Things. When they contemplate eating him, Max convinces them that he is a king with magical powers capable of bringing harmony to the group. They crown him as their new king. Shortly after, K.W. returns and Max declares a wild rumpus, in which the Wild Things smash trees and tackle each other. [PAR] The Wild Things introduce themselves as Carol, Ira, Judith, Alexander, Douglas, the Bull, and K.W. Soon, they all end up piling on one another before going to sleep, with Max at the center. Carol takes Max on a tour of the island, showing him a model he built depicting what he wishes the island looked like. Inspired by this, Max orders the construction of an enormous fort, with Carol in charge of | Everyone's favorite childhood book, Where the Wild Things Are, saw the movie version dominate the box office last weekend. What is the name of the main protagonist in the book? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Washington is admitted as the 42nd state to the United ...Washington is admitted as the 42nd state to the United States of America on November 11, 1889. - HistoryLink.org [PAR] HistoryLink.org [PAR] Washington is admitted as the 42nd state to the United States of America on November 11, 1889. [PAR] By Greg Lange [PAR] Tweet [PAR] On November 11, 1889, Washington becomes the 42nd state of the United States of America. [PAR] On February 22, 1889, the United States Congress passed an act enabling the territories of Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana to seek statehood. This was the first enabling act passed by Congress since Colorado became the 38th state in 1876. [PAR] One of the conditions established for statehood was approval of a state constitution. The 75 men elected to the State Constitutional Convention included 21 lawyers, 13 farmers, 6 merchants, 6 doctors, 5 bankers, 4 cattlemen, 3 teachers, 2 real-estate agents, 2 editors, 2 hop farmers, 2 loggers, 2 lumbermen, 1 minister, 1 surveyor, 1 fisherman, and 1 mining engineer. Between July 4 and August 24, 1889, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Olympia drafted the state constitution. On October 1, 1889, Washington citizens approved the State Constitution by a vote of 40,152 to 11,879. [PAR] On November 11, 1889, U.S. President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) signed the bill admitting Washington to the United States. [PAR] Inauguration of Gov. Elisha Ferry, State Capitol, November 18, 1889 [PAR] Courtesy UW Special Collections (Neg. UW376) [PAR] Sources: Dorothy O. Johansen and Charles M. Gates, Empire of the Columbia: A History of the Pacific Northwest (New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1957), 407; Mary W. Avery, Government of Washington State (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1966), 21, 27; Clinton A. Snowden, History of Washington: The Rise and Progress of an American State, Vol. 4 (New York: The Century History Company, 1909), 386-387.[DOC] [TLE] Statehood - Washington StateTelegram declaring Washington a State [PAR] First State Capitol building [PAR] Statehood [PAR] 1889 [PAR] Washington became the forty-second state of the United States of America on November 11, 1889. After a hiatus of thirteen years when no new states were admitted to the Union, the United States Congress passed an act enabling the territories of Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana to seek statehood. Before statehood could be conferred, a state constitution had to be written and passed by the Territories. [PAR] Washington’s constitutional convention was duly convened in Olympia, the territorial capital, on July 4, in crowded and swelteringly hot conditions. The delegates were chosen by a formula devised by Congress which required the governor and chief justice of the Supreme Court to divide the territory into twenty-five voting districts of approximately equal populations. Election was apportioned by the party affiliation: of the three delegates representing each district, two were of the majority party and one of a minority affiliation, thereby ensuring the dominance, but not the dictatorship, of the Republican Party. (Ficken, pp. 206-212) [PAR] “Seventy-five men elected to the State Constitutional Convention included 21 lawyers, 13 farmers, 6 merchants, 6 doctors, 5 bankers, 4 cattlemen, 3 teachers, 2 real-estate agents, 2 editors, 2 hop farmers, 2 loggers, 2 lumbermen, 1 minister, 1 surveyor, 1 fisherman, and 1 mining engineer.” (HistoryLink) [PAR] Some of the most contentious issues under discussion involved the disposition of school and state lands and the regulation or sale of tide lands. The regulation of railroads was an especially bitterly-debated topic. The creation of a judicial system which would adequately serve the state without draining it of resources was a concern; the other branches of government, the executive and legislative, were also seen as potentially expensive for the fledgling state. Delegates debated the corrupting influences of free railway passes for elected officials and prohibited them, yet they failed to create a strong elected commission to regulate rates charged by railroads, an issue | Nov 11, 1889 saw which state admitted to the union as the 42nd state? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Stieg LarssonKarl Stig-Erland "Stieg" Larsson (;; 15 August 1954 – 9 November 2004) was a Swedish journalist and writer. He is best known for writing the Millennium trilogy of crime novels, which were published posthumously and adapted as motion pictures. Larsson lived much of his life in Stockholm and worked there in the field of journalism and as an independent researcher of right-wing extremism. [PAR] He was the second best-selling author in the world for 2008, behind Khaled Hosseini. The third novel in the Millennium trilogy, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, became the most sold book in the United States in 2010, according to Publishers Weekly. By March 2015, his series had sold 80 million copies worldwide. [PAR] Life and work [PAR] Early life [PAR] Stieg Larsson was born on 15 August 1954, as Karl Stig-Erland Larsson, in Umeå, Västerbottens län, Sweden, where his father and maternal grandfather worked in the Rönnskärsverken smelting plant. Suffering from arsenic poisoning, his father resigned from his job, and the family subsequently moved to Stockholm. Due to their cramped living conditions there, they chose to let their one-year-old son, Stieg, remain behind with his grandparents. Stieg lived with his grandparents until the age of nine, near the village of Bjursele in Norsjö Municipality, Västerbotten County. Larsson lived with his grandparents in a small wooden house in the country, which he loved. He attended the village school and used cross-country skis to get to and from school during the long, snowy winters in northern Sweden. [PAR] In the book "There Are Things I Want You to Know" About Stieg Larsson and Me, Eva Gabrielsson describes this as Larsson's motivation for setting part of his first novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in northern Sweden, which Gabrielsson calls "godforsaken places at the back of beyond." [PAR] Larsson was not as fond of the urban environment in the city of Umeå, where he moved to live with his parents after his grandfather, Severin Boström, died of a heart attack at age 50. In 1974, Larsson was drafted into the Swedish Army, under the conscription law, and spent 16 months in compulsory military service, training as a mortarman in an infantry unit in Kalmar. [PAR] His mother Vivianne also died early, in 1991, from complications with breast cancer and an aneurysm. [PAR] Writing [PAR] On his twelfth birthday, Larsson's parents gave him a typewriter as a birthday gift. [PAR] Larsson's first efforts at writing fiction were not in the genre of crime, but rather science fiction. An avid science fiction reader from an early age, he became active in Swedish science fiction fandom around 1971; co-edited, together with Rune Forsgren, his first fanzine, Sfären, in 1972; and attended his first science fiction convention, SF•72, in Stockholm. Through the 1970s, Larsson published around 30 additional fanzine issues; after his move to Stockholm in 1977, he became active in the Scandinavian SF Society ), where he was a board member in 1978 and 1979, and chairman in 1980. [PAR] In his first fanzines, 1972–74, he published a handful of early short stories, while submitting others to other semi-professional or amateur magazines. He was co-editor or editor of several science fiction fanzines, including Sfären and FIJAGH!; in 1978–79, he was president of the largest Swedish science-fiction fan club, Skandinavisk Förening för Science Fiction (SFSF). An account of this period in Larsson's life, along with detailed information on his fanzine writing and short stories, is included in the biographical essays written by Larsson's friend John-Henri Holmberg in The Tattooed Girl, by Holmberg with Dan Burstein and Arne De Keijzer, 2011. [PAR] In early June 2010, manuscripts for two such stories, as well as fanzines with one or two others, were noted in the Swedish National Library (to which this material had been donated a few years earlier, mainly by the Alvar Appeltofft Memorial Foundation, which works to further science fiction fandom in Sweden). This discovery | The bestselling novels The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, by the late Steig Larsson, are popularly known by what name, taken from the place of employment of the main protagonist? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Recipe Secrets to Make Your Own KFC-Style Chicken at HomeKentucky Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe [PAR] Iain Bagwell / Getty Images [PAR] Updated December 02, 2016. [PAR] Ron Douglas, the author of the series of " America's Most Wanted Recipes " cookbooks, says, "What's the secret behind Colonel Sanders's famous eleven [sic] herbs and spices? I've tried many different combinations, but there is only one that comes out tasting just like the original. To make this, you'll need a pressure fryer." [PAR] The secret recipe for KFC fried chicken has never been revealed, but this is a good copy. So what makes KFC chicken so special? Colonel Sanders used to say, "It's still freshly prepared in every restaurant, seasoned with a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices and then hand breaded all day long by a certified cook." [PAR] This copycat recipe actually does contain 11 herbs and spices. The two main secrets behind the delicious flavor are the monosodium glutamate (MSG) and the use of a pressure fryer .[DOC] [TLE] KFC’s 11 Herbs and Spices — Cracking the Colonel’s Secret CodeKFC’s 11 Herbs and Spices — Cracking the Colonel’s Secret Code [PAR] KFC’s 11 Herbs and Spices — Cracking the Colonel’s Secret Code [PAR] We saw this list on Reddit , and like the responsible online journalists we are, we’re going to go ahead and declare Colonel Sanders’ secret code cracked without any real evidence. [PAR] At long last, the recipe is out. Curiously missing from the list of ingredients is the sweat of obese children. [PAR] KFC’s Secret Herbs and Spices [PAR] – 1 teaspoon ground oregano[DOC] [TLE] An Evening Meal: KFC Secret Recipe Revealed!An Evening Meal: KFC Secret Recipe Revealed! [PAR] KFC Secret Recipe Revealed! [PAR] The Secret of KFC's "Eleven Herbs and Spices" have been leaked! [PAR] Behold : [PAR] Via : http://theinternettoday.net/pics/kfcs-top-secret-11-herbs-and-spices-revealed/ [PAR] Who needs WikiLeaks,bah. [PAR] We've got the KFC Corporation making a BIG boo boo. The Colonel's secret recipe was only the second biggest food secret on the planet, behind Coca Cola's secret formula, until this happened : [PAR] After the jump... [PAR] "The Colonel's secret flavor recipe of 11 herbs and spices that creates the famous "finger lickin' good" chicken remains a trade secret . [14] [15] Portions of the secret spice mix are made at different locations in the United States, and the only complete, handwritten copy of the recipe is kept in a vault in corporate headquarters. [16] [PAR] On September 9, 2008, the one complete copy was temporarily moved to an undisclosed location under extremely tight security while KFC revamped the security at its headquarters. Before the move, KFC disclosed [17] that the recipe, which includes exact amounts of each component, is written in pencil on a single sheet of notebook paper and signed by Sanders. [18] It was locked in a filing cabinet with two separate combination locks. The cabinet also included vials of each of the 11 herbs and spices used. Only two unnamed executives had access to the recipe at any one time. [19] One of the two executives said that no one had come close to guessing the contents of the secret recipe, and added that the actual recipe would include some surprises. On February 9, 2009, the secret recipe returned to KFC's Louisville headquarters in a more secure, computerized vault [20] guarded by motion detectors and security cameras . Reportedly, the paper has yellowed and the handwriting is now faint. [ 18 ] " [PAR] Via : WikiPedia [PAR] So, the question is, is the above recipe accurate? [PAR] I have not tried the blend listed above to test it, but there seems to be some discrepancy in the amounts of the ingredients and the techniques involved. [PAR] Another web site claims this : [PAR] "KFC is famous world over for the distinct taste of the delicacies served by them. This taste was developed nearly half a century ago by Colonel Harland Sanders. This recipe is a well | How many herbs and spices make up the Colonels secret recipe? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy’ Renewed For Two More ...‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy’ Renewed For Two More Seasons | Variety [PAR] “ Wheel of Fortune ” and “Jeopardy” have each been renewed for two more seasons, CBS TV Distribution announced Thursday. [PAR] All hosts, Alex Trebek (“Jeopardy”), Pat Sajak and Vanna White (“Wheel of Fortune”), have signed on through the 2017-2018 as well. [PAR] “Not only are ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy’ iconic brands that have consistently delivered ratings and revenue to stations for years, but they are beloved by viewers who have made them appointment viewing in households across the country,” said Joe DiSalvo, president of sales for CBS Television Distribution. “They are two of the most sought-after shows by political advertisers, so our station partners will benefit from locking up these shows through the upcoming 2016 presidential election season.” [PAR] The series, hailing from Sony Pictures Television, are television’s top game shows, bringing in more than 10 million viewers each day. “Wheel of Fortune” has been the top game show in syndication since its start. [PAR] The renewal deal takes “Wheel of Fortune” through its 35th season and “Jeopardy” through its 34th.[DOC] [TLE] Wheel of Fortune | News | Pat Sajak Vanna White Renew ...Wheel of Fortune | News | Pat Sajak Vanna White Renew Contracts [PAR] Earn extra entries in special sweepstakes and score free VIP tickets to tapings! [PAR] AMERICA'S MOST BELOVED HOSTS PLAY ON! [PAR] PAT SAJAK, VANNA WHITE, AND ALEX TREBEK RENEW CONTRACTS THROUGH 2017/18 SEASON [PAR] CULVER CITY, Calif. (March 11, 2015) – Pat Sajak and Vanna White, hosts of America's Game, "Wheel of Fortune," and Alex Trebek, host of "JEOPARDY!," America's Favorite Quiz Show, have renewed their contracts with Sony Pictures Television to continue hosting their respective shows through the 2017/18 season, it was announced today by Harry Friedman, executive producer of both shows. [PAR] “The enduring success of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘JEOPARDY!’ serves as a testament to the talents of these remarkable hosts,” said Friedman. “The renewal of their contracts continues the special bond that Pat, Vanna and Alex have formed with generations of TV viewers." [PAR] "Wheel of Fortune," which averages 11.4 million viewers daily, is currently celebrating its 32nd season, while "JEOPARDY!" is in its 31st season on the air and brings in 10.7 million viewers daily. [PAR] “Wheel of Fortune” is America’s Game®. It has been the number one syndicated game show since its inception and has earned seven Emmy Awards, including a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show. “Wheel of Fortune” is produced in High Definition by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. [PAR] “JEOPARDY!”, America’s Favorite Quiz Show® and its host, Alex Trebek, began their 31st season September 15, 2014. “Jeopardy!” holds the Guinness World Records® title for the most Emmy® Awards won by a TV game show (31 Emmys), including the 2014 Emmy® for Outstanding Game Show. In 2014,“JEOPARDY!” won the inaugural Writers Guild of America award for Outstanding Writing for Quiz and Audience Participation; it is also the recipient of a 2011 Peabody Award. [PAR] “JEOPARDY!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company; they are distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Television International, both units of CBS Corp.[DOC] [TLE] Wheel of Fortune - Wheel of Fortune History Wiki - WikiaWheel of Fortune | Wheel of Fortune History Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Wheel of Fortune History Wiki [PAR] Share [PAR] Wheel of Fortune has been on the air in some form since 1975. The current nighttime version, which began in 1983, has accounted for over 30 seasons in its own right. Merv Griffin first conceived Wheel in 1973 while his other major creation, Jeopardy!, was in its tenth year on NBC . He decided | What has been on the air longer? Jeopardy? Or Wheel of Fortune? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free ...Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free Dictionary [PAR] Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free Dictionary [PAR] http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/Necessity+is+the+mother+of+invention [PAR] Necessity is the mother of invention [PAR] Necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] Prov. When people really need to do something, they will figure out a way to do it. When the fan belt on Linda's car broke in the middle of the desert, Linda used her stockings as a replacement. Necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] See also: mother , necessity , of [PAR] Necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] something that you say which means that if you want to do something very much you will think of a way to do it We can't afford expensive paper to paint on so we use old envelopes and newspaper. They do say necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] See also: mother , necessity , of [PAR] necessity is the mother of invention [PAR] Inventiveness and ingenuity are stimulated by difficulty. For example, The first prisoner to tie together bedsheets to escape knew that necessity was the mother of invention . This proverb first appeared in English in 1519 in slightly different form, "Need taught him wit," and exists in many other languages as well.[DOC] [TLE] Necessity Is The Mother Of InventionNecessity Is The Mother Of Invention [PAR] Necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] Meaning: [PAR] The meaning of this proverb is that if someone really needs something or has a problem, he/she will find a way of doing or solving it. [PAR] Example: [PAR] Throughout the history of science, a lot of evidence has proven that necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] If you want to invent something, think about what people need or what problems they have. Necessity is the mother of invention. [PAR] Picture:[DOC] [TLE] necessity is the mother of invention - definition of ...necessity is the mother of invention - definition of necessity is the mother of invention in English | Oxford [PAR] Definition of necessity is the mother of invention in English: [PAR] necessity is the mother of invention [PAR] phrase [PAR] proverb [PAR] When the need for something becomes essential, you are forced to find ways of getting or achieving it. [PAR] Example sentences [PAR] ‘They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that's how Thomas developed his versatile role last season.’ [PAR] ‘As in many types of discovery, necessity is the mother of invention.’ [PAR] ‘If necessity is the mother of invention, these nations are in a good position to innovate in discovering and deploying applications that are of value to rural populations.’ [PAR] ‘After all, necessity is the mother of invention, even in golf.’ [PAR] ‘Necessity being the mother of invention, he improvised where he had to.’ [PAR] ‘The idea is that necessity isn't always the mother of invention.’ [PAR] ‘If necessity is the mother of invention, Hurricane Katrina has forced some in this city to reinvent the way they do business.’ [PAR] ‘They say necessity is the mother of invention, and Wright has done a masterful job shaping his four-guard offense in the wake of Sumpter's knee injury.’ [PAR] ‘As is the case around the world, necessity is the mother of invention and innovative cooking techniques developed to make the most of what the land could provide.’ [PAR] ‘If necessity is the mother of invention, staring at a wall of trees numbering some 100,000 per hectare ought to get you thinking.’ [PAR] Word of the Day [PAR] Which of the following is correct? [PAR] Mass extinctions are linked to climatic cooling [PAR] Mass extinctions are linked to climactic cooling [PAR] Which of the following is correct? [PAR] She escaped in the climactic final scene [PAR] She escaped in the climatic final scene [PAR] Which of the following is correct? [PAR] The world has 14 climactic zones [PAR] The world has 14 climatic zones [PAR] Which of the following is correct? [PAR] Hurricanes are influenced by climatic patterns [PAR] Hurricanes are influenced by climactic patterns [PAR] Which of the following is correct? [PAR] Birds are challenged by climactic variability [PAR] Birds are challenged by climatic | According to the proverb, what is said to be the mother of invention? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Where's George? Reviews - 8 Reviews of Wheresgeorge.com ...Where's George? Reviews - 8 Reviews of Wheresgeorge.com | SiteJabber [PAR] Where's George? reviews [PAR] 258 Harvard St. #333 [PAR] Brookline, MA 02446 [PAR] This business is not yet responding to reviews. If this is your business claim it and respond free. [PAR] 8 Reviews From Our Community [PAR] Rating Distribution [PAR] “A fun hobby!” [PAR] 7/8/15 [PAR] I've been on this site going on 8 years now. I absolutely love it. It is always interesting to see where bills end up. The site is very user friendly and premium options (like the Friends of George program) really help elevate the user experience. [PAR] “Fun when you get hits, but each redesign gets worse..” [PAR] 6/4/15 [PAR] It used to be a lot easier to enter bills, but the new site makes you do extra cliks and forces ads on you to the point where its almost no fun anymore. [PAR] “The owner changed the site” [PAR] 1/1/14 [PAR] The owner changed the site. Runs it as if he is doing you a favor. When we are the ones who are entering bills and helping to advertise HIS website. Without us he would have no website and would not make any money from the ads that now run on it. When I entered a bill there was a bill with the same number as mine but different year so I entered it with that year also to see where it came from and how long it was out there I discovered that it was not hit for over 8 years nor was the george member active for about that long. Must have died waiting for the bill to be hit on. With no explanation I was suspended. Upon contact with the owner I was told that I did a very very bad thing entering a bill I did not have. He told me that he would let me enter bills again if I promised him that I would never never do such a bad thing again. I am not a child and I will not kiss his ass so that I can advertise his website to thousands of people. He could have been decent and just told me that I broke the rules instead of treating me like a child sending me to my room without even stating why. And then expecting me to kiss his ass. I can advertise for another tracking service just as well. There are other tracking sites you can use beside this one --- I suggest you use them [PAR] “Owner of site changed rules and no longer allows you...” [PAR] 11/19/12 [PAR] Owner of site changed rules and no longer allows you to make personalized comments to the bills you post and wiped away hundreds of hours of time spent by many doing so. Knee jerk reaction to to a much smaller group causing some form of problem. Inflexable when confronted, be aware your efforts may be negated in the future too. Only state this because I can not get back the time I spent keying in nor can I any longer see the creative replies where I knew I had truly touched someone. [PAR] “Where's George is a bill tracking site” [PAR] 12/6/11 [PAR] Where's George is a bill tracking site. The hobby is known as "Georging" and those who do it are "Georgers." Registration is free and does not generate uninvited spam. Bills are marked in various ways - some folks use a rubber stamp, some hand-write their message. As long as the serial number does not get messed up, it is not "defacing" or illegal. I write in the margins: "Where's George?" in the side margin on the face of the bill and in the long margin on the back of the bill (top or bottom, whichever is the widest) I write "Track my journey. Register me at wheresgeorge.com." The site keeps track of incredibly detailed statistics about the origin of the bills you've entered and those that have received hits including rate of travel per day. You get a score based on the number of hits registered on bills you have entered, distance traveled, number of days since your | What is tracked by the Web site Where's George? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] What 2 elements make up brass-ACNE Questions answeredWhat 2 elements make up brass-ACNE Questions answered [PAR] Home > ACNE > [PAR] What 2 elements make up brass [PAR] Health related question in topics Chemistry .We found some answers as below for this question "What 2 elements make up brass",you can compare them. [PAR] Brass is made up of Copper and Zinc. The Chemical compound is Cu3Zn2. Thanks for using ChaCha! [ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/what-2-elements-make-up-brass ] [PAR] More Answers to "What 2 elements make up brass" [PAR] What two elements make up brass? [PAR] http://wiki.answers.com/Q/These+two+elements+are+used+to+make+brass [PAR] Brass is an alloy of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn). [PAR] What two elements make brass [PAR] http://www.chacha.com/question/what-two-elements-make-brass [PAR] 3 parts copper and 2 parts zinc Brass = 3Cu + 2Zn Thanks and have a good one. [PAR] What is Amalgam Brass and what two elements is it made of?? [PAR] http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_elements_contain_amalgam [PAR] Brass is an alloy, not an amalgam. The term "amalgam" refers to an alloy of mercury with another metal. An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals that often have physical properties that are very different than the individual pu... [PAR] Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers [PAR] What is the name for thes elements.? [PAR] Q: He. N. C. I. U. Li. Ne. Al. Ar. O.----------------------------------------------------------And what is the answer to these question 3 What is too soft for most Tools, early people learned that this metal could be strengthened if it was alloyed with tin or zinc. 4The ancient Romans used this metal to make water pipes 5 Brass, a corrosion resistant alloy, is a mix of copper and this metal. 8The ancient Egyptians made black eye make-up with this Element. 9 (Across)A pale yellow material, this element can be found near volcanoes and hot springs 11The cheapest and most abundant of all metals ppl have been using this element for at least 5,000 years 1This liquid metal has been found in 3,500 year old egyptian tombs 2Commonly found as coal or soot. 6Although known to the ancients, this metal was often confused with lead and tin. 7A soft, valuable metal, its purity is measured in carats 9 (down)Frequently used in jewelry, this metal is the best conductor of heat and electricity. 10Bronze, the first alloy created by people, is a mix of copper and this metal.3- 6 letters4- 4 letters5- 4 letters8- 8 letters9(Across)- 6 letters11- 4 letters1- 7 letters2- 6 letters6- 7 letters7- 4 letters9(Down)- 6 letters10- 3 letters [PAR] A: Helium. Nitogen. Carbon. Iodine. Uranium. Lithium. Neon, Aluminium. Argon. Oxygen.3- Copper (Cu)What is too soft for most Tools, early people learned that this metal could be strengthened if it was alloyed with tin or zinc.4 Lead (Pb)The ancient Romans used this metal to make water pipes (So did the modern British :D)5 Zinc (Zn)Brass, a corrosion resistant alloy, is a mix of copper and this metal.8 Antimony (Sb)The ancient Egyptians made black eye make-up with this Element.9 Sulphur (S)A pale yellow material, this element can be found near volcanoes and hot springs11 Iron (Fe)The cheapest and most abundant of all metals ppl have been using this element for at least 5,000 years1 Mercury (Hg)This liquid metal has been found in 3,500 year old egyptian tombs2 Carbon (C)Commonly found as coal or soot.6 Arsenic (As)Although known to the ancients, this metal was often confused with lead and tin.7 Gold (Au)A soft, valuable metal, its purity is measured in carats9 Silver (Ag)Frequently used in jewelry, this metal is the best conductor of heat and electricity.10 Tin(Sn)Bronze, the first alloy created by people, is a mix of copper and this metal. [PAR] EVILutionists and scientists have been getting wrong for centuries! Creationists find the answer? [PAR] Q: The Kansas University of Creationist science for the Saved has received an offer of a $20,000 grant from the DOF to research into a Creationist Periodic Table. The offer is conditional upon a Republican victory, so we are entirely confident and are spending the money prudently and wisely.As no further research work will take place until after February, the following is thus to be considered a work | Which two elements make up brass? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Niagara Falls Travel Guide - Gray Line WorldwideNiagara Falls Travel Guide [PAR] Niagara Falls tours departing from Buffalo, NY [PAR] Why Niagara Falls? [PAR] There are few sights in North America that are more majestic than Niagara Falls, and people from the USA, Canada and all over the world have been coming to witness the natural wonder of the three waterfalls (the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls) that comprise the landmark for centuries. These falls have been such an iconic part of the New York landscape that as early as 1885 the area around the falls became the first state park in the United States. Even as early as the 1860s Niagara Falls was regarded as the nation’s most popular tourist destination. Once you’ve experienced the falls for yourself, you’ll understand why the area remains one of the most-visited sites in North America to this day. [PAR] Taken together, 3,160 tons of water flows over the three waterfalls every second, thereby making them, when combined, one of the world's largest waterfalls. Every second, there are 75,750 gallons of water flowing over the American and Bridal Veil Falls, while there are 681,750 gallons coming over the Horseshoe Falls. Suffice to say, Horseshoe Falls is the workhorse of this team. [PAR] On top of seeing the falls from either New York or Ontario, there are hundreds of Niagara Falls attractions that will give you a variety of perspectives of this breathtaking site. Some of them can be accessed for free, such as Goat Island, which sits between the American and Canadian Falls; Terrapin Point, which overlooks the Canadian Falls; and the Three Sisters Islands, where you can see the rapids of the Upper Niagara River before the river plummets over 160 feet, and then continues on toward Lake Ontario. Some of the most popular Niagara Falls sightseeing tours that are not free include the Maid of the Mist tour, which comes within a few hundred feet of the falls by boat, and the Cave of the Winds tour, which comes within just a few feet of Bridal Veil Falls by land. When you're this close to the falls, it feels like you're in the midst of the hurricane. [PAR] There are dozens of tours to Niagara Falls from cities like Toronto, Buffalo and even New York City, but there are also many days tours away from the falls that explore such notable attractions as the Niagara Falls Power Plant, the Seneca Niagara Casino and downtown Niagara Falls, which is home to dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars. You may find that some of the most fun things to do in Niagara Falls have nothing to do with the falls themselves. [PAR] Gray Line Niagara Falls [PAR] Gray Line Niagara Falls tours the most magnificent sights in and around the falls. Our Maid in America tour explores the falls from the American side, while our Rainbow tour takes a look at the falls from Ontario. Regardless of which Niagara Falls tour you decide to take, the Canadian or the American, we offer a ride on the legendary Maid of the Mist—so called because the boat travels so close to the falls that you can feel the mist on your face. On the Rainbow tour, we also offer a trip to the Skylon Tower, which gives you a unique perspective of the falls from 775 feet in the air. The tower is particularly popular at night when the falls are illuminated with vibrant and multicolored lights that seem to pulse with the mist. The Maid in America tour includes an unforgettable Cave of the Winds tour. [PAR] No matter which tour you choose, both include Niagara Falls bus tours and boat tours that will introduce you to the most amazing sights that Niagara Falls has to offer, as well as access to a knowledgeable guide who will regale you with a history of the falls and the surrounding community, as well as some of the daredevils who challenged fate and survived to tell the tale. [PAR] Sorry, nothing was found. Please try another search.[DOC] [TLE] Niagara Falls | Trails.comNiagara Falls | Trails.com [PAR] Niagara Falls [PAR] The Best Hotels in Niagara Falls [PAR] The breathtaking Niagara Falls straddle the Canadian-United States boarder just North of New York state and South | Niagara Falls, one of the more popular tourist destinations in North America, consists of Horseshoe Falls and what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Brand New: New Logo and Identity for Mack Trucks by VSA ...Brand New: New Logo and Identity for Mack Trucks by VSA Partners [PAR] New Logo and Identity for Mack Trucks by VSA Partners [PAR] filed under Automobile and tagged with animal , black , mascot , truck , vsa partners , white [PAR] Established in 1900 as the Mack Brothers Company in Brooklyn, NY by brothers Jack and Gus Mack, Mack Trucks is an American manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks sold across the U.S. and internationally with headquarters in Greensboro, NC. Owned by Volvo Group since 2000, Mack Trucks employs over 5,000 people at 670 sales, parts and service centers. Arguably, one of the best known truck brands — popularized further in 2006 by a 1985 Mack Super-Liner named “Mack” in Pixar’s Cars — its logo has not been updated significantly since 1932. This month, Mack introduced a new logo and identity designed by Chicago, IL-based VSA Partners. [PAR] A central element of the new brand expression is a sleeker, more modern logo, featuring the iconic Mack Bulldog symbol poised confidently above the Mack word mark, shining a light on elements that have always been core to the brand and present on the product. At the same time, the new mark is an expression of Mack’s present-day, forward-thinking approach to the heavy-duty truck industry and customer. [PAR] Logo detail. [PAR] Grill. [PAR] The bulldog symbol originated in the trenches of World War I* not only because he embodied the spirit of hard work but, like him, Mack trucks in the field were always up for the job. He was patented in 1932 as the official Mack hood ornament, where he remains virtually unchanged to this day. [PAR] * (According to Wikipedia): Mack trucks earned this nickname in 1917, during World War I, when the British government purchased the Mack AC model to supply its front lines with troops, food and equipment. British soldiers dubbed the truck the Bulldog Mack. Its pugnacious, blunt-nosed hood, coupled with its incredible durability, reminded the soldiers of the tenacious qualities of their country’s mascot, the British Bulldog. [PAR] VSA Partners project page [PAR] Bulldog. [PAR] The previous logo was fairly comical in its crude execution, from the awkwardly spotted bulldog to the nineteen-seventies-tastic italic script wordmark and Brooklyn Dodgers swoop. But you could put a logo with teddy bears and rainbows on a giant, hardcore truck and it will look bad-ass no matter what. The new logo is now a perfect match for the shapes of the trucks, the idea of trucking, and the influence of the company. The new, chiseled bulldog stands confident and strong, looking industrial (and industrious) — it’s an unexpected rendition, one that creates some odd individual shapes, but it clearly communicates a specific unflagging attitude. The new, extended typography looks great on the grill, filling up the wide space nicely, and it serves as a solid base for the bulldog. [PAR] VSA began by examining all aspects of the Mack brand ecosystem and conducting a thorough competitive and market analysis. These insights were further augmented by comprehensive in-person and online qualitative research with customers, drivers, dealer sales teams and Mack employees. The result: a new differentiating strategic position, authentic purpose and emotional persona grounded in research. Mack’s new tagline, Born Ready, captures their unshakable, bareknuckle spirit and speaks to a legacy of customer-centricity.[DOC] [TLE] Mack reveals new logo, tagline - Truck NewsMack reveals new logo, tagline - Truck News [PAR] Mack reveals new logo, tagline [PAR] March 5, 2014 [PAR] LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks has given its 114-year-old brand a touch-up, debuting a new logo and slogan at the ConExpo construction trade show. [PAR] March 5, 2014 [PAR] Transportation [PAR] Mack's new logo. [PAR] LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks has given its 114-year-old brand a touch-up, debuting a new logo and slogan at the ConExpo construction trade show. [PAR] In the biggest event ever held at the Las Vegas World Market Center, Mack revealed a new tagline: Mack | The logo for Mack Trucks features what animal? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] 'Whaling Voyage by One Ishmael': The Narrative of Herman ...'Whaling Voyage by One Ishmael': The Narrative of Herman Melville's Moby Dick: Mr Luhrs' English Online [PAR] 'WHALING VOYAGE BY ONE ISHMAEL': [PAR] The Narrative of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. [PAR] top [PAR] Introduction [PAR] The dissertation focuses upon the narrative of the novel, a recognition of my belief that far from being incidental it is as rich a subject for study as the meaning of Moby Dick, or the character of Captain Ahab. This richness is created by a number of elements: the range of styles adopted throughout the novel; and the psychology of Ishmael, revealed through the narration, are two such primary factors in the decision to concentrate on how the novel tells the story, rather than the story itself. [PAR] Also included is a study of the utilisation of shifting perspectives within the narrative, and an analysis of the effects that this produces. Shifting perspectives are manifest in various forms: one, for example, is a shift from Ishmael's first-person narration to a second-person narrative, as can be observed in Chapter III 'The Spouter Inn'; another can be found in the sequence of short chapters CXX - CXXII, in which the point of view of a number of key characters, other than Ishmael, is given, without any comment from the narrator. [PAR] The dissertation also investigates the role and effects of factual passages, such as Chapter XXXII 'Cetology', and fantastical passages. This study considers why Ishmael undermines much of his work with obscure, dubious authorities and superstition. Also, the possible reasons for the inclusion of so much technical material - the so-called 'Cetological Centre' [1] - are scrutinised. [PAR] A further element considered in terms of the narrative is the extent to which it would be accurate to label the novel an 'epic' [2] , as is widely assumed to be correct. Epics are often an embodiment of the ideals and characteristics of the nation and time in which they are written. Using this definition, the dissertation considers the validity of the novel as an 'American' epic of the mid nineteenth century. Also, if the novel is to be considered an 'epic', the question of why Melville dismisses the form of it as an 'imperfect body' [3] is addressed. [PAR] 'The half known life.' [PAR] (p. 284, Herman Melville Moby Dick.) [PAR] The perception that Ishmael is a largely inactive character in Moby Dick should not deceive the reader into under-estimating his value both as a narrator and a character: 'Ishmael is not simply a narrative device for recording what happens in Moby Dick: he is a character . . . no less important than Ahab.' [4] His close involvement allows subjective interest in the narrative, and yet his detachment offers distance, which enables the reader to make a more informed consideration of the story than if Ahab were to offer his own account. In terms of his function, Ishmael is the narrative; his character shapes and has autonomy over it. As Vincent says: 'Ishmael is the chorus character whose commentary elucidates and whose person enfolds the entire work. . . [he] is narrator, but he is also prologue and epilogue.' [5] Thus the narrative, although professing to study Ahab in his hunt for Moby Dick, is a rich study of Ishmael's character. As Lee suggests, the story of Ahab is not the only intended focus of the narrative: [PAR] Before we can allow the Pequod to enter our readerly imaginations as a species of Flying Dutchman, a mythy world-ship launched as in a dream after world-truths, we need Melville's reminder . . . that this journey out is indeed the 'WHALING VOYAGE BY ONE ISHMAEL' promised in Chapter I . . . the tale [is a] necessary frame of Moby Dick's larger concerns. [6] [PAR] This 'voyage' of Ishmael's could be taken to literally mean his voyage on the Pequod or, as has been suggested, the voyage he embarks upon afterwards | Ishmael is the only survivor of the Pequod, following a fateful encounter with whom? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Pillsbury DoughboyPoppin' Fresh, more widely known as the Pillsbury Doughboy, is an advertising icon and mascot of the Pillsbury Company, appearing in many of their commercials. Many commercials from 1965 until 2004 (returned in 2009 to 2011 and 2013 in a Geico Commercial) conclude with a human finger poking the Doughboy's stomach. The Doughboy responds when his stomach is poked by giggling (Hoo-Hoo!, or earlier on, a slight giggle "tee hee"). [PAR] History [PAR] The Pillsbury Doughboy was created by Rudy Perz, a copywriter for Pillsbury's longtime advertising agency, Leo Burnett. Perz was sitting in his kitchen in the spring of 1965, under pressure to create an advertising campaign for Pillsbury's refrigerated dough product line (biscuits, dinner rolls, sweet rolls and cookies). Perz imagined a living dough boy popping out of a Pillsbury Crescent Rolls can. To distinguish the dough boy from the rolls, he gave it a scarf, a chef's hat, two big blue eyes, a blush, and a soft, warm chuckle when poked in the stomach. The Doughboy was originally designed by Milt Schaffer and brought to life using stop motion clay animation. Today, CGI is used. The first CGI commercial was directed by Tim Johnson who at that time was working for PDI. [PAR] Perz originally conceived the Doughboy as an animated figure, but changed his mind after seeing a stop motion titling technique used in the opening credits for The Dinah Shore Show. A three-dimensional Doughboy puppet was then created at a cost of $16,000. Veteran cartoon voice actor Paul Frees was chosen to be Fresh's voice. Veteran stop-motion animator George Pal was hired to animate him. The first Poppin' Fresh commercials aired in October 1965. Since then, Pillsbury has used Poppin' Fresh in more than 600 commercials for more than fifty of its products. He also appeared in a MasterCard commercial, with the Jolly Green Giant, the Morton Salt Girl, the Vlasic stork, and Count Chocula, as some of the ten merchandising icons, depicted as having dinner together. He even appears in ads for the Got Milk? ad campaign and the Sprint Phone Company. [PAR] After Frees' death in 1986, Jeff Bergman took over. Today, the high-pitched giggles are done by Jobe Cerny. [PAR] Pillsbury family [PAR] In the 1970s, a Pillsbury Doughboy family was created and sold as dolls individually and in the form of various playsets. [PAR] Included in the family are: [PAR] * Poppie Fresh (a.k.a. Mrs. Poppin' Fresh, Pillsbury Doughgirl). It is debated among collectors as to whether Poppie is Poppin's wife, girlfriend or sister. [PAR] * Granpopper and Granmommer (grandparents) [PAR] * Popper (boy) and Bun-Bun (baby) [PAR] * Flapjack (dog) and Biscuit (cat) [PAR] * Uncle Rollie [PAR] Trademark conflict [PAR] In May 2016, Pillsbury's lawyers served a cease and desist notice to My Dough Girl, LLC. a Salt Lake City, Utah Cookie Retailer. Some reported that an attorney for General Mills instructed her not to talk to the press.[DOC] [TLE] Pillsbury Doughboy on Pinterest | Pillsbury, Figurine and ...1000+ images about Pillsbury Doughboy on Pinterest | Cookbook holder, Pillsbury and Cookie jars [PAR] Learn more at ebay.com [PAR] The Danbury Mint Pillsbury Doughboy Collector Figurines - Gravy Boat | 1965 saw the debut of Poppin Fresh, who along with his extended family Poppie Fresh, GrandPopper and GranMommer, Biscuit, Flapjack, Popper, Bun-Bun, and Rollie, is the advertising mascot for what company? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Possession is Nine Points of the Law Law & Legal DefinitionPossession is Nine Points of the Law Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc. [PAR] Possession is Nine Points of the Law [PAR] Possession is Nine Points of the Law Law and Legal Definition [PAR] Possession means holding property in one’s power or the exercise of dominion over property. By having possession one exercises control over something to the exclusion of all others. [PAR] The saying “possession is nine points of the law” is an old common law precept that means one who has physical control or possession over the property is clearly at an advantage or is in a better possession than a person who has no possession over the property. Even if a person is the rightful owner of the property but has no possession over it, the person who is in possession will be in a better position should the property ever be subject to challenge. This is especially true with adverse possession. However mere possession alone does not grant the possessor rights in the property superior to those of the actual owner. This adage “possession is nine tenths of the law” is not a law but a logical rule of force that has been recognized across ages. [PAR] In re Garza, 984 S.W.2d 344, 347 (Tex. App. 1998), Texas court has held that “Despite the old saying that "possession is 9/10ths of the law," mere possession and whatever right to the property that comes with mere possession does not grant the possessor rights in the property superior to those of the actual owner. J. CRIBBET, PRINCIPLES OF THE LAW OF PROPERTY 12-13 (1962); R. BOYER, SURVEY OF THE LAW OF PROPERTY 679-80 (1981). In other words, there is a hierarchy of ownership, as reflected both in the common law and § 1.07(35)(a) of the Penal Code. One in possession of chattel has a greater right to it than one who lacks both possession and title. Yet, one who has title maintains a greater right over the chattel than 1) one who simply has possession and 2) one who has neither possession nor claim of ownership. Id. Indeed, it can be said that the title owner has the greatest rights to the property. With that greatest right comes the power to negate the authority of those with lesser right. Similarly, those who stand in the lesser position lack the power to override or negate the rights of the title owner.” [PAR] Legal Definition list[DOC] [TLE] Common Sense 101: Is it really 9/10ths of the law?Common Sense 101: Is it really 9/10ths of the law? [PAR] Simply the ability to make intelligent decisions [PAR] Wednesday, September 07, 2005 [PAR] Is it really 9/10ths of the law? [PAR] Is possession really 9/10ths of the law, meaning if you have something does it really mean it's yours? [PAR] I postulate this because this statement was posed to me last week. One of my co-workers had "borrowed" some things from my office over the past three to four months. Some of the items I knew about and others were a surprise. I recently repossessed my missing items. As I was doing this I was informed that she has had these items for a while and that "possession is 9/10ths of the law". [PAR] We debated this issue for a few minutes, however she refused to recognize the error of her argument. So I decided to give her a more visceral demonstration. I proceeded to "borrow" her purse and, as she walked by, another co-worker's shoe. [PAR] When they began to protest, demanding their possessions back I calmly reminded her that "possession is 9/10ths of the law"' and since I now possessed their items they were mine. Not surprisingly, she no longer saw the issue that way. [PAR] Common Sense tells me that people often know the right thing, however their ego will not allow them the humility to admit they might be wrong. I don't know if what you are doing is wrong, but what does your Common Sense tell you? [PAR] posted by Donald Taylor at 7:35 PM[DOC] [TLE] Famous Quotes in the Law - Law Offices Of | According to the common saying, what is nine-tenths of the law? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] History and Geography of Guantanamo BayHistory and Geography of Guantanamo Bay [PAR] By Erin Mahaney, Geography Intern [PAR] Located four hundred miles from the mainland United States, Guantanamo Bay in the Guantanamo Province of Cuba is the oldest overseas American naval base. It is also the only naval base in a communist country, and the only one that has no political affiliation with the United States. With 45 miles of naval infrastructure, Guantanamo Bay is often called the " Pearl Harbor of the Atlantic." Due to its remote location and jurisdiction, Guantanamo Bay has been deemed by one United States government official as the “legal equivalent of outer space”. [PAR] History of Guantanamo Bay [PAR] In 1898, the Spanish American War united Cuba and the United States. Aided by the U.S., Cuba fought for independence from Spain. That same year, the U.S. captured Guantanamo Bay, and the Spanish surrendered. In December of 1898, the Treaty of Paris was signed and Cuba was granted independence. [PAR] At the wake of the 20th century, the U.S. formally leased this 45 square mile parcel from newly independent Cuba to use as a fueling station. [PAR] continue reading below our video [PAR] What are the Seven Wonders of the World [PAR] The lease was renewed in 1934 under Fulgencio Batista and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. The agreement required consent of both parties should either want to withdraw; that is, reconsider U.S. occupation of the base. Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba were severed in January of 1961. In hopes the U.S. will forfeit the base, Cuba no longer accepts the $5,000 annual American rent. In 2002, Cuba officially requested that Guantanamo Bay be returned. Interpretation of the 1934 mutual consent agreement differs, causing frequent squabbles between the two countries. [PAR] In 1964, Fidel Castro cut off the base’s water supply in response to the U.S. government fining Cubans for fishing near Florida. As a result, Guantanamo Bay is self sufficient, and produces its own water and electricity. The naval base itself is divided into two functioning areas on either side of the bay. The east side of the bay is the main base, and the airfield occupies the west side. Today, both sides of the base’s 17-mile fence line are patrolled by U.S. Marines and Cuban militiamen. [PAR] During the 1990s, social upheaval in Haiti brought over 30,000 Haitian refugees to Guantanamo Bay. In 1994, the base provided humanitarian services to thousands of migrants during Operation Sea Signal. That year, civilian employees and their families were evacuated from the base to accommodate for the influx of migrants. The migrant population climbed upwards of 40,000. By 1996, the Haitian and Cuban refugees had filtered out, and family members of the military were allowed to return. Ever since, Guantanamo Bay sees a small, steady migrant population of about 40 people each year. [PAR] Geography and Land Use of Guantanamo Bay [PAR] Lying on the southeast corner of Cuba, the climate of Guantanamo Bay is typical of a Caribbean country. Hot and humid year round, Provincial Guantanamo experiences a rainy season from May to October, and a dry season from November to April. The name “Guantanamo” means “land among rivers”. The entire southeast region of Cuba is known for its extensive rural mountainous zones and river basins. The lands surrounding the Guantanamo Bay naval base began generating American capital during the late 20th century. Just northwest of Guantanamo Bay, the economy of Guantanamo City thrives on the fruits of the sugar industry and extensive military employment opportunities. [PAR] The bay itself is a 12-mile long north-south indentation, and is six miles across. Islands, peninsulas and coves can be found on the east side of the bay. The Guantanamo Valley lies west of the bay along the Sierra Maestra. The lowlands on the west side are adorned in mangroves. Its flat nature makes it ideal for Guantanamo’s airfield. [PAR] Similar to many American towns, Guantanamo Bay is furnished with subdivisions, baseball fields and chain restaurants. Roughly 10,000 people reside there, 4,000 of which are in the U.S. military. The remaining residents are family members of the military, local Cuban support staff, and laborers from neighboring countries. There is a hospital | Which country is home to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] How Many Licks - Tootsie > Candy - Tootsie Roll IndustriesTootsie > Candy [PAR] Fan Fun: How Many Licks? [PAR] The Quest for the Answer [PAR] How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop? [PAR] Since Mr. Owl first dared to unravel one of the confectionary world's most puzzling secrets in the classic 1970 TV commercial, dedicated Tootsie Pop fans everywhere have tried to provide a definitive answer. [PAR] Many have attempted, and failed, to lick their way to the center of the Tootsie Pop. The temptation to bite and reach the embedded Tootsie Roll prize has proven too great... just like it was for Mr. Owl. [PAR] For the truly disciplined who have made it successfully to the center, Tootsie places them in its highest regard. And the pages linked below are dedicated to their valiant struggle. [PAR] Have You Made It to the Center? [PAR] If so, download your certificate of achievement in the Clean Stick Award ! [PAR] Meticulous Methodologies: [PAR] Scientific studies address Tootsie Pop's great mystery. [PAR] Tootsie Pop Videos:[DOC] [TLE] How many licks does it take to get to the center ... - TODAYHow many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? A lot more than 3 - TODAY.com [PAR] Today.com [PAR] How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? A lot more than 3 [PAR] 2015-02-11T20:02:02.000Z [PAR] comment () [PAR] Mr. Owl was wrong. [PAR] In a classic animated commercial for Tootsie Pops, which first aired in 1969, a little boy famously poses a tough question: "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" [PAR] The inquiry stumps a cow, a fox and a turtle, but the aforementioned bird claims that the answer is three. [PAR] Closed Captioning [PAR] Study finds how many licks to center of Tootsie Pop [PAR] Play Video - 1:23 [PAR] Study finds how many licks to center of Tootsie Pop [PAR] Play Video - 1:23 [PAR] Watch Neil Patrick Harris crack up KLG, Hoda by doing ‘Lemony Snicket’ voices [PAR] While the ad concludes that "the world may never know" the magic number, a new study published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics has arrived at an estimate. [PAR] Researchers at New York University and Florida State University have investigated the "complex process by which materials are shaped and ultimately dissolved by surrounding water currents," according to a press release. [PAR] After developing a theory for how flowing water causes dissolving and shrinking, the scientists concluded that it takes about 1,000 licks to get to the center of an average lollipop. [PAR] And Tootsie Pops? Doctoral student Jinzi Huang told the New York Post that the number is closer to 2,500. [PAR] And just like that, the age-old question is solved.[DOC] [TLE] Tootsie PopTootsie Pops are hard candy lollipops filled with chocolate-flavored chewy Tootsie Roll. They were invented in 1931 by Lukas R. "Luke" Weisgram, an employee of The Sweets Company of America. The company changed its name to Tootsie Roll Industries in 1969. [PAR] The candy debuted to the public in 1931. In addition to chocolate (the original flavor), Tootsie Pops come in cherry, orange, caramel, grape, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, blue raspberry, candy cane (seasonal), and now, pomegranate, banana, blueberry, and green apple flavors. Another release of Tootsie Roll Pops, named Tropical Stormz, features six swirl-textured flavors: orange , lemon lime, strawberry banana, apple blueberry, citrus punch, and berry berry punch. [PAR] In 2002, 60 million Tootsie Rolls and twenty million Tootsie Pops were produced every day. [PAR] Development [PAR] At an office meeting employees were asked to share any ideas for new candies. Mr. Weisgram had been thinking beforehand. Just the other day, Clara, his daughter, had shared a lick of her lollipop, and at the same time, Weisgram had a Tootsie Roll in his mouth. He thought about how good it tasted and up popped an idea. The board loved his idea and began to plan for the creation of | Which animal answers the question "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" | [
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[DOC] [TLE] History and Overview | The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ...About The Rock Hall | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame [PAR] About The Rock Hall [PAR] The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's mission is to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll. [PAR] Learn about our history, building, economic impact, green initiatives and (of course) careers. [PAR] History & Overview [PAR] To the top [PAR] In 1985, when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was deciding where to open its physical museum, Cleveland threw its hat into the ring for consideration. Thanks to a groundswell of public support and a $65 million commitment from city officials, the Foundation chose Cleveland as the winning site, over locales such as New York, San Francisco, Memphis and Chicago. Needless to say, the Rock Hall's construction was cooler than most. On June 7, 1993, the Who's Pete Townshend, Chuck Berry, Billy Joel, Sam Phillips, and Ruth Brown (to name a few) attended the Cleveland groundbreaking ceremony, while Jerry Lee Lewis performed a year later when the building was finished off with the placement of one last steel beam. [PAR] The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame threw open its doors on September 2, 1995, and celebrated with a blockbuster benefit concert at nearby Cleveland Municipal Stadium. This marathon show featured once-in-a-lifetime pairings (for example, Chuck Berry's mischievous onstage collaboration with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band ) and performances by greats such as James Brown, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash and Booker T. and the M.G.s. Besides the Municipal Stadium concert, the Rock Hall's festive opening weekend featured a downtown Cleveland parade and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Little Richard and Yoko Ono. [PAR] Bruce Springsteen & Chuck Berry perform together at the 1995 Rock Hall opening concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. [PAR] Economic Impact [PAR] To the top [PAR] Since opening in 1995, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has welcomed more than 10 million visitors from around the globe and generated more than $2 billion in economic impact for Northeast Ohio. In 2015, 500,000 people visited the Rock Hall, a figure which represents a 15% attendance bump from the year before. These visitors—90% of whom live outside of Cleveland—help the Rock Hall contribute $107 million in annual economic impact to the region. [PAR] Besides being Cleveland's musical mecca, the Rock Hall is also the city's most unique, welcoming and inclusive cultural asset. In fact, in 2015, the Rock Hall was one of just 25 nonprofits designated a member of the “Commission 50" by a Greater Cleveland Partnership program called the Commission on Economic Inclusion. This honor recognizes the organization's significant accomplishments regarding diversity and inclusion. [PAR] [PAR] To the top [PAR] In 1983, Atlantic Records co-founder/chairman Ahmet Ertegun spearheaded the formation of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Ertegun enlisted a group of music industry lifers—including Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau, attorney Suzan Evans, and record executives Seymour Stein and Bob Krasnow—and together the organization set out to celebrate the musicians who founded, changed and revolutionized rock & roll. [PAR] The nonprofit Foundation's first goal was establishing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In January 1986, the first class of inductees were honored at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom. A few months later, Cleveland was selected as the permanent home of the brick-and-mortar Rock Hall. [PAR] In the ensuing decades, the Foundation has continued its support of the Rock Hall. Each year, its nominating committee gathers to choose the artists comprising the performer category ballot. The Foundation also holds special fundraising events (such as 2009's star-studded 25th anniversary concerts, which helped fund the Rock Hall's first endowment) and provides ongoing funding for capital projects. In fact, it remains the largest single contributing donor to the Rock Hall. [PAR] Community Outreach [PAR] To the top [PAR] Designed by internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei, the Rock & Roll Hall of | Opening in 1995, the Rock and Roll hall of fame is located in what major U.S. city? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Jacob Black, Fictional character • Biography & FactsJacob Black, Fictional character • Biography & Facts [PAR] Jacob Black [PAR] Fictional character [PAR] Jacob Black is a character in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer . He is described as an attractive Native American of the Quileute tribe in La Push, near Forks, Washington. In the second book of the series, he discovers that he can shapeshift into a wolf. For the majority of the series, Jacob competes with Edward Cullen for Bella Swan's love. In the films Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn Part 1 and Breaking Dawn Part 2, Jacob is played by Taylor Lautner .[DOC] [TLE] Edward Cullen vs Jacob Black - Difference and Comparison ...Edward Cullen vs Jacob Black - Difference and Comparison | Diffen [PAR] Edward Cullen vs. Jacob Black [PAR] Edward Cullen and Jacob Black are fictional characters from the Twilight series who compete for the love of Bella Swan . While Edward Cullen is a vampire, Jacob Black is a werewolf. [PAR] Comparison chart [PAR] Edward Cullen versus Jacob Black comparison chart [PAR] Edward Cullen [PAR] Jasper Cullen, Alice Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Tanya, Kate, Irina, Eleazar, Carmen,Bella [PAR] Bella Swan, Embry Call, Seth Clearwater, Quil ateara [PAR] Enemies [PAR] The Volturi, James in first movie/ Victoriai first second and third movie, Jacob Black (somewhat), [PAR] The Volturi, James/Victoria, Edward Cullen (somewhat) [PAR] Introduction (from Wikipedia) [PAR] Edward Cullen-(né Edward Anthony Masen) a fictional character from Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. He features in the Twilight book and film series as well as the unpublished Midnight Sun. [PAR] Jacob Black-fictional character in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. Described as Native American of the Quileute tribe in La Push, Washington. In the second book of the series, he undergoes a transformations that allows him become a werewolf. [PAR] Country [PAR] Fantasy, young-adult fiction, romance , paranormal romance, mystery [PAR] Fantasy, young-adult fiction, romance, paranormal romance, mystery [PAR] Portrayed by [PAR] Student [PAR] Family [PAR] Edward Masen Sr. (biological father) Elizabeth Masen (biological mother) Esme Platt (adoptive mother) Carlisle Cullen (adoptive father) Alice Brandon and Rosalie Hale (adoptive sisters) Jasper Whitlock and Emmett McCarty (adoptive brothers) [PAR] Billy Black (father), Sarah Black (mother, deceased), Rachel and Rebecca (older twin sisters), Ephraim Black (great-grandfather, deceased) [PAR] Date of birth [PAR] Human. Later: shape-shifter (or "werewolf") [PAR] Love interests [PAR] 17 (biological) 104 (Twilight novel, chronological) 108 (Twilight movie, chronological) [PAR] 15 (Twilight) 16 (New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn) [PAR] Personality [PAR] Romantic, self-loathing, cynical, competitive, caring, melodramatic, jealous, observant, mind-reader [PAR] Tempermental, kind, support system, focused [PAR] Spouse(s) [PAR] Current residence of the Cullen's [PAR] La Push [PAR] Edward Cullen (at the moment) [PAR] N/A [PAR] Beta (New Moon and Eclipse), Alpha (Breaking Dawn) [PAR] Address [PAR] 7 References [PAR] Jacob Black vs Edward Cullen in Twilight (the book) [PAR] In Twilight, Edward meets Bella Swan, a human girl whose thoughts he is unable to read, and whose blood smells overwhelmingly sweet to him. He fights a growing attraction to her, but after saving her life on several occasions, he succumbs and eventually falls in love with her. However, Edward constantly warns Bella against being with him, perceiving her life to be at risk if she continues to associate with him. [PAR] Jacob has a small role in the first book of the series. He is the son of Billy Black, an old Swan family friend. When Bella uses him to get information on Edward Cullen and his family, Jacob tells her Quileute legends and introduces her to the idea that Edward is a vampire. Bella comes to like Jacob, and he develops a crush on her. [PAR] Edward Cullen and Jacob Black in New Moon [PAR] In New Moon, Edward's fears for Bella's safety intensify when she cuts | Jacob Black, Edward Cullen, and Bella Swan are characters in what fictional book series? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Picture of the coccyx (tail bone) - WebMD BootsPicture of the coccyx (tail bone) [PAR] Select An Article [PAR] Picture of the coccyx [PAR] The coccyx refers to the last few vertebrae at the base of the spine . The name “coccyx” comes from the Greek word meaning “cuckoo” referring to the beak-like curved shape of the coccyx, which points towards the front of the body. [PAR] The coccyx is made up of three small, loosely fused bones that are attached to the sacrum and located just above the cleft of the buttocks. It is sometimes called the 'tailbone' because it’s considered the remnant of the full tail of our ape-like ancestors. However, it does have useful functions, including: [PAR] Weight-bearing when sitting down [PAR] Serving as an important attachment site for various muscles, tendons and ligaments [PAR] Coccydynia [PAR] Coccydynia refers to pain and discomfort caused by damage to the coccyx. [PAR] This is an uncommon condition. It’s estimated around 1 in 100 cases of lower back pain are the result of coccydynia. Pain can range from mild to severe and usually worsens when sitting down. Injuries may consist of: [PAR] [PAR] Coccydynia causes [PAR] Women are five times more likely to develop coccydynia than men. This is because a woman’s pelvis is wider and the coccyx is more exposed and vulnerable to injury. Giving birth is believed to be the most common cause of coccydynia. During pregnancy , the coccyx becomes more flexible to allow more room for birth. However, in some cases, the muscles are overstretched and permanently alter, so that the coccyx is no longer supported, triggering coccydynia. [PAR] Other causes include: [PAR] A fall against a hard surface in the seated position, such as a fall from a horse [PAR] A direct blow to the coccyx, such as in contact sports [PAR] Straining or dislocating the coccyx. This can happen due to poor posture while driving, or repetitive injury from sports such as rowing or cycling [PAR] Being overweight or obese may put excess pressure on the coccyx [PAR] Being underweight may create less cushion for the coccyx [PAR] Ageing causes the cartilage that holds the coccyx to wear down or the bones can become fused [PAR] Cancer can occasionally spread to and affect the coccyx [PAR] Other less common injuries include bone spurs, nerve compression, infection, tumours or injury during anal sex . No clear cause can be found in about a third of cases. [PAR] Symptoms of coccydynia [PAR] Backache or severe pain in the tailbone area [PAR] Shooting pains down the legs [PAR] A visible bruise [PAR] Pain during sitting or direct pressure on the area [PAR] Pain going to the toilet[DOC] [TLE] Anatomy of the Coccyx (Tailbone) - Spine-HealthSee Normal Spinal Anatomy [PAR] Depending on an individual’s development, the coccyx may consist of three to five different bones connected by fused—or semi-fused—joints and/or disc-like ligaments. While it was originally thought that the coccyx is always fused together, it is now known that the coccyx is not one solid bone, but there is some limited movement between the bones permitted by fibrous joints and ligaments. [PAR] See Sacrum (Sacral Region) [PAR] The coccyx connects with the sacrum through the sacrococcygeal joint, and there is normally limited movement between the coccyx and the sacrum. The coccyx usually moves slightly forward or backward as the pelvis, hips, and legs move. When a person sits or stands, the bones that make up the pelvis (including the coccyx) rotate outward and inward slightly to better support and balance the body. [PAR] See Sacroiliac Joint Anatomy [PAR] Function of the Coccyx [PAR] Although the tailbone is considered vestigial (or no longer necessary) in the human body, it does have some function in the pelvis. For instance, the coccyx is one part of a three-part support for a person in the seated position. Weight is distributed between the bottom portions of the two hip bones (or ischium) and the tailbone, providing balance and stability when a person is seated. [PAR] The tailbone is the connecting point for many pelvic floor muscles. These muscles help support the anus and aid in defecation, support the vagina in females, and assist in | What is the common name for your coccyx? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] What are Sampans? (with picture) - wiseGEEKWhat are Sampans? (with picture) [PAR] What are Sampans? [PAR] Last Modified Date: 05 December 2016 [PAR] Copyright Protected: [PAR] Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations [PAR] The word sampan comes from two Chinese words san and pan, meaning “three boards.” This refers to the hull construction in a small skiff or boat. The sampan is smaller than the type of boat called a junk, with which it is often compared and sometimes confused. Different styles of sampan have developed to fit different purposes, meaning that a sampan is not one, specific type of boat, but a group of boats that may have modifications to fit their locale or use. The most well-known sampan, however, is one that is rather long and flat with ends that slightly curve up from the water and a some kind of roof that can provide shelter to the passengers. The sampan originated in China, but more recently, use of this type of boat has spread to other countries in East Asia and beyond. [PAR] Sampans have a particular type of hull construction that is referred to by several experts as “Chinese hull design.” The hull design generally includes three vertical partitions that create separate compartments on a vessel. The bulkheads are watertight, and the first and last may be allowed to fill with water to act as temporary ballast, steadying the boat in heavy seas. Sampans also feature a characteristic flat bottom without a keel. The traditional model is propelled by an oar or a sail and steered with a rudder. [PAR] Ad [PAR] While both the junk and the sampan are thought to have developed from rafts and share the distinctive Chinese hull construction and flat-bottomed design, they have some important differences. A junk may have five masts, whereas a sampan — if it has any — generally has only one. A junk is typically five times as long as a traditional sampan, and junks are considered ships, while the smaller sampans are classified as boats. Reportedly, the two vessels used to be distinguished based on whether a water buffalo could comfortably stand facing the port or bow side. If so, the vessel was a junk. If the animal could only fit by facing the stern or bow, the vessel was identified as the smaller sampan. [PAR] A number of adaptations are used to make sampans more suitable for a variety of uses. Although traditional sampans are made of wood and powered with oars and sails, recent models may be made of fiberglass and feature an inboard or outboard motor . In many cases, whether the boat is used for living, fishing, or ferrying passengers, a section of the boat is covered to create a shelter. For use as a houseboat , a galley and sleeping area is created, and there may be a shrine as well. Larger, luxury sampans are also used as transportation for sightseeing tours. [PAR] Sampans are still found in southern China, where fishing communities use them as houseboats. In 1899, the first sampan was brought to Hawaii, but it arrived via Japan, picking up some Japanese design elements on the way. Sampans are also found in Malaysia, Singapore, Macau, and on the Mekong River in Vietnam, for example. With the spread of the sampan, a variety of names have evolved, including Chinese shoe-boat, kolek, and tambang. [PAR] Ad[DOC] [TLE] Sampan - Types of Boats - BoatsDepotSampan - Types of Boats [PAR] Types of Boats [PAR] Sampan [PAR] Sampan [PAR] Sampan is a traditional Chinese wooden boat that has a flat bottom and in some cases can have a shelter on it. There are many of them that are used as houses on inland waters. [PAR] There are sampans that are used for transportation in coastal areas or rivers. But its traditional use is for fishing. Sampans are not seeing in open waters because they cannot survive in rough waters. [PAR] The boat design is pretty similar to the punt and scow and is propelled by oars or sails. Sampan is also known as Chinese shoe-boat. [PAR] There are modern sampans that use inboard motors. [PAR] | Originating in China, a sampan is a type of what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Assistant Secretary of the NavyAssistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) is the title given to certain civilian senior officials in the United States Department of the Navy. [PAR] From 1861 to 1954, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy was the second highest civilian office in the Department of the Navy (reporting to the United States Secretary of the Navy). That role has since been supplanted by the office of Under Secretary of the Navy and the office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy has been abolished. There have, however, been a number of offices bearing the phrase "Assistant Secretary of the Navy" in their title (see below for details). [PAR] At present, there are four Assistant Secretaries of the Navy, each of whom reports to and assists the Secretary of the Navy and the Under Secretary of the Navy: [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisitions) [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment) [PAR] * The General Counsel of the Navy is equivalent in rank to the four Assistant Secretaries. [PAR] History [PAR] The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy was established in 1861, to provide a senior deputy to the Secretary. The Assistant Secretary was responsible for the Navy's civilian personnel, as well as for administration of shore facilities (such as naval bases and shipyards). Gustavus Fox was the first to hold the post, serving throughout the Civil War. The office was disestablished in 1869, during Reconstruction, but was reestablished by Congress on July 11, 1890. James R. Soley was the first to be appointed to the newly reestablished position. [PAR] The Assistant Secretary was the Navy's number-two civilian until 1940, when Congress established the position of Under Secretary of the Navy, who was given oversight of the Assistant Secretary's activities. James V. Forrestal, later Secretary of Defense, was the first to serve as Under Secretary; he held the post until 1944, when he became Secretary of the Navy. [PAR] During the 20th century, the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary were divided among several officials. During the 1920s, for example, to reflect the increasing importance of naval aviation, Congress established the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. [PAR] The office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy was disestablished in 1954. [PAR] Famous Assistant Secretaries of the Navy [PAR] * U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1897–1898, during the William McKinley administration. [PAR] * U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1913 until 1920, and helped to implement Navy policies during World War I. [PAR] *According to author Edward J. Renehan, Jr., no less than five members of the extended Roosevelt clan served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy: Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. who served from 1921 through 1924 under Harding and Coolidge, Theodore Douglas Robinson (the son of Corinne Roosevelt) who served from 1924 through 1929 under Coolidge, and finally Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, a descendant of Robert Fulton's old friend "Steamboat Nicholas" Roosevelt, who served from 1933 through 1936 under FDR. [PAR] *Ralph Austin Bard was Assistant Secretary (1941–1944) and then Under Secretary (1944–1945) during World War II. [PAR] Assistant Secretaries of the Navy, 1861-1954 [PAR] Defunct Offices Bearing the Title of "Assistant Secretary of the Navy"[DOC] [TLE] President of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America (POTUS) is the elected head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. [PAR] The President of the United States is considered one of the world's most powerful people, leading the world's only contemporary superpower. The role includes being the commander-in-chief of the world's most expensive military with the largest nuclear arsenal and leading the nation with the largest economy by real and nominal GDP. The office of the | October 27, 1858 saw the birth of what totally bad assed US president, the 26th, who spent time as a South Dakota rancher before becoming assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1899? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] What is the tallest mountain in Africa? | Reference.comWhat is the tallest mountain in Africa? | Reference.com [PAR] What is the tallest mountain in Africa? [PAR] A: [PAR] Quick Answer [PAR] Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. It is located in Tanzania in east Africa and has an elevation of 19,340 feet. The mountain formed millions of years ago as a result of volcanic activity. [PAR] Full Answer [PAR] There are three volcanic cones on Kilimanjaro: Kibo, Shira and Mawenzi. Kibo is the only volcano cone that could erupt again. As of 2014, the last eruption occurred over 360,000 years ago, but there has been activity in the last two centuries. [PAR] A portion of Kilimanjaro is covered by glaciers. They have been rapidly melting due to global warming. Local drinking water and crop irrigation are impacted as the ice disappears.[DOC] [TLE] Highest Mountain in Asia, Europe, Africa, North AmericaHighest Mountain in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America... [PAR] Highest Mountain On Each Continent [PAR] Mount Everest: Highest Mountain in Asia [PAR] Mount Everest as seen from Everest Base Camp, Tibet. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on the Asian continent and the highest mountain in the world. Its summit is 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) above sea level. It is located on the border of Nepal and China. Image of Mount Everest copyright by iStockPhoto and Holger Mette. [PAR] Mount McKinley: Highest in North America [PAR] Mount McKinley (also known as Denali) is the highest mountain on the North American continent. Its summit is 20,237 feet (6,168 meters) above sea level. It is located in the USA, in the state of Alaska. Image of Mount McKinley copyright by iStockPhoto and Michael Braun. [PAR] Mount Aconcagua: Highest in South America [PAR] Aerial view of Aconcagua mountain in the Andes. Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain on the South American continent. Its summit is 22,834 feet (6,960 meters) above sea level. It is located in Argentina. Image of Mount Aconcagua copyright by iStockPhoto and Cristian Lazzari. [PAR] Find it on Geology.com [PAR] More from Geology.com [PAR] 100+ Gems - Photos of over 100 beautiful gems ranging from the popular to the obscure. [PAR] Ant Hill Garnets - tiny garnets that ants haul to the surface and discard on their anthill. [PAR] Biggest Misconception: Lots of people think that diamonds form from coal. Not True! [PAR] Geologist Tools: Visit our store for a large selection of field and laboratory tools. [PAR] US Diamond Mines: Did you know that diamonds can be found in the United States? [PAR] Gemstones: Fantastic images and articles about colored stones and diamonds. [PAR] Minerals: Information about ore minerals, gem materials and rock-forming minerals. [PAR] Troglobites are creatures that have adapted to a permanent life in the darkness of a cave. [PAR] Mount Kilimanjaro: Highest Mountain in Africa [PAR] Wildebeest roam the African Savannah in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the African continent. Its summit is 19,340 feet (5,895 meters) above sea level. It is located in Tanzania. Image of Mount Kilimanjaro copyright by iStockPhoto and Dan Kite. [PAR] Mount Elbrus: Highest Mountain in Europe [PAR] Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain on the European continent. Its summit is 18,510 feet (5,642 meters) above sea level. It is located in Russia. Image of Mount Elbrus copyright by iStockPhoto and Giliazov Artur. [PAR] Australia: Mount Kosciuszko [PAR] Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the Australian continent. Its summit is 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) above sea level. It is located in New South Wales, Australia. Image of Mount Kosciuszko copyright by iStockPhoto and Matej Pribelsky. [PAR] Vinson Massif: Highest Mountain in Antarctica [PAR] Vinson Massif is the highest mountain on the Antarctic continent. Its summit is 16,066 feet (4,897 meters) above sea level. It is located in Antarctica. Image of Vinson Massif credit NASA. [PAR] © 2005-2017 Geology.com. All Rights Reserved. [PAR] Images, code, and content on this website are property of Geology.com and are protected by copyright law. [PAR] Geology.com does not grant permission for any use, republication, or redistribution. [PAR] Images, code and content owned by | What is the tallest mountain on the African continent? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] The Truth About L. Ron Hubbard - Operation ClambakeThe Scandal of Scientology / Chapter 20: The Truth About L. Ron Hubbard [PAR] Actually, most of the "errors" in that biography and others, with the exception of his academic background, were simply sins by omission. Although Hubbard admits he wrote screenplays and westerns, it was in science fiction that he made his mark, a fact he conveniently omitted in his Brief Biography and frequently underplayed elsewhere. This is important because a science fiction background is not considered good preparation for the understanding of true scientific phenomena and also because Hubbard wrote so much science fiction at one time that it would seem almost impossible that he could have carried on the careful research he claimed he did to formulate Dianetics upon which Scientology is based. [PAR] Nonetheless, Hubbard says Dianetics was based on his exhaustive research with 270 subjects, {8} and this research formed the basis of his engram and other theories. A recent article in Freedom stated that Hubbard spent thirty-five years researching the mind before Dianetics came out. {9} If this is true, it means that he started researching at the age of three. Generally, Hubbard is content to have people believe he spent twelve years researching Dianetics {10} before coming out with his basic book, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. [PAR] As for the Princeton School of Government that he says he attended, it was the Princeton School of Military Government, {19} and he went there only three months in what was possibly a war service course. {20} [PAR] Hubbard also claims to have a Ph.D. from Sequoia University. {21} Sequoia was originally called the College of Drugless Healing, and might have been called the College of Instant Learning, since it has been traced by the United States government to a residential dwelling in Los Angeles which operated through a post office box and delivered mail order doctorates without the formality of exams, or for that matter, of classroom attendance. [PAR] In fact, Hubbard didn't even have to pay for that degree -- it was an Honorary Degree {22} for his work in Dianetics. A Harvard student discovered that Hubbard was also on the staff of the school; might Sequoia be another name for one of Hubbard's own establishments? {23} (Hubbard's establishments have variously been called Hubbard College, Hubbard International School for Children, The Apostolic Church of Theological Scientologists, The Academy of Religious Arts and Sciences, Church of American Science, Church of the New Faith, Scientology Consultants for Industrial Efficiency, National Academy for American Psychology. {24} ) [PAR] Two million traceable dollars were spent to halt this work [Dianetics and Scientology].... All that has survived of this attack by the two A.P.A.'s, the A.M.A. and several universities is a clutter of rumors concerning your sanity and mine -- and rumors no longer financed will some day die. {29} [PAR] The Australian Inquiry finally came to the conclusion that Hubbard's "sanity was to be gravely doubted." {30} Certainly some of Hubbard's statements, even coming from a former science fiction writer, do sound rather strange. Hubbard claims to have visited Venus, the Van Allen Radiation belt, {31} and heaven -- twice. The first time in heaven, he said, was from "the moment of the implant to forget ... 43,891,832,611,177 years 344 days, 10 hours, 20 minutes and 40 seconds from 10:02 to 2 P.M. Daylight Greenwich Time, May 9, 1963." {32} The second time was about a trillion years later. Lest anyone doubt he was there, or think that he might have ended up in the wrong place, he described Heaven as follows: [PAR] The gates of the first series are well done, well built. An Avenue of statues of saints leads up to them. The gate pillars are surmounted by marble angels. The entering grounds are very well kept, laid out like Bush Gardens in Pasadena, so often seen in the movies. [PAR] The second series ... is shabby. The vegetation is gone. The pillars are scruffy. The saints have vanished. So have the angels. A sign on one | Which cult/religion was formed by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Difference Between Brown Sugar and Raw SugarDifference Between Brown Sugar and Raw Sugar [PAR] Home / Life Style / Food / Raw Material / Difference Between Brown Sugar and Raw Sugar [PAR] Difference Between Brown Sugar and Raw Sugar [PAR] Posted on [PAR] by koshal Last updated on: February 10, 2015 [PAR] Brown Sugar vs Raw Sugar [PAR] [PAR] The difference between brown sugar and raw sugar is distinct though, sometimes, brown sugar is branded as raw sugar and sold in the market. However, before going into the difference between brown sugar and raw sugar, you need to know what they are. We have all heard and even used brown sugar at one time or other in our kitchens but what is this raw sugar? Well, brown sugar is nothing but molasses reintroduced to white sugar thus changing its color and also flavor. Raw sugar is also brown in color and also called natural brown sugar. First crystallization of cane produces raw sugar. It is then refined to remove molasses to finally produce white sugar that we use commonly in our daily life for sweetening our drinks or to make recipes like cakes and biscuits. Let us take a closer look at raw sugar and brown sugar. [PAR] What is Raw Sugar? [PAR] Raw sugar is natural and light brown in colour. To understand the type of sugar it is, let us first see how raw sugar is made. First of all, sugarcane is pressed and mixed with lime. The liquid so obtained is then reduced through simple evaporation, allowing them to crystallize. These crystals, light brown in color, are then spun in a centrifuge to allow them to separate. Finally, these crystals are left to dry on their own. These crystals have a slightly light brown color because of the presence of molasses. This is the sugar that is called raw sugar. Unlike brown sugar, one cannot hope to make raw sugar at home as there are only white and brown sugars available in the market to experiment with. [PAR] What is Brown Sugar? [PAR] Manufacturers use refined white sugar to make it brown sugar. This is done by reintroducing molasses, mostly keeping it to 3.5% to 6.5% by volume. The light brown sugar contains up to 3.5% molasses. Dark brown sugar contains up to 6.5% molasses. Remember, the brown sugar so produced is not natural as opposed to common perception that it is natural. [PAR] The raw sugar is first refined to get white sugar and then turned into brown sugar by adding molasses. So, as you can see, from among raw sugar, brown sugar, and white sugar, brown sugar is the type of sugar that is processed most. You can make your own brown sugar at home by adding molasses syrup to white sugar. [PAR] What is the difference between Brown Sugar and Raw Sugar? [PAR] • Talking of differences between brown sugar and raw sugar, raw sugar is natural while brown sugar is more artificial. [PAR] • Raw sugar is natural and free from harmful chemicals and dyes. Brown sugar, as it is made from white sugar makes use of many chemicals such as formic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfur dioxide, flocculants, preservatives, bleaching agents, and viscosity modifiers. [PAR] • When brown sugar is made, molasses are added. With this addition, brown sugar gets a little more nutrients as small amounts of macro minerals (such as calcium , phosphorous, magnesium and sulfur ), small amounts of micro minerals (such as copper , manganese, iron , and zinc), and B vitamins are present in molasses. However, since the amount of molasses added is very little, the brown sugar is only a little ahead from raw sugar. [PAR] • The calories of brown sugar and raw sugar is said to be the same. [PAR] • When we consider the production process of both brown sugar and raw sugar, we can come to the following conclusion. Raw sugar uses the least amount of production process as it does not go through as heavy production process as brown sugar. That means, less energy is used in the production of raw sugar. Also, since the process is not lengthy, less waste is produced and also fewer chemicals are added to the product | What is the name for sugar containing between 3.5% and 6.5% molasses? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Japanese Miso Paste - Information, Varieties and UsesJapanese Miso Paste - Information, Varieties and Uses [PAR] By Setsuko Yoshizuka [PAR] About Miso: [PAR] Miso paste or soy bean paste is an essential condiment in Japanese cooking. Miso is made by fermenting soy beans with salt and koji, which are cultured grains such as rice, barley, and soy beans. [PAR] Although miso is most often salty, its taste and smell can vary depending on numerous factors, including the specific ingredient and fermentation process used in its production. There are in fact many different kinds of miso with many different possibilities when it comes to flavor. The soy bean paste is vitamin- and mineral-rich and high in protein and is used in both modern and traditional dishes in Japan. [PAR] Varieties: [PAR] There are so many kinds of miso available from different regions in Japan. The color can be darker or lighter, and the taste can be sweeter or saltier. The most common kinds of miso are shiro (white) miso and aka (red) miso. The white varieties aren't really white, but are light yellow and have a sweet taste. The red varieties are dark brown and said to have savory flavors. [PAR] continue reading below our video [PAR] BBQ Side Dishes: The 411 [PAR] Shinshu miso (brown miso made in Shinshu region) and inaka miso (barley miso) are also popular. Awase miso, which are mixtures of differet types of miso, are popularly sold at stores. [PAR] Uses: [PAR] In Japan, miso is used not only for miso soup but also for marinating fish, sauteed dishes, ramen, pickles, and more.[DOC] [TLE] What is shoyu? - SoyaWhat is shoyu? [PAR] Soy protein [PAR] Shoyu [PAR] Shoyu is a soy sauce, which is a dark brown liquid made from soya beans that have undergone a fermentation process. Natural shoyu employs the use of a centuries-old method of fermentation involving a special koji (Aspergillus oryzae), which converts hard-to-digest soy proteins, starches and fats into easily absorbed amino acids, simple sugars and fatty acids. Most commercial shoyu is made by a chemical process in which cereals and soybeans are mixed with acids. [PAR] Depending on the ingredients there are different types of soy sauces: - shoyu: this soy sauce is mixture of soya beans and wheat - tamari: this soy sauce is only made from soya beans [PAR] Shoyu is the foundation of Japanese cuisine, it is the essential ingredient. Shoyu is the most important condiment used to flavour food and also used to cook with. Shoyu can be found in most grocery stores (Asian food section) or in health stores. Shoyu can be stored at room temperature for up to one year. [PAR] Health benefits of shoyu [PAR] As opposed to other soyfoods such as tempeh, soymilk or tofu, shoyu does not contain a lot of isoflavones. Therefore eating shoyu may not bring the normal health benefits of soy . Shoyu also contains a lot of salt and should be used sparingly to flavor dishes. [PAR] Is shoyu or soy sauce gluten free? [PAR] Although shoyu and many other soy sauces are not wheat free, the gluten seem to be no longer present in the final product. We tested two naturally brewed soy sauces (Kikoman and Lima) and gluten levels were below detection limit (<5ppm). More about gluten free soy sauce . [PAR] Nutrional values of shoyu (per 100g shoyu): [PAR] Water[DOC] [TLE] About Japanese Food: Soya Beans - Matsuri St. James'sAbout Japanese Food: Soya Beans [PAR] About Japanese Food [PAR] The staple food of Japan [PAR] Soya beans are available in a wide variety of dishes in Matsuri restaurants, such as edamame (boiled soya beans in their pods), agedashi tofu (Golden deep-fried bean curd in a sweet soya sauce), tofu teriyaki and miso soup. [PAR] Matsuri St James's [PAR] Soya Beans [PAR] There are three different soya beans which are used in Japanese cuisine distinguished by their respective colours; white, green and black. [PAR] The white beans, called “miso mame” meaning “miso beans”, can be eaten boiled, but they are also the main ingredient of miso, shoyu (soya | Miso, tofu, and shoyu all come from what legume? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Principles & Values | Officer Leadership Traits | Marines.comPrinciples & Values | Officer Leadership Traits | Marines.com [PAR] Semper Fidelis [PAR] Semper Fidelis distinguishes the Marine Corps bond from any other. It goes beyond teamwork—it is a brotherhood that can always be counted on. Latin for "always faithful," Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883. It guides Marines to remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the Corps and to country, no matter what. Becoming a Marine is a transformation that cannot be undone, and Semper Fidelis is a permanent reminder of that. Once made, a Marine will forever live by the ethics and values of the Corps. In addition to Semper Fidelis, Marine Corps Officers also embrace the phrase Ductos Exemplo, "to lead by example," the motto of Officer Candidates School (OCS). Instructors look for candidates who display self-reliance, discipline and responsibility. Desire and motivation to lead Marines are deciding factors in an officer's success. [PAR] Between Marines [PAR] In the Marine Corps, traveling the path of selflessness is not a journey made alone. Once a Marine, Always a Marine means those who earn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor are forever connected to our family of warriors—while in uniform or long afterward. Starting the day young men and women first earn our title and the right to call themselves Marines, they take their place in an extremely proud heritage , and will remain part of it forever. Ours is a family that looks after its own in every way. Your title is your membership into a brotherhood of warriors. Those who stand by you in battle will never leave your side. Semper Fidelis means always faithful, and always able to count on your fellow Marines—while in the Marine Corps and for a lifetime. [PAR] To Marines [PAR] Every Marine makes a commitment to our nation. In return, the Marine Corps makes an equal commitment to every Marine: we will protect our own by continuing to improve the quality of life for our Marines and their families. Those who earn our title also earn our commitment. Marines are superbly trained for the missions that define the Corps. Off the battlefield, the Marine Corps provides financial support and educational opportunities to help Marines achieve the American Dream they help to defend. Semper Fidelis is a pact that has no expiration. As much as service in the Marine Corps ensures the future of our nation, it also creates a better future for those who serve. [PAR] To our Nation [PAR] The Marine Corps exists to ensure the future of our nation. Therefore, we must not only build outstanding warriors, but upstanding citizens as well. We make Marines capable of making a difference—for our nation and themselves. While in uniform and while in the community, Marines live by our core values—honor, courage and commitment. For those who wish to serve their country and their communities, the path of honor beckons brightly. From Fortune 500 Company CEOs to famous public figures and prominent members of society everywhere, many attribute their success to the solid foundation instilled in the Marine Corps. The courage , self-confidence and leadership gained in the Marine Corps have a lasting effect on our Marines and the communities they serve.[DOC] [TLE] Some Marine Corps Facts - HarborsiteOpeningPageUSMC Facts [PAR] Mascot: [PAR] English Bulldog [PAR] The inspiration that led to the adoption of the English bulldog as the official Marine Corps mascot came from World War I-era German soldiers. Legend has it that the Marines were referred to as teufel-hunden, (devil-dogs), the vicious, wild mountain dogs of Bavarian folklore, because of the Marines relentless method of attack that turned the tide as the German Army approached Paris. In June 1918, the Marines repeatedly repulsed the Germans in Belleau Wood, ending the offensive to take the city. Soon afterward, a Marine recruiting poster painted by artist Charles B. Falls appeared depicting a dachshund, attired in a spiked helmet and Iron Cross, fleeing from an English bulldog wearing a helmet bearing the Marines globe and anchor insignia. The paintings inscription read, Teufel | What Latin phrase, which translates as always faithful, is best recognized as the motto of the US Marine Corp? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] What Are the Different Types of BMX Bikes? | eBayWhat Are the Different Types of BMX Bikes? | eBay [PAR] What Are the Different Types of BMX Bikes? [PAR] Share [PAR] March 3, 2016 [PAR] Out of all the sports available to the average person in the United States and around the world, BMX biking is perhaps one of the most accessible and fun. While there are plenty of opportunities for stunt riding, these maneuvers are not necessarily to learn if the rider isn't into that sort of thing. Alternatively, the sky is literally the limit if a biker wants to try out extreme stunt biking styles. [PAR] In this guide, we explore the different types of BMX bikes and their various uses, along with some of the essential accessories that all BMX riders, serious or not so serious, should be wearing. There is also a handy section about purchasing BMX bikes and related accessories on eBay. [PAR] [PAR] The History of BMX Bikes [PAR] BMX biking is otherwise known as "bicycle motocross," and was influenced heavily by the motorcycle motocross of the early 20th-century. Below is a brief history of BMX biking and its many forms. [PAR] Early BMX Bikes [PAR] BMX bikes are not as youthful a bicycle style as many people think. In fact, their history goes all the way back to the 1920s. Early BMX bikes were not actually built to be BMX bikes. Instead, riders took the initiative themselves, modifying regular bikes until BMX versions became available to buy in the early 1960's. Knobbed tires and primitive rear-wheel suspension became staples of the first BMX bikes. [PAR] [PAR] The Dawn of the Official BMX Era [PAR] When the first official BMX bikes became available to buy in the 1960s, they flew out of the stores like hotcakes. The Stingray BMX, by Schwinn, was released in 1963 and became an immediate hit with youngsters all over the U.S. [PAR] In 1968, Schwinn began producing the modified Stingray Krate, which led the way to the innovative design era of the 1970s and 1980s. It was in these decades that BMX bikes continually topped seasonal holiday and birthday wish lists of an entire generation of children. [PAR] [PAR] Modern BMX Bikes [PAR] The improvements made in the 1970s and 1980s led to the development of freestyle BMX biking. This was after steel frames were replaced with lightweight aluminum frames. By the end of the last century, other metals like titanium and magnesium were being used to manufacture BMX bike frames. [PAR] Lighter bikes allowed for progressively more stunning stunts, and riders could literally fly through the air on these lightweight BMX bikes. From "endos" and "barhops" to the more complex and dangerous "180" or the "tail whip," stunt riders all over the country were now able to use the bike as a means of defying the laws of gravity. [PAR] [PAR] BMX Bike Styles [PAR] BMX biking has spawned a whole slew of different types of BMX biking styles and types of BMX bikes. BMX bikes essentially fall under two categories: freestyle, and the race and dirt jump bikes. [PAR] Freestyle [PAR] Freestyle is an extreme sport version of BMX. Freestyle BMX started in California in the mid-1970s, as local teens started using the concrete Escondido River channels near San Diego as locations to ride. Freestyle disciplines include "flatland," "street," "vert," "park" and "trail." [PAR] Freestyle BMX bikes are typically equipped with 20-inch wheels and a 20-22 inch long top tube. Surprisingly, freestyle BMX bikes do not always come with brakes, and if they do, they are usually straight cable brakes. Grips come without flanges, because they run the risk of being in the way when certain tricks are being performed. Some riders prefer to buy a ready-made bike, while others prefer to modify a the bike themselves. [PAR] Different types of freestyle BMX bikes come with variable peg sizes (which attach to the axle of the wheel), except dirt bikes which generally do not have pegs at all unless tricks are being performed. Tire styles depend upon the type of surface being ridden on, with dirt bikers choosing more knobby tires for extra | Mountain, touring, and BMX are all types of what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Wreck-It Ralph (character) - Wreck-It Ralph Wiki - WikiaWreck-It Ralph (character) | Wreck-It Ralph Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Official Bios [PAR] Wreck-It Ralph: Bad Guys Finish Last [PAR] "Ralph is a heavy-handed wrecking riot with a heart. For 30 years—day in, day out—he's been doing his job as “The Bad Guy” in the arcade game Fix-It Felix, Jr. But it's getting harder and harder to love his job when no one seems to like him for doing it. Suffering from a classic case of Bad-Guy fatigue and hungry for a little wreck-ognition, Ralph embarks on a wild adventure across an incredible arcade-game universe to prove that just because he's a Bad Guy, it doesn't mean he's a bad guy." [PAR] "Wreck-It Ralph is a video game character, playing the role of the villain. After 30 years of playing the same role, Ralph felt it was time for a change. Ralph, along with many other video game villains, attends a council in an attempt to relieve the stress of being the villain of their respective games. Eventually, Ralph would travel to the Game Central Station, using the different portals to travel to various video game worlds. Throughout his adventure, he meets various characters, and accidentally unleashes an evil that can shut down the entire arcade, and the characters that inhabit it." [PAR] Personality [PAR] Ralph's 8-Bit Sprite [PAR] Despite his hulking appearance, Ralph is ultimately humble, sweet and kind at heart. Even so, he admittedly has a temper problem, which results in him wrecking things when angered. In fact, it is because of his wrecking programming that Ralph was often shunned by the Nicelanders, and Ralph proves to be ashamed of his wrecking habits at certain points. During the film, he appears oblivious to what actually makes one a hero. During the first part of his adventure, he is openly out for himself, believing earning a medal (though he did not technically earn it) would automatically give him the title of a hero. It is not until he meets and befriends a young girl named Vanellope , that he learns being a hero means learning to put others before yourself. Aside from this, Ralph can be a bit clumsy, mostly due to his massive size. [PAR] Though he doesn't exactly appear to be, Ralph actually proves to be quite intelligent. This is seen during the climax of the film where he quickly concocts the plan to erupt Diet Cola Mountain so the Cy-Bugs invading Sugar Rush would mistake the Diet Cola lava for a beacon. This is seen again minutes later when King Candy (as a Cy-Bug) carries Ralph into the air, presumably preventing him from completing his mission. However, Ralph realizes he’s being held right above the mountain and breaks free of Candy’s grasp, quickly realizing his weight could bring down the Mentos crater that would cause the eruption. [PAR] In the end, Ralph finally makes peace with his role as a video-game villain while maintaining his friendships with Vanellope, Felix, and the other Bad Guys. He states that Vanellope’s friendship is all he needs to be happy. [PAR] Appearance [PAR] Ralph is a "giant of a man", and according to Ralph himself, is nine feet tall and weighs 643 pounds (292 kilograms). He is muscular and beefy, with his most noticeable features being his huge hands and feet, made for crushing and smashing things. Ralph has spiky dark auburn (red in 8-bit) hair. Ralph's usual attire clothing are a pair of burgundy red overalls with one strap across his right shoulder while the left strap is broken. He also wears a large red plaid-patterned shirt with ripped-off sleeves which has three buttons at the neck, two of which are buttoned up, and he also wears a turquoise green undershirt beneath his plaid shirt. He is never seen wearing shoes. [PAR] Powers and Abilities [PAR] Due to Ralph's large size and tremendous weight, he is extremely strong and durable | What is the name of the video game that is home to Ralph in the Disney movie Wreck-it Ralph? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Anatomic Health : Reflexology Frequently Asked QuestionsAnatomic Health : Reflexology Frequently Asked Questions [PAR] Contact [PAR] What is Reflexology? [PAR] It is well known that Reflexology is a science that deals with the principal that there are reflex areas in the hands, ears and feet that correspond to all glands, organs, and parts of the body. Using the thumb and fingers, a certified reflexologist can stimulate natural surfaces to these reflex areas thereby inducing relief to the corresponding glands, organs or parts of the body. In the same way one would feel sensation in ones own ear, hand or foot, and would be drawn to touch, scratch or rub the area in order to dissipate the congestion in the tissue, Reflexology takes this scenario to new heights as we think of the body in a brand new way. [PAR] What is the Ingham Method? [PAR] The Ingham Method is the combined work of the late Eunice Ingham and her nephew Dwight C. Byers, the world's leading authority on foot Reflexology. Mr. Byers, director of the International Institute of Reflexology, and/or his hand picked instructors conduct on-going workshops on a worldwide scale to both laymen and professionals. [PAR] What does Reflexology do? [PAR] Reflexology is known for its ability to relieve tension and stress and promote relaxation. Most of us are naive to how damaging stress can be. According to the American Institute of Stress, under the headline, AMERICA'S # 1 Health Problem, stress ranks above cancer or AIDS. With an estimated 75-90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for Stress related problems. Although our environment has changed, the human body has not, and this ancient method of relieving stress still works. Our modern lifestyles not only cause a great deal of this stress, but also do nothing to relieve it. Reflexology can relieve tension and promote relaxation. [PAR] How does it work? [PAR] There are many theories about how Reflexology works, but the most commonly held belief is that Reflexology acts to relax those reflexes that in turn are connected to various parts of the body, improving lymphatic drainage and circulation as well as relaxing muscles and stimulating nerve connections. Reflexology is primarily a relaxation technique, and while research clearly indicates that Reflexology benefits patients health in both chronic and other ailments, it is not a substitute for medical treatment, and should be considered as complementary to any type of medical treatment. Extensive research on Reflexology has validated the effectiveness of Reflexology. [PAR] Does it cure diseases or ailments? [PAR] Reflexology is not intended to cure diseases or ailments. Reflexologists are not medical practitioners and are not allowed to diagnose ailments or treat disease. Reflexology can be a valuable way of indicating areas where higher stress or tension is present in the body and can assist to relieve that stress or tension which can promote or encourage the natural healing process. [PAR] What is a treatment like? [PAR] With the client relaxing in a comfortable position, the reflexologist will begin on bare feet. No tools are used, no gadgets or creams, only the strong competent fingers of the trained reflexologist's hands can be felt as they peruse your feet looking for the reflex points that will affect the corresponding relief to body glands, organs and parts of the body. As the body is considered to be a whole unit, sessions usually last from 45 to 60 minutes. Yes, Reflexology is safe for everyone! [PAR] What are the benefits of Reflexology? [PAR] If one body system is under-active or over-active it can put undue responsibility on another body system and therefore cause a stressful internal situation. Reflexology enables the body's natural healing processes to promote wellness, giving back responsibly to each and every organ, gland, and part of the body. This brings with it a sense of well being, the feeling that you are one within yourself. Reflexology primarily eases stress and tension, which in turn can improve blood circulation, lymph drainage, assist in the elimination of toxins, and strengthening of the immune system. It enables the body's natural healing processes to promote wellness. [PAR] What about Massage, Acupuncture etc? [PAR] Reflexology is not the same as massage, which involves tissue and muscle therapy to promote relaxation. | Which part of the body does a reflexologist primarily deal with? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Field Guide: Jehovah's Witnesses: Overview - isitso.orgField Guide: Jehovah's Witnesses: Overview [PAR] The author was a former member of Jehovah's Witnesses. [PAR] [PAR] The Claims [PAR] [PAR] The leadership of the WBTS claims to be the one and only conduit through whom God is making His will known on earth today. They are the only ones who can warn the non- [PAR] Witness world of what the future holds. And they are the only ones who can accurately interpret the full meaning of the scriptures for the loyal individual Jehovah's Witness. The individual JW is totally dependent on the WBTS to reveal the "true doctrines" that he/she must believe, and the true understanding of how to apply every part of the Bible to his/her own life. Thus the body of Jehovah's Witnesses who are subject to this leadership by the WBTS are viewed as the only "true believers" on earth. World conditions are believed to indicate the very near coming of the "end of the age," with the great Battle of Armageddon to bring an end to the world's Godless system. And a new "Paradise on Earth" will begin after that. [PAR] [PAR] However, unlike many evangelical groups, the Jehovah's Witnesses are not expecting the "Return" of Jesus Christ in His glorified body to rule on Earth. And although they expect a resurrection to life of believers, they expect such a resurrection for most to be to a permanent "physical life," which will be lived on the restored earth for all eternity. [PAR] [PAR] There is a special, elite group of believers, numbering 144,000, who will be resurrected to a "spiritual life" and dwell in heavenly realms with Jesus, ruling over the earth. These are believed to be the relatively few "faithful of all ages" from the first century to the 19th, combined with those faithful Watchtower supporters who were members up through 1935 when the process of making up that 144,000 is believed to have been completed. [PAR] [PAR] On the annual memorial of the Last Supper in the spring each year, JWs gather in their Kingdom Halls for what would appear to most observers to be a "communion" service with bread and wine being distributed. However, upon closer observation, it would be noted that the bread and wine are passed among the participants and only a handful of people … none, in some settings … would take them. For only those who are of the special class of the 144,000 are considered to be really a part of the "New Covenant." And since most of those who were alive and part of the Watchtower movement in 1935 have since died, that leaves few left to partake of the bread and wine—about 10,000 in 2008. [PAR] [PAR] The other JWs are part of a class referred to as the "Great Crowd" (from the New World Translation wording of Revelation 7:9) and they have no part in what is known as the "heavenly hope." Actually, though, recent records have indicated that the number of those taking the bread and wine has increased in recent decades. The theory allows for the possibility that some originally part of the 144,000 “fell away” from their calling, and God chose to replace them. Each individual who takes the bread and wine makes the decision within himself or herself if they believe that they have the “heavenly hope.” Although others in their congregation or in the organizational leadership may doubt their claim, no one stops them from partaking, and the total number is reported in official organizational documents. [PAR] [PAR] The hope of the Great Crowd is an "earthly hope," the reward of everlasting physical life in a Paradise Earth … and their confidence in this reward is based on their performance as dutiful JWs in this lifetime. To qualify for the reward, they are expected to be totally obedient to all directives of the WBTS, to accept unquestioningly any teachings | Awake and The Watchtower are two magazines distributed by what religious group in the door-to-door ministries business? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Mohammad Reza PahlaviMohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi ( Mohammad Rezâ Šâhe Pahlavi; 26 October 1919 – 27 July 1980) was the Shah of Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11 February 1979. He took the title Shāhanshāh ("Emperor" or "King of Kings") on 26 October 1967. He was the second and last monarch of the House of Pahlavi of the Iranian monarchy. Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi held several other titles, including that of Āryāmehr (Light of the Aryans) and Bozorg Arteshtārān (Head of the Warriors). [PAR] Mohammad Reza Pahlavi came to power during World War II after an Anglo-Soviet invasion forced the abdication of his father, Reza Shah. During Mohammad Reza's reign, the Iranian oil industry was briefly nationalized, under the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, until a US and UK-backed coup d'état deposed Mosaddegh and brought back foreign oil firms. Iran marked the anniversary of 2,500 years of continuous monarchy since the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great during his reign, at which time he also changed the benchmark of the Iranian calendar from the hegira to the beginning of the Persian Empire, measured from Cyrus the Great's coronation. As ruler, he introduced the White Revolution, a series of economic, social and political reforms with the proclaimed intention of transforming Iran into a global power and modernising the nation by nationalising certain industries and granting women suffrage. [PAR] A secular Muslim, Mohammad Reza gradually lost support from the Shi'a clergy of Iran as well as the working class, particularly due to his strong policy of modernisation, secularisation, conflict with the traditional class of merchants known as bazaari, relations with Israel, and corruption issues surrounding himself, his family, and the ruling elite. Various additional controversial policies were enacted, including the banning of the communist Tudeh Party, and a general suppression of political dissent by Iran's intelligence agency, SAVAK. According to official statistics, Iran had as many as 2,200 political prisoners in 1978, a number which multiplied rapidly as a result of the revolution. [PAR] Several other factors contributed to strong opposition to the Shah among certain groups within Iran, the most significant of which were US and UK support for his regime, clashes with Islamists and increased communist activity. By 1979, political unrest had transformed into a revolution which, on 17 January, forced him to leave Iran. Soon thereafter, the Iranian monarchy was formally abolished, and Iran was declared an Islamic republic led by Ruhollah Khomeini. Facing likely execution should he return to Iran, he died in exile in Egypt, whose President, Anwar Sadat, had granted him asylum. Due to his status as the last de facto Shah of Iran, he is often known as simply "the Shah". His eldest son, Reza Pahlavi, currently heads National Council of Iran, a government in exile of Iran. [PAR] Early life [PAR] Born in Tehran to Reza Pahlavi and his second wife, Tadj ol-Molouk, Mohammad Reza was the eldest son of the first Shah of the Pahlavi dynasty, Reza Shah, and the third of his eleven children. He was born with a twin sister, Ashraf Pahlavi. However, Shams, Mohammad Reza, Ashraf, Ali Reza, and their older half-sister, Fatemeh, were born as non-royals, as their father did not become Shah until 1925. Nevertheless, Reza Shah was always convinced that his sudden quirk of good fortune had commenced in 1919 with the birth of his son who was dubbed khoshghadam (bird of good omen). [PAR] By the time Mohammad Reza turned 11, his father deferred to the recommendation of Abdolhossein Teymourtash, the Minister of Court, to dispatch his son to Institut Le Rosey, a Swiss boarding school, for further studies. He would be the first Iranian prince in line for the throne to be sent abroad to attain a foreign education and remained there for the next four years before returning to obtain his high school diploma in Iran in 1936. After returning to the country, the Crown Prince was registered at the local military academy in Tehran where he remained enrolled until 1938. He | Name the year: Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi of Iran is booted; the Hood Canal bridge sinks; Jimmy Carter is attacked by the infamous Swamp Rabbit; The Sonics won their only championship; Iran takes 53 members of the US Embassy hostage for 444 days; Star Trek: The Motion Picture is released | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Tacoma Narrows BridgeThe Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington. The bridges connect the city of Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula and carry State Route 16 (known as Primary State Highway 14 until 1964) over the strait. Historically, the name "Tacoma Narrows Bridge" has applied to the original bridge nicknamed "Galloping Gertie", which opened in July 1940 but collapsed because of aeroelastic flutter four months later, as well as the replacement of the original bridge which opened in 1950 and still stands today as the westbound lanes of the present-day twin bridge complex. [PAR] The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened on July 1, 1940. It received its nickname "Galloping Gertie" because of the vertical movement of the deck observed by construction workers during windy conditions. The bridge became known for its pitching deck, and collapsed into Puget Sound the morning of November 7, 1940, under high wind conditions. Engineering issues as well as the United States' involvement in World War II postponed plans to replace the bridge for several years; the replacement bridge was opened on October 14, 1950. [PAR] By 1990, population growth and development on the Kitsap Peninsula caused traffic on the bridge to exceed its design capacity; as a result, in 1998 Washington voters approved a measure to support building a parallel bridge. After a series of protests and court battles, construction began in 2002 and the new bridge opened to carry eastbound traffic on July 15, 2007, while the 1950 bridge was reconfigured to carry westbound traffic. [PAR] At the time of their construction, both the 1940 and 1950 bridges were the third-longest suspension bridges in the world in terms of main span length, behind the Golden Gate Bridge and George Washington Bridge. The 1950 and 2007 bridges are now the fifth-longest suspension bridge spans in the United States, and the 38th-longest in the world. [PAR] Tolls were charged on the bridge for the entire four-month service life of the original span, as well as the first 15 years of the 1950 bridge. In 1965, the bridge's construction bonds plus interest were paid off, and the state ceased toll collection on the bridge. Over 40 years later, tolls were reinstated as part of the financing of the twin span, and are presently collected only from vehicles traveling eastbound. [PAR] Original bridge [PAR] The desire for the construction of a bridge in this location dates back to 1889 with a Northern Pacific Railway proposal for a trestle, but concerted efforts began in the mid-1920s. In 1937, the Washington State legislature created the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority and appropriated $5,000 to study the request by Tacoma and Pierce County for a bridge over the Narrows. The bridge was designed by Leon Moisseiff. [PAR] The first Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened to traffic on July 1, 1940. Its main span collapsed into the Tacoma Narrows four months later on November 7, 1940, at 11:00 AM (Pacific time) as a result of aeroelastic flutter caused by a 42 mph wind. The bridge collapse had lasting effects on science and engineering. In many undergraduate physics texts the event is presented as an example of elementary forced resonance with the wind providing an external periodic frequency that matched the natural structural frequency, even though the real cause of the bridge's failure was aeroelastic flutter. A contributing factor was its solid sides, not allowing wind to pass through the bridge's deck. Thus its design allowed the bridge to catch the wind and sway, which ultimately took it down. Its failure also boosted research in the field of bridge aerodynamics/aeroelastics, fields which have influenced the designs of all the world's great long-span bridges built since 1940. [PAR] No human life was lost in the collapse of the bridge. The only fatality was a cocker spaniel who perished after it was abandoned in a car on the bridge by its owner, Leonard Coatsworth. Professor Frederick Burt Farquharson (an engineer from the University of Washington who had been involved in the design of the bridge) tried to rescue it, but was bitten by the terrified dog when he attempted to | Nov 7, 1940 saw the original Tacoma Narrows bridge take a little dip. What alliterative nickname was it given? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Washington (state)Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States located north of Oregon, west of Idaho, and south of the Canadian province of British Columbia on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, the state was made out of the western part of the Washington Territory, which had been ceded by Britain in 1846 in accordance with the Oregon Treaty in the settlement of the Oregon Boundary Dispute. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital. Washington is sometimes referred to as Washington State or the State of Washington to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the capital of the U.S., which is often shortened to Washington. [PAR] Washington is the 18th largest with an area of 71,362 square miles (184,827 sq km), and the 13th most populous state with over 7 million people. Approximately 60 percent of Washington's residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area, the center of transportation, business, and industry along the Puget Sound region of the Salish Sea, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean consisting of numerous islands, deep fjords, and bays carved out by glaciers. The remainder of the state consists of deep temperate rainforests in the west, mountain ranges in the west, central, northeast and far southeast, and a semi-arid basin region in the east, central, and south, given over to intensive agriculture. Washington is the second most populous state on the West Coast and in the Western United States, after California. Mount Rainier is the state's highest elevation at almost 14,411 feet (4,392 m). [PAR] Washington is a leading lumber producer. Its rugged surface is rich in stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, ponderosa pine, white pine, spruce, larch, and cedar. The state is the biggest producer of apples, hops, pears, red raspberries, spearmint oil, and sweet cherries, and ranks high in the production of apricots, asparagus, dry edible peas, grapes, lentils, peppermint oil, and potatoes. Livestock and livestock products make important contributions to total farm revenue, and the commercial fishing of salmon, halibut, and bottomfish makes a significant contribution to the state's economy. [PAR] Manufacturing industries in Washington include aircraft and missiles, shipbuilding and other transportation equipment, lumber, food processing, metals and metal products, chemicals, and machinery. Washington has over 1,000 dams, including the Grand Coulee Dam, built for a variety of purposes including irrigation, power, flood control, and water storage. [PAR] Etymology [PAR] The Washington Territory was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. The area was originally part of a region called the Columbia District after the Columbia River. Incidentally, the area was renamed Washington in order to avoid confusion with the District of Columbia, which contains the city of Washington. [PAR] Washington is the only U.S. state named after a president. To distinguish it from the U.S. capital, which is also named for George Washington, Washington is sometimes referred to as "Washington State", or, in more formal contexts, as "the State of Washington". Washingtonians and other residents of the Pacific Northwest refer to the state simply as "Washington", calling the nation's capital "Washington, D.C." or, more often, simply "D.C.". [PAR] Geography [PAR] Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. Its northern border lies mostly along the 49th parallel, and then via marine boundaries through the Strait of Georgia, Haro Strait and Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. Washington is bordered by Oregon to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the southern boundary. [PAR] To the east, Washington borders Idaho, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. To the west of Washington lies the Pacific Ocean. [PAR] Washington | Representing the date of admission to the Union, what is the number on the flag of the great State of Washington? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Most Popular Jelly Bean Flavor - Food blog!Most Popular Jelly Bean Flavor [PAR] Most Popular Jelly Bean Flavor [PAR] Our Family 2 Comments [PAR] The most popular Jelly Bean flavor is buttered popcorn flavor! Of the 50 official flavors made by Jelly Belly (which is one of the largest makers of jelly beans), the buttery melt-in-your mouth flavor of buttered popcorn flavor is the best according to people and their taste buds! Strange!! [PAR] The 50 official flavors include all kinds of natural and artificial flavors including: [PAR] the official 50 flavors which are: Berry Blue, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Buttered Popcorn, Café Latte, Cantaloupe, Cappuccino, Caramel Apple, Caramel Corn, Chocolate Pudding, Cinnamon, Coconut, Cotton Candy, A&W Cream Soda, Crushed Pineapple, Dr Pepper, French Vanilla, Grape Jelly, Green Apple, Island Punch, Jalapeño, Juicy Pear, Kiwi, Lemon, Lemon Drop, Lemon Lime, Licorice, Mango, Margarita, Orange Juice, Orange Sherbet, Peach, Peanut Butter, Piña Colada, Pink Grapefruit, Plum, Raspberry, Red Apple, A&W Root Beer, Sizzling Cinnamon, Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Daiquiri, Strawberry Jam, Tangerine, Toasted Marshmallow, Top Banana, Tutti-Fruitti, Very Cherry, Watermelon, and Wild Blackberry. [PAR] Jelly beans in every flavor! [PAR] Related posts:[DOC] [TLE] Jelly Belly Gourmet Jelly Bean Gift Box, 40 Flavors ...Jelly Belly Gourmet Jelly Bean Gift Box 40 Flavors | Walgreens [PAR] Plenty of flavors to share & enjoy [PAR] It's like a box full of excitement [PAR] The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean® [PAR] Low Carb [PAR] Contains 40 Individual Flavors [PAR] 40 Flavor Jelly Belly® Gift Box [PAR] Berry Blue, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, Buttered Popcorn, Cappuccino, Caramel Corn, Chili Mango, Chocolate Pudding, Coconut, Cotton Candy, A&W Cream Soda, Crushed Pineapple, Dr. Pepper, French Vanilla, Green Apple, Island Punch, Juicy Pear, Kiwi, Lemon (Sunkist), Lemon Lime, Licorice, Margarita, Mixed Berry Smoothie, Orange (Sunkist), Orange Sherbet, Peach, Pina Colada, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red Apple, A&W Root Beer, Sizzling Cinnamon, Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Daiquiri, Tangerine (Sunkist), Toasted Marshmallow, Top Banana, Tutti-Fruitti, Very Cherry, Watermelon. [PAR] Some of the best experiences in life are the ones we share. Our Jelly Belly 40 Individual Flavors Gift Box offers up 40 such opportunities. Each flavor is unique unto itself. Each bean is carefully handcrafted from the wisdom of five generations of our candymaking family. All promise to generate excitement among your family and friends once the box is opened. The Jelly Belly 40 Individual Flavors Gift Box. Consider it a conversation icebreaker, a party-maker, a candy store in a box, so to speak. Experiment with the flavors. Most of all, share the experience and enjoy. [PAR] Net Wt. 17 oz (482g) [PAR] 1-800-522-3267[DOC] [TLE] Jelly Belly 49 Flavors Mix in bulk 10 lbs | Bulkecandy.com ...Jelly Belly Candy [PAR] [PAR] 50 Official Flavors and stirred them up for the ultimate Jelly Belly assortment, served in a 10 pound bulk case. Only one flavor is left out: Chili Mango. It's just a little too spicy to be eaten randomly. [PAR] A&W Cream Soda[DOC] [TLE] Jelly Belly Recipe | Jelly Belly Candy CompanyJelly Belly Recipe | Jelly Belly Candy Company [PAR] You're headed over to [PAR] MyJellyBelly.com! [PAR] MyJellyBelly.com is a separate site where you can customize boxes, tins and other containers with your own words and images, then fill the containers with a custom mix of Jelly Belly jelly beans. [PAR] To continue, just wait a bit or click here. [PAR] To stay on JellyBelly.com, click here.[DOC] [TLE] Individual Flavors | Jelly Belly Candy CompanyIndividual Flavors | Jelly Belly Candy Company [PAR] ADD TO CART [PAR] Product Info [PAR] We have taken your favorite draft beer and turned it into a gourmet jelly bean! Enjoy the authentic taste of a freshly poured draft beer without the alcohol. This fun jelly bean is completed with a | Toasted Marshmallow, Pina Colada, Crushed Pineapple and Buttered Popcorn are among the 50 official flavors of what candy? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] SeoulSeoul (; 서울;) – officially the Seoul Special City (서울특별시) – is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's 18th largest city. It is home to over half of all South Koreans along with 678,102 international residents. [PAR] Situated on the Han River, Seoul's history stretches back more than two thousand years when it was founded in 18 BCE by Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. It continued as the capital of Korea under the Joseon Dynasty. The Seoul Capital Area contains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Seoul is surrounded by mountains, the tallest being Mt. Bukhan, the world's most visited national park per square foot. Modern landmarks include the iconic N Seoul Tower, the gold-clad 63 Building, the neofuturistic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Lotte World, the world's second largest indoor theme park, Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, the world's longest bridge fountain and the Sevit Floating Islands. The birthplace of K-pop and the Korean Wave, Seoul received over 10 million international visitors in 2014, making it the world's 9th most visited city and 4th largest earner in tourism. [PAR] Today, Seoul is considered a leading and rising global city, resulting from an economic boom called the Miracle on the Han River which transformed it to the world's 4th largest metropolitan economy with a GDP of US$845.9 billion in 2014 after Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. In 2015, it was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis. A world leading technology hub centered on Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area boasts 15 Fortune Global 500 companies such as Samsung, the world's largest technology company, as well as LG and Hyundai-Kia. In 2014, the city's GDP per capita (PPP) of $39,786 was comparable to that of France and Finland. Ranked sixth in the Global Power City Index and Global Financial Centres Index, the metropolis exerts a major influence in global affairs as one of the five leading hosts of global conferences. [PAR] Seoul is the world's most wired city and ranked first in technology readiness by PwC's Cities of Opportunity report. It is served by the KTX high-speed rail and the Seoul Subway, providing 4G LTE, WiFi and DMB inside subway cars. Seoul is connected via AREX to Incheon International Airport, rated the world's best airport nine years in a row (2005–2013) by Airports Council International. Lotte World Tower, a 556m (1,824 ft) supertall skyscraper with 123 floors, is being built in Seoul to become the OECD's tallest in 2016, with the world's tallest art gallery. Its Lotte Cinema houses the world's largest cinema screen. Seoul's COEX Mall is the world's largest underground shopping mall. [PAR] Seoul hosted the 1986 Asian Games, 1988 Summer Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Miss Universe 1980 pageant, and the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. A UNESCO City of Design, Seoul was named the 2010 World Design Capital. [PAR] Etymology [PAR] The city has been known in the past by the names Wirye-seong (, during the Baekje era), Hanju (, during the Silla era), Namgyeong (, during the Goryeo era), Hanseong (, during both the Baekje and Joseon eras), Hanyang (, during the Joseon era), Gyeongseong (京城, during the colonial era). [PAR] During Japan's annexation in Korea, "Hanseong" () was renamed to "Keijō" (, or , Gyeongseong) by the Imperial authorities to prevent confusion with the hanja '漢', as it also refers to the Han Chinese. In reality, the ancient name of Seoul, Hanseong (), originally had the meaning of "big" or "vast". [PAR] Its current name originated from the | What is the name for the affluent district in southwest Seoul, Korea, which boasts the highest land values in the entire country? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Assistant Secretary of the NavyAssistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) is the title given to certain civilian senior officials in the United States Department of the Navy. [PAR] From 1861 to 1954, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy was the second highest civilian office in the Department of the Navy (reporting to the United States Secretary of the Navy). That role has since been supplanted by the office of Under Secretary of the Navy and the office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy has been abolished. There have, however, been a number of offices bearing the phrase "Assistant Secretary of the Navy" in their title (see below for details). [PAR] At present, there are four Assistant Secretaries of the Navy, each of whom reports to and assists the Secretary of the Navy and the Under Secretary of the Navy: [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisitions) [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) [PAR] *Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment) [PAR] * The General Counsel of the Navy is equivalent in rank to the four Assistant Secretaries. [PAR] History [PAR] The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy was established in 1861, to provide a senior deputy to the Secretary. The Assistant Secretary was responsible for the Navy's civilian personnel, as well as for administration of shore facilities (such as naval bases and shipyards). Gustavus Fox was the first to hold the post, serving throughout the Civil War. The office was disestablished in 1869, during Reconstruction, but was reestablished by Congress on July 11, 1890. James R. Soley was the first to be appointed to the newly reestablished position. [PAR] The Assistant Secretary was the Navy's number-two civilian until 1940, when Congress established the position of Under Secretary of the Navy, who was given oversight of the Assistant Secretary's activities. James V. Forrestal, later Secretary of Defense, was the first to serve as Under Secretary; he held the post until 1944, when he became Secretary of the Navy. [PAR] During the 20th century, the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary were divided among several officials. During the 1920s, for example, to reflect the increasing importance of naval aviation, Congress established the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. [PAR] The office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy was disestablished in 1954. [PAR] Famous Assistant Secretaries of the Navy [PAR] * U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1897–1898, during the William McKinley administration. [PAR] * U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1913 until 1920, and helped to implement Navy policies during World War I. [PAR] *According to author Edward J. Renehan, Jr., no less than five members of the extended Roosevelt clan served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy: Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. who served from 1921 through 1924 under Harding and Coolidge, Theodore Douglas Robinson (the son of Corinne Roosevelt) who served from 1924 through 1929 under Coolidge, and finally Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, a descendant of Robert Fulton's old friend "Steamboat Nicholas" Roosevelt, who served from 1933 through 1936 under FDR. [PAR] *Ralph Austin Bard was Assistant Secretary (1941–1944) and then Under Secretary (1944–1945) during World War II. [PAR] Assistant Secretaries of the Navy, 1861-1954 [PAR] Defunct Offices Bearing the Title of "Assistant Secretary of the Navy"[DOC] [TLE] Governor of New YorkThe Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy style of His/Her Excellency while in office. [PAR] The current governor is Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. Cuomo won the November 2010 gubernatorial election and was sworn in as the 56th governor of the state of New York on January 1, 2011. [PAR] Cuomo was re-elected on November 5, 2014, defeating his | October 27, 1858 saw the birth of what total badass, who spent time as New York City Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 33rd Governor of New York, and 25th Vice President of the US, before going on to a few other impressive jobs? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] July 3, 1890 – Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state ...July 3, 1890 � Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state. - Democratic Underground [PAR] Sherman A1 (18,724 posts) [PAR] July 3, 1890 � Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state. [PAR] Idaho (i/ˈaɪdəhoʊ/) is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th largest, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. [PAR] Idaho is a mountainous state with an area larger than that of all of New England. It is landlocked, surrounded by the states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and the Canadian province of British Columbia. However, the network of dams and locks on the Columbia River and Snake River make the city of Lewiston the farthest inland seaport on the Pacific coast of the contiguous United States. [PAR] Idaho's nickname is the "Gem State", because nearly every known type of gemstone has been found here. In addition, Idaho is one of only two places in the world where star garnets can be found in any significant quantities, the other being India. Additionally Idaho is sometimes called the "Potato State" owing to its popular crop. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for "Let it be forever").[DOC] [TLE] Idaho | FlickrIdaho | Flickr [PAR] Back to albums list [PAR] Idaho [PAR] Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th largest, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state. [PAR] Idaho is a mountainous state with an area larger than that of all of New England. It borders the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north, Montana to the northeast, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. The network of dams and locks on the Columbia River and Snake River make the city of Lewiston the farthest inland seaport on the Pacific coast of the contiguous United States. [PAR] Idaho's nickname is the "Gem State", because nearly every known type of gemstone has been found there. In addition, Idaho is one of only two places in the world where star garnets can be found in any significant quantities, the other being India. Idaho is sometimes called the "Potato State" owing to its popular and widely distributed crop. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for "Let it be forever"). From Wikipedia [PAR] Show more[DOC] [TLE] Idaho - dKosopediaIdaho - dKosopedia [PAR] Idaho [PAR] Diaries and stories tagged as [PAR] "Idaho" [PAR] 12 See also [PAR] Introduction [PAR] Idaho, a.k.a. the gem state by trivialistas, became the 43rd state on July 3, 1890. According to the 2000 Census, Idaho has a population of 1,293,953, 39th in population size among the states. [PAR] Political History [PAR] Idaho was not always conservative. In 1896 Idaho became only the fourth American state to grant women the right to vote. [PAR] Political Culture [PAR] Idaho is one of the most reliably Republican states in the Union, and only one of two states ( Utah is the other) where Mormons are the most numerous identifiable religious group. Idaho is known for its potatoes, but also for violent white supremacists who move there and tarnish the reputation of the decent people of the Idaho. [PAR] Idaho has not supported a Democratic candidate for president since 1964. Even in that election, Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater by less than two percentage points. In 2004, George W. Bush carried Idaho by a margin of 38 percentage points and 68.4 percent of the vote, winning in 43 of 44 counties. Only Blaine County , which contains the Sun Valley ski resort, supported John Kerry. Idaho was only | Known as The Gem State, what was the 43rd state to join the Union on Jul 3, 1890? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Parts of a Suit of Armor - Medieval LifestyleParts of a Suit of Armor [PAR] Medieval Sword [PAR] Suit of Armor Close-Up: The Medieval Harness [PAR] The battle-ready medieval knight was attired in a suit of armor referred to as a "body harness." A common construction technique utilized "lames" or strips of metal which overlapped, somewhat like the shingles on a roof. These laminations were often used in the collar, shoulder, and abdominal areas to facilitate movement. [PAR] Underneath the suit of armor a cushioning gambeson may have been worn, a quilted jacket stuffed with tow (short flax fibers), wool, grass, or horse hair. [PAR] Some of the basic elements of the plate harness are illustrated below: [PAR] Parts of a Suit of Armor [PAR] Head and Shoulder Armor [PAR] Comb [PAR] — An extension from front to back across the top of the helmet which helps strengthen the helm’s structure. During the Renaissance period this helmet component could be very large and ornate. [PAR] Helm [PAR] — Vest-like shoulder armor which added some protection over the breastplate and across the upper back. [PAR] Torso Armor [PAR] — As its name implies, this plate protected the upper chest area. [PAR] Plackart [PAR] — An armored reinforcement covering the lower half of the breastplate. Depending upon the design, the plackart might cover nearly the entire breastplate. [PAR] Fauld [PAR] — Armor, usually composed of lames, which attached to the breastplat> (and plackart), serving to protect the abdomen. [PAR] Tasset [PAR] (TAS-et) — Solid Armor plates or a skirt of lames hung from the fauld to cover the gap between the fauld and the thigh armor. [PAR] Arm and Leg Armor [PAR] Rerebrace [PAR] (REER-brase) — Armor shielding of the upper arm. The rerebrace is also referred to as the upper cannon. [PAR] Couter[DOC] [TLE] Suit of Armor - Galnet Wiki - WikiaSuit of Armor | Galnet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Comb — An extension from front to back across the top of the helmet which helps strengthen the helm’s structure. During the Renaissance period this helmet component could be very large and ornate. [PAR] Helm — Armor for the head. [PAR] Visor — A pivoting plate attached to the front of the helm providing protection for the face. Frequently the visor contained “breaths,” holes or slits for ventilation, which also provided some extra visibility. [PAR] Gorget (pronounced GOR-jet or gor-ZHAY) — Armored collar made from hinged plates or laminations. [PAR] Pauldron — Vest-like shoulder armor which added some protection over the breastplate and across the upper back. [PAR] Torso Armor [PAR] Edit [PAR] Breastplate — As its name implies, this plate protected the upper chest area. [PAR] Plackart — An armored reinforcement covering the lower half of the breastplate. Depending upon the design, the plackart might cover nearly the entire breastplate. [PAR] Fauld — Armor, usually composed of lames, which attached to the breastplat> (and plackart), serving to protect the abdomen. [PAR] Tasset (TAS-et) — Solid Armor plates or a skirt of lames hung from the fauld to cover the gap between the fauld and the thigh armor. [PAR] Arm and Leg Armor [PAR] Rerebrace (REER-brase) — Armor shielding of the upper arm. The rerebrace is also referred to as the upper cannon. [PAR] Couter (COW-ter) — Armored elbow guards. [PAR] Vambrace — Forearm shielding. This term is sometimes used to refer to the entire arm defense, which is divided into upper and lower cannons. Similarly the term "bracers" can refer to the entire arm defense or components such as the shielding that protects an archer's forearms from the bow string. [PAR] Gauntlet — Armored glove. [PAR] Cuisse (KWIS) — Armor of the thigh. [PAR] Poleyn (PO-lane) — Cup-shaped armor knee-guards, often equipped with fan-plates. [PAR] Fan-plates — Heart- or fan-shaped guards for the side of the knee, extending from the poleyn. [PAR] Greave (GREEV) — Armor of the lower leg. [PAR] | In a traditional suit of armor, where on the body was a greave worn? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Five Things You Didn't Know About the Wah-Wah PedalFive Things You Didn't Know About the Wah-Wah Pedal [PAR] Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Wah-Wah Pedal [PAR] For the uninitiated of those potential guitar heroes out there, a " wah-wah pedal " is a pedal that lets you manipulate the tone of your guitar, allowing it to mimic the human voice. [PAR] In other words, the wah-wah pedal essentially creates that distinct wah-wah sound that cools down the tone of the guitar into what is often a smooth, relaxing voice. [PAR] For you beginners, there are a lot of things you might not know about this pedal, so in case you want to learn more, here are five interesting tidbits. [PAR] Wah-wahs are usually meant for lead guitars. [PAR] If you're the bass player, you're probably not going to make a lot of use out of a guitar wah-wah pedal, as much as you might like to try it. Of course, any band is free to try out its own sounds, but wah-wah pedals are usually reserved for the lead guitar, since most bands want to feature the distinctive wah-wah sound. You'll also notice that the human-friendly sound of the wah-wah works well with an audience's ears. [PAR] The wah-wah sound is achieved by filtering the sound. [PAR] Passing a sound through a high or low filter will alter it tremendously; a wah-wah effect will cycle through both of these filters smoothly, allowing for a round, smooth tone. It sounds like a "wah" because this change between filters mimics how the mouth works when pronouncing the word "wah." [PAR] Although a bass player might not always use a wah-wah, it has been done before. [PAR] Jazz legend Miles Davis, for example, allowed his bassist Michael Henderson to use the wah-wah pedal on an album in the early 1970's. [PAR] Originally, the wah-wah wasn't intended for electric guitars. [PAR] Even though the electric guitar and the wah-wah pedal seem like a natural match, this wasn't how the process started. It was only later that the wah-wah pedal was attached to an electric guitar. [PAR] One of the most famous brands is known as "Cry Baby." [PAR] Cry Baby is an appropriate name for what is known as a wah-wah pedal, and today is one of the most recognized wah-wah brands around. [PAR] Now that you know a little more about the wah-wah pedal, you'll probably better understand its usage. The next time you hear it played, try to remember just a few of these facts![DOC] [TLE] Guitar/Effects Pedals - Wikibooks, open books for an open ...Guitar/Effects Pedals - Wikibooks, open books for an open world [PAR] Guitar/Effects Pedals [PAR] Jump to: navigation , search [PAR] Effects Pedals are electronic devices that modify the tone, pitch, or sound of an electric guitar. Effects can be housed in effects pedals, guitar amplifiers, guitar amplifier simulation software, and rackmount preamplifiers or processors. Electronic effects and signal processing form an important part of the electric guitar tone used in many genres, such as rock, pop, blues, and metal. All these are inserted into the signal path between an electric instrument and the amplifier. They modify the signal coming from the instrument, adding "effects" that change the way it sounds in order to add interest, create more impact or create aural soundscapes. [PAR] Guitar effects are also used with other instruments in rock, pop, blues, and metal, such as electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Electric bass players use bass effects, which are designed to work with the low-frequency tones of the bass. [PAR] Contents [PAR] Distortion-related effects[ edit ] [PAR] Boss DS1 distortion pedal [PAR] Distortion is an important part of an electric guitar's sound in many genres, particularly for rock, hard rock, and metal. A distortion pedal takes a normal electric guitar signal and combine harmonic multiplication and clipping through | A wah-wah pedal is attached to what instrument in order alter the tone to make it mimic a human voice? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] ELEMENT: ARSENIC - radiochemistry.orgELEMENT: ARSENIC [PAR] View Isotopic & Isomeric Data [PAR] History [PAR] (L. arsenicum, Gr. arsenikon, yellow orpiment, identified with arenikos, male, from the belief that metals were different sexes; Arabic, Az-zernikh, the orpiment from Persian zerni-zar, gold) Elemental arsenic occurs in two solid modifications: yellow, and gray or metallic, with specific gravities of 1.97, and 5.73, respectively. It is believed that Albertus Magnus obtained the element in 1250 A.D. In 1649 Schroeder published two methods of preparing the element. Mispickel, arsenopyrite, (FeSAs) is the most common mineral from which, on heating, the arsenic sublimes leaving ferrous sulfide. [PAR] Properties [PAR] The element is a steel gray, very brittle, crystalline, semimetallic solid; it tarnishes in air, and when heated is rapidly oxidized to arsenous oxide with the odor of garlic. Arsenic and its compounds are poisonous. [PAR] Uses [PAR] Arsenic is used in bronzing, pyrotechny, and for hardening and improving the sphericity of shot. The most important compounds are white arsenic, the sulfide, Paris green, calcium arsenate, and lead arsenate; the last three have been used as agricultural insecticides and poisons. Marsh's test makes use of the formation and ready decomposition of arsine. Arsenic is finding increasing uses as a doping agent in solid-state devices such as transistors. Gallium arsenide is used as a laser material to convert electricity directly into coherent light. [PAR] Sources: Los Alamos National Laboratory; CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics; American Chemical Society [PAR] Element image from www.element-collection.com used with permission[DOC] [TLE] 10 Interesting Arsenic Facts - About.com Education10 Interesting Arsenic Facts [PAR] 10 Interesting Arsenic Facts [PAR] 10 Element Facts [PAR] 10 Interesting Arsenic Facts [PAR] Arsenic is an element that can be found in native state or relatively pure in nature. Harry Taylor, Getty Images [PAR] By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. [PAR] Updated November 15, 2015. [PAR] Arsenic is best known as a poison and pigment, but it has many other interesting properties. Here are 10 interesting arsenic element facts: [PAR] Arsenic is the element with the symbol As and atomic number 33 . It is an example of a metalloid or semimetal , with properties of both metals and nonmetals. It is found in nature as a single stable isotope, arsenic-75. At least 33 radioisotopes have been synthesized. Its most common oxidation states are -3 or +3 in compounds. Arsenic also readily forms bonds with its own atoms. [PAR] Arsenic occurs naturally in pure crystalline form and also in several minerals, usually with sulfur or with metals. In pure form, the element has three common allotropes: gray, yellow, and black. Yellow arsenic is a waxy solid that converts into gray arsenic after exposure to light at room temperature. Brittle gray arsenic is the most stable form of the element. [PAR] The element name arsenic comes from the ancient Persian word Zarnikh, which means "yellow orpiment". Orpiment is arsenic trisulfide, a mineral that somewhat resembles gold. The Greek word ‘arsenikos’ means potent. [PAR] continue reading below our video [PAR] 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance [PAR] Arsenic is an element known to ancient man and important in alchemy . The pure element was officially isolated in 1250 by Albertus Magnus. Early on, arsenic compounds were added to bronze to increase its hardness, as colorful pigments, and in medicines. [PAR] When arsenic is heated, it oxidizes and releases an odor similar to that of garlic. Striking various arsenic-containing minerals with a hammer may also release the characteristic odor. [PAR] At ordinary pressure, arsenic, like carbon dioxide, does not melt but sublimes directly into vapor. Liquid arsenic only forms under high pressures. [PAR] Arsenic has long been used as a poison, but it's readily detected. Past exposure to arsenic may be assessed by examining hair. Urine or blood tests can assay recent exposure. The pure element and all of its compounds are toxic. Arsenic damages multiple organs, including skin, the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, and excretory system. Inorganic arsenic compounds are considered more toxic than organic arsenic. While high doses can | From the Persian for "yellow orpiment", what element, with an atomic number of 33, uses the symbol As? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Guy Fawkes NightGuy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure. [PAR] Within a few decades Gunpowder Treason Day, as it was known, became the predominant English state commemoration, but as it carried strong Protestant religious overtones it also became a focus for anti-Catholic sentiment. Puritans delivered sermons regarding the perceived dangers of popery, while during increasingly raucous celebrations common folk burnt effigies of popular hate-figures, such as the pope. Towards the end of the 18th century reports appear of children begging for money with effigies of Guy Fawkes and 5 November gradually became known as Guy Fawkes Day. Towns such as Lewes and Guildford were in the 19th century scenes of increasingly violent class-based confrontations, fostering traditions those towns celebrate still, albeit peaceably. In the 1850s changing attitudes resulted in the toning down of much of the day's anti-Catholic rhetoric, and the Observance of 5th November Act was repealed in 1859. Eventually the violence was dealt with, and by the 20th century Guy Fawkes Day had become an enjoyable social commemoration, although lacking much of its original focus. The present-day Guy Fawkes Night is usually celebrated at large organised events, centred on a bonfire and extravagant firework displays. [PAR] Settlers exported Guy Fawkes Night to overseas colonies, including some in North America, where it was known as Pope Day. Those festivities died out with the onset of the American Revolution. Claims that Guy Fawkes Night was a Protestant replacement for older customs like Samhain are disputed, although another old celebration, Halloween, has lately increased in popularity, and according to some writers, may threaten the continued observance of 5 November. [PAR] Origins and history in England [PAR] Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and replace him with a Catholic head of state. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes, caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords, James's Council allowed the public to celebrate the king's survival with bonfires, so long as they were "without any danger or disorder". This made 1605 the first year the plot's failure was celebrated. The following January, days before the surviving conspirators were executed, Parliament passed the Observance of 5th November Act, commonly known as the "Thanksgiving Act". It was proposed by a Puritan Member of Parliament, Edward Montagu, who suggested that the king's apparent deliverance by divine intervention deserved some measure of official recognition, and kept 5 November free as a day of thanksgiving while in theory making attendance at Church mandatory. A new form of service was also added to the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, for use on that date. [PAR] Little is known about the earliest celebrations. In settlements such as Carlisle, Norwich and Nottingham, corporations provided music and artillery salutes. Canterbury celebrated 5 November 1607 with 106 pounds of gunpowder and 14 pounds of match, and three years later food and drink was provided for local dignitaries, as well as music, explosions and a parade by the local militia. Even less is known of how the occasion was first commemorated by the general public, although records indicate that in Protestant Dorchester a sermon was read, the church bells rung, and bonfires and fireworks lit. [PAR] Early significance [PAR] According to historian and author Antonia Fraser, a study of the earliest sermons preached demonstrates an anti-Catholic concentration " | "Remember, remember the fifth of November" is a British nursery rhyme that commemorates what historical figure? A. Sir Francis Drake B. Guy Fawkes C. Henry VIII D. Oliver Cromwell | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Butternut, Acorn, & Spaghetti Squash on Pinterest | Acorn ...1000+ images about Butternut, Acorn, & Spaghetti Squash on Pinterest | Bacon, Butternut squash and Stuffed acorn squash [PAR] Forward [PAR] Looking for a super tasty supper recipe? This amazing, gluten free pasta recipe is exactly what you've been searching for. Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash takes the flavors and textures of your favorite pasta recipe and turns them into a unique and [PAR] See More[DOC] [TLE] Winter Squash Varieties, Types of Winter Squash, Heirloom ...Winter Squash Varieties, Types of Winter Squash, Heirloom Squash Varieties [PAR] Steve Masley [PAR] …Click IMAGE to Enlarge [PAR] They’re called winter squash because you eat them through the winter, not because you can grow them through the winter. Hard frost kills them, and even if they survive in mild-winter areas, they need summer heat—and flying pollinators—to set and ripen fruit. [PAR] Summer squash—like zucchini, crookneck, and patty pan—are harvested small, while the skins are still soft. For zucchini varieties , click Here . For other summer squash varieties , click Here . [PAR] Winter squash and summer squash are closely related, and share similar soil, fertilizer, irrigation, and cultural needs. For information on growing squash , click Here . [PAR] Steve Masley [PAR] …Click IMAGE to Enlarge [PAR] Winter squash varieties can be divided into acorn, delicata, buttercup (kabocha), butternut, hubbard, and spaghetti squash types. [PAR] Most winter squash, like their cousins, pumpkins, have LARGE vines—10 to 15 feet (3-5m)–and sometimes 2 or 3 vines [PAR] The larger Hubbard winter squash varieties can easily run to 20 feet (5m). Winter squash need space to ramble. [PAR] If you don’t have much space, or if you’re growing squash in containers , look for compact bush varieties in the descriptions below, like ‘Honey Bear’ acorn squash, or ‘Bush Delicata’ . [PAR] Acorn Squash [PAR] Small, ribbed squashes are delicious baked. Most have mildly sweet yellow flesh. Acorn squash do not store as well as other winter squash, so use within 3 months of harvest. Sun curing not necessary with acorn squash. [PAR] ‘Table Queen’ (Heirloom, 85 days) produces dark green, flavorful fruit with dark orange flesh on compact bush-type vines. Suitable for container gardens and small space gardens. [PAR] Steve Masley [PAR] …Click IMAGE to Enlarge [PAR] Buttercup squash have sweet, somewhat dry, yellow-to-deep-orange flesh that’s perfect for fall soups and stews, or simply roasted and served with butter. Some varieties are starchy immediately after harvest, but sweeten up after a few weeks of storage. [PAR] Stored cool, dry, and dark, buttercup squash keep for about 9 months. They're at their best at 2-4 months. [PAR] ‘Bonbon’ Buttercup (F1 hybrid, 95 days) is the best buttercup squash I’ve grown. The large vines produce 4-10 blocky, dark green, smooth-skinned fruit. Sweet, smooth-textured flesh, especially roasted . If you have the space for some large vines, grow this squash. 2005 All-American Selections winner.[DOC] [TLE] Winter Squash Visual Guide | Epicurious.comWinter Squash Visual Guide | Epicurious.com | Epicurious.com [PAR] print [PAR] T he cooler months are prime time for winter squash. Pumpkins may get all the glory at Halloween, but there are many other versatile, vividly colored, flavorful, and nutrient-packed varieties to brighten up fall and winter meals. Sweeter, denser, and more firm in texture than summer squash or zucchini, winter squash take well to a wide spectrum of seasonings and can be true crowd-pleasers in warming soups , casseroles , risotto , lasagna , and even desserts . [PAR] The term winter squash is a bit of a misnomer: Harvested in the fall, these hardy vegetables will keep well through the cold winter months for which they're named. Chances are that sugar pumpkins, acorn squash, and butternut squash are the most readily available types at local supermarkets. Others, such | Acorn, spaghetti, and butternut are all types of what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Ford RancheroThe Ford Ranchero is a coupe utility that was produced by Ford between 1957 and 1979. Unlike a pickup truck, the Ranchero was adapted from a two-door station wagon platform that integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. A total of 508,355 units were produced during the model's production run. It was adapted from full-sized, compact, and intermediate automobiles sold by Ford for the North American market. [PAR] During the 1970s, the Ranchero name was used in the South African market on a rebadged Australian Ford Falcon utility. These vehicles were sent to South Africa in complete knock down (CKD) form, and assembled at the Port Elizabeth plant.[http://www.moby302.co.za/cars/1972_xa/ranchero.html 1972 Ranchero Bakkie - Australian XA Falcon Ute] Retrieved on 8 May 2010 In Argentina, a utility version of the locally produced Ford Falcon was also called Ranchero. [PAR] The Ford Ranchero sold well enough to spawn a competitor from General Motors in 1959, the Chevrolet El Camino. [PAR] History [PAR] The first Ford Model T and Model A pickup trucks were created from sedans by placing a truck box behind the body of a car truncated behind the driver's seat. In 1934, Ford Australia's designer Lew Bandt modified a coupe with a smoothly integrated loadbed that could be used like a car to drive to church or to deliver pigs to market. This created the coupe utility which remains a popular body style known as the "ute" in Australia. In North America, pickup trucks evolved into a heavier duty form with cabs and beds that were quite distinct from passenger automobiles. The Ranchero was the first postwar American vehicle of its type adapted from a popular sedan from the factory. It combined the sleek looks of a sedan with the utility of a light-duty pickup truck. [PAR] First generation (1957–1959) [PAR] See also 1957 Ford [PAR] Introduced in December 1956, three months after the traditional September model year start-up, the Ranchero was based on the standard and new-for-1957 full-sized Ford platform, specifically the short-wheelbase Custom sedan, two-door Ranch Wagon station wagon, and utilitarian Courier sedan delivery. Essentially a Courier with an open, reinforced bed, its own unique rear window and integrated cab and cargo box, the Ranchero was initially offered in two trim levels, and throughout the model run, was built on the corresponding automobile assembly line, but sold as a truck through Ford's truck division. An extremely basic standard model was marketed to traditional pickup truck buyers such as farmers, and the Custom picked up most of the options and accessories available on the Fairlane line, including stainless steel bodyside mouldings and two-tone paint. Upscale models were badged both as a Fairlane and Ranchero, with a stylized representation of a Longhorn as the symbol for the model located on the tailgate. Indeed, print advertising of the time played on the theme of the American Southwest that the Spanish model name and Longhorn symbol were meant to evoke, showing artistic representations of the vehicle being used in ranching and outdoor activities, proclaiming it as "More Than A Car! More Than A Truck!" The Ranchero was a hit with both the automotive press and the buying public, filling an untapped market niche for vehicles with the utility of a light pickup and the ease of operation and riding characteristics of a car. In fact, the Ranchero had a marginally higher cargo capacity by about 50 lb (23 kg) than the half-ton F-Series pickup. Both standard and Custom could be ordered with any engine available for Ford cars, all the way up to the 352 cuin "Thunderbird Special". In Canada, the Ranchero was also available in the Meteor line-up. Seat belts and padded instrument panels were optional. [PAR] The 1958 version remained largely unchanged under the skin save for the new front sheet metal (shared by the big '58 Ford and inspired by the Thunderbird) and its new four-headlamp arrangement. [PAR] The 1959 model was built with the same 118 in wheelbase as all 1959 Fords, giving the Ranchero the advantage over its predecessors of a new, longer 7 ft bed. | With a truck body on a car chassis, what Chevrolet product, produced from 1959-60, and 64-87, was a competitor to the Ford Ranchero? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Healthy Milk Chocolate Is On The Way, Scientists SayHealthy Milk Chocolate Is On The Way, Scientists Say - Particle News [PAR] Healthy Milk Chocolate Is On The Way, Scientists Say [PAR] Follow @particlenewsapp [PAR] msn.com - 2016.6.28 [PAR] Milk chocolate Milk chocolateLow-fat chocolate that actually tastes good? Thanks, science. We're not talking about the dark variety either, the kind most often associated with health benefits. But instead, researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia have found a way to reduce milk chocolate's fat content by 20 percent. [PAR] Cocoa solids are one of the richest sources of antioxidant flavonoids, but unfortunately, most chocolate products are high in cocoa butter, oils, and other fatty ingredients. This is because when liquid chocolate flows through factory pipes, the step before it's solidified and wrapped in foil, cocoa tends to pack together and get jammed - butter keeps everything moving. The researchers reported that fats make up to 40 percent of a typical molding, 25 to 30 percent of which are cocoa butter. The rest are other oils and fats. "Because children are the leading chocolate consumers, reducing the fat level in chocolate to make them healthier is important and urgent," they wrote. [PAR] So when a consulting firm working for Mars Inc. - the manufacturer responsible for M&Ms, Snickers, and Twix bars among others - contacted the Temple team for help, they agreed. According to NPR, the company got in touch with lead study author Rongjia ... [PAR] Read Full Story[DOC] [TLE] Kazakh TV - Electrifying Liquid Milk Chocolate May Reduce ...Electrifying Liquid Milk Chocolate May Reduce Fat Content By 20% [PAR] 29.06.2016 09:34 1773 [PAR] Low-fat chocolate that actually tastes good? Thanks, science. We’re not talking about the dark variety either, the kind most often associated with health benefits. But instead, researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia have found a way to reduce milk chocolate’s fat content by 20%, medicaldaily.com reports. [PAR] [PAR] Cocoa solids are one of the richest sources of antioxidant flavonoids, but unfortunately, most chocolate products are high in cocoa butter, oils, and other fatty ingredients. This is because when liquid chocolate flows through factory pipes, the step before it’s solidified and wrapped in foil, cocoa tends to pack together and get jammed — butter keeps everything moving. The researchers reported that fats make up to 40 percent of a typical molding, 25 to 30 percent of which are cocoa butter. The rest are other oils and fats. “Because children are the leading chocolate consumers, reducing the fat level in chocolate to make them healthier is important and urgent,” they wrote. [PAR] [PAR] So when a consulting firm working for Mars Inc. — the manufacturer responsible for M&Ms, Snickers, and Twix bars among others — contacted the Temple team for help, they agreed. According to NPR, the company got in touch with lead study author Rongjia Tao specifically because he specializes in electrorheology, a type of science that’s dedicated to a deep understanding of liquid suspensions. [PAR] [DOC] [TLE] Kazakh TV - Electrifying Liquid Milk Chocolate May Reduce ...Electrifying Liquid Milk Chocolate May Reduce Fat Content By 20% [PAR] 29.06.2016 09:34 1772 [PAR] Low-fat chocolate that actually tastes good? Thanks, science. We’re not talking about the dark variety either, the kind most often associated with health benefits. But instead, researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia have found a way to reduce milk chocolate’s fat content by 20%, medicaldaily.com reports. [PAR] [PAR] Cocoa solids are one of the richest sources of antioxidant flavonoids, but unfortunately, most chocolate products are high in cocoa butter, oils, and other fatty ingredients. This is because when liquid chocolate flows through factory pipes, the step before it’s solidified and wrapped in foil, cocoa tends to pack together and get jammed — butter keeps everything moving. The researchers reported that fats make up to 40 percent of a typical molding, 25 to 30 percent of which are cocoa butter. The rest are other oils and fats. “Because children are the leading chocolate consumers, reducing the fat level in chocolate to make them healthier is important and | What candy company is responsible for M&Ms, Milky Way, Snickers, and Twix bars, among others? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Tastes so good cats ask for it by name. - AdSlogansAdslogans - A fast, efficient bespoke search service for advertisers on slogans, endlines, straplines, taglines etc. - HALL OF FAME [PAR] Current Wise Words [PAR] Advertising Slogan Hall of Fame [PAR] The Advertising Slogan Hall Of Fame recognises excellence and best practice in advertising, benchmarking creativity - identifying the best in branding. The Advertising Slogan Hall of Fame now recognizes 125 lines as members, ranging from ‘Let your fingers do the walking’ to ‘Heineken refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach,’ to ‘We try harder,’ to ‘If you’ve got it, flaunt it.’ [PAR] Tastes so good cats ask for it by name. [PAR] Tastes so good cats ask for it by name. [PAR] Advertiser: Meow Mix [PAR] Ad agency: Della Femina Travisano [PAR] Year: 1976 [PAR] The information presented on this page is offered in good faith and is correct to the best of our knowledge. If any factual errors have appeared here inadvertently, then we would be pleased to hear from anyone wishing to offer corrections. [PAR] Basic Talk Ltd trading as AdSlogans ©[DOC] [TLE] About Us | MeowMix.comAbout Us | MeowMix.com [PAR] About Us [PAR] Purrfect Together [PAR] About Us [PAR] Meow Mix® brand understands the special bond you and your cat share. He's your buddy, your friend, a part of the family. We believe mealtime is a special moment between you and your cat and a chance to show him how much you care. [PAR] For 40 years, Meow Mix® has been making the most of mealtime by giving cats the irresistible tastes they love and the wholesome nutrition they need. With so many flavors to choose from, your cat will eagerly anticipate what you'll serve next! [PAR] With generations of caring relationships behind us, it's no wonder Meow Mix® cat food is the only brand cats and parents ask for by name.[DOC] [TLE] Do You Know These Slogans - Northern Kentucky UniversityDo You Know These Slogans [PAR] Do You Know These Slogans? [PAR] How many advertisements have invaded your brain? Find out! [PAR] [PAR] Directions: Write the name of the product for which each slogan is used in the blank. Check your answers at the bottom of the page when you are finished. No peeking�that takes all the fun out of it! J [PAR] [PAR] 2. Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. _____________________ [PAR] 3. Got _____________? [PAR] 4. The nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever so you can rest medicine. ______________________ [PAR] 5. They�re grrrreat! ___________________ [PAR] 6. The quilted, quicker-picker-upper. _____________________ [PAR] 7. Do the Dew. _____________________ [PAR] 8. I don�t want to grow up because if I did, I wouldn�t be a _____________________ kid. [PAR] 9. Snap, Crackle, Pop! ________________________ [PAR] 10. Snap into a ______________________! [PAR] 11. Oh, oh, oh! Who�s that kid with the ______________ | What "tastes so good, cats ask for it by name"? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Sega - Sonic News Network - WikiaSega | Sonic News Network | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] History [PAR] Origins (1945–1989) [PAR] Sega was founded in 1940 as Standard Games (later Service Games) in Honolulu, Hawaii , United States, [5] by Marty Bromely, Irving Bromberg, and James Humpert to provide coin-operated amusements for American servicemen on military bases. Bromely suggested that the company move to Tokyo, Japan in 1951 and in May 1952 "SErvice GAmes of Japan" was registered. [PAR] In 1954, another American businessman, David Rosen, moved to Tokyo and established the company Rosen Enterprises, Inc., in Japan to export art. When the company imported coin-operated instant photo booths, it stumbled on a surprise hit: the booths were very popular in Japan. Business was booming, and Rosen Enterprises expanded by importing coin-operated electro-mechanical games. [PAR] Rosen Enterprises and Service Games merged in 1965 to create Sega Enterprises. Within a year, the new company released a submarine-simulator game called Periscope [6] that became a smash-hit worldwide. [PAR] In 1969, Gulf+Western purchased Sega, and Rosen was allowed to remain CEO of the Sega division. Under Rosen's leadership, Sega continued to grow and prosper. In 1976, they released a large screen TV, Sega-Vision (not to be confused with their portable media player, Sega Vision). [PAR] In the video game arcades, Sega was known for games such as Zaxxon , the first game to employ axonometric projection , and Hang-On , the world's first full-body-experience video game. [7] [PAR] Sega's revenues would hit $214 million by 1982 and in 1983, [5] Sega would release its first video game console, the SG-1000 , the first 3D arcade video game, SubRoc-3D , which used a special periscope viewer to deliver individual images to each eye, and the first laser-disc arcade game, Astron Belt . [PAR] In the same year, Sega was one of the victims of the video game crash . Hemorrhaging money, Gulf+Western sold the U.S. assets of Sega to famous pinball manufacturer Bally Manufacturing Corporation . The Japanese assets of Sega were purchased for $38 million by a group of investors led by Rosen and Hayao Nakayama, a Japanese businessman who owned Esco Boueki (Esco Trading) an arcade game distribution company [8] that had been acquired by Rosen in 1979. Nakayama became the new CEO of Sega, and Rosen became head of its subsidiary in the United States. [PAR] In 1984, the multi-billion dollar Japanese conglomerate CSK bought Sega, renamed it to Sega Enterprises Ltd., headquartered it in Japan, and two years later, shares of its stock were being traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. David Rosen's friend, Isao Okawa, the chairman of CSK, became chairman of Sega. [PAR] In 1986, Sega of America was poised to take advantage of the resurgent video game market in the United States. [PAR] Sega would also release the Sega Master System and the first Alex Kidd game, who would be Sega's unofficial mascot until 1991 when Sonic the Hedgehog took over. While the Master System was technically superior to the NES, [9] it failed to capture market share in North America and Japan due to highly aggressive strategies by Nintendo and ineffective marketing by Tonka in the United States. However, it did dominate the European and Brazilian markets until Sega discontinued the system in Europe in 1996, and in Brazil in 2000. [PAR] Sega as a major console manufacturer (1989–2001) [PAR] Sega Mega Drive/Genesis [PAR] Original Sega Intro [PAR] Original Sega Intro [PAR] With the introduction of the Mega Drive/Genesis (the latter named in America due to Sega unable to secure legal rights to the Mega Drive name in the said country), Sega of America launched an anti-Nintendo campaign to carry the momentum to the new generation of games, with its slogan "Genesis does what Nintendon't." This was initially implemented by Sega of America President Michael Katz. [10] When Nintendo launched its Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Sega changed its slogan to "Welcome to the next level | Sonic, the mascot for Sega corporation, is what type of animal? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] World Diabetes DayWorld Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world and is held on November 14 each year. It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. World Diabetes Day is a campaign that features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community. While the campaigns last the whole year, the day itself marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best and John James Rickard Macleod, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922. [PAR] Each year, World Diabetes Day is centred on a theme related to diabetes. Topics covered have included diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, diabetes and obesity, diabetes in the disadvantaged and the vulnerable, diabetes in children and adolescents. People with diabetes get to take a day off work or school on this day and talking about Diabetes. [PAR] World Diabetes Day is celebrated worldwide by the over 230 member associations of the International Diabetes Federation in more than 160 countries and territories, all Member States of the United Nations, as well as by other associations and organizations, companies, healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes and their families. [PAR] The global diabetes community including International Diabetes Federation member associations, diabetes organizations, NGOs, health departments, civil society, individuals and companies develop an extensive range of activities, tailored to a variety of groups. Activities organized each year include: [PAR] * Radio and television programmes [PAR] * Sports events [PAR] * Free screenings for diabetes and its complications [PAR] * Public information meetings [PAR] * Poster and leaflet campaigns [PAR] * Diabetes workshops and exhibitions [PAR] * Press conferences [PAR] * Newspaper and magazine articles [PAR] * Events for children and adolescents [PAR] * Monument lightings [PAR] * Human blue circles [PAR] * Walks [PAR] * Runs [PAR] * Cycle Race [PAR] * Political Events [PAR] Logo [PAR] The World Diabetes Day logo is a [http://www.idf.org/bluecircle blue circle] - the global symbol for diabetes. The logo was adopted in 2007 to mark the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution (61/225). The significance of the blue circle symbol is overwhelmingly positive. Across cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health. The colour blue reflects the sky that unites all nations and is the colour of the United Nations flag. The blue circle signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.[DOC] [TLE] HormoneA hormone (from the Greek participle “”) is any member of a class of signaling molecules produced by glands in multicellular organisms that are transported by the circulatory system to target distant organs to regulate physiology and behaviour. Hormones have diverse chemical structures, mainly of 3 classes: eicosanoids, steroids, and amino acid derivatives (amines, peptides, and proteins). The glands that secrete hormones comprise the endocrine signaling system. The term hormone is sometimes extended to include chemicals produced by cells that affect the same cell (autocrine or intracrine signalling) or nearby cells (paracrine signalling). [PAR] Hormones are used to communicate between organs and tissues for physiological regulation and behavioral activities, such as digestion, metabolism, respiration, tissue function, sensory perception, sleep, excretion, lactation, stress, growth and development, movement, reproduction, and mood. Hormones affect distant cells by binding to specific receptor proteins in the target cell resulting in a change in cell function. When a hormone binds to the receptor, it results in the activation of a signal transduction pathway. This may lead to cell type-specific responses that include rapid non-genomic effects or slower genomic responses where the hormones acting through their receptors activate gene transcription resulting in increased expression of target proteins. Amino acid–based hormones (amines and peptide or protein hormones) are water-soluble and act on the surface of target cells via second messengers; steroid hormones, being lipid-soluble, move through the plasma membranes of target cells (both cytoplasmic and nuclear) to act within their nuclei. [PAR] Hormone secretion may occur in many tissues. Endocrine glands are the cardinal example, but specialized cells in various other | Today is World Diabetes day, designed to bring awareness of the disease, which is caused by a shortage of what hormone? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Reality televisionReality television is a genre of television programming that documents supposedly unscripted real-life situations, and often features an otherwise unknown cast of individuals who are typically not professional actors, although in some shows celebrities may participate. It differs from documentary television in that the focus tends to be on drama, personal conflict, and entertainment rather than educating viewers. Reality TV programs also often bring participants into situations and environments that they would otherwise never be a part of. The genre has various standard tropes, including "confessionals" used by cast members to express their thoughts, which often double as the shows' narration and competitive elements. Reality TV shows often have a host who asks questions to the participants or comments on the participants. In competition-based reality shows, a notable subset, there are other common elements such as one participant being eliminated per episode, a panel of judges, and the concept of "immunity from elimination." [PAR] An early example of the genre was the 1991 Dutch series Nummer 28, which was the first show to bring together strangers and record their interactions. It then exploded as a phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s with the global success of the series Survivor, Idols, and Big Brother. These shows and a number of others (usually also competition-based) became global franchises, spawning local versions in dozens of countries. Reality television as a whole has become a fixture of television programming. In the United States, various channels have retooled themselves to focus on reality programs, most famously MTV, which began in 1981 as a music video pioneer, before switching to a nearly all-reality format in the early 2000s. [PAR] There are grey areas around what is classified as reality television. Documentaries, television news, sports television, talk shows, and traditional game shows are not classified as reality television, even though they contain elements of the genre, such as unscripted situations and sometimes unknown participants. Other genres that predate the reality television boom have sometimes been retroactively grouped into reality TV, including hidden camera shows such as Candid Camera (1948), talent-search shows such as The Original Amateur Hour (1948), documentary series about ordinary people such as the Up Series (1964), high-concept game shows such as The Dating Game (1965), home improvement shows such as This Old House (1979), and court shows featuring real-life cases such as The People's Court (1981). [PAR] Reality television has faced significant criticism since its rise in popularity. Much of the criticism has centered on the use of the word "reality", and such shows' attempt to present themselves as a straightforward recounting of events that have occurred. Critics have argued that reality television shows do not accurately reflect reality, in ways both implicit (participants being placed in artificial situations), and deceptive or even fraudulent, such as misleading editing, participants being coached in what to say or how to behave, storylines generated ahead of time, and scenes being staged or re-staged for the cameras. Other criticisms of reality television shows include that they are intended to humiliate or exploit participants (particularly on competition shows); that they make stars out of either untalented people unworthy of fame, infamous personalities, or both; and that they glamorize vulgarity and materialism. Professional screenwriters have expressed concern about the popularity of a genre which does not require scriptwriting. [PAR] History [PAR] Television formats portraying ordinary people in unscripted situations are almost as old as the television medium itself. Producer-host Allen Funt's Candid Camera, in which unsuspecting people were confronted with funny, unusual situations and filmed with a hidden camera, first aired in 1948, and is often seen as a prototype of reality television programming. [PAR] 1940s–1950s [PAR] Precedents for television that portrayed people in unscripted situations began in the late 1940s. Queen for a Day (1945–1964) was an early example of reality-based television. The 1946 television game show Cash and Carry sometimes featured contestants performing stunts. Debuting in 1948, Allen Funt's hidden camera show Candid Camera (based on his previous 1947 radio show, Candid Microphone) broadcast unsuspecting | In what reality TV show, recently won by Jordan Lloyd, features group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Tornado Damage Levels: F0 - F5 - YouTubeTornado Damage Levels: F0 - F5 - YouTube [PAR] Tornado Damage Levels: F0 - F5 [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] The interactive transcript could not be loaded. [PAR] Loading... [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Published on Jun 4, 2012 [PAR] In the US, tornadoes were classified according to the Fujita scale from a F0 to an F5. There was also room for an F6, yet we've never had one that destructive. [PAR] In 2007 the US converted over to a slightly different scale, the Enhanced Fujita scale. It's pretty similar. The scale was revised to reflect better examinations of tornado damage surveys, so as to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage. It allowed for better standardizing of what was previously subjective and ambiguous. It also adds more types of structures and vegetation, expands degrees of damage, and better accounts for variables such as differences in construction quality. The old scale lists an F5 tornado as wind speeds of 261--318 mph (420--512 km/h), while the new scale lists an EF5 as a tornado with winds above 200 mph (322 km/h), found to be sufficient to cause the damage previously ascribed to the F5 range of wind speeds. [PAR] In any case, I made this video about the original Fujita Scale. Just remember that tornados damage is what is used to ESTIMATE wind speed. It's the same with the EF scale. [PAR] Thanks to the storm chasers in Oklahoma we went out with! [PAR] To watch the unedited tornado adventure we had ... visit this link: http://www.untamedscience.com/DFWstorm [PAR] Category | With a top wind speed of 380 mph, the Fujita scale is used to measure what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] How to Can Food (with Pictures) - wikiHowHow to Can Food (with Pictures) - wikiHow [PAR] How to Can Food [PAR] Seven Parts: Choosing what Food to Can Preparing the Food for Canning Sterilizing the Jars Canning your Chosen Food Using a Canner Handling Processed jars Printable Food Labels Community Q&A [PAR] Before refrigeration was common, people evened out the ebbs and floods of harvests by preserving excess for later use. One of the ways that food was preserved was through canning. While most food can only be canned safely under high temperature and high pressure conditions that will require a pressure canner, acidic foods (pH less than 4.6) can be preserved in jars by using a boiling water bath. [PAR] The basic principle of canning is to kill all the microorganisms that spoil food, then to seal the jar tight to keep them out. That's why canning places such emphasis on sterilization, cleanliness and hygiene. [PAR] Steps [PAR] Choosing what Food to Can [PAR] 1 [PAR] Choose what food you will can. It’s best to can food that you like. There's no point in canning gallons of something you don't like or your family won't eat, unless you plan on giving your canned goods as gifts or selling them. [PAR] If you grow your own fruits and vegetables, choose a food you have a lot of. If your peach tree has been particularly fruitful this year, can your peaches rather than the two strawberries your plant produced this season. Canning is a great way to preserve those extra tomatoes or apples at their peak. [PAR] 2 [PAR] Start with something fairly simple if you've never canned before. Some foods require more handling, time, and processing than others. [PAR] If you're just beginning to can, start with one batch of tomatoes or jam, not 40 pounds of apples. You can always do more as you grow comfortable with the process and decide you like it. Remember that while cherries can be canned, you'll have to take out every pit first. [PAR] 3 [PAR] Choose food in good condition. Fruits and vegetables should be firm and ripe, free of bad spots and mold. Foods need not be beautiful to can them. If you are growing or buying tomatoes, you may find yourself with "process tomatoes" (tomatoes with more bulges and seams than might sell well in the supermarket) or pickling cucumbers . [PAR] Part 2 [PAR] Preparing the Food for Canning [PAR] 1 [PAR] Consult a recipe and a current canning guide (see tips and sources) for the specific times and techniques for the foods you choose to can. Different foods require different processing. It's perfectly alright to use a favorite old family recipe, but compare it to a similar recipe in a modern guide and adjust the processing time and technique accordingly. The basics for safety may have changed since an old recipe was written. [PAR] Consult the latest USDA guidelines or Ball or Kerr books for process times according to jar contents and size, especially if you use an old recipe. Processing times have changed over the years because we have learned more about food safety and, in some cases, because foods are being bred differently. Tomatoes, for example, may be considerably less acidic than they used to be. [PAR] 2 [PAR] Wash your hands thoroughly and keep them clean throughout the process. You want to reduce the amount of bacteria that could contaminate your canned food as much as possible. Wash them again before resuming work if you sneeze , visit the bathroom , or handle non-food items during the process. [PAR] 3 [PAR] Prepare the food according to the recipe. Most food will need to be cut up so that it can fit more easily into the jars. [PAR] Peel and cut up fruits or vegetables. Note that you can "slip" certain fruits. Peel peaches, nectarines, and tomatoes by dipping them briefly in boiling water until the skins split open. Then, use a strainer to remove them and place them in cool water. When they are cool enough to handle, slip the skins right off them. [PAR] Remove pits, stems, cores, and any other part you don't eat. Note that freestone peaches are those | What can be a part of the foot, a dance, or a manufacturer of canning supplies? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] AUTOMOBILES - blogspot.comAUTOMOBILES [PAR] AUTOMOBILES [PAR] Suzuki [PAR] Suzuki Motor Corporation (スズキ株式会社, Suzuki Kabushiki-Kaisha ? ) is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles, a full range of motorcycles , all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) , outboard marine engines , wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines. Suzuki is the 9th largest automobile manufacturer in the world by production volume, [5] employs over 45,000 people, has 35 main production facilities in 23 countries and 133 distributors in 192 countries.[ citation needed ] [PAR] "Suzuki" is pronounced [suzuki] in Japanese, with a high tone on the [ki]. It is pronounced /səˈzuːki/ sə- [PAR] -kee in English, with a stressed zu. This pronunciation is used by the Suzuki company in marketing campaigns directed towards this demographic. [PAR] History [PAR] In 1909, Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Works in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu , Japan . Business boomed as Suzuki built weaving looms for Japan's giant silk industry. [6] In 1929, Michio Suzuki invented a new type of weaving machine, which was exported overseas. Suzuki filed as many as 120 patents and utility model rights.[ citation needed ] The company's first 30 years focused on the development and production of these exceptionally complex machines.[ citation needed ] [PAR] Despite the success of his looms , Suzuki realized his company had to diversify and he began to look at other products. Based on consumer demand, he decided that building a small car would be the most practical new venture. The project began in 1937, and within two years Suzuki had completed several compact prototype cars. These first Suzuki motor vehicles were powered by a then-innovative, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-cylinder engine. It featured a cast aluminum crankcase and gearbox and generated 13 horsepower (9.7 kW) from a displacement of less than 800 cc . [PAR] With the onset of World War II, production plans for Suzuki's new vehicles were halted when the government declared civilian passenger cars a "non-essential commodity." At the conclusion of the war, Suzuki went back to producing looms . Loom production was given a boost when the U.S. government approved the shipping of cotton to Japan. Suzuki's fortunes brightened as orders began to increase from domestic textile manufacturers. But the joy was short-lived as the cotton market collapsed in 1951. [PAR] Faced with this colossal challenge, Suzuki's thoughts went back to motor vehicles. After the war, the Japanese had a great need for affordable, reliable personal transportation. A number of firms began offering "clip-on" gas-powered engines that could be attached to the typical bicycle . Suzuki's first two-wheel ingenuity came in the form of a motorized bicycle called, the "Power Free." Designed to be inexpensive and simple to build and maintain, the 1952 Power Free featured a 36 cc, one horsepower, two-stroke engine. [7] An unprecedented feature was the double-sprocket gear system, enabling the rider to either pedal with the engine assisting, pedal without engine assist, or simply disconnect the pedals and run on engine power alone. The system was so ingenious that the patent office of the new democratic government granted Suzuki a financial subsidy to continue research in motorcycle engineering, and so was born Suzuki Motor Corporation. [PAR] In 1953, Suzuki scored the first of many racing victories when the tiny 60 cc "Diamond Free" won its class in the Mount Fuji Hill Climb. [7] [PAR] 1955 Suzulight [PAR] By 1954, Suzuki was producing 6,000 motorcycles per month and had officially changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. Following the success of its first motorcycles, Suzuki created an even more successful automobile: the 1955 Suzuki Suzulight . Suzuki showcased its penchant for innovation from the beginning. The Suzulight included front-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering—features common on cars half a century later. [PAR] [ edit ] Historical timeline [PAR] 1909 – Suzuki Loom Works founded in Hamamatsu , Shizuoka Prefecture , by Mr. Michio Suzuki. [PAR] 1920 – Reorganized, incorporated, and | Which automobile company, which recently announced it was discontinuing the sale of cars in the US, makes a model called the Sidekick or Grand Vitara? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 751 Erieside Ave ...Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 751 Erieside Ave Cleveland, OH Museums - MapQuest [PAR] Read more Read {{ review.expanded ? 'less' : 'more' }} [PAR] Since its opening in 1995, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland has been visited by nearly eight million people from around the world. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum honors a new series of inductees each year, all of which have made great contributions to the genre of rock and roll. Just a selection of the many artists honored in the hall of fame include Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Supremes, Eric Clapton, and Queen. Along with the hall of fame, the museum contains a countless number of artifacts related to the hall of fame inductees and the genre of rock and roll. As a result, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a must-see not just for rock and roll fans, but for music lovers in general. [PAR] Best and Worst Times to Go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum [PAR] The best time to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is on a Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor Day or on any Wednesday, because the museum stays open until 9 p.m. on those days. [PAR] Otherwise, the museum is open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, when it is closed. [PAR] The worst time to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is from November-March, since inclement weather may make road conditions hazardous. [PAR] Must See/Do at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum [PAR] Some of the exhibits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum are there on a temporary basis, but there are still plenty of must-see permanent exhibits, such as the Hall of Fame Inductee Gallery, which features a multimedia presentation and a walkway engraved with the signatures of inductees. [PAR] One of the other must-sees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is the exhibit for the Beatles, which contains the most comprehensive collection of Beatles-related items in the world, with some highlight artifacts being Paul McCartney's handwritten arrangement for the song "Birthday" and John Lennon's Gibson J-160E acoustic guitar. [PAR] In order to learn about rock and roll's origins, visitors should walk through the Roots of Rock and Roll exhibit, which explores how rock and roll sprung out of gospel, blues, country/folk/bluegrass, and R&B by featuring artifacts from some of the artists that made important contributions to each genre, such as the Soul Sisters, B.B. King, Hank Williams, and Ray Charles. [PAR] Admission to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum [PAR] Admission to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum ranges from $13-$22. Children ages eight and under can be admitted to the museum for free along with the purchase of an adult ticket. [PAR] Greater Cleveland residents, senior citizens, college students, and military members can receive discounted admission to the museum with ID. [PAR] Tickets can be purchased online or upon arrival at the museum. [PAR] Parking and Public Transportation to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum [PAR] Visitors to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum can park in the Great Lakes Science Center parking garage for a $2 discount, but the garage is not available to museum visitors when the Cleveland Browns football team has a home game or there is some other event at FirstEnergy Stadium . [PAR] The North Point Garage and the Pier, Ninth Street, and Coast Guard parking lots are all located within walking distance of the museum, but are usually busy during Cleveland Browns football games and charge a high fee on those days. [PAR] If parking is hard to find close to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the staff recommends that visitors park further away and take public transportation to the museum. Visitors should check the "Directions and Parking" tab on the museum's website to learn about Cleveland's | Which Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, OH? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] How FIFA became the world’s most powerful and loathed ...How FIFA became the world’s most powerful and loathed sports organization - The Washington Post [PAR] How FIFA became the world’s most powerful and loathed sports organization [PAR] The inside track on Washington politics. [PAR] Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. [PAR] You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. [PAR] You’re all set! [PAR] By Ishaan Tharoor By Ishaan Tharoor May 27, 2015 Follow @ishaantharoor [PAR] This June 1, 2011, photo shows Swiss FIFA President Sepp Blatter during a news conference in Zurich. (Michael Probst/AP) [PAR] For many, the arrest of seven top officials at FIFA , soccer's global governing body, on U.S. federal corruption charges was a long time coming. The world may love the beautiful game more than any other, but the sport's main administrative organization is widely perceived as being bloated and rapacious. Its head, FIFA President Sepp Blatter — who was not among those arrested — rules like a sovereign monarch, undeterred by hostile public opinion . [PAR] Here's what you need to know about FIFA's enormous power and its terrible reputation. [PAR] What is FIFA? [PAR] In 1904, the Federation Internationale de Football Association was founded by a group of Frenchmen seeking to form an umbrella organization for the sport's various national bodies. Like a lot of international organizations, it was initially a European club and slowly expanded to other corners of the globe. [PAR] Its mission throughout has been to help support the development of the game and organize international competitions. FIFA also gives guidance on the rules and management of the sport. [PAR] Early on, rivalry with the International Olympic Committee eventually led to FIFA holding its first World Cup — in Uruguay in 1930. The tournament was small, invitation only, and barely discussed in Britain, the birthplace of the sport. That soon changed. The epic tournaments now staged under FIFA's aegis every four years are the most anticipated and watched events on the planet — and a huge, money-spinning bonanza for FIFA itself. [PAR] The World Cup, argues British soccer historian David Goldblatt , is perhaps one of the greatest "occasions during which humanity can be an imagined community," united by the fits and starts of 22 men in shorts chasing after a ball. The 1998 World Cup in France, for example, had a mind-boggling cumulative audience of 37 billion people . [PAR] [ 20 World Cup goals that changed history .] [PAR] How does FIFA work? [PAR] What began as a genteel, voluntary club now functions like a pantomime United Nations — indeed, there are more FIFA member associations than member states in the U.N. General Assembly. It has its own dreamy, utopian rhetoric of international equality, prosperity and development, to boot. Here is a FIFA video on how the institution works: [PAR] Six regional confederations — roughly the world's continents — feed into the overall organization of the game. The FIFA Congress, comprised of delegates from around the world, elects the organization's president in elections held at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The president and the heads of regional confederations are part of FIFA's executive committee, the organization's main decision-making body. It's this committee that votes on which country gets to host the World Cup. [PAR] So what's the problem? [PAR] The advent of television and marketing rights, the commercialization of everything, and the unprecedented global obsession with soccer all spurred FIFA's evolution from a tiny, amateur operation into a multibillion-dollar industry. FIFA gets to be the guardian of world soccer on trust, and therefore has to do very little to see its own coffers swell. [PAR] It places much of the financial burden of staging the World Cup on the host country — last year's tournament in Brazil prompted mass protests by Brazilians furious that vast sums of taxpayer money were being spent on stadiums rather than much-needed infrastructure, hospitals and schools | FIFA is an international organization governing what sport? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king ...In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. - Desiderius Erasmus - BrainyQuote [PAR] In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. [PAR] Find on Amazon: Desiderius Erasmus [PAR] Cite this Page: Citation[DOC] [TLE] in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king ...in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king - Wiktionary [PAR] in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king [PAR] Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary [PAR] From Latin in regione caecorum rex est luscus , credited to Desiderius Erasmus 's Adagia (1500). [PAR] A similar (yet much earlier, dating to the 4th or 5th century CE) turn of phrase , and Erasmus ' possible inspiration, appears in the Genesis Rabbah as "בשוק סמייא צווחין לעווירא סגי נהור", meaning "In the street of the blind, the one eyed man is called the Guiding Light". [PAR] In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king [PAR] Arabic: please add this translation if you can[DOC] [TLE] Who said, "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is ...Who said, "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king"? | Reference.com [PAR] Who said, "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king"? [PAR] A: [PAR] Quick Answer [PAR] The quote is attributed to Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, or Erasmus of Rotterdam, a 16th-century Dutch Renaissance humanist. He was also a social critic, Catholic priest, teacher and theologian. [PAR] Full Answer [PAR] The quote is an idiom. It refers to the idea that someone who might not normally be considered special can stand out if that person is surrounded by people who are less capable. The quote is common in different languages, including German and Italian. According to Good Reads, the idiom has been used widely for political and social commentary. It is also commonly linked with the 2006 film "Land of the Blind," a political satire.[DOC] [TLE] Dead Can Dance - In the Kingdom of the Blind the One-Eyed ...Dead Can Dance - In the Kingdom of the Blind the One-Eyed Are Kings - YouTube [PAR] Dead Can Dance - In the Kingdom of the Blind the One-Eyed Are Kings [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Published on May 30, 2014 [PAR] The Serpent's Egg (4AD, 1988) [PAR] "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king", from Latin "In regione caecorum rex est luscus" credited to Desiderius Erasmus's Adagia (1500). Erasmus' likely inspiration, appears in the Genesis Rabbah as "בשוק סמייא צווחין לעווירא סגי נהור", meaning "In the street of the blind, the one eyed man is called the Guiding Light". [PAR] If it were within, [PAR] Like a long lost friend, [PAR] And re-establish laughter [PAR] In the dolls' house once again. [PAR] For time has imprisoned us [PAR] In the order of our years, [PAR] In the discipline of our ways, [PAR] And in the passing of momentary stillness [PAR] We can see our chaos in motion [PAR] Our chaos in motion [PAR] We can see our chaos in motion, [PAR] View our chaos in motion. [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] Desiderius Erasmus - WikiquoteDesiderius Erasmus - Wikiquote [PAR] Desiderius Erasmus [PAR] Quotes[ edit ] [PAR] Do not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself. [PAR] What is life but a play in which everyone acts a part until the curtain comes down? [PAR] I am a lover of liberty . I will not and I cannot serve a party. [PAR] I am a citizen of the world , known | According to the proverb, in the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Work and Six Simple Machines - UDL Book BuilderWork and Six Simple Machines [PAR] Work and Six Simple Machines [PAR] Work and the Six Simple Machines [PAR] "Give me someplace to stand, and I will move the Earth," [PAR] Archimedes [PAR] What is a Simple Machine [PAR] 3 [PAR] History of Simple Machines Part 2 [PAR] 5 [PAR] S imple machines help us make better use of our muscle power to do work [PAR] A simple machine produces force and controls the direction of a force. [PAR] Simple machines help us lift, pull or raise items, change the direction of the force, increase the force, split things, fasten things, and cut things. [PAR] We all use simple machine s every day, opening a door, turning on the water faucet, going up stairs, or opening a can of paint. [PAR] Simple machines make work easier. [PAR] There are six simple machines. They are: [PAR] [PAR] Now complete the "Observe and Report" activity below [PAR] Remember you can answer questions any way you like...on paper, using a computer or creating a blog, video... [PAR] When you finished with the activity you must click on the worksheet with the right mouse button and select "back" to return to this book. If you close the page with the X on the upper right hand corner, you will need to re-open the book. [PAR] Simple Machines History [PAR] What do you think the first simple machine was? [PAR] Throughout history, people have learned ways to increase force , change the direction of force, and increase the rate of work . [PAR] We don't actually know what the first simple machine was, but it was probably a large stick used to move heavy objects (rocks). The lever . [PAR] Or it could be the sharp rock they used to scrape animal skins, the wedge . [PAR] 5. Logs were use early in modern building to move huge rocks by rolling them along. These logs became the wheel and axle around 3000 B.C., and were one of the most important inventions in history. [PAR] The inclined plane and rollers were used in building the great Egyptian pyramids , one of the Seven Wonders of the World . 2.5 million limestone blocks were moved hundreds of miles over 20 years, weighing 2 to 70 tons each. Ramps over one mile long were required to place stones. [PAR] The lever, rollers, and pulleys were use to build stonehenge, England. [PAR] [PAR] Watch how one man thinks Stonehenge and other wonders of the world were built using only simple machines and very little else. [PAR] Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> [PAR] [PAR] Created with CAST's UDL Book Builder [PAR] Throughout all the early civilizations, including, Lebanon, Peru, Bolivia, and Easter Island, simple machines were used to build magnificent buildings. In Lebanon, temples were built with blocks 64 feet long and 13 feet wide, weighing 1,200 tons apiece, a workforce of 25,000 men was required to raise one stone. The lever , rollers , pulleys , wedges , and the screw were all used early in history. [PAR] The industrial revolution was sparked by the invention of the steam engine in Great Britain in the 1700s. The industrial revolution helped bring people into the machine age and vastly increased the availability of many kinds of products. [PAR] Machines enable people to do work with LESS muscle effort and with greater speed. [PAR] Want to know more about how the great pyramids were built? This video show what scientist believe happened based on archeological evidence. [PAR] What is the Science Definition of Work? [PAR] You are doing work when you use a force to cause motion. [PAR] Work is the transfer of energy through motion. [PAR] In order for work to take place, a force must be exerted through a distance. [PAR] Amount of work done depends on two things: [PAR] The amount of force (F) exerted. [PAR] The distance (d) over which the force is | Which of the 6 simple machines requires the use of a fulcrum? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Robert LudlumRobert Ludlum (May 25, 1927 – March 12, 2001) was an American author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of Jason Bourne from the original The Bourne Trilogy series. The number of copies of his books in print is estimated between 290 million and 500 million. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd. [PAR] Life and career [PAR] Early life and education [PAR] Ludlum was born in New York City, the son of Margaret (née Wadsworth) and George Hartford Ludlum. His maternal grandparents were English. He was educated at The Rectory School then Cheshire Academy and Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he earned a B.A. in Drama. While at Wesleyan, Ludlum joined the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. After becoming an author later in life, Ludlum would set his mystery novel Matlock Paper at the fictitious Carlyle University in Connecticut, a thinly disguised Wesleyan. [PAR] Career [PAR] Prior to becoming an author, he had been a United States Marine, a theatrical actor and producer. In the 1950s, he produced shows at the Grant Lee theater in Fort Lee, NJ. From 1960 to 1970, he managed and produced shows at the Playhouse on the Mall in Paramus, New Jersey. His theatrical experience may have contributed to his understanding of the energy, escapism and action that the public wanted in a novel. He once remarked: "I equate suspense and good theater in a very similar way. I think it's all suspense and what-happens-next. From that point of view, yes, I guess, I am theatrical." [PAR] Many of Ludlum's novels have been made into films and mini-series, including The Osterman Weekend, The Holcroft Covenant, The Apocalypse Watch, The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. Covert One: The Hades Factor, a book co-written with Gayle Lynds, was originally conceived as a mini-series; the book evolved from a short treatment Ludlum wrote for NBC. The Bourne movies, starring Matt Damon in the title role, have been commercially and critically successful (The Bourne Ultimatum won three Academy Awards in 2008), although the story lines depart significantly from the source material. [PAR] During the 1970s, Ludlum lived in Leonia, New Jersey, where he spent hours each day writing at his home. [PAR] Death [PAR] Ludlum died on March 12, 2001, at his home in Naples, Florida, while recovering from severe burns caused by a mysterious fire which occurred on February 10. [PAR] Writing analysis and criticism [PAR] Ludlum's novels typically feature one heroic man, or a small group of crusading individuals, in a struggle against powerful adversaries whose intentions and motivations are evil and who are capable of using political and economic mechanisms in frightening ways. The world in his writings is one where global corporations, shadowy military forces and government organizations all conspire to preserve (if it is good) or undermine (if it is evil) the status quo. [PAR] Ludlum's novels were often inspired by conspiracy theories, both historical and contemporary. He wrote that The Matarese Circle was inspired by rumors about the Trilateral Commission, and it was published only a few years after the commission was founded. His depictions of terrorism in books such as The Holcroft Covenant and The Matarese Circle reflected the theory that terrorists, rather than being merely isolated bands of ideologically motivated extremists, are actually pawns of governments or private organizations who are using them to facilitate the establishment of authoritarian rule. [PAR] Bibliography [PAR] Filmography [PAR] Some of Ludlum's novels have been made into films and mini-series, although the story lines might depart significantly from the source material. In general, a miniseries is more faithful to the original novel on which it is based. [PAR] *1977 – The Rhinemann Exchange — miniseries — Stephen Collins as David Spaulding, Lauren Hutton as Leslie Jenner Hawkewood [PAR] *1983 – The Osterman Weekend — film — Rutger Hauer as John Tanner, Sam Peckinpah directed [PAR] *1985 – The Holcroft Covenant — film — Michael Caine as Noel Holcroft [PAR] * | Robert Ludlum authored a series of best selling books featuring what retrograde amnesia stricken assassin? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] King Tut by Steve Martin Songfacts - Song Meanings at ...King Tut by Steve Martin Songfacts [PAR] King Tut by Steve Martin Songfacts [PAR] Songfacts [PAR] Steve Martin is a comedian who was a popular guest on Saturday Night Live, where he performed this song on TV for the first time wearing Egyptian garb. The song was later released as a single and became a hit, selling over a million copies. [PAR] "King Tut" is the nickname for the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, whose ornate tomb was discovered in 1922, leading to a Western fascination with Egyptian culture and symbols - a fascination that was renewed when The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibited King Tut's artifacts from 1976-1979. Martin jumped on the craze, creating this novelty song about the young king. [PAR] The "backup group" Martin used for this song was credited as The Toot Uncommons (Tutankhamen), but was really The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, whose multi-instrumentalist John McEuen is good friends with Steve Martin and taught him to play banjo. Martin was the opening act for the band for a few years in the mid-'70s, where he developed his act and refined his "Wild and Crazy Guy" persona, often to a hostile audience that was there to see music, not comedy. [PAR] According to McEuen, it was on tour when Martin put his song together. He told Country Music Pride : "When we did 'King Tut,' he came to the theatre we were playing in L.A. with this idea between the soundcheck and the show that he described to the band. 'Play this. Now have the bass go like this. Jeff, you guys go, 'Tut, Tut, King Tut.' Everybody worked on it for about an hour, we went on stage and did it, and we just blew the roof off the place. So that was fun. I would say that Steve has always been productive – making something. It's not always good according to some sales figures. But the sales figures don't always indicate what was good or not, and the critics often don't know that some of it is so stellar that we're really lucky to have him around." [PAR] Martin got more than a little proficient as a banjo player, and McEuen produced his 2010 album, The Crow, which won the Grammy for Bluegrass Album of the Year. [PAR] At first, "The King Tut" was a dance unto itself called "Egyptian Style." Dancers point their arms and head in different directions in an imitation of ancient Egyptian paintings. In 1986, the Bangles had a huge hit with "Walk Like An Egyptian," which had a similar theme and briefly resurrected the "Egyptian Style" dance. [PAR] Learn more about King Tut in Song Images .[DOC] [TLE] Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommons - King Tut 1978 - YouTubeSteve Martin & The Toot Uncommons - King Tut 1978 - YouTube [PAR] Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommons - King Tut 1978 [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Apr 29, 2011 [PAR] Steve Martin debuted this song on the April 22, 1978 episode of "Saturday Night Live." [PAR] The song went over so well that it was released as a single that summer. It reached #17 on the BILLBOARD charts in August 1978. [PAR] Can be heard on Martin's second comedy album, A WILD AND CRAZY GUY (which also came out in 1978). [PAR] Lyrics & Music By Steve Martin. [PAR] Tutankhamun, or better known as King Tut, is an 18th dynasty pharaoh who inherited the throne at a young age. His reign was short-lived and upon his death he quickly faded into the sands of Egypt. Once forgotten, King Tut now remains one of Egypt's grandest icons. He continues to hold the world's fascination and yet he still continues to puzzle the world's leading experts. | What Egyptian pharaoh was immortalized in a 1978 song by Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Corn: Canada's third most valuable cropCorn: Canada's third most valuable crop [PAR] Corn: Canada's third most valuable crop [PAR] By Marie-Andrée Hamel and Erik Dorff [PAR] Skip to text [PAR] Text begins [PAR] Corn for grain: the world’s top cereal crop [PAR] When it comes to cereal crop production around the world, corn is king. This may come as a surprise to many. Anyone who has ever seen the endless seas of golden wheat on the Canadian Prairies might think that this lynchpin of Canadian agriculture is the number one cereal crop. [PAR] The same might be thought of rice and the landscape of paddies stretching as far as the eye can see across Asia. But instead, the most produced cereal crop worldwide is actually corn (also known as maize), a cereal native to the Americas. It outstrips both rice and wheat in terms of global production (Table 1). [PAR] Table 1 [PAR] World and Canadian production of major grains and oilseeds, 2011 [PAR] Table summary [PAR] This table displays the results of World and Canadian production of major grains and oilseeds. The information is grouped by Commodity (appearing as row headers), World, Canada, Share of total and World position, calculated using Metric tonnes, Percent and Rank units of measure (appearing as column headers). [PAR] Commodity [PAR] ... not applicable [PAR] Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [PAR] Maize or corn for grain Note1 is the number one cereal crop worldwide with 885.3 million tonnes produced in 2011 according to the FAO Note2 . The top producer was the United States with 313.9 million tonnes or 35.5% of global production. The U.S. was followed by China which produced 192.8 million tonnes (21.8% of world production). Canada placed 11th in world production of corn with 10.7 million tonnes of grain corn produced in 2011 (Table 2). [PAR] Table 2 [PAR] Top grain corn producing nations, 2011 [PAR] Table summary [PAR] This table displays the results of Top grain corn producing nations. The information is grouped by Rank (appearing as row headers), Country, Production and Share of world production, calculated using Metric tonnes and Percent units of measure (appearing as column headers). [PAR] Rank [PAR] 0.7 [PAR] Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, data accessed February 13, 2014. [PAR] In Canada, over 32,300 farms reported planting 1.63 million hectares of corn (corn for grain, corn for silage and sweet corn) according to the 2011 Census of Agriculture. The value of farm cash receipts for grain corn alone reached $2.08 billion in 2011, ranking it as the third most valuable crop in Canada, after canola and wheat. Note3 [PAR] One plant with many specialized varieties [PAR] Farmers and corn breeders have developed multiple varieties suited to particular uses and adapted to distinct environments. In Canada, three broad types of corn dominate farmers’ fields: corn for grain, corn for silage, and sweet corn. In 2011, 23,472 farms reported growing corn for grain, a 17.7% decrease since 1971. During the same period, the number of farms reporting corn for silage Note4 declined by 65.0% to reach 13,184 farms in 2011.The number of farms reporting sweet corn Note5 area declined by 46.6% from 1971 to 2,997 farms in 2011. [PAR] Chart1 shows that more than 1.3 million hectares of corn for grain was reported in the 2011 Census of Agriculture, more than double the 573,039 hectares (Chart 1) reported in 1971. The 2011 total represented 81.8% of the total corn area reported. [PAR] Description for chart 1 [PAR] Canadian grain-corn production is located in central Canada [PAR] Ontario and Quebec form the backbone of corn for grain production in Canada. According to the Census of Agriculture, Ontario accounted for 61.7% of seeded area in 2011, with Quebec following at 30.2% and Manitoba at 6.4% (Chart 2). While corn for grain is the third largest grain crop in Canada (after wheat and canola), it ranks as the number one crop in | Which cereal grain tails only corn and wheat in worldwide production? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] PumpernickelPumpernickel (;) is a typically heavy, slightly sweet rye bread traditionally made with coarsely ground rye. [PAR] It is often made with a combination of rye flour and whole rye berries. At one time it was traditional peasant fare, but largely during the 20th century various forms became popular through delicatessens and supermarkets. [PAR] Europe [PAR] Pumpernickel has been long associated with the Westphalia region of Germany, first referred to in print in 1450. Although it is not known whether this and other early references refer to precisely the bread that came to be known as Pumpernickel, Westphalian pumpernickel is distinguished by use of coarse rye flour—rye meal and a very long baking period, which gives the bread its characteristic dark color. Like most traditional all-rye breads, pumpernickel is traditionally made with an acidic sourdough starter, which preserves dough structure by counteracting highly active rye amylases. That method is sometimes augmented or replaced in commercial baking by adding citric acid or lactic acid along with commercial yeast. [PAR] Traditional German Pumpernickel contains no coloring agents, instead relying on the Maillard reaction to produce its characteristic deep brown color, sweet, dark chocolate, coffee flavor, and earthy aroma. To achieve this, loaves are baked in long narrow lidded pans 16 to 24 hours in a low-temperature (about 250°F or 120°C), steam-filled oven. Like the French pain de mie, Westphalian pumpernickel has little or no crust. It is very similar to rye Vollkornbrot, a dense rye bread with large amounts of whole grains added. [PAR] While true Pumpernickel is produced primarily in Germany, versions are popular in the Netherlands, under the name Roggebrood, where it has been a common part of the diet for centuries., and in Denmark where "Rugbrød" is a staple. German pumpernickel is often sold sliced in small packets in supermarkets, where it may be paired with caviar, smoked salmon, sturgeon, and other expensive products on an hors d'oeuvres tray. [PAR] North America [PAR] A separate pumpernickel tradition has developed in North America, where colouring and flavouring agents such as molasses, coffee, and cocoa powder are added to approximate the shades and taste of traditional German pumpernickel. Bakers there often add wheat flour to provide gluten structure and increase rising and commercial yeast to quicken the rise compared to a traditional sourdough. As a result, and for economic reasons, they tend to eschew the long, slow baking characteristic of German pumpernickel, resulting in a loaf that but for colour otherwise resembles commercial North American rye bread. [PAR] Etymology [PAR] The philologist Johann Christoph Adelung states that the word has an origin in the Germanic vernacular where pumpern was a New High German synonym for being flatulent, and Nickel was a form of the name Nicholas, commonly associated with a goblin or devil (e.g. "Old Nick", a familiar name for Satan), or more generally for a malevolent spirit or demon. Hence, pumpernickel misread as the "devil's fart" when it actually means "Devil's food", a definition accepted by the Snopes International Language Database, the publisher Random House, and by some English language dictionaries, including the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The American Heritage Dictionary adds "so named from being hard to digest". A variant of this explanation is also given by the German etymological dictionary "Kluge" that says the word pumpernickel is older than its usage for the particular type of bread, and may have been used as a mocking name for a person of unrefined manners ("farting nick") first. The change of meaning may have been caused by its use as a mocking expression for the (in the eyes of outsiders) unrefined rye bread produced by the Westphalian population. [PAR] The Oxford English Dictionary does not commit to any particular etymology for the word. It suggests it may mean a lout or booby, but also says "origin uncertain". The OED currently states the first use in English was in 1756. [PAR] A false folk etymology involves Napoleon, who, while invading Germany, asked for bread and was served dark Westphalian rye bread. According to the folktale, Napoleon declared that this was not suitable bread for | The name of what popular German rye sandwich bread translates as “devil’s fart”? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Keyword: johnallenmuhammad - Free RepublicKeyword: johnallenmuhammad [PAR] Woo hoo!! And the first 25% is in!! Thank you all very much!! God bless. [PAR] Keyword: johnallenmuhammad [PAR] 01/13/2017 3:33:47 PM PST · by Olog-hai · 37 replies [PAR] Associated Press ^ | Jan 13, 2017 5:40 PM EST | Juliet Linderman [PAR] An attorney for a man convicted of taking part in sniper shootings that left 10 people dead in the Washington area is asking a judge to toss his life sentence because he was convicted as a juvenile. In a motion filed Friday in a Maryland county court, public defender James Johnston argues that Lee Boyd Malvo�s mandatory life sentence is illegal because the U.S. Supreme Court determined such sentences are unconstitutional for juveniles. � [PAR] The Washington Post ^ | 2009-11-10 | Josh White & Maria Glod [PAR] JARRATT, Va. -- John Allen Muhammad, the sniper who kept the Washington region paralyzed by fear for three weeks as he and a young accomplice gunned down people at random, was executed Tuesday night by lethal injection. [PAR] Associated Press ^ | Nov. 10, 2009 [PAR] JARRATT, Va. (AP) - Sniper John Allen Muhammad is meeting with relatives in the hours before his execution and one of his attorneys described the convicted killer as fearless. Attorney J. Wyndal Gordon said Muhammad had no regrets and would die with dignity Tuesday night in Virginia. Gordon also insisted that Muhammad was innocent. Gordon says Muhammad met with one of his sons before the execution and then reminisced with the attorney about the time he spent with his son before Muhammad went to prison. [PAR] The Washington Post ^ | 2009-11-10 | Josh White [PAR] Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) denied clemency for John Allen Muhammad on Tuesday, clearing the way for the sniper to be executed by lethal injection at 9 p.m. and putting an end to one of the most trying local criminal cases in U.S. history. Muhammad, 48, was convicted of capital murder in the slaying of Dean Harold Meyers on Oct. 9, 2002, at a gas station outside of Manassas, part of a spree that left 10 people dead in the Washington area and included shootings in several other states. A jury in Virginia Beach, where the trial was moved... [PAR] 11/10/2009 7:49:56 AM PST · by mckenzie7 · 66 replies · 1,591+ views [PAR] The Washington Post ^ | Monday, November 9, 2009; 12:00 PM | Michael Ruane [PAR] Hello, Mike Ruane here to talk about the DC sniper case and answer your questions. _______________________ [PAR] 11/09/2009 10:11:31 AM PST · by Free ThinkerNY · 118 replies · 4,746+ views [PAR] Associated Press ^ | Nov. 9, 2009 | DENA POTTER [PAR] RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block Tuesday's scheduled execution of sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad. The Court did not comment Monday on why it refused to consider his appeal. Muhammad is scheduled to die by injection at a Virginia prison for the slaying of Dean Harold Meyers at a gas station during a three-week spree in October 2002 across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. [PAR] The Washington Examiner ^ | November 8 2009 | Bill Myers [PAR] Convicted Beltway sniper John Allen Muhammad is filing last-minute appeals, trying to avoid a Tuesday appointment in Virginia's death chamber. The legal scramble is reviving memories for countless in the D.C. region who lived through the three weeks in October 2002 when Muhammad and his ward, Lee Boyd Malvo, went on a rampage that terrorized the capital region. Picking out strangers at random, they opened fire from a hole cut in an old car, leaving notes behind to taunt police and to celebrate the carnage they inflicted. By the time the pair was finished, 10 were dead, three were wounded... [PAR] The Last Crusade ^ | October 28, 2009 | The Last Crusade [PAR] Jihadist John Allen Muhammad to be martyred next month. thelastcrusade.org The leader of the 2002 DC-area Islamic terrorist attacks will die by lethal injection next month, Virginia officials said Tuesday. John Allen Muhammad was reported to be | D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad was executed last night for his role in terrorizing the nation's capital in October 2002. In what state was he executed? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] What are piano keys made from? | Reference.comWhat are piano keys made from? | Reference.com [PAR] What are piano keys made from? [PAR] A: [PAR] Quick Answer [PAR] The black and white keys of the piano are made of wood covered with veneer. Most pianos that were made before 1960 have white keys with thin ivory tops. The black keys are traditionally made with ebony. [PAR] Full Answer [PAR] The keys of old pianos are made of sugar pine wood. Newer piano keys are made of either spruce or basswood. Since the ban on the use of ivory was placed, the white key tops on modern pianos as well as the black ones are mostly made with acrylic plastic. Cellulose plastic is also used, but this material is flammable. Piano keys with cigarette burns are likely to have been made with cellulose. Glass and porcelain were once used as key tops.[DOC] [TLE] Polymers in a PianoPolymers in a Piano [PAR] Most of the insides of this piano are made of [PAR] polymers! [PAR] Pianos are packed with polymers! The main thing that vibrates in a piano to make a sound - the strings - are not polymers. They are steel wires, and some of them - the largest ones - are wrapped in copper coils. But these strings are not all it takes to generate sound. Most of the rest of the ingredients in pianos are - you guessed it - polymers! [PAR] Outside In [PAR] The outside casing of a piano and the frame that the keyboard, action and harp sit in is made of strong dense wood like oak. Wood is a form of cellulose , a natural polymer . The cabinet of the piano is what makes it look pretty, especially if the finish is kept shiny and scratch free. Most pianos have a coat of clear lacquer made from a synthetic polymer. Some of the more popular choices for making a piano shiny and protecting the wood are nitrous cellulose , polyurethane , or (more rarely) polyester , which is very durable and smooth, and also expensive due to the time it takes to polish it to a glassy shine. [PAR] The tops of the keys, the finish and the name decal on [PAR] this piano are all polymers. [PAR] Key tops used to be made from ivory, a polymer made of hard proteins . Ivory, which comes from elephant tusks, has a nice smooth feel and looks pretty, but now it is illegal to use it. So most new key tops are some kind of hard plastic like polystyrene . The same goes for the black keys, which were traditionally made of wood (namely ebony), but now are most often black plastic. The key itself, which is basically a long lever that goes far back into the piano to push the action is made of some sort of lightweight wood. [PAR] Making Music [PAR] The keys - when pressed - activate a set of parts called the " action ," a fairly complex assembly of wooden elements such as shanks and flanges with metal pins in their pivot points. In some newer piano a few of the action parts can be made from tough ABS plastic . [PAR] Felt hammers in a piano are different sizes [PAR] for different notes. [PAR] The action essentially moves a hammer that strikes the appropriate set of strings to sound a note. The hammers are made of wood with dense felt heads made from wool fibers - another natural polymer . [PAR] The spruce soundboard in the back [PAR] of an upright is what generates [PAR] the sound you hear. [PAR] Though the strings do all the vibrating that initiates the sound, the sound that you really hear from a piano comes from the soundboard - in the back of an upright or the underside of a grand. It is made of spruce wood - more cellulose - and composed of a set of boards about 3/8" thick. They are held together by a set of "ribs" on the back. The strings are connected to the spruce via a set of hardwood bridges that conduct the vibrations of the strings into the wood and cause the entire soundboard to vibrate. Without it, a piano would sound like... well not | Which wood is traditionally used to make the black keys on a piano? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Betting Types and Terms for Horse RacingBetting Types and Terms for Horse Racing [PAR] IN THE MONEY : Finishing first, second or third. [PAR] INQUIRY : Reviewing the race to check into a possible infraction of the rules. Also, a sign flashed by officials on tote board on such occasions. [PAR] LOCK : Slang for a "sure thing" winner. [PAR] MINUS POOL : A mutuel pool caused when one horse is so heavily played that, after deductions of state tax and commission, there is not enough money left to pay the legally prescribed minimum on each winning bet. The racing association has to make up the difference to pay the minimums. [PAR] OBJECTION : Claim of foul lodged by rider, patrol judge or other official. If lodged by official, it is called an inquiry. [PAR] ODDS-ON : Odds of less than even money. In England it is simply called "on," thus a horse "5-4 on" is actually at odds of 4-5. [PAR] OFFICIAL : Sign displayed when result is confirmed. Also racing official. [PAR] OVERLAY : A horse going off at a higher price than he appears to warrant based on his past performances. [PAR] PARLAY : Using the winnings from one bet to place the next bet. [PAR] PHOTO FINISH : A result so close it is necessary to use a finish-line camera to determine order of finish. It is worth noting that the finish line is located at the mirror, not the large decorative white post in its vicinity. [PAR] PICK THREE (or more) : A type of wager in which the winners of all the included races must be selected. Generally the pick 3-5 bets always pay out the entire pool minus takeout, while the Pick 6 (and its variant the Rainbow 6) involve consolation payouts and carryovers, much like state lotteries. [PAR] PLACE : Second position at finish. [PAR] PLACE BET : Wager on a horse to finish first or second. [PAR] QUINELLA : Wager in which first two finishers must be picked, but payoff is made no matter which of the two wins and which runs second. Some tracks use the Spanish spelling "Quiniela". Not offered at many tracks as the exacta box makes it redundant. [PAR] SHOW : Third position at the finish. [PAR] SHOW BET : Wager on a horse to finish in the money; third or better. [PAR] STRAIGHT : Betting to win only. [PAR] SUPERFECTA : A wager where you have to pick the first four finishers, representing separate betting interests, in exact order. [PAR] TAKE (or TAKEOUT) : Commission deducted from mutuel pools which s shared by the track and local and state governing bodies in the form of tax. [PAR] TOUT : Person who professes to have, and sells, advance information on a race. [PAR] TRIFECTA (or TRIPLE) : A wager picking the first three finishers, representing separate betting interests, in exact order. Canadian tracks use the term "triactor". [PAR] UNDERLAY : A horse racing at longer odds than he should. [PAR] WIN : Cross the finish line first. [PAR] WIN BET : Wager on a horse to finish first.[DOC] [TLE] Horse Racing Glossary Q to Z - il dadoHorse Racing Glossary Q to Z [PAR] Q [PAR] Quadrella - Selecting the winner of four specifically nominated races. [PAR] Quiniela (Quinella) - Wager in which the first two finishers must be picked in either order. Payoff is made no matter which of the two wins and which runs second. ('Reverse Forecast' in the UK. See Wagers for Quiniela variants.) [PAR] R [PAR] Race Caller - The person who describes the race at a racecourse. [PAR] Racecard - A programme for the day's racing. [PAR] Racing Plate - A type of horseshoe which is very light, made of aluminum (alluminium), with a toe grab or cleat for better traction. [PAR] Rag - A rag or "The Rag" is the outsider in the field, usually offered at a favorable price in betting. [PAR] Rail Runner - Horse that prefers to run next to the inside rail. [PAR] Rank - A horse that is fractious or unmanageable by the jockey is said to be rank | What is the horse race betting term for picking the first and second place finishers in a race in the correct order? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Timon - Disney Wiki - WikiaTimon | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] “I found a place that was beyond my wildest dreams. But... it still wasn't home.” [PAR] ―Timon, to his mother. [PAR] Timon in The Lion King 1½. [PAR] In the beginning, Timon is shown to be the meerkat of his colony who wants to do things differently than from what a "normal" meerkat has to do in order to survive. After causing a network of tunnels to collapse, we see Timon's unfortunately failed attempt at building a skylight in view of his colony, which then crumbles in front of his feet. Timon's mother attempts to salvage the issue of another colony-despised work from her son and leads him away. Timon tells Ma that all they do is hide from predators and dig to survive, and that he wants to live in a place where they do not have to live this way. To his temporary dismay, however, he is then told by Ma that: "Everything the light touches, belongs to someone else," and that it is nature's design. [PAR] While hearing Uncle Max ask the colony who is on sentry duty in the background, Ma comes up with an idea to help Timon take up this duty for them. After witnessing Iron Joe and Timon's family agreeing to him doing so (and Timon telling us the audience that he is now "convinced" about his new job), he is taught by Uncle Max to "Scurry, sniff, flinch," and to scream when he sees a hyena invade their colony. [PAR] While on sentry duty, Timon practices the technique a few times on a large rock, before he begins to daydream and eventually breaks into his song " That's All I Need ". This causes him to not realize that Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, the hyenas have invaded his colony until the hyena trio is standing right in front of him. When Timon is confronted by them, Shenzi hits him aside, and the hyenas begin to raid the meerkat colony. Timon is pulled safely underground by Ma, along with the rest of the colony finding shelter in their underground tunnel network. Uncle Max, however, is nearly eaten by Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, before appearing where the rest of the meerkats are hiding from the hyenas. [PAR] While underground, Timon tries to apologize to his entire colony for his disastrous mistake but is completely despised by them and Uncle Max for failing at being a sentry. His entire colony leaves him where he is standing, except for Ma, who attempts to help her son, but Timon sighs and walks off. [PAR] Later on outside, Timon is sitting down, grieving his mistake on the same rock where he was on sentry duty. For a moment, his mother watches him from behind but then goes to comfort him. Timon explains to her that he is never going to please his colony and that he must find his own home away from there. At first, Ma strays from this and attempts to muse her son's hair, while claiming that he can still fit in, which irritates Timon, who continues to insist to his Ma that he cannot stay any longer with the colony, until his mother eventually (but reluctantly) gives into her son's desire to leave. [PAR] Timon, leaving his original home where his meerkat colony initially resides. [PAR] When Timon hears Ma's wish, which is that he will find what he is looking for away from his original home, he walks back to hug her and tells his mother that he loves her while doing so. After a long embrace between them, Timon briefly holds Ma's hands and assures her of his safety while he is gone. He then smiles warmly at her, just before turning away to begin his journey in finding his own home. [PAR] After walking for some time and now night, Timon stops and suddenly but comically breaks into tears, crying out for his "mommy" due to realizing what he has done by leaving his original home. Unsure of where to go now and kneeling next to his tree, Rafiki then appears | Which animated Disney classic features a mandrill named Rafiki, a warthog named Pumbaa, and Timon the meerkat? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son’s head ...Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son’s head? | HowStuffWorks [PAR] Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son’s head? [PAR] A sculpture of legendary Swiss hero William Tell and his trusty crossbow looks out over Lausanne, Switzerland, at sunset. [PAR] Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images [PAR] Generations can recognize the "William Tell Overture" within a few notes of its launch, thanks to its lasting association with vintage Lone Ranger reruns and a 2013 cinematic remake of the same name. But who was William Tell, and did he really shoot an apple off his son's head? [PAR] Tell was a farmer and Swiss folk hero. He literally stands as a symbol of political freedom; there is a bronze statue of him in Uri, a mountain village that is the birthplace of modern Switzerland . As the country's founding father, Tell is both legend and legendary. As the story goes, in 1307, an agent of the Hapsburg duke of Austria placed a Hapsburg hat on a pole and ordered passersby to remove their caps. Tell refused and was then ordered to shoot an apple off his son's head with an arrow at 120 paces or he and his son would both be killed. Tell obliged and succeeded in hitting the apple off his son's head in a single shot. [PAR] Up Next [PAR] Was Isaac Newton really hit in the head with an apple? [PAR] What happened next kicked off a revolution among the poor, medieval inhabitants and led to an overthrow of capricious foreign rule. The agent asked Tell why he had a second arrow in his jacket, to which Tell replied, "If the first arrow had killed my son, I would have shot the second at you, and I would not have missed." [PAR] Tell was promptly detained and deported by boat, bound for a dungeon in a neighboring castle. He escaped, galvanized others in an uprising and the rest is a proud part of Swiss history. [PAR] Unfortunately, many scholars doubt that Tell was actually a real person. There's no evidence that he ever existed or that anyone in Uri shot an arrow off a child's head. More likely, the tale is amalgamation of events real and imagined. [PAR] While the uprising against Austria is steeped in reality, the addition of Tell's daring feat probably comes from a remarkably similar story originating in 18th-century Denmark. In it, a Viking chief boasting of his marksmanship to a king, who promptly ordered the Viking to prove it. The king placed an apple on the Viking man's son and ordered the Viking to shoot it off his head with a single arrow. The Viking did so, and when asked why he had another arrow in his vest, replied, "To kill you, sire, had I killed my son" [source: Wernick ] [PAR] Even the first written account of Tell's exploits -- appearing 250 years after the supposed events occurred -- had to be revised to match other accounts of Switzerland's budding independence, adding even more weight to the fact that Tell's life may have been a tall tale after all [sources: Wernick , Britannica ]. [PAR] 1[DOC] [TLE] William Tell Day | November 18 | KeepIn CalendarKeepIn Calendar | International Holidays from around the World [PAR] William Tell Day [PAR] William Tell Day [PAR] November 18, 1307, is supposedly the date that William Tell shot the apple off his son's head at the command of the evil Austrian governor of his province in Switzerland. Though the incident, and Tell himself, may both have been completely fictitious, the legend appears to have contributed to Switzerland's winning independence from Austria. [PAR] The story goes that William Tell refused to salute the Governor's cap and was told to shoot the apple off his own little son as punishment. The only way this makes the least sense is if he were told that he, Tell, would be killed outright if he disobeyed. Anyway, he succeeded without killing the kid and then informed the Governor that, had he missed, he would have turned the crossbow on the Governor himself. For that outburst | A hero to the Swiss, William Tell supposedly shot what from the head of his son in a feat of crossbow marksmanship? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Bartending/Cocktails/Margarita - Wikibooks, open books for ...Bartending/Cocktails/Margarita - Wikibooks, open books for an open world [PAR] Bartending/Cocktails/Margarita [PAR] Wikipedia has related information at Unit of alcohol [PAR] Margarita [PAR] The margarita is the most common of all tequila-based cocktails . There are three main ingredients in a margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice. The traditional recipe is 3:2:1 – three parts Tequila, two parts Triple Sec and one part lime juice; however, the IBA standard is 7:4:3 = (50% tequila, 29% Triple Sec, 21% fresh lime or lemon juice), which keeps 50% tequila, but uses slightly less Triple Sec and correspondingly slightly more lime juice. [PAR] Other orange flavored liqueurs are frequently substituted for Triple Sec; Cointreau is most common, but there are many alternatives. [PAR] The rim of the glass is often, but not always, salted. [PAR] Traditional tequilas are dry, and served without ice; however, one may prepare sweet tequilas, often with other fruit juices such as pineapple, or serve over ice, or even blended. These sweet and iced variants are looked down upon by traditionalists, and despised as “party drinks”, but frequently served at parties. [PAR] Ingredients[ edit ] [PAR] Tequila – or mezcal, or sotol [PAR] Blanco (unaged) is most common and recommended, but reposado (aged under 1 year) is also often used, and añejo (aged 1 to 3 years) is sometimes used. [1] The issue is that tequila is the focus of the drink, and conversely the margarita is the most common tequila cocktail. Blanco is most assertive, and the purest expression of agave, while reposado is gentler and with somewhat less agave and a little wood (from oak); añejo has less agave taste and makes a very gentle margarita. [PAR] 100% agave is recommended, as it is the focus; mixto (less than 100% agave) is significantly cheaper, but of inferior quality. If cost is an issue or if very sugary, mixto may prove acceptable, though one should compare with 100% agave before serving. [PAR] Widely varying grades of tequila are used in margaritas, from the cheapest grade to the fanciest. This significantly affects the quality and the cost, and comparison is strongly recommended. [PAR] Orange liqueur [PAR] Triple sec is most common, and cheap; brands vary in quality and price. Cointreau is a common substitute, and significantly more expensive, but considered by many to be far superior to triple sec. Grand Marnier is another well-respected orange liqueur, of similar quality and price to Cointreau, while Patrón Citrónge is a more recent addition, somewhat cheaper than both, and Gran Gala is an Italian version that is again somewhat cheaper. There are many alternatives for orange liqueur, some little-known and little-advertised; curaçaos may also be used. [2] [PAR] Issues to consider in orange liqueur include: alcohol content – orange liqueurs vary in alcohol content from 15% to 40% (30 to 80 proof); neutral spirits base (such as Cointreau) or brandy base (such as Grand Marnier) – this affects taste and color; and price – generic triple sec adds negligibly to the price of a margarita (compared to tequila), while name brands can double the price. [PAR] Citrus juice – or other fruit juice [PAR] Most often fresh lime juice, ideally from key limes ; Persian limes are most common in stores, however. One can also use other citrus such as lemon, or even others such as grapefruit, though this is properly a variant. One may even use other fruit juices (as is common in daquiris ), though this should be flagged. [PAR] Fresh lime juice is strongly recommended, and considered a defining characteristic; one may use Rose’s lime juice or sour mix , but this yields a significantly sweeter drink due to added sugar, and is considered deeply inferior. [PAR] Salt [PAR] Generally coarse salt is used; one may also use fine salt, or various flavored salts or sugar (of various fineness) instead. [PAR] Simple syrup [PAR] | What drink consists of 7 parts tequila, 4 parts cointreau or triple sec, and 3 parts lemon or lime juice? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] joker | playing card | Britannica.comjoker | playing card | Britannica.com [PAR] playing card [PAR] THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. [PAR] The joker, who symbolizes the practical jokes associated with April Fools’ Day. [PAR] PhotoObjects.net/Jupiterimages [PAR] Learn about this topic in these articles: [PAR] [PAR] in euchre [PAR] ...Alsatian game called juckerspiel from the fact that its two top trumps are Jucker, meaning “jack.” This word may also have influenced the choice of the term joker for the extra card introduced into American euchre in the 1860s to act as the “best bower,” or topmost trump; bower is from German ... [PAR] in playing card: Jokers [PAR] Standard decks normally contain two or more additional cards, designated jokers, each depicting a traditional court jester. Few games employ them, and those that do use them in different ways. In rummy games, such as canasta, they are “wild” and may be used to represent any desired “natural” card. The joker was originally invented (though not under that name) to serve as... [PAR] in president (card game): Game play [PAR] Two jokers, if available, rank as the highest cards, and one outranks the other if they are distinguishable. (For example, black joker beats red joker.) Second highest are the 2s, which, like jokers, may also be used as wild cards to a limited extent. These are then followed downward by A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 in each suit. There is no trump suit, and no suit outranks any other...[DOC] [TLE] Rules of Card Games: Euchre - Pagat.comRules of Card Games: Euchre [PAR] Players and Object [PAR] Euchre is a plain-trick game for four players in fixed partnerships, partners sitting opposite. [PAR] Just 5 cards are dealt to each player and the object is to win at least three of the five tricks - with an extra bonus for winning all five. [PAR] Rank of Cards [PAR] A pack of 25 cards is used consisting of A K Q J 10 9 in each of the four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades, plus a joker. If your pack of cards has no joker, the two of spades can be used as a substitute. [PAR] The trump suit has 8 cards ranking from highest to lowest as follows: [PAR] Benny, or Best Bower (the joker or two of spades) [PAR] Right Bower (the jack of the trump suit) [PAR] Left Bower (the other jack of the same colour as the trump suit) [PAR] Ace [PAR] Ten [PAR] Nine [PAR] The other suits have 6 or 5 cards ranking as normal: A K Q (J) 10 9. [PAR] Note that Benny and Left count for all purposes as belonging to the trump suit. For example if hearts are trumps, the jack of diamonds is a heart not a diamond. It can be played to a heart lead and if it is led, hearts must be followed. [PAR] The word Bower comes from the German Bauer, which means farmer or peasant and is also a word for Jack. [PAR] The Deal [PAR] The first dealer is selected at random. The turn to deal then rotates clockwise throughout the game. The dealer shuffles and the player to dealer's left may either cut or "bump" - that is, knock the cards to indicate that they should be dealt as they are, without cutting. [PAR] Five cards are dealt to each player in two rounds. The dealer deals clockwise, giving each player a packet of two or three cards in any order - any player who was dealt two in the first round gets three in the second and vice versa. [PAR] The dealer then turns the next card in the pack face up. This up-card is used as a basis for selecting the trump suit. The remaining four cards are left face-down and are not used. [PAR] Making trump [PAR] This process determines the trump suit and which team are the makers - that is the team which undertakes to win three | What playing card was introduced by US players in the 1860's as the ultimate trump card (the best bower) in the game of Euchre? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Wyoming | history - geography - state, United States ...Wyoming | history - geography - state, United States | Britannica.com [PAR] state, United States [PAR] Alternative Titles: Cowboy State, Equality State [PAR] Wyoming [PAR] (2010) 563,626; (2016 est.) 585,501 [PAR] Total area (sq mi) [PAR] Seats in U.S. House of Representatives [PAR] 1 (of 435) [PAR] Mountain (GMT − 7 hours) [PAR] 1Excluding military abroad. [PAR] Wyoming, constituent state of the United States of America. Wyoming became the 44th state of the Union on July 10, 1890. It ranks 10th among the 50 U.S. states in terms of total area. It shares boundaries with six other Great Plains and Mountain states: Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Colorado to the south, Utah to the southwest, and Idaho to the west. Cheyenne , the capital, is located in the southeastern corner of the state. [PAR] Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. [PAR] Old Faithful geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S. [PAR] George Marler/National Park Service [PAR] The word Wyoming is derived from a Delaware word meaning “land of vast plains,” an apt description of the state’s spacious natural environment , which is home to nearly as many pronghorn as people. Wyoming’s residents are spread across the land in small ranching and farming towns, in mining settlements, and in communities offering unparalleled outdoor recreational opportunities. Each year millions of people visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Moreover, the state has a low crime rate and little pollution. One of Wyoming’s nicknames is the Equality State, because it was the first state in the country to approve a constitution that included a provision granting women the right to vote . Area 97,813 square miles (253,334 square km). Population (2010) 563,626; (2016 est.) 585,501. [PAR] Yellowstone River flowing through the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park, … [PAR] © picturin/Fotolia [PAR] Land [PAR] Relief [PAR] Wyoming’s topography is dominated by several large basins and the ranges of the Rocky Mountains that border them. The broad basins are synclines. The mountains dominating Wyoming’s horizon were formed during a period of mountain-building activity known as the Laramide orogeny , which affected the region from about 70 million to 40 million years ago. The land surface of Wyoming has a mean elevation of 6,700 feet (2,040 metres) above sea level, the highest of any state except Colorado. Three-fourths of Wyoming lies more than 1 mile (1.6 km) in elevation, and two-fifths exceeds 7,000 feet (2,100 metres). The state’s lowest point, at 3,125 feet (953 metres), lies in the channel of the Belle Fourche River as it flows from the state into South Dakota; its highest point, Gannett Peak , part of the Wind River Range in west-central Wyoming, reaches 13,804 feet (4,207 metres) in elevation. [PAR] Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. [PAR] People [PAR] Population composition [PAR] More than nine-tenths of Wyoming’s residents are of European ancestry. Hispanics account for the largest minority of Wyoming’s population. African Americans constitute less than 1 percent of the total population, and most of them reside in the Cheyenne area. Although Chinese immigrants were instrumental in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad , Wyoming’s present-day Asian population is small. Most Asians live in the state’s southern counties in the cities of Cheyenne, Laramie, and Rock Springs. More than 2 percent of Wyoming’s population is composed of Native Americans , mostly the Arapaho and Shoshone . More than half of this population lives on the nearly 2,000,000-acre (810,000-hectare) Wind River Reservation in the west-central portion of Wyoming. [PAR] Settlement patterns [PAR] University of Wyoming [PAR] Wyoming’s earliest pattern of sedentary occupancy by European immigrants and settlers from the eastern United States was determined by the locations of military posts such as Fort Laramie (1834–90) and Fort Bridger (1843–90), both of which provided protection from attacks by Native Americans as well as trading opportunities. The building of the Union Pacific Railroad in the late 1860s led to the founding of several | Known as the Equality State, what was the 44th state to join the Union on Jul 10, 1890? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Pinnacle Foods' frozen brands in new categories?Pinnacle frozen brands in new categories? [PAR] No Comments [PAR] IMC Licensing, Louisville, Ky., said it will begin developing a portfolio of new brand-building licensed food and non-food products under terms of representation agreement with Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, Mountain Lakes, N.J. Pinnacle is the parent to such well-known frozen brands as Swanson entrees, Aunt Jemima frozen breakfasts, Lender's frozen bagels, Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's frozen seafood, Duncan Hines frozen brownies and Mama Celeste frozen pizza. [PAR] "We are delighted to represent Pinnacle Foods, a diverse family of brands rich in history and heritage, many of which have been in existence for over 50 years," said Cara Bernosky, IMC Licensing co-founder and president. "These brands hold leadership positions in their respective retail categories with an estimated 81 percent penetration of U.S. households. We plan to leverage this high consumer awareness and heritage to reach consumers in new ways via both food and non-food products." [PAR] Did you enjoy this article? Click here to subscribe to Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine. [PAR] Related Articles[DOC] [TLE] Celeste (frozen pizza)Celeste is a brand of frozen pizza owned by Pinnacle Foods. It is widely referred to by its former name Mama Celeste. The brand's slogan is "Abbondanza", which means "Abundance" in Italian. [PAR] Background [PAR] The product was named after Celeste (née Luise) Lizio (1908-1988) who carried the nickname "Mama Celeste". She came to the United States from Italy with her husband, Anthony, in the 1920s. They settled on Chicago's West Side, where they opened their first restaurant in 1932. In 1962, the Lizios closed the restaurant and began selling pizzas to other restaurants. The Quaker Oats Company acquired the product in 1969. Celeste frozen pizza was one of the top selling brands in the 1970s but subsequently experienced declines. The Celeste brand was later acquired by Aurora Foods, and then Pinnacle Foods. [PAR] As of 2012, Pinnacle Foods marketed only frozen, microwavable "Pizza For One" varieties of Celeste pizzas. Distribution is now restricted to more regional markets. [PAR] Popular culture [PAR] Film [PAR] *In numerous 1980s movies, the pizza brand can be seen in background shots, such as Harry and the Hendersons (1987). [PAR] *In Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991), Sue Ellen uses a Celeste pizza box to decide who gets a job. [PAR] Television [PAR] *In The Golden Girls episode "The Triangle" (1985), Sophia tells Rose a story of having been childhood friends in Italy with the woman who would go on to become Mama Celeste. Later in the episode, she yells, "Abbondanza" into the freezer and makes an obscene gesture. [PAR] *In the Welcome Back Kotter episode "Sweatmobile" (1978; S4 E6), a nurse says to Vinnie's aunt, "You must be Mrs. Barbarino". The aunt replies, "What do you think? I'm Mama Celeste?"[DOC] [TLE] Celeste Hawaiian Pizzas Add Some Pineapple, Still Have ...Celeste Hawaiian Pizzas Add Some Pineapple, Still Have Sparse Toppings – Consumerist [PAR] By Laura Northrup @lnorthrup December 27, 2012 [PAR] Still disappointing. [PAR] Anh shares my inexplicable love of that cheap freezer case staple, the Celeste pizza-for-one. The just-spicy-enough sauce! The crunchy crust that the likely-carcinogenic microwaving disc provides! The $1 price point! It’s not wood-fired oven pizza, but it’s one of the most edible things that comes out of a box and gets cooked in the microwave. The current line of “limited edition” pizzas tempted Anh, and he opened up a Hawaiian pizza only to find that the toppings were sparse. And it made him sad. Mama Celeste had finally steered him wrong. [PAR] Except…wait a minute. Sparse toppings on a Celeste pizza? Ham and pineapple? That sounds familiar, maybe because we posted about it four months ago . Back then, it was a pizza with a sprinkling of ham and only one piece of | What frozen food item is Mama Celeste associated with? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Oz Characters - OzWiki - The Wizard of OzOz Characters - OzWiki [PAR] Oz Characters [PAR] Jump to: navigation , search [PAR] [NOTE: As with the previous section, some parts of the Oz books may be given away here. If you'd prefer to meet the characters by reading their stories, you may wish to skip this section. Also, questions about characters who appear only in The Movie are answered in the section The Movie — Trivia and Miscellany .] [PAR] Contents [PAR] 30 Why doesn't Polychrome recognize the Shaggy Man in Tik-Tok of Oz, even though they traveled together in The Road to Oz? [PAR] Who are some of the famous citizens of Oz? [PAR] There are an awful lot of these, as you can imagine from a series of forty books. But here are some of the most famous and important: [PAR] Dorothy Gale, formerly a Kansas farmgirl and now a princess of Oz. She destroyed two wicked witches on her first trip to Oz, and has had many adventures since. She eventually moved to Oz for good, and has lived there ever since. Her Uncle Henry, Aunt Em, dog Toto, and cat Eureka all have come to live in Oz as well. [PAR] The Scarecrow. Former ruler of Oz, he is still well beloved by the citizens and a trusted advisor to Queen Ozma. He helped Dorothy on her first adventure, hoping to receive a brain. He got it, and his wisdom has been most helpful in thinking through many problems. [PAR] Nick Chopper, the Tin Woodman. He was an ordinary woodchopper who, having angered the Wicked Witch of the East, accidentally chopped parts of himself off when the witch enchanted his ax. Fortunately he had a friend who was a skilled tinsmith, who was able to replace each part, until there was nothing left of Nick Chopper but tin. He joined Dorothy looking for a new heart. He is one of the kindest men in Oz, and rules the Winkie Country. [PAR] The Cowardly Lion. He came with Dorothy to the Emerald City looking for courage, and the Wizard helped him acquire it. He is loyal and brave, and often acts as a bodyguard for Ozma on state occasions. But he's the first to admit that he's still scared sometimes. [PAR] The Wizard of Oz. After returning to America, the Wizard found his way back to Oz once again, where he was invited to stay and become a real wizard. He has learned much real magic from Glinda the Good, and is now one of Ozma's closest advisors. [PAR] Glinda the Good. Ruler of the Quadlings, she is also a skilled sorceress, and one of the most respected citizens of Oz because of her power and knowledge. She is able to keep track of all that goes on through her Great Book of Records, where every event is written down as soon as it happens. [PAR] Jack Pumpkinhead. Made to scare an old witch, she brought him to life instead, and he eventually found his way to the Emerald City. His pumpkinseeds don't seem to always work well as far as brains go, and he must carve a new head when his old one gets soft or mushy, but his simple charm makes him a favorite of all his friends. [PAR] Professor H. M. Wogglebug, T. E. Once an ordinary small wogglebug (a common Ozian insect), he learned much when he made his home between the floorboards of a schoolhouse. (He gave himself the honorary degree of T. E., for "thoroughly educated.") He was found by the schoolteacher and magically enlarged (hence his first initials, H. M., standing for "Highly Magnified"), and so he made his way to the Emerald City to become a lecturer. He is now dean of the Royal Athletic College of Oz. [PAR] Ozma. The daughter of deposed king Pastoria and the rightful ruler of Oz, she was discovered and restored to her throne, where she has ruled ever since. Her subjects love and trust her, and she is good and kind to them in return. [PAR] Billina, a yellow hen who accompanied Dorothy on her second trip | Which Wizard of Oz character was searching for brains? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Toxicodendron radicans - Memidex dictionary/thesaurusToxicodendron radicans - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus [PAR] Toxicodendron radicans [PAR] Definition: [PAR] a climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact [PAR] Class: [PAR] (* Toxicodendron radicans may be used in a singular or plural context) [PAR] Type of: [PAR] | Rhus radicans [PAR] [species] [PAR] a poisonous North American plant that is well known for its production of urushiol, a clear liquid compound found within the sap of the plant that causes an itching, irritation and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it. The plant is not a ... [PAR] | Toxicodendron radicans [PAR] [species] [PAR] either of two species of white-fruited woody vines or shrubs of the cashew family, native to North America. The species found in eastern North America ... [PAR] | Rhus radicans [PAR] [synonym, species, sense-specific] [PAR] a climbing plant of the cashew family that is especially common in the ... | a skin rash caused by poison ivy [PAR] (21 of 108 words, 2 definitions, 1 image ) [PAR] | Toxicodendron [PAR] [genus] [PAR] A taxonomic species within the genus Toxicodendron -- poison ivy; a poisonous North American plant that is well known for its production of urushiol, a clear liquid compound found within the sap of the plant that causes an itching, irritation and ... [PAR] | Rhus radicans [PAR] [species, sense-specific] [PAR] A North American shrub or vine that has compound leaves with three ... | A skin rash caused by contact with this plant. [PAR] (22 of 50 words, 2 definitions) [PAR] | Anacardiaceae [PAR] [family, member of] [PAR] a North American climbing plant which secretes an irritant oil from its leaves that can cause dermatitis [PAR] (17 of 41 words) [PAR] | Rhus radicans [PAR] [species, sense-specific] [PAR] a vine or shrub having trifoliate leaves and whitish berries and causing severe dermatitis when touched by persons sensitive to it. | "poison oak" | ... [PAR] (23 of 38 words, 3 definitions) [PAR] Collins Dictionary: [PAR] poison ivy [PAR] any of several North American anacardiaceous shrubs or vines of the genus "Rhus" (or "Toxicodendron"), especially "R. radicans", which has small green ... [PAR] (22 of 401 words, 7 usage examples) [PAR] Columbia Encyclopedia: [PAR] poison ivy | poison oak | poison sumac | poison ivies [PAR] and poison sumac,woody vines and trailing or erect shrubs of the family Anacardiaceae (sumac family), native to North America. They are sometimes ... [PAR] (22 of 221 words)[DOC] [TLE] Toxicodendron radicans - wikidocToxicodendron radicans - wikidoc [PAR] Toxicodendron radicans [PAR] Poison ivy redirects here. For other uses see Poison ivy (disambiguation) [PAR] Toxicodendron radicans [PAR] ( L. ) Kuntze [PAR] Toxicodendron radicans (syn. Rhus toxicodendron, Rhus radicans; Poison ivy [1] ) is a plant in the family Anacardiaceae . The name is sometimes spelled "Poison-ivy" in an attempt to indicate that the plant is not a true Ivy (Hedera). It is a woody vine that is well known for its ability to produce urushiol , a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people, technically known as urushiol-induced contact dermatitis . [PAR] Taxonomy [PAR] Poison-ivy is subject to frequent taxonomic reclassification and confusion; it is currently divided into eastern and western species in the genus Toxicodendron . At least six distinct subspecies of Toxicodendron radicans are recognized. Complicating identification and taxonomy are the fact that the species (even a particular subspecies) can be highly variable in growth habit and leaf appearance. [PAR] Habitat and range [PAR] It grows throughout much of North America , including all Canadian provinces (but not the territories) and all U.S. states except Alaska , and is normally found in wooded areas, especially along edge areas. It also grows in exposed rocky areas and in open fields and disturbed areas. It rarely grows at altitudes above | What is the more common name for toxicodendron radicans, a poisonous vine known for its production of urushiol (oo-roo-shee-awl), a substance that causes an itching rash in most people who touch it? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Imagining Jefferson and Hemings in Paris - TransatlanticaImagining Jefferson and Hemings in Paris [PAR] Imagining Jefferson and Hemings in Paris [PAR] Suzanne W. Jones [PAR] PDF Signaler ce document [PAR] 1In Yearning: Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics, cultural critic bell hooks argues that “no one seems to know how to tell the story” of white men romantically involved with slave women because long ago another story supplanted it: “that story, invented by white men, is about the overwhelming desperate longing black men have to sexually violate the bodies of white women.” Narratives of white exploitation and black solidarity have made it difficult to imagine consensual sex and impossible to imagine love of any kind across the color line in the plantation South. hooks predicted that the suppressed story, if told, would explain how sexuality could serve as “a force subverting and disrupting power relations, unsettling the oppressor/oppressed paradigm” (57-58). By rethinking and reimagining the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, contemporary novelists, filmmakers, and historians have exposed this “suppressed story,” the bare bones of which were first made public in 1802 by journalist James Callendar during Jefferson’s first term as U.S. President and then covered up by professional historians for almost 175 years. [PAR] 2As novelist Ralph Ellison pointed out, historical fiction must sometimes serve as the repository for historical truth when the collective historical memory has repressed the facts. In 1979 Barbara Chase-Riboud’s best-selling novel Sally Hemings allowed readers to enter the mind and heart of the shadowy figure that historian Fawn Brodie had brought back into the public consciousness in 1974, and in so doing enabled readers to believe that Jefferson might have had a long-term relationship with her. Chase-Riboud’s fictional portrait clearly upset Jefferson’s defenders, but the word that CBS might make the novel into a miniseries unnerved them, causing historians Virginius Dabney and Dumas Malone to intervene. Although they claimed that they were worried about historical accuracy, historian Annette Gordon-Reed believes that they were even more worried by the nature of the medium itself: “If a beautiful woman appears on screen as a capable and trustworthy person, […] all talk about impossibility [of a liaison] would be rendered meaningless” (Jefferson and Hemings, 182-83). Over fifteen years later, the film and the miniseries that eventually were produced have proved Gordon-Reed right. Today visitors to Jefferson’s Monticello routinely view, seemingly without surprise or dismay, a twenty-minute documentary that briefly mentions the liaison. [PAR] 3In examining four representations that have shaped the public acceptance and understanding of Jefferson and Hemings’ relationship, I am limiting my analysis to the crucial twenty-six-month period in Paris (1787-89), when Jefferson first came to know Hemings as a young woman, rather than the girl he remembered from Monticello. Barbara Chase-Riboud’s novel Sally Hemings, the Merchant-Ivory-Jhabvala film Jefferson in Paris (1995), the Haid-Andrews TV movie Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000), and Annette Gordon-Reed’s prize-winning family history The Hemingses of Monticello (2008), all postulate answers to the questions most often asked about the beginning of the Jefferson-Hemings liaison: What attracted Thomas Jefferson to Sally Hemings? What attracted Hemings to Jefferson? Why would Jefferson give up the cosmopolitan artist Maria Cosway for a relationship with a slave? Why would Hemings leave France, where she was a free woman, to return to slavery in Virginia? Could a slave owner love a slave? Could a slave love her enslaver? That these final questions are always generalized in this way—with, as Gordon-Reed points out, the erasure of individual identities—illustrates the difficulty of representing such a relationship, or getting beyond what bell hooks terms the “oppressed/oppressor paradigm.” Some might ask, why try? What’s the point, especially if the result were to obscure the effects of the power dynamic? Jefferson was the enslaver, Hemings the enslaved; he was white, she was black; he had absolute control over her, she none over him. [PAR] 4Such a reduction | Which U.S. President was examined in the 2000 TV special Sally Hemings: An American Scandal? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Igor Sikorsky | naturalized American engineer | Britannica.comIgor Sikorsky | naturalized American engineer | Britannica.com [PAR] naturalized American engineer [PAR] Alternative Title: Igor Ivan Sikorsky [PAR] Igor Sikorsky [PAR] Igor Sikorsky, in full Igor Ivan Sikorsky (born May 25, 1889, Kiev , Ukraine , Russian Empire—died October 26, 1972, Easton, Connecticut, U.S.), pioneer in aircraft design who is best known for his successful development of the helicopter . [PAR] Igor Sikorsky. [PAR] Courtesy of Sikorsky Aircraft [PAR] Education and early career [PAR] Sikorsky’s father was a physician and professor of psychology . His mother also was a physician but never practiced professionally. Her great interest in art and in the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci undoubtedly stimulated her son’s early interest in experimenting with model flying machines; when he was 12 years old, he made a small rubber-powered helicopter that could rise in the air. [PAR] In 1903 Sikorsky entered the Naval Academy in St. Petersburg , with the intention of becoming a career officer, but his interest in engineering led to his resignation from the service in 1906. After a brief period of engineering study in Paris , he entered the Kiev Polytechnic Institute. Following a reasonably successful academic year, however, he concluded that the abstract sciences and the higher mathematics as then taught had little relationship to the solution of practical problems, and he left the school, preferring to spend his time in his own shop and laboratory. [PAR] A trip through Europe in the summer of 1908 brought him into contact with the accomplishments of the Wright brothers and the group of European inventors who were trying to match their progress in flight . Returning to Kiev, Sikorsky came to the conclusion that the way to fly was “straight up,” as Leonardo had proposed, a concept that called for a horizontal rotor. Assisted financially by his sister Olga, he returned to Paris in January 1909 for further study and to purchase a lightweight engine. [PAR] Back in Kiev in May 1909, he began construction of a helicopter. Its failure revealed some of the practical obstacles. A second machine with a larger engine was tested in 1910, but it also failed to fly. He then made a major decision: [PAR] “I had learned enough to recognize that with the existing state of the art, engines, materials, and—most of all—the shortage of money and lack of experience…I would not be able to produce a successful helicopter at that time.” [PAR] In fact, he had to wait 30 years before all conditions could be met. [PAR] For the time being Sikorsky decided to enter the field of fixed-wing design and began construction of his first airplane . Sikorsky’s S-1 biplane was tested early in 1910, and, although its 15-horsepower engine proved inadequate, a redesigned airframe with a larger engine (S-2) carried him on his first short flight. The S-3, S-4, and S-5 followed in quick succession, each a refinement of its predecessor, and each adding to his piloting experience. Finally, by the summer of 1911, in an S-5 with a 50-horsepower engine, he was able to remain in the air for more than an hour, attain altitudes of 1,500 feet (450 metres), and make short cross-country flights. This success earned him International Pilot’s License Number 64. [PAR] Britannica Stories [PAR] EU Considers Rules For Robots [PAR] The subsequent S-6 series established Sikorsky as a serious competitor for supplying aircraft to the Russian army. Characteristically, he soon took a giant step: the first four-engined airplane, called “ Le Grand,” the precursor of many modern bombers and commercial transports, which he built and flew successfully by 1913. Among its innovative features, not adopted elsewhere until the middle 1920s, was a completely enclosed cabin for pilots and passengers. [PAR] In the period of disruption following the Russian Revolution and the collapse of Germany, Sikorsky saw little opportunity for further aircraft development in Europe. He decided to start over again in the United States and in March 1919 landed in New York as an immigrant. [PAR] Work in the United States [PAR] Machinery and Manufacturing [PAR] After several lean years as a lecturer and schoolteacher, while trying to find | October 26, 1972, saw the death of Igor Sikorsky, the man responsible for what mode of transport? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Henry CavillHenry William Dalgliesh Cavill (; born 5 May 1983) is a British actor. Cavill began his career starring as Albert Mondego in the 2002 film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. He later appeared in minor and supporting roles in television shows such as BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Midsomer Murders and The Tudors, then transitioned to mainstream Hollywood films such as Tristan & Isolde, Stardust and Immortals. [PAR] Cavill starred as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk in the 2007–2010 Showtime television series The Tudors; and in 2008 became the official spokesperson for the Dunhill fragrance collection for men. [PAR] Cavill gained further prominence and international fame playing the titular superhero Superman in the 2013 reboot film Man of Steel, the highest-grossing Superman film of all time. He reprised the role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, his highest grossing film to date. In 2015, he costarred with Armie Hammer in the spy film The Man from U.N.C.L.E. [PAR] Early life [PAR] Cavill was born the fourth of five boys on Jersey in the Channel Islands, a Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. His mother, Marianne (Dalgliesh), was a secretary in a bank, and his father, Colin Cavill, was a stockbroker. His father is English, and his mother is of Irish, Scottish, and English descent. He was educated at St Michael's Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, before attending Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England. [PAR] Career [PAR] Cavill began his film career with a role in Laguna (2001) and the following year in Kevin Reynolds' 2002 adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. He continued with appearances in BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002), the television film Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002), and the television series Midsomer Murders (2003). In 2003, he had a supporting role in I Capture the Castle, followed by Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005), Red Riding Hood (2006) and Tristan & Isolde (2006). He had a minor role in Matthew Vaughn's adaptation of Stardust (2007). [PAR] From 2007 to 2010, Cavill had a leading role in Showtime's television series, The Tudors, as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. The series was well-received: it was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2007 and won an Emmy in 2008. Cavill gave the show credit for bolstering his career: "It's done the most for me to date. [...] Now that there's an audience somewhere in America that's aware of who I am, I have more sell-ability, because of The Tudors." Entertainment Weekly named him the "Most Dashing Duke" and praised his work on The Tudors for displaying "charm, depth and a killer bod". [PAR] Cavill had been set to play Superman in McG's 2004 film, Superman: Flyby. However, McG pulled out of the project and direction was taken over by director Bryan Singer, who recast Brandon Routh as the lead in Superman Returns. Cavill was also the cause of a write-in effort from fans to see him cast as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). The role eventually went to Robert Pattinson. Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series, was outspokenly in favour of Cavill playing the character of Edward Cullen in the Twilight film, calling him her "perfect Edward". However, by the time production of the film began, Cavill was too old to play the character, and again the role went to Pattinson. [PAR] In 2005, Cavill was a final choice for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale. The producers and director Martin Campbell were torn between him and Daniel Craig; reportedly Campbell supported Cavill but the producers preferred an older Bond. Craig ultimately landed the role. Despite reports that he was a contender for Batman in Batman Begins, Cavill confirmed that he never auditioned for, nor was offered, the role. [PAR] In early 2008, Cavill became the face of Dunhill fragrances. The television ad featured | Based on his nickname, what is the name of the next installment of the Superman movie series, staring Henry Cavill, slated to hit the theaters next year? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Gold Mining Equipment - Gold Fever ProspectingGold Mining Equipment [PAR] Gold Mining Equipment [PAR] enter email: [PAR] Home > Gold Mining Equipment [PAR] Have a question about our gold mining equipment? [PAR] Call Gold Fever TOLL FREE 1-888-985-MINE (6463) [PAR] Find your recreational gold mining equipment and panning supplies here. Gold pans, sluice boxes, metal detectors, digging tools, gold vials, snuffer bottles, and a bunch of other must have small equipment for placer gold mining are offered here. You can even view and list your used mining equipment here as well. [PAR] See our gold mining books section for plans on building your own prospecting equipment.[DOC] [TLE] Pan | Define Pan at Dictionary.comPan | Define Pan at Dictionary.com [PAR] Pan [PAR] noun [PAR] 1. [PAR] the ancient Greek god of forests, pastures, flocks, and shepherds, represented with the head, chest, and arms of a man and the legs and sometimes the horns and ears of a goat. [PAR] pan-pan [PAR] noun [PAR] 1. [PAR] an international distress signal used by shore stations to inform a ship, aircraft, etc., of something vital to its safety or to the safety of one of its passengers. [PAR] Origin [PAR] reduplication and alteration of French panne ‘breakdown, failure’ [PAR] Pan. [PAR] pan- [PAR] 1. [PAR] a combining form meaning “all,” occurring originally in loanwords from Greek (panacea; panoply), but now used freely as a general formative (panleukopenia; panorama; pantelegraph; pantheism; pantonality), and especially in terms, formed at will, implying the union of all branches of a group (Pan-Christian; Panhellenic; Pan-Slavism). The hyphen and the second capital tend with longer use to be lost, unless they are retained in order to set off clearly the component parts. [PAR] Expand [PAR] < Greek pan- combining form of pâs (neuter pân) all, every, pân everything [PAR] Dictionary.com Unabridged [PAR] Examples from the Web for pan [PAR] Expand [PAR] Contemporary Examples [PAR] Fry the florets till they turn golden, then remove from the pan and set aside and let them chill. [PAR] Who Was Shain Gandee, the MTV ‘Buckwild’ Star Found Dead? Anna Klassen April 1, 2013 [PAR] The blue notes are drowned out by sounds of gyozas frying on a pan—Koreeda loves to film food. [PAR] Bad News for Fliers Clive Irving April 29, 2010 [PAR] Historical Examples [PAR] The cock was down, the pan and muzzle were black with the smoke; it had been that instant fired. [PAR] Waverley Sir Walter Scott [PAR] British Dictionary definitions for pan [PAR] Expand [PAR] a wide metal vessel used in cooking [PAR] (in combination): saucepan [PAR] Also called panful. the amount such a vessel will hold [PAR] 3. [PAR] any of various similar vessels used esp in industry, as for boiling liquids [PAR] 4. [PAR] a dish used by prospectors, esp gold prospectors, for separating a valuable mineral from the gravel or earth containing it by washing and agitating [PAR] 5. [PAR] either of the two dishlike receptacles on a balance [PAR] 6. [PAR] (Brit) Also called lavatory pan. the bowl of a lavatory [PAR] 7. [PAR] a natural or artificial depression in the ground where salt can be obtained by the evaporation of brine [PAR] a natural depression containing water or mud [PAR] 8. [PAR] (Caribbean) the indented top from an oil drum used as the treble drum in a steel band [PAR] 9. [PAR] a slang word for face (sense 1a) [PAR] 12. [PAR] a small cavity containing priming powder in the locks of old guns [PAR] 13. [PAR] a hard substratum of soil [PAR] 14. [PAR] verb pans, panning, panned [PAR] 15. [PAR] when tr, often foll by off or out. to wash (gravel) in a pan to separate particles of (valuable minerals) from it [PAR] 16. [PAR] (intransitive) often foll by out. (of gravel) to yield valuable minerals by this process [PAR] 17. [PAR] Old English panne; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse panna, Old High German pfanna [PAR] pan2 [PAR] verb pans, panning, panned [PAR] 1. [PAR] to move ( | What can be a tool used in gold mining, a Greek god, and a prefix meaning all? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Different Types of Cake Pans | Types of Cake Baking PansDifferent Types of Cake Pans | Types of Cake Baking Pans [PAR] Different Types of Cake Pans | Types of Cake Baking Pans [PAR] In-Depth Articles [PAR] Pin it Share Share Tweet [PAR] Last updated on 12/19/2016 [PAR] Purchasing the proper cake pans is essential for achieving the perfect consistency, flavor, and appearance for your signature baked goods, but how do you know what pans are "proper" for the job at hand? With the myriad of options on the market today, this purchasing decision can be quite complex, involving sifting through thousands of types, materials , and optional features. To make the job a little easier, we've compiled information on all of the different types of cake pans so you can narrow down your options and get to baking, faster. [PAR] Traditional [PAR] Photo courtesy of Rexness [PAR] When your recipe calls for a cake pan, it's usually referring to this traditional type of pan. These no-frills pans feature high sides and round , square , rectangular , even heart , shapes. They come in a ton of sizes from a bunch of manufacturers. Traditional cake pans are perfect for baking moist, dense cakes in any flavor imaginable. [PAR] Loaf Pans [PAR] Photo courtesy of Crystal [PAR] While not technically a cake pan, loaf pans are essential everyday pieces in most bakeries baking yeast breads or quick breads. These pans feature deep constructions that allow for high rising dough, and come in a variety of sizes, specified according to the weight of the finished loaf. In addition to baked goods, loaf pans are great for baking meatloaves and other loaf-shaped products, further adding to their versatility in the commercial kitchen. [PAR] Cake Rings [PAR] Photo courtesy of Tracy Hunter [PAR] When layering cakes is your end goal, cake rings may be the perfect fit for your busy bakery. Featuring straight sides and bottomless designs, these rings simply sit directly on your bun/sheet pans, get filled with batter, and bake to perfection with an easy release (thanks to the bottomless design). [PAR] Mini Cake Pans/Cupcake Pans [PAR] The ideal pieces for perfecting miniature-sized cakes, mini cake pans and cupcake/muffin pans come in a variety of styles, sizes, and cake-shape options. These versatile cake pans work well with the same types of cakes that their full-size predecessors work with, but produce pint-size versions. Capable of baking several to several dozen mini cakes at a time, mini cake pans and cupcake/muffin pans offer the ultimate in efficiency for small cake production. Many bakers prefer to line their pans with baking liners for increased sanitation in service. If you choose to do so, make sure to read our baking cups buying guide first. [PAR] Pie Pans [PAR] Photo courtesy of Eliza Adam [PAR] Not technically a cake pan, pie pans are essential in any kitchen baking pies of any kind. Most are round in shape and feature angled sides that prevent crust from slumping. Pie pans come in a variety of materials, depths, and diameters, ensuring an option for every need. Use them when baking your signature fruit pies, pudding pies, minced meat pies, chicken pot pies, shepherd's pies, and so many more pies! [PAR] Bun/Sheet Pans [PAR] Your signature sheet cakes wouldn't be sheet cakes without a bun/sheet pan beneath them during baking. These lightweight pans come in several sizes, from an 18" x 26" full size sheet pan down to a petite 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" one-eighth size sheet pan, each with a standard depth of just 1". They feature upturned lips for low-profile sheet cakes, yet also work hand-in-hand with cake rings when baking taller cake layers. Bun/sheet pans are perfect for baking, holding, and serving food product. Specially-designed bun pan racks , both stationary and mobile in nature, work to stage, store, and transport these versatile pans, while various pan liners facilitate faster removal of product. [PAR] Springform Pans [PAR] Cheesecakes, battercakes, | Springform, tube, and roasting are all types of what? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Pixar Movies | GoodGuyMovies.comPixar Movies | GoodGuyMovies.com [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] Pixar is a CGI production company based in Emeryville, California, United States. The studio has earned numerous awards for their feature films and other work, including 26 Academy Awards, five Golden Globes and three Grammys. Pixar is best known for CGI-animated features created with PhotoRealistic RenderMan, its own implementation of the industry-standard Renderman image-rendering API used to generate high-quality images. [PAR] As of June 2013, Pixar has released 14 films, all released under the Walt Disney Pictures banner. The company produced its first feature-length film, Toy Story, in 1995. The film won an Academy Award and was nominated for three others. The success of the film led Pixar to release a sequel, Toy Story 2, in 1999, following their second CGI production, A Bug's Life in 1998. Monsters, Inc. was the next project to be released in 2001, and the following six features Finding Nemo (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Cars (2006), Ratatouille (2007), WALL-E (2008), and Up (2009) were highly successful. The eleventh film, Toy Story 3 (2010), has become the second highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide. Pixar's twelfth film is Cars 2 (2011), which is a sequel to Cars, the second film to have a sequel. Both movies, along with a fourteenth film Monsters University (2013), are the most expensive Pixar films to ever be produced, at an estimated budget of $200 million each. Its thirteenth film, Brave (2012), had an estimated budget of $185 million. [PAR] Toy Story (1995) [PAR] Toy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated buddy-comedy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by John Lasseter, Toy Story was the first feature-length computer-animated film and the first theatrical film produced by Pixar. Toy Story follows a group of anthropomorphic toys who pretend to be lifeless whenever humans are present, and focuses on the relationship between Woody, a pullstring cowboy doll (voiced by Tom Hanks), and Buzz Lightyear, an astronaut action figure (voiced by Tim Allen). The film was written by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow, and Joss Whedon, and featured music by Randy Newman. Its executive producers were Steve Jobs and Edwin Catmull. [PAR] Pixar, which produced short animated films to promote their computers, was approached by Disney to produce a computer-animated feature after the success of the short film, Tin Toy (1988), which is told from a small toy's perspective. Lasseter, Stanton, and Pete Docter wrote early story treatments which were thrown out by Disney, who pushed for a more edgy film. After disastrous story reels, production was halted and the script was re-written, better reflecting the tone and theme Pixar desired: that "toys deeply want children to play with them, and that this desire drives their hopes, fears, and actions." The studio, then consisting of a relatively small number of employees, produced the film under minor financial constraints. [PAR] The top-grossing film on its opening weekend, Toy Story went on to earn over $361 million worldwide. Reviews were universally positive, praising both the animation's technical innovation and the screenplay's wit and sophistication, and it is now widely considered by many critics to be one of the best animated films ever made. The film received three Academy Award nominations including Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song for "You've Got a Friend in Me", as well as winning a Special Achievement Academy Award. In addition to home media releases and theatrical re-releases, Toy Story-inspired material has run the gamut from toys, video games, theme park attractions, spin-offs, merchandise, and two sequels—Toy Story 2 (1999) and Toy Story 3 (2010)—both of which also garnered massive commercial success and critical acclaim. Toy Story was inducted into the | Nov 22, 1995 saw the theatrical release of one of the top grossing films of that year, the first feature film to be made entirely with CGI? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Desperate Housewives | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by WikiaDesperate Housewives | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] [Source] [PAR] Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama-mystery series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. It aired Sundays at 9 P.M. Eastern/8 P.M. Central, on ABC from October 3 , 2004 , until 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. [PAR] The main setting of the show was Wisteria Lane, a street in the fictional American town of 'Fairview' in the fictional 'Eagle State'. The show followed the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of a dead neighbor who committed suicide in the very first episode. The storyline covers thirteen years of the women's lives over eight seasons, set between the years 2004– 2008 , and later 2013 – 2017 (the story arc included a 5 year passage of time). They worked through domestic struggles and family life, while facing the secrets, crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their — at the surface — beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood. [PAR] The show featured 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 narrated the show as the deceased Mary Alice Young, appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences. [PAR] The series was well received by viewers and critics alike. The show is a multiple Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner. The series premiere drew 21.6 million viewers and the show's first season finale attracted over 30 million viewers. 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 that the series is the third most watched TV show in a study of ratings in 20 countries. In 2012, it remained as 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 show for 2010, with US$2.74 million per half hour. The show placed #56 on Entertainment Weekly's "New TV Classics" list. [PAR] Desperate Housewives was officially renewed by ABC on May 17 , 2011 for an eighth season. The season premiere episode was broadcast on Sunday, September 25 . The eighth season was the show's final season.The series concluded 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. Housewives was also the most watched series finale of 2012. [PAR] Contents [PAR] [ show ] [PAR] Production [PAR] The idea for the series was conceived as Marc Cherry and his mother were watching a news report on Andrea Yates. Prior to Desperate Housewives, Cherry was best known for producing and writing episodes of Touchstone Television 's hit comedy series The Golden Girls and its successor, The Golden Palace. In addition, he had created or co-created three sitcoms: The 5 Mrs. Buchanans, The Crew and Some of My Best Friends, none of which lasted longer than a year. Cherry had difficulty in getting any television network interested in his new series; HBO, CBS , NBC , Fox, Showtime, and Lifetime all turned the show down. Finally, two new executives at ABC , Lloyd Braun and Susan Lyne, chose to greenlight it, reportedly after The O.C. on Fox premiered in 2003 and showed that a soap opera could succeed in prime time. Shortly thereafter, Disney had both Braun and Lyne fired, following their approval of another new drama series: Lost. [PAR] The ABC executives were not initially satisfied with the name of the new show, suggesting Wisteria Lane and The Secret Lives of Housewives instead. However, on October 23 , 2003 , Desperate Housewives | What is the name of the street, in the fictional town of Fairview, where TV's Desperate Housewives live? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' Winners from the Past 20 ...People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' Winners from the Past 20 Years [PHOTOS] [PAR] People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' Winners from the Past 20 Years [PHOTOS] [PAR] By Cavan Sieczkowski @cavanshays On [PAR] 11/16/11 AT 2:38 PM [PAR] Nick Nolte, 1992 - This year, Nick Nolte starred in "Lorenzo's Oil" with Susan Sarandon. This same year Woody Allen left his long-term partner Mia Farrow after she discovered his secret affair with her adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn. Photo: Reuters [PAR] Harrison Ford, 1998 - This year, Harrison Ford starred in "Six Days, Seven Nights." This same year, President Bill Clinton infamously uttered the words, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" and "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is." Photo: Reuters [PAR] Previous [PAR] Next [PAR] People Magazine has been awarding Hollywood hunks with the title Sexiest Man Alive since 1985, the year the magazine gave its first award to Mel Gibson. [PAR] People's Sexiest Man Alive honor has been compared to TIME's Person of the Year, though obviously People's accolade focuses mostly on physical attractiveness and celebrity clout. [PAR] The story of the award's origin roots back to an article on Mel Gibson in 1985. As the editors readied the story, Someone said, 'Oh my God, he is the sexiest man alive!' And someone said, 'You should use that as a cover line,' Julie Jordan, the magazine's special correspondent in L.A., told the Washington Post in 2007. [PAR] The honor has been bestowed at varying intervals of time over the past 26 years. No one was nominated in 1994 and there have been gaps of up to a year and a half between winners. [PAR] However, since 1997, the announcement typically comes in mid-November or early December. [PAR] So how do they decide on the victor each year? [PAR] We look at all the men who have created some sort of buzz or have been in front of the mainstream, said Jordan. [PAR] Bradley Cooper has been chosen as the Sexiest Man Alive for 2011. [PAR] Cooper's name has been in the headlines ever since his debut in Wedding Crashers followed by huge box offices hits (The Hangover movies, The A-Team, Limitless), a relationship with Renee Zellweger, and rumors of whirlwind romances with Olivia Wilde and Jennifer Lopez. [PAR] The studly star is quite modest about the win. [PAR] I'm waiting for Dax Shepard to come out, and that it's an episode of 'Punk'd,' Cooper said to People. [PAR] The 36-year-old actor is quite the heartthrob and certainly has a way with the ladies. He told People that the sexiest thing he has done to woo a woman was Getting on a plane to go get them. [PAR] Take a look at People magazine's Sexiest Man of the Year winners from the past 20 years. [PAR] Who is your favorite?[DOC] [TLE] Bradley Cooper named People's Sexiest Man Alive - YahooBradley Cooper named People's Sexiest Man Alive [PAR] Bradley Cooper named People's Sexiest Man Alive [PAR] (BANG) - [PAR] Bradley Cooper has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. [PAR] The 'Hangover' star has been awarded the annual title by the publication and although he is honoured to win he admits he is shocked because he doesn't think he always looks great. [PAR] He told the magazine: "I think it's really cool that a guy who doesn't look like a model can have this [title]. I think I'm a decent-looking guy. Sometimes I can look great, and other times I look horrifying." [PAR] Although he is delighted to be named the Sexiest Man Alive, the 36-year-old actor insists his mother Gloria will be more proud of his win than him. [PAR] Bradley - whose father Charles died in January - added: "The first thing I thought was, 'My mother is going to be so happy.' " [PAR] The Hollywood heartthrob also revealed he is currently single and is not | Which Hangover star did People magazine recently name their Sexiest Man of the Year for 2011? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Atomic Number 3 Element Facts - About.com EducationAtomic Number 3 Element Facts [PAR] Atomic Number 3 Element Facts [PAR] Atomic Number 3 Element Facts [PAR] What Element is Atomic Number 3? [PAR] Each atom of atomic number 3 has three protons. Lithium may have a different number of neutrons and electrons, depending on the isotope or ion. ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images [PAR] By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. [PAR] Lithium is the element that is atomic number 3 on the periodic table. These means each atom contains 3 protons. Lithium is a soft, silvery, light alkali metal denoted with the symbol Li. Here are interesting facts about atomic number 3: [PAR] Lithium is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element at ordinary temperature and pressure. It also has the highest specific heat capacity of a solid element. [PAR] Element number 3 is soft enough to cut with shears and light enough to float on water. [PAR] Among its uses, lithium is used in medications for bipolar disorder, to make lithium ion batteries, and to add a red color to fireworks . It's also used in glass and ceramics and to make high temperature lubricant grease. It is a coolant in breeder reactors and a source of tritium when atomic number 3 is bombarded with neutrons. [PAR] Lithium is the only alkali metal that reacts with nitrogen. Yet, it is the least reactive metal in its element group. While it burns in water, it does not do so as vigorously as sodium or potassium. Lithium metal will burn in air and should be stored under kerosene or in an inert atmosphere, like argon. Don't try to extinguish a lithium fire with water -- it will only make it worse! [PAR] continue reading below our video [PAR] 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know [PAR] Because the human body contains a lot of water, lithium will also burn skin. It is corrosive and should not be handled without protective gear. [PAR] The name for the element comes from the Greek word "lithos", which means "stone". Lithium was discovered in the mineral petalite (LiAISi4O10). Brazilian naturalist and statesman, Jozé Bonifácio de Andralda e Silva found the stone on the Swedish isle Utö. Although the mineral looked like an ordinary gray rock, it flared red when thrown into a fire. Swedish chemist Johan August Arfvedson determined the mineral contained a previously unknown element. He couldn't isolate a pure specimen, but did produce a lithium salt from petalite in 1817. [PAR] The atomic mass of lithium is 6.941. It's density is 0.52 grams per cubic centimeter, which means it not only floats on water, but is just over half as dense! [PAR] Lithium is believed to be one of only three chemical elements produced in the Big Bang that formed the universe. The other two elements are hydrogen and helium . [PAR] Several isotopes of lithium are known, but the natural element is a mix of two stable isotopes. Li-7 (92.41 percent natural abundance) and Li-6 (7.59 percent natural abundance). [PAR] Lithium readily loses its outer electron to form the Li+ ion. This leaves the atom with a stable inner shell of two electrons. The lithium ion readily conducts electricity. [PAR] Because of its high reactivity, lithium is not found in nature as a pure element, but the ion is abundant in sea water. Lithium compounds are found in clay. [PAR] Mankind's first fusion reaction involved atomic number 3, in which lithium was used to make hydrogen isotopes for fusion by Mark Oliphant in 1932.[DOC] [TLE] Table of Elements in Greek and Latin (Rome) Language.Table of Elements in Greek and Latin (Rome) Language. [PAR] Sidebar [PAR] Periodic Table of Elements [PAR] The Greek language and Greek myth have contributed greatly to the sciences, including chemistry. This is most apparent in the Periodic Table of Elements. A table of the elements with mythological influences, or at least have the Greek language to thank for their names, is below. For kicks, I have included the Latin (Roman) terms also. (Please note: this is not the complete table of elements, only those with Greek or Latin influences.) | Named for the Greek word for stone, what element, with an atomic number of 3, uses the symbol Li? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] I Yam Who I Yam (And That's All I Yam) - a poem by ...I Yam Who I Yam (And That's All I Yam) - a poem by BluRosePoet8488. All poetry poets - All Poetry [PAR] I Yam Who I Yam (And That's All I Yam) [PAR] [PAR] Within those immortal words of that great cartoon character Popeye The Sailor Man, [PAR] I find a bit of truth... about myself. [PAR] 'I yam what I yam and that's all I yam.' [PAR] But I wonder if I'm something more? [PAR] Something more than what I already am? [PAR] I'm a believer in God. [PAR] I'm a daughter. [PAR] I hear the distant voices crying out for someone to adore. [PAR] I see the empty eyes of those whose eyes no longer shine. [PAR] I want to help all I can. [PAR] But... [PAR] I yam what I yam and that's all I am. [PAR] Nothing less and nothing more. [PAR] If I pretend to be something more, [PAR] Then I'm a phony; a fake [PAR] And I'd feel like a heel. [PAR] Because all I've done is take [PAR] And not given anything in return. [PAR] I touch a soul where my actions and words are driven. [PAR] I worry, though, some wrong advances I may have given. [PAR] I cry sometimes when the emotions threaten to overwhelm the senses. [PAR] I yam what I yam and that's all I am. [PAR] Nothing less and nothing more. [PAR] I understand not some of the things I go through. [PAR] But I say, I still believe. [PAR] I dream about being something more. [PAR] But try to be who I am and that's all. [PAR] I hope that God can use me [PAR] When upon me He calls. [PAR] 'Cause... [PAR] I yam what I yam and that's all I am. [PAR] Nothing less and nothing more. [PAR] I'm a believer in God. [PAR] I'm a daughter.[DOC] [TLE] “I Yam What I Yam and That’s All What I Yam” | The ...“I Yam What I Yam and That’s All What I Yam” | The Yesteryear Gallery [PAR] THE YESTERYEAR GALLERY STORE [PAR] “I Yam What I Yam and That’s All What I Yam” [PAR] Popeye has always been a mother’s best friend. When faced with her child’s refusal to eat spinach or other green veggies, she can always resort to saying, “Don’t you want to grow up strong like Popeye?” [PAR] Funny thing is, when Popeye was first introduced to the world in 1929 as a minor character in the E. C. Segar comic strip Thimble Theater , he didn’t get strong from eating spinach. His super-human strength came from “rubbing the head of the rare Wiffle Hen.” [PAR] Popeye hit the big-time in 1933 when Max Fleischer at Fleisher Studios began to produce a series of Popeye theatrical cartoons, which rivaled Mickey Mouse in popularity. [PAR] This video above is the historical first appearance of Popeye in a Fleisher cartoon. It’s actually a Betty Boop cartoon, although the sexy star of the Fleischer Studios only makes a brief appearance. It established the basic Popeye storyline — Arch-enemy Bluto attacks Olive Oyl , Popeye eats spinach and saves the day. What makes the cartoon noteworthy, however, are some of the hilarious Fleischer sight gags. [PAR] The cartoons would later introduce some characters that had not been present in the comic strip, “notably Peepeye, Pupeye, Pipeye, and Poopeye, Popeye’s look-alike nephews.” [PAR] Popeye later successfully made the jump to television cartoons, and in 1980, Robert Altman made a popular film version, starring Robin Williams . [PAR] The ubiquitous sailor man is one of those cultural icons that has conquered just about every form of media available, including movies, comic strips, comic books, theatrical cartoons, television cartoons, radio, and even video games. Not to mention, of course, the countless amount of merchandise that has carried his image. [PAR] Share this:[DOC] [TLE] Popeye - WikiquotePopeye - Wikiquote [PAR] Popeye | “I yam what I yam, and that’s all what I yam” was the motto of what popular cartoon character? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] "Cadillac-Introduces-New-"Life.-Liberty.-And-The-Pursuit ...Cadillac Introduces New "Life. Liberty. And The Pursuit." Marketing Campaign | WebWire [PAR] Cadillac Introduces New "Life. Liberty. And The Pursuit." Marketing Campaign [PAR] WEBWIRE – Thursday, July 27, 2006 [PAR] Detroit - Following one of the most talked-about marketing campaigns in automotive history and four consecutive years of sales growth, Cadillac is introducing a new marketing campaign that aims to reignite America�s love affair with the brand. [PAR] The new campaign carries the theme �Life. Liberty. And The Pursuit.� It showcases Cadillac�s relevancy to today�s luxury consumers and supports the next generation of Cadillac�s ongoing product renaissance. The new advertising will launch in early August and continue to roll-out throughout the rest of the year. [PAR] �Our Break Through campaign focused primarily on our all-new portfolio of dramatically styled, high-performance, luxury Cadillac vehicles,� said Cadillac General Manager, Jim Taylor. �Our new products and marketing strategies successfully conveyed to consumers that there�s a new Cadillac to consider that replaces their earlier perceptions of the brand.� [PAR] �We have raised awareness and achieved good momentum with the Cadillac brand,� said Cadillac Global Marketing Director, Liz Vanzura. �But now it�s time to put a face on the brand and invite more consumers to experience what Cadillac has to offer.� [PAR] This new campaign, the first for Cadillac from Modernista! in Boston, is based on extensive consumer research that concluded that �Life. Liberty. And The Pursuit.� best communicates to consumers that Cadillac embodies the best of America, embraces the brand�s rich heritage, yet is forward looking and modern. [PAR] �Cadillac was, is, and will always be the American luxury automobile icon and symbol of success,� said Vanzura. �Our new advertising will showcase the brand�s rich heritage in an approach that is fresh and aspirational.� [PAR] �What�s great about the brand is that everyone has a Cadillac story to tell. The brand is ingrained within our culture. We�re looking to capture that optimistic, can-do American spirit in our work� said Gary Koepke, Creative Director & Co-founder of Modernista! [PAR] Unlike the Break Through campaign that relied solely on Led Zeppelin music and Gary Sinise voice-overs, Cadillac�s new �Life. Liberty. And The Pursuit.� themed campaign will utilize different voices and music for every execution to directly connect with each target consumer group. [PAR] The fully-integrated campaign will include creative executions on national broadcast and cable networks (NFL weekend games, Monday Night Football, ABC & CBS College Football, Ryder Cup), premium positions in several core luxury and lifestyle print outlets (Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Vanity Fair, Food & Wine and more) and an array of non-traditional, out-of-home, interactive and nationwide promotional activities. [PAR] About Cadillac [PAR] Cadillac is a division of General Motors ( NYSE: GM ). General Motors, the world�s largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. Cadillac products include the CTS sport sedan, SRX luxury utility, STS performance luxury sedan, DTS large luxury sedan, XLR luxury roadster, Escalade full-size SUVs (Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT) and the high-performance V-Series (CTS-V, STS-V, XLR-V) three cars that go 0-60 in under 5 seconds. [PAR] About Modernista! [PAR] Modernista! was founded in Boston, MA, USA in September 2000 by creatives Gary Koepke and Lance Jensen. Today the Boston agency counts 125 employees from more than 15 different countries. M!�s client roster includes HUMMER, Cadillac, Animal Planet, Napster, TIAA-Cref, Stop Handgun Violence and Rockport. Modernista! is fiercely independent. [PAR] Related Links[DOC] [TLE] Brands slogans | Automotive NewsBrands slogans | Automotive News [PAR] Automotive News [PAR] Ad slogans: The True Definition of Luxury. Yours. [PAR] Acura. Precision Crafted Performance [PAR] Slogans: Alfa Romeo. Beauty is not enough [PAR] Power for your control [PAR] Marketing slogans: Keeping ahead through technology. [PAR] Everyone dreams of an Audi. [PAR] … | What product is advertised with the slogan "Life, liberty, and the Pursuit"? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Billy BeerBilly Beer was a beer first made in the United States of America in July 1977, by the Falls City Brewing Company. It was promoted by Billy Carter, the younger brother of then-President Jimmy Carter. Then in October 1978, Falls City announced that it was closing its doors after less than a year of Carter's promotion. The beer was produced by Cold Spring Brewing, West End Brewing, and Pearl Brewing Company. [PAR] Endorsement printed on beer cans [PAR] Written on each can were these words of endorsement, which were followed by Billy Carter's signature: [PAR] Brewed expressly for and with the personal approval of one of AMERICA's all-time Great Beer Drinkers—Billy Carter. [PAR] I had this beer brewed up just for me. I think it's the best I ever tasted. And I've tasted a lot. I think you'll like it, too. [PAR] Despite Carter's promotion of Billy Beer, "in private he drank Pabst". [PAR] As a collectible [PAR] After Billy Beer ceased production, advertisements appeared in newspapers offering to sell Billy Beer cans for several hundred to several thousands of dollars each, attempting to profit from their perceived rarity. However, since the cans were actually produced in the millions, the real value of a can ranged from 50 cents to one dollar in 1981. [PAR] Billy Beer was also featured on an episode of the reality series Auction Kings, where an appraiser deemed a case of unopened Billy Beer to be worthless; however, at the featured auction, the case was sold for $100. [PAR] The hit television show The Simpsons featured Homer drinking a can of Billy Beer in the 1997 episode "Lisa the Skeptic"; after Bart tells him that the skeleton he is trying to hide is probably old enough already, he counters Bart's remark by introducing his Billy Beer stating that people said the same thing about the beer. After he drinks the beer, he says "We elected the wrong Carter". Also in the 1992 episode "The Otto Show", Homer excitedly finds a can [PAR] of Billy Beer in the pocket of his old "concert jacket", and drinks it.[DOC] [TLE] Billy Carter Is Dead of Cancer at 51 : Ex-President's ...Billy Carter Is Dead of Cancer at 51 : Ex-President's Brother Capitalized on Country-Boy Image - latimes [PAR] Billy Carter Is Dead of Cancer at 51 : Ex-President's Brother Capitalized on Country-Boy Image [PAR] September 26, 1988 |DAVID TREADWELL | Times Staff Writer [PAR] ATLANTA — Billy Carter--the Georgia businessman and "good ol' boy" who became a national folk hero as President Jimmy Carter's irreverent, wisecracking, beer-guzzling brother--died Sunday of pancreatic cancer. He was 51. [PAR] Carter's homespun wit and buffoonish antics instantly made him a star during his brother's presidential campaign in 1976 and, long after, kept him in demand for product endorsements and appearances at state fairs, peanut Olympics, swamp-buggy races and belly-flop contests. [PAR] Although his popularity eventually waned--especially after his widely publicized treatment for alcoholism and revelations of his dealings as an agent for the Libyan government--he remains perhaps the best-known "first brother" in U.S. history. [PAR] William Alton Carter, the fourth and youngest child of James Earl and Lillian Carter, "died quietly and peacefully in his sleep about 7 a.m. with his family at his bedside," the family said in a statement from the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. "He had struggled courageously with his illness, never losing his sense of humor and always concerned more about those who loved him than himself." [PAR] Funeral in Plains [PAR] A spokesman for the family said he died at home in Plains, Ga., where funeral services were scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Lebanon Cemetery. [PAR] His illness was first diagnosed as inoperable cancer Sept. 11, 1987, at Emory University in Atlanta. His sister, Jean Carter Stapleton, an evangelist and faith healer, died of pancreatic cancer in 1983 at age 54. Their mother died of pancreatic, bone | The brother of which U.S. president was the commercial spokesman for Billy Beer? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Top 10 for Thursday: 10 Things You Should Know About the ...Top 10 for Thursday: 10 Things You Should Know About the Purple Heart and Its Recipients [PAR] Top 10 for Thursday: 10 Things You Should Know About the Purple Heart and Its Recipients [PAR] By Mary Ann Fiebert [PAR] Special to the Times [PAR] Today’s Top 10: The 10 Things To Know About the Purple Heart and Its Recipients: [PAR] 1. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed, while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. It is the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces. [PAR] 2. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members. George Washington originated the “Badge of Merit,” which the Purple Heart is patterned after. [PAR] 3. In military terms, the award had “broken service,” as it was ignored for nearly 150 years. It was not until October 1927, after World War I, that Gen. Charles Summerall proposed that a bill be submitted to Congress to revive the “Badge of Military Merit.” In January 1931, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Summerall’s successor as Army Chief of Staff, resurrected the idea for the medal. [PAR] Advertisement [PAR] 4. Elizabeth Will, an Army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General, was named to redesign the newly revived medal, which became known as the Purple Heart. The Commission of Fine Arts solicited plaster models from three leading sculptors for the medal, selecting that of John R. Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint in May 1931. Sinnock was the designer of the Roosevelt dime and Franklin half dollar, among other U.S. coins. His initials “JS” can be found on the dime at the base of the Roosevelt bust. [PAR] 5. By executive order of the president of the United States, the Purple Heart was revived on the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, out of respect to his memory and military achievements, by War Department General Orders No. 3, dated Feb. 22, 1932. The criteria were announced in a War Department circular dated Feb. 22, 1932, and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, Army Wound Ribbon, or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to April 5, 1917, the day before the United States entered World War I. [PAR] 6. The first Purple Heart was awarded to MacArthur. During the early period of American involvement in World War II (December 7, 1941 – September 22, 1943), the Purple Heart was awarded both for wounds received in action against the enemy and for meritorious performance of duty. By Executive Order 9277, dated December 3, 1942, the decoration was applied to all services. This executive order also authorized the award only for wounds received. For both military and civilian personnel during the World War II era, to meet eligibility for the Purple Heart, AR 600-45, dated September 22, 1943, and May 3, 1944, required identification of circumstances. [PAR] 7. During World War II, nearly 500,000 Purple Heart medals were manufactured in anticipation of the estimated casualties resulting from the planned Allied invasion of Japan. To the present date, total combined American military casualties of the sixty-five years following the end of World War II including the Korean and Vietnam Wars have not exceeded that number. In 2003, there remained 120,000 Purple Heart medals in stock. The existing surplus allowed combat units in Iraq and Afghanistan to keep Purple Hearts on-hand for immediate award to soldiers wounded in the field.[6] [PAR] 8. Subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense, Executive Order 10409, dated February 12, 1952, revised authorizations to include the Service Secretaries. Dated April 25, 1962, Executive Order 11016, included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart. Dated February 23, 1984, Executive Order 12464, authorized award of the Purple Heart as a result of terrorist attacks, or while serving as part of a peacekeeping force, subsequent to March 28, 1973. [PAR] 9. On | First awarded on Feb 22, 1932, what military decoration is awarded to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after April 5, 1917 with the U.S. military? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] About Bill Watterson - The Complete Calvin and HobbesAbout Bill Watterson - The Complete Calvin and Hobbes [PAR] About Bill Watterson [PAR] Trivia [PAR] I've loved comic strips as long as I can remember. As a kid, I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut. The latter was never much of a possibility, as I don't even like riding in elevators. I kept my options open until seventh grade, but when I stopped understanding math and science, my choice was made. —Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes [PAR] Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the 20th century. Watterson drew the strip from its debut run on November 18, 1985, to December 31, 1995. In 1986, Watterson became the youngest person to win the prestigious Reuben Award for "Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year" from the National Cartoonists Society. He won the award again in 1988, and was also nominated for the honor in 1992. [PAR] The first Calvin and Hobbes strip: Novemeber 18, 1985 [PAR] The last Calvin and Hobbes strip: December 31, 1995[DOC] [TLE] Calvin and Hobbes | comic strip by Watterson | Britannica.comCalvin and Hobbes | comic strip by Watterson | Britannica.com [PAR] comic strip by Watterson [PAR] Li’l Abner [PAR] Calvin and Hobbes, American newspaper comic strip that ran from 1985 to 1995, chronicling the high jinks of Calvin, a six-year-old boy, and his pet tiger, Hobbes. Calvin and Hobbes was renowned for its vivid portrayal of a child’s imagination. [PAR] In creating Calvin and Hobbes, cartoonist Bill Watterson (1958– ) drew inspiration from Charles Schulz ’s Peanuts and Walt Kelly ’s Pogo, among other precursors . He named the main characters for the 16th-century theologian John Calvin and the 17th-century English philosopher Thomas Hobbes . The small central cast of characters remained essentially unchanged throughout the run of the feature. Joining the two title characters were Calvin’s frazzled parents—never named—Miss Wormwood, his long-suffering teacher, and Susie Derkins, a prim classmate and frequent target of pranks. [PAR] The heart of the strip was the relationship between the two characters for whom the strip was named. To Calvin, Hobbes was a life-size, walking, talking friend, sharing in the mischief but often questioning him or commenting wryly on his behaviour and attitudes. To other people, however, Hobbes appeared as a stuffed toy. Watterson maintained that Hobbes should not be interpreted simply as an imaginary friend, that the strip was more ambiguous . [PAR] Watterson steadfastly resisted the commoditization of his characters, refusing virtually all merchandising opportunities. At his insistence his syndicate placed unusual restrictions on how newspapers could tamper with the presentation of the longer Sunday strips, allowing him greater freedom to experiment with layout. In 1995 he announced that he was retiring his creation to pursue work with fewer constraints. By that time, Watterson had twice been awarded the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year (1986 and 1988), and Calvin and Hobbes had become the most popular American comic strip of its era. [PAR] Learn More in these related articles:[DOC] [TLE] Bill Watterson – Calvin and Hobbes | socialpsycholBill Watterson – Calvin and Hobbes | socialpsychol [PAR] VOTE HERE [PAR] Bill Watterson – Calvin and Hobbes [PAR] William “Bill” Boyd Watterson II (born July 5, 1958) is an American cartoonist and the author of the legendary comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, which was syndicated from 1985 to 1995. Watterson stopped drawing Calvin and Hobbes at the end of 1995 with a short statement to newspaper editors and his readers that he felt he had achieved all he could in the medium. Watterson is known for his views on licensing and comic syndication, as well as for his reclusive nature. [PAR] Watterson was born in Washington, D.C., before the family moved to Chagrin Falls, Ohio, when he was 6 years old. Watterson, drew his first cartoon at the age of eight, occupying his time with drawing and cartooning. This continued throughout his primary and secondary schooling years when he drew cartoons for the school newspaper | What cartoonist drew Calvin and Hobbes from 1985 to 1995? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] 21 Famous Actors Who Quietly Voiced Cartoon Characters ...21 Famous Actors Who Quietly Voiced Cartoon Characters | Mental Floss [PAR] 21 Famous Actors Who Quietly Voiced Cartoon Characters [PAR] These well-known faces got behind the mic to provide the voices for your favorite cartoons. [PAR] 1. Jaleel White as Sonic the Hedgehog [PAR] While audiences might be more familiar with Jaleel White as Steve Urkel, the actor also voiced Sonic the Hedgehog for the animated series when he was 16 years old and still starring on Family Matters. He later reprised the role for the animated series Sonic Underground in 1999. [PAR] 2. Fergie as Sally Brown from Peanuts [PAR] Before she was the vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson was a child star who appeared on the Disney Channel's Kids Incorporated. She was also the voice of Sally Brown, Charlie Brown’s kid sister, on three Peanuts animated TV specials produced in the '80s (It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown; Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown; and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show). [PAR] 3. Orson Welles as Unicron from Transformers: The Movie [PAR] Legendary filmmaker Orson Welles' last role before his death in 1985 was voice-work for Transformers: The Movie. He played the villain Unicron, a planet-sized Transformer hell-bent on ultimate power. [PAR] 4. Jessica Walter as Fran Sinclair from Dinosaurs [PAR] Dinosaurs premiered on ABC in 1991 and centered on a family of anthropomorphic dinos created using puppetry and animation. Before she played Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development, Jessica Walter voiced matriarch Fran Sinclair. Puppeteer Kevin Clash, who was Elmo on Sesame Street, voiced the scene-stealing Baby Sinclair. [PAR] These days, Walter can also be heard as Malory Archer on FX’s animated series Archer. [PAR] 5. Michael Cera as Brother Bear from The Berenstain Bears [PAR] A year before playing George Michael Bluth on Arrested Development, Michael Cera voiced Brother Bear on The Berenstain Bears children’s TV series on PBS Kids. Cera continued to voice the character while starring in Arrested Development through 2005. [PAR] 6. Phil Hartman as Mr. Wilson from Dennis the Menace [PAR] In the same year he started his career on Saturday Night Live, Phil Hartman did voice work on the syndicated TV series Dennis the Menace. He played both Dennis’ father, Henry Mitchell, and the next-door neighbor Mr. Wilson. Hartman left Dennis the Menace after one season to pursue SNL full-time. [PAR] Hartman also did voice work on cartoons such as DuckTales, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, and Darkwing Duck. His most notable voice work was with The Simpsons, playing Springfield’s down-and-out lawyer Lionel Hutz (a.k.a. Miguel Sanchez) and washed-up actor Troy McClure. [PAR] 7. Meg Ryan as Dr. Blight from Captain Planet and the Planeteers [PAR] Following the success of When Harry Met Sally, Meg Ryan voiced the Eco-Villain Dr. Blight during the first season of Captain Planet and the Planeteers. After leaving the environmentally-minded animated series, Ryan went on to continue her career as America's Sweetheart. [PAR] 8. James Avery as The Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [PAR] You might know him as Uncle Philip Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but before he took the role on that wildly popular NBC sitcom, James Avery supplied the voice for Shredder on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. Avery voiced the villain throughout the show's entire run from 1987 to 1993, while also playing the role on the TMNT made-for-TV movie in 1991. [PAR] 9. John Ritter as Clifford the Big Red Dog [PAR] Before his untimely death in 2003, John Ritter voiced Clifford the Big Red Dog for the animated series of the same name on PBS Kids. Throughout the series run, Ritter was nominated for four straight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program between 2001 and 2004. [PAR] 10. Vin Diesel as The Iron Giant [PAR] At the start of his career in the '90s, Vin Diesel (whose real name is Mark Sinclair Vincent) took a role as the titular character in Brad Bird’s directorial debut, The Iron Giant. | Voiced by Phil Hartman, before his untimely death, Lionel Hutz is the hapless lawyer on what TV series? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Dean MartinDean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti, June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian, and film producer. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed the "King Of Cool" for his seemingly effortless charisma and self-assurance. [PAR] He and Jerry Lewis were partners in the immensely popular comedy team Martin and Lewis. He was a member of the "Rat Pack" and a star in concert stage/nightclubs, recordings, motion pictures, and television. He was the host of the television variety program The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974) and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast (1974–1985). [PAR] Martin's relaxed, warbling crooning voice earned him dozens of hit singles including his signature songs "Memories Are Made of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", "Sway", "Volare", and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?". [PAR] Early life [PAR] Martin was born on June 7, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio, to an Italian father, Gaetano Alfonso Crocetti (1894–1967), and an Italian-American mother, Angela Crocetti (née Barra; 1899–1966). They were married in 1914. His father, who was a barber, was originally from Montesilvano, in Abruzzo, and his maternal grandparents' origins are believed to be also from Abruzzo even if it is not clearly known. Martin had an older brother named William Alfonso Crocetti (1916-1968). Martin's first language was an Abruzzese dialect of Italian, and he did not speak English until he started school at the age of 5. He attended Grant Elementary School in Steubenville where he was bullied for his broken English. He later took up the drums as a hobby as a teenager. Martin then dropped out of Steubenville High School in the 10th grade because he thought he was smarter than his teachers. He bootlegged liquor, served as a speakeasy croupier, was a blackjack dealer, worked in a steel mill and boxed as a welterweight. [PAR] At 15 he was a boxer who billed himself as "Kid Crochet". His prizefighting earned him a broken nose (later straightened), a scarred lip, many broken knuckles (a result of not being able to afford tape used to wrap boxers' hands), and a bruised body. Of his 12 bouts, he said: "I won all but 11." For a time, he roomed with Sonny King, who, like Martin, was starting in show business and had little money. It is said that Martin and King held bare-knuckle matches in their apartment, fighting until one was knocked out; people paid to watch. Martin knocked out King in the first round of an amateur boxing match. Martin gave up boxing to work as a roulette stickman and croupier in an illegal casino behind a tobacco shop, where he had started as a stock boy. At the same time he sang with local bands, calling himself "Dino Martini" (after the Metropolitan Opera tenor, Nino Martini). He got his break working for the Ernie McKay Orchestra. He sang in a crooning style influenced by Harry Mills (of the Mills Brothers), among others. In the early 1940s, he started singing for bandleader Sammy Watkins, who suggested he change his name to Dean Martin. [PAR] In October 1941 Martin married Elizabeth ("Betty") Anne McDonald, they had four children, and the marriage ended in 1949. Martin worked for various bands throughout the early 1940s, mostly on looks and personality until he developed his own singing style. Martin flopped at the Riobamba, a nightclub in New York, when he followed Frank Sinatra in 1943, but it was the setting for their meeting. Martin was drafted into the United States Army in 1944 during World War II, serving a year in Akron, Ohio. He was reclassified as 4-F and discharged (possibly because of a double hernia, Jerry Lewis referred to the surgery Martin needed for | Who's missing: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Tintin (character)Tintin is the fictional hero of The Adventures of Tintin, the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. He is a reporter and adventurer who travels around the world with his dog Snowy. The character was created in 1929 and introduced in ', a weekly youth supplement to the Belgian newspaper '. He appears as a young man, around 14 to 19 years old with a round face and quiff hairstyle. Tintin has a sharp intellect, can defend himself, and is honest, decent, compassionate, and kind. Through his investigative reporting, quick-thinking, and all-around good nature, Tintin is always able to solve the mystery and complete the adventure. [PAR] Unlike more colourful characters that he encounters, Tintin's personality is neutral, which allows the reader to not merely follow the adventures but assume Tintin's position within the story. Combined with Hergé's signature ' ("clear line") style, this helps the reader "safely enter a sensually stimulating world." [PAR] Tintin's creator died in 1983, yet his creation remains a popular literary figure, even featured in a 2011 Hollywood movie. Tintin has been criticised for his controversial attitudes to race and other factors, been honoured by others for his "tremendous spirit", and has prompted a few to devote their careers to his study. General Charles de Gaulle "considered Tintin his only international rival." [PAR] History [PAR] Origins [PAR] Hergé biographer Pierre Assouline noted that "Tintin had a prehistory", being influenced by a variety of sources that Hergé had encountered throughout his life. Hergé noted that during his early schooling in the midst of World War I, when German armies occupied Belgium, he had drawn pictures in the margins of his school workbooks of an unnamed young man battling ' (a slang term for the Germans). He later commented that these drawings depicted a brave and adventurous character using his intelligence and ingenuity against opponents, but none of these early drawings survive. [PAR] Hergé was also influenced by the physical appearance and mannerisms of his younger brother Paul, who had a round face and a quiff hairstyle. In search of adventure, Paul later joined the army, receiving jeers from fellow officers when the source of Hergé's visual inspiration became obvious. Hergé later stated that in his youth, "I watched him a lot; he entertained me and fascinated me... It makes sense that Tintin took on his character, gestures, poses. He had a way of moving and a physical presence that must have inspired me without my knowing it. His gestures stayed in my mind. I copied them clumsily, without meaning to or even knowing I was doing it; it was he whom I was drawing. This is especially striking in the first drawings of Tintin in the Land of the Soviets." [PAR] In 1898, Benjamin Rabier and Fred Isly published an illustrated story titled Tintin-Lutin ("Tintin the Goblin"), in which they featured a small goblin boy named Tintin, who had a rounded face and quiff. Hergé claimed that Rabier's manner of drawing animals had influenced him, although he swore that he was unaware of the existence of Tintin-Lutin until one of his readers informed him of the similarity in 1970. [PAR] Hergé would also have been aware of the activities of a number of popular journalists who were well known in Belgium, most notably Joseph Kessel and Albert Londres, who may have been an influence on the development of Tintin. Another potential influence was Palle Huld, a 15-year-old Danish Boy Scout travelling the world. [PAR] A few years after Hergé discovered the joys of Scouting, [PAR] he became the unofficial artist for his Scout troop and drew a Boy Scout character for the national magazine '. This young man, whom he named Totor, travelled the globe and righted wrongs, all without ruffling his Scout honour. As was the format for European comics at the time, the early drawings of Totor merely illustrated the story; the text that appeared below the drawings is what propelled the action. Totor had been very much in Hergé's mind; its new comics character would be, Hergé himself later said, "the little brother of Totor | What is the chosen profession of serial comic hero Tintin? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] A Guide To Reliant Stadium « CBS HoustonA Guide To Reliant Stadium « CBS Houston [PAR] Main Line: (832) 667-2000 [PAR] Fax: (832) 667-2100 [PAR] At the top of the list among Houston’s best sports stadiums is Reliant Stadium, part of Reliant Park and home of the Houston Texans NFL team and the Houston rodeo. This unique indoor/outdoor stadium features 97,000-square-feet of natural grass playing surface and a state-of-the-art retractable roof. A variety of special events, concerts and exhibits are offered here in addition to football games and rodeo events. The stadium features four large concourse levels, as well as 200 suites. In total, the building spans 1.9 million square feet and can host up to 71,500 spectators. [PAR] (credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images) [PAR] Tickets [PAR] Tickets to Houston Texans football games and other events at Reliant Stadium can be purchased in advance at the Reliant Park Box Office (which sells tickets for all Reliant Park venues), or at various outlets including select H-E-B and Fiesta stores. They can also be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800-745-3000. On event days, you can also purchase tickets directly from the ticket booths at Reliant Stadium. For more information on game schedules, upcoming events and box office hours, visit the Tickets page of the Reliant Park website. [PAR] (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) [PAR] Reliant Stadium Tours [PAR] Any fan of the Houston Texans or Houstonian who enjoys achievements in architecture is sure to appreciate a tour of Reliant Stadium. The Reliant Astrodome was the country’s first domed stadium, and following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Reliant Stadium was the first retractable-roof stadium in the NFL. Highlights of the tour include a view of the visiting team’s locker room, Houston Texans weight room, press box and premium seating areas. You’ll also get an up-close-and-personal look at the natural grass field and retractable roof. Tours are offered Monday through Thursday at 10:15 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., unless they conflict with scheduled events. Rates: Adults, $6; Children ages three to 12, seniors 65 and up, and groups of 15 more, $5; Children aged two and under, free. For more information about Reliant Stadium tours, visit the Public Tours page – to check availability, call (832) 667-1842. [PAR] (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) [PAR] Getting There and Parking [PAR] Reliant Stadium is situated between Kirby and Fannin Streets on the inner 610 loop. The Reliant Park website offers a Directional Map, as well as thorough driving directions, whether you’re coming from the north, south, east or west. Also offered are driving directions from Hobby or Bush International Airport, which are approximately 15 and 30 minutes away from Reliant Park, respectively. Use this Parking Lot Map . [PAR] Alternative Transportation: If you’d prefer to cut down on the stress of attending a big game, you might consider some of the other options featured on the stadium’s Transportation page. These include Yellow Cab services, which can be set up by calling (713) 236-1111 and the Houston METRORail, which serves Reliant Park and carries up to 400 passengers per trip. A train leaves every 12 minutes, and the cost is just $1.25 each way. For more information on METRORail schedules, tickets and parking areas, visit ridemetro.org . [PAR] — Amber Hilton[DOC] [TLE] Texans hope to play at Reliant Stadium with roof openTexans hope to play at Reliant Stadium with roof open [PAR] Texans hope to play at Reliant Stadium with roof open [PAR] comment [PAR] The damage caused by Hurricane Ike to Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans , is not deterring the team from its plans to host the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 5. [PAR] The result of the damage, however, might force the Texans to play the rest of the season with the roof open. [PAR] The Texans might play their 2008 NFL season with Reliant Stadium's retractable roof remaining retracted. [PAR] AP Photo/David J. Phillip, | What NFL team calls Reliant Stadium home? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] Jeanne Phillips (Columnist) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & NewsJeanne Phillips (Columnist) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News [PAR] Jeanne Phillips [PAR] Writer [PAR] Female [PAR] Jeanne Phillips is an advice columnist who writes the advice column Dear Abby. She is the daughter of Pauline Phillips, who founded "Dear Abby" in 1956, and her husband, Morton Phillips. In a Dear Abby column on December 12, 2000, Pauline introduced Jeanne as co-creator of Dear Abby. They began to share the byline Abigail Van Buren and both were pictured with the column.… Read More [PAR] related links [PAR] Howard Bragman: Gwissues: One On One With Dear Abby (Video) [PAR] Huffington Post - Jun 07, 2013 [PAR] '\n Who hasn\'t read the most popular advice column in the world, \"Dear Abby\"? With 1,400 papers running the infamous column and over 110 million people reading it worldwide, a lot of responsibility falls in the hands of Dear Abby. On this week\'s episode of Gwissues, I spend time with the finely polished yet incredibly down-to-Earth <mark>Jeanne Phillips</mark>, who is the voice behind the adored column. \n\n Founded in 1956 by Jeanne\'s mother, Pauline Phillips, the advice colum... [PAR] Pauline Phillips, Writer Dear Abby, Dies [PAR] San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 18, 2013 [PAR] '\n Pauline Phillips, writer Dear Abby, dies \n\n\n In her first column, published in The Chronicle on Jan. 9, 1956, she gave forthright advice to a 16-year-old who had never been kissed, a fiancee who wanted to know if her diamond was real and a Bay Area secretary who was having an affair with her boss.\n\nWithin two years Dear Abby was in 172 newspapers, and Mrs. Phillips, who started at $20 per article, was making a six-figure salary.\n\n\"If I\'m talented at anything, it\... [PAR] Dear Abby's Words To Live By [PAR] Huffington Post - Jan 17, 2013 [PAR] '\n Dear Abby -- the advice columnist who was credited with dispensing \"uncommon common sense\" to millions of readers throughout the world -- has died at age 94 after a decade-long bout with Alzheimer\'s. Generations grew up taking advice from Pauline Friedman Phillips, who wrote the long-running \"Dear Abby\" column under the pen name of Abigail Van Buren. \n\n Described by the New York Times in its obituary as \"flinty,\" Phillips -- twin sister of advice columnist Ann Landers -- ... [PAR] Monique Honaman: Is The Grass Really Greener On The Other Side? [PAR] Huffington Post - Oct 19, 2012 [PAR] '\n I grew up reading the \"Dear Abby\" column every morning in the Detroit Free Press. What elementary-aged kid reads Ann Landers? It became part of my morning routine throughout high-school. I even wrote a letter to Ann Landers myself once, but I think my parents took it out of the mailbox and threw it away (Isn\'t tampering with the U.S. Mail a felony?). \n\n Some things never change. I still read the column when I happen to find a newspaper in my hands (as opposed to when I read m... [PAR] Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Jeanne Phillips. [PAR] CHILDHOOD [PAR] 1942 Birth Born in 1942. [PAR] 1945 3 Years Old Phillips had a brother, Edward "Eddie" Phillips, who was born in 1945 and died in 2011 of multiple myeloma. … Read More [PAR] According to his obituary in the Star Tribune, Eddie was a "liquor tycoon", a "gifted businessman", and a philanthropist who "enlarged a family tradition of generous giving". He had four children: sons Dean, Tyler, and J.J., and a daughter Hutton; the latter two were twins. Read Less [PAR] TEENAGE [PAR] 1956 14 Years Old … [PAR] Jeanne Phillips (born 1942), also known as Abigail Van Buren, is an American advice columnist who writes the advice column Dear Abby. Read Less [PAR] She is the daughter of Pauline Esther "Popo" Phillips, who founded Dear Abby in 1956, and her husband, Morton Phillips. | Originally started in 1956 by Pauline Phillips, what advice column is now written by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] The Top Five Longest Rivers In South America : I Battle ...The Top Five Longest Rivers In South America : I Battle Depression Story & Experience [PAR] I Battle Depression [PAR] The Top Five Longest Rivers In South America [PAR] South the USA is 1 rich continent, in terms of resources (if gold, tin silver, copper and iron ore deposits are any indication) continent. It is also where Angel Falls can be seen, the world's highest waterfall. The Andes, the longest mountain range is also located there, and so will be the Atacama Desert, touted as the driest put on earth. It really is culturally wealthy as well, as evidenced by the ruins of Aztec and Incan civilization, as well as the colorful festivals that its people often participate in. It is additionally is the place to see the Amazon River, that is by far the biggest river, accounting for a fifth of the whole planet's river flow. Now, whilst all those trivia are astonishing, it is in reality the Amazon, along with the other four rivers that produced it to the Longest Rivers in South The States list, is what this is all about. [PAR] 1. Amazon [PAR] The Amazon River, which spans approximately 6,800 km and 4,200 miles, owes its name to Francisco de Orellana, who mistakenly thought that the natives who attacked them are female warriors. The Holy Roman Emperor at the time recalled that the Amazons of Greek mythology fought with such ferocity also, and so, river was baptized. And oh, it is also home to piranhas and Che Guevara reportedly swam across it to get to a leper colony. The Amazon was water discharge rates which are larger than all of the next 6 largest rivers internationally, combined. Of course, Amazon likewise has the greatest drainage basin, although it is merely second to Nile when considering total river program length. This river's source can be traced as far as the Andes Mountains but the majority of the river courses by way of tropical rainforests. The river meanders by way of Peru, Brazil and Colombia and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean in a estuary that reaches up to 150 miles wide. [PAR] 2. Paraná [PAR] The Paraná River spans 4,880 km (3,032 miles) and runs via Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. The word is an abbreviation of a Tupi phrase which means "as big as the sea". The river source is located in Southern Brazil - the Paranaiba and Grande rivers. The tributaries merge with the Paraguay River as well as the Uruguay River, forming Rio de la Plata and draining into the Atlantic Ocean. This river and its tributaries provide watershed services to two of the biggest urban centers in South the USA - Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. [PAR] 3. Orinoco [PAR] The Orinico spans 2,140 km (1,330 miles) and is known for its role within the transporation system for some Venezuelan and Colombian Regions. It begins in the headwaters of Cerro Delgado-Chalbaud, near Brazil and Venezuela and flows into the Delta Amacuro in the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to the Orinoco Crocodile, an endangered specie along with the Caribe Piranha. [PAR] 4. Tocantins [PAR] The length of the Tocantins River is disputed; some geographers say it is in reality around three,650 km or 2,270 miles while some say it can be around 2,640 km. Nevertheless, this river is widely considered the third longest river in South America. It is found in Brazil, rising from the Pireneus, a mountainous district in the land. The facts are, it's an area of the Amazon River system; even so, its waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean alongside those of the Amazon River's (which isn't surprising, thinking about that the estuary of Amazon River spans more than a hundred miles). [PAR] 5. Madeira [PAR] The Madeira River, spanning 3,250 km (2,019 mi) is a primary tributary to the Amazon river, and it is 1 by the real sense of the word; its sources are the Madre de Dios and Mamore rivers and it drains into the Amazon river. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil and a atlas dated 1747 was produced about this major waterway. [PAR] For more information about top 10 | Draining into the Atlantic, what is the largest river in the world BY VOLUME, exceeding the next 8 rivers combined? | [
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[DOC] [TLE] The longest mountain chain in North America is the ...The longest mountain chain in North America is the __________ chain. A. Appalachian Mountain B. Laurentian Mountain C. Rocky Mountain D. Pacific [PAR] You have new items in your feed. Click to view. [PAR] Question and answer [PAR] The longest mountain chain in North America is the __________ chain. A. Appalachian Mountain B. Laurentian Mountain C. Rocky Mountain D. Pacific [PAR] The longest mountain chain in North America is the C. Rocky Mountain chain. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Mountains [PAR] Expert answered| sunny4691 |Points 1223|[DOC] [TLE] A Science Odyssey: You Try It: Plate Tectonics: Floor SpreadA Science Odyssey: You Try It: Plate Tectonics: Floor Spread [PAR] The Sea Floor Spread [PAR] The Earth's longest mountain chain isn't the Andes in South America, or the Himalayas in Asia, or even North America's Rockies. It's an underwater chain of mountains 47,000 miles long. The chain runs down the middle of the Atlantic Ocean (surfacing at Iceland), around Africa, through the Indian Ocean, between Australia and Antarctica, and north through the Pacific Ocean. [PAR] Running along the top of this chain of mountains is a deep crack, called a rift valley. It is here that new ocean floor is continuously created. [PAR] As the two sides of the mountain move away from each other, magma wells up from the Earth's interior. It then solidifies into rock as it is cooled by the sea, creating new ocean floor. [PAR] The speed at which new ocean floor is created varies from one location on the ocean ridge to another. Between North America and Europe, the rate is about 2.2 inches (3.6 cm) per year. At the East Pacific rise, which is pushing a plate into the west coast of South America, the rate is 12.6 inches (32.2 cm) per year.[DOC] [TLE] Mountain chains in the USA | English Language BlogMountain chains in the USA | English Language Blog [PAR] Mountain chains in the USA Posted by Gabriele on Feb 3, 2015 in Culture , Travel [PAR] The United States is a large country, filled with impressive geography, from mountains to valleys, forests and deserts, rivers and prairies. In this post, and another post this week, I am going to write more about the mountains and rivers that make up America’s landscape. These geographical features that I will be writing about are well known to most Americans, so learning more about them will help you become more familiar with the United States, and also hopefully help you envision this large and diverse country. [PAR] This image is of Mount Rainier and was taken by Andrew E. Larsen, found on Flickr.com. [PAR] The United States has three major mountain chains (mountain chain = a series of connected mountains) that run north to south in North America. These three major mountain chains are located in the east, central west, and western United States. We will begin our look at these mountain ranges (mountain range = a series of connected mountains) in the east, with the oldest of these mountains. [PAR] The Appalachian Mountains: The Appalachian Mountains, or simply the ‘Appalachians,’ begin in the southern state of Alabama and continue up into the New England states and on to Canada. This mountain chain is 1,500 miles (2,414 km) long from beginning to end. The highest point in the Appalachians is in the state of North Caroline on the top of Mt. Mitchell, at 6,684 feet (2,037 meters). The Appalachian Mountains are not tall mountains compared to many other mountain chains, but they are old mountains. In fact, the Appalachians are part of the oldest mountain chain in the world. These mountains existed long before North America was its own continent! [PAR] Although the Appalachians are one long continuous chain of mountains, different people call these mountains by different names depending where they live. In the state of Virginia these mountains are called the ‘Blue Ridge Mountains,’ in New York they are called the ‘Catskills,’ in Vermont they are called the ‘Green Mountains,’ and in | What is the longest mountain chain in North America? | [
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