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What Does Florentine (or à la Florentine) Mean in Cooking? By Danilo Alfaro Updated October 31, 2016. In the culinary arts, the word Florentine (pronounced "FLOR-en-teen"), or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. The easiest way to remember what it means is that a Florentine-style recipe features spinach. Specifically, a dish prepared à la Florentine will feature some main ingredient, such as eggs, poultry or fish, served on a bed of spinach which has been cooked in butter, then topped with Mornay sauce and grated cheese, and finally browned under the broiler. One common dish with the Florentine moniker is eggs Florentine, a variation on eggs Benedict featuring a poached egg served over a bed of spinach (in place of the ham) on a grilled English muffin. It's served with Mornay sauce instead of hollandaise sauce , although it's not uncommon to find it served with hollandaise in a lot of restaurants. And while spinach is characteristic of a dish prepared à la Florentine, a pile of steamed spinach is a far cry from the traditional Florentine method of gently simmering the spinach in melted butter. continue reading below our video How to Sharpen a Knife Like a Professional And not cooked and then a little bit of butter stirred in. Simmered in butter. If that sounds decadent, consider that the technique is said to originate with Florence-born Catherine de Medici's, or rather her chefs, who accompanied her to France upon her marriage to the Duke of Orleans and future king. Spinach is thought to have been brought to Sicily by Arab merchants over 1,200 years ago, and the plant thrived in Italy, Spain and elsewhere across the Mediterranean region. Thus spinach is not so much a Florence thing as a Catherine de Medici thing. Even so, I can't help wondering which scenario is more plausible: that the future queen of France, aged 14 at the time, was so devoted to spinach that she endeavored to bring bundles of it with her to her wedding (indeed, in some versions of the legend, such is Catherine's preternatural obsession with the leafy vegetable that she brings spinach seeds, with an eye toward cultivating them after the nuptial ceremony); OR, that upon arriving in Marseille, the site of the wedding, her chefs discovered an abundance of spinach, owing to the similar Mediterranean climate, and went ahead and cooked with it because it was a familiar ingredient I hate to debunk these beautiful legends, but honestly I think the latter is much more likely, don't you? In any case, strictly speaking, in addition to buttered spinach, a Florentine-style dish needs Mornay sauce, grated cheese and an au gratin finish. Which means the version of eggs Florentine described above, is technically just eggs with spinach. But don't mention this fact to your server at brunch this weekend, because I guarantee they will not be amused. Note that the word florentine also has another definition not related to recipes made with spinach and Mornay sauce. There's a thin, crunchy wafer or cookie that also goes by the name florentine. This florentine cookie is made with honey and nuts and is sometimes coated with chocolate.
Mar 14, 2017 3:40 PM EDT. Terrorists, you better watch your knees because Person of Interest's John Reese is back! Well, almost. Jim Caviezel, who played the sly former special op in CBS' cyber-thriller, is returning to the network in a new untitled pilot about Navy SEALs, aâ¦ Read more. 01:58 â A look ahead to the epic conclusion of Outlander.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results. In random urine specimens, normal urinary albumin excretion is <17 mg/g creatinine for males and <25 mg/g creatinine for females.(2) Microalbuminuria is defined as an albumin/creatinine ratio of 17 to 299 for males and 25 to 299 for females. A ratio of albumin/creatinine of > or =300 is indicative of overt proteinuria.
The city government was a petitioner in the landmark Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency Supreme Court case forcing the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases as pollutants. The city is also a leader in the construction of energy-efficient green office buildings, including the Hearst Tower among others. Mayor Bill de Blasio has committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2014 and 2050 to reduce the city's contributions to climate change, beginning with a comprehensive "Green Buildings" plan.
Supergirl Supergirl Debut Action Comics #252 (May 1959)Created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino Portrayed by see In other media Statistics AKA Kara Zor-El, Linda Lee Danvers, Linda Lang, Kara Danvers Classification Kryptonian Affiliation Justice League, Team Superman, Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans, Red Lanterns, Department of Extranormal Operations Relatives Superman (baby cousin), Alura In-Ze (mother), Zor-El (father), Jor-El (uncle, deceased), Lara Lor-Van (aunt, deceased), Jonathan Kent (adoptive uncle, deceased), Martha Kent (adoptive aunt), Kon-El /Conner Kent (aka Superboy, half-cousin) Christopher Kent (adoptive cousin), Jonathan Samuel Kent (second cousin)Abilities Kryptonian Powers For other uses, see Supergirl (disambiguation)Supergirl is the superhero name of Kara Zor-El, cousin to Superman. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959, and she first appeared in Action Comics, in whose first issue Superman himself was introduced. The character first appeared in comic books and later appeared children's cartoon animation, film, television and video games. Contents [ show]Biography Born and raised in the Kryptonian population of Argo City, Kara Zor-El was sent by her parents Zor-El and Alura In-Ze (married name Zor-El) to Earth to save her life and meet her cousin Kal-El (in modern versions to look after him). As a teenager an and immigrant, Kara has to learn to fit in a completely different culture while she copes with their family's loss and tries to become a hero. Supergirl's birthday is September 22 nd . For detailed biographies by continuity, see: Supergirl's Biography (Post-Flashpoint) - Supergirl's biography from the post-Flashpoint universe (marketed as the New 52)Supergirl's Biography (Modern Age) - Supergirl's history from her return to the main continuity in 2003 to Flashpoint Supergirl's Biography (Pre-Crisis) - Supergirl's history from 1959 to Crisis on Infinite Earths Creation After positive fan reaction to Supergirl, the first recurring and most familiar version of Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, debuted in 1959. Kara Zor-El first appeared in Action Comics #252 (May 1959) written by Otto Binder, who had also created Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel's sister and female spin-off. Like Supergirl, Mary Marvel was a teenaged, female version of an adult male superhero, wearing a costume that was identical to the older character other than substituting a short skirt for tight trousers. Otto Binder also created Miss America, a superhero who shared little other than the name with her sometimes co-star Captain America. The story that introduced the character, as published in Action Comics #252, was drawn by Al Plastino. Reaction at the D. C. Comics offices to Supergirl's first appearance was tremendous, with thousands of positive letters-of-comment pouring in. The first published letter-of-comment in the August 1959 issue of Action Comics was from an eleven-year-old reader from Garland, Texas named David Mitchell. The same Dave Mitchell would go on to become a well-known Miami radio personality. Personality Supergirl's personality varies slightly depending on the incarnation, but she usually keeps several core traits: her kind-hearted although short-tempered nature and her struggle to adapt to an alien environment. This is due to her youth and her upbringing. Pre-Crisis Kara Kara is a kind-hearted, optimistic heroine whose personality is defined by several factors: her leaving Argo after spending most of her formative years around Kryptonians, her youth and her need to establish herself as her own person rather than Superman's apprentice and sidekick. Kara lived in Argo City during her first fifteen years of life before being launched into space. More of an immigrant than her cousin, she struggled to adapt to a very different culture. She felt alienated and very lonely during the first years, [1] but she eventually learnt to love Earth and its people thanks to her cousin and her foster parents. [2]Due to her youth and inexperience, her teenager self was sweet and innocent to the point of naiveté, but also short-tempered and aggressive, and more proactive than Superman. [3] Being a rookie hero, she often failed [4] and made mistakes which she had to learn from. When Kara reached adulthood she ditched her initial innocence and became a more confident, mature woman who wasn't afraid to flaunt her sexuality if necessary. [5] However, despite of her greater maturity, Kara still had a very short fuse and little patience for bullies [6] or fools, [7] and was pretty snarky. [8] Unsurprisingly, genocide was one of her hot buttons, going as far as to slap her cousin when he refused to fight an army of genocidal aliens [9]Post-Crisis Kara Kara was an insecure, fierce, impulsive, compassionate and sometimes immature teenager. At the beginning she came across as an angry, bratty girl due to suffering from undiagnosed Kryptonite poisoning when she landed on Earth as an effect of spending thirty years trapped in a chunk of Kryptonite. Her illness messed up her brain, making her prone to wild mood swings and odd behavior until it was correctly diagnosed and the poison purged from her body. [10] Once free from false memories and mood swings plaguing her, Kara showed she was a troubled girl and lacked confidence but she was nice and well-meaning. Having survived both the destruction of Krypton and Argo City, Kara had a huge case of "Survivor Guilt" and suffered from PTDS [11]. Sometimes her considerable self-loathing and guilt manifested as a split personality called "Dark Supergirl" until she managed to forgive herself. Post-Flashpoint Kara Kara was a kind, sweet, compassionate girl when she still lived in Krypton. [12] However, the circumstances of her arrival on Earth (being placed in suspended animation by her father and waking up two decades later to find herself stranded in an alien world long after her planet was gone) soured her character. [13] For a long while she was depressed over her situation, feeling alone, friendless and unable to fit in Earth or somewhere. She was still a good girl at heart that tried to help people [14], but after several months of endless battles and conflict she was downcast and above all very, very mad. [15] So mad that she became a Red Lantern. [16]However, her time in the Red Lantern Corps served as a catharsis which helped her pull through. After losing her Red Ring Kara was still troubled but she was more optimistic and good-natured, and she made a real effort to fit in, make friends [17] and become a hero. [18] When she starts working for the D. E. O. she has become the kind of hero who will beat criminals up but also try to help them. [19]Powers and Abilities Supergirl possesses Kryptonian standard abilities. She is incredibly strong, fast and nigh invulnerable, and possesses the capability to fly. Her eyes can emit bursts of heat, while vision ranges from the microscopic to the telescopic and is also capable of a broader spectrum than human eyes, able to see x-rays and radio waves. She can hear faint sounds amongst a bustle of noises by concentrating. She can also inhale and expel large amounts of air with which blowing away or freezing a target. Her abilities stem from Earth's low gravity and yellow sunlight absorbed by her body. In enviroments with no yellow sunlight, she eventually depletes her stored reserves of energy and loses her powers. Supergirl can also be damaged by the radioactive element known as Kryptonite and magic, since magic ignores natural laws. In other media Helen Slater Supergirl (1984) Nicholle Tom Superman: The Animated Series (1998) Nicholle Tom Justice League Unlimited (2004)Adrianne Palicki Smallville (Lindsey Harrison) (2004) Tara Strong Justice League Heroes (PSP version) (2006) Laura Vandervoort Smallville (2007)Smallville Legends: Kara and the Chronicles of Krypton (2008) Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) Summer Glau Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)Adrienne Mischler DC Universe Online (2011) Nicole Sullivan Super Best Friends Forever (2012) Bridget Hoffman Lego Batman 2 (2012)Molly Quinn Superman: Unbound (2013) Kari Wahlgren (Supergirl Classic) Lego Batman 3 (2014) Kari Wahlgren (Supergirl New 52) Lego Batman 3 (2014)Camilla Luddington Infinite Crisis (2015) India de Beaufort (Arcane Supergirl) Infinite Crisis (2015) Malina Weissman Supergirl (2015)Melissa Benoist Supergirl (2015) Anais Fairweather DC Super Hero Girls (2015) Kari Wahlgren Lego Dimensions (2016)Laura Bailey Injustice 2 (2017)References↑ Superboy Vol. 1, #80↑ Supergirl Vol. 2, #1↑ Convergence: Adventures of Superman Vol. 1, #1↑ Adventure Comics Vol. 1, #411↑ Adventure Comics Vol. 1, #424↑ Adventure Comics Vol 1 #397↑ Supergirl Vol 2 #12↑ Supergirl Vol 2 #21↑ Superman Vol 1 #309↑ Supergirl Vol 5 #34↑ Superman/Batman Annual Vol 1 #5↑ Supergirl Vol 7 #2↑ Supergirl Vol 6 #2↑ Supergirl Vol 6 #7↑ Supergirl Vol 6 #26↑ Supergirl Vol 6 #28↑ Supergirl Vol 6 #36↑ Action Comics Vol 2 #51↑ Supergirl Vol 7 #2External links Supergirl: Life and Times of Kara Zor-El - a history of the original Supergirl Supergirl Comic Box Commentary Supergirl at DC Wiki Superman Homepage - Supergirl Special Report Stories featuring Supergirl • ( Edit This Template)Comic Book Stories The Girl of Steel • The Supergirl from Krypton (Pre-Crisis) (First Appearance of Kryptonian Supergirl)Comic Book Story Arcs The Girl of Steel • The Supergirl from Krypton (Pre-Crisis) (First Appearance of Kryptonian Supergirl) • Supergirl (comic book) • Supergirl: Many Happy Returns • The Supergirl from Krypton (Post-Crisis) • Supergirl: Way of the World • Supergirl: Who Is Superwoman? • Supergirl: The Hunt for Reactron • Supergirl: Death and the Family • Supergirl: Bizarrogirl • Supergirl: Day of the Dollmaker • Supergirl: Good-Looking Corpse • Supergirl: This Is Not My Life • Supergirl: Last Daughter of Krypton • Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton • Supergirl: Crucible • Supergirl: Reign of the Cyborg Supermen Regular Comic Series Supergirl ( 1972 series • 1982 series • 1996 series • 2005 series • 2011 series • 2016 series) • Supergirl 1994 • Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade • Wednesday Comics • Supergirl: Being Super TV and Movies Supergirl • Superman: The Animated Series • Smallville, season 7 • Smallville Legends: Kara and the Chronicles of Krypton • Superman ⁄ Batman: Apocalypse • Superman: Unbound • Supergirl Categories: Comic Book Characters Superheroes Kryptonians Supergirl Legion of Superheroes Members El Family Movie Characters Smallville Characters Justice League
This may cause permanent loss of feeling in the area where the donor nerve graft was taken. Once the insulating cover of the nerve is repaired, the nerve generally begins to heal three or four weeks after the injury. Nerves usually grow one inch every month, depending on the patient's age and other factors. With an injury to a nerve in the arm above the fingertips, it may take up to a year before feeling returns to the fingertips. The feeling of pins and needles in the fingertips is common during the recovery process.
February Gnus February Gnus Home An assaulted peanut George Washington's birthday, Abraham Lincoln's birthday (on the same day and year as Charles Darwin !), Black History Month, American Heart Month, National Children's Dental Health Week, National Wildlife Week and St. Valentine's Day. Whew! February comes from the Latin word "februare" which means to purify as this was the month that Romans purified themselves in preparation for the festivals at the start of their new year (in March). It's also the month from which Augustus Caesar took a day and added it to August so that August would have as many days as his "uncle" Julius Caesar's month, July. This left February with 28 days (except for leap year). S cience Gnus is an almanacish compendium of News of Science, History, Mathematics and Items of Interest as well as Professor Sy Yentz, Dr. Matt Matician, Brain Stuff, the Activity of the Month, Factorinos, Trivia Question, Bonus Trivia Question, Extinct, Trivia Answers, Jokes, and Obscure Questions “Thirty days hath September, / April, June, and November; / All the rest have thirty-one, / Excepting February alone, / And that has twenty-eight days clear / And twenty-nine in each leap-year.” – 15th Century English Poem The February sunshine steeps your boughs And tints the buds and swells the leaves within. -Willam Cullen Bryant Calendar Highlights Weather Wisdoms 1. 1327 –Saturday. Fifteen year old Edward III was crowned King of England, but the country would continue to be ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her inamorata Roger Mortimer. Edward was the grandson of King Edward I and son of the testosteronically challenged Edward II. Edward II is believed to have met his end (no pun intended) after being deposed and imprisoned by Isabella and Mortimer by having a red hot poker shoved into his rectum. This left no marks to indicate a murder and was also a comment on the King’s homosexual inclinations. In 1330 Edward III would have Mortimer executed and his mother exiled. He would rule for almost fifty years. 1788- Friday - The steamboat – who invented it?…..not Robert Fulton….who got the patents? Who gets the credit?.........another of the fuzzy “who did what and when” in the history of inventions for which textbooks selected a “chosen one” and that has been it ever since. On this day, the very first United States patent for a steamboat patent was issued to Isaac Briggs & William Longstreet of Georgia . But it had all started in 1769 with Scotsman James Watt’s development of the steam engine. In 1787 John Fitch made the first successful trial of a forty-five-foot steamboat on the Delaware River on August 22, (Wednesday) in the presence of members of the Constitutional Convention. Fitch later built a larger vessel that carried passengers and freight between Philadelphia . However, Fitch was not granted his first United States patent for a steamboat until Friday, August 26, 1791. So, even though he built his steamboat a year before Briggs and Longstreet, he didn’t obtain his patent until three years after them. Fulton schmulton. 1790-Monday- First session of the U.S. Supreme Court took place in the Royal Exchange Building on New York City's Broad Street. The Court of the United States met for the first time, with Chief Justice John Jay of New York presiding. Other members of the court included, John Rutledge, from South Carolina William Cushing, from Massachusetts , John Blair, from Virginia, James Iredell, from North Carolina , and Judge Judy from CBS . The Court didn’t actually begin hearing cases until 1792. 1793 –Friday- Ralph Hodgson of Lansingburg , NY , (not to be confused with Ralph Hodgson the English poet) patented oiled silk. For the non-cognoscenti out there, oiled silk is waterproof silk. Boiling it in linseed oil makes it waterproof. It is used to make raincoats. Note, do not wear the silk while you are boiling it in linseed oil. 1838-Thursday- The patent was iss
Ninety years ago, a crowd of thousands that included celebrities Charlie Chaplin and Al Jolson poured into Tijuana as the Agua Caliente racetrack opened on Dec. 28, 1929. That opening day at Agua Caliente started an eventful 63-year run of racing at the border track. From The San Diego Union, Sunday, December 29, 1929: Nearly 15,000 Fans Witness Opening Card At New Caliente Oval By Ted Steinmann Before a crowd that filled the stand to capacity and overflowed onto the lawn and walks, a throng of 15,000 enthusiastic followers of the turf, the new new home of the Agua Caliente Jockey club opened its gates yesterday. Advertisement It was a double celebration, a welcome upon the return of the thoroughbred to the Southland and a dedication of the magnificent new $2,500,000 home of winter racing in the west. The plant was all that the throng expected and more. To Scot’s Grey, game 5-year-old gelding from the stable of William R. Coe, New York sportsman, went the honor of winning the inaugural event, the San Diego handicap. The roan ran a game race. Getting to the top on the first turn, the son of Grey Fox II never relinquished the lead, though repeatedly challenged by others in the field of eight. He came on in the stretch drive to win by half a length over Fire Brigade, with Battle Ax, coupled with the winner in the betting, taking the show. CREECH SADDLES WINNER Benny Creech, veteran conditioner of thoroughbreds, now traing the Coe string, saddled the winner, with N. Rechardson riding. Time was 1:46 for the mile and a sixteenth. Advertisement Scot’s Grey took down $1300 of the $2000 purse as first money for Coe, with Fire Brigade winning $425 for P.L. Ciceri. Battle Ax won $225, third money, for Creech, and Scimitar, winner of the Tijuana cup last year, took fourth money for the Agua Caliente stable of James N. Crofton of $50. The latter, top weight of the field and favorite with the throng, which remembered his victory in the Tijuana cup last spring, was away slowly and though coming with a bust of speed in the stretch, could not get up. The winner rewarded at $9.40, $6,40 and $6 in the $2 mutuel machines; tickets on Fire Brigade were worth $28 to place and $19.50 to show, Battle Ax paying off with the winner as the Coe-Creech entry. (The San Diego Union) When Scot’s Grey returned to the judges’ circle Al Jolson, famed “mammy singer,” stepped up as master of ceremonies, while his wife, Ruby Keeler, crowned the winner with a floral shield carrying the emblem of the jockey club. Miss Keeler greeted Jockey Richardson after he dismounted while the newsreel and still camera clicked amid the cheers of the crowd. The premiere of the new course was all that could be expected. True, there were little things to be done here and there, but the racing strip was ready and all major equipment was ready. The beauty of the structures and the completeness of the plant in every detail took the crowd by storm. It came expecting great things and found even more. Wirt G. Bowman, Baron Long and James N. Crofton, the “Big Three” of Agua Caliente, dreamed of a course that would do that, and yesterday the dream came true. Aerial view of the race course of the Agua Caliente Jockey club before it opened on Dec. 28, 1929. The photo shows the back of the grandstand, clubhouse and a portion of the mile oval track. The covered walk from the railroad and sunken gardens are in the foreground with parking spaces to the right. (Photo from Harry Pollok / Agua Caliente Jockey Club) Published The San Diego Union Dec. 24, 1929. Advertisement The crowd began arriving early to view the new plant. By train, automobile and airplane the throng came. After the arrival of the 10-car special from Los Angeles and San Francisco and the major race trains, the stand was well filled and the crowd overflowed onto the lawn. Hundreds thronged the grounds, getting oriented before the first race of the day.
Josue Espada (born August 30, 1975) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player, coach, and manager. Espada took a job with the New York Yankees as a special assistant to General Manager Brian Cashman in 2014. He used to be the third base coach for the Miami Marlins. Prior to the 2015 season, Espada was named the Yankees' third base coach.
2018 NHL Entry Draft Since the 2012–13 NHL season all teams not qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs have a "weighted" chance at winning the first overall selection.[3] Beginning with the 2014–15 NHL season the NHL changed the weighting system that was used in previous years. Under the new system the odds of winning the draft lottery for the four lowest finishing teams in the league decreased, while the odds for the other non-playoff teams increased.[4] The Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens won the lotteries that took place on April 28, 2018,[5] giving them the first, second and third picks overall. The Buffalo Sabres retained the top pick, while Carolina moved up nine spots and Montreal moved up one spot.[6] In the process, the Ottawa Senators and Arizona Coyotes moved down two spots from second and third overall, respectively, while the Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders each dropped one spot.
Castle of Good Hope The Castle of Good Hope (Dutch: Kasteel de Goede Hoop; Afrikaans: Kasteel van Goeie Hoop) is a bastion fort built in the 17th century in Cape Town, South Africa. Originally located on the coastline of Table Bay, following land reclamation the fort is now located inland.[1][2] In 1936 the Castle was declared a historical monument (now a provincial heritage site) and following restorations in the 1980s it is considered the best preserved example of a Dutch East India Company fort.[3]
The Manifesto of the 121 (French: "Manifeste des 121" , full title: "Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie" or "Declaration on the right of insubordination in the Algerian War") was an open letter signed by 121 intellectuals and published on 6 September 1960 in the magazine "Vérité-Liberté". It called on the French government, then headed by the Gaullist Michel Debré, and public opinion to recognise the Algerian War as a legitimate struggle for independence, denouncing the use of torture by the French army, and calling for French conscientious objectors to the conflict to be respected by the authorities.
In what was to become a tradition, Clarkson performed the coronation song during the finale, and released the song immediately after the season ended. The single, "A Moment Like This", went on to break a 38-year-old record held by The Beatles for the biggest leap to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Guarini did not release any song immediately after the show and remains the only runner-up not to do so. Both Clarkson and Guarini made a musical film, From Justin to Kelly, which was released in 2003 but was widely panned. Clarkson has since become the most successful Idol contestant internationally, with worldwide album sales of more than 23 million.
Blender is a professional, free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. Blender's features include 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, raster graphics editing, rigging and skinning, fluid and smoke simulation, particle simulation, soft body simulation, sculpting, animating, match moving, camera tracking, rendering, motion graphics, video editing and compositing. It also features an integrated game engine.
Berlin -LRB- -LSB- bəɹˈlɪn -RSB- , -LSB- bɛɐ̯ˈliːn -RSB- -RRB- is the capital and the largest city of Germany as well as one of its 16 constituent states . With a population of approximately 3.7 million , Berlin is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union . Located in northeastern Germany on the banks of the rivers Spree and Havel , it is the centre of the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region , which has roughly 6 million residents from more than 180 nations . Due to its location in the European Plain , Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate . Around one-third of the city 's area is composed of forests , parks , gardens , rivers , canals and lakes . First documented in the 13th century and situated at the crossing of two important historic trade routes , Berlin became the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg -LRB- 14171701 -RRB- , the Kingdom of Prussia -LRB- 1701 -- 1918 -RRB- , the German Empire -LRB- 1871 -- 1918 -RRB- , the Weimar Republic -LRB- 1919 -- 1933 -RRB- and the Third Reich -LRB- 1933 -- 1945 -RRB- . Berlin in the 1920s was the third largest municipality in the world . After World War II and its subsequent occupation by the victorious countries , the city was divided ; East Berlin was declared capital of East Germany , while West Berlin became a de facto West German exclave , surrounded by the Berlin Wall -LRB- 1961 -- 1989 -RRB- and East German territory . Following German reunification in 1990 , Berlin once again became the capital of all-Germany . Berlin is a world city of culture , politics , media and science . Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector , encompassing a diverse range of creative industries , research facilities , media corporations and convention venues . Berlin serves as a continental hub for air and rail traffic and has a highly complex public transportation network . The metropolis is a popular tourist destination . Significant industries also include IT , pharmaceuticals , biomedical engineering , clean tech , biotechnology , construction and electronics . Modern Berlin is home to world renowned universities , orchestras , museums , entertainment venues and is host to many sporting events . Its urban setting has made it a sought-after location for international film productions . The city is well known for its festivals , diverse architecture , nightlife , contemporary arts and a high quality of living . Since the 2000s Berlin has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scene .
Yavapai are a Native American tribe in Arizona. Historically, the Yavapai – literally “people of the sun” (from "enyaeva" “sun” + "pai" “people”) – were divided into four geographical bands who identified as separate, independent peoples: the Ɖo:lkabaya, or Western Yavapai; the Yavbe', or Northwestern Yavapai; the Guwevkabaya, or Southeastern Yavapai; and the Wi:pukba, or Northeastern Yavapai - Verde Valley Yavapai.
The Battle of Okinawa (Japanese: 沖縄戦 , Hepburn: Okinawa-sen ) (Okinawan: 沖縄戦 , "Uchinaa ikusa " ), codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a major battle of the Pacific War fought on the island of Okinawa by United States Marine and Army forces against the Imperial Japanese Army and included the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War during World War II, the April 1, 1945, invasion of Okinawa itself. The 82-day battle lasted from April 1 until June 22, 1945. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies were planning to use Okinawa, a large island only 340 mi away from mainland Japan, as a base for air operations for the planned invasion of the Japanese home islands.
In 1990 religion and politics intersected to impact the outcome of the Eighth District election in South Richmond. With the endorsements of black power brokers, black clergy and the Richmond Crusade for Voters, South Richmond residents made history, electing Reverend A. Carl Prince to the Richmond City Council. As the first African American Baptist Minister elected to the Richmond City Council, Prince's election paved the way for a political paradigm shift in politics that persist today. Following Prince's election, Reverend Gwendolyn Hedgepeth and the Reverend Leonidas Young, former Richmond Mayor were elected to public office. Prior to Prince's election black clergy made political endorsements and served as appointees to the Richmond School Board and other boards throughout the city. Today religion and politics continues to thrive in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, a prominent Baptist pastor and former Chairman of the Richmond School Board and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates serves as Mayor of the City of Richmond.
Points to Remember Points to Remember Diabetic eye disease comprises a group of eye conditions that affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract, and glaucoma. All forms of diabetic eye disease have the potential to cause severe vision loss and blindness. Diabetic retinopathy involves changes to retinal blood vessels that can cause them to bleed or leak fluid, distorting vision. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults. DME is a consequence of diabetic retinopathy that causes swelling in the area of the retina called the macula. Controlling diabetes—by taking medications as prescribed, staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy diet—can prevent or delay vision loss. Because diabetic retinopathy often goes unnoticed until vision loss occurs, people with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care of diabetic eye disease can protect against vision loss. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with several therapies, used alone or in combination. NEI supports research to develop new therapies for diabetic retinopathy, and to compare the effectiveness of existing therapies for different patient groups. What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease can affect many parts of the eye, including the retina, macula, lens and the optic nerve. Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy affects blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue called the retina that lines the back of the eye. It is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness among working-age adults. Diabetic macular edema (DME). A consequence of diabetic retinopathy, DME is swelling in an area of the retina called the macula. Diabetic eye disease also includes cataract and glaucoma: Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. Adults with diabetes are 2-5 times more likely than those without diabetes to develop cataract. Cataract also tends to develop at an earlier age in people with diabetes. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve—the bundle of nerve fibers that connects the eye to the brain. Some types of glaucoma are associated with elevated pressure inside the eye. In adults, diabetes nearly doubles the risk of glaucoma. All forms of diabetic eye disease have the potential to cause severe vision loss and blindness. Diabetic Retinopathy What causes diabetic retinopathy? Chronically high blood sugar from diabetes is associated with damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy. The retina detects light and converts it to signals sent through the optic nerve to the brain. Diabetic retinopathy can cause blood vessels in the retina to leak fluid or hemorrhage (bleed), distorting vision. In its most advanced stage, new abnormal blood vessels proliferate (increase in number) on the surface of the retina, which can lead to scarring and cell loss in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy may progress through four stages: Mild nonproliferative retinopathy. Small areas of balloon-like swelling in the retina’s tiny blood vessels, called microaneurysms, occur at this earliest stage of the disease. These microaneurysms may leak fluid into the retina. Moderate nonproliferative retinopathy. As the disease progresses, blood vessels that nourish the retina may swell and distort. They may also lose their ability to transport blood. Both conditions cause characteristic changes to the appearance of the retina and may contribute to DME. Severe nonproliferative retinopathy. Many more blood vessels are blocked, depriving blood supply to areas of the retina. These areas secrete growth factors that signal the retina to grow new blood vessels. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). At this advanced stage, growth factors secreted by the retina trigger the proliferation of new blood vessels, which grow along the inside surface of the retina and into the vitreous gel, the fluid that fills the eye. The new blood vessels are fragile, which makes them more likely to leak and bleed. Accompanying scar tissue can contract and cause retinal detachment—the pulling away of the retina from underlying tissue, like wallpaper peeling away from a wall. Retinal detachment can lead to permanent vision loss. What is diabetic macular edema (DME)? DME is the build-up of fluid (edema) in a region of the retina called the macula. The macula is important for the sharp, straight-ahead vision that is used for reading, recognizing faces, and driving. DME is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetic retinopathy. About half of all people with diabetic retinopathy will develop DME. Although it is more likely to occur as diabetic retinopathy worsens, DME can happen at any stage of the disease. Who is at risk for diabetic retinopathy? People with all types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational) are at risk for diabetic retinopathy. Risk increases the longer a person has diabetes. Between 40 and 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, although only about half are aware of it. Women who develop or have diabetes during pregnancy may have rapid onset or worsening of diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms and Detection What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and DME? The same scene as viewed by a person normal vision (Top) and with (Center) advanced diabetic retinopathy. The floating spots are hemorrhages that require prompt treatment. DME (Bottom) causes blurred vision. The early stages of diabetic retinopathy usually have no symptoms. The disease often progresses unnoticed until it affects vision. Bleeding from abnormal retinal blood vessels can cause the appearance of “floating” spots. These spots sometimes clear on their own. But without prompt treatment, bleeding often recurs, increasing the risk of permanent vision loss. If DME occurs, it can cause blurred vision. How are diabetic retinopathy and DME detected? Diabetic retinopathy and DME are detected during a comprehensive dilated eye exam that includes: Visual acuity testing. This eye chart test measures a person’s ability to see at various distances. Tonometry. This test measures pressure inside the eye. Pupil dilation. Drops placed on the eye’s surface dilate (widen) the pupil, allowing a physician to examine the retina and optic nerve. Optical coherence tomography (OCT). This technique is similar to ultrasound but uses light waves instead of sound waves to capture images of tissues inside the body. OCT provides detailed images of tissues that can be penetrated by light, such as the eye. A comprehensive dilated eye exam allows the doctor to check the retina for: Changes to blood vessels Leaking blood vessels or warning signs of leaky blood vessels, such as fatty deposits Swelling of the macula (DME)Changes in the lens Damage to nerve tissue If DME or severe diabetic retinopathy is suspected, a fluorescein angiogram may be used to look for damaged or leaky blood vessels. In this test, a fluorescent dye is injected into the bloodstream, often into an arm vein. Pictures of the retinal blood vessels are taken as the dye reaches the eye. Prevention and Treatment How can people with diabetes protect their vision? Vision lost to diabetic retinopathy is sometimes irreversible. However, early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of blindness by 95 percent. Because diabetic retinopathy often lacks early symptoms, people with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. People with diabetic retinopathy may need eye exams more frequently. Women with diabetes who become pregnant should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam as soon as possible. Additional exams during pregnancy may be needed. Studies such as the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) have shown that controlling diabetes slows the onset and worsening of diabetic retinopathy. DCCT study participants who kept their blood glucose level as close to normal as possible were significantly less likely than those without optimal glucose control to develop diabetic retinopathy, as well as kidney and nerve diseases. Other trials have shown that controlling elevated blood pressure and cholesterol can reduce the risk of vision loss among people with diabetes. Treatment for diabetic retinopathy is often delayed until it starts to progress to PDR, or when DME occurs. Comprehensive dilated eye exams are needed more frequently as diabetic retinopathy becomes more severe. People with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy have a high risk of developing PDR and may need a comprehensive dilated eye exam as often as every 2 to 4 months. How is DME treated? DME can be treated with several therapies that may be used alone or in combination. Anti-VEGF Injection Therapy. Anti-VEGF drugs are injected into the vitreous gel to block a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which can stimulate abnormal blood vessels to grow and leak fluid. Blocking VEGF can reverse abnormal blood vessel growth and decrease fluid in the retina. Available anti-VEGF drugs include Avastin (bevacizumab), Lucentis (ranibizumab), and Eylea (aflibercept). Lucentis and Eylea are approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating DME. Avastin was approved by the FDA to treat cancer, but is commonly used to treat eye conditions, including DME. The NEI-sponsored Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network compared Avastin, Lucentis, and Eylea in a clinical trial. The study found all three drugs to be safe and effective for treating most people with DME. Patients who started the trial with 20/40 or better vision experienced similar improvements in vision no matter which of the three drugs they were given. However, patients who started the trial with 20/50 or worse vision had greater improvements in vision with Eylea. Most people require monthly anti-VEGF injections for the first six months of treatment. Thereafter, injections are needed less often: typically three to four during the second six months of treatment, about four during the second year of treatment, two in the third year, one in the fourth year, and none in the fifth year. Dilated eye exams may be needed less often as the disease stabilizes. Avastin, Lucentis, and Eylea vary in cost and in how often they need to be injected, so patients may wish to discuss these issues with an eye care professional. The retina of a person with diabetic retinopathy and DME, as viewed by optical coherence tomography (OCT). The two images were taken before (Top) and after anti-VEGF treatment (Bottom). The dip in the retina is the fovea, a region of the macula where vision is normally at its sharpest. Note the swelling of the macula and elevation of the fovea before treatment. Focal/grid macular laser surgery. In focal/grid macular laser surgery, a few to hundreds of small laser burns are made to leaking blood vessels in areas of edema near the center of the macula. Laser burns for DME slow the leakage of fluid, reducing swelling in the retina. The procedure is usually completed in one session, but some people may need more than one treatment. Focal/grid laser is sometimes applied before anti-VEGF injections, sometimes on the same day or a few days after an anti-VEGF injection, and sometimes only when DME fails to improve adequately after six months of anti-VEGF therapy. Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids, either injected or implanted into the eye, may be used alone or in combination with other drugs or laser surgery to treat DME. The Ozurdex (dexamethasone) implant is for short-term use, while the Iluvien (fluocinolone acetonide) implant is longer lasting. Both are biodegradable and release a sustained dose of corticosteroids to suppress DME. Corticosteroid use in the eye increases the risk of cataract and glaucoma. DME patients who use corticosteroids should be monitored for increased pressure in the eye and glaucoma. How is proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) treated? For decades, PDR has been treated with scatter laser surgery, sometimes called panretinal laser surgery or panretinal photocoagulation. Treatment involves making 1,000 to 2,000 tiny laser burns in areas of the retina away from the macula. These laser burns are intended to cause abnormal blood vessels to shrink. Although treatment can be completed in one session, two or more sessions are sometimes required. While it can preserve central vision, scatter laser surgery may cause some loss of side (peripheral), color, and night vision. Scatter laser surgery works best before new, fragile blood vessels have started to bleed. Recent studies have shown that anti-VEGF treatment not only is effective for treating DME, but is also effective for slowing progression of diabetic retinopathy, including PDR, so anti-VEGF is increasingly used as a first-line treatment for PDR. What is a vitrectomy? A vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel in the center of the eye. The procedure is used to treat severe bleeding into the vitreous, and is performed under local or general anesthesia. Ports (temporary water-tight openings) are placed in the eye to allow the surgeon to insert and remove instruments, such as a tiny light or a small vacuum called a vitrector. A clear salt solution is gently pumped into the eye through one of the ports to maintain eye pressure during surgery and to replace the removed vitreous. The same instruments used during vitrectomy also may be used to remove scar tissue or to repair a detached retina. Vitrectomy may be performed as an outpatient procedure or as an inpatient procedure, usually requiring a single overnight stay in the hospital. After treatment, the eye may be covered with a patch for days to weeks and may be red and sore. Drops may be applied to the eye to reduce inflammation and the risk of infection. If both eyes require vitrectomy, the second eye usually will be treated after the first eye has recovered. What if treatment doesn’t improve vision? An eye care professional can help locate and make referrals to low vision and rehabilitation services and suggest devices that may help make the most of remaining vision. Many community organizations and agencies offer information about low vision counseling, training, and other special services for people with visual impairment. A nearby school of medicine or optometry also may provide low vision and rehabilitation services. Current Research What is the NEI doing to advance research on diabetic eye disease? The NEI is conducting and supporting research that seeks better ways to detect, treat, and prevent vision loss in people with diabetes. This research is being conducted in labs and clinical centers across the country. For example, the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net) conducts large multi-center trials to test new therapies for diabetic eye disease, and to compare different therapies. The network formed in 2002 and comprises more than 350 physicians practicing at more than 140 clinical sites across the country. Many of the sites are private practice eye clinics, enabling the network to quickly bring innovative treatments from research into community practice. NEI-funded scientists are also seeking ways to detect diabetic retinopathy at earlier stages. For example, researchers are harnessing a technology called adaptive optics (AO) to improve imaging techniques such as OCT. AO was developed by astronomers seeking to improve the resolution of their telescopes by filtering out distortions in the atmosphere. In the clinic, diagnostic devices that use AO may improve the detection of subtle changes in retinal tissue and blood vessels. Last Reviewed: September 2015The National Eye Institute (NEI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is the Federal government’s lead agency for vision research that leads to sight-saving treatments and plays a key role in reducing visual impairment and blindness.
Jack Roosevelt Robinson -LRB- January 31 , 1919 -- October 24 , 1972 -RRB- was an American professional baseball second baseman who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball -LRB- MLB -RRB- in the modern era . Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15 , 1947 . The Dodgers , by signing Robinson , heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s . Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 . Robinson had an exceptional 10-year baseball career . He was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 , was an All-Star for six consecutive seasons from 1949 through 1954 , and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 -- the first black player so honored . Robinson played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers ' 1955 World Series championship . In 1997 , MLB `` universally '' retired his uniform number , 42 , across all major league teams ; he was the first pro athlete in any sport to be so honored . MLB also adopted a new annual tradition , `` Jackie Robinson Day '' , for the first time on April 15 , 2004 , on which every player on every team wears No. 42 . Robinson 's character , his use of nonviolence , and his unquestionable talent challenged the traditional basis of segregation which then marked many other aspects of American life . He influenced the culture of and contributed significantly to the Civil Rights Movement . Robinson also was the first black television analyst in MLB , and the first black vice president of a major American corporation , Chock full o'Nuts . In the 1960s , he helped establish the Freedom National Bank , an African-American-owned financial institution based in Harlem , New York . After his death in 1972 , in recognition of his achievements on and off the field , Robinson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom .
Definitions &Translations Princeton's Word Net (0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:usurper, supplanter (noun)one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:usurper (Noun)One who usurps. Origin: From usurpare Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Usurper (noun)one who usurps; especially, one who seizes illegally on sovereign power; as, the usurper of a throne, of power, or of the rights of a patron Freebase (3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Usurper A usurper is an illegitimate or controversial claimant to power, often but not always in a monarchy. This may include a person who succeeds in establishing himself as a monarch without inheriting the throne or any other person exercising authority unconstitutionally. It may also be applied to an official acting ultra vires, outside his authority or jurisdiction. Suggested Resources (0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:usurper Song lyrics by usurper -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by usurper on the Lyrics.com website. Anagrams for usurper »pursuer Numerology Chaldean Numerology The numerical value of usurper in Chaldean Numerology is: 5Pythagorean Numerology The numerical value of usurper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1Sample Sentences & Example Usage Brian Dutcher: The usurper is here and if I get the chance I'll take him out and take the shot. Game of Thrones, Season 6: Tyrion Lannister: Last time we saw each other was at Winterfell, yes? You were making jokes about my height, I seem to recall. Everyone who makes a joke about a dwarf's height thinks he's the only person ever to make a joke about a dwarf's height. A height of nobility. A man of your stature. Someone to look up to. You're all making the same five or six jokes. Theon Greyjoy: It was a long time ago. Tyrion Lannister: It was. And how have things been going for you since then? Not so well I gather. Can't imagine you would have murdered the Stark boys if things had been going well. Theon Greyjoy: I didn't murder the Stark boys. But I did things that were just as bad, or worse. Yara Grejoy: And he paid for them. Tyrion Lannister: Doesn't seem like it. He's still alive. It was complicated for you I'm sure, growing up at Winterfell. Never quite knowing who you were. But then, we all live complicated lives, don't we? Daenerys Targaryen: You've brought us a hundred ships from the Iron fleet, with men to sail them. In return I expect you want me to support your claim to the throne of the Iron Islands? Theon Grejoy: Not my claim. [nods his head to Yara] Hers. Daenerys Targaryen: What's wrong with you? Theon Greyjoy: I'm not fit to rule. Tyrion Lannister: We can agree upon that at least. Daenerys Targaryen: Has the Iron Islands ever had a queen before? Yara Grejoy: No more than Westeros. Theon Grejoy: Our uncle Euron returned home after a long absence. He murdered our father, and took the Salt Throne from Yara. He would have murdered us if we'd stayed. Daenerys Targaryen: Lord Tyrion tells me your father was a terrible king. Yara Grejoy: You and I have that in common. Daenerys Targaryen: [after a short pause] We do. And both murdered by a usurper aswell. [turns to Tyrion] Will their ships be enough? Tyrion Lannister: With the former masters' fleet, possibly. Barely. [glares down at Theon] There are more than a hundred ships in the Iron fleet- Theon Grejoy: There are. And Euron's building more. [to Daenerys] He's going to offer them to you. Daenerys Targaryen: So why shouldn't I wait for him? Theon Greyjoy: The Iron fleet isn't all he's bringing. He also wants to give you-.. Yara Grejoy: [scornfully] His big cock, I think he said. [Daenerys raises her eyebrows disapprovingly, smirking at Tyrion] Euron's offer is also an offer of marriage, you see.. You won't get one without the other. Daenerys Targaryen: And I imagine your offer is free of any marriage demands. Yara Grejoy: [softly] I never demand but I'm up for anything really. [Daenerys gazes at Yara with a smile]Theon Grejoy: He murdered our father and would have murdered us. He'll murder you as soon as you have what he wants. Tyrion Lannister: The seven kingdoms? Theon Grejoy: All of them. Daenerys Targaryen: And you don't want the seven kingdoms? Theon Grejoy: Your ancestors defeated ours, and took the Iron Islands. We ask you to give them back. Daenerys Targaryen: And that's all? Yara Grejoy: We'd like you to help us murder an uncle or two who think a woman's not fit to rule. Daenerys Targaryen: [with a smirk] Reasonable. Tyrion Lannister: [to Daenerys] What if everyone starts demanding their independence? Daenerys Targaryen: She's not demanding, she's asking. The others are free to ask aswell. [turns her head back to Theon and Yara] Our fathers were evil men. All of us here. They left the world worse than they found it. We're not going to do that. We're going to leave the world better than we found it. [stands up and begins walking down the stairs towards Theon and Yara while she speaks] You will support my claim as the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, and respect the integrity of the Seven Kingdoms. No more reaving, roving, raiding, or raping. Yara Greyjoy: [with a glare] That's our way of life. Daenerys Targaryen: No more. [Daenerys stares at Yara coldly, Yara turns her head to Theon who then nods at her in consent]Yara Grejoy: No more. [Yara lifts her arm up towards Daenerys. Daenerys, indecisively, looks over her shoulder at Tyrion who then signals her to accept Yara's arm-shake. After a brief hesitation, Daenerys puts a grasp around Yara's arm, shaking her arm]Images & Illustrations of usurper
The Berlin Wall -LRB- Berliner Mauer -RRB- was a guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989 . Constructed by the German Democratic Republic -LRB- GDR , East Germany -RRB- , starting on 13 August 1961 , the Wall completely cut off -LRB- by land -RRB- West Berlin from surrounding East Germany and from East Berlin until government officials opened it in November 1989 . Its demolition officially began on 13 June 1990 and was completed in 1992 . The barrier included guard towers placed along large concrete walls , which circumscribed a wide area -LRB- later known as the `` death strip '' -RRB- that contained anti-vehicle trenches , `` fakir beds '' and other defenses . The Eastern Bloc claimed that the Wall was erected to protect its population from fascist elements conspiring to prevent the `` will of the people '' in building a socialist state in East Germany . In practice , the Wall served to prevent the massive emigration and defection that had marked East Germany and the communist Eastern Bloc during the post-World War II period . The Berlin Wall was officially referred to as the Anti-Fascist Protection Rampart -LRB- Antifaschistischer Schutzwall -RRB- by GDR authorities , implying that the NATO countries and West Germany in particular were considered equal to fascists . The West Berlin city government sometimes referred to it as the `` Wall of Shame '' , a term coined by mayor Willy Brandt in reference to the Wall 's restriction on freedom of movement . Along with the separate and much longer Inner German border -LRB- IGB -RRB- , which demarcated the border between East and West Germany , it came to symbolize a physical marker of the `` Iron Curtain '' that separated Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War . Before the Wall 's erection , 3.5 million East Germans circumvented Eastern Bloc emigration restrictions and defected from the GDR , many by crossing over the border from East Berlin into West Berlin ; from which they could then travel to West Germany and other Western European countries . Between 1961 and 1989 , the Wall prevented almost all such emigration . During this period , around 5,000 people attempted to escape over the Wall , with an estimated death toll ranging from 136 to more than 200 in and around Berlin . In 1989 , a series of revolutions in nearby Eastern Bloc countries -- Poland and Hungary in particular -- caused a chain reaction in East Germany that ultimately resulted in the demise of the Wall . After several weeks of civil unrest , the East German government announced on 9 November 1989 that all GDR citizens could visit West Germany and West Berlin . Crowds of East Germans crossed and climbed onto the Wall , joined by West Germans on the other side in a celebratory atmosphere . Over the next few weeks , euphoric people and souvenir hunters chipped away parts of the Wall ; the governments later used industrial equipment to remove most of what was left . Contrary to popular belief the Wall 's actual demolition did not begin until the summer of 1990 and was not completed until 1992 . The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for German reunification , which was formally concluded on 3 October 1990 .
A number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb of Xiao Xiu (475–518), a brother of Emperor Wu of Liang. The period of division ended when the Sui Dynasty reunified China and almost destroyed the entire city, turning it into a small town.
Succession to the British throne Queen Elizabeth II is the sovereign, and her heir apparent is her eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales. Next in line after him is Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales's elder son. Third in line is Prince George, the eldest child of the Duke of Cambridge, followed by his sister, Princess Charlotte and younger brother, Prince Louis. Sixth in line is Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of the Prince of Wales. Any of the first six in line marrying without the sovereign's consent would be disqualified from succession.
The top 10 Captain Picard moments from “Star Trek” – IFC November 7th By Jordan Hoffman While the 1960s were a bit more reliant on a boozy machismo, the 1990s were all about diversity, intellect and the cultured enrichment of the mind and spirit. At least that’s my takeaway from comparing the two great captains James T. Kirk and Jean-Luc Picard. This is not to imply that Picard couldn’t (or didn’t) kick ass. He simply did it in a slightly more dignified way (oftentimes simply dispatching Riker, Worf and Data to the away team.) Picard’s memorable moments were usually a cutting line, delivered in his stage-ready British accent (even though he was French…go figure.) Part of the Picard method was to solicit advice from each of his senior officers, then usually ignore them and do what he wanted to do in the first place. In this spirit I offer the top 10 Picard moments, and invite you to argue with me in the comments below. I won’t change my mind, but at least you won’t slink back to Ten-Forward feeling ignored. (Are you a Kirk fan or a Picard die-hard? As part of IFC’s “Trek Week” we’re pitting the two baddest Enterprise captains in town against each other. Chime in with your favorite at #TrekWars on Twitter and click here to see our airdates for the nine “Original Series” and “Next Generation” films .) 10. Having A Drink With Scotty One of the nicer aspects of Picard’s personality is his respect for his elders. It comes, no doubt, from his studies as an archeologist (his road not taken) and on more than one occasion it manifested itself in the most fan-friendly way possible. More than his mind-meld with Sarek or political intrigue with Spock, I dig his his after-hours libation with “Captain” Montgomery Scott. See, Scotty’d been held in emergency stasis outside a Dyson Sphere for just long enough to pull a tremendous guest shot on the season 6 episode “Relics.” As the two sit on a holodeck version of the NCC-1701 (“no bloody A, B, C or D!”) and discuss leadership, duty and old friends, I defy any of you not to start blubbering. It’s Scotty’s moment, but Picard leads him there, and has enough character to know when to take a back seat to a legend. 9. Who You Calling A Taar’Chek, Targ? Picard’s zest for learning and respect for other cultures isn’t just good for drawing room conversation. It can come in handy when the usual channels of diplomacy don’t seem to cut it. It takes a lot of sand to look a Klingon military governor in the eye and call him. . . well . . . this surely isn’t the type of place to translate the vile, Klingon curses that Picard spews forth. That Patrick Stewart can do this with such resolve (and without laughing!) proves he really earned his paycheck that day. Below, behold this awesome moment from the season 4 episode “The Mind’s Eye” <noscript><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cJuHgBFZOSU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></noscript> 8. Starship Mine I have now firmly established Jean-Luc Picard as a scholar and an aesthete, so I feel compelled to point out that the man can kick ass when needed. In season 6’s “Starship Mine” he single-handledly triumphs over a band of marauders who attack the Enterprise when it is empty. (It’s basically getting sprayed for bugs, in the form of a deadly red beam that, silly though it may be, works as a nice ticking clock.) The best part, clearly, is when Picard sneaks up behind one of the terrorists and lays him out with a Vulcan Nerve Pinch. (Note: Kirk once remarked to Spock “you’ve got to show me how to do that” but he never did.) For fans it is especially exciting because the actor that Picard lays low is none other than Tim Russ, who would later play the Vulcan Tuvok on “Voyager.” 7. The Line Must Be Drawn HERE! There’s some more of the physical Picard in “Star Trek: First Contact,” without question the best of the Next Generation-era films. But before he swings above toxic fumes to break the spine of the Borg Queen, he unleashes some pure (and very dramatic) rage at Alfre Woodard in his ready room. She accuses him of letting his previo
The most familiar, and historically the oldest, types of glass are "silicate glasses" based on the chemical compound silica (silicon dioxide, or quartz), the primary constituent of sand. The term glass, in popular usage, is often used to refer only to this type of material, which is familiar from use as window glass and in glass bottles. Of the many silica-based glasses that exist, ordinary glazing and container glass is formed from a specific type called soda-lime glass, composed of approximately 75% silicon dioxide (SiO2), sodium oxide (Na2O) from sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), calcium oxide, also called lime (CaO), and several minor additives. A very clear and durable quartz glass can be made from pure silica, but the high melting point and very narrow glass transition of quartz make glassblowing and hot working difficult. In glasses like soda lime, the compounds added to quartz are used to lower the melting temperature and improve workability, at a cost in the toughness, thermal stability, and optical transmittance.
The Northern Crusades or Baltic Crusades were religious wars undertaken by Catholic Christian military orders and kingdoms, primarily against the pagan Baltic, Finnic and Western Slavic peoples around the southern and eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, and to a lesser extent also against Orthodox Christian Slavs (East Slavs). The crusades took place mostly in the 12th and 13th centuries and resulted in the subjugation and forced baptism of indigenous peoples.
In September 1993, Madonna embarked on The Girlie Show World Tour, in which she dressed as a whip-cracking dominatrix surrounded by topless dancers. In Puerto Rico she rubbed the island's flag between her legs on stage, resulting in outrage among the audience. In March 1994, she appeared as a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman, using profanity that required censorship on television, and handing Letterman a pair of her panties and asking him to smell it. The releases of her sexually explicit films, albums and book, and the aggressive appearance on Letterman all made critics question Madonna as a sexual renegade. Critics and fans reacted negatively, who commented that "she had gone too far" and that her career was over.
Your immune system needs to recognise antigens present on the micro-organism in order to facilitate its removal. This almost always occurs as the [antigens on bacteria](_URL_0_) that your [innate immune system](_URL_1_) commonly uses to identify bacteria are linked to the survival of the bacterium and thus don't tend to mutate significantly. If however your immune system cannot recognise a micro-organism then it is unable to act directly against it. However your cells can signal the immune system if they become infected by a virus or are damaged by bacterial toxins. This causes inflammatory mediators and cytokines to be produced and makes life pretty uncomfortable for any micro-organisms. So in essence even if your body can't react to micro-organisms the innate immune system can still be provoked into a response. There would be no organism-specific response however. Edit: Spelling errors.
Jekyll’s English Gardens still impress visitors in Woodbury Jekyll’s English Gardens still impress visitors in Woodbury By John Torsiello # Comments John Torsiello photo Volunteers Debbie Soresino and Priscilla Price get snacks and drinks ready. WOODBURY >> This town has a treasure that no other town or city in the United States can claim: a surviving garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll, an influential British horticulturalist, garden designer, artist and writer. Jekyll, who established a trend toward the classic English cottage garden, created more than 400 gardens in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States and wrote over 1,000 articles for magazines. While Jekyll, who died at the age of 89 in 1932, designed hundreds of gardens, only three apparently were in the United States, with the only surviving one being the Gertrude Jekyll Gardens that frame the outside of the Glebe House and Museum on Hollow Road. In 1926, the English horticultural designer and writer was commissioned to plan an old-fashioned garden to enhance a newly created museum. It’s a modest garden, especially by English standards. The Gertrude Jekyll Gardens in Woodbury include 600 feet of classic English-style mixed border and foundation plantings, a planted stone terrace and an intimate rose allee (lined walkway). The garden remains somewhat of a mystery, not for when it was commissioned or installed or who the designer was, but because it took over 50 years for the plans of Jekyll to bloom. For reasons unknown today, the garden was never fully installed in the 1920s and its existence was forgotten. After the rediscovery of the plans in the late 1970s, a project to finally install the gardens began in earnest and was completed in 1988, according to the original plans. “There was some discussions on whether it should be installed or not,” explained Debbie Soresino, a volunteer who helps maintain the gardens along with another 10 or so individuals on a regular basis and who was at the gardens to conduct tours Sunday — part of Connecticut Historic Gardens Day. Advertisement “The Glebe House was restored to replicate a home of the Revolutionary War period and some felt the Jekyll garden, the plans of which were drawn up 150 years later, would not fit with the property. But the idea eventually carried the day,” likely because Jekyll is such a historic figure and her Woodbury garden would be the only opportunity to view one of her creations in the U.S. Many of her gardens have been lost, although a small number have been restored, including her own garden at Unsteady Wood. She was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honor of the Royal Horticultural Society and the Vetch Memorial Medal of the Society. Also, in 1929, she was given the George Robert White Medal of Honor of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The Glebe House was built about 1750 and was saved by the Seabury Society for the Preservation of the Glebe House, which repaired the building, began collecting furniture and raised funds to ensure continued operations as a museum. The Glebe House was restored in 1923 under the direction of William Henry Kent, a pioneer of early American decorative arts, and opened its doors to the public in 1925. Both the Glebe House and the Gertrude Jekyll Gardens are included in the Connecticut Antiquarian & Landmarks Society, a statewide network of 12 significant historic properties that span three centuries of New England history. The organization was established in 1936 to acquire and preserve for the benefit of the people of Connecticut real and personal property “having scenic, artistic, historical, literary, educational, architectural and monumental ... interest to the public, and to aid in the preservation of such properties.” Great effort went into the Jekyll Gardens, including flipping (digging up and replanting) the east and west borders only a year after they were originally placed. It seems there was a large sycamore tree (since removed) that interfered with the “hot” and “cool” borders respectively. The hot border is full of red and yellow flowering pe
What is the difference between Leisure and Recreation? â¢ Leisure is the spare or rest time in the daily life of a person when he is not occupied by work, studies, sleep etc. â¢ Recreation is indulging in thrilling and exciting activities, to derive some pleasure and have fun in oneâs leisure time.
Yes are an English rock band formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire. The band have undergone numerous formations throughout its history; nineteen musicians have been full-time members. Since June 2015, it has consisted of guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison, and bassist Billy Sherwood. Yes adopted several changes in musical style, from rearranged covers to progressive and art rock in the 1970s, before moving towards pop in the 1980s.
The first legal steps taken to end the occurrence of child labour was enacted more than fifty years ago. In 1966, the nation adopted the UN General Assembly of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. This act legally limited the minimum age for when children could start work at the age of 14. But 23 years later in 1989 the Convention on the Rights of Children was adopted and helped to reduce the exploitation of children and demanded safe working environments. They all worked towards the goal of ending the most problematic forms of child labour.
Marshall Bruce Mathers III -LRB- born October 17 , 1972 -RRB- , known professionally as Eminem -LRB- often stylized as EMINƎM -RRB- , is an American rapper , record producer , and actor . Eminem is the best-selling artist of the 2000s in the United States . Throughout his career , he has had 10 number-one albums on the Billboard 200 and five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 . With US sales of 45.1 million albums and 42 million tracks as of June 2014 , Eminem is the second best-selling male artist of the Nielsen SoundScan era , the sixth best-selling artist in the United States and the best-selling hip-hop artist . Globally , he has sold more than 172 million albums , thus being one of the world 's best-selling artists . Rolling Stone ranked him 83rd on its list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time , calling him the King of Hip Hop . After his debut album Infinite -LRB- 1996 -RRB- and the Slim Shady EP -LRB- 1997 -RRB- , Eminem signed with Dr. Dre 's Aftermath Entertainment and subsequently achieved mainstream popularity in 1999 with The Slim Shady LP , which earned him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album . His next two releases , 2000 's The Marshall Mathers LP and 2002 's The Eminem Show , were worldwide successes , with each being certified diamond in U.S. sales , and both winning Best Rap Album Grammy Awards -- making Eminem the first artist to win the award for three consecutive LPs . They were followed by Encore in 2004 , another critical and commercial success . Eminem went on hiatus after touring in 2005 , releasing Relapse in 2009 and Recovery in 2010 . Both won Grammy Awards and Recovery was the best-selling album of 2010 worldwide , the second time he had the international best-selling album of the year -LRB- after The Eminem Show -RRB- . Eminem 's eighth album , 2013 's The Marshall Mathers LP 2 , won two Grammy Awards , including Best Rap Album ; it expanded his record for the most wins in that category and his Grammy total to 15 . In addition to his solo career , Eminem is an original member of the Midwest hip hop groups Soul Intent and D12 . He is also known for his collaborations with fellow Detroit-based rapper Royce da 5 ' 9 '' ; the two are collectively known as Bad Meets Evil . Eminem has developed other ventures , including Shady Records , with manager Paul Rosenberg , which helped launch the careers of artists such as 50 Cent . Eminem has also established his own channel , Shade 45 , on Sirius XM Radio . In November 2002 , he starred in the hip hop film 8 Mile , which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song , for `` Lose Yourself '' , becoming the first rap artist to win the award . Eminem has made cameo appearances in the films The Wash -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , Funny People -LRB- 2009 -RRB- , The Interview -LRB- 2014 -RRB- and the television series Entourage -LRB- 2010 -RRB- .
Ellen Ripley (Character) Ellen Ripley (Character) from Alien (1979) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Lt. Ellen Ripley was born in 2092 in Olympia, Luna... See more » Alternate Names: ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" - USA (complete title) ... aka "SNL" - USA (informal title) ... aka "SNL 25" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Saturday Night" - USA (first season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" - USA (fifteenth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" - USA (twentieth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" - USA (twentyfifth season title) Sigourney Weaver (as Ripley) ... aka "Alien 3" - Canada (English title) (imdb display title), International (English title) (imdb display title), USA (alternative spelling) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 3" - USA (third season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 8" - USA (eighth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 9" - USA (ninth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness X" - USA (tenth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: '80s-A-Thon" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Camp Cult" - USA (fourth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Godzilla-Thon" - USA (second season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: History of Horror" - USA (first season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Sequel-A-Thon" - USA (fifth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Sequel-A-Thon 2" - USA (seventh season title)
The blue-ringed octopodes -LRB- genus Hapalochlaena -RRB- are three octopus species that live in tide pools and coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans , from Japan to Australia . Their primary habitat is around southern New South Wales , South Australia , and northern Western Australia . They are recognized as one of the world 's most venomous marine animals . Despite their small size , 12 to , and relatively docile nature , they are dangerous to humans if provoked and handled , because their venom contains tetrodotoxin , a neurotoxin powerful enough to kill humans . They can be identified by their characteristic blue and black rings , and yellowish skin . When the octopus is agitated , the brown patches darken dramatically , iridescent blue rings , or clumps of rings , appear and pulsate within the maculae . Typically , 50 -- 60 blue rings cover the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the mantle . They hunt small crabs , hermit crabs , shrimp , and other small crustaceans .
Working time In most European Union countries, working time is gradually decreasing.[43] The European Union's working time directive imposes a 48-hour maximum working week that applies to every member state except the United Kingdom and Malta (which have an opt-out, meaning that UK-based employees may work longer than 48 hours if they wish, but they cannot be forced to do so).[44] France has enacted a 35-hour workweek by law, and similar results have been produced in other countries through collective bargaining.[citation needed] A major reason for the low annual hours worked in Europe is a relatively high amount of paid annual leave.[45] Fixed employment comes with four to six weeks of holiday as standard. In the UK, for example, full-time employees are entitled to 28 days of paid leave a year.[46] It is commonly understood working hours in the UK are 09.00 to 17.00.[citation needed]
You might want to look at the classical mechanics book by Goldstein, Poole, and Saafko. Most graduate level classical mechanics books will show this. The kinetic energy is (m v_i v_i)/2 (sum implied). Then v_i is just dx_i/dt. And dx_i/dt is just partial(x_i,q_j) dq_j/dt + partial(x_i,t) (sum over j implied). And since the kinetic energy is proportional to v_i^(2), you expand out the square of the sum, you get a bunch of cross terms and by conveniently giving the coefficients in the sums names, you can write the kinetic energy in a nicer form. It's just some quadratic form in the generalized velocities and coordinates.
Salix babylonica, commonly called weeping willow or Babylon weeping willow, is a medium to large deciduous tree with a stout trunk topped by a graceful broad-rounded crown of branches that sweep downward to the ground.It grows to 30-50â (sometimes to 60â) tall and as wide. It is native to China.ark is gray-black. Branchlets are typically green or brown. This weeping willow can be a spectacular specimen at the edge of a pond with its branches gracefully weeping down to touch the water, however, it is often very difficult to site this tree in a residential landscape.
After the Austro-Turkish War of 1716–1718 the Treaty of Passarowitz confirmed the loss of the Banat, Serbia and "Little Walachia" (Oltenia) to Austria. The Treaty also revealed that the Ottoman Empire was on the defensive and unlikely to present any further aggression in Europe. The Austro-Russian–Turkish War, which was ended by the Treaty of Belgrade in 1739, resulted in the recovery of Serbia and Oltenia, but the Empire lost the port of Azov, north of the Crimean Peninsula, to the Russians. After this treaty the Ottoman Empire was able to enjoy a generation of peace, as Austria and Russia were forced to deal with the rise of Prussia.
Various American Idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world; in the U.S. they had achieved 345 number ones on the Billboard charts in its first ten years. According to Fred Bronson, author of books on the Billboard charts, no other entity has ever created as many hit-making artists and best-selling albums and singles. In 2007, American Idol alums accounted for 2.1% of all music sales. Its alumni have a massive impact on radio; in 2007, American Idol had become "a dominant force in radio" according to the president of the research company Mediabase which monitors radio stations Rich Meyer. By 2010, four winners each had more than a million radio spins, with Kelly Clarkson leading the field with over four million spins.
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. -LRB- born Floyd Joy Sinclair ; February 24 , 1977 -RRB- is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2015 , and currently works as a boxing promoter . Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time , undefeated as a professional , and a five-division world champion , Mayweather won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes -LRB- twice at welterweight -RRB- . As an amateur , he won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Olympics . Mayweather is a two-time winner of The Ring magazine 's Fighter of the Year award -LRB- 1998 and 2007 -RRB- , a three-time winner of the Boxing Writers Association of America -LRB- BWAA -RRB- Fighter of the Year award -LRB- 2007 , 2013 , and 2015 -RRB- , and a six-time winner of the Best Fighter ESPY Award -LRB- 2007 -- 2010 , 2012 -- 2014 -RRB- . In 2016 , Mayweather was ranked by ESPN as the greatest boxer , pound for pound , of the last 25 years . In the same year , he peaked as BoxRec 's number one fighter of all time , pound for pound , as well as the greatest welterweight of all time . Many sporting news and boxing websites ranked Mayweather as the best boxer in the world , pound for pound , twice in a span of ten years ; including The Ring , Sports Illustrated , ESPN , BoxRec , Fox Sports , and Yahoo! Sports . He is also regarded as the best defensive boxer in the sport , as well as being the most accurate puncher since the existence of CompuBox , having the highest plus -- minus ratio in recorded boxing history . He finished his career with a record of 26 wins without a loss or draw in world title fights -LRB- 10 by KO -RRB- ; 23 wins -LRB- 9 KOs -RRB- in lineal title fights ; 24 wins -LRB- 7 KOs -RRB- against former or current world titlists ; 12 wins -LRB- 3 KOs -RRB- against former or current lineal champions ; and 2 wins -LRB- 1 KO -RRB- against International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees . In addition to his accomplishments in the ring , Mayweather is well known for being one of the most lucrative pay-per-view -LRB- PPV -RRB- attractions of all time , in any sport . He topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes of 2012 and 2013 respectively , and the Forbes list again in both 2014 and 2015 , listing him as the highest paid athlete in the world . In 2007 , he founded Mayweather Promotions , his own boxing promotional firm after defecting from Bob Arum 's Top Rank . Mayweather has generated approximately 19.5 million in PPV buys and $ 1.3 billion in revenue throughout his career , surpassing the likes of former top PPV attractions including Mike Tyson , Evander Holyfield , Lennox Lewis , Oscar De La Hoya , and Manny Pacquiao .
Makeup primer is a base for foundation or any face makeup which allows it to go on smoother and last longer. I highly recommend the primers by Makeup Forever. They come in a variety of different needs, i.e. smoothing the skin, hydrating, etc. A face primer is used before you start applying makeup. It has multiple benefits, as it creates a layer over your skin making it even and smooth. It also protects your skin from the makeup as it wont let your foundation clog your pores. Your should first clean your skin by washing and then moisturize before starting with the primer.
Typical jungle animals, particularly tigers and leopards, occur sparsely in Myanmar. In upper Myanmar, there are rhinoceros, wild buffalo, wild boars, deer, antelope, and elephants, which are also tamed or bred in captivity for use as work animals, particularly in the lumber industry. Smaller mammals are also numerous, ranging from gibbons and monkeys to flying foxes and tapirs. The abundance of birds is notable with over 800 species, including parrots, peafowl, pheasants, crows, herons, and paddybirds. Among reptile species there are crocodiles, geckos, cobras, Burmese pythons, and turtles. Hundreds of species of freshwater fish are wide-ranging, plentiful and are very important food sources. For a list of protected areas, see List of protected areas of Myanmar.
How to Get Smooth Skin How to Get Smooth Skin (180)Prev 1 of 3 Next Be it male or female, no one likes rough, patchy or tired-looking skin. Plus, problems like acne, blemishes, wrinkles, and enlarged pores also tend to mar your beauty. Although there are numerous skin care products on the market that promise to give you smooth and flawless skin, they can be expensive and some even have harsh ingredients that can damage your skin. Luckily, your skin can become smooth and clear with the help of some readily available natural ingredients. Here are the top 10 ways to get smooth skin.1. Water One of the most important things you can do for smooth and glowing skin is drink plenty of water. Your aim should be to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Water helps the body flush out toxins and waste. However, avoid sugary drinks, alcohol and carbonated drinks. Also try to eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water content. Washing your face at least twice a day with water will also help improve your skin’s health and appearance.2. Lemon Juice Lemon juice can be used to cleanse your skin, lighten spots and scars, as well as soften and smooth it. This citrus-rich fruit contains cleansing enzymes that remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and fresher. With its excellent astringent properties, lemon is a great natural cleanser for people who have oily skin. To lighten dark spots and acne marks, you can use fresh squeezed lemon juice and apply it to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. You can do this daily or several times a week. For soft, smooth skin, mix lemon juice from half a lemon and one egg white. Apply it to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Repeat once or twice a week.3. Tomatoes Fresh tomato is an excellent natural skin toner. It can also help treat pimples and blemishes. To make your skin soft and smooth, puree some fresh tomatoes in a blender or grinder. Apply the tomato paste to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with water. Daily use can help shrink enlarged pores and give you smoother, glowing skin. You can also use tomato paste to heal pimples. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for an hour, then rinse it off.4. Honey Honey is another natural ingredient that you can use to get smooth skin. Apply raw honey to your face and neck, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. This simple remedy will make your skin soft and smooth. Another option is to mix an egg white with honey and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and a delicate soap to remove the smell from the egg white. You can also make a thick paste with three teaspoons of honey and one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply it to your face and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash it off with lukewarm water.5. Tea Tree Oil Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria. It is also good for reducing scars and blemishes. Some people can be allergic to the oil, so it is highly recommended to try it first on your inner wrist area before applying it to your face. To heal a pimple quickly, use a cotton swab to apply tea tree oil directly on the affected area every few hours. About one hour before going to bed, apply vitamin E oil and leave it on overnight.6. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is another wonderful natural ingredient used in a number beauty recipes to maintain smooth and clear skin. It helps treat acne, fade blemishes and reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf and apply it on your skin a few times a week. Alternatively, combine one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Apply this mixture on your face and neck and rinse it off after 15 to 20 minutes. You can use this face mask a few times a week. Prev 1 of 3 Next';SHARE ONTwitter Facebook Whats App Google+ Pinterest By Top10Home Remedies Last modified on June 17th, 2013
The Santa Clause 2 (alternatively known as The Santa Clause 2: Mrs. Clause) is a 2002 American Christmas romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Lembeck. It is the second installment in "The Santa Clause trilogy", following "The Santa Clause". It was filmed in the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Calgary. All the principal actors from the first film reprise their roles.
Many employers use contingent workers: independent contractors, leased employees, consultants, and temporary employees. While using an alternative workforce has benefits, it can create legal and practical risks as well. If you use or are considering using contingent workers, here are some benefits and risks to weigh.lthough the specific benefits vary from case to case, some of the more common benefits include: 1 Cost savings. 2 Increased efficiency. 3 Administrative savings. 4 Better job security. 5 Recruiting opportunities. 6 Broad talent pool. 7 Flexibility.
Frank Middlemass Francis George “Frank” Middlemass (28 May 1919 – 8 September 2006) was an English actor, who even in his early career played older roles. He is best remembered for his television roles as Rocky Hardcastle in As Time Goes By, Algy Herries in To Serve Them All My Days and Dr. Alex Ferrenby in Heartbeat. Middlemass was also active in the Royal Shakespeare Company and was the fourth and final actor to play Dan Archer in The Archers.
Buddhism provides many opportunities for comparative study with a diverse range of subjects. For example, Buddhism's emphasis on the Middle way not only provides a unique guideline for ethics but has also allowed Buddhism to peacefully coexist with various differing beliefs, customs and institutions in countries where it has resided throughout its history. Also, its moral and spiritual parallels with other systems of thought—for example, with various tenets of Christianity—have been subjects of close study. In addition, the Buddhist concept of dependent origination has been compared to modern scientific thought, as well as Western metaphysics.
Tetris -LRB- , pronounced -LSB- ˈtɛtrʲɪs -RSB- -RRB- is a tile-matching puzzle video game , originally designed and programmed by Russian game designer Alexey Pajitnov . It was released on June 6 , 1984 , while he was working for the Dorodnitsyn Computing Centre of the Academy of Science of the USSR in Moscow . He derived its name from the Greek numerical prefix tetra - -LRB- all of the game 's pieces contain four segments -RRB- and tennis , Pajitnov 's favorite sport . Tetris was the first entertainment software to be exported from the USSR to the US , where it was published by Spectrum HoloByte for Commodore 64 and IBM PC . The Tetris game is a popular use of tetrominoes , the four-element special case of polyominoes . Polyominoes have been used in popular puzzles since at least 1907 , and the name was given by the mathematician Solomon W. Golomb in 1953 . However , even the enumeration of pentominoes is dated to antiquity . The game -LRB- or one of its many variants -RRB- is available for nearly every video game console and computer operating system , as well as on devices such as graphing calculators , mobile phones , portable media players , PDAs , Network music players and even as an Easter egg on non-media products like oscilloscopes . It has even inspired Tetris serving dishes and been played on the sides of various buildings . While versions of Tetris were sold for a range of 1980s home computer platforms as well as arcades , it was the hugely successful handheld version for the Game Boy launched in 1989 that established the game as one of the most popular ever . Electronic Gaming Monthly '' 's 100th issue had Tetris in first place as `` Greatest Game of All Time '' . In 2007 , Tetris came in second place in IGN 's `` 100 Greatest Video Games of All Time '' . In January 2010 , it was announced that the Tetris franchise had sold more than 170 million copies , approximately 70 million physical copies and over 100 million copies for cell phones , making it the best selling paid-downloaded game of all time . On 14 March 2014 , The Tetris Company announced a deal to bring Tetris '' to two of the latest hardware platforms , the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 , in partnership with Ubisoft -LRB- publishing -RRB- and SoMa Play -LRB- development -RRB- , to coincide with the franchise 's 30th anniversary .
The Blitz was a German bombing offensive against Britain in 1940 and 1941, during the Second World War. The term was first used by the British press as an abbreviation of "Blitzkrieg" (lightning war). The Germans conducted mass air attacks against industrial targets, towns and cities, beginning with raids on London towards the end of the Battle of Britain in 1940, a battle for daylight air superiority between the "Luftwaffe" and the Royal Air Force over the United Kingdom. By September 1940, the "Luftwaffe" had failed and the German air fleets ("Luftflotten") were ordered to attack London, to draw RAF Fighter Command into a battle of annihilation. Adolf Hitler and "Reichsmarschall" Hermann Göring, commander-in-chief of the "Luftwaffe", ordered the new policy on 6 September 1940. From 7 September 1940, London was systematically bombed by the "Luftwaffe" for 56 out of the following 57 days and nights. Most notable was a large daylight attack against London on 15 September.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II The game takes place approximately six months after the events of the first game,[10] and a year before the first Star Wars.[11][12] The Force Unleashed II is described as the "dark entry" in the series,[12] and a more personal story for the game's protagonist than the first game.[10]
What does a seizure FEEL like? Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases What does a seizure FEEL like? Can anybody tell me what a seizure experience is like for the person having the seizure? What does if feel like before, during, and after?1 following 13 answers Answers Relevance Rating Newest Oldest Best Answer: I used to have them, and I never knew it. All I remember is smelling something weird, vision getting blurry and waking up on the floor. Amber · 8 years ago4 0 Comment Before - I get 'auras', or warnings. Things just feel kind of surreal to me. My perceptions change. I'm very lucky to get these warnings. Some people don't. During - I don't know. I have never remembered anything that happened during a seizure. After - I feel weak, disoriented and confused. My whole body will ache and I may feel slightly nauseated. I had grand mal seizures that started with no explanation right after my 14th birthday. The 'why' of it was never pinpointed and there was no effective medication for me. I averaged about 2-3 per week. I am now 36 and haven't had a seizure in 3 years. I haven't taken any meds for this disorder in over 10 years as they were ineffective and potentially damaging to my liver. So it just went away the same way it started. No rhyme or reason to it we ever discovered. ETA: I agree with the whole "tired" thing. I'd usually be so disoriented that I couldn't function anyways, so I would just sleep. But it really is exhausting to have your muscles working that violently. Add to it that the fact that there's basically an electrical storm going on in your brain. You can guess it doesn't feel too good afterwards. ~Morg~Lorraine · 2 years ago0 0 Comment Well...if I could remember I would surely tell you...hahahaa!! I have Grand-Mall seizures,so I have NO memory of even having one. Some people do have some kind of an aura before having a seizure,also there are what is called partial-seizures,which I do think some people are somewhat aware of what's actually going on. I do wish I could remember when having one...my husband was totally FREAKED-OUT when he first seen my Grand-Mall seizures. Poor thing,he cried when he seen that.....awwwwww....:) But as for after my seizure? WOW!!! I'm totally sore...feels like someone has beat the CRAP out of me. My muscles are all sore and they usually hurt for a couple of days after my seizure,and also right after my seizure? I'm also very confused of where I am or of what even just happened. No idea how/why I just ended up on the floor,and that (to me) at first was a little scarry. But,the only answer I could not give you was what I experience DURING one of my seizures,I have NO memory of that experience,sorry.... Jennifer Paxton · 8 years ago2 1 Comment As other responders have stated, it depends on the seizure type. I've had four different types: absence (petit mal), tonic clonic (grand mal -- the stereotypic seizure type), simple partial, and complex partial. Of those four types, the only seizures I was aware of were the simple partial. Because I was aware of them, they actually scared me worse than the other three! I could be talking to you, carrying on a normal conversation, but suddenly, my language processor in my brain had a glitch, and you seemed to stop talking in any language I could understand, and I knew that if I just waited a little bit (less than a minute, usually), you'd start making sense again. Absence seizures look like someone has "checked out" for a little bit (usually just a few seconds). Those can be scary when we do "come back," because folks who don't understand or know about seizures think you're "being weird" or having an ADD minute. Complex partials were, for me, similar to absence -- I'd just stop what I was doing for a bit, but I would cough like crazy, till it felt like I'd eaten shards of glass. It was also how I knew I'd had a seizure, because my throat would be absolutely raw after a seizure. It was my automatism. Tonic clonic are the "hit the deck" seizures -- I only had one, but it's the one that got me brain surgery to stop my seizures. Source (s): Thirty four years with epilepsy with seizures, three and a half years post-op WITHOUT seizures :-)wabookworm · 8 years ago5 0 Comment Which type of seizure? There are many different types brought on by different things. There are those that are born with them and have both clonic-tonic, then those that have both petite mal and grand mal too. Then there are people that get a head injury and have either one or both too. Please try to understand that each has it's own little symptoms and along with these come even more involvement. For instance, some people have " aura's" or warning smells sights or sounds that others don't hear just before a seizure is about to come on. Others have none making them even more serious. The only feeling for most all of these is an unconscious or blacking out type of fainting. Myself, that had a bad head injury in 1984, gets no aura and will pass out anyway. This has also left me with a compression fracture in 2 places in the lower spine that needed rehab for 6 weeks before surgery and then an orthopedic surgeon to operate and then 2 weeks post surgical rehab too. Those were before the vinyl back braces came out, so I had to have 2 plaster braces made, one to wear and one to shower in. As for during the surgery I really don't think anyone can tell you about that. As for what happens is that you wake up to even more injuries and/or broken bones then you had prior to when you had it. These seizures have left me with 1 broken ankle, the right sided wrist and shoulder with router cuff both being injured and joints fractured too. I also now have 3 more compression fractures in the thoracic spine, but as of now will leave them both alone. Just look these seizures up on any health search engine and you'll see what I mean. Good luck and God Bless Source (s):nursing experiencenamairb2 · 8 years ago2 1 Comment This Site Might Help You. RE: what does a seizure FEEL like? Can anybody tell me what a seizure experience is like for the person having the seizure? What does if feel like before, during, and after? Source (s):seizure feel like: https://biturl.im/360q1Scott · 3 years ago0 0 Comment Before mine I get dizzy and tired feeling, I start to feel like I'm losing touch with my surroundings and feel a bit like I'm floating. Often I'll go hot and cold alot and I'll shake, twitch, space out and sometimes I'll feel very nervous/scared. During it I feel nothing.. I have Complex Partial and Tonic Clonics that I am not aware during. I also have Myoclonic seizures and during those I am aware, it feels like an elastic was stretched and snapped as my body makes one giant jerk in those, I also have simple partial seizures that make me feel scared, or de ja vu, or really dizzy or recall a bad memory.. something like that. After any seizure I usually have a pretty decent headache, feel tired, sometimes dizzy, a bit confused, and usually sore. Ashley · 8 years ago3 0 Commentmy mom has had 2 seizures before. she feels perfectly normal before the seizure but then she falls over and its like an earth quake inside your body that you cant control because you just shake until its over no matter what you try to do. my mom always passed out right when it was over so she doesn't know what it feels like after wards. ILOVEFOOD · 8 years ago0 1 Comment I have a couple of epileptic friends and they have told me that before, their vision gets a bit funny and their muscles twitch a bit, then during the fit they have no control over anything, they just spasm, and after they feel exhausted like they've ran a mile. A Woman · 8 years ago0 0 Comment I've had both types.... Awake and Asleep.... Awake: I just started getting really light headed before it happened...and I couldn't move very well.. I felt really weak and couldn't climb stairs, it was almost like a lot of weight was holding me down...and then when I found my bed I just fell on it and started to close my eyes....then my eyes rolled to the back of my head and it felt like I was just staring into a blank space....after a while i regained my composure and I couldn't really remember where I was.... I just kept thinking to myself "did something happen?" Asleep:it felt like I was having a nightmare...like something really terrible was happening and it felt like a roller coaster like there some force spinning me around......and then I just woke up with a huge headache... Confused Guy · 8 years ago1 0 Comment1 2 next Maybe you would like to learn more about one of these? Best Home Security System? Psoriatic arthritis symptoms? Portfolio Management Options Train To Be a Project Manager
Egypt (i/ˈiːdʒɪpt/; Arabic: مِصر‎ Miṣr, Egyptian Arabic: مَصر Maṣr, Coptic: Ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Khemi), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is the world's only contiguous Eurafrasian nation. Most of Egypt's territory of 1,010,408 square kilometres (390,000 sq mi) lies within the Nile Valley. Egypt is a Mediterranean country. It is bordered by the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.
Articles of Confederation The Articles were created by delegates from the states in the Second Continental Congress out of a need to have "a plan of confederacy for securing the freedom, sovereignty, and independence of the United States." After the war, nationalists, especially those who had been active in the Continental Army, complained that the Articles were too weak for an effective government. There was no president, no executive agencies, no judiciary and no tax base. The absence of a tax base meant that there was no way to pay off state and national debts from the war years except by requesting money from the states, which seldom arrived.
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. -LRB- December 31 , 1943 -- October 12 , 1997 -RRB- , known professionally as John Denver , an American musician , singer-songwriter , record producer , activist , actor , and humanitarian , whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer . After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family , Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s . Starting in the 1970s , he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists . By 1974 , he was firmly established as America 's best selling performer , and AllMusic has described Denver as `` among the most beloved entertainers of his era '' . Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs , about 200 of which he composed , with total record sales of over 33 million . He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature , his disdain for city life , his enthusiasm for music , and his relationship trials . Denver 's music appeared on a variety of charts , including country music , the Billboard Hot 100 , and adult contemporary , in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs `` Take Me Home , Country Roads '' , `` Annie 's Song '' , `` Rocky Mountain High '' , `` Thank God I 'm a Country Boy '' , and `` Sunshine on My Shoulders '' . Denver starred in films and several notable television specials in the 1970s and 1980s . He continued to record in the 1990s , also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music . He lived in Aspen , Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times . In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state . The Colorado state legislature also adopted `` Rocky Mountain High '' as one of its two state songs in 2007 . Denver was an avid pilot and died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash of his personal experimental aircraft .
Maze Runner: The Death Cure Maze Runner: The Death Cure was originally set to be released on February 17, 2017, in the United States by 20th Century Fox, but the studio rescheduled the film for January 26, 2018 in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D, allowing time for Dylan O'Brien to fully recover from his injuries sustained during filming.
Death can be an 'excellent career move' for celebrities - but only if they are men, new research has revealed. A study of Forbes magazine's 'Dead Rich List' has revealed that the gender pay gap has extended beyond the grave. Forbes has published its Top-Earning Dead Celebrities List - also known as the Dead Rich List - every October since 2001. Marilyn Monroe (left, on the set of 1953 film Niagara) and Elizabeth Taylor (right, at the Oscars in Los Angeles in March 1993) have both been on the Forbes Top-Earning Dead Celebrities List But new research by York University has revealed that so far dead male celebrities are much more valuable than female stars. Of 52 famous names listed over nearly two decades, only five have been women - Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Bettie Page, Jenni Rivera and Whitney Houston. The latest Forbes Dead Rich List for 2019 Michael Jackson - Musician (US) - $60million Elvis Presley - Musician (US) - $39million Charles Schulz - Cartoonist (US) - $38million Arnold Palmer - Golf (US) - $30million Bob Marley - Musician (Jamaica) - $20million Dr Seuss - Author (US) - $19million John Lennon - Musician (UK) - $14million Marilyn Monroe - Actress (US) - $13million Prince - Musician (US) - $12million Nipsey Hussle - Musician (US) - $11million XXXTentacion - Rapper (US) - $10million Whitney Houston - Musician (US) - $9.5million George Harrison - Musician (US) - $9million Advertisement The stark absence of women from the list is because many have historically not been able to own and control the wealth from their celebrity status, the researchers say. The list is topped by Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Peanuts creator Charles Schultz who all earn much more than the women. The richest by far is Michael Jackson who has been in poll position nearly every year since his death. In 2016, his annual pay check jumped to £637million with the sale of his half of the Sony/ATV Music catalogue which owned much of the Beatles' music. Even this year, when his earnings dropped to their lowest point with renewed abuse allegations, he was earning a cool £46million. But on the girls' team, its top earner Monroe was battling for eighth place with a £10million annual salary. The study says men such as Presley, John Lennon, and Kurt Cobain have been much more savvy in drawing up royalty agreements for their work. So rather than just appearing in films or singing, they also ensured they had a cut of the profits - which have continued long after their earthly bodies. Bettie Page (left, in an undated photograph) and Jenni Rivera (right, in Los Angeles in March 2012) have also featured in the Forbes round-up, which is also known as the Dead Rich List For example, Presley's fans continue to boost his income through ticket sales to Graceland and a new £35million entertainment complex called Elvis Presley's Memphis which opened in 2018. The findings are revealed in Value, Bodily Capital, and Gender Inequality after Death authored by Dr Ruth Penfold Mounce, York's senior criminology lecturer. Whitney Houston (pictured in Los Angeles in November 2009) is one of only five women among the 52 famous names listed on the Dead Rich List over nearly two decades Dr Penfold Mounce, whose field is crime, death and popular culture, said: 'For some celebrities who have achieved iconic status, death does not signal the end of their commercial success. In fact, it can be an excellent career move. 'Women however, still do not have the posthumous career success their male counterparts have enjoyed. 'In life, the careers of iconic famous women like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn were often controlled by male agents. 'This meant their talents were not the key source for the production of wealth for them, but rather a means of generating wealth for others. This research shows how this inequality continues in death, limiting women's posthumous earnings.' Monroe's estate was devastated by legal battles following her death aged 36 in 1962. But her fortunes have been on the up since a previously unheard recording revealed she only wore Chanel No.5 to bed - resulting in a 2012 advertising campaign. In 2015, she appeared in adverts for Coca Cola, Max Factor, and Dior perfume and a new themed clothing line by Macy's. She was also converted in an aspirational cartoon character for girls called Mini Marilyn. The list is topped by Michael Jackson (left, in California in March 2005) Elvis Presley (right, in 1972) and Peanuts creator Charles Schultz who all earn much more than the women The list is topped by Michael Jackson (left) Elvis Presley (right) and Peanuts creator Charles Schultz who all earn much more than the women As well as the rise of Monroe, the study also reveals top female earners such as Oprah Winfrey and JK Rowling have learned the lessons of their predecessors. Dr Penfold Mounce added: 'We are now getting a smarter generation of celebrities who are taking control of their celebrity status and the revenue generated by their talents. 'These women may decide to follow in the footsteps of celebrities like Robin Williams, by taking steps to protect their posthumous careers and leaving clear legal instructions with charitable foundations set up in their names how to manage their affairs in the 'afterlife'. 'However, all the possible women candidates for the Dead Rich List still have long lives ahead of them, barring illness or accident, so it will be many years before the gendered inequality of value is challenged on the list. 'As it stands, the gendered inequality of bodily capital means that for celebrity women, death is not the last great equaliser - inequality continues in death.'
First Battle of the Marne The battle of the Marne was a major turning point of World War I. By the end of August 1914, the whole Allied army on the Western Front had been forced into a general retreat back towards Paris. Meanwhile, the two main German armies continued through France. It seemed that Paris would be taken as both the French and the British fell back towards the Marne River. The war became a stalemate when the Allied Powers won the Battle of the Marne. It was the first major clash on the Western Front and one of the most important single events in the entire war. The German retreat left the Schlieffen Plan in ruins and Germany had no hope of a quick victory in France. Its army was left to fight a long war on two fronts.
The long distance running portion of marathon training is called the â long runâ. It is the key element of marathon training. It is essential if you want to avoid hitting âthe wallâ (to be technical, when glycogen in the leg muscles is depleted and your pace becomes slower than a crawl) during your marathon race.
I'm looking at the solubility rules rule 1: C2H3O2 and NO3 are soluble rule 2: K, Na, and NH4 salts are soluble rule 3: Cl ions and halogens except for Hg2Cl2, AgCl, PbCl2 rule 4: SO4 except for BaSO4, CaSO4, PbSO4 rule 5: insoluble: OH except for NaOH, KOH, and CaOH, rule 6: insoluble: sulfide,...eport Abuse. ur Rule no. 3 is wrong..it is: all HALIDES are soluble ecxept those of Ag Pb and Hg (this is the rule taught at o and a levels)..halides include salts of all the halogens including iodine so AgI is insoluble.
Thirteen is a 2003 American semi-autobiographical drama film , directed by Catherine Hardwicke , and written by Hardwicke and Nikki Reed , based on events from Reed 's life at age 12 and 13 . It stars Evan Rachel Wood , with Wood 's character `` Tracy '' being loosely based upon Reed . Nikki Reed herself co-stars in the role of Evie Zamora . The script was written in six days . The film caused controversy upon its release , because it dealt with topics like drugs such as inhalants , marijuana , and alcohol , underage sexual behavior , and self-harm . The film earned Holly Hunter an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Golden Globe nominations for Hunter and Evan Rachel Wood for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress in a Drama , respectively .
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is found in a variety of cell types and it serves different functions in each. It consists of tubules and vesicles that branch forming a network. In some cells there are dilated areas like the sacs of rough endoplasmic reticulum.The network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum allows increased surface area for the action or storage of key enzymes and the products of these enzymes.n the case of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells, the vesicles and tubules serve as a store of calcium which is released as one step in the contraction process. Calcium pumps serve to move the calcium.
The Chevrolet Tahoe (and its rebadged version GMC Yukon) is a full-size SUV from General Motors. Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their Blazer/Jimmy model names through the early 1990s. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1991. Chevrolet waited until 1994 to rebadge the redesigned mid-size S-10 Blazer as the Blazer, renaming the full-size Blazer as the Tahoe. The name Tahoe refers to the rugged and scenic area surrounding Lake Tahoe in the western United States. The name Yukon refers to the Yukon territory of northern Canada. For the 1995 model year, the Tahoe and Yukon gained a new 4-door model slotting in size between the 2-door models and the longer wheelbase and higher passenger capacity to up to 9 nine passengers like the Chevrolet Suburban and newly named Yukon XL.
Hemophilia Federation of America, Inc. (HFA) is a patient education, services and advocacy organization serving the rare bleeding disorders community. We are exclusively focused on the bleeding disorders patient and caregiver community. Hemophilia Federation of America, Inc. (HFA) is a patient education, services and advocacy organization serving the rare bleeding disorders community. We are exclusively focused on the bleeding disorders patient and caregiver community. In the 1980s, approximately 90% of people with severe hemophilia were infected with the HIV virus, and almost all patients with hemophilia who used factor products before 1988 were infected with Hepatitis C (HCV). Blood-borne infections were a major complication of treatment for people living with hemophilia. At the time, factor products were manufactured using large plasma donor pools and the process lacked specific tests for infectious agents. This tragedy resulted in the loss of many thousands of lives and brought to the forefront the need to change the manufacturing and screening processes. From this devastation, the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) was born and created a voice for the patient community. HFA is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated in 1994 to address the evolving needs of the bleeding disorders community. HFA serves as a community-based organization, committed to championing the needs of families living with chronic, often painful, and debilitating bleeding disorders. We advocate for safe, affordable, and obtainable therapies and health coverage. Ultimately, we seek a better quality of life for all persons with bleeding disorders. Based in Washington, D. C., HFA works in conjunction with other national and state organizations on behalf of families living with bleeding disorders. Its officers and staff to maintain a highly visible presence, representing the bleeding disorders community on Capitol Hill and speaking regularly before the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other key agencies. HFA is committed to community education and provides tools and resources to give the community a voice at state and federal legislatures. HFA consists of a national organization office and more than 40 state and local community-based affiliated organizations made up of numerous men, women, children, moms, dads, siblings, grandparents and friends impacted by a bleeding disorder. Additionally, HFA works with many non-affected individuals and organizations, such as healthcare providers, therapy providers, specialty pharmacies, donors, and insurers that play a significant role in the community. HFA programs include a wide range of adult outreach initiatives, as well as broad-based support for families living with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. Get Involved in HFA Programs and Policy Advocacy!
Alicia Augello Cook -LRB- born January 25 , 1981 -RRB- , known professionally as Alicia Keys , is an American singer , songwriter , record producer , pianist and actress . Keys released her debut album with J Records , having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records . Keys ' debut album , Songs in A Minor was released in 2001 , producing her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single `` Fallin ' '' , and selling over 12 million copies worldwide . The album earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002 . Her sophomore album , The Diary of Alicia Keys , was released in 2003 , spawning successful singles `` You Do n't Know My Name '' , `` If I Ai n't Got You '' and `` Diary '' , and selling 8 million copies worldwide . The duet song `` My Boo '' with Usher scored her a second number-one single in 2004 . The album garnered her an additional four Grammy Awards in 2005 . Later that year , she released her first live album , Unplugged , becoming the first woman to have an MTV Unplugged album debut at number one . As I Am was released in 2007 , producing the Hot 100 number-one single `` No One '' , selling 5 million copies worldwide and earning an additional three Grammy Awards . The Element of Freedom was released in 2009 , becoming her first chart-topping album in the UK , and selling 4 million copies worldwide . Keys additionally collaborated with Jay Z on `` Empire State of Mind '' as her fourth number-one single , and won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2010 . Girl on Fire was released in 2012 as her fifth Billboard 200 topping album , spawning the successful title track . Her second live album , VH1 Storytellers was released in 2013 . Here was released in 2016 , becoming her seventh R&B / Hip-Hop chart topping album Keys has won numerous awards such as 15 Grammy Awards and 17 NAACP Image Awards and has sold over 35 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide . Keys made her film debut in Smokin ' Aces and has also appeared in The Nanny Diaries and The Secret Life of Bees . Considered a pop icon , Billboard magazine named her the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade and placed her number 10 on their list of Top 50 R&B / Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years . VH1 included her on their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list , while Time named her in their 100 list of most influential people in 2005 and 2017 .
While the Ming dynasty traded horses with Tibet, it upheld a policy of outlawing border markets in the north, which Laird sees as an effort to punish the Mongols for their raids and to "drive them from the frontiers of China." However, after Altan Khan (1507–1582)—leader of the Tümed Mongols who overthrew the Oirat Mongol confederation's hegemony over the steppes—made peace with the Ming dynasty in 1571, he persuaded the Ming to reopen their border markets in 1573. This provided the Chinese with a new supply of horses that the Mongols had in excess; it was also a relief to the Ming, since they were unable to stop the Mongols from periodic raiding. Laird says that despite the fact that later Mongols believed Altan forced the Ming to view him as an equal, Chinese historians argue that he was simply a loyal Chinese citizen. By 1578, Altan Khan formed a formidable Mongol-Tibetan alliance with the Gelug that the Ming viewed from afar without intervention.
Willie Hugh Nelson -LRB- born April 29 , 1933 -RRB- is an American musician , singer , songwriter , author , poet , actor , and activist . The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie -LRB- 1973 -RRB- , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger -LRB- 1975 -RRB- and Stardust -LRB- 1978 -RRB- , made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music . He was one of the main figures of outlaw country , a subgenre of country music that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound . Nelson has acted in over 30 films , co-authored several books , and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana . Born during the Great Depression , and raised by his grandparents , Nelson wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at ten . During high school , he toured locally with the Bohemian Polka as their lead singer and guitar player . After graduating from high school in 1950 , he joined the Air Force but was later discharged due to back problems . After his return , Nelson attended Baylor University for two years but dropped out because he was succeeding in music . During this time , he worked as a disc jockey in Texas radio stations and a singer in honky-tonks . Nelson moved to Vancouver , Washington , where he wrote `` Family Bible '' and recorded the song `` Lumberjack '' in 1956 . In 1958 , he moved to Houston , Texas , after signing a contract with D Records . He sang at the Esquire Ballroom weekly and he worked as a disk jockey . During that time , he wrote songs that would become country standards , including `` Funny How Time Slips Away '' , `` Hello Walls '' , `` Pretty Paper '' , and `` Crazy '' . In 1960 he moved to Nashville , Tennessee , and later signed a publishing contract with Pamper Music which allowed him to join Ray Price 's band as a bassist . In 1962 , he recorded his first album , ... And Then I Wrote . Due to this success , Nelson signed in 1964 with RCA Victor and joined the Grand Ole Opry the following year . After mid-chart hits in the late 1960s and the early 1970s , Nelson retired in 1972 and moved to Austin , Texas . The ongoing music scene of Austin motivated Nelson to return from retirement , performing frequently at the Armadillo World Headquarters . In 1973 , after signing with Atlantic Records , Nelson turned to outlaw country , including albums such as Shotgun Willie and Phases and Stages . In 1975 , he switched to Columbia Records , where he recorded the critically acclaimed album Red Headed Stranger . The same year , he recorded another outlaw country album , Wanted ! The Outlaws , along with Waylon Jennings , Jessi Colter , and Tompall Glaser . During the mid-1980s , while creating hit albums like Honeysuckle Rose and recording hit songs like `` On the Road Again '' , `` To All the Girls I 've Loved Before '' , and `` Pancho and Lefty '' , he joined the country supergroup The Highwaymen , along with fellow singers Johnny Cash , Waylon Jennings , and Kris Kristofferson . In 1990 , Nelson 's assets were seized by the Internal Revenue Service , which claimed that he owed . The difficulty of paying his outstanding debt was aggravated by weak investments he had made during the 1980s . In 1992 , Nelson released The IRS Tapes : Who 'll Buy My Memories ? ; the profits of the double album -- destined to the IRS -- and the auction of Nelson 's assets cleared his debt . During the 1990s and 2000s , Nelson continued touring extensively , and released albums every year . Reviews ranged from positive to mixed . He explored genres such as reggae , blues , jazz , and folk . Nelson made his first movie appearance in the 1979 film The Electric Horseman , followed by other appearances in movies and on television . Nelson is a major liberal activist and the co-chair of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws -LRB- NORML -RRB- , which is in favor of marijuana legalization . On the environmental front , Nelson owns the bio-diesel brand Willie Nelson Biodiesel , which is made from vegetable oil . Nelson is also the honorary chairman of the Advisory Board of the Texas Music Project , the official music charity of the state of Texas .
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of fantasy films from Walden Media, based on "The Chronicles of Narnia", a series of novels by C. S. Lewis. From the seven novels, there have been three film adaptations so far—"" (2005), "" (2008) and "" (2010)—which have grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide among them.
Manufactured by Acxion and previously known as Phentermine, Fentermina is a dietary aid for obesity sufferers. It is recommended to follow a nutritious diet and exercise program, plus Fentermina also inhibits the appetite. They are no quick fix to fast weight loss and may be taken for 3 to 6 weeks, dependent on your response to the program. To reduce the risk of side effects, Fentermina can be taken with meals.
What Are Emollients in Skincare? Skin Health Skin Care & Cleansing Products What Are Emollients in Skincare? How to Heal Dry Skin With Emollients By Heather Brannon, MDUpdated April 29, 2017Share Pin Email Print Photo Alto/Milena Boniek/Getty Images Emollients are the ingredients in certain moisturizers and cleansers that maintain the skin's softness, smoothness, and elasticity. They are chemicals that remain in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, and act as lubricants. Emollients are thought to fill in the crevices between corneocytes, or proteins, that are in the process of desquamation, or shedding. They are used to reverse dryness and scaling, fine lines and wrinkles, and irritant contact dermatitis. Emollients are especially useful in managing eczema, psoriasis, and ichthyosis. Causes of Dry Skin Dry skin is the result of a lack of water in the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum draws water from deeper layers of the skin, and a very thin layer of sebum and dead skin cells help retain moisture. When the stratum corneum loses moisture it loses elasticity and the skin appears cracked and scaly. There are a number of things that cause dry skin, namely the environment. Dry skin is more common during winter. The air is dry, whether outdoors in the wind and cold temperatures, or indoors in a centrally-heated home or office. The skin loses its ability to produce natural oil and maintain moisture with age, which usually begins around age 50. Certain medications, like diuretics, as well as an under-active thyroid gland and skin conditions like eczema , psoriasis, and ichthyosis all cause dry skin. It's important to maintain proper hygiene, but over-washing can really dry out the skin. The combination of hot water and soap strips the skin of its natural oil. Unless an emollient is applied right after washing, the skin becomes even drier than it should be. Certain laundry detergents can also remove that important layer of oil from the skin. Scaly skin occurs when skin cells detach from the surface of the stratum corneum. This process occurs even in hydrated skin, but it's unnoticeable; the dryness makes it difficult for the cells to completely detach, resulting in a scaly appearance. How to Treat Skin With Emollients In addition to using emollients, there are a few other measures that should be taken to restore the skin. Keep showers short. Hot water might feel good, but warm water is much better for the skin. Use a mild soap or a body wash that has the same p H as skin, like Phisoderm. Moisturizers and emollients contain occlusives and humectants. Occlusives provide a layer of oil to the skin to reduce water loss and help the stratum corneum retain moisture. Humectants increase the amount of water the stratum corneum can hold. Between occlusives and humectants, there is no "better" option. It's solely based on preference. Occlusive emollients are made of oils mixed with water to create a lotion of cream. These include bath oils, lotions, creams, and ointments. Different occlusive emollients are better suited for different parts of the body. For example, a lotion is best used on the scalp, face, torso, arms and legs. Creams, which are thicker, are better for very dry areas. Ointments are best suited for the driest areas, but they tend to be very greasy. Sorbolene cream is an effective all-around moisturizer that isn't greasy and can be found at the drugstore. Humectant emollients add water to the stratum corneum. Examples include glycerine, urea, and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), like lactic and glycolic acid. However, urea and AHAs are slightly acidic and can sting when applied to open, cracked skin. Adverse Reactions to Emollients Although emollients are incredibly skin-friendly and hydrating, adverse reactions to them aren't uncommon. The most common reaction to emollients is a burning sensation, which is more common amongst those with atopic dermatitis or rosacea. Emollients that are too occlusive can block hair follicles, resulting in folliculitis or boils. Frequent use of facial moisturizers can exacerbate acne or cause a facial rash. Sources: Del Rosso, James. "Cosmeceutical Moisturizers." Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology - Cosmeceuticals. Ed. Zoe Diana Draelos. Elsevier, 2005. 99-102. Fluhr, Joachim, et al. "Clinical Effects of Emollients on Skin." Skin Moisturization. Ed. James J. Leyden and Anthony V. Rawlings. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2002. 222-243. Johnson, Anthony. "The Skin Moisturizer Marketplace." Skin Moisturization. Ed. James J. Leyden and Anthony V. Rawlings. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2002. 7-16.http://www.dermnetnz.org/treatments/emollients.html
Class A misdemeanors are the most serious type of misdemeanor offense in Texas. Conviction of a Class A misdemeanor carries punishments of a fine of up to $4000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year in a county jail.or Class A and Class B misdemeanors, the court may grant up to 2 years deferred adjudication. Although there is no formal probation, for Class C misdemeanors a type of deferred disposition period is available.
India's Monument Of Love. The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world, it is also a symbol of love. The Taj Majal in India was bult during 1631-1653 by Shah Jahan a well known Moghul Emperor. The entire premises that houses the Taj Mahal is so large, that it needed over 20 years to complete it's construction. Though the Taj was dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal his wife, it was built after her death.
According to the Somali Economic Forum, the number of internet users in Somalia rose from only 200 in the year 2000 to 106,000 users in 2011, with the percentage continuing to rise. The number of mobile subscribers is similarly expected to rise from 512,682 in 2008 to around 6.1 million by 2015.
Bundling in political economy is a type of product bundling in which the product is a candidate in an election who markets his or her bundle of attributes and political positions to the voters. For example, a political candidate may market herself as a centrist candidate by ensuring she/he has centrist social, economic, and law enforcement positions.
Li Lianjie -LRB- born 26 April 1963 -RRB- , better known by his stage name Jet Li , is a Chinese film actor , film producer , martial artist , and retired Wushu champion who was born in Beijing . He is a naturalized Singaporean citizen . After three years of training with Wu Bin , Li won his first national championship for the Beijing Wushu Team . After retiring from Wushu at age 19 , he went on to win great acclaim in China as an actor making his debut with the film Shaolin Temple -LRB- 1982 -RRB- . He went on to star in many critically acclaimed martial arts epic films , most notably as the lead in director Zhang Yimou 's 2002 Hero , Fist of Legend which is the best acclaimed Li movie by Rotten Tomatoes , and the Once Upon a Time in China series , in which he portrayed folk hero Wong Fei-hung . Li 's first role in a non-Chinese film was as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4 -LRB- 1998 -RRB- , and his first leading role in a Hollywood film was as Han Sing in Romeo Must Die -LRB- 2000 -RRB- . He has gone on to star in many action films , including in French cinema with Luc Besson Kiss of the Dragon and Unleashed . He co-starred in The One -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , The Forbidden Kingdom -LRB- 2008 -RRB- with Jackie Chan , all three of The Expendables films with Sylvester Stallone , and as the title character villain in The Mummy : Tomb of the Dragon Emperor -LRB- 2008 -RRB- .
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Rivers And Basins Of Brazil EDUCATION Rivers And Basins Of Brazil Waterways are an important means of transport and a vital source of irrigation and hydropower in many countries. Brazil is no exception. And, due to its many rivers and basins, combined with its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, this South American country is very dependent on its network of rivers that wind their ways across, over and through the magnificent terrain. Brazil is divided into the following hydrographical regions: 1. Amazon Basin This is the most extensive river system in the world, according to many scientists. It has a total area of 7 008 370 square kilometres. Over two-thirds of the basin lies in Brazil, while the rest is split between Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. Within Brazil, the Amazon Basin is in seven states and is, as its name implies, home to the world-acclaimed Amazon River. A sunset on the Amazon River. 2. Araguaia-Tocantins Basin This basin covers 967 059 square kilometres, which is equivalent to more than 10% of the entire country. It is made up of the Araguaia and Tocantins rivers. The Araguaia River is 2 600 kilometres long and is home to the world’s largest river island, Bananal, which is 350 kilometres long and 80 kilometres wide. The Tocantins River is 1 960 kilometres long. 3. Paraguay River Basin This basin is an impressive 1 095 000 square kilometres in area, covering Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil. It is also found in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. It is divided into the Pantanal Basin and the Planalto Basin. 4. Western North Atlantic Basin This basin comprises five rivers and the coast of Maranhão and is situated in the state of the same name. It has a total area of 254 100 square kilometres. 5. Eastern Northeast Atlantic Basin This basin has no large rivers and is, therefore, susceptible to droughts. The Paraiba and Acaraú rivers are two of its most notable. Within this main basin are several smaller basins, and the entire basin covers an area of 287 348 square kilometres. 6. Paraná Basin The Paraná Basin, fed by the river of the same name, is a very important natural resource for Brazil. It has the largest economic development of the country and is extensive enough to reach just less than one-third of the Brazilian population. In addition, this basin has the largest production capacity and demand of energy in the entire country. 7. Parnaiba Basin The Parnaiba Basin is split between Piauí, Maranhão and Ceará, with a total area of 344 112 square kilometres. Part of the basin falls in poverty-stricken areas. Here, the water usage is particularly high because of the lack of suitable drainage and irrigation methods. 8. Basin of São Francisco Covering seven Brazilian states, this basin is the site of important historical events, making it particularly relevant to the social and cultural identity of Brazil. It comprises 99 constant tributaries and 69 intermittent ones and plays an integral role in the production of hydropower. 9. Eastern Atlantic Basin With a reach of 526 Brazilian cities and centres, this basin certainly is an important one. It has a total area of 374 677 square kilometres and has as its main rivers the Contas, Salinas, Pardo and Mucuri. Another unique characteristic is that this basin includes a variety of water bodies, including streams, creeks and rivers. 10. Southeast Atlantic Basin Being the industrial and financial epicentre of Brazil, this area is also the most densely populated. It covers the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Mina Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná and has a total area of 229 972 square kilometres. Its major rivers are the Paraíba do Sul and the Doce. 11. South Atlantic Basin This basin has a total area of 185 856 square kilometres and covers the Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states. In Santa Catarina, the only two large rivers that contribute to this basin are the Itajaí and Capivari, while the remaining ones are all relatively small. Rio Grande do Sul, however, has more large rivers. 12. South Basin or Uruguay Basin The
Europeâs Top 25 Castles Europe’s Top 25 Castlesin Sightseeing T here is something about castles that inspires awe and at the same time touches a gentler, more romantic side in each of us. And if you want to visit and tour some of the best castles in the world, then Europe should be your destination as this continent certainly has more than its share. Here are the top 25 castles in Europe, in no particular order.1. Castle Neuschwanstein in Germany Neuschwanstein Castle For many of those that see this castle for the first time, they get a niggling feeling that Castle Neuschwanstein looks so familiar. The reason for this is that the castle looks so much like the Disney castle in Florida! Indeed, some have speculated that that castle was modeled after the “real thing” in Germany. One thing is for sure, this massive castle is quite breathtaking! Built in the 1800s, the castle can be found in Schwangau, in the Bavarian Alps. For the best castle tours in Germany, including a Neuschwanstein castle tour and many other awesome castle tours in Europe, we recommend our trusted tour partner Viator.2. Peles Castle in Romania Peles Castle Known as one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, Peles Castle can be discovered in the majestic Carpathian Mountains, near the town of Sinaia, Romania. There are 168 rooms in the castle and only 35 are accessible to the public. Recommended rooms include Holul de Onoare, Sala Mare De Arme, Sala De Teatru and Salonul Turcesc . Unfortunately, guided tours are only available of the ground and first floors. Peles Castle is a must-see destination in Romania.3. Bojnice Castle in Slovakia Bojnice Castle Bojnice Castle is located in Bojnice, Slovakia and is one of the most delightful romantic castles in Europe. The castle dates back to the 12th century and hosts one of the most popular museums in Slovakia. The castle also offers other interesting attractions and hosts many festivals. It is also possible to get married at Bojnice Castle.4. Castle of Coco in Spain Castillo de Coca Built in the 15th century by the Archbishop of Seville, the incredible Castle of Coca or Castillo de Coca is considered to be one of the best castles in Spain. An excellent example of the Gothic and Mudéjar styles, Coca Castle can be found in the town of Coca in the Segovia province in Spain. Guided tours of the interior, exterior and museum are available and highly recommended.5. Brodick Castle in Scotland Brodick Castle Situated in the Isle of Arran in Scotland, this castle is one of the oldest. Its roots can be traced back to the time of the Vikings and was in fact built as protection against them. It was the English Dukes of Hamilton that had the fortress built, and over the centuries, generations of the family added on the castle. In 1957, the last Hamilton heir gave up the castle, and visitors can now tour this historic site. Aside from the art collection, there is a rhododendron collection in the garden, which is famous worldwide.6. Veliki Tabor Castle in Croatia Veliki Tabor Castle Built in the 12th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site member, Veliki Tabor Castle is located in beautiful region of Zagorje, Croatia. The castle was once owned by the noble Ratkaj family and the painter Oton Iveković. The castle is now owned by the state and is used as a tourist site, museum, the venue for the Tabor film festival and other cultural and leisure events.7. Ksiaz Castle in Poland Ksiaz Castle Also known as the Pearl of Lower Silesia, Ksiaz Castle was built in the 13th century by Bolko I the Strict. The castle has been destroyed and rebuilt many times over the years. It was once confiscated by the Nazis and then occupied by the Red army. Guided tours of the castle for tour groups and individual tourists are available in the spring and summer between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday.8. Bran Castle in Romania Bran Castle Originally built by the Knights of the Teutonic Order in 1212, Bran Castle is located just outside of Bran, in the Eastern European country of Romania. Set in the hills, this picturesque castle has close ties to the legend of Dracula, and has been converted into a museum popular with tourists visiting the area.9. Lincoln Castle in England Lincoln Castle Lincoln Castle is in Lincolnshire and was built in 1068. As with many other European castles, Lincoln Castle is steeped in history, but it has the additional distinction of being one of only two castles in the country that were originally built on two mottes. More than this, Lincoln Castle used to be the home of William the Conqueror.10. Eltz Castle in Germany Burg Eltz Castle Eltz Castle is situated in the hills between Koblenz and Trier in West Germany. It is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Germany and has been owned by the same branch of family for over 800 years. Guided tours of the castle are recommended and cost € 8.00 for adults and € 5.50 for children. Eltz Castle is open from April to November and can be visited daily between 9.30am and 5.30pm.11. Mont Saint-Michel in France Mont Saint-Michel Another striking European castle, Mont Saint-Michel near Normandy never fails to impress. It is actually considered to be a medieval wonder, because of the fact that it is built on a rocky peak. Mont Saint-Michel was originally an abbey and served as a popular destination for pilgrims. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in France.12. Malbork Castle in Poland Malbork Castle Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1997, Malbork castle was founded in Prussia in 1274 by the Teutonic Order. Today, this beautiful Gothic brick castle complex can be visited by taking a short 60 minute trip from Gdansk, Poland. Malbork Castle offers excellent guided tours, permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as archival exhibits.13. Castle Frankenstein in Germany Castle Frankenstein This castle is so famous because of it’s the myths and stories surrounding in. More than these legends, Frankenstein’s Castle has its own real history. Discover this mysterious castle on your own, and enjoy Frankenstein come to real life.14. Castle of Eger in Hungary Castle of Eger Castle Eger is one of Hungary’s most popular tourist attractions and is well worth a visit. The castle is about a 90 minute train ride from Budapest. The castle dates back to 13th century and is famous for fending off the massive Turkish army invasion in 1552. There are four excellent museums in the castle as well as other interesting exhibitions for you to see.15. Windsor Castle in England Windsor Castle Who has not heard of Windsor Castle? Located in the English county of Berkshire, Windsor Castle is one of the most perfectly maintained castles in the world. Of course, the renowned guards who do not flinch are also present here. Even better, the castle is in a quaint little town with everything “English-quaint” to be found here.16. Trakai Castle in Lithuania Trakai Castle Situated in the town of Trakai in Lithuania, Trakai Castle is a brilliant example of Gothic architecture. There are actually two castles to see at Trakai – one on an island, and one on the shore of Lake Galvė. The castle hosts an excellent museum that is filled with Lithuanian artifacts and other interesting objects that were discovered on the castle grounds. A day trip from Vilnius to Trakai castle is recommended.17. Spis Castle in Slovakia Spis Castle Dating back to the 12th century, Spis Castle is one of largest medieval castles in the Central Europe and is situated above the town of Spišské Podhradie. The castle was declared a national monument in 1961 and was once owned by the Royal Family. Spis Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.18. Hohensalzburg Castle in Austria Hohensalzburg Castle Built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, Hohensalzburg Castle is located in the picturesque Austrian town of Salzburg. This massive fortress sits over the city on Festungsberg hill and is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Guided tours with audio in eight languages are available or you can tour the castle at your own leisure.19. Canterbury Castle in England Canterbury Castle Another really really old castle, the Canterbury Castle was built in the 3rd century. As with other castles, Canterbury Castle was added on to over the centuries. And while the castle is not intact anymore, it still is a wonder to behold.20. Predjama Castle in Slovenia Predjama Castle Built into a natural rock formation in Slovenia, Predjama Castle is a popular destination for visitors of the area. Now a museum showcasing the life of various medieval lords, Predjama Castle has been rebuilt twice, after experiencing war and natural disaster. This remarkable Renaissance castle is unassuming in its beauty, but is a must-see for enthusiasts21. Pembroke Castle in Wales Pembroke Castle Situated on the banks of the River Estuary, Pembroke Castle has tunnels, passageways, and stairways that one can explore. Tudor buffs will also love the fact that Henry Tudor was born here. Another plus: the castle is mostly intact.22. Hunyad Castle in Romania Hunyad Castle Said to be the home of lingering spirits, Hunyad Castle is a relic of the Hunyad dynasty, and situated in Romania. Also known as Hunedora Castle, this magnificent structure was built in the 14th Century in Gothic style, and is famous for supposedly being the home of imprisoned Vlad III for 7 years, before he was dethroned in 1462.23. Chateau de Versailles in France Chateau de Versailles Chateau de Versailles was built as a hunting lodge by Louis the XIII. Soon after, the lodge was upgraded to a castle and became the official residence of the Court of France. Over the years, and many monarchs later, the castle evolved into what it is today.24. Kyrenia Castle in Cyprus Kyrenia Castle Located on the picturesque northern coast of Cyprus, Kyrenia Castle was built on the eastern side of the village’s harbour. Surviving several small sieges, and a four year long war, this 16th Century castle is one of the main tourist attractions for the area, rich in diverse history.25. Prague Castle in the Czech Republic Prague Castle This castle is the pride of the Czech Republic’s capital. Prague Castle has been at the center of the country’s history for the longest time, and continues to be a symbol of its struggles. The castle, which is known as one of the largest in the world, was built in the ninth century and stands majestic till today. You can take a guided tour of the Prague Castle every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are offered in six languages: Czech, English, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Book a recommended castle tour in Europe with our trusted tour partner Viator Czech Republic Karlstejn Castle Tour Prague Castle Walking Tour State Castle of Cesky Krumlov Tour Denmark Kronborg Castle Tour Frederiksborg Castle Tour Shakespeare’s Hamlet Castle Tour England Leeds Castle Tour Windsor Castle Tour Warwick Castle Tour France Amboise Castle Tour Chambord Castle Tour Chenonceau Castle Tour Cheverny Castle Tour Germany Eltz Castle Tour – from Frankfurt Greifenstein Castle Tour Herrenchiemsee Castle Tour Heidelberg Castle Tour Linderhof Castle Tour – from Munich Neuschwanstein Castle Tour – from Munich Neuschwanstein Castle Guided Day Tour – from Frankfurt Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Hohenschwangau Castles Two Day Tour Schwetzingen Castle Tour Hungary Godollo Castle Tour Italy Castello di Brolio Tour Castello di Meleto Tour Ireland Malahide Castle Tour Blarney Castle Tour Lithuania Trakai Castle Tour Portugal Castle of Saint George Tour Poland Lipowiec Castle Tour Niedzica Castle Tour Ojcow Castle Tour Ogrodzieniec Castle Tour Pieskowa Skala Castle Tour Scotland Doune Castle Tour Kilchurn Castle Tour Inveraray Castle Tour Stirling Castle Tour Slovenia Friezing Bishops Castle Tour Predjama Castle Tour What Next? 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Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas (Greek: Αναστάσιος "Σάκης" Ρουβάς, ] ; born 5 January 1972), known mononymously as Sakis, is a Greek recording, film and television artist; model; businessman and former pole vaulter. Born in Corfu, he won medals on the national athletics team during the 1980s. Rouvas began a musical career in 1991 as one of Greece's first dance-pop performers. His tenor vocals, complex choreography, costumes, and technological advancements have been credited with transforming music videos and live performances. Rouvas is noted for avoiding domestic music, attaining success for a non-laïko or -éntekhno artist, and for breaking cultural, social, artistic, and generational barriers in Greece and Cyprus.
Sean Astin Sean Patrick Astin (né Duke; February 25, 1971) is an American actor, voice actor, director and producer. He portrayed the roles of Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985), the title character of Rudy (1993), Doug in 50 First Dates (2004), Jim Kent in the first season of The Strain (2014), and Bob Newby in the second season of Stranger Things (2017).
Sean Carrigan Sean Carrigan (born May 16, 1974) is an American actor, producer, stand-up comedian and former professional boxer. He is known for his roles in John Carter, The Single Moms Club and for playing the role of Dr. Ben "Stitch" Rayburn on the CBS television soap opera The Young and the Restless.[1][2] He is also a co-founder of the production company Woodhead Entertainment.[3]
National Guard kills four at Kent State - May 04, 1970 - HISTORY.com National Guard kills four at Kent State Share this: National Guard kills four at Kent State Author National Guard kills four at Kent State URL Publisher A+E Networks In Kent, Ohio, 28 National Guardsmen fire their weapons at a group of antiwar demonstrators on the Kent State University campus, killing four students, wounding eight, and permanently paralyzing another. Two days earlier, the National Guard troops were called to Kent to suppress students rioting in protest of the Vietnam War and the U.S. invasion of Cambodia. The next day, scattered protests were dispersed by tear gas, and on May 4 class resumed at Kent State University. By noon that day, despite a ban on rallies, some 2,000 people had assembled on the campus. National Guard troops arrived and ordered the crowd to disperse, fired tear gas, and advanced against the students with bayonets fixed on their rifles. Some of the protesters, refusing to yield, responded by throwing rocks and verbally taunting the troops. Minutes later, without firing a warning shot, the Guardsmen discharged more than 60 rounds toward a group of demonstrators in a nearby parking lot, killing four and wounding nine. The closest casualty was 20 yards away, and the farthest was almost 250 yards away. After a period of disbelief, shock, and attempts at first aid, angry students gathered on a nearby slope and were again ordered to move by the Guardsmen. Faculty members were able to convince the group to disperse, and further bloodshed was prevented. In 1974, at the end of a criminal investigation into the Kent State incident, a federal court dropped all charges levied against eight Ohio National Guardsmen for their role in the students’ deaths. Related Videos
Battle Of Hampton Roads History Essay Battle Of Hampton Roads History Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. On March 8th-9th, 1862 off the coast of Hampton Roads, Virginia stood perhaps one of the greatest military battles of all time. This was the first time two iron clad ships came together face to face. It is recorded as a draw in history. The USS Monitor being swift with a revolving turret and also having a screw propeller fought a hard battle against a massive confederate ship CSS Virginia. The battle was a draw because both sides claimed victory. The USS monitor was inflicted first when a shell flew into the pilot house. The two ships then became out of reach, since they both needed to fix their damage. The confederates left to go back to Virginia and when the USS Monitor returned to Hampton Roads they were convinced the CSS Virginia had quit. BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS Background Information When the United States of America consisted of the original 13 colonies, many battles took place to help shape and form the Union. When the Civil War took place, one battle in particular changed the face of naval warfare forever. The Battle of Hampton Roads occurred off the coast of Virginia on March 8th and March 9th in 1862. Several states were against the United States government and argued for their independence, these states were classified as confederates. Virginia was a confederate state and it was granted secession from the United States in February of 1861. Abraham Lincoln was voted in as the president of the Union, also known as the United States of America, in March of 1862. Although the majority of the population within a confederate state might have favored the views of confederates, the other portion was with the Union. This caused many violent outbreaks especially at ports where goods would arrive from other Union states. To prevent this occurrence of outbreaks, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Wells ordered that the northern ports be the ones used primarily since most states up north were a member of the Union. The Navy positioned its most powerful warships at Hampton Roadsteads to ensure peace at the popular port. Introduction The confederates wanted to combat the Union Navy so they quickly created an ironclad ship called the CSS Virginia, which was, "built on the partially burned hull of the uncompleted U.S. Navy steam frigate Merrimac"(Guttman 62-64). The ship was 275 feet long and weighed roughly 3,200 tons. Three inch armor plating was placed around the belt of the ship, and four inch armor was placed around the casemate. Top speed was roughly five knots. The Union had already planned on switching from wood one year prior to the start of the Civil War. The Union selected from 17 designs, they were most impressed with the design from Swedish engineer John Ericsson. His design was selected because he was able to show how to be conservative and effective. David A. Mindell, author of War, Technology and Experience aboard the USS Monitor dubbed Ericsson as a "visionary genius fighting conservatism"(Guilmartin 932-934). When Ericsson's design came to life, the ship would be called the USS Monitor. She was capable of reaching speeds of eight knots, she weighed roughly 1000 tons. The ship's primary weapon was the revolving, "thickly-armored round turretâ€¦ rotated by steam power to permit nearly all-around fire from a pair of eleven-inchâ€¦shell guns, the heaviest weapons then"(Report 3) The ship was created with a five inch iron hull, and thickly armored on the deck. Middle On March 8th, 1862 the Union was guarding the ports located at Hampton Roads, Virginia. The port was being protected by five Union ships were present; all of these had a wooded hull. The USS Monitor was scheduled to arrive at the next day. The confederates did not like the union blocking their ports; the CSS Virginia arrived in Hampton Roads accompanied with two other ships. The CSS Virginia uses its mass and iron cased h
List of Super Bowl champions The Pittsburgh Steelers (6–2) have won the most Super Bowls with six championships, while the New England Patriots (5-4), the Dallas Cowboys (5–3), and the San Francisco 49ers (5–1) have five wins. New England has the most Super Bowl appearances with nine, while the Buffalo Bills (0–4) have the most consecutive appearances with four losses in a row from 1990 to 1993. The Miami Dolphins are the only other team to have at least three consecutive appearances: 1972–74. The Denver Broncos (3–5) have lost a record five Super Bowls. The New England Patriots (5–4), the Minnesota Vikings (0–4), and the Bills have lost four. The record for consecutive wins is two and is shared by seven franchises: the 1966–67 Green Bay Packers, the 1972–73 Miami Dolphins, the 1974–75 and 1978–79 Pittsburgh Steelers (the only team to accomplish this feat twice), the 1988–89 San Francisco 49ers, the 1992–93 Dallas Cowboys, the 1997–98 Denver Broncos, and the 2003–04 New England Patriots. Among those, Dallas (1992–93; 1995) and New England (2001; 2003–04) are the only teams to win three out of four consecutive Super Bowls. The 1972 Dolphins capped off the only perfect season in NFL history with their victory in Super Bowl VII. The only team with multiple Super Bowl appearances and no losses is the Baltimore Ravens, who in winning Super Bowl XLVII defeated and replaced the 49ers in that position. Four current NFL teams have never appeared in a Super Bowl, including franchise relocations and renaming: the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans, though both the Browns (1964) and Lions (1957) had won NFL championship games prior to the creation of the Super Bowl.
Alabama USA. Alabama , state in the south-eastern United States. Alabama is bordered by Tennessee (N), Georgia (E), Florida and the Gulf of Mexico (S), and Mississippi (W). Alabama is in the Central Time Zone in the United States of America (USA). US Central Standard Time (CST) is 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-6) Current time now in Time Zone: America Chicago (USA Central Time)
Ring a Ring o' Roses It is unknown what the earliest version of the rhyme was or when it began. Many incarnations of the game have a group of children form a ring, dance in a circle around a person, and stoop or curtsy with the final line. The slowest child to do so is faced with a penalty or becomes the "rosie" (literally: rose tree, from the French rosier) and takes their place in the center of the ring.
Dakota Johnson Dakota Mayi Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her starring role as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades film series, which includes Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Fifty Shades Darker (2017), and Fifty Shades Freed (2018). For her work in the film series, she received the People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress and a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination.
MRI Cost Cost Helper > Health & Personal Care > Tests, X-Rays & Imaging > MRIMRI Cost How Much Does an MRI Cost? With Health Insurance: $20-$100 Copay Without Health Insurance: $1,000-$5,000+E-mail Post Tweet Comments (57)Magnetic resonance imaging uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images of the body. MRIs are used to detect abnormalities, infections, injuries, tumors and other medical problems. In some cases, an MRI can produce clearer images than an X-ray or CT scan. Most MRIs are typically covered by health insurance when deemed medically necessary. If deductibles are met, typical out-of-pocket cost consists of copays of $20-$100 for the doctor visit and for the procedure. Typical costs: A spinal MRI is used to find various spinal problems, including nerve damage or tumors. It typically costs $1,000-$5,000, depending on the part of the spine being scanned and whether the procedure is performed in a hospital or physician's office. A head MRI creates detailed images of the brain and surrounding nerve tissue to detect neurological diseases or disorders. It typically costs about $1,000-$5,500 or more, depending on the complexity of the condition being monitored and whether the procedure is performed in a hospital or physician's office. A cardiac MRI, which uses still or moving pictures of the heart and major blood vessels to diagnose coronary disease and other ailments, is considered a key test in assessing heart function. It typically costs about $1,000-$5,000, depending on the complexity of the condition being investigated, including a $100-$200 doctor's fee. A pelvic MRI is used to diagnose or monitor various types of pelvic diseases or to clarify results from other tests. It typically costs $1,000-$5,000, depending on the complexity of the condition being investigated and whether the procedure is performed in a hospital or physician's office. An open MRI is wider than an enclosed MRI and is often recommended for obese patients, those who struggle with claustrophobia, or patients whose joints are being examined. An open MRI typically costs about the same as a conventional MRI, about $1,000-$5,000, depending on the parts of the body being examined. An upright MRI allows patients to be scanned while standing or sitting, which can be helpful in diagnosing certain conditions. An upright MRI typically costs about the same as a conventional MRI, about $1,000-$5,000, depending on the parts of the body being examined. What should be included: Prior to the scan, the patient will need to remove any jewelry or clothing containing metal. Once the MRI technologist has positioned the patient, the patient will be asked to try to remain as still as possible. The scan typically lasts 30-60 minutes, but may take longer. The MRI technologist will be able to forecast how long the imaging will take ahead of time. Web MD offers a detailed overview of MRIs [ 1] . Additional costs: An estimated 5%-10% of patients need a contrast solution, or special dye injected into the body, to further enhance the scan. The solution typically costs about $100-$300 extra. Discounts: Some diagnostic imaging centers offer discounted prices of about $380-$560, depending on geographic location. However, these centers typically cater to patients who pay cash and do not use health insurance. Shopping for an mri: The American College of Radiology has a search tool [ 2] to help patients find accredited hospitals, clinics or health centers in their area that perform MRIs. Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures. E-mail Post Tweet Comments (57)Cost Helper News7 Ways to Stretch Your Reduced Food Budget End of the year budgets are tight for everyone, especially in this economy. It's especially hard for the millions of Americans who depend on government programs like food stamps to help make ends meet. \|\| Posted November 11 20137 Lesser-Known Discounts for the 50+ Crowd As they age, members of the Baby Boomer generation don't like to admit that they're senior citizens, but they love getting discounts. It's kind of a quandary, because some of the best deals available are reduced prices for older folks.\|\| Posted October 21 2013‣ All Cost Helper Blog Posts What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Page 2 of 2 - << Previous 1 2Mri any part of the body $350Amount: $350.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: delila in Elgin, IL. Posted: February 9th, 2018 10:02PMMedical Center: www.parksideimaging.com Insurance: They charge $350 for any part of the body. This price is for patients that do not have insurance Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Lower Lumber MRIAmount: $495.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Barb D in Uniontown, PA. Posted: July 30th, 2017 07:07PMMedical Center: Cherrytree Insurance: None I have no insurance and paid the full amount out of pocket. I think I got a better deal than most who have commented on here. Seems a lot of the copays were more than my total cost. My local hospital wanted over $2000. It really pays to shop around. The medical costs in this country are rapeing us. I need surgery that could cost up to $50,000, and had to borrow money to pay for the MRI since we are just above the annual income to get any help but still unable to purchase it for me since it is not affordable for both me and my husband to have it. So,No surgery for me,will just have to learn to live with the conic pain. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Ankle MRIAmount: $1,400.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Lynelle in Milwaukee, WI. Posted: May 9th, 2017 06:05PMAmount Not Covered by Insurance: Total cost $6,350Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Recommend before surgery, cost was not disclosed. Cost $1000 more than the doctor and facility charge for a 2 hour surgery on both feet at Milwaukee surgical center. Feeling shocked and ripped off, but no one will discuss the outrageous cost, not Children's, not United Healthcare! Feeling disgusted with them both! !Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Cost of MRIAmount: $11,500.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Donna C R in Shenandoah, TX. Posted: April 24th, 2017 08:04AMMedical Center: Vision Park Premier Imaging Center Insurance: United Health Care Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 11,500The original cost was 47,000.00! I just got the bill a year later and because it was 'out of network' and my referring doctor didn't tell me and then I didn't get permission, that was the cost. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI Brain W/O Contrast Amount: $277.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Julie Houston in Houston, TX. Posted: March 4th, 2017 10:03AMMedical Center: Memorial Hermann Hospital Insurance: Community Health Choice Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 277Per hospital bill, total charge $ 3,565; insurance covered $3,288. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Brain MRI Pituatary Gland Amount: $3,600.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Lee ee in Winston-Salem, NC. Posted: January 12th, 2017 05:01PMAmount Not Covered by Insurance: $1200$600 deductible plus 20%Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Whole dang spine, neck to lumbar region Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Deborah Hill in Green Valley, AZ. Posted: December 2nd, 2016 04:12AMMedical Center: Rapid sound Imaging, Green Valley, AZ Insurance: Medicaid Amount Not Covered by Insurance: $0.00After reading these comments I feel like an asz for complaining about my health insurance. I have early onset osteoarthritis (for 15 years now) and bone spurs on my spine that are pinching nerves in my neck. This has been causing me constant muscle spasms in my neck and upper back for the last 8 years and I had to stop working as a home remodeler due to the pain. Thank you Jan Brewer for expanding Medicaid!Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Ankle MRIAmount: $368.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Drew622 in Charleston, WV. Posted: November 18th, 2016 07:11AMMedical Center: CAMC Insurance: Health Smart-City of Charleston I personally think that I got a really good deal on my son's MRI. it was a $2,316.00 service and I am only paying $368. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRIAmount: $7,731.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: SUSAN 245 in Louisville, KY. Posted: April 19th, 2016 01:04PMMedical Center: Norton Healthcare Insurance: Statefarm Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 7,731.00To be fair. After hearing the amount I told state farm to hold up on paying. I thought for sure it was a mistake. I know they happen all the time. I was a UR Nurse for a hospital in 1994. I reviewed Medicare and Medicaid charts and the fees for the Gov. in 1990's. This is out right robbery. This needs to be addressed. It has been happening for years. Why hasn't someone done something. We knew we had this problem years ago. It is a contest on who can charge the most. Hospital or insurance co. We are the ones loosing this battle. We are the ones paying for this.. When will it stop and who will step up and do something. Oh and just because you have insurance does not mean you are covered. In 1996 I was injured. Had 3 insurance co. None of them paid. Lost home of 25 years. Because you have insurance does not mean you are covered. It is the biggest scam we have going. Now we have a law on having both car and health insurance. But we are still paying for it... all of it... Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI knee w/o contrast Amount: $488.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Darla D in Charleston, SC. Posted: March 11th, 2016 07:03AMAmount Not Covered by Insurance: 321I have BC/BS Stsndard Option. I have a $350 deductible and a 15% copay in network. My insurance covers 85% of the allowable in network cost of the MRI after I meet my $350 deductible. The MRI of my knee had a CPT Code of 73721. The allowable cost was $488. Ask your provider to give you the CPT Code ahead of the procedure and then call your insurance to find out the benefit. Most providers will take cash around the same amount of their negotiated insurance payment if you are uninsured. You have to ask, "How much for cash? "Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI Heel Amount: $395.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Zumba lady in Cincinnati, OH. Posted: January 27th, 2016 09:01AMMedical Center: Advanced Patient Imaging Insurance: None Amount Not Covered by Insurance: Blue Cross Went to Cincinnati Oh from Nashville, They were great, My scan and reading was $ 395. Cant beat the service Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI of right knee Amount: $2,418.70 not covered by insurance Posted by: Barb/Santa Clarita in Los Angeles, CA. Posted: January 20th, 2016 11:01AMMedical Center: Advanced Imaging Center, Inc. Insurance: $1679.57Amount Not Covered by Insurance: $739.13I went in and filled out the paperwork but was told I would have to come back in an hour because they were backed up. They did not call me but said they did. The two male technicians were very nice. Was surprised it cost so much for the MRI. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Abdominal MRI with contrast Amount: $400.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Crystal moubray in San Antonio, TX. Posted: November 30th, 2015 11:11AM1643.00 total cost 1243.00 covered in BCBS 400.00 coininsurance Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Joseph Assmus Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Joseph Assmus in San Diego, CA. Posted: October 1st, 2015 10:10PMMedical Center: Sharp Reese Steeley (SRS) Insurance: Sharp Health Plan Amount Not Covered by Insurance: $0I've always had perfect experiences at the Miramar SRS Imagaing center. It's all based upon the 'Sharp Experience' where each and every Sharp employee aims at providing you with the BEST healthcare experience. And at SRS Miramar, they accomplish just that. As a brain cancer patien, I go there annually and actually look forward to seeing my pals there. (As a former sharp employee, I admit my bias). Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Left knee MRI w/contrast Amount: $1,064.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Carol Karp in Charlotte, NC. Posted: June 2nd, 2015 01:06PMMedical Center: Novant Health Insurance: BCBS SCAmount Not Covered by Insurance: 1064.00Dr. sent me to have MRI on my left knee with contrast because of pain. Hospital charged 7,777.92 for all in. Insurance paid 6,713.92. Why is an MRI so expensive? I've paid a lot less a few years back. This is outrageous!!! Why do we let them get away with this????? Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spamcervical mri w/o contrast Amount: $689.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: oa in orlando in winter park, FL. Posted: May 17th, 2015 04:05PMMedical Center: florida hospital Insurance: umr Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 1000.00 deductible Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Knee MRI w/o Contrast Amount: $2,140.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: No Mercy At Mercy Hospital! in Berryville, AR. Posted: April 3rd, 2015 08:04AMMedical Center: Mercy Hospital Berryville AR Insurance: UHCAmount Not Covered by Insurance: 1502Was quoted $700 by the hospital upon arrival. Was billed $2,140, with a $644 reduction by the insurance agreement, leaving a $1502 balance, more than twice what we were quoted. Their only answer? It was "just an estimate", and pay in full or we turn you over to collection. They tried to say the $700 "estimate" was based on our 20% co-pay, but that doesn't compute, as 20% of the fee charged would have been only around $400! Our insurance company "health care cost estimator" shows we should have been charged between $731 and $981 for the procedure. Note the year is off, as the site only let us select 2014, not 2015. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spamneed MRI for Knee Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Jeannie Steigler in Redlands, CA. Posted: February 18th, 2015 09:02AMMedical Center: Redlands California Insurance: CDPHPmy daughter is out of network. We have an HMO in Troy NY but she is a student in California. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Abdominal MRI with contrast Amount: $450.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Daniweb in Irvine, CA. Posted: January 21st, 2015 04:01PMMedical Center: Memorial Care Imaging Insurance: Amount Not Covered by Insurance: No Insurance I'm a 62 year old woman who needed the above procedure. I cannot pay the least expensive insurance at $633.00 per month so I opted not to have health insurance. Memorial Care was professional, reasonably priced and did an excellent job. Good luck to all. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Total Rip off place.. lied lied lied Amount: $2,000.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: c.gregson in west covina, CA. Posted: December 14th, 2014 01:12PMMedical Center: San gabriel diagnostic imaging Insurance: Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 2000.00This is a scam place they said they got a clear picture i asked before i left after fifteen min i reach the physical therapy office and not it was clear they wanted to charge me agian and come back same thing agian lied to may face and then said i was difficult. so i guess my scan is not clear but im still getting surgery for some reason the person reading it said i was fine .. they made phoney bill saying my scan was billed on the same day .. pieced together a paper to make it my finacial responsiblity i never signed that paper it was fraud.. so i contend how would they know if they charge 2000.oo and give you no complete clean scan when do realize that the machine is broken.. i didnt move and they forgot me under the machine they were haveing a party the first time ..90 plus for an elbow i say something fishy if you charge someone that amount of money and not produce what i came for correctly something off.. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Cervical MRIAmount: $6,500.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Floored in MS in Gulfport, MS. Posted: November 7th, 2014 12:11AMAmount Not Covered by Insurance: $3,500Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI of head, no die- united health care would not cover!! !Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Dr Rice at Beaver Medical in Redlands, CA. Posted: July 4th, 2014 08:07PMAmount Not Covered by Insurance: 0Migraines for 19 years. Neorologist said I needed MRI. Insurance (united health care) just came back saying they will not cover the MRI of the head and my MRI came back abnormal! What the #%£!! Insurance needs to be held accountable for our health care. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI FH Outpatient/CT FH Outpatient Amount: $319.80 not covered by insurance Posted by: Janie D in Milwaukee, WI. Posted: March 8th, 2014 06:03AMMedical Center: Froedtert Medical College Insurance: United Healthcare Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 319.80/$162MRI Amount billed by hospital $9025.82!!!!! January 2014 CT FH- outpatient - billed $5146.50 Patient responsibility $162 This is absolutely insane!Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Head and Neck and Lower Lumbar MRI- 2 back to back Amount: $1,125.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Paul Thomas in Lebanon, OR. Posted: December 4th, 2013 10:12AMMedical Center: Northwest MRI Insurance: Self Pay Amount Not Covered by Insurance: 1,125.00I had back pain and no insurance. Longview WA wanted $6000.00 plus a charge for reading the two MRI's. I drove 300 miles round trip to Lebanon OR and saved $5000.00 plus. No script needed, make appointment and let them do the work. Found out what I needed to find out. Good place to go. They raised their price a little but are still the best price around. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Lumbar MRI in Bozeman, MTAmount: $1,600.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: K. W. in Bozeman, MT. Posted: September 23rd, 2013 01:09PMAmount Not Covered by Insurance: $161I went in expecting to pay 20% of $1600. Hospital was straightforward and gave me a bill before the procedure in case I wanted to opt out. My insurance didn't allow them to charge $1600, only $850,so I paid the 20% of $850. This sounded like an unbelievable deal to me but it was true! TGF good insurance!Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI Self Pay Option Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Jim S. in Overland Park, KS. Posted: February 7th, 2012 04:02PMMedical Center: Diagnostic Radiology Institute Insurance: NONE!This is a great place that really was a life saver. Needed a lumbar MRI. Had no insurance but my doctor gave me a script. Called this place and was amazed at the price versus what I would have paid had insurance. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Brain scan w/ contrast, took 45mins UPDATEAmount: $3,300.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Audra in milwaukee, WI. Posted: February 6th, 2012 11:02AMMedical Center: st. Lukes Aurora Insurance: Allegiance Our insurance gave us an EOB yesterday the MRI is going to cost us $2700.00 and the contrast dye was $600.00 so in total a 45 minute brain MRI with contrast dye at Aurora St. Lukes in Milwaukee, WI is $3300.00 with Allegiance Medical Insurance. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI - Brain Scan with contrast, took 45 mins Amount: $5,952.88 not covered by insurance Posted by: Audra in Milwaukee, WI. Posted: January 24th, 2012 04:01PMMedical Center: St. Lukes Aurora Insurance: Allegiance Husband went in for an MRI due to a suspected Pituitary Gland Tumor. (tumor was found although it was too small to require surgery; another MRI is scheduled in a year to see if it grows.) The total charge of an MRI with Contrast injection of the Brain was almost 6k. However, our health insurance has put off the process claims until they receive requested notes for the MRI service; I don't know why they "need" the notes but whatever... I don't know what the cost is going to be after our Insurance pays it's share. I'll probably update this. when we finally recieve an EOB of what exactly our out of pocket is going to be. I just wanted to let any of you in the Milwaukee Area without insurance going in for a similar procedure that out of pocket NO insurance for an MRI is $5952.88 good luck out there to anyone who is need of reading this. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI KNEES --RIPPED OFF IN NJAmount: $5,000.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: sad in nj in hackettstown, NJ. Posted: January 4th, 2012 07:01PMMedical Center: HACKETTSTOWN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Insurance: BC/BSI was having surgery on my knees for osteoarthritis, my MD ordered both knees and sent me to the outpatient center at the Hospital. Got the bill for MRI $10,000.00 for both knees and to read the films another $2500. My wife worked for a facility a few years before and was floored.. My insurance paid $1500 for the reading and $3000 for the imaging with the explanation that they paid 70% of Usual and Customary based on $1500 per knee and I was responsable for 30% of that. When I called and questioned the bill they told me they never received the checks that I dropped off personally to the billing department and my insurance reissued the checks. So, now they are saying that I owe the $7,000.00 balance?? How do I fight this. I checked around and MRI joints range from $1200 to $2000 in my area. This place is a rip off and he owns all the facilities in my town. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI no insurance, Self Pay Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Al in DFW in Dallas, TX. Posted: October 18th, 2011 03:10PMMedical Center: Gateway Imaging in Dallas Insurance: none No Insurance, Self pay. $500. MRI of my brain for pituitary gland tumor. rn You have to shop around and not use major medical centers. MRI through hospital would of been $7500. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Emergency Abdomen MRIAmount: $330,000.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: TPDunn in York, PA. Posted: August 31st, 2011 08:08AMMedical Center: York, Pa Insurance: BCBS of TX. The insurance paid all be $9,000.00. Yes the numbers are correct and I am questioning it thru BCBS of TX. After reviewing some websites, this bill may have been for ALL the MRIs the Hospital did on that Friday night. Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRI Over Priced Amount: $7,000.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: Sand Blaster in Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire, WI. Posted: July 15th, 2011 04:07AMMedical Center: St Josephs Hospital and Medical xray con Insurance: My Podiatrist requested an MRI of my ankle (2 views) The bill before Ins. 'discounts' was; St. Joesephs Hospital (procedure): $6,127.06 (3126.56 + 3000.50) Medical xray consultants (read MRI): $965.00 (474.30 + 490.70) My "responsibility" after Ins. is; Procedure: $1,090.52 Read MRI: $197.82Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam MRIAmount: $7,234.00 not covered by insurance Posted by: annie arch in LITTLETON, CO. Posted: June 20th, 2011 09:06AMMedical Center: SWEDISH MED CENTRER DENVER Insurance: UHCHAD A MRI FOR CANCER THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE ABOUT 4000 TOTAL. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES!IN,INSURANCE WIPED DISCOUNT OFF 2500 THEN AGAIN 2530 THEN INSURANCE PAID1900,I OWED 350$However I ran the numbers nothing would make sense. They are ripping us off!Was this post helpful to you? yes no Report prohibited or spam Page 2 of 2 - << Previous 1 2Comment On Your Experience With an MRISubject: Amount Spent: not covered by insurance Medical Center: Insurance: Amount Not Covered by Insurance: Comments: Purchased: Year: City: * State: Information about you: Email: Email addresses are not displayed. Name: This is the name we'll display with your post. Remember me on this computer*=required field. External Resources:www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mriwww.acr.org/Quality-Safety/Accreditation/Accredited-Facility-Search More Health & Personal Care Topics Check Out All Costs for Health & Personal Care How Much Does Hip Replacement Cost? How Much Does a Mammogram Cost? How Much Does Chemotherapy Cost? 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2018 U.S. Open (golf) The 2018 United States Open Championship was the 118th U.S. Open, held June 14–17 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Shinnecock Hills, New York, about eighty miles (130 km) east of New York City on Long Island; it was the fifth time the U.S. Open was held at this course.
Can I use euros in Budapest? Euro is still not an official currency in Hungary, and who knows if the Euro will ever become the official currency in Hungary, but still many shops and stores will let you pay with Euro. Some of the shops will even give you back in Euro, but most places with give you back the change in Hungarian Forint.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cytology (from Greek ÎºÏÏÎ¿Ï, kytos, a hollow; and -Î»Î¿Î³Î¯Î±, -logia) is the study of cells. Cytology is that branch of life science that deals with the study of cells in terms of structure, function and chemistry.Robert Hooke is sometimes seen as the father of cytology. Based on usage it can refer to: 1 Cytopathology: the study of cellular disease and the use of cellular changes for the diagnosis of disease.rom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cytology (from Greek ÎºÏÏÎ¿Ï, kytos, a hollow; and -Î»Î¿Î³Î¯Î±, -logia) is the study of cells. Cytology is that branch of life science that deals with the study of cells in terms of structure, function and chemistry.
Doctor Victor Von Doom -LRB- or simply Doctor Doom -RRB- is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . The son of Romani witch Cynthia Von Doom , Doctor Doom traditionally has been the archenemy of the Fantastic Four , and the leader of the fictional nation of Latveria . He is both a genius inventor and a sorcerer . While his chief opponents have been the Fantastic Four , he has also come into conflict with Iron Man , the Avengers and other superheroes in the Marvel Universe . Though normally portrayed as a supervillain , since Civil War II in 2016 , Doom has been depicted as a superhero , taking up the mantle of Iron Man from Tony Stark , and going on to join the Avengers . Doctor Doom has made many appearances in video games , television series , and merchandise such as action figures and trading cards . He was ranked as the 4th Greatest Villain by Wizard on its 100 Greatest Villains of All Time list . IGN 's list of the Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time ranked Doctor Doom as # 3 . Doctor Doom has also been featured in other Marvel-endorsed feature films such as Roger Corman 's unreleased 1994 The Fantastic Four played by Joseph Culp , and the 2005 film Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel Fantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer played by Julian McMahon . Toby Kebbell portrays the character in the 2015 reboot .
Since the Spanish transition to democracy (1975–1982), Catalan has been institutionalizated as an official language, language of education, and language of mass media; all of which have contributed to its increased prestige. In Catalonia, there is no parallel of a large, bilingual, European, non-state speech community. The teaching of Catalan is mandatory in all schools, but it is possible to use Spanish for studying in the public education system of Catalonia in two situations, if the teacher assigned to a class chooses to use Spanish, or during the learning process of one or some recently arrived students. There is also some intergenerational shift towards Catalan.
Eye of the Tiger "Eye of the Tiger" is a song by American rock band Survivor. It was released as a single from their third album Eye of the Tiger and was also the theme song for the film Rocky III, which was released a day before the single. The song was written by Survivor guitarist Frankie Sullivan and keyboardist Jim Peterik and was done so at the request of Rocky III star, writer, and director Sylvester Stallone, after Queen denied him permission to use "Another One Bites the Dust", the song Stallone intended as the Rocky III theme.[2] The version of the song that appears in the movie is the demo version of the song. The movie version also contained tiger growls, something that did not appear on the album version. It features original Survivor singer Dave Bickler on lead vocals.[3]
Mickey Rooney -LRB- born Joseph Yule , Jr. ; September 23 , 1920 -- April 6 , 2014 -RRB- was an American actor , vaudevillian , producer , and radio personality . In a career spanning nine decades and continuing until shortly before his death , he appeared in more than 300 films and was one of the last surviving stars of the silent film era . At the height of a career that was marked by precipitous declines and raging comebacks , Rooney performed the role of Andy Hardy in a series of 15 films in the 1930s and 1940s that epitomized American family values . A versatile performer , he became a celebrated character actor later in his career . Laurence Olivier once said he considered Rooney `` the best there has ever been . '' Clarence Brown , who directed him in two of his earliest dramatic roles , National Velvet and The Human Comedy , said he was `` the closest thing to a genius I ever worked with . '' Rooney first performed in vaudeville as a child and made his film debut at the age of six . At 14 he played Puck in the play and later the 1935 film adaptation of A Midsummer Night 's Dream . Critic David Thomson hailed his performance as `` one of cinema 's most arresting pieces of magic '' . In 1938 , he co-starred in Boys Town . At nineteen he was the first teenager to be nominated for an Oscar for his leading role in Babes in Arms , and he was awarded a special Academy Juvenile Award in 1939 . At the peak of his career between the ages of 15 and 25 , he made forty-three films , which made him one of MGM 's most consistently successful actors and a favorite of studio head Louis B. Mayer . Rooney was the top box office attraction from 1939 to 1941 , and one of the best-paid actors of that era , but his career never rose to such heights again . Drafted into the Army during World War II , he served nearly two years entertaining over two million troops on stage and radio and was awarded a Bronze Star for performing in combat zones . Returning from the war in 1945 , he was too old for juvenile roles but too short to be an adult movie star , and was unable to get as many starring roles . Nevertheless , Rooney 's popularity was renewed with well-received supporting roles in films such as Requiem for a Heavyweight -LRB- 1962 -RRB- , It 's a Mad , Mad , Mad , Mad World -LRB- 1963 -RRB- , and The Black Stallion -LRB- 1979 -RRB- . In the early 1980s , he returned to Broadway in Sugar Babies and again became a celebrated star . Rooney made hundreds of appearances on TV , including dramas , variety programs , and talk shows , and won an Emmy in 1964 , with another Emmy plus a Golden Globe for his role in Bill -LRB- 1981 -RRB- . At his death , Vanity Fair called him `` the original Hollywood train wreck . '' He struggled with alcohol and pill addiction and married eight times , the first time to Ava Gardner . Despite earning millions during his career , he had to file for bankruptcy in 1962 due to mismanagement of his finances . Shortly before his death in 2014 at age 93 , he alleged mistreatment by some family members and testified before Congress about what he alleged was physical abuse and exploitation by family members . By the end of his life , his millions in earnings had dwindled to an estate that was valued at only $ 18,000 . He died owing medical bills and back taxes , and contributions were solicited from the public .
The area north of the Congo River came under French sovereignty in 1880 as a result of Pierre de Brazza's treaty with Makoko of the Bateke. This Congo Colony became known first as French Congo, then as Middle Congo in 1903. In 1908, France organized French Equatorial Africa (AEF), comprising Middle Congo, Gabon, Chad, and Oubangui-Chari (the modern Central African Republic). The French designated Brazzaville as the federal capital. Economic development during the first 50 years of colonial rule in Congo centered on natural-resource extraction. The methods were often brutal: construction of the Congo–Ocean Railroad following World War I has been estimated to have cost at least 14,000 lives.
A number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb of Xiao Xiu (475–518), a brother of Emperor Wu of Liang. The period of division ended when the Sui Dynasty reunified China and almost destroyed the entire city, turning it into a small town.

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