tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59544972614594924022012-01-14T12:42:30.228ZAlchemipediaAlchemipedia A Blog Style Encyclopedia - Animals - Arts - Culture - Dates - Geography - History - Lists - Mnemonics - Numbers - People - Poetry - Science - Technology - Years - Site Under Continuous Construction..noreply@blogger.comBlogger11971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-12347036765478646072011-01-06T18:30:00.006Z2011-01-06T20:30:23.014ZDieter Rams - 10 Principles For Good DesignGood design is innovativeGood design makes a product useful.Good design is aesthetic.Good design makes a product understandable.Good design is unobtrusive.Good design is honest.Good design is long-lasting.Good design is thorough, down to the last detail.Good design is environmentally-friendly.Good design is as little design as possible.Image: Dieter Rams by Bharani Padmanabhan MD PhD (en:user:..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-59648251056550921262010-12-23T23:41:00.005Z2010-12-24T00:13:13.534ZHagiography (Literary Definition)Hagiography:Refers to writing which records and glorifies the lives of saints & martyrs.Can be thought of as a form of Christian propaganda.It was an important literary genre in the early Christian church.Was practiced widely in the Middle Ages.Modern Use:Sometimes the term is applied to modern biographies, where the subject has been treated too reverentially, i.e. like they are saints.Bernard ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-50095269980900360352010-12-22T19:33:00.003Z2010-12-22T20:39:24.670ZOcean AcidificationBackground:Ocean acidification is a term which describes the changes in the chemistry of the world's oceans & seas.This is a major effect of burning fossil fuels.It is believed that changes to the oceans' pH levels will lead to adverse consequences on marine life and ecosystems.History:There has been a significant increase in atmospheric CO2 since the Industrial Revolution.This increase is the ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-67774631297848960932010-11-14T18:10:00.004Z2010-11-14T18:29:02.116ZRecording Industry Association of America (RIAA)Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA):Trade organization supporting & promoting the creative & financial vitality of the major music companies. RIAA® members are involved in ~ 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced & sold in the United States.Functions of RIAA:To protect the intellectual property & First Amendment rights of artists & music labels.To conduct consumer, industry ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-16599944232179541902010-09-19T23:09:00.008+01:002010-09-26T15:13:13.878+01:00Dark Ages (Historical Period)Dark Ages Details:Period of chaos, destruction & rebuilding.Period generally starting from the fall of Rome in the 5th Century (AD 476).Period ending with the appearance of stable Germanic kingdoms & the development of knights in the 9th Century (AD 800). Followed by the Medieval Period.The idea of a Dark Age originates from Petrarch during the 1330s.Image: Dark Age BattleTags: Chaos - Dark Ages ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-20652335183802320132010-09-19T22:49:00.007+01:002010-09-26T15:14:36.196+01:00Supersede (Word Definition, Spelling and Mnemonic)Supersede:Comes from the Middle English superceden, to postpone.The only word in the english language that ends in -sede.Means to to take the place of or replace.Can mean to discard or set aside as obsolete or inferior.Supersede Mnemonic:Super SEED with the ED Inverted = Supersede (mnemonic).Super Dandelion Seeds:Image: Super Dandelion Seeds.Image source: from flickr by Aaron of NEPA (cc)Tags: ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-66636940174515760712010-09-19T22:26:00.008+01:002010-09-26T15:14:54.979+01:00Serfdom and SerfsSerfdom Details:Is a form of modified slavery.They couldn't normally be sold away from the land. They also could not leave the lord's land without permission.Can also be thought of as tenant farmers who had to pay a percentage of their crops as rent, as well as fulfill other obligations to their landlord. Quite common was the need for the serf to seek permission to marry or for one's children to ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-40872397128060039622010-09-19T21:53:00.005+01:002010-09-26T15:17:17.687+01:00Castles Of Wales Under Edward ICastles Held & Strengthened by Edward I:Aberystwyth CastleBuilth CastleCardigan CastleCarmarthen CastleMontgomery CastleEdward I's New Built Castles Of North Wales:Beaumaris Castle (pictured)Caernarfon CastleConwy CastleFlint CastleHarlech CastleRhuddlan CastleCastles Replaced by Edward I:Deganwy Castle - replaced by Conwy Castle.Dyserth Castle - replaced by Rhuddlan Castle.Image: Beaumaris ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-41340609307128397012010-09-10T21:19:00.005+01:002010-09-26T15:19:23.293+01:00Demotic (Literary Definition)Demotic Details:Derived from or using the language of the common people.Different from the more formal style of the priesthood or other elite educated people.Related Terms:ColloquialismVernacularImage: Rosetta Stone (detail) - Hieroglyphs, with one line of Demotic Egyptian below.Image source: from flickr by dwaas76 (cc)Tags: Demotic - Educated - Egyptian - Elite - Hieroglyph - Language - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-83463070709179361362010-07-26T00:30:00.011+01:002010-09-26T15:20:28.870+01:00Chrestomathy (Literary Definition)Chrestomathy Details:A collection or anthology of passages of prose or verse.Typically selected for literary study or for learning a language.Chrestomathy Example:Mencken, H. L., A Mencken Chrestomathy, New York: Alfred P. Knopf, 1949See Book cover opposite.Tags: Anthology - Chrestomathy - Collection - Literary Study - Mencken - Prose - VersePosted by ALCHEssMIST - Alchemipedia - Cetacographer - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-82531900388435292162010-07-24T18:18:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:22:51.104+01:00Flyting (Literary Definition)Flyting Facts:Flyting is a slanging match in verse, typically between 2 poets.The term "flyt" is Scottish for “quarreling,” or “contention.”After the Middle Ages, flyting became obsolete in Scottish literature.Flyting Example:Flyting of Dunbar and Kennedie (early 16th-century) - contest between poets Walter Kennedy & William Dunbar.Scene from John Vanbrugh's The Relapse (1696) - Fashion and ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-31802859681844988552010-07-24T16:58:00.007+01:002010-09-26T15:26:39.955+01:00Multiple Intelligences Concept (Howard Gardner, Harvard University, 1983, 1999)The concept of multiple intelligences was first described by Professor Howard Gardner from Harvard University in 1983. In the original description, Gardner described 7 distinct intelligences, & was able to delineate the areas of the brain associated with each of these intelligences. An 8th intelligence, 'naturalistic intelligence', was added by Gardner in 1999.The Eight of More Intelligences:..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-60422278663518833882010-06-09T23:49:00.004+01:002010-09-26T15:27:33.751+01:00Auxesis (Literary Definition)Auxesis Definitions:Auxesis is a figure of speech that lists a series of things in ascending order of importance.A rhetorical term for a gradual increase in intensity of meaning with words, which are arranged in ascending order of importance or force.Famous Auxesis Examples:"O'erthrows thy joys, friends, fortune, and thy state."[Richard II, Shakespeare]"It is a sin to bind a Roman citizen, a ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-45472375778539593512010-06-02T20:57:00.016+01:002010-09-26T15:29:08.894+01:00Last 10 Scottish Monarchs (Prior To 1707 Act Of Union)Last 10 Scottish Monarchs:Queen Anne - ruled 1702-1707King William II - ruled 1689-1702Queen Mary II - ruled 1689-1694King James VII (II of England) - ruled 1685-1689King Charles II - ruled 1649-1685King Charles I - ruled 1625-1649 (executed)King James VI (I of England) - ruled 1567-1625Queen Mary I (Queen of Scots) - ruled 1542-1567 (executed, picture opposite)King James V - ruled 1513-1542King ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-57006233884030814422010-06-02T14:53:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:30:33.724+01:00Duodecimo (Literary Term)Duodecimo Details:Small size of book.The size of the book pages are 5 x 7 3/4 inches (18.7 x 12.7 cm).Sometimes called twelvemo.Abbreviated as 12mo.The page size results from folding a standard printer's sheet of paper into 12 leaves (= 24 pages).Duodecimos have traditionally been the format of choice for popular writing.A modern popular paperback is around this size.Tags: 12 - Book - Duodecimo -..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-34975647202166442972010-06-02T14:13:00.005+01:002010-09-26T15:33:15.652+01:00Rhetorical Question (Literary Term)Basic Facts:A rhetorical question is a figure of speech.It is in the form of a question posed for its persuasive effect.There is no expectation of a reply.The use of a rhetorical questions is mostly to encourage the listener to think about what the (often obvious) answer to the question must be.The answer to a rhetorical question is quite often obvious.Rhetorical questions can therefore be used ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-24585455058606956412010-05-23T22:49:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:35:37.395+01:00Palinode (Literary Definition)Palinode Details:A palinode is a poem (or song) which retracts some earlier statement by the poet.Derives from the Greek palinoidia, from palin (again) + oide (song). It's the same palin (again) that shows up in the word palindrome.Modern Usage of Palinode:"The more lighthearted palinodes were more successful, such as Geoff Horton's recantation of his youthful view that a martini should be shaken..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-78404620522244899612010-05-19T20:05:00.004+01:002010-09-26T15:36:46.914+01:00Alchemipedia Google Search - Sites Associated (May 19, 2010) First 1000 PagesSites demonstrating search results for the Google search - 'Alchemipedia', first 1000 pages:123people.co.uk123people.com123people.it17an.net4theluvofbroadway.blogspot.com4theluvofbroadway.blogspot.com64.13.251.64accessgoodpromotions.infoacne.did-i-say.comads.masbuchin.comaegeorge1875...noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-10720524656187304652010-05-16T23:55:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:39:29.611+01:00Pronouns - Definition and TypesPronoun Definition:Used instead of nouns to mention people or things, without directly naming them.They are thus noun substitutes.5 Groups of Pronouns:Personal pronounsRelative pronounsInterrogative pronounsDemonstrative pronounsOther pronounsTags: Noun - People - Pronoun - ThingsPosted by ALCHEssMIST - Alchemipedia - Cetacographer - Nirvana - Tags alliance.Alchemipedia Animals | Alchemipedia ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-39555349263677334332010-05-16T23:43:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:41:03.163+01:00Faction (Literary Term)Faction (Literary Term):A portmanteau word of "fact" & "fiction".Denotes literary works that present factual contents in the form of a fictional novel.Typically seen in historical novels.Used also by journalists - though the preferred term is 'New Journalism'.Different from the main definition of a conspiratorial group within a divided organization.Faction Examples (Authors):Alex HaleyBeryl ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-82497737776884054202010-05-03T11:14:00.009+01:002010-09-26T15:42:22.938+01:00Florencio Campomanes (Chess Politician, Former FIDE President) 1927 - 2010 (R.I.P.)Florencio Campomanes Demographics:Name - Florencio Campomanes (pictured)Nicknames - Campo, PocampsBorn - February 22, 1927 (Manilla).Died – May 3, 2010 (Iggy’s Inn in Baguio City, Philippines) R.I.P.Cause of death - Prostate Cancer.Nationality - Filipino.Occupation - Political scientist, chess politician & chess organizer.Plaudits - Former FIDE President (1982-1995).Florencio Campomanes Personal ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-61895033881190916972010-05-02T23:42:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:45:59.148+01:00Carry On Film Series (Chronological List)Carry On Films:The 'Carry On' films were a series of low-budget British comedy films.They were directed by Gerald Thomas & produced by Peter Rogers. The basic formula for these films was a mix of farce, double entendres, slapstick, parody and mild nudity.Films Listed In Chronological Order:Carry On Sergeant (1958) pictured oppositeCarry On Nurse (1959)Carry On Teacher (1959)Carry On Constable (..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-76550049674175712172010-04-21T16:04:00.004+01:002010-09-26T15:47:49.705+01:00Old Inuit Song - I Think Over Again My Small Adventures, My FearsI think over again my small adventures, my fears.These small ones that seemed so big.For all the vital things I had to get and to reach.And yet there is only one great thing.The only thing.To live to see the great day that dawns.And the light that fills the world.Tags: Dawn - Inuit - Song - WorldPosted by ALCHEssMIST - Alchemipedia - Cetacographer - Nirvana - Tags alliance.Alchemipedia Animals |..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-87854086024651762142010-04-21T15:36:00.005+01:002010-09-26T15:49:09.829+01:00Polyphasic Sleep PatternsPolyphasic Sleep Definition:Refers to sleeping multiple times in a 24 hour period, typically more than twice.The term was first used by the psychologist J.S. Szymanski.The biphasic pattern of sleep does not follow any particular schedule.The monophasic sleep pattern is the default schedule.Polyphasic Sleep Pattern Types:BiphasicDymaxionEverymanUbermanReported Polyphasic Sleep Practitioners & ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-60556384463724732472010-04-18T23:01:00.006+01:002010-09-26T15:51:13.387+01:00Clickthrough Hijacking - A Pernicious Internet PracticeClickthrough Hijacking:The term 'Clickthrough Hijacking', invented by Alchemipedia & ALCHEssMIST, refers to obtaining search result clickthroughs derived from copying portions of a legitimate webpage or blog.Typically this involves linking sitemap feeds, from good websites or blogs, to pages whose main function is to attract search result impressions.The result is that a portion of search traffic..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-68087258525226235342010-04-15T15:20:00.008+01:002010-09-26T15:52:48.113+01:00Vibrio harveyi (Gram-Negative, Bioluminescent, Marine Bacteria Species)Vibrio harveyi General Facts:Species of gram-negative, bioluminescent, marine bacteria.Organism implicated in the production of marine mucilage or marine snow, based on samples collected by ocean going vessels.Vibrio harveyi bacteria have been shown to communicate via quorum sensing - enabling them to coordinate the production of virulence factors & also bioluminescense (see culture plate ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-44164847731039890052010-04-15T15:05:00.005+01:002010-09-26T15:56:00.548+01:00Exopolymeric Compound (Biopolymer)Exopolymeric Compound Facts:Biopolymers.Glycoprotein or polysaccharide in character.Important role in production of marine mucilage / marine snow.Produced by Micro-organisms:Pseudoalteromonas antarctica NF3 - many reports in literature.Image Credit: PLoS ONE - Climate Change and the Potential Spreading of Marine Mucilage and Microbial Pathogens in the Mediterranean Sea. (cc)Tags: Biopolymer - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-77311127101830823962010-04-15T14:40:00.006+01:002010-09-26T16:04:50.005+01:00Adriatic Sea in Mediterranean Sea (Geography)Adriatic Sea Facts:The Adriatic Sea is a part of the Mediterranean Sea.The Adriatic Sea separates the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula.Geologically, the Adriatic Sea, also separates the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps & adjacent ranges. The western side of the Adriatic Sea runs along the east Italian coast.The eastern side of the Adriatic Sea runs along ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-57831447654133670362010-04-15T13:32:00.007+01:002010-09-26T16:06:17.546+01:00Cronica Universale - Written By Giovanni Villani, Matteo Villani, Filippo VillaniGiovanni Villani & Cronica Universale:Giovanni Villani (1275-1348) begins the Cronica Universale.It was written in Italian rather than Latin.The Cronica Universale started from Biblical times.Very quickly afterwards Giovanni began to write carefully about the events that occurred during his own time.The statistical data he documented, and the detached approach, was unparalleled for the times.His ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-19045049684822881772010-04-14T23:16:00.005+01:002010-09-26T16:10:29.601+01:00Coulrophobia - Fear Of ClownsCoulrophobia Definition:Abnormal or exagerated fear of clowns.Possibly stems from a distrust of the painted face because it obscures facial expressions.Coulrophobia Epidemiology:Common amongst children.Usually take hold during chilhood.May be found in teenagers or adults.May affect as many as one in 7 people.Alleged Celebrity Suffers of Coulrophobia:Billy Bob ThorntonDaniel RadcliffeJohnny DeppP ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-60476886849935868752010-04-13T13:57:00.005+01:002010-09-26T16:14:50.107+01:00Math Order Of Operations (Mnemonic) - Please Excuse My Dear Aunt SallyA useful mnemonic for remembering the order of operations in Math.Please Excuse My Dear Aunt SallyPlease - ParenthesesExcuse - ExponentsMy - MultiplicationDear - DivisionAunt - AdditionSally - SubtractionImage: "Aunt Sally" game of Oxfordshire, published Whiteley's General Catalogue, 1911 (Public Domain)Tags: Addition - Aunt Sally - Division - Exponents - Math - Mnemonic - Multiplication - ..noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-59718704521136807902010-04-13T13:53:00.002+01:002010-09-26T16:16:20.385+01:00April 11 - DeathsCalendar Date April 11th:April 11th GeneralApril 11th - Deaths:1034 – Romanus III - Byzantine emperor (b. 968)1165 – Stephen IV - King of Hungary (b. 1133)1240 – Llywelyn the Great - King of Gwynedd1554 – Thomas Wyatt the younger - English rebel (b. 1521)1612 – Emanuel van Meteren - Flemish historian (b. 1535)1612 – Edward Wightman - English Baptist preacher (b. 1566)1626 – Marin Getaldić - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-82960902701805981812010-04-13T13:47:00.002+01:002010-09-26T16:17:19.048+01:00April 11 - BirthsCalendar Date April 11th:April 11th GeneralApril 11th - Births:146 – Septimius Severus (d. 211)1357 – John I of Portugal (d. 1433)1374 – Roger Mortimer - 4th Earl of March (d. 1398)1492 – Marguerite of Navarre - wife of Henry II of Navarre (d. 1549)1592 – John Eliot - English statesman (d. 1632)1721 – David Zeisberger - Moravian missionary (d. 1808)1722 – Christopher Smart - English poet (d. 1771..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-44915988010857696642010-04-13T13:23:00.002+01:002010-04-13T13:41:27.965+01:00April 11 - General (Calendar Date)April 11th - Basic Facts:April 11 is the 10st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 102nd in leap years.There are 264 days remaining until the end of the year. The preceding day is April 10 .Next day is April 12.April 11th Births (Here)April 11th Deaths (Here)April 11 Events:491 – Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor - known as Anastasius I.1079 – Bishop Stanislaus of Krakow ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-5896499465357238192010-04-13T12:03:00.002+01:002010-04-13T12:08:39.855+01:00April 10 - DeathsCalendar Date April 10th:April 10th GeneralApril 10th - Deaths:879 – Louis the Stammerer - King of the West Franks (b. 846)948 – King Hugh of Italy1533 – King Frederick I of Denmark (b. 1471)1545 – Costanzo Festa - Italian composer1585 – Pope Gregory XIII (b. 1502)1599 – Gabrielle d'Estrée - mistress of King Henry IV of France (b. 1571)1601 – Mark Alexander Boyd - Scottish poet (b. 1562)1619 – ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-81104021637050200442010-04-13T11:54:00.000+01:002010-04-13T11:56:36.230+01:00April 10 - BirthsCalendar Date April 10th:April 10th GeneralApril 10th - Births:1583 – Hugo Grotius - Dutch philosopher & writer (d. 1645)1651 – Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus - German mathematician (d. 1708)1656 – René Lepage de Ste-Claire - lord-founder of the town of Rimouski, in New France (d. 1718)1704 – Benjamin Heath - English classical scholar (d. 1766)1713 – John Whitehurst - English clockmaker & ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-5831600099373856032010-04-13T11:17:00.004+01:002010-04-13T11:43:12.559+01:00April 10 - General (Calendar Date)April 10th - Basic Facts:April 10 is the 100th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 101st in leap years.There are 265 days remaining until the end of the year. The preceding day is April 9.Next day is April 11.April 10th Births (Here)April 10th Deaths (Here)April 10 Events:879 – Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks.1407 – Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-81802607614776815782010-04-13T11:08:00.001+01:002010-04-13T11:13:59.584+01:00April 9 - DeathsCalendar Date April 9th:April 9th GeneralApril 9th - Deaths:93 – Yuan An - Minister over the Masses of the Han dynasty491 – Zeno - Byzantine Emperor715 – Pope Constantine1024 – Pope Benedict VIII1137 – William X - Duke of Aquitaine (b. 1099)1483 – King Edward IV of England (b. 1442)1484 – Edward of Middleham - Prince of Wales (b. 1473)1492 – Lorenzo de' Medici - Italian statesmen (b. 1449)1553 – ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-45405437564112780832010-04-11T23:48:00.005+01:002010-04-13T11:07:29.350+01:00April 9 - BirthsCalendar Date April 9th:April 9th GeneralApril 9th - Births:1498 – John, Cardinal of Lorraine - French churchman (d. 1550)1597 – John Davenport - Connecticut pioneer (d. 1670)1634 – Albertine Agnes of Nassau - Regent of Friesland, Groningen & Drenthe (d. 1696)1648 – Henri de Massue - Marquis de Ruvigny, 1st Viscount Galway, French soldier & diplomat (d. 1720)1649 – James Scott - 1st Duke of ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-20986915068201888462010-04-11T23:48:00.004+01:002010-04-12T00:20:14.751+01:00April 9 - General (Calendar Date)April 9th - Basic Facts:April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 266 days remaining until the end of the year. The preceding day is April 8.Next day is April 10.April 9th Births (Here)April 9th Deaths (Here)April 9 Events:193 – Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (Balkans region).475 – Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-61385144912718175782010-04-11T23:41:00.001+01:002010-04-11T23:45:22.731+01:00April 8 - DeathsCalendar Date April 8th:April 8th GeneralApril 8th - Deaths:217 – Caracalla - Roman Emperor (b. 186)956 – Gilbert of Chalon - Duke of Burgundy1143 – John II Comnenus - Byzantine Emperor (b. 1087)1364 – King John II of France (b. 1319)1461 – Georg Purbach - German mathematician & astronomer (b. 1423)1586 – Martin Chemnitz - Lutheran reformer & theologian (b. 1522)1587 – John Foxe - English writer ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-36593162205351361402010-04-11T23:32:00.001+01:002010-04-11T23:41:13.790+01:00April 8 - BirthsCalendar Date April 8th:April 8th GeneralApril 8th - Births:1320 – King Peter I of Portugal (d. 1367)1336 – Tamerlane (Timur) - Central Asian, Turkic conqueror (d. 1405)1533 – Claudio Merulo - Italian composer (d. 1604)1541 – Michele Mercati - Italian physician (d. 1593)1605 – King Philip IV of Spain - (d. 1665)1641 – Henry Sydney - 1st Earl of Romney, English statesman (d. 1704)1692 – Giuseppe ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-77318156510658139182010-04-11T23:09:00.002+01:002010-04-11T23:31:31.621+01:00April 8 - General (Calendar Date)April 8th - Basic Facts:April 8 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 267 days remaining until the end of the year (268 in leap years). The preceding day is April 7.Next day is April 9.April 8th Births (Here)April 8th Deaths (Here)April 8 Events:217 – Roman Emperor Caracalla is assassinated & succeeded by Marcus Opellius Macrinus (Praetorian Guard prefect)..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-78565838986993117662010-04-11T18:46:00.004+01:002010-04-11T19:16:45.178+01:00Lower Leg Medical Conditions (Listed A-to-Z)Lower Leg Medical Conditions (Listed A-to-Z):Achilles TendinitisAchilles Tendon RuptureAchilles TendonosisAnterior Tibial Compartment SyndromeAtrophie BlancheBruisingCalf Muscle HypertrophyCapillaritisDeep Vein ThrombosisErythema Induratum (Bazin's Disease)Erythema NodosumExertional Compartment SyndromeGastrocnemius Muscle TearGastrocnemius StrainGenu ValgumGenu VarumInfected EczemaIntermittent ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-86673805782061314942010-04-11T18:32:00.003+01:002010-04-11T18:38:55.101+01:00Drugs Affecting The Fetus (Simple List)Drug & Adverse Fetal Effects Reported:ACE-inhibitors - fetal or neonatal renal failure.Antithyroid drugs - Fetal hypothyroidism.Benzodiazepines - Drug dependence in fetus with withdrawal effects.Beta-blockers - Growth retardation in utero.NSAIDs - Fetal ductus arteriosus constriction from 2nd trimester.Tetracyclines - Tooth discoloration & may inhibit bone growth.Warfarin - Bleeding into fetal ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-58677215953485463192010-04-11T18:09:00.003+01:002010-04-11T18:27:46.011+01:00Pregnancy - Drugs With A Good Safety RecordClinical Indications & Drug:Analgesia - ParacetamolAsthma - Bronchodilator & steroid inhalersHayfever - Beclomethasone nasal sprayHeartburn - Co-magaldrox (Mucogel, Maalox) or compound alginic preparations (Gaviscon, Peptac)Nausea & vomiting - Cyclizine, prochlorperazineRespiratory infections - Penicillins, cephalosporinsUrinary tract infections - Amoxicillin, cefalexinPregnant Donna image by ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-10878295654143506152010-04-11T02:10:00.002+01:002010-04-11T02:13:08.729+01:00Beta Blocker Drugs A-to-Z List (Pharmacology)Beta Blocker Drugs (A-to-Z):Acebutolol (has ISA)AlprenololAtenololBetaxololBisoprololBucindololCarteololCarvedilol (has ABA)CeliprololEsmololLabetalol (has ABA)MetoprololNadololNebivololPenbutolol (has ISA)Pindolol (has ISA)PropranololTimololABA = α-blocking activityISA = intrinsic sympathomimetic activityPosted by ALCHEssMIST.Alchemipedia | Home | Index | AZ | Numbers |..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-4201415221997388512010-04-10T21:49:00.003+01:002010-04-10T22:01:19.307+01:00Statin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor) Drugs (List A-Z)A-Z List of Statin Drugs (HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors):Atorvastatin - Lipitor, TorvastCerivastatin - Lipobay, withdrawn from market 2001.Fluvastatin - LescolLovastatin - Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor, Mevastatin - natural compound, non pharmaceutical.Pitavastatin - Livalo, PitavaPravastatin - Lipostat, Pravachol, SelektineRosuvastatin - CrestorSimvastatin - Lipex, ZocorPosted by ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-80771889595254708892010-04-10T21:29:00.005+01:002010-04-10T21:43:55.138+01:00Nicotinic Acid (Niacin, Vitamin B3) PharmacologyNicotinic Acid Pharamcological Actions:Reduces LDL cholesterol.Reduces triglycerides.Increases HDL cholesterol.Not well tolerated due to side effects.Should normally be used with a statin drug.Can be used alone in patients who cannot tolerate statins.Therapeutic Nicotinic Acid Preparations:Niaspan - Nicotinic acid prolonged releaseTredaptive - Nicotinic acid + Laropiprant (modified release)Posted..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-57709995244290188782010-04-10T20:27:00.006+01:002010-04-10T20:46:34.074+01:00Most Lavished On Dog Breeds (UK, 2008)General Details:In 2008 dog lovers spent up to £89,000 on their pet dogs.The results are from a survey of 3000 UK dog owners by eSure (insurance firm) in 2008.The expenses are even higher for some owners as they have more than one dog.The largest expense was vets' fees, followed by food & then kennel fees.The most expensive dog was the chihuahua (pictured).The expenses included:Buying the ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-50413577615371428862010-04-10T11:31:00.004+01:002010-04-10T11:52:50.189+01:00Vita Coco Drinks Range - Filtered Coconut WaterVito Coco Product Information:Coconut flavoured drinks range.The product was launched in 2004 & is produced in New York.It is imported to the UK by Marigold Health Foods in London.Vita Coco is claimed to be pure filtered coconut water.Claims to contain more potassium than 2 bananas in one of it's standard 330ml cartons.The taste is distinctly coconut & refreshing.Found mostly at health food ..noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-23188791560848833782010-04-07T23:57:00.002+01:002010-04-08T00:19:52.141+01:00April 7 - DeathsCalendar Date April 7th:April 7th GeneralApril 7th - Deaths:30 – Corresponds to Friday 15th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar - the day of Pesakh or Passover, often considered the date of the flagellation & crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth1498 – King Charles VIII of France (b. 1470)1614 – El Greco - Greek-born artist (b. 1541)1638 – Shimazu Tadatsune - Japanese ruler of Satsuma (b. 1576)1651 – ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-38405236723338215132010-04-07T23:51:00.003+01:002010-04-08T00:12:33.126+01:00April 7 - BirthsCalendar Date April 7th:April 7th GeneralApril 7th - Births:1506 – Saint Francis Xavier - Spanish co-founder of the Society of Jesus (d. 1552)1539 – Tobias Stimmer - Swiss painter (d. 1584)1613 – Gerhard Douw - Dutch painter (d. 1675)1644 – François de Neufville - duc de Villeroi, French soldier (d. 1730)1648 – John Sheffield - 1st Duke of Buckingham & Normanby, English statesman & poet (d. 1721)..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-25483090996235105072010-04-07T23:43:00.003+01:002010-04-08T00:06:48.351+01:00April 7 - General (Calendar Date)April 7th - Basic Facts:April 7 is the 93rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 268 days remaining until the end of the year (269 in leap years). The preceding day is April 6.Next day is April 8.April 7th Births (Here)April 7th Deaths (Here)April 7 Events:529 – Corpus Juris Civilis, first draft (a fundamental work in jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-18037187763627540402010-04-07T23:12:00.001+01:002010-04-07T23:13:51.912+01:00April 6 - DeathsCalendar Date April 6th:April 6th GeneralApril 6th - Deaths:885 – Saint Methodius (b. c. 815)1147 – Frederick II - Duke of Swabia (b. 1090)1199 – King Richard I of England (b. 1157)1199 – Pierre Basile - French soldier1362 – James I - Count of La Marche, French soldier (b. 1319)1490 – King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary (b. 1443)1520 – Raphael - Italian painter & architect (b. 1483)1528 – Albrecht ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-30211276220965044662010-04-07T23:06:00.002+01:002010-04-07T23:09:37.896+01:00April 6 - BirthsCalendar Date April 6th:April 6th GeneralApril 6th - Births:1483 – Raphael - Italian painter & architect (d. 1520)1613 – Stjepan Gradić - Croatian philosopher & scientist (d. 1683)1632 – Maria Leopoldine of Austria - Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1649)1651 – André Dacier - French classical scholar (d. 1722)1664 – Arvid Horn - Swedish statesman (d. 1742)1671 – Jean-Baptiste Rousseau - French poet ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-82970243647334672632010-04-07T22:36:00.002+01:002010-04-07T22:59:33.965+01:00April 6 - General (Calendar Date)April 6th - Basic Facts:April 6 is the 92nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 269 days remaining until the end of the year (270 in leap years). The preceding day is April 5.Next day is April 7.April 6th Births (Here)April 6th Deaths (Here)April 6 Events:46 BC – Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio & Marcus Porcius Cato (aka Cato the Younger) in the battle of ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-89232270637247783692010-04-05T22:59:00.001+01:002010-04-05T23:01:34.290+01:00April 5 - DeathsCalendar Date April 5th:April 5th GeneralApril 5th - Deaths:582 – Eutychius - Patriarch of Constantinople (b. c. 512)1168 – Robert de Beaumont - 2nd Earl of Leicester (b. 1104)1419 – Vincent Ferrer - Spanish missionary & saint (b. 1350)1605 – Adam Loftus - English Protestant archbishop in Ireland (b. c. 1513)1617 – Alonso Lobo - Spanish composer (b. 1555)1673 – François Caron - French explorer (b..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-52982139246266980792010-04-05T22:52:00.002+01:002010-04-05T22:55:06.515+01:00April 5 - BirthsCalendar Date April 5th:April 5th GeneralApril 5th - Births:1288 – Emperor Go-Fushimi of Japan (d. 1336)1472 – Bianca Maria Sforza - wife of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1510)1523 – Blaise de Vigenère - French cryptographer (d. 1596)1588 – Thomas Hobbes - English philosopher (d. 1679)1604 – Charles IV - Duke of Lorraine (d. 1675)1622 – Vincenzo Viviani - Italian mathematician (d. 1703)..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-18064639193535410352010-04-05T22:19:00.002+01:002010-04-05T22:49:00.291+01:00April 5 - General (Calendar Date)April 5th - Basic Facts:April 5 is the 91st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 270 days remaining until the end of the year (271 in leap years). The preceding day is April 4.Next day is April 6.April 5th Births (Here)April 5th Deaths (Here)April 5 Events:456 – St. Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop.1242 – Russian forces, led by Alexander Nevsky, repel an invasion..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-74542574814949261782010-04-04T13:44:00.001+01:002010-04-04T13:45:47.005+01:00April 4 - DeathsCalendar Date April 4th:April 4th GeneralApril 4th - Deaths:397 – St. Ambrose - Bishop of Milan (b. c. 338)636 – Saint Isidore of Seville - Church Father & the proposed patron of Internet (b. c. 560)896 – Pope Formosus (b. 816)1284 – King Alfonso X of Castile (b. 1221)1292 – Pope Nicholas IV (b. 1227)1305 – Jeanne of Navarre - wife of Philip IV of France (b. c. 1217)1536 – Frederick I - Margrave ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-30325493286299945452010-04-04T13:39:00.001+01:002010-04-04T13:41:00.515+01:00April 4 - BirthsCalendar Date April 4th:April 4th GeneralApril 4th - Births:186 – Caracalla - Roman emperor (d. 217)1492 – Ambrosius Blarer - German reformer (d. 1564)1572 – William Strachey - English writer (d. 1621)1593 – Edward Nicholas - English statesman (d. 1669)1646 – Antoine Galland - French archaeologist (d. 1715)1648 – Grinling Gibbons Dutch woodcarver (d. 1721)1688 – Joseph-Nicolas Delisle - French ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-51867601349451303272010-04-04T13:12:00.003+01:002010-04-04T13:32:36.848+01:00April 4 - General (Calendar Date)April 4th - Basic Facts:April 4 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 271 days remaining until the end of the year (272 in leap years). The preceding day is April 3.Next day is April 5.April 4th Births (Here)April 4th Deaths (Here)April 4 Events:1081 – Beginning the Komnenian dynasty - Alexios I Komnenos is crowned Byzantine emperor at Constantinople..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-80752145379912557622010-04-04T12:03:00.004+01:002010-04-04T13:07:03.044+01:00Famous Public Executions on Tower Hill (Tower Of London)Tower Hill & Public Executions:Historically famous for public executions.Public executions of high-profile criminals were carried out on the hill.Tower Hill is an elevated spot found north-west of the Tower of London.Formerly it was under the direct administrative control of the Tower of London. Executions In Chronological Order:1296 - King Baliol of Scotland1305 - William Wallace1381 - Simon ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-46977885790912381742010-04-03T23:44:00.004+01:002010-04-04T00:16:58.902+01:00Atrial Fibrillation CHADS2 Stroke Risk IndexCHADS2 Stroke Risk Index:Risk prediction tool for stroke in patients with the heart rhythm disturbance, atrial fibrillation.The CHADS2 (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age, Diabetes, Stroke) index.It assigns 1 point each for a history of heart failure, hypertension, age > 75 years, & diabetes mellitus.2 points is awarded for a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (see table ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-65014835378570842482010-04-03T23:35:00.000+01:002010-04-03T23:36:15.788+01:00Giant African Black Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) aka ShongololosGiant African Black Millipede Facts:This is the largest species of millipede - can grow to 38.6 centimetres (15.2 in).African Giant Black Millipedes are extremely docile & thus can make good invertebrate pets.Scientific name - Archispirostreptus gigasRange - Tropical & sub-tropical western AfricaDiet - Eat bananas, tomatoes, melons, romaine lettuce, apples, cucumbers, and other fruits and ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-23252380701613958802010-04-03T23:17:00.000+01:002010-04-03T23:18:49.576+01:00April 3 - DeathsCalendar Date April 3rd:April 3rd GeneralApril 3rd - Deaths:963 – William III - Duke of Aquitaine (b. 915)1287 – Pope Honorius IV - Pope for two years from 1285 to 1287 (b. c. 1210)1350 – Eudes IV - Duke of Burgundy (b. 1295)1606 – Charles Blount - 1st Earl of Devon, English politician (b. 1563)1680 – Shivaji - founder of the Maratha Empire, India (b. 1630)1682 – Bartolomé Estéban Murillo - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-70857011966771355602010-04-03T23:12:00.000+01:002010-04-03T23:14:55.881+01:00April 3 - BirthsCalendar Date April 3rd:April 3rd GeneralApril 3rd - Births:1151 – Igor Svyatoslavich - Ukrainian prince (d. 1202)1367 – King Henry IV of England (d. 1413)1529 – Michael Neander - German mathematician & astronomer (d. 1581)1593 – George Herbert - English poet & orator (d. 1633)1643 – Charles V - Duke of Lorraine, general of the Holy Roman Empire (d. 1690)1683 – Mark Catesby - English naturalist (..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-55124146354535470582010-04-03T22:52:00.003+01:002010-04-03T23:09:03.024+01:00April 3 - General (Calendar Date)April 3rd - Basic Facts:April 3 is the 91st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 272 days remaining until the end of the year (273 in leap years). The preceding day is April 2.Next day is April 4.April 3rd Births (Here)April 3rd Deaths (Here)April 3 Events:1043 – Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.1077 – First Parliament of Friuli is created.1559 – The ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-64785000483054218052010-04-02T23:56:00.003+01:002010-04-03T00:07:17.756+01:00April 2 - DeathsCalendar Date April 2nd:April 2nd GeneralApril 2nd - Deaths:1118 – Baldwin I of Jerusalem - King of Jerusalem (b. c. 1058)1272 – Richard - 1st Earl of Cornwall, Holy Roman Emperor (b. 1209)1335 – Duke Henry of Carinthia (b. c. 1265)1412 – Ruy Gonzáles de Clavijo - Spanish traveler & writer1502 – Prince Arthur Tudor - son of Henry VII of England (b. 1486)1507 – Francis of Paola - Italian founder ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-32368650853934849392010-04-02T23:50:00.002+01:002010-04-03T00:02:44.549+01:00April 2 - BirthsCalendar Date April 2nd:April 2nd GeneralApril 2nd - Births:742 – Charlemagne (d. 814)1527 – Abraham Ortelius - Flemish cartographer & geographer (d. 1598)1545 – Elisabeth of Valois - third wife of Philip II of Spain (d. 1568)1565 – Cornelis de Houtman - Dutch explorer (d. 1599)1614 – Jahanara Begum Sahib Daughter of Shah Jahan & Mumtaz Mahal (d. 1681)1618 – Francesco Maria Grimaldi - Italian ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-27295525483300735512010-04-02T23:40:00.005+01:002010-04-02T23:57:19.798+01:00April 2 - General (Calendar Date)April 2nd - Basic Facts:April 2 is the 92nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 273 days remaining until the end of the year (274 in leap years). The preceding day is April 1.Next day is April 3.April 2nd Births (Here)April 2nd Deaths (Here)April 2 Events:1453 – Mehmed II begins his siege of Constantinople (Istanbul) - the city eventually falls on May 29th.1513 – Juan ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-64396377847058703612010-04-02T23:35:00.001+01:002010-04-02T23:38:51.918+01:00April 1 - DeathsCalendar Date April 1st:April 1st GeneralApril 1st - Deaths:1085 – Emperor Shenzong of China (b. 1048)1132 – St. Hugues - Bishop of Grenoble (b. 1053)1204 – Eleanor of Aquitaine - mother of Richard I of England & John of England (b. 1122)1205 – King Amalric II of Jerusalem (b. 1145)1528 – Francisco de Peñalosa - Spanish composer1580 – Alonso Mudarra - Spanish composer1621 – Cristofano Allori - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-31423893790111816832010-04-02T23:24:00.003+01:002010-04-02T23:33:28.871+01:00April 1 - BirthsCalendar Date April 1st:April 1st GeneralApril 1st - Births:1220 – Emperor Go-Saga of Japan (d. 1272)1543 – François de Bonne - duc de Lesdiguières, Constable of France (d. 1626)1578 – William Harvey - English physician (d. 1657)1610 – Charles de Saint-Évremond - French soldier (d. 1703)1640 – Georg Mohr - Danish mathematician (d. 1697)1647 – John Wilmot - 2nd Earl of Rochester, English poet (d. ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-82932805833632893682010-04-02T22:57:00.003+01:002010-04-02T23:23:12.234+01:00April 1 - General (Calendar Date)April 1st - Basic Facts:April 1 is the 91st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 274 days remaining until the end of the year (275 in leap years). The preceding day is March 31.Next day is April 2.April 1st Births (Here)April 1st Deaths (Here)April 1 Events:527 – Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler & successor to the throne.1293 – Robert ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-64140915662116333612010-04-02T20:32:00.000+01:002010-04-02T20:33:42.496+01:00Witchcraft Act of 1736 (Transcript)Transcript of the Witchcraft Act of 1736:"An Act to repeal the Statute made in the First Year of the Reign of King James the First, intituled, An Act against Conjuration, Witchcraft, and dealing with evil and wicked Spirits, except so much thereof as repeals an Act of the Fifth Year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, Against Conjurations, Inchantments, and Witchcrafts, and to repeal an Act passed ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-25831897185269700922010-04-02T17:18:00.004+01:002010-04-02T17:33:14.500+01:00Trinity Mirror Plc (Newspaper Publishing)Trinity Mirror Plc Basic Facts:Trinity Mirror plc is one of the UK's largest newspaper publishers.The Group employs over 6,500 people.Has 8 printing sites.With the completion of the GMG Regional Media acquisition (28 March 2010) there will be a further 30 newspapers & more websites (>40).Components of Trinity Mirror Plc:5 National newspapersGreater than 120 Regional newspapersOver 400 digital ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-19652617662761964982010-04-02T15:47:00.003+01:002010-04-02T15:57:09.388+01:00Time Magazine 2010 Poll CandidatesThe 2010 TIME 100 Poll Candidates (Shortlist of 200):Lady GagaKim Yu-NaJeff BridgesHillary ClintonNicolas SarkozyJames CameronMuammar GaddafiSandra BullockSarah PalinLindsey VonnNancy PelosiHan HanPaul VolckerMichelle ObamaScott BrownNicole "Snooki" PolizziRoger AilesDave EggersBeyoncéConan O'BrienDavid ChangDan CoudreautCatherine AshtonArne DuncanNeil Patrick HarrisBarack..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-65590214410087971082010-04-02T15:18:00.005+01:002010-04-02T15:44:02.774+01:00Carey Mulligan (English Actress) b. 1985Carey Mulligan Demographics:Born - 28 May 1985.Occupation - English ActressNationality - EnglishFather - Stephen (from Liverpool, UK).Mother - Nano (née Booth), college lecturer, from Llandeilo (West Wales, UK).Brother - older brother - Owain.Carey Mulligan Basic Facts:A-list celebrity.Oscar nominated star.Taking a brief break from acting.Has a striking resemblance to Twiggy (1960s model).New ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-27045081956839701022010-04-02T14:52:00.008+01:002010-04-02T15:16:27.852+01:00Cal Neva Club and Casino (Lake Tahoo)Cal Neva Background Facts:Once one of the coolest casinos in Nevada during the 1960s.Was owned by Frank Sinatra from 1960 to 1963.Frequented by Frank Sinatra & his Rat Pack pals.Underneath the resort there were tunnels to Cal Neva which enabled mobsters & celebrities to attend the club without being seen by ordinary guests.The picture opposite shows the showroom built by Frank Sinatra, where he ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-77776047576394308472010-03-28T15:43:00.001+01:002010-03-28T15:45:25.192+01:00February 20 - DeathsCalendar Date February 20th:February 20th GeneralFebruary 20th - Deaths:702 – K'inich Kan B'alam II - king of the Maya state of Palenque (b. 635)1154 – Saint Wulfric of Haselbury Plucknett1171 – Conan IV - Duke of Brittany (b. 1138)1194 – King Tancred of Sicily (b. 1138)1258 – Al-Musta'sim - last Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad (b. 1213)1408 – Henry Percy - 1st Earl of Northumberland, English statesman..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-18632639132124462532010-03-28T15:38:00.001+01:002010-03-28T15:40:26.971+01:00February 20 - BirthsCalendar Date February 20th:February 20th GeneralFebruary 20th - Births:1631 – Thomas Osborne - 1st Duke of Leeds, English statesman (d. 1712)1633 – Jan de Baen - Dutch portrait painter (d. 1702)1745 – Henry James Pye - English poet (d. 1813)1751 – Johann Heinrich Voß - German poet (d. 1826)1753 – Louis Alexandre Berthier - French marshal (d. 1815)1757 – John 'Mad Jack' Fuller - English ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-50480355938789890592010-03-28T15:11:00.002+01:002010-03-28T15:26:22.846+01:00February 20 - General (Calendar Date)February 20th - Basic Facts:February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 314 days remaining until the end of the year (315 in leap years). The preceding day is February 19Next day is February 21.February 20th Births (Here)February 20th Deaths (Here)February 20 Events:1472 – Orkney & Shetland are left to Scotland by Norway - result of a dowry payment.1547 – ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-1563738347833796772010-03-23T16:05:00.004Z2010-03-23T16:25:21.058ZFacebook (Social Networking Website)Facebook Facts:Facebook is a social networking website (Facebook.com).The site is privately owned by Facebook, Inc. & founded by Mark Zuckerberg initially whilst a student at Harvard University.Facebook has been in use since September 2006.Users need to be aged over 13 years and have a valid email address.A Facebook user can update their personal profile, send messages and add friends.There is ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-54266341907958113862010-03-22T15:21:00.003Z2010-03-22T15:32:33.574ZMultidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB):Caused by Mycobacterium bacteria that are resistant to at least isoniazid & rifampicin.These 2 drugs are the most effective anti-TB drugs available. MDR-TB can be either a primary infection with resistant bacteria, or develop during the course of a patient’s treatment. Image from Flickr (cc) (here)Tags:Drug Resistance - Isoniazid - MDR-TB - Mycobacterium - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-65855731213327913422010-03-22T14:43:00.005Z2010-04-21T19:52:51.605+01:00World Health Organization's Ranking (2000) Of The World's Health SystemsThe World Health Organization's world's health systems ranking.The WHO's world's health systems ranking from 2000.The ranking table is no longer produced by the WHO as the assessment is too complex to be certain of the validity.The full report is available on www.who.int/whr.Country Rankings (1-190):FranceItalySan ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-11034375115892401382010-03-16T11:24:00.003Z2010-03-16T12:24:36.377ZRichard Knight (Clairvoyant)Richard Knight Facts:Richard Knight has an established reputation as a clairvoyant.He has been described as one of the UK's most respected Intuitive Consultants & Sensitives & one of the country's leading Tarot Readers.It is claimed that over 2500 people are helped every year through his readings.Also, many further 1000s are claimed to be helped through his seminars & demonstrations.Richard ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-50957344941002619022010-03-14T23:06:00.003Z2010-03-14T23:16:36.829ZAct for the Repression of Vagrancy (1597)Act for the Repression of Vagrancy (1597):Required than anyone deemed to be a rogue, vagabond, or sturdy beggar, who was found begging could be "stripped naked from the middle upwards and openly whipped until his or her body be bloody.The person was then passed to his or her birthplace or last residence. People falling within the scope of this Act included:Wandering scholars seeking ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-6514848169922614532010-03-14T18:15:00.001Z2010-03-14T18:16:55.676ZFebruary 19 - DeathsCalendar Date February 19th:February 19th GeneralFebruary 19th - Deaths:197 – Clodius Albinus - Roman governor of Britain1133 – Irene Ducaena - wife of Alexius I Comnenus (b. 1066)1553 – Erasmus Reinhold - German astronomer & mathematician (b. 1511)1589 – Saint Philothei - Orthodox martyr & Patron of Athens (b. 1522)1605 – Orazio Vecchi - Italian composer (b. 1550)1602 – Philippe Emmanuel - Duke ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-66293234463375408182010-03-14T18:07:00.001Z2010-03-14T18:12:16.989ZFebruary 19 - BirthsCalendar Date February 19th:February 19th GeneralFebruary 19th - Births:1473 – Nicolaus Copernicus - mathematician & astronomer (d. 1543)1526 – Charles de L'Ecluse - Flemish botanist (d. 1609)1552 – Melchior Klesl - Austrian cardinal & statesman (d. 1630)1630 – Shivaji - founder of the Maratha Empire (d. 1680)1660 – Friedrich Hoffmann - German physician & chemist (d. 1742)1717 – David Garrick - ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-44693534009064043372010-03-14T17:51:00.003Z2010-03-14T18:06:29.356ZFebruary 19 - General (Calendar Date)February 19th - Basic Facts:February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 315 days remaining until the end of the year (316 in leap years). The preceding day is February 18Next day is February 20.February 19th Births (Here)February 19th Deaths (Here)February 19 Events:197 – Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor) defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-36019245049262195772010-03-14T17:24:00.004Z2010-03-14T17:41:13.873ZEssex (County in East England, UK)Essex Facts:Essex is a non-metropolitan county in the East of England.It is one of the home counties located to the northeast of Greater London.Principal local authority for much of the county.Chelmsford is the county town.Located in the county are Lakeside Shopping Centre (in Thurruck) & London Stansted Airport.Essex is known for the origin of the political term Essex man, & also for jokes about..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-54131720279840632202010-03-14T16:36:00.007Z2010-03-14T17:10:55.987ZGuitar Hero (Electronic Musical Game)Guitar Hero News:In the ITN Productions' Game On programme, Gene Simmons has confirmed that he "is the voice of Guitar Hero 6" (reported March 2010).A new musical video game was first announced at the Game Developers Conference (March 2010) - named Power Gig: Rise of the SixString - is a possible major threat for the Guitar Hero franchise as Power Gig will use a bona-fide 6 string guitar.The ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-22293292043574630682010-03-14T15:44:00.004Z2010-03-14T15:57:01.953ZWorld's Most Admired Companies 2010 (FORTUNE Magazine) Top 50World's Most Admired Companies 2010 (Fortune Magazine):Apple ... CEO Steve Jobs picturedGoogleBerkshire HathawayJohnson & JohnsonAmazon.comProcter & GambleToyota MotorGoldman Sachs GroupWal-Mart StoresCoca-ColaMicrosoftSouthwest AirlinesFedExMcDonald'sIBMGeneral Electric3MJ.P. Morgan ChaseWalt DisneyCisco SystemsCostco WholesaleBMW (=22)Target (=22)NikePepsiCoStarbucksSingapore AirlinesExxon ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-36436705032580485602010-03-14T15:33:00.000Z2010-03-14T15:35:27.478ZFebruary 18 - DeathsCalendar Date February 18th:February 18th GeneralFebruary 18th - Deaths:806 – Tarasius - Patriarch of Constantinople (b. 730)814 – Angilbert - Frankish monk & confidant of Charlemagne901 – Thabit ibn Qurra - Arab astronomer & mathematician (b. 826)999 – Pope Gregory V (b. 972)1139 – Prince Yaropolk II of Kiev (b. 1082)1294 – Kublai Khan - Mongol Emperor (b. 1215)1379 – Albert II of Mecklenburg (b..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-55857929084445562212010-03-14T15:28:00.000Z2010-03-14T15:30:25.273ZFebruary 18 - BirthsCalendar Date February 18th:February 18th GeneralFebruary 18th - Births:1374 – Saint Jadwiga of Poland - queen of Poland (d. 1399)1404 – Leone Battista Alberti - Italian painter & philosopher (d. 1472)1486 – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - Bengali yogi (d. 1534)1516 – Queen Mary I of England (d. 1558)1530 – Uesugi Kenshin - Japanese samurai & warlord (d. 1578)1543 – Charles III - Duke of Lorraine (d. 1608..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-20777430095324706122010-03-14T15:12:00.002Z2010-03-14T15:25:06.861ZFebruary 18 - General (Calendar Date)February 18th - Basic Facts:February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 316 days remaining until the end of the year (317 in leap years). The preceding day is February 17Next day is February 19.February 18th Births (Here)February 18th Deaths (Here)February 18 Events:3102 BC – Epoch (origin) of the Kali Yuga.1229 – The Sixth Crusade - Frederick II, Holy Roman ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-45783327400919806692010-03-14T14:44:00.008Z2010-03-14T22:45:03.939ZWorld's Wealthiest Billionaires (2010) - Carlos Slim, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi MittalThe world's wealthiest billionaires currently are:Carlos Slim & family ($53.5bn) - Mexican telecom giant (pictured)Bill Gates ($53bn) - Microsoft founder Warren Buffett ($43bn) - US investor Mukesh Ambani ($29bn) - Reliance Industries, India's largest firm.Lakshmi Mittal ($28.7bn) - Steel tycoon Source - BBC NewsTags:Bill Gates - Carlos Slim - Lakshmi Mittal - Mukesh Ambani - Warren BuffettPosted..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-41646063876951688932010-03-14T14:06:00.006Z2010-03-14T14:39:41.309ZFBI 'Most Wanted' List (60th Anniversary, 2010) Top Ten FugitivesFBI 'Most Wanted' List Facts:Celebrating it's 60th anniversary (2010).This list includes the FBI's top 10 most wanted fugitives.The list was officially launched by FBI director J Edgar Hoover, on 14th March 1950.The FBI protocol for who qualifies for the Top Ten fugitives list - includes that they must be a "menace to society" & should not already be notorious (though Osama bin Laden breaks this ..noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954497261459492402.post-71069795776006681592010-03-14T13:17:00.004Z2010-03-14T14:02:05.541ZBizarre Mental Disorders (List)Bizarre Mental Disorders (A-Z List)AcrotomophiliaAlice in Wonderland syndromeAlien Hand SyndromeAndrophobiaAphrodisiaApotemnophiliaBathophobiaBibliomaniaBigorexiaBody Integrity Identity DisorderCaligynephobiaCapgras DelusionCelebriphiliaCherophobiaCoprolaliaCotard DelusionDemonomaniaDiogenes SyndromeDipsomaniaEremophobiaFolie à deuxForeign Accent SyndromeFregoli DelusionGenital Retraction ..noreply@blogger.com0