The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. It has a number of important roles, such as hearing appeals from lower courts and interpreting the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court is made up of 9 justices; 1 Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices. The justices are nominated for their roles by the President with confirmation by the Senate. These justices remain in the position for life unless their chose to resign, retire or are removed by impeachment. This means that there are very few openings for these positions and, as of 2012, there have only been 112 justices in the long history of the Supreme Court, with just 4 female justices.
Martin Sheen is a celebrity actor who has been working in the industry since the early 1960’s. He had his first breakthrough role with the film “The Subject Was Roses” in 1968 which landed him a Golden Globe nomination. In 1972 he starred in “Badlands,” which he often refers to as his best film to date. His career was well and truly launched by this time and he went on to became a genuine star and one of the most well respected actors in Hollywood. Despite this reputation, and his many award winning roles, he has never been nominated for an Academy Award and he is recognized as one of the best actors to have never received a nomination. The following is a list of movies that Martin Sheen has acted in during his distinguished career.
Star Wars is one of the most popular film franchises of all time. The first movie was released in 1977 and not only did it launch this worldwide phenomenon, but it become the highest grossing movie of all time. The following 5 movies in the franchise were also very successful. One of the most recognizable features of the movies is the musical score, which has been nominated for many awards including multiple Academy Awards, Grammy Awards and many others. The most well known musical piece from the films is known as “Luke’s Theme” or the “Main Theme” and it is believed to be one of the best known pieces of music in the history of film! Let’s find out who composed the music for the Star Wars movies.
Regular milk contains a substance known as lactose, which is a sugar made up of two simple sugars; galactose and glucose. Certain people are unable to digest this sugar and suffer from a condition known as lactose intolerance. Those suffering from this condition do not produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in the digestive system. If these people consume products containing lactose, such as milk, they may experience a number of symptoms such as bloating, cramping, rumbling stomach, flatulence (gas), diarrhea, nausea and even vomiting. The most common treatment for this condition is modifying the diet to avoid lactose. For most people this means drinking an alternative milk, such as soy, or switching to a lactose free milk.
Estonia is a small country located in northern Europe. It covers an area of just 45,227 km2 (17,413 sq mi) and has a population of about 1.35 million. The country has a long history, and the territory was long sort after because it was seen as a strategically important area. In the last century the country was occupied by Germany during World War II and twice by the Soviet Union. In 1991 Estonia regained its independence from the Soviet Union after the collapse of the USSR. Since this time the country has joined the European Union and adopted the Euro as their official currency. Let’s find out exactly where this important country is located.
A surfboard is a lightweight, yet strong, board used for riding breaking waves. The first surfboard was first invented in ancient Hawaii where they were usually carved out of wood from trees. These were extremely heavy and many advances have been made in recent times to improve upon the original simple design. Modern surfboards need to float, be easy to carry and maneuver in the water, be strong enough to resist the forces of the waves and support a surfer standing on the board. Let’s find out which materials are used to create the perfect modern surfboard.
A mountain range is an area that contains a number of related mountains in close proximity. Although a mountain range may appear to be somewhat uniform they are often made up of different types of mountains. There are mountain ranges on every continent on the planet. The largest mountains on Earth, including Mount Everest, are a part of a mountain range. Most people are familiar with the mountain ranges on the surface of the Earth, but there are also many underwater mountain ranges as well. Let’s find out which mountain range is the longest on the planet.
Gonorrhea, also known as “The Clap”, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can be passed via oral, anal, and virginal sex, as well as from a pregnant mother onto her newborn. The disease is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae and an infection with this bacteria can causes a number of symptoms. Men usually experience a burning sensation while urinating and have discharge from the penis. Only half of women infected have symptoms and these include discharge from the vagina and pain in the pelvic area. If the bacteria is spread via oral sex the bacteria may infect the throat. This doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but some people report a sore throat. Complications of untreated gonorrhea are rare but can be more serious, especially for newborn babies. Let’s find out how this disease can be prevented and how it is treated.
Gallium is a chemical element with the atomic number 31 and the chemical symbol Ga. It is a soft silvery metal that is not found naturally as a pure metal. The metal is commonly obtained by smelting and the most important source of the metal is obtained as a trace component of bauxite. It can also be obtained from other ores and minerals, although this is rarely done commercially. 98% of the gallium mined is used for semiconductors. Let’s find out who discovered this important element.
The lemon is a citrus fruit from the same family as the orange, lime, grapefruit and many others. Like other citrus fruits, the lemon grows on a tree of the same name. The fruit is well known for its strong sour taste, which is used in a number of different culinary situations. The juice is used as a preservative, garnish and as a flavoring for many popular drinks. There are a number of different varieties of lemon, but most people are familiar with the Eureka lemon that is available in most grocery stores. Let’s find out where the lemon come from and where they are grown today.