![]() Van Daan in the revival of "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1997-98) but left the production earlier than she had originally planned in order to co-star as Florrie Bloom, the recently widowed mother of an advertising executive, in the NBC sitcom "Conrad Bloom" (1998). Lavin was back on the Great White Way earning acclaim (and another Tony nomination) as Mrs. Broadway beckoned in 1993, and she scored again, replacing Tony-winner Madeline Kahn as Gorgeous Teitelbaum in Wendy Wasserstein's "The Sisters Rosensweig," followed by an OBIE-winning performance in "Death Defying Acts" (1995-96), a series of three one-acts written by Woody Allen, David Mamet and Elaine May (she starred in the Allen and Mamet plays). Lavin earned an Emmy nomination as executive producer of "Flour Babies" (1990), a "CBS Schoolbreak Special" which she also directed, and executive produced and starred as Edie Kurland, a mother who finds a second career as a TV commentator working alongside her daughter, in ABC's short-lived sitcom "Room for Two" (1992-93). ![]() In 1990 ,she-somewhat less successfully-replaced Tyne Daly as the archetypal stage mother, Mama Rose, in the Broadway revival of "Gypsy." Nightly delivering a memorable monologue about once dancing with George Raft, she managed to create a heartbreaking, showstopping moment. Following the demise of "Alice," Lavin made a triumphant return to Broadway and won a Tony award playing the mother in the third installment of Simon's autobiographical trilogy, "Broadway Bound" (1986). Using the series as a springboard, she began directing episodes of "Alice" and formed her own production company (Big Deal Films, Inc.), ultimately producing and starring in a number of CBS movies (i.e., "The $5.20 an Hour Dream" 1980) that reinforced her image as a struggling, underappreciated, working woman. The petite, dark-eyed Lavin made her TV-movie debut in "The Morning After" (ABC, 1974), starring Dick Van Dyke, and went on to create the recurring character of Detective Janet Wentworth for the 1975-76 season of ABC's "Barney Miller" before finding her niche as strong, independent single mother and waitress Alice Hyatt on the long-running sitcom, "Alice" (CBS, 1976-85). Two years later she made her Broadway debut in "A Family Affair," but she really came to prominence in 1966 for her work in the musical revue "The Mad Show" and as the show-stopping Sydney singing the Strouse-Adams score's best song, "You've Got Possibilities," in the Robert Benton-David Newman musical "It's a Bird.It's a Plane.It's Superman." A role in Alan Arkin's off-Broadway revival of Jules Feiffer's black comedy "Little Murders" and her Tony-nominated turn in Neil Simon's "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" (both 1969) proved Lavin was more than just a musical actress, as did her participation in Paul Sills' experimental "Story Theatre" (1970), but with the downturn in NYC's theater fortunes during the early 70s, she decided to try her luck in California. ![]() Linda Lavin was barely off the bus from the College of William and Mary when she landed her first professional New York engagement in the chorus of the off-Broadway revival of the Gershwin musical "Oh, Kay!" (1960). ![]()
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![]() How to Download Your LinkedIn Profile as a PDF Resume ĭownloading your LinkedIn profile as a PDF may feel like the quickest way to create your resume.Īfter all, if you’re considering this, it means you already have your profile there. When you’re done, our professional resume builder will score your resume and our resume checker will tell you exactly how to make it better.ģ. ![]() Start building a professional resume template here for free. When making a resume in our builder, drag & drop bullet points, skills, and auto-fill the boring stuff. Trying to follow the trends but not really sure what a good resume should look like in 2023? Check out our guide: What Should a Resume Look Like If there are differences, your application will look suspicious. Make sure the dates worked, company names, and responsibilities are the same everywhere. Pro Tip: Keep your resume consistent with your LinkedIn profile-and vice versa. 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If she is reduced to a single unit of energy by the time she escapes into this room, Samus will be stuck in her exhausted animation, unable to move. If it is latched onto her and she escapes before her energy is fully drained, she will move slowly in this room and all subsequent ones until the game is saved and reloaded. It is possible, but very difficult for Samus to escape into this room without being caught by the Metroid, or while it is draining her energy. It leads into the last chamber of Tourian's wasteland area, and into an Energy Charge room, which is critical for Samus after she is attacked by the Big Metroid and drained of all but one unit of energy. ![]() It cannot be entirely removed, as three midair platforms made of indestructible barnacle material remain. As the name implies, it is heavily infested by barnacle-like material, which can be shot by Samus to destroy it. The " barnacle-filled shaft" is found immediately after the Big Metroid's room. An Energy Charge connected to this room allows Samus to completely restore her health. Once it leaves, Samus stands up and can continue to the next room. The Metroid - who was known to Samus as the baby - rises, recognizing Samus, and screeches before fleeing, apparently out of shame. If it catches her (see below), the Metroid begins to drain Samus's energy until it suddenly stops with only a single point left. After it hops around for a few seconds, a Metroid of massive size appears and completely drains the Sidehopper of its energy, turning it into one of the husks. As she continues forward, the screen stops moving and a Blue Sidehopper emerges. Curiously, they are immune to Power Bombs. She can choose to destroy the husks if she wishes by shooting or touching them doing so causes them to disintegrate. When Samus enters this room for the first time, the door locks behind her. In this room, Samus comes face to face with the baby, now grown beyond its normal size, for the first time since its abduction. The " Big Metroid's room" is a room in Tourian. When Samus enters, the door locks behind her and remains locked until she continues into the next room. The slightest touch will cause the corpse to crumble to dust. It ostensibly fell prey to the Big Metroid. A Torizo is found here reduced to a brittle husk. The " Torizo resting place" is a corridor in the barren wasteland area. Its floor is covered in sand and a strange golden grass. In terms of environment, there are few unique features to the room. Two Blue Sidehoppers are found here in their only appearance while they can be killed, doing so is impractical and even dangerous as it requires Super Missiles, which are better saved for Mother Brain. The " wastes" is the first room of the wasteland-like subarea of Tourian, in between the upper half of the base and the lower sector with Mother Brain. These are the last of the cloned Metroids, and once eliminated, the door to the next room unlocks. There are eight Rinka spawn points in the walls and floor, and three larva Metroids to kill. Three ledges extend from the walls and are lined with pipes, boxes and circuitry. It resembles the " ledged shaft" in the original Tourian, as seen in Metroid and Metroid: Zero Mission. " Metroid shaft 2" is another short vertical shaft. There are three Metroids to kill in this room, and nine Rinka generators. There are two elongated midair platforms over the lava and two walls that protrude from the lava, which Samus can stand atop. It is similar to the first Metroid passage, but there is more lava in the room, with only the left half of the room consisting of solid land. " Metroid passage 2" is a rightward horizontal corridor. Once killed, the door to the next room unlocks. There are four Rinka spawn points in this room, and two larva Metroids. " Metroid shaft 1" is a short vertical shaft with two midair elongated platforms. In addition to the Metroids, Rinkas spawn indefinitely from three points in the room, although they are never enough to overwhelm Samus. While the entrance door remains unlocked, the door to the next room locks until Samus kills all Metroids. The first four Metroid larvae, cloned from the baby, are encountered here. Two platforms are present above the lava. A large section of the floor in the center is filled with red scalding-hot lava. Like much of Tourian, its architecture is entirely artificial. " Metroid passage 1" is a leftward horizontal corridor. ![]() ![]() ![]() BLACKSBURG - This Friday against Boston College in Chestnut Hill, the Virginia Tech football team will wear white helmets, orange jerseys and white pants, marking the first time in three years since Tech last donned that combo. I think this orange shade is not quite VT enough, though I do like it better than wearing black or grey uniforms. Beamer was a cornerback for Virginia Tech from 1966 to 1968. He was saluted by the Salem Red Sock with this bobblehead on August 5th, 2016. 3 He is the father of current South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer. Beautifully designed bobblehead and is constructed from sturdy resin/ceramic material. Sad! Secondly, this honestly doesn't look anything like a Syracuse jersey other than the fact it's orange. Franklin Mitchell Beamer (born October 18, 1946) is a retired American college football coach, most notably for the Virginia Tech Hokies, and former college football player. BID WITH CONFIDENCE Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. ![]() Love the minimal design and the lack of stripes. You are bidding on a FRANK BEAMER Virginia Tech Hokies / Richmond Flying Squirrels SGA Bobblehead NIB This bobble head is brand new. Same mindset 1-0BEAT UNC /BMHAQ8OBHR HokiesFB October 18, 2017. Currently, Herma’s Readers has raised over $145,000 for the purchase of new books and has collected and distributed over 170,000 new and used books according to the foundation’s website.2009 ECU. Herma Beamer, an educator of over 30 years. game with the Lynchburg Hillcats.įans can purchase a Beamer Pack by calling the Red Sox at 54 or by visiting /beamerbobble.ĪBOUT HERMA’S READERS: Coach Frank Beamer founded the foundation in 2008 as a tribute to his mother, Mrs. A 3,000-piece bobblehead collection problem, which was spilling out of their condo's kitchen. The Bowie Bays ox Game Time 5:30pm Gates Open at 5:00pm Frank Beamer will be joining The Squirrels at the ballpark to celebrate. In 2013, Milwaukee residents Phil Sklar and Brad Novak realized they had a problem. 2013 Virginia Tech Family Day at The Diamond Friday, July 19th vs. ![]() Those who purchase the pack after May 31 do not have a guarantee of receiving the bobblehead on the day of the game, but may instead receive a voucher to pick one up at a later date.īeamer, who retired after 29 seasons in Blacksburg, will be on hand to throw out the first pitch for the 7:05 p.m. Get the free Frank Beamer Bobblehead Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans. ![]() Season ticket holders who already have tickets for the August 5 game can purchase the bobblehead for $10, with proceeds going to Herma’s Readers.įans can guarantee a bobblehead by purchasing the Beamer Pack by May 31. The pack includes two tickets to the game on August 5, one Beamer bobblehead and a $2 donation to Beamer’s foundation, Herma’s Readers.Īll combined, the pack is available for $22. To honor the occasion, a special edition Beamer bobblehead will be given out to fans that purchase a Beamer Pack. He'll be on hand for autographs and such but there's also a unique bobblehead made solely for the occasion. The Salem Red Sox announced that former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer will be making an appearance at LewisGale Field on Friday, August 5. Don't know if a lot of folks have seen this, but the Salem Red Sox minor league baseball team is having a College Rivalry night this Friday (August 5) featuring a guest appearance from Frank Beamer. ![]() ![]() Announced games for the streaming service include Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Mortal Kombat 11, and DOOM: Eternal – games that definitely put Stadia through its paces straight out of the gate. Google has already secured a number of key partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest publisher on board such as Ubisoft, Sega, Square Enix, 2K, Bethesda, and Warner Bros. Stadia’ lineup of games has been another area of discussion. Naturally there have been some concerns and criticisms, especially when it comes to connectivity and whether certain regions will have the online infrastructure required to get that optimum Stadia experience. When Google Stadia was announced back in March, we got our first glimpse into the tech’s giant plans for a cloud gaming takeover. It was recently revealed that games on Stadia will cost the same as those on PC and consoles, you can read more about that story here. If you’ve been reading TSA for any length of time you will recognise the evasive language as that used by a developer who has a timed exclusivity deal. So there you go, they can’t tell us the game is exclusive (even though Google said it was), they can’t confirm it’s a timed exclusive, they can’t confirm it’s coming to other platforms, but everyone will be able to play it. Today is not the time to answer that question but rest assured, everyone will be able to play the game.” I guess it’s not a design question, it’s more of a business question. By Pam K Ferdinand Published Developer Tequila Works announces that its Google Stadia timed exclusive horror title GYLT will be making its way to other platforms. “Of course, we will try to make Gylt accessible for everyone. “We haven’t answered that yet and I cannot answer yet” is the reply. “OK we haven’t confirmed that it’s an exclusive yet,” he said “that’s a question we cannot answer”. As for the rest of Stadia’s exclusive, we still don’t know much about whether or not they’ll live on.Eurogamer spoke to Raúl Rubio Munárriz, co-founder and creative director of Tequila Works and asked for clarification as, until way in to 2020, the only way to play Gylt is to fork out £120 on the Google Stadia Founder Edition package and that seems rather limiting. It sounds like the developers of Gylt may have been considering this move even without the news of Stadia’s shutdown, but it’s great to hear nonetheless. In any case, we’re glad to see the game on track for a release follow Stadia’s death back in January. The game comes with minimum requirements including a GTX 1070, Intel Core i7 processor, and 16GB of memory, which seems a bit high. Update 5/8: Gylt has recently arrived on Steam, but still with no confirmed release date. Spooky season is around the corner… And we bring terrific news! We’ve been working on it for a long time and it’s finally time to make it official: GYLT is going multiplatform in 2023! The idea of the game moving over to Xbox seems quite likely, as it would surely thrive on Game Pass for consoles, cloud, and PC. There’s no word on which platforms will get the game, but it seems reasonable to expect a debut on PC and popular consoles. Sometime in 2023, Gylt will become a “multiplatform” game as it expands past Stadia. It was well-received on the whole but was a full exclusive to Google’s platform, unlike the many timed exclusives that Stadia managed over its lifetime. How so Is this because Stadia, Google’s game streaming service is shutting down. Gylt was a horror game that launched exclusively on Stadia as a launch title for the platform. Chris McMullen - 6 October 2022 Gylt, originally a Stadia-only title, is coming to multiple platforms next year. In a brief announcement today, Tequila Works, the studio responsible for Gylt, confirmed the game will live on beyond Google Stadia. ![]() ![]() ![]() Update: Gylt has been confirmed to come to Steam. Today, we’re getting confirmation that Google Stadia’s very first exclusive, Gylt, will be ported to other platforms next year. Following the abrupt shutdown of Google Stadia, there have been a whole lot of questions and not quite enough answers regarding the future of the platform’s few exclusive games. ![]() ![]() Applicant must be 18 years of age to make a correction.Īmendments to the medical items on the death record must be completed by the physician that certified the cause of death.One of the witnesses on the affidavit must be the informant. Signatures of both witnesses must be notarized. Two persons/witnesses having knowledge of the facts must complete and sign the affidavits. If you are considering non-cemetery burial, or scattering of ashes, check with city/county officials to see if there are any local ordinances regarding burial on non-cemetery property.Ī completed Affidavit to Amend a death record must be submitted to the State of Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS), or to the vital records office in the local health department for the county where the death occurred, along with required fees for registration. No human body may be held in any place or be in transit more than 24 hours after death and pending final disposition, unless either maintained at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or embalmed by a licensed embalmer in a manner approved by the State Board of Embalming. ![]() ![]() A transit permit must either be attached to the container or in the possession of the person transporting the body. When transporting remains, the body must be encased in a container (such as a plastic bag) which ensures against seepage of fluid and the escape of odors. Once you have obtained medical certification the death record will be filed, registered, and necessary permits will be issued.
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![]() Pause or stop the drone at your needs with the emergency stop. Speed switching and 360 degrees rotation help you shoot from any angle. It stably lands with one critical take-off and landing facility. High-definition pictures with terrible details come with these modes. Optical flow and HD Wide Angle Lens gives you a smoother shot. Several additional features will assist you while flying. Use the transmitter to control the drone remotely. You can control it via a remote controller that is available with the gadget. This quadcopter will give you enormous flying powers. Its different flying modes like optical flow, follow me, hand gesture selfie, auto return, and headless mode give freedom to the users.Įven the landing is pretty smooth and easy. The HD dual camera with a 360 degrees flip gives you complete control to experiment with creative videography. So, you don’t have to worry about the sharpness of the shots. Use the remote control system and dive into the zigzag terrain smoothly. It is, of course, an immensely secure option for droning. Other than this controller, the camera of this drone comes with 3-Axis Gimbal. Here are some controller functions of this drone. You can easily control the drone as per your need. Amazingly smooth and clean images are a result of such a camera. Images of up to 1080p will behold the natural glow. Even at such a distance, you can get crystal clear pictures quickly.įly the camera anywhere and everywhere in a hassle-free manner. Capture magnificent shots up to the range of 100 ft. In the rough mountain terrains, it senses all the directions to take photos and videos. Thus, it captures the nostalgic moment minutely. The 4K video quality of this drone gives you wings when you do any kind of aerial photography or videography. Though it is not as advanced as the previous pick DJI Mavic Mini, it is a good choice for beginners. Winanti Foldable 4K Drone Camera is one of India’s best drones with a camera in terms of affordability without compromising the quality. Pair of Spare Propellers will suffice for emergencies. 3-Axis motor Gimbal assures crystal clear shots irrespective of the terrain. ![]() You can capture the fantastic nature by standing at a point.Įven during unfavourable conditions, your drone will be usable. Such an insane operating range gives you liberty while videography. 4 km HD Video Transmission will shoot videos and photos at a 4 km range. Shoot panoramic shots at as much as 15 meters above ground height. Compared to DJI Mavic 2, it lacks some advanced features but it is value for money in its price range. Capture the most pleasing angles and the rarest moments with them. Enjoy the perks of photography with Quick Shot modes-Dronie, Circle, Helix, and Rocket fall under the modes option. Mavic Mini Nano is known for professional-quality photographs and videos. The GPS hover will give a heads-up on the road ahead. Often while hiking, the crooked roads become havoc. Use the vision sensor to view the hazy regions. You can quickly shoot in any area without getting lost. With superior camera resolution, you can capture your favourite moments.Ī GPS Precise Hover allows you to view the location. Along with that, the 2.7K Quad HD video recording quality is supreme which makes it the best drone for photography in India under a price of ₹1 lakh. The 12 MP camera ensures the picture quality that is ideal for photography in nature or even social gatherings like weddings. Scroll for more!Ĭheck Price on Amazon How good is this drone for photography and videography? Do not forget to read the buying guide to choose the latest drone for your specific requirements. of India (DGCA), and how to comply with them. For commercial purposes, you will also find the highlights of rules and regulations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. None of these drones weighs more than 2 Kg and won’t have to go through the hassle of obtaining a Remote Pilot Certificate as long as you use them non-commercially (Drone Amendment Rules, February 2022). We have discussed the features, reviews, pros, cons, and reasons to buy each of the 6 best drones for photography and vlogging as of 2023. Pilot mode is another saviour in that case. With a 360° flip camera rotation, you can keep off guards. It resolves the difficulty while carrying heavy cameras. The 3-Axis Gimbal 2.7K Quad HD Camera makes video shooting easier for you. ![]() So, you can sit in an area and click beautiful shots of distant sceneries. Our top pick DJI Mavic Mini Drone has a 4 km HD video transmission range with 30 minutes of flying time. If you are a vlogger or love creative photography during trekking/hiking, then getting the best drone with camera in India will help you take brilliant photos and videos. ![]() ![]() It’s sure to become a treasured, heirloom decoration brought out year upon year. One of the main things we love about a homemade wreath is the meaning it holds, whether that’s the materials it’s made from or the memories of making it with your loved ones. Add a wire frame or use command strips for a seamless floating display option’, she says. Continue rolling and gluing pages until you have the desired amount of rows, then, using hot glue, stick favorite ornaments into the center. Apply a line of tape along the fold and hot glue it in a circle around the center point of a foam board. Tear out a page near the binding and roll it into a cone. ‘Start by choosing a book, I found mine at a local thrift store. For an extra personal touch, Texas-based interior designer Veronica Sanders suggests using pages from your family’s favorite books. There’s nothing like a handmade wreath to add a touch of homespun charm to your Christmas decorating scheme, and with our focus on sustainability as present as ever, a paper design is a great choice – not to mention it looks wonderfully sophisticated, too. (Image credit: Kathy Tan / Veronica Sanders ) ‘If you’re going "out there" with your Christmas wreath choice, it’s a good idea to incorporate flowers or foliage in some shape or form to ground the look and keep it natural, otherwise you run the risk of losing the concept altogether,’ says Lucy Searle.Īn alternative color palette on its own is usually enough to draw the eye, but if you wanted to take things even closer to the edge, consider adding a few quirky and playful additions, whether that’s retro baubles, neon fairy lights or even peacock feathers, like they’ve done here – whatever works for you! 5. Here, rich shades of purple, pink and red feature in the form of dried flowers and dyed grasses. Jewel tones may be a little unconventional, but they are nothing if not warm and inviting. Using an unexpected color palette can add an instant wow-factor to walls, and gives you the flexibility to work in harmony with your existing Christmas decorating scheme. You can use wool yarn, jewelry, paper, wall decals, felt or other fabric, washi tape, Christmas greeting cards, family photos, etc.A festive wreath needn’t be limited to traditional foliage and yuletide shades. ![]() ![]() Look at the gallery below for more original ideas. Let the kids decorate the tree with colorful chalks and it will be a lot of holiday fun! Lights and ornaments will make your tree really festive and beautiful.ĭrawing a Christmas tree on a chalkboard paint wall is a real fun for children! You can change the drawing every day and come up with super fun ideas – one large tree, several small trees, add snowflakes, snowmen, etc. You can use pallet wood, plywood or upcycle any other wood planks that you have available. Lovers of nature and crafts with wood will like a tree made of boards, saw cuts or dry branches. You can use both real or artificial branches for this idea. Another option is to tie the branches, wrap beautiful ribbons and homemade decorations around them and hang the “tree” on the wall. You can tape the evergreen twigs on the wall to outline a Christmas tree and decorate them. This alternative is closer to nature and more natural. A tree of branches is a quick and easy decoration. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1918, he became Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, where he remained until his death. ![]() In 1914, he gave the Romanes Lecture in Oxford on "The atomic theory". He was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1906, "in recognition of the great merits of his theoretical and experimental investigations on the conduction of electricity by gases." He was knighted in 1908 and appointed to the Order of Merit in 1912. Thomson was known for his work as a mathematician, where he was recognized as an exceptional talent. The appointment caused considerable surprise, given that candidates such as Osborne Reynolds or Richard Glazebrook were older and more experienced in laboratory work. On 22 December 1884, Thomson was appointed Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge. They had two children: George Paget Thomson, who was also awarded a Nobel Prize for his work on the wave properties of the electron, and Joan Paget Thomson (later Charnock), who became an author, writing children's books, non-fiction and biographies. She attended demonstrations and lectures, among them Thomson's. Mary the Less, was interested in physics. Rose Paget, daughter of Sir George Edward Paget, a physician and then Regius Professor of Physic at Cambridge at the church of St. Beginning in 1882, women could attend demonstrations and lectures at the University of Cambridge. In 1890, Thomson married Rose Elisabeth Paget. Thomson received his Master of Arts degree (with Adams Prize) in 1883. He applied for and became a Fellow of Trinity College in 1881. In 1880, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics ( Second Wrangler in the Tripos and 2nd Smith's Prize). He moved on to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1876. His parents planned to enrol him as an apprentice engineer to Sharp, Stewart & Co, a locomotive manufacturer, but these plans were cut short when his father died in 1873. Thomson began experimenting with contact electrification and soon published his first scientific paper. In 1870, he was admitted to Owens College in Manchester (now University of Manchester) at the unusually young age of 14 and came under the influence of Balfour Stewart, Professor of Physics, who initiated Thomson into physical research. His early education was in small private schools where he demonstrated outstanding talent and interest in science. Thomson was a reserved yet devout Anglican. He had a brother, Frederick Vernon Thomson, who was two years younger than he was. His father, Joseph James Thomson, ran an antiquarian bookshop founded by Thomson's great-grandfather. His mother, Emma Swindells, came from a local textile family. Joseph John Thomson was born on 18 December 1856 in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Thomson was also a teacher, and several of his students also went on to win Nobel Prizes. Thomson was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases. His experiments to determine the nature of positively charged particles, with Francis William Aston, were the first use of mass spectrometry and led to the development of the mass spectrograph. Thomson is also credited with finding the first evidence for isotopes of a stable (non-radioactive) element in 1913, as part of his exploration into the composition of canal rays (positive ions). In 1897, Thomson showed that cathode rays were composed of previously unknown negatively charged particles (now called electrons), which he calculated must have bodies much smaller than atoms and a very large charge-to-mass ratio. Sir Joseph John Thomson OM FRS (18 December 1856 – 30 August 1940) was a British physicist and Nobel Laureate in Physics, credited with the discovery of the electron, the first subatomic particle to be found. Owens College (now the University of Manchester) ![]() |