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Beth Gordon ( portrayed by Anne Archer ) , Melinda 's mother and Aiden 's grandmother , has the ability to communicate with ghosts , but chooses not to .

List of Ghost Whisperer characters

Beth Gordon ( portrayed by Anne Archer ) , Melinda 's mother and Aiden 's grandmother , has the ability to communicate with ghosts , but chooses not to . She never came to terms with her mother or Melinda when it came to their gifts and prefers not to speak of anything that has to do with ghosts , or her husband Tom Gordon . Before she met Tom , she was in a relationship with a man named Paul Eastman , whom she was having a baby with when he went to jail . Once he died , Beth married Tom and never told Melinda about her real father . In `` Pater Familias '' , Paul convinces Beth to tell Melinda the truth . She is then invited to watch the tall ships come into the harbor with Melinda , Jim and their friends , Rick , Delia , and Ned . She appeared in the episodes `` Melinda 's First Ghost '' , `` The Vanishing '' , `` The Underneath '' , and `` Pater Familias '' .

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During splashdown , the Command Module landed upside down but was righted within 10 minutes by flotation bags triggered by the astronauts .

Apollo 11

At 16 : 44 UTC the drogue parachutes had been deployed and seven minutes later the Command Module struck the water forcefully . During splashdown , the Command Module landed upside down but was righted within 10 minutes by flotation bags triggered by the astronauts . `` Everything 's okay . Our checklist is complete . Awaiting swimmers '' , was Armstrong 's last official transmission from Columbia . A diver from the Navy helicopter hovering above attached a sea anchor to the Command Module to prevent it from drifting . Additional divers attached flotation collars to stabilize the module and position rafts for astronaut extraction . Though the chance of bringing back pathogens from the lunar surface was considered remote , it was considered a possibility and NASA took great precautions at the recovery site . Divers provided the astronauts with Biological Isolation Garments ( BIGs ) which were worn until they reached isolation facilities on board the Hornet . Additionally , astronauts were rubbed down with a sodium hypochlorite solution and the Command Module wiped with Betadine to remove any lunar dust that might be present . The raft containing decontamination materials was then intentionally sunk .

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It belonged to the same group of Niger -- Congo as Suba .

Rusinga Island

The local language is Luo , although the ancestors of the current inhabitants were Suba people who came in boats several hundred years ago from Uganda as refugees from a dynastic war . Many Rusinga place names betray Suba origins , including the island 's name itself and its central peak , Lunene . There was an extinct language of Uganda called Singa , alternatives Lusinga and Lisinga , spoken only on Rusinga Island ( which , of course is in Kenya ) . It belonged to the same group of Niger -- Congo as Suba . As of 2006 , estimates of Rusinga 's population range between 20,000 and 30,000 . The entire island is part of the Homa Bay County .

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Following is a list of all Article III United States federal judges appointed by President Richard Nixon during his presidency .

List of federal judges appointed by Richard Nixon

Following is a list of all Article III United States federal judges appointed by President Richard Nixon during his presidency . In total Nixon appointed 235 Article III federal judges , surpassing the previous record of 193 set by Franklin D. Roosevelt . Among these were 4 Justices to the Supreme Court of the United States ( including 1 Chief Justice ) , 45 judges to the United States Courts of Appeals , 179 judges to the United States district courts , 3 judges to the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals , 3 judges to the United States Court of Claims and 1 judge to the United States Customs Court .

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The new system was recommended by the Governor - General , Lord Dalhousie , and adopted by the East India Company 's Court of Directors .

Postage stamps and postal history of India

These stamps were issued following a Commission of Inquiry which had carefully studied the postal systems of Europe and America . In the opinion of Geoffrey Clarke , the reformed system was to be maintained `` for the benefit of the people of India and not for the purpose of swelling the revenue . '' The Commissioners voted to abolish the earlier practice of conveying official letters free of postage ( `` franking '' ) . The new system was recommended by the Governor - General , Lord Dalhousie , and adopted by the East India Company 's Court of Directors . It introduced `` low and uniform '' rates for sending mail efficiently throughout the country within the jurisdiction of the East India Company . The basic rate was 1 / 2 anna on letters not more than 1 / 4 tola in weight . The stamps were needed to show the postage was prepaid , a basic principle of the new system , like the fundamental changes of the British system advocated by Rowland Hill and the Scinde reforms of Bartle Frere . These reforms transformed mail services within India .

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It is therefore entirely possible to use a far - call instruction to start the interrupt - function manually after pushing the flag register .

INT (x86 instruction)

When generating a software interrupt , the processor calls one of the 256 functions pointed to by the interrupt address table , which is located in the first 1024 bytes of memory while in real mode ( See Interrupt vector ) . It is therefore entirely possible to use a far - call instruction to start the interrupt - function manually after pushing the flag register .

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By the 12th century in Marrakech in Morocco a street was named `` Kutubiyyin '' or book sellers which contained more than 100 bookshops .

History of paper

By the 9th century , Muslims were using paper regularly , although for important works like copies of the revered Qur'an , vellum was still preferred . Advances in book production and bookbinding were introduced . In Muslim countries they made books lighter -- sewn with silk and bound with leather - covered paste boards ; they had a flap that wrapped the book up when not in use . As paper was less reactive to humidity , the heavy boards were not needed . By the 12th century in Marrakech in Morocco a street was named `` Kutubiyyin '' or book sellers which contained more than 100 bookshops .

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She just finished a run of her newest interactive show , Wake Up Your Weird , at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta .

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Carrara - Rudolph has written and produced several one - woman shows . Her latest musical , Entertaining a Thought , which was developed at the 2009 Ojai Play Write Conference , recently received a Jim Henson Foundation Grant and a 2009 -- 2010 UNIMA Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry . She just finished a run of her newest interactive show , Wake Up Your Weird , at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta . The show she created for the Disney company , The Wahoo Wagon , ran for six months at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood and featured all of her original characters .

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Equally valuable was the ship 's rutter containing vital information on the China , India , and Japan trades .

East India Company

The biggest capture that galvanised English trade was the seizure of the large Portuguese Carrack , the Madre de Deus by Sir Walter Raleigh and the Earl of Cumberland at the Battle of Flores on 13 August 1592 . When she was brought in to Dartmouth she was the largest vessel that had been seen in England and her cargo consisted of chests filled with jewels , pearls , gold , silver coins , ambergris , cloth , tapestries , pepper , cloves , cinnamon , nutmeg , benjamin , red dye , cochineal and ebony . Equally valuable was the ship 's rutter containing vital information on the China , India , and Japan trades . These riches aroused the English to engage in this opulent commerce .

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The oldest sitting senator is Dianne Feinstein ( born 1933 ) .

List of longest-living United States Senators

This page contains a list of the longest - living United States Senators among those currently living ( incumbent or former ) and a list of the individuals who , at the time of their deaths , were the longest - lived United States Senators among those current or former senators then living . Of those living , the longest - lived senator is Ernest Hollings . The oldest sitting senator is Dianne Feinstein ( born 1933 ) . The longest - lived senator in history is Cornelius Cole , who died at 102 .

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Typical modern wind turbines have diameters of 40 to 90 metres ( 130 to 300 ft ) and are rated between 500 kW and 2 MW .

Wind turbine design

Typical modern wind turbines have diameters of 40 to 90 metres ( 130 to 300 ft ) and are rated between 500 kW and 2 MW . As of 2014 the most powerful turbine , the Vestas V - 164 , is rated at 8 MW and has a rotor diameter of 164m .

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It is located on about 62 acres west of Mandalay Bay at Russell Road and Hacienda Avenue and between Polaris Avenue and Dean Martin Drive , just west of Interstate 15 .

Las Vegas Stadium

Las Vegas Stadium is the working name for a domed stadium under construction in Paradise , Nevada for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League ( NFL ) and the UNLV Rebels football team from the University of Nevada , Las Vegas ( UNLV ) . It is located on about 62 acres west of Mandalay Bay at Russell Road and Hacienda Avenue and between Polaris Avenue and Dean Martin Drive , just west of Interstate 15 . Construction of the $1.9 billion stadium began in September 2017 and is expected to be completed in time for the 2020 NFL season .

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Peppers bounced back in Week 5 of the 2009 season against the Washington Redskins by recording 5 tackles , 2 sacks , and along with the help of Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis , tackled Redskins Running Back Clinton Portis in the end zone for a safety .

Julius Peppers

Peppers bounced back in Week 5 of the 2009 season against the Washington Redskins by recording 5 tackles , 2 sacks , and along with the help of Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis , tackled Redskins Running Back Clinton Portis in the end zone for a safety . Peppers helped the Panthers to their first win of the season defeating Washington 20 - 17 . In Week 8 , in a 34 - 21 win against the Arizona Cardinals , Peppers recorded 2 tackles , 1 sack , 1 forced fumble , 1 interception for a 13 - yard touchdown , and 1 pass defensed earning him his third NFC Defensive Player of the Week Award . In Week 9 , in a 30 - 20 loss against the New Orleans Saints , Peppers broke his right hand , but continued to play with a cast on his hand over the next few games . In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings , Julius Peppers played one of his best games of his career , although only recording 1 tackle , 1 sack , and 1 pass defensed , Peppers also had 5 quarterback hurries and was all over the field , causing sports writer Peter King to say that Peppers looked like Lawrence Taylor and Deacon Jones rolled into one dominant force .

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One story `` Old Wounds '' , considered to be non-canonical to Star Wars lore , depicts Maul , now with longer horns on his head , surviving his bisection at Obi - Wan 's hands , replacing his missing bottom half with cybernetic legs , similar to those of General Grievous .

Darth Maul

In 2005 , Dark Horse Comics published Star Wars : Visionaries , a compilation of comic art short stories . One story `` Old Wounds '' , considered to be non-canonical to Star Wars lore , depicts Maul , now with longer horns on his head , surviving his bisection at Obi - Wan 's hands , replacing his missing bottom half with cybernetic legs , similar to those of General Grievous . He then follows Obi - Wan throughout the galaxy , finally tracking him down on Tatooine a few years after the events of Star Wars : Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith . Maul taunts Obi - Wan , saying that after he kills him , he will take a toddler - aged Luke Skywalker to his master , Emperor Palpatine . Maul plans to kill Darth Vader , and resume his rightful place at Palpatine 's side as his apprentice . He ignites his new double - bladed lightsaber , and engages Obi - Wan in a lightsaber duel , but Obi - Wan again bests him in combat , cutting off his opponent 's horns . The Sith Lord is killed , unexpectedly , by a blaster bolt to the head from Owen Lars . Obi - Wan thanks Owen , and says he will take Maul 's body into the desert and burn it so he can never come back .

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The Spanish attacked and destroyed the British settlement at Trist in the Bay of Campeche , where Boston merchants had long extracted log wood for sale in England and Europe .

Shipbuilding in the American colonies

In 1717 , Boston learned that disaster had struck in the West Indies . The Spanish attacked and destroyed the British settlement at Trist in the Bay of Campeche , where Boston merchants had long extracted log wood for sale in England and Europe . Boston 's economy was sent into a tailspin . Ship orders decreased and confidence in long - term credit arrangements plummeted triggering an unprecedented amount of lawsuits . Boston 's economic catastrophe in 1717 led to the creation of new currency and credit laws that directly affected how merchants and tradesmen in the shipbuilding industry conducted business . This meant more stringent lending practices to trustworthy tradesmen and a stronger , more transparent industry that continued to dominate the Atlantic economy .

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Set in Yorkshire , England , Yorkshire 's Allerton Castle was used for most of the exterior shots of Misselthwaite Manor , as well as interior shots .

The Secret Garden (1993 film)

Set in Yorkshire , England , Yorkshire 's Allerton Castle was used for most of the exterior shots of Misselthwaite Manor , as well as interior shots . The film was a critical and commercial success . Maggie Smith was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role . In 2005 the British Film Institute included it in their list of the 50 films you should see by the age of 14 .

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In 2014 , it was revealed that Grossman would return to the series in its fourth season , American Horror Story : Freak Show , reprising her role as Pepper from the second season , making her the first to play the same role in two different seasons of the show .

Naomi Grossman

Not knowing what role she was auditioning for , Grossman sent in an audition for American Horror Story : Asylum in mid-2012 and was cast in soon after as Pepper , a microcephalic ; the season premiered later that year on October 17 . In preparation for the role , she shaved her head bald . In 2014 , it was revealed that Grossman would return to the series in its fourth season , American Horror Story : Freak Show , reprising her role as Pepper from the second season , making her the first to play the same role in two different seasons of the show . She spoke of her casting in the fourth season saying that reprising her role was `` the last thing from ( her ) mind '' since it had never been done before .

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`` Spiders & Snakes '' is a 1974 hit song recorded by Jim Stafford and written by Stafford and David Bellamy .

Spiders & Snakes (song)

`` Spiders & Snakes '' is a 1974 hit song recorded by Jim Stafford and written by Stafford and David Bellamy . It was the second of four U.S. Top 40 singles released from his eponymous debut album and also the highest - charting .

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When the shooting began , country music singer Jason Aldean was giving the closing performance in front of an audience of about 22,000 .

2017 Las Vegas shooting

The mass shooting occurred between 10 : 05 and 10 : 15 p.m. PDT on October 1 , 2017 ( the third and final night of the festival ) . When the shooting began , country music singer Jason Aldean was giving the closing performance in front of an audience of about 22,000 .

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Harley Quinn is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker , whom she met while working as a psychiatrist at Gotham City 's Arkham Asylum , where the Joker was a patient .

Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker , whom she met while working as a psychiatrist at Gotham City 's Arkham Asylum , where the Joker was a patient . Her name is a play on the name `` Harlequin '' , a character which originated in the commedia dell'arte . The character has teamed up with fellow villains Catwoman and Poison Ivy several times , the trio being known as the Gotham City Sirens . Poison Ivy is known to be a close friend , sometimes lover , and recurring ally of Harley . Since The New 52 , she is now depicted as an antihero and has left her past as a supervillain behind . Harley Quinn has also been depicted as a member of the Suicide Squad .

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In the 1997 case of Silverman v. Campbell the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the state constitution requiring an oath to God for employment in the public sector violated Article VI of the federal constitution , as well as the First and Fourteenth Amendments , and therefore could not be enforced .

No Religious Test Clause

In the 1997 case of Silverman v. Campbell the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the state constitution requiring an oath to God for employment in the public sector violated Article VI of the federal constitution , as well as the First and Fourteenth Amendments , and therefore could not be enforced . The other seven states still have similar provisions in their constitutions , but they are not enforced in modern times because it is taken for granted they would be held to be unconstitutional if challenged .

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In his Inaugural Address on April 28 , 1919 , Thompson looked towards drastically expanding Chicago , saying that `` Chicago is greater than some nations '' .

William Hale Thompson

In his Inaugural Address on April 28 , 1919 , Thompson looked towards drastically expanding Chicago , saying that `` Chicago is greater than some nations '' . This expansion included the extension and widening of streets to cross over more of the city , new post offices , freight terminals , playgrounds , bridges , and more . Also , due to the rapidly changing city , Thompson proposed a zoning bill to regulate and create commercial , industrial , and residential areas . Among the other issues he claimed he would address were telephone prices and service quality , the expansion of the Chicago Police Department , Jobs for returning soldiers , lowering the cost of living , and restoring the jobs of Public School representatives who were removed by the Supreme Court .

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Collectively , they stretch from Dandong in the east to Lop Lake in the west , from present - day Sino - Russian border in the north to Qinghai in the south ; along an arc that roughly delineates the edge of Mongolian steppe .

Great Wall of China

The frontier walls built by different dynasties have multiple courses . Collectively , they stretch from Dandong in the east to Lop Lake in the west , from present - day Sino - Russian border in the north to Qinghai in the south ; along an arc that roughly delineates the edge of Mongolian steppe . A comprehensive archaeological survey , using advanced technologies , has concluded that the walls built by the Ming dynasty measure 8,850 km ( 5,500 mi ) . This is made up of 6,259 km ( 3,889 mi ) sections of actual wall , 359 km ( 223 mi ) of trenches and 2,232 km ( 1,387 mi ) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers . Another archaeological survey found that the entire wall with all of its branches measures out to be 21,196 km ( 13,171 mi ) . Today , the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history .

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The House consists of 118 representatives elected from individual legislative districts for two - year terms with no limits ; redistricted every 10 years , based on the 2010 U.S. census each representative represents approximately 108,734 people .

Illinois House of Representatives

The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly , the bicameral legislature of the U.S. state of Illinois . The body was created by the first Illinois Constitution adopted in 1818 . The House consists of 118 representatives elected from individual legislative districts for two - year terms with no limits ; redistricted every 10 years , based on the 2010 U.S. census each representative represents approximately 108,734 people .

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Xingu peoples are indigenous peoples of Brazil living near the Xingu River .

Xingu peoples

Xingu peoples are indigenous peoples of Brazil living near the Xingu River . They have many cultural similarities despite their different ethnologies . Xingu people represent fifteen tribes and all four of Brazil 's indigenous language groups , but they share similar belief systems , rituals and ceremonies .

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Puritans adopted a Reformed theology and , in that sense , were Calvinists ( as were many of their earlier opponents ) .

Puritans

Puritans by definition were dissatisfied with the limited extent of the English Reformation and with the Church of England 's tolerance of practices which they associated with the Catholic Church . They formed and identified with various religious groups advocating greater purity of worship and doctrine , as well as personal and group piety . Puritans adopted a Reformed theology and , in that sense , were Calvinists ( as were many of their earlier opponents ) . They also took note of radical criticisms of Zwingli in Zürich and Calvin in Geneva . In church polity , some advocated separation from all other established Christian denominations in favour of autonomous gathered churches . These separatist and independent strands of Puritanism became prominent in the 1640s , when the supporters of a Presbyterian polity in the Westminster Assembly were unable to forge a new English national church .

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The president and the vice-president are elected on one ballot for a five - year term by the people .

Elections in Panama

Panama elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature . The president and the vice-president are elected on one ballot for a five - year term by the people . The National Assembly ( Asamblea Nacional ) has 71 members , elected for a five - year term in single - seat and multi-seat constituencies .

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The White House Office is headed by the White House Chief of Staff , who is also the head of the Executive Office of the President .

White House Office

The White House Office is an entity within the Executive Office of the President of the United States . The White House Office is headed by the White House Chief of Staff , who is also the head of the Executive Office of the President . The staff of the various offices are based in the West Wing and East Wing of the White House , the Eisenhower Executive Office Building , and the New Executive Office Building . Almost all of the White House Office staff are political appointees of the President . These aides oversee the political and policy interests of the President and do not require Senate confirmation for appointment . They can be removed at the discretion of the President .

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His right arm has a yellow with black striped sticker that says `` LASER '' on his upper arm , and contains the weapon system which projects an unusually strong and powerful red - colored laser out of the small cannon on the back of the wrist .

Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear wears a high - tech space suit , similar to those of modern - day astronauts though more streamlined and iconic . The suit chest features a control panel . On his green torso consist of a light blue sticker that has the words `` SPACE RANGER '' and the Star Command symbol . On the left hand side of the suit , a large red button activates the suit 's flight system , which are two purple wings with candy cane lining , and green and red wing tips . Above a red button that pops out his purple high - pressure space wings is a yellow nametag that says `` LIGHTYEAR '' . The three buttons ( one red , one green and one blue ) on the right of the suit have numerous functions such as contacting Star Command , shooting grappling hooks , and activating full throttle . As the toy Buzz Lightyear of movies however , all they do is make Buzz Lightyear say different catch phrases . Buzz Lightyear 's suit also protects against the vacuum and cold of space . It can also translate all he says into any language even an outer space dialect . A retractable helmet , when activated , covers Buzz Lightyear 's head and allows him to breath in space or on planets lacking a sufficient supply of oxygen . His left arm of the suit has a Space Ranger symbol sticker on his uppon arm and panel that flips open to reveal a display that contains a mission log in the wrist area to record history and provide records . His right arm has a yellow with black striped sticker that says `` LASER '' on his upper arm , and contains the weapon system which projects an unusually strong and powerful red - colored laser out of the small cannon on the back of the wrist . Buzz Lightyear has a utility belt as an upgrade to suit . It has various things such as anti-gravity servos , magnets for climbing purposes , and a grappling hook .

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The battle was fought between the U.S. 2nd ( under the command of Major General Omar Bundy ) and 3rd Divisions along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th , 10th , 197th , 87th , and 28th Divisions .

Battle of Belleau Wood

The Battle of Belleau Wood ( 1 -- 26 June 1918 ) occurred during the German Spring Offensive in World War I , near the Marne River in France . The battle was fought between the U.S. 2nd ( under the command of Major General Omar Bundy ) and 3rd Divisions along with French and British forces against an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th , 10th , 197th , 87th , and 28th Divisions . The battle has become a key component of the lore of the United States Marine Corps .

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In the penultimate episode of the season , the remaining four recruits learned and replicated a dessert .

Worst Cooks in America

In the penultimate episode of the season , the remaining four recruits learned and replicated a dessert . After this , in the first season , the recruits had to instruct a group of high school students how to replicate the dessert recipe . In the second one , the recruits were assigned the dessert to serve after both chefs , and a special guest enjoyed a main dish .

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Four teams with Super Bowls in their home venue have qualified for the divisional playoffs : the 1994 Miami Dolphins , the 1998 Miami Dolphins , the 2016 Houston Texans , and the 2017 Minnesota Vikings , the Vikings being the first to qualify for their conference 's title game .

Super Bowl curse

The home field curse affects the host team of the Super Bowl . So far no team has yet managed to reach the Super Bowl in their home stadium . Four teams with Super Bowls in their home venue have qualified for the divisional playoffs : the 1994 Miami Dolphins , the 1998 Miami Dolphins , the 2016 Houston Texans , and the 2017 Minnesota Vikings , the Vikings being the first to qualify for their conference 's title game . From 1966 -- 2011 ( excluding the six Super Bowl games held in a stadium without a professional team ) , the Super Bowl host team has had 11 winning seasons , four split seasons , and 25 losing seasons . Mathematically , the probability of that many losing seasons or more occurring by chance ( assuming a 50 percent chance of having a losing season ( disregarding . 500 seasons ) ) is 7.69 percent . It should be noted , however , that the Super Bowl host stadium is selected several years before the game is played , without regard to the teams that qualify .

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Simone 's family has been critical of the decision to cast her in the role .

Zoe Saldana

Saldana starred in Nina , an unauthorized biopic about the jazz musician Nina Simone , which was released in 2016 . The film depicts the late singer 's rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson . Simone 's family has been critical of the decision to cast her in the role . Also in 2016 , she co-starred in the science - fiction sequel Star Trek Beyond , which was released in July , and Ben Affleck 's crime drama Live by Night , which was released in December .

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The time period for the television series is roughly between 1861 ( Season 1 ) and 1867 ( Season 13 ) during and shortly after the American Civil War .

Bonanza

In 2002 , Bonanza was ranked No. 43 on TV Guide 's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time , and in 2013 TV Guide included it in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time . The time period for the television series is roughly between 1861 ( Season 1 ) and 1867 ( Season 13 ) during and shortly after the American Civil War .

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It was created by William Moulton Marston , inventor of the lie detector , as an allegory for feminine charm .

Lasso of Truth

The Lasso of Truth is a fictional weapon wielded by DC Comics superheroine Wonder Woman , Princess Diana of Themyscira . It is also known as the Magic Lasso or the Lasso of Hestia . It was created by William Moulton Marston , inventor of the lie detector , as an allegory for feminine charm . But later it became more popular as a device to extract truth from people .

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The United States has continuously had a fluctuating public debt since then , except for about a year during 1835 -- 1836 .

History of the United States public debt

The history of the United States public debt started with federal government debt incurred during the American Revolutionary War by the first U.S treasurer , Michael Hillegas , after its formation in 1789 . The United States has continuously had a fluctuating public debt since then , except for about a year during 1835 -- 1836 . To allow comparisons over the years , public debt is often expressed as a ratio to gross domestic product ( GDP ) . Historically , the United States public debt as a share of GDP has increased during wars and recessions , and subsequently declined .

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The United States placed first in total medals -- its second time doing so in a Winter Games -- and set a new record for most medals won by a NOC at a single Winter Olympics , with 37 ( the previous record was 36 , established by Germany in 2002 ) .

2010 Winter Olympics medal table

Athletes from 26 NOCs won at least one medal , and athletes from 19 of these NOCs secured at least one gold . For the first time , Canada won a gold medal at an Olympic Games it hosted , having failed to do so at both the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary . In contrast to the lack of gold medals at these previous Olympics , the Canadian team finished first overall in gold medal wins , and became the first host nation -- since Norway in 1952 -- to lead the gold medal count , with 14 medals . In doing so , it also broke the record for the most gold medals won by a NOC at a single Winter Olympics ( the previous was 13 , set by the Soviet Union in 1976 and matched by Norway in 2002 ) . The United States placed first in total medals -- its second time doing so in a Winter Games -- and set a new record for most medals won by a NOC at a single Winter Olympics , with 37 ( the previous record was 36 , established by Germany in 2002 ) . Athletes from Slovakia and Belarus won the first Winter Olympic gold medals for their nations .

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Tucker gained international fame as the first artist to record the extremely popular `` Order My Steps '' by Glenn Edward Burleigh .

Barbara Johnson Tucker

Tucker gained international fame as the first artist to record the extremely popular `` Order My Steps '' by Glenn Edward Burleigh . Tucker released an album that was awarded two Texas Gospel Music Awards in 1993 : Best New Album and Song of the Year .

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Leo 's reform did much to reduce the previous fragmentation of the Empire , which henceforth had one center of power , Constantinople .

Byzantine Empire

Leo VI achieved the complete codification of Byzantine law in Greek . This monumental work of 60 volumes became the foundation of all subsequent Byzantine law and is still studied today . Leo also reformed the administration of the Empire , redrawing the borders of the administrative subdivisions ( the Themata , or `` Themes '' ) and tidying up the system of ranks and privileges , as well as regulating the behaviour of the various trade guilds in Constantinople . Leo 's reform did much to reduce the previous fragmentation of the Empire , which henceforth had one center of power , Constantinople . However , the increasing military success of the Empire greatly enriched and empowered the provincial nobility with respect to the peasantry , who were essentially reduced to a state of serfdom .

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The most commonly used language is English ( specifically , American English ) , which is the de facto national language of the United States .

Languages of the United States

Many languages are spoken , or historically have been spoken , in the United States . Today over 500 languages are used by the U.S. population . The most commonly used language is English ( specifically , American English ) , which is the de facto national language of the United States . Since the 1965 Immigration Act , Spanish is the second most common language in the country . The United States does not have an official language , but some state governments recognize specific languages . For instance , the state government of Louisiana offers services and documents in French , as does New Mexico in Spanish . There are many languages indigenous to North America or to U.S. states or holdings in the Pacific region . Hawaiian , although having few native speakers , is an official language along with English of the state of Hawaii . Alaska officializes English and twenty native languages .

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In 1936 , the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists .

American Society of Anesthesiologists

In 1905 , nine physicians ( from Long Island , N.Y. ) organized the first professional anesthesia society . In 1911 , the Society expanded to 23 members and became the New York Society of Anesthetists . Over the next 25 years , involvement in anesthesia - related issues grew and attracted other interested physicians nationwide . In 1936 , the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists . In 1945 , the organization moved to become the American Society of Anesthesiologists ( ASA ) . In 1960 , the ASA established an Executive Office in Park Ridge , Illinois to meet growing membership and patient - care demands . In 2014 , the ASA opened new headquarters in Schaumburg , Illinois .

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Tinnitus is the hearing of sound when no external sound is present .

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the hearing of sound when no external sound is present . While often described as a ringing , it may also sound like a clicking , hiss or roaring . Rarely , unclear voices or music are heard . The sound may be soft or loud , low pitched or high pitched and appear to be coming from one ear or both . Most of the time , it comes on gradually . In some people , the sound causes depression or anxiety and can interfere with concentration .

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The English denomination appeared on the obverse below the denomination in Malay on the earlier series , but now appears on the reverse together with the Jawi .

Brunei dollar

On 12 June 1967 , the government ( Kerajaan Brunei ) introduced notes in denominations of 1 , 5 , 10 , 50 and 100 dollars . Notes for 500 and 1000 dollars followed in 1979 . In 1989 , the title on the paper money was changed to Negara Brunei Darussalam , the official name of the country , and the Malay term for `` State of Brunei , Abode of Peace . '' 10,000 dollar notes were introduced the same year . All notes bear the denomination in Malay ( in both Rumi and Jawi ) and in English . The English denomination appeared on the obverse below the denomination in Malay on the earlier series , but now appears on the reverse together with the Jawi .

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It can also be carried by ions in an electrolyte , or by both ions and electrons such as in an ionised gas ( plasma ) .

Electric current

An electric current is a flow of electric charge . In electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire . It can also be carried by ions in an electrolyte , or by both ions and electrons such as in an ionised gas ( plasma ) .

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Based on popular demand , Phil Spencer , Microsoft 's Head of Xbox , announced that Xbox One consoles would be able to play select games made for the original Xbox console , first released in 2001 .

List of Xbox games compatible with Xbox One

During Microsoft 's E3 2017 press conference on June 11 , 2017 , Microsoft announced that roughly 50 % of Xbox One users had played an Xbox 360 game on Xbox One through the system 's backward - compatibility feature . Based on popular demand , Phil Spencer , Microsoft 's Head of Xbox , announced that Xbox One consoles would be able to play select games made for the original Xbox console , first released in 2001 . The compatibility will work on all consoles in the Xbox One family , including the Xbox One X , and will be available as a free update planned for the fall of 2017 .

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Outside of the major spiral arms is the Monoceros Ring ( or Outer Ring ) , a ring of gas and stars torn from other galaxies billions of years ago .

Milky Way

Outside of the major spiral arms is the Monoceros Ring ( or Outer Ring ) , a ring of gas and stars torn from other galaxies billions of years ago . However , several members of the scientific community recently restated their position affirming the Monoceros structure is nothing more than an over-density produced by the flared and warped thick disk of the Milky Way .

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The Chamber folks replied that it could be done and the shooting of the final scene became a community event .

Field of Dreams

During a lunch with the Iowa Chamber of Commerce , Robinson broached his idea of a final scene in which headlights could be seen for miles along the horizon . The Chamber folks replied that it could be done and the shooting of the final scene became a community event . The film crew was hidden on the farm to make sure the aerial shots did not reveal them . Dyersville was then blacked out and local extras drove their vehicles to the field . In order to give the illusion of movement , the drivers were instructed to continuously switch between their low and high beams .

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The history of the Great Wall of China began when fortifications built by various states during the Spring and Autumn ( 771 -- 476 BC ) and Warring States periods ( 475 -- 221 BC ) were connected by the first emperor of China , Qin Shi Huang , to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty ( 221 -- 206 BC ) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia .

History of the Great Wall of China

The history of the Great Wall of China began when fortifications built by various states during the Spring and Autumn ( 771 -- 476 BC ) and Warring States periods ( 475 -- 221 BC ) were connected by the first emperor of China , Qin Shi Huang , to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty ( 221 -- 206 BC ) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia . The walls were built of rammed earth , constructed using forced labour , and by 212 BC ran from Gansu to the coast of southern Manchuria .

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The Council is made up of the leaders ( governors and presidents ) of Russia 's Federal Subjects .

State Council (Russia)

The Council is made up of the leaders ( governors and presidents ) of Russia 's Federal Subjects . Other persons may be appointed to the Council at the President 's discretion .

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On March 9 and 10 , 1804 , another ceremony , commemorated as Three Flags Day , was conducted in St. Louis , to transfer ownership of Upper Louisiana from Spain to the French First Republic , and then from France to the United States .

Louisiana Purchase

On March 9 and 10 , 1804 , another ceremony , commemorated as Three Flags Day , was conducted in St. Louis , to transfer ownership of Upper Louisiana from Spain to the French First Republic , and then from France to the United States . From March 10 to September 30 , 1804 , Upper Louisiana was supervised as a military district , under Commandant Amos Stoddard .

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The song was written by the band 's Canadian lead vocalist David Clayton - Thomas and appears on their eponymous album .

Spinning Wheel (song)

`` Spinning Wheel '' is the title of a song from 1968 by the band Blood , Sweat & Tears . The song was written by the band 's Canadian lead vocalist David Clayton - Thomas and appears on their eponymous album .

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Released as a single in June 1972 , the song would ultimately become a number - one success for Lawrence , topping the Hot 100 chart in early 1973 .

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

Released as a single in June 1972 , the song would ultimately become a number - one success for Lawrence , topping the Hot 100 chart in early 1973 . Lawrence was , at the time , a regular performer on the ensemble variety comedy television show The Carol Burnett Show . It scored number six on the Easy Listening chart , and it peaked at number 36 on Billboard 's Hot Country Singles chart . It was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 , and was finally topped by Tony Orlando and Dawn 's `` Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree '' . Billboard ranked it as the No. 11 song for 1973 .

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Introduced a year later , the Gavilan SC included a touchpad above its keyboard .

Touchpad

By 1982 , Apollo desktop computers were equipped with a touchpad on the right side of the keyboard . Introduced a year later , the Gavilan SC included a touchpad above its keyboard .

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Gregor Johann Mendel ( Czech : Řehoř Jan Mendel ; 20 July 1822 -- 6 January 1884 ) ( English : / ˈmɛndəl / ) was a scientist , Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas ' Abbey in Brno , Margraviate of Moravia .

Gregor Mendel

Gregor Johann Mendel ( Czech : Řehoř Jan Mendel ; 20 July 1822 -- 6 January 1884 ) ( English : / ˈmɛndəl / ) was a scientist , Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas ' Abbey in Brno , Margraviate of Moravia . Mendel was born in a German - speaking family in the Silesian part of the Austrian Empire ( today 's Czech Republic ) and gained posthumous recognition as the founder of the modern science of genetics . Though farmers had known for millennia that crossbreeding of animals and plants could favor certain desirable traits , Mendel 's pea plant experiments conducted between 1856 and 1863 established many of the rules of heredity , now referred to as the laws of Mendelian inheritance .

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In a two - point conversion attempt , the team that just scored must run a play from scrimmage close to the opponent 's goal line ( 5 - yard line in amateur Canadian , 3 - yard line in professional Canadian , 3 - yard line in amateur American , 2 - yard line in professional American ) and advance the ball across the goal line in the same manner as if they were scoring a touchdown .

Two-point conversion

In American and Canadian football , a two - point conversion or two - point convert is a play a team attempts instead of kicking a one - point conversion immediately after it scores a touchdown . In a two - point conversion attempt , the team that just scored must run a play from scrimmage close to the opponent 's goal line ( 5 - yard line in amateur Canadian , 3 - yard line in professional Canadian , 3 - yard line in amateur American , 2 - yard line in professional American ) and advance the ball across the goal line in the same manner as if they were scoring a touchdown . If the team succeeds , it earns two additional points on top of the six points for the touchdown , for a total of eight points . If the team fails , no additional points are scored . In either case , if any time remains in the half , the team proceeds to a kickoff .

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The 26th Amendment ( passed and ratified in 1971 ) set the voting age for federal and state elections at 18 years , but does not prevent states from establishing a lower voting age .

Voting age

The 26th Amendment ( passed and ratified in 1971 ) set the voting age for federal and state elections at 18 years , but does not prevent states from establishing a lower voting age . Except for the express limitations provided for in Amendments XIV , XV , XIX and XXVI , voter qualifications for House and Senate elections are largely delegated to the States under Article I , Section 2 and Amendment XVII of the United States Constitution , which respectively state that `` The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States , and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature . '' and `` The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State , elected by the people thereof , for six years ; and each Senator shall have one vote . The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures . ''

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The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that typically plays music written in the bass and tenor clefs , and occasionally the treble .

Bassoon

The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that typically plays music written in the bass and tenor clefs , and occasionally the treble . Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century , the bassoon figures prominently in orchestral , concert band , and chamber music literature . The bassoon is a non-transposing instrument known for its distinctive tone colour , wide range , variety of character and agility . Listeners often compare its warm , dark , reedy timbre to that of a male baritone voice . Someone who plays the bassoon is called a bassoonist .

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The traditional distance by road is 874 miles ( 1,407 km ) and takes most cyclists 10 to 14 days ; the record for running the route is nine days .

Land's End to John o' Groats

Land 's End to John o ' Groats is the traversal of the whole length of the island of Great Britain between two extremities ; in the southwest and northeast . The traditional distance by road is 874 miles ( 1,407 km ) and takes most cyclists 10 to 14 days ; the record for running the route is nine days . Off - road walkers typically walk about 1,200 miles ( 1,900 km ) and take two or three months for the expedition . Two much - photographed signposts indicate the traditional distance at each end .

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During the regular season , each team plays 82 games , 41 each home and away .

National Basketball Association

During the regular season , each team plays 82 games , 41 each home and away . A team faces opponents in its own division four times a year ( 16 games ) . Each team plays six of the teams from the other two divisions in its conference four times ( 24 games ) , and the remaining four teams three times ( 12 games ) . Finally , each team plays all the teams in the other conference twice apiece ( 30 games ) . This asymmetrical structure means the strength of schedule will vary between teams ( but not as significantly as the NFL or MLB ) . Over five seasons , each team will have played 80 games against their division ( 20 games against each opponent , 10 at home , 10 on the road ) , 180 games against the rest of their conference ( 18 games against each opponent , 9 at home , 9 on the road ) , and 150 games against the other conference ( 10 games against each team , 5 at home , 5 on the road ) .

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They have won eight AFC Championships ( 1977 , 1986 , 1987 , 1989 , 1997 , 1998 , 2013 , 2015 , and three Super Bowl championships ( 1997 ( XXXII ) , 1998 ( XXXIII ) , 2015 ( 50 ) .

Denver Broncos

The Broncos were barely competitive during their 10 - year run in the AFL and their first seven years in the NFL . They did not complete a winning season until 1973 . In 1977 , four years later , they qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history and advanced to Super Bowl XII . Since 1975 , the Broncos have become one of the NFL 's more successful teams , having suffered only seven losing seasons . They have won eight AFC Championships ( 1977 , 1986 , 1987 , 1989 , 1997 , 1998 , 2013 , 2015 , and three Super Bowl championships ( 1997 ( XXXII ) , 1998 ( XXXIII ) , 2015 ( 50 ) . However , the Broncos have the NFL record for most Super Bowl losses ( 5 ) . They have five players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame : John Elway , Floyd Little , Gary Zimmerman , Shannon Sharpe , and the most recently elected member , Terrell Davis .

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The German Empire and Austria - Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation , starting on April 30 , 1916 .

Daylight saving time

George Hudson proposed the idea of daylight saving in 1895 . The German Empire and Austria - Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation , starting on April 30 , 1916 . Many countries have used it at various times since then , particularly since the energy crisis of the 1970s .

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Set in Northern Italy in 1983 , Call Me by Your Name chronicles the romantic relationship between Elio Perlman ( Timothée Chalamet ) , a 17 - year - old living in Italy , and his father 's 24 - year - old American assistant , Oliver ( Armie Hammer ) .

Call Me by Your Name (film)

Call Me by Your Name is a 2017 coming - of - age drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by James Ivory , based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman . It is the final installment in Guadagnino 's thematic Desire trilogy , following I Am Love ( 2009 ) and A Bigger Splash ( 2015 ) . Set in Northern Italy in 1983 , Call Me by Your Name chronicles the romantic relationship between Elio Perlman ( Timothée Chalamet ) , a 17 - year - old living in Italy , and his father 's 24 - year - old American assistant , Oliver ( Armie Hammer ) . The film also stars Michael Stuhlbarg , Amira Casar , Esther Garrel , and Victoire Du Bois .

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However , an infamous vein of mental instability and violence that was reinforced by cousin marriages intended to preserve the pureblood line had reduced them to poverty and squalor , as shown in the Pensieve 's `` memory '' that Harry and Dumbledore witnessed .

Lord Voldemort

Most of the exposition of the House of Gaunt 's background occurs in Harry Potter and the Half - Blood Prince , through the medium of Dumbledore 's Pensieve . The Gaunts were once a powerful and influential family , and are the last known descendants of Salazar Slytherin . However , an infamous vein of mental instability and violence that was reinforced by cousin marriages intended to preserve the pureblood line had reduced them to poverty and squalor , as shown in the Pensieve 's `` memory '' that Harry and Dumbledore witnessed . Like Salazar Slytherin , the Gaunts spoke Parseltongue . At the time of the story , the Gaunts owned hardly any assets save for a ramshackle shanty in Little Hangleton , which stood in a thicket in a valley opposite the Riddle House . Like the Riddles , the Gaunts were also unpopular with the local residents , but for the opposite reason ; their squalor was looked down upon and the vicious behavior of the Gaunt men earned them a reputation for being vulgar and intimidating .

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In 1848 , a reviewer for Sharpe 's London Magazine chided Browning for failing to clarify :

Pippa Passes

Pippa 's song influences Luigi to leave that night for Vienna , preserving him from the police . But does he give up his plan to assassinate the Austrian official ? In 1848 , a reviewer for Sharpe 's London Magazine chided Browning for failing to clarify :

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After the bride has been given the ring , or at the end of the ceremony ( depending on local custom ) , the groom breaks a glass , crushing it with his right foot , and the guests shout `` Mazel tov ! ''

Jewish wedding

After the bride has been given the ring , or at the end of the ceremony ( depending on local custom ) , the groom breaks a glass , crushing it with his right foot , and the guests shout `` Mazel tov ! '' ( `` Congratulations '' ) . At some contemporary weddings , a lightbulb may be substituted because it is thinner and more easily broken , and it makes a louder popping sound .

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`` I Would n't Want to Be Like You '' is a song by the British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project , featured on their 1977 album I Robot .

I Wouldn't Want to Be Like You

`` I Would n't Want to Be Like You '' is a song by the British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project , featured on their 1977 album I Robot . Written by band leaders Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson , `` I Would n't Want to Be Like You '' was sung by pop singer Lenny Zakatek , who would go on to sing many of the band 's songs . In the United States , the song was a moderate success and charted at # 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 .

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The film was not immediately successful at the box office when released , but was eventually regarded as a cult classic , which is reflected in a recent comment by Indian Express that film 's high recall value even after 27 years , is due to `` it ( s ) superb satirical depiction of the essential , timeless , human condition : supreme self - interest versus some moral / ethical anchor .

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

The film was not immediately successful at the box office when released , but was eventually regarded as a cult classic , which is reflected in a recent comment by Indian Express that film 's high recall value even after 27 years , is due to `` it ( s ) superb satirical depiction of the essential , timeless , human condition : supreme self - interest versus some moral / ethical anchor . What made the depiction particularly powerful was its setting : India of the early ' 80s '' .

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The `` L.A. Hustle '' began in a small Los Angeles disco in the Summer of 1975 , and hit the East Coast ( with modified steps ) in Spring of ' 76 as the `` Bus Stop '' .

Line dance

The Madison was a popular line dance in the late 1950s . The 1961 `` San Francisco Stomp '' meets the definition of a line dance . At least five line dances that are strongly associated with country - western music were written in the 1970s , two of which are dated to 1972 : `` Walkin ' Wazi '' and `` Cowboy Boogie '' , five years before the disco craze created by the release of Saturday Night Fever in 1977 , the same ( approximate ) year the `` Tush Push '' was created . The Electric Slide was a Disco - based line dance created and popularized in the mid-1970s . The `` L.A. Hustle '' began in a small Los Angeles disco in the Summer of 1975 , and hit the East Coast ( with modified steps ) in Spring of ' 76 as the `` Bus Stop '' . Another 70s line dance is the Nutbush .

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The Empire reached its largest expanse under Trajan ( reigned 98 -- 117 ) , encompassing an area of 5 million square kilometres .

Roman Empire

The Empire reached its largest expanse under Trajan ( reigned 98 -- 117 ) , encompassing an area of 5 million square kilometres . The traditional population estimate of 55 -- 60 million inhabitants accounted for between one - sixth and one - fourth of the world 's total population and made it the largest population of any unified political entity in the West until the mid-19th century . Recent demographic studies have argued for a population peak ranging from 70 million to more than 100 million . Each of the three largest cities in the Empire -- Rome , Alexandria , and Antioch -- was almost twice the size of any European city at the beginning of the 17th century .

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Housed in a three - room building it shared with the Indiana legislature , the Court held its first session in Corydon on May 5 , 1817 .

Supreme Court of Indiana

The Indiana Supreme Court was established in 1816 when Indiana was granted statehood . The new Court replaced the General Court of the Indiana Territory , which consisted of a three - member panel . Housed in a three - room building it shared with the Indiana legislature , the Court held its first session in Corydon on May 5 , 1817 . Under the state constitution of 1816 , the governor appointed justices with the state senate 's `` advice and consent '' for a term of seven years .

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Baserunners study the fielder and advance only far enough from the base to ensure that they can return safely .

Infield fly rule

A ball batted into the air subjects baserunners to a dilemma . If the ball is caught , they must return to their original base ; if not caught , the batter becomes a runner and certain runners are forced to advance to the next base . Baserunners study the fielder and advance only far enough from the base to ensure that they can return safely . If a presumed catch becomes a non-catch , forced runners must run forward instead of back . This creates an advantage for the defense in intentionally failing to execute an easy catch , which the infield fly rule exists to remove .

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Introduced in 1996 's A Game of Thrones , Sandor is the younger brother of Ser Gregor Clegane , from the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros .

Sandor Clegane

Introduced in 1996 's A Game of Thrones , Sandor is the younger brother of Ser Gregor Clegane , from the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros . He subsequently appeared in Martin 's A Clash of Kings ( 1998 ) , A Storm of Swords ( 2000 ) and A Feast for Crows ( 2005 ) .

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The site 's critical consensus reads : `` Pearl Harbor tries to be the Titanic of war movies , but it 's just a tedious romance filled with laughably bad dialogue .

Pearl Harbor (film)

This movie is inspired by Bollywood movie Sangam ( 1964 Hindi film ) . The film received generally negative reviews from critics . It has a 25 % approval rating according to review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes ( based on 190 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 / 10 ) . The site 's critical consensus reads : `` Pearl Harbor tries to be the Titanic of war movies , but it 's just a tedious romance filled with laughably bad dialogue . The 40 - minute action sequence is spectacular , though . '' `` On Metacritic , the film has a score of 44 out of 100 based on 35 reviews , indicating `` mixed or average reviews '' . While it earned praise for its technical achievements and the performances of Josh Hartnett , Mako , and Dan Aykroyd , the screenplay - its three - hour run time and acting - were popular targets for criticism .

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During this time , Marinette has to put up being paired with Chloé and Sabrina in a school project , stabilizing a friendship , while depending on Cat Noir to protect her from Evillustrator .

List of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir episodes

Nathaniel Kurtzberg is daydreaming in class of being a superhero who is rescuing his crush , Marinette , from `` Stormy Weather '' and `` Lady Wifi '' . Soon embarrassed by Chloé for his comic drawings , he becomes influenced by Hawk Moth and turns into the `` Evillustrator '' , a villain whose drawings come to life . During this time , Marinette has to put up being paired with Chloé and Sabrina in a school project , stabilizing a friendship , while depending on Cat Noir to protect her from Evillustrator . The next day , Marinette nervously says Cat Noir is `` awesome '' in front of Adrien .

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Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range , Fort Collins is located 65 mi ( 105 km ) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver .

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County , Colorado , United States . Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range , Fort Collins is located 65 mi ( 105 km ) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver . With a 2016 estimated population of 161,000 , it is the fourth most populous city in Colorado after Denver , Colorado Springs , and Aurora . Fort Collins is a midsize college city , home to Colorado State University .

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As to reasons the Board of Governors might be interested in re-evaluating their strongly held views on the subject , the NHLPA `` confirmed that it has no interest or intention of engaging in any discussion that might make Olympic participation more attractive to the Clubs '' , and that it would not schedule a break for the Olympics in the 2017 -- 18 season .

Ice hockey at the Olympic Games

On 3 April 2017 , the NHL announced that it would not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics . In that statement , the NHL said that it had been open to hearing from the IOC , the IIHF , and the players ' association on ways to make Olympic participation more attractive to team owners , but no meaningful dialogue on that matter had materialized . As to reasons the Board of Governors might be interested in re-evaluating their strongly held views on the subject , the NHLPA `` confirmed that it has no interest or intention of engaging in any discussion that might make Olympic participation more attractive to the Clubs '' , and that it would not schedule a break for the Olympics in the 2017 -- 18 season .

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Aadhaar is the world 's largest biometric ID system , with over 1.171 billion enrolled members as of 15 Aug 2017 .

Aadhaar

Aadhaar is the world 's largest biometric ID system , with over 1.171 billion enrolled members as of 15 Aug 2017 . As of this date , over 99 % of Indians aged 18 and above had been enrolled in Aadhaar . World Bank Chief Economist Paul Romer described Aadhar as `` the most sophisticated ID programme in ( the ) world '' .

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The film 's principal cast includes Kevin Costner as Robin Hood , Morgan Freeman as Azeem , Christian Slater as Will Scarlet , Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Maid Marian , and Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham .

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood : Prince of Thieves is a 1991 American romantic action adventure film . The film , an iteration of the legendary English folk tale , was directed by Kevin Reynolds . The film 's principal cast includes Kevin Costner as Robin Hood , Morgan Freeman as Azeem , Christian Slater as Will Scarlet , Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Maid Marian , and Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham .

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Prior to the 2012 season , new Jaguars owner Shahid Khan announced that the team would once again use a black jersey , something they had not done since 2008 .

Jacksonville Jaguars

Prior to the 2012 season , new Jaguars owner Shahid Khan announced that the team would once again use a black jersey , something they had not done since 2008 . In September of that year , the team announced that it would use the black jersey and black pants as their primary home uniform . The teal jersey was resurrected as an alternate .

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In Greek mythology , the Trojan War was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans ( Greeks ) after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus , king of Sparta .

Trojan War

In Greek mythology , the Trojan War was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans ( Greeks ) after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus , king of Sparta . The war is one of the most important events in Greek mythology and has been narrated through many works of Greek literature , most notably Homer 's Iliad . The core of the Iliad ( Books II -- XXIII ) describes a period of four days and two nights in the tenth year of the decade - long siege of Troy ; the Odyssey describes the journey home of Odysseus , one of the war 's heroes . Other parts of the war are described in a cycle of epic poems , which have survived through fragments . Episodes from the war provided material for Greek tragedy and other works of Greek literature , and for Roman poets including Virgil and Ovid .

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It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s , replacing the country 's most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991 .

Abuja

Abuja ( / əˈbuːdʒə / ) is the capital city of Nigeria located in the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT ) . It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s , replacing the country 's most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991 . Abuja 's geography is defined by Aso Rock , a 400 - metre ( 1,300 ft ) monolith left by water erosion . The Presidential Complex , National Assembly , Supreme Court and much of the city extend to the south of the rock . Zuma Rock , a 792 - metre ( 2,598 ft ) monolith , lies just north of the city on the expressway to Kaduna .

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Italy , Spain and France grew an interest in Japan 's output , which was offered for a low price .

History of anime

During this period , Japanese animation reached continental Europe with productions aimed at European and Japanese children , with the most - pronounced examples being the aforementioned Heidi but also Barbapapa and Vicky the Vikings . Italy , Spain and France grew an interest in Japan 's output , which was offered for a low price .

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The abbreviation ' RTR ' in the names of the motorcycles refer to ' Racing Throttle Response ' .

TVS Apache

The TVS Apache is a brand of motorcycle made by TVS Motors since 2006 . In 2008 the company claimed that more than 2.5 million Apaches were on the road. Currently the company sells five variants of the TVS Apache . The differences between each variant being the engine displacement , the options on offer and performance characteristics . The abbreviation ' RTR ' in the names of the motorcycles refer to ' Racing Throttle Response ' .

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The end of Roman rule in Britain facilitated the Anglo - Saxon settlement of Britain , which historians often regard as the origin of England and of the English people .

History of England

The end of Roman rule in Britain facilitated the Anglo - Saxon settlement of Britain , which historians often regard as the origin of England and of the English people . The Anglo - Saxons , a collection of various Germanic peoples , established several kingdoms that became the primary powers in present - day England and parts of southern Scotland . They introduced the Old English language , which largely displaced the previous British language . The Anglo - Saxons warred with British successor states in Wales , Cornwall , and the Hen Ogledd ( Old North ; the Brythonic - speaking parts of northern England and southern Scotland ) , as well as with each other . Raids by Vikings became frequent after about AD 800 , and the Norsemen settled in large parts of what is now England . During this period , several rulers attempted to unite the various Anglo - Saxon kingdoms , an effort that led to the emergence of the Kingdom of England by the 10th century .

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Since Luke is now costing the office customers , Gabe ( Zach Woods ) sends a heads - up on the situation to CEO Jo Bennett ( Kathy Bates ) , who sternly tells Michael to deal with the situation .

Nepotism (The Office)

The office returns from summer with a new office assistant , Luke ( Evan Peters ) . However , it soon becomes clear that he only goofs off , deliberately messes up food and coffee runs , and has a poor attitude that leads everyone to openly despise him . When Michael ( Steve Carell ) steps up to defend him , it is revealed that Luke is Michael 's nephew , whom Michael hired in hope that it will end the estrangement between him and his half sister , Luke 's mother . The office demands Michael get rid of Luke , but he refuses . Later on in the day , the office employees discover the trunk of Luke 's car is filled with packages from the office that he neglected to send ( along with Michael 's rejected pants from Talbot 's ) . Since Luke is now costing the office customers , Gabe ( Zach Woods ) sends a heads - up on the situation to CEO Jo Bennett ( Kathy Bates ) , who sternly tells Michael to deal with the situation . During a meeting Luke continues to rebel and act out , so Michael spanks him in front of the entire office , leaving Luke to quit and run away crying and the rest of them satisfied . Gabe assigns Michael six hours of counseling with Toby ( Paul Lieberstein ) after his ' physical assault ' of a fellow employee ; Michael is aghast at having to sit down with his archenemy , but under company policies the only alternative is termination .

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The song is the theme song for Monster Mutt & Monster Mutt Rottweiler while freestyling in Monster Jam .

Who Let the Dogs Out?

The song is the theme song for Monster Mutt & Monster Mutt Rottweiler while freestyling in Monster Jam . It was also the first song played at Buffalo Blizzard games after kickoff for the 2001 NPSL season .

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In common speech , other terms , such as `` loan '' , `` loan agreement '' , and `` loan contract '' may be used interchangeably with `` promissory note '' but a loan agreement or contract will typically be more detailed than a promissory note .

Promissory note

Promissory notes differ from IOUs in that they contain a specific promise to pay along with the steps and timeline for repayment as well as consequences if repayment fails . IOUs only acknowledge that a debt exists . In common speech , other terms , such as `` loan '' , `` loan agreement '' , and `` loan contract '' may be used interchangeably with `` promissory note '' but a loan agreement or contract will typically be more detailed than a promissory note .

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The 2018 PGA Championship was the 100th PGA Championship , held on August 9 -- 12 at Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country , Missouri , a suburb west of St. Louis .

2018 PGA Championship

The 2018 PGA Championship was the 100th PGA Championship , held on August 9 -- 12 at Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country , Missouri , a suburb west of St. Louis . This was the second PGA Championship ( 1992 ) and third major ( 1965 U.S. Open ) held at Bellerive . It was also the last to be held in the month of August . Just before the 2017 tournament , the PGA announced that the Championship will move to May in 2019 .

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Scott , writing in The New York Times , questioned the author and publisher 's choice to intentionally keep the Holocaust setting of the book vague in both the dust jacket summary and the early portion of the novel , writing : `` Boyne 's reluctance to say as much can certainly be defended , not least on the grounds that the characters in a story about the Holocaust are themselves most likely unaware of the scale and historical importance of their experiences .

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

A.O. Scott , writing in The New York Times , questioned the author and publisher 's choice to intentionally keep the Holocaust setting of the book vague in both the dust jacket summary and the early portion of the novel , writing : `` Boyne 's reluctance to say as much can certainly be defended , not least on the grounds that the characters in a story about the Holocaust are themselves most likely unaware of the scale and historical importance of their experiences . To recreate those experiences faithfully might require undoing some of the readers ' preconceptions '' . However Scott felt this undermined the work , saying : `` A young reader who knows little or nothing about the mass murder of European Jews by the Nazis will not know much more after reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas , while one who has read other books on the topic -- Jerry Spinelli 's Milkweed , say , or Anne Frank 's diary -- may be irritated by the book 's evasions and euphemisms . There is something awkward about the way Boyne manages to disguise , and then to disclose , the historical context '' . Scott concludes that `` ( T ) o mold the Holocaust into an allegory , as Boyne does here with perfectly benign intent , is to step away from its reality '' .

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It was finished in 1732 and contains the Great Hall and the main staircase , the walls of which are covered by murals painted by William Hogarth , depicting Christ healing the sick at the Pool of Bethesda and the parable of the good Samaritan .

James Gibbs

In 1723 Gibbs was appointed a governor of St Bartholomew 's Hospital , which led to him being commissioned to redesign the hospital . In 1728 he produced a design with four near identical blocks around a square 200 by 160 feet ( 61 by 49 m ) ; he gave his services for free . The first block to be built , the north , administration block was constructed from 9 June 1730 , using Bath Stone ( this would be used for all the blocks ) . It was finished in 1732 and contains the Great Hall and the main staircase , the walls of which are covered by murals painted by William Hogarth , depicting Christ healing the sick at the Pool of Bethesda and the parable of the good Samaritan . The other blocks contained wards . The south block was built from 1735 to 1740 ( demolished 1937 ) . the west block was built from 1743 to 1753 ; it was delayed due to the War of the Austrian Succession . The east block was built 1758 -- 68 to Gibbs ' design .

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Counterfeiting , the forgery of banknotes , is an inherent challenge in issuing currency .

Banknote

Counterfeiting , the forgery of banknotes , is an inherent challenge in issuing currency . It is countered by anticounterfeiting measures in the printing of banknotes . Fighting the counterfeiting of banknotes and cheques has been a principal driver of security printing methods development in recent centuries .

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The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died , and help support their spiritual journey .

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead ( Spanish : Día de Muertos ) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico , in particular the Central and South regions , and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places , especially the United States . It is acknowledged internationally in many other cultures . The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died , and help support their spiritual journey . In 2008 , the tradition was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO .

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It is a woodcut showing a snake cut into eighths , with each segment labeled with the initials of one of the American colonies or regions .

Join, or Die

Join , or Die is a political cartoon , drawn by Benjamin Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9 , 1754 . The original publication by the Gazette is the earliest known pictorial representation of colonial union produced by a British colonist in America . It is a woodcut showing a snake cut into eighths , with each segment labeled with the initials of one of the American colonies or regions . New England was represented as one segment , rather than the four colonies it was at that time . Delaware was not listed separately as it was part of Pennsylvania . Georgia , however , was omitted completely . Thus , it has eight segments of snake rather than the traditional 13 colonies . The two northernmost British American colonies at the time , Nova Scotia and Newfoundland , were not represented , nor were any British Caribbean possessions . The cartoon appeared along with Franklin 's editorial about the `` disunited state '' of the colonies , and helped make his point about the importance of colonial unity . This cartoon was used in the French and Indian War to symbolize that the colonies needed to join together with the Kingdom of Great Britain to defeat the French and Indians . It became a symbol of colonial freedom during the American Revolutionary War .

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After several indecisive campaigns , in 493 Theoderic and Odoacer agreed to rule jointly .

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

Odoacer began to negotiate with the East Roman ( Byzantine ) Emperor Zeno , who was busy dealing with unrest in the East . Zeno eventually granted Odoacer the status of patrician and accepted him as his own viceroy of Italy . Zeno , however , insisted that Odoacer had to pay homage to Julius Nepos as the Emperor of the Western Empire . Odoacer never returned any territory or real power , but he did issue coins in the name of Julius Nepos throughout Italy . The murder of Julius Nepos in 480 ( Glycerius may have been among the conspirators ) prompted Odoacer to invade Dalmatia , annexing it to his Kingdom of Italy . In 488 the Eastern emperor authorized a troublesome Goth , Theoderic ( later known as `` the Great '' ) to take Italy . After several indecisive campaigns , in 493 Theoderic and Odoacer agreed to rule jointly . They celebrated their agreement with a banquet of reconciliation , at which Theoderic 's men murdered Odoacer 's , and Theoderic personally cut Odoacer in half .

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Hades 's co-henchman Pain was written with Bobcat Goldthwait in mind , although the actor confessed he still had to audition for the role despite playing himself .

Hercules (1997 film)

The casting of Hades proved to be very problematic for Musker and Clements . When DeVito asked the directors who had in mind to play Hades , Musker and Clements responded by saying they had n't selected an appropriate actor . In response , DeVito blurted , `` Why do n't you ask Jack ( Nicholson ) ? '' After DeVito notified Nicholson of the project , the next week , the studio was willing to pay Nicholson $500,000 for the role , but Nicholson demanded roughly a paycheck of $10 -- 15 million , plus a 50 % cut of all the proceeds from Hades merchandise . Unwilling to share merchandising proceeds with the actor , Disney came back with a counter offer that was significantly less than what Nicholson had asked for . Therefore , Nicholson decided to pass on the project . Disappointed by the lack of Nicholson , Clements and Musker eventually selected John Lithgow as Hades in fall 1994 . After nine months of trying to make Lithgow 's portrayal of Hades work , Lithgow was released from the role in August 1995 . According to John Musker , Ron Silver , James Coburn , Kevin Spacey , Phil Hartman , and Rod Steiger arrived to the Disney studios to read as Hades . Other actors who auditioned for the role were Michael Ironside , Terrence Mann , and Martin Landau . When they invited James Woods to read for the part , the filmmakers were surprised by Woods 's interpretation , and Woods was hired by October 1995 . Hades 's co-henchman Pain was written with Bobcat Goldthwait in mind , although the actor confessed he still had to audition for the role despite playing himself .

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There were 95 episodes in the Rurouni Kenshin 's TV series , but there are also two original video animation ( OVA ) series which have respectively four and two episodes .

List of Rurouni Kenshin episodes

There were 95 episodes in the Rurouni Kenshin 's TV series , but there are also two original video animation ( OVA ) series which have respectively four and two episodes . The first of them , Rurouni Kenshin : Trust & Betrayal was released in 1999 in Japan and in 2003 was collected into a two - hour feature - length motion picture with new animated sequences and released in North America as a Director 's Cut DVD . The second OVA is Rurouni Kenshin : Reflection , composed of two episodes that were originally released on December 12 , 2001 in Japan . It was later released in the United States by ADV Films in DVD on March 25 , 2003 , while a Director 's Cut edition was later released . Both OVAs were eventually released on Blu - ray Disc by Aniplex of America in 2011 .

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Little House on the Prairie ( known as Little House : A New Beginning in its final season ) is an American western drama television series , starring Michael Landon , Melissa Gilbert , and Karen Grassle , about a family living on a farm in Walnut Grove , Minnesota , in the 1870s and 1880s .

Little House on the Prairie (TV series)

Little House on the Prairie ( known as Little House : A New Beginning in its final season ) is an American western drama television series , starring Michael Landon , Melissa Gilbert , and Karen Grassle , about a family living on a farm in Walnut Grove , Minnesota , in the 1870s and 1880s . The show is an adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder 's best - selling series of Little House books . Television producer and NBC executive Ed Friendly became aware of the story in the early 1970s . He asked Michael Landon to direct the pilot movie . Landon agreed on the condition that he could also play Charles Ingalls .

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The Convention approved the Committee 's Electoral College proposal , with minor modifications , on September 6 , 1787 .

Electoral College (United States)

The Convention approved the Committee 's Electoral College proposal , with minor modifications , on September 6 , 1787 . Delegates from states with smaller populations or limited land area such as Connecticut , New Jersey , and Maryland generally favored the Electoral College with some consideration for states . At the compromise providing for a runoff among the top five candidates , the small states supposed that the House of Representatives with each state delegation casting one vote would decide most elections .

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Star Wars : The Last Jedi is set for release on December 15 , 2017 , with Rian Johnson as screenwriter and director .

Star Wars sequel trilogy

Unlike the previous two trilogies , whose films were released approximately three years apart , the sequel films are planned to be released two years apart . Star Wars : The Last Jedi is set for release on December 15 , 2017 , with Rian Johnson as screenwriter and director . Episode IX was to be directed by Colin Trevorrow ; however , in September 2017 , Lucasfilm announced that Trevorrow had departed from the project , and shortly after announced that Abrams would return to direct the film and co-write it with Chris Terrio . The film is scheduled to be released on December 20 , 2019 .

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This area is home to the top bracket sections of society and business , and has the reputation of being very exclusive and very expensive .

Abuja

Maitama District is to the north of the city , with the Wuse and Central Districts lying to its southwest and southeast respectively . This area is home to the top bracket sections of society and business , and has the reputation of being very exclusive and very expensive . Interesting buildings include the Transcorp Hilton Hotel , Nigerian Communications Commission Headquarters ( NCC ) , National Universities Commission ( NUC ) , Soil Conservation Complex , and Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) . The British High Commission is located along Aguiyi Ironsi Way , in Maitama . Also , the Maitama District Hospital is another notable building in Maitama . Maitama District is home to many of the European and Asian embassies .

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