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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty%20Charter%20High%20School

Liberty Charter High School

Liberty Charter High School is located in the city of Lemon Grove, in the Greater San Diego area of San Diego County, California, United States. It is authorized by the San Diego County Board of Education. It opened to freshman students in August 2008 and added a new class each school year. It is the first start-up charter school authorized by San Diego County Board of Education, and will eventually enroll over 450 students. A new campus was scheduled to be constructed in Santee, California, but after the recession started, the campus construction was put on hold due to lack of financing. During the 2009–2010 school year, Liberty was on the campus of its parent school, Literacy First Charter School. Liberty consisted of freshmen and sophomore's. Currently, LCHS is in the process of developing a new high school site in East County. The high school is part of a K-12 program that is run by the non-profit Literacy First Schools K12. The current Student Government President is Carson Paul Walker, who won against 1 other candidate in 2020. The current Student Government Vice President is Alexa Schroeder, who won against 1 other candidate in 2020. The current Student Government Secretary is Natalie Woods, who ran unopposed in 2020. The current Student Government Treasurer is Michael Schallock, who ran unopposed in 2020. The current Student Government Publicist is Samuel Benetiz, who won against a 3-time candidate in 2020. References External links High schools in San Diego County, California Charter high schools in California Lemon Grove, California La Mesa, California Educational institutions established in 2008 2008 establishments in California

20462881

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyl%20and%20District%20RFC

Rhyl and District RFC

Rhyl and District Rugby Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Rygbi y Rhyl A'r Cylch) is a rugby union club in Rhyl, North Wales. Rhyl and District RFC is a member of the Welsh Rugby Union and is a feeder club for the Llanelli Scarlets. The club fields Senior and Second men's teams, a women's team; as well as a full range of mini and junior squads (from under 7 to under 16), a Youth team and the "Mini Dragons" from age 5+. References Welsh rugby union teams Rhyl

20462886

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank%20Hodges%20%28footballer%29

Frank Hodges (footballer)

Frank Charles Hodges (26 January 1891 – 5 June 1985) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Nechells, Birmingham. He played League football for Birmingham, Manchester United, Wigan Borough and Crewe Alexandra, and also made wartime guest appearances for St Mirren. References External links Profile at StretfordEnd.co.uk 1891 births 1985 deaths Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English footballers Association football outside forwards Birmingham City F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Wigan Borough F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Sandbach Ramblers F.C. players Manchester North End F.C. players English Football League players St Mirren F.C. wartime guest players

20462887

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feel%20Alright

Feel Alright

"Feel Alright" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall. It was the third single from his third album Fire and Glory. A music video, directed by RT!, was released for the single. Track listing 12" single A-side "Feel Alright" (Clean) "Feel Alright" (Main) "Feel Alright" (Instrumental) B-side "E.G.G." (Clean) (featuring Vybz Kartel) "E.G.G." (Main) (featuring Vybz Kartel) "E.G.G." (Instrumental) Chart positions References External links "Feel Alright" music video 2005 songs 2006 singles Kardinal Offishall songs Songs written by Kardinal Offishall

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20cricket%20in%202008%E2%80%9309

International cricket in 2008–09

The 2008–09 international cricket season was between September 2008 and March 2009. The season saw the security concerns for cricket in Pakistan reach a pinnacle. The ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in September 2008, was postponed to 2009 after five of the participating nations refused to send their teams for the event. In November 2008, a Pakistani militant group launched terror attacks in Mumbai. This led to India cancelling their tour of Pakistan originally scheduled for January and February 2009. Sri Lanka agreed to tour Pakistan in place of India but the tour was jeopardised by a terror attack in Lahore where gunmen fired at a bus carrying the Sri Lankan team, injuring six members of the team. The Champions Trophy was later relocated to South Africa and no international cricket were played in Pakistan for more than five years. This period of isolation ended when Zimbabwe toured Pakistan in May 2015. After successfully hosting few T20Is against World-XI, Sri Lanka cricket team and the West Indians from 2017 to 2018, few matches of Pakistan Super League from 2017 to 2019, whole season in 2020 as well as hosting complete tours against Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi cricket teams respectively during the 2019–20 season, built good reputation of Pakistan. Hence, by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Cricket Board, announced that they would no longer play any of their future home matches at a neutral venue, indicating that International Cricket has returned to the country on full-time basis. Season overview Pre-season rankings September ICC Intercontinental Cup Win – 14 points Draw if more than 8 hours of play lost – 3 points (otherwise 0 points) First Innings leader – 6 points (independent of final result) Abandoned without a ball played – 10 points. Note: For matches in previous seasons, see the main article October World Cricket League Division 4 Final Placings Australia in India New Zealand in Bangladesh Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Canada Associates Tri-Series in Kenya Kenya in South Africa November Bangladesh in South Africa Pakistan vs West Indies in the United Arab Emirates England in India 2 further ODIs were scheduled for Guwahati (29 November) and Delhi (2 December) but were cancelled for security reasons following the 2008 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks. The 1st Test was moved from Ahmedabad to Chennai and the 2nd Test from Mumbai to Mohali. After initially flying home, England flew out to Abu Dhabi on 4 December for a training camp, before then returning to India for the test series. New Zealand in Australia Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe ICC Americas Division 1 Championship The ICC Americas Division 1 Championship took place Fort Lauderdale in Florida from 25 November. Six nations took part: hosts USA, holders Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Argentina and debutants Suriname. United States won the tournament. December West Indies in New Zealand South Africa in Australia Sri Lanka in Bangladesh The first test included a rest day on 29 December due to the Bangladeshi general elections. January Tri-Series in Bangladesh Zimbabwe in Bangladesh Sri Lanka in Pakistan As a result of the firing in Lahore where several Sri Lankan players were injured, the 2nd Test was abandoned and Sri Lanka immediately returned home. ICC World Cricket League Division Three Zimbabwe in Kenya India in Sri Lanka February England in West Indies The 2nd Test was abandoned due to an unfit outfield. Therefore, an extra test was arranged to be played at the Antigua Recreation Ground, starting 2 days after the abandonment. Women's Tri-Series in Bangladesh advanced to the Final India in New Zealand Australia in South Africa March Women's World Cup Season summary Result Summary Stats Leaders Test ODI T20I Milestones Test Sachin Tendulkar reached 12,000 runs in Test on 17 October (vs Australia) 1st All Time Sourav Ganguly reached 7,000 runs in Test on 18 October (vs Australia) 33rd All Time V. V. S. Laxman played his 100th Test match on 6 November (vs Australia) 46th All Time Harbhajan Singh reached 300 wickets in Test on 7 November (vs Australia) 22nd All Time Sachin Tendulkar reached 100 catches in Test on 10 November (vs Australia) 27th All Time Brett Lee reached 300 wickets in Test on 22 November (vs New Zealand) 23rd All Time Matthew Hayden played his 100th Test match on 28 November (vs New Zealand) 47th All Time Ricky Ponting captained his 50th Test match on 28 November (vs New Zealand) 12th All Time Billy Bowden umpired his 50th Test match ( vs ) on 11 December 10th All time Graeme Smith reached 6,000 runs in Test on 20 December (vs Australia) 49th All time Chris Gayle reached 5,000 runs in Test on 20 December (vs New Zealand) 72nd All time Jacques Kallis took his 250th wicket in Test on 26 December (vs Australia) 31st All time Chaminda Vaas took his 350th wicket in Test on 26 December (Bangladesh) 19th All time Mahela Jayawardene played his 100th Test match on 3 January (vs Bangladesh) 48th All time Ramnaresh Sarwan reached 5,000 runs in Test on 6 January (vs England) 73rd All time Mahela Jayawardene reached 8,000 runs in Test on 21 February (vs Pakistan) 20th All time Younis Khan reached 5,000 runs in Test on 24 February (vs Sri Lanka) 74th All time Younis Khan scored triple century in Test on 24 February (vs Sri Lanka) 23rd All time Jacques Kallis reached 10,000 runs in Test on 27 February (vs Australia) 8th All time ODI Mashrafe Mortaza scored 1,000 runs on 14 October (vs New Zealand), becoming in the 43rd All time cricketer with 1,000 runs and 100 wickets Chris Gayle took 150 wickets on 16 November (vs Pakistan) 46th All time Harbhajan Singh took 200 wickets on 20 November (vs England) 30th All time Virender Sehwag reached 6,000 runs on 23 November (vs England) 39th All time Tatenda Taibu reached 100 dismissals on 30 November (vs Sri Lanka) 21st All time Chris Gayle scored his 7,000th run on 13 January (vs New Zealand) 26th All time Kumar Sangakkara scored his 7,000th run on 16 January (vs Bangladesh) 27th All time Jacques Kallis scored his 10,000th run on 23 January (vs Australia) 8th All time Nathan Bracken took 150 wickets on 23 January (vs South Africa) 47th All time Muttiah Muralitharan got his 500th wicket on 24 January (vs Pakistan) 2nd All Time Sanath Jayasuriya scored his 13,000th run on 28 January (vs India) 2nd All Time Mahela Jayawardene scored his 8,000th run on 3 February (vs India) 18th All Time Irfan Pathan took 150 wickets on 5 February (vs Sri Lanka) 48th All time Records Test Sachin Tendulkar broke the record of runs on 17 October (vs Australia) with runs scored off Peter Siddle. Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera broke the record for the 4th wicket with 437 runs vs Pakistan on 22 February. Shoaib Malik ended the partnership by dismissing Jayawardene. The partnership faced 651 balls and Jayawardene contributed 199 runs, Samaraweera 231 runs. Rahul Dravid broke the record of most catches on 6 April (vs New Zealand) upon helping dismiss Tim McIntosh. ODI Ajantha Mendis was fastest to reach 50 wickets on 12 January in his 19th match when he dismissed Ray Price (Zimbabwe). Mahela Jayawardene broke the record of catches by non-wicket keeper vs. Pakistan with 157, when he caught Salman Butt on 21 January. achieved their highest score in an ODI with 351 for 7 in the victory over Kenya (29 January) Muttiah Muralitharan broke the record of wickets taken with 503, when he dismissed Gautam Gambhir on 5 February. References External links 2008/09 season on ESPN Cricinfo 2008 in cricket 2009 in cricket

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM%20U-20%20%28Austria-Hungary%29

SM U-20 (Austria-Hungary)

SM U-20 or U-XX was the lead boat of the of submarines or U-boats built for and operated by the Austro-Hungarian Navy ( or ) during the First World War. The design for U-20 was based on that of the submarines of the Royal Danish Navy's Havmanden class (which had been designed by Whitehead & Co. in Fiume), and was largely obsolete by the beginning of the war. U-20 was just over long and was armed with two bow torpedo tubes, a deck gun, and a machine gun. U-20 had no wartime successes and was sunk in early July 1918 by the Italian submarine F-12. The wreck of U-20 was located in 1962 and salvaged. A portion of her conning tower is on display in a military museum in Vienna. Design and construction When it became apparent to the Austro-Hungarian Navy that the First World War would not be a short war, they moved to bolster their U-boat fleet by seizing the plans for Denmark's Havmanden class submarines, which had been designed by Whitehead & Co. in Fiume, who had built three units. Although the Austro-Hungarian Navy was not happy with the design, which was largely obsolete, it was the only design for which plans were available and which could be begun immediately in domestic shipyards. The Austro-Hungarian Navy unenthusiastically placed orders for U-20 and her three sister boats on 27 March 1915. U-20 was one of two boats of the class to be built at the Pola Navy Yard. Due to demands by the Hungarian government, subcontracts for the class were divided between Hungarian and Austrian firms, but this politically expedient solution worsened technical problems with the design and resulted in numerous modifications and delays for the class in general. U-20 was a coastal submarine that displaced surfaced and submerged and was designed for a complement of 18. She was long with a beam of and a draft of . For propulsion, she featured a single propeller shaft, a single diesel engine for surface running, and a single electric motor for submerged travel. She was capable of while surfaced and while submerged. Although there is no specific notation of a range for U-20, the Havmanden class, upon which the U-20 class was based, had a range of at , surfaced, and at submerged. U-20 was armed with two torpedo tubes located in the front and carried a complement of two torpedoes. She was also equipped with a deck gun and an machine gun. U-20 was laid down on 29 September 1915, six months after she was ordered, and was launched on 18 September 1916. Service career Upon completion, U-20 began diving trials. On her 15 March 1917 trial, she was accidentally rammed by in the Fasana Channel. The collision with the Austro-Hungarian light cruiser twisted U-20s periscope, extensively damaged the conning tower, and knocked off her deck gun. After seven months of reconstruction, U-20 was commissioned into the Austro-Hungarian Navy on 20 October. After initially operating out of Pola, U-20 was transferred to Trieste in February 1918. Over the next three months, the U-boat patrolled in the northern Adriatic between the Tagliamento estuary and Venice. U-20 had an encounter with an enemy submarine on 7 April but was not able to successfully launch an attack. On 3 July, Linienschiffsleutnant Ludwig Müller sailed U-20 out from Trieste for the Gulf of Venice. A day later, U-20 was spotted by the Italian submarine F-12, which was on patrol in the northern Adriatic. F-12 initially pursued U-20 underwater, and then on the surface. At a range of , F-12 torpedoed U-20 at position , sinking her with all hands. There was no wreckage on the surface, only an oil slick. Like all of her sister boats, U-20 had no wartime successes. In mid 1962, the wreck of U-20 was discovered in the northern Adriatic. Italian salvage crews raised the boat's rear portion on 22 July and her front section on 21 November. The conning tower and a small midships section of U-20 were donated to the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna, where they are on display, while the rest of the boat was scrapped. The remains of the crewmen were buried on the grounds of the Theresian Military Academy at Wiener Neustadt. Notes References Bibliography U-20-class submarines U-boats commissioned in 1917 Maritime incidents in 1918 U-boats sunk in 1918 World War I shipwrecks in the Adriatic Sea Ships sunk by Italian submarines U-boats sunk by Italian warships 1916 ships Ships built in Pola World War I submarines of Austria-Hungary Ships lost with all hands

20462894

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo%20Cardascio

Carlo Cardascio

Carlo Cardascio (born 6 November 1979 in Bari, Italy) is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Italian club Bisceglie in Serie D. References External links Profile at Lega-Calcio.it 1979 births Living people Italian footballers Italy youth international footballers Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Serie D players Belgian First Division A players A.S. Lodigiani players S.S. Fidelis Andria 1928 players U.S. Catanzaro 1929 players Palermo F.C. players R.A.E.C. Mons players S.S.C. Bari players A.S.D. Martina Calcio 1947 players A.S. Bisceglie Calcio 1913 players Expatriate footballers in Belgium Italian expatriate footballers Italian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Association football midfielders

20462914

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam%20Blott

Sam Blott

Samuel Prince Blott (19 June 1886 – 31 January 1969), sometimes known as Prince Blott, was an English professional football forward who played in the Football League for Manchester United and Newport County. He also played in the Southern League for Plymouth Argyle, Southend United and Bradford Park Avenue. Personal life Blott served as a private in the Army Veterinary Corps during the First World War. Career statistics References 1886 births 1969 deaths English footballers Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players Brentford F.C. wartime guest players Royal Army Veterinary Corps soldiers British Army personnel of World War I English Football League players Southern Football League players Dartford F.C. players Association football forwards

20462936

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean%20Institute

Ocean Institute

The Ocean Institute is an ocean education organization located in Dana Point, California. Founded as the Orange County Marine Institute in 1977, it offers ocean science and maritime history programs for K–12 students and their teachers. Over 100,000 students and 8,000 teachers from Orange County and the surrounding counties participate yearly in immersion-style programs in the Institute's oceanfront labs and abroad. The Institute is open to the general public on weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; visitors can see marine animals and ocean-themed exhibits. While creating the Nickelodeon animated television show SpongeBob SquarePants, biologist and cartoonist Stephen Hillenburg drew inspiration from his time teaching at the Ocean Institute. Moored at the Institute is its 70-foot marine science research vessel, the R/V Sea Explorer, used for student programs and to take visitors on trips to see marine wildlife, including whale watching on weekends. The Institute also partners with the Lazy-W Ranch, a camp located in the Cleveland National Forest where students study the ecosystem and California history. It provides outreach programs via a mobile laboratory provided by the "Ocean in Motion" van and distance learning via video conference. Other facilities Ecology Learning Center – for grades K–3, includes marine life tanks, wet-tables with video-microscopes, a digital imaging lab and an interactive children's theater. Marine Life Refuge – Eight acres of beach and tidepools just to the north of the facility; used for walking tours. Maritime Center – Used for teaching maritime history. Packard At-Sea Learning Center –For grades 4–6, houses marine life including jellyfish at various stages of development. Surfscience Learning Center, Sleeping Deck – Houses teaching exhibits such as an oceanography test tank, wave tank, shark & ray pool, and a shipboard research station. Students on overnight programs can sleep upstairs on the sleeping deck. The deck also houses a National Weather Service Coastal Observation Station. Samueli Lecture Hall and Conference Center – The central meeting facility of the Institute, used for educational presentations and special events. Student and Teacher Services Building – The main administration building; a two-story open lobby serves as the main entry for visitors. Exhibits on the first floor. Center for Cooperation in Research and Education – Integrates ocean research into Ocean Institute programs Maddie James Seaside Learning Center - A learning center with a biological diversity lab that serves as a transition zone for new animals and a citizen science lab for the study of invasive species. Laurena G. Chambers Gallery and Gift Store – Offers educational materials and ocean and maritime-themed gift items. Tall Ships: Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point The Institute maintains two tall ships, the Pilgrim, a 130-foot vessel used in overnight and dockside programs, and the Spirit of Dana Point, a 118-foot topsail schooner. The Pilgrim is a replica of the tall ship that Richard Henry Dana Jr. sailed onboard into Dana Point in the 1830s. Tall ship programs simulate the experience of a sailor in the 1830s. The Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point are showcased at the Institute's largest annual event, the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, held in September. It draws seven or eight tall ships from up and down the coast, and features pirates, singing, cannon battles, and a chance to sail on a tall ship. The replica of the Pilgrim was demolished in April 2020 after sinking. Annual budget The Ocean Institute has an annual budget of $6 million, and employs 100 full and part-time staff members, as well as utilizing the services of hundreds of volunteers. Professional partners include the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the National Science Foundation and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Supporters include the Swenson Family Foundation, the Henry Samueli Foundation, Quiksilver, and KOCE, among others. Wendy Marshall serves as the Institute's president and CEO. It is funded through school visitations, state and city grants, as well as gifts from local philanthropists. The watershed education program is funded by MyOcean and the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association. The Institute's largest annual fundraiser is its Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle, which began in 2005. References External links Maritime museums in California Oceanographic organizations Education in Orange County, California Museums in Orange County, California Natural history museums in California Dana Point, California

20462954

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferroxyl%20indicator%20solution

Ferroxyl indicator solution

Ferroxyl indicator is a solution containing potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) and phenolphthalein. It turns blue in the presence of Fe2+ ions, and pink in the presence of hydroxide ions. It can be used to detect metal oxidation, and is often used to detect rusting in various situations. It can be prepared by dissolving 10g sodium chloride and 1g potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in distilled water, adding 10 cm3 phenolphthalein indicator, then making up to 500 cm3 with distilled water. References Chemical tests Corrosion

20462957

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron%20Ferrier

Ron Ferrier

Ronald Johnson Ferrier (26 April 1914 – 11 October 1991) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester United in the 1930s, and later for and Oldham Athletic. He played for Plymouth Argyle as a wartime guest, and also represented Grimsby Town and Lincoln City before retiring as a player in 1947. He also played/ and scored once as a guest player for Mossley in the 1939–40 season whilst stationed with the army at Ladysmith Barracks. He died in October 1991 at the age of 77. He could play at centre and inside forward. References External links MUFCInfo.com profile 1914 births 1991 deaths People from Cleethorpes English footballers Association football forwards Grimsby Town F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. wartime guest players Lincoln City F.C. players English Football League players Mossley A.F.C. players

20462962

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akama%20Shrine

Akama Shrine

Beppyo shrines is a Shinto shrine in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Antoku, a Japanese emperor who died as a child in the Battle of Dan-no-ura (aka Dannoura), which occurred nearby in 1185. This battle was important in the history of Japan because it brought an end to Genpei War in which the Minamoto clan defeated the rival Taira clan, and ended the Taira bid for control of Japan. The shrine is situated on the waterfront of the Kanmon Strait, between the centre of Shimonoseki and the tourist restaurants of Karato, Kanmon Wharf. The bright red main gate makes it a very visible sight. Kanpo-taisya Description The colours and style of the gate are inspired by Ryūgū-jō, according to the Shimonoseki Tourist Guidebook published by the Shimonoseki City Tourism Department. This source states that Antoku's grandmother, Nii-no-Ama, who drowned with Antoku, wished for their palace to be created underwater as she jumped into the sea. Ryūgū-jō is a mythical underwater palace, belonging to the dragon god of the sea. In the Tale of Heike, Nii-no-Ama told Antoku, before jumping, that they would go to an underwater palace, without referring to Ryūgū-jō. Then, Antoku's mother (Kenreimon-In, aka Taira no Tokuko) had a dream, in which they were living in Ryūgū-jō. Inside, in the Hoichi Hall, is a statue of Hoichi the Earless, one of the characters in a traditional ghost story which was made known in the west by Lafcadio Hearn. The grounds also contain the Nanamori-zuka (seven mounds), which represent the Heike warriors also lost in the Battle of Dan-no-Ura. Kanpei-sha In 1871, the identified the hierarchy of government-supported shrines most closely associated with the Imperial family. The kampeisha were shrines venerated by the imperial family. This category encompasses those sanctuaries enshrining emperors, imperial family members, or meritorious retainers of the Imperial family. Up through 1940, the mid-range of ranked Imperial shrines or included the shrine; and it was then known as Akama-gū In 1940, Akama's status was changed , which is the highest rank; and since then, it has been known as Akama jingū. See also List of Jingū Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines Notes References Japan National Tourist Organisation (note that the information that Emperor Antoku was three years old when he died is contradicted by other sources, which say that although he was a young child, he was a few years older than that. See the Wikipedia page for Antoku) Ponsonby-Fane, Richard Arthur Brabazon. (1959). The Imperial House of Japan. Kyoto: Ponsonby Memorial Society. OCLC 194887 ___. (1962). Studies in Shinto and Shrines. Kyoto: Ponsonby Memorial Society. OCLC 399449 ___. (1963). The Viciissitudes of Shinto. Kyoto: Ponsonby Memorial Society. Jingū Shinto shrines in Yamaguchi Prefecture

20462965

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown%20Sugar%20%281931%20film%29

Brown Sugar (1931 film)

Brown Sugar is a 1931 British romance film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Constance Carpenter, Francis Lister, Allan Aynesworth and Helen Haye. It was largely filmed at Twickenham Studios in west London. It was produced by Julius Hagen as a quota quickie for distribution by the American company Warner Brothers. Local gentry disapprove when Lord Sloane chooses an actress for a wife. Cast Constance Carpenter as Lady Stella Sloane Francis Lister as Lord Sloane Allan Aynesworth as Lord Knightsbridge Helen Haye as Lady Knightsbridge Cecily Byrne as Lady Honoria Nesbitt Eva Moore as Mrs. Cunningham Chili Bouchier as Ninon de Veaux Gerald Rawlinson as Archie Wentworth Alfred Drayton as Edmondson Wallace Geoffrey as Crawbie Carruthers References Bibliography Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007. External links 1931 films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Leslie S. Hiscott 1930s romance films Films shot at Twickenham Film Studios British films based on plays British black-and-white films British romance films Quota quickies

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20J.%20Higginson

William J. Higginson

William J. Higginson (December 17, 1938 – October 11, 2008) was an American poet, translator and author most notable for his work with haiku and renku, born in New York City. He was one of the charter members of the Haiku Society of America, and was present at its formation meeting in 1968. Life Higginson attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then joined the United States Air Force, and was sent by them to study Japanese at Yale University, where his interest in haiku began. Career He served for two years at Misawa Air Base in Japan in the early 1960s. Upon return to the US he completed his undergraduate studies, obtaining a BA in English at Southern Connecticut State College in 1969. He edited Haiku Magazine from 1971 to 1976, and ran the literary From Here Press, which published titles by several well-known authors, including Allen Ginsberg, Elizabeth Searle Lamb, and Ruth Stone. Legacy Higginson's experience in Japan led him to conclude "the 17 sound structure of Japanese haiku did not translate into 17 syllables in English" and in his translations therefrom stressed more upon "the order of images, the grammar between them (or lack thereof) and the psychological effect of the poems". Higginson's aim was to "bring haiku, full bore into the heat of our own time and place" and make it "a contemporary living art" whilst still remembering that "in Japan they talk of composing haiku rather than writing them". The primary purpose of reading and writing haiku, Higginson thought, "was in sharing moments of our lives that have moved us, pieces of experience that we offer or share as gifts". Major works His three major works, The Haiku Handbook (1985), Haiku World (1996), and The Haiku Seasons (1996), all continue to sell well with internet booksellers, while The Haiku Handbook is one of the most widely read English-language haiku books. Bibliography Itadakimasu: Essays on haiku and senryu in English. J & C Transcripts, 1971 Cycing Paterson: a Haiku / Senryu Sequence. Seer Ox, 1974 Christmas night in Paterson. From Here Press, 1975 Don't you build your highway here. From Here Press, 1975 Thistle Brilliant Morning: Translations from the Japanese (translator). From Here Press, 1975 Eastrie. From Here Press, 1975 Used poems (with Penny Harter). Winter Solstice, 1978 Union County literature today (with Penny Harter). From Here Press, 1980 Death Is & Approaches to the Edge. From Here Press, 1981 Paterson Pieces: Poems 1969-1979. Old Plate Press, 1981 The big waves : Meisetsu, Shiki, Hekigotō, Kyoshi, Hakyō (translator). Fanwood, 1989 The Haiku Handbook: How to Write, Share, and Teach Haiku (with Penny Harter). McGraw-Hill, 1985 The Healing. From Here Press, 1986 Ten years' collected haiku : volume 1. From Here Press, 1987 Seasoned haiku : a report on haiku selected by the seasons for publication in Frogpond in 1990, with an invitation to participate. Fanwood, 1990 Wind in the Long Grass: A Collection of Haiku (an anthology for children). Simon & Schuster, 1991 Met on the Road: A Transcontinental Haiku Journal. Press Here, 1993 Haiku Compass: Directions in the Poetical Map of the United States of America. Haiku International Association, 1994 Haiku World: An International Poetry Almanac. Kodansha, 1996 The Haiku Seasons: Poetry of the Natural World. Kodansha, 1996 The seasons in haikai. Irvington Press, 1996 Red Fuji: Selected Haiku of Yatsuka Ishihara (translator with Tadashi Kondō). From Here Press, 1997 Over the Wave: Selected Haiku of Ritsuo Okada (translator). From Here Press, 2001 Kiyose: Seasonword Guide. From Here Press, 2005 A Summer Surgery / Waiting (with Penny Harter). From Here Press, 2005 Sixty instant messages to Tom Moore (with Paul Muldoon and Lee Gurga). Modern Haiku Press, 2005 Butterfly Dreams: The Seasons through Haiku and Photographs CD-ROM with photographs by Michael Lustbader, 2006 Surfing on Magma. From Here Press, 2006 4 Sequences. From Here Press, 2007 Grants, awards, and other recognitions Member, Selection Committee for the Masaoka Shiki International Haiku Awards in International Haiku, Ehime Prefecture Culture Foundation, Japan (2000, 2002, 2004). Honorary Curator, American Haiku Archive, California State Library, Sacramento, California, USA (2003–2004). Haiku Society of America Merit Book Award for translation (with Tadashi Kondō), for Red Fuji: Selected Haiku of Yatsuka Ishihara (1998). Translation Grant, Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry (1994). Inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame (1989). Member, Governor's Task Force on Literacy in the Arts, a New Jersey Educational Commission (1987–1989). Haiku Society of America Merit Book Award for Textbook/Scholarly Work (with Penny Harter), for The Haiku Handbook: How to Write, Share, and Teach Haiku (1986). Writing Fellowship in Poetry, New Jersey State Council on the Arts (1977). Haiku Society of America Merit Book Award for critical writing, for Itadakimasu: Essays on Haiku and Senryu in English (1974, one of the first Merit Book Awards). Prize for Best Haiku of the Meeting, Haiku Society of America (May 1969): The clock chimes, chimes and stops, but the river . . . See also Monostich Haiku Haiku in English References Autobiographical notes Higginson's interview with Amazon.com External links 'From one-line poems to haiku' Higginson's Renku Home website Higginson's Haikai Home website Finding aid to William J. Higginson papers at Columbia University. Rare Book & Manuscript Library. 1938 births 2008 deaths 20th-century American poets English-language haiku poets Poets from New Jersey Japanese–English translators American Japanologists 21st-century American poets 20th-century American translators 21st-century American translators American male poets 20th-century American male writers 21st-century American male writers 20th-century American non-fiction writers 21st-century American non-fiction writers American male non-fiction writers

20462972

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill%20Higginson

Bill Higginson

Bill Higginson may refer to: William J. Higginson (1938–2008), American poet, translator and author Bill Higginson (cricketer) (born 1936), English cricketer

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawakaze-class%20destroyer

Kawakaze-class destroyer

The were a class of two destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The class is sometimes referred to as the Tanikaze class in some sources; however, Tanikaze was launched and commissioned later than Kawakaze. Background Construction of the new Kawakaze-class destroyers was authorized as part of the Imperial Japanese Navy's 8-4 Fleet Program in fiscal 1915. A large destroyer with long range, capable of providing escort to the new battleship and the two s were considered a part of this reduced spending naval program from the previous Eight-eight fleet project.. Although funding was authorized for only one destroyer, Tanikaze, the Italian government unexpectedly refunded Japan for its down payment of 870,000 Yen on the , which had been transferred to the Royal Italian Navy before completion in England during World War I. These funds were used to complete a second vessel, which was also named Kawakaze. Design Initially conceived of as a follow-on version of the earlier s, however, it was the first to use the new Type 3 120 mm 45 caliber naval guns that were to be used many subsequent classes of Japanese destroyers. In addition, given the experience with deployment of Japanese destroyers for extended periods overseas in World War I, the hull and bow needed to be reinforced to handle heavy seas. Furthermore, the navy wanted to add the latest technologies in terms of the new 533 mm torpedoes in three double launchers. It was furthermore decided to use the same Brown-Curtis heavy fuel oil fired geared steam turbine engines as on the Tenryū-class cruisers. The result was a ship was much more powerful that the earlier Isokaze class, and capable of high speed operation. Operational history The Kawakaze-class destroyers served during the interwar period. Kawakaze was retired on 1 April 1934 and Tanikaze a year later. List of ships References Notes Books External links Destroyer classes

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick%20Gardner

Dick Gardner

Charles Richard Gardner (22 December 1913 - 1997) was an English footballer. His regular position was as an inside right. Born in Birmingham, Gardner played for Evesham Town, Notts County, Stourbridge, Sheffield United, and Manchester United. References External links MUFCInfo.com profile 1913 births 1997 deaths Date of death missing Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English footballers Association football inside forwards Notts County F.C. players Stourbridge F.C. players Manchester United F.C. players Sheffield United F.C. players

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western%20Antique%20Aeroplane%20%26%20Automobile%20Museum

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) is located in Hood River, Oregon, United States, adjacent to the Ken Jernstedt Memorial Airport. WAAAM is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the preservation of, and education about aviation, automobile, and other historic transportation-related relics. WAAAM is open to the public every day 9:00-5:00 except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. WAAAM has special activities the second Saturday of every month. The museum features flying demonstrations, auto demonstrations, and restoration demonstrations, though events vary month to month. The museum's biggest event is the annual Hood River Fly-In held the first weekend after Labor Day every year, and features antique aircraft and automobiles from throughout North America. History The museum was formed as a 501(c) organization in 2006, by collector Terry Brandt and opened in 2007, in a building. The museum was started with 42 airplanes donated by Brandt and 20 automobiles. As of September 2010, the museum totaled 75 airplanes and in excess of 100 automobiles. About 55 of the airplanes were still able to fly at that time. In 2009, a second hangar was added to display the collection, and a third was built in 2013. A fourth addition was added November 2016. The collection in 2016 totals over 315 vehicles. Collections Antique airplanes WAAAM boasts a large flying collection of OX-5-powered airplanes, and the largest collection of three-cylinder, radial-powered airplanes. The collection is mainly focused on aircraft in the period 1903–1941, but also includes light World War II Army, Army Air Corps, and naval aircraft. Aircraft include: Cutiss headless pusher- 1912 Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny" OX-5 N1282 - 1917 Waco 9 - 1925 Stearman C2 - 1927 American Eagle A-1 OX-5 NC7157A - 1928 Boeing 40C N5339 Lincoln Page LP-3 OX-5 NC136W - 1928 Monocoupe 70 - 1928 Stearman C3B Wright J-5 NC8830 - 1928 Swallow - 1928 Travel Air 4000 - 1928 WACO ATO "Taper Wing" N6714 -1928 WACO Ten OX-5 NC6513 - 1928 Ford Trimotor - 1929 Arrow Sport Pursuit N853H - 1929 Brunner-Winkle Bird OX-5 - 1929 Brunner-Winkle Bird A NC945V - 1929 Brunner-Winkle Bird CK NC933V - 1929 Command-Aire 3C3-T OX-5- 1929 Curtiss Robin B N8332 OX-5 - 1929 St. Louis C2 Cardinal N31H -1929 Stearman M-2 Speedmail - 1929 WACO CTO "Taper Wing" -1929 WACO CSO Wright J-6 -1929 WACO DSO N605N - 1929 Davis D-1-K - 1929. NC151Y. This aircraft appeared in the 1958 film The Tarnished Angels starring Rock Hudson, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone. Fleet Model 7 -1930 Henderson Longster N10115 - 1930 WACO Primary Glider - 1930 Aeronca C-3 -1931 American Eaglet B-31 N595Y - 1931 Buhl Bull Pup LA-1 NC365Y - 1931 Curtiss-Wright Junior CW-1 NC671V - 1931 Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 12-W N11715 - 1931 Franklin Sport 90 - 1931 Spartan C2-60 N11016 - 1931 Stinson model W - 1931 Stearman 4 Jr. Speedmail - 1931 Taylor Cub E-2 -1931 WACO RNF - 1931 Aeronca C-3 N13000 - 1932 Fairchild 22 C7B NC12454 - 1932 Pietenpol Sky Scout N1933A - 1932 Waco UBA - 1932 WACO UBF -1932 Fairchild 22 C7A N2816 -1933 Stearman Model 70 N571Y -1933 Waco UIC - 1933 Curtiss Pusher -1934 (1910-replica) OX-5 Franklin PS-2 Glider - 1935 WACO YPF - 1935 Arrow Model F NC17093 - 1936 Stinson SR-8B Reliant - 1936 Taylor J-2 Cub -1936 Aeronca LC NC17442 - 1937 Mcclish Funk B - 1937 Rearwin 9000-W "Sportster" -1937 Aeronca K KCA "Chief" - 1938 Dart G - 1938, N20993. This aircraft also appeared in The Tarnished Angels. Piper J-3 Cub 1st Edition - 1938 Piper J-3P Cub - 1938 Rearwin 6000-M "Speedster" -1938 Taylor J-3 Cub First Edition -1938 Taylorcraft BC-65 -1938 Porterfield CP-50 Collegiate - 1939 Slingsby T.6 Kirby Kite - 1939 Slingsby T.13 Petrel -1939 Cessna C-165 Airmaster - 1940 Fairchild (24) R40) UC-86 NC4841 - 1940 military variant Naval Aircraft Factory N3N Navy training floatplane N45042 - 1940 Piper J-3 Cub -1940 Piper J-3 Cub on Floats -1940 Piper J-4A - 1940 Piper J-5A - 1940 Rearwin 8135 Cloudster - 1940 Boeing-Stearman IB75A N57444 - 1941 *not currently on display* Aeronca 65-TAL Defender - 1941 Culver LCA Cadet NC34785 - 1941 Piper J-4 Cub Coupe NC21867 - 1941 Ryan PT-22 Recruit - 1941 Taylorcraft BC-12 NC29840 - 1941 Piper L-4A - 1942 Schweizer TG-3 - 1942 Last known flying example of its kind Stinson L-5 Sentinel - 1942 Taylorcraft TG-6 Glider - 1942 Aeronca L-3B - 1942 Cessna UC-78 Bobcat N58542 - 1943 Fairchild PT-19 N56268 - 1943 On loan Interstate L-6 - 1943 Moswey III Glider - 1943 Piper HE-1 - 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper N3072Z - 1943 Aeronca 7AC Champion -1945 On loan Piper L-4J - 1945 Commonwealth Skyranger 185 -1946 Piper TG-8 Luscombe 11A Sedan -1948 Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet - 1946 Alfaro PTG-2 Primary Glider Bowlus Baby Albatross BA-100 - 1948 Aeronca 15AC Sedan - 1951 Dittmar Condor IV - 1951 Beechcraft Super 18D N18BY - 1954 (on loan) Callair A-6 - 1959 American Junior Target Drone - 1941-1945 (on loan) Oberlerchner Mg 23 SL Glider -1963 Schleicher Ka7 Glider - 1964 Schweizer SGS 2-33A - 1969 Schleicher Rhönbussard 35 WAAAM is a living museum with several aircraft that are flown regularly, also a number of these aircraft are on loan and are frequently taken to fly-ins. Other notable aircraft not on display but in the WAAAM Collection: Dickenson Bathtub 101 - 1924 Waco GXE - 1927 Waco BSO - 1929 Stinson Model R -1932 Antique automobiles WAAAM's antique cars were built between 1909 and the 1960s, and are still in running condition. There are over 175 autos on display. Most are from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The oldest car on display is a 1909 Franklin Model D. Automobiles include: American Austin Coupe 1930 Auburn Touring Car 1912 Autocar Truck 1925 Avanti Motor Corp Avanti II 1981 Brush Runabout 1910 Buick 4-door Sedan 1929 Buick Super Eight 4-door Sedan 1941 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 1956 Chevrolet Model 490 Touring Car 1918 Chevrolet Model 490 Touring Car 1921 Chevrolet "Outlaw" Dirt Track Racer 1927 Chevrolet Imperial Landau Sedan "Barn Find" 1927 Chevrolet 2-door Sedan 1931 Chevrolet Phaeton 1931 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Business Coupe 1941 Chevrolet Town Sedan 1942 Chevrolet Tank Truck 1953 Chevrolet Custom Pickup Truck 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup Truck 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible 1966 Chevrolet Custom Pickup Truck 1969 Chrysler Model E-80 Imperial Cabriolet 1927 Chrysler Model 65 Coupe 1929 Chrysler New Yorker 1948 Citroen DS 1971 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan 1936 Crosley Model CD Sedan 1950 DeSoto (automobile) Model CF Deluxe 4-door Sedan 1930 DeSoto Deluxe 4-door Sedan 1948 Detroit Electric Car Model 63 1914 Diamond T Flatbed Truck 1949 Dodge Flatbed Fire Truck 1932 Dodge WF-34 Flatbed Truck 1947 Dodge C-800 Truck 1966 Dodge Charger R/T 1968 Dodge Brothers Roadster 1916 Dodge Brothers Coupe 1926 Dodge Brothers Victory 6 Deluxe Sedan 1928 Federal Flatbed Truck 1917 Ford Model T Touring Car 1913 Ford Model T Depot Hack 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car 1914 Ford Model T Runabout 1915 Ford Model T Army Ambulance 1919 Ford Model T Quick Build Car 1919 Ford Model T Speedster 1919 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup Truck 1921 Ford Model T 3-door Sedan 1923 Ford Model T Pickup Truck 1925 Ford Model T Roadster Runabout 1925 Ford Model TT Truck 1925 Ford Model T Coupe 1926 Ford Model T Sport Roadster 1927 Ford Model T Speedster 1927 Ford Model TT Truck 1924 Ford Model TT Truck 1925 Ford Model A 2-door Sedan 1928 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe 1930 Ford Model A Standard Coupe 1930 Ford Model A Standard Coupe 1930 Ford Model A Standard Sedan 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe 2-door Sedan 1931 Ford Model A Roadster 1931 Ford Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe 1940 Ford Thunderbird 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 1962 Ford Thunderbird 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau 1966 Franklin Model D 1909 Franklin Model 135 135 1929 Graham-Paige Model 612 1929 HMV Freeway 1981 Honda N600 2-door Sedan 1972 Hudson Super 8 1930 Hudson Terraplane 3-passenger Coupe 1937 Hudson Hornet 1951 Hummer 1997 International Model SPD Truck 1926 Hupmobile Model R-12 Touring Car 1924 Jensen Interceptor MkIII 1976 Jensen-Healey Convertible Coupe 1974 Kaiser Virginian 1950 Kaiser Manhattan 1953 Lincoln-Zephyr 1941 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif 1923 Maxwell Truck 1918 Mercury 4-door Convertible Sedan 1940 Mercury 2-door Sedan 1954 Mini Coupe 1959 Nash Motors Model 4145 Business Coupe 1941 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Holiday Coupe 1950 Oldsmobile 442 1970 Overland Model 49 Touring Car 1911 Overland Model 82 Touring Car 1915 Packard Model 626 Sport Coupe 1929 Packard Model 640 Super 8 Phaeton 1929 Packard Model Twelve Coupe Convertible 1935 Packard Model 120 1941 Pierce Arrow Model 41 Limousine 1931 Plymouth Model PB 1932 Plymouth 2-door Coupe 1936 Plymouth Custom Coupe 1936 Plymouth 2-door Coupe 1939 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 1968 Pontiac 4-door Sedan 1932 Pontiac Catalina Star Chief 1955 Pontiac Chieftain 1955 Pontiac Catalina Custom Coupe 1960 Pontiac GTO 1968 Rambler Classic 770 1966 REO the Fifth 1913 Republic Model 19 Flatbed Truck 1919 Stanley Model 735B Steam Car 1918 Studebaker Commander 8 1929 Studebaker State Commander 1938 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe 1947 Studebaker -ton Flatbed Truck 1950 Studebaker Champion 1951 Studebaker Golden Hawk 1957 Studebaker Lark VIII Convertible 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII Station Wagon 1960 Trumbull Model 15B Roadster 1915 Velie Model 58 5-Passenger Touring Car 1922 Volkswagen Beetle 1964 Volkswagen Super Beetle 1971 Volkswagen Thing Custom 1974 Willys-Overland Whippet 1928 Motorcycles Motorcycles include: 1912 Indian Model D 1918 Harley-Davidson 18J 1923 Douglas 1923 Henderson Model K Deluxe 1924 AJS 1927 Harley-Davidson JD 1933 Harley-Davidson VLE 1937 Harley-Davidson UL 1938 BMW R71 BY DT 1938 Indian Four 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA 1947 Indian Chief 1948 Schwinn Whizzer 1950 Velocette MAC 1954 Cushman Eagle with Sidecar 1957 Vincent Series "C" Comet 1958 Cushman 721/28 1958 Cushman 765 Eagle 1959 Cushman Super Eagle 1963 Honda CA-110 1964 Velocette Vogue 1971 Velocette LE Mark III 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T See also List of aerospace museums References External links 2007 establishments in Oregon Aerospace museums in Oregon Automobile museums in Oregon Buildings and structures in Hood River, Oregon Museums in Hood River County, Oregon

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico%20International%20University

Mexico International University

History The Universidad México Internacional (UMI) is a private university located in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is focused on business and communication degrees. Their mission is to train leaders for the future. The university has specifically worked with companies like," Grupo Michelín, Coca-Cola, Grupo Dispamocusa and Grupo de Banqueros del Noroeste," to create certification and training processes to best serve students. Core Values The university values are leadership, wisdom, creativity, innovation, respect, affection for art, humility, social sensitivity, love for family, and entrepreneurial spirit. View(s) "To be a leading national institution for the contribution of its research to the social, cultural and economic development of Mexico, the professional quality of its graduates and capable of attracting the best professors from our country and abroad." Academics UMI offers bachelors degrees in: Arts Communication Sciences Global Commerce Business Management Industrial Engineering and Administration Marketing and Advertising Along with a master's in business management. Specialized Certificate's in: Oral Communication Art and Integral Design Oral Communication and Business Presentations 3D Digital Design and Postproduction And a specialized seminar in oral communication (Children). References External links Universidad Mexico Internacional website Private universities and colleges in Mexico

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe%20Abruzzese

Giuseppe Abruzzese

Giusepe Abruzzese (born 17 May 1981) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Audace Cerignola. Biography Andria Born in Andria, the Province of Bari, Abruzzese started his career at hometown club Fidelis Andria. Abruzzese made his professional debut on 17 January 1999, started the match against Torino, which the team lost 0–2 in the away match of Serie B. The team relegated at the end of season, and Abruzzese was loaned from Serie C1 to Serie C2 side Tricase. On 1 July 2000 Abruzzese returned to Andria but tasted relegation again, this time to Serie C2 at the end of 2000–01 Serie C1 season. Lecce In July 2002, he left for Serie B side Lecce in co-ownership deal for undisclosed fee. Andria also signed Stefano Morello and Carmine Nuzzaci as part of the deal for undisclosed fees. In the first season, he played 26 Serie B matches and was selected to Italy under-21 Serie B representative team and won Belgium U21 2–1. Lecce finished as the third and promoted to Serie A. Abruzzese made his Serie A debut on 31 August 2003 against Lazio, the opening match of 2003–04 Serie A. He made 26 league appearances that season. In the next season he lost his place both in starting line-up and often as unused substitute, under new coach Zdeněk Zeman who replaced Delio Rossi. After playing 5 league matches for Lecce in 2005–06 Serie A season (all due to the absence of Erminio Rullo), he left for Serie B struggler Avellino in January 2006. In 2006–07 Serie B season, he left on loan to fellow Serie B team Triestina near the end of transfer window. He started 24 times for the Serie B struggler. Grosseto In July 2007, he was signed by Serie B newcomer Grosseto, which he immediately secured a place in starting line-up. Grosseto finished in the mid-table that season and entered the promotion playoffs in next season, which lost to Livorno in the first round/semi-final. Livorno eventually the playoffs winner. Crotone In August 2009, he was signed by Serie B newcomer Crotone. The team made a break through which finished at the 8th (Deducted 1 point, if included, finished the 7th, ahead Grosseto by head to head), just few points away to qualify for the promotion playoffs (the 3rd to the 6th place). References External links Football.it Profile La Gazzetta dello Sport Profile (2006–07 season) La Gazzetta dello Sport Profile (2007–08 season) La Gazzetta dello Sport Profile Italian footballers Serie A players Serie B players S.S. Fidelis Andria 1928 players U.S. Lecce players U.S. Avellino 1912 players U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918 players F.C. Grosseto S.S.D. players F.C. Crotone players Association football fullbacks Association football central defenders People from Andria 1981 births Living people Virtus Francavilla Calcio players Footballers from Apulia Sportspeople from the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centerview%20%28Lynchburg%2C%20Virginia%29

Centerview (Lynchburg, Virginia)

Centerview is a historic home located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a two-story brick house completed in 1871 in the Greek Revival style. The dependency, which is similar in construction and detail to the main house but which may date to 1861, is a one-stay gabled brick building and originally served as a summer kitchen and cook's dwelling among other functions. The house and dependency were rehabilitated in 1999-2000 as law offices. Robert Withers Morgan and his family were long resident in the house; one of his six children was the painter Georgia Weston Morgan, who resided there until 1923. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia Houses completed in 1871 Greek Revival houses in Virginia Houses in Lynchburg, Virginia National Register of Historic Places in Lynchburg, Virginia 1871 establishments in Virginia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis%20Schneider

Denis Schneider

Denis Schneider is a French painter born in Metz in 1946. Biography Denis Schneider studied at the famous School of Beaux-Arts in Paris and started exhibiting in 1967 on the Parisian’s art market. In 1970, he took the decision to leave Paris to free himself from any restraints and dedicate himself to his art. Since then, he has been creating his works of art in seclusion. Denis Schneider started exhibiting again in 1998. During that year, a Strasbourg gallery provided him an exclusive platform to display his paintings. As a result, his talent was discovered by Ineke Voorsteegh, former curator of the Department of Modern Art and Education in Dordrecht Museum and presently owner of the In-Vorm Gallery in Dordrecht –Netherlands. She offered him the opportunity to join her newly opened gallery to which belonged several other selected artists like Mark Brusse, Rein Dool, Hanskop Jansen, Peter Royen, Gerard Verdijk, Albert Verkade and others. In 2001, Denis Schneider exhibited his paintings alongside Mark Brusse’s sculptures at the In-Vorm Gallery. He has since been exhibiting regularly in that gallery – on his own or with other artists. In 2002 and 2003, Schneider exhibited his large scale paintings at the Gérard Philipe Theatre of St Denis. He was also responsible for illustrating the theatre’s various publications and playbills, including the one for Strindberg’s play "Sonate des spectres". He has been living in Ardèche since 1980 and has regularly exhibited in France and abroad. Publications Book : "Denis Schneider Paintings" published by MAJE - 1999. (68 pages with 32 pictures of his paintings). Postscript by Daniel Jeanneteau. CD-ROM released in 2001 by the Dordrecht Museum (Netherlands) to mark an exhibition on the topic "The Greek Gods and Heroes in Rubens and Rembrandt’s time". Two contemporary paintings had been chosen to illustrate this theme: "ORPHEUS" by Cy Twombly and "ORPHEE" by Denis Schneider Sources Gérard Philipe Theatre (under Alain Ollivier's direction) The In-Vorm Gallery Denis Schneider' website Denis Schneider's page on the French National Library's website External links Denis Schneider's Official Website French artists 1946 births Living people

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biswamohan%20Pani

Biswamohan Pani

Biswamohan Pani is a former design engineer at Intel. In November 2008 he was charged with stealing $1 billion worth of trade secrets from Intel while he worked for its main rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The information he allegedly obtained was believed to be related to Intel's then next-generation Itanium microprocessor. The incident shed light, according to BusinessWeek, on the vulnerability of Intel, one of the world's biggest and most sophisticated technology companies. On April 6, 2012, Biswamohan Pani pleaded guilty to five counts of wire fraud before U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for accessing Intel systems and downloading Intel secret documents between May 8, 2008, and June 10, 2008, valued by Intel between $200 million and $400 million. On 8 August 2012 he was sentenced to three years in federal prison and given a fine of US$17,500. See also AMD v. Intel References External links Former Intel Employee Indicted for Stealing More than $1 Billion of Trade Secrets at the U.S. Department of Justice (November 5, 2008) Advanced Micro Devices people Intel people Living people Year of birth missing (living people)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987%E2%80%9388%20St.%20Louis%20Blues%20season

1987–88 St. Louis Blues season

The 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 21st season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season The Blues allowed the fewest short-handed goals during the regular season, with just 5. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Awards and records Transactions Draft picks St. Louis's draft picks at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Blues attempted to select Tim Foley in the second round of the 1987 NHL Supplemental Draft, but the claim was ruled invalid since Foley entered school after age 20 and therefore did not meet eligibility requirements. Farm teams See also 1987–88 NHL season References Blues on Hockey Database External links St. St. St. Louis Blues seasons National Hockey League All-Star Game hosts St Louis St Louis

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20people%20from%20Lahijan

List of people from Lahijan

This is a List of people from Lahijan, Gilan province, Iran who have been born in, raised in, lived in or who died in Lahijan, Gilan, Iran. Individuals are listed by field in which they are best known: Scientists Mohammad Ali Mojtahedi Gilani - Founder of Sharif University of Technology and Director of Alborz High School. Poets and writers Bijan Najdi - Poet and Writer Hazin Lahiji - Iranian Poet and Scholar Abd al-Razzaq Lahiji Sportspeople Farshid Karimi, football player Politicians Hassan Zia-Zarifi - Iranian intellectual and one of the founders of the communist guerrilla movement in Iran Reza Qotbi - Head of Iranian National TV Artists Ghasem Hajizadeh, pioneering painter in Iranian Pop art Ardeshir Mohassess, painter and cartoonist Parviz Sayyad, one of the leading Iranian actors in 1960's Religion Sheikh Zahed Gilani - Grandmaster of the famed Zahediyeh Sufi Order at Lahijan References External links Lahijan

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewood%2C%20Humboldt%20County%2C%20California

Rosewood, Humboldt County, California

Rosewood (formerly, Stumpville) is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 1 mi (1.6 km) south of Eureka, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). The Stumpville post office opened in 1930, changed its name to Rosewood in 1941, and closed for good in 1955. The entire area became part of unincorporated Eureka, California References Eureka, California Unincorporated communities in Humboldt County, California Unincorporated communities in California

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara%20Rhoades

Barbara Rhoades

Barbara Rhoades (born March 23, 1946) is an American actress, known primarily for her comedy and mystery roles, especially as lady bandit Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushings in The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968). She had a recurring role on Soap, as Maggie Chandler, Jodie Dallas' future wife. Early years Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, Rhoades is the daughter of Sherry Rhoades. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School. She began taking dancing lessons when she was 7 years old. Career Rhoades began acting in the late 1960s, appearing in guest roles on several television series, including It Takes a Thief, Ironside, Mannix, McMillan & Wife, Columbo, Kojak, Starsky & Hutch, Alias Smith and Jones, Love, American Style, The Odd Couple, The Six Million Dollar Man, Bewitched, Maude, Trapper John, M.D.,The Partridge Family, Murder, She Wrote and Law & Order. She was a regular cast member of the 1977 situation comedy Busting Loose, portraying Melody Feebeck, and in 1989, as Jessica Gardner on Generations In 1967, Rhoades signed a long-term exclusive contract with Universal Pictures. Rhoades appeared in a number of films during the 1970s, including There Was a Crooked Man... (1970), opposite Kirk Douglas and Henry Fonda, and Up the Sandbox (1972) starring Barbra Streisand. She played a police officer, "No Balls" Hadley, in 1977's The Choirboys and a Las Vegas hooker who picks up Art Carney along the road during his Oscar-winning performance in Harry and Tonto (1974). She also had roles in Scream Blacula Scream (1973) and The Goodbye Girl (1977) and was a frequent panelist on the popular 1970s game show Match Game, hosted by Gene Rayburn. In 2007, she appeared in First Born with Elisabeth Shue. In 2011, she had a recurring role on the American soap opera One Life to Live as Irene Manning, childhood best friend of Victoria Lord (Erika Slezak). For 18 months on Broadway, Rhoades had the role of a showgirl in the musical Funny Girl (1964). She gained other stage experience in summer stock productions at the Cecilwood Theater in Fishkill, New York. Personal life Rhoades married Bernie Orenstein, a television producer. Filmography References External links 1946 births Living people Actresses from New York (state) American film actresses American soap opera actresses American television actresses People from Poughkeepsie, New York 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardin%20des%20Ar%C3%B4mes

Jardin des Arômes

The Jardin des Arômes is a botanical garden specializing in aromatic plants, located along the Promenade de la Digue, Nyons, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France. It is open daily; admission is free. The garden was created in 1983 on the banks of the river Eygues, and now contains about 200 types of aromatic and medicinal plants, including cedar, Cercis siliquastrum, chestnut, cypress, juniper, olive trees, pine, and rosemary, thyme, and viburnum. It is now in a state of neglect. See also List of botanical gardens in France References Jardin des Arômes ProvenceWeb description Gralon.net entry (French) Je Decouvre la France entry (French) 52we entry (French) Gardens in Drôme Botanical gardens in France

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389%20St.%20Louis%20Blues%20season

1988–89 St. Louis Blues season

The 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 22nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Team captain Brian Sutter retires to become the new head coach. Forward Bernie Federko is named team captain. NHL Draft Regular season The Blues tied the Washington Capitals for most shutouts in the league, with 6. Final standings Schedule and results Player statistics Forwards Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points Defencemen Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points Goaltending Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Awards and honors Dan Kelly (sportscaster), Lester Patrick Trophy (posthumous selection) References Blues on Hockey Database Blues on Hockey Reference St. St. St. Louis Blues seasons St Louis St Louis

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korphe

Korphe

Korphe (, ) is a small subsistence farming village in northeastern Pakistan, situated at the foot of the Karakoram mountain range along the banks of the Braldu River. Korphe has achieved international attention because of the work carried out by mountaineer Greg Mortenson and his Central Asia Institute (CAI) which specializes in raising money from all over the world in order to provide good quality schooling for the children of Korphe and similar villages throughout the region, including Afghanistan. How this came to pass has been extensively documented in the book Three Cups of Tea written by Mortenson and journalist David Oliver Relin and the Young Readers edition of Three Cups of Tea adapted by Sarah Thomson. References Populated places in Skardu District Baltistan

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leinster%20Senior%20League%20Senior%20Division

Leinster Senior League Senior Division

The Leinster Senior League Senior Division is the top division of the Leinster Senior League. It is organized by the Leinster Football Association. Together with the Munster Senior League Senior Premier Division and the Ulster Senior League Senior Division, it forms the third level of the Republic of Ireland football league system. Formed in 1896, it is the oldest association football league in what is now the Republic of Ireland. Shelbourne have won the most titles. However, in more recent seasons Crumlin United, Cherry Orchard, Wayside Celtic and Bangor Celtic have been the divisions strongest teams. In 2014–15 Bluebell United were Leinster Senior League champions, 27 years after winning their previous title. Clubs from this division play in the Leinster Senior Cup, the FAI Cup, the FAI Intermediate Cup and the FAI Junior Cup. In recent seasons the winners of the Senior Division have also been invited to play in the League of Ireland Cup. From 1896–97 until 1964–65, the league was the de facto second-level league in what is now the Republic of Ireland. Initially the Irish Football League was the top level. Then for one season, 1920–21, the Leinster Senior League was briefly the top-level league. However, this status was short-lived and ended with the establishment of the League of Ireland in 1921–22. The Leinster Senior League remained a second-level league until 1964–65, when it was effectively replaced by the League of Ireland B Division. With the establishment of the A Championship in 2008, it became a fourth-level league. However, since the demise of the A Championship in 2011, it has reverted to third-level status. 2016–17 teams Promotion and relegation A promotion and relegation system operates within the Leinster Senior League structure itself. However, there is no formal promotion and relegation relationship with the League of Ireland. Teams can only be "promoted" by sending an application to the FAI. In the past successful and prominent members of the Leinster Senior League have regularly been invited and/or elected to join the League of Ireland. Current League of Ireland clubs Bohemians, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic and Bray Wanderers are all former Leinster Senior League champions. While Bohemians and Shelbourne were founding members of the League of Ireland, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic were all effectively "promoted" to the League of Ireland after winning the Leinster Senior League Senior Division title. Incidentally both Rovers and St Pats won successive Leinster Senior League and League of Ireland titles in 1921-22 and 1922-23 and 1950–51 and 1951–52 respectively. Current League of Ireland clubs Athlone Town, Dundalk, Longford Town, UCD and Cabinteely are also former members of the Leinster Senior League Former League of Ireland clubs Drumcondra, Dolphins, Reds United and St James's Gate have all been Leinster Senior League champions who were then "promoted" or elected to the League of Ireland. Shelbourne United, Brideville, Bray Unknowns, Transport, Bray Wanderers, Home Farm and St Francis are all former Leinster Senior League champions who were elected to the League of Ireland several seasons after winning the Leinster title. Jacobs, Brideville, Transport and St James's Gate all dropped out of the League of Ireland to play in the Leinster Senior League. All four subsequently won the Senior Division. Brideville and Gate both later rejoined the League of Ireland. Reserve Teams Throughout its history the Leinster Senior League Senior Division has regularly featured the reserve teams of League of Ireland teams. The reserve teams of Shelbourne, Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic, Brideville, Drumcondra and Dolphins have all been Senior Division champions in their own right. The reserve teams of Cabinteely and UCD currently play in the lower levels of the Leinster Senior League. History Foundation Within a few seasons of the Leinster Football Association been formed in 1892, the Leinster Senior League was established. Ciarán Priestley highlights a printed notice in the 4 September 1894 edition of The Irish Times. Under the headline "Leinster Football League" there is a report of "a general meeting of the league... held the other evening at 27 D'Olier Street". Priestley also lists Bohemians, Britannia, Dublin University, Leinster Nomads, Phoenix and Montpelier as participants in the first season. The Leinster Senior League website states it was established in 1896. However other sources suggest the league started a little later and was first played for in 1897–98 and that an unidentified British Army regimental team where the inaugural winners while Shelbourne were runners up. Bohemians and Shelbourne era Up until the 1920s the league was dominated by Bohemians and Shelbourne. These two clubs still remain the league's two most successful teams based on titles they won in this era. Even when Bohemians and Shelbourne joined the Irish Football League in 1902 and 1904 respectively, their reserve teams continued to win titles regularly. Initially only St James's Gate and British Army regimental teams challenged the Bohemians/Shelbourne duopoly. During the First World War the Irish Football League was suspended and the senior teams of both Bohemians and Shelbourne rejoined the Leinster Senior League. Meanwhile, their northern counterparts competed in the Belfast & District League. The 1919–20 saw a return to an all-Ireland league. However further disruption caused by the Irish War of Independence meant this was short-lived and at the end of this season Bohemians and Shelbourne withdrew from the Irish Football League permanently. They subsequently rejoined the Leinster Senior League and for the 1920–21 season. The league now briefly became the top level league in what is now the Republic of Ireland. 1920–21 also saw Shelbourne United emerge as champions, becoming only the fourth civilian team to win the title. 1920s The 1921–22 season saw the establishment of the League of Ireland and this had a considerable impact on the Leinster Senior League. All eight founding League of Ireland members – Shelbourne, Bohemians, St James's Gate, Jacobs, Olympia, Dublin United, Frankfort and YMCA – had all spent the previous season playing in the Leinster Senior League. The emergence of the League of Ireland thus created a number of vacancies in the Senior Division and among the clubs who filled them were Shamrock Rovers. For the 1921–22 season Rovers were joined in the Senior Division by Bohemians B, St James's Gate B, Bray Unknowns, Midland Athletic, Pioneers, Brooklyn, Shelbourne United, Merrion, Glasnevin, CYMS and Richmond. With a team that included John Joe Flood, William Glen, Bob Fullam and Dinny Doyle, Rovers won the Senior Division and reached the 1921–22 FAI Cup final. The 1922–23 season saw the League of Ireland expand to twelve teams. After Frankfort and YMCA dropped out, six new teams – Shamrock Rovers, Midland Athletic, Pioneers, Shelbourne United, Athlone Town and Rathmines Athletic – were invited to join. Once again the Leinster Senior League provided most of the League of Ireland's newest members. Further vacancies in the Senior Division were now created and among the clubs who subsequently filled them were Brideville, Dolphins, Dundalk and Drumcondra. Like Shelbourne United and Shamrock Rovers before them, Bray Unknowns, Brideville, Drumcondra and Dolphins all won the Leinster Senior League title and were then invited to join the League of Ireland. Brooklyn were also elected to the League of Ireland for the 1923–24 season. Dundalk joined the Leinster Senior League in 1922–23. They were runners up in 1923–24 and then finished third in 1925–26 before making their League of Ireland debut in 1926–27. While playing in Leinster Senior League, Drumcondra also won an FAI Intermediate Cup / FAI Cup double in 1926–27. 1930s During the 1930s three more Leinster Senior League champions made the step up to the League of Ireland. These included Sligo Rovers, Brideville and Reds United. At the end of the 1931–32 League of Ireland season Brideville dropped out. However 1932–33 saw them win their second Leinster Senior League title. 1932–33 also Sligo Rovers join the Leinster Senior League. In their first season they finished third. During the season they had twice beaten the champions Brideville and also defeated Bohemians B. In 1933–34 Sligo Rovers achieved a treble, winning the Leinster Senior League, the FAI Intermediate Cup and the LFA Metropolitan Cup. On the back of this success, they joined the League of Ireland for the 1934–35 season. The following season, 1935–36 saw Brideville return to the League of Ireland along with the 1934–35 Leinster Senior League champions, Reds United. During the late 1930s and 1940s the Leinster Senior League's most successful team was Distillery. They won the title five times during period. However unlike some of their contemporaries, Distillery never moved up the League of Ireland. St Patrick's Athletic era During the late 1940s and 1950s the strongest team in the Leinster Senior League was St Patrick's Athletic. During this period they won the league title on six occasions. This included four successive titles between 1947–48 and 1950–51. In 1947–48 St Pat's completed a treble after also winning both the FAI Intermediate Cup and Leinster Senior Cup. The 1948–49 season would see St Pat's win a Leinster Senior League / FAI Intermediate Cup. In 1950–51 a young Shay Gibbons helped St Pat's win the Leinster Senior League title for a fourth time. St Pat's were subsequently invited to join the 1951–52 League of Ireland and went on to win their first League of Ireland title at their first attempt. With St Pat's first team now in the League of Ireland, their reserve team won two further Leinster Senior League titles in 1955–56 and 1956–57. List of winners by club Brackets indicate a victory for the club's reserve team. List of winners by season Notes This was possibly Sherwood Foresters who were the 1896-97 IFA Cup runners-up, losing to Cliftonville in the final. They were based in the Curragh, County Kildare. Where's My Country?, Rsssf References ! Ireland 3 1 1 Professional sports leagues in Ireland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%20PapaJohns.com%20Bowl

2008 PapaJohns.com Bowl

The 2008 PapaJohns.com Bowl was the third edition of the college football bowl game, and was played at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The game was played starting at 2 PM US CST on Monday, December 29, 2008. The game, telecast on ESPN, pitted the Rutgers Scarlet Knights against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The game marked the first ever meeting of the two universities' football programs. NC State led 17-6 at halftime, but crumbled in the second half after losing starting quarterback Russell Wilson to a knee injury. Rutgers won, 29-23. This was also the first edition of the bowl game not to feature any current or former members of Conference USA. The selection of NC State did have a connection to past bowl games in Birmingham as the Wolfpack had competed in the last All-American Bowl, which was also held at Legion Field in 1990. Scoring summary References PapaJohns.com Bowl Birmingham Bowl NC State Wolfpack football bowl games Rutgers Scarlet Knights football bowl games PapaJohns.com Bowl

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shonel%20Ferguson

Shonel Ferguson

Shonel Ferguson (born November 6, 1957 in Nassau) is a former track and field athlete from the Bahamas, who competed in the women's sprint and long jump events during her career. She is a three-time Olympian (1976, 1984 and 1988). Ferguson was inducted into the Bahamas Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1993. References External links Profile 1957 births Living people Sportspeople from Nassau, Bahamas Bahamian female sprinters Bahamian female long jumpers Olympic athletes of the Bahamas Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games gold medallists for the Bahamas Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games Pan American Games competitors for the Bahamas Athletes (track and field) at the 1975 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1979 Pan American Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1983 Pan American Games World Athletics Championships athletes for the Bahamas Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for the Bahamas Competitors at the 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in athletics

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear%20Rosie

Dear Rosie

Dear Rosie (1990) is a 1990 British short subject directed by Peter Cattaneo from a script by Peter Morgan and Mark Wadlow. The plot follows Rosie, played by Fiona Victory, an unsuccessful novelist who begins receiving letters from overweight people after her agent publishes her diet tips. Cattaneo directed the short while he was a student at the Royal College of Art. The 11-minute film premiered at the 1990 London Film Festival. The following year, it was presented at the New York Film Festival. The short was nominated in the Best Short Film category at the 44th British Academy Film Awards, and the Short Film (Live Action) category at the 63rd Academy Awards. References External links on Vimeo 1990 films Films directed by Peter Cattaneo Films with screenplays by Peter Morgan British short films Channel 4 television dramas 1990 short films

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National%2099er%20Pairs

National 99er Pairs

The National 99er Pairs national bridge championship was held at the fall American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) North American Bridge Championship (NABC) until discontinued in 2013. The National 99er Pairs was a one-day two-session matchpoint pairs event, restricted to players with under 100 masterpoints and typically started on the second Friday of the NABC. Winners Sources 1998 winners, Page 11 1999 winners, Page 7 2000 winners, Page 6 2001 winners, Page 1 2002 winners, Page 1 2003 winners, Page 1 2004 winners, Page 1 2005 winners, Page 1 2006 winners, Page 1 2007 winners, Page 1 2008 winners, Page 1 References External links ACBL official website National 99er Winners North American Bridge Championships

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust%20Grove%20%28Lynchburg%2C%20Virginia%29

Locust Grove (Lynchburg, Virginia)

Locust Grove is a historic home located on a tract. at Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a five-bay, double-pile, central-passage-plan. -story, timberframe, four end chimney Federal-style house. History Samuel Cobbs (who had represented nearby Amelia County in the House of Burgesses in 1747) in 1758 willed his acre estate to his brothers Edmund and John. (John P. Cobbs and later John C. Cobbs would represent Nelson County in the Virginia House of Delegates, the latter possibly the son of Edmund Cobbs Jr. below). Edmund Cobbs in 1760 erected a house on the Bedford County property, and when he died in 1798, his widow received acres and six sons shared about acres. Tilghman Cobbs would first represent Bedford County in the state legislature in 1829 and again in 1839–1840. Edmund Cobbs, Jr. had acquired about acres on Cheese Creek, about 5 miles from his father's land, and began the current house in 1810, before acquiring the dower land in an auction after his mother's death in 1814. He enlarged the house significantly between 1825 and 1830 to its present central-passage plan, but used the adjoining land as collateral. He died there in 1856, after selling off much of the land in pieces, several about 1830 and deeding 260 acres in 1843 to his son John C. Cobbs. His declining land and slave ownership may reflect declining soil fertility due to common practices in growing tobacco, as well as his personal moral values. In 1820, the year his daughter Lucy married her cousin Rev. Nicholas Hamner Cobbs, Edmund Cobbs owned 25 enslaved people (including 11 children); he owned 12 slaves in 1830, seven enslaved people in 1840 and nine (including four small children) in 1850. His son and heir John Cabell Cobbs would own 7 slaves (four of them children) in 1860. Rev. Nicholas Hamner Cobbs taught school at the New London Academy in Bedford County for several years as well as became an Episcopal priest in 1825 and received 38 acres from his father in law in 1828. He founded several Episcopal congregations in Bedford County and nearby areas before accepting a position in Petersburg, and then became bishop of Alabama in 1844. John C. Cobbs had owned $6,400 in real estate and $5,450 in personal property (including slaves) in 1860; in 1870, the real estate was valued at $1,820 and personal property at $769. His wife became insane when their children ranged in age from six to twenty years old; he would declare bankruptcy four years after the Panic of 1873 and resulting depression. However, the family did not lose the real estate until World War I, possibly because neighbors were in similarly difficult circumstances and fellow Episcopalian and lawyer Martin Parks Burks had set up a trust and was commissioner of accounts. Locust Hill The house was extensively renovated in 1932, after its purchase by John Capron, a colonial history enthusiast who renamed it "Locust Hill". The renovations reflected his preferred "Williamsburg style", now considered more formal than authentic for the Piedmont locale. He mentioned it as "from an earlier era" in a book he published for the Lynchburg sesquicentennial in 1936. A garage, barn, guest house, and tenant house were also erected during the Capron era. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia Federal architecture in Virginia Houses completed in 1810 Houses in Lynchburg, Virginia National Register of Historic Places in Lynchburg, Virginia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack%20Watts

Jack Watts

Jack Watts may refer to: Jack Watts (baseball) (active 1913–1921), American baseball catcher Jack Watts (politician) (born 1909), New Zealand politician Jack Watts (footballer) (born 1991), Australian rules footballer See also John Watts (disambiguation)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewood%2C%20Tehama%20County%2C%20California

Rosewood, Tehama County, California

Rosewood is an unincorporated community in Tehama County, in the U.S. state of California. Rosewood is situated along State Route 36 at the junction with County Route A5 (Bowman Road) to Cottonwood. Rosewood had its start when a country store opened at the site. The store was built and operated by Joe and Elizabeth Durrer. The Durrer ranch was named Rosewood because of all of the wild roses growing on the property. Rosewood begin as a stage stop on State Route 36 to the coast. The store supplied many miners in the area living on Begum Peak. The store remain opened until the death of Joe and Elizabeth Durrer in the 1930s. They are both buried on the Rosewood property. A post office was established at Rosewood in 1898, and remained in operation until 1909. References Unincorporated communities in Tehama County, California Unincorporated communities in California

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modupe%20Oshikoya

Modupe Oshikoya

Modupe Oshikoya (born 2 May 1954) is a former female track and field athlete from Nigeria, who competed in the women's sprint and long jump events during her career. She is a one-time Olympian (1972), and also competed in the heptathlon. Oshikoya won a total number of five gold medals at the All-Africa Games (1973 and 1978). Oshikoya competed and won Gold for her University in the USA, UCLA in the 100 meters, the Long Jump, 100 meters hurdles and the hepthatlon at the NCAA championships in 1982. External links 1954 births Living people Nigerian heptathletes Nigerian female sprinters Nigerian female hurdlers Nigerian female long jumpers Nigerian female high jumpers Olympic athletes of Nigeria Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Nigeria Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games UCLA Bruins women's track and field athletes Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Nigeria African Games gold medalists for Nigeria African Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 1973 All-Africa Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 All-Africa Games

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan%20Spence

Jordan Spence

Jordan James Spence (born 24 May 1990) is an English professional footballer who most recently played for ADO Den Haag in the Eredivisie. Predominantly as a right-back, Spence can also operate as a centre-back. He has represented and captained England at various youth levels. He has previously played for West Ham United, Leyton Orient, Scunthorpe United, Bristol City, Sheffield Wednesday, Milton Keynes Dons and Ipswich Town. Club career West Ham United and loans Spence joined West Ham United in 2004. In April 2006, he signed a contract as a full-time youth team academy player for the 2006–07 season, and made his reserve team debut that same month. He has captained the England national team at every youth level. On 9 May 2010, Spence made his first team debut for West Ham, coming on in the 86th minute for Alessandro Diamanti, in a 1–1 home draw against Manchester City. Spence made his first start for West Ham on 15 May 2011 in a 3–2 away defeat by Wigan Athletic, a game which saw West Ham relegated. After their relegation, Spence signed a new contract with the club, keeping him there until 2014. In the 2012–13 season, Spence appeared in the club's first team on seven occasions, though he spent most of the season playing in the club's reserve team. Spence made his first appearance of the season in the second round of League Cup, in a 2–0 win over Crewe Alexandra on 28 August 2012, and then made his first league appearance of the season, coming on as substitute for James Tomkins in the late second-half, in a 4–1 win over Southampton on 20 October 2012. After nine years with the club, Spence was released at the end of the 2013–14 season. Leyton Orient (loan) Before making his debut for West Ham, he made his professional club debut for Leyton Orient in their FA Cup second round match at Bradford City on 29 November 2008 having signed on loan on 25 November. This looked to be his only match for Leyton Orient as he returned to Upton Park on 5 January 2009, but he returned to Orient on 23 January and stayed until the end of the season. His Football League debut came in the 2–1 away defeat by Scunthorpe United on 24 January 2009. Scunthorpe United (loan) Spence signed for Scunthorpe United on a one months loan on 17 August 2009 making his debut on 18 August in a 2–0 home defeat by Middlesbrough. On 29 August Spence's loan at Scunthorpe was extended until 1 January 2010. At the end of December 2009 his loan ended and he returned to West Ham having played eleven times for Scunthorpe. Bristol City (loan) On 3 March 2011, Spence signed on a 28-day loan for Championship side Bristol City, making his debut on 5 March in the 4–1 away victory over Coventry City. On 30 March, this loan was extended until the end of the 2010–11 season. On 4 May 2011, West Ham manager Avram Grant recalled Spence for him to provide back-up for defenders for the Premier League season run-in. On 3 August 2011, Spence rejoined Bristol City for a season-long loan, with the option for West Ham to recall him from January 2012. Spence's first game after signing for the club on loan for the second time came in the opening game of the season, in a 3–0 loss against Ipswich Town. However, Spence's playing time was soon reduced under the management of Derek McInnes and was an un-used substitute bench for two matches before being left out of the squad for three months. In April 2012, Spence returned to West Ham having played 10 games for Bristol City. Sheffield Wednesday (loan) On 31 August 2013, Spence signed on an emergency loan for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. On the same day, Spence made his Sheffield Wednesday debut, where he made his first start, in a 1–1 draw against Middlesbrough. Spence played four games for Sheffield Wednesday before returning to West Ham United at the end of September 2013. Milton Keynes Dons Spence joined Milton Keynes Dons on a one-month loan on 24 October 2013. He made his debut on 26 October in a 3–2 away defeat by Tranmere Rovers. Although Spence gave away a penalty, manager Karl Robinson described Spence's debut as "wonderful". He scored his first career goal at club level on 26 November 2013 in a 3–1 away defeat by Colchester United. After playing 12 games for Milton Keynes Dons, Spence returned to West Ham in January 2014. On 30 January 2014, Spence re-joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season. Spence's first game after signing for the club on loan for the second time came on 1 February 2014, in a 1–0 loss against Tranmere Rovers, the same club he played against for the first time. Spence scored for the club for the second time this season, in a 3–2 win over Stevenage on 22 March 2014. Spence went on to finish the 2013–14 season, making twenty-nine appearances and scoring two times. Despite interests from Championship clubs, it was announced on 21 August 2014, Spence joined Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent deal, signing a one-year contract with a further option of extending for another year. Spence's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 31 August 2014, coming on as a substitute for Dean Bowditch in the 72nd minute, in a 2–0 loss against Crawley Town. During the season, Spence found himself, competing over a right-back position spot with Lee Hodson and George Baldock throughout the 2014–15 season. Despite this, Spence played 38 games for Milton Keynes Dons in the 2014–15 season as they won promotion to the Championship, as runners-up. Milton Keynes opted to take up their option of a contract extension that would ensure Spence remained under contract for the 2015–16 season. In the 2015–16 season, Spence continued to be in the right-back position at the start of the season and continued to regain his first team place until he was suspended for a third round replay of FA Cup, in a 3–0 win over Northampton Town on 19 January 2016. After this, Spence soon lost his first team place in the right-back position following the emergence of Baldock as the season progressed. Despite this, Spence finished the 2015–16 season, making 33 appearances, as they were relegated back to League One after a season. On 12 May 2016, Spence was released from the club after it was announced his contract would not be renewed. Ipswich Town After being rejected after his initial trial at the club during the early stages of the 2016–17 season, and then being similarly rejected by both Rotherham United and Birmingham City, on 16 January 2017, he signed a deal until the end of the season with Ipswich Town. Spence scored his first goal for the club on 15 August 2017, a late header from a free kick, to clinch a 4–3 victory for Ipswich over Millwall. He was released at the end of the 2018–19 season. ADO Den Haag In January 2020, Spence joined Dutch team ADO Den Haag on a contract until the end of the 2019–20 season. He was released in July after the expiration of his contract and due to the Eredivise season being ended by the COVID-19 pandemic. International career Spence captained the England U16s to the Victory Shield in November 2005, then led England U17 to the Final of the Nordic Tournament, playing in the Faroe Islands in August 2006 and scoring in his second match. England finished at the top of their 4-team group, but lost the Final to Denmark in Tórshavn. In 2007, he was named in U17s coach John Peacock's squad for the Elite qualifying round of the Under-17 European Championships against Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Azerbaijan. In 2007, Spence captained England in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. This was the first time the country had reached the World Finals, at this age group. Against Brazil in injury time he scored a late winner, which put England through to the last 16, this was the first time England had beaten Brazil at a FIFA tournament. On 20 November 2007 Spence captained the England U18 team in a 2–0 victory over Ghana. He made his first appearance for the England U19 team in their 6–0 victory over Romania on 14 October 2007 The England U18 team finished the 2007–08 season unbeaten, under Spence's captaincy, with a 2–0 win over Austria on 16 April 2008. In the 2008–09 season, Spence continued to be involved with the England under-19 team, helping them to qualify for the UEFA U19 Championships in the summer of 2009, in which they finished runners up. In March 2011, Spence made his England U21 debut in a 2–1 defeat by Iceland. Personal life In June 2014, he married actress Naomi Scott after four years of dating. Career statistics Honours Milton Keynes Dons Football League One runner-up: 2014–15 References External links 1990 births Living people Footballers from Woodford, London English footballers England youth international footballers England under-21 international footballers West Ham United F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players Ipswich Town F.C. players ADO Den Haag players Premier League players English Football League players Eredivisie players Black British sportspeople Association football defenders Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands English expatriate footballers

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto%20Mancinelli%20%28footballer%29

Roberto Mancinelli (footballer)

Roberto Mancinelli (born 29 January 1976 in Albano Laziale, Italy) is an Italian footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently playing for Italian Lega Pro Prima Divisione team Benevento. In July 2011 he was signed by Benevento in 1-year contract. References 1976 births Living people People from Albano Laziale Italian footballers S.S. Lazio players U.S. Catanzaro 1929 players Association football goalkeepers Footballers from Lazio Sportspeople from the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish%20Ornithological%20Society

Spanish Ornithological Society

The Spanish Ornithological Society (in Spanish: Sociedad Española de Ornitología; SEO/BirdLife) is Spain's main bird conservation charity. It was founded in 1954 and has 8,000 members and 50 staff. It is Spain's representative in the BirdLife International partnership. The SEO has campaigned to get the central government to have all areas currently designated as Important Bird Areas to be given Special Protection Area status. It also collects bird data and recently published the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Spain, which covers the whole country and all breeding species recorded. This work took four years a year of writing and editing. It has censused Eurasian griffon vultures, campaigned against illegal poisoning of raptors and other predators, and worked on sustainable agriculture in the Ebro Delta. Since 1998, SEO/BirdLife has also implemented an international programme in a North Africa and Latin America. The main focus as of 2008 is Morocco, carrying out different projects, mainly in wetlands. It is involved in monitoring the critically endangered northern bald ibis in its Moroccan stronghold in the Souss-Massa National Park. References Ornithological organizations Organizations established in 1954 1954 establishments in Spain Environmental organisations based in Spain Bird conservation organizations Animal welfare organisations based in Spain

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montview

Montview

Montview, also known as the Carter Glass Estate, is a historic home located on the Liberty University campus at Lynchburg, Virginia. Then newly elected Senator Carter Glass, who had lived in downtown Lynchburg for many years in a house constructed a century earlier, directed this house's construction and moved in in 1923. It remained his official residence until his death in 1946. Although Senator Glass took his final oath of office on the glass-enclosed porch at Montview in 1943 and his funeral service was held on this estate, he physically lived his last years (and died) at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The property is now in extent with a -story main house, which has a gambrel-roofed, fieldstone central block, flanked by -story wings; and servant's quarters. Glass had an extensive library here, and also owned prize Jersey cattle. The current yard includes trees Glass planted (Mrs. Glass was an avid gardener); he also had operated a 300-acre dairy farm on his surrounding estate. Rev. Jerry Falwell used the home as his personal office and died at his desk; the graves of Falwell and his wife are located on the front lawn of the home. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia Houses completed in 1923 Colonial Revival architecture in Virginia Houses in Lynchburg, Virginia National Register of Historic Places in Lynchburg, Virginia Buildings and structures in Lynchburg, Virginia Liberty University

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock%20Railroad

Brock Railroad

The Brock Railroad was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Warren Car Company of Warren, PA. The business entity Brock Railroad Company was created with the Pennsylvania Department of State on February 17, 1982. References Defunct Pennsylvania railroads

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abingdon%20Motorcycles

Abingdon Motorcycles

Abingdon Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer in Tyseley, Birmingham between 1903 and 1925. It was renamed AKD (Abingdon King Dick) in 1926 and produced single cylinder motorcycles until 1933, when they concentrated on "King Dick" mechanics' tools. History The tool and chain manufacturers Abingdon Engineering was founded in 1856 and started making motorcycles in 1903, when the industry was still very new, with engines from a number of manufacturers before the company developed their own Abingdon four-stroke 350 cc single and 794 cc V-twin engines, which were used by Ariel and Invicta. Much of the production was exported to the Commonwealth countries. One innovation introduced by Abingdon was the first telescopic shock absorber. Motorcycles of the day often had no front suspension or some form of springs, but Abingdon devised the "Abingdon Spring Fork", a coil sprung, telescopic shock absorber. The First World War halted production but they continued in 1919 with the V-twin and 499 cc and 623 cc single cylinder motorcycles. The company was renamed AKD (Abingdon King Dick) in 1926 and concentrated production on 147cc to 346cc single cylinder motorcycles until 1933, when they decided to concentrate on their successful range of "King Dick" mechanics' tools. King Dick tools The Abingdon King Dick tool company still exists, and sponsors the Castrol-Honda British Supersport Motorcycle squad. The company still manufactures its range of King Dick brand mechanics tools in the UK. Sources See also Abingdon (1922 automobile) List of motorcycles of the 1910s List of motorcycles of the 1920s External links Motorcycle Classics article on 1912 Abingdon King Dick: The King of Birmingham Video of 1911 Abingdon motorcycle running Abbots Tools: Official Seller of King Dick Tools Motorcycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom Automotive tool manufacturers Tool manufacturing companies of the United Kingdom

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%20New%20Mexico%20Bowl

2008 New Mexico Bowl

The 2008 New Mexico Bowl was a post-season American college football bowl game held on December 20, 2008 at University Stadium on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque as part of the 2008-09 NCAA Bowl season. The game, telecast on ESPN, featured the Colorado State Rams from the Mountain West Conference and the Fresno State Bulldogs from the WAC. The two teams were rivals when Colorado State was in the WAC from 1968-98. Colorado State scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to defeat Fresno State, 40-35 behind running back Gartrell Johnson's 375 rushing and receiving yards, an NCAA bowl record. Game summary Scoring summary 1st Quarter FRES – Lonyae Miller 1-yard run (Kevin Goessling kick), 11:46. Fresno State 7-0. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:14. CSU – Grant Stucker 18-yard run (Jason Smith kick), 09:37. Colorado State 7-7. Drive: 4 plays, 84 yards, 2:09. FRES – Anthony Harding 2-yard run (Kevin Goessling kick), 06:35. Fresno State 14-7. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:02. CSU – Jason Smith 29-yard field goal, 02:57. Fresno State 14-10. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:38. 2nd Quarter CSU – Jason Smith 22-yard field goal, 05:50. Fresno State 14-13. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:35. FRES – Lonyae Miller 69-yard run (Kevin Goessling kick), 04:26. Fresno State 21-13. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:24. CSU – Kory Sperry 22-yard pass from Billy Ferris (Jason Smith kick), 00:02. Fresno State 21-20. Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 4:24. 3rd Quarter FRES – Anthony Harding 2-yard run (Kevin Goessling kick), 08:31. Fresno State 28-20. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:51. 4th Quarter CSU – Gartrell Johnson 1-yard run (Johnson run failed), 09:45. Fresno State 28-26. Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 3:41. CSU – Rashaun Greer 69-yard pass from Billy Ferris (Jason Smith kick), 07:00. Colorado State 33-28. Drive: 3 plays, 73 yards, 1:07. CSU – Gartrell Johnson 77-yard run (Johnson run failed), 01:46. Colorado State 40-28. Drive: 2 plays, 85 yards, 0:57. FRES – Ryan Skidmore 7-yard pass from Tom Brandstater (Kevin Goessling kick), 00:55. Colorado State 40-35. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 0:51. Game Notes Gartrell Johnson set an FBS bowl game record for yards from scrimmage with 375 Johnson's 285 rushing yards were second most in FBS bowl history (P.J. Daniels, 307 in 2003) Johnson's rushing performance ranked second in Colorado State history Colorado State won their first bowl game since 2001 References External links Box Score - ESPN New Mexico Bowl New Mexico Bowl Colorado State Rams football bowl games Fresno State Bulldogs football bowl games 2008 in sports in New Mexico

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardin%20botanique%20de%20Mont%20Cenis

Jardin botanique de Mont Cenis

The Jardin botanique de Mont Cenis is an alpine botanical garden located on Mont Cenis above the town of Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France. The garden was created in 1976 at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level, and now contains about 800 plants. See also List of botanical gardens in France References Jardin botanique de Mont Cenis 123 Savoie entry (French) Mont Cenis, Jardin botanique de Mont Cenis, Jardin botanique de Protected areas established in 1976 1976 establishments in France

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392%20St.%20Louis%20Blues%20season

1991–92 St. Louis Blues season

The 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 33 losses, and 11 ties for 83 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in six games to the Chicago Blackhawks. Among the highlights of the season was the trade of Adam Oates and Brett Hull's third consecutive season with 70 goals, which is an NHL record. Off-season Team captain Scott Stevens is taken by the New Jersey Devils, via arbitration ruling. Defenceman Garth Butcher is named team captain. NHL Draft Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending References Blues on Hockey Database St. St. St. Louis Blues seasons St St

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neide%20Van-D%C3%BAnem

Neide Van-Dúnem

Neide Núria de Sousa Van-Dúnem Vieira (born July 4, 1986), also known as Neide, is a popular Angolan contemporary singer, songwriter, and film/television actress. Born and raised in Luanda, Angola, Neide started her acting career in local theater in 2003, at the age of 17, being cast in the television soap "Sede de Viver" a year later. Her singing career officially began in 2007 with the release of the hit single "Olá Baby" in the compilation album Eu e Elas (vol 1), a song for which the video reached the number two spot on the MTV Africa Video Chart. Early life Neide was born on July 4, 1986, in Luanda, Angola and is the only child of José António Vieira and Isabel Maria de Fátima Sousa Van-Dúnem, although she has three half-brothers and six half-sisters. Neide's interest in music came at a very early age although it was as an actress at age 17 that she would have her first encounter with fame. But she eventually broke into the music scene in 2007 with the release of the hit single "Olá Baby". Recording career 2006–2007: Olá Baby In collaboration with producer Caló Pascoal, Neide's initial venture into the music business came in the form of a duet with the producer on the song "Olá Baby", the lead single of the compilation album Eu e Elas (vol 1) released on April 29, 2007. The song's commercial success launched Neide's singing career and established her as a "double threat" in the entertainment business (singing and acting). 2008–2009: Teu Marido Casou/Esta Noite Neide decided to put her acting career on hold to venture forth as an independent artist and started working on her debut solo album, writing all of its tracks. The music styles she employed were primarily Kizomba and Semba but the influence of R&B is strong. "Teu Marido Casou (com outra)" was the first song to get radio play, to be later released as a CD single along with the song "Esta Noite". The full album was scheduled to be released in the second half of 2009 but its release was postponed. Discography 2009: Teu Marido Casou/Esta Noite Filmography Television External links Official Web Site Neide Van-Dúnem at Hi5 Portal da Música Angolana Neide Van-Dunem lyrics, audio, video References 1986 births Living people 21st-century Angolan women singers People from Luanda Portuguese-language singers Angolan songwriters

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila%20Hoskin

Sheila Hoskin

Sheila Hilary Hoskin (born 14 October 1936) is a former female track and field athlete from England. Athletics career Hoskin competed in the women's long jump events during her career. She represented Great Britain at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. She represented England and won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. At one point Hoskin held the British record for the long jump. She was born in Hammersmith. References 1936 births Living people English female long jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of Great Britain British female long jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games gold medallists for England Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics People from Hammersmith Athletes from London

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flak%20corps

Flak corps

A flak corps () was a massed anti-aircraft (AA) artillery formation employed by the Luftwaffe for anti-aircraft, antitank, and fire support operations in World War II. A Flakkorps was a flexible organization that was made up of a varying number of AA regiments, brigades, or divisions. A total of six flak corps were organized by Germany during the war. The flak corps, while mainly intended to support ground units with concentrated anti-aircraft fire, in many cases provided also antitank support. History Flak corps did not exist before World War II. Until the end of war Germany eventually organized a total of six flak corps, being numbered I - VI, plus one short-lived special flak corps. Flak corps I and II were formed on 3 October 1939. They grouped previously existing mobile AA battalions so as to overwhelmingly concentrate their firepower at points of decision on the battlefield. The original two flak corps were used in the Battle of France in 1940, and later inactivated. They were reorganized for the German invasion of Russia and fought for the remainder of the war on the Eastern Front. The I Flak Corps was destroyed at Stalingrad and later formed again. The III Flak Corps was formed in February 1944 and fought on the Western Front. In total, III Flak Corps entered combat in Normandy with 27 heavy batteries, 26 light batteries and some 12,000 men. During the fighting in Normandy in 1944, the III Flak Corps was motorized although not all authorized vehicles were present. It was eventually destroyed in the Ruhr Pocket in April 1945. The IV Flak Corps was formed in July 1944 and supported Army Group G on the Western Front until it surrendered in May 1945. The V Flak Corps was formed in November 1944 and fought in Hungary and Austria. The VI Flak Corps was formed in February 1945 and fought in northern Germany in support of the 1st Parachute Army. The flak corps "for special employment" (Flakkorps z.b.V.) was organized in 1945 to control V-weapons. Organization Flak corps were large organizations of pre-existing AA units (regiments, brigades, and divisions) rather than being formed as new units from scratch. In 1943 Allied intelligence noted: The Flak Corps is a wartime organization, and constitutes an operational reserve of the commander in chief of the German Air Force. It combines great mobility with heavy fire power. It can be employed in conjunction with spearheads composed of armored and motorized forces, and with nonmotorized troops in forcing river crossings and attacking fortified positions. It can also be deployed as highly mobile artillery to support tank attacks. Flak corps did not include the majority of the Germany's flak force. Even considering only the Luftwaffe's flak units dedicated to direct support of Wehrmacht ground troops, most of them were not subordinated to flak corps. Flak corps were either partially motorized or fully motorized, depending on the degree of motorization of their subordinate units. The following orders of battle depict typical flak corps organizations in 1940 and 1944: II Flak Corps, August 1, 1940: Flak Regiment 103 with three mixed AA battalions and two light AA battalions Flak Regiment 201 with three mixed AA battalions and one light AA battalion Flak Regiment 202 with three mixed AA battalions and one light AA battalion III Flak Corps, June 6, 1944: Flak-Sturm Regiment 1 with two mixed AA battalions Flak-Sturm Regiment 2 with two mixed AA battalions and one light AA battalion Flak-Sturm Regiment 3 with two mixed AA battalions and one light AA battalion Flak-Sturm Regiment 4 with three mixed AA battalions and one light AA battalion Assessment Although the AA guns of all nations in World War II could be used against ground targets, Germany in particular used AA guns in multiple roles. The need for command and control of these assets led to the organization of larger units, culminating with the organization of flak corps. Although the Soviets also organized large air defense units, they were typically not used against ground targets. The flak corps above all provided additional antitank support for the German ground forces. In some cases, such as at Cagny in Normandy, these units achieved significant success against attacking Allied armored vehicles. The use of flak corps as ground warfare assets was complicated because they were part of the air force (Luftwaffe) chain of command even when supporting ground forces (either Heer or Waffen SS). Given the expense of producing AA guns – in relation to the cost of antitank guns of the same capabilities – it is questionable if their use as antitank weapons was economical. As an organizational form, massed AA-gun formations represented a dead-end as large-caliber AA guns were phased out of military service in the 1950s and replaced by surface to air missiles. Footnotes References Zetterling on III Flak Corps "Tactical Employment of Flak in the Field" from Intelligence Bulletin, November 1943 at LoneSentry.com The Luftwaffe, 1933-1945 Luftwaffe airborne and field units By Martin Windrow Tessin, Georg, Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht und Waffen-SS 1939 - 1945, Osnabrück: Biblio Verlag, 1979. . Werrell, Kenneth P. Archie to SAM, Maxwell AFB: Air University Press, 2005. Accessible on-line here. Artillery units and formations of Germany Military units and formations of the Luftwaffe Air defence corps

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnsville%E2%80%93Eagan%E2%80%93Savage%20School%20District

Burnsville–Eagan–Savage School District

Burnsville–Eagan–Savage is an independent school district in the U.S. state of Minnesota; it serves the city of Burnsville and parts of the neighboring cities of Savage and Eagan. Profile The school district educates more than 10,000 students across 14 schools, and is the 12th largest school district in the state of Minnesota. Data released in August, 2008 showed that students in the school district scored above the state average on the MCA-II science test at all levels tested – 5th grade, 8th grade and at Burnsville High School. Burnsville High School students scored above the state and national averages on the ACT college admissions test. The average composite score for students increased by 0.7 points from 22.7 to 23.4, placing them above the state average (22.6) and the national average (21.1). The school district also organizes classes for adults, including Adult Basic Education, English Language Classes and General Educational Development. The district has made a commitment to reduce its energy costs, in partnership with the Schools for Energy Efficiency program and the US government's Energy Star program. Through low- or no-cost approaches, the district has made major costs savings and reductions in carbon emissions in the last four years. The School Board has recently been considering plans to create a series of magnet schools, which would include a fine-arts and performing-arts school housed in the new Performing Arts Center in Burnsville. Demographics As of the 2009-10 school year, there were 9,864 students attending school in the district. In terms of race, white students made up 63% of the district's student population. Among students of color, black students made up 17% of the student population, and Hispanic and Asian students made up 10% and 9% of the student populace respectively. The remaining students are American Indian. Students with limited English proficiency consisted of 16% of the district's student population. Students with special education needs consisted of 13% of the district's student population. Roughly 35% of the students attending school in the district are eligible for free or reduced priced lunch. According to the Burnsville–Eagan–Savage School District website, fifty-seven languages are spoken by the students. Schools The school district currently includes one 9-12 high school, two 6-8 middle schools and ten K-5 elementary schools. High schools Burnsville High School Burnsville Alternative High School (located in Eagan) Middle schools Eagle Ridge Middle School (located in Savage) Joseph Nicollet Middle School Elementary schools Harriet Bishop (located in Savage), named after the suffragist, Harriet Bishop Edward D. Neill Gideon Pond Hidden Valley (located in Savage) Marion W. Savage (located in Savage) Rahn Sioux Trail. In the 2008-09 school year, 420 students attended Sioux Trail Elementary School. The school is more diverse than the district as a whole. Approximately 19% of the student population had limited English proficiency, and just under one-third (32%) were eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Sky Oaks. The school hosts a student population that differs significantly from the district it serves; it's the only minority-majority elementary school in the city of Burnsville. Approximately 31% of the students have limited English proficiency, 14% are in special education services, and nearly half (49%) are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Vista View William Byrne References School districts in Minnesota Education in Dakota County, Minnesota Burnsville, Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock%2C%20Northumberland

Rock, Northumberland

Rock is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Rennington, in Northumberland, England about north of Alnwick. In 1951 the parish had a population of 162. The single street has on one side cottages and gardens; on the other, an ornamental lake. At the end is a little Norman church; and beyond that, the battlements and towers of Rock Hall. The sundial and the inscribed stone in the end wall of the schoolroom were originally part of a residence of the Salkelds which stood on the site. The Hall was then their seat – their coat of arms still remains above an old, blocked doorway to the right of the modern entrance. Later a branch of the Fenwicks lived here. It was a John Fenwick of Rock that was hanged for the murder of Mr. Ferdinando Forster at the White Cross, Newgate Street, Newcastle, in 1701. The Hall dates to the 12th or 13th centuries. The south wing was converted into a defensible tower house in the late 14th or early 15th century, the whole was remodelled in the 17th century, but the house was left ruinous by a fire in 1752, before being restored and extended by Charles Bosanquet in the 19th century. The same Charles Bosanquet also restored the church. The west door of this splendid little edifice is a rich piece of original Norman work. The gargoyles are noteworthy. The memorial brass within to Colonel John Salkeld does not mention that the worthy colonel killed a Swinburne of Capheaton near the gates of Meldon and only just escaped hanging. Governance Rock is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Rock was formerly a township and chapelry in Embleton parish, from 1866 Rock was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished on 1 April 1955 and merged with Rennington. Religious sites The church is dedicated to St Philip and St James. References External links GENUKI (Accessed: 27 November 2008) Villages in Northumberland Former civil parishes in Northumberland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louie%20B.%20Nunn%20Center%20for%20Oral%20History

Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History

The Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, also known as The Nunn Center, the University of Kentucky, is one of the premier oral history centers in the world, known for a comprehensive oral history archival collection, ongoing interviewing projects, as well as being an innovator with regard to enhancing access to archived oral history interviews. The Nunn Center maintains a collection of over 14,000 oral history interviews made up of over 600 projects with an emphasis on: 20th century history; Appalachia; agriculture; African American history; the history of education; immigration; politics, and public policy; LGBTQ+; athletics; the arts; Kentucky writers; quilters and quilting; gender; diversity; the Civil Rights Movement; veterans' experiences; the history of the University of Kentucky; the Peace Corps; the history of healthcare; and industries including the coal, equine, and bourbon industries. Although the Nunn Center began focusing on Kentucky history exclusively, it has expanded to also document oral history projects with national and international significance. The Nunn Center for Oral History is part of the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center. History The oral history program at the University of Kentucky Libraries was established in 1973 by Charles Atcher. The Center is named after former Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn. From 1974 until 2005, the program was directed by Terry Birdwhistell, Ed.D. followed by Jeffrey Suchanek. Since 2008, the Nunn Center has been directed by Doug Boyd, Ph.D. Collection The Nunn Center contains over 14,000 oral history interviews featuring a variety of individuals and projects. Significant oral history projects include: the Family Farm Project, the Colonel Arthur L. Kelly Veterans Oral History Project, University of Kentucky history, African American history in Kentucky, Kentucky writers, Kentucky's medical history, the history of professional baseball, as well as more recent project featuring the Horse Industry in Kentucky, as well as on the Kentucky General Assembly. Digitization The Nunn Center has aggressively undertaken efforts to digitize its collection. In 2014 it accelerated efforts to digitize its audio and video collection and is nearing completion of digitization of analog oral history interviews. Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS) In 2008, the Nunn Center launched the Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS) online interface that synchronizes searchable text to audio and video. This free and open-source software system, designed by Nunn Center director Doug Boyd, Ph.D., enhances access to online oral history by empowering users to link from their search results to corresponding moments in the oral history interview. The OHMS system was featured in an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education in July 2011. SPOKEdb In October 2011, the Nunn Center launched SPOKEdb, the online catalog and repository containing records for each oral history interview and project in the Nunn Center's archival collection. Designed by Doug Boyd, Ph.D., SPOKEdb functions as the primary access point for the Nunn Center's oral history collection. Initially, SPOKEdb was designed for Drupal, and in more recent years SPOKEdb uses Omeka as the content management system. The initial migration to Omeka was managed by Eric Weig and Michael Slone, current development of SPOKEdb is managed by Eric Weig. Doug Boyd, In addition to functioning as an online catalog and repository, SPOKEdb functions as an oral history collection management tool. Featured projects African American Farmers Alben Barkley Black Church in Kentucky Blacks in Kentucky Blacks in Lexington Anne Braden Oral History Project Edward T. Breathitt Buffalo Trace Distillery A.B. "Happy" Chandler Christian Appalachian Project Earle C. Clements Bert T. Combs John Sherman Cooper Country Doctors and Nurses Harry Caudill Horse Industry in Kentucky Family and Gender in the Coal Community Family Farm Project Wendell H. Ford From Combat to Kentucky: Student Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Frontier Nursing Service History of Broadcasting in Kentucky History of Education in Kentucky History of Medicine in Fayette County, Kentucky Walter D. Huddleston Immigrants in Coal Communities Interscholastic Athletics in Kentucky Col. Arthur L. Kelly American Veterans Project Kentucky Coal Operators Kentucky Conservationists Kentucky Family Farm Kentucky Folk Art Kentucky Legislature Kentucky Writers Thruston B. Morton John Jacob Niles Louie B. Nunn Peace Corps John Ed Pearce Politics in Lexington, Kentucky Edward F. Prichard Race Relations in Owensboro-Daviess County, Kentucky, 1930-1970 Stanley F. Reed Roving Picket Movement in the Coal Fields Cora Wilson Stewart Tobacco Production Technology and Policy University of Kentucky Medical Center Urban Appalachian Women in Cincinnati, Ohio Veterans of World War Two Veterans of the Korean War Veterans of the Vietnam War Fred M. Vinson War on Poverty Robert Penn Warren Robert Penn Warren Civil Rights Project Lawrence W. Wetherby Charles T. Wethington Alumni/Faculty Project References External links Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Kentucky Oral History online public access catalog of collections University of Kentucky Libraries From Combat to Kentucky Oral History Project: Interviews with Student Veterans at Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Saving Stories blog at Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Curiosities and Wonders blog at University of Kentucky Archives and the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Appalachian culture in Kentucky University of Kentucky 1973 establishments in Kentucky Oral history Archives in the United States

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393%20St.%20Louis%20Blues%20season

1992–93 St. Louis Blues season

The 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season witnessed the Blues finish fourth in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 36 losses and 11 ties for 85 points. In the playoffs, they pulled off a shocking upset of the division champion Chicago Blackhawks in the Norris Division Semifinals. However, their run ended in the Norris Division Finals, which they lost in seven games to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blues endured a coaching change early in the season, when head coach Bob Plager resigned after only 11 games. He was replaced by assistant general manager Bob Berry. Offseason Forward Brett Hull is named team captain, replacing defenceman Garth Butcher. NHL draft Regular season The Blues finished with the best penalty kill in the league (83.68%), allowing only 70 goals in 429 short-handed situations. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Western Conference Quarterfinals vs. Chicago Blackhawks (1) Clarance Campbell Conference Division Finals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (3) Player statistics Forwards Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes Defensemen Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes Goaltending Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average References Blues on Hockey Database St. St. St. Louis Blues seasons St St

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming-Jun%20Lai

Ming-Jun Lai

Ming-Jun Lai is an American mathematician, currently a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Georgia. His area of research is splines and their numerical analysis. He has published a text on splines called Splines Functions on Triangulations. He was born in Hangzhou, China. Lai received a B.Sc. from Hangzhou University and a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Texas A&M University in 1989. His dissertation was entitled "On Construction of Bivariate and Trivariate Vertex Splines on Arbitrary Mixed Grid Partitions" and supervised by Charles K. Chui. References Ming-Jun Lai at Math Genealogy Project Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Hangzhou University alumni Texas A&M University alumni University of Utah alumni 20th-century American mathematicians 21st-century American mathematicians Chinese emigrants to the United States University of Georgia faculty

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langenes%2C%20Vestland

Langenes, Vestland

Langenes or Langeneset is a village in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the northeastern side of the island of Vågsøy on the shore of the Sildegapet bay. It is about east of the villages of Vedvika and Refvika. The larger village of Raudeberg is located about to the south. The small island of Silda is located about east of Langeneset. Norwegian county road 622 runs through the village. The Skongenes Lighthouse is located about north of Langeneset. References Villages in Vestland Kinn

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972%E2%80%9373%20New%20York%20Rangers%20season

1972–73 New York Rangers season

The 1972–73 New York Rangers season was the 47th season for the team in the National Hockey League (NHL). 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align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 12 || 4 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–4 || 7–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 13 || 5 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 3–2 || 8–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 14 || 8 || Vancouver Canucks || 5–2 || 9–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 15 || 11 || California Golden Seals || 7–2 || 10–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 16 || 12 || Los Angeles Kings || 5–1 || 11–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 17 || 15 || Philadelphia Flyers || 7–3 || 12–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 18 || 18 || @ St. Louis Blues || 3–1 || 13–4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 19 || 19 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–3 || 13–5–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 20 || 21 || @ Atlanta Flames || 3–1 || 14–5–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 21 || 23 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 5–3 || 14–6–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 22 || 26 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 7–4 || 15–6–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 23 || 28 || @ Vancouver Canucks || 2–1 || 15–7–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 24 || 29 || @ Los Angeles Kings || 2–2 || 15–7–2 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 25 || 1 || @ California Golden Seals || 3–3 || 15–7–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 26 || 3 || Atlanta Flames || 3–2 || 16–7–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 27 || 6 || Buffalo Sabres || 3–2 || 16–8–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 28 || 9 || @ New York Islanders || 4–1 || 17–8–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 29 || 10 || New York Islanders || 4–1 || 18–8–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 30 || 13 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 4–3 || 19–8–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 31 || 14 || @ Boston Bruins || 4–2 || 19–9–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 32 || 16 || @ Minnesota North Stars || 5–1 || 19–10–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 33 || 17 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 9–1 || 20–10–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 34 || 20 || @ St. Louis Blues || 5–4 || 21–10–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 35 || 21 || Atlanta Flames || 5–2 || 21–11–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 36 || 24 || Detroit Red Wings || 5–0 || 22–11–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 37 || 27 || Buffalo Sabres || 4–1 || 22–12–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 38 || 31 || St. Louis Blues || 6–1 || 23–12–3 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 39 || 3 || Los Angeles Kings || 3–0 || 24–12–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 40 || 6 || Buffalo Sabres || 4–1 || 24–13–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 41 || 7 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–0 || 25–13–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 42 || 11 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 4–2 || 26–13–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 43 || 13 || @ St. Louis Blues || 5–3 || 27–13–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 44 || 14 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 5–2 || 28–13–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 45 || 17 || @ Los Angeles Kings || 4–4 || 28–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 46 || 19 || @ California Golden Seals || 6–0 || 29–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 47 || 20 || @ Vancouver Canucks || 4–3 || 30–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 48 || 24 || Boston Bruins || 4–2 || 31–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 49 || 27 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 6–3 || 32–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 50 || 28 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 5–2 || 33–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 51 || 31 || California Golden Seals || 3–1 || 34–13–4 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 52 || 3 || @ Boston Bruins || 7–3 || 35–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 53 || 4 || Atlanta Flames || 6–0 || 36–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 54 || 7 || New York Islanders || 6–0 || 37–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 55 || 10 || @ New York Islanders || 6–0 || 38–13–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 56 || 11 || Montreal Canadiens || 2–2 || 38–13–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 57 || 14 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 6–3 || 38–14–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 58 || 15 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 4–1 || 38–15–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 59 || 18 || New York Islanders || 3–2 || 39–15–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 60 || 21 || @ Los Angeles Kings || 4–3 || 40–15–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 61 || 23 || @ California Golden Seals || 5–3 || 40–16–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 62 || 25 || Minnesota North Stars || 6–5 || 41–16–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 63 || 28 || Chicago Black Hawks || 3–3 || 41–16–6 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 64 || 3 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 6–3 || 42–16–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 65 || 4 || Vancouver Canucks || 4–3 || 42–17–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 66 || 7 || Philadelphia Flyers || 2–2 || 42–17–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 67 || 10 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–4 || 43–17–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 68 || 11 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 4–2 || 44–17–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 69 || 14 || @ Chicago Black Hawks || 4–2 || 44–18–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 70 || 17 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 7–5 || 44–19–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 71 || 18 || St. Louis Blues || 3–1 || 45–19–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 72 || 20 || @ Minnesota North Stars || 6–1 || 46–19–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" | 73 || 22 || @ Atlanta Flames || 4–1 || 47–19–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 74 || 24 || @ Boston Bruins || 3–0 || 47–20–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 75 || 25 || Minnesota North Stars || 2–1 || 47–21–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 76 || 28 || Boston Bruins || 6–3 || 47–22–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#FFBBBB" | 77 || 31 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 5–1 || 47–23–7 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="white" | 78 || 1 || Detroit Red Wings || 3–3 || 47–23–8 |- Playoffs Key: Win Loss Player statistics Skaters Goaltenders †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only. ‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only. Awards and records Transactions The Rangers defense lost their gifted-defenseman, Brad Park due to a knee injury that occurred on 11/15/72 against the Flyers, which forced him out of the lineup for the next 18 games. Looking to plug that hole, they searched around the league for another talented-defenseman but prospects were sparse. So, on 11/28/72, they settled on veteran defenseman Ron Harris of the Flames who had minimal offensive skills but played a physical checking game. A 26-year-old forward, by the name of Curt Bennett was still scoreless with the Rangers while mostly sitting on the bench, so he was sent to the Flames in exchange. Both guys ultimately paid dividends for their new teams. Harris was instrumental in winning key games for the Rangers in different ways such as: against the rival-Bruins in game #2 of the 1973 playoffs, he threw a legal, rolling, hip-check at Phil Esposito which injured him, thus, sinking the hopes of the Bruins since they lost that playoff series; plus then, in a key 1974 playoff game against the Canadians, Harris scored the game-winning goal in overtime which eventually sparked the Rangers in winning that playoff series. Likewise, the Flames cashed in on Curt Bennett since he finally and quickly matured with them by becoming an excellent goal-scorer and their toughest fighter. Draft picks New York's picks at the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Farm teams See also 1972–73 NHL season References Rangers on Hockey Database External links New York Rangers seasons New York Rangers New York Rangers New York Rangers New York Rangers Madison Square Garden 1970s in Manhattan

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LongPen

LongPen

The LongPen is a remote signing device conceived of by writer Margaret Atwood in 2004 and debuted in 2006. It allows a person to remotely write in ink anywhere in the world via tablet PC and the Internet and a robotic hand. It also supports an audio and video conversation between the endpoints, such as a fan and author, while a book is being signed. The system was used by Conrad Black, who was under arrest, to "attend" a book signing event without leaving his home. See also List of Canadian inventions and discoveries Interactive whiteboard Polygraph (duplicating device) Autopen Telautograph, another remote signing device, patented by Elisha Gray in 1888 References Pointing-device text input Computing output devices Margaret Atwood

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedarcroft%2C%20Baltimore

Cedarcroft, Baltimore

Cedarcroft is a distinctive residential neighborhood in the North district of Baltimore, bordered by Gittings, East Lake and Bellona Avenue avenues and York Road. According to Baltimore City's Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP), the houses in Cedarcroft are in the Dutch Colonial Revival, Federal Revival, Tudor Revival, Georgian Revival, Cape Cod Revival, Bungalow, and Italianate styles of architecture. History Most of the homes in Cedarcroft were built between 1910 and 1939 by the Cedarcroft Land Company. In 1885, Philip E. Lamb purchased fronting York Road north of the rural village of Govanstown. On the property was a house that had been built in 1846. A few years later, he bought an additional . He called his estate Cedarcroft, and in 1886 built a substantial addition to the 1846 house which still stands at 6204 Sycamore Road. The Cedarcroft Land Company was formed about 1910 by Philip and George Lamb, along with George Van Hollen, William McGeen and C.L. Applegarth. Later they were joined by Frank A. Warner, Jr., and Edward L. Palmer, the architect credited with the design of the development, which was between York and Bellona, Lake and Gittings. Episcopalians living nearby met in makeshift quarters and were anxious to build a church. In 1911, the diocese bought land on the southwest corner of Cedarcroft and York roads for $5,000. The church was dedicated in 1913. Ten years later, it was moved a few hundred feet, from the center of the lot, on soaped beams so that a parish house could be added. After the lots had been sold, the Cedarcroft Land Company was liquidated in the early 1920s, and its successor, the Cedarcroft Maintenance Corporation was chartered and the Cedarcroft Improvement Association formed. All of the covenants, restrictions and regulations made by the Land Company were incorporated in the Maintenance Corporation, the latter remaining the governing body of Cedarcroft. All restrictions and requirements set by the Land Company were preserved. The records of the corporation and improvement association are maintained in a loose leaf binder entitled, "Beginning 1926", although, the records date from 1929. The 1929 treasurer's report shows payments of $13 for cutting grass on vacant lots and $112.50 for top soil, hauling leaves and operating the snow plow. These traditional codes governed the construction of single-family houses cost not less than $6000; most of the homes sold between 2012 and 2018 between $300,000 and $850,000 price range. They are all built according to the neighborhood plan and color scheme regulations. In 2016 the final unbuilt lot was built upon. By 1921 thirty houses had been constructed on the association lots. Corner lots sold for $2000 and interior block lots sold for $1800. The rapid surge of immigrants and Baltimore residents moving north initiated the creation of Cedarcroft's Maintenance Corporation and Improvement Association. Cedarcroft Maintenance Corporation's covenants remain in place; however, they are subject to homeowner's approval and vote periodically to renew and approve changes. Plans, color schemes and renovations are submitted to the group for approval. Due to the larger size and higher values of Cedarcroft houses, the neighborhood saw a sizable number of young family groups moving in. In 2015, 10 units within Cedarcroft were sold; the average price of these sales was $427,830, the median being $439,750. Aside from renovations to the houses of the neighborhood and the growth of trees and landscaping, Cedarcroft looks much as it did in the mid-1900s. The distinguishing features of the area are its traditional Revival style houses, and narrow streets lined with arched trees, "reminiscent of medieval arches." In 2012, Cedarcroft is a diverse community, attracting traditional and non-traditional families from a variety of backgrounds. While the historical character remains intact through neighborhood efforts, Cedarcroft exists and thrives without constrictive and intrusive rules. Owners wishing to renovate are encouraged to have neighbor buy-in of plans before they are presented to the Cedarcroft Improvement Corporation. This process allows for individuality, yet builds cooperation between neighbors. In 2016, the first new house in the neighborhood since 1953 was added on the final unbuilt lot. Located in City Council District Four, Cedarcroft has been listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. According to the 2000 Demographic profile, 97.8% of the houses in Cedarcroft are occupied, more than 91% by owners. 75.6% of the houses are family households. Cedarcroft remains the calm and beautiful neighborhood envisioned by the Lamb's despite its increasingly urban surrounding. The tight-knit community comes together naturally, celebrating October block parties, Halloween parades, and Christmas decoration contests together. This historic district is quite simply a "diamond in the rough" of an evolving and progressing city. Demographics According to the last census, 91.5% of the residents are white, 5.1% are black, 1.7% Asian and 2.5% are Hispanic. 21.9% of the white residents are reported as of Irish ancestry, another 16.7% English, 34.2% German and 14.9% Italian. The median family income is $99,389 with 0% of those in the workforce unemployed. 100% of the residents are high school graduates and 34.1% report having a graduate or professional degree. Government representation Buildings of interest Nativity Episcopalian Church During the early years of the Cedarcroft development, the new community did not have a church. In 1910, Reverend Charles Hensel began a new mission by holding services in the newly constructed houses in the community. The structure of what is now known as the Church of the Nativity was originally built in Garrett County, Maryland. In 1913, the Tudor Revival style edifice was dismantled and transported to what is now 419 Cedarcroft Road. The first official church service was held on Christmas of the same year. The construction of the Parish House in 1923 required the entire church structure to be moved toward the York Road extremity of the property. In 1947, the Cedarcroft School was established within the church as a preschool and kindergarten. As the population in the community of Cedarcroft grew in the 1950s, structural additions were made to the church including a passageway to the Parish House, now used by the Cedarcroft School. Cedarcroft School Edith Gentry, a graduate of the nearby College of Notre Dame, established the Cedarcroft School in 1947. Using the west wing of the Church of Nativity in Cedarcroft as their venue, teachers place exceptional emphasis on proper manners and the "philosophy that every child learns differently". The establishment is coed, nonsectarian, and is the school to many young children of the Cedarcroft community and surrounding neighborhoods. The Lamb Estate 6204 Sycamore Road is the site of the original house built by Philip Lamb in 1886. The mansion was the first constructed on Lamb's estate, which is now the Cedarcroft neighborhood. The house is symmetrical, featuring a cross-gable roof, sash windows with shutters, a porch elevated by Doric columns, and a simple bracketed cornice. This Eastlake style, closely associated with the Victorian Revival, was very prominent in the 1880s. Architectural styles Cedarcroft's architectural styles are varied, and include Federal Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Gothic Revival, Cape Cod Revival, Colonial Revival, English Cottage, Split-Level, and Ranch variants. Federal Revival is the style most prevalent; however, the degree in which any particular house is an homage to any "high style" elements was a matter for the architect and client to decide. Many houses incorporate attributes that can "bleed" between more highly defined styles. The houses pictured in this gallery are a sampling of the type of homes in the area. Georgian Revival houses of the early 1900s-The symmetrical sash windows, the tall chimneys, and triangular pediments, held above the front entrances by Doric columns, distinguish the Georgian style. Also, the simple cornices and dormer windows built into the gable roofs distinguish these houses as Georgian Revival. Dutch Colonial Revival style of the early 1900s is also prominent. The pictured house features a shingled gambrel roof with 6 by 6 paneled sash windows. On the first floor is a pediment entryway and 8 by 8 paneled sash windows, surrounded with shutters. American Four-Square style is also present in Cedarcroft. The house is essentially a cube with a pyramidal roof set on top. On each side of the pyramid is a centered dormer window for the attic of the house. Bay windows that extend through both stories of the house are another common feature of the American Four-Square style, which was most common between 1910 and 1930. Bungaloid-The term Bungalow applies strictly to one-story cottage style houses with front porches dominating the street facade. The Bungaloid is cousin of the bungalow, and the term is applied to houses of "one and a half" to two-story dwellings popular from the early 1900s through the 1940s. In this example, a steep gable roof includes a large multi-sash window triangular dormer. The shallower gable covers an open porch that is held up by Doric columns. Also, the entire structure is supported by a large stone foundation that is exposed as part of the architecture. These houses often are noted for their fumed interior oak woodwork, built-in cabinets and other factors popularized by Gustave Stickley who championed the American Arts and Crafts movement. Lastly, houses of the Tudor Revival style, such as the building above on the right, are found across Cedarcroft. Houses such as these contained elements from a variety of styles popular throughout the 1920s and 30s. In this stucco-exterior finished sample the slate roof, and half-round hood over the front door, are an homage to cottages found in Great Britain. References External links North District Maps, Baltimore City Neighborhoods Portal , including photo dated 2002, at Maryland Historical Trust, and accompanying map See also List of Baltimore neighborhoods Neighborhoods in Baltimore Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Baltimore Victorian architecture in Maryland Northern Baltimore

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay%20Island

Bay Island

Bay Island is a two mile long island situated in the North Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The island is bordered by Long Creek to the north and Broad Bay to the south, both offshoots of the Lynnhaven River, and is connected to the mainland by the West Great Neck Bridge on the western side of the island. The island traditionally contains two residential neighborhoods: Broad Bay Colony on the western side of the island and Bay Island on the eastern side, although most residents just refer to the entire residential area as Bay Island. The two neighborhoods share a homeowners' association as well as several other community clubs, such as the Garden Club. Children in the neighborhood attend three schools depending on grade level: John B. Dey Elementary School, Great Neck Middle School, and Frank W. Cox High School. The island is susceptible to flooding, especially on the northern and western sides of the island. Due to this, even small hurricanes or tropical storms may cause the need for an entire evacuation of the island, as the roads on the western side flood, blocking the only exit from the island. This can happen even when the rest of Virginia Beach is not affected by a storm. References Coastal islands of Virginia Communities in Virginia Beach, Virginia Bodies of water of Virginia Beach, Virginia

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSWW%20World%20Ranking

BSWW World Ranking

The BSWW World Ranking is a ranking system for men's national teams in beach soccer, calculated by the sport's developmental body, Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW). The rankings are currently led by Russia who have held the number one spot since August 2021. The teams (both member nations of FIFA – the sport's governing body – and non-members) are ranked using a "points-per-event system", whereby the ranking of the team in the final standings of each event they participate in awards that team a certain number of points; the teams that accumulate the most points are ranked highest. The rankings were introduced in February 2014 and are updated monthly; three teams (Russia, Portugal and Brazil) have held the top position, of which Brazil have spent the longest ranked first. The ranking system is based upon that which is used to produce the FIFA World Rankings in its parent sport, association football, and since its establishment has been used for such purposes as seeding teams at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Background Since the 2000s, BSWW had been producing a European ranking; it was used to seed the teams in regional events. At each competition the teams played in, they earned points depending on their final position (an approach also adapted for use in the world ranking). BSWW believed creating a world ranking would help teams, national associations and fans in understanding the "reality of beach soccer". The ranking was first presented at the 2nd FIFA Beach Soccer Workshop in Dubai from 22 to 23 November 2013 to representatives of over 100 national associations who debated the composition of its materialisation. In building the initial version of the ranking, BSWW took into account "many aspects and factors" used to create the FIFA World Rankings. Points earned from events over the previous five years (2009–13) were observed to include the outcomes of the three previous World Cups, therefore providing "an extensive results record and a solid criteria" for its basis; the results of over 1400 matches from ~100 events were integrated into the ranking. The weight of a team's points was reduced by 20% going back year on year. The finalised version was subsequently released on 6 February 2014; for succeeding updates, the current calculation method immediately superseded the method use to create the initial ranking. Current calculation method As of March 2020 Points distribution The teams are ranked using a "points-per-event system"; in each event they participate, the teams will earn ranking points (providing the event is sanctioned by BSWW and/or FIFA) – the number of points they earn is determined by their placement in the final standings of that event. The higher in the standings the team finishes, the more points they will earn. Runners-up receive 25% less points than the champions; for most subsequent places, they receive 20% less points than the position above. BSWW have divided the different types of competitions on the calendar into eight tiers of prestige for the purposes of the world ranking. Higher tier events that are deemed to be the most prestigious reward teams with more points than lower tier events. The following table shows exactly how many points a team will earn per their final position at each type of event: Points weighting & assessment periods Only the total points earned from the above events over the last four years (counting back from the current month) go towards the team's ranking; points older than four years expire and do not count. The four years in question are assessed as individual twelve month periods; the total points earned during each period are weighted differently to put an emphasis on the value of points earned more recently. 100% of a team's total points gained during the last twelve months count towards their ranking. However, from the three preceding twelve month periods, only a portion of their points earned during each count towards their ranking; the portion that counts gets smaller the further back in time the period in question is which are 75%, 50% and 25% of their original points totals respectively. This is illustrated/summarised in the table below: World number 1 teams Ranking leaders Timeline ofBSWW World Ranking leaders Three teams have been ranked world number 1, namely Russia, Portugal and Brazil. The rank leaders have roughly coincided with the team that is reigning World Cup champions during that time. When the rankings debuted in February 2014, Russia were the inaugural world leaders, having amassing over 5000 points thanks to winning the 2011 and 2013 World Cup and Euro Beach Soccer League (EBSL) titles. Portugal won the next World Cup in July 2015 and the EBSL in the August; Russia finished third in both. Despite Portugal's successes, they were not enough to knock Russia off the top spot until June 2016. Portugal relinquished their world crown to Brazil in May 2017 who immediately took the number 1 ranking and subsequently overtook Russia as the team longest ranked the world's best in October 2019. Portugal regained the world title in December 2019, cutting Brazil's lead to a mere 240 points, but nevertheless the South American's clung on to the number 1 spot in the immediate aftermath of the tournament. Brazil's near three-year stay at the top of the ranking finally ended with the release of the March 2020 listings, with world champions Portugal replacing them at the peak, becoming the first team to spend a second spell as number 1. Russia then began their second spell as ranking leaders after a five year gap, in August 2021, immediately after claiming the 2021 World Cup. Only one team has peaked at number 2 without yet going on to reach the top spot which is Iran; Switzerland have peaked at number 3, the highest of any landlocked country. Season-end number 1 The season-end number 1 is the team which garnered the most points during the calendar year in question. Movers of the Month Movers of the Month is a commendation bestowed by BSWW with the release of each new update to the rankings to give recognition to the team that during that month (providing that they have played) has moved up the rankings the most or the team which has gained the most points. It began with the September 2015 update when Power Horse became official sponsors of the rankings. In 2020, BSWW began awarding the commendation to teams part of the club rankings and women's national teams. The following tables list the winners of Movers of the Month: Key: – Men's club; – Women's club Other rankings BSWW formally published a series of new rankings to accompany the primary men's national team world rankings in December 2018, all of which were concerned purely with European sides. In November 2019, these rankings were upgraded from being only European based, to fully global rankings (save for the association ranking). Unlike the men's world ranking, they are not updated monthly. Each ranking category, and the basis of each (at the release of the current issue), is listed below. Women's national teams: Ranked based on recent performances in the Women's Euro Beach Soccer Cup, World Beach Games and qualifiers. Men's clubs: Ranked based on recent performances in the Euro Winners Cup, Copa Libertadores, Mundialito de Clubes and World Winners Cup. Women's clubs: Ranked based on recent performances in the Women's Euro Winners Cup and World Winners Cup. Men's national associations (Europe only): Ranked based on recent performances of the clubs representing them in the Euro Winners Cup, therefore determining which European leagues have the best quality of clubs (inspired by the UEFA country coefficient ranking). The club rankings are used to seed teams in European competitions. Similar to the UEFA coefficient's relationship with the UEFA Champions League, the association ranking is used to determine the number of clubs that qualify from each country's domestic league to the next edition of the Euro Winners Cup; better quality associations receive more berths. The following tables show the top ten in each ranking's current issue: Women's national teams Men's clubs Women's clubs Men's national associations References External links Overall World Ranking, at Beach Soccer Worldwide World Ranking, at Beach Soccer Russia (in Russian) R Sports world rankings 2014 introductions

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauro%20Marchano

Mauro Marchano

Mauro Marchano (born 15 January 1980 in Rosario) is an Argentine footballer. He plays as a striker. He also played for Italian Lega Pro Seconda Divisione team Manfredonia. He also represented his native country at the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship. On September 13, 2009 his 30-year-old wife and 11-month son were killed in a road accident as they were reaching Barletta to reach him for a football league game. The game was subsequently postponed due to these events. References External links Mauro Marchano at BDFA.com.ar 1980 births Living people Footballers from Rosario, Santa Fe Argentine footballers Association football forwards S.S. Fidelis Andria 1928 players U.S. Catanzaro 1929 players

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue%20Reeve

Sue Reeve

Susan Diane Reeve (née Scott; born 17 September 1951 in Birmingham, West Midlands) is a former female track and field athlete from England. Athletics career She competed in the women's long jump, pentathlon and heptathlon during her career. She represented Great Britain at three Summer Olympics: 1968, 1976 and 1980. As Sue Scott she competed in the 1968 Olympics and in 1969 competed in the pentathlon at the 1969 European Athletics Championships in Athens. One year later she represented England in 100 metres hurdles and pentathlon events, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1971 she married and afterwards competed as Sue Reeve. In 1978 she won a gold medal in the long jump, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, either side of this success she appeared in two more Olympic Games, competing in the long jump. References 1951 births Living people Sportspeople from Birmingham, West Midlands British heptathletes British female long jumpers English female long jumpers Olympic athletes of Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games gold medallists for England Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 Commonwealth Games

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amir%20Tebenikhin

Amir Tebenikhin

Amir Tebenikhin (born 1977) is a Kazakhstani pianist. He won the 1999 Vianna da Motta Competition - the last winner for 11 years when Akopova won the competition. He subsequently made his discographical debut for Naxos Records and performed at the Carnegie Hall, the Salle Pleyel and the Wigmore Hall. He later ranked 6th at the inaugural edition of the Sendai International Music Competition, obtained a diploma at the 2003 Queen Elisabeth Music Competition and was awarded the 2004 Glasgow Competition's 3rd prize. In 2007 Tebenikhin won the Anton Rubinstein Competition and reached the semi-finals of the II Beethoven Competition in Bonn. References Queen Elisabeth Music Competition Hamamatsu Competition Beethoven Competition Scottish International Piano Competition, Glasgow ArkivMusic Kazakhstani classical pianists Living people 1977 births Anton Rubinstein Competition prize-winners 21st-century classical pianists

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%20St.%20Petersburg%20Bowl

2008 St. Petersburg Bowl

The 2008 St. Petersburg Bowl was the inaugural edition of the new college football bowl game, and was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The game was played beginning at 4:30 PM US EST on Saturday, December 20, 2008, and was telecast on ESPN2, saw the South Florida Bulls (based in nearby Tampa) defeat their former conference rivals Memphis Tigers, 41–14. Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman and Rob Stone called the game. For sponsorship reasons, the game was officially known as the 2008 magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl. Scoring summary References External links Box score at ESPN St. Petersburg Bowl Gasparilla Bowl Memphis Tigers football bowl games South Florida Bulls football bowl games December 2008 sports events in the United States St. Petersburg Bowl 21st century in St. Petersburg, Florida

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Francis%20%28priest%29

Peter Francis (priest)

Peter Brereton Francis is the warden and chief librarian of Gladstone's Library, Hawarden. He took up the post in early 1997. Peter was born on 18 June 1953 and educated at Malvern College and the University of St Andrews. He was ordained in 1979. Peter was firstly a curate at Hagley then chaplain of Queen Mary College, London. He moved to Scotland as the rector of Holy Trinity, Ayr. On 2 May 1992 he was installed as the rector and provost of the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, Glasgow, a position he held until leaving in 1996. References 1953 births People educated at Malvern College Alumni of the University of St Andrews Provosts of St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow Living people

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto%20Valdivia%20Baselli

Alberto Valdivia Baselli

Alberto Augusto Valdivia Baselli is a Peruvian poet, writer, essayist, literary scholar and specialist in Peruvian and Latin American culture. Life and work Valdivia-Baselli studied Hispanic philology (Linguistics and Literature) at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) in Spain and a master's degree in philosophy and contemporary thought at the European Higher Education Area system through UNED. He holds a PhD in philosophy (Latin American philosophy, cultural products and political thought) from UNED (Spain). As a PhD student at the CUNY-Graduate Center, he also studied at the PhD program in Iberian and Latin American Cultures at Columbia University (NYC). He holds a PhD in Latin American, Iberian and Latino Cultures from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). He worked as an adjunct instructor at colleges of SUNY, CUNY, and as a literary scholar in the Centre for Peruvian Cultural Studies. He currently works as a lecturer at the Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures Department at New York University. Previously, Valdivia-Baselli taught Language Arts and Humanities at Peruvian schools and at the University of the Pacific (Peru). During more than seven years, he was also teacher and head of the Spanish Department at the Italian Baccalaureate school Colegio Italiano Antonio Raimondi in Lima. Valdivia-Baselli's research has focused on the literary and philosophical response to various aspects of Peruvian culture: political violence, socio-political topics, collective imagination, post-colonial estudies, epistemology of Latin America, utopia and ideology of resistance, and gender studies. Valdivia-Baselli has published numerous essays and poems in various specialized media outlets in Peru, such as Hueso Humero, Evohe and Hydra. Some of his work has been published abroad, in Argentina, Spain, Chile, France, Germany and the United States. He has been guest professor and guest lecturer at University of Miami, Montclair State University, University of Pennsylvania, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (Paris), The Istituto Italo Lationoamericano di Roma, among others. Valdivia-Baselli co-founded a specialized essay publication Hydra in 1999. Between 2002 and 2007 he directed the literary review Ajos & Zafiros. He co-directed the Peruvian Association for the Development of Reading (Leamos). Valdivia-Baselli is currently a member of the organizing committee of the Peruvian Center for Cultural Studies (CPEC - Centro Peruano de Estudios Culturales). Works La región humana [The Human Region] (BCR, 2000) (Fondo Editorial del Banco Central de Reserva del Peru, 2000), foreword by Ricardo González Vigil (Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru). Patología [Pathology] (Osis Editores, 2000; Editorial Nido de Cuervos, 2004) foreword by Julio Ortega (Brown University, USA). Alberto Valdivia-Baselli & Gonzalo Portals (Ed.)Sombras de vidrio: estudio y antología de la poesía escrita por mujeres 1989-2004 [Glass Shadows: A study and anthology of poetry written by women 1989-2004], in Ajos & Zafiros #6 Quartier ascendant (Nouvelle lune) (ed. Plaine Page, Marseille, 2007), bilingual chapbook. Entre líneas pudicas [Between Chaste Lines] (ed. Lustra, 2008 / Colección Piedra/Sangre - Spanish International Cooperation Agency [AECID]). Neomenia (Ed. Trashumantes of the CPEC, 2013). Poetry (foreword by Jose Antonio Mazzotti (Tufts University, USA).) Los tejidos detrás (Ed. Trashumantes of the CPEC, 2013). Short stories (foreword by Julio Ortega (Brown University, USA).) Utopía y poder en América y España (Tecnos, España, 2016) (co-author). Moisés González y Rafael Herrera, eds. Philosophy. Wañuypacha/Partothötröl (Ed. Sudaquia, New York, 2017). Poetry (foreword by Marta Lopez-Luaces (Spanish poet) and Julio Ortega (Brown University, USA).) Nominated to a "Luces Prize" of El Comercio for best book of poetry 2017. Los virajes del quipu. Pensamiento utópico, (de)construcción de nación y resistencia en el mundo andino (Fondo Editorial de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, 2019). Essay (foreword by Dr. Rafael Herrera Guillén, Spanish Political Philosopher). Anthologies Poetry Poesía peruana siglo XX [20th century Peruvian Poetry], Copé 1999, ed. Ricardo González Vigil Aldea Poética (Madrid, 1997, ed. Gloria Fuertes) Poesía viva del Perú, Antología de la poesía peruana contemporánea (University of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 2005) En tous lieux nulle part ici, Anthologie de la Biennale Internationale des Poètes 2005 (Paris, 2006) Pulenta Pool. Peruvian Poets in the US (English/Spanish), Hostos Review (New York, 2017), among others. Sources Hofstra Hispanic Review. Issue: Vol. 2 N. 4 Spring 2007 Galerna Issue: N. 5 2007(Literary Review)(Departament of Spanish and Portuguese Literatures, Montclair University, NJ) Pterodactilo Issue: Vol. 3 N. 4 Fall 2005 (Literary Review)(Departament of Spanish and Portuguese Literatures, University of Texas in Austin) Ricardo González Vigil. Poesía Peruana Siglo XX. 2 vol. Lima: Copé Ed., 1999 Diccionario Biográfico del Perú Contemporáneo. 2 vol. Lima: Milla Batres Ed., 2004) External links Centro Peruano de Estudios Culturales Poetry by this author included in the Hofstra Hispanic Review (EE.UU.) Poetry by this author in La Jornada Semanal anthology (Mexico) Poetry by this author in the poetry section of Pterodactilo magazine (U. Texas at Austin, EE.UU.) Poetry by this author at hablador.com (Peru) Poetry by this author at Urbanotopia (Peru) Poetry by this author in Palavreiros (Brazil) Poetry by this author in Cyber Humanitatis (Magazine of Philosophy and Humanities from the University of Chile) Poetry by this author in Je suis un homme livre (France) Poetry by this author translated to French I – Biennale des Poètes (France) Poetry by this author translated to French II - Biennale des Poètes (France) Ajos & Zafiros in Paginas del Peru Publications by this author in Perubookstore.com “Sombras de vidrio: estudio y antología de la poesía escrita por mujeres 1989-2004” (Glass Shadows: A study and anthology of poetry written by women 1989-2004) Analysis on poetry in the 90s in Peru – Poems by this author Revista Ajos & Zafiros Living people 20th-century Peruvian poets Writers from Lima Peruvian male poets 20th-century male writers Year of birth missing (living people)

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The Iron Stair (1933 film)

The Iron Stair (1933) is a British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Dorothy Boyd, and Michael Hogan. The film was a quota quickie produced by Twickenham Studios. Cast Henry Kendall as Geoffrey Dorothy Boyd as Eva Marshall Michael Hogan as Pat Derringham Michael Sherbrooke as Benjamin Sherbrooke Steffi Duna as Elsa Damond A. Bromley Davenport as Sir Andrew Gale Victor Stanley as Ben Charles Paton as Sloan John Turnbull as Major Gordon References External links BFI Database entry 1933 films 1933 crime films British crime films 1930s English-language films Films shot at Twickenham Film Studios Films directed by Leslie S. Hiscott Quota quickies British black-and-white films

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Maximilian Weyrother

Max Ritter von Weyrother (1783–1833) was Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna from 1813, and Director from 1814 to 1833. His grandfather, Adam Weyrother, a previous Chief Rider at the school, may have known de la Guérinière in Paris. Adam Weyrother traveled to Paris frequently. Maximilian's father and brother Gottlieb were also Chief Riders at the school. Under Max von Weyrother, the Spanish Riding School became the Mecca for riders of the 19th century. Louis Seeger and E. F. Seidler were his best-known students. Published works Anleitung wie man nach bestimmten Verhältnissen die passendste Stangen-Zäumung finden Kann: nebst einer einfachen Ansicht der Grundsätze der Zäumung Wien: Auf Kosten des Verfassers in Commission bei Schaumburg 1814; revised 2nd edition 1826 "Instructions on how to find the most appropriate bit for given conditions..." De l'embouchure du cheval, ou, Méthode por trouver la meilleure forme de mors, d'aprés les proportions et les principes les plus simples de l'embouchure du cheval: suivie de la description d'une bride qui empêche le cheval de se cabrer A Paris: Chez Anselin, successeur de Magimel, librarie pour l'art militaire 1828 (translation of the above) Bruchstücke aus den hinterlassenen Schriften des k. k. österr. Oberbereiters Max Ritter von Weyrother 1836 References Austrian dressage riders Classical horsemanship Austrian male equestrians Spanish Riding School 1783 births 1833 deaths Writers on horsemanship

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Breaking the Language Barrier

Breaking the Language Barrier is a 1961 American short documentary film. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Hermon Lee Knox served as Director of Photography. According to a declassified National Reconnaissance Office document, "Although the film failed to win an Oscar when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented its annual awards on April 9, 1962, Headquarters APCS and the 1352nd Photographic Group received plaques honoring the nomination of the film for consideration in the competition. In the 1962 competition held by the magazine Industrial Photography for motion pictures in the In-Plant Category, Breaking the Language Barrier, selected as the USAF entry, tied with The Idea of Michigan (Univ. of Michigan Television Center) as the best general public-relations films. The announcement of the award was made in September 1962. See also List of American films of 1961 References External links 1961 films 1961 documentary films 1961 short films 1960s short documentary films American short documentary films English-language films

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1999–2000 New Jersey Nets season

The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Nets' 33rd season in the National Basketball Association, and 24th season in East Rutherford, New Jersey. During the off-season, the Nets re-acquired Johnny Newman from the Los Angeles Clippers, and re-signed free agent Sherman Douglas. Without Jayson Williams, who missed the entire season with a leg injury, the Nets struggled losing 15 of their first 17 games, but would eventually get hot winning 13 of their next 18 games, and find themselves near the playoff picture with a 31–40 record as of March 30. However, a rash of late season injures cost the team to lose their final eleven games, finishing sixth in the Atlantic Division with a 31–51 record. Stephon Marbury averaged 22.2 points, 8.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Keith Van Horn averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, and Kendall Gill provided the team with 13.1 points and led them with 1.8 steals per game, ranking him ninth in the league with 139 total steals. In addition, Kerry Kittles contributed 13.0 points and 1.3 steals per game, while off the bench, Newman played a sixth man role, averaging 10.0 points per game, and Jamie Feick led the team with 9.3 rebounds per game. During the 1999–2000 season, Marbury and Gill both reached different milestones, as Marbury dished out his 2,000th assist, and Gill scored his 10,000th career point. Following the season, head coach Don Casey was fired, while Scott Burrell and Gheorghe Mureșan were both released to free agency, and Williams retired. Offseason NBA Draft Roster Roster Notes Center Jayson Williams missed the entire season due to a leg injury. Regular season The Nets started the season at 2-15, a franchise record low. Despite the poor start, the Nets rallied back to compete for a playoff spot. The Nets were still alive in the playoff race at the beginning of April with three weeks left in the season. After the first week of April, the team was without their leading scorer, Stephon Marbury, who struggled with knee injuries. Other injuries included rookie Evan Eschmeyer (ankle), and starting shooting guard Kerry Kittles (knee). The Nets were officially eliminated from playoff contention on April 7 after a 103-85 loss to the Miami Heat. The team finished the season by losing their final 11 games of the year. Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule Player statistics Regular season |- |Stephon Marbury |74 |74 |38.9 |.432 |.283 |.813 |3.2 |8.4 |1.5 |0.2 |22.2 |- |Keith Van Horn |80 |80 |34.8 |.445 |.368 |.847 |8.5 |2.0 |0.8 |0.8 |19.2 |- |Kendall Gill |76 |75 |31.0 |.414 |.256 |.710 |3.7 |2.8 |1.8 |0.5 |13.1 |- |Kerry Kittles |62 |61 |30.6 |.437 |.400 |.795 |3.6 |2.3 |1.3 |0.3 |13.0 |- |Johnny Newman |82 |9 |21.5 |.446 |.379 |.838 |1.9 |0.8 |0.6 |0.1 |10.0 |- |Lucious Harris |77 |11 |19.6 |.428 |.330 |.798 |2.4 |1.3 |0.8 |0.1 |6.7 |- |Scott Burrell |74 |9 |18.1 |.394 |.353 |.780 |3.5 |1.0 |0.9 |0.6 |6.1 |- |Sherman Douglas |20 |2 |15.5 |.500 |.313 |.893 |1.5 |1.7 |0.9 |0.0 |6.0 |- |Jamie Feick |81 |17 |27.7 |.428 |1.000 |.707 |9.3 |0.8 |0.5 |0.5 |5.7 |- |Elliot Perry |60 |5 |13.4 |.435 |.282 |.806 |1.0 |2.3 |0.7 |0.0 |5.3 |- |Gheorge Muresan |30 |2 |8.9 |.456 | |.605 |2.3 |0.3 |0.0 |0.4 |3.5 |- |Evan Eschmeyer |31 |5 |12.0 |.528 | |.500 |3.5 |0.7 |0.3 |0.7 |2.9 |- |Jim McIlvaine |66 |53 |15.9 |.416 | |.518 |3.5 |0.5 |0.4 |1.8 |2.4 |- |Michael Cage |20 |7 |12.1 |.500 | |1.000 |4.1 |0.5 |0.4 |0.4 |1.4 |- |Mark Hendrickson |5 |0 |4.8 |.000 | |.500 |0.4 |0.6 |0.0 |0.0 |0.2 |} Player Statistics Citation: Awards and records Stephon Marbury, All-NBA Third Team Transactions References New Jersey Nets on Database Basketball New Jersey Nets on Basketball Reference New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets 20th century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiko%20Takai

Mamiko Takai

Mamiko Takai (高井麻巳子, Takai Mamiko, born December 28, 1966 in Obama, Fukui, Japan) is a Japanese idol from the eighties, who debuted in 1985 with the J-pop girl band Onyanko Club, and its first sub-group, duo Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi with her co-worker Yukiko Iwai. She quit those two bands in 1987, becoming a solo artist, and released four albums before marrying producer Yasushi Akimoto and subsequently retiring. Her older sister Masayo made her record debut in July 1986 as a part of a 20-member dance group named . She has two other younger sisters. biography Takai's family owned a local bike shop. She played softball at . After entering , she became popular among the students and was dubbed (Jakkō is an abbreviation for Wakasa High School). At that time, she dreamed of becoming an actress in the future. After graduating from high school, she moved to Tokyo to attend Joshibi Junior College. On April 15, 1985, she was approached by Katsunobu Itō (伊藤克信, Itō Katsunobu), a reporter for the variety show , while she was shopping in Harajuku. This led to an audition for that show, which was accepted, and she became a member of Onyanko Club. Note that since she already was affiliated with an entertainment agency, some say that her being approached in Harajuku was a staged act disguised as a coincidence. She became a center of attention as soon as she joined Onyanko Club because she was considered a legitimate beauty. In October 1985, she teamed up with Yukiko Iwai and made their record debut as Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi. In June 1986, she made her solo debut with the song , which became number one on the Oricon chart in its first appearance. This song was very different from surrealistic novelty songs of Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi, and was a ballad with a calm and quiet tone. Since then, three more of her songs reached number one in a row. On July 6, 1986, a large-scale was held at Osaka-jō Hall and she shook hands with 16,000 fans who gathered there. In October 1986, her radio program, , was launched on Nippon Broadcasting System. In December 1986, Tōhō premiered the movie , in which she co-starred with Yuki Saitō and Haruko Sagara. In this film she played the role of a fun-loving disco queen. In reality, however, she had never been to a disco, and her character was considered to be sober and reserved, the opposite of a playful person, which made her role terribly perplexing to her fans. She also starred in the idol dramas and . In April 1987, she graduated from Onyanko Club along with Sayuri Kokushō, Aki Kihara, Rika Tatsumi, and Kazuko Utsumi (内海和子, Utsumi Kazuko). Along with this, Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi also disbanded. She mentioned that Onyanko Club's first concert, held at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall in October 1985, was one of the most memorable events for her as a member of the group. She then became a solo singer and actress. She was oriented more toward acting than singing. As an actress, she appeared in dramas such as and . In addition, she starred in the drama . In July 1987, she released two videos: a feature-length promotional video titled filmed in Southern Europe and a video titled featuring her first solo concert at NHK Hall in June of that year. She also published a photo book titled , taken in Southern Europe. On May 23, 1988, just three weeks after the official fan club was formed, she married Yasushi Akimoto and retired from the entertainment industry. They then lived in New York for a year and a half. In March 2001, after 13 years of marriage, she finally had a baby girl. In the 2000s, she published three books of essays on food under the name of Mamiko Akimoto: , , and . Moreover, in December 2002, she and her husband published a picture book titled . In October 2013, they invited Shinzō Abe, then Prime Minister, to their home and served him dinner. She also became an statutory auditor of Yasushi Akimoto's office. Relationship with Yukiko Iwai She and Yukiko Iwai, who were partnered in Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi, were said by those around them to be not on good terms with each other. However, at least in the early days, it is considered otherwise. They often took a cab home together after appearing on Yūyake Nyan Nyan at the time, since they were going home in the same direction. When Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi disbanded, they both said that it was a very pleasant memory and that they loved this subgroup. Kazuji Kasai, chief director of Yūyake Nyan Nyan, supervisor of Onyanko Club, explained the relationship between the two as follows. "This subgroup was originally formed by our decision without regard to their wishes. So it is true that there were differences in orientation between the two, but they were not as incompatible as they were said to be." However, Iwai subsequently admitted on a TV program that she and Takai did not get along well. She mentioned that since they were in different groups, they spent little time together and had no conversations with each other outside of work. Iwai felt that Takai was privileged by Akimoto, which was also not amusing to her. Iwai made a curt comment about the successive marriages of Takai and Ruriko Nagata (永田ルリ子, Nagata Ruriko), saying that they should not have rushed into marriage since they were only 21 years old. Note that Eri Nitta, one of the most popular members of Onyanko Club, considered Takai to be one of her best friends. On the other hand, Takai herself recalled that when she was in Onyanko Club, there were no members she was particularly close to, and she was frequently alone. Takai's characteristics and Yasushi Akimoto Many of Takai's fans interpreted her sudden marriage as Akimoto forcibly taking her away from them. Although they directed their uncontrollable anger toward Akimoto, sometimes even directly harassing him, they accepted this fact over time. In the summer of 1986, she was secretly being stalked by the paparazzi of the photo magazine Friday, which was brought to her attention by one of her most enthusiastic fans. She was also stalked by Akimoto when she and Aki Kihara went to see the movie Year of the Dragon at midnight. On this occasion, Akimoto approached Takai at the movie theater, feigning coincidence. On the other hand, actress Yuki Saitō, who admits to being Takai's close friend, In her collection of essays, , she claimed that, contrary to popular perception, Takai was in fact actively courting Akimoto. He wrote many lyrics for the members of Onyanko Club, but only one song was written for her. In addition, when Akimoto talked with her in the summer of 1986, he made the following comments about her. "She is naive because she was nurtured by the warm love of her family. Such characteristics of hers make her very clean image stand out in the greasy entertainment industry. While Sonoko Kawai and Eri Nitta will definitely have affairs, she will never commit adultery." In July 1985, when the members of Onyanko Club stayed at a hotel near in Ōiso, Kanagawa, While all of them excitedly watched the pornographic videos, the "pure-hearted" Takai was the only one who was shocked into silence by them. She was considered by the members of Onyanko Club to be the most feminine of the group. Her plain, unassuming, ordinary manner was described as her greatest appeal. On the other hand, Akimoto and others described her as having an awkward and quirky side, despite her calm outward appearance. Singles Albums Studio albums (1987) (1987) (1988) Message (1988) Compilation albums series (2002) (2010) (2004) (2004) Videos Further reading References External links Mamiko Takai on Idollica Japanese women pop singers Japanese idols Living people 1966 births People from Obama, Fukui Onyanko Club Yasushi Akimoto Musicians from Fukui Prefecture

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Art Welch

Art Welch (born 16 April 1944) is a Jamaican former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He began his career in Jamaica with Cavaliers FC, alongside twin brother Asher. In May 1977, the Las Vegas Quicksilvers traded Welch to the Washington Diplomats in exchange for Tom Galati. Welch also represented the Jamaica national team in international play, appearing in qualifying matches for the 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments. References External links NASL/MISL career stats 1944 births Living people Sportspeople from Kingston, Jamaica Atlanta Chiefs players Baltimore Bays players Jamaican footballers Jamaica international footballers Jamaican expatriate footballers Jamaican emigrants to the United States Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) players National Professional Soccer League (1967) players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) indoor players San Diego Jaws players San Francisco Fog (MISL) players San Jose Earthquakes (1974–1988) players Vancouver Whitecaps (1974–1984) players Washington Diplomats (NASL) players Expatriate soccer players in the United States Expatriate soccer players in Canada Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in Canada Jamaican expatriate sportspeople in the United States Twin people from Jamaica Twin sportspeople Association football forwards Cavalier F.C. players

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The Iron Stair

The Iron Stair may refer to: The Iron Stair (novel), a crime novel by Rita The Iron Stair (1920 film), a British film adaptation directed by F. Martin Thornton The Iron Stair (1933 film), a British film adaptation directed by Leslie S. Hiscott

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SM U-21 (Austria-Hungary)

SM U-21 or U-XXI was a or U-boat built for and operated by the Austro-Hungarian Navy ( or ) during the First World War. The design for U-21 was based on submarines of the Royal Danish Navy's Havmanden class (three of which had been built in Austria-Hungary), and was largely obsolete by the beginning of the war. U-21 was just over long and was armed with two bow torpedo tubes, a deck gun, and a machine gun. Construction on U-21 began in mid 1915 and the boat was launched in September 1916. After suffering damage during a diving trial in January 1917, U-21 underwent seven months of repairs before her commissioning in August 1917. The U-boat conducted patrols off the Albanian coast in October 1917, but experienced the failure of the seal on her main hatch. The repairs kept the boat out of action until June 1918. But in July a piston in her diesel engine broke, knocking the submarine out of the rest of the war. At the end of World War I, U-21 was ceded to Italy as a war reparation and scrapped in 1920. U-21 had no wartime successes. Design and construction When it became apparent to the Austro-Hungarian Navy that the First World War would not be a short one, they moved to bolster their U-boat fleet by seizing the plans for the Danish Havmanden class submarines, three of which had been built at Whitehead & Co. in Fiume. Although the Austro-Hungarian Navy was not happy with the design, which was largely obsolete, it was the only design for which plans were available and which could be begun immediately in domestic shipyards. The Austro-Hungarian Navy unenthusiastically placed orders for U-21 and her three sister boats on 27 March 1915. U-21 was one of two boats of the class to be built at the Pola Navy Yard. Due to demands by the Hungarian government, subcontracts for the class were divided between Hungarian and Austrian firms, and this politically expedient solution worsened technical problems with the design, resulting in numerous modifications and delays for the class in general. U-21 was an ocean-going submarine that displaced surfaced and submerged and was designed for a complement of 18. She was long with a beam of and a draft of . For propulsion, she featured a single shaft, a single diesel engine for surface running, and a single electric motor for submerged travel. She was capable of while surfaced and while submerged. Although there is no specific notation of a range for U-21, the Havmanden class, upon which the U-20 class was based, had a range of at , surfaced, and at submerged. U-21 was armed with two torpedo tubes located in the front and carried a complement of two torpedoes. She was also equipped with a deck gun and an machine gun. Service career U-21 was launched on 15 August 1916, the first of the four U-20-class boats. During a diving trial in January 1917, the submarine was damaged when it sank too deep, requiring repairs that took place over the next seven months. U-21 was commissioned on 15 August under the command of Linienschiffsleutnant Hugo von Seyffertitz. A 31-year-old native of Brixen, von Seyffertitz was a first-time U-boat commander. Ten days after commissioning, U-21 safely submerged to a depth of . However, her nose was dented when she hit bottom on another test dive in September, necessitating more repairs. On 29 September, von Seyffertitz steered the boat from the submarine base at Brioni to Cattaro, where she arrived on 1 October. On 4 October, U-21 set out for a patrol off the coast of Albania, but had returned to Cattaro by mid October. On 15 October, von Seyffertitz and U-21 departed from Cattaro to begin their first Mediterranean deployment. Slated to sail into the Ionian Sea, U-21 instead had to turn back the following day when the main hatch seal on the conning tower leaked and could not be repaired. After her 18 October return to Cattaro, she sailed for Pola, arriving on 24 October. There, she would undergo another lengthy stay in port for repairs. While U-21 was under repair, von Seyffertitz was transferred to . Linienschiffleutnant Robert Dürrigl was assigned the new commander of U-21 on 24 March 1918. The 26-year-old Galician had served as commander of for four months in 1917. Dürrial led U-21 out of Pola on 1 June for Cattaro, making stops en route at Arbe and Novigrad for repairs to the gyrocompass. On 16 July, while conducting patrols off the Albanian coast, a piston in U-21s diesel engine broke and Dürrial put in at Djenovic. On 25 July, U-21 was towed to Pola, where she remained until the end of the war. She was ceded to Italy as a war reparation and scrapped in 1920. Like all of her sister boats, U-21 had no wartime successes. References Bibliography U-20-class submarines U-boats commissioned in 1917 1916 ships World War I submarines of Austria-Hungary Ships built in Pola

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thockrington

Thockrington

Thockrington is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Bavington, in Northumberland, England. The village lies about north of Hexham. In 1951 the parish had a population of 18. Governance Thockrington is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham. The parish was abolished on 1 April 1955 to form Bovington. Religious sites Thockrington church, which stands so prominently on a spur of the Great Whin Sill, is one of the oldest churches in the county. The church is dedicated to St Aidan. Here are buried several members of the ancient family of Shafto, the earliest mention of whom is in 1240. The Shaftos lived at nearby Bavington until the eighteenth century when, as a result of their support of the Jacobite cause in 1715, their estates were confiscated by the Crown, and ultimately sold to a Delaval. The Shaftos had connections with the county of Durham and lived on their Durham estates until 1953, when Mr R. D. Shafto returned to Bavington Hall. Landmarks A little over a mile south-west of the village are the ruins of Little Swinburne Tower, a fifteenth-century pele tower. Notable people Lord Beveridge, founder of the modern welfare state, is buried in the churchyard The author Tom Sharpe's ashes were buried in the churchyard in 2014 by his Spanish partner, witnessed by a Spanish TV crew. Sharpe's father was once vicar of Thockrington. The aviatrix, Connie Leathart (1903–93), is buried here; her remains are marked by a simple stone bearing the initials "CL". References External links GENUKI (Accessed: 19 November 2008) Villages in Northumberland Former civil parishes in Northumberland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa%20Petrobras%20Buenos%20Aires

Copa Petrobras Buenos Aires

The Copa Petrobras Argentina was a tennis tournament held in Buenos Aires, Argentina since 2004. The event is part of the ''challenger series and is played on outdoor clay courts. Past finals Singles Doubles External links Official website ITF search ATP Challenger Tour Sports competitions in Buenos Aires Tennis tournaments in Argentina Clay court tennis tournaments

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XHCHL-FM

XHCHL-FM

XHCHL-FM is a radio station on 90.1 FM in Monterrey, Nuevo León radio market. History XHCHL received its concession on November 23, 1994. XHCHL was authorized to broadcast with 15,000 (later 20,000) watts on 99.1 MHz from China, Nuevo León. On July 15, 1996, the station came to air with a grupera format known as "La Picosa". In 2007, XHCHL moved to 106.5 MHz. In 2010, XHCHL was authorized to move to Los Ramones and broadcast on 90.1. Initially, XHCHL on 90.1 was Beat 90.1, a dance Top 40 station featuring s a current-based mix of dance music, with Top 40 and R&B remixes, along with electronica and house music. It was the second Dance Contemporary radio station in Mexico, after semi-sister station XHSON-FM/Mexico City. In 2017 and 2018, the Bichara family, which owns Núcleo Radio Monterrey, slowly shifted XHCHL toward a new direction, which was completed in early 2018 when the station adopted the name "90.1 FM" and the slogan "Sonamos Diferente"; the Ultra name was added in August. The format is similar to that of KJAV-FM in McAllen, Texas, owned by members of the Bichara family. On May 1, 2020, Ultra 90.1 ceased broadcasting, making way for El Heraldo Radio's Monterrey debut. The station mostly simulcast the network with some local programming for the Monterrey area. The news/talk programming moved to XHSP-FM 99.7 upon the newspaper's outright purchase of that station from Grupo Radio Centro; on June 1, 2021, Ke Buena officially launched on the frequency by way of a franchise agreement with Heraldo Media Group. References Radio stations in Monterrey 1996 establishments in Mexico

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303%20New%20Jersey%20Nets%20season

2002–03 New Jersey Nets season

The 2002–03 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' 36th season in the National Basketball Association, and 27th season in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets entered the season as runners-up in the 2002 NBA Finals, where they were swept by the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in four games. During the off-season, the Nets acquired All-Star center Dikembe Mutombo from the Philadelphia 76ers, and signed free agent Rodney Rogers. However, Mutombo only played just 24 games due to a wrist injury. The Nets got off a solid start with a 26–9 record, while posting a ten-game winning streak between December and January. The team finished their season first place in the Atlantic Division with a 49–33 record, while posting a successful 33–8 home record. Jason Kidd averaged 18.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, and was selected for the 2003 NBA All-Star Game, In addition, Kenyon Martin averaged 16.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while second-year forward Richard Jefferson showed improvement averaging 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, and Kerry Kittles provided with 13.0 points and 1.6 steals per game. Sixth man Lucious Harris contributed 10.3 points per game, while Rogers provided with 7.0 points per game off the bench, and Mutombo averaged 5.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Kidd also finished in ninth place in Most Valuable Player voting. In the Eastern Conference First Round of the playoffs, the Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in six games, then swept the 6th-seeded Boston Celtics in four straight games in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, and then defeated the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in another four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals. For the second consecutive year, they made it to the NBA Finals. However, they lost to the San Antonio Spurs in a six-game series. Following the season, Mutombo was released to free agency, and signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks. Offseason On August 1, the Nets re-signed Chris Childs as a free agent; Childs previously played for the Nets from 1994 to 1996. Five days later, the organization traded Todd MacCulloch and Keith Van Horn to the Philadelphia 76ers for Dikembe Mutombo. On August 14, the Nets signed Rodney Rogers as a free agent. On October 25, they signed Anthony Johnson as a free agent. Their final offseason transaction would come three days later, when they waived Donny Marshall. Draft picks Roster Note Bold = All-Star selection Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 19 | Milwaukee | W 109–96 | Kenyon Martin (21) | Kenyon Martin (15) | Jason Kidd (14) | Continental Airlines Arena16,102 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 22 | Milwaukee | L 85–88 | Kenyon Martin (22) | Kenyon Martin (12) | Jason Kidd (8) | Continental Airlines Arena17,633 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | April 24 | @ Milwaukee | W 103–101 | Jason Kidd (26) | Collins, Martin (8) | Jason Kidd (7) | Bradley Center17,539 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | April 26 | @ Milwaukee | L 114–119 (OT) | Kenyon Martin (30) | Jason Collins (8) | Jason Kidd (10) | Bradley Center18,391 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | April 29 | Milwaukee | W 89–82 | Jason Kidd (19) | Richard Jefferson (16) | Kidd, Martin (5) | Continental Airlines Arena16,601 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | May 1 | @ Milwaukee | W 113–101 | Kenyon Martin (29) | Jason Kidd (11) | Jason Kidd (11) | Bradley Center18,717 | 4–2 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 5 | Boston | W 97–93 | Kenyon Martin (21) | Jefferson, Williams (9) | Jason Kidd (9) | Continental Airlines Arena17,343 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 7 | Boston | W 104–95 | Richard Jefferson (25) | Jason Kidd (11) | Jason Kidd (8) | Continental Airlines Arena19,934 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 9 | @ Boston | W 94–76 | Kenyon Martin (25) | Jason Kidd (9) | Jason Kidd (11) | FleetCenter18,624 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 12 | @ Boston | W 110–101 (2OT) | Jason Kidd (29) | Kidd, Martin (10) | Jason Kidd (8) | FleetCenter18,624 | 4–0 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 18 | @ Detroit | W 76–74 | Kenyon Martin (16) | Jason Collins (10) | Jason Kidd (7) | The Palace of Auburn Hills22,076 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 20 | @ Detroit | W 88–86 | Kenyon Martin (25) | Jason Collins (14) | Jason Kidd (5) | The Palace of Auburn Hills22,076 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 22 | Detroit | W 97–85 | Jason Kidd (34) | Jason Kidd (12) | Jason Kidd (6) | Continental Airlines Arena19,923 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 24 | Detroit | W 102–82 | Jason Kidd (26) | Jason Kidd (12) | Jason Kidd (7) | Continental Airlines Arena19,923 | 4–0 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | June 4 | @ San Antonio | L 89–101 | Kenyon Martin (21) | Kenyon Martin (12) | Jason Kidd (10) | SBC Center18,797 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | June 6 | @ San Antonio | W 87–85 | Jason Kidd (30) | Jason Kidd (7) | Kenyon Martin (4) | SBC Center18,797 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | June 8 | San Antonio | L 79–84 | Kenyon Martin (23) | Kenyon Martin (11) | Jason Kidd (11) | Continental Airlines Arena19,280 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | June 11 | San Antonio | W 77–76 | Kenyon Martin (20) | Kenyon Martin (13) | Jason Kidd (9) | Continental Airlines Arena19,280 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | June 13 | San Antonio | L 83–93 | Jason Kidd (29) | Kenyon Martin (9) | Jason Kidd (7) | Continental Airlines Arena19,280 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | June 15 | @ San Antonio | L 77–88 | Jason Kidd (21) | Kenyon Martin (10) | Jason Kidd (7) | SBC Center18,797 | 2–4 Player statistics Regular season |- |Jason Kidd |80 |80 |37.4 |.414 |.341 |.841 |6.3 |8.9 |2.2 |0.3 |18.7 |- |Kenyon Martin |77 |77 |34.1 |.470 |.209 |.653 |8.3 |2.4 |1.3 |0.9 |16.7 |- |Richard Jefferson |80 |80 |36.0 |.501 |.250 |.743 |6.4 |2.5 |1.0 |0.6 |15.5 |- |Kerry Kittles |65 |57 |30.0 |.467 |.356 |.785 |3.9 |2.6 |1.6 |0.5 |13.0 |- |Lucious Harris |77 |25 |25.6 |.413 |.346 |.804 |3.0 |2.0 |0.7 |0.1 |10.3 |- |Rodney Rogers |68 |0 |19.2 |.402 |.333 |.756 |3.9 |1.6 |0.7 |0.5 |7.0 |- |Aaron Williams |81 |0 |19.7 |.453 |.000 |.785 |4.1 |1.1 |0.3 |0.7 |6.2 |- |Dikembe Mutombo |24 |16 |21.4 |.374 | |.727 |6.4 |0.8 |0.2 |1.5 |5.8 |- |Jason Collins |81 |66 |23.5 |.414 |.000 |.763 |4.5 |1.1 |0.6 |0.5 |5.7 |- |Anthony Johnson |66 |2 |12.8 |.446 |.371 |.689 |1.2 |1.3 |0.6 |0.1 |4.1 |- |Brian Scalabrine |59 |7 |12.3 |.402 |.359 |.833 |2.4 |0.8 |0.3 |0.3 |3.1 |- |Tamar Slay |36 |0 |7.6 |.379 |.280 |.700 |0.9 |0.4 |0.4 |0.1 |2.6 |- |Brandon Armstrong |17 |0 |4.1 |.333 |.167 |.833 |0.2 |0.1 |0.2 |0.1 |1.4 |- |Chris Childs |12 |0 |8.8 |.300 |.167 |.667 |0.4 |1.3 |0.7 |0.1 |1.3 |- |Donny Marshall |3 |0 |2.0 |.000 |.000 | |1.0 |0.0 |0.0 |0.0 |0.0 |} Playoffs |- |Jason Kidd |20 |20 |42.6 |.402 |.327 |.825 |7.7 |8.2 |1.8 |0.2 |20.1 |- |Kenyon Martin |20 |20 |38.9 |.453 |.091 |.693 |9.4 |2.9 |1.5 |1.6 |18.9 |- |Richard Jefferson |20 |20 |35.6 |.476 |.000 |.718 |6.4 |2.4 |0.8 |0.2 |14.1 |- |Kerry Kittles |20 |20 |30.7 |.395 |.413 |.762 |3.5 |2.0 |1.5 |0.3 |10.8 |- |Lucious Harris |20 |0 |21.8 |.391 |.333 |.783 |2.6 |1.6 |0.5 |0.0 |7.8 |- |Rodney Rogers |20 |0 |17.5 |.372 |.405 |.711 |2.8 |1.4 |0.3 |0.2 |6.7 |- |Aaron Williams |19 |0 |17.9 |.472 | |.742 |4.6 |0.9 |0.3 |0.9 |6.5 |- |Jason Collins |20 |20 |26.5 |.363 |.000 |.836 |6.3 |0.9 |0.7 |0.6 |5.9 |- |Anthony Johnson |17 |0 |7.2 |.548 |.500 |.833 |0.7 |1.1 |0.1 |0.0 |2.5 |- |Dikembe Mutombo |10 |0 |11.5 |.467 | |1.000 |2.7 |0.6 |0.3 |0.9 |1.8 |- |Brian Scalabrine |7 |0 |2.9 |.500 |.000 | |0.6 |0.0 |0.0 |0.0 |0.6 |- |Tamar Slay |6 |0 |1.8 |.250 |1.000 | |0.0 |0.0 |0.0 |0.0 |0.5 |} Player Statistics Citation: Awards and records Jason Kidd, All-NBA Second Team Jason Kidd, NBA All-Defensive Second Team Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star Transactions Overview Trades Free agents Player Transactions Citation: References New Jersey Nets on Database Basketball New Jersey Nets on Basketball Reference New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets 21st century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Eastern Conference (NBA) championship seasons Meadowlands Sports Complex

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLITS

GLITS

Graham's Line Identification Tone System (GLITS) is a test signal for stereo systems devised by BBC TV Sound Supervisor and Fellow of the IPS Graham Haines in the mid 1980s. It comprises a 1 kHz tone at 0 dBu (- 18 dBFS) on both channels, with interruptions which identify the channels. The left channel is interrupted once for 250 ms every 4 seconds. 250 ms later the right channel has two interruptions of 250 ms spaced by 250 ms. This arrangement has an advantage over the EBU stereo ident tone in that each channel is explicitly identified as belonging to a stereo pair. The EBU Technical Document Multichannel Audio Line-up Tone (Tech 3304) defines stereo lineup tone as having an interruption in the left channel only, lasting 250 ms every 3 s. Multichannel GLITS There is now an official EBU standard for a multichannel BLITS 5.1 channel ident tone which is also described in the Tech 3304 paper, along with an alternative film-style multichannel ident tone system for systems larger than 5.1 arrays. Blits plays a sequence of tones (based on the musical notes A and E) at -18dBFS on each channel in the AES channel format order (L, R, C, LFE, Ls, Rs), followed by an EBU-style ident on just the front left and right channels, again at -18dBFS and with four interruptions on the left channel. The four interruptions provides a unique confirmation that the stereo or mono downmix came from a 5.1 source and avoids any possible confusion with stereo EBU or GLITS downmixes. The final BLITS tone sequence is a 2 kHz tone at -24dBFS on all six channels – the lower source signal level ensuring that any derived downmixes remain close to -18dBFS. The alternative EBU multichannel ident tone follows a format more closely associated with the film industry. A sustained 80 Hz runs on the LFE channel throughout the sequence. After a 3 second period of constant 1 kHz, -18dBFS tone on all main channels, each channel is identified in turn with a 0.5s pulse of 1 kHz tone, separated from its neighbours by 0.5s silence. The ident sequence starts at Front Left and continues clockwise through each available channel. The amount of time between the 3 second constant tone periods indicates the total number of channels in the system - e.g. a 7.1 system will have an ident sequence lasting 8 seconds. Snell & Wilcox have used the following on the embedded audio in their VALID8 (Video Audio Line-up & IDentification) equipment: Channel 1 (L) 980 Hz one 250 ms interruption every 4 seconds Channel 2 (R) 980 Hz two 250 ms interruptions every 4 seconds Channel 3 (C) 432 Hz one 250 ms interruption every 4 seconds Channel 4 (Lfe) 432 Hz two 250 ms interruptions every 4 seconds (probably not audible from a subwoofer) Channel 5 (Ls) 990 Hz one 250 ms interruption every 4 seconds Channel 6 (Rs) 990 Hz two 250 ms interruptions every 4 seconds Channel 7 (Lo) 436 Hz one 250 ms interruption every 4 seconds Channel 8 (Ro) 436 Hz two 250 ms interruptions every 4 seconds References Broadcast engineering Test items British inventions

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages%20of%20South%20Asia

Languages of South Asia

South Asia is home to several hundred languages, spanning the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives and Sri Lanka. It is home to the third most spoken language in the world, Hindi–Urdu; and the sixth most spoken language, Bengali. The languages in the region mostly comprise Indo-Iranic and Dravidian languages, and further members of other language families like Austroasiatic, Turkic, and Tibeto-Burman languages. South Asian English is considered the international lingua franca of the South Asian countries. Afghanistan The official languages of Afghanistan are Pashto and Dari, both of which are Iranic languages. Dari, an Afghan standardized register of the Persian language, is considered the lingua franca of Afghanistan and used to write Afghan literature. Tajik is spoken by people closer to Tajikistan, although officially the language is regarded same as Dari. A few Turkic languages like Uzbek and Turkmen are also spoken near regions closer to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Pashto is widely spoken by the Pashtun people, who mainly reside towards the south of Afghanistan on the Pakistani-Afghan border. Bangladesh Standard Bengali based on Rarhi dialect (West Bengal, India) is the national language of Bangladesh. Majority of Bangladeshis speaks Eastern Bengali. Native languages of Bangladesh are Sylheti and Chittagonian, while some ethnic minority groups also speak Tibeto-Burman, Dravidian and Austro-asiatic languages. Bhutan Dzongkha is the national language of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Almost all the languages of Bhutan are from Tibetic family (except Nepali, an Indo-Aryan language). India Most languages spoken in India belong either to the Indo-Aryan (), the Dravidian (c. 24%), the Austroasiatic (Munda) (c. 1.2%), or the Tibeto-Burman (c. 0.6%) families, with some languages of the Himalayas still unclassified. The SIL Ethnologue lists 461 living languages for India. Hindustani is the most widespread language of India. The Indian census takes the widest possible definition of "Hindi" as the broad variety of the Hindi languages. The native speakers of Hindi so defined account for 39% of Indians. Bengali is the second most spoken language of South Asia, found in both Bangladesh and Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura. The International Mother Language Day was created by UNESCO to commemorate the Bengali language. Other notable languages include Odia, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Sindhi, Kannada, Pashto, Malayalam and Konkani. Thirteen languages account for more than 1% of Indian population each, and between themselves for over 95%; all of them are "scheduled languages of the constitution." Scheduled languages spoken by less than 1% of Indians are Santali (0.64%), Manipuri (0.14%), Bodo (0.13%), Dogri (0.01%, spoken in Jammu and Kashmir). The largest language that is not "scheduled" is Bhili (0.95%), followed by Gondi (0.27%), Tulu (0.17%) and Kurukh (0.099%) Maldives Divehi is national language of Maldives, spoken by 95% of the population. Arabic being considered as religious language and English being medium of instruction for education and international purposes such as tourism. Nepal Most of the languages of Nepal either fall under Indo-Aryan languages or Sino-Tibetan languages. The official language of the country is Nepali, earlier known as Gorkhali in the Kingdom of Nepal, and is the mother tongue of around half the population. Pakistan Pakistan is a linguistically diverse country it has many dozens of languages spoken as first languages. The major languages of Pakistan broadly fall under the category Indo-Iranian languages, with western regions of Pakistan (close to Iran and Afghanistan) speaking Iranic languages and eastern regions (close to India) speaking Indo-Aryan languages (with the Indus River approximately dividing the families). Other language families in Pakistan include Dravidian (Brahui spoken in Central Balochistan), Sino-Tibetan languages such as Balti and Purgi spoken in the north-east (In Baltistan region of Pakistan), Nuristani languages such as Kamkata-vari spoken in the north-west (In chitral region of Pakistan), Language Isolate Burushaski spoken in the north (In Gilgit Division), Turkic languages are also spoken in Pakistan by a few kyrgyz families in the North and by Refugees from Afghanistan and China. The national uniting medium of Pakistan is Urdu, a persianized register of the Hindustani language. The major native languages of Pakistan are Baluchi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki, Pashto, while more than 70 other languages like Shina, Balti, Gujarati, Bengali etc. are also spoken. Sri Lanka Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages of Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan English as the link language. Tamil is a South-Dravidian language, and Sinhala belongs to the Insular Indic family (along with Dhivehi of Maldives). Vedda is said to be the indigenous language of Sri Lanka before the arrival of Aryans and Dravidians. See also Languages of Asia Languages of Pakistan Languages of Bangladesh India: Official languages of India List of languages by number of native speakers in India Languages of Maldives References Data table of Census of India, 2001 SCHEDULED LANGUAGES IN DESCENDING ORDER OF SPEAKERS' STRENGTH – 2001 COMPARATIVE RANKING OF SCHEDULED LANGUAGES IN DESCENDING ORDER OF SPEAKERS' STRENGTH-1971, 1981, 1991 AND 2001 Census data on Languages External links Major Indian Languages Ethnologue report Central Institute of Indian Languages cy:Rhestr o ieithoedd India ja:インドの言語の話者数一覧 ru:Языки Индии по количеству носителей (список) th:รายชื่อภาษาของอินเดียเรียงตามจำนวนคนพูด wuu:印度语言及方言

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle%20of%20Genius

Cradle of Genius

Cradle of Genius is a 1961 Irish short documentary film directed by Paul Rotha on the history of the Abbey Theatre. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Cast Eileen Crowe Maureen Delany Barry Fitzgerald Siobhán McKenna References External links 1961 films 1961 documentary films 1961 short films English-language films English-language Irish films Irish short documentary films Irish black-and-white films 1960s short documentary films Films directed by Paul Rotha

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Iron%20Stair%20%281920%20film%29

The Iron Stair (1920 film)

The Iron Stair is a 1920 British silent-era crime film directed by F. Martin Thornton from the novel The Iron Stair by Rita. It starred Reginald Fox and Madge Stuart. A subsequent adaptation of the same story The Iron Stair was made in 1933 directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. References External links 1920 films 1920 crime films British crime films British silent feature films Films directed by Floyd Martin Thornton British black-and-white films

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef%20Degeorgi

Josef Degeorgi

Josef Degeorgi (born 19 January 1960) is a former international Austrian footballer. Degeorgi won the Austrian league four times and the Austrian cup three times while playing for Austria Wien from 1983 to 1990. References External links Profile - Austria-archiv 1960 births Living people Austrian footballers Austria international footballers FK Austria Wien players Austrian Football Bundesliga players 1982 FIFA World Cup players Association football defenders

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOAPjr

SOAPjr

SOAPjr is a protocol specification for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networks. It is a hybrid of SOAP and JSON-RPC (abbreviated as "jr" in this case). Introduction SOAPjr is designed to create clean, fast, Ajax-style APIs and is analogous to the introduction of out of band signalling in the telephony world. Traditional SOAP is no longer the Simple Object Access Protocol it was initially designed to be. It can be bloated and overly verbose, making it bandwidth-hungry and slow. It is also based on XML, making it expensive to parse and manipulate - especially on mobile or embedded clients. However, its core envelope/head/body design pattern is useful for Ajax style APIs. SOAPjr uses a similar Envelope/Head/Body model, using lightweight and easier to manipulate JSON. In contrast to SOAP, JSON-RPC is overly simplistic and basically tunnels HTTP GET-style key/value pairs within a query string using JSON. However, within JSON-RPC there is no head/body separation, leaving metadata to pollute the main data space. SOAPjr combines the best of these two concepts and is designed to create modern Ajax APIs that can easily be used by mobile devices, embedded systems or desktop browsers. See SOAPjr Specs for a more detailed description. SOAPjr is an Open Source project with software released under the GPL and content under Creative Commons. JSON-Schema definitions The following SOAPjr entities are defined as JSON-Schemas. SOAPjr_basic_object SOAPjr_error_record SOAPjr_errors_object SOAPjr_request SOAPjr_response The latest versions can also be downloaded in a single file. Common data models SOAPjr.org also aims to contribute to the creation of a common set of DMDs (Data Model Definitions) that may align with the JSON-schema proposal and Service Mapping Description Proposal so applications within specific domains can easily share data. The primary extension that SOAPjr may provide here is the use of consistent or standardised error codes. Other resources that may inform this development are common data models utilised within microformats and RDF Examples This is a basic request to view the jCard details for a single user (based on their username). This message would be passed in a request within the "json" parameter e.g. ?json={"HEAD":{"service_type":"contacts","action_type":"view", "sid":"80e5b8a8b9cbf3a79fe8d624628a0fe5"},"BODY":{"username":"jbloggs"}} { "HEAD" : { "service_type" : "contacts", "action_type" : "view", "sid" : "80e5b8a8b9cbf3a79fe8d624628a0fe5" }, "BODY" : { "username" : "jbloggs" } } This is a simple SOAPjr response with a HEAD.result that represents a success. The BODY contains a single jCard record. In a list "list" or "search" context this would contain an array of 0 or more jCard records. { "HEAD" : { "result" : "1" }, "BODY" : { "email" : [ { "type" : ["internet","pref"], "value" : "spam@SOAPjr.org" } ], "fn" : "Joe Bloggs", "kind" : "individual", "n" : { "family-name" : ["Bloggs"], "given-name" : ["Joe"], "value" : "Bloggs;Joe" }, "org" : [ { "organization-name" : "SOAPjr.org" } ] } } See also Remote procedure call SOAP JSON-RPC JSON References External links SOAPjr Main Page SOAPjr jQuery Plugin SOAPjr Perl modules on CPAN pSOAPjr php project SOAPjr demonstration Augmented Reality website built using SOAPjr Web services Remote procedure call Ajax (programming)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro%20Parisi%20%28footballer%2C%20born%201988%29

Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1988)

Alessandro Parisi (born 21 September 1988 in Napoli, Italy) is an Italian footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper. He plays for Italian Lega Pro Seconda Divisione team Catanzaro. References Italian footballers U.S. Catanzaro 1929 players Living people 1988 births Association football goalkeepers

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376%20New%20York%20Nets%20season

1975–76 New York Nets season

The 1975–76 New York Nets season was the ninth and final season of ABA basketball on Long Island. The Nets won their second ABA Championship. Off-season ABA Draft Exhibition games On October 4, 1975, the Nets played their first exhibition game of the season, facing the Washington Bullets of the NBA in the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland. Julius Erving scored 36 points to lead the Nets, but the Bullets managed a one-point victory, 109–108. The Nets faced the New York Knicks on October 8 in Uniondale, New York. The Nets prevailed, 110–104. On October 11 the Nets ventured to Buffalo, New York, to face the Buffalo Braves on the Braves' home court. 15,000 fans attended the game. Erving was held to 16 points, but the Nets won by a large margin, 109–83. The Nets traveled to New Haven, Connecticut, on October 14 to play the Washington Bullets for the second time in the preseason. The Nets avenged their loss of ten days earlier, winning 122–114. The very next day, on October 15, the Golden State Warriors took the court against the Nets in Uniondale. Erving led the Nets with 43 points but Rick Barry had 49 for Golden State as the Warriors won, 119–114. Two days later the Nets traveled to Seton Hall for a rematch with the Buffalo Braves on October 17. The Nets won again, 117–97. The next day, October 18, saw the Nets play their final ABA vs. NBA exhibition game as they took the court at Madison Square Garden to again face the New York Knicks. Julius Erving scored 33 points and hit a jump shot at the buzzer to win the game for the Nets, 103–101. The Nets finished their ABA tenure with a record of 15 wins and 9 losses against NBA teams in exhibition games. The Nets went 2–0 against the NBA before the 1971–72 season, 0–3 before 1972–73, 4–1 prior to the 1973–74 campaign, 4–3 before the 1974–75 season and 5–2 before the 1975–76 season. Overall, the ABA went 79–76 in the interleague matchups, faring poorly at first but going 62–34 in the last three years of the league. Regular season Season standings Schedule Player stats Note: GP= Games played; MIN= Minutes; STL= Steals; REB = Rebounds; ASST = Assists; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points Playoffs Semifinals vs. San Antonio Spurs Nets win series 4–3 ABA Finals vs. Denver Nuggets Nets win series 4–2 This is to date the last title the Nets have won. Awards, Records and Honors Julius Erving, Finals MVP DR J References New York Nets on Basketball Reference New York Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New York Nets New York Nets American Basketball Association championship seasons Sports in Hempstead, New York

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodhorn

Woodhorn

Woodhorn is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea, in Northumberland, England, about east of Ashington. In 1931 the parish had a population of 219. The village is sometimes identified with Wucestre, given to St Cuthbert by King Ceolwulf when he gave up his throne in 737 to become a monk at Lindisfarne. A medieval bell at Woodhorn, inscribed "Ave Maria", is said to be one of the oldest in existence. Governance On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Newbiggin by the Sea and Ashington. Economy The main employment was at the coal mine. The mine has since closed and the site has been landscaped incorporating a lake and known as Queen Elizabeth II Country Park. Some of the mine buildings have been retained and are used as a visitor centre. Landmarks Woodhorn Colliery Museum is situated in a country park with a lake. With sound effects, models, paintings, working machinery etc., the museum gives an insight into life in a local coal-mining community. The site of the old pit is now the location for Northumberland Record Office, a purpose-built building having been constructed to replace the two previous buildings at Morpeth and Gosforth. Religious sites The church is dedicated to St Mary. References External links GENUKI (Accessed: 27 November 2008) (Woodhorn colliery museum and country park, and the Northumberland archives) Villages in Northumberland Former civil parishes in Northumberland Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great%20Observatories%20Origins%20Deep%20Survey

Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey

The Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey, or GOODS, is an astronomical survey combining deep observations from three of NASA's Great Observatories: the Hubble Space Telescope, the Spitzer Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, along with data from other space-based telescopes, such as XMM Newton, and some of the world's most powerful ground-based telescopes. GOODS is intended to enable astronomers to study the formation and evolution of galaxies in the distant, early universe. The Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey consists of optical and near-infrared imaging taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys on the Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope and the 4-m telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory; infrared data from the Spitzer Space Telescope. These are added to pre-existing x-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESAs XMM-Newton, two fields of 10' by 16'; one centered on the Hubble Deep Field North (12h 36m 55s, +62° 14m 15s) and the other on the Chandra Deep Field South (3h 32m 30s, -27° 48m 20s). The two GOODS fields are the most data-rich areas of the sky in terms of depth and wavelength coverage. Instruments GOODS consists of data from the following space-based observatories: The Hubble Space Telescope (optical imaging with the Advanced Camera for Surveys) The Spitzer Space Telescope (infrared imaging) The Chandra X-Ray Observatory (X-ray) XMM-Newton (an X-ray telescope belonging to the European Space Agency) The Herschel Space Observatory (an infrared telescope belonging to the ESA) Hubble Space Telescope images GOODs used the Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys with four filters, centered at 435, 606, 775 and 850 nm. The resulting map covers 30 times the area of the Hubble Deep Field to a photometric magnitude less sensitivity, and has enough resolution to allow the study of 1 kpc-scale objects at redshifts up to 6. It also provides photometric redshifts for over 60,000 galaxies within the field, providing an excellent sample for studying bright galaxies at high redshifts. Herschel In May 2010, scientists announced that the infrared data from the Herschel Space Observatory was joining the GOODS dataset, after initial analysis of data using Herschel's PACS and SPIRE instruments. In October 2009, Herschel observed the GOODS-North field, and in January 2010 the GOODS-South field. In so doing, Herschel identified sources for the Cosmic Infrared Background. Findings Direct Collapse Black Holes Two objects studied in the GOODS survey, GOODS-S 29323 and GOODS-S 33160, show evidence of being seeds for direct collapse black holes, a potential mechanism for the formation of black holes in the early universe involving the cloud of gas directly collapsing into a black hole. GOODS-S 29323 has a redshift of 9.73 (13.2 billion light years away from Earth), and GOODS-S 33160 has a redshift of 6.06. This distance portrays interest into the early universe, where matter was in large, dense, quantities. This distance leads to a possible conclusion that due to matter particles exerting gravity on themselves, they would instantly collapse, forming the earliest supermassive black holes that we know of in the center of many galaxies. High infrared radiation in the spectrum of these two objects would imply extremely high star-formation rates, but fits the model of a direct-collapse black hole. Additionally, X-Ray radiation is present in these objects, thought to be originating from the hot accretion disk of a collapsing black hole. GOODS-S 29323 is located in the constellation Fornax, at RA: 03h 32m 28s and Dec: –27° 48′ 30″. Gallery References External links Astronomical surveys Extragalactic astronomy Hubble Space Telescope images Great Observatories program

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nino%20Zec

Nino Zec

Ninoslav "Nino" Zec (, born 7 July 1949) is a retired Yugoslav professional footballer who played as midfielder or striker. Career Born in Miloševo, SR Serbia, Zec began his professional career in 1968 with OFK Beograd. In 1978, Zec moved to the United States to play in the NASL, signing with the Tulsa Roughnecks. He moved to the Atlanta Chiefs in 1979 and was traded to the Houston Hurricane during the season. In 1980, the league terminated the Houston franchise and in December 1980 the Jacksonville Tea Men signed Zec. In 1983, the Tea Men moved to the American Soccer League. Zec spent the 1983 season with the Tea Men in the ASL. When the ASL collapsed at the end of the season, Zec and his teammates moved to the United Soccer League. He also played six games for the Pittsburgh Spirit during the 1979–1980 Major Indoor Soccer League season. He played another three games for the Tulsa Roughnecks during the 1983–1984 NASL indoor season. He currently lives in Florida where he owns a flooring business. His father in law was one of the most famous Yugoslavian strikers Stjepan Bobek. Zec was the first player ever to receive a yellow card in Yugoslavian football after the booking rule was introduced. References External links NASL/MISL career stats 1949 births Living people American Soccer League (1933–1983) players Atlanta Chiefs players Expatriate soccer players in the United States Yugoslav expatriates in the United States Yugoslav footballers Houston Hurricane players Jacksonville Tea Men players Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) indoor players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players OFK Beograd players Pittsburgh Spirit players Serbian footballers Tulsa Roughnecks (1978–1984) players United Soccer League (1984–85) players Association football midfielders Association football forwards Yugoslav expatriate footballers

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physician%20Data%20Query

Physician Data Query

Physician Data Query (PDQ) is the US National Cancer Institute's (NCI) comprehensive cancer database. It contains peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine; a registry of more than 6,000 open and 17,000 closed cancer clinical trials from around the world; and a directory of professionals who provide genetics services. PDQ makes available two data resources. The PDQ NCI Cancer Terms Database is a resource of cancer-related terms, curated by a multidisciplinary panel of reviewers, that is released monthly. The NCI Drug Dictionary is a structured list of technical definitions and synonyms for drugs/agents used to treat patients with cancer or conditions related to cancer. The NCI also makes a browse-able version of the Cancer Terms database available as part of the NCI Terminology Browser References External links Physician Data Query website Retrieved 27 November 2018. Oncology Databases in the United States Medical databases

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National%20Geographic%20Institute%20%28Belgium%29

National Geographic Institute (Belgium)

The Belgian National Geographic Institute (NGI); (, ) is the Belgian national mapping agency. The headquarters are located at Campus Renaissance near the Cinquantenaire park in Brussels. See also (List of) national mapping agencies External links NGI / IGN official website National mapping agencies Geography of Belgium Government of Belgium

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman%20Gym%20%28Gainesville%2C%20Florida%29

Norman Gym (Gainesville, Florida)

The James W. Norman Gym is a historic building on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States. The facility was designed by Rudolph Weaver and built in 1932. It is located on U.S. Route 441, near the southwest corner of Southwest 3rd Avenue and 12th Street in Gainesville. See also University of Florida Buildings at the University of Florida University of Florida College of Education External links Specific Info about the facility Buildings at the University of Florida University of Florida 1932 establishments in Florida University and college buildings completed in 1932

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia%20Marand

Patricia Marand

Patricia Marand (January 25, 1934 – November 27, 2008) was an American actress and singer, best known for roles in musical theatre. She was nominated for a 1966 Tony Award for her part as Lois Lane in the musical It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman. She also appeared in the 1952 musical Wish You Were Here. She was a regular on The Merv Griffin Show. Life and career Marand, was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in New York City, the daughter of Patrick and Justine Marandino. Her birth name was Patricia Marandino, and she had a brother Robert. She made her Broadway debut in South Pacific as a replacement for Lt. Genevieve Marshall. She then starred as Teddy Stern in the 1952 musical Wish You Were Here, opposite Jack Cassidy. She was back on Broadway in The Pajama Game in 1955 as a replacement in the role of Brenda. She was nominated for the Tony Award in 1966 as Lois Lane in the Hal Prince-directed Broadway production of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman, composed by Charles Strouse. The press called her "A statuesque, red haired beauty with an unforgettable rich, smooth and melodic soprano voice, Marand’s iconic performances epitomized legendary Broadway theatre with memorable grace and style." A regular in summer stock, she toured in 1981, starring opposite Yul Brynner, as Anna in The King and I. In other stage roles, she played Aldonza in Man of La Mancha opposite Alfred Drake and had leading roles in Kiss Me, Kate, Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma! and Kismet, among others. She was a regular on The Merv Griffin Show and appeared as a guest several times on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Johnny Carson Show. On March 5, 1967, she was the featured star for the "Stars of Defense" radio show. She also sang in concerts with the Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New Haven and Minneapolis Symphonies, and sang in long-running engagements at supper clubs at such venues as New York's Pierre and St. Regis Hotels. She guest starred as Helen Barone in The Sopranos (2000). Marand married lawyer Irving Salem in 1984 and died in 2008 at the age of 74, in New York City, from brain cancer. She is buried at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Harrison, New York. References External links Patricia Marand website by her husband Irving Salem, with numerous links to photos and sound files Tribute to Patricia Marand as Lois Lane on SupermanBobHoliday.com Photo with Jack Cassidy, 1966 1934 births 2008 deaths American musical theatre actresses Deaths from cancer in New York (state) Deaths from brain tumor 20th-century American actresses Actresses from New York City Musicians from Brooklyn 20th-century American singers 20th-century American women singers 21st-century American women

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey%20Mouse%20March

Mickey Mouse March

"(The) Mickey Mouse (Club) March" is the opening theme for The Mickey Mouse Club television show, which aired in the United States from October 1955 to 1959, on the ABC television network. (The first two lines are: Who’s the leader of the Club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!) The song is reprised with the slower "it's time to say goodbye" verse, at the end of each episode. In the show's opening, the song is partially performed by the characters Dumbo and Jiminy Cricket. It also ended with Donald Duck attempting to hit a gong with the "Mickey Mouse Club" title on it, but would end with comic results, such as him getting hit by lightning, or the gong turning out to be a pie, or Donald just hitting a triangle instead. The song was written by the Mickey Mouse Club host Jimmie Dodd and was published by Hal Leonard Corporation, July 1, 1955. Dodd, who was a guitarist and musician hired by Walt Disney as a songwriter, wrote other songs used over the course of the series, as well, such as the “theme day” songs sung on the show. Cover versions Julie London covered the song on her 1967 album, Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast. Elvis Presley performed a bit of the song during his May 2, 1975 concert in Atlanta, Georgia. A concert recording of the show was made available on the Follow That Dream Collectors' label release, Southbound - Tampa / Atlanta '75. Mannheim Steamroller covered the song as the final track on the album, Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse (1999). In 2000, a eurobeat version of the song was released on the Japan-only Eurobeat Disney, recorded by Domino and Dave Rodgers. Andrew W.K. also covered the song, on the Japanese-only release of the album Mosh Pit On Disney (2004). In 2017, D-Metal Stars created a Heavy Metal cover of the song on the album "Metal Disney" featuring Mike Vescera and Rudy Sarzo There was a gachimuchi cover made of Mickey Mouse March called "Bockey Mouse March" on YouTube, receiving immense amount of popularity until it was removed by YouTube. In popular culture In M*A*S*H season 5 (1976–77), Hawkeye Pierce sings the M-O-U-S-E line of the song after Radar O'Reilly spells out a name. The episode was first aired in December 1976, but depicts events in 1952, three years before the song was published. In Stanley Kubrick's Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket (1987), American Marines sing the song to ironic effect at the film's end, as they march out of the city at the Battle of Huế. Parodies The titles for the second series of Alexei Sayle's BBC comedy series, Alexei Sayle's Stuff are a parody of those for The Mickey Mouse Club with the third and fourth lines: Who’s an ugly bastard and as fat as he can be? A-L-E-X-E-I S-A-Y-L-E! References Disney songs 1955 songs Animation theme songs Children's television theme songs Comedy television theme songs The Mickey Mouse Club Songs about mice and rats Songs about fictional male characters

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fierza%20Reservoir

Fierza Reservoir

The Fierza Reservoir () is a reservoir in Albania and Kosovo. The Drin River and parts of the White Drin and Black Drin also runs through the reservoir. The size of the lake is , of which 2.46 km2 belong to Kosovo. It is 70 km long and has a depth of 128 m. In the Albanian side of the lake there are many canyons and some small islands. The dam is 167m tall. In 2014, the lake was declared a Regional Nature Park by the Kukes County Council. The reservoir was formed as a result of the construction of the Fierza Hydroelectric Power Station in 1978 by the Albanian government. See also Lakes of Albania Geography of Albania Lakes of Kosovo Geography of Kosovo References Lakes of Albania Lakes of Kosovo Albania–Kosovo border Geography of Kukës County Tourist attractions in Kukës County

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double%20Dealing

Double Dealing

Double Dealing may refer to: Double Dealing (1923 film), an American comedy film starring Hoot Gibson Double Dealing (1932 film), a British film starring Frank Pettingell See also Double Deal (disambiguation) Cheating in poker Double Dealer (disambiguation)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberger%20Kugel

Iberger Kugel

The Iberger Kugel is a 1,013 metre high mountain in the Allgäu, located seven kilometers southeast of Isny im Allgäu. A transmitter on top of the mountain transmits the radio stations Radio 7 on FM 105.0 and Radio Seefunk on FM 103.9. External links Mountains of the Alps Mountains and hills of Baden-Württemberg

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filip%20Pol%C3%A1%C5%A1ek

Filip Polášek

Filip Polášek (; born 21 July 1985) is a Slovak professional tennis player who specialises in doubles. He was forced to retire in 2013 due to health issues, but returned in 2018 and began the most successful phase of his career. Polášek won his first Grand Slam title at the 2021 Australian Open alongside Ivan Dodig, and also won the 2019 Cincinnati Masters and 2021 Indian Wells Masters, with Dodig and John Peers respectively. Polášek was the first Slovak man to reach, or win, a major doubles final, and also reached the semifinals at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, 2020 Australian Open and 2021 US Open. He reached his highest doubles ranking of world No. 7 in February 2020, and has won 17 titles on the ATP Tour, qualifying for the ATP Finals in both 2019 and 2021. Polášek has represented Slovakia in the Davis Cup since 2008, and also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics partnering Lukáš Klein. Career 2008: First ATP titles Polášek reached his first ATP final at the 2008 Valencia Open with partner Travis Parrott, they fell to Máximo González and Juan Mónaco in two tight sets 5–7, 5–7. Later that year at the Swiss Open Gsaad he won his first title with partner Jaroslav Levinský in three sets. In October Polášek won his second title of the year at the St. Petersburg Open with Travis Parrott. 2013: Retirement due to injury In 2013 Polášek reached three ATP finals with partner Julian Knowle, winning the later two the Zagreb Indoors and the Grand Prix Hassan II. In November 2013 Polášek retired from professional tennis at the age of 28 due to nerve issues and loose discs in his back. 2018: Return to tennis Several years after retirement and allowing his body to heal through less strenuous activities such as coaching tennis and ski touring, Polášek hit with Mike Bryan and started playing some club matches again, and the pain of his previous injuries didn't seem to be reoccurring. He asked to take some time off from the coaching academy he taught at and started playing some futures and then challengers. By the end of September 2019 Polášek's doubles ranking had risen to within the top 200 for the first time in five years. 2019: First Masters 1000 title and Grand Slam semifinal Polášek claimed his first ATP title in 6 years in Kizbühel, partnering with Philipp Oswald. At Wimbledon he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal partnering with Ivan Dodig in just their second tournament together. They then went on to capture their first Masters 1000 title as a team, and Polášek's first career masters title at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati defeating Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah in the final 4–6, 6–4, 10–6. Polášek and Dodig then went on to take their second title as a team defeating defending champions Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo to take the China Open title in Beijing. 2020: Second Grand Slam semifinal, World No. 7 in doubles Dodig and Polášek began their 2020 season at the Adelaide International, where they reached the final, losing to Maximo Gonzalez and Fabrice Martin. They then reached the semifinals of the 2020 Australian Open before being defeated by Max Purcell and Luke Saville. As a result he reached a new career-high doubles ranking of World No. 7 on 3 February 2020. After this the ATP Tour was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the tour's resumption in August at the Cincinnati Masters in New York and at the US Open they fell in the first round. 2021: Historic and first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open Polášek and his partner Dodig reached the final of their first tournament in 2021 at the Antalya Open, where they lost to Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic. After two weeks quarantine in Australia, they reached the semifinals of the Great Ocean Road Open, where they lost out to Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares. Continuing to partner with Dodig, Polášek won his first Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open defeating Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the final. With the title he became the first Slovak male Grand Slam champion. As a result, he returned to the top 10 on 22 February 2021. Significant finals Grand Slam tournament finals Doubles: 1 (1 title) Masters 1000 finals Doubles: 2 (2 titles) ATP career finals Doubles: 35 (17 titles, 18 runners-up) Challenger and Futures finals Singles: 3 (1–2) Doubles: 54 (33–21) Doubles performance timeline Current through the 2022 Davis Cup. References External links Slovak male tennis players 1985 births Living people People from Zvolen Tennis players at the 2020 Summer Olympics Olympic tennis players of Slovakia