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4010258	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daqiu	Daqiu	Daqiu may refer to: Daqiu Village (), Anping, Lianyuan, Loudi, Hunan Daqiu Village (), Jiuru, Pingtung, Taiwan Daqiu Village (), Lioujia District, Tainan, Taiwan Daqiu Islet () or Greater Qiu Islet, Wuqiu, Kinmen, Fujian, Republic of China (Taiwan) Daqiu Island (), Beigan Township, Lienchiang County (the Matsu Islands), Fujian, Republic of China (Taiwan) People and fictional characters with the given name Daqiu include: Li Daqiu (born 1953), Chinese politician Xiao Daqiu (; 541–551), a descendant of Emperor Jianwen of Liang Zhou Daqiu, character in the 2005 Singaporean television drama Portrait of Home
4010259	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House%20with%20Chimaeras	House with Chimaeras	House with Chimaeras or Horodecki House (, ) is an Art Nouveau building located in the historic Lypky neighborhood of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Situated across the street from the President of Ukraine's office at No. 10, Bankova Street, the building has been used as a presidential residence for official and diplomatic ceremonies since 2005. The street in front of the building is closed off to all automobile traffic, and is now a patrolled pedestrian zone due to its near proximity to the Presidential Administration building. The Polish architect Władysław Horodecki originally constructed the House with Chimaeras for use as his own upmarket apartment building during the period of 1901–1902. However, as the years went by, Horodecki eventually had to sell the building due to financial troubles, after which it changed ownership numerous times before finally being occupied by an official Communist Party polyclinic until the early 2000s. When the building was vacated, its interior and exterior decor were fully reconstructed and restored according to Horodecki's original plans. The building derives its popular name from the ornate decorations depicting exotic animals and hunting scenes, which were sculpted by Italian architect Emilio Sala, since Horodecki was an avid hunter. The name does not refer to the chimaera of mythology, but to an architectural style known as chimaera decoration in which animal figures are applied as decorative elements to a building. Horodecki's unique architectural style earned him praise as the Antoni Gaudí of Kyiv. History Construction and early history A House with Chimaeras was designed by the Polish architect Władysław Horodecki in 1901–1902. Horodecki was born in 1863 into a prosperous Polish szlachta family in the Podillia region. After finishing the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg in 1890, he moved to Kyiv, where he lived for almost 30 years. At the time of the building's construction, Horodecki had already established himself as a prominent Kyiv architect, having designed and constructed together with his close friend and partner engineer Anton Strauss many city buildings, from the St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral to the Karaite Kenesa and what today is the National Art Museum of Ukraine. Besides architecture, Horodecki was also interested in big-game hunting, which explains why his building features many animals. Horodecki financed the house's construction with borrowed money, with the intent for it to be an apartment building. Each floor formed a single apartment, connected by an elevator and stairs. Horodecki himself occupied the fourth floor of the building, measuring at about . Horodecki bought the first lot of land on February 1, 1901, with construction work commencing on March 18 of that year. Construction of the exterior walls was finished by August 21, and the roof installed and all masonry work was completed on September 13. Due to the economic hardships within the Russian Empire, the completion of the building was delayed. In May 1903, only one apartment on the lowest level and Horodecki's own apartment were occupied. The total cost of the land and construction amounted to 133,000 rubles. In total, of land were used for construction of the building and cost a total of 15,640 rubles. The projected annual profit from the rentals was 7,200 rubles. A cowshed was located on the premises due to Horodecki's insistence on fresh in-house milk, though it was specifically placed in a way that the smell of the cows would not disturb the tenants. On a lot adjacent to the building, a miniature alpine garden (approx. ) and a fountain were built. Due to financial mismanagement which included his Safari hunting hobby, in July 1912, Horodecki pledged the building as a collateral against a loan taken from Kyiv Mutual Credit Association. When Horodecki defaulted on the loan, the building was auctioned off in 1913, and became the property of the engineer Daniel Balakhovsky, the son of a Kyiv trader, who was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Blahodatinskoe sugar factory, and a French сonsular agent in Kyiv. In 1916, the house belonged to the Blahodatinskoe sugar factory. In 1918, the building's ownership changed again, to Samuel Nemets. In 1921, after the Bolsheviks gained control of Kyiv, several of the departments of the Kyiv Military District took offices in the House with Chimaeras. Ownership 1921–2002 After the period of unrest following the Russian Revolution of 1917, the building was nationalized and later converted for communal living. Each apartment was occupied by about nine to ten families. During the Second World War (1941–1943), the building was abandoned. Due to exposure to the harsh elements during the war, the building suffered significant damage to its structure. After the war, the building was briefly used as a residence for evacuated actors from the Ivan Franko Theater; however, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic took ownership of the building and later transformed it into the Polyclinic (clinic) No. 1 for their elite. The polyclinic used the building up until the end of the 20th century. During that time, the building almost split in half. One part sagged , and a major vertical crack formed, having a width of about . Some of the building's architectural details had either been chipped away, or had cracked. The building's restoration work was scheduled for 2002, however the operators of the polyclinic were reluctant to leave, having occupied the building for over 40 years. In order to force the occupants out of the building, the workers boarded up all of the windows and threatened to do the same to the doors if the polyclinic did not vacate the premises. Only the president's involvement in the matter forced the polyclinic to move out completely. Reconstruction and official use During the time of the restoration, conducted by UkrNIIProektRestavratsiya and headed by Natalia Kosenko, the workers unearthed the whole lower floor, which had been filled in during Soviet times to strengthen the building's foundation. Restoration of the elaborate decor of the interior had to be fully redone. In the courtyard, the restorers placed an artificial lake, fountains, and a miniature garden—all of which had been in Horodecki's original plans. The building was opened as a filial "Masterpieces of Ukrainian Art" of the National Museum of Arts in November 2004. It was expected that the building would serve a dual purpose as a museum and as the presidential meeting place for state visitors. In April 2005, the Kyiv City Council submitted a bill for ₴104 million (approx. US$20 million) to the Ukrainian Government for reconstruction and restoration of the House with Chimaeras. The Council also allowed the Ukrainian government to construct a new square (closing off all automobile traffic) in front of the building for use in official ceremonies. Since May 2005, the building has been an official presidential residence, used for official and diplomatic ceremonies. The House with Chimaeras was used as a meeting place between Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin, when the latter visited Kyiv on December 22, 2006. Included in the building are rooms for negotiations, tête-à-tête talks, the signing of official documents, as well as a special room for the press. Architecture The building was designed in the Art Nouveau style, which was at that time a relatively new style and featured flowing, curvilinear designs often incorporating floral and other plant-inspired motifs. Horodecki featured such motifs in the building's exterior decor in the forms of mythical creatures and big-game animals. His work on the House with Chimaeras has earned him the nickname of the Gaudí of Kyiv. Due to the steep slope on which the building is situated, it had to be specially designed out of concrete to fit into its foundations correctly. From the front, the building appears to have only three floors. However, from the rear, all of its six floors can be seen. One part of the building's foundation was made of concrete piles, and the other as a continuous foundation. Usually, these two approaches do not mix well but Horodecki somehow succeeded in overcoming this technical problem. The Italian sculptor Emilio Sala was responsible for both the internal and external sculptural decorations, such as mermaids, dolphins, and frogs on the roof of the building, sinking ships and hunting trophies on the exterior walls, and exuberant interior decorations, such as grand stairways and chandeliers depicting huge catfish strangled in the stems of lotus flowers. The exterior sculptures created by Sala were made out of cement. Production of the cement was by the «For» company of which Horodecki was the co-director. Cement was used exclusively as the primary building material by the request of the company's head director, Richter. At the time of the building's construction, cement was not popular as a building material, so its use was employed as publicity for both the house and the building material. Floor plan The House with Chimaeras was designed in such a way that the tenants would occupy the whole floor, each floor had all the necessary household rooms ranging from private kitchens to small powder rooms. The open floor plan and extra rooms featured throughout the building are characteristic of the houses of the wealthy of the early 20th century. In total, the building has an area of . On the lowest level of the building, which is located deep in the hill, were two stables, two rooms for coachmen, a shared laundry, and two separate apartments. Each of the two apartments consisted of a foyer, a kitchen, one bathroom, and a storage room. The first of these apartments had two residential rooms, and the second three rooms. Each floor above the lowest level was designed to house a single apartment only. The apartment on the second floor consisted of six residential rooms in addition to a foyer, kitchen, buffet, three servant's rooms, a bathroom, two toilets, and two storage rooms. There were also four wine cellars on the same level. The cellars belonged to the apartments on the upper levels. On the third floor, the apartment consisted of eight residential rooms, a foyer, a kitchen, dish washing room, two rooms for servants, a bathroom, and two toilets. This apartment was placed slightly lower than the level of Bankova Street, from the front entrance. The grandest apartment, which belonged to Horodecki, consisted of a study, a great room and a living room, a dining room, a boudoir, a bedroom, a children's room, a room for a governess, a guest room, three rooms for servants, a kitchen, dishwashing room, bathroom, two toilets, and two storage rooms. On the floor above was an apartment similar in size and design to Horodecki's apartment. The apartment on the top floor had one less room; to make up for this, there was a connecting terrace which provided a panoramic view of the city. Legends Throughout the years, the unusual nature of the House with Chimaeras has given rise to a number of stories occasionally repeated in guide-books or newspapers, which are however either untrue or lacking any verifiable source. According to the first legend, Władysław Horodecki's daughter had committed suicide jumping into Dnieper River either because of some unfortunate love affair or because of a family feud. As a result, Horodecki went slightly mad and built this gloomy house in his daughter's memory. A second legend has it that Horodecki made a bet with some other architects, including the architect Alexander Skobelev, who had tried to prove that was impossible to build a house on such terrain, because the site (near the Ivan Franko Theater) overhangs a swamp (Koz'ye boloto). The Construction Committee of Kyiv had prohibited construction of any structures on this particular lot, but eventually the construction of the building allowed Horodecki to win the bet. According to the third legend, Horodecki had cursed it in 1913 (due to his inability to repay his creditors); all of the house's tenants would be either unhappy or would meet some sort of financial misfortune. There is a story that all the businesses who rented a portion of the building either went bankrupt, had their funds stolen or were disbanded. References Notes Footnotes Bibliography External links Residential buildings completed in 1902 Art Nouveau architecture in Kyiv Buildings and structures in Kyiv Official residences in Ukraine Government buildings in Ukraine Art Nouveau apartment buildings Pecherskyi District
4010271	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurizio%20Fondriest	Maurizio Fondriest	Maurizio Fondriest (born 15 January 1965) is a retired Italian professional road racing cyclist. Career Born in Cles, Trentino, Fondriest turned professional in 1987 with the Ecoflam team. He subsequently rode for Alfa-Lum in 1988, winning the World Cycling Championships along with stages in the Tour de Suisse and Tirreno–Adriatico. In 1991, riding for Panasonic, he won the UCI Road World Cup. In 1993, riding for the Lampre team, he won Milan–San Remo, La Flèche Wallonne, the Züri-Metzgete, the Giro dell'Emilia, the general classification and two stages of Tirreno–Adriatico, three stages and the general classification of the Grand Prix du Midi Libre, a stage in the Giro d'Italia and the overall World Cup. He never again had such a successful season, although he had another successful season with Lampre in 1995: in that year he won a stage in the Giro d'Italia and came in second in a number of races (the Tirreno–Adriatico general classification, Milan–San Remo, Gent–Wevelgem, La Flèche Wallonne, and a stage in the Giro d'Italia). Retirement He retired in 1998 after riding for Cofidis for two years, and founded a bicycle manufacturer, called Fondriest, which makes carbon fiber bicycles. Major results 1985 1st Piccolo Giro di Lombardia 1st Stage 8 Giro Ciclistico d'Italia 1986 1st GP di Poggiana 1st Circuito Belvedere 1987 1st Stage 4 Volta a Catalunya 3rd Paris-Tours 3rd Coppa Bernocchi 3rd Giro di Romagna 3rd Memorial Gastone Nencini 6th Giro dell'Emilia 6th Milano-Torino 7th Coppa Placci 8th GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano 1988 1st Road race, UCI Road World Championships 1st GP Industria & Commercio di Prato 1st Stage 4 Tour de Suisse 1st Stage 1a Cronostaffetta 2nd Milan-San Remo 2nd Coppa Bernocchi 2nd Giro dell'Emilia 3rd Road race, National Road Championships 3rd Giro di Campania 3rd Coppa Placci 3rd Giro di Romagna 6th Overall Tirreno-Adriatico 1st Stage 4 6th Overall Tour of Belgium 6th Firenze-Pistoia 8th G.P. Camaiore 1989 1st Giro di Toscana 1st Coppa Sabatini 1st Stage 1a Cronostaffetta 2nd Wincanton Classic 2nd Giro del Friuli 2nd G.P. Camaiore 2nd Giro del Veneto 2nd Giro dell'Emilia 2nd Trofeo Baracchi 3rd GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano 3rd Firenze-Pistoia 6th Giro di Romagna 10th Overall Tirreno-Adriatico 10th Züri-Metzgete 1990 1st Coppa Agostoni 1st Giro del Lazio 1st Stage 2 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 3rd Overall Tour of Britain 1st Stage 6 3rd Paris-Tours 5th Milan-San Remo 5th Tour of Flanders 5th Overall Tirreno-Adriatico 9th Road race, UCI Road World Championships 9th Milano-Torino 1991 1st UCI Road World Cup Volta a Catalunya 1st Stages 3a & 3b 1st Stage 3 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2nd Amstel Gold Race 2nd Grand Prix Pino Cerami 3rd Clásica de San Sebastián 3rd Brabantse Pijl 4th Zuri-Metzgete 4th Grand Prix des Nations 4th Firenze-Pistoia 5th Wincanton Classic 7th GP des Amériques 1992 1st Trofeo Melinda 1st Stage 5b Volta a Catalunya 1st Stage 3 Vuelta a Andalucía 2nd Giro del Lazio 3rd Road race, National Road Championships 3rd Giro di Campania 3rd Grand Prix Pino Cerami 4th Tour of Flanders 7th GP des Amériques 7th Milano-Torino 9th Paris-Tours 9th Coppa Placci 1993 1st UCI Road World Cup 1st Milan-San Remo 1st La Flèche Wallonne 1st Zuri-Metzgete 1st Giro dell'Emilia 1st Firenze-Pistoia 1st Challenge San Silvestro d'Oro 1st Challenge Giglio d'Oro 1st Baden-Baden 1st Overall Tirreno–Adriatico 1st Stages 2 & 4 1st Overall Giro del Trentino 1st Stages 2, 3 & 4 1st Overall GP du Midi-Libre 1st Stages 2, 3 & 5 1st Overall Escalada a Montjuich 1st Stages 1a & 1b (ITT) 1st Stage 5 Vuelta a Andalucía 1st Stage 5 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2nd Overall Volta a Catalunya 1st Prologue & Stage 6 (ITT) 2nd Paris-Tours 3rd Liège–Bastogne–Liège 3rd Wincanton Classic 3rd Millemetri del Corso di Mestre 4th Amstel Gold Race 5th Road race, UCI Road World Championships 7th Grand Prix des Nations 8th Overall Giro d'Italia 1st Stage 1b (ITT) 8th Tour of Flanders 1994 1st Overall Tour de Pologne 1st Stages 2 & 6 1st Overall Tour of Britain 1st Stages 1 & 3a (ITT) 1st Stage 3 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 1st Giro del Lazio 1st Coppa Sabatini 2nd Giro dell'Emilia 3rd Zuri-Metzgete 3rd Firenze-Pistoia 5th Giro di Lombardia 7th Milano-Torino 1995 1st Stage 7 Giro d'Italia 1st Prologue Volta a Catalunya 2nd Gent-Wevelgem 2nd La Flèche Wallonne 2nd Giro di Romagna 2nd Overall Tirreno-Adriatico 3rd Overall Vuelta a Murcia 5th G.P. Camaiore 7th Rund um den Henninger Turm 8th Overall KBC Driedaagse van De Panne-Koksijde 1st Stage 3b (ITT) 8th Wincanton Classic 9th Time trial, UCI Road World Championships 9th Zuri-Metzgete 1996 1st Stage 3b KBC Driedaagse van De Panne-Koksijde (ITT) 2nd Overall Tour de Pologne 1st Stage 8 3rd La Flèche Wallonne 3rd Overall Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 3rd Overall Giro di Sardegna 4th Time trial, Olympic Games 7th Rund um den Henninger Turm 9th Züri-Metzgete 1997 1st Stage 2 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 4th Overall Tour du Limousin 6th Trofeo Melinda References External links Fondriest bicycles 1965 births Living people People from Cles Italian male cyclists Italian cycle designers UCI Road World Champions (elite men) Olympic cyclists of Italy Cyclists at the 1996 Summer Olympics Italian Giro d'Italia stage winners Tour de Suisse stage winners Sportspeople from Trentino UCI Road World Cup winners Cyclists from Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 20th-century Italian people 21st-century Italian people
4010272	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS%20Foss%20%28DE-59%29	USS Foss (DE-59)	USS Foss (DE-59) was a of the United States Navy, in service from 1943 to 1957. She was sunk as a target in September 1966. Namesake Rodney Shelton Foss was born on 8 May 1919 in Monticello, Arkansas to George and Linnie Shelton Foss. The family moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he graduated from Pine Bluff High School. He attended the University of Arkansas and Louisiana State University before entering the military. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 5 September 1940 and received training at Northwestern University in Chicago and was commissioned as an Ensign. Foss was stationed to Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, assigned to Patrol Squadron 11 (VP-11). Foss was the graveyard shift duty officer when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor at 07:52 on 7 December 1941. Foss was due to be relieved just as Japanese aircraft began strafing the flight line occupied by VP-11 and VP-12 and the two rows of the squadrons' PBY Catalina aircraft lined up neatly along the ramp area between the hangar and the sea wall. Because they approached from the north, the Japanese arrived at NAS Kaneohe several minutes before the rest of the attack force reached Pearl Harbor, making the shots fired at Kaneohe the first fired in the attack. Foss was struck and killed instantly by a 20mm cannon shell during the first strafing run, making him one of the first U.S. casualties in the Pacific War. He was interred in Oakland Cemetery. He was posthumously awarded a Commendation, a Pacific Fleet medal, and a Purple Heart. History Foss was launched on 10 April 1943 by Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Hingham, Massachusetts; sponsored by Mrs. George R. Foss, mother of Ensign Foss; and commissioned on 23 July 1943. 1943–1950 Foss sailed from Boston on 22 September 1943 for the Netherlands West Indies to escort a tanker convoy back to New York. From New York, she put to sea once more on 13 October, again with a group of tankers and, after calling at Aruba, crossed the Atlantic to Dakar, Oran and Algiers, returning by way of Aruba and the Canal Zone to New York. Between 26 December and 9 October 1944, Foss operated on the New York-Derry convoy route, making seven voyages to build up forces in Europe for the Normandy invasion and to support the advance on the continent once the landings had been made. Assigned to operational development activities in anti-submarine warfare, Foss sailed out of Washington, New London, Charleston, Norfolk, and ports in Florida during the next six years. She tested equipment for the Naval Research Laboratory and conducted operations under the direction of the Fleet Sonar School, the Anti-submarine Development Detachment, and the Operational Development Force. In 1946, she was equipped with ship/shore power conversion equipment, with which, during the winter of 1947–48, she provided Portland, Maine, with emergency electric power after normal power resources had failed because of forest fires and lack of rain. In August 1950, Foss took part in rocket experiments at Cape Canaveral, recording data after seaward firings. 1950–1957 Reassigned to the Pacific Fleet, Foss departed Norfolk on 29 September 1950, reaching San Diego on 11 October. Six days later, she sailed for duty in Korea, where her special ability to provide power to the shore was used at Chinnampo, Inchon, and Hŭngnam in November and December. She arrived at Ulsan Man on 25 December and remained until 18 August 1951, providing power for an Army unit stationed there. Returning to San Diego on 10 September, Foss served in ordnance tests until 21 September, when she raised Pearl Harbor, her new home port. During the next five years, she operated locally in the Hawaiian Islands, as well as making two cruises on surveillance patrol through the islands of the Pacific Trust Territory and two tours of duty in the Far East. During her 1955 tour, she served as station ship at Hong Kong. Decommissioning and fate In June 1957, Foss returned to the west coast and was decommissioned and placed in reserve at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 30 October 1957. On 6 September 1966, Foss was sunk as a target by off the coast of California near San Diego. Awards Foss received one battle star for Korean War service. References External links Buckley-class destroyer escorts World War II frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States Cold War frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States Korean War frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States Ships built in Hingham, Massachusetts 1943 ships
4010279	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanguo	Hanguo	Hanguo () may refer to: Han (state) South Korea
4010291	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20Burns	William Burns	William, Will, or Willie Burns may refer to: Politics and law William Burns (Scottish historian) (1809–1876), Scottish lawyer and historian William J. Burns (1861–1932), American director of the Bureau of Investigation (predecessor to the FBI) 1921–1924 William Herbert Burns (1878–1964), Canadian politician, merchant, and Olympic curling champion W. Haydon Burns (1912–1987), governor of Florida William L. Burns (1913–2005), member of the New York State Assembly William J. Burns (diplomat) (born 1956), CIA director and former United States Deputy Secretary of State William D. Burns (born 1973), Illinois state representative Sports William Burns (lacrosse) (1875–1953), Canadian Olympic lacrosse player William Burns (cricketer) (1883–1916), English cricketer Tosher Burns (William Burns, 1902–1984), Irish international footballer of the 1920s Willie Burns (1916–1966), American Negro league baseball player William Burns (referee) (1952–2019), English football referee Will Burns (racing driver) (born 1990), British racing driver Others William Burns (saddler) (1769-1790), brother of Robert Burns the poet William Chalmers Burns (1815–1868), Scottish evangelist and missionary William Wallace Burns (1825–1892), American soldier William Burns (died 1907), victim of lynching in Cumberland, Maryland See also Bill Burns (disambiguation) Billy Burns (disambiguation) William Burn (disambiguation) William Byrne (disambiguation) William Burnes (1721–1784), father of poet Robert Burns Burns (surname)
4010303	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung%20Fu%3A%20The%20Movie	Kung Fu: The Movie	Kung Fu: The Movie is a 1986 made-for-television film and the first in a series of sequels which continued the story of the Shaolin monk, Kwai Chang Caine, first introduced in the 1972–1975 television series Kung Fu. The role of Caine is resumed by David Carradine. The role of his son, Chung Wang, is portrayed by Brandon Lee in his acting debut. The film aired on Brandon's 21st birthday on February 1, 1986. The role of Master Po is also resumed by Keye Luke and The Manchu is portrayed by Mako (Makoto Iwamatsu/岩松松村　信). In the film, the show's hero, Kwai Chang Caine (Carradine), is forced to fight his hitherto unknown son, Chung Wang (Lee). Plot 1885, a place between San Francisco and Sacramento. A mysterious Manchu man arrives in town, with his young companion Chung Wang, who is both his valet and, while being under a magical spell, a killer at his service. The Manchu is looking for a Shaolin priest with a price on his head: Kwai Chang Caine. Caine is leading a quiet life working as a laborer at a warehouse, shielding his countrymen from the cruel foreman, when he gets involved in a crime. The young American missionary Reverend Lawrence Perkins, back from China and apparently insane, gained entrance to a local opium den where he was murdered by the Manchu man. In the course of a general raid of Chinese people led by the vicious Deputy Wyatt, Caine is brought to the open and the missionary’s body is found. Caine’s knowledge of Chinese drugs and weapons that signal the death was a murder and not caused by “the poppy” attracts the attention of Sheriff Mills, who uses his expertise in the investigation, but also makes of him a suspect. Mrs. Sarah Perkins, the missionary’s widow, pleads for Caine’s help in finding the real cause of her husband’s death. Caine starts to investigate while helping the Asian-American family whose lodging he shares, and the Manchu’s young servant stalks him wherever he goes until Caine goes outside and confronts him. After a talk in which Chung Wang delivers him sad news about the Shaolin temple and demands to be taught kung fu, Caine invites him to share his lodging, offers him a job at the warehouse, and tries to teach the young man some humility before teaching him kung fu. This lasts until the next day when the young disciple gets into a violent fight with the warehouse’s foreman and when stopped by Caine, scorns his master’s pacifism. Caine dismisses him. Later, Caine sees Master Po in a vision, confirming the news from China and warning him of danger in a cemetery. The Manchu’s search has put other people on Caine’s trail for the reward. Ching, the opium den’s host, sets a trap for him using Mrs. Perkins as bait, which results in her flight, both Ching’s accidental death and of a henchman of his in the ensuing fight, and Caine’s flight. Deputy Wyatt finds on Ching’s body Caine's Wanted poster. Later, Mrs. Perkins arrives at his father-in-law’s trading company, where she is rendered unconscious by the Manchu man’s henchmen. When Caine arrives, the Manchu identifies himself as the father of the Emperor’s Nephew who Caine killed in China, and reveals to him that Chung Wang is his son, fathered shortly before fleeing from China (Kung Fu, s3e15). Having retaken Chung Wang under his control, the Manchu commands him to kill Caine. After an epic fight, Caine escapes and rescues Mrs. Perkins from the Manchu’s henchmen, only for him to get arrested by Deputy Wyatt. At the prison, Sheriff Mills visits Caine, who puts him on the trail to discover a web of corruption related to opium trade. The Sheriff promises to do his best to free Caine if he can prove him innocent. The Manchu also visits Caine; he summons him to a final fight at the local Chinese cemetery on the same date his son died. If Caine doesn’t show up, Chung Wang will pay for it with his life. When the Sheriff discovers the proof of the illegal trade, Deputy Wyatt murders him. At the trial, Caine is accused of Ching and the henchman’s deaths, Reverend Perkins’ murder; and his situation as a wanted man in China is pointed at. He is found guilty and sentenced to death. Mr. John Martin Perkins III has decided to send his daughter-in-law to China to have his son buried there, and he talks with Deputy Wyatt about their mutual Manchu friend. Caine escapes from prison and takes Mrs. Perkins to a Perkins Trading Company warehouse to see the proof of the opium trade, demonstrating her father-in-law’s involvement. Mrs. Perkins goes to denounce the crime to a Federal Marshall, who happens to be also involved in the plot, so, no action is taken. There is nobody else to ask for help: Caine and Mrs. Perkins (who is developing feelings for him) continue the investigation together. That night, they are watching over a building where the Manchu is testing a flamethrower when Caine is seen on the street by some of his henchmen. A fight ensues, resulting in a henchman burnt to a crisp. Amidst the generalized panic of the passersby, Deputy Wyatt takes Mrs. Perkins, supposedly, to a safe place. In reality, it is a kidnapping to attract Caine to his demise at a warehouse rigged with Manchu spear-throwing devices. In the following fight between Caine, the flying spears, and the corrupt law officer, both the Deputy and Mrs. Perkins are killed. The next day, at the Chinese cemetery-park where Caine has buried the noble lady, he sees Master Po in a vision admonishing him to seek his inner strength. Then, the final confrontation takes place. In the course of the battle, neither Chung Wang’s martial ability nor the Manchu’s flamethrower nor his swords and magical powers combined are enough to overcome Caine’s kung fu mystical powers. It is revealed to Chung Wang that Caine is his father. Afterward, sitting peacefully in the park, playing his flute and watching Master Po smiling at them, Caine teaches his son to hear the grasshopper that is at his feet. Then, father and son walk together to fight against the opium trade ring. Cast David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine Mako as The Manchu Brandon Lee as Chung Wang Roy Jenson as the Warehouse Foreman Paul Rudd as Reverend Lawrence Perkins Michael Paul Chan as Ching Luke Askew as Sheriff Mills William Lucking as Deputy Wyatt Kerrie Keane as Mrs. Sarah Perkins Martin Landau as John Martin Perkins III Benson Fong as the Old One Ellen Geer as the Old One’s Wife Jim Haynie as the Federal Marshall Keye Luke as Master Po Production The feature-length television movie had David Carradine returning as the lead Kwai Chang Caine. The casting of Caine's son took place in 1985, while working as a script reader in Los Angeles. Brandon, the son martial arts movie star Bruce Lee, was approached by casting director Lynn Stalmaster for the role of Chung Wang and successfully auditioned for his first credited acting role in Kung Fu: The Movie. Brandon's common collaborator Jeff Imada who worked on the set said that due to the martial arts nature of the film it had no appeal to him who wanted to be introduced as an actor and not Bruce Lee's son, however he was talked into doing it. Brandon later said that he felt there was some justice in being cast for this role in his first feature, since the TV show's pilot had been conceived for his father. Kung Fu: The Movie first aired on CBS on February 1, 1986, Lee's 21st birthday. References Further reading External links Warner Bros. films Movie 1986 television films 1986 films American martial arts films Television series reunion films Films based on television series Films scored by Lalo Schifrin CBS network films Television films based on television series Films directed by Richard Lang (director) 1980s American films
4010307	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yingguo	Yingguo	Yingguo () is a town in eastern Henan province, China, near the border with Anhui province. It is under the administration of Yucheng County. References Township-level divisions of Henan Yucheng County
4010312	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnauld%20family	Arnauld family	The Arnauld or Arnaud family Lord de la Mothe, de Bessac, de la Besse, de Villeneuve, de Ronzière et d'Artonne, then d'Andilly, de Corbeville and Marquess de Pomponne is a noble French family prominent in the 17th century, and closely associated with Jansenism, associating frequently with the Jansenist religious communities in Port-Royal de Paris and Port-Royal des Champs. While their base of operations was in Paris, the family's roots is in the Auvergne region of France. History Ennobled in 1464, the Arnauld family held many prestigious functions: Isaac Arnauld (-1561) was general of the Carabineers in the Royal Army, Simon Arnauld de Pomponne (1618–1699) was a royal ambassador and Antoine Arnauld was the royal State Counselor to King Henry IV and General Prosecutor for Queen Catherine of Medicis in 1582 The family is divided into several branches. The oldest, Arnauld de Pomponne and Arnauld d'Andilly are now extinct. Another branch of the family, divided into two sub-branches; the Arnauld de la Ronzière and Arnauld d'Artonne are still represented today. One of the most memorable figure is Antoine Arnauld (b. 1560, d. 1619 CE). Legendarily, the "original sin" that led to the Jesuits (among others) becoming bitter foes to the Arnaulds was a speech given in 1594 by Antoine (an eloquent lawyer) apologizing for the University of Paris against the Jesuits. Of Antoine's and Catherine Marion de Druy's 20 children, only ten would survive childhood- but 9 of them would become involved in the Port-Royal projects, going on variously to become poets, authors, translators, monks etc. Indeed, Marie Angélique de Sainte Madeleine, (b. 1591, d. 1661) would become an abbess of the Port-Royal Cistercian house, where she is remembered for her reforms (prompted by St. Francis de Sales). One of the aforementioned authors was Antoine Arnauld (b. 1612, d. 1694), who spent his efforts on attacking the Jesuits from his position in the Sorbonne, while his elder brother (and sister of Madeleine) Robert Arnauld d'Andilly, (b. 1588, d. 1674) spent his life at the Port-Royal translating texts and writing noted religious poetry. Family tree Heraldry References External links Article at Encyclopædia Britannica Article at the Columbia Encyclopedia Political families of France Jansenists 17th-century French people
4010315	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Wonga	Simon Wonga	Simon Wonga (1824–1874), ngurungaeta and son of Billibellary, was an elder of the Wurundjeri people, who lived in the Melbourne area of Australia before European settlement. He was resolute that his people would survive the "onslaught" of white men. Life In 1835, he was present when his father and other Wurundjeri elders met with John Batman and witnessed the signing of the historically contentious "treaty" which heralded the establishment of a permanent British colony in Victoria. In 1840 Wonga injured his foot in the Dandenongs. Billibellary searched for him, and when found carried him to a homestead where he was transported back to Melbourne by dray to be cared for and have his wound dressed for a period of two months by Assistant Protector William Thomas and wife Susannah. His father died in 1846 and by 1851 he was recognised leader, the ngurungaeta or headman of the Wurundjeri and Kulin people. By 1848 he had joined the Native Police Corp and led armed and mounted units conducting licence hunts with Captain Dana during the early years of Victoria's gold rush. After the Corps were disbanded in 1853, he worked with Colonel Joseph Anderson, Joseph Panton, Alfred Selwyn, Robert Brough Smyth and as an occasional guide for landscape painters Eugene Von Guerard, Nicholas Chevalier and later with Louis Buvelot. He was a regular guest of Lilly and Paul de Castella at Yering Station while his family took refuge upstream on the Yarra River around Woori Yallock-Launching Place. A reserve was gazetted for that site until a gold rush to Hoddles Creek in 1858. In February 1859 some Wurundjeri elders, led by Wonga (aged 35) and brother Tommy Munnering (aged 24) petitioned Protector Thomas to secure land for the Taungurong at the junction of the Acheron and Goulburn rivers. "I bring my friends Goulburn Blacks, they want a block of land in their country where they may sit down plant corn potatoes etc etc, and work like white man", he told Thomas. Initial representations to the Victorian Government were positive, however the intervention of the most powerful squatter in Victoria, Hugh Glass, resulted in their removal to a colder site, Mohican Station, which was not suitable for agricultural land and had to be abandoned. Finally in March 1863 the Kulin people suggested a traditional camping site located at Coranderrk, near Healesville and requested ownership of this land. This meeting occurred at the State Exhibition buildings during celebrations for the marriage of the Prince of Wales, and was sketched by Nicholas Chevalier and published in national newspapers. Access to the land was provided, though importantly not granted as freehold. He was a successful entrepreneur, described by Fred Cahir in Black Gold (2013) trading building materials, baskets and meats and labour with farmers and miners. Personal life and death Simon Wonga appears to have been married three times, twice to Gunai Kurnai women, and it is believed that none of his children survived. On 19 July 1865 The Argus reported on an inquest into the death of "Captain Tom" the "son of Wonga" who had died of lung and heart disease after prolonged morbidity near Bendigo. The report included his young widow named "Eliza" related to the "Goulburn tribe". The cause of Wonga's death in 1874 is usually accepted as tuberculosis. William Barak was his cousin, who took over as ngurungaeta after his death. Legacy The Melbourne suburb of Wonga Park is named after him. He provided the name Donna Buang to Joseph Panton for a mountain in the upper Yarra, and Wonga Road in Millgrove was named in his honour. Mount Wonga in Gippsland is also named after him, an area that was unsuccessfully mined for gold in the 1920s. A Wonga Wonga Society devoted to the preservation of the environment was briefly formed by a small group of people in Gippsland at the beginning of the 20th century. References Australian Aboriginal elders Wurundjeri 1824 births 1874 deaths
4010323	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duan%20Yuanfei	Duan Yuanfei	Duan Yuanfei (段元妃) (died 396), formally Empress Cheng'ai (成哀皇后, literally "the successful and lamentable empress"), was an empress of the Xianbei-led Chinese Later Yan dynasty. Her husband was the state's founding emperor, Murong Chui (Emperor Wucheng). Her given name is lost to history, but her courtesy name Yuanfei was recorded. She was the niece of two of Murong Chui's prior wives, who were daughters of the Xianbei chief Duan Mopei (段末怌). Her father Duan Yi (段儀) was a brother of the Princesses Duan. Life Murong Chui married Duan Yuanfei in or slightly earlier than 388. His younger brother Murong De married her sister Duan Jifei around the same time. He created her empress in 388 and favored her greatly. They had two sons, Murong Lang (慕容朗) the Prince of Bohai and Murong Jian (慕容鑒) the Prince of Boling. Empress Duan was described as being intelligent and a good judge of character. As she saw that Murong Chui's crown prince Murong Bao lacked governing talents, she tried to persuade him to make one of his more capable sons, Murong Nong the Prince of Liaoxi or Murong Long the Prince of Gaoyang, crown prince, but Murong Chui, believing in the flattery that Murong Bao's associates had given him, disbelieved Empress Duan and kept Murong Bao as crown prince. She had also advised him to put his treacherous son Murong Lin the Prince of Zhao to death. As a result, Murong Bao and Murong Lin greatly resented her. After Murong Chui died in 396, Murong Bao sent Murong Lin to threaten her and force her to commit suicide—stating that if she did not, he would do harm to her clan. In anger, she stated that Murong Bao would soon cause the empire's destruction, and then committed suicide. Initially, Murong Bao refused to give her an empress' burial honors, but after his official Sui Sui (眭邃) publicly articulated reasons why she should be honored, Murong Bao relented and buried her with imperial honors. References Later Yan empresses 396 deaths Former Yan people Former Qin people Year of birth unknown 4th-century births Suicides in Later Yan
4010325	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiandai	Xiandai	Xiàndài (现代) is a term meaning modern or Modern Era in Mandarin Chinese. It is often used in one of the following contexts: Xiàndài Hànyǔ Chángyòng Zìbiǎo (现代汉语常用字表), "List of Frequently Used Characters in Modern Chinese" published by the People's Republic of China Xiandai wenxue (現代文學), "Modern Literature", Taiwan-based literary journal. See also Modern (disambiguation)
4010327	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant%20City%20High%20School	Plant City High School	The Plant City High School is a public high school in Plant City, Florida, United States and is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools. The current school building was completed in 1972 on Maki Road, now called Raider Place. History The original school is located at 605 North Collins Street. It was built in 1914 and designed by Tampa-based architect Willis R. Biggers. The original building now houses a community center and historical society and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1981. School In May 2006, Plant City High School was recognized as one of the top 1000 high schools in America by Newsweek magazine. Advance placement examination participation at PCHS has tripled since 2000, the largest increase in the district. Nearly 20% of the 2006 graduates passed an AP exam while in high school. Seven of the teachers are Nationally Board Certified. The current principal is Mrs. Susan Sullivan. Improvement Plant City was one of 16 schools nationwide selected by the College Board for inclusion in the EXCELerator School Improvement Model program beginning the 2007–2008 school year. The project was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Notable alumni Arthur Cox, former NFL player Derrick Gainer, former NFL player Ashley Moody, thirty-eighth Attorney General of Florida Clay Roberts, soccer player and coach Kenny Rogers (1982), Major League Baseball pitcher References External links National Register of Historic Places in Hillsborough County, Florida High schools in Hillsborough County, Florida Public high schools in Florida 1914 establishments in Florida Educational institutions established in 1914 Plant City, Florida
4010333	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DCAS	DCAS	DCAS may be: Defense Contract Administrative Service Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Derive computer algebra system Double compare-and-swap Downloadable Conditional Access System Dynamic Computer Algebra System Devon and Cornwall Archery Society Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City
4010348	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble%20nest	Bubble nest	Bubble nests, also called foam nests, are created by some fish and frog species as floating masses of bubbles blown with an oral secretion, saliva bubbles, and occasionally aquatic plants. Fish that build and guard bubble nests are known as aphrophils. Aphrophils include gouramis (including Betta species) and the synbranchid eel Monopterus alba in Asia, Microctenopoma (Anabantidae), Polycentropsis (Nandidae), and Hepsetus odoe (the only member of Hepsetidae) in Africa, and callichthyines and the electric eel in South America. Most, if not all, fish that construct floating bubble nests live in tropical, oxygen-depleted standing waters. Osphronemidae, containing the Bettas and Gouramies, are the most commonly recognized family of bubble nest makers, though some members of that family mouthbrood instead. The nests are constructed as a place for fertilized eggs to be deposited while incubating and guarded by one or both parents (usually solely the male) until the fry hatch. Bubble nests can also be found in the habitats of domesticated male Betta fish. Nests found in these types of habitats indicate a healthy and happy fish. Construction and Nest Characteristics Bubble nests are built even when not in presence of female or fry (though often a female swimming past will trigger the frantic construction of the nest). Males will build bubble nests of various sizes and thicknesses, depending on the male's territory and personality. Some males build constantly, some occasionally, some when introduced to a female and some do not even begin until after spawning. Some nests will be large, some small, some thick. Nest size does not directly correlate with number of eggs. Bigger males build larger bubble nests. Large bubble nests are able to handle more eggs and larval fish and thus can only be handled by larger males. Larger males are also able to be more successful in protecting their eggs and juvenile fish from predators. Most nests are found in shallow bodies and marginal areas of water. These areas are typically slow water habitats with dense vegetation. Water in these areas is often differentiated by having a higher temperature, lower salinity, oxygen level and alkalinity (e.g. acidic). The use of shallow and marginal waters is because most larger predatory fish are more likely to be restricted to deeper waters, which helps keep the predator threat and competition low. Water temperatures in shallow water typically have a more rapid rate of change (because the infrared heat from the sun has much less effect as water levels deepen) which leads to more optimal temperatures for breeding and egg development. Warm water increases the frequency of nest building and of female spawning. The use of shallow water is also because fertilized eggs need to be aerated in order to hatch successfully. Various stimuli have been shown to affect onset the construction of Bubble Nests, such as rapid changes in temperature, barometric changes, fluctuations in rainfall, various fish tank materials, and presence of other males or females. The nests are built by the male (sometimes females) and their size, position and shape depends on the species. They are often built near an object that breaks the surface of the water, which forms a base for the nest. Bubble nests created by male Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) are made from air bubbles coated with saliva to increase durability. The creation of the bubbles is audible and often frantic. Bubble nests and breeding Males are responsible for building the nests, courting females, defending the territory and caring for the developing fish and newly hatched larval fish. Most, if not all, species of bubble nesting fish continue parental care after construction of the floating bubble nest and spawning. After spawning the eggs either float up into the bubble nest, or (in the case of sinking eggs) are carried there, and subsequently lodged into the nest by one or both parents. Following this, the male protects the brood by chasing away the female (if not a species in which the female also guards the nest) and any other intruders, concentrating on the eggs in the nest, retrieving any eggs or fry that fall from the nest and keeping the nest in repair. Only a handful of bubble nest makers (notably some snakeheads) have females participate in bubble nest maintenance. One or both parents will guard the eggs constantly until the fry hatch after 24–48 hours and be suspended from the nest. The newly hatched fry will then be tended by the parent fish until they are independent, which can take from a day to several weeks depending on the species. Frogs Several different frog clades include species that make bubble nests. Frogs use bubble nests as a form of protection for their eggs. See also Spawn (biology) References External links - A video of two Siamese fighting fish spawning. The male can be seen carrying eggs up to the bubble nest. Bubble-nest building Betta fish bubble nests and pet care Function of bubble nests Fish reproduction Fishkeeping Ichthyology
4010352	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raed	Raed	Raed (; Arabic: , ) is an Arabic male name, meaning leader or pioneer. People Raed Arafat (born 1964), Syrian-born physician of Palestinian descent and Romanian citizenship Raed Elhamali, Libyan-American basketball player Raed Fares, Syrian journalist, activist and civil society leader from Kafr Nabl, Syria Raed Jarrar, Iraqi-born architect, blogger, and political advocate Raed Melki, Australian rapper of Palestinian descent Ra'ed Al-Nawateer, Jordanian footballer Raed Salah, Palestinian politician Raed al-Saleh, founder and director of the Syria Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets Raed Zidan, first Palestinian man to Summit Mount Everest, first Palestinian man to complete the Seven Summits Arabic masculine given names
4010354	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemima%20Yorke%2C%202nd%20Marchioness%20Grey	Jemima Yorke, 2nd Marchioness Grey	Jemima Yorke, 2nd Marchioness Grey and Countess of Hardwicke (; 9 October 1723 – 10 January 1797), was a British peeress. Life and family She was a daughter of John Campbell, 3rd Earl of Breadalbane and Holland, and his first wife, Lady Amabel Grey. Her maternal grandparents were Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent, and his first wife, the Hon. Jemima Crew. On 22 May 1740, she married the Hon. Philip Yorke (later 2nd Earl of Hardwicke), and they had two daughters: Lady Amabel Yorke, 1st Countess de Grey, 5th Baroness Lucas (22 January 1751 –1833), married Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth; no issue. Lady Mary Jemima Yorke (1757–1830), married Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron Grantham, and had issue. On 5 June that year, she succeeded as Marchioness Grey by a special remainder upon the death of her maternal grandfather, the Duke of Kent, who held the title. As she had no male heirs, the title of Marchioness became extinct upon her own death in 1797 while her eldest daughter, Amabel succeeded to the title of 5th Baroness Lucas. That same daughter was later created Countess de Grey in her own right. See also Wrest Park References External links 1723 births 1797 deaths Hereditary women peers Daughters of Scottish earls Jemima Jemima Hardwicke Marquesses Grey Burials at the de Grey Mausoleum (Flitton) Barons Lucas
4010356	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung%20Fu%3A%20The%20Next%20Generation	Kung Fu: The Next Generation	Kung Fu: The Next Generation is a 1987 television pilot which was intended to be a follow-up to the 1972–75 television series, Kung Fu. It was the second follow-up to the series after Kung Fu: The Movie (1986). It tells the story in present day of the great-grandson of the Shaolin monk (who is also named Kwai Chang Caine after his great-grandfather) played by David Darlow and his son Johnny Caine, portrayed by Brandon Lee. The main supporting cast includes Miguel Ferrer as Mic, Paula Kelly as Lt. Lois S. Poole, and Dominic Barto as Carl Levin. The pilot was not picked up for a series but in 1987 it aired on CBS Summer Playhouse, a series that aired unsold television pilots. In the 1990s, another follow-up to the series titled Kung Fu: The Legend Continues aired which ignored the continuity of the TV movies. Plot In Los Angeles, Kwai Chang Caine (Darlow) leads a quiet and ascetic life in a house without locks, devoted to the “family business” of serving the community and teaching kung fu that he inherited, together with his name, from the lineage started by his great-grandfather. One night, friends Johnny (Lee) and Mic (Ferrer) are committing a robbery of antiques. Johnny is determined this will be his last time. Mic inadvertently triggers a silent alarm. When they get out, a guard points at them with his gun. Mic flees. At that juncture, Johnny reluctantly uses his martial arts ability to fight the guard and attempts to reach his motorcycle, but Mic does not wait and escapes. The police arrives, and arrest Johnny. The next day, Lt. Lois Poole (Kelly) calls Caine Sr. to tell him his son Johnny got arrested. At the police station, Caine Sr. wonders how he failed his son, whom he hasn’t seen in over a year. Lt. Poole presents him a proposal: as everyone is aware of his service to the community, Caine Jr. will be released under his custody until trial. Meanwhile, Johnny refuses to snitch on Mic, as the police are looking for the someone who is using young men to commit crimes. During their walk toward Caine Sr.’s home, the father and the son argue: Johnny refuses to be called Kwai Chang and doesn’t want to have anything to do with the “family business;” while his father accuses him of using the knowledge and training he gave him for evil deeds. That Same night, Mic arrives surreptitiously at Johnny’s room to deliver him his share from the robbery’s earnings, and begs for Johnny’s help in another robbery which he desperately needs to pay his debts, which Johnny refuses. The following day, Caine Sr. is giving a kung fu class and invites Johnny to do a demonstration. Johnny angrily attacks his father, who defeats him in front of all the students. That night, in an attempt to connect with his son, Caine Sr. takes him on a visit to a ghost town, where their ancestor Kwai Chang Caine (the main character from the original series) lived. They talk about how Kwai Chang arrived there, became the respected “wise man of the town”. When they are leaving, Johnny looks back and sees the ghostly figure of Kwai Chang at his house’s door. However, as soon as they return home, Johnny phones Mic secretly and accepts to participate in the next robbery, except that this time he wants to be a partner instead of just getting a share of the earnings. The robbery happens to be the decoupling of a train wagon. To his dismay, Johnny finds out that they are stealing guns. The thieves escape unnoticed. When Johnny wakes up the next day, very late, his father announces he will be out for the day, helping someone. Johnny uses the opportunity to reunite with Mic and go to see the crime boss (Barto) for whom they work, to propose to him to become partners. At the warehouse where all stolen goods, the boss suspects Johnny is a traitor. They search him and find out that he carries a tape recorder. The criminals are about to execute Johnny when Caine Sr. appears. A fight ensues, in which the Caines overcome the criminals. Afterward, while the police are taking everybody in custody, Caine Sr. welcomes Johnny in the “family business”, and Lt. Poole announces that the charges against Johnny will be reduced, and maybe dropped. Cast David Darlow as Kwai Chang Caine Brandon Lee as Kwai Chang “Johnny” Caine Miguel Ferrer as Mic Paula Kelly as Lt. Lois S. Poole Dominic Barto as Carl Levin Reception Faye Zuckerman of El Paso Times criticized the pilot for its acting and screenplay, noting that "the hour-long show is just plain boring." Meanwhile, David Bianculli of The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that the series "isn't even a near-miss". References Further reading Pilato, Herbie J. The Kung Fu Book of Caine: The Complete Guide to TV's First Mystical Eastern Western. Boston: Charles A. Tuttle, 1993. External links Next Generation Television pilots not picked up as a series Warner Bros. films 1987 American television episodes American martial arts films American television films 1980s American films
4010363	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIO	HIO	HIO may refer to: Hillsboro Airport, in Washington County, Oregon, United States Hypoiodous acid, an oxidising agent Hybrid input-output algorithm, in coherent diffraction imaging Oslo University College, the largest state university college in Norway Østfold University College, a further and higher education institution in south-eastern Norway Tsoa language, spoken in Botswana and Zimbabwe
4010365	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic%20Storage%20Management	Automatic Storage Management	Automatic Storage Management (ASM) is a feature provided by Oracle Corporation within the Oracle Database from release Oracle 10g (revision 1) onwards. ASM aims to simplify the management of database datafiles, control files and log files. To do so, it provides tools to manage file systems and volumes directly inside the database, allowing database administrators (DBAs) to control volumes and disks with familiar SQL statements in standard Oracle environments. Thus DBAs do not need extra skills in specific file systems or volume managers (which usually operate at the level of the operating system). Features IO channels can take advantage of data striping and software mirroring DBAs can automate online redistribution of data, along with the addition and removal of disks/storage the system maintains redundant copies and provides 3rd-party RAID functionality Oracle supports third-party multipathing IO technologies (such as failover or load balancing to SAN access) the need for hot spares diminish Architecture overview ASM creates extents out of datafiles, log-files, system files, control files and other database structures. The system then spreads these extents across all disks in a "diskgroup". One can think of a diskgroup in ASM as a Logical Volume Manager volume group — with an ASM file corresponding to a logical volume. In addition to the existing Oracle background processes, ASM introduces two new ones - OSMB and RBAL. OSMB opens and creates disks in a diskgroup. RBAL provides the functionality of moving data between disks in a diskgroup. Implementation and usage Automatic Storage Management (ASM) simplifies administration of Oracle-related files by allowing the administrator to reference disk groups (rather than individual disks and files) which ASM manages. ASM extends the Oracle Managed Files (OMF) functionality that also includes striping and mirroring to provide balanced and secure storage. DBAs can use the ASM functionality in combination with existing raw and cooked file-systems, along with OMF and manually managed files. An ASM instance controls the ASM functionality. It isn't a full database instance, it provides just the memory structures, and as such is very small and lightweight. The main components of ASM are disk groups, each of which comprise several physical disks controlled as a single unit. The physical disks are known as ASM disks, while the files that reside on the disks are known as ASM files. The locations and names for the files are controlled by ASM, but user-friendly aliases and directory structures can be defined by the DBA for ease of reference. The level of redundancy and the granularity of the striping can be controlled using templates. Oracle Corporation provides default templates for each file-type stored by ASM, but additional templates can be defined as needed. Failure groups are defined within a disk group to support the required level of redundancy. For two-way mirroring, a disk group might contain two failure groups, in which case individual files are written to two locations. Oracle ASM Dynamic Volume Manager provides the foundation for the ASM Cluster File System (ACFS). In summary, ASM provides the following functionality: manages groups of disks, called disk groups manages disk redundancy within each disk group provides near-optimal I/O balancing without any manual tuning enables management of database objects without specifying mount-points or filenames supports large files Redundancy One can configure ASM diskgroups to have no redundancy (external), two-way mirroring (normal), or three-way mirroring (high). In the case of normal and high mirrors, good practice suggests having fail groups that talk to different controllers for performance and fail-safe reasons. In the case of external redundancy, ASM does not do any software mirroring, but only stripes its files across all the disks that belong to the disk group that does external redundancy. In the case of normal redundancy, ASM does two-way mirroring, meaning that ASM maintains two copies of the data through software mirroring. When querying for mirror information, DBAs will see two mirrors in this case. In the case of high redundancy, ASM does three-way mirroring, maintaining three copies of the data through software mirroring. When querying for mirror information, DBAs will see three mirrors in this case. See also Logical volume management References External links http://twiki.cern.ch/twiki/pub/PSSGroup/Presentations2007/Inside_Oracle_ASM_LC_CERN_UKOUG07.ppt ASMCMD: useful for users not familiar with SQL (one can write scripts with it) Proprietary database management systems Oracle software
4010370	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%20Crimson%20discography	King Crimson discography	The discography of King Crimson consists of 13 studio albums, 15 live albums, 13 compilation albums, 3 extended plays, 10 singles, 6 video albums and 9 major box sets. Albums Studio albums Live albums King Crimson Collectors' Club Collectable King Crimson DGM Live Additional releases along the lines of the Collector's Club are being made available at DGM Live. This is the new Discipline Global Mobile website including King Crimson/Robert Fripp news, online diaries from Robert Fripp and The Vicar, and ongoing releases available for download in MP3 and FLAC formats. The releases include extensive King Crimson and Robert Fripp live recordings, in addition to some previously unreleased studio material. Since the launch of the site, some shows have been made available sometimes within days or weeks of the performance. It has been noted that the Collector's Club releases will eventually be made available as downloads on the site as well. As of 1 November 2007 there are 118 releases available at the site. Notable Selections: Jazz Club Chesterfield, England, September 07, 1969 (2010) Fillmore East New York, N.Y., USA, November 21, 1969 (2006) Armoury – Wilmington, Delaware, Feb. 11, 1972 (2008) The Barn – Peoria, IL, March 10, 1972 (2011) Apollo Glasgow, Scotland, October 23, 1973 (2006) Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, PA, April 29, 1974 (2009) Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1974 (2007) Park West Chicago, Illinois, August 07, 2008 (2008) Compilation albums Mostly studio recordings, some incorporating live recordings. Major box sets Mostly part of the '40th Anniversary Edition' release schedule – but major releases in themselves. EP albums Mostly studio recordings, some incorporating live recordings. Singles Includes only singles released commercially, in various territories.Music videos were released for Heartbeat and Sleepless. Notes: KC50 This series, released across 50 weeks of 2019, aims to document "rare or unusual tracks" from the DGM archive. Each release is accompanied by commentary from David Singleton. Videos ProjeKcts See also Robert Fripp discography References External links King Crimson Discography at Connolly & Company King Crimson Discography at Discogs Discographies of British artists Discography Rock music group discographies
4010380	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National%20Skyline	National Skyline	National Skyline is an American alternative rock band formed in late 1996 by Jeff Dimpsey of Hum. Dimpsey originally formed the band in order to perform a 45-minute-long song that he had written. They were initially an indie rock supergroup of sorts, with a rotating cast of prominent Champaign/Chicago area musicians. They did record the 45-minute song/album with Rick Valentin (of The Poster Children) in spring 1997, but it has never been released. The band's name is apparently a reference to Bob Dylan's album Nashville Skyline, though their music betrays no stylistic debt to Dylan. The group's core members Dimpsey (bass) and Jeff Garber (singer/guitarist/songwriter) released two full-lengths, National Skyline and This = Everything, and the EP Exit Now. They also contributed the song "Eurorak" to the Parasol Records compilation Sweet Sixteen, Volume 2. Band characteristics/quirks They are known for utilizing an elaborate light show at all of their concerts. No photo of the band members has appeared in any of their albums or EP. Cover art generally consists of things such as empty buildings and blurred car lights at night; the band's artwork is always done by Ohio Girl Design. Rather than listing individual credits as all bands do, the phrase "Audio: National Skyline" is given in the liner notes of each album/EP. They generally use a drum machine instead of live drumming. The song "Karolina" was released on the self-titled album. A different, greatly extended (12+ minute) version called "Karolina II" came out on Exit Now. Touring/possible hiatus James Minor of Blacklist and Compound Red joined as a touring guitarist in 2000, joining the band as an official member before the recording of This = Everything; Dimpsey did not participate in the 2000 - 2001 touring. National Skyline has apparently not performed live since 2001. Nothing was heard from the band for five years, leading to speculation of a breakup. In June 2006, Garber leaked information about a new project on the group's MySpace site, without involvement from Dimpsey, including the new track "Pack Up." He also launched the group's homepage—a surrealist series of cryptic images in a Flash animation, ending with a logo and the words "FAUX EVIL." Faux Evil Twin Theory is said to be the title of their upcoming album. Before joining National Skyline, Garber was the singer for indie rock band Castor. He was also a guitarist in Year of the Rabbit and the lead singer/guitarist of post-punk influenced band The Joy Circuit. (No relation to the '80s group also named The Joy Circuit.) On September 2, 2007, the band announced that the project was permanently disbanding and some of the material intended for a full-length album would be released as The Last Day, a digital ep available on MySpace September 3 and iTunes Store and Rhapsody on September 18. Garber has moved on to a solo project called The Black Swan. On November 28, 2007, Garber posted a new blog on the band's MySpace site, informing visitors that 'The Last Day' was posted on iTunes after much delay and that new material was being written for a to-be-released 2008 full-length record. Discography unreleased full-length album (one 45-minute song) (1997) National Skyline (2000, Hidden Agenda Records/ Parasol Records) (CD) "Eurorak" on the compilation Sweet Sixteen, Vol. 2 (2000, Parasol Records) (CD) Exit Now EP (2001, File 13 Records) (CD) This = Everything (2001, File 13 Records) (CD/LP) ("A Million Circles" full mp3: http://www.file-13.com/mp3/ft36.mp3) The Last Day EP (2007, independent) (digital) Bliss & Death (2009, independent) (digital) The Bloom EP (2009, independent) (digital) Look in My Eyes (2009, independent) (digital) The Free EP (2009, independent) (digital) Broadcasting, Vol. 1 EP (2011, independent) (digital) Broadcasting, Vol. 2 EP (2011, independent) (digital) Broadcasting (2011, Hype Music) (digital) Bursts (5/31/2011, Hype Music) (digital) (http://hypemusic.com/new-music/national-skyline/) Already Gone EP (12/06/2011, Hype Music) (digital) Primitive Parade (12/13/2011, Hype Music) (digital) Love Letters for the Disenchanted (10/28/2014, Adventure Broadcasting) (digital) References External links MySpace site Unofficial homepage w/ photos, reviews, etc. May 4, 2000 concert flyer Indie rock musical groups from Illinois
4010398	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cajatambo	Cajatambo	Cajatambo or Kashatampu is the capital of the Cajatambo Province in the Lima Region of Peru. History Founded during the Tawantinsuyu (Inca Empire) before the advent of the Spanish conquistadors, with the name of Kasha Tanpu, it was one of the stops along the Inca highway, being part of the imperial region of Chinchay Suyu. Demography The population of Cajatambo was estimated in 1896 to be roughly 6,000 people, although roughly 15 years later the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition put the population at closer to 4,500. In recent decades many people have migrated to places with better opportunities and services, such as the city of Lima. Spanish is the language which the majority of the population (80.05%) learnt to speak in childhood, followed by Quechua (19.27%). The variety of Quechua spoken in the area is the Cajatambo Quechua (part of the Central Quechua "Wankay"), a Quechua I dialect which shares 74% intelligibility with the neighboring Huamalies Quechua. Toponymy The toponym Cajatambo comes from the Quechua words: kasha ("thorn", "cold") and tanpu ("inn"). Geography Geographically, Cajatambo is located in the Quechua region bordering the Suni region, its climate is dry and moderately cold with the sun's rays being temperate, however the temperature drops considerably at night. Industries Near the city there are silver mines, which used to employ a section of the population. In 2002, the Peruvian government declared regions of the mountains upon which Cajatambo is located to be protected, and future mining was prohibited. Nowadays, Cajatambo's vicinity is agricultural and pastoral. It is known for its cheeses, butter, manjar blanco and chicharrón, which are found at very economic prices. Tourism Some tourist attractions near the town include the Astobamba's prairie and its peaks, the Baths of Shucsha, and of course the incredible Waywash range. Inca trails are still preserved and they are used as bridle paths by the locals. The fauna of Cajatambo conserves several wild species: andean foxes, vicuñas, vizcachas, andean condors, eagles, falcons, among others. In the same town falcons can be seen. References Populated places in the Lima Region
4010402	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amherst%20State%20Park	Amherst State Park	Amherst State Park is an park in Erie County, New York, United States. The park is located northeast of Buffalo, partially in the Village of Williamsville with the balance located in the Town of Amherst. The park is managed by the Town of Amherst under an agreement with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. History The property that now hosts the park was formerly part of the St. Mary of the Angels Convent, operated by the Sisters of St. Francis at that location since 1923. The convent was put up for sale in 1999. The property was acquired by the Town of Amherst and New York State in January 2000, after both entities evenly split the $5 million price to purchase the former convent and surrounding area. New York State owns of the property while the Town of Amherst owns the remaining of the park's lands. Under an agreement with the state, the town is responsible for managing the property for the purpose of conservation and to make space available for passive recreation. The convent's former motherhouse complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It was approved for sale by the town in November 2002, with the intent to allow development of a 102-unit senior housing facility, and is not included in the park. The facility opened in 2004. The area was formerly called "Williamsville Glen". Park facilities Amherst State Park is located adjacent to Ellicott Creek, and features nature trails and biking trails that are open to the general public. Dogs are permitted, however they must be kept on a leash at all times. The main access point is at 400 Mill Street in Williamsville. See also List of New York state parks References External links State parks of New York (state) Parks in Erie County, New York Protected areas established in 2000 2000 establishments in New York (state)
4010404	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine%20Provinces	Nine Provinces	The term Nine Provinces or Nine Regions (), is used in ancient Chinese histories to refer to territorial divisions or islands during the Xia and Shang dynasties and has now come to symbolically represent China. "Province" is the word used to translate zhou (州) – since before the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE), it was the largest Chinese territorial division. Although the current definition of the Nine Provinces can be dated to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, it was not until the Eastern Han dynasty that the Nine Provinces were treated as actual administrative regions. Different interpretations of the Nine Provinces The Rongcheng Shi bamboo slips from the Chu state has the earliest interpretation of the Nine Provinces, but these early descriptions differ widely from the currently recognized Nine Provinces. The Nine Provinces, according to the Rongcheng Shi, are Tu (涂), Jia (夾), Zhang (竞), Ju (莒), Ou (藕), Jing (荊), Yang (陽), Xu (敘) and Cuo (虘). The most prevalent account of the Nine Provinces comes from the Yu Gong or Tribute of Yu section of the Book of Xia (夏書), collected in the Book of Documents. It was therein recorded that Yu the Great divided the world into the nine provinces of Ji (冀), Yan (兗), Qing (青), Xu (徐), Yang (揚), Jing (荊), Yu (豫), Liang (梁) and Yong (雍). The geography section (釋地) of the ancient Erya encyclopedia also cites nine provinces, but with You and Ying (營) listed instead of Qing and Liang. In the "Clan Responsibilities" (職方氏) section of Rituals of Zhou, the provinces include You and Bing but not Xu and Liang. The Lüshi Chunqiu "Initial Survey" (有始覽) section mentions You but not Liang. Traditionally, the Book of Documents is thought to depict the divisions during the Xia dynasty, the Erya those of the Shang dynasty; the Rituals of Zhou the Zhou dynasty and the Lüshi Chunqiu the concept and actual territorial distribution of the Nine Provinces during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The Lüshi Chunqiu contains the following passage on the location of the nine provinces and their general correspondence with the states of the time: The words "Nine Provinces" do not appear in any ancient oracle bone inscriptions, such that many scholars do not think Yu the Great created the Nine Provinces as was traditionally thought. Some suggest the name "Jiuzhou", which came to mean "Nine Provinces", was actually a place, or the divisions were within Shandong. Later on, Zou Yan, an adherent of the Taoist Yin and Yang School (陰陽家), proposed a new theory of the "Greater Nine Provinces" (大九州). According to him, the nine provinces in the Book of Documents were only "minor" provinces, which combined to form the "Red County / Divine Province" (赤縣神州), i.e. China (cf. Shenzhou). Nine such provinces then form another "medium" nine provinces surrounded by a sea. There are nine such medium provinces, which were surrounded by a Great Ocean, forming the Greater Nine Provinces. The Nine Provinces' names in the "Geographical Instruction" section (地形訓) of Huainanzi, annotations to Zhang Heng's biography (張衡傳注) in Book of the Later Han and volume eight of the Chuxue Annals (初學記), are different from the traditional ones listed above. They all include Shenzhou, which led some scholars to suggest they are the names of the Greater Nine Provinces. According to the "Forms of Earth" (墜形訓) section of the Huainanzi, outside the Greater Nine Provinces are the Eight Yin (八殥), the Eight Hong (八紘) and the Eight Ji (八極). According to the Genealogical Descent of the Emperors (帝王世紀), rulers before Shennong had influence over the Greater Nine Provinces, but those from the Yellow Emperor onwards did not extend their virtue that far. The Greater Nine Provinces theory was based on the knowledge in the states of Yan and Qi on the Yellow Sea coast that China comprised only 1/81 of the entire world, markedly different from the Sinocentric point of view that was prevalent at the time. Geographic knowledge from increasing contact between the Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) and its neighbours proved the theory false and it lost popularity. By the time of the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 CE) the Nine Provinces had expanded into thirteen provinces together with a central administrative region. See also Eighteen Provinces Four Seas Huaxia Nine Tripod Cauldrons Shan Hai Jing Tianxia Twelve Provinces References Names of China Chinese words and phrases Provinces of Ancient China Geographic history of China
4010408	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverview%20High%20School	Riverview High School	Riverview High School or River View High School may refer to: Canada Riverview High School (New Brunswick), Riverview, New Brunswick Riverview Rural High School, Coxheath, Nova Scotia United States Riverview High School (Arizona), Mesa, Arizona Riverview High School (Arkansas), Searcy, Arkansas Riverview High School (Riverview, Florida), Riverview, Florida Riverview High School (Sarasota, Florida), Sarasota, Florida Riverview School, East Sandwich, Massachusetts Riverview Community High School, Riverview, Michigan River View High School (Ohio), Warsaw, Ohio Riverview High School (Pennsylvania), Oakmont, Pennsylvania River View High School (Washington), Kennewick, Washington River View High School (West Virginia), Bradshaw, West Virginia
4010422	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung%20Fu%3A%20The%20Legend%20Continues	Kung Fu: The Legend Continues	Kung Fu: The Legend Continues is an action/crime drama series and sequel to the original 1972–1975 television series Kung Fu. While the original Kung Fu series was set in the American old west, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues was set in modern times. It starred David Carradine and Chris Potter as a father and son trained in kung fu – Carradine playing a Shaolin monk, Potter a police detective. The series aired in syndication for four seasons from January 27, 1993, to January 1, 1997, and was broadcast in over 70 countries. Filming took place in Toronto, Ontario. Reruns of the show have been aired on TNT. The show was canceled when its producer, Prime Time Entertainment Network (also known as PTEN), ceased operations and no other producer opted to continue the series. Plot Like his grandfather and namesake from the original series, Kwai Chang Caine (David Carradine) is a Shaolin priest who walked out of the past. Caine was the head of a temple in Northern California, where his son Peter (Chris Potter) also lived and studied, until the temple was destroyed in a fire caused by a renegade priest who believed the priests should serve as mercenaries. After the destruction of the temple, each believed the other had perished and went on their separate ways; Caine wandered and traveled, much as his grandfather had, while Peter became a foster child and eventually a police officer. The series begins when Caine comes to fictional Sloanville and ends up in the Chinatown section of town, where Peter's precinct is located, and they are reunited after 15 years. Main cast David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, Matthew Caine Chris Potter as Det. Peter Caine Kim Chan as Lo Si (The Ancient) / Ping Hai Robert Lansing as Capt. Paul Blaisdell (Season 1 and 2) Kate Trotter as Capt. Karen Simms (Season 3 and 4) Scott Wentworth as Det. Kermit Griffin (Season 2–4) Nathaniel Moreau as Young Peter Caine (in flashbacks, Season 1–3) Robert Bednarski as Younger Peter Caine (in flashbacks, Season 4) Belinda Metz as Det. Jody Powell, Det. Kira Blakemore Richard Anderson as Narrator (uncredited) Rob Moses as Master Khan Sandey Grinn as Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Kincaid (Season 3 and 4) William Dunlop as Chief of Detectives Frank Strenlich Production In 1992, the series was sold to television stations as a first-run syndicated series, alongside Time Trax. The series was originally sold as Kung Fu: The Next Generation. Episodes Home media On May 27, 2014, Warner Bros. released the complete first season on DVD in Region 1 in the USA only not Canada, via their Warner Archive Collection. Season 2 was released on August 18, 2015. The first season was released in Germany on DVD in 2009. International broadcasters – Sirasa TV – RPN Channel 9 – First-run syndication ATV/CTV/ASN/NTV – PTEN – RTL Klub – RCTI – Polsat, TVN, TVN 7 – ČT1 – PRO 7, Kabel 1 – Televisa – SBT References External links Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Online FAQ Kung Fu: The Legend Continues at Episodate.com 1993 American television series debuts 1997 American television series endings 1993 Canadian television series debuts 1997 Canadian television series endings First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Prime Time Entertainment Network First-run syndicated television shows in Canada Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios Legend Continues Television shows filmed in Toronto English-language television shows Sequel television series 1990s American crime drama television series 1990s Canadian crime drama television series American action adventure television series Canadian action adventure television series
4010425	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CT-100	CT-100	The RCA CT-100 was an early all-electronic consumer color television introduced in April 1954. The color picture tube measured 15 inches diagonally. The viewable picture was just 11½ inches wide. The CT-100 wasn't the world's first color TV, but it was the first to be mass produced, with 4400 having been made. The world's first color TV set was the Westinghouse H840CK15, released in March 1954, but only 500 were made and only around 30 were sold. The RCA sets were made at RCA's plant in Bloomington, Indiana. The sets cost $1000, half the price of a new low-end automobile. By the end of 1954, RCA released an improved color TV with a 21-inch picture tube. The CT-100 and its Westinghouse counterpart both suffered from color fringing around the edges of objects on the image. The CT-100, which had 36 vacuum tubes in its CTC-2 chassis (known as "Merrill" to the marketing department) was the most complicated electronic device sold to the general public at the time of its release. After initial sales to early adopters, the rest sold poorly, even after a price cut. Many were donated by RCA for training purposes to trade schools and technical colleges, the source of most of today's survivors. RCA sold the CT-100 at a loss. RCA later recalled the CT-100, replacing many of them with a newer 21-inch model. Early NBC Living Color programs included An Evening with Fred Astaire. The CT-100 was created in 1954, before the NBC Peacock logo existed. RCA CT-100 sets are extremely sought-after by electronics collectors and restorers, with restorers often spending thousands of dollars to obtain or repair a set. It is believed that RCA only made 4000 CT-100 receivers. Around 150 survive, but only 30 are restored and working. The Early Television Museum in Hilliard, Ohio has a restored and working set on display, as does the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention in Bellingham, Washington. One reason for the rarity of surviving sets is that the RCA-developed tri-color cathode ray tube (the 15GP22) that was used in the CT-100 was notorious for its glass-to-metal seals breaking down, causing the tube to lose its vacuum. It is extremely rare to find tubes that still work. The 15G was a glass tube, but its high voltage connection is a metal ring between the face of the tube and the glass bell or funnel. This is where the leakage often occurs. References Ed Reitan's CT-100 Page Early Television Museum RCA brands Television sets
4010433	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaneda	Kaneda	Kaneda is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: Hiroshi Kaneda (born 1953), astronomer Masaichi Kaneda (1933–2019), baseball player Sekiryo Kaneda (died 1949), president of Nintendo Mario Kaneda (born 1976), creator of Girls Bravo Tomoko Kaneda (born 1973), voice actress, J-pop singer and radio personality Fictional characters Captain Kaneda, a character in the film Sunshine Shotaro Kaneda (Akira), a character in the manga series Akira Shotaro Kaneda, a character in the manga series Tetsujin 28-go See also Canada (disambiguation) Kanada (disambiguation) Kanata (disambiguation) Kannada (disambiguation) Japanese-language surnames
4010441	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%20Ende%20der%20Sonne	Am Ende der Sonne	Am Ende der Sonne is the second solo album of the German musician Farin Urlaub, released in 2005. The title translates to At Sun's end. Track listing All songs written by Farin Urlaub. "Mehr" (More) – 3:14 "Noch einmal" (Once again) is hidden in the pregap of "Mehr", hearable by rewinding to – 4:42. "Sonne" (Sun) – 4:40 "Augenblick" (The moment, lit. the blink of an eye) – 3:08 "Porzellan" (Porcelain) – 3:52 "Unter Wasser" (Underwater) – 4:02 "Wie ich den Marilyn-Manson-Ähnlichkeitswettbewerb verlor" (How I lost the Marilyn Manson look-alike contest) – 3:12 "Unsichtbar" (Invisible) – 3:14 "Apocalypse wann anders" (Apocalypse some other day) – 4:02 "Schon wieder" (Done again) – 1:19 "Immer noch" (Still) – 4:38 "Alle dasselbe" (All the same) – 3:28 "Kein Zurück" (No return) – 4:54 "Dermitder" (Hewiththe) – 4:03 "Dusche" (Shower) – 4:12 On the vinyl version "Noch einmal" is a hidden track after "Dusche". Note: Track 6 is titled "Wie ich den Farin-Urlaub-Ähnlichkeitswettbewerb gewann" (How I won the Farin Urlaub look-alike contest'') in the CD-Text. Singles 2005: "Dusche" 2005: "Porzellan" 2005: "Sonne" Personnel Farin Urlaub (guitar, vocals, bass, drums) Peter Quintern (saxophone) R. S. Göhring (sackbut) Hans-Jörg Fischer (saxophone) Hardy Appich (trumpet) Lioudmila (cello in "Dusche") Ralf Hübner (violin in "Dusche") Rachel Rep (drums in "Noch einmal") Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2005 albums Farin Urlaub albums
4010453	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob%20Moleschott	Jacob Moleschott	Jacob Moleschott (9 August 1822 – 20 May 1893) was a Dutch physiologist and writer on dietetics. He is known for his philosophical views in regard to scientific materialism. He was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (since 1884). Life Born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, Moleschott studied at Heidelberg University, where he obtained his PhD in 1845, and began the practice of medicine in Utrecht in 1845, but soon moved back to Heidelberg University, where he lectured on physiology starting in 1847. The university reprimanded Moleschott for various controversial statements made in his lectures, leading to his resignation in 1854. Next to Carl Vogt and Ludwig Büchner, Moleschott stood in the center of the public debates about materialism in Germany in the 1850s. He taught as a professor of physiology at Zürich (1856), at Turin (1861), and at Rome (1879), where he died. Writings Moleschott explained the origin and condition of animals by the working of physical causes. He was an atheist. His characteristic formulae were "no thought without phosphorus" and "the brain secretes thought as the liver secretes bile." His major works are: Lehre der Nahrungsmittel. Für das Volk (Erlangen, 1850; 3rd edition, Erlangen, 1858) Physiologie der Nahrungsmittel (1850; second edition, 1859) Physiologie des Stoffwechsels in Pflanzen und Thieren (1851) Der Kreislauf des Lebens (1852; fifth edition, 1887) Untersuchungen zur Naturlehre des Menschen und der tiere (1856–93), continued after his death by Colosanti and Fubini Sulla vita umana (1861–67), a collection of essays Physiologisches Skizzenbuch (1861) Consigli e conforti nei tempi di colera (1864; third edition, 1884) Sull' influenza della luce mista e cromatica nell' esalazione di acido carbonico per l'organismo animale (1879), with Fubini Kleine Schriften (1880–87), collected essays and addresses Für meine Freunde (1894) The Jacob Moleschoot fund is kept in the Archiginnasio of Bologna's public library . Notes References Andreas Daum, Wissenschaftspopularisierung im 19. Jahrhundert: Bürgerliche Kultur, naturwissenschaftliche Bildung und die deutsche Öffentlichkeit, 1848–1914. Munich: Oldenbourg, 1998, , 2nd. edition 2002, including a short biography of Moleschott. Fredrick Gregory: Scientific Materialism in Nineteenth Century Germany, Springer, 1977, External links Short biography and bibliography in the Virtual Laboratory of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science The Popular Science Monthly, Volume 49 Sketch of Jacob Moleschott 1822 births 1893 deaths Dutch academics Dutch atheists Dutch physiologists Materialists People from 's-Hertogenbosch
4010462	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal%20%28Japanese%20band%29	Hal (Japanese band)	Hal (stylized HΛL, replacing the Latin "A" with the Greek "Λ" or Lambda) is a Japanese pop band formed in 1996. They have worked with several Japanese pop and rock stars and also have won two Japan Record Awards for their musical arrangements for singer Ayumi Hamasaki (with "Free & Easy" in 2002 and "No way to say" in 2003). Biography Hal went from music arrangers into a music band and then back to music arrangers, arranging songs for many Japanese artists. Toshiharu Umezaki (sometimes written as Toshiyasu Umezaki) is known as the main member and leader of the band, which had gone through some deformations in their structure. The sound of Hal is mainly a lively digital beat at the edge where the electric guitars are used a lot, as a special feature and typic in their arrangements. Hal started out as music arrangers in 1999 and became known especially for the work that they did (and are still doing) with Ayumi Hamasaki. "Appears", "Fly High", "M", "Evolution" and "No Way to Say" are some of their most famous tunes with her. They also have worked with some other artists like Ami Suzuki, the KinKi Kids, Every Little Thing and Dream. In 2000 the group of men did a casting to choose a female vocalist for forming the musical group Hal, which was an idea of Toshiharu Umesaki and Atsushi Sato's. Finally the singer Halna was chosen to be a part of Hal and they signed a deal with record label Avex Trax. They temporarily stopped their group as arrangers after the work with "Grip!" from Every Little Thing. After the release of seven singles and two studio albums as Hal, the band got separated in 2003 because Halna decided to leave the group and get away from the spotlight, with the release of their final album, called "Singles", a compilation album with all the singles released by the band, and they started to work again as arrangers with Ayumi Hamasaki and Tackey & Tsubasa. Atsushi Sato also left the band that year to arrange music on his own, under the nickname of ats-. He has recently worked with Ami Suzuki under Avex and Yuta Nakano, who left the band in early 2001 is currently working as remixer and also arranger. Currently Umezaki and Shimizu keep their name Hal active, arranging songs for Japanese singers and music groups. Discography HAL's single "The Starry Sky" was the ending theme for the anime Angelic Layer. The Angelic Layer OST also featured another song by HAL, "Justice" including a few remixes of both. HAL's 6th single, "I'll be the One", is the second opening of Hikaru No Go. Singles Decide, October 25, 2000 Save Me, January 11, 2001 Split Up, March 28, 2001 The Starry Sky May 23, 2001 Al Di La, April 17, 2002 I'll Be the One, July 19, 2002 One Love / A Long Journey, August 16, 2002 Albums Violation of the Rules, August 29, 2001 As Long As You Love Me, August 28, 2002 Singles, February 26, 2003 DVD Greatest Hal Clips: Chapter One, April 17, 2002 One, August 28, 2002 External links Hal (Music Group) Official Website at Avex Trax 蜃気楼２ – Hal's Fan Site A comprehensive list of songs composed and arranged by Hal Avex Group artists Japanese dance music groups Japanese pop music groups
4010481	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSin3%20interaction%20domain	MSin3 interaction domain	The mSin3 interaction domain (SID) is an interaction domain which is present on several transcriptional repressor proteins including TGFβ (transforming growth factor β) and Mad. It interacts with the paired amphipathic alpha-helix 2 (PAH2) domain of mSin3, a transcriptional repressor domain that is attached to transcription repressor proteins such as the mSin3A corepressor. Action of histone deacetylase 1 and 2 (HDAC1/2) is induced by the interaction of mSin3A with a multi-protein complex containing HDAC1/2. Transcription is also repressed by histone deacetylase-independent means. External links A 13-Amino Acid Amphipathic α-Helix Is Required for the Functional Interaction between the Transcriptional Repressor Mad1 and mSin3A Protein domains
4010485	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donghu%20District	Donghu District	Donghu District () is one of 6 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province, China. The district was created in the Tang dynasty when a bridge was built across Nanchang's Taihu lake, dividing the area into the East and West Lake districts. It covers over with a population of 482,000 as of 2019. Among them, the urban resident population is 476,300, and the population urbanization rate is 98.83%. The birth rate was 8.68%, and the natural growth rate was 3.2%. People's Park, the largest public park in downtown Nanchang, is located in Donghu. Toponymy The district's name in Chinese literally means "East Lake" which refers to Nanchang's East Lake. Donghu is also referred to in Lei Cizong's Records of Yuzhang, written during the Liu Song dynasty. History During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Li Daoyuan's Commentary on the Water Classic calls the lake Taihu, but it has been called Dong Hu (East Lake) since the Tang and Song Dynasties. The district contains five gates of the old city of Nanchang, dating to the Qing Dynasty - Zhangjiang Gate, Desheng Gate, Yonghe Gate, Guangrun Gate, and a part of Hue Gate. Three historic streets (Middle Street, West Street, East Street), are all within one jurisdiction which later became Donghu District. In 1926, after Nanchang was officially a city, it had different districts. The government divided the jurisdiction of the area into two districts at the beginning of 1949 but did not give them distinct names and merged into one. Then, the first and second districts were restored in August 1951, and in April 1955, they were renamed Donghu District and Shengli District, respectively. In June 1980, the two districts later merged into one Donghu District. In 2019, Donghu District's two sub-districts and one town (Shajin subdistrict, Weidong subdistrict, Shengmi town) were placed under the jurisdiction of Honggutan District. Geography Donghu District is in the northeast of Nanchang, between 28°40'15''-28°47'50'' north latitude and 115°50'39''-115°58'50'' east longitude. From south to north, it is bounded by Hongdu North Avenue, Fudayoudi, the southern branch of Ganjiang River, Qingshanhu District, and Nanchang County; Donghu is also bounded by Xihu District to the south (which includes Beijing West Road, the south part of Bayi Square, Bayi Avenue, Zhongshan Road, and the Zhongshan Bridge), Xinjian District and Qingshanhu District to the west, and the Xinjian district and Nanchang county to the north. In the southwest, the landscape of the Donghu District is high, whereas, in the northeast, it is flat. The highest point in Donghu District is 27.2 meters above sea level, while the lowest point is 16.4 meters above sea level. Climate The yearly average temperature of the Donghu District is 17.5°C (63.5°F). The monthly mean temperature in January is 5.0°C (41°F), and the mean in July is 29.6°C (85.28°F). The record cold temperature recorded in this area is -9.3°C (15.26°F), recorded in February 1972, and the record hot temperature is 40.6°C (105.08°F), recorded in July 1961. The annual average sunshine hours are 1903.9 hours, and the annual total radiation is 4819 kcal/cm². Demographics 2016 - 2019 As of the 2016 to 2019 Donghu District National Economic and Social Development Statistical Report, the census reports that the population dropped from 527,473 to 481,978. At the end of 2019, there were 476,315 urban resident population. The birth rate also dropped from 9.78‰ including 5,137 newborns in 2016 to 8.68‰ including 4,277 newborns in 2019. From 2016 to 2019, other statistics include a drop in natural growth rate from 4.14‰ to 3.20‰ and a drop in death rate from 5.64‰ to 5.47‰. 2020 As of the 2020 Donghu District National Economic and Social Development Statistical Report, the census reports that the population was 433,377, including 214,620 males and 218757 females. There were 3,460 newborns with a birth rate of 6.07‰ including 1,792 males and 1,668 females. Other statistic includes a 1.93‰ natural growth rate and a 4.13‰ death rate with a 2,357 death population. Administrative divisions Donghu District is divided into 10 subdistricts: Tourism Pavilion of Prince Teng, one of the Four Great Towers of China, also one of the , provincial historical and cultural site protected unit Bayi Park (Chinese: 八一公园), built around Donghu Bayi Square, one of the largest city squares in the world , one of the People's Park Shuiguanyin Pavilion (Chinese: 水观音亭) Acacia Park (Chinese: 相思林公园) Education Nanchang University, one of the China's Project 211 Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, ranked 43rd in Chinese medical universities on CUCAS Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics Nanchang Yuzhang Middle School (Chinese: 南昌市豫章中学) Nanchang No.28 Middle School (Chinese: 南昌市第二十八中学) Nanchang Experimental Middle School (Chinese: 南昌市实验中学) Nanchang Bayi Middle School (Chinese: 南昌市八一中学) Notable People , Song Dynasty poet Wang Fu, Song Dynasty poet and politician , Ming Dynasty philosopher and educator , Ming Dynasty educator and scholar , Ming Dynasty scholar References External links Nanchang Donghu District Government Web (Chinese) Nanchang County-level divisions of Jiangxi
4010491	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strzelecki%20Desert	Strzelecki Desert	The Strzelecki Desert is located in the Far North Region of South Australia, South West Queensland and western New South Wales. It is positioned in the northeast of the Lake Eyre Basin, and north of the Flinders Ranges. Two other deserts occupy the Lake Eyre Basin—the Tirari Desert and the Simpson Desert. Name It was named after the Polish explorer Paweł Edmund Strzelecki by Charles Sturt. Sturt was the first non-indigenous explorer in the area in late 1845, followed by the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition in 1861. Geography The desert covers 80,250 km2 making it the seventh largest desert in Australia. The Dingo Fence, Birdsville Track, the Strzelecki Track, the Diamantina River, Cooper Creek and the Strzelecki Creek all pass through the Desert. The desert is characterised by extensive dune fields and is home to three wilderness areas. Much of the desert is preserved within the Strzelecki Regional Reserve in South Australia. Parts of the eastern sections of the desert are protected by the Sturt National Park in New South Wales. A population of the endangered Dusky Hopping Mouse lives in the desert. Access The Cobbler Sandhills near Lake Blanche is a section of the Strzelecki Desert where the dunes are replaced by small eroded knolls, mostly with vegetation on the top. This area provided great difficulty for early attempts to cross the desert by car, and the name relates to the sheep which were the most difficult to shear, known as the "cobblers". See also Bore Track Deserts of Australia Strzelecki (disambiguation) References External links Innamincka.com: Aerial Video of the Strzelecki Desert Deserts of New South Wales Deserts of Queensland Deserts of South Australia Lake Eyre basin Far North (South Australia) South West Queensland Far West (New South Wales)
4010519	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel%20Carlisi	Samuel Carlisi	Samuel A. Carlisi also known as "Black Sam" and "Sam Wings" (December 15, 1914 – January 2, 1997), was an American gangster who was the boss of the Chicago Outfit criminal organization Between 1989 – 1996. Sam Carlisi's brother Roy was a caporegime in the Buffalo crime family, otherwise known as the Magaddino crime family. Roy was close to legendary Buffalo Mafia boss Stefano Magaddino, which gave Sam direct access to various east coast crime families that were aligned with the Buffalo Mafia such as those based in Rochester and Utica, New York and in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sam was known to use these connections to further his gambling and bookmaking interests, to fence stolen goods and possibly for narcotics operations he was overseeing or involved in. He was a cousin of mobster Al Tornabene. Carlisi started his criminal career with the Outfit as a driver for mobster Joseph Aiuppa when he was boss of the Cicero, Illinois crew. He is the uncle to Chicago Outfit mobsters Dominick DiMaggio and Nicholas DiMaggio. When Aiuppa was convicted in 1986 for the skimming of the Las Vegas casinos, Carlisi served as his replacement and as a front man. Carlisi earned his nickname "Wings" because he often flew around the country as a mob courier during the 1970s. When Ferriola became the boss of the Outfit, Carlisi served as his underboss. This followed the murders of Michael and Tony Spilotro, in which Carlisi had supposedly been involved. After Ferriola was diagnosed with cancer, he assigned the day-to-day supervision of the Outfit to Carlisi. After Ferriola died, Carlisi became the new boss. In March 1996, Carlisi was convicted of mob racketeering, loansharking, and arson in connection with an illegal gambling business in the Chicago area and the West suburbs and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Convicted with Carlisi were his chauffeur James "Little Jimmy" Marcello, Anthony Zizzo, Anthony Chiaramonti. On January 2, 1997, Carlisi died with fluid in his lungs as he was being force rushed/dragged out of a prison unit to a waiting golf cart. This caused heart attack while in prison. References External links The Mob & Friends - Sam "Black Sam"/"Wings" Carlisi Profile 1914 births 1997 deaths Chicago Outfit bosses American gangsters of Italian descent People convicted of racketeering American people who died in prison custody Prisoners who died in United States federal government detention
4010532	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas%20Richard%20Robinson%20High%20School	Thomas Richard Robinson High School	Thomas R. Robinson High School (known as Robinson High School) is a public magnet high school in Tampa, Florida. It is one of the four high schools in the county that has the rigorous International Bachelor diploma program. The school was established in 1959 and is named after Thomas R. Robinson, an educator in Hillsborough County who began teaching in 1917. Robinson High School is the smallest high school and in Hillsborough County. The official mascot of Robinson is the Fighting Knight. Athletics Robinson High School offers many sports including football, flag-football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country, soccer, lacrosse, and track. Robinson Knights were State Runner-up in football in 1963. The flag-football team have been 5-time State Champions since 2014. The school's rival is Plant High School. International Baccalaureate Programme The school is the third Hillsborough County high school to have an International Baccalaureate Programme, with the other IB schools being C. Leon King High School, Strawberry Crest High School, and Hillsborough High School (Tampa, Florida). The program was established in the 2006–2007 school year and offers a Pre-IB curriculum for grades 9 and 10, and an IB Diploma Programme for grades 11 and 12. Robinson received the status of a full-fledged IB diploma school for the 2008–2009 school year. The first class of IB students graduated in 2010. Only 150 spots are open every year for Robinson High's IB program. Robinson High School also had the highest number of National Merit semi finalists in Hillsborough County in 2015. Notable alumni Delbert Alvarado - NFL player Javier Arenas - NFL player Charlie Bradley - basketball player Janet Cruz - Florida State Senator Greg Ellingson - NFL player Mike Graham - professional wrestler Bruce Hector - NFL player Hulk Hogan - professional wrestler and actor Austin Idol - professional wrestler Steve Keirn - professional wrestler Joep Lange - HIV/AIDS researcher Byron Pringle - NFL Player John Reaves - NFL player Dirty Dick Slater - professional wrestler Larry Smith - NFL player Matt Vogler - football player Frankie Williams - NFL player References External links Robinson High School (HCPS) School website. T.R. Robinson High School Alumni Association Official RHS Alumni Association website. High schools in Tampa, Florida Public high schools in Florida 1959 establishments in Florida Educational institutions established in 1959
4010533	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphium%20nomius	Graphium nomius	Graphium nomius, the spot swordtail, is a butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia that belongs to the swallowtail family. The species was first described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1793. One of the grandest sights is a host of spot swordtails mud-puddling or swarming around a flowering forest tree. The spot swordtail gets its name from the line of distinct white spots along the margin of its wings. Range It is known from southern and eastern India (including Sikkim and Assam), Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Kampuchea. Description It differs from Graphium antiphates chiefly in the greater width of the black markings on the upperside, especially of the basal and subbasal bands that cross the forewing, both of which also extend to the dorsum. On the hindwing the black markings of the underside on the basal and discal areas are not only seen by transparency from below, but are actually represented, though only partially, by black scaling; the width of the dark grey terminal portion is also greater, and it has a tendency to turn to dusky black anteriorly, so that the sub-terminal series of black lunules are obscured anteriorly and are difficult to make out. Underside: markings similar to those of the typical form, but broader; forewing with the discal transverse band that reaches from costa to vein 1; hindwing: the black bands that cross the cell broader and proportionately closer together. It has a 94–100 mm expanse. Males and females. Upperside bluish-white. Forewing: cell with five broad transverse black bands, the basal and subbasal bands produced to the dorsum, the medial band generally extended into interspace 2, the preapical ended on the median rein, and the fifth or apical from costa along the discocellulars extends on both sides of these and terminates at lower apex of cell; beyond the fifth band is a short macular transverse bar of the ground colour that terminates on vein 5, followed by a very broad black terminal band that occupies about one-third of the width of the wing and is traversed by a transverse subterminal series of rounded spots of the ground colour. Hindwing: ground colour along dorsum and above vein 7 whitish; a streak along the dorsum, a subbasal and an inner discal transverse band from costa across cell, and a very broad terminal band, black; the former two joined near the tornus by cross lunular black marks, the terminal band traversed by a series of slender lunules of the ground colour; a small black spot in interspace 1 above tornus and another at base of interspace 4; the black at the apices of interspaces 2 to 4 and the lunules of the ground colour thereon suffused with grey; tail black, edged and tipped with white. Underside white, the black markings very similar but of a bronze brown with the following exceptions: Forewing: extensions below the median vein of the basal, subbasal, and median transverse bands crossing the cell, and the inner portion below vein 4 of the terminal broad band, black: on the hindwing the inner discal band is broken, irregular and black, and is bordered by a series of red spots outwardly edged with black; the subterminal series of lunules of the ground colour are broadly edged on the outer side with black; the grey patch in the caudal region is replaced by ochraceous grey. Antennae black; head, thorax and abdomen creamy white, with a medial broad longitudinal stripe; beneath, the abdomen with lateral black stripes. It has a wingspan of 68–95 mm. Status This butterfly is fairly common and tends to be local. It is not known to be threatened. Habitat Generally found in deciduous forest areas, among bushes with lesser secondary growth. Locally abundant below and less common above this level. Generally stays close to hilly and forested country. Habits It is shy and wary. It flies close to the ground and has a dodgy and fast flight, especially when disturbed. They often visit flowers. Spot swordtails may be seen to cluster around flowering trees. They are fond of Gmelina arborea, a deciduous tree from dry areas. Large numbers can be seen settling on damp roads and wet patches, especially in hot summers. It basks close to the ground, with wings partially open or completely spread. It is a known migrant in Sri Lanka. Life cycle Individuals are active from February to June. They are most abundant in March–April. It has been recorded in western India from July onwards for a few months. In the Nilgiris it has been recorded from February to October. Eggs Eggs are spherical, yellowish and slightly shiny. They are laid singly on the upper surface or at the margin on the underside of young leaves or buds. Larva The larva is black with a green underside. It has white transverse stripes. The anterior and posterior segments are yellowish. It has a pair of spines on each thoracic and anal segments. Glossy green osmeterium. It is a sluggish caterpillar which feeds mainly in the evening and at night. "Not so thick proportionally at the fourth segment as those of agamemnon, sarpedon and doson, and is somewhat quadrangular. It has four pairs of spines which are small but sharp. The most usual colour......is black, banded on the sides with narrow white stripes, except on the first three or four segments and the last., on which there is more or less rusty red ; but the shade varies very much, and in some the groundcolour is green." (Davidson and Aitken) Pupa Has the usual horn which characterizes this group, and also two short processes on the head, and is of some shade of earthy brown. It is attached by the tail and a close band and is not on the food plant but in crevices or under stones or roots. Food plants The larval host plants are Miliusa tomentosum, Miliusa velutina and Polyalthia longifolia of the family Annonaceae. Miliusa tomentosum is a deciduous tree. The pupae of the previous year's brood emerge, seek mates and lay eggs just as the tree puts out new growth. See also List of butterflies of India List of butterflies of India (Papilionidae) References General reading nomius Pathysa Butterflies of Asia Butterflies of Indochina Butterflies described in 1793
4010534	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby%20Races	Baby Races	Baby Races is an American game show that aired on the Family Channel from September 12, 1993 to March 6, 1994. After the last episode aired, the show went into reruns until August 27, 1994. It was hosted by Fred Travalena, and the announcer was Gene Wood. The executive producer was Robert Sherman. It was also filmed at the Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida (now Disney's Hollywood Studios). Gameplay The contestants on the show were young children who came with their parents to play in a series of events. Two teams play on each show. Events Some of the events were: Sandbox Golf - the children play miniature golf. They try to put a golf ball into a hole using miniature golf clubs. Cow Catcher - the children ride on their parents' back and try to round up some toy cows and place them in a corral. Paint by Numbers - the children throw number shaped sponges dipped in paint at their parents. Sit On It - The parents make sandcastle towers using buckets, and the children demolish the towers by, as the name suggests, sitting on them. Spill the Beans - the children carry plates of beans on their heads and dump the beans in a bowl held by one of their parents. At the end of the round, the bowl is placed on a scale to determine the score, with the result always rounded up to the next whole number. Wacky Woodpecker - the children, wearing a cone-shaped paper "beak," used the beak to pick additional beaks out of two on-stage "trees." Worm Toss - the children toss worms one at a time across a mat (representing water) into oversized pants worn by their parents. Anteater Antics - the children tried to pick up magnetic ants using a magnetic beak. Thermometer Ball - the parents picked up their children, lifting them up and down so that the children could "slam dunk" small basketballs into a large tube. Games were played in a 45 second time limit (with the exception that the first game, the only one where the children competed directly, sometimes lasted for 30 seconds), and each item in each game was worth one point (occasionally two), with each kid's last game being played for two points an item. The toy store At the end of the game, each child received a certificate showing his or her total score, and selected a prize from a "toy store" in front of a video wall. Participating adults also received prizes. Critical reception Evan Levine of the Houston Chronicle called the show "mostly silly". Writing for the Chicago Tribune, criticized Travalena's hosting style as "lame" but thought that some of the stunts were "relatively creative". References External links Baby Races on IMDb American children's game shows 1990s American children's game shows 1993 American television series debuts 1994 American television series endings The Family Channel (American TV network, founded 1990) original programming English-language television shows Television series about children
4010538	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paika	Paika	Paika is a small town from Palai on the Pala-Ponkunnam road of Muvattupuzha - Punalur SH:08, in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. It is part of Meenachil Taluka, known as one of the most fertile agricultural regions of Travancore. The town is well connected to the plantation towns of Kanjirapally, Erattupetta and Ponkunnam. The majority of residents are Syrian Malabar Nasrani Catholic Christians continuing their traditions from the times of Saint Thomas, an apostle of Jesus Christ. This region is part of the mid-lands (adjacent to the high ranges) of south-eastern Kerala. The main income is from agriculture, mostly rubber plantations. Demographics Many Syrian Catholic families of Kerala have origins around Meenachil that includes places like Pala, Paika, Edamattom, Bharananganam, Kuruvinal, Poovarany, Vilakkumadom, Thidanadu, Pinnakkanadu, Chettuthodu, Chengalam. The region is also credited to be the earliest place to experience agrarian expansion, initiated by a few Nasrani families of the region, as early as the 1840s. This trend of expansion later spread to other places in and around Meenachil and Kanjirapally Taluks. These expansions brought about major changes in the social and economic scene of Central Travancore. Economy Most of the Syrian Catholic families here are rubber estate owners. The Sabarimala Pilgrimage route passes through Paika. The 'Jubilee feast' of the shrine of Our Lady (St. Mary's shrine Paika is conducted during the second week of December. It attracts thousands of believers every year to this hamlet. Miles of colourful decorations along the pathways and processions led by traditional orchestra during the feast provide cynosure to the eyes. Bible Tableau and Two Wheeler Fancy Dress competitions are conducted in association with Jubilee Thirunal. Cultural programmes led by major troupes and play back singers in association with Jubilee celebrations also attract thousands of people. Inner Paika also has large tracts of rubber plantations owned by private families. The main income and prosperity of Paika is from the rubber plantations. History and Etymology The elders are of the opinion that the former name of Paika was Kottachery (kotta=basket; chery=place where people gather), and it was a thriving market in the past. The name Paika originated from "poika" meaning a small river, which runs on the side of Paika.JOHNSON P P from ponkunnam is the main attraction of the ceremony. References Villages in Kottayam district
4010561	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior%20Professional%20Baseball%20Association	Senior Professional Baseball Association	The Senior Professional Baseball Association, referred to commonly as the Senior League, was a winter baseball league based in Florida for players age 35 and over, with a minimum age of 32 for catchers. The league began play in 1989 and had eight teams in two divisions and a 72-game schedule. Pitchers Rollie Fingers, Ferguson Jenkins (both future Hall of Famers), and Vida Blue, outfielder Dave Kingman, and managers Earl Weaver and Dick Williams were the league's marquee names; and former big league outfielder Curt Flood was the circuit's first Commissioner. At age 54, Ed Rakow was the league's oldest player. First season Throughout the inaugural season, most clubs struggled with poor attendance, with an average attendance of less than 1,000 per game. On the field, the West Palm Beach Tropics ran away with the league's South Division, finishing 15 games ahead of the second place Fort Myers Sun Sox. In the North, the St. Petersburg Pelicans finished in first, and the Bradenton Explorers were second, narrowly holding off the Orlando Juice. Infielder Ron Washington of West Palm Beach was the league's offensive star, hitting .359 with a league leading 73 RBIs and winning the MVP award. Washington's teammate Mickey Rivers hit .366, and Gold Coast Sun Bert Campaneris, the oldest everyday player in the league at 47, stole 16 bases. Bradenton's Jim Morrison hit .290 with 55 RBIs and led the league with 17 homers. Tim Ireland of Fort Myers hit a league best .374, and his teammate Kim Allen paced the circuit with 33 stolen bases. Willie Aikens hit 12 home runs and had 58 RBIs. West Palm Beach pitcher Juan Eichelberger went 11–5 with a 2.90 ERA, and St. Petersburg's Milt Wilcox went 12–3. Jon Matlack, Tim Stoddard, and Pete Falcone each won 10 games. Bradenton's Rick Lysander saved 11 games, and Winter Haven's Bill Campbell notched 5 saves to go along with a 2.12 ERA. Joaquín Andújar of Gold Coast had 5 wins and an ERA of 1.31. In the first weekend of February 1990, the league's top four teams participated in a three-game, single elimination tournament with a rather unusual format. On February 2, the league's second place clubs faced off. The Explorers defeated the Sun Sox for a chance to face the St. Petersburg Pelicans. The next day, the Pelicans beat the Explorers 9–2 to advance to the league championship game against the West Palm Beach Tropics. On February 4, 1990, the Pelicans, powered by Lamar Johnson's home run and 3 RBIs, beat the Tropics 12–4 for the league's first championship. The 1989-90 player statistics for all teams were published in the Sporting News on February 12, 1990, pages 30–31 "Assessing the Boys of Winter". 1989/1990 Teams Northern Division St. Petersburg Pelicans (42–30, 1st Place) Bradenton Explorers (38–34, 2nd Place) Orlando Juice (37–35, 3rd Place) Winter Haven Super Sox (29–43, 4th Place) Southern Division West Palm Beach Tropics (52–20, 1st Place) Fort Myers Sun Sox (37–35, 2nd Place) Gold Coast Suns (32–39, 3rd Place) St. Lucie Legends (20–51, 4th Place) Second season For its second season, four of the league's eight teams (Gold Coast, Orlando, St. Lucie, and Winter Haven) folded; the West Palm Beach Tropics became a traveling team known as the Florida Tropics, and the Explorers moved from Bradenton to Daytona Beach, becoming the Daytona Beach Explorers. The circuit then added clubs in Arizona, the Sun City Rays, as well as in California, the San Bernardino Pride. In addition, the league dropped the minimum age to 34 and shortened the season to 56 games. Less than halfway through its second season, the SPBA folded on December 26, 1990. 1990/1991 Standings St. Petersburg Pelicans (15–8) Sun City Rays (13–9) San Bernardino Pride (13–12) Daytona Beach Explorers (11–12) Fort Myers Sun Sox (11–14) Florida Tropics (7–15) Ron Washington, Joaquín Andújar, Paul Mirabella, Danny Boone, and Ozzie Virgil Jr. signed Major League Baseball contracts after playing in the Senior League; Mirabella, Boone, and Virgil all played in the Majors after their appearances in the SPBA. References Baseball leagues in Florida Defunct independent baseball leagues in the United States Sports leagues established in 1989 Sports leagues disestablished in 1990 1989 establishments in Florida 1990 disestablishments in Florida Defunct professional sports leagues in the United States
4010566	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine%20foam	Melamine foam	Melamine foam is a foam-like material consisting of a melamine-formaldehyde condensate. It is the active component of a number of abrasive cleaner sponges, notably the Magic Eraser. It is used as thermal insulation and as a soundproofing material. Properties The open-cell foam is microporous and its polymeric substance is very hard, so that when used for cleaning it works like extremely fine sandpaper, getting into tiny grooves and pits in the object being cleaned. On a larger scale, the material feels soft because the reticulated foam bubbles interconnect. Its structure is a 3D network of very hard strands, when compared to the array of separate bubbles in a material such as styrofoam. Cleaning In the early 21st century, it was discovered that melamine foam is an effective abrasive cleaner. Rubbing with a slightly moistened foam may remove otherwise "uncleanable" external markings from surfaces. For example, melamine foam can remove crayon, marker pen, and grease from painted walls and wood finishings, plastic-adhering paints from treated wooden tables, and adhesive residue and grime from hubcaps. If the surface being cleaned is not sufficiently hard, it may be finely scratched by the melamine material. Similarly to a pencil eraser, the foam wears away during use, leaving behind a slight residue which can be rinsed off. Other uses It is also used as insulation for pipes and ductwork, and as a soundproofing material for studios, sound stages, auditoriums, and the like. The low smoke and flame properties of melamine foam prevent it from being a fire hazard. It is also used as the main sound and thermal insulation material for bullet trains, due to its high sound absorption, excellent thermal insulation performance and light weight. See also Melamine resin References External links BASF Story about Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Basotect VIXUM Re: spot cleaning walls in gallery Dangerous Chemicals in Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Snopes.com article debunking rumour about supposed dangerous chemicals in Magic Eraser Cleaning tools BASF Insulators Artificial materials Abrasives
4010585	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa%20Bay%20Technical%20High%20School	Tampa Bay Technical High School	Tampa Bay Technical High School (TBT) is a public comprehensive magnet high school for grades 9–12 in Florida, United States. It was established in 1969 as Tampa Bay Vocational Technical School. The school mascot is the Titan. Students apply for one of three programs: Tampa Bay Technical High School Programs, Academy of Architecture & Environmental Design, or Academy of Health Professions. The school campus resembles a community college campus with laboratory facilities for technology programs. Transportation is provided by the Hillsborough County Public Schools through a bus transfer system. Demographics Tampa Bay Tech HS is 49% Black, 26% Hispanic, 1% White, 5% Asian, 5% multiracial, and 2% other Academics In 2015–2016 Tampa Bay Technical High School had a graduation rate of 95%, and 75% of students were enrolled in Advanced Placement courses, with 41% passing. Dual enrollment courses are available through Hillsborough Community College. The school offers the following programs: Technology programs Auto Body Repair Automotive Repair Air Conditioning (HVAC) Architecture Business Education Business Health Administration Academy Commercial Art Academy Computer Systems Technology Culinary Arts Diesel Technology Early Childhood Education Interior Design Journalism Welding Industrial Electricity ROTC Academy of Health The Health program teaches Cardiology, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Veterinary Assistant, Medical Laboratory, Vision Specialist, Dental Aid, and Radiology and EMS Training. Academy of Architecture The Academy of Architecture has classes in two separate rooms, each a fully functioning lab. The students learn fundamental skills about the architecture field and practice computer-aided design as well as manual drafting. Students enter contests throughout the year, including a local drafting and design competition at the Strawberry Festival, national drafting and design competitions with SkillsUSA, and the West Point Bridge Design Contest. Club involvement Clubs are plentiful in the school and some nationwide clubs include chapters at Tampa Bay Tech. Clubs are divided into Career, Service, Interest and Honors Clubs. Career clubs HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) National FFA Organization (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) FSPA (The Florida Scholastic Press Association) FCCLA CAA (Commercial Arts Academy) Notable people Paul Ray Smith - Iraq war hero and Medal of Honor recipient Ted Washington - retired National Football League player Brian Blair - professional wrestler and local politician. Kevin Hobbs - former NFL player Maritza Correia - swimmer, silver medalist in the 2004 Olympic Games Michelle Phan - makeup artist Deon Cain - NFL wide receiver and member of 2016 Clemson Tigers football team championship team Kevin Jermaine "Kay-Jay" Harris - Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 10th round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft. Played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers followed by a short stint in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and New York Giants. Maurice Crum Jr.- Notre Dame Linebacker (2004-2008) and Defensive Coordinator for Ole Miss References External links School website Educational institutions established in 1969 High schools in Tampa, Florida Public high schools in Florida Charter schools in Florida 1969 establishments in Florida
4010596	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selene%20%28Underworld%29	Selene (Underworld)	Selene is a character and the main protagonist of the Underworld film franchise, in which she is portrayed by Kate Beckinsale. The character is introduced in the first film, Underworld, as an elite vampire assassin known as a "Death Dealer" who relentlessly hunts down the Lycans for allegedly murdering her family. She becomes attracted to a human named Michael Corvin and, upon discovering that her sire and adoptive father Viktor was actually responsible for the death of her family, defects from the vampire clan. Creation Selene was created by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, and Danny McBride. According to Grevioux, Selene is based on the X-Men villain of the same name appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Selene was introduced in the first film of the series, Underworld. Character Selene is born in the late 14th century and grows up as a normal, happy, vibrant child. The youngest of two daughters of a master mason and smith, Selene and her sister Cecilia love painting pictures, and playing games like 'Silly Goose'. At the age of nineteen, the untimely and gruesome deaths of her entire family completely breaks her heart and leaves her an orphan. The deaths of her six-year-old nieces hit her especially hard. Deceived by their murderer, Viktor, into believing that a pack of Lycans were the ones responsible, Selene dedicates herself to avenging their deaths. As a Death Dealer (the Vampires' fighting elite), Selene commits herself to the duty of exterminating the Lycans as a species, a duty she sees as 'sacred' one, burying herself into her work. She also isolates herself, never socializing with anyone outside of the Death Dealers, as the majority of the Vampire Coven are more concerned whiling away their immortal lives in hedonistic pursuits instead of concerning themselves with the serious business of the war against the Lycans. She also serves as one of Viktor's most loyal and most powerful Death Dealers, having been vampirically-sired by him personally. While she looks up to Viktor as a surrogate father figure (and he sees her as a surrogate daughter), she never stops to feel grief over the loss of her real family. According to Kate Beckinsale in The Making of Underworld, by the point in time of the events of the first movie, Selene has been a soldier of the Vampire Clan for so long, it has gotten to the point where "[Selene's] almost forgotten she's a woman, she's absolutely focused on revenge and killing, and she's really good at it. Then, she meets Michael, she starts to get a... kind of memory of what it's like to be human, and to be with humans. She's not completely human, but she is actually 'human' somewhere underneath there." According to the novelizations of the events of the movies, prior to crossing paths with Michael, Selene has never been in love before. She was not a virgin; neither love nor lust had lured Selene into 'carnal encounters' with other vampires, but rather curiosity and loneliness. Such encounters are few, infrequent, and without consequence, all of them temporary indulgences quickly put behind her. Personality Selene is headstrong and stubborn, even to a fault, not willing to back down when she knows something is wrong or leave any stone unturned when she is investigating Lycan activity. This can continue even to the point of endangering herself, such as when she passed out from blood loss at the wheel of her car after Michael warned her against driving in her condition. Selene is described as being "steely-eyed", and having great "emotional independence" from the rest of the Coven, as well being of "extreme intelligence" and of "sharp intuition". In her Underworld official bio, it is stated that she "trusts almost no-one", and that she has a "passion for truth, albeit laced with vengeance", which "traps her in a reluctantly violent and tragic purpose". After centuries of militaristic discipline, having served as a Death Dealer of the vampire clan, Selene had long since developed a near-impervious, stoic external demeanor. Selene is not known for a sense of humor and is actually one of the most honest vampires in the franchise. She is also something of an idealist, believing in certain ideals as justice. Although a vampire for six centuries, Selene only really willingly interacted with other Death Dealers and has never fit in with her own kind (most of whom are too absorbed in their own pursuits of self-gratification) unlike them, Selene has never forgotten why she became a vampire and that they are at war with the Lycans, which leads her to consider them layabouts and dead weight, so she cares little for what they all think of her. In the first installment, Kraven, who fancies himself as her suitor, complains that she pays far too much attention to hunting and killing Lycans, and that she takes "this warrior business far too seriously". Selene, meanwhile, regards Kraven as "a pig, a coward and an insufferable egotist" who is too wrapped up in himself to even pick up on the fact that Selene simply doesn't want anything to do with him, let alone be his arm-trophy at the coven's social events. She dodges his social gatherings, she outright rejects his romantic advances at every turn, in public and in private and she prefers to dedicate her every waking hour into her calling as a Death Dealer. For the most part, Selene comes across as "icy" and "unemotional" to those who don't really bother to get close to her, like most of the coven. After years of being a disciplined soldier, Selene is well into the habit of keeping her emotions in check, and keeps her cool in the heat of battle and the face of danger. This same rigorous mentality has made it difficult sometimes to open up to others, especially Michael, early in the story. By her own admission, she's "not good with feelings". In the first novelization, she is described as being "much more comfortable discussing interrogation techniques" than "divulging the seamier underside of the vampiric lifestyle". In Underworld: Awakening, her own daughter easily misinterprets her behavior for being "as cold as one already dead", before Selene explains that her heart isn't cold, but it is broken (as Michael is missing at the time) Selene is also in the habit of downplaying any pain or wounds she has received - a habit of hers that Michael has since become familiar with. Cracks in Selene's emotional armor start to show themselves when she and then-human Michael Corvin meet for the first time at a subway, moments before a shootout, at the beginning of the first film. Other vampires, like Kraven and Erika, quickly catch on to Selene's feelings towards Michael before even she herself does. The two experience a mutual "dynamic attraction" at first sight and things start to escalate between the two of them, even after she learns that Michael has been bitten by a lycan while she was trying to protect him from them. Because of his innocence, Selene defends Michael from both vampire and lycan, knowing full well Viktor would kill her for doing so. Selene also becomes noticeably more violent when those she loves suffer or die. When her family was murdered, she went on a revenge spree against the lycans (whom she had been led to believe were responsible by Viktor) that lasted over six centuries, until the truth was revealed to her. When she learns of Viktor's hand in her family's murder and sees him about to kill Michael, she slices through his head with his own sword the first shot she gets, without hesitation. Furthermore, when she believes Michael dead by Markus' hand she goes on a suicide mission to eliminate Markus and William, before Michael's hybrid abilities revive him; Selene doesn't care if she dies, just as long as she can take Markus and William down with her. When Markus brings up her family, after impaling her with one of his wing talons, saying how it was a "mistake" for Viktor to have "(kept Selene) as a pet. He should have killed you with the rest of your family" (in the novelization, Markus also calls them "insignificant"); in a fit of rage, Selene snaps the wing talon off at a joint, using it to stab him through the head before pushing him into the spinning rotors of a helicopter. In Underworld: Awakening, when her daughter is taken by the lycans at the Antigen facility, Selene stages an attack on the building, luring the lycan security personnel into a trap by taking the elevator up the building and setting silver gas explosives at every floor, to get back her daughter. Biography Backstory As revealed in the first & second films, Selene is born to a Hungarian family; her father, mother, her older sister Cecilia, and her baby twin nieces. Selene is estimated to have been born around the year 1383. At some point, Selene's father is approached by a powerful warlord named Viktor with a commission to design and build a prison. According to the novelizations, Selene's father is well known as both a stone mason and blacksmith; and the commission involves the excavation of a new dungeon and prison under a fortress of Viktor's, as well as striking two unique keys for one cell in particular. Selene is around 6-7-years-old when work on the prison is completed. Seven years later, at around the age of 13 to 14 years, Selene becomes an aunt to her older sister's twin daughters. During the winter of Lucian's escape, about 6-years-later, Viktor fears that Lucian may know of William, the progenitor of all werewolves, (given that Lucian, whether he knew it or not, was now holding one of the keys to William's prison): To Keep the Location of William's prison a secret, Viktor kills everyone involved in the construction of the prison and anyone who may have visited or seen the fortress. One night, Viktor prowls into the farm of Selene's family, kills, and feeds upon them one-by-one. When he comes across Selene, however, he funds that he 'could not bear the thought of draining [her] dry', (as described by Kraven) '[Selene], who reminded him so much of his precious Sonja'. That night, Viktor turns Selene into a vampire. She is 19 years old when turned. He leads her to believe that the culprits of the murder of her family are Lycans and that Viktor saved her from them. He claims to have been tracking The Lycans when they led him to her family's farm. With the strength of a vampire, Viktor tells Selene, she can avenge them all. Selene is the only survivor to have walked through the corridors of the fortress. Viktor does not kill her because of her resemblance to his deceased daughter and his belief that she is much too young to remember where exactly the fortress' location is. Selene goes on to become a Death Dealer, fighting against the Lycans for vengeance. For the centuries that follow, (the better part of a thousand years) she serves under Viktor with blind loyalty, remaining in the dark about her family's murder by none other than Viktor himself. On Viktor's orders, Selene exiles Andreas Tanis, the Coven's official historian. At some point, she also becomes the unwilling object of the romantic interests of Kraven, the Coven's regent. Underworld After a confrontation with the Lycan hitman Raze, she discovers what is supposedly a Lycan lair. She is angry when Kraven dismisses her claims, not knowing that Kraven is in league with the Lycan leader Lucian in a bid to take over the control of the vampire realm from the Elders. She tracks down Michael Corvin, in whom she believes the Lycans hava an interest. Against the sacred laws of The Vampire Covenant, she and Michael, who is infected with the lycanthropy virus, fall in love. She awakens Viktor from his deep slumber (torpor), believing that only he has the power to deal with the conspiracy between Kraven and Lucian. She then leads a mass assault on the Lycans' underground bunker. After Michael is shot with silver nitrate by Kraven, Selene is forced to infect Michael with her vampire strain in order to save his life, thus making him the first hybrid. She also learns the truth about the identity of her family's killer from Kraven; she strikes Viktor down while the Elder is preoccupied fighting Michael. She then retrieves Sonja's pendant, carrying on her legacy. Underworld: Evolution In Underworld: Evolution, after Viktor's death, Selene and Michael go on the run from both Lycans and Vampires. They are confronted by Markus, the last surviving Vampire Elder. He is now a Vampire-Dominant Hybrid, due to his ingesting the blood of Lycan scientist Singe, which seeped into his chamber. As Markus attacks her, Michael intervenes and battles him to protect her. After narrowly escaping Markus and the sunlight, Selene and Michael take refuge in a warehouse and begin a sexual relationship. Selene also finds that she has seen the pendant that Markus was trying to get, when she was a child. In order to find out why Markus was after the pendant, she seeks out Andreas Tanis. Tanis tells her the truth about her family's slaughter, (they were killed after Lucian began his revolution to keep William from being freed,) and reveals to her that, contrary to popular belief, Markus, not Viktor, is the original vampire. He then sets up a meeting for her and Michael with Alexander Corvinus, Markus's father and the first true immortal. Selene is angered at Alexander for not removing the threat his sons, Markus and William, posed long ago. Alexander retorts by asking her if she would murder her own son. An interruption by Markus, in which Michael is seemingly killed, also results in Selene's memories of the fortress to be revealed to Markus through her blood. Alexander, dying from his son's attack, tells Selene that the only way to defeat Markus and William is to drink his legendary immortal blood, adding that she will become "The Future". Selene gains greater strength and new powers from Alexander's blood. She and a squad of Alexander's Cleaners (who, like Michael, are Alexander's descendants through his third son) invade William's dungeon, trying to stop the threat. They arrive too late, however, and Selene is forced to fight Markus. Markus is shocked at the smell of his father's blood coursing through Selene's veins. Locking Markus in William's dungeon, Selene discovers that William infected all surviving members of the six Cleaners escorting her, all of which become Lycans. Markus kills the last remaining Cleaners who are operating a helicopter which provides close air support/suppressing-fire. When it crashes, the rotors continue to spin dangerously close to those in the fray. Selene fights Markus once more, and the Elder drives his wing talon through her chest. Selene, empowered by Alexander's ancient and pure blood, tears away the talon and drives it upwards through Markus's skull before throwing him into the moving rotor blades and killing him. After Selene defeats Markus and Michael defeats William, sunlight lands on Selene's arm, revealing that Alexander's blood has purged the vampiric weakness to sunlight. Underworld: Awakening In Underworld: Awakening, Selene escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. However, Selene and her two new allies; David (a young vampire) and Detective Sebastian (who lost his wife after being discovered as a vampire), discover a hidden conspiracy from rogue members of the Lycan clan within the humans' war against both species, and also finds that she has mothered a child with Michael, Eve, who was born during Selene's suspended animation. Despite their never having met or become acquainted with one another since Eve's birth, Selene ultimately bonds with her daughter. Selene battles to rescue Eve and Michael, facing a 'Super Lycan', with abilities similar to her own including incredible healing rate and an immunity to silver. Eventually Selene kills the Super Lycan, and rescues Eve, who kills the Lycan doctor in charge, but when they go to rescue Michael (whom Selene had found and weakened the cryogenic tank of earlier), they find that he has already escaped and are unable to locate him, but Selene knows he will be hunted like Eve was. Earlier in the film David offers her the opportunity to return to the vampire coven, in hopes she will consent to train a new generation of Death Dealers in response to both the human and Lycan threats, as many of their numbers are either in hiding from their enemies or dead. Underworld: Blood Wars Following the events of Awakening, Selene sends Eve away for her own safety with not even Selene knowing where she is. Selene keeps a lock of Eve's hair in remembrance and is hunted by the Lycans for Eve's location and the Vampires as a traitor for killing the Vampire Elder Viktor. In response to the threat posed by new Lycan leader Marius, the Vampire Council agrees to grant Selene clemency in exchange for Selene training their Death Dealers to fight this new threat. David eventually convinces Selene to take the offer, but she is betrayed by Council member Semira and her lover Death Dealer Varga as Semira desires revenge for Viktor's death and mostly covets Selene's power for herself. With the help of David and Thomas, Selene escapes, but not before at least a litre of her blood is drained and Thomas killed. Following Thomas' last wishes, David and Selene travel to the Nordic Coven where David is revealed to be the son of the Vampire Elder Amelia and her rightful heir. Selene meets Nordic warrior, Lena, who shows her the Nordic Coven's cocooning process, a process that enables them to access the "special place" between worlds and enhance their abilities. Shortly afterwards, Marius and his Lycans attack the Coven and Selene is defeated. Marius learns from Selene's blood memories that she truly does not know where Eve is and remembering that Lena told her the cocooning process starts with the Vampire submerging themselves in water, Selene submerges herself in a frozen lake. She is later retrieved by David and Lena and cocooned properly. During the Lycan attack on the Eastern Coven, Selene returns with her powers enhanced by the cocooning, wearing the coat of a member of the Nordic Coven and with her hair having turned partially white. Selene leads the Nordic Vampires to the aid of the Eastern Coven and battles Marius, learning from his blood memories that he murdered her lover Michael and is using his blood to temporarily increase his own abilities (believing that Eve's blood will make this permanent). Selene uses her new speed to get behind Marius and rip out his spine, killing him. David is then able to use Marius' head to get the remaining Lycans to retreat. Following the battle, Selene helps to treat the injured Vampires wounds and is elected one of the new Vampire Elders, alongside David and Lena, making Selene one of the three new leaders of the entire Vampire race. In a flash forward, it is revealed that Selene was reunited with Eve while at the Nordic Coven. Skills and vampiric attributes Selene is proficient with many weapons, medieval and modern. She is well versed with both projectile and melee weapons. Modern firearms that she uses include the Walther P99 and a variety of fully automatic machine pistols. Selene is also an expert in unarmed combat. In Blood Wars, Selene's combat skills are stated to be "second to none." In all three films, she is seen jumping from a ledge of at least one hundred feet and landing without injury. As a vampire, Selene frequently demonstrates superior physical abilities. After absorbing the Corvinus strain directly from Alexander Corvinus, Selene's powers were greatly upgraded. Following her use of the Nordic Coven's sacred ritual, Selene's already incredible powers were greatly enhanced. Selene is stated to be "the Purest Vampire" due to having Alexander Corvinus' blood and is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful Vampire at the time of Blood Wars. Superhuman agility: Selene is able to perform athletic moves, such as doing a back-flip into a hole in a bridge, and leaping from tree to tree in an instant. In Awakening, she is able to do a spinning headscissors to a Lycan, and is seen jumping over two cars with one hand. Selene's agility has proven to help her in battle against the Lycans, allowing her to take on multiple Lycans at once. She has shown the ability of cling in the walls like an insect. Superhuman healing: She can heal rapidly from most wounds in just minutes, including sunlight burns and a shotgun blast to the abdomen. However, injuries that result in massive loss of blood in a short time can be fatal and she must ingest fresh blood in order to properly heal. After becoming a Vampire-Corvinus Strain Hybrid, her healing powers were increased to the point where she could withstand Marcus's wing talon being impaled through her chest without suffering any visible effects and survive after being shot in the head and other parts of her body. She is also seen to be able to force bullets out of her body. Superhuman strength: Being a vampire, later a vampire-human hybrid, Selene is even much stronger than humans and most other supernatural creatures. She grabs Michael by the throat and holds him against a wall several feet off the ground, performs spectacular leaps, and strikes her enemies with tremendous force. She is able to kill younger vampires with just a few blows and manhandles four police officers with ease. She is shown to be able to engage lycans in close-quarter combat without being harmed, even before becoming infected with the corvinus strain. After her infection, she is shown to be able to ram her arm through a lycan in battle and has also gone toe-to-toe in physical fight against Marcus, despite his status as the first vampire and a hybrid. In the stunts featurette on the Underworld DVD/Blu-ray, the stunt coordinators mention how they have to make it look like Selene had the "strength of ten men". In Underworld: Awakening, she uses the greatest extent of her strength seen to date when she flips a van, which has momentum equal to 180 tons. In Underworld: Blood Wars, thanks to the Nordic Coven's enhancement, Selene is able to rip the spine out of a transformed lycan hybrid with her bare hands. Superhuman speed: She moves with incredible celerity, able to move between streets and run across hallways appearing as nothing more than a blurred image. In Underworld: Evolution, Selene was quick enough to sprint by and incapacitate a group of police officers without them being able to keep up with her movements. In Underworld: Awakening, she is shown speeding through two lines of armed guards while slitting their throats with a scalpel in the process, and then disappearing in an instant. She also demonstrates speed akin to teleportation when she breaks into a scientist's apartment and moves right next to him in an instant. In Underworld: Blood Wars, after her powers are enhanced by the Nordic Coven, Selene's speed grows to the point that she can move about as a blur that no one is capable of following. Superhuman senses: Being a vampire she has increased senses like hearing, sight, smell, etc. Superhuman durability: She is seen jumping from a ledge at least 100 feet (12 floors) high and landing without injury. She can leap to high places with ease, seen when jumping over large fences. She can take a shotgun blast to the abdomen without flinching. She is able to perform amazing feats of strength without fatigue and can withstand the crushing depths of the ocean without a wetsuit or breathing apparatus. Blood sorting: In Underworld: Awakening, Selene demonstrates the ability to absorb and read another Immortal's blood memories (similar to that of what the Elders did) by drinking the blood of her daughter, Eve. In Underworld: Blood Wars, she is able to use this ability to read the memories of David, the lycan Marius and herself by drinking her own blood. Immunity to UV light: Due to her nature as a vampire-human hybrid, Selene possesses a pure Immortal's immunity to UV light. At the end of Underworld: Evolution, her eyes are shown to be able to turn almost a pure white and she is now able to walk in the sunlight. Selene is shown using this ability to ambush the lycans in daylight during Underworld: Awakening and to escape with David in Underworld: Blood Wars. When talking with Detective Sebastian, Selene calls her UV immunity a gift from Alexander Corvinus. Sensory synchronization: Selene and her daughter can perceive each other psychically when in relative close proximity to each other. Resurrection: Selene has displayed the ability to resurrect deceased vampires as vampire-human hybrids like herself by applying her blood directly to their hearts as she did when she resurrected David in Underworld: Awakening. This is an ability unique to her as shown by other vampires amazement over her ability to resurrect David in Underworld: Awakening. Increased speed: In Underworld: Blood Wars, is later revealed Selene had beenresurrected by the Nordic Coven after undergoing the ritual of passing to the sacred world, and had received new powers, including enhanced speed. In other media Selene appears in the video game Underworld: The Eternal War. Selene is the third-person shooter throughout the missions. Production background In 2003's Underworld, Kate Beckinsale became known as an actor and stated that it was markedly different from her previous work and Beckinsale has said she was grateful for the change of pace after appearing in "a bunch of period stuff and then a bunch of romantic comedies." "It was quite a challenge for me to play an action heroine and pull off all that training when [in real life] I can't catch a ball if it's coming my way." The film received mostly negative reviews but was a surprise box office hit and has gained a cult following. In September 2003, shortly after the release of Underworld, production companies Screen Gems and Lakeshore planned to release a prequel as the third film following Underworlds sequel, Underworld: Evolution. Kate Beckinsale, who portrayed Selene in Underworld, expressed interest in reprising her role for the sequel and the prequel. In 2006, Beckinsale reprised her role as Selene in the successful vampire sequel Underworld: Evolution, directed by her husband. It was the first time she had "been involved with a movie from the moment it's a germ of an idea right through the whole editing process." Her daughter had a small role as the younger Selene, and took direction well: "I didn't think she would take either of us that seriously. We both envisaged a situation where it would be kind of like trying to get her into a snow suit. She suddenly became highly professional ... She said, “Could you call me Selene?” I certainly don't insist on being called Selene, so she didn't get that from me." In a June 2006 interview, When asked if Kate Beckinsale would reprise her role as Selene in the prequel, Wiseman said, "It will be in the time period before, but it will overlap into the creation of her as well. We're in the process of seeing how far we go with that." In the actual film, Selene appears briefly at the end. Beckinsale did not film new footage, a scene from Underworld was used to bookend the film. Beckinsale also provided a monologue for the beginning of the film. Beckinsale returned to the role of Selene for the fourth installment of the vampire franchise Underworld: Awakening. She "wasn't intending to do another one" but was convinced by the quality of the script: "You really want to see stakes that mean something in these kind of movies. Otherwise, it really is just lots of explosions and people running around in tight clothes." Publication history Selene appears in the non-canon novel Underworld: Blood Enemy, written by Greg Cox. Selene is responsible for the death of renegade Lycan Leyba, tracking her down after Leyba's forces attack a Lycan weapons deal and are responsible for the deaths of both the Lycans and another member of Selene's team. During the confrontation with Leyba, Leyba briefly reflects that Selene's eyes are like 'hers' (Sonja's), but Selene never learns the meaning of this comment before she kills Leyba. Leyba's goals remain a mystery to Selene. Selene also appears in the IDW Publishing Underworld series. She is portrayed as having the same characterization as seen in the film. She also appears in the sequel novelization series for Underworld: Evolution. The only novelization series of Underworld she hasn't appeared in is the novelization for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Reception Though the first film received generally negative reviews from critics, several elements were praised by audiences and a number of reviewers, including the "icy English composure" in Kate Beckinsale's performance as Selene. A few scenes of Underworld: Evolution were shown in a panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, in July 2005; however, these scenes did not contain any plot spoilers of the new script, with attendees only being informed about the new hybrids by production designer Patrick Tatopoulos. The previewing was well-received as hundreds of fans waited hours to see a clip of the film as well as Kate Beckinsale and the other stars of the movie. In a review for Underworld: Awakening, a top critic from Variety said "Once again, Beckinsale brings an impressive physicality and subzero cool to her portrayal of Selene". Merchandise Due to the impact of the films, action figures for Selene were created, all designed by Mezco. Their size is 5 inches in scale. They all come with display base and accessories. See also Women warriors in literature and culture List of women warriors in folklore References Film characters introduced in 2003 Underworld (film series) Fictional vampires Fictional female assassins Fictional cryonically preserved characters Fictional characters who can move at superhuman speeds Fictional characters with death or rebirth abilities Fictional characters with superhuman strength Fictional characters with accelerated healing Fictional characters with immortality Fictional characters with superhuman senses Fictional knife-fighters Fictional swordfighters Fictional women soldiers and warriors Fictional Hungarian people Sony Pictures characters Female characters in film
4010603	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%20Boulevard%20%28Los%20Angeles%29	Washington Boulevard (Los Angeles)	Washington Boulevard is an east-west arterial road in Los Angeles County, California spanning a total of 27.4 miles (44 km). Its western terminus is the Pacific Ocean just west of Pacific Avenue and straddling the border of the Venice Beach and Marina Peninsula neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The Boulevard extends eastbound to the city of Whittier, at Whittier Boulevard. It is south of Venice Boulevard for most of its length. At Wade Street, Washington Place is formed adjacent and parallel and lasts until just east of Sepulveda Boulevard, where it merges back into Washington Boulevard. Washington merges into Culver Boulevard briefly, but forms back into its own street at Canfield Avenue. Washington Boulevard, which is four lanes, primarily passes through locations in the mid-southern portion of Los Angeles County. The communities to the west include affluent areas such as Marina del Rey and Ladera Heights. Further east it passes between Crestview and Culver City and through Mid City, Arlington Heights, Pico Union, City of Commerce, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Los Nietos and Whittier. History The thoroughfare was known as Washington Street until around 1903. In 1905, it boasted the headquarters of the local horse driving club, for a mile west of Western Avenue. "The road is not of the best," reported the Los Angeles Times, "and automobiles are usurping it . . . but it is the nearest approach to a speedway the reinsmen have, and they therefore make the most of it." Mayor Owen McAleer "has set aside that stretch of the highway to those drivers who delight in vying with each other off the racetrack, and policemen have been given to understand that some latitude is to be allowed horsemen there." Transportation Washington Boulevard provides bus service between Venice Beach and West LA Transit Center by Culver City Transit line 1, between West LA Transit Center and Downtown by Metro Local line 35, and east of Downtown by Montebello Transit line 50. A portion of the Metro A Line runs along Washington Boulevard (serving the Grand/LATTC, San Pedro and Washington stations), from Flower Street to Long Beach Avenue, while the Metro E Line serves a rail station near the intersection with National Boulevard. Notable landmarks Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery LA Trade Tech College is located at Grand Avenue near the Blue Line station of the same name. The RPM International building (Ray Charles Enterprises) is located on the corner of Westmorland Blvd. and Washington Blvd., which is also dedicated as the "Ray Charles Square". The Ray Charles Post Office at La Brea Avenue. Government center named after David S. Cunningham, Jr., City Council member, 1973–87 West Adams Preparatory High School is located on Vermont Avenue and Washington Blvd. References Streets in Los Angeles Streets in Los Angeles County, California Boulevards in the United States Culver City, California Downtown Los Angeles Marina del Rey, California Mid-City, Los Angeles Montebello, California Pico Rivera, California Pico-Union, Los Angeles Venice, Los Angeles Whittier, California West Los Angeles Westside (Los Angeles County)
4010607	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livealbum%20of%20Death	Livealbum of Death	Livealbum of Death is the first live album by Farin Urlaub, incorporating his live-band Farin Urlaub Racing Team (FURT). At the same time it's the third album of Urlaub. It was released on 3 February 2006 as a CD- and a vinyl-edition, the latter consisting of six 7" discs. Each of the twelve sides of the vinyl-edition was named after one FURT-Member. The CD-edition utilized a new technology that enabled it to contain more than 85 minutes of music. It contains recordings of live shows at Leipzig (30 May), Dresden (1 June), Berlin (2 June), Hamburg (20 and 21 June) and Bremen (22 June). The single "Zehn" (Ten) was released on 13 January 2006. This song is only performed live and was therefore never released on any studio albums. The video for the song was already aired on 14 December 2005. The title The title "Livealbum of Death" was invented by a fan during the FURT-Tour Sonnenblumen (Sunflowers) of Death, referring to the title of that tour and posted by him on the fan page dieaerzte.at. Urlaub and his Management were amazed by the suggestion and asked for allowance to use it. Then fan granted them to use it and in exchange was mentioned in the booklet of the album. Track listing "Mehr" (More) "Augenblick" (The moment, lit: the blink of an eye) "Am Strand" (On the beach) "Wie ich den Marilyn-Manson-Ähnlichkeitswettbewerb verlor" (How I lost the Marilyn Manson look-alike contest) "Glücklich" (Happy) "Petze" (Squealer) "Noch einmal" (Once more) "Dermitder" (That guy there with the Girl, lit: Him with Her) "Wunderbar" (Wonderful) "Phänomenal egal" (Phenomenally indifferent) "Sonne" (Sun) "Apocalypse wann anders" (Apocalypse some other day) "Lieber Staat" (Dear state) "Porzellan" (Porcelain) "Zehn" (Ten) "Der ziemlich okaye Popsong" (The fairly okay pop song) "OK"/"Kein Zurück" (OK/No return) "Unter Wasser" (Underwater) "Immer noch" (Still) "Dusche" (Shower) "Wo ist das Problem?" (Where is the problem?) "Abschiedslied" (Farewell song) Tracks 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 22 & "OK" from Endlich Urlaub! Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 18-20 & "Kein zurück" from Am Ende der Sonne Track 21 from the single "Glücklich" Track 6 from the single "OK" Singles 2006: "Zehn" Personnel Farin Urlaub (guitar, vocals) Nesrin Sirinoglu (guitar) Cindia Knoke (bass) Rachel Rep (drums) Simone Richter, Celina Bostic, Vanessa Mason (Percussion, vocals) Annette Steinkamp (Keyboard, Percussion, vocals) Hans-Jörg Fischer, Peter Quintern (saxophone) R. "Hardy" Appich (trumpet) R. S. Göhring (trombone) Farin Urlaub albums 2006 live albums
4010624	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke%20Signals%20%28MDC%20album%29	Smoke Signals (MDC album)	Smoke Signals is an album by the hardcore punk band MDC. The original vinyl release appeared on the band's own Radical Records label in 1986. It was finally reissued on CD in 2001 on the We Bite label and distributed by Plastic Head. The album finds the band moving in musical directions outside of hardcore, with some tracks featuring hints of classic and progressive rock sounds, but it is still largely a punk rock album featuring the band's typically tight, fast musicianship. Lyrics focus on sociopolitical themes typical of punk rock at the time, including sentiments critical of the government and of South African apartheid. One of the band's more humorous songs, "Country Squawk" espouses a pro-vegetarian view over fast, twangy country-western musical backing. Track listing Side One "No More Cops" "King of Thrash" "Drink to Forget" "The Big Picture" "Skateboards from Hell" "Tofutti" "South Africa Is Free" Side Two "Acceptable Risks" "Missile Destroyed Civilization" "Soup Kitchen Celebrity" "Country Squawk" "Paradise Lost" "Smoke Signals" Personnel Dave Dictor - lead vocals Gordon Fraser - guitar Franco Mares - bass guitar Al Schvitz - drums with help from: Joe (CFA) Rock - bass on "No More Cops", "King of Thrash", "The Big Picture" and "Skateboards From Hell" Ex Con Ron [Ron Posner] - guitar on "Acceptable Risks", "No More Cops", "King of Thrash", "The Big Picture" and "Skateboards From Hell" Dave Dick - acoustic guitar on "Country Squawk" Tom Albino - guitar on "Missile Destroyed Civilization" Notes "Tofutti" is a tribute to non-dairy ice cream brand Tofutti written by Dave Dictor, a strict vegetarian, sung to the tune of "Tooti Fruity" by Little Richard. "Country Squawk" is a new recording of "Chicken Squawk" from the band's Millions of Dead Children 7" EP. The title track was the band's first recorded and released instrumental. The song "Big Picture" is a cover of a Subhumans song. 1986 albums MDC (band) albums
4010625	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyanthus	Polyanthus	Polyanthus may refer to: HMS Polyanthus (K47), a warship A locomotive of the GWR 4100 Class Cultivars of the hybrid species Primula × polyantha A horse in the 1836 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase A synonym of the plant genus Pleioblastus. See also Polyanthos (disambiguation)
4010632	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman%20Catholic%20Archdiocese%20of%20Oklahoma%20City	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City	The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City () is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in the South Central region of the United States. Its ecclesiastical territory includes 46 counties in western Oklahoma, with its cathedral in Oklahoma City. The Most Reverend Paul Stagg Coakley is the current archbishop. As such, he is the metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province which includes the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Tulsa and the Diocese of Little Rock. Previously the bishop of the Diocese of Salina in Kansas, Archbishop Coakley was appointed to Oklahoma City on December 16, 2010 and installed as archbishop on February 11, 2011. History The diocese had its roots through French Benedictine monks who entered Indian Territory (the territory of the present state of Oklahoma), then under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Little Rock in 1875, establishing a Catholic presence. On 14 May 1876, Pope Pius IX erected the Apostolic Prefecture of Indian Territory, taking Indian Territory from the Diocese of Little Rock. On 29 May 1891, Pope Leo XIII elevated this apostolic prefecture to the Apostolic Vicariate of Indian Territory. On 23 August 1905, Pope Pius X erected the Diocese of Oklahoma, suppressing the apostolic vicariate., appointing Belgian Theophile Meerschaert as its first bishop and designating St. Joseph's Church in downtown Oklahoma City as its cathedral On 14 November 1930, Pope Pius XI changed the title of the diocese to Diocese of Oklahoma City-Tulsa, establishing a second see. This reflected population trends in Oklahoma. In 1931, the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help was designated as the new cathedral for the diocese. In 1949, the archdiocese established the National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague at St. Wenceslaus Parish in Prague, Oklahoma. On December 13, 1972, Pope Paul VI erected the Diocese of Tulsa, taking the territory of eastern Oklahoma from the Diocese of Oklahoma City-Tulsa. He simultaneously elevated the existing diocese to a metropolitan archdiocese, changed its title to Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, and assigned the Diocese of Little Rock and the new Diocese of Tulsa as its suffragans. This action established both the present territory of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the present configuration of the Metropolitan Province of Oklahoma City. On September 23, 2017, Father Stanley Francis Rother (March 27, 1935 – July 28, 1981), a priest of the Archdiocese, was beatified during a Mass at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. He had been murdered while working in Guatemala in 1981. Pope Francis had declared him a martyr, saying he had been killed "in odium fidei" (in hatred of the faith). Bishops Apostolic Prefects of Indian Territory Isidore Robot, OSB (1876–1887) Ignatius Jean, OSB (1887–1890) Apostolic Vicar of Indian Territory Theophile Meerschaert (1891–1905), appointed Bishop of Oklahoma Bishops of Oklahoma Theophile Meerschaert (1905–1924) Francis Kelley (1924–1930), title changed with title of diocese Bishops of Oklahoma City-Tulsa Francis Kelley (1930–1948) Eugene J. McGuinness (1948–1957; coadjutor bishop 1944-1948) Victor Reed (1958–1971) John R. Quinn (1971–1972), elevated to archbishop and title changed with title of diocese Archbishops of Oklahoma City John R. Quinn (1972–1977), appointed Archbishop of San Francisco Charles Salatka (1977–1992) Eusebius J. Beltran (1993–2010) Paul Stagg Coakley (2011–present) Other priests of this diocese who became bishops Stephen Aloysius Leven, appointed auxiliary bishop of San Antonio in 1955 Charles Albert Buswell, appointed Bishop of Pueblo in 1959 John Joseph Sullivan, appointed Bishop of Grand Island in 1972 Anthony Basil Taylor, appointed Bishop of Little Rock in 2008 Edward Joseph Weisenburger, appointed Bishop of Salina in 2012 Newspaper The official news and information publication of the diocese is the Sooner Catholic. High schools Bishop McGuinness High School, Oklahoma City Cristo Rey Catholic High School, Oklahoma City Mount St. Mary High School, Oklahoma City Universities St. Gregory's University, Shawnee [now closed] Summer camps Our Lady of Guadalupe Summer Camp, in between Luther and Wellston Ecclesiastical province See: List of the Catholic bishops of the United States See also Catholic Church by country Catholic Church in the United States Ecclesiastical Province of Oklahoma City Global organisation of the Catholic Church List of Roman Catholic archdioceses (by country and continent) List of Roman Catholic dioceses (alphabetical) (including archdioceses) List of Roman Catholic dioceses (structured view) (including archdioceses) List of the Catholic dioceses of the United States Sources External links Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Official Site Sooner Catholic Online website St. Gregory's University official website Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Oklahoma City Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Education in Oklahoma City Culture of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Oklahoma Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City 1905 establishments in Oklahoma Territory
4010633	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.%20Petersburg%20Pelicans	St. Petersburg Pelicans	The St. Petersburg Pelicans were one of the eight original franchises that began playing in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The team was managed by Bobby Tolan, while Dick Bosman, Ozzie Virgil, Sr. and Tom Zimmer served as coaches. They played their home games at Al Lang Stadium in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The Pelicans went 42-30 in the regular season and won the Northern Division title. Steve Henderson hit .352 for the club, and Lenny Randle batted .349. Milt Wilcox went 12-3, and Jon Matlack added 10 wins. Led by Lamar Johnson's home run and three RBI, the Pelicans went on to beat the West Palm Beach Tropics 12-4 to win the league's championship game. The team returned for a second season but ceased operation when the league folded in December 1990. Notable players Alan Bannister Len Barker Butch Benton Todd Cruz Iván de Jesús Taylor Duncan Dock Ellis Sergio Ferrer George Foster Luis Gómez Glenn Gulliver Al Holland Steve Henderson Roy Howell Lamar Johnson Steve Kemp Pete LaCock Ken Landreaux Tito Landrum Bill Lee Ron LeFlore Randy Lerch Dwight Lowry Jerry Martin Jon Matlack Bake McBride Joe Pittman Dave Rajsich Gary Rajsich Lenny Randle Jerry Reed Jim Rice Dave Rozema Joe Sambito Elías Sosa Sammy Stewart Ozzie Virgil, Jr. Chris Welsh Milt Wilcox Mike Williams Pat Zachry Source: Notes The original St. Petersburg Pelicans were a team that played in the 1940s and 1950s in the Florida State Negro Baseball League . They played its home games at Campbell Park in St. Petersburg. On June 21, 2008 the Tampa Bay Rays wore St. Petersburg Pelicans jerseys to honor the team in a game against the Houston Astros. Sources Defunct baseball teams in Florida Senior Professional Baseball Association teams Sports in St. Petersburg, Florida 1989 establishments in Florida 1990 disestablishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Baseball teams disestablished in 1990
4010634	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coranderrk	Coranderrk	Coranderrk was an Aboriginal reserve run by the Victorian government between 1863 and 1924, located around north-east of Melbourne. The residents were mainly of the Woiwurrung, Bunurong and Taungurong peoples, and the first inhabitants chose the site of the reserve. It ran successfully for many years as an Aboriginal enterprise, selling wheat, hops and crafts on the burgeoning Melbourne market, but in the 1870s and 1880s further controls were put on Aboriginal Victorians' lives, culminating in the passing of the Aborigines Protection Act 1886, which required "half-castes under the age of 35" to leave the reserve, among other requirements and restrictions. A group of Coranderrk residents sent a petition to the Victorian colonial government in 1886 to protest the controls that were applied to their lives by the government, that became known as the Coranderrk Petition. The reserve was formally closed in 1924, with most residents removed to Lake Tyers Mission. Early days The reserve was created by the Victorian government in 1863, approximately located north-east of Melbourne. In accordance with government policy, land was provided by the government for Aboriginal people dispossessed of their traditional lands by the arrival of European settlers to the colony of Victoria since the 1830s. In February 1859, a group of Taungurung men, led by Wurundjeri elders, Simon Wonga (aged 35) and brother Tommy Munnering (aged 24), acting as interpreters, petitioned the Protector of Aborigines, William Thomas, to secure land for the Kulin on the Acheron River at the foot of Mount Cathedral. Initial representations to the Victorian Government were positive, however the intervention of the most powerful squatter in Victoria, Hugh Glass, resulted in their removal to a colder site, Mohican Station, which had been abandoned as unsuitable for agriculture. In 1860, the Kulin representatives met two young allies: a Scottish Presbyterian lay preacher called John Green (1830–1903), and his wife Mary Smith Benton Green (1835–1919), who established a school for the local children. In 1861, John Green accepted the position of General Inspector of the new Central Board Appointed to Watch Over the Interests of the Aborigines. After a fruitless attempt to establish a settlement for the Woiwurrung and Taungurong clans at Acheron, Green applied to the Board for permission to return to Woiwurrung country in order to establish a new reserve on the Yarra. In March 1863, after 3 years of upheaval, the surviving leaders, among them Simon Wonga and William Barak, led 40 Woi Wurrung, Taungurong and Bun warrung people over the Black Spur, with Green and his family. Finding their original site now occupied by squatters, they set up camp on a traditional camping site near the confluence of the Yarra and Badger Creek near Healesville, and requested ownership of the site. They were anxious to have the land officially approved so that they could move down and establish themselves. An area of was gazetted on 30 June 1863 and called "Coranderrk", at the Aboriginal people's suggestion. This was the name they used for the Christmas Bush (Prostanthera lasianthos), a white flowering summer plant which is indigenous to the area. In mid-1864, there were around 70 Aboriginal people living at Coranderrk. Coranderrk Station ran successfully for many years as an Aboriginal enterprise, selling wheat, hops and crafts on the burgeoning Melbourne market. Produce from the farm won first prize at the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1881; and other awards in previous years, such as 1872. By 1874, the Aboriginal Protection Board (APB) was looking for ways to undermine Coranderrk by moving people away due to their successful farming practices. Neighbouring farmers also wanted the mission closed as the land was now deemed "too valuable" for Aboriginal people to occupy. Photographer Fred Kruger was commissioned to document the site and its inhabitants. Coranderrk Petition In the 1870s and 1880s, Coranderrk residents sent deputations to the Victorian colonial government protesting their lack of rights and the threatened closure of the reserve. Louisa Briggs (1836–1925), a Bunurong woman, lived with her family, including nine children, on Corranderrk first in 1871 and then again from 1874. In 1876 she was appointed matron of the dormitory, on a salary, and acted as a leader and spokesperson for the residents, including giving evidence at an inquiry into the management of the reserve in 1876. The Royal Commission on the Aborigines in 1877, headed by William Foster Stawell and looking at the six reserves in Victoria (the others being Lake Condah, Lake Tyers, Framlingham, Ramahyuck, and Ebenezer), followed by a parliamentary inquiry in 1881 on the Aboriginal "problem", led to the Aborigines Protection Act 1886, which required "half-castes under the age of 35" to leave the reserve. Louisa Briggs was widowed in 1878 and was forced off the reserve, returning again in 1882 but again being forced to leave in 1886 because her children were "half-castes" under 35, and from Tasmania. Activist William Barak and others sent a petition on behalf of the Aboriginal people of Coranderrk to the Victorian Government in 1886, saying: "Could we get our freedom to go away Shearing and Harvesting and to come home when we wish and also to go for the good of our Health when we need it ... We should be free like the White Population there is only few Blacks now rem[a]ining in Victoria, we are all dying away now and we Blacks of Aboriginal Blood, wish to have now freedom for all our life time ... Why does the Board seek in these latter days more stronger authority over us Aborigines than it has yet been?" The Coranderrk Petition has survived and is on display at the Melbourne Museum in Carlton. The history of these events was brought to life in a verbatim theatre performance, called Coranderrk: We will show the country, written by Giordano Nanni and Andrea James, in which actors read the parts of the participants in the 1881 Inquiry. The book of the play, with a long introduction outlining the historical events, was published in 2013. Decline, closure and aftermath As a result of the Aborigines Protection Act of 1886, around 60 residents were ejected from Coranderrk on the eve of the 1890s Depression. Their forced departure crippled Coranderrk as an enterprise, with only around 15 able-bodied men left to work the hitherto successful hop gardens. Almost half the land was reclaimed by government in 1893, and by 1924 orders came for its closure as an Aboriginal Station, despite protests from Wurundjeri returned servicemen who had fought in World War I. The reserve was formally closed in 1924, with most residents moved to Lake Tyers Mission in Gippsland in eastern Victoria. Five older people refused to move and continued living at Coranderrk until they died. The last known Aboriginal woman to live at Coranderrk was Elizabeth (Lizzie) Davis, who died in 1956, aged 104. She was denied permission to be buried at Coranderrk alongside her husband and siblings. The last Indigenous child to be born at Coranderrk Station was James Wandin in 1933, in the home of his grandmother, Jemima Wandin. After the death of the last remaining Indigenous residents in 1950s, the land was handed over to the Soldier Settlement Scheme. Healesville Sanctuary In 1920, Sir Colin MacKenzie, a leading medical researcher, leased from the Aboriginal Protection Board to begin his work in comparative anatomy with Australian fauna. This was the catalyst for the creation of the Healesville Sanctuary, a popular zoo for Australian native animals, which today occupies part of the original Coranderrk reserve. Coranderrk today Many Aboriginal families continue to live in the Upper Yarra and Healesville area. In March 1998, part of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Station was returned to the Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council when the Indigenous Land Corporation purchased 0.81 km2. Coranderrk was added to the Australian National Heritage List on 7 June 2011. Cultural representations Giordano Nanni co-wrote the verbatim theatre play called Coranderrk with Yorta Yorta/Kurnai playwright Andrea James. Based on historical events related to Coranderrk, it was produced by Ilbijerri Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Cooperative and La Mama Theatre, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. It was performed at the Playhouse at Sydney Opera House in June/July 2012. An academic work of the same title was published by the authors in 2013. In 2017, Ilbijerri and the Belvoir Theatre co-produced Coranderrk, a recreation of the 1881 inquiry. See also First Australians, Episode 3: Freedom For Our Lifetime James Wandin Simon Wonga William Barak Wurundjeri References Further reading (Whole e-book) Trove refs to the 1877 Royal Commission History of Victoria (Australia) Aboriginal communities in Victoria (Australia) Wurundjeri Australian National Heritage List
4010644	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradenton%20Explorers	Bradenton Explorers	The Bradenton Explorers were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in . That season, the club compiled a record of 38-34, finishing in second place in the league's Northern Division, narrowly holding off the Orlando Juice. Jim Morrison led the league with 17 home runs, and pitcher Rick Lysander added a league-high 11 saves. In the playoffs, the Explorers lost to the St. Petersburg Pelicans, who went on to become league champions. However the following season, the team was relocated to Daytona Beach, becoming the Daytona Beach Explorers. The move was a result of the team losing $1 million during their first season. In Daytona the team had an 11-11 record and were in 4th place when the Senior Professional Baseball Association ceased operations on December 28, 1990. Notable players Willie Aikens Gary Alexander Dan Boone Tom Brown Doug Capilla Stan Cliburn Gene Clines Al Cowens John D'Acquisto Steve Dillard Chuck Dobson Dave Freisleben Wayne Garrett Garth Iorg Pat Kelly Bruce Kison Ken Kravec Wayne Krenchicki Ron LeFlore Rick Lysander Mickey Mahler Tippy Martinez Hal McRae Danny Meyer Tommy Moore Omar Moreno Jim Morrison Graig Nettles Jim Nettles Wayne Nordhagen Al Oliver Rick Peterson Jerry Royster Manny Sanguillén Earl Stephenson Sammy Stewart References Senior Professional Baseball Association teams 1989 establishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Sports in Bradenton, Florida Defunct baseball teams in Florida 1989 disestablishments in Florida Sports clubs disestablished in 1989 Baseball teams disestablished in 1990
4010650	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical%20education%20in%20Japan	Technical education in Japan	Technical education in Japan occurs at both secondary, further and tertiary education levels. The initial nine-years of education is compulsory and uniform in coursework. Secondary education Entry to Kōsen Colleges of Technology and technical high schools is at age 15 years. The kōsen basically provide five-years of training (although most provide the succeeding two-year course as well). For the graduates, transferring tracks are provided to universities and graduate schools. The high schools provide three-years of training, and the graduates are qualified to, but comparatively hard to proceed to tertiary education, for the usual university entrance examination is not considered for the case. There are 62 kōsen colleges and ?? technical high schools. Tertiary education Western-style began in earnest in the Meiji period with the founding of the British-dominated Imperial College of Engineering. Currently it occurs in the engineering faculty of Tokyo University and other engineering faculties of public and private universities nationwide. The ratio of engineering to science students was 6-to-1 in 1992.There are a number of technical universities called Institutes of Technology, such as Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kyushu Institute of Technology and Nagoya Institute of Technology and others. Most are national universities, although Osaka Institute of Technology and Kanazawa Institute of Technology are private. In addition, two- or three-year private vocational colleges are also very popular, and the graduates in most four-year courses are qualified to proceed to graduate schools. Most of these tertiary students come through three-years of general education at high schools. See also Henry Dyer - principal of the Imperial College of Engineering Institute of Technology Kōsen (高専) Colleges of Technology in Japan Notes Technical training in Japan Vocational education
4010655	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando%20Juice	Orlando Juice	The Orlando Juice was one of the eight original franchises that began playing in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The team was managed by Gates Brown, while Dyar Miller and Bill Stein served as player-coaches. In their inaugural season, the Juice finished third in the Northern Division with a 37-35 record, narrowly missing the playoffs. The team had a slow start with Brown at the helm (9-12), but improved in the midseason (28-23) under Miller's management. Pitcher Pete Falcone anchored the club's pitching staff with a 10-3 record, and Bob Galasso contributed with a 9-2 mark and topped the staff with a 2.67 ERA. The offensive was led by José Cruz, who hit a .306 average with a team-best 10 home runs and 49 runs batted in, while Randy Bass batted .393 and drove in 27 runs. Nevertheless, the Orlando Juice ceased operations at the end of the season. Notable players Randy Bass Jack Billingham Larvell Blanks Ike Blessitt Vida Blue Bruce Bochy Roy Branch Steve Busby Sal Butera Dave Cash Doug Corbett Mark Corey Mike Cosgrove José Cruz Jamie Easterly Pete Falcone Bob Galasso Wayne Granger Johnny Grubb Ken Landreaux Sixto Lezcano Bake McBride Bill Madlock Jerry Martin Larry Milbourne Dyar Miller Tom Paciorek Gerry Pirtle Ken Reitz Gil Rondon Bob Shirley Paul Siebert Bill Stein Jackson Todd Mike Vail U L Washington Sources External links SPBA baseball cards Defunct baseball teams in Florida Senior Professional Baseball Association teams 1989 establishments in Florida 1989 disestablishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Baseball teams disestablished in 1989 Sports teams in Orlando, Florida
4010665	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20R.%20Wharton%20High%20School	Paul R. Wharton High School	Paul R. Wharton High School (also known as Wharton High School) is a public high school in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was established in 1997 and is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Athletics Soccer In 2008, the boys' soccer team won the class 5A state championship. Tennis The Wildcats boys tennis team won state championships in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Notable alumni Candice Dupree, WNBA player Larry Edwards, NFL player Adam Kluger, Business Magnate, Music Manager of Lil Yachty, Bhad Bhabie Ettore Ewen, professional wrestler Vernon Hargreaves, NFL player Chase Litton, NFL player Auden Tate, NFL player References External links High schools in Hillsborough County, Florida Public high schools in Florida Educational institutions established in 1997 1997 establishments in Florida
4010666	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer%20pedagogy	Queer pedagogy	Queer pedagogy (QP) is an academic discipline devoted to exploring the intersection between queer theory and critical pedagogy, which are both grounded in Marxist critical theory. It is also noted for challenging the so-called "compulsory cisheterosexual and normative structures, practices, and curricula" that marginalize or oppress non-heterosexual students and teachers. Practice QP explores and interrogates the student/teacher relationship, the role of identities in the classroom, the role of eroticism in the teaching process, the nature of disciplines and curriculum, and the connection between the classroom and the broader community with a goal of being both a set of theoretical tools for pedagogical critique / critique of pedagogy and/or a set of practical tools for those doing pedagogical work. The pedagogy focuses on the crisis of knowledge production that result from epistemological limits and regimes of power. Particularly, the pedagogy operates in a situation where the desire for knowledge is inhibited by the repetition of the heterosexual and queer normalization. One of the ways that these are addressed in this framework is by drawing attention to the unease and uncertainty regarding what one thinks and knows. History According to William Pinar, a curriculum theorist at the University of British Columbia, homosexuality and pedagogy have been linked as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans. Modern notions of queer theory in education, however, originate around 1981 with Pinar's "Understanding Curriculum as Gender Text," critiquing the way in which machisimo and masculinity plays out in Marxist educational theory. In 1982, Meredith Reiniger wrote about misogyny that had been internalized by her secondary English students. In 1983, James Sears wrote an article entitled "Sexuality: Taking off the Masks" for a journal called Changing Schools. The term "queer pedagogy" itself, however, appears to have originated in 1993 with an article in the Canadian Journal of Education. This article was written by two Canadian professors, Mary Bryson (University of British Columbia) and Suzanne de Castell (Simon Fraser University), who were grappling with poststructuralist and essentialist theories of identity in the context of a classroom setting. They present various techniques that they tried, but eventually conclude that the task is both necessary and impossible, concluding: "Queer pedagogy it is indeed, that, after all, in trying to make a difference we seem only able to entrench essentialist boundaries which continue both to define and to divide us." In 1995, Deborah Britzman wrote an article entitled "Is there a queer pedagogy-- Or, stop reading straight." In 1998, as part of William Pinar's anthology Queer Theory in Education, the challenge of articulating a queer pedagogy was taken up by a doctoral student at York University, Susanne Luhmann. In "Queering/Querying Pedagogy? Or, Pedagogy is a Pretty Queer Thing" (part of a larger anthology on Queer Theory in Education), she asks questions such as, "Is a queer pedagogy about and for queer students or queer teachers? Is a queer pedagogy a question of queer curriculum? Or, is it about teaching methods adequate for queer content? Or, about queer learning and teaching-- and what would that mean? Moreover, is a queer pedagogy to become the house pedagogy of queer studies or is it about the queering of pedagogical theory?" She suggests that an "inquiry into the conditions that make learning possible or prevent learning" through exploration of the teacher/student relationships and "the conditions for understanding, or refusing, knowledge." In 2002, Tanya Olson (who teaches Developmental English at Vance-Granville Community College) further explored the teacher/student relationship in an article in Bad Subjects, an online cultural studies journal. In this article, entitled "TA/TG: The Pedagogy of the Cross-Dressed", Olson compared the experience of being a butch woman and not knowing which restroom and whether one was male or female to use to the experience of being a Teaching Assistant (TA) and not being fully a student or a teacher, drawing on it for inspiration towards creating a new conception of pedagogy. She concludes, "Maybe re-defining TAs in the academy will help stop the sense of masquerade that currently characterizes their work. No matter how much they challenge accepted cultural standards or straddle societal binary divisions, everyone deserves a bathroom they can call home. From there we can create a pedagogy of the cross-dressed." Building on Lee Edelman's work, including his book with Lauren Berlant, DePauw University professor Derek R. Ford theorizes a queer pedagogy of sinthomostudying in the Journal of Curriculum & Pedagogy, which "places us firmly in the gap that is both within and beyond the Symbolic" and "exposes and rejects the possibility of fastening the gap." He clarifies that Edelman's writing on education is actually about the pedagogy of learning, and demonstrates that learning is the pedagogical logic of capitalist futurity. For Ford, such a practice of studying is communist as it provides a break out of what Jodi Dean calls "communicative capitalism." Theoretical influences Judith Butler Sue-Ellen Case Lee Edelman Michel Foucault Henry Giroux bell hooks Annamarie Jagose Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick Lois Banner Guy Hocquenghem William Pinar References https://web.archive.org/web/20081002002758/http://educ.ubc.ca/faculty/bryson/pdf/qp.pdf http://bad.eserver.org/issues/2002/59/Olson.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070823142901/http://jqstudies.oise.utoronto.ca/journal/include/getdoc.php?id=120&article=5&mode=pdf http://www.temple.edu/tempress/chapters_1100/1391_ch1.pdf Queer Theory in Education. Ed. William F. Pinar. 1998. https://web.archive.org/web/20061209035948/http://www2.hu-berlin.de/sexology/GESUND/ARCHIV/GUS/BIBLIO25.HTM Sexing the Teacher: School Sex Scandals and Queer Pedagogies, by Sheila Cavanagh https://web.archive.org/web/20070927184504/http://www.ubcpress.ca/search/title_book.asp?BookID=4584 Philosophy of education Critical pedagogy Queer theory
4010669	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter%20Haven%20Super%20Sox	Winter Haven Super Sox	The Winter Haven Super Sox were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club, playing in the spring training site of the Boston Red Sox, featured numerous former Red Sox players, including future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins as part of its pitching staff. In the league's inaugural season, the Super Sox struggled and went through several managerial changes. Player/manager Bill Lee was replaced after just seven games by Ed Nottle, who was in turn replaced by Leon Roberts. Besides, Doug Griffin served as a coach and Dalton Jones played and coached. Among others, Cecil Cooper retired after just 16 games with the club. The club finished in last place in the Northern Division and did not make the playoffs. Despite the team's poor performance, pitcher Bill Campbell led the league with a 2.12 ERA. After their first season, the Winter Haven Super Sox ceased operations. Notable players Matt Alexander Gary Allenson Jim Bibby Mark Bomback Pedro Borbón Bucky Brandon Al Bumbry Bill Campbell Bernie Carbo Cecil Cooper Mike Cuellar Ron Dunn Mario Guerrero Butch Hobson Ferguson Jenkins Dalton Jones Pete LaCock John LaRose Bill Lee Tom McMillan Ed Nottle Ben Oglivie Joe Pittman Gene Richards Leon Roberts Tony Scott Scipio Spinks Jim Willoughby Rick Wise Source: Sources Senior Professional Baseball Association teams Winter Haven, Florida Defunct baseball teams in Florida
4010684	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotaro%20Kaneda	Shotaro Kaneda	Shotaro Kaneda may refer to: Shotaro Kaneda (Akira) Shotaro Kaneda from Tetsujin 28-go
4010686	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West%20Palm%20Beach%20Tropics	West Palm Beach Tropics	The West Palm Beach Tropics were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club hired Dick Williams as manager and fielded a lineup that included slugger Dave Kingman and Rollie Fingers. The Tropics went 52-20 in the regular season and ran away with the Southern Division title. Ron Washington led the club's offense, hitting .359 with a league-high 73 RBI. Mickey Rivers hit .366 and Kingman added 8 homers. The pitching staff was led by Juan Eichelberger, who went 11-5 with a 2.90 ERA. Tim Stoddard also won 10 games for the club. Local Valentino Falcone (a former minor leaguer) ruptured a hamstring stealing second base (one game before opening day) depriving him of an eventual roster spot. Despite their regular season dominance, the Tropics lost 12-4 to the St. Petersburg Pelicans in the SPBA's initial championship game. The West Palm Beach Tropics returned for a second season, as a traveling team known as the Florida Tropics, however the team ceased operation when the league folded in December 1990. Attendance The Tropics also had the league's best attendance record. A crowd of 3,404 showed up for opening night, an 8-1 victory over the St. Lucie Legends, and the average draw over 35 home dates settled at a respectable 1,600. Unfortunately, the estimated break-even point for every franchise was 2,000 per game. Five of the league's eight teams did not get even half that figure. The initial WPB team owners, future Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox owner John Henry and Boca Raton lawyer Don Sider, sold the Tropics after the first season, convinced the league would fail in its attempt to expand to California and Arizona. New York theatrical producer Mitch Maxwell purchased the club but never completed financial requirements with the league and tried to sell the team back to Henry. The former home of the tropics, Municipal Stadium, was later demolished and is now a Home Depot. Coaches and staff Manager and coaches Manager: Dick Williams Coaches: Bob Fralick, Ed Rakow, Larry Brown Front Office Ken Shepard, Vice President of Operations / Manager (died 2014) Ken Burlew, Asst. Dir. of Operations Michelle Jaminet, Vice President of Marketing Dale Patten, Ticket Manager Frank Calieri, Marketing Assistant Notable players Benny Ayala Pete Broberg Ray Burris Doug Capilla Mike Easler Juan Eichelberger Rollie Fingers Toby Harrah Al Hrabosky Randy Johnson Ron Johnson Odell Jones Dave Kingman Lee Lacy Gary Lance Tito Landrum Renie Martin Will McEnaney Paul Mirabella Sid Monge Dan Norman Lowell Palmer Luis Pujols Ed Rakow Mickey Rivers Rodney Scott Tim Stoddard Tom Underwood Mark Wagner Ron Washington Jerry White References West Palm Beach, Florida Senior Professional Baseball Association teams 1989 establishments in Florida 1990 disestablishments in Florida Sports in Palm Beach County, Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Baseball teams disestablished in 1990 Defunct baseball teams in Florida
4010697	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort%20Myers%20Sun%20Sox	Fort Myers Sun Sox	The Fort Myers Sun Sox were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club was managed by Pat Dobson, while Joe Coleman, Dyar Miller, Jerry Terrell and Tony Torchia served as coaches. The Sun Sox played their home games at Terry Park in Fort Myers. The Sun Sox finished their inaugural season in second place in the Southern Division with a 37–35 record. Their offense was led by the league's top hitter, Tim Ireland, who posted a .374 batting average, while Kim Allen topped the circuit with 33 stolen bases and Amos Otis belted 11 home runs. Unfortunately, the Sun Sox were eliminated by the Bradenton Explorers in the playoffs. The following season, ownership squabbles in Fort Myers caused the Sun Sox to fold and the league to cease operations less than halfway through its second season. The statistics for all teams that played the 1989-90 season were published in the Sporting News on February 12, 1990, pages 30–31 "Assessing the Boys of Winter". Notable players Kim Allen Bud Anderson Alan Ashby Doug Bird Manny Castillo Marty Castillo Dave Collins Don Cooper Dick Drago Dan Driessen Pepe Frías Marv Foley Rich Gale Wayne Garland Larry Harlow Tim Hosley Don Hood Tim Ireland Ron Jackson Bobby Jones Odell Jones Ken Kravec Rafael Landestoy Dave LaRoche Johnnie LeMaster Dennis Leonard Steve Luebber Rick Manning Jerry Martin Steve McCatty Eddie Milner Bob Molinaro Amos Otis Pat Putnam Ron Pruitt Mike Ramsey Eric Rasmussen Dan Rohn Gilberto Rondón Roger Slagle Jim Slaton Tom Spencer Champ Summers Jerry Turrell Rick Waits Jerry White Sources Senior Professional Baseball Association teams 1989 establishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Sports in Fort Myers, Florida Defunct baseball teams in Florida 1990 disestablishments in Florida Baseball teams disestablished in 1990
4010715	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold%20Coast%20Suns%20%28baseball%29	Gold Coast Suns (baseball)	The Gold Coast Suns was one of the eight original franchises that played in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in its inaugural 1989 season. The club split their home games between the cities of Miami and Pompano Beach in Florida. Earl Weaver managed the Suns, who hired former All-Star Pedro Ramos as their pitching coach. Bright spots included pitcher Joaquín Andújar, who posted a 5–0 record with a 1.31 earned run average, and shortstop Bert Campaneris as the oldest everyday player in the league at 47, who hit a .291 batting average and stole 16 bases in 60 games. But the Suns struggled for most of the season, ending with a 32–39 record and out of the playoffs. Without a fan base, the team averaged 985 fans per game, about half of the attendance projected, and folded at the end of the season. Notable players Joaquín Andújar Stan Bahnsen Paul Blair Bert Campaneris Paul Casanova César Cedeño Ken Clay Mike Cuellar Jesús de la Rosa Joe Decker Taylor Duncan Jim Essian Ed Figueroa Jim Gideon Orlando González Ross Grimsley Glenn Gulliver Ed Halicki George Hendrick Grant Jackson Cliff Johnson Mike Kekich Rafael Landestoy Larry Milbourne Bob Molinaro Sid Monge Bobby Ramos Frank Riccelli Tom Shopay Rennie Stennett Derrel Thomas Luis Tiant Steve Whitaker References Defunct baseball teams in Florida Senior Professional Baseball Association teams Baseball teams in Miami Pompano Beach, Florida 1989 establishments in Florida 1989 disestablishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Sports clubs disestablished in 1989
4010725	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amatriciana%20sauce	Amatriciana sauce	Sugo all'amatriciana (), or alla matriciana (in Romanesco dialect), also known as salsa all'amatriciana, is a traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino romano cheese, tomato, and, in some variations, onion. Originating from the town of Amatrice (in the mountainous Province of Rieti of Lazio region), the Amatriciana is one of the best known pasta sauces in present-day Roman and Italian cuisine. The Italian government has named it a traditional agro-alimentary product of Lazio and Amatriciana tradizionale is registered as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed in the EU and the UK. Development Amatriciana originates from a recipe named pasta alla gricia. In the papal Rome, the grici were sellers of common edible foods, and got this name because many of them came from Valtellina, at that time possession of the Swiss canton of Grigioni. According to another hypothesis, the name originates from the hamlet of Grisciano, in the comune of Accumoli, near Amatrice. The sauce—nowadays named also Amatriciana bianca—was (and still is) prepared with guanciale (cured pork cheek) and grated pecorino romano. At some point, a little olive oil was added to the recipe. In the 1960s, the Amatriciana sauce was still prepared in this way in Amatrice itself. The invention of the first tomato sauces (and the likely earliest date for the introduction of tomato in the gricia, creating the Amatriciana) dates back to the late 18th century. The first written record of pasta with tomato sauce can be found in the 1790 cookbook L'Apicio Moderno by Roman chef Francesco Leonardi. The Amatriciana recipe became increasingly famous in Rome over the 19th and early 20th centuries, due to the centuries-old connection between Rome and Amatrice. The recipe was extremely well received and rapidly went on to be considered a classic of Roman cuisine, even though it originated elsewhere. The name of the dish in the Romanesco dialect eventually became matriciana due to the apheresis typical of this dialect. While tomato-less gricia is still prepared in central Italy, it is the tomato-enriched amatriciana that is better known throughout Italy and exported everywhere. While in Amatrice the dish is prepared with spaghetti, the use of bucatini has become extremely common in Rome and is now prevalent. Other types of dry pasta (particularly rigatoni) are also used, whereas fresh pasta is generally avoided. Variants The recipe is known in several variants depending, among other things, on the local availability of certain ingredients. In Amatrice, the use of guanciale and tomato, onion is not favoured, but is shown in the classical handbooks of Roman cuisine. For frying, olive oil is most commonly used, but strutto (canned pork lard) is used as well. In Amatrice, the local pecorino is sometimes used as cheese. For cheese either pecorino romano or Amatrice's pecorino (from the Monti Sibillini or Monti della Laga areas) can be used. The addition of black pepper or chili pepper is common. See also List of pasta dishes List of pork dishes List of sauces Notes Sources External links New York Times article on different recipes for sugo all'amatriciana and on guanciale Official Amatriciana sauce recipe Cuisine of Lazio Italian sauces Meat-based sauces Pasta dishes Pork dishes Tomato sauces Traditional Speciality Guaranteed products from Italy
4010731	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.%20Lucie%20Legends	St. Lucie Legends	The St. Lucie Legends was one of the eight original baseball franchises that played in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club played its home games at the then recently inaugurated Thomas J. White Stadium, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Legends featured players such as Vida Blue, a former American League MVP and Cy Young Award winner, as well as National League MVP George Foster and perennial All-Stars Bobby Bonds and Graig Nettles, who signed on as player-manager. Nevertheless, the Legends were an awful team that lost 20 of their first 23 games, which cost Nettles his manager's post, being replaced by Bonds for the remainder of the season. The Legends finished the season with an overall record of 20–51 and did not make the playoffs. Juan Beníquez led the team with a .359 batting average, while Willie Aikens and Foster belted 11 home runs apiece. In addition, the Legends had severe financial struggles while averaging only 607 fans for 36 home games. The club folded shortly thereafter. Notable players Willie Aikens Juan Beníquez Vida Blue Bobby Bonds Don Cooper John D'Acquisto George Foster Oscar Gamble Ed Glynn Fernando Gonzalez Ross Grimsley Jerry Grote Don Gullett Dave Hilton Al Holland Joe Horlen Clint Hurdle Jerry Johnson Von Joshua Bill Madlock Jerry Manuel Larry Milbourne Félix Millán Tom Murphy Ivan Murrell Randy Niemann Graig Nettles Jim Nettles Sergio Ferrer Steve Ontiveros Floyd Rayford Fred Stanley Roy Thomas Luis Tiant Jackson Todd Bill Travers Walt Williams Sources Defunct baseball teams in Florida Senior Professional Baseball Association teams St. Lucie County, Florida 1989 establishments in Florida 1989 disestablishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1989 Sports clubs disestablished in 1989
4010739	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daytona%20Beach%20Explorers	Daytona Beach Explorers	The Daytona Beach Explorers was a baseball club that played in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1990. They were a replacement team when the originals Bradenton Explorers relocated to Daytona Beach, Florida, and played its games at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Managed by Clete Boyer and coached by Tony Cloninger, the Beach Explorers had registered an 11–11 record and was in fourth place when the league ceased operations on December 28, 1990. Notable players Derek Botelho César Cedeño Stan Cliburn Stew Cliburn José Cruz Orlando González Ross Grimsley Garth Iorg Jeff Jones Wayne Krenchicki Pete LaCock Rick Lysander Mickey Mahler Tippy Martinez Omar Moreno Ken Reitz Dave Sax George Vukovich Ron Washington Tack Wilson Sources Senior Professional Baseball Association teams 1990 establishments in Florida Baseball teams established in 1990 Sports in Daytona Beach, Florida Defunct baseball teams in Florida 1990 disestablishments in Florida Baseball teams disestablished in 1990
4010750	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Bernardino%20Pride	San Bernardino Pride	The San Bernardino Pride was a baseball club who played in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1990 for the league's second season. They played its home games at Fiscalini Field in San Bernardino, California. Former Baltimore Orioles infielder Rich Dauer was the playing manager of the Pride, while Tom Thompson served as the bench coach for the team. The best-known names on the roster were Vida Blue, the 1971 American League MVP and Cy Young Award winner, and Mike Norris, a 22-game winner for the 1980 Oakland Athletics. Other players included Derrel Thomas, who played for seven teams during a 15-year major league career, as well as the brothers Gary and Ron Roenicke. The Pride also had its version of Bo Jackson in outfielder Anthony Davis, a two-sport star at the University of Southern California, where he earned three national championships in baseball and two in football, before playing as a running back in the WFL, the CFL, the NFL, and the USFL. The Pride had a record of 13-12 and were in third place when the league canceled the season on December 26, 1990. An apparent rift between teams owners forced cancellation of all remaining games. At the time, the teams had not quite reached the halfway point in a planned 56-game schedule. Notable players Kim Allen Vida Blue Rich Dauer Anthony Davis Joe Decker Roger Erickson Bill Fleming Ed Glynn Rudy Law Mike Norris Bob Owchinko Jim Pankovits Leon Roberts Gary Roenicke Ron Roenicke Lenn Sakata Dave Skaggs Derrel Thomas John Urrea U L Washington Jim Willoughby Sources Sports in San Bernardino County, California Senior Professional Baseball Association teams Defunct baseball teams in California 1990 establishments in California 1990 disestablishments in California Baseball teams established in 1990 Baseball teams disestablished in 1990
4010760	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun%20City%20Rays	Sun City Rays	The Sun City Rays were a short-lived professional baseball team, based in Sun City, Arizona. The Rays was a member of the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1990 for the league's second season. Jim Marshall managed the team, while Dave Hilton and Fred Stanley served as coaches. The Rays ceased operation when the circuit folded in December of that year. At the time the league folded, they had a 13–10 record and were second in the standings. Notable players Gary Allenson Barry Bonnell Ernie Camacho Bill Campbell Ron Davis Jim Dwyer Juan Eichelberger Pete Falcone Rollie Fingers Bob Galasso Dave Hilton Ferguson Jenkins Pete LaCock Rick Lancellotti Jack Lazorko Ricky Peters Lenny Randle Ronn Reynolds Tony Scott Razor Shines Guy Sularz Roy Thomas Joel Youngblood Mark Wagner Sources Senior Professional Baseball Association teams 1990 establishments in Arizona Baseball teams established in 1990 Defunct baseball teams in Arizona Baseball teams disestablished in 1990 1990 disestablishments in Arizona Sports in Maricopa County, Arizona
4010772	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piravom	Piravom	Piravom is a Municipality in Ernakulam district and a suburb of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located with in 31 km southeast of Kochi city center, at the boundary of the Ernakulam and Kottayam districts. Piravom is famous for its Hindu temples and Christian churches. Piravom has a river-front, verdant hills, and paddy fields. History Piravom was owned by the Vadakkumkoor Kingdom until it was captured by Travancore kingdom, and is now part of the Indian state of Kerala. Piravom was reverted to panchayat status in 1992 after two years as a municipality because of skepticism that its classification as a municipality would attract higher tax rates and building regulation. However as modern municipal councils now have the authority to fix the tax rate and new building rule provisions are now applicable to special grade panchayats, the economic incentive for Piravom remaining a panchayat has disappeared. The local government of Piravom passed a unanimous resolution for elevation to municipality status. In 2015, the government of Kerala reclassified Piravom as a municipality. The Kerala state government and the GCDA have plans to incorporate Angamaly, Perumbavoor, Piravom and Kolenchery in Ernakulam district, Mala and Kodungallur in Thrissur district, Thalayolaparambu and Vaikom in Kottayam, and Cherthala in Alappuzha district into the jurisdiction of the Kochi metropolis. The newly formed metropolis would be put under the charge of a new authority called the Kochi Metropolitan Regional Development Authority. Places of Interest Pazhoor Padippura is an astrology center linked to Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil located in Piravom is referred in the Aithihyamala by Kottarathil Sankunni. Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil is a temple of Shiva of Hindu tradition located at the town of Piravom. The temple is believed to be nearly 1,800 years old. Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil is also mentioned in Aithihyamala. Piravom Valiya Pally is one of the oldest churches in Kerala. It stands on a hilltop on the eastern bank of the Muvattupuzha River. Areekkal waterfall is – located at Pambakkuda panchayat near Piravom. The silver, shimmering water cascading down from around 100 feet with forest and rubber plantations in the background is a sight to behold. Biblical significance There is a claim that one of the three Biblical Magi (Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior) came from Piravom. Some consider Caspar to be King Gondophares (AD 21 – c. AD 47) mentioned in the Acts of Thomas. Others consider him to have come from the South India, where Thomas the Apostle visited decades later. Piravom has for long claimed that it has produced one of the three Biblical Magi. Three churches near Piravom are named after the Biblical Magi, out of only six total in India. Educational Institutions Government Higher Secondary School, Piravom Government Higher Secondary School, Namakuzhy M.K.M.H.S.S., Piravom Fatima Matha Central School St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School Holy Kings Public school Piravom BPC College Piravom MSM ITI, Piravom Vivekananda Public School Toc H Public School Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, a deemed university under the de novo category, Peppathy Naipunnya St. Michael's Public School, Veliyanad. 13. Government LPS Piravom 14. Government LPS Pazhoor 15. Government LPS Kalampoor 16. Government LPS Namakkuzhy 17. CMS LPS Edappallichira 18. St. Antony's LPS Kalluvettamata 19. Government UPS Kakkad 20. Government UPS Kalampoor Places of Worship 30 Spiritual Feast, Kakkad, Piravom. 31. Puthussery Thrikka Balanarasimha Swamy Temple 32. Acharyakovil Devi temple 33. Pallippattu Devi Temple, Pazhoor 34. Peringamala Shreekrishna swami temple 35. Thirumanamkunnu Devi temple 36. Oozhathumala Mahadeva temple 37. Melpazhur Mana Temple Festivals Holy Danaha Perunnal at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral (Piravom valiya pally perunnal) Vishudha Rajakanmarude Thirunnal at Piravom Kochu pally Pazhoor Shivaraathri and Thiruvaathira Aarattu Maholthsavam Easter at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral (Piravom valiya pally) Thiruvathira Mahotsavam of Thiruveeshamkulam Temple Pallikkavu Meenabharani Festival Acharikovil Meenabharani Festival Athachamayam Festival Kalamboor Kaavu pana Maholsavam [Kalampoor], Thookkam Medam Rohini Mahotsavam, Sree Purushamangalam Temple, Kakkad Pazhoor Pallippattu Temple Pana Maholsavam Makara Vilakku Maholsavam at Parekkunnu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Piravom Makara Vilaku Ulsavam at Thaliyil Ayyapa Temple [Kalampoor] Politics Piravom Assembly Constituency has been incorporated into Kottayam Lok Sabha Constituency, led by Thomas Chazhikadan, as a part of the delimitation of parliament seats in India. The assembly was previously part of Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha Constituency.Anoop Jacob is the MLA of Piravom assembly constituency.LDF is the ruling front in Piravom municipality. Eliyamma Philip is the Municipal Chairperson of Piravom Municipality , and K.P Salim former panchayat president of Piravom and M.G. University Senator is the Vice Chairman. Piravom assembly constituency came into being in 1977. Before that Piravom Municipality was part of Muvattupuzha assembly constituency. T M Jacob was the first MLA of Piravom. P C Chacko, Benny Behanan, Gopi Kottamurickal, M J Jacob were the other MLAs. Piravom was part of Muvattupuzha parliamentary constituency until 2019. From then, it is part of Kottayam parliamentary constituency. Prof. C Poulose, former Piravom Panchayath President was a prominent figure in Piravom politics. Umadevi Antharjanam, K P Salim and Sabu K Jacob were also Piravom Panchayath Presidents. Transportation The nearest railway station to Piravom is the Piravam Road Railway Station (Velloor), which has stops for all passenger trains and most express trains. The nearest major railway station is at Ernakulam. The nearest airport, Cochin International Airport, is at Nedumbassery. A government transport (KSRTC) bus depot is located at Piravom. A private bus stand is located at the center of Piravom. The buses provide connectivity to Kochi and nearby towns. Location The town is situated on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River. Nearby towns and cities Kochi (31 km) Kottayam (40 km) Muvattupuzha (20 km) Ettumanoor (30 km) Koothattukulam (15 km) Thrippunithura (21 km) Vaikom (25 km) Thodupuzha (35 km) Palai (33 km) Aluva (37 km) Perumbavoor (34 km) Kolenchery (16 km) Kothamangalam (33 km) Thalayolaparambu(16 km) Kaduthuruthy(14 km) See also Piravom Valiya Palli Pazhoor Padippura Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Syriac Orthodox Church Thirumarayoor References External links Piravom Website Scenes From Piravam Piravom – From Annals of Kerala Church Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Chinmaya International Foundation Assembly Constituencies – Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies Remaining Date for Piravom Municipality Election 2020 Cities and towns in Ernakulam district
4010773	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice%20Boulevard	Venice Boulevard	Venice Boulevard is a major east–west thoroughfare in Los Angeles, running from the ocean in the Venice district, past the I-10 intersection, into downtown Los Angeles. It was originally known as West 16th Street under the Los Angeles numbered street system. Route description The western terminus of Venice Boulevard is Ocean Front Walk in Venice. Proceeding easterly, it assumes the designation California State Route 187 crossing Lincoln Boulevard (State Route 1). The route then passes through the Mar Vista neighborhood. Further east, it briefly forms the boundary between Palms and Culver City and passes near Sony Pictures Studios. Continuing northeast into the Crestview neighborhood in West Los Angeles, the SR 187 designation terminates at the intersection with Cadillac Avenue and the ramp carrying traffic from westbound I-10. Continuing to parallel Washington Boulevard directly to its south, as it does for much of its length, the route proceeds between the Picfair Village neighborhood in West Los Angeles and Lafayette Square in Mid-City, through the Mid-Wilshire district, through Arlington Heights and Harvard Heights, dips under the Harbor Freeway, and continues into the heart of downtown Los Angeles, where it turns into East 16th Street at Main Street. History A street railway was built on 16th Street by the Los Angeles Traction Company in 1896. An extra rail was installed in 1905, which created a dual-gauge streetcar thoroughfare which was shared with the Los Angeles Railway. The line eventually came under the control of the Pacific Electric Railway, which operated it until the end of 1950. The Venice Boulevard Local ran regular service to Vineyard Junction, while the Venice Short Line ran the length of Venice Boulevard from Pacific Avenue to Hill Street. The narrow gauge Los Angeles Railway A Line ran on Venice between Hill and Burlington Avenue until 1946. Prior to 1932, West 16th Street ended at Crenshaw Boulevard. In that year part of the Pacific Electric right of way was taken and Venice Boulevard was cut through from La Brea Avenue to Crenshaw. At that time West 16th Street was renamed Venice Boulevard. Public transportation Metro Local line 33 operates on Venice Boulevard. The Metro E Line serves a rail station at its intersection with Robertson Boulevard. Landmarks Venice High School is located near the intersection with Walgrove Avenue. Loyola High School is located by Venice and Vermont Avenue. The Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery also lies on Venice. See also Pico/Rimpau References External links Streets in Los Angeles Streets in Los Angeles County, California Boulevards in the United States Central Los Angeles Culver City, California Mar Vista, Los Angeles Venice, Los Angeles Westside (Los Angeles County) West Los Angeles pl:Venice Boulevard
4010780	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed%20Rakow	Ed Rakow	Edward Charles Rakow (May 30, 1935 – August 26, 2000), nicknamed "Rock", was an American professional baseball player. The right-handed pitcher appeared in 195 games in Major League Baseball during all or parts of seven seasons (1960–65; 1967) as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Athletics, Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves. He stood tall and weighed . Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rakow signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers during their last season in Brooklyn, 1957, and after three minor league seasons, he spent part of the 1960 season on the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster. He worked in nine games, two as a starting pitcher, and lost his only decision, giving up 18 earned runs, 30 hits and 11 bases on balls in 22 innings pitched. The following spring, he was traded to the Athletics, where he would appear in 121 games over the next three years. In 1962, Rakow led the A's in games started (35), innings pitched (235), complete games (11), shutouts (2) and games won (14). He led the American League in losses (17) and earned runs (111), and finished eighth in the league in strikeouts (159, which led the Athletics). After the 1963 campaign, Rakow was included a major off-season trade with the Detroit Tigers, in which he, fellow right-handed pitcher Dave Wickersham and second baseman Jerry Lumpe were exchanged for slugger Rocky Colavito, pitcher Bob Anderson and cash. His first year as a Tiger, 1964, saw Rakow lower his earned run average to a career-best 3.72 in 34 games and 174 innings pitched, but it would be his last full season in the Majors. Detroit farmed him out to Triple-A in May 1965, and Rakow remained in the minor leagues for the remainder of his career, except for 17 games with the Atlanta Braves during the latter weeks of the 1967 season. Rakow retired after 1968, his 12th pro season. He allowed 771 hits and 304 bases on balls in 761 big-league innings pitched, with 484 strikeouts, 20 complete games and five saves. Of his 195 MLB appearances, 90 came as a starting pitcher. In 1989, at age 54, Rakow was a player-coach for the West Palm Beach Tropics of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. References External links 1935 births 2000 deaths Atlanta Braves players Baseball players from Pittsburgh Detroit Tigers players Green Bay Bluejays players Kansas City Athletics players Los Angeles Dodgers players Major League Baseball pitchers Maracaibo BBC players Montreal Royals players Rapiños de Occidente players Reno Silver Sox players Richmond Braves players Spokane Indians players Syracuse Chiefs players Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players Victoria Rosebuds players West Palm Beach Tropics players
4010803	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim%20Allen%20%28baseball%29	Kim Allen (baseball)	Kim Bryant Allen (born April 5, 1953) is a former professional baseball player. Career After playing college baseball for the UC Riverside Highlanders and having a nondescript minor league career, Allen briefly earned prospect status with the Seattle Mariners on the strength of his spectacular season for the Triple-A Spokane Indians. That season he registered a 35-game hitting streak and stole 84 bases, the most in the Pacific Coast League since 1913. He was called up to the Mariners in September 1980 and swiped 10 bags in 23 games. Entering , Allen was a dark horse Rookie of the Year candidate, as there was speculation that Mariners manager Maury Wills would embrace Allen's larcenous ways and would allow him to run wild. However, after breaking camp with the Mariners, Allen was used almost exclusively as a pinch-runner, and then was sent down at the end of April. After his big league career, Allen played in Japan for the Hanshin Tigers during the and seasons. In 1982, he hit .260/.326/.358 and stole 22 bases in 28 tries and posted .276/.340/.409 in 47 games in 1983. Surprisingly, he was caught in eight of 20 steal attempts that year. Allen also spent 1976 in the Mexican League while playing for the Alacranes de Durango. In between, he played winter ball with the Navegantes del Magallanes club of the Venezuelan League in the 1980-81 season, and for the Petroleros de Zulia of the extinct Inter-American League in 1979. Allen then suited up for the Senior Professional Baseball Association's Fort Myers Sun Sox in and led the league with 33 stolen bases. Sources External links 1953 births Living people Alacranes de Durango players American expatriate baseball players in Japan American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Baseball players from California Columbus Clippers players Fort Myers Sun Sox players Hanshin Tigers players Major League Baseball outfielders Major League Baseball second basemen Navegantes del Magallanes players Nippon Professional Baseball outfielders People from Fontana, California Petroleros de Zulia players Quad Cities Angels players Rochester Red Wings players Salinas Angels players Salt Lake City Gulls players San Bernardino Pride players Seattle Mariners players Spokane Indians players UC Riverside Highlanders baseball players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
4010808	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece%20at%20the%202006%20Winter%20Olympics	Greece at the 2006 Winter Olympics	Greece competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Alpine skiing Biathlon Cross-country skiing Sprint References Nations at the 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Winter Olympics Winter Olympics
4010833	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe%20Hanba	Tomoe Hanba	is a Japanese voice actress associated with Arts Vision. She is the official Japanese dubbing voice for Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise and is known for voicing Etna in the Disgaea video game franchise. as well as Welch Vineyard in Star Ocean video games. Filmography Anime Film Video games Other voice recordings Dubbing References External links Tomoe Hanba at Ryu's Seiyuu Infos 1972 births Living people Voice actresses from Tokyo Japanese video game actresses Japanese voice actresses 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses Arts Vision voice actors
4010852	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%20Australian%20Open%20%E2%80%93%20Women%27s%20singles	1988 Australian Open – Women's singles	Steffi Graf defeated Chris Evert in the final, 6–1, 7–6(7–3) to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1988 Australian Open. It was her first step towards completing the first, and so far only Golden Slam in the history of pedestrian tennis. Hana Mandlíková was the defending champion, but was defeated by Graf in the quarterfinals. This tournament marked Evert's 34th (and last) appearance in a major singles final, an all-time record. It was also her sixth Australian Open final in as many attempts. This was the first major final played under a roof. There was a 1-hour and 23-minute delay to close the roof at 1–1 in the first set. Martina Navratilova's streak of eleven consecutive major final appearances ended (starting from the 1985 French Open) when she lost to Evert in the semifinals. This was the first edition of the tournament to be held on hardcourts, having previously been played on grass. Seeds Bunge's position in the draw was taken over by lucky loser, Katie Rickett; Turnbull was replaced by lucky loser Jill Smoller Qualifying Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Bottom half Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry External links 1988 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation Women's singles Australian Open (tennis) by year – Women's singles 1988 in women's tennis
4010858	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video%20relay%20service	Video relay service	A video relay service (VRS), also sometimes known as a video interpreting service (VIS), is a video telecommunication service that allows deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired (D-HOH-SI) individuals to communicate over video telephones and similar technologies with hearing people in real-time, via a sign language interpreter. A similar video interpreting service called video remote interpreting (VRI) is conducted through a different organization often called a "Video Interpreting Service Provider" (VISP). VRS is a newer form of telecommunication service to the D-HOH-SI community, which had, in the United States, started earlier in 1974 using a simpler non-video technology called telecommunications relay service, also known as "TRS", or simply as "relay service". VRS services have become well developed nationally in Sweden since 1997 and also in the United States since 2003. With the exception of Sweden, VRS has been provided in Europe for only a few years since the mid-2000s, and as of 2010 has not been made available in many European Union countries, with most European countries still lacking the legislation or the financing for large-scale VRS services, and to provide the necessary telecommunication equipment to deaf users. Germany and the Nordic countries are among the other leaders in Europe, while the United States is another world leader in the provisioning of VRS services. Telecommunications-facilitated signing One of the first demonstrations of the ability for telecommunications to help sign language users communicate with each other occurred when AT&T's videophone (trademarked as the "Picturephone") was introduced to the public at the 1964 New York World's Fair –two deaf users were able to communicate freely with each other between the fair and another city. Various universities and other organizations, including British Telecom's Martlesham facility, have also conducted extensive research on signing via videotelephony. The use of sign language via videotelephony was hampered for many years due to the difficulty of its use over slow analogue copper phone lines, coupled with the high cost of better quality ISDN (data) phone lines. Those factors largely disappeared with the introduction of more efficient video codecs and the advent of lower cost high-speed ISDN data and IP (Internet) services in the 1990s. 21st century improvements Significant improvements in video call quality of service for the deaf occurred in the United States in 2003 when Sorenson Media Inc. (formerly Sorenson Vision Inc.), a video compression software coding company, developed its VP-100 model stand-alone videophone specifically for the deaf community. It was designed to output its video to the user's television in order to lower the cost of acquisition, and to offer remote control and a powerful video compression codec for unequaled video quality and ease of use with video relay services. Favourable reviews quickly led to its popular usage at educational facilities for the deaf, and from there to the greater deaf community. Coupled with similar high-quality videophones introduced by other electronics manufacturers, the availability of high speed Internet, and sponsored video relay services authorized by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in 2002, VRS services for the deaf underwent rapid growth in that country. Present-day usage Using such video equipment, the deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired can communicate between themselves and with hearing individuals using sign language. The United States and several other countries compensate companies to provide video relay service (VRS). Telecommunication equipment can be used to talk to others via a sign language interpreter, who uses a conventional telephone at the same time to communicate with the deaf person's party. Video equipment is also used to do on-site sign language translation via video remote interpreting (VRI). The relative low cost and widespread availability of 3G mobile phone technology with video calling capabilities have given deaf and speech-impaired users a greater ability to communicate with the same ease as others. Some wireless operators have even started free sign language gateways. Sign language interpretation services via VRS or by VRI are useful in the present-day where one of the parties is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired (mute). In such cases the interpretation flow is normally within the same principal language, such as French Sign Language (LSF) to spoken French, Spanish Sign Language (LSE) to spoken Spanish, Swedish Sign Language (SSL) to spoken Swedish, German Sign Language (DGS) to spoken German, British Sign Language (BSL) to spoken English, and American Sign Language (ASL) also to spoken English (since BSL and ASL are completely distinct to each other), and so on. Sign language interpreting involves considerable effort on the part of the interpreter, since sign languages are distinct natural languages with their own construction, semantics and syntax, different from the aural version of the same principal language. Multilingual sign language interpreters, who can also translate as well across principal languages (such as from spoken Spanish, to spoken English, to ASL and vice versa), are also available, albeit less frequently. With video interpreting, sign language interpreters work remotely with live video and audio feeds, so that the interpreter can see the deaf or mute party, and converse with the hearing party, and vice versa. Much like telephone interpreting, video interpreting can be used for situations in which no on-site interpreters are available. However, video interpreting cannot be used for situations in which all parties are speaking via telephone alone. VRS and VRI interpretation requires all parties to have the necessary equipment. Some advanced equipment enables interpreters to control the video camera remotely, in order to zoom in and out or to point the camera toward the party that is signing. VRS deployment worldwide Video relay service platform vendors Video Relay Services is based on three main factors: sign language interpreters, call center management (customer service, call center management), and platform provider (mobile app, servers). Canada Canada's regulatory Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a policy order on July 21, 2009, requiring Canadian telecommunication, wireless service, and VoIP providers to implement IP-based text relay services by July 21, 2010, and also delaying a decision on the national provision of video relay services in both official languages (ASL & LSQ) for three years. According to deaf-community organizations Canada is lagging far behind its neighbour, the United States, with respect to video relay service for the deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-impaired. The Video Relay Service Trial Project, managed by Telus with Sorenson as the provider, ended on January 15, 2012. The trial project, which lasted for 18 months, was accessible for approximately 300 participants in BC and Alberta, and cost over $3 million (CAD). The CRTC issued a policy order on April 22, 2014, deciding that VRS should be offered in Canada, starting as early as the fall of 2015, overseen and implemented by an independent VRS administrator (now the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service - CAV). The CAV opened Video Relay Service in Canada - named SRV Canada VRS - for registration on September 28, 2016 At first, SRV Canada VRS offered 12 hour weekday service (6 am to 6 pm Pacific Time, and accordingly for subsequent time zones) and 8 hour weekend service (8 am to 4 pm Pacific Time). Hours of service were progressively increased, first on April 3, 2017 and then on July 3, 2017. On October 2, 24/7/365 service started. Denmark Denmark's video relay service is currently provided by TegnKom and 12K Studio (12K A/S). TegnKom was created in 2005 as project in cooperation with AMC Nord (Aarhus Municipality), and only offered to deaf people at their workplace. The service can only be used on Windows-based units with use-license for the preinstalled software (MMX). 12K Studio was created and financed in 2011 by the nationwide sign language interpreter company, 12K A/S. The service can be used on Windows-, OS X/iOS-, Linux- and Android-based units (pc, mac and smartphones) with Skype and/or FaceTime app. 12K Studio service is primary offered to deaf people at their workplace, but can also be used in private for free. France There are two companies that provide VRS in France. France has legislated into a law the establishment of three VRS call centres to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing French consumers. However, the long-running disagreement in the French parliament on how to fund the service kept VRS from becoming a reality. The deaf and hard-of-hearing callers receive the personal budget that covers the cost of VRS and videophone equipment. The personal budget is stipulated for three-year period. Elioz is a providing both VRI and VRS in France. On the phone, in interview or in meeting, Elioz enables deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people to communicate in sign language, oral language, and writing using total conversation as a technical foundation of its services. Tadeo is a communication platform for use between hearing, deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in a professional environment; it offers a French Sign Language interpretation service, in Cued Speech, and live Transcription, remotely and real-time. Viable France was established in 2008 and bankrupt in 2015 by the deaf woman to provide VRS and VRI service in France. The company is fully independent of Viable, Inc. and has its own programming and engineering team. A distinction of Viable France is the sales and distribution of its own videophone product that was fully developed and engineered by the deaf engineers at Viable, Inc. Since October 8, 2018, the operators of the French Federation of Telecoms have launched the first interpersonal telecommunications service dedicated to the deaf, hearing-impaired, deafblind and aphasic, they can now phone independently with the application Rogervoice Germany Currently, Germany has two providers of VRS and VRI: they are TeSS and TeleSign. TeSS was created in 2005 by the consortium of Deutsche Gesellschaft der Hörgeschädigten (German Society of Hearing Impaired), Deutsche Telekom, Bundesnetzagenteur (federal infrastructure regulatory agency), and several other associations. Deutsche Telekom provided the initial funding for feasibility project that started in 2006. The deaf and hard-of-hearing clients who use the VRS for private calls must enrol with TeSS and arrange the payment method. They pay 14 eurocents per minute for text relay and 14 eurocents for video relay. TeSS operates around the clock (24/7). TeleSign provides the combined video relay and video remote interpreting service for the deaf and hard-of-hearing clients at work. The clients must apply to the integration agency for videophones and funds. The subscription is 220 euros per month with one point seven euro per minute of video relay service. The integration agency restricts the monthly call volume to 100 minutes per client. TeleSign operates from eight in the morning to six in the afternoon. TeSS has added the work-related VRS/VRI as to countereffect the demand of integration agency to switch from TeleSign to "cheaper" TeSS service. Despite the availability of VRS providers in Germany since 2006, the VRS usage is very extremely low as compared to other countries (no more than 3000 clients out of 80,000 deaf people). The integration agency is notorious for rejecting the applications many times on "cost benefit" factor: the agency claims that some deaf clients do not make sufficient VRS calls per month to justify the cost or that the nature of employment does not warrant the need for VRS and videophones. The deaf and hard-of-hearing callers who use VRS for private calls do not receive any form of reimbursement for the VRS calls. The grassroot movement is gaining momentum in pushing for the free VRS in Germany to be subsidised by the government through the contribution from the telecom companies. Norway NAV, or the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration provides the national relay service for Norway. The service started in 2008, and its usage is increasing. Spain Video relay service exists in Spain since September 2009. The platform that provides this service is called Svisual. It allows Deaf people and Hard of Hearing people to communicate with hearing people. The service is provided in Spanish Sign Language and in Catalan Sign Language. Customers may download a free video software application to their phone or tablet, or access the Svisual web on their computer. The service works 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Sweden Sweden was the first country in the world to implement a public VRS fully subsidized by the government. The service started as a pilot project in 1996 for ISDN videophones, but started to offer SIP-based services in 2003. Currently the Swedish video relay service is the largest in Europe with an average of 110,000 minutes every month. There is one national service for the country, which is procured by bids to the National Telecom and Postal Agency (PTS) every four years. The service is provided by Evantia Oy, with call centers in Örebro, Uppsala and Gotland. Customers may download a video software application from the service provider, use a web-based application or access the service using Skype and third-party SIP software. United Kingdom Significan't (UK) Ltd, a deaf and sign language led social enterprise, was the first to establish an IP video relay service in 2004 in London. The SignVideo Contact Centre utilizes qualified and registered sign language interpreters and processed its 10,000th video call in 2006. It secured national contracts with Access to Work and the National Health Services to provide video remote interpreting services throughout the United Kingdom. In 2010 Significan't introduced the iSignVideo range of videophones and a web-based video calling service, the SignVideo SV2. This service is compliant with the concept of Total Conversation. connectSCOTLAND BSL is the national VRS service for Scotland and it is free-of-charge for its users. The service was procured by the Scottish Government and it complies with standards for Total Conversation. United States In the United States, VRS services have been regulated by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since 2002. Support for initial trials in Texas Ed Bosson of the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) envisioned deaf people communicating with videophones more than 10 years before the FCC began reimbursing for it. Bosson contacted Mark Seeger of Sprint Relay and discussed the possibilities. Seeger then contacted Sprint technicians to see if the proposal was feasible, and then suggested that Bosson bring the idea to Texas' PUC. It took Bosson considerable time to convince the Texas PUC and to enlist help from a lawyer in interpreting. He first convinced his supervisor and then, one-by-one, the PUC Commissioners that video relay should become a part of statewide Telecom Relay Service offering. Bosson was authorized to manage the first video relay service trials, and Sprint became the first service provider to conduct the Texas Video Relay Service tests. Bosson would later receive national awards from Smithsonian Computerworld and TDI for his work with VRS. Initial Texas trials In 1995, the first trial was run by Sprint in Austin and was limited to four public call centers. The second trial occurred in 1997 and served ten cities in Texas. At that point, Sprint and Hanwave Interpreting partnered to provide service. Jon Hodson of Sorenson Communications worked with Ed Bosson during the early stages and provided video conferencing software during the VRS trial in Texas. (At this point the service was called "Video Relay Interpreting" or VRI, which a name that now refers to Video Remote Interpreting. Linda Nelson has been credited with changing the term from VRI to VRS.) Later, Hanwave Interpreting Service was bought by Communication Service for the Deaf, and Sprint expanded their relay subcontract to include VRS services in addition to the established TRS services. In 2002, Washington and Texas tested a web based VRS, with CSDVRS providing VRS services via the Internet to Washingtonians. Implementation across the United States In 2000, VRS officially became available throughout the State of Texas. In 2002, the FCC allowed for the reimbursement of interstate VRS providers via an interstate TRS fund administration, making the United States the second country after Sweden to federally subsidize VRS nationwide. United States VRS regulation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the regulatory body for VRS in the United States. In addition to overseeing VRS, the FCC also oversees Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), from which the VRS regulatory framework has evolved. The FCC oversees TRS and VRS as a result of their mandate in the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) to facilitate the provisions equal access to individuals with disabilities over the telephone network. The Interstate Telecommunications Relay Fund was created by the FCC to fund TRS and its scope was expanded to include VRS. Funding for the TRS comes from state tax, through rate adjustments or surcharge on local telephone bills. The tax on revenue is set by the FCC yearly and has been steadily increasing as the number of VRS minutes continues to climb. For 2007 the tax is 7.2/100ths of a penny per dollar of revenue, up from 3.8/100th of a penny in 2000. The current revenue tax of .0072 is expected to generate $553 million against telecommunications industry revenue of $76.8 billion. The fund is managed by National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), which also administers the much larger Universal Service Fund and publishes the reimbursement rates paid to all relay providers. In addition to regulating the funding of VRS, the FCC regulates the standards that VRS companies and their employees must follow in handling calls. These regulations ensure that VRS calls are handled appropriately and ethically. The U.S. FCC-issued rulings include: The time it takes an interpreter to answer an incoming VRS call. As of July 1, 2006, VRS providers must answer 80% of calls within two and a half minutes. Starting on January 1, 2007, VRS providers must answer 80% of calls within two minutes; as of January 1, 2006, all VRS providers are required to provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week; reimbursement of VRS Video Mail: if a Hearing person calls a sign language user, but there is no answer, the VI signs a message and delivers it to the sign language user's e-mail, similar to an answering machine. Previously this service was not reimbursed and the cost was absorbed by the VRS provider; VRS providers are not permitted to "call back" when a customer hangs up before a VRS call is placed; VRS providers must only process calls that either originate or terminate in the US or its territories. For example, a person in Canada may use a VRS service in the United States to call a person in the United States, but not another person in Canada. 2005 U.S. FCC "Certification Program" On December 12, 2005, the Commission released an order adopting new rules permitting carriers desiring to offer IP Relay and VRS services and receive payment from the Fund to seek certification as a provider eligible for compensation from the Fund. The record reflects that other entities that desire to offer VRS have been unable to join a certified state program. (i) a description of the forms of TRS to be provided (i.e., VRS, IP Relay and/or IP CTS); (ii) a description of how the provider will meet all non-waived mandatory minimum standards applicable to each form of TRS offered; (iii) a description of the provider's procedures for ensuring compliance with all applicable TRS rules; (iv) a description of the provider's complaint procedures; (v) a narrative describing any areas in which the provider's service will differ from the applicable mandatory minimum standards; (vi) a narrative establishing that services that differ from the mandatory minimum standards do not violate applicable mandatory minimum standards; (vii) demonstration of status as a common carrier; and (viii) a statement that the provider will file annual compliance reports demonstrating continued compliance with these rules. The rules further provide that after review of the submitted documentation, the Commission shall certify that the provider of IP Relay, VRS and IP CTS is eligible for compensation from the Fund if the Commission determines that the certification documentation: As of 2009 there have been six providers certified becoming eligible for reimbursement from the TRS fund under the rules advocated for by Daryl Crouse and supported by others in the industry. Issues in United States VRS administration Numbering standardization competing VRS providers have incompatible numbering schemes. Interconnection between the IP-based videophone network and the worldwide telephone network. VRS providers encounter difficulties routing 911 calls to the appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). When a VRS user dials 911, the call is first delivered to the VRS, as with any other call placed. However, when the VRS interpreter attempts to connect with the user's local PSAP, the call is instead connected to the PSAP that services the VRS provider's location. Additionally, the information displayed at the PSAP will be that of the VRS provider, not the VRS user. In order to route emergency calls and accurate information to the appropriate PSAP, VRS providers can send the call information to a national call-routing service. This service determines the appropriate local PSAP for the VRS user and delivers the VRS interpreter's 911 call accordingly. The VRS user can then communicate with the PSAP dispatcher via the VRS interpreter, in order to receive the appropriate emergency services. The European Union improves access to emergency services 112 for people with disabilities. The REACH112 project intends to implement a 12-month pilot in Sweden, UK, The Netherlands, France and Spain allowing disabled users to communicate at a distance with each other and directly with the emergency services. The VRS industry is under investigation by the FCC, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and FBI for alleged fraudulent activities meant to "manufacture" minutes. The FBI raided the offices of several VRS providers in June 2009 and consequently issued warrants and indictments for fraud. The FCC OIG office presented at the RID conference in Philadelphia alerting the field to the problem and urging all those involved to no longer tolerate and such activity by reporting it to the FCC. On November 19, 2009, the FBI unsealed indictments against 26 people charged with engaging in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program. Arrests were made the same day by FBI agents and Postal Inspectors in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Maryland and were the result of a joint FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and FCC Office of Inspector General (FCC-OIG) investigation into a nationwide scheme to defraud the FCC's VRS program.The indictments charged the owners, employees and contractors of several companies with engaging in a scheme to defraud the FCC's VRS program: Viable Communications Inc., of Rockville, Maryland Master Communications LLC, of Las Vegas KL Communications LLC, of Phoenix Mascom LLC of Austin, Texas Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Interpreting Services Inc. (DHIS), of New York and New Jersey Innovative Communication Services for the Deaf Tamara Frankel, Robert Rubeck, Benjamin Pena of Arizona Technical details Typical calling procedure in the United States Normally: An individual who communicates by American Sign Language, or another mode of manual communication, such as Signing Exact English, contact signing (Pidgin Signed English), Cued Speech, or Linguistics of Visual English, uses a videophone or other video device, such as a webcam, to connect via broadband Internet to a Video Relay Service; the caller is routed to a sign language interpreter, known as a Video Interpreter (VI). The VI is in front of a camera or videophone; the video user gives the VI a voice number to dial, as well as any special dialing instructions; the VI places the call and interprets as a neutral, non-participating third party. Anything that the audio user says is signed to the video user, and anything signed by the video user is spoken to the audio user; once the call is over, the caller can make another call or hang up with the interpreter; the company that provides the interpreter services will then submit billings to the FCC. Hearing people can also contact a deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-disabled person via VRS. To initiate a call, a hearing person calls a VRS and connects to a video interpreter who then contacts the video user. Some VRS services also offer: Voice Carry Over: The video user may use his/her own voice instead of the interpreter speaking; Hearing Carry Over: the video user may listen for him/herself instead of relying on the interpreter; Language Preference: The video user requests that the interpreter use American Sign Language; the ability to connect to a sign language interpreter who can interpret into another language, such as Spanish. Videotelephony descriptive names & terminology The name videophone is not as standardized as its earlier counterpart, the telephone, resulting in a variety of names and terms being used worldwide, and even within the same region or country. Videophones are also known as videotelephones (or video telephones) and often by an early trademarked name "Picturephone", which was the world's first commercial videophone produced in volume. The compound name "videophone" slowly entered into general use after 1950, although "video telephone" likely entered the lexicon earlier after "video" was coined in 1935. Videophone calls (also: videocalls and video chat), differ from videoconferencing in that they expect to serve individuals, not groups. However that distinction has become increasingly blurred with technology improvements such as increased bandwidth and sophisticated software clients that can allow for multiple parties on a call. In general everyday usage the term videoconferencing is now frequently used instead of videocall for point-to-point calls between two units. Both videophone calls and videoconferencing are also now commonly referred to as a video link. Webcams are popular, relatively low cost devices which can provide live video and audio streams via personal computers, and can be used with many software clients for both video calls and videoconferencing. A videoconference system is generally higher cost than a videophone and deploys greater capabilities. A videoconference (also known as a videoteleconference) allows two or more locations to communicate via live, simultaneous two-way video and audio transmissions. This is often accomplished by the use of a multipoint control unit (a centralized distribution and call management system) or by a similar non-centralized multipoint capability embedded in each videoconferencing unit. Again, technology improvements have circumvented traditional definitions by allowing multiple party videoconferencing via web-based applications. A separate webpage article is devoted to videoconferencing. A telepresence system is a high-end videoconferencing system and service usually employed by enterprise-level corporate offices. Telepresence conference rooms use state-of-the art room designs, video cameras, displays, sound-systems and processors, coupled with high-to-very-high capacity bandwidth transmissions. Typical use of the various technologies described above include calling or conferencing on a one-on-one, one-to-many or many-to-many basis for personal, business, educational, deaf video relay service and tele-medical, diagnostic and rehabilitative use or services. New services utilizing videocalling and videoconferencing, such as teachers and psychologists conducting online sessions, personal videocalls to inmates incarcerated in penitentiaries, and videoconferencing to resolve airline engineering issues at maintenance facilities, are being created or evolving on an ongoing basis. See also List of video telecommunication services and product brands Over the phone interpreting and telephone interpreting, audio-only language translation methods used by those with normal hearing. Telecommunications Relay Service, precursor to VRS. Telepresence, state-of-the-art videoconferencing technology. Videoconferencing Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), where the hearing person is co-located next to the signer. Videophone, VRS's original ancestor. Videotelephony Webcam References External links Videophone usage for the deaf in Russia FCC TRS Rules REACH 112 Orebro region unfair competition Further reading Figliola, Patricia Moloney. Video Relay Service: Program Funding and Reform. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, 2013. Keating, Elizabeth; Mirus, Gene. "American Sign Language in Virtual Space: Interactions between Deaf Users of Computer-Mediated Video Communication and the Impact of Technology on Language Practices", Cambridge University Press, Language in Society, November 2003, Vol. 32, No. 5, pp. 693–714. Article stable URL DOI: American Sign Language in Virtual Space: Interactions between Deaf Users of Computer-Mediated Video Communication and the Impact of Technology on Language Practices. Assistive technology Deafness Videotelephony
4010862	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecan%20Park%2C%20Houston	Pecan Park, Houston	Pecan Park is a neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Pecan Park is located approximately south of downtown Houston inside Interstate 610, known as "The Loop", to the east of Interstate 45 in the East End, Houston area. The name Pecan Park generally refers to the larger neighborhood, of which there are over 30 individual subdivisions, with Pecan Park being the largest. The typical size of the lots is and the average size of the homes is . The Gulfgate Center, formerly the Gulfgate Mall, is located just south of the Gulf Freeway from Pecan Park. The neighborhood is served by the Pecan Park Civic Association. This area also includes Ingrando Park, home of Dixie Little League. It also has a local library, the Lucille Yvonne Melcher branch of the Houston Public Library system. History The heart of the area was once a pecan orchard dating back to the late 19th century with platting of lots for sale by the Magnolia Park Land Company beginning in 1926. The original streets were paved in shell, with asphalt paving becoming widespread during the 1930s and 1940s, when the majority of the homes in the area were constructed. The area was nearly completely built out by 1955, with the homes being examples of typical middle class residential architecture for Houston at the time; Bungalow, both brick and wood sided, Cape Cod (house), early Ranch-style houses and many mildly Tudor influenced English Cottages. Between 1980 and 1990 the area gained 1,000 to 3,500 people per square mile. The Pecan Park raid occurred in 2019. Demographics the Pecan Park Super Neighborhood had 16,245 residents, with 9,762 persons per square mile. 92% were Hispanic, 3% were non-Hispanic whites, 2% were non-Hispanic blacks, 2% were non-Hispanic Asians, and zero were others.. In 2000 the area had had 19,230 residents, with 11,584 persons per square mile. 90% were Hispanic, 5% were non-Hispanic white, 3% were non-Hispanic black, and 2% were non-Hispanic Asian. Education Pecan Park proper and the Pecan Park Super Neighborhood are zoned to Houston ISD schools. Three different elementary schools serve sections of Pecan Park proper: Southmayd, Davila, and Crespo. In addition, Sanchez Elementary School serves parts of the Pecan Park Super Neighborhood. All residents of the Pecan Park Super Neighborhood are zoned to Deady Middle School and Milby High School. Houston Community College's Eastside Campus is located on the edge of the neighborhood near the Gulf Freeway. Lucile Yvonne Melcher Library of Houston Public Library, named after a woman who established a children's literature fund, is in the super neighborhood. Although the branch was closed for five years due to damage from Hurricane Harvey, as of August 2021, it is open to the public once again. Infrastructure The Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated the Ripley Health Center for the ZIP code 77012, while Martin Luther King Health Center is designated for ZIP code 77087. In 2000 Ripley was replaced by the Gulfgate Health Center. The designated public hospital is Ben Taub General Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Free Wireless In 2005 Pecan Park was the first area in the United States to provide a super wireless hotspot for free or at a low cost. The service currently offers internet access close to 20,000 residents. Rice University students collaborated with the non-profit organization Technology for All (TFA). Metro routes Getting to Pecan Park can be accessed on the METRO (Houston) system on Bus 76, which travels north to south on Evergreen Dr, and also on Bus 50, which travels also north to south on Broadway Blvd. Both routes have access to the Magnolia Transit Center on Harrisburg for additional transportation and also access to the METRORail Green Line when completed in late 2014. Parks and recreation Ingrando Park, named after Frank and Jennie Ingrando and originally named Southmayd Park, is in the Super Neighborhood and has about of area along Plum Creek. The city of Houston bought the property for $14,866 from a couple from Campbell, California, Malcolm and Nellie Sprague, on August 23, 1944. The city government gave it its current name as per a September 22, 1971 resolution, and the namesakes donated $100,000 for improvement of the park. Originally the park had of space, but on September 18, 1996 the city government by ordinance acquired an additional for $96,129.25 after Houston City Council member Gracie Saenz began advocating for its expansion two years prior. The estate of Eunice H. Johnson and the Will Frank Johnson Trust funded the 1996 acquisition. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) funded additional improvements with a matching grant. References External links Neighborhoods in Houston East End, Houston
4010872	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred%20Stanfield	Fred Stanfield	Frederic William Stanfield (May 4, 1944 – September 13, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1964 until 1978. He won two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins, in 1970 and 1972. He was known as a clean player, as only once did he receive more than 14 penalty minutes in any season of his professional career. Early life Stanfield was born in Toronto on May 4, 1944. He had six brothers, most of whom would eventually become professional hockey players. As was the practice at the time, Stanfield was signed by the Chicago Black Hawks at age 16 (as were his brothers Jim and Jack), and assigned to the junior league St. Catharines Teepees (later St. Catharines Black Hawks), their Ontario Hockey Association affiliate. Playing with many future NHL teammates and stars—the team's roster included Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, Roger Crozier, Chico Maki, Dennis Hull and Poul Popiel—Stanfield played three seasons for St. Catharines. The final two seasons he led the team in scoring, and his final season, 1964, he was third in the league in scoring with 109 points, as well as being awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the league's most sportsmanlike player. Playing career Chicago Black Hawks Called up for the 1964–65 season to the big league squad, Stanfield played the full season with Chicago, and then the next two seasons split his time between the Black Hawks and Chicago's St. Louis minor league affiliate. In May 1967, Stanfield was traded, along with Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge, to the Boston Bruins, for defenceman Gilles Marotte, centre Pit Martin, and minor league goaltender Jack Norris. Boston Bruins The trade came to be widely regarded as one of the most one-sided deals in hockey history, as Boston immediately became a powerhouse, moving from a last place team to a perennial power. While Esposito became a preeminent star in Boston and Hodge became a league All-Star, Stanfield centered the team's second line, with wingers John Bucyk and Johnny McKenzie—which some considered the best second line in hockey—as well as playing the right point on the Bruins' feared top power play unit, helping the team to lead the league in power play goals every year between 1969 and 1972. He scored 20 or more goals in every one of the six years he played for Boston, with the Bruins leading the league in goals in each of those seasons. He became noted for a heavy slap shot, making his mark in the first game of the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals against the St. Louis Blues when he fired a shot so hard it split Blues goaltender Jacques Plante's mask in half, giving Plante a concussion which sidelined him for the remainder of the playoffs. Stanfield's best years were between the 1971 and 1973 seasons. In 1971, he scored 76 points to finish 9th in league scoring. He also received the team's 7th Player Award, voted by the fans for the player performing most beyond expectations. In the 1972 season, he scored 23 goals and 56 assists for 79 points, finishing 4th in the league in assists and 12th in the league in points, and added 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points in 15 playoff games to help the Bruins to the Stanley Cup championship. He was a leading candidate for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the league's most sportsmanlike player, finishing behind eventual winner Jean Ratelle of the New York Rangers and teammate Johnny Bucyk. Stanfield followed up in the next season, when he scored 20 goals and 58 assists for 78 points, and was named to play in the 1973 All-Star Game as an injury replacement. Stanfield finished the season 7th in the league in assists. Minnesota North Stars Greatly depleted in goaltending by the losses of Gerry Cheevers to the World Hockey Association and Dan Bouchard to the Atlanta Flames in the 1972 NHL Expansion Draft, Boston's goaltending was down to 36-year-old career minor leaguer Ross Brooks and 44-year-old late season acquisition Jacques Plante. Determined to bolster that position, new Boston general manager Harry Sinden traded Stanfield to the Minnesota North Stars for goaltender Gilles Gilbert. Shifted to the right wing for the centre-rich North Stars, he played a season and a half for Minnesota, with much reduced production. Buffalo Sabres Mired in a slump, Stanfield was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in the middle of the 1974–75 season for journeyman Norm Gratton and Buffalo's third round choice (Ron Zanussi) in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft. He quickly broke out of his slump, scoring 33 points in 32 games for the Sabres, and contributing to the team's push to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they eventually lost to the Philadelphia Flyers. Stanfield played the next three seasons for Buffalo, ending his NHL career with the team in 1978. He played the next season for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, retiring as a player partway through the season when he was named the interim coach for the team, serving through the end of the season. His last position in organized hockey was the 1980 season for the Niagara Falls Flyers of the OHA, when he was again named a mid-season replacement as head coach. Retirement and legacy Stanfield played 914 career NHL games, scoring 211 goals and 405 assists for 616 points. Two of Stanfield's brothers, Jim Stanfield and Jack Stanfield, also played in the NHL. His youngest brother, Vic Stanfield, was a two-time All-American for Boston University. Stanfield maintained a residence in the Town of Mississauga as of 1969. Stanfield lived in the Buffalo area, and owned an office furniture store. He was an active member of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association and has organized several alumni tournaments. He died on September 13, 2021. Career statistics Sources: Regular season and playoffs References External links Picture of Fred Stanfield's Name on the 1970 Stanley Cup Plaque 1944 births 2021 deaths Boston Bruins players Buffalo Sabres players Canadian ice hockey left wingers Chicago Blackhawks players Hershey Bears players Sportspeople from Toronto Minnesota North Stars players St. Catharines Black Hawks players St. Catharines Teepees players St. Louis Braves players Stanley Cup champions Ice hockey people from Ontario Sportspeople from Mississauga Hershey Bears coaches Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey coaches
4010885	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong%20Kong%20at%20the%202006%20Winter%20Olympics	Hong Kong at the 2006 Winter Olympics	Hong Kong, a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, sent a delegation to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy from 10–26 February 2006. The delegation competed under the formal name Hong Kong, China ( ). This was the SAR's second appearance at a Winter Olympic Games, and the delegation consisted of a single athlete, short track speed skater Han Yueshuang. Entered in three events, her best performance was 18th in the women's 1,000 metres race. Background Hong Kong began competing in the Summer Olympic Games in 1952, and have participated in every Summer Olympics since, excluding the boycotted 1980 Moscow Games. Hong Kong was a British colony until the 1997 transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China. The SAR retained the right to send separate teams to the Olympics and other international sporting events that it had enjoyed under British rule. Hong Kong made its Winter Olympic Games debut in 2002 at Salt Lake City. Hong Kong has never won a Winter Olympics medal. The Hong Kong delegation to Turin consisted of a single athlete, short track speed skater Han Yueshuang. She was the flag bearer for both the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony. Short track speed skating Han Yueshuang was 23 years old at the time of the Turin Olympics. On 12 February, the heats of the women's 500 metres race were held, Han was assigned to heat six. She finished her heat in fourth place with a time of 47.087 seconds, and was eliminated as only the top two in each heat were allowed to proceed to the quarterfinals. She was ranked 24th for this event. On 18 February, she was placed into the fourth heat of the women's 1500 metres, where she finished with a time of 2 minutes and 36.233 seconds, fifth in her heat. Only the top three from each heat proceeded to the quarterfinals, and Han was eliminated in 24th place. In the heats for the women's 1000 metres held on 22 February, she finished third in the fourth heat with a time of 1 minute and 37.883 seconds, but again, only the top two in each heat could proceed to the quarterfinals. Han was officially classified in 18th place. She would later represent Hong Kong again at the 2010 Winter Olympics. See also Hong Kong at the 2006 Asian Games References Nations at the 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Winter Olympics Winter Olympics
4010901	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Dehesa	La Dehesa	La Dehesa is a suburban neighborhood in Lo Barnechea Commune of Santiago, Chile. It borders Las Condes to the south and Vitacura to the west. It is located in a valley near the Andes, in the northeast of the city, north of the Mapocho River. La Dehesa is known as one of Chile's most affluent neighborhoods. History It is believed that the first human group to be discovered here were mainly hunter–gatherer nomads. They came in search of guanacos; they arrived in Santiago in approximately 10,000 BC. Around the year 800 BC, the area became inhabited along the shores of the Mapocho River, representing the first sedentary population, which resulted from the establishment of farming communities and the lamini's domestication. The area was controlled by the Inca and by the Spanish during the seventeenth century. The Spanish were still in control of the area in the early 1800s when Bernardo O'Higgins helped to win its independence from that empire in 1810. In 1964 there was discovery of important archeological materials in La Dehesa, some of the most important of which were five tembetás, Aconcagua salmón and a fragmented pipe of Mapuche origin. During construction several archaeological deposits were detected with finds linked to the Bato Tradition, evidence that aboriginals previously inhabited the location. The harshest disaster that occurred in the area was in 1982, when coastal towns were inundated. The area was previously called Huayco, an Inca word that meant: "Place of serious inundations". Notable people Mario Kreutzberger Rafael Araneda Raquel Argandoña Karen Doggenweiler Marco Enríquez-Ominami Paulina Nin de Cardona Augusto Pinochet Marcela Vacarezza Jorge Valdivia See also Lo Barnechea References Geography of Santiago, Chile Neighborhoods in Santiago, Chile
4010922	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanciale	Guanciale	Guanciale () is an Italian cured meat product prepared from pork jowl or cheeks. Its name is derived from guancia, the Italian word for 'cheek'. Production Pork cheek is rubbed with salt and spices (typically ground black or red pepper, thyme or fennel, and sometimes garlic) and cured for three weeks or until it loses approximately 30% of its original weight. Its flavour is stronger than other pork products, such as pancetta, and its texture is more delicate. Upon cooking, the fat typically melts away. In cuisine Guanciale may be cut and eaten directly in small portions, but is often used as an ingredient in pasta dishes such as spaghetti alla carbonara and sauces like sugo all'amatriciana. It is a specialty of central Italy, particularly Umbria and Lazio. Pancetta, a cured Italian bacon which is normally not smoked, is sometimes used as a substitute when guanciale is not available. References External links Bacon dishes Cuts of pork Salumi
4010937	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern%20Slovak%20Lowland	Eastern Slovak Lowland	The East(ern) Slovak Lowland (Slovak: Východoslovenská nížina) is the name of a part of the Great Hungarian Plain (Slovak: Veľká dunajská kotlina) situated in Slovakia. In terms of geomorphology, it forms one unit together with the Tisza Lowland (Tiszamenti síkság) in Hungary, the Transcarpathian Lowland (Zakarpats'ka nyzovyna) in Ukraine, and the plain Câmpia Someşului in Romania. It consists of the following two parts: Eastern Slovak Hills (also translated as Eastern Slovak Upland) in the west and the north; and Eastern Slovak Flat (also translated as Eastern Slovak Plain) in the middle, east and south. References Plains of Slovakia Pannonian Plain
4010939	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bel%C3%A9m%E2%80%93Bras%C3%ADlia%20Highway	Belém–Brasília Highway	The Belém–Brasília Highway (in Portuguese: Rodovia Belém–Brasília) is a set of portions of six federal highways of Brazil, of which each portion contributes to the function of connecting the Atlantic port city of Belém in the northern state of Pará and the brazilian Federal District Brasília in the southern interior. The Belém–Brasília Highway designation applies (between Belém and each respective city) to the following routes: BR-316 (Santa Maria do Pará), BR-308 (Santa Maria do Pará), and BR-010 (Estreito). It also applies to BR-226 between Porto Franco and Wanderlândia, BR-153 thence to and from Anápolis, and BR-060 thence to and from Brasília. In each case, the route in question extends beyond one or both of the cities that demarcate the respective stretch of the Belém–Brasília Highway, while the stretch(es) beyond lack that designation. History The Belém–Brasília Highway was the first road built through the central and the middle north region of Brazil, having been built between 1958 and 1960, and paved in 1974. Its construction was one of the highest achievements of road engineering, due to the enormous difficulties faced by designing it and by the construction crews (more than 5,000 water courses had to be conquered, and new ways of bulldozing and felling massive trees higher than 50 m and with girths exceeding 4 to 5 m in diameter had to be devised. Initially it was a dirt road, but in the succeeding years it was macadamized and more permanent bridges were built. The Belém–Brasília Highway was fundamental to bring modernity to a completely wild region. Many agricultural settlements and entire new cities, with its suite of commerce, industry, etc., sprang up along the highway. It was also the first land connection between the states of Pará, Maranhão, Tocantins and northern region of Goiás, with all the rest of the country, so that the economic potential and development of the region could be increased. In its beginning, a trip through the road was a dangerous undertaking, due to the presence of wild animals such as the ferocious spotted jaguars and poisonous snakes, and also of road banditry. There were no hotels, gasoline stations and restaurants along the highway and travellers had to carry their own supplies. Today, it entails a drive of approximately 2 days. See also Brazilian Highway System North Region, Brazil BR-163 Juscelino Kubitschek Emílio Garrastazu Médici Brazilian Miracle Agriculture in Brazil Animal husbandry in Brazil Cerrado Federal District Goiás Tocantins Maranhão Pará References External links Ministry of Transport of Brazil National Department of Transport Infrastructure of Brazil Federal highways in Brazil
4010944	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly%20Glen%20Boulevard	Beverly Glen Boulevard	Beverly Glen Boulevard is one of five major routes that connect the Westside of Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley (the other four are the San Diego (405) Freeway, Sepulveda Boulevard, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, and Coldwater Canyon Avenue. It starts at Rancho Park Golf Course on Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles. It proceeds to intersect with Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards, passing near Century City, Sinai Temple and Los Angeles Country Club. The road marks the eastern border of the Westwood Prosperity Unit development built by Janss Investment Company as the foundation of the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. As the road travels further north, it intersects with Sunset Boulevard near UCLA and passes the gated communities of Bel Air and the middle school campus of the Harvard-Westlake School. The hills through which the boulevard passes north of Sunset and south of Mulholland Drive is known as Beverly Glen. Beverly Glen runs parallel to the wealthy section of Bel-Air and its gated communities. After passing Mulholland, Beverly Glen Boulevard swerves west and passes through the exclusive hillside homes in Sherman Oaks. "Stilt Street" is a row of twenty stilt houses designed by architect Richard Neutra that perch on the steep hillside above the boulevard. The road ends at Ventura Boulevard in the south end of the Valley. Commuters seeking to go further north into the Valley go one block west to Van Nuys Boulevard which spans most of the Valley's length. Beverly Glen Boulevard is east of Sepulveda Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway (I-405). When traffic on I-405 becomes unbearable, many commuters take Beverly Glen or Sepulveda instead, causing considerable congestion on both streets. References Streets in Los Angeles Streets in Los Angeles County, California Streets in the San Fernando Valley Boulevards in the United States Hollywood Hills Bel Air, Los Angeles Rancho Park, Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles West Los Angeles Westwood, Los Angeles San Fernando Valley Santa Monica Mountains
4010945	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton%20%C5%A0%C5%A5astn%C3%BD	Anton Šťastný	Anton Šťastný (born August 5, 1959) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey left winger who played nine seasons with the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1980 until 1989. He was the first player born and trained in Slovakia to be drafted by an NHL team. He is the brother of Vladimír, Bohumil, Eva, Marián, and Peter Šťastný, and the uncle of Yan Stastny and Paul Stastny (both Peter's sons), all of whom have been involved in ice hockey at a professional level. Anton's son, Thomas Šťastný, played in Switzerland, last for Martigny in 2015. Playing career Šťastný was originally drafted 198th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft, but the selection was ruled invalid after it was determined Šťastný was too young to be drafted. He re-entered and was drafted 83rd overall by the Nordiques in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. He played 650 career NHL games, scoring 252 goals and 384 assists for 636 points and scored at least 25 goals in eight consecutive seasons. He played his first nine seasons alongside his brother Peter, four of which were also played alongside Marián. They were the third trio of brothers to play on the same professional hockey team (the first being the Bentley brothers of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1940s and the second being the Plager brothers of the St. Louis Blues in the 1970s). He ranks ninth overall in NHL points by a Slovak player. Anton and Peter share the rookie record for points in a game, with 8, which they accomplished in the same game against the Washington Capitals on February 22, 1981. Two days earlier, they each recorded six points against the Vancouver Canucks. These two games, played two days apart, are four out of the nine total instances in which rookies have recorded at least 6 points in a game. Personal life Anton was born in Bratislava, the fifth son of Stanislav and Frantiska. His two older brothers, Vladimir (born 1945) and Bohumil (born 1947) were born when the family still lived in the village of Pružina, about 170 kilometres northeast of Bratislava. They moved to Bratislava before the birth of Marián (1953), Peter (1956), and Eva (1966). Stanislav worked for a state-run company that built hydro-electric dams until 1980 when he retired, and mainly dealt with managing inventory. Frantiska stayed at home and raised the children. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International See also Notable families in the NHL List of Slovaks in the NHL List of players with eight or more points in an NHL game References Bibliography External links 1959 births Living people Czechoslovak defectors Czechoslovak ice hockey left wingers EHC Olten players Halifax Citadels players HC Fribourg-Gottéron players HC Slovan Bratislava players Ice hockey players at the 1980 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players of Czechoslovakia Philadelphia Flyers draft picks Quebec Nordiques draft picks Quebec Nordiques players Slovak ice hockey left wingers Ice hockey people from Bratislava
4010946	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern%20Slovak%20Flat	Eastern Slovak Flat	The East(ern) Slovak Flat (Slovak: Východoslovenská rovina), also translated as Eastern Slovak Plain, is the lower, flat part of the Eastern Slovak Lowland. Important towns: Trebišov, Michalovce, Veľké Kapušany, Kráľovský Chlmec, Sobrance Division: Trebišovská tabuľa (Trebišov Table) Ondavská rovina (Ondava Flat) Malčická tabuľa (Malčice Table) Laborecká rovina (Laborec Flat) Iňačovská tabuľa (Iňačovce Table) Závadská tabuľa (Závadka Table) Sobranecká rovina (Sobrance Flat) Senianska mokraď (Senné Wet Ground) Kapušianske pláňavy (Kapušany Flatlands) Latorická rovina (Latorica Flat) Medzibodrocké pláňavy ("Inter-Bodrog" Flatlands) Bodrocká rovina (Bodrog Flat) The plain is mostly covered by loess, river sediment, loess clays and sands. The plain is punctuated with volcanic formations, such as Chlmecké kopce or Tarbucka. Important rivers are Bodrog and its tributaries Ondava, Laborec, Latorica, Uh, and Topľa. A system of protective dikes and drainage canals has been built, because the Bodrog tributaries had often caused floods. Subterranean water supplies can be found here. Cold sulphur and hydrogen acidulous waters are used at the Sobrance health resort. Many meadows can be found in the flat. Arable land prevails in the Latorica Flat, where the Latorica Nature Park is also situated. Meadows, swamps and swamp forests are protected habitats (Zatínske močiare, Veľké jazero) within nature preserves (Latorický luh I and II, Zemplínska jelšina). Rare water and swamp flora and fauna is also preserved in the Tajba reserve. Plains of Slovakia
4010973	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oropouche%20orthobunyavirus	Oropouche orthobunyavirus	Oropouche orthobunyavirus (OROV) is one of the most common orthobunyaviruses. When OROV infects humans, it causes a rapid fever illness called Oropouche fever. OROV was originally reported in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955 from the blood sample of a fever patient and from a pool of Coquillettidia venezuelensis mosquitoes. In 1960, OROV was isolated from a sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) and a pool of Ochlerotatus serratus mosquitoes in Brazil. The virus is considered a public health threat in tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America, with over half a million infected people as of 2005. OROV is considered to be an arbovirus due to the method of transmission by the mosquitoes Aedes serratus and Culex quinquefasciatus among sloths, marsupials, primates, and birds. Epidemic sites Between 1961 and 1980, OROV was reported in the northern state of Pará, Brazil, and from 1980 to 2004, OROV had spread to the Amazonas, Amapá, Acre, Rondônia, Tocantis, and Maranhão. The virus causes Oropouche fever, an urban arboviral disease that has since resulted in >30 epidemics during 1960–2009. Virology Currently, based on the small segment (SRNA) genetic information, there are 4 major genotypes (I–IV) of OROV. Genotype I was isolated from strains in Acre, Amazonas, Maranhão, Tocantis, Pará, Trinidad, and Tobago. Genotype II was obtained during the spread in Amapá, Pará, Rondônia, and Peru. Genotype III was isolated from samples in Acre, Minas Gerais, Panama, and Rondônia. The final genotype IV was isolated from Amazonas. Dispersion A possible dispersal could be predicted for the four genotypes based on time-scaled analysis and epidemiologic data association. Genotype I possibly dispersed towards western Pará, Trinidad, and Tobago. After, genotype I progressed towards Amazonas, Acre, Maranhao, and Tocantins. Genotype II possibly emerged in Amapá, Pará, Rondônia, and Peru at the same time. Genotype III emerged in Rondônia, moved towards Panama, Acre, and Maranhão. From Maranhão, the genotype progressed towards Minas Gerais. Finally, genotype IV emerged from the city of Manaus and Amazonas. Experimentation and research OROV has been used extensively in testing with HeLa cells to study the mechanisms of apoptosis induced by the virus. It was found that OROV causes apoptosis by DNA fragmentation. In UV-inactivated OROV, virus-receptor binding was not enough and that viral uncoating and replication were needed to induce apoptosis. References Orthobunyaviruses
4010977	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%20at%20the%201960%20Winter%20Olympics	Canada at the 1960 Winter Olympics	Canada competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, United States. Canada has competed at every Winter Olympic Games. Medalists Alpine skiing Men Women Cross-country skiing Men Figure skating Men Women Pairs Ice hockey Canada was represented by the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen, which also represented Canada at the 1956 Winter Olympics (bronze medal). The Dutchmen are the only self-contained club team to represent Canada at two different Olympics. Group A Top two teams (shaded ones) from each group advanced to the final round and played for 1st-6th places, other teams played in the consolation round. Canada 5-2 Sweden Canada 19-1 Japan Final round Canada 12-0 Germany (UTG) Canada 4-0 Czechoslovakia USA 2-1 Canada Canada 6-5 Sweden Canada 8-5 USSR Leading scorers Nordic combined Events: normal hill ski jumping (Three jumps, best two counted and shown here.) 15 km cross-country skiing Ski jumping Speed skating Men Women Official Outfitter HBC was the official outfitter of clothing for members of the Canadian Olympic team. References Olympic Winter Games 1960, full results by sports-reference.com Nations at the 1960 Winter Olympics 1960 Winter Olympics
4010984	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neha%20Kakkar	Neha Kakkar	Neha Kakkar Singh (; née Kakkar; born 6 June 1988), is an Indian playback singer. She is the younger sister of playback singer Sonu Kakkar. She began performing at a very early age at religious events. In 2005, she participated in the second season of the singing reality show, Indian Idol. She made her Bollywood debut as a chorus singer in the film Meerabai Not Out. She rose to prominence with the release of the dance track "Second Hand Jawaani" from Cocktail, which was followed by several popular party songs including "Sunny Sunny" from Yaariyan and "London Thumakda" from Queen. Apart from playback singing, Kakkar has appeared in several music videos and as a judge on several television reality shows including "Indian Idol". In 2019, Kakkar was listed among the most-viewed female artists on YouTube with 4.2 billion views. In January 2021, she became the first Indian singer to win a YouTube Diamond Award. She appeared in the India Forbes Celebrity 100 in 2017 and 2019. In December 2020, she appeared in the list of Asia's 100 Digital Stars by Forbes. Early life Kakkar was born on 6 June 1988 in Rishikesh in the state of Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand). In the early 1990s, Kakkar along with her family moved to Delhi, to try her luck in singing. Kakkar, at the age of four, started performing at local gatherings and religious event. In 2004, she moved to Mumbai along with her brother, Tony Kakkar. In 2006, at the age of eighteen, Kakkar auditioned for the second season of Indian Idol where she got eliminated early in the show. Career 2005–2012: Career beginnings and breakthrough with Cocktail In 2005 she participated in the second season of the singing reality show, Indian Idol, in which she was eliminated early. In 2008, she launched her debut album Neha The Rockstar with music by Meet Bros. Anjjan. During the time, she recorded for a music album, Romeo Juliet composed by her brother, Tony Kakkar. She sang "Hai Rama" from Meerabai Not Out (2008) along with Sukhwinder Singh. The following year, she was featured in A.R. Rahman's composition, the theme song of Blue (2009) where she provided the chorus vocals for the song. She then lent her voice for the title track of the Hindi-language soap opera Na Aana Is Des Laado (2009). In 2010, Kakkar made her screen debut with Vidhi Kasliwal's film Isi Life Mein...! (2010) in which she played the role of a college student. The same year, she debuted in both the Kannada and Telugu music industry by performing a total of four tracks for Sandeep Chowta. She lent her voice for the title track of the Kannada film Thamassu and the song "Nodu Baare" alongside Master Saleem. The former resulted in her only Filmfare Awards South nomination as the Best Female Playback Singer. She appeared in the second season of Comedy Circus Ke Taansen alongside Kapil Sharma and Ali Asgar. The following year, her collaboration with Pritam for the dance track "Second Hand Jawaani" from Cocktail proved to be a major breakthrough for Kakkar. The song went to become popular among the music listeners, though it received mixed to negative reviews from critics. In 2012, she released "SRK Anthem" on YouTube, a tribute to actor Shah Rukh Khan. 2013–2016: Chart-busters with Fever and Baar Baar Dekho Kakkar's first release of 2013, "Botal Khol" from Prague which met with controversy, where Central Board of Film Certification raised objections on the song citing that its lyrics contain double meaning. This was followed by a Sachin–Jigar's item number composed for Ramaiya Vastavaiya. Titled "Jadoo Ki Jhappi". She next collaborated with Pritam for another item song "Dhating Nach", performed alongside Nakash Aziz and Shefali Alvares. 2014 saw the rise of Kakkar with the release of three popular songs. The first release of the year was a collaboration with Yo Yo Honey Singh for the film Yaariyan. The duo collaborated once again for Bollywood's first trance number, "Manali Trance" from The Shaukeens. Her first work with Amit Trivedi, a wedding song titled "London Thumakda" was released in the same year, which received positive reviews from critics. On the occasion of Mother's Day, Kakkar shot and released a song for her mother which gained positive response among the audience. Kakkar's first release of 2015 came with "Ek Do Teen Chaar" from Ek Paheli Leela which was composed, penned and co-sung by Tony Kakkar. She then collaborated with the music composer duo, Amjad-Nadeem where she performed the tracks "Naughty No 1" and "Daaru Peeke Dance" for Barkhaa and Kuch Kuch Locha Hai respectively Kakkar sang Meet Bros-composed "Tu Isaq Mera" from Hate Story 3. Her last release of the year was "Tukur Tukur" from Dilwale, along with Arijit Singh, Kanika Kapoor, Siddharth Mahadevan and Nakash Aziz. The same year, she featured alongside Shilpa Shetty in the video single "Wedding Da Season", composed by Amaal Malik. In 2016, she performed the popular song "Mile Ho Tum" from the film Fever, composed, written and co-sung by Tony Kakkar. Credited as the most-viewed Bollywood song on YouTube, the song received a positive response from critics and audience. Also, she contributed to the soundtrack album of Baar Baar Dekho by performing the wedding-song "Kala Chashma" which became the "party anthem of the year". She worked with Epic Bhangra for the film Sanam Re, where they released the song "Humne Pee Rakhi Hai", a mix of club and EDM. She also provided her vocals for an additional song in the album, "Akkad Bakkad", a rap song performed along with Badshah. Apart from lending her vocals to the party song, "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor & Sons, which was a remake of the Haryanvi track "Chull" and her first recording for Dharma Productions, Kakkar performed several other recreated songs during the year including, "Maahi Ve"–a remake of the song "Maahi Ve" from Kaante (2002)– and "O Janiya"–a remake of the song "Kaante Nahi Kat Te" from Mr. India (1987)–for Wajah Tum Ho and Force 2 respectively. 2017–present: Collaboration with Tanishk Bagchi and series of remade songs 2017 marked Kakkar's first of many collaborations with Tanishk Bagchi which resulted in the rehashing of several Bollywood songs in the coming years. Their first release, "Badri Ki Dulhania" from Badrinath Ki Dulhania performed with Dev Negi, Ikka Singh and Monali Thakur has few segments lifted from the Shankar-Jaikishen classic, "Chalat Musafir" from Teesri Kasam (1966). The version became an instant chart-buster among the audience and was included in the list of most-viewed Indian videos on YouTube with over 500 million views. This was followed by another chart-buster by the duo, "Cheez Badi" from Machine, a re-creation of the 1994-released Mohra song "Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast", which got mixed reviews from critics. Her next release was the dance song "Main Tera Boyfriend" from Raabta which was a recreation of a non-film track "Na Na Na Na". The trend was carried forward with Judwaa 2 where she rendered two remake songs, co-composed by Sandeep Shirodkar and Anu Malik and one original song composed by Meet Bros. During the year, she appeared as a judge alongside Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali in the sixth season of the Indian television music competition, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs. The year ended with another recreated song, "Mehbooba" from Fukrey Returns, originally performed by Mohammed Rafi for Dharam Veer (1977). Kakkar's first release of 2018 was the Yo Yo Honey Singh's "Chhote Chhote Peg" from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, a remake of the Anand Raj Anand-composition "Tote Tote Ho Gaya" from Bichhoo (2000). This was followed by Bagchi's recreation of "Aashiq Banaya Apne" included in the soundtrack album of Hate Story 4, originally performed by Himesh Reshamiyya and Shreya Ghoshal. The duo collaborated for five other projects, from which "Dilbar" from Satyameva Jayate and "Aankh Maarey" from Simmba became popular with music listeners, both songs reaching the list of most-viewed Indian videos on YouTube and the former being the first Indian song to reach number three on the Billboard YouTube Music Chart. Apart from rendering the folk pop song "Dholida" from Loveyatri alongside Udit Narayan and Palak Muchhal, Kakkar performed a traditional-themed-contemporary Punjabi track "Bhangra Da Sajda" from Veere Di Wedding, composed and co-sung by Shashwat Sachdev. The trend continued with the item number "Gali Gali" included in the Hindi-dubbed version of the Kannada film K.G.F: Chapter 1. During the year, she appeared as a judge alongside Anu Malik and Vishal Dadlani in the tenth season of the Indian television music competition, Indian Idol. 2019 began with the release of three remade songs in collaboration with Bagchi, "Chamma Chamma", recreated for the film Fraud Saiyyan–original composition from the film China Gate (1998), while "Coca Cola Tu" from Luka Chuppi and "Hauli Hauli" from De De Pyaar De. The year marked her first collaboration with Vishal Mishra and Vishal–Shekhar, where she performed the female version of "Ki Honda Pyaar" from Jabariya Jodi for the former and "The Hook Up Song" for the latter, which was well received by critics. The trio of Kakkar, Bagchi and the dancer Nora Fatehi re-united for two other chart-buster songs, "O Saki Saki" from Batla House and "Ek Toh Kum Zindagani" from Marjaavaan. The former being a remake of Musafir film's "Saaki", originally performed by Sukhwinder Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan. During the year, Kakkar lent her voice for the "Dheeme Dheeme", composed by Bagchi and the romantic love song "Tu Hi Yaar Mera" composed by Rochak Kohli. From 2017 onwards, Kakkar, primarily, in collaboration with Tanishk Bagchi, became more associated with the trend of remaking old to very recent songs, which resulted in several backlashes targeted for the singer. On 12 December 2021, Kakkar performed at the Jubilee Stage at Expo 2020 in Dubai, UAE. Artistry Voice Her voice has been described several times in the media as "distinct", "unique", "chirpy", "seductive" and "partially nasal". She did not take any formal vocal training. Influence Kakkar admits that she has always looked up to her elder sister Sonu, as her singing inspiration and she "guides me on how to sing particular songs". She named her brother Tony as a constant pillar of strength. Public image Kakkar is very active on social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube page, where she interacts with her fans and regularly posts updates about her life. She is one of the most-followed Indian artistes on Instagram. In October 2019, she received the Instagram trophy, celebrating the first Indian musician and the fifth Indian to reach the milestone. In 2017, Kakkar was included in the list of 35 boldest entrepreneurs of India who are changing the game in various industries. The same year she appeared in the Forbes Celebrity 100, a list based on income and popularity of India's celebrities. She was listed at the sixty-fourth spot in 2017 and twenty-ninth spot in 2019. In 2019, Kakkar was listed on position second among the most-viewed female artists on YouTube with 4.2 billion views worldwide. In December 2020, she appeared in the list of Asia's 100 Digital Stars by Forbes. In December 2020, Neha launched an exclusive Masterclass for the aspiring singers with FrontRow. Personal life Kakkar and actor Himansh Kohli were in a romantic relationship since 2014. In September 2018, they officially announced their relationship on national television and revealed that they will tie the knot soon. However, three months later, an Instagram post by Kakkar revealed that the couple broke-up. Kakkar met Punjabi musical artist Rohanpreet Singh in Chandigarh for the first time and they soon fell in love. On 24 October 2020, they got married in a Gurdwara in New Delhi. Awards and achievements Filmography Film Television Selected discography See also List of Indian playback singers List of most-viewed Indian music videos on YouTube References External links 1988 births Living people Bollywood playback singers Indian women playback singers Singers from Uttarakhand Women musicians from Uttarakhand Hindi-language singers Bengali-language singers Punjabi-language singers Indian Idol participants Indian folk-pop singers 21st-century Indian women singers 21st-century Indian singers
4010986	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pechin	Pechin	, or , historically Opoyakomoi, was a rank among the Yukatchu class of the former Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa, Japan), above the rank of Satunushi and below the rank of Ueekata. As scholar-officials, they often served in administrative positions in the Ryukyuan government. Placed in the upper class, the Pechin would often travel with a servant at their side. There were three ranks of Pechin: , , and Pekumi or Pechin. See also Arakaki Seishō Gushiken surname Okinawa Prefecture Pechin Higa Pechin Takahara Ryukyuan people References Okinawa, The History of an Island People by George H. Kerr The Language of the Old-Okinawan Omoro Sōshi: Reference Grammar, with Textual Selections, by Rumiko Shinzato and Leon Serafim External links https://web.archive.org/web/20090302085743/http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/023/eng/001/001/index.html http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/023/eng/003/001/index.html Ryukyu Kingdom Titles
4010999	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie%20Kornhauser	Eddie Kornhauser	Eddie Kornhauser (7 September 1918 – 7 February 2006) was one of the most prolific property developers on the Queensland Gold Coast. He was born in Kraków, Poland in 1918, but his Jewish family moved to Berlin, Germany when he was still a toddler. The family fled Nazi Germany in the late 1930s and Kornhauser and his brother Jack migrated to Australia and settled in Melbourne. The brothers started a fur trading business called Arctic Furs and expanded to Sydney where Kornhauser became interested in property development. He built Kay House, the first inner city, post-war high rise and he also pioneered the planning of the Menzies Hotel in Sydney and built five Melbourne suburban hotels. Kornhauser moved to the Gold Coast in the early 1970s where he formed the HSP Property Group and began making his mark on the Gold Coast skyline. His best known project was the Paradise Centre in Surfers Paradise, which was built on the site of the original Surfers Paradise hotel. During the 1980s he had close links with the "developer friendly" Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen government in Queensland, coming under scrutiny from the opposition and being accused in state parliament of money laundering. He was particularly close to the late Russ Hinze, and allegations that he paid money to Hinze family companies in return for corrupt business favours led to three formal corruption charges. In 1991 Kornhauser was acquitted of all charges after an eight-week trial in the Queensland District Court. According to the 2005 Business Review Weekly rich list, Kornhauser had an estimated fortune of $345 million. He was survived by his three children: Ricci Swart, Larry Kornhauser and Eric (Eliezer) Kornhauser. References External links "Creator of his own coastal paradise" The Australian 1918 births 2006 deaths Jewish emigrants from Nazi Germany to Australia 20th-century Polish Jews 20th-century Australian businesspeople Polish emigrants to Germany
4011015	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern%20Slovak%20Hills	Eastern Slovak Hills	The East(ern) Slovak Hills (Slovak: Východoslovenská pahorkatina), also translated as Eastern Slovak Upland, is the higher, mountain-like part of the Eastern Slovak Lowland. It is a strip of hilly land surrounding the Eastern Slovak Flat along the neighbouring volcanic mountains of the Carpathians. It covers an area of 735 km², and the highest point is Dúbravka at 397 m. Important towns: Michaľany, Dargov, Vranov nad Topľou, Strážske, Michalovce. Division: Podslanská pahorkatina (Sub-Slanec Hills) Toplianska niva (Topľa River Plain) Vranovská pahorkatina (Vranov Hills) Ondavská niva (Ondava River Plain) Pozdišovský chrbát (Pozdišovce Ridge) Laborecká niva (Laborec River Plain) Podvihorlatská pahorkatina (Sub-Vihorlat Hills) Zálužická pahorkatina (Zálužica Hills) Petrovské podhorie (Petrovce Piedmont) An important recreation area is the Zemplínska šírava Dam. Alkaline salty springs can be found at the Byšta health resort. Other springs are at Kuzmice, Veľaty and Kazimír. The areas is used for agriculture (grain growing, thermophile vegetables, fruits and - near Sobrance – for vineyards). References Mountain ranges of Slovakia
4011016	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic%20Order	Olympic Order	The Olympic Order, established in 1975, is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. It is awarded for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement, i.e. recognition of efforts worthy of merit in the cause of sport. Traditionally, the IOC bestows the Olympic Order upon the chief national organiser(s) at the closing ceremony of each respective Olympic Games. History The Olympic Order was established in May 1975 by the International Olympic Committee as a successor to the Olympic Diploma of Merit. The Olympic Order originally had three grades (gold, silver and bronze). In 1984, at the 87th IOC Session in Sarajevo (Yugoslavia), it was decided that in future there would be no distinction between the silver and bronze order. The gold order would continue to be awarded to heads of state and for exceptional circumstances. Design The insignia of the Olympic Order is in the form of a collar (or chain), in Gold, Silver or Bronze according to grade; the front of the chain depicts the five rings of the Olympic Movement, flanked on either side by kotinos emblem (olive wreath). A lapel badge, in the form of miniature five rings and kotinos in Gold, Silver and Bronze according to grade, is presented to recipients to wear as appropriate. Recipients The following is a list of recipients of the Olympic Order. Some no longer have their orders, as they have been withdrawn. Gold Olympic Order Silver Olympic Order Bronze Olympic Order Recipients with missing data Following is the list of recipients of Olympic Order with some missing data like year of award, country and colour of award. Trivia Nadia Comăneci became one of the youngest recipients of the Olympic Order in 1984 when she was only 23 years old at the time of her award. She is also one of the two only athletes to be awarded the Olympic Order twice (1984, 2004), the other one being the Brazilian Carlos Arthur Nuzman. See also Olympic Symbols Bertoni, Milano Recipients of the Olympic Order Olympic Cup Pierre de Coubertin Medal Olympic Order in Artistic Gymnastics References External links List of recipients of the Olympic Order at Olympedia.org Awards established in 1975 International Olympic Committee International orders, decorations, and medals Order Sports trophies and awards
4011021	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superpipe	Superpipe	A superpipe is a large halfpipe structure used in extreme sports such as snowboarding, freestyle skiing, skateboarding, scooters, freestyle BMX and vert skating. Overview For winter sports, the term superpipe is used to describe a halfpipe built of snow which has walls high from the flat bottom on both sides. Other features of a superpipe are that the width of the pipe is greater than the height of the walls, and the walls extend to near vertical. In the FIS snowboard world cup rules, the recommended width for walls is . The term superpipe has evolved over the years as the size of halfpipes has grown. Originally, halfpipes were known as superpipes, but during the early 2000s, major competition organizers listened to rider feedback and began constructing 22' halfpipes for competitions. These became known as superpipes, and the 18' halfpipes they replaced are now known as standard halfpipes. The 22' wall size has proved very popular with athletes. The length of a superpipe ranges from to , depending on available terrain and construction funding. All halfpipes require extensive grooming by specialized equipment. In contrast, a natural snow halfpipe can be cleaned by a normal snow groomer. Because of the high expense of constructing and maintaining them, there are not that many halfpipes in the world, and very few true superpipes. During the 2013–2014 northern-hemisphere winter, only fourteen 22' superpipes existed globally. While 22' superpipes are standard for all major competitions, many ski resorts have halfpipes ranging in size from to . 18' is the most popular size globally for halfpipes. References Aggressive skating Freestyle skiing Roller skating Skateboarding equipment Snowboarding Sports venues by type
4011027	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal%20College%20Port%20Louis	Royal College Port Louis	The Royal College Port Louis (RCPL) is an academy in Cassis, Mauritius. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious secondary schools in Mauritius. Originally founded in 1799 during the French colonial period, the first stone of the school's current building at Cassis was laid by Princess Margaret during her first visit to Mauritius in 1956. It only admitted boys having achieved the highest results at the Certificate of Primary Education exams – which corresponds to 4A*s at the Certificate of Primary Education exam. RCPL has a tradition of Higher School Certificate laureates who compete for state scholarships providing access to foreign tertiary education. Following education system reforms and the introduction of nine year schooling, RCPL was converted into an Academy in 2021. Thus becoming a co-education institution admitting the best performing male and female students of the National Certificate of Education. History The creation of the college dates back to 1799 during the French colonisation period by Charles Isidor De Caen. The institution was then called "Lycée des Iles de France et de la Réunion", providing a primary and secondary education with a maximum capacity of 300 students. In 1810, the island became an English colony, and the institution's name was changed to "Lycée Colonial". As the English took full possession of the island, it became important for them to have an English name for the institution. Thus, in 1817, the college was renamed "Royal College" following a decree from the King of England. In 1824, the college's building was destroyed by a cyclone. Scholarships were briefly interrupted between 1827 and 1839. After that period, scholarships were reinstated and regularly given to student of each year. Until 1865, the exam boards were all run on the island itself. In 1866, a malaria epidemic broke out in the capital Port-Louis and the college was converted into a hospital. The college was thus relocated to a different area of Port-Louis which was later deemed not reputable by officers whose children were also studying at the college. The increasing number of students was also a problem for the new college as space was limited. So, on 1 May 1899, the Legislative Council moved the Royal College from Port Louis to Curepipe. On 1 October 1912, the foundation stone was laid in Curepipe by Director of Public Works Paul Le Juge de Segrais. The architecture was intended to be a smaller replica of the Buckingham Palace. Construction of the college in granite was completed by 1914. The new establishment was named Royal College School or simply La School. Due to the sheer number of pupils, the new branch also faced accommodation problems, leading to extension work. As the island's population grew significantly and to reduce commuting times for students living in the northern part of Mauritius and Port Louis the government built a second and brand-new college at a location close to the capital. Thus, in 1956, during her visit to the island Princess Margaret laid the first stone for the new and ultimate building of Royal College Port Louis. In 1970, the Royal College Port Louis swooped on all the 4 State Scholarships at stake on the boys' side (Also, that year, The Loreto College of Curepipe secured 1 scholarship and the other one was obtained by the Queen Elizabeth College.) In 1973, the Royal College Port Louis was honorably chosen to host the OCAMM Summit ('Organisation Commune Africaine, Malgache et Mauricienne'). 1979 marked the history of Royal College Port Louis as the school's 50th anniversary was celebrated with great pomp, with some of the highest dignitaries of the island, including the then Prime Minister. In December 1999, in the context of its 70th anniversary, the Royal College Port Louis was honoured with 'The Medal of the City of Port-Louis'. A grand ceremony took place at the Municipality to mark the occasion. Later, in 2001, the school had the visit of the Manchester United Academy team. Two years later, Royal College Port Louis became a 'Form Six School' with no students admitted in Form 1. Yet, in 2005, the school underwent a change – Form 1 classes were reintroduced in Royal College Port Louis (and other 'star schools' such as Royal College Curepipe, Queen Elizabeth College, John Kennedy College). Thus, the school became a 'national college' and it was then in January 2007 that the first batch of Form 1 students after the reform were admitted. In 2021, the school became a co-educational Academy. Thus admitting best performing female and male students of the National Certificate of Education. Present day Both Royal Colleges, Royal College Port-Louis and Royal College Curepipe share a common origin and students of the two institutions tend to consider each other as rivals. Both colleges' students are customarily called Royalists. Scholarships are attributed to the best pupils of the island for their high school certificate performances and the two institutions normally share most of the scholarships annually. References See also List of secondary schools in Mauritius Education in Mauritius Boys' schools in Mauritius Educational institutions established in 1914 Secondary schools in Mauritius 1914 establishments in Mauritius
4011035	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emblem%20of%20Iran	Emblem of Iran	The Emblem of Iran since the 1979 Iranian Revolution features four curves and a sword in the shape of a water lily, surmounted by a shadda. The logo was designed by Hamid Nadimi, and was officially approved by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on 9 May 1980. The four curves, surmounted by the shadda, are a stylized representation of the word Allah. The five parts of the emblem also symbolize the Principles of the Religion. The shape of the emblem is chosen to resemble a tulip, in memory of the people who died for Iran: it is an ancient belief in Iran, dating back to mythology, that if a young soldier dies patriotically, a red tulip will grow on his grave. In recent years, it has been considered the symbol of martyrdom. The logo is encoded in Unicode at code point in the Miscellaneous Symbols range. In Unicode 1.0 this symbol was known as "SYMBOL OF IRAN". However, the current name for the character was adopted as part of Unicode's merger with ISO/IEC 10646. Symbols used in ancient Persia Derafsh Shahbaz During the Achaemenid Empire, especially at the time of Cyrus the Great, the Imperial Standard was made up of a kinglike image, Square in shape, split into four equivalent triangles. Each two of these four train triangles had the same colour. In the excavations at Persepolis, archaeologists have found a standard, depicting Shahbaz with open wings. Derafsh Kaviani The name Drafš-e Kāvīān means "the standard of the kay(s)" (i.e., "kings", kias, kavis ) or "of Kāva." The latter meaning is an identification with an Iranian legend in which the Derafš-e Kāvīān was the standard of a mythological Persian blacksmith-turned-hero named Kaveh (Persian: کاوه), who led a popular uprising against the foreign demon-like ruler Zahhak (Persian: ضحاک). Recalling the legend, the 10th-century epic Shahnameh recasts Zahhak as an evil and tyrannical ruler, against whom Kaveh called the people to arms, using his leather blacksmith apron as a standard, with a spear as its hoist. In the story, after the war that called for the kingship of Fereydun (Persian: فریدون) had been won, the people decorated the apron with jewels and the flag became the symbol of Iranian nationalism and resistance against foreign tyranny. The symbol of Derafsh Kaviani is a Lotus flower, whose history goes back to the beliefs of ancient Iran from the Achaemenid period. Faravahar The Faravahar is one of the best-known symbols of Zoroastrianism. This religious-cultural symbol was adopted by the Pahlavi dynasty to represent the Iranian nation, and after the Iranian revolution it has remained in use in contemporary Iranian nationalism. The winged disc has a long history in the art and culture of the ancient Near and Middle East. Historically, the symbol is influenced by the "winged sun" hieroglyph appearing on Bronze Age royal seals (Luwian SOL SUUS, symbolizing royal power in particular). In Neo-Assyrian times, a human bust is added to the disk, the "feather-robed archer" interpreted as symbolizing Ashur. It was only during the reign of Darius I and thereafter, that the symbol was combined with a human form above the wings, perhaps representing Darius himself. Early modern Iran The Lion and Sun motif is one of the better known emblems of Iran, and between 1576 and 1979 was an element in the flag of Iran. The motif, which combines "ancient Iranian, Arab, Turkish, and Mongol traditions", became a popular symbol in Iran in the 12th century. The lion and sun symbol is based largely on astronomical and astrological configurations; the ancient zodiacal sign of the sun in the house of Leo, which itself is traced backed to Babylonian astrology and Near Eastern traditions. The motif has many historical meanings. First, it was an astrological and zodiacal symbol. Under Safvis and first Qajar kings, it received a specifically Shi'ite interpretation. In Safavid era the lion and sun stood for two pillars of the society, state and religion. It became a national emblem during the Qajar era. In the 19th century, European visitors at the Qajar court attributed the lion and sun to remote antiquity and since then it got a nationalistic interpretation. During the reign of Fat'h Ali Shah and his successors, the motif was substantially changed. These changes were on the form of the lion, the sun. A crown was also placed on the top the symbol to represent the monarchy. Since the reign of Fat'h Ali Shah Qajar, the Islamic component of the ruler de-emphasized. This shifting affects the symbolism of the emblem. Since this time until the 1979 revolution the meaning of the symbol elements changed many times. The lion could be the metaphor for Ali, heroes of Iran who are ready to protect the country against enemies, and finally its ancient meaning as the symbol of kingship. The Sun received various meanings including the king, Jamshid, the mythical king of Iran, and motherhomeland. The many historical meanings of the emblem have provided the rich ground for competing symbols of Iranian identity. After the Constitutional Revolution of 1906, Parliament designed a new flag and a new coat of arms. In the 20th century, some politicians and scholars suggested that the emblem be replaced by other symbols such as the Derafsh Kaviani. However, the emblem remained the official symbol of Iran until the Iranian Revolution, when the "Lion and Sun" symbol was removed from public spaces and government organizations and replaced by the present-day Coat of arms of Iran. Imperial State of Iran The first version of the modern Iranian tricolour was adopted in the wake of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906. The Supplementary Fundamental Laws of 7 October 1907 described the flag as a tricolour of green, white, and red, with a lion and sun emblem in the middle. A decree dated 4 September 1910 specified the exact details of the emblem, including the shape of the lion's tail ("like an italic S") and the position and the size of the lion, the sword, and the sun. In 1932, seven years after the foundation of the Imperial State of Iran, Reza Shah founded the Order of Pahlavi with the official emblem of the dynasty (Mount Damavand with a rising sun) in a medallion of the Order's badge and star. The coat of arms was created with Iran's national and Pahlavi's dynastical symbols: Lion and Sun, Faravahar, Zolfaghar, Simurgh and Pahlavi's arms in the center. At the top of the coat of arms was the Pahlavi crown, created for the Coronation of Reza Shah in 1926, and the collar of the Order of Pahlavi was under the shield. The lions with scimitars were the supporters. The Imperial motto "Mara dad farmud va Khod Davar Ast" ("Justice He bids me do, as He will judge me" or, alternatively, "He gave me power to command, and He is the judge"). In 1971, some details of this Imperial achievement were changed in their colours. Azure and Or are the colours of the Imperial Family. The Imperial Standards of Iran were the personal official flags of the Shāhanshāh, Shahbānū, and Crown Prince of Iran, adopted at the beginning of 1971. The flags of Shāhanshāh consists of a pale-blue field with the flag of Iran in the upper left corner and the Pahlavi coat of arms in the center. Emblems were also created for the Shahbānū and Crown Prince of Iran, and these are at the center of their respective flags. The Interim Government also used the lion and sun emblem during the transitional period after the revolution, and before the current emblem was adopted. Islamic Republic of Iran Following the Iranian Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini called for the dismantling of the lion and sun symbols during a speech on March 1, 1979. Despite the emblem's traditional Shia meanings and the lion's association with Ali, the first Imam of the Shia, the first emblem of the Islamic Republic, which consisted of several stars and fists, designed by Sadegh Tabrizi, was adopted on January 30, 1980. Finally on 9 May 1980, the current emblem was adopted. See also Flag of Iran Lion and Sun Faravahar List of flags used by Iranian peoples Imperial Standards of Iran Notes References Iran Iranian culture National symbols of Iran 1980 establishments in Iran Iran
4011058	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry%20Unger	Garry Unger	Garry Douglas Unger (born December 7, 1947) is a former professional ice hockey centre who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967 until 1983. Playing career Unger set an NHL record by playing 914 consecutive games in the regular season between February 24, 1968, and December 21, 1979, doing so with four teams: the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Atlanta Flames. Unger passed Andy Hebenton, who had the record of 630 consecutive games played that had stood since the 1963-64 NHL season. Unger's streak came to an end after Flames' coach Al MacNeil benched him on December 21, 1979 (the only game he would miss that season). His record has since been surpassed by Doug Jarvis, who played 964 consecutive games. Unger finished his career with 1105 career NHL games, scoring 413 goals and 391 assists for 804 points, and he also registered 1075 career penalty minutes. Unger was the MVP of the 1974 NHL All-Star Game played in Chicago. He had an assist and scored a shorthanded goal in the West Division's 6-4 victory over the East Division. After retiring from the NHL he went to play for three seasons in the British professional league. During a season for the Peterborough Pirates he racked up 95 goals and well over 200 points while playing in only 30 games. Personal Garry was the oldest of four children of Jakob and Olive (Wheeler) Unger. Unger's younger sister used a wheelchair; she proved to be an inspiration to Unger during his playing career. After being traded to Atlanta in 1979, Unger encountered a group of Christian players, including Paul Henderson, whom Unger credits with helping him discover spirituality and giving meaning to his life. He and his wife Beverly have three children. Garry presently works with the Banff Hockey Academy in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International See also List of NHL players with 1000 games played References External links http://oldtimehockeyuk.com/gu1-wp - Garry Unger talks about his career in a podcast interview 1947 births Living people Atlanta Flames players Canadian Christians Canadian ice hockey centres Canadian Mennonites Canadian sports announcers Detroit Red Wings players Edmonton Oilers players Sportspeople from Calgary London Nationals players Los Angeles Kings players Moncton Alpines (AHL) players National Hockey League broadcasters Rochester Americans players St. Louis Blues players Toronto Maple Leafs players Ice hockey people from Alberta Edmonton Oilers announcers
4011061	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daiya-monde	Daiya-monde	Daiya-monde is the first album by Hitomi Yaida released on 25 October 2000. The singles from this album were "B'coz I Love You" and "My Sweet Darlin'". The album also contains the mix version of "How?" & "I like" released from the indie record label only in the Kansai area. The album title is a word coined by Yaida. "Daiya" reads "Yaida" in reversed order in Japanese, and "monde" means "the world" in French. That is, the title shows "Yaiko World". Moreover, it is an equivoque with "Diamond" of Diamond Head which produces her. Track listing Notes and references 2000 albums Hitomi Yaida albums
4011082	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma%20Willard%20School	Emma Willard School	The Emma Willard School, originally called Troy Female Seminary and often referred to simply as Emma, is an independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for young women, located in Troy, New York, on Mount Ida, offering grades 9–12 and postgraduate coursework. The first women's higher education institution in the United States, it was founded by women's rights advocate Emma Willard in 1814 (as the Troy Female Seminary). As of 2019, it had an endowment of $105,569,594. In 2018, the school was ranked by The Post-Standard as the #1 private school in Upstate New York. Academics Emma Willard is an independent college-preparatory day and boarding school enrolling students in grades 9–12 and post-graduate studies. Class sizes are kept at a 16-student maximum; the typical student to teacher ratio is 6 to 1. 83 percent of faculty hold advance degrees. Advanced Placement preparation is offered in all disciplines. Students also may enroll in college-level courses at neighboring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Most students take five courses each semester. Classes meet four or five times each week for fifty minutes, though lab sciences, seminars, and AP sections meet for varying lengths of time. An ESL program offers intermediate and advanced-level curriculum for international students. Core requirements for graduation include a minimum of four units of English; three units of history, foreign language, mathematics; two units of lab science (one each in biology and physics), two units in the arts, and one-fourth unit in health. All students must fulfill a community service requirement and take physical education or its equivalent each semester in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades. Seniors must take at least ten weeks. Emma Willard offers inquiry-based classes across all disciplines. In the fall of 2005, Emma Willard began its Physics First program for all incoming ninth-grade students. It has students take a basic physics course in the ninth grade rather than the biology course that is standard in most public schools. Educational philosophy The guiding educational philosophy, known on campus as EMpowerment, teaches that every young woman who attends Emma Willard will be encouraged to develop fully in all areas of her life, as a strong intellectual in a variety of disciplines, as a practitioner of her chosen passions, as a social member of the community, and as a responsible global citizen in her future. In keeping with that philosophy of personal development providing its own benchmarks, class rank is not provided. The grading system uses letter and number grades. It goes as follows: A, A−, B+, B, B−, C+, C, C−, etc., accompanied usually by a number indicating where on the spectrum the individual student falls. Emma Willard's independent-study program, Practicum, allows students to pursue coursework at area colleges, career internships, community service, and individualized athletic training and competition off-campus for academic credit. Over one-third of the students participate in Practicum each year. Emma Willard students worked to make Emma Willard School the first fair trade high school in the United States in 2010. History In 1821, Emma Hart Willard opened the Troy Female Seminary in Troy, New York, to provide young women with the same higher education as their male peers. Prior to the school's founding, young women had been unable to pursue the advanced curricular offerings in mathematics, classical languages and the sciences that were taught to their male counterparts. Her husband, John Willard managed the school's finances and served as the in-house physician until his death in 1825. Having taught for several years, Emma Willard perceived the egregious disparity in what girls learned compared to boys. In 1819, Willard promoted a comprehensive secondary and post-secondary female educational institution, which would require funding by the State of New York. Her address to the office of New York's "innovative" governor DeWitt Clinton met with initial success. However, the New York State legislature at Albany, on hearing her request, responded with mixed sentiment, and ultimately rejected her proposal. Many of the wives of prominent men steadfastly supported and promoted her educational agenda to their friends and associates. Thereafter, the City's Common Council eventually raised $4,000 that would facilitate Willard's purchase of a suitable flagship building for her proposed seminary for young women. She had already obtained inexpensive accommodation in a nearby historic (already for the 1800s) Waterford, New York, landmark farm. There, she rented two nondescript long and narrow stone structures, former pre-Colonial Dutch estate's outbuildings in a picturesque setting along the mighty Mohawk River. The property's border still abuts the Erie Canal's first but long-defunct stone lock, near a major point of the Mohawk's primary arterial confluence into the Hudson River. However, in early 1821, a critical funds shortage from to a brief economic downturn that had affected the region forced her to close her Waterford Academy. Toward the close of 1821, Willard secured $4,000 in funding and relocated to Troy, downstream from Watertown along the Hudson River. The Albany Academy for Boys had been established in March 1813, just downstream from Waterford and her temporary school; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) opened in 1824. She was able to formally found the Troy Female Seminary "for young ladies of means", becoming "the first school in the country to provide girls the same educational opportunities given to boys". From its establishment in 1821 until 1872, the seminary admitted 12,000 students. The Troy Female Seminary promoted the education of young girls as well as women teachers in training. The seminary provided tuition on credit for students who could not afford it, with the agreement that those students would be teaching assistants and eventually become teachers themselves. That type of on-credit tuition led to the growing reputation of the Troy Female Seminary as the demand for female teachers increased during the nineteenth century. Willard advocated for publicly supported female seminaries by asserting the necessity of educating as many women as possible in the United States, a task, she pointed out, that was too large for private institutions alone to undertake. Willard also promoted educational reform by emphasizing that women were capable of intellectual evidence in any field and demanded for women to be trained for professions. The school was immediately successful, and it graduated many great thinkers, including noted social reformer and suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Willard remained the head of the seminary until 1838, when she handed it over to her son. In 1895, the school was renamed The Emma Willard School for Girls. In 1910, a new campus was built for the school on Mount Ida. Educational philosophy and academics Her educational philosophy for the Troy Female Seminary was to "educate the women for responsible motherhood and train some of them to be teachers," with a curriculum that was similar to the contemporary men's colleges. The curriculum included courses in mathematics, science, modern languages, Latin, history, philosophy, geography, and literature. The Troy Female Seminary School also provided the services of Normal Schools by giving women the opportunity to become teacher's assistants and spread women's education throughout the United States. The alumnae of the Troy School were unusual among contemporary women in their pursuit of work beyond the "private sphere" of the home. These alumnae established numerous Normal Schools, institutions that promoted the study of arts and sciences, and expanded into other professions involving the sciences and law. Co-curricular pursuits Co-curricular pursuits include sports, choir, orchestra, a cappella groups, the student newspaper, a literary arts magazine (Triangle), model UN, county-champion Mock Trial team, speech and debate, quiz team, various clubs, and the yearbook, among others. As it is a fair trade school, students from EcoEmm Fair Trade Club study global social justice issues and help educate the community, as well as sell fair trade goods at the school. Students also sign petitions fighting human rights abuses worldwide. Each year, students and faculty take service trips to countries in the developing world so Emma's women can see the world and make the changes they discuss in their classrooms throughout the year. Emma Willard is also the first boarding school to become a member of the international Round-Square program. In 2009, students and faculty traveled to Africa and to Casa de los Angeles in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to care for the children of poor working mothers. Traditions Every year the senior class conduct a play called Revels. The plot mimics a medieval Christmas celebration set in a manor house. The parts are kept secret until the play. The first Revels performance was in 1915. The seniors also control a triangular patch of grass in the center of campus called the Senior Triangle. Only seniors and alumnae are permitted to walk on the grass unless invited by a senior or alumna. Juniors "take over" this patch of grass after the seniors leave for senior retreat at the end of the year during Triangle Takeover. Juniors receive their class ring through their ring sister, who dresses them up throughout Ring Week and gives a half a quote to a member of the faculty for them to find before the week commences with Ring Dinner in which the ring is presented. Other traditions include hall tea where once a week students gather with their halls to bond; Eventide, the winter concert; sophomore tree decorating; Peanuts and Shells (a version of secret Santa); May Day, in which freshman participate in a maypole dance and a May Queen who is voted on by the student body is crowned; and Principal's Play Day, a secret day chosen by the head of school in which class is cancelled. Student demographics Girls currently hail from 24 states, and over 36 foreign countries. In fall 2010 enrollment increased by 3%; the total student population was 319 (203 boarding, 116 day). It has a diverse population: of the 339 students, 55 are students of color (according to guidelines established by the National Association of Independent Schools), 88 are international students, and 45 have an alumna or current sister relationship to the school. It maintains 13 Davis Scholarships, and 10 Capital District Scholarships. Of the 440 applicants for fall 2010, 149 (34%) were offered admission and 102 enrolled. As of 2019, 42% of students are on financial aid. Notable alumnae List of Emma Willard Alumnae Eunice Newton Foote: the first scientist known to have experimented on the warming effect of sunlight on different gases Laura Benét: Poet and author Elizabeth Cady Stanton : Leader of the women's suffrage movement Olivia Slocum Sage: Founder of the Sage Colleges Mary Arthur McElroy: Sister and First Lady during her brother President Chester Arthur's term Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (born Lillian Price of Troy, NY): American heiress and socialite, also known as the Duchess of Marlborough during her marriage to George Charles Spencer-Churchill, 8th Duke of Marlborough and Lady William Beresford during her marriage to Lord William Leslie de la Poer Beresford Cynthia Roberts Gorton: writer Nancy Fowler McCormick: Philanthropist, member of the McCormick family Nancy Scott: Wife of American entrepreneur and founder of Marshall Field and Company, Marshall Field Frances Adeline Seward : Wife of William Henry Seward. Annie Jack, the first Canadian professional woman garden writer Solita Solano: American writer, poet, and journalist Jennifer von Mayrhauser: Emmy-nominated costume designer who has received an Obie for Sustained Excellence Justine Johnstone: Broadway and silent movie star Sara Lee Schupf : Namesake of Sara Lee baked goods Jane Fonda : Academy Award-winning actress Jane Wales: CEO of the Global Philanthropy Forum, president and CEO of the World Affairs Council and vice president of Philanthropy and Society at the Aspen Institute, co-host of the NPR interview show It's Your World Kirsten Gillibrand: United States Senator from New York Ruth Pine Furniss: Author of short stories and novels Clara Harrison Stranahan, author; founder and trustee of Barnard College Jean Buttner: businesswoman, former CEO of Valueline and trustee of Skidmore College Kendra Stearns O'Donnell: first female head of Phillips Exeter Academy Mary Lake Polan: First female chair of clinical department at Stanford University Medical School Elizabeth L. Colton: Founder/executive director, International Museum of Women, San Francisco Jessica Todd Harper: photographer Elizabeth Cody Kimmel: children's book author Erminnie A. Smith: geologist and an anthropologist at the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology Peggy Ellliot Wayburn: author, wife of environmentalist and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Edgar Wayburn Sarah Brown Ingersoll Cooper: philanthropist and educator Martha Reed Mitchell: philanthropist and socialite Harriet Maria Allen Jackson: water-colourist and mother of American painter, Civil War veteran, geological survey photographer and an explorer William Henry Jackson Alma Lutz: feminist and activist for equal rights and woman suffrage Constance Roseblum: biographer and author, editor for the New York Times Susan Daitch: writer and novelist Mary Heimann: historian and professor at Cardiff University Melissa Zink: artist and sculptor Campus Emma Willard's 137 ac (55 ha) campus on Mount Ida, above the city of Troy, contains 30 buildings. The three oldest buildings, all of collegiate Gothic style, include a cathedral-like reading room, classrooms, offices, a main auditorium, a dance studio, a lab theater, three residence halls, dining facility, a student center, and a chapel. The buildings were designed by the Olmstead Brothers. A modern art, music, and library complex opened in 1967. The library holds more than 34,000 volumes and 77 print and online periodical subscriptions. Athletic facilities include a gymnasium with two basketball/volleyball/ indoor tennis courts, full facilities for fitness training and aerobic dance, a weight room, an aquatics center housing a competition-size pool, three large playing fields, and an all-weather track. The three-story Hunter Science Center houses laboratories and teaching facilities for chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. Approximately 75 percent of the faculty reside on campus in houses and apartments. There are two main dormitory halls, Kellas and Sage. There are 10 residential faculty members. Students may also live in Cluett House, a "residential experience for students who are interested in creating positive world change". The school was used as a filming location for the films The Emperor's Club (as St. Benedict's Academy) and Scent of a Woman (as Baird School), as well as episodes of Homeland on Showtime. In both films, the school is portrayed as an all-boys school, and becomes co-ed in the later-years section of The Emperor's Club. Homeland uses the campus as C.I.A. headquarters. It is also the setting in the novel City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. Athletics Emma Willard has thirteen interscholastic sports teams: badminton, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, tennis, cross country, swimming, diving, basketball, lacrosse, softball, crew, and track (indoor and outdoor). In 2019, there were 29 athletic coaches and affiliated personnel at Emma Willard. Facilities include an aerobics studio, pool, weight room, two athletics fields, an all-weather track, seven tennis courts, two pickleball courts, and woodlands with paths for biking or running. Affiliations Emma Willard School is a member of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the New York State Association of Independent Schools, and the National Association of Independent Schools. Sexual abuse In April 2017, Emma Willard released a comprehensive report on sexual misconduct by faculty members that spanned almost seven decades. As a result, the school established the "Healthy Boundaries Initiatives" to address the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct and abuse. Changes and revisions were made to policies, procedures, and programming, and the school stated its commitment to safety on campus and within the community. See also Emma Willard, the school's founder and namesake Female seminaries Women in education in the United States Notes References Scott, Anne Firor. "What, Then, is the American: This New Woman?" The Journal of American History 65 (1978): 679–703. Scott, Anne Firor. "The Ever Widening Circle: The Diffusion of Feminist Values from the Troy Female Seminary, 1822–1872." History of Education Quarterly 19 (1979): 3–25. Woody, Thomas. A History of Women's Education in the United States. New York: Octagon Books, 1929. External links Emma Willard School, Emma (Hart) Willard Collection, 1809–2004 Renovations to the historic building site The Association of Boarding Schools profile Georgian architecture in New York (state) Preparatory schools in New York (state) Boarding schools in New York (state) Private schools in Capital District (New York) Girls' schools in New York (state) National Register of Historic Places in Troy, New York Educational institutions established in 1821 Schools in Troy, New York Fair trade schools Female seminaries in the United States Private high schools in New York (state) 1821 establishments in New York (state) Girls boarding schools
4011093	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco%20%28band%29	Cusco (band)	Cusco was a German cross-cultural new-age music band named after the Peruvian city of Cusco, which was once the capital of the Inca Empire. The band's music contains influences from music around the world, with an emphasis on South American flute sounds and melodies. Cusco's melodic and energetic music is a fusion of modern and ethnic styles with influences from classical music and rock music sensibilities. Most of the ethnic instruments were keyboard-generated. The band was led by founders Michael Holm (Lothar Bernhard Walter; 1943–) and Kristian Schultze (1945–2011). Michael Holm, already a successful vocal artist, sought to make a musical tribute to ancient cultures. He and Kristian Schultze, formerly a member of the jazz band Passport, shared musical and historical interests. In 1979, they formed Cusco, and released their first album in 1980. They eventually signed with Higher Octave Music, releasing their first album on that label in 1988. Their albums consistently reached very high peaks on the instrumental/new age music sales charts. They were nominated for a Grammy award three times. Cusco's music was frequently used as pre-show background music in Epcot prior to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and has been used as bumper music for the popular American syndicated radio program Coast to Coast AM, as well as several television advertisements, including a Bud Ice beer commercial. Additionally, Cusco composed and performed symphonic new age music for the German television special Sielmann 2000. Until his death in 2011, Schultze resided in Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany; Holm still lives there. See also Cusco discography This is a YouTube Channel created by the Cusco Music Fans References External links Official Cusco Website German world music groups New-age music groups Musical groups established in 1980
4011136	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojokerto	Mojokerto	Mojokerto ( (Majakerta)) is a city in East Java Province, Indonesia. It is located 40 km southwest of Surabaya, and constitutes one of the component units of the Surabaya metropolitan area (known as Gerbangkertosusila) which comprises Gresik Regency, Bangkalan Regency, Mojokerto Regency, Mojokerto City, Surabaya City, Sidoarjo Regency, and Lamongan Regency. The city had a population of 120,196 at the 2010 census and 132,434 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2021 was 133,272. Administrative districts The city of Mojokerto is administratively divided into three districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with areas and their population at the 2010 and 2020 Censuses, together with theofficialk estimates as at mid 2021. Note: (a) Kranggan District created since 2010 from parts of the other two districts; its population in 2010 is included with that of the districts from which it was formed. They districts are divided into 12 urban "villages", listed below with their 2010 populations: Kecamatan Prajurit Kulon Surodinawan (6,952) Prajurit Kulon (6,432) Blooto (5,358) Mentikan (5,977) Kauman (2,820) Pulorejo (6,557) Kecamatan Magersari Gunung Gedangan (6,263) Kedundung (13,381) Purwotengah (1,913) Gedongan (2,023) Magersari (5,085) Wates (18,296) Kecamatan Kranggan Jagalan (2,926) Sentanan (2,072) Kranggan (11,370) Miji (7,717) Meri (7,825) Balongsari (7,229) Economy Mojokerto occupies a strategic position and role in East Java. It functions as a reliable sustaining stock of foodstuff and tourist attraction. PPLH (Pusat Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup – Seloliman Environmental Education Centre) is located in Mojokerto, it is a non-governmental organization aiming to further raise environmental awareness. Historically, Mojokerto is widely known as the then center of Wetan Mas Kingdom of King Airlangga (1029/1041), and of Majapahit Kingdom with its Brawijaya dynasty (1292–1400) and its territories exceeding Nusantara (standardized concept of Indonesian archipelagic territories). Mojokerto has a motto of "Kota Budi Parinda" Etymology The name "Mojokerto" is a local Javanese pronunciation of the Javanese words "Maja" and "Karta". The word Maja is the same as that of Majapahit, and originates from the word 'bael fruit' that was found at the location of the new capital of Majapahit Empire. Karta and Kerta mean 'Fortress', therefore Mojokerto means 'Fortress of Majapahit'. The Seven Age Anniversary Plan of Majapahit Glory Since four years ago, there have been several cultural fairs in East Java, lasting for a week. Some 37 districts participated. These activities have been held in alternate towns and cities such as Surabaya, Malang, Jember, Madiun. The activities were aimed at utilizing East Java’s specific potentials either in the form of traditional arts or special foods in the framework of marketing tourist attractions of East Java. This year coinciding with the year of the Green Environment, of Tourist Visit, and of Seven-Age commemoration stipulated Mojokerto as the site for holding cultural fair. For this purpose local and provincial committee are and have been taking the following measures: To hold a symposium on the verge of seven-age anniversary of Majapahit and to carry any book-writing concerning Majapahit To designate the year of Green Environment by planting rare plants in the area Majapahit remains; thirty seven Kabupaten in East Java Province will participate on this occasion. To innovate Majapahit’s artifacts (archaeological remains) To establish facilities at tourist attractions Various activities being arranged are as follows: East Java’s cultural and tourist fair reflecting the glory of Majapahit Archaeological Exhibition Seminars of archaeologists and historians Cultural arts and festivals Introduction to tourist attractions The above-mentioned events took place from July 5 to July 15, 1993. Some foreign tourists came from China, Finland, Denmark, Malaysia and the Middle East. Climate Mojokerto has a tropical savanna climate with moderate to little rainfall from May to November and heavy to very heavy rainfall from December to April. External links About Mojokerto Government Website, District Government Website, City References Populated places in East Java
4011146	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main%20Central%20Road	Main Central Road	The Main Central Road, better known as MC Road is the arterial State Highway starting from Kesavadasapuram in Trivandrum city and ends at Angamaly, a suburb of Kochi city in Ernakulam District, in the state of Kerala, India. It is designated as State Highway 1 by the Kerala Public Works Department. The highway was built by Raja Kesavadas, Dewan of Travancore. Route description This road starts from National Highway 66 at Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram the capital city of Kerala and joins the NH 544 at Angamaly Ernakulam district. The MC Road passes through Venjaramoodu, Kilimanoor, Nilamel, Ayoor, Kottarakkara, Enathu, Adoor, Pandalam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanassery, Kottayam, Ettumanoor, Kuravilangad, Monippally, Puthuvely, Koothattukulam, Muvattupuzha, Pezhakkappilly , Mannoor , Pulluvazhy, Perumbavoor and Kalady. In addition, an MC bypass road linking thaikkod with Vettu road junction near NH66 in Kazhakoottam is also part of the road in Thiruvananthapuram district. Before NH 544 was built through Angamaly, MC road extended up to Karukutty village away from Angamaly town in the Chalakudy road. A section of this road between Mulakuzha and Kottayam is now upgraded as a section of NH 183. MC Road is a popular route to access the shrine of Sabarimala. It covers many important towns of Central and South Kerala. History The highway was built by Raja Kesavadas, the dewan of the Travancore Kingdom. The MC road was renovated under the World Bank aided 'Kerala State Transport Project (2006)'. The upgrading was carried out in two phases. Under phase 1, two stretches, Thaikkod (near Venjarammoodu) – Chengannur and Muvattupuzha – Angamaly were upgraded and works were completed in 2010. In addition, a new road link to NH 66 has been completed between Thaikkod and Vettu road (near Kazhakootam in Trivandrum). In phase 2, the Chengannur – Ettumanoor stretch was upgraded. The road has a total width of and facilitates two-lane traffic. The road also have a carriageway and a sealed shoulder, having width of . The project also features protection walls and adequate drainage facilities. The construction of seven bridges has also been envisaged as part of the project. This includes the constructions at Neelimangalam, Manipuzha, Pannikuzhy, Arattukadavu, Illimala, Thondara, and Kallissery. In addition, three existing bridges along the route is also widened. The work was launched on 14 September 2014 and completed in 2018. Main intersections Kesavadasapuram in Trivandrum joins with the National Highway 66 Mannanthala -(Sreekaryam - Peroorkada Road) Vattapara - (Pothencode- Nedumangad Road) Vembayam - State Highway 47 (Kerala) connecting Attingal and Nedumangadu Venjarammoodu - State Highway 47 (Kerala) connecting Attingal and Nedumangadu Kilimanoor - State Highway 46 (Kerala) connecting Attingal and Kilimanoor Nilamel - State Highway 64 Connecting Varkala & Madathara Ayoor (Kollam Road & State Highway 48) Kottarakara NH 744 (Kollam- Thirumangalam Road crosses) Adoor Central Junction (Pathanamthitta road National Highway 183A (India) & State Highway 5 ) Adoor High School Junction (State Highway 5) Pandalam Medical Mission Junction (Pandalam- Nooranad- Kayamkulam road via Kudassanad) Pandalam (Mavelikkara-Pathanamthitta road) Pandalam (Kulanada T.B Junction Pandalam - Aranmula road via Kulanada) Mulakuzha (Mavelikara- road via Kodukulanji) Chengannur (Mavelikara road via Puliyoor, Kerala) Thiruvalla (SH-07 towards Pathanamthitta & Kumbazha) Thiruvalla (Ambalapuzha, Kayamkulam road) Changanassery (Alapuzha road) Changanassery (Vakathanam Road & Vazhoor Road) Kottayam (NH 220 towards Kumily & Teni) Kottayam Baker Jn. (Kumarakom) & Cherthala Ettumanur (MG University road) Ettumanur (Pala & Poonjar road) Ettumanur (Vaikom & Ernakulam road) Kuravilangad (Vaikom & Alapuzha road) Kuravilangad (Pala road) Kuravilangad (Njeezhoor & Peruva & piravom road) Monippally (Ernakulam-Palai road, Piravom, Peruva, Vaikom, Ramapuram, Uzhavoor road) Koothattukulam (Palai, Piravom & Kalamassery Proposed NH Road) Muvattupuzha (Thodupuzha Road, Main Eastern Highway End Reach) Muvattupuzha (Kochi-Madurai NH 49 Intersection) Perumbavoor (Aluva-Munnar Road & Kolenchery Road) Kalady (Malayattoor Road & Aluva Deasm Road) Kalady (Mattoor Junction, Nedumbassery Airport, North Paravur Road) Angamali (NH 544) Surveillance The Motor Vehicles Department, in partnership with the Kerala Road Safety Authority (KRSA) and the police has installed automatic traffic enforcement camera systems in between Venjaramoodu - Chengannur section of MC road for detecting speed violations of vehicles. See also Punalur -Muvattupuzha road National Highway 183 (India) NH 66 NH 544 Roads in Kerala List of State Highways in Kerala References State Highways in Kerala

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