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In most of East Asia today , the Gregorian calendar is used for day-to-day activities , but the Chinese calendar is still used for marking traditional East Asian holidays such as the Chinese New Year ( the Spring Festival ) , the Duan Wu festival , and the Mid-Autumn Festival , and in astrology , such as choosing the most auspicious date for a wedding or the opening of a building .	Today in China the Gregorian calendar is used for most activities . The Chinese calendar is still used for traditional Chinese holidays like Chinese New Year , Duan Wu festival , and the Mid-Autumn Festival .
The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar , incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar .	The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar . It brings some things from a lunar calendar with some from a solar calendar .
However , the traditional calendar has also come to be known as the agricultural calendar . )	It brings some things from a lunar calendar with some from a solar calendar . Today in China the Gregorian calendar is used for most activities .
Because each month follows one cycle of the moon , it is also used to determine the phases of the moon .	It is also used to determine the phases of the moon . This is because one month is one cycle of the moon .
Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward ( born February 27 , 1930 ) is an American actress , television and theatrical producer , and widow of Paul Newman .	Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward ( born February 27 , 1930 ) is an American actress .
On December 23 , 1992 , Hazel died from internal bleeding and liver failure .	In 1992 Eddie Hazel died from internal bleeding and his liver failed .
Edward Earl `` Eddie '' Hazel ( April 10 , 1950 â `` December 23 , 1992 ) was a guitarist in early funk music in the United States who played lead guitar with Parliament-Funkadelic .	Edward Earl `` Eddie '' Hazel ( April 10 , 1950 â `` December 23 , 1992 ) was a guitarist most famous for working with Parliament-Funkadelic .
In 1974 , Hazel was indicted for assaulting an airline stewardess and an air marshall , along with a drug possession charge .	In 1974 , Hazel was arrested for hitting an airplane stewardess as well as a drug charge .
`` Maggot Brain '' was played at his funeral .	The song `` Maggot Brain '' was played at his funeral .
The third album 's title song , `` Maggot Brain '' , consists of a ten-minute guitar solo by Hazel .	Maggot Brain is famous song by Parliament-Funkadelic and has a ten-minute guitar solo which is one of Hazel 's most famous guitar songs .
Hazel has been featured on a number of lists of greatest guitarists of all time . He was 43 on the list of Rolling Stone magazine 's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time and was ranked at 88 in a similar list by Uncut Magazine .	Eddie Hazel is listed at 43 in Rolling Stone Magazine 's `` 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time '' issue .
In 2008 , Rolling Stone cited this as number 60 on its list of 100 greatest `` guitar songs '' of all time .	In 2008 Rolling Stone Magazine listed Maggot Brain as number 60 on its list of the '' 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time . ''
Prestonville is a city in Carroll County , Kentucky , United States , at the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers .	Prestonville is a city of Kentucky in the United States .
Later , it was included on Clarkson 's second album , Breakaway , being released again by RCA Records as the album 's first single .	It was also included on Clarkson 's second album , Breakaway and was released as the album 's first single .
`` Breakaway '' is a 2004 song co-written by Avril Lavigne , Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard and produced by John Shanks .	`` Breakaway '' is a 2004 song written by Avril Lavigne , Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard and produced by John Shanks .
It was recorded by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the film The Princess Diaries 2 : Royal Engagement by Disney Records , where it quickly became a charting single and video from the soundtrack .	It was recorded by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the film The Princess Diaries 2 : Royal Engagement by Disney Records .
The Big Bang model or theory is the prevailing cosmological theory of the early development of the universe . According to the Big Bang model , the universe was originally in an extremely hot and dense state that expanded rapidly .	If the Big Bang was the beginning of time then there was no universe before the Big Bang .
Based on the best available measurements as of 2010 , the original state of the universe existed around 13.7 billion years ago , which is often referred to as the time when the Big Bang occurred .	Other ideas that also have a Big Bang do not have a beginning of time at 13.7 billion years ago .
As the series progressed , a wider range of enemies was used ; notably Hercules ' half-brother , the malicious god of war Ares , replaced Hera as the show 's primary antagonist .	As the series progressed , a wider range of enemies was used ; notably , the malicious Ares , god of war , replaced Hera as the show 's primary antagonist .
Typical plot lines involve Hercules and Iolaus saving rustic villagers from monsters , evil warlords or the often selfish whims of the gods .	Typical plot lines involve Hercules and Iolaus , or Salmoneus , saving rustic villagers from monsters , evil warlords or the often selfish whims of the gods .
In the earlier episodes , as mentioned in the show 's opening title , Hercules ' main nemesis is his evil stepmother Hera , the powerful queen of the gods , who seeks to destroy Hercules using various monsters , because he is a reminder of her husband Zeus ' infidelity .	In the earlier episodes , as mentioned in the show 's opening title , Hercules ' main nemesis is his evil stepmother Hera , who seeks to destroy Hercules using various monsters , because he is a reminder of her husband Zeus ' infidelity .
The show had a successful spin-off , Xena : Warrior Princess , with which it shared recurring characters such as Ares ( Kevin Smith ) , Autolycus ( Bruce Campbell ) , Salmoneus ( Robert Trebor ) , Aphrodite ( Alexandra Tydings ) , Deimos ( Joel Tobeck ) and Callisto ( Hudson Leick ) .	The show had a successful spin-off , Xena : Warrior Princess , with which it shared recurring characters such as Ares , Autolycus , aforementioned Salmoneus , Aphrodite and Callisto .
Indeed , Hercules is often referred to as `` the favorite son of Zeus '' .	Indeed , Hercules is often referred to as the favorite son of Zeus .
Although Zeus , Hercules ' father , is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father , Zeus ' love for Hercules is well documented in the show ( In one episode , Hercules explains to a friend that he looked to father figures because Zeus was never around when he was younger .	Although Zeus , Hercules ' father , is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father , Zeus ' love for Hercules is well-documented in the show .
`` See You Again '' ( Rock Mafia Remix ) was released August 11 , 2008 as the second single from Breakout ; it was only released in countries where the original version was not .	See You Again ( Rock Mafia Remix ) is the second single from the album , it was released on August 11 , 2008 , only in the United Kingdom as a promotional single .
Hanson is a city in Hopkins County , Kentucky , United States .	Hanson is a city of Kentucky in the United States .
According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.9 square miles ( 25.6 kmÂ ) , of which , 9.8 square miles ( 25.4 kmÂ ) of it is land and 0.1 square miles ( 0.2 kmÂ ) of it ( 0.71 % ) is water .	According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 25.6 kmÂ ( 9.9 miÂ ) . 25.4 kmÂ ( 9.8 miÂ ) of it is land and 0.2 kmÂ ( 0.1 miÂ ) of it ( 0.71 % ) is water .
Knowing the Count only by the name of Lindoro , Rosina writes to him .	Rosina writes to the Count , calling him Lindoro , because she thinks that is his name .
The two are Basilio and the notary and Basilio is given the choice of accepting a bribe and being a witness or receiving two bullets in the head ( an easy choice , he says ) .	Basilio and the notary come to the front door and try to leave by the ladder , but it has gone . Basilio can either take a bribe a be a witness to the marriage or he can be shot dead .
He also shows Rosina the letter she wrote to `` Lindoro '' , and convinces her that Lindoro is merely a flunky of Almaviva .	He shows Rosina the letter she wrote to `` Lindoro '' , and makes her think that Lindoro is a servant and cunning friend of Almaviva .
As Berta attempts to leave the house , she is met by the Count disguised as an intoxicated soldier .	Berta , Dr Bartoloâ s servant , tries to leave the house . She is met by the Count disguised as an drunken soldier .
The Count manages to have a quick word with Rosina , whispering that he is Lindoro and passing her a letter .	Bartolo can not get rid of the Count , who manages to have a quick word with Rosina . He whispers to her that he is called Lindoro and gives her a letter .
The stage remains empty while the music creates a thunder storm .	The stage is empty while the music creates a thunder storm .
When the two have gone , Rosina and Figaro enter .	When they are gone , Rosina and Figaro enter .
The watching Bartolo is suspicious and demands to know what is in the piece of paper in Rosina 's hands , but she fools him by handing over her laundry list .	Bartolo is watching and is suspicious . He wants to know what the letter is about , but Rosina fools him by giving him a list of things to be washed .
An opera based on the play had previously been composed by Giovanni Paisiello , and another was composed in 1796 by Nicolas Isouard .	The composer Giovanni Paisiello had written one with the same title , and another was composed in 1796 by Nicolas Isouard .
The latter asks Rosina to write a few encouraging words to Lindoro , which she has actually already written .	Figaro asks Rosina to write a short note to Lindoro .
Rosina shows Almaviva the letter and expresses her feelings of betrayal and heartbreak . Almaviva reveals his identity and the two reconcile .	Rosina shows Almaviva the letter and says she is very sad .
In a public square outside Dr. Bartolo 's house a band of musicians and a poor student named Lindoro are serenading , to no avail , the window of Rosina ( Ecco ridente in cielo\/There , laughing in the sky ) .	In a town square outside Dr. Bartolo 's house a band of musicians are serenading outside the window of Rosina .
In order not to leave Lindoro alone with Rosina , the doctor has Figaro shave him .	Bartolo does not want to leave him alone with Rosina , so he gets Figaro ( who is a barber ) to shave him .
Lindoro , who is really the young Count Almaviva in disguise , hopes to make the beautiful Rosina love him for himselfâ '' not his money .	Among them is Lindoro , who is pretending to be a poor student , but he is really Count Almaviva in disguise . He hopes that Rosina will love him .
Bartolo and Basilio are astounded , and Rosina makes sport of them .	Bartolo and Basilio can not understand why this happened . Rosina laughs at them .
Bartolo and the Count start arguing and , when Basilio , Figaro and Berta appear , the noise attracts the attention of the Officer of the Watch and his men .	Bartolo and the Count start arguing . Basilio , Figaro and Berta appear and the noise is heard by the Officer of the Watch and his men .
Finally Bartolo detects the trick , drives everybody out of the room , and rushes to a notary to draw up the marriage contract between himself and Rosina .	Bartolo realizes in the end that it is a trick , and gets everyone out of the room . He goes to a notary to get a marriage contract made between himself and Rosina .
Boris Vadimovich Berezovsky ( ; born January 4 , 1969 , in Moscow ) is a Russian virtuoso pianist .	Boris Berezovsky ( born Moscow , 4 January 1969 ) is a famous Russian pianist .
Berezovsky won the Gold Medal at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow .	Two years later he won the Gold Medal at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow .
Berezovsky works regularly as a soloist with orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra , the New York Philharmonic , the Philadelphia Orchestra , the Orchestre de la Monnaie , the Rotterdam Philharmonic , the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra , the NDR Hamburg , the Hessischer Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra , the New Japan Philharmonic , and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra .	He plays concertos with many of the great orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra , New York Philharmonic , Philadelphia Orchestra , Orchestre de la Monnaie , Rotterdam Philharmonic , Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra , NDR Hamburg , Hessischer Rundfunk , New Japan Philharmonic , City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and with conductors such as Kurt Masur , Wolfgang Sawallisch , Vladimir Ashkenazy , Mikhail Pletnev and Antonio Pappano . Berezovsky has also made many recordings .
Berezovsky studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Eliso Virsaladze and privately with Alexander Satz .	Berezovsky studied at the Moscow Conservatory .
It is located on Irelandâ s east coast , 8 k south of Bray and south of Dublin ( it is within the Greater Dublin Area ) , with a population in the region of 15,000 .	It is located on Irelandâ s east coast , 8 k south of Bray and 27 k south of Dublin ( it is within the Greater Dublin Area ) , with a population in the region of 15,000 .
This category consists of templates related to the National Hockey League .	This category has boxes related to the National Hockey League .
The Battle of Damascus ( 18 â `` 21 June 1941 ) was the final action of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II .	The Battle of Damascus ( 18 June - 21 June 1941 ) was the final action of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II .
VMware ThinApp ( formerly Thinstall ) is an application virtualization and portable application creator suite by VMware that can package conventional applications so that they become portable applications .	VMware ThinApp is a computer program that can make portable applications .
The Standing 's day gecko ( Phelsuma standingi ) is an arboreal and diurnal species of gecko , native to southwest Madagascar . It is the largest living species of day gecko .	The Standing 's day gecko ( Phelsuma standingi Methuen & Hewitt , 1913 ) is a type of gecko .
Popular stories of his chivalry and tactical prowess earned him the respect of many opponents , including Claude Auchinleck , Winston Churchill , George S. Patton , and Bernard Montgomery .	Stories of his chivalry and tactical ability earned him the respect of many opponents , including Claude Auchinleck , Winston Churchill , George S. Patton , and Bernard Montgomery ( who named a dog after him ) .
During Rommel 's time in France , Hitler ordered him to deport the country 's Jewish population ; Rommel disobeyed .	During Rommel 's time in France , Hitler ordered him to deport the Jews in France ; Rommel did not .
Rommel was born in Heidenheim , 45 k from Ulm , in the Kingdom of WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg ( then part of the German Empire ) .	Rommel was born in Heidenheim , Germany , 45 k from Ulm , in the Kingdom of WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg ( then part of the German Empire ) at noon , November 15 , 1891 .
Acceding to his father 's wishes , Rommel instead joined the local 124th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment as an officer cadet in 1910 and was sent to the Officer Cadet School in Danzig .	Young Erwin thought about being an engineer and he showed a talent with technical work ; however , because of his father , young Rommel joined the local 124th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment as an officer cadet in 1910 and , shortly after , was sent to the Officer Cadet School in Danzig .
Rommel wrote that `` my early years passed quite happily . ''	Rommel wrote that his `` early years passed very happily . '' .
He gained a reputation for great courage , making quick tactical decisions and taking advantage of enemy confusion .	While serving with that unit , he gained a reputation for making quick tactical decisions and taking advantage of enemy confusion .
His Afrikakorps was never accused of war crimes .	His famous Afrikakorps was not accused of any war crimes .
Some historians believe Rommel also had a relationship with Walburga Stemmer in 1913 , which allegedly produced a daughter , Gertrud .	After having met Lucie , some historians think that Rommel also had an affair with a woman called Walburga Stemmer in 1913 , and they had a daughter named Gertrud .
He was wounded three times and awarded the Iron Cross , First and Second Class .	He was wounded three times and awarded the Iron Cross ; First and Second Class .
Rommel also received Prussia 's highest award , the order of Pour le MÃ rite , after fighting in the Battles of the Isonzo in the mountains west of Slovenia on the SoÄ a front .	Rommel also received Prussia 's highest medal , the Pour le MÃ rite after fighting in the mountains of west Slovenia â `` Battles of the Isonzo â `` Soca front .
While at Cadet School , Rommel met his future wife , 17-year-old Lucia Maria Mollin ( commonly called Lucie ) .	While at Cadet School , early in 1911 , Erwin Rommel met his future wife , 17-year-old Lucia Maria Mollin ( also called Lucie ) ( b. 6 June 1894 in Danzig ; d. 26 September 1971 in Stuttgart ) .
He graduated on 15 November 1911 and was commissioned as a lieutenant in January 1912 .	He graduated on 15 November 1911 , and was a lieutenant in January 1912 .
After the war , his widowâ '' among othersâ '' maintained that Rommel believed an assassination attempt would spark civil war in Germany and Austria and Hitler would have become a martyr for a lasting cause .	Rommel believed an assassination attempt could spark civil war in Germany and Austria , and Hitler would have become a martyr for a lasting cause .
Also , during the construction of the Atlantic Wall , Rommel directed that French workers were not to be used as slaves , but were to be paid for their labor .	Also , during the construction of the Atlantic Wall , Rommel directed that French workers were not to be used as slaves but were to be paid for their labor .
Rommel was fairly perturbed at this development , telling Hans Speidel that Hitler 's behavior after the attack proved that the dictator had `` gone completely mad . ''	Rommel was fairly perturbed at this development .
Rommel , for his part , was both complimentary and respectful of his foes .	Rommel was also respectful of his enemies .
Soldiers captured during his Africa campaign were reported to have been treated humanely . Furthermore , he ignored orders to kill captured commandos , Jewish soldiers and civilians in all theaters of his command .	Soldiers captured by his army were treated well and orders to kill captured Jewish soldiers and civilians were ignored .
Several times he wrote letters protesting against the treatment of the Jews .	Several times he wrote letters protesting the treatment of the Jews .
Additionally , Carl Goerdeler , the main civilian leader of the Resistance , wrote on several letters and other documents that Rommel was a potential supporter and an acceptable military leader to be placed in a position of responsibility should their coup succeed .	Even more damningly , Carl Goerdeler , the main civilian leader of the Resistance , wrote on several letters and other documents that Rommel was a potential supporter and an acceptable military leader to be placed in a position of responsibility should their coup succeed .
The Afrika Korps were never accused of any war crimes , and Rommel himself referred to the fighting in North Africa as Krieg ohne Hassâ '' war without hate .	The Afrika Korps was never accused of any war crimes , and Rommel himself referred to the fighting in North Africa as Krieg ohne Hass â '' war without hate .
Rommel , however , opposed assassinating Hitler .	Rommel was not one of the group who planned the attempt on Hitler 's life . Actually , he was not in favor of assassinating Hitler .
The award was for the Battle of Longarone and the capture of Mount Matajur and its Italian defenders , which totalled 150 officers , 9,000 men , and 81 artillery pieces .	The award came as a result of the Battle of Longarone , and the capture of Mount Matajur , Slovenia , and its defenders , numbering 150 Italian officers , 9,000 men , and 81 pieces of artillery .
He was the second child of the Protestant headmaster of the secondary school at Aalen , Professor Erwin Rommel Senior ( 1860 â `` 1913 ) , and Helene von Luz , who had two other sons and a daughter .	He was the second of four children of a Protestant headmaster of the secondary school at Aalen , Prof. Erwin Rommel the elder ( 1860 â `` 1913 ) , and Helene von Luz , a daughter of a prominent local dignitary .
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ( 15 November 1891 â `` 14 October 1944 ) , popularly known as the Desert Fox ( WÃ 1\/4 stenfuchs , ) , was a famous German Field Marshal of World War II .	Field Marshal Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ( The `` Desert Fox '' , 15 November 1891 â `` 14 October 1944 ) was an officer of the German Army in World War II .
In the Second World War , when the Germans and Italians were allies , Rommel tempered his initial disdain of Italian soldiers , when he realized that their lack of success was principally due to poor leadership and equipment . When these difficulties were overcome they were equal to German forces .	Later , when the German and Italian armies were allied during the Second World War , Rommel realized that their lack of success in battle was due to poor leadership and equipment , which when fixed , easily made them equal to German forces .
During World War I , Rommel fought in France as well as in Romania ( see : Romanian Campaign ) and Italy ( see : Italian Campaign ) , first in the 6th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment , but through most of the war in the WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Mountain Battalion of the elite Alpenkorps .	In World War I , Rommel fought in France , as well as in Romania and Italy , first as a member of the 6th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment , and then in the WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Mountain Battalion of the Ã lite Alpenkorps .
The release of the film The Desert Fox : The Story of Rommel ( 1951 ) helped to further enhance his reputation as one of the most widely known and well-regarded leaders in the German Army .	The release of the film The Desert Fox : The Story of Rommel ( 1951 ) helped his reputation as one of the most widely known and well-regarded leaders in the German Army .
It did not take long , however , for Rommel 's involvement to come to light .	It did not take long for Rommel 's involvement to come to light .
While fighting at Isonzo , Rommel was caught behind Italian lines but managed to escape capture , though almost all of his staff were taken prisoner .	While fighting at Isonzo , Rommel was taken prisoner by the Italians .
Hitler counted Rommel among his favorite generals .	Hitler considered Rommel among his favorite generals .
They married on 27 November 1916 in Danzig and on 24 December 1928 had a son , Manfred Rommel , who later became the Mayor of Stuttgart .	They married on November 27 , 1916 , in Danzig , and on December 24 , 1928 had a son , Manfred , who would later become the mayor of Stuttgart .
At age 14 , Rommel and a friend built a full-scale glider that was able to fly short distances .	At the age of 14 , Rommel and a friend built a full-scale glider that was able to fly short distances .
After the failed bomb attack of 20 July , many conspirators were arrested and the dragnet expanded to anyone even suspected of participating .	After the failed bomb attack of 20 July 1944 , many conspirators were arrested .
After the fall of Napoleon , Frederick William III of Prussia reasserted his rights by proposing that NeuchÃ cents tel be linked with the other Swiss cantons ( the better to exert influence over the lot of them ) . On September 12 , 1814 , NeuchÃ cents tel became the 21st canton , but also remained a Prussian principality .	It is the capital of Canton of NeuchÃ cents tel . .
NeuchÃ cents tel is home to the French-speaking University of NeuchÃ cents tel . .	NeuchÃ cents tel is a city in Switzerland . It is the capital of Canton of NeuchÃ cents tel . .
The first counts of NeuchÃ cents tel were named shortly afterwards , and in 1214 their domain was officially dubbed a city . For three centuries , the County of NeuchÃ cents tel flourished , and in 1530 , the people of NeuchÃ cents tel accepted the Reformation , and their city and territory were proclaimed to be indivisible from then on .	NeuchÃ cents tel is a city in Switzerland .
Some authorities consider geomyoids myomorphs based on this feature . This suggests they may be related to mice , jerboas , and perhaps dormice .	Other authorities consider geomyoids may be related to mice , jerboas , and perhaps dormice .
Although dissimilar in overall appearance , gophers have been united with kangaroo rats into a common superfamily for a considerable period of time .	Although they do not look similar , gophers are joined with kangaroo rats into a common superfamily .
Overall morphology , the fossil record , molecular analyses , and biogeography all support this relationship .	Overall morphology , the fossil record , sequence analysis , and biogeography all support this relationship .
Some authorities consider the geomyoids related to squirrels , beavers , and mountain beavers on this basis .	Some authorities consider the geomyoids related to squirrels , beavers , and mountain beavers .
Modern geomyoids are mostly restricted to North America , but some representatives have extended their range into South America since the Great American Interchange .	Modern geomyoids are mostly restricted to North America , but some have extended their range into South America since the Great American Interchange .
Geomyoidea is a superfamily of rodent that contains the pocket gophers ( Geomyidae ) , the kangaroo rats and mice ( Heteromyidae ) , and their fossil relatives .	Geomyoidea is a superfamily of rodents that contains the pocket gophers ( Geomyidae ) , the kangaroo rats and mice ( Heteromyidae ) , and their fossil relatives .
In Super Smash Bros. .	Super Smash Bros. .
EarthBound has been featured in all of the titles of the blockbuster Super Smash Bros. series .	Two areas from the series have been used in the Super Smash Bros. series .
A collection of Mother and EarthBound was released in Japan under the title Mother 1 + 2 .	EarthBound was re-released for the Game Boy Advance along with Mother as Mother 1 + 2 , only in Japan .
Like Mother , Mother 3 has only a loose connection to EarthBound , starring new characters , though it does include several returning characters . A collection of Mother and EarthBound was released in Japan under the title Mother 1 + 2 .	It is the second game in the EarthBound series , after Mother .
Onett and Fourside appear as battle arenas in the Melee , while only Onett appears in Brawl .	Melee had a level about the first area , Onett , and another level called Fourside . Onett was reused in Super Smash Bros. .

In most of East Asia today , the Gregorian calendar is used for day-to-day activities , but the Chinese calendar is still used for marking traditional East Asian holidays such as the Chinese New Year ( the Spring Festival ) , the Duan Wu festival , and the Mid-Autumn Festival , and in astrology , such as choosing the most auspicious date for a wedding or the opening of a building .

Today in China the Gregorian calendar is used for most activities . The Chinese calendar is still used for traditional Chinese holidays like Chinese New Year , Duan Wu festival , and the Mid-Autumn Festival .

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar , incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar .

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar . It brings some things from a lunar calendar with some from a solar calendar .

However , the traditional calendar has also come to be known as the agricultural calendar . )

It brings some things from a lunar calendar with some from a solar calendar . Today in China the Gregorian calendar is used for most activities .

Because each month follows one cycle of the moon , it is also used to determine the phases of the moon .

It is also used to determine the phases of the moon . This is because one month is one cycle of the moon .

Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward ( born February 27 , 1930 ) is an American actress , television and theatrical producer , and widow of Paul Newman .

Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward ( born February 27 , 1930 ) is an American actress .

On December 23 , 1992 , Hazel died from internal bleeding and liver failure .

In 1992 Eddie Hazel died from internal bleeding and his liver failed .

Edward Earl `` Eddie '' Hazel ( April 10 , 1950 â `` December 23 , 1992 ) was a guitarist in early funk music in the United States who played lead guitar with Parliament-Funkadelic .

Edward Earl `` Eddie '' Hazel ( April 10 , 1950 â `` December 23 , 1992 ) was a guitarist most famous for working with Parliament-Funkadelic .

In 1974 , Hazel was indicted for assaulting an airline stewardess and an air marshall , along with a drug possession charge .

In 1974 , Hazel was arrested for hitting an airplane stewardess as well as a drug charge .

`` Maggot Brain '' was played at his funeral .

The song `` Maggot Brain '' was played at his funeral .

The third album 's title song , `` Maggot Brain '' , consists of a ten-minute guitar solo by Hazel .

Maggot Brain is famous song by Parliament-Funkadelic and has a ten-minute guitar solo which is one of Hazel 's most famous guitar songs .

Hazel has been featured on a number of lists of greatest guitarists of all time . He was 43 on the list of Rolling Stone magazine 's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time and was ranked at 88 in a similar list by Uncut Magazine .

Eddie Hazel is listed at 43 in Rolling Stone Magazine 's `` 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time '' issue .

In 2008 , Rolling Stone cited this as number 60 on its list of 100 greatest `` guitar songs '' of all time .

In 2008 Rolling Stone Magazine listed Maggot Brain as number 60 on its list of the '' 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time . ''

Prestonville is a city in Carroll County , Kentucky , United States , at the confluence of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers .

Prestonville is a city of Kentucky in the United States .

Later , it was included on Clarkson 's second album , Breakaway , being released again by RCA Records as the album 's first single .

It was also included on Clarkson 's second album , Breakaway and was released as the album 's first single .

`` Breakaway '' is a 2004 song co-written by Avril Lavigne , Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard and produced by John Shanks .

`` Breakaway '' is a 2004 song written by Avril Lavigne , Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard and produced by John Shanks .

It was recorded by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the film The Princess Diaries 2 : Royal Engagement by Disney Records , where it quickly became a charting single and video from the soundtrack .

It was recorded by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson for the soundtrack to the film The Princess Diaries 2 : Royal Engagement by Disney Records .

The Big Bang model or theory is the prevailing cosmological theory of the early development of the universe . According to the Big Bang model , the universe was originally in an extremely hot and dense state that expanded rapidly .

If the Big Bang was the beginning of time then there was no universe before the Big Bang .

Based on the best available measurements as of 2010 , the original state of the universe existed around 13.7 billion years ago , which is often referred to as the time when the Big Bang occurred .

Other ideas that also have a Big Bang do not have a beginning of time at 13.7 billion years ago .

As the series progressed , a wider range of enemies was used ; notably Hercules ' half-brother , the malicious god of war Ares , replaced Hera as the show 's primary antagonist .

As the series progressed , a wider range of enemies was used ; notably , the malicious Ares , god of war , replaced Hera as the show 's primary antagonist .

Typical plot lines involve Hercules and Iolaus saving rustic villagers from monsters , evil warlords or the often selfish whims of the gods .

Typical plot lines involve Hercules and Iolaus , or Salmoneus , saving rustic villagers from monsters , evil warlords or the often selfish whims of the gods .

In the earlier episodes , as mentioned in the show 's opening title , Hercules ' main nemesis is his evil stepmother Hera , the powerful queen of the gods , who seeks to destroy Hercules using various monsters , because he is a reminder of her husband Zeus ' infidelity .

In the earlier episodes , as mentioned in the show 's opening title , Hercules ' main nemesis is his evil stepmother Hera , who seeks to destroy Hercules using various monsters , because he is a reminder of her husband Zeus ' infidelity .

The show had a successful spin-off , Xena : Warrior Princess , with which it shared recurring characters such as Ares ( Kevin Smith ) , Autolycus ( Bruce Campbell ) , Salmoneus ( Robert Trebor ) , Aphrodite ( Alexandra Tydings ) , Deimos ( Joel Tobeck ) and Callisto ( Hudson Leick ) .

The show had a successful spin-off , Xena : Warrior Princess , with which it shared recurring characters such as Ares , Autolycus , aforementioned Salmoneus , Aphrodite and Callisto .

Indeed , Hercules is often referred to as `` the favorite son of Zeus '' .

Indeed , Hercules is often referred to as the favorite son of Zeus .

Although Zeus , Hercules ' father , is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father , Zeus ' love for Hercules is well documented in the show ( In one episode , Hercules explains to a friend that he looked to father figures because Zeus was never around when he was younger .

Although Zeus , Hercules ' father , is frequently cited by Hercules as a neglectful father , Zeus ' love for Hercules is well-documented in the show .

`` See You Again '' ( Rock Mafia Remix ) was released August 11 , 2008 as the second single from Breakout ; it was only released in countries where the original version was not .

See You Again ( Rock Mafia Remix ) is the second single from the album , it was released on August 11 , 2008 , only in the United Kingdom as a promotional single .

Hanson is a city in Hopkins County , Kentucky , United States .

Hanson is a city of Kentucky in the United States .

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.9 square miles ( 25.6 kmÂ ) , of which , 9.8 square miles ( 25.4 kmÂ ) of it is land and 0.1 square miles ( 0.2 kmÂ ) of it ( 0.71 % ) is water .

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 25.6 kmÂ ( 9.9 miÂ ) . 25.4 kmÂ ( 9.8 miÂ ) of it is land and 0.2 kmÂ ( 0.1 miÂ ) of it ( 0.71 % ) is water .

Knowing the Count only by the name of Lindoro , Rosina writes to him .

Rosina writes to the Count , calling him Lindoro , because she thinks that is his name .

The two are Basilio and the notary and Basilio is given the choice of accepting a bribe and being a witness or receiving two bullets in the head ( an easy choice , he says ) .

Basilio and the notary come to the front door and try to leave by the ladder , but it has gone . Basilio can either take a bribe a be a witness to the marriage or he can be shot dead .

He also shows Rosina the letter she wrote to `` Lindoro '' , and convinces her that Lindoro is merely a flunky of Almaviva .

He shows Rosina the letter she wrote to `` Lindoro '' , and makes her think that Lindoro is a servant and cunning friend of Almaviva .

As Berta attempts to leave the house , she is met by the Count disguised as an intoxicated soldier .

Berta , Dr Bartoloâ s servant , tries to leave the house . She is met by the Count disguised as an drunken soldier .

The Count manages to have a quick word with Rosina , whispering that he is Lindoro and passing her a letter .

Bartolo can not get rid of the Count , who manages to have a quick word with Rosina . He whispers to her that he is called Lindoro and gives her a letter .

The stage remains empty while the music creates a thunder storm .

The stage is empty while the music creates a thunder storm .

When the two have gone , Rosina and Figaro enter .

When they are gone , Rosina and Figaro enter .

The watching Bartolo is suspicious and demands to know what is in the piece of paper in Rosina 's hands , but she fools him by handing over her laundry list .

Bartolo is watching and is suspicious . He wants to know what the letter is about , but Rosina fools him by giving him a list of things to be washed .

An opera based on the play had previously been composed by Giovanni Paisiello , and another was composed in 1796 by Nicolas Isouard .

The composer Giovanni Paisiello had written one with the same title , and another was composed in 1796 by Nicolas Isouard .

The latter asks Rosina to write a few encouraging words to Lindoro , which she has actually already written .

Figaro asks Rosina to write a short note to Lindoro .

Rosina shows Almaviva the letter and expresses her feelings of betrayal and heartbreak . Almaviva reveals his identity and the two reconcile .

Rosina shows Almaviva the letter and says she is very sad .

In a public square outside Dr. Bartolo 's house a band of musicians and a poor student named Lindoro are serenading , to no avail , the window of Rosina ( Ecco ridente in cielo\/There , laughing in the sky ) .

In a town square outside Dr. Bartolo 's house a band of musicians are serenading outside the window of Rosina .

In order not to leave Lindoro alone with Rosina , the doctor has Figaro shave him .

Bartolo does not want to leave him alone with Rosina , so he gets Figaro ( who is a barber ) to shave him .

Lindoro , who is really the young Count Almaviva in disguise , hopes to make the beautiful Rosina love him for himselfâ '' not his money .

Among them is Lindoro , who is pretending to be a poor student , but he is really Count Almaviva in disguise . He hopes that Rosina will love him .

Bartolo and Basilio are astounded , and Rosina makes sport of them .

Bartolo and Basilio can not understand why this happened . Rosina laughs at them .

Bartolo and the Count start arguing and , when Basilio , Figaro and Berta appear , the noise attracts the attention of the Officer of the Watch and his men .

Bartolo and the Count start arguing . Basilio , Figaro and Berta appear and the noise is heard by the Officer of the Watch and his men .

Finally Bartolo detects the trick , drives everybody out of the room , and rushes to a notary to draw up the marriage contract between himself and Rosina .

Bartolo realizes in the end that it is a trick , and gets everyone out of the room . He goes to a notary to get a marriage contract made between himself and Rosina .

Boris Vadimovich Berezovsky ( ; born January 4 , 1969 , in Moscow ) is a Russian virtuoso pianist .

Boris Berezovsky ( born Moscow , 4 January 1969 ) is a famous Russian pianist .

Berezovsky won the Gold Medal at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow .

Two years later he won the Gold Medal at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow .

Berezovsky works regularly as a soloist with orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra , the New York Philharmonic , the Philadelphia Orchestra , the Orchestre de la Monnaie , the Rotterdam Philharmonic , the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra , the NDR Hamburg , the Hessischer Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra , the New Japan Philharmonic , and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra .

He plays concertos with many of the great orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra , New York Philharmonic , Philadelphia Orchestra , Orchestre de la Monnaie , Rotterdam Philharmonic , Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra , NDR Hamburg , Hessischer Rundfunk , New Japan Philharmonic , City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and with conductors such as Kurt Masur , Wolfgang Sawallisch , Vladimir Ashkenazy , Mikhail Pletnev and Antonio Pappano . Berezovsky has also made many recordings .

Berezovsky studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Eliso Virsaladze and privately with Alexander Satz .

Berezovsky studied at the Moscow Conservatory .

It is located on Irelandâ s east coast , 8 k south of Bray and south of Dublin ( it is within the Greater Dublin Area ) , with a population in the region of 15,000 .

It is located on Irelandâ s east coast , 8 k south of Bray and 27 k south of Dublin ( it is within the Greater Dublin Area ) , with a population in the region of 15,000 .

This category consists of templates related to the National Hockey League .

This category has boxes related to the National Hockey League .

The Battle of Damascus ( 18 â `` 21 June 1941 ) was the final action of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II .

The Battle of Damascus ( 18 June - 21 June 1941 ) was the final action of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II .

VMware ThinApp ( formerly Thinstall ) is an application virtualization and portable application creator suite by VMware that can package conventional applications so that they become portable applications .

VMware ThinApp is a computer program that can make portable applications .

The Standing 's day gecko ( Phelsuma standingi ) is an arboreal and diurnal species of gecko , native to southwest Madagascar . It is the largest living species of day gecko .

The Standing 's day gecko ( Phelsuma standingi Methuen & Hewitt , 1913 ) is a type of gecko .

Popular stories of his chivalry and tactical prowess earned him the respect of many opponents , including Claude Auchinleck , Winston Churchill , George S. Patton , and Bernard Montgomery .

Stories of his chivalry and tactical ability earned him the respect of many opponents , including Claude Auchinleck , Winston Churchill , George S. Patton , and Bernard Montgomery ( who named a dog after him ) .

During Rommel 's time in France , Hitler ordered him to deport the country 's Jewish population ; Rommel disobeyed .

During Rommel 's time in France , Hitler ordered him to deport the Jews in France ; Rommel did not .

Rommel was born in Heidenheim , 45 k from Ulm , in the Kingdom of WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg ( then part of the German Empire ) .

Rommel was born in Heidenheim , Germany , 45 k from Ulm , in the Kingdom of WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg ( then part of the German Empire ) at noon , November 15 , 1891 .

Acceding to his father 's wishes , Rommel instead joined the local 124th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment as an officer cadet in 1910 and was sent to the Officer Cadet School in Danzig .

Young Erwin thought about being an engineer and he showed a talent with technical work ; however , because of his father , young Rommel joined the local 124th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment as an officer cadet in 1910 and , shortly after , was sent to the Officer Cadet School in Danzig .

Rommel wrote that `` my early years passed quite happily . ''

Rommel wrote that his `` early years passed very happily . '' .

He gained a reputation for great courage , making quick tactical decisions and taking advantage of enemy confusion .

While serving with that unit , he gained a reputation for making quick tactical decisions and taking advantage of enemy confusion .

His Afrikakorps was never accused of war crimes .

His famous Afrikakorps was not accused of any war crimes .

Some historians believe Rommel also had a relationship with Walburga Stemmer in 1913 , which allegedly produced a daughter , Gertrud .

After having met Lucie , some historians think that Rommel also had an affair with a woman called Walburga Stemmer in 1913 , and they had a daughter named Gertrud .

He was wounded three times and awarded the Iron Cross , First and Second Class .

He was wounded three times and awarded the Iron Cross ; First and Second Class .

Rommel also received Prussia 's highest award , the order of Pour le MÃ rite , after fighting in the Battles of the Isonzo in the mountains west of Slovenia on the SoÄ a front .

Rommel also received Prussia 's highest medal , the Pour le MÃ rite after fighting in the mountains of west Slovenia â `` Battles of the Isonzo â `` Soca front .

While at Cadet School , Rommel met his future wife , 17-year-old Lucia Maria Mollin ( commonly called Lucie ) .

While at Cadet School , early in 1911 , Erwin Rommel met his future wife , 17-year-old Lucia Maria Mollin ( also called Lucie ) ( b. 6 June 1894 in Danzig ; d. 26 September 1971 in Stuttgart ) .

He graduated on 15 November 1911 and was commissioned as a lieutenant in January 1912 .

He graduated on 15 November 1911 , and was a lieutenant in January 1912 .

After the war , his widowâ '' among othersâ '' maintained that Rommel believed an assassination attempt would spark civil war in Germany and Austria and Hitler would have become a martyr for a lasting cause .

Rommel believed an assassination attempt could spark civil war in Germany and Austria , and Hitler would have become a martyr for a lasting cause .

Also , during the construction of the Atlantic Wall , Rommel directed that French workers were not to be used as slaves , but were to be paid for their labor .

Also , during the construction of the Atlantic Wall , Rommel directed that French workers were not to be used as slaves but were to be paid for their labor .

Rommel was fairly perturbed at this development , telling Hans Speidel that Hitler 's behavior after the attack proved that the dictator had `` gone completely mad . ''

Rommel was fairly perturbed at this development .

Rommel , for his part , was both complimentary and respectful of his foes .

Rommel was also respectful of his enemies .

Soldiers captured during his Africa campaign were reported to have been treated humanely . Furthermore , he ignored orders to kill captured commandos , Jewish soldiers and civilians in all theaters of his command .

Soldiers captured by his army were treated well and orders to kill captured Jewish soldiers and civilians were ignored .

Several times he wrote letters protesting against the treatment of the Jews .

Several times he wrote letters protesting the treatment of the Jews .

Additionally , Carl Goerdeler , the main civilian leader of the Resistance , wrote on several letters and other documents that Rommel was a potential supporter and an acceptable military leader to be placed in a position of responsibility should their coup succeed .

Even more damningly , Carl Goerdeler , the main civilian leader of the Resistance , wrote on several letters and other documents that Rommel was a potential supporter and an acceptable military leader to be placed in a position of responsibility should their coup succeed .

The Afrika Korps were never accused of any war crimes , and Rommel himself referred to the fighting in North Africa as Krieg ohne Hassâ '' war without hate .

The Afrika Korps was never accused of any war crimes , and Rommel himself referred to the fighting in North Africa as Krieg ohne Hass â '' war without hate .

Rommel , however , opposed assassinating Hitler .

Rommel was not one of the group who planned the attempt on Hitler 's life . Actually , he was not in favor of assassinating Hitler .

The award was for the Battle of Longarone and the capture of Mount Matajur and its Italian defenders , which totalled 150 officers , 9,000 men , and 81 artillery pieces .

The award came as a result of the Battle of Longarone , and the capture of Mount Matajur , Slovenia , and its defenders , numbering 150 Italian officers , 9,000 men , and 81 pieces of artillery .

He was the second child of the Protestant headmaster of the secondary school at Aalen , Professor Erwin Rommel Senior ( 1860 â `` 1913 ) , and Helene von Luz , who had two other sons and a daughter .

He was the second of four children of a Protestant headmaster of the secondary school at Aalen , Prof. Erwin Rommel the elder ( 1860 â `` 1913 ) , and Helene von Luz , a daughter of a prominent local dignitary .

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ( 15 November 1891 â `` 14 October 1944 ) , popularly known as the Desert Fox ( WÃ 1\/4 stenfuchs , ) , was a famous German Field Marshal of World War II .

Field Marshal Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ( The `` Desert Fox '' , 15 November 1891 â `` 14 October 1944 ) was an officer of the German Army in World War II .

In the Second World War , when the Germans and Italians were allies , Rommel tempered his initial disdain of Italian soldiers , when he realized that their lack of success was principally due to poor leadership and equipment . When these difficulties were overcome they were equal to German forces .

Later , when the German and Italian armies were allied during the Second World War , Rommel realized that their lack of success in battle was due to poor leadership and equipment , which when fixed , easily made them equal to German forces .

During World War I , Rommel fought in France as well as in Romania ( see : Romanian Campaign ) and Italy ( see : Italian Campaign ) , first in the 6th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment , but through most of the war in the WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Mountain Battalion of the elite Alpenkorps .

In World War I , Rommel fought in France , as well as in Romania and Italy , first as a member of the 6th WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Infantry Regiment , and then in the WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg Mountain Battalion of the Ã lite Alpenkorps .

The release of the film The Desert Fox : The Story of Rommel ( 1951 ) helped to further enhance his reputation as one of the most widely known and well-regarded leaders in the German Army .

The release of the film The Desert Fox : The Story of Rommel ( 1951 ) helped his reputation as one of the most widely known and well-regarded leaders in the German Army .

It did not take long , however , for Rommel 's involvement to come to light .

It did not take long for Rommel 's involvement to come to light .

While fighting at Isonzo , Rommel was caught behind Italian lines but managed to escape capture , though almost all of his staff were taken prisoner .

While fighting at Isonzo , Rommel was taken prisoner by the Italians .

Hitler counted Rommel among his favorite generals .

Hitler considered Rommel among his favorite generals .

They married on 27 November 1916 in Danzig and on 24 December 1928 had a son , Manfred Rommel , who later became the Mayor of Stuttgart .

They married on November 27 , 1916 , in Danzig , and on December 24 , 1928 had a son , Manfred , who would later become the mayor of Stuttgart .

At age 14 , Rommel and a friend built a full-scale glider that was able to fly short distances .

At the age of 14 , Rommel and a friend built a full-scale glider that was able to fly short distances .

After the failed bomb attack of 20 July , many conspirators were arrested and the dragnet expanded to anyone even suspected of participating .

After the failed bomb attack of 20 July 1944 , many conspirators were arrested .

After the fall of Napoleon , Frederick William III of Prussia reasserted his rights by proposing that NeuchÃ cents tel be linked with the other Swiss cantons ( the better to exert influence over the lot of them ) . On September 12 , 1814 , NeuchÃ cents tel became the 21st canton , but also remained a Prussian principality .

It is the capital of Canton of NeuchÃ cents tel . .

NeuchÃ cents tel is home to the French-speaking University of NeuchÃ cents tel . .

NeuchÃ cents tel is a city in Switzerland . It is the capital of Canton of NeuchÃ cents tel . .

The first counts of NeuchÃ cents tel were named shortly afterwards , and in 1214 their domain was officially dubbed a city . For three centuries , the County of NeuchÃ cents tel flourished , and in 1530 , the people of NeuchÃ cents tel accepted the Reformation , and their city and territory were proclaimed to be indivisible from then on .

NeuchÃ cents tel is a city in Switzerland .

Some authorities consider geomyoids myomorphs based on this feature . This suggests they may be related to mice , jerboas , and perhaps dormice .

Other authorities consider geomyoids may be related to mice , jerboas , and perhaps dormice .

Although dissimilar in overall appearance , gophers have been united with kangaroo rats into a common superfamily for a considerable period of time .

Although they do not look similar , gophers are joined with kangaroo rats into a common superfamily .

Overall morphology , the fossil record , molecular analyses , and biogeography all support this relationship .

Overall morphology , the fossil record , sequence analysis , and biogeography all support this relationship .

Some authorities consider the geomyoids related to squirrels , beavers , and mountain beavers on this basis .

Some authorities consider the geomyoids related to squirrels , beavers , and mountain beavers .

Modern geomyoids are mostly restricted to North America , but some representatives have extended their range into South America since the Great American Interchange .

Modern geomyoids are mostly restricted to North America , but some have extended their range into South America since the Great American Interchange .

Geomyoidea is a superfamily of rodent that contains the pocket gophers ( Geomyidae ) , the kangaroo rats and mice ( Heteromyidae ) , and their fossil relatives .

Geomyoidea is a superfamily of rodents that contains the pocket gophers ( Geomyidae ) , the kangaroo rats and mice ( Heteromyidae ) , and their fossil relatives .

In Super Smash Bros. .

Super Smash Bros. .

EarthBound has been featured in all of the titles of the blockbuster Super Smash Bros. series .

Two areas from the series have been used in the Super Smash Bros. series .

A collection of Mother and EarthBound was released in Japan under the title Mother 1 + 2 .

EarthBound was re-released for the Game Boy Advance along with Mother as Mother 1 + 2 , only in Japan .

Like Mother , Mother 3 has only a loose connection to EarthBound , starring new characters , though it does include several returning characters . A collection of Mother and EarthBound was released in Japan under the title Mother 1 + 2 .

It is the second game in the EarthBound series , after Mother .

Onett and Fourside appear as battle arenas in the Melee , while only Onett appears in Brawl .

Melee had a level about the first area , Onett , and another level called Fourside . Onett was reused in Super Smash Bros. .