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Mangu and sancocho are two signature dishes that involve the plantain .	Mangu and Sancocho are two dishes for which the plantain is very important .
The fruit they produce is generally used for cooking , in contrast to the soft , sweet banana ( which is sometimes referred to as the dessert banana ) .	Its fruits are edible , and are generally used for cooking . This is different from the soft and sweet banana ( which is often called dessert banana ) .
Traditionally , plantain leaves are used like plates while serving South Indian thali or during Sadya .	Plantain leaves are used like plates in several dishes , including Hallaca from Venezuela , or south Indian Thali .
Plantains tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas .	Plantains are often firmer than dessert bananas ; they also have less sugar .
A traditional southern Indian meal is served on a plantain leaf with the position of the different food items on the leaf having an importance . They also have a religious significance in many Hindu rituals .	The position of the different food items on the leaf is important , also for Hindu rituals .
After harvesting the fruit , the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled ( like an onion ) to get a cylinder-shaped soft shoot .	After harvesting the fruit , the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled ( like an onion ) to get a cylinder shaped soft shoot .
In Guatemala , Peru , El Salvador , Honduras , Costa Rica , Panama , and Colombia , plantain leaves are usually used to wrap tamales before and while cooking , and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in .	In Honduras , Costa Rica , Panama , and Colombia , these are usually used to wrap tamales before and while cooking , and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in .
Bananas are most often eaten raw , while plantains tend to be cooked or otherwise processed , and are used either when green or unripe ( and therefore starchy ) or overripe ( and therefore sweet ) .	Dessert bananas are often eaten raw ; plantains are usually cooked or otherwise processed before they are eaten .
In Nicaragua , they wrap nacatamales , as well as vigoron , vaho and other dishes .	In Nicaragua , leaves are used to wrap different kinds of food , such as Nacatamales , Vigoron and Vaho .
Plantain leaves are also used in making karimeen pollichathu in Kerala .	Plantain leaves are also used in making `` Karimeen Pollichathu '' in Kerala .
When sniffed , snuff often causes a sneeze .	Snuff is a kind of tobacco which is sniffed instead of smoked .
When snuff taking was fashionable , the manufacture of snuff accessories was a lucrative industry in several cultures .	Not many people use snuff now , but a century or more ago it was very common . In the novels of 19th century authors like Charles Dickens we often read about people taking snuff .
A chastity belt is a locking item of clothing designed to prevent sexual intercourse . They may be used to protect the wearer from rape or temptation .	A chastity belt is a device , locked around the wearer 's genitals , intended to prevent sexual intercourse .
Burrendong Dam is a large dam ( capacity 1,190,000 Megalitres ) near Wellington which impounds the waters of the Macquarie River and its tributaries the Cudgegong River and the Turon River for flood control and irrigation .	Burrendong Dam is a large dam ( capacity 1,190,000 Megalitres ) near Wellington which holds the waters of the Macquarie River and its tributaries the Cudgegong River and the Turon River to stop floods and provide water for irrigation .
A well defined ridge extends north-west from the Great Dividing Range for around 400 kilometres , then the boundary turns north .	A mountain ridge goes north-west from the Great Dividing Range for about 400 kilometres , then the boundary turns north .
The upper reaches of the Macquarie River were first sighted by Europeans in 1813 and the river was named for the then Governor of New South Wales , Lachlan Macquarie .	The upper parts of the Macquarie River were first seen by Europeans in 1813 . The river was named for the Governor of New South Wales , Lachlan Macquarie .
Further north-west in the Castelreagh and middle portions of the Macquarie valleys the annual median rainfall is 300 to 400 mm .	Further north-west it is drier , in the Castelreagh and middle portions of the Macquarie valleys the annual median rainfall is 300 to 400 mm .
Over 72 % of land is flat , with an additional 17 % undulating to hilly .	Over 72 % of land is flat , and 17 % is hilly .
Its headwaters rise in the central highlands of New South Wales near the town of Oberon .	It begins in the central highlands of New South Wales near the town of Oberon .
The Wiradjuri knew the river as the Wambool .	The Wiradjuri called the river Wambool .
Where breaks in the Dividing Range allow the intrusion of moist easterly air streams inland , annual median rainfall of 750 mm or more is experienced further westward .	Gaps in the Dividing Range allows moist easterly air to pass inland , annual median rainfall of 750 mm or more is experienced further westward .
Rainfall varies across the catchment of the Macquarie River , genrally the peaks and tablelands receive higher rainfall due to the shadowing effects of the surrounding ranges .	Rainfall varies across the area drained by the Macquarie River . The mountain the peaks and tablelands receive higher rainfall due to the shadowing effects of the surrounding ranges .
As an example of this records show a variation from ) 200 % to ( 50 % of the average annual figure .	Records show that rainfall can be 200 % or less than 50 % of the average annual figure .
Thursday , 9th December 1813 . I have called the Main Stream `` Macquarie River '' .	The upper parts of the Macquarie River were first seen by Europeans in 1813 .
From its origin the Macquarie River flows for 626 kilometres and drops around 517 metres over its length .	The Macquarie River flows for 626 kilometres and drops around 517 metres over its length .
The remainder is steep to mountainous , rising progressively to elevations above 900 metres .	The rest is steep to mountainous , reaching 900 metres .
Near Carinda between the Macquarie River and Marra Creek the oldest evidence of bread making in the world ( approximately 30,000 years old ) was found at an ancient lake known as Cuddie Springs .	Near Carinda between the Macquarie River and Marra Creek , the oldest evidence of bread making in the world ( about 30,000 years old ) was found at an ancient lake known as Cuddie Springs .
The dam creates Lake Burrendong .	The dam made Lake Burrendong .
Lake Burrendong ( 346m ) is the only dam along the length of the river .	Lake Burrendong ( 346m ) is the only dam on the river .
The Wiradjuri people are the original inhabitants of the area that includes the Macquarie River catchment .	The Wiradjuri people are the original people to live in the Macquarie River area .
The Macquarie River has a history of flooding , some significant events are listed below .	The Macquarie River has a history of flooding .
The Macquarie River starts below the locality of White Rock near Oberon at an elevation of 671m .	The Macquarie River starts at White Rock , near Oberon at an elevation of 671m .
The noted Wiradjuri warrior Windradyne came from the upper Macquarie River region , and was fatally wounded in a tribal battle alongside the river in 1829 .	The famous Wiradjuri warrior Windradyne came from the upper Macquarie River region . He was killed in a tribal battle alongside the river in 1829 .
To the east the boundary is formed by the Great Dividing Range , this boundary extends from near Oberon in the south to Coolah in the north .	The east boundary is formed by the Great Dividing Range , from near Oberon in the south to Coolah in the north .
The river travels generally northwest past the towns of Bathurst , Wellington , Dubbo , Narromine , and Warren to the Macquarie Marshes .	The river flows northwest past the towns of Bathurst , Wellington , Dubbo , Narromine , and Warren to the Macquarie Marshes .
The Macquarie Marshes then drain into the Darling River via the lower Barwon River .	The Macquarie Marshes then drain into the lower Barwon River and then into the Darling River
Effingham is a township in Effingham County , Illinois , United States .	Effingham is a city of Illinois in the United States .
AbraÃ # o Lincoln Martins , or simply AbraÃ # o ( born 14 June 1983 ) , is a Brazilian striker who currently plays for Oriente Petrolero .	AbraÃ # o Lincoln Martins ( born 14 June 1983 ) is a Brazilian football player . He plays for Oriente Petrolero .
Love , Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing , or Love , Pain & the whole crazy thing as typeset on the cover art , is the fifth solo album by Australian country singer Keith Urban .	Love , Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing is the fifth studio album by New Zealand-born Australian country music singer Keith Urban .
The album was issued on November 7 , 2006 .	It was released on November 7 , 2006 .
The album has been certified 2 Multi-Platinum by the RIAA and platinum by the CRIA .	The album is certified double Multi-Platinum by the RIAA and Platinum by the RIAA .
Herbinghen is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .	Herbinghen is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .
New items from Mario platform games are introduced , including the `` Mega Mushroom '' from New Super Mario Bros. , which allows the character to grow enormous in size and flatten opposing characters , and the `` POW BLOCK '' from Mario Bros. , which allows the character to send a shockwave to all the characters in front of them , spinning them out of control and causing them to drop any items they may be carrying ( there is no effect , however , on those who are airborne ) .	It allows the character to grow very big in size and flatten other players . The `` POW BLOCK '' from Mario Bros. allows the character to send a shockwave to all the players in front of them , spinning them out of control and making them drop any items they may be carrying ( there is no effect , however , on those who are airborne ) .
Mario Kart Wii features 24 selectable Nintendo characters , more than any of its predecessors .	Mario Kart Wii has 24 selectable Nintendo characters , more than any of the other Mario games .
The cast of characters includes 19 returning characters from the series and six newcomers ; Baby Peach , Funky Kong , user-created Miis , Rosalina , Dry Bowser , and Baby Daisy , a new character in the Mario series .	The cast of characters has 19 returning characters from the series and six new characters ; Baby Peach , Funky Kong , user-created Miis , Rosalina , Dry Bowser , and Baby Daisy .
In Mario Kart Wii , the developers were able to incorporate motorbikes . The game was called `` Mario Kart X '' internally for a while , before deciding on `` Mario Kart Wii '' .	Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game made by Nintendo for the Wii game console .
The Mii 's weight class depends on its height and weight ( this can be customized in the Mii Channel ) , and its favorite color affects the color scheme of its clothing , while the gender affects the color scheme of their vehicles .	The Mii 's weight class depends on its height and weight ( this can be customize in the Mii Channel ) , and its favorite color changes the color scheme of its clothing , while the gender changes the color scheme of their cars .
In Mario Kart Wii , players choose a character from a roster consisting of up to 24 characters and from 36 vehicles , separated into three different weight classes .	In Mario Kart Wii , players choose a character from a roster having of up to 24 characters and from 36 cars .
Each vehicle has seven different parameters for characteristics : speed , weight , acceleration , handling , drift , off-road , and mini-turbo .	Each car has seven different parameters for characteristics : speed , weight , acceleration , handling , drift , off-road , and mini-turbo .
and Mario Kart DS , and two each from Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart : Super Circuit , and up to twelve characters can participate in a race .	and Mario Kart DS , and two each from Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart : Super Circuit .
One additional item new to the series is the `` Lightning Cloud '' , which raises the user 's top speed briefly , but shrinks the user if it is not passed on to an opponent by colliding with them .	One new item to the series is the `` Lightning Cloud '' , which raises the user 's top speed briefly , but shrinks the user if it is not passed on to an opponent by colliding with them .
Mario Kart Wii includes 32 different tracks , including 16 new tracks , four tracks each from Mario Kart 64 , Mario Kart : Double Dash ! !	Mario Kart Wii has 32 different tracks , having 16 new tracks , four tracks each from Mario Kart 64 , Mario Kart : Double Dash ! !
Players obtain items by driving through item boxes , which can be used for either defense , offense , or for powering up the engine .	Players get items by driving through item boxes , which can be used for either defense , offense , or for powering up the engine .
In addition to this there are 12 variants ( 3 weight classes , 2 genders , 2 outfits ) of the Mii , the digital avatar created by Nintendo .	In addition to this , there are 12 different kinds ( 3 weight classes , 2 genders , 2 outfits ) of the Mii , the digital avatar made by Nintendo .
It is spread across approximately 47000 a in Taylor and Nolan County near Abilene . ''	It is spread across approximately 47,000 acres in Taylor and Nolan County near Abilene . ''
There are many wind farms in Texas and , as of March 2010 , Texas has 9,410 MW of capacity , which is the most wind power capacity of any U.S. state , followed by Iowa with 3,670 MW .	Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed generating capacity of 9,410 MW from over 40 different projects . Texas produces the most wind power of any U.S. state , followed by Iowa with 3,670 MW .
Wind is a highly variable resource . With proper understanding it can be incorporated into an electric utility 's generation mix .	Wind is a highly variable resource , but with proper understanding it can be readily incorporated into an electric utility 's generation mix .
Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed nameplate capacity of 9,727 MW from over 40 different projects .	Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed generating capacity of 9,410 MW from over 40 different projects .
Airtricity 's fourth Texas wind farm , the 126 MW Champion Wind Farm project , recently commenced construction five miles ( 8 km ) from the Roscoe Wind Farm site .	The Roscoe Wind Farm ( 781 MW ) is the world 's largest wind farm . Other large wind farms in Texas include : Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center , Sherbino Wind Farm , Capricorn Ridge Wind Farm , Sweetwater Wind Farm , Buffalo Gap Wind Farm , King Mountain Wind Farm , Desert Sky Wind Farm , Wildorado Wind Ranch , and the Brazos Wind Farm .
The Sunda Strait ( Indonesian : Selat Sunda ) is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra .	Sunda Strait is the Strait that is between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia .
Macomb is the home of Western Illinois University .	Macomb is a city of Illinois in the United States .
Paulo Autuori de Mello ( born on August 25 , 1956 in Rio de Janeiro ) is a Brazilian football manager .	Paulo Autuori ( born 25 August 1956 ) is a Brazilian football manager .
PÃ ricles Raimundo Oliveira Chamusca , or simply known as PÃ ricles Chamusca ( born September 29 , 1965 in Salvador , Bahia , Brazil ) is a Brazilian football manager .	PÃ ricles Chamusca ( born 29 September 1965 ) is a Brazilian football manager .
The first medal was awarded on 16 January 2009 to Trooper Mark Donaldson , for the rescue of a coalition forces interpreter from heavy fire in Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan .	Donaldson won the medal for bravery in Afghanistan in September 2008 . The medal was given to him in a ceremony on January 16 , 2009 .
The first Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson by the Governor-General at Government House , Canberra on 16 January 2009 .	The first winner of the Victoria Cross for Australia is SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson .
As of 2000 , the population was 10,227 .	As of 2000 , the population is 10,227 .
The Social Democratic Party of Germany ( Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands , SPD ) is Germany 's oldest political party , established in 1875 , in the German Parliament .	The Social Democratic Party of Germany ( German Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands or SPD ) is the oldest political party of Germany that still exists .
Lerm-et-Musset is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in south-western France .	Lerm-et-Musset is a commune . It is found in the region Aquitaine in the Gironde department in the southwest of France .
Beekeepers benefit from the clover bloom as clover is one of the main nectar sources for honeybees .	The Clover is often associated with Ireland .
They had four childrenâ '' Linda 's daughter Heather ( who was adopted by Paul ) , Mary , Stella and Jamesâ '' and remained married until Linda 's death from breast cancer in 1998 .	She had a daughter , Heather , whom he adopted . McCartney and Linda had three more children together , named Mary , Stella and James .
In 1969 , McCartney married American photographer Linda Eastman , whom he described as the woman who gave him `` the strength and courage to work again '' after the break-up of The Beatles .	McCartney married Linda Eastman , a photographer , in 1969 .
The capital of the district is the town of Dera Ismail Khan .	The city of Dera Ismail Khan is the capital .
Dera Ismail Khan is one of the 24 districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan .	Dera Ismail Khan District is a district in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan .
ChÃ cents teauneuf is a commune of the VendÃ e department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France .	It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the VendÃ e department in the west of France .
The University of Oxford ( informally Oxford University , or simply Oxford ) is a public university located in Oxford , United Kingdom .	The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford in the United Kingdom .
This is intended for compounds containing zinc .	Zinc compounds are chemical compounds containing zinc ( ion ) ) s.
By 1801 , a recipe for tomato ketchup was created by Sandy Addison and was later printed in an American cookbook , the Sugar House Book .	By 1801 , a recipe for tomato ketchup was created by Sandy Addison . It was later printed in an American cookbook , the Sugar House Book .
In October 2000 , Heinz introduced colored ketchup products called EZ Squirt , which eventually included green , purple , pink , orange , teal , and blue .	In October 2000 , Heinz introduced colored ketchup products called EZ Squirt . They included green , purple , pink , orange , teal , and blue colored ketchup .
They had less vinegar than modern ketchups ; by pickling ripe tomatoes , the need for benzoate was eliminated without spoilage or degradation in flavor .	They were less vinegary than modern ketchups . By pickling ripe tomatoes , the need for benzoate was eliminated .
In fast food chains , ketchup is often dispensed in small packets that hold ketchup inside .	In fast food chains , ketchup is often put in small packets that hold ketchup inside .
Previously fast food outlets dispense ketchup from pumps into paper cups .	In an earlier approach , some fast food outlets dispense ketchup from pumps into paper cups .
Prior to Heinz ( and his fellow innovators ) , commercial tomato ketchups of that time were watery and thin , in part due to the use of unripe tomatoes , which were low in pectin .	Prior to Heinz ( and his fellow innovators ) , commercial tomato ketchups of that time were watery and thin . This was due to the use of unripe tomatoes .
Harvey W. Wiley , the `` father '' of the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. , challenged the safety of benzoate which was banned in the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act .	Harvey W. Wiley challenged the safety of benzoate .
As the century progressed , tomato ketchup began its ascent in popularity in the United States , influenced by the American enthusiasm for tomatoes .	As the century went on , tomato ketchup became more popular in the United States . More Americans began to like tomatoes .
In response , entrepreneurs including Henry J. Heinz , pursued an alternative recipe that eliminated the need for that preservative .	In response , business owners , particularly Henry J. Heinz , pursued a different recipe that did not use that preservative .
F. & J. Heinz launched their tomato ketchup in 1876 .	F. & J. Heinz created their tomato ketchup in 1876 .
The Webster 's Dictionary of 1913 defined `` catchup '' as a `` table sauce made from mushrooms , tomatoes , walnuts , etc. ( Also written as ketchup ) . ''	The Webster 's Dictionary of 1913 defined `` catchup '' as a `` table sauce made from mushrooms , tomatoes , walnuts , etc. ( Written also ketchup ) . ''
Users tear the side or top and squeeze the ketchup out of the ketchup packets .	Users tear the side or top of the packet . They then squeeze the ketchup out of the ketchup packets .
In 1824 , a ketchup recipe using tomatoes appeared in The Virginia Housewife ( an influential 19th-century cookbook written by Mary Randolph , Thomas Jefferson 's cousin ) .	In 1824 , a ketchup recipe using tomatoes appeared in The Virginia Housewife . This was an important 19th-century cookbook written by Mary Randolph , Thomas Jefferson 's cousin .
Modern ketchup emerged in the early years of the 20th century , out of a debate over the use of sodium benzoate as a preservative in condiments .	Modern ketchup emerged in the early years of the 20th century . This came from a debate over the use of sodium benzoate as a preservative in condiments .
Ketchup is the dominant term in American English and Canadian English ; tomato sauce is not a synonym for ketchup in either , where it refers to pasta sauce .	Ketchup is a kind of thick , liquid sauce . It is made from tomatoes , so it is sometimes called tomato sauce .
In 2010 , Heinz began offering an alternate squeeze and dip cup intended to offer a cleaner method of dispensing the product .	In 2010 , Heinz is offering an alternate squeeze and dip cup . This is meant to offer a cleaner method of dispensing the product .
Shortly thereafter , other companies followed suit .	Shortly after that , other companies did the same .
For comparison with the municipalities and municipal districts of other provinces see the list of municipalities and municipal districts of the Dominican Republic .	There are four municipalities and seven municipal districts ( M.D. ) in the province .
The term Tamazight traditionally referred specifically to the Central Morocco Tamazight dialect , but it has recently gained ground over Berber , particularly to refer to Northern Berber languages , just as `` Amazigh '' is used to refer to a native Berber speaker .	The Berber languages \/ Tamazight are a group of closely related languages mainly spoken in Morocco and Algeria .
He previously served two terms as the state 's 34th Governor , from 1975 to 1983 .	He was also the governor of California from 1975 to 1983 before again being elected governor in 2010 .
Edmund Gerald `` Jerry '' Brown , Jr. ( born April 7 , 1938 ) is an American politician , and the 39th and current Governor of the state of California .	Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. ( born April 7 , 1938 ) is the governor of California .
Radebeul is a town ( groÃ e Kreisstadt ) in the Elbe valley in the district of MeiÃ en in Saxony , Germany , a suburb of Dresden .	Radebeul is a town ( groÃ e Kreisstadt ) in the district of MeiÃ en in Saxony , Germany , a suburb of Dresden .
Shinji Tsujio ( è 3\/4 '' å 3\/4 ç ä Tsujio Shinji , born 23 December 1985 in Sakai , Osaka , Japan ) is a Japanese football player currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse .	Shinji Tsujio ( born 23 December 1985 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Shimizu S-Pulse .
Yuki Matsushita is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thespa Kusatsu .	Yuki Matsushita ( born 7 December 1981 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Thespa Kusatsu .

Mangu and sancocho are two signature dishes that involve the plantain .

Mangu and Sancocho are two dishes for which the plantain is very important .

The fruit they produce is generally used for cooking , in contrast to the soft , sweet banana ( which is sometimes referred to as the dessert banana ) .

Its fruits are edible , and are generally used for cooking . This is different from the soft and sweet banana ( which is often called dessert banana ) .

Traditionally , plantain leaves are used like plates while serving South Indian thali or during Sadya .

Plantain leaves are used like plates in several dishes , including Hallaca from Venezuela , or south Indian Thali .

Plantains tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas .

Plantains are often firmer than dessert bananas ; they also have less sugar .

A traditional southern Indian meal is served on a plantain leaf with the position of the different food items on the leaf having an importance . They also have a religious significance in many Hindu rituals .

The position of the different food items on the leaf is important , also for Hindu rituals .

After harvesting the fruit , the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled ( like an onion ) to get a cylinder-shaped soft shoot .

After harvesting the fruit , the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled ( like an onion ) to get a cylinder shaped soft shoot .

In Guatemala , Peru , El Salvador , Honduras , Costa Rica , Panama , and Colombia , plantain leaves are usually used to wrap tamales before and while cooking , and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in .

In Honduras , Costa Rica , Panama , and Colombia , these are usually used to wrap tamales before and while cooking , and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in .

Bananas are most often eaten raw , while plantains tend to be cooked or otherwise processed , and are used either when green or unripe ( and therefore starchy ) or overripe ( and therefore sweet ) .

Dessert bananas are often eaten raw ; plantains are usually cooked or otherwise processed before they are eaten .

In Nicaragua , they wrap nacatamales , as well as vigoron , vaho and other dishes .

In Nicaragua , leaves are used to wrap different kinds of food , such as Nacatamales , Vigoron and Vaho .

Plantain leaves are also used in making karimeen pollichathu in Kerala .

Plantain leaves are also used in making `` Karimeen Pollichathu '' in Kerala .

When sniffed , snuff often causes a sneeze .

Snuff is a kind of tobacco which is sniffed instead of smoked .

When snuff taking was fashionable , the manufacture of snuff accessories was a lucrative industry in several cultures .

Not many people use snuff now , but a century or more ago it was very common . In the novels of 19th century authors like Charles Dickens we often read about people taking snuff .

A chastity belt is a locking item of clothing designed to prevent sexual intercourse . They may be used to protect the wearer from rape or temptation .

A chastity belt is a device , locked around the wearer 's genitals , intended to prevent sexual intercourse .

Burrendong Dam is a large dam ( capacity 1,190,000 Megalitres ) near Wellington which impounds the waters of the Macquarie River and its tributaries the Cudgegong River and the Turon River for flood control and irrigation .

Burrendong Dam is a large dam ( capacity 1,190,000 Megalitres ) near Wellington which holds the waters of the Macquarie River and its tributaries the Cudgegong River and the Turon River to stop floods and provide water for irrigation .

A well defined ridge extends north-west from the Great Dividing Range for around 400 kilometres , then the boundary turns north .

A mountain ridge goes north-west from the Great Dividing Range for about 400 kilometres , then the boundary turns north .

The upper reaches of the Macquarie River were first sighted by Europeans in 1813 and the river was named for the then Governor of New South Wales , Lachlan Macquarie .

The upper parts of the Macquarie River were first seen by Europeans in 1813 . The river was named for the Governor of New South Wales , Lachlan Macquarie .

Further north-west in the Castelreagh and middle portions of the Macquarie valleys the annual median rainfall is 300 to 400 mm .

Further north-west it is drier , in the Castelreagh and middle portions of the Macquarie valleys the annual median rainfall is 300 to 400 mm .

Over 72 % of land is flat , with an additional 17 % undulating to hilly .

Over 72 % of land is flat , and 17 % is hilly .

Its headwaters rise in the central highlands of New South Wales near the town of Oberon .

It begins in the central highlands of New South Wales near the town of Oberon .

The Wiradjuri knew the river as the Wambool .

The Wiradjuri called the river Wambool .

Where breaks in the Dividing Range allow the intrusion of moist easterly air streams inland , annual median rainfall of 750 mm or more is experienced further westward .

Gaps in the Dividing Range allows moist easterly air to pass inland , annual median rainfall of 750 mm or more is experienced further westward .

Rainfall varies across the catchment of the Macquarie River , genrally the peaks and tablelands receive higher rainfall due to the shadowing effects of the surrounding ranges .

Rainfall varies across the area drained by the Macquarie River . The mountain the peaks and tablelands receive higher rainfall due to the shadowing effects of the surrounding ranges .

As an example of this records show a variation from ) 200 % to ( 50 % of the average annual figure .

Records show that rainfall can be 200 % or less than 50 % of the average annual figure .

Thursday , 9th December 1813 . I have called the Main Stream `` Macquarie River '' .

The upper parts of the Macquarie River were first seen by Europeans in 1813 .

From its origin the Macquarie River flows for 626 kilometres and drops around 517 metres over its length .

The Macquarie River flows for 626 kilometres and drops around 517 metres over its length .

The remainder is steep to mountainous , rising progressively to elevations above 900 metres .

The rest is steep to mountainous , reaching 900 metres .

Near Carinda between the Macquarie River and Marra Creek the oldest evidence of bread making in the world ( approximately 30,000 years old ) was found at an ancient lake known as Cuddie Springs .

Near Carinda between the Macquarie River and Marra Creek , the oldest evidence of bread making in the world ( about 30,000 years old ) was found at an ancient lake known as Cuddie Springs .

The dam creates Lake Burrendong .

The dam made Lake Burrendong .

Lake Burrendong ( 346m ) is the only dam along the length of the river .

Lake Burrendong ( 346m ) is the only dam on the river .

The Wiradjuri people are the original inhabitants of the area that includes the Macquarie River catchment .

The Wiradjuri people are the original people to live in the Macquarie River area .

The Macquarie River has a history of flooding , some significant events are listed below .

The Macquarie River has a history of flooding .

The Macquarie River starts below the locality of White Rock near Oberon at an elevation of 671m .

The Macquarie River starts at White Rock , near Oberon at an elevation of 671m .

The noted Wiradjuri warrior Windradyne came from the upper Macquarie River region , and was fatally wounded in a tribal battle alongside the river in 1829 .

The famous Wiradjuri warrior Windradyne came from the upper Macquarie River region . He was killed in a tribal battle alongside the river in 1829 .

To the east the boundary is formed by the Great Dividing Range , this boundary extends from near Oberon in the south to Coolah in the north .

The east boundary is formed by the Great Dividing Range , from near Oberon in the south to Coolah in the north .

The river travels generally northwest past the towns of Bathurst , Wellington , Dubbo , Narromine , and Warren to the Macquarie Marshes .

The river flows northwest past the towns of Bathurst , Wellington , Dubbo , Narromine , and Warren to the Macquarie Marshes .

The Macquarie Marshes then drain into the Darling River via the lower Barwon River .

The Macquarie Marshes then drain into the lower Barwon River and then into the Darling River

Effingham is a township in Effingham County , Illinois , United States .

Effingham is a city of Illinois in the United States .

AbraÃ # o Lincoln Martins , or simply AbraÃ # o ( born 14 June 1983 ) , is a Brazilian striker who currently plays for Oriente Petrolero .

AbraÃ # o Lincoln Martins ( born 14 June 1983 ) is a Brazilian football player . He plays for Oriente Petrolero .

Love , Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing , or Love , Pain & the whole crazy thing as typeset on the cover art , is the fifth solo album by Australian country singer Keith Urban .

Love , Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing is the fifth studio album by New Zealand-born Australian country music singer Keith Urban .

The album was issued on November 7 , 2006 .

It was released on November 7 , 2006 .

The album has been certified 2 Multi-Platinum by the RIAA and platinum by the CRIA .

The album is certified double Multi-Platinum by the RIAA and Platinum by the RIAA .

Herbinghen is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Herbinghen is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .

New items from Mario platform games are introduced , including the `` Mega Mushroom '' from New Super Mario Bros. , which allows the character to grow enormous in size and flatten opposing characters , and the `` POW BLOCK '' from Mario Bros. , which allows the character to send a shockwave to all the characters in front of them , spinning them out of control and causing them to drop any items they may be carrying ( there is no effect , however , on those who are airborne ) .

It allows the character to grow very big in size and flatten other players . The `` POW BLOCK '' from Mario Bros. allows the character to send a shockwave to all the players in front of them , spinning them out of control and making them drop any items they may be carrying ( there is no effect , however , on those who are airborne ) .

Mario Kart Wii features 24 selectable Nintendo characters , more than any of its predecessors .

Mario Kart Wii has 24 selectable Nintendo characters , more than any of the other Mario games .

The cast of characters includes 19 returning characters from the series and six newcomers ; Baby Peach , Funky Kong , user-created Miis , Rosalina , Dry Bowser , and Baby Daisy , a new character in the Mario series .

The cast of characters has 19 returning characters from the series and six new characters ; Baby Peach , Funky Kong , user-created Miis , Rosalina , Dry Bowser , and Baby Daisy .

In Mario Kart Wii , the developers were able to incorporate motorbikes . The game was called `` Mario Kart X '' internally for a while , before deciding on `` Mario Kart Wii '' .

Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game made by Nintendo for the Wii game console .

The Mii 's weight class depends on its height and weight ( this can be customized in the Mii Channel ) , and its favorite color affects the color scheme of its clothing , while the gender affects the color scheme of their vehicles .

The Mii 's weight class depends on its height and weight ( this can be customize in the Mii Channel ) , and its favorite color changes the color scheme of its clothing , while the gender changes the color scheme of their cars .

In Mario Kart Wii , players choose a character from a roster consisting of up to 24 characters and from 36 vehicles , separated into three different weight classes .

In Mario Kart Wii , players choose a character from a roster having of up to 24 characters and from 36 cars .

Each vehicle has seven different parameters for characteristics : speed , weight , acceleration , handling , drift , off-road , and mini-turbo .

Each car has seven different parameters for characteristics : speed , weight , acceleration , handling , drift , off-road , and mini-turbo .

and Mario Kart DS , and two each from Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart : Super Circuit , and up to twelve characters can participate in a race .

and Mario Kart DS , and two each from Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart : Super Circuit .

One additional item new to the series is the `` Lightning Cloud '' , which raises the user 's top speed briefly , but shrinks the user if it is not passed on to an opponent by colliding with them .

One new item to the series is the `` Lightning Cloud '' , which raises the user 's top speed briefly , but shrinks the user if it is not passed on to an opponent by colliding with them .

Mario Kart Wii includes 32 different tracks , including 16 new tracks , four tracks each from Mario Kart 64 , Mario Kart : Double Dash ! !

Mario Kart Wii has 32 different tracks , having 16 new tracks , four tracks each from Mario Kart 64 , Mario Kart : Double Dash ! !

Players obtain items by driving through item boxes , which can be used for either defense , offense , or for powering up the engine .

Players get items by driving through item boxes , which can be used for either defense , offense , or for powering up the engine .

In addition to this there are 12 variants ( 3 weight classes , 2 genders , 2 outfits ) of the Mii , the digital avatar created by Nintendo .

In addition to this , there are 12 different kinds ( 3 weight classes , 2 genders , 2 outfits ) of the Mii , the digital avatar made by Nintendo .

It is spread across approximately 47000 a in Taylor and Nolan County near Abilene . ''

It is spread across approximately 47,000 acres in Taylor and Nolan County near Abilene . ''

There are many wind farms in Texas and , as of March 2010 , Texas has 9,410 MW of capacity , which is the most wind power capacity of any U.S. state , followed by Iowa with 3,670 MW .

Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed generating capacity of 9,410 MW from over 40 different projects . Texas produces the most wind power of any U.S. state , followed by Iowa with 3,670 MW .

Wind is a highly variable resource . With proper understanding it can be incorporated into an electric utility 's generation mix .

Wind is a highly variable resource , but with proper understanding it can be readily incorporated into an electric utility 's generation mix .

Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed nameplate capacity of 9,727 MW from over 40 different projects .

Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed generating capacity of 9,410 MW from over 40 different projects .

Airtricity 's fourth Texas wind farm , the 126 MW Champion Wind Farm project , recently commenced construction five miles ( 8 km ) from the Roscoe Wind Farm site .

The Roscoe Wind Farm ( 781 MW ) is the world 's largest wind farm . Other large wind farms in Texas include : Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center , Sherbino Wind Farm , Capricorn Ridge Wind Farm , Sweetwater Wind Farm , Buffalo Gap Wind Farm , King Mountain Wind Farm , Desert Sky Wind Farm , Wildorado Wind Ranch , and the Brazos Wind Farm .

The Sunda Strait ( Indonesian : Selat Sunda ) is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra .

Sunda Strait is the Strait that is between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia .

Macomb is the home of Western Illinois University .

Macomb is a city of Illinois in the United States .

Paulo Autuori de Mello ( born on August 25 , 1956 in Rio de Janeiro ) is a Brazilian football manager .

Paulo Autuori ( born 25 August 1956 ) is a Brazilian football manager .

PÃ ricles Raimundo Oliveira Chamusca , or simply known as PÃ ricles Chamusca ( born September 29 , 1965 in Salvador , Bahia , Brazil ) is a Brazilian football manager .

PÃ ricles Chamusca ( born 29 September 1965 ) is a Brazilian football manager .

The first medal was awarded on 16 January 2009 to Trooper Mark Donaldson , for the rescue of a coalition forces interpreter from heavy fire in Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan .

Donaldson won the medal for bravery in Afghanistan in September 2008 . The medal was given to him in a ceremony on January 16 , 2009 .

The first Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson by the Governor-General at Government House , Canberra on 16 January 2009 .

The first winner of the Victoria Cross for Australia is SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson .

As of 2000 , the population was 10,227 .

As of 2000 , the population is 10,227 .

The Social Democratic Party of Germany ( Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands , SPD ) is Germany 's oldest political party , established in 1875 , in the German Parliament .

The Social Democratic Party of Germany ( German Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands or SPD ) is the oldest political party of Germany that still exists .

Lerm-et-Musset is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in south-western France .

Lerm-et-Musset is a commune . It is found in the region Aquitaine in the Gironde department in the southwest of France .

Beekeepers benefit from the clover bloom as clover is one of the main nectar sources for honeybees .

The Clover is often associated with Ireland .

They had four childrenâ '' Linda 's daughter Heather ( who was adopted by Paul ) , Mary , Stella and Jamesâ '' and remained married until Linda 's death from breast cancer in 1998 .

She had a daughter , Heather , whom he adopted . McCartney and Linda had three more children together , named Mary , Stella and James .

In 1969 , McCartney married American photographer Linda Eastman , whom he described as the woman who gave him `` the strength and courage to work again '' after the break-up of The Beatles .

McCartney married Linda Eastman , a photographer , in 1969 .

The capital of the district is the town of Dera Ismail Khan .

The city of Dera Ismail Khan is the capital .

Dera Ismail Khan is one of the 24 districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan .

Dera Ismail Khan District is a district in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan .

ChÃ cents teauneuf is a commune of the VendÃ e department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France .

It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the VendÃ e department in the west of France .

The University of Oxford ( informally Oxford University , or simply Oxford ) is a public university located in Oxford , United Kingdom .

The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford in the United Kingdom .

This is intended for compounds containing zinc .

Zinc compounds are chemical compounds containing zinc ( ion ) ) s.

By 1801 , a recipe for tomato ketchup was created by Sandy Addison and was later printed in an American cookbook , the Sugar House Book .

By 1801 , a recipe for tomato ketchup was created by Sandy Addison . It was later printed in an American cookbook , the Sugar House Book .

In October 2000 , Heinz introduced colored ketchup products called EZ Squirt , which eventually included green , purple , pink , orange , teal , and blue .

In October 2000 , Heinz introduced colored ketchup products called EZ Squirt . They included green , purple , pink , orange , teal , and blue colored ketchup .

They had less vinegar than modern ketchups ; by pickling ripe tomatoes , the need for benzoate was eliminated without spoilage or degradation in flavor .

They were less vinegary than modern ketchups . By pickling ripe tomatoes , the need for benzoate was eliminated .

In fast food chains , ketchup is often dispensed in small packets that hold ketchup inside .

In fast food chains , ketchup is often put in small packets that hold ketchup inside .

Previously fast food outlets dispense ketchup from pumps into paper cups .

In an earlier approach , some fast food outlets dispense ketchup from pumps into paper cups .

Prior to Heinz ( and his fellow innovators ) , commercial tomato ketchups of that time were watery and thin , in part due to the use of unripe tomatoes , which were low in pectin .

Prior to Heinz ( and his fellow innovators ) , commercial tomato ketchups of that time were watery and thin . This was due to the use of unripe tomatoes .

Harvey W. Wiley , the `` father '' of the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. , challenged the safety of benzoate which was banned in the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act .

Harvey W. Wiley challenged the safety of benzoate .

As the century progressed , tomato ketchup began its ascent in popularity in the United States , influenced by the American enthusiasm for tomatoes .

As the century went on , tomato ketchup became more popular in the United States . More Americans began to like tomatoes .

In response , entrepreneurs including Henry J. Heinz , pursued an alternative recipe that eliminated the need for that preservative .

In response , business owners , particularly Henry J. Heinz , pursued a different recipe that did not use that preservative .

F. & J. Heinz launched their tomato ketchup in 1876 .

F. & J. Heinz created their tomato ketchup in 1876 .

The Webster 's Dictionary of 1913 defined `` catchup '' as a `` table sauce made from mushrooms , tomatoes , walnuts , etc. ( Also written as ketchup ) . ''

The Webster 's Dictionary of 1913 defined `` catchup '' as a `` table sauce made from mushrooms , tomatoes , walnuts , etc. ( Written also ketchup ) . ''

Users tear the side or top and squeeze the ketchup out of the ketchup packets .

Users tear the side or top of the packet . They then squeeze the ketchup out of the ketchup packets .

In 1824 , a ketchup recipe using tomatoes appeared in The Virginia Housewife ( an influential 19th-century cookbook written by Mary Randolph , Thomas Jefferson 's cousin ) .

In 1824 , a ketchup recipe using tomatoes appeared in The Virginia Housewife . This was an important 19th-century cookbook written by Mary Randolph , Thomas Jefferson 's cousin .

Modern ketchup emerged in the early years of the 20th century , out of a debate over the use of sodium benzoate as a preservative in condiments .

Modern ketchup emerged in the early years of the 20th century . This came from a debate over the use of sodium benzoate as a preservative in condiments .

Ketchup is the dominant term in American English and Canadian English ; tomato sauce is not a synonym for ketchup in either , where it refers to pasta sauce .

Ketchup is a kind of thick , liquid sauce . It is made from tomatoes , so it is sometimes called tomato sauce .

In 2010 , Heinz began offering an alternate squeeze and dip cup intended to offer a cleaner method of dispensing the product .

In 2010 , Heinz is offering an alternate squeeze and dip cup . This is meant to offer a cleaner method of dispensing the product .

Shortly thereafter , other companies followed suit .

Shortly after that , other companies did the same .

For comparison with the municipalities and municipal districts of other provinces see the list of municipalities and municipal districts of the Dominican Republic .

There are four municipalities and seven municipal districts ( M.D. ) in the province .

The term Tamazight traditionally referred specifically to the Central Morocco Tamazight dialect , but it has recently gained ground over Berber , particularly to refer to Northern Berber languages , just as `` Amazigh '' is used to refer to a native Berber speaker .

The Berber languages \/ Tamazight are a group of closely related languages mainly spoken in Morocco and Algeria .

He previously served two terms as the state 's 34th Governor , from 1975 to 1983 .

He was also the governor of California from 1975 to 1983 before again being elected governor in 2010 .

Edmund Gerald `` Jerry '' Brown , Jr. ( born April 7 , 1938 ) is an American politician , and the 39th and current Governor of the state of California .

Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. ( born April 7 , 1938 ) is the governor of California .

Radebeul is a town ( groÃ e Kreisstadt ) in the Elbe valley in the district of MeiÃ en in Saxony , Germany , a suburb of Dresden .

Radebeul is a town ( groÃ e Kreisstadt ) in the district of MeiÃ en in Saxony , Germany , a suburb of Dresden .

Shinji Tsujio ( è 3\/4 '' å 3\/4 ç ä Tsujio Shinji , born 23 December 1985 in Sakai , Osaka , Japan ) is a Japanese football player currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse .

Shinji Tsujio ( born 23 December 1985 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Shimizu S-Pulse .

Yuki Matsushita is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thespa Kusatsu .

Yuki Matsushita ( born 7 December 1981 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Thespa Kusatsu .