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According to the 2010 census, what is the population of the city that the radio station WOLV is licensed to?

WOLV (FM) WOLV (97.7 FM, "The Wolf") is a radio station licensed to Houghton, Michigan, broadcasting a classic hits format. The studios are at 313 E. Montezuma in Houghton, a location it shares with its sister stations, WCCY and WHKB-FM. The station first went on the air in January 1980 as WHUH-FM. In 1990, the station's call letters were changed to WOLF-FM. In 1994, the call letters were changed to WOLV. References

91.5 FM (a Christian radio) is also licensed to the city of Mountain Home. Several other stations are licensed to surrounding communities and serve Baxter County. Demographics. According to the 2010 census, the population of Mountain Home was 12,448. As of the census of 2000, there were 11,012 people, 5,175 households, and 3,151 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,035.7 people per square mile (400.0/km²). There were 5,612 housing units at an average density of 527.8 per square

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What is the former name of the college where Justin Cox played his first two seasons of collegiate football?

East Mississippi Community College East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), formerly known as East Mississippi Junior College, is a community college in Scooba, Mississippi. EMCC serves and is supported by Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties in east central Mississippi. The college has two principal campuses and offers courses at five other locations. One of fifteen community colleges in Mississippi, EMCC is the home of the 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018 NJCAA National Champions in the sport of collegiate American

Whit Canale John Whitfield "Whit" Canale (December 27, 1941 – September 27, 2011) was an American collegiate and professional football player who played defensive lineman for two seasons in the American Football League (AFL), for the Miami Dolphins and the Boston Patriots. He died on September 27, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was one of six brothers who played college football at Mississippi State or at the University of Tennessee. His brother Justin Canale was also a former professional football player.

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What American sitcom did Mr. Lawrence act in?

Rocko's Modern Life Rocko's Modern Life is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. The series centers on the surreal life of an anthropomorphic Australian-immigrant wallaby named Rocko as well as his friends: the gluttonous steer Heffer, the neurotic turtle Filburt, and Rocko's faithful dog Spunky. It is set in the fictional town of O-Town. Throughout its run, the show was controversial for its adult humor, including double entendre, innuendo, and satirical social commentary, similar to "

, Hewett played the generic bureaucrat Federov in the short-lived sitcom "Ivan the Terrible". During the 1979-80 season he played Captain Hook to Sandy Duncan's Peter Pan on Broadway. From 1983 to 1984 he portrayed Lawrence, Mr. Roarke's (Ricardo Montalbán) sidekick on the final season of the ABC series "Fantasy Island". The following year Hewett landed his best known role as Lynn Aloysius Belvedere, an English butler who works for a middle class American family in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere"

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Where do the club that own Emiliano Velázquez play their home games ?

Emiliano Velázquez Emiliano Daniel Velázquez Maldonado (born 30 April 1994) is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Rayo Vallecano as a central defender. Club career. Born in Montevideo, Velázquez graduated from local Danubio F.C.'s youth system, and made his first-team debut on 3 June 2012, starting and being sent off in a 1–2 away loss against C.A. Bella Vista. It was his maiden appearance of the campaign. Velázquez appeared regularly in the 2012–13 season, appearing in 24 matches (all

graduating in Pharmacy in 1874. However, Do Patrocínio could not find a home to live in after his graduation. A friend of his invited him to live in the neighborhood of São Cristóvão, where Do Patrocínio stayed at the house of a rich laird and captain named Emiliano Rosa Sena. Later entering to a Republican club, he met Quintino Bocaiuva, Lopes Trovão and Pardal Mallet, among others. He soon fell in love with Sena's daughter, Maria Henriqueta, whom he affectionately called "Bibi". Although Emiliano

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Producer Irwin Winkler received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for a film based on what book by Nicholas Pileggi?

Goodfellas Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is an adaptation of the 1985 non-fiction book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scorsese. The film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980. Scorsese initially titled the film "Wise Guy" and postponed making it; later, he and Pileggi changed the title to "Goodfellas". To prepare for their roles

by Nicholas Pileggi, received widespread critical acclaim and made US$116.1 million globally. Like the film, Stone's performance was unanimously praised, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. During an interview with "The Observer", released January 28, 1996, Stone said of the response: "Thank God. I mean just finally, wow [...] I am not getting any younger. It couldn't have happened at

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Monopoly Junior and Tâb are both what?

Tâb Tâb is the Egyptian name of a running-fight board game played in several Muslim (mostly Arab) countries, and a family of similar board games played in North Africa (as "sîg") and Western Asia, from Iran to West Africa and from Turkey to Somalia, where a variant called "deleb" is played. The rules and boards can vary widely across the region though almost all consist of boards with three or four rows. A reference to "at-tâb wa-d-dukk

is assumed to be related game boards stemming from seafaring communities around southern England: What appears to be a board for a game in the same family was found in the wreckage of the English warship Mary Rose, which sank south of England in 1545. Likewise, a 13th-century manuscript from Dorset includes a drawing of a game board which is seen as having probably been used to play a game of this family. This last finding predates the first mention a game called "tâb", and both findings predate the first

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How many novels has the author of A Death in Vienna written?

A Death in Vienna A Death in Vienna is a spy novel by Daniel Silva published in 2004. It is the fourth in the Gabriel Allon series. Plot summary. An Israeli-run Holocaust research office in Vienna is bombed, resulting in the death of the two female staff and serious injury to the Director. Gabriel Allon, a former assassin for 'The Office' and working under a new identity as an art restorer in Venice, is requested by former director Ari Shamron to go to Vienna to investigate

death was reported by his wife Jill. Vonnegut was 84 years old. At the time of his death, Vonnegut had written fourteen novels, three short story collections, five plays and five non-fiction books. A book composed of Vonnegut's unpublished pieces, "Armageddon in Retrospect", was compiled and posthumously published by Vonnegut's son Mark in 2008. When asked about the impact Vonnegut had on his work, author Josip Novakovich stated that he has "much to learn from Vonnegut—how to compress things and

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Writing's on the Wall is from a George Harrison album with which song as its first single?

Writing's on the Wall (George Harrison song) "Writing's on the Wall" is a song by English musician George Harrison from his 1981 album "Somewhere in England". It was also the B-side of the album's lead single, "All Those Years Ago", which Harrison wrote as a tribute to his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon. In his lyrics, Harrison sings of the transient nature of life and the importance of recognising a spiritual purpose. Although the song was written long before Lennon

The Writing's on the Wall (OK Go song) "The Writing's on the Wall" is a song by American rock band OK Go. It was released on June 17, 2014, as part of the band's EP "Upside Out", and is also the first single from the band's fourth studio album "Hungry Ghosts". On the same day, the band released a music video in which the members use props to create optical illusions, reflecting the song's description of a relationship that

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what play did Adam Guettlel win two Tony Awards for best orchestration and best Score?

Adam Guettel Adam Guettel (; born December 16, 1964) is an American composer-lyricist of musical theater and opera. The grandson of musical theatre composer Richard Rodgers, he is best known for the musical "The Light in the Piazza", for which he won two Tony Awards, for Best Score and Best Orchestrations, and two Drama Desk Awards, for Best Music and Best Orchestrations. Biography. Biography Early years. Guettel was born on December 16, 1964, to film executive Henry Guettel and writer

, and "Next to Normal" are the only musicals that won the Pulitzer Prize and did not win the Tony Award for Best Musical. However, "Of Thee I Sing" opened when the Tony Awards did not exist, and "Next to Normal" won the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations. The award goes to the playwright, although production of the play is also taken into account. In the case of a musical being awarded the prize, the composer, lyricist

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Who's sister began receiving media attention with her appearance as the maid of honour at her sister's wedding to Prince William, who's mother s a former flight attendant turned businesswoman ?

Pippa Middleton Philippa Charlotte Matthews (née Middleton; born 6 September 1983) is an English socialite, author, and columnist. The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, she began receiving media attention with her appearance as the maid of honour at her sister's wedding to Prince William. Early life. Pippa Middleton was born at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, Berkshire, England. She is the second of three children born to Michael Middleton (born 1949), a former British Airways flight dispatcher, and

him. She is dragged off to jail as the judge revokes her suspension. It doesn't take long for Laurie to realize who's behind her sister's death once on the inside. However, Kay doesn't make the same sexual advances on her as she had her sister. Laurie finally gets Kay's attention by killing Bobo, the first inmate who's part of Kay's gang. Throughout all of this is a subplot involving Miss Dice (Roberta Collins), a firm but benevolent guard at the prison

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William Richert served as acting mayor of Detroit, Michigan, after what four-term Republican mayor resigned?

Hazen S. Pingree Hazen Stuart Pingree (August 30, 1840 – June 18, 1901) was a four-term Republican mayor of Detroit (1889–1897) and the 24th Governor of the U.S. State of Michigan (1897–1901). A Yankee who migrated from New England, he was a successful Republican businessman turned politician. As a businessman turned politician, Pingree was elected mayor in 1889 after a colorful campaign in which Pingree revealed his tolerance by making a circuit of saloons. Pingree added to the old stock Yankee Republican base

1922. In 1924, Smith won election as Detroit mayor after Frank Ellsworth Doremus's resignation, continuing in the office until 1928. Smith later served on the Detroit City Council for most of the time from 1932 until his death in 1942. He served one more time as mayor in 1933, acting to fill out the end of Frank Murphy's term, after the latter had resigned and his successor, Frank Couzens, also resigned to concentrate on running for election as mayor. Smith ran for mayor off-and-

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Who was born first, Thomas Ritter or Stefan Effenberg?

Thomas Ritter Thomas Ritter (born 10 October 1967 in Görlitz) is a retired German footballer. Club career. Ritter amassed over 180 appearances in the East and unified German top-flight. Next to his stints in German clubs he played in Austria and China. International career. In 1987 he was part of East Germany's bronze medal team at the FIFA World Youth Championship in Chile. The defender played one game for Germany on 13 October 1993 in a friendly against Uruguay – as a substitute for

Karlheinz Pflipsen Karlheinz Pflipsen (born 31 October 1970) is a retired German footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career. A playmaker, Pflipsen played the first decade of his career at hometown club Borussia Mönchengladbach, alongside stars like Martin Dahlin and Stefan Effenberg, winning the German Cup in 1995. In 1992–93, he netted a career-best ten league goals (squad's best with Dahlin). After Borussia's relegation in 1998–99, Pflipsen was signed by Panathinaikos FC, and his talent became evident

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Where was John Callahan, creator of John Callahan's Quads, from?

John Callahan (cartoonist) John Michael Callahan (February 5, 1951 – July 24, 2010) was a cartoonist, artist, and musician in Portland, Oregon, noted for dealing with macabre subjects and physical disabilities. Accident and career. Callahan became a quadriplegic in an auto accident at age 21. The accident happened in Callahan's car after a day of drinking; his car was being driven by a man with whom he was bar hopping. Following his accident, he became a cartoonist,

and singer (voice of Cinderella in "Cinderella"), dies at age 81. - July 17: Pres Romanillos, American animator and animated film producer (Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks), dies at age 47. - July 24: John Callahan, American cartoonist (creator of the animated TV series "Pelswick" and "John Callahan's Quads!"), dies at age 59. Deaths August. - August 23: Kihachirō Kawamoto, Japanese puppet designer, animator and animated film director (

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In which year, was this English rock band formed in Hertford that the lead vocalist Ian Gillan of Sabbath is best known for collaborating with?

Deep Purple Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. The band is considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were listed in

group formed in 1997 by OMD's Andy McCluskey - Ian Astbury is an English rock musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist for the rock band The Cult. - Jacqui Abbott was the female lead singer with the band The Beautiful South after 1994, following the departure of Briana Corrigan. The band were arguably more successful with Abbott on board, releasing several Top 10 singles. - Aystar, rapper who recorded a 'Fire in the Booth' for Charlie Sloth. B. - Badfinger: Though

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Which mountain is taller, Tongshanjiabu or Momhil Sar?

Momhil Sar Momhil Sar (), or Mumhail Sar as pronounced in Wakhi is at above sea level, is the 64th highest mountain peak in the world. Mumhail Sar in Wakhi means the mountain that overlooks or is above Grandmother's cattle pen or paddock. It is situated in the Hispar Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram range, a few kilometres to the north-west of its parent peak Trivor.

on the Sikkim–Nepal border to the south. , the highest peak on four of the mountains — Gangkhar Puensum, Labuche Kang III, Karjiang, and Tongshanjiabu, all located in Bhutan or China — have not been ascended. The most recent peak to have its first ever ascent is Saser Kangri II East, in India, on 24 August 2011. The highest mountain outside of Asia is Aconcagua (), which would place it at 189th highest in Asia. Data plots. Data plots By country.

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The Boomershoot is a long range precision rifle event held near which city in Idaho, in recent years, the event has also featured an explosive fireball and an Anvil firing to start the event and entertain the participants?

Anvil firing Anvil firing (also known as "anvil launching" or "anvil shooting") is the practice of firing an anvil into the air with gunpowder. In the UK, the term refers to a method of testing anvils. Black powder was poured onto the top of the anvil and ignited. If the anvil did not shatter it was deemed safe to use. Method. Typically, two anvils are used: one as a base (placed upside down), and another one (also known

breakage in the surrounding countryside. In recent years, the event has also featured an explosive fireball and an Anvil firing to start the event and entertain the participants. Targets. The smallest and closest targets are square boxes, about the size and thickness of a common brown rodent poison container, with more immediate results if a rodent ventures near it during this May event. The longer range targets are similarly shaped and are with more explosive. The farthest targets are shot at mostly by the .50cal shooters from what is referred

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What television series did the writer of the Simpson's episode Selma's Choice develop ?

and directed by Carlos Baeza. Plot. After watching an advertisement on television for Duff Gardens, Homer, Bart and Lisa decide to go. As they prepare to leave, Marge tells them that spinster Great Aunt Gladys died and they will be going to her funeral instead. The Simpsons, along with Patty and Selma, drive to Littleneck Falls to attend her funeral and the reading of her will. On the video will, Great Aunt Gladys advises Patty and Selma not to die alone, as she did. Selma

's Meow" was a modest critical success but made little money at the box office. Bogdanovich says he was told the story of the alleged Ince murder by Welles, who in turn said he heard it from writer Charles Lederer. In addition to directing some television work, Bogdanovich returned to acting with a recurring guest role on the cable television series "The Sopranos", playing Dr. Melfi's psychotherapist, also later directing a fifth-season episode. He also voiced the analyst of Bart Simpson's therapist in an episode

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What is the name of this South Korean actor, born in October 1976, and starring in My Princess?

Song Seung-heon Song Seung-heon (; born October 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He has participated in various television dramas, notably "Autumn in My Heart" (2000), ""East of Eden"" (2008), ""My Princess"" (2011) and ""Player"" (2018). Personal life. Song started dating Liu Yifei in 2015. They met in 2013 while filming their movie The Third Way of Love. January 25

Kim Jeong-hoon Kim Jeong-hoon (born January 20, 1980), also known by his stage name John Hoon, is a South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean duo UN debuting with the single "Voice Mail" in 2000. After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in "Princess Hours", a drama based on a manhwa. Career. He debuted as a member of Korean duo UN in 2000

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The basketball player that was traded to the Sacramento Kings following the 1997–98 Washington Wizards season was indicted for his involvement in what scandal?

into their new arena, the MCI Center, posting a 24–12 home record for the remainder of the season. The Wizards won their final four games of the season to finish fourth in the Atlantic Division with a 42–40 record, falling just one game short of making the playoffs. Rod Strickland led the league with 10.5 assists per game and made the All-NBA Second Team. Following the season, Chris Webber was traded to the Sacramento Kings, and Gheorghe Mureșan, who missed the entire season with a foot injury was released

Don Newman (basketball) Donald David Newman (November 22, 1957 – September 11, 2018) was an American professional athlete in basketball and Canadian football. Following his playing career, he was the head basketball coach at Arizona State for the 1997–98 season, and Sacramento State from 1992 to 1997. He also was an assistant coach in the NBA with the New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Washington Wizards. Early life. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Newman was a multi-

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Song writer Larry Bastian wrote the single "Rodeo" for what country singer's album "Ropin' the Wind?

Rodeo (Garth Brooks song) "Rodeo" is a song written by Larry Bastian, and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in August 1991 as the first single from his album "Ropin' the Wind". It peaked at number three on the U.S. country chart but reached number-one on the Canadian country chart. Background and writing. Brooks provided the following background information on the song in the liner notes from "The Hits": ""If one looks

Ropin' the Wind" debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. "Billboard" 200, becoming his first, and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums number-one album selling 400,000 copies, becoming his second No. 1 Country album. In September 1998, "Ropin' the Wind" was certified 14 x platinum by the RIAA. Track listing. 1. "Against the Grain" (Bruce Bouton, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson) – 2:22 2. "Rodeo" (Larry Bastian

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Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts was constructed by the company based in what city?

Hunt Construction Group Hunt Construction Group is an American construction management firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company, formerly known as Huber, Hunt & Nichols, was founded in 1944 by Paul B. Hunt, Arber J. Huber and Harry S. Nichols. The firm changed its name from Huber, Hunt & Nichols to its current name in 2000. It was acquired by AECOM in 2014. Notable Projects. Notable Projects Aviation. - Denver International Airport South Terminal Development - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Edward H. McNamara

. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, opened in 2006, houses the Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Symphony, and Lone Star Ballet concerts. The facility, located just across the Amarillo Civic Center, features a 1,300-seat auditorium. The Globe-News Center was built in hope by city officials and others that it will revitalize the downtown area. The nonprofit community theater group, Amarillo Little Theatre, has its season run from September to May. The theater group's two facilities, the Mainstage and the Adventure Space, are

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Julio Eduardo Santa Cruz Cantero is the brother of a striker what club?

Julio Santa Cruz Julio Eduardo Santa Cruz Cantero (; born 12 May 1990) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a Striker for General Díaz in the Primera División Paraguaya. Santa Cruz is most notable for scoring during the first–leg of the 2014 Copa Libertadores Finals. He is also the brother of Roque Santa Cruz. Club career. Club career Blackburn Rovers. Club career Blackburn Rovers 2008–2011. Upon his arrival at the club in 2008, Santa Cruz made 11 league appearances for Blackburn's reserve-team until his

1999, Santa Cruz was member of the Paraguay national under-17 football team and was selected as part of the 23-man squad for the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship. In 2001, Santa Cruz was part of the Paraguay national under-20 football team. Personal life. Diego is the younger brother of the striker Roque Santa Cruz, and older brother of Julio Santa Cruz.

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When was the female writer of the song "Heaven Knows" born?

Heaven Knows (The Pretty Reckless song) "Heaven Knows" is a song by American rock band The Pretty Reckless from their second studio album, "Going to Hell" (2014). It was released on November 19, 2013, as the album's second single. The song was written by Taylor Momsen and Ben Phillips, while Kato Khandwala was responsible for the production. "Heaven Knows" is the band's first single to top a "Billboard" chart (Mainstream Rock) and the second single to

Heaven Knows I'm Missing Him Now "Heaven Knows I'm Missing Him Now" is the twenty-third single by 1960s British girl singer Sandie Shaw, and her final single of that decade, marking the end of a string of singles which had made her the most successful British female singer of that era. Although the song failed to enter the UK chart, it would later influence 1980s singer Morrissey, a big fan of Shaw, to write a song for his band The Smiths entitled "Heaven Knows I

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Park Ji-sung is a South Korean former footballer who competed in the final match of the 2004–05 KNVB Cup competition on what date?

2005 KNVB Cup Final The 2005 KNVB Cup Final was a football match between Willem II and PSV on 29 May 2005 at De Kuip, Rotterdam. It was the final match of the 2004–05 KNVB Cup competition. PSV won 4–0 after goals from Wilfred Bouma, Phillip Cocu, Park Ji-sung and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. With this victory, PSV clinched the double, as they had also become champions of the 2004–05 Eredivisie. This was PSV's first double since the 1988–89 season.

Kim Chul-soo (footballer) Kim Chul-soo (Korean: 김철수; born July 6, 1952 South Korea) is a former South Korean footballer who plays as a Defender. He started professional career at POSCO FC in 1975. He was squad of South Korea national football team in 1976 AFC Asian Cup qualification. He taught Lee Young-pyo, Park Ji-sung in elementary School. He started abroad coaching career in Philippines since 2006. External links. - Kim Chul-

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Which language usually romanizes as Dang a Chinese surname which itself is occasionally used to romanize Deng?

Tang (surname) Tang is a pinyin romanization of various Chinese surnames, including Táng (唐) and Tāng (湯/汤). Tang is also occasionally used to romanize Deng (鄧/邓, Pinyin: Dèng) and Teng (滕, Pinyin: Téng), especially for persons of Hong Kong origin, based on Cantonese pronunciation. Tang can also be used to romanise the surname Zeng/Tsang (曾, Pinyin: Zēng), based on Vietnamese pronunciation. Notable people with surname 唐 (Táng).

Gu (surname) Gu can refer to several different Chinese family names. Some places such as South Korea usually romanize this family name as "Koo" or "Ku". Gu Surname Variation. Gu Surname Variation China. 1. The family name "Gù" () is the most common and is ranked #88 on the list of top Chinese family names, according to the 2006 Chinese census (excluding Taiwan). 2. The family name "Gŭ" (谷, meaning "valley

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What urban legend, involving a member of the Beatles, is a hobby of Gerben Moerman?

Gerben Moerman Gerben Albert ("Gerben") Moerman (Schipluiden, 1976) is a Dutch sociologist who teaches at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His specialty is sociological methodology, and he is member of the UvA group for Dynamics of Citizenship and Culture. He is considered something of an expert on breaching, and has drawn attention for a hobby of his--the Paul is dead conspiracy theory. In 2012, he was chosen as UvA teacher of the year; he was praised for being able to interest

his students in the unpopular subject of sociological methodology, and for linking theory to society and continually surprising his students. Publicatie. - Gerben Albert Moerman: "Probing behaviour in open interviews. A field experiment on the effects of probing tactics on quality and content of the received information". Dissertation Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2010. External links. - Gerben Moerman at UvA

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Are both Istanbul Naval Museum and İstanbul Toy Museum located in the Kadıköy district?

Istanbul Naval Museum The Istanbul Naval Museum (Turkish: "İstanbul Deniz Müzesi") is a national naval museum, located at Beşiktaş district of Istanbul in Turkey. It was established in 1897 by the Ottoman Minister of Navy Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Pasha. The museum contains an important collection of military artifacts pertaining to the Ottoman Navy. In the field of maritime, it is Turkey's largest museum, with a great variety of collections. Around 20,000 pieces are present in its collection. Being connected to the Turkish Navy-

caïques are exhibited. Many exhibition items underwent special restoration and conservation works due to deformation of the raw materials caused by heat, light, humidity, atmospheric conditions, vandalism and other factors. Access. The museum is located on Hayrettin İskelesi Sokak in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, near the Beşiktaş ferry pier for Kadıköy line. The museum is open everyday from 9:00 to 17:00 hours but Mondays, New Year's Day and the first day of religious holidays. See also. - List of museums and monuments in

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What musical instrument does the students for Society use for rallies?

Tambourine The tambourine is a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zills". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all. Tambourines are often used with regular percussion sets. They can be mounted, for example on a stand as part of a drum kit (and played with drum sticks), or they can be held in the hand and played

But each plan is different for the conservation process depending on how severely wounded the instrument in question may be. External links. - Musical Instrument Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation- 2nd Year Students of Musical Instrument Conservation - Scotland Group Blog - National Center for Preservation Technology & Training: The Philosophy of In-use Musical Instrument Conservation (Podcast 28) - Musical Instrument Museum: Conservation Lab - Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute: Caring for Musical

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What son of Grand Duke Lithuania Kęstutis went on to defeat Švitrigaila and his Livonian allies?

Sigismund Kęstutaitis Sigismund Kęstutaitis (; ; c. 1365 – 20 March 1440) was the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1432 to 1440. Sigismund was his baptismal name; Sigismund's pagan Lithuanian birth name is unknown. He was the son of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Kęstutis and his wife Birutė. After the death of Kęstutis, he was a prisoner of Jogaila from 1382–1384. Sigismund was baptized in Catholic rite in 1383. In 1384, he escaped captivity and joined his brother Vytautas the Great, who allied himself with the

by the Treaty of Melno (1422). The Livonian Order's defeat in the battle brought it closer to its neighbors in Livonia. The Livonian Confederation agreement was signed on December 4, 1435, by the Livonian Order, Livonian Bishops, vassals and city representatives. The Order lost its crusading character and became a confederate state. Švitrigaila escaped and continued to resist, but he was losing his power in the eastern provinces of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1437, he proposed a compromise: he would continue to

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A small portion of the inmates of Military Units to Aid Production or UMAPs were attracted to members of the same sex. What is the word for that?

Military Units to Aid Production Military Units to Aid Production or UMAPs (Unidades Militares de Ayuda a la Producción) were agricultural labor camps operated by the Cuban government from November 1965 to July 1968 in the province of Camagüey. The UMAP camps served as a form of alternative civilian service for Cubans who could not serve in the military due to being, conscientious objectors, Christians and other religious people, homosexuals, or political enemies of Fidel Castro or his communist revolution. The language used in the title can be misleading, as

Ground) and Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle" bombers had also been deployed in Cuba. Castro's Cuba Military build-up. In the 1961 New Year's Day parade, the Communist administration exhibited Soviet tanks and other weapons. By 1982, Cuba possessed the second largest armed forces in Latin America, second only to Brazil, though it was thought not to have the ability to invade another nation (apart from perhaps small Caribbean nations). Castro's Cuba Suppression of dissent. Military Units to Aid Production or UMAPs

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Which battle took place first Battle of Cold Harbor or Battle of Iwo Jima ?

Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945) was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps and Navy landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. The American invasion, designated Operation Detachment, had the goal of capturing the entire island, including the three Japanese-controlled airfields (including the South Field and the Central Field), to provide a staging area for attacks on the Japanese main

List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in February and March 1945 during World War II and was marked by some of the fiercest fighting of the war. The American invasion, known as Operation Detachment, was charged with capturing the airfields on Iwo Jima. The Imperial Japanese Army positions on the island were heavily fortified, with vast bunkers, hidden artillery, and 18 kilometers (11 mi) of tunnels. The battle was the first American attack on

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Which Old English poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines, has a new king named Heardred?

Heardred Heardred (Proto-Norse *"Harðurāðaz" ), died c. 530, is the son of Hygelac, king of the Geats, and his queen Hygd, in "Beowulf". After Hygelac's death, in Frisia, Hygd wants to make Hygelac's nephew Beowulf, king of Geatland, as she fears that the young Heardred won't be able to defend his people. Beowulf, however, declares his trust in the young man and Heardred is proclaimed king. However, further north in Sweden (

which is in turn a version of Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin "Historia Regum Britanniae". Layamon's poem, however, is longer than both and includes an enlarged section on the life and exploits of King Arthur. It is written in the alliterative verse style commonly used in Middle English poetry by rhyming chroniclers, the two halves of the alliterative lines being often linked by rhyme as well as by alliteration. Language and style. The versification of the "Brut" has proven extremely difficult to characterise. Written in

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Bar Hopping is a 2000 comedy film starring an American actor known for his role as Chachi Arcola on what sitcom?

Scott Baio Scott Vincent James Baio (; born September 22, 1960 or 1961 (sources differ)) is an American actor and television director. He is known for his role as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom "Happy Days" (1977–1984) and its spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi" (1982–1983), and for playing the title character on the sitcom "Charles in Charge" (1984–1990), Dr. Jack Stewart in the medical-mystery-drama series "" (1993–1995), and the titular hero

Wesley Jonathan Wesley Jonathan Waples (born October 18, 1978) is an American actor best known for his starring role as Jamal Grant on the NBC Saturday morning comedy-drama series, "City Guys" (1997-2001), Gary Thorpe in the comedy sitcom, "What I Like About You" (2002-2006), Sweetness in the film, "Roll Bounce" (2005), Noah Cruise in the film, "Crossover" (2006) and Burrell "Stamps" Ballentine on TV Land

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The 2015–16 season was the 89th season in ACF Fiorentina's history and their 78th in the top-flight of Italian football, the 2015–16 season was also notable for being the first season since the 2011–12 season in which the club manager was replaced by which former Portuguese footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder, and a current coach?

Paulo Sousa Paulo Manuel Carvalho de Sousa, (; born 30 August 1970) is a Portuguese football manager and former player who played as a defensive midfielder. He is the manager of French club FC Girondins de Bordeaux. He played for Benfica and Sporting in Portugal's Primeira Liga, where he amassed totals of 117 matches and 3 goals in 5 years. From 1994 onwards, Sousa played mainly in Italy and Germany, winning the Champions League with both Juventus and Borussia Dortmund and the Intercontinental Cup with Dortmund. His later

2015–16 ACF Fiorentina season The 2015–16 season was the 89th season in ACF Fiorentina's history and their 78th in the top-flight of Italian football. Fiorentina finished the season in 5th place in Serie A, having topped the table early in the season. In the Coppa Italia, the club was eliminated in the round of 16, losing at home to newly promoted Carpi 1–0. Competing in the UEFA Europa League for the third season in a row, Fiorentina limped into second place in their group with a 3–1–2 record,

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Did Codorus Navigation construct a canal in the same state as the All-American Canal?

All-American Canal The All-American Canal is an 80-mile (130 km) long aqueduct, located in southeastern California. It conveys water from the Colorado River into the Imperial Valley and to nine cities. It is the Imperial Valley's only water source, and replaced the Alamo Canal, which was located mostly in Mexico. The Imperial Dam, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Yuma, Arizona on the Colorado River, diverts water into the All-American Canal, which runs to just

Railroad, which connected York to Baltimore by 1838, and the Wrightsville, York and Gettysburg Railroad, which began operations in 1840, put the Codorus canal out of business by about 1850. Codorus Navigation was one of several privately funded canals such as the Union Canal that operated in Pennsylvania during the same era as the Pennsylvania Canal. Though the canal fell into disuse in the middle of the 19th century, parts of its graded towpath, once used by the mules that pulled the boats, are becoming part of a rail

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What was a film that the actor of "Out of the Past" made that was based on the memoirs of Norwegian resistance soldier Knut Haukelid?

" (1957), "The Vikings" (1958), "Spartacus" (1960), "Lonely Are the Brave" (1962), "Seven Days in May" (1964), "The Heroes of Telemark" (1965), "Saturn 3" (1980) and "Tough Guys" (1986). He is No. 17 on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male screen legends in American film history, making him the highest-ranked living person on the

Frank Kjosås Frank Kjosås (born 28 July 1981) is a Norwegian actor of theatre and film, known for "The Half Brother", and his role as Norwegian resistance soldier Knut Haukelid in "The Heavy Water War". Early life. Frank Kjosås was born in Øystese in Hardanger. He has two brothers and three sisters. He decided to become an actor aged 15, when he saw a production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Øystese. He attended Romerike Folk High School, Bårdar Dance Institute

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When did American abolitionist, Kansas Territory Jayhawker, anti-slavery militant, and a friend of John Brown and Walt Whitman, member of The Immortal Ten, die?

The Immortal Ten The Immortal Ten were a group of militant abolitionists and Free-Staters in the Kansas Territory who, on July 23, 1859, freed Dr. John Doy from a Missouri jail, where he was being held for allegedly abducting slaves. Doy and his 19-year-old son Charles were fellow abolitionists who had been arrested by pro-slavery Missouri bounty hunters while trying to deliver slaves to freedom in the Nebraska Territory via the Underground Railroad. While his son was acquitted of the charges and released, John was sentenced

slavery militant and a personal friend of John Brown and Walt Whitman. During the American Civil War, he joined a Colorado volunteer army fighting for the Union and was eventually promoted to the rank of captain. Soule was present at the Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado in 1864, where he ordered his unit not to participate in the slaughter. He also later testified against the units that did participate and was murdered as a result. Film. Doy's rescue by the Immortal Ten is the subject of a 2017 book by

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What award did the creator of the HTO receive in the WW?

Haupttreuhandstelle Ost The Haupttreuhandstelle Ost (HTO), or the Main Trustee Office for the East, created by Hermann Göring, was a Nazi German predatory state institution responsible for liquidating Polish and Jewish businesses in occupied Poland or selling them to German "settlers" from the East for a symbolic fee during World War II. It was staffed by "a veritable stampede" of officials from the Deutsche and Dresdner banks. The trusteeship was established on 1 November 1939. It was headquartered in Berlin, in the Office of the

United Kingdom, indicated by 800 media professionals from 67 different countries. From Brazil, TV Globo led the nominations for the award, as it did in the last edition. Veteran British producer Nigel Lythgoe, Co-creator and Executive Producer of "American Idol", was selected by the Academy to receive the 2011 International Emmy Founders Award, handed over by the singer Lady Gaga. Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Chairman Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the International Emmy Directorate Award. Ceremony Presenters. The following individuals, listed in

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When was the publishing company founded that produces tabletop role-playing game designed by Robin Laws and published by Pelgrane Press , that is co owned by Simon J Rogers and Cathriona Tobin ?

Hillfolk Hillfolk is a tabletop role-playing game designed by Robin Laws and published by Pelgrane Press. It was initially launched via Kickstarter in 2012, with the funding being sufficiently successful that a second book called "Blood on the Snow", containing 33 new settings, was produced as a part of the kickstarter. Reception was positive, with RPGamer saying "mechanics don't so much get out of the way of roleplay as provide a supportive foundation for it to happen." Hillfolk is influenced by the Indie RPGs of

Cat Tobin Cathriona "Cat" Tobin is a game designer and publisher based in West Cork, Ireland. She co-owns the London-based Pelgrane Press Ltd with Simon J Rogers. She is a significant contributor to the roleplaying game industry in the UK. Career. Tobin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy. Tobin has contributed to the game community in Ireland and the UK for many years: work with Warpcon from 1997 to 2006 including event organizer, committee member and president;

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Kenn Scott was a writer for a show based on books by who?

Pelswick John Callahan's Pelswick (or simply Pelswick) is a Chinese-Canadian animated children's television series co-produced by Nelvana Limited and Suzhou Hong Ying Animation Corporation Limited. The series is about a teenage boy who uses a wheelchair, emphasizing that he lived a normal life. It was based on the books created by John Callahan. The show aired in reruns on "Nick on CBS" from September 14, 2002, to January 25, 2003. Characters. - Pelswick Eggert (voiced by Robert

Kenn Nesbitt Kenn Nesbitt is an American children's poet. On June 11, 2013 he was named Children's Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. He was the last one to receive this title before the Poetry Foundation changed the name to Young People's Poet Laureate. He is a writer of humorous poetry for children, including the books "My Hippo Has the Hiccups" and "Revenge of the Lunch Ladies". Kenn Nesbitt has collaborated with poet Linda Knaus on one collection of Christmas poems entitled "Santa Got

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How many valleys does the ranch that contains the Molii Fishpond have?

Kualoa Ranch Kualoa is a 4000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch, as well as a popular tourist attraction and filming location on the windward coast of Oahu in Hawaii. It is located about 24 miles from Honolulu, and 32 miles from Haleiwa. The ranch consists of 3 valleys: Kaaawa Valley, Kualoa Valley, and Hakipuu Valley. The ranch is located on Hawaii State Route 83 between Kaaawa and Waikane. The main street address is 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kāneohe, Hawaii 96744. History.

also added to the National Register at that time. Kahouna features a semicircular seawall about long. The inner and outer faces of the original wall were of stacked stone, with gravel, coral rubble, and soil as fillers between them. Like its larger counterparts at Molii and Heeia, Kahouna Fishpond is now private property. Of the four major fishponds on Oahu, only Huilua Fishpond is open to the public. Kahaluu Pond, Inc., now leases its property for Hawaiian weddings. There is a wedding chapel at one

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What stock exchange lists a competitor of Ladbrokes?

William Hill (bookmaker) William Hill plc is a bookmaker based in Wood Green, London, England. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. History. The company was founded by William Hill in 1934 at a time when gambling was illegal in Britain. It changed hands many times, being acquired by Sears Holdings in 1971, then by Grand Metropolitan in 1988, then by Brent Walker in 1989. In September 1996, Brent Walker recouped £117m

Caracas Stock Exchange The Caracas Stock Exchange or Bolsa de Valores de Caracas (BVC) is a stock exchange located in Caracas, Venezuela. Established in 1947, BVC merged with a competitor in 1974. Operational and Legal Structure. BVC is a private exchange, providing operations for the purchase and authorized sale of securities according to the Capital Marketing Laws of Venezuela. It is member of the Executive Committee of the Latin American Federation of Stock markets. At the exchange, companies emit by procedures authorized by the regulating authorities

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Which politician reported the "piggate" anecdote?

Michael Ashcroft Michael Anthony P. Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft, (born 4 March 1946) is a British-Belizean businessman and politician. He is a former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party. Ashcroft founded Michael A. Ashcroft Associates in 1972 and is the 95th richest person in the UK, as ranked by the "Sunday Times" Rich List 2017, with an estimated fortune of £1.35 billion. He sat on the Conservative benches of the House of Lords until 2015, having been created a life peer in 2000.

21 September 2015, James Kirkup in "The Daily Telegraph" wrote, "Toby Young, a Telegraph writer, [...] has investigated Mr Cameron’s university antics and found no evidence of the pig incident. 'I think it’s a figment of someone’s imagination,' he says." Reactions. Within minutes of the "Daily Mail" posting an article about the anecdote, #piggate, #snoutrage and #hameron became trending topics on Twitter. The "Piggate" name was quickly accepted by

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Which film is a documentary, The Last Flight of Noah's Ark or The Living Desert?

The Living Desert The Living Desert is a 1953 American nature documentary film that shows the everyday lives of the animals of the desert of the Southwestern United States. The film was written by James Algar, Winston Hibler, Jack Moffitt (uncredited) and Ted Sears. It was directed by Algar, with Hibler as the narrator and was filmed in Tucson, Arizona. The film won the 1953 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It is featured in the 2006 DVD "Walt Disney Legacy Collection Volume 2: Lands of

Fertile Myrtle", actually flew in the film. Reception. "The Last Flight of Noah's Ark" was released to many drive-in theaters on a double bill with "One Hundred and One Dalmatians". The film's promotional slogan was "treat your family to a Disney summer". Among the reactions from critics, Roger Ebert's 1.5-star review was particularly harsh: "Walt Disney's 'The Last Flight of Noah's Ark' is a dreadful movie, bankrupt of creative imagination—an

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What Canadian actor starred in Rocket Science and played Craig in the 2012 coming-of-age drama film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (film) The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, based on Chbosky’s 1999 novel of the same name. Logan Lerman stars as a teenager named Charlie who writes to an unnamed friend, and these epistles chronicle his trials, tribulations, and triumphs as he goes through his first year of high school. The film depicts his depression and anxiety as he goes through his journey in high school making new

Ezra Miller Ezra Matthew Miller (born September 30, 1992) is an American actor. Miller's feature film debut was in "Afterschool" (2008). Miller starred as Kevin in the drama "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (2011) and co-starred in the film adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012). In 2015, Miller co-starred in the drama "The Stanford Prison Experiment" and the comedy "Trainwreck". Miller played Credence Barebone in the

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Appias is said to be of which goddess of wisdom and warfare?

Minerva Minerva (; ; Etruscan: "Menrva") is the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. From the second century BC onward, the Romans equated her with the Greek goddess Athena, though the Romans did not stress her relation to battle and warfare as the Greeks did. Following the Greek myths around Athena, she was born of Metis, who had been swallowed by Jupiter, and burst from her father's head, fully armed and clad in armor

runes - Frigg, she is said to know the future, but never tells. The three following goddesses may be hypostases of her. - Gefjon,goddess associated with plowing, foreknowledge, and virginity. - Sága, goddess of wisdom - Snotra, goddess associated with wisdom - Vör, goddess associated with wisdom - Numerous minor characters in Norse mythology are said to be very wise, though there's often no instance of them demonstrating this supposed wisdom: - Dwarfs, particularly Alviss, whose

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Who was the architect that designed the Sands Hotel and Casino sign for Mr. Entertainment?

Jack Entratter Jack Entratter (February 28, 1914 – March 11, 1971), nicknamed "Mr. Entertainment", was an American business executive. He is best known for management positions at the Copacabana nightclub in New York City in the 1940s and early 1950s, and at the iconic Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from the early 1950s. He is closely associated with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack in the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Biography. Born to a Jewish family, Entratter began working

with creating the restaurant's circular drive-through design. The restaurant was designated a California Point of Historical Interest in 1993. McAllister worked to preserve the structure as a historic landmark. McAllister was also the architect for the original Lawry's restaurant on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills, the original Sands Hotel casino and Desert Inn casino in Las Vegas, and designed 40 coffee shops in the Los Angeles area in the late 1940s, each having a distinctive look. The coffee shop, as a building type, started in

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Which genus Combretum or Galanthus has the most species ?

Combretum Combretum, the bushwillows or combretums, make up the type genus of the family Combretaceae. The genus comprises about 370 species of trees and shrubs, roughly 300 of which are native to tropical and southern Africa, about 5 to Madagascar, some 25 to tropical Asia and approximately 40 to tropical America. The genus is absent from Australia. Though somewhat reminiscent of willows ("Salix") in their habitus, they are not particularly close relatives of these. Ecology. Bushwillow trees often are important plants in

west through to the Caucasus and Iran in the east, and south to Sicily, the Peloponnese, the Aegean, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. The northern limit is uncertain because "G. nivalis" has been widely introduced and cultivated throughout Europe. "G. nivalis" and some other species valued as ornamentals have become widely naturalized in Europe, North America, and other regions. "Galanthus nivalis" is the best-known and most widespread representative of the genus "Galanthus". It is native to a large

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What year did the controversial firing of the Director of Science in the curriculum division of the Texas Education Agency occur?

Lizzette Reynolds Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds (born c. 1965) is Statewide Policy and Programs Deputy Commissioner, Education Agency, State of Texas. She came to public attention in November 2007 over the controversial firing of Christine Comer. Career. Lizzette Reynolds was educated at Southwestern University (1983-7) and holds a degree in political science. She worked for a state senator and as a lobbyist before serving as deputy legislative director during George W Bush’s 1994-2000 tenure as Governor of Texas. She was the Secretary

Christine Comer (born 1950), Director of Science in the curriculum division of the Texas Education Agency; resigned amid controversy - Louise Cowan (1916–2015), liberal arts scholar, professor, critic - Light Townsend Cummins (born 1946), historian, educator - Henry C. Dethloff (born 1934), historian, author, retired professor at Texas A&M - Adina Emilia De Zavala (1861–1955), teacher, historian, Texas history preservationist - Ramón H. Dovalina (born 1943), president of Laredo

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Which author won the most Pulitzer Prizes, Anatole France or Jane Smiley?

Jane Smiley Jane Smiley (born September 26, 1949) is an American novelist. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1992 for her novel "A Thousand Acres" (1991). Biography. Born in Los Angeles, California, Smiley grew up in Webster Groves, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and graduated from Community School and from John Burroughs School. She obtained a BA in literature at Vassar College (1971), then earned an MA (1975), MFA (1976)

part of the Lewis's study, which won in 1994, the book won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 2001, making Lewis the first author to win two Pulitzer Prizes for back-to-back volumes.

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Elmira Heights is just north of what city that serves as the county seat of Cheming County, New York, US?

Elmira, New York Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, United States. It is the principal city of the Elmira, New York, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Chemung County, New York. The population was 29,200 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chemung County. The City of Elmira is in the south-central part of the county, surrounded on three sides by the Town of Elmira. It is in the Southern Tier of New York, a short distance

Elmira Corning Regional Airport Elmira/Corning Regional Airport is a county-owned public airport in Chemung County, New York, seven miles northwest of Elmira and eight miles east of Corning. It is in the town of Big Flats but its mailing address is Horseheads, New York. The airport was formerly Elmira Regional Airport. The airport serves the Southern Tier of New York. It has airline flights and general aviation and glider activities. It is north of the Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86); other airports in

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Who were the film stars in the movie "Green Lantern" which served as a pre-quel to the game "Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters"?

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is an action video game, the first based on DC Comics' Green Lantern (Hal Jordan). The game is a tie-in/sequel to the film "Green Lantern", which opened in theaters on June 17, 2011. The game features 3D visuals on the Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, providing TriOviz Inficolor 3D for standard televisions and stereoscopic 3D for dedicated 3DTVs. There was to be a PSP version,

but it was cancelled. Building on the anticipation of the feature film "Green Lantern", "Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters" includes the likeness and voice talent of Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, who is the star of the film. Radio commentator and voice actor Michael Jackson reprised his role as Ganthet from the animated film "", a direct-to-video project that was timed for release of the live-action "Green Lantern" film. Gameplay. "Green Lantern: Rise

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When was the public research university which Carol Brayne is a Professor of Public Health Medicine at founded

Carol Brayne Carol Elspeth Goodeve Brayne CBE, is a British academic, and the Professor of Public Health Medicine at the University of Cambridge and Chair of Wellcome's Population and Public Health Review Group. She is Director of the Cambridge Institute of Public Health. Brayne has a degree in medicine from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London. In the 2017 Birthday Honours, Brayne was made a CBE, "For services to Public Health Medicine". Selected publications. - Age-Associated

. Since 1982, Grandjean has been a professor at the University of Southern Denmark and today he also heads their Environmental Medicine Research Unit. From 1994 to 2002 he was adjunct professor at Boston University and since 2003 he has been adjunct professor at Harvard School of Public Health. In 2002, he co-founded the journal "Environmental Health" and today he is the co-editor-in-chief, along with David Ozonoff of Boston University School of Public Health. Grandjean has authored more than 500 scientific publications and

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In what country was Dino Zoff, the oldest winner of the World Cup, born?

Mariano del Friuli Mariano del Friuli () is a town and "comune" in the province of Gorizia, part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of north-eastern Italy. It is the birthplace of former Italian national football team goalie Dino Zoff.

Dino Zoff Dino Zoff (; born 28 February 1942) is an Italian former professional football goalkeeper and is the oldest ever winner of the World Cup, which he earned as captain of the Italian national team in the 1982 tournament in Spain, at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 13 days, also winning the award for best goalkeeper of the tournament, and being elected to the team of the tournament for his performances, keeping two clean-sheets, an honour he also received after winning the 1968 European Championship

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Willie Williams, is a former American sprinter who set the first record in the 100 metres for men (athletics), in which year?

Men's 100 metres world record progression The first record in the 100 metres for men (athletics) was recognised by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as the International Association of Athletics Federations, in 1912. The record now is 9.58 seconds which was run by Usain Bolt. , the IAAF had ratified 67 records in the event, not including rescinded records. IAAF record progression. "Wind" in these tables refers to wind assistance, the velocity of the wind "parallel" to the runner

Montell Douglas Montell Marcelle Douglas (born 24 January 1986) is a British sportswoman. Originally a sprinter and former British record holder for the 100 metres at 11.05 seconds, in 2017 she took up bobsleigh, and became part of the Great Britain women's two-woman bobsleigh team the following year. Athletics career. Douglas made her first senior major championship appearance at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships. Although she was knocked out in the semi-finals, she managed to set a new 60 metres personal best

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Which other occupation is the American actress who stars as a Jewish-American girl who befriends a German prisoner of war in a made-for-television war drama?

Summer of My German Soldier (film) Summer of My German Soldier is a 1978 American made-for-television war drama romance film based on the novel of the same name written by Bette Greene. It stars Kristy McNichol as a Jewish-American girl and Bruce Davison as the German prisoner of war whom she befriends. Plot. Twelve-year-old Patty Bergen lives in the small American town of Jenkinsville, Georgia, during World War II. Patty's family owns the local clothing and general supplies

Varian's War Varian's War (aka Varian's War: The Forgotten Hero) is a 2001 joint Canadian/American/United Kingdom film made-for-television drama. The film was written and directed by Lionel Chetwynd, based on the life and wartime exploits of Varian Fry who saved more than 2,000 Jewish artists from Vichy France, the conquered ally of Nazi Germany. "Varian's War" stars William Hurt, heading an all-star ensemble cast of Julia Ormond, Matt Craven, Maury Chaykin, Alan

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When did the Acts of Union 1800, which was represented in Parliament by such unions as New Ross, take effect?

New Ross (UK Parliament constituency) New Ross was a United Kingdom Parliament constituency, in Ireland, returning one Member of Parliament (MP). It was an original constituency represented in Parliament when the Union of Great Britain and Ireland took effect on 1 January 1801. Boundaries. This constituency was the Parliamentary borough of New Ross in County Wexford. Members of Parliament. "The use of Roman numerals, in brackets, is to distinguish between two MPs with the same name. It is not suggested

legislative competence over Australia and Canada with the Australia and Canada Acts: although the Parliament of the United Kingdom could pass an Act reversing its action, it would not take effect in Australia or Canada as the competence of the Imperial Parliament is no longer recognised there in law. One well-recognised exception to Parliament's power involves binding future Parliaments. No Act of Parliament may be made secure from amendment or repeal by a future Parliament. For example, although the Act of Union 1800 states that the Kingdoms of Great Britain

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What 1993 movie was Emilie Schindler's husband the subject of?

Oskar Schindler Oskar Schindler (28 April 1908 – 9 October 1974) was a German industrialist and a member of the Nazi Party who is credited with saving the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his enamelware and ammunitions factories in occupied Poland and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. He is the subject of the 1982 novel "Schindler's Ark" and its 1993 film adaptation, "Schindler's List", which reflected his life as an opportunist initially motivated by profit, who came to show extraordinary

his wife, Emilie, were named Righteous Among the Nations, an award bestowed by the State of Israel on non-Jews who took an active role to rescue Jews during the Holocaust, on 24 June 1993. Schindler, along with Karl Plagge, Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz, Helmut Kleinicke, and Hans Walz are among the few Nazi Party members to be given this award. Other awards include the German Order of Merit (1966). Writer Herbert Steinhouse, who interviewed him in 1948, wrote that "Schindler's exceptional

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In addition to her role in the 2016 movie Max Steel, Ana Villafañe portrayed Gloria Estefan in which Broadway musical?

Ana Villafañe Ana Teresa Villafañe ( ; born June 5, 1989) is an American actress and singer from Miami, Florida, best known for her portrayal of pop icon Gloria Estefan in the Broadway musical "On Your Feet!" Life and career. She was born on June 5, 1989 in Miami, Florida. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She is of Cuban and Salvadoran descent. Villafañe's film and television credits include: the award-winning "Magic City

in Chicago from June 2, 2015-July 5, 2015 (directed by Jerry Mitchell and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo). The cast featured Ana Villafañe as Gloria and Josh Segarra as Emilio. Production history Broadway (2015-2017). Previews began on October 5, 2015, at the Marquis Theatre with Mitchell and Trujillo as director and choreographer respectively. The musical officially opened on November 5, 2015. The opening cast of 31 performers was led by Ana Villafañe ("Gloria Estefan"), Josh Segarra ("Emilio

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Are Matt Heafy and Jonny Craig both American?

Jonny Craig Jonathan Monroe Craig (born March 26, 1986) is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. Jonny previously contributed as lead vocalist with acts Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Ghost Runner on Third, westerHALTS, and Slaves. As a solo artist, he has released two studio albums, two EPs and a live album to date. He was also a part of the supergroup Isles & Glaciers. Craig possesses the vocal range of a baritenor, and his distinct type of soul-based singing has earned him

for the post-hardcore band Farewell Unknown with vocalist Joel Rabara, percussionist Drew Ochwat, guitarist Alvaro Alcala, and bass guitarist Eric Lodge. The band released one studio album, "The 40 Day Fake Out", on October 19, 2004. After disbanding in 2005, Swan and Lodge both recruited drummer Matt Mingus and vocalists Jon Mess and Jonny Craig to form the post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance in 2005. Career 2005–present: Dance Gavin Dance. Dance Gavin Dance formed in Sacramento, California with members Jonny

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What song did Shannon Elizabeth Fadal sing in London?

Love Actually Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. It features an ensemble cast, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous film and television projects. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as the tales progress. Most of the film was filmed on location in London. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly

Shannon Elizabeth Shannon Elizabeth Fadal (born ) is an American actress and former fashion model. Elizabeth has appeared in comedy films such as "American Pie", "Scary Movie" and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back". She has also appeared in horror films such as "Jack Frost", "Thirteen Ghosts", "Cursed", and "Night of the Demons". She was described as a sex symbol for her role in the 1999 comedy film "American Pie". She also had a

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What do both Michael Tait and Alissa White-Gluz d0?

Alissa White-Gluz Alissa White-Gluz (;) (born 31 July 1985) is a Canadian vocalist, best known as lead vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, and former lead vocalist and founding member of the Canadian metalcore band the Agonist. Her vocal style includes both growling and clean vocals (singing). Although primarily associated with melodic death metal, she has appeared as a guest vocalist for power metal and symphonic metal bands, notably Kamelot and Delain, and has performed live with Nightwish and

Tarja to insert an extremely energetic track in her album. The text of the song tells of the demons and the darkness that lie within people. The album version features Alissa White-Gluz, the Arch Enemy frontwoman who sings in both growling and clean voice, and Chad Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer. The single also contains two additional versions of the song, one sung by only Tarja and the other featuring Alissa White-Gluz on lead vocal parts. Personnel. Band - Tarja Turunen –

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Homogentisic acid is found in the what type of Irish tree in Europe?

Arbutus unedo Arbutus unedo, the strawberry tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland. Due to its presence in southwest and northwest Ireland, it is known as either "Irish strawberry tree", or cain or cane apple (from the Irish name for the tree, "caithne"), or sometimes Killarney strawberry tree. Despite the name, it is not the source of the common strawberry, which is

Tyrosinemia type III Tyrosinemia type III is a rare disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (), encoded by the gene "HPD". This enzyme is abundant in the liver, and smaller amounts are found in the kidneys. It is one of a series of enzymes needed to break down tyrosine. Specifically, 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase converts a tyrosine byproduct called 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate to homogentisic acid. Characteristic features of type III tyrosinemia include mild mental retardation, seizures, and periodic loss of balance and coordination (intermittent ataxia)

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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it was founded in which year, by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc.?

American Eagle Outfitters American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., now known as simply American Eagle, is an American lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interests in 1991 to Jacob Price of Knoxville, Tennessee. American Eagle Outfitters is also the parent company of Aerie. The brand targets male

Merry-Go-Round (retailer) Merry-Go-Round was a national clothing retail chain owned by Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, Inc., that thrived from the 1970s through the early 1990s. The chain fell into bankruptcy during the mid 1990s, and eventually ceased operation in 1996. It was famous for its ability to profit from short-lived fashion fads and also owned men's clothing retailers Silverman's, by purchasing 273 stores from Retail Ventures, Inc. (RVI), parent of American Eagle Outfitters

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Which band formed earlier The Jesus and Mary Chain or The Owl Service?

The Jesus and Mary Chain The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. After signing to independent label Creation Records, they released their first single "Upside Down" in 1984. Their debut album "Psychocandy" was released to critical acclaim in 1985 on major label WEA. The band went on to release five more studio albums before disbanding in 1999. They reunited in 2007. Biography.

traditional songs and cover versions in stark, electric arrangements; the second was Country Parish Music, a project closer to the sound of The Owl Service. Collins also formed a new label, Stone Tape Recordings, named after the Nigel Kneale television play from 1972. The first 2 releases on Stone Tape Recordings were by The Owl Service; a data DVD entitled She Wants to be Flowers, But You Make Her Owls which collected mp3 files of every track the band had released at that point plus a wealth of unreleased material,

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The author regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victoria era would have a first name of Karol in what language?

Charles Dickens Charles John Huffam Dickens (; 7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the 20th century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are still widely read today. Born in Portsmouth, Dickens left school to work in a factory

of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest British novelist of the Victorian era. The most popular works of Dickens since their publication have been, "The Pickwick Papers", "Oliver Twist", "Martin Chuzzlewit", "A Christmas Carol", and "David Copperfield". Dickens's literary reputation, however began to decline with the publication of "Bleak House" in 1852–3. Philip Collins calls "Bleak House" ‘a crucial item in the history of

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Olympique de Marseille had a player from what country as central defender in the 2002-03 season?

2002–03 Olympique de Marseille season Olympique de Marseille almost won the French League for the first time in 11 years, having a remarkable run to third place, having only scored five goals more than it conceded. The most praised player was central defender Daniel Van Buyten, who was able to tighten up the defence, and also helping out with scoring several important goals. Without Marseille's goalscoring woes, it could have sustained a more serious title assault. Therefore it signed late-blooming starlet Didier Drogba from En Avant Guingamp,

Lionel Cappone Lionel Cappone (born February 8, 1979) is a French professional football player. He plays as a goalkeeper. Born in Marignane, a suburb of Marseille, he began his career at his local club, Olympique de Marseille. However, after several seasons without playing a single match, he joined Besançon RC, where he played every match in the 2002–03 Ligue 2 season. Moving to another Ligue 2 club, Dijon FCO, he played just three matches in the 2003–04 season before moving to Angers

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Are René Clément and David Lean both film directors ?

René Clément René Clément (; 18 March 1913 – 17 March 1996) was a French film director and screenwriter. Life and career. Clément studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts where he developed an interest in filmmaking. In 1936, he directed his first film, a 20-minute short written by and featuring Jacques Tati. Clément spent the latter part of the 1930s making documentaries in parts of the Middle East and Africa. In 1937, he and archaeologist Jules Barthou were in Yemen making preparations to film a

. "The Young Lovers" - George Tabori and Robin Estridge - "The Divided Heart" - Jack Whittingham - "Doctor in the House" - Nicholas Phipps - "Hobson's Choice" - David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynyard Browne - "The Maggie" - William Rose - "Monsieur Ripois" - Hugh Mills and René Clément - "The Purple Plain" - Eric Ambler - "Romeo and Juliet" - Renato Castellani Winners and nominees Best Documentary Film.

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The remains of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building were imploded, and what memorial that honors the victims, survivors, and rescuers is located at the original building site?

built on the site. Construction and use. The building was designed by architect Wendell Locke of Locke, Wright and Associates and constructed by J.W. Bateson using reinforced concrete in 1977 at a cost of $14.5 million. The building, named for federal judge Alfred P. Murrah, an Oklahoma native, opened on March 2, 1977. By the 1990s, the building contained regional offices for the Social Security Administration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Secret Service, the Department of Veterans

artifacts related to the Oklahoma City bombing. Staff of the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, a non-partisan think tank created shortly after the bombing by family members and survivors, also work here to spread knowledge of terrorism and its prevention. - Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Plaza: Located just south of the Field of Empty Chairs, above the underground parking garage, is the raised Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Plaza. An original part of the federal building, the plaza had a garden and seating areas

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Who played the DC Comics fictional superhero, who first appeared in "Showcase" #4 and was created by Robert Kanigher, in the 1990 television series?

Flash (Barry Allen) The Flash (Bartholomew "Barry" Henry Allen) is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in "Showcase" #4 (October 1956), created by writer Robert Kanigher and penciler Carmine Infantino. Barry Allen is a reinvention of a previous character called the Flash, who appeared in 1940s comic books as the character Jay Garrick. His power consists mainly of superhuman speed. Various other effects are also attributed to his

Turtle (comics) Turtle is the name of two fictional supervillains appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, who were primary enemies of the Flash. The Turtle made his debut live appearance on the second season of "The Flash", played by Aaron Douglas. Publication history. The first Turtle appears in "All Flash" #21 and was created by Gardner Fox and Martin Naydel. The second Turtle appears in "Showcase" #4 and was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino.

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Nikki Einfeld, is a Canadian born Lyric Coloratura Soprano, and is originally from Italian, literally meaning what?

Coloratura The word coloratura () is originally from Italian, literally meaning "coloring", and derives from the Latin word "colorare" ("to color"). When used in English, the term specifically refers to elaborate melody, particularly in vocal music and especially in operatic singing of the 18th and 19th centuries, with runs, trills, wide leaps, or similar virtuoso-like material. Its instrumental equivalent is ornamentation. It is also now widely used to refer to passages of such music, operatic roles

Patrizia Patrizia is a feminine Italian given name meaning "noble". Notable people with the name include: - Patrizia (singer), Italian-Canadian dramatic coloratura soprano who performs operatic rock - Patrizia von Brandenstein (born 1943), American production designer - Patrizia Ciofi (born 1967), Italian operatic soprano - Patrizia Laquidara (born 1972), Italian singer - Patrizia Panico (born 1975), football player for the women's Italian national team - Patrizia Paterlini-Bréchot, Italian

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Who owns the lineage of dogs in which Damn Good Dog is a documentary about?

Damn Good Dog Damn Good Dog is a 2004 documentary film detailing the history of the Uga dynasty, which was produced by Nowhere Productions, directed by Erica McCarthy. "Damn Good Dog" is a full-length movie about the life and times of Uga, the mascot of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and Nation's Most Famous College Mascot (according to "Sports Illustrated"). Larry Munson stars as the voice of Uga. The documentary also features appearances by Herschel Walker, Sonny Seiler, John Berendt, The

record in pictures the findings and Sonia Guillen's investigations and in 2006 produced a documentary titled "El Perro Pastor Chiribaya" ('The Chiribaya Shepherd Dog'). Lineage. The mummies of the Chiribaya dogs led researchers to initially hypothesize that the variety's descendants remain to this day. This seemed anecdotally confirmed by the similarity between the preserved remains and many of the dogs that living in Ilo port, Tambo Valley, and the city of Mollendo (Arequipa Department). Even the dog "Abdul",

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Angela Rivera-Parr is an American born Australian female kickboxer and mixed martial artist, and wife of which Australian kickboxer and boxer, fighting out of Boonchu Gym in Gold Coast, Queensland?

Angela Rivera-Parr Angela Rivera-Parr is an American/Australian female kickboxer and mixed martial artist, and wife of John Wayne Parr. Fight career. Angela Rivera-Parr has fought the likes of Miriam Nakamoto, Germaine de Randamie, Julie Kitchen for WMC titles. Titles. - 1999 IKF World Classic – IKF USA National Amateur Kickboxing Championship Muay Thai Rules Flyweight Champion - 2010 – WKBF World Full Thai Rules Lightweight Champion - 2001 – IAMTF Muay Thai World Championships, Bangkok, Thailand

Holly Holm Holly Rene Holm (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, and a former professional boxer and kickboxer. She was a multiple-time world champion in boxing, defending her titles 18 times in three weight classes, and a two-time "Ring" magazine fighter of the year (2005, 2006). She's ranked by BoxRec as the tenth-best female professional boxer of all

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The album Different Strokes was produced by an American rhythm-and-blues singer who died in which year?

Different Strokes (The Nite-Liters album) Different Strokes is the fourth album by the Louisville, Kentucky group The Nite-Liters, the instrumental ensemble offshoot of New Birth, featuring Tony Churchill, James Baker, Robin Russell, Austin Lander, Robert "Lurch" Jackson, Leroy Taylor, Charlie Hearndon. Released in 1972 on RCA Records. Produced by mentor Harvey Fuqua. Track listing. 1. "Do The Granny" 3:06 2. "Money Runner (From the film "Dollars")

Ray Hoff Raymond Hough (born 20 November 1942), who performed as Ray Hoff, was an Australian rock 'n' roll and R&B singer from the late 1950s to mid-1970s. He led Ray Hoff & the Off Beats from 1959 to 1967, which issued a self-titled album. During the early 1970s he was a member of Perth-based blues revival group, Likefun. After his music career he became an auto detailer. In 2005 he was diagnosed with cancer, subsequently he had two strokes and died

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In what Oregon county is the House District located that was represented by the man who Dave Hunt followed as House Majority Leader for the 2007-2009 session of the Oregon House of Representatives?

Dave Hunt (Oregon politician) Dave Hunt (born November 10, 1967) is an American politician in the state of Oregon. A Democrat, he was the Oregon House Speaker and served as State Representative for District 40 of the Oregon House of Representatives representing Clackamas County from 2003 to 2013. He was elected House Majority Leader for the 2007–2009 session, succeeding Minority Leader Jeff Merkley, who was chosen as Speaker. Hunt served as Speaker during the 2009–2011 session, again succeeding Merkley, who was elected to serve in the

Wayne Scott Wayne Scott is a politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the Republican Party until 2009, representing House District 39, which includes the communities of Barlow, Beavercreek, Canby, Mulino and Oregon City. He was House Minority Leader for the 2007 legislative session. He announced his retirement as minority leader in August 2007. He has remained active in supporting Republican candidates in the state. External links. - Representative Wayne Scott (official legislative website

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Who first disappeared in the history of a cruise line operation that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company?

Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line is a cruise line operation that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The company was incorporated in 1996 as Magical Cruise Company Limited and is domiciled in London, England, with their operational headquarters located in Celebration, Florida. Disney Cruise Line currently operates four ships: "Disney Magic", "Disney Wonder", "Disney Dream", and "Disney Fantasy". Three as-yet-unnamed ships will join the fleet in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Premier Cruise Line Premier Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Premier Cruises, was a cruise line that was headquartered in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was at one time licensed as the official cruise line of Walt Disney World and used the trademark "The Big Red Boat" based on the color scheme of some of its ships. Dolphin Cruise Line, a company that became a part of Premier, was headquartered on Dodge Island in Miami. Company history. Premier Cruise Line was formed in 1983 by two cruise veterans

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Der Schwanendreher was a concerto by the composer of what nationality?

Der Schwanendreher Paul Hindemith's Der Schwanendreher (literally, "The Swan turner") is a concerto for viola and orchestra. "Der Schwanendreher" occupies a place at the core of the viola concerto repertoire, along with the concertos by Walton and Bartók. It was composed in 1935 and premiered by the composer himself at a performance in Amsterdam on 14 November 1935. Each movement is based on a separate medieval German folk song, thus, it is sometimes referred to as the "Concerto from Old Folk Songs".

Cello Concertos by Dvořák and Herbert (with Gautier Capuçon), which was awarded the ECHO Klassik, as well as Hindemith's Trauermusik and Der Schwanendreher (with Antoine Tamestit) and the Violin Concerto (with Frank Peter Zimmermann), which was awarded the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. They also received the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, quarterly critics choice award for their recordings of the Mendelssohn and Schumann Violin Concertos (with Christian Tetzlaff). Additional recordings include the symphony No. 2 and selected symphonic movements by Mahler, Mozart's Piano

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In what year was the Cincinnati, Ohio festival founded that had the American rock band with Christopher Bear as a member perform?

MusicNOW Festival "The MusicNOW Festival" was founded in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by guitarist and composer, Bryce Dessner. Originally held at the Contemporary Arts Center, then moved to Memorial Hall, a small historic theater located in the city's historic Over-the-Rhine district. The festival performers have included contemporary music advocates Bang on a Can All-Stars and Kronos Quartet as well as indie rock groups such as Grizzly Bear, Dirty Projectors and The National (band). Two annual elements of the festival

Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes and Drums Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes and Drums is a pipe band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have been honored to play for The Black Watch, share a stage with Rod Stewart, play the half time show for the Cincinnati Bengals, and perform at the Cincinnati Celtic Festival since it started in the early 1990s. The band has led the Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Day parade since at least 1969. Their big event each year is the annual Tartan Day Cèilidh held in conjunction with National Tartan Day in early

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Are Washington and Lee University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology both private colleges?

Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee University (Washington and Lee or W&L) is a private liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia. Established in 1749, the university is a colonial-era college and the ninth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Washington and Lee's 325-acre campus sits at the edge of Lexington and abuts the campus of the Virginia Military Institute in the Shenandoah Valley region between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains. The campus is approximately 50 miles (80 km

with the establishment of engineering in the American university. With a few exceptions (including Cornell University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology), nearly all of the land-grant colleges are public. (Cornell University, while private, administers several state-supported contract colleges that fulfill its public land-grant mission to the state of New York.) To maintain their status as land-grant colleges, a number of programs are required to be maintained by the college. These include programs in agriculture and engineering,

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What is the given name of the performer who released the single Impacto ?

Daddy Yankee Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1977), known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer. Ayala was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and was raised in the neighborhood of Villa Kennedy Housing Projects. Daddy Yankee is the artist who coined the word "Reggaeton" in 1994 to describe the new music genre that was emerging from Puerto Rico. He is known as the "King of Reggaetón" by music critics and fans

pair were to have an interview with Univision journalist Jackie Guerrido, who is also Omar's ex-wife, on the television program Primer Impacto, however this was cancelled due to unknown circumstances. Audio and lyric videos for the song were released on 17 April 2017 and have attained (combined) over a million views. Multiple unofficial postings of the song have attained over a million views each: 2,480,000, 1,530,000, and 1,310,000. The third single, "El Lobo Del Cuento" was released digitally on 18 August 2017

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Are both Limp Bizkit and Third Eye Blind rock bands?

Limp Bizkit Limp Bizkit is an American rap rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Their lineup consists of Fred Durst (lead vocals), Sam Rivers (bass, backing vocals), John Otto (drums, percussion), DJ Lethal (turntables), and Wes Borland (guitars, backing vocals). Their music is marked by Durst's angry vocal delivery and Borland's sonic experimentation. Borland's elaborate visual appearance, which includes face and body paint, masks and uniforms, also plays a large role in the

, was represented only by Oasis. By the late-1990s, the Alternative Songs chart was ruled by relatively lighter alternative rock bands such as Third Eye Blind, Matchbox Twenty and Sugar Ray and a plethora of one-hit wonders. At the turn of the century, alternative radio embraced nu-metal/rap rock with bands including Korn, Limp Bizkit and most famously, Linkin Park. Chris Molanphy of Pitchfork stated that "possibly the most loathed period for music of the last half-century, the rap-rock years--

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What fashion house has Stefano Pilati worked at and is one of the biggest one global producers of fine fabrics (2.3 million metres per year)?

Stefano Pilati Stefano Pilati (born 1965 in Milan) is an Italian fashion designer. From 2004 until 2012, he was the head designer of the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. In late 2012 he left and became head of design at Ermenegildo Zegna, where he is responsible for the Italian house's couture collections, a role that he held until February 2016. In tandem with that position, he also headed Zegna's Agnona brand (women's apparel) until July 2015. Career. Having seen his hometown

Domenico Dolce Domenico Mario Assunto Dolce (; born 13 August 1958) is an Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur. Along with Stefano Gabbana, he is one half of the luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana (D&G). Since founding D&G in 1985, Dolce has become one of the world's most influential fashion designers and an industry icon. Early life and education. Dolce was born in Polizzi Generosa, Sicily, in 1958. His father was a tailor and his mother sold fabrics and apparel. He moved to

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What coach of the New York Islanders was born in Sudbury, Ontario?

Al Arbour Alger Joseph Arbour (November 1, 1932 – August 28, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and executive. He is third to Joel Quenneville for games coached in National Hockey League history and fourth all-time in wins, behind Scotty Bowman, Joel Quenneville and Ken Hitchcock. Under Arbour, the New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Arbour played amateur hockey as a defenceman with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League

Taylor Pyatt Taylor William Pyatt (born August 19, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted out of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), he played major junior hockey with the Sudbury Wolves. Playing career. Playing career Early career. Pyatt played three seasons with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). After scoring

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is a Canadian former child actor

Flight of the Navigator Flight of the Navigator is a 1986 American science fiction adventure film directed by Randal Kleiser and written by Mark H. Baker, Michael Burton and Matt MacManus. It stars Joey Cramer as David Freeman, a 12-year-old boy who is abducted by an alien spaceship and finds himself caught in a world that has changed around him. The film's producers initially sent the project to Walt Disney Pictures in 1984, but the studio was unable to approve it and it was sent to Producers Sales Organization,

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Which company is headquartered further south, Colgate-Palmolive or SunTrust Banks?

SunTrust Banks SunTrust Banks, Inc. is an American bank holding company. The largest subsidiary is SunTrust Bank. It had US$199 billion in assets as of March 31, 2018. SunTrust Bank's most direct corporate parent was established in 1891 in Atlanta, where its headquarters remain. On February 7, 2019, it was announced that SunTrust Banks would be bought by BB&T for $28 billion in an all-stock deal, creating the sixth largest U.S. lender in the biggest bank deal since the 2007-2009 financial crisis

education was cut short by World War I; he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Gordon near Augusta, Georgia. Career. Sims began his career with Colgate-Palmolive Company in 1924, first as a salesman. He quickly rose through the ranks and in 1927 was sent to Milan, Italy to further establish the Italian branch of the company. in 1930 he became the Continental Sales and Advertising Manager for the European branch, headquartered in Paris. He spent ten years in Paris, before returning

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Scott Hochberg represented District 132 which included a domed sports stadium offically opened in what year?

Astrodome The NRG Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas. Construction on the stadium began in 1962, and it officially opened in 1965. It served as home to the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) from its opening in 1965 until 1999, and the home to the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1968 until 1996, and also the part-time

2002 general election, Democratic candidate for Governor, Tony Sanchez, obtained only 49.2%of the vote, losing in the district to Rick Perry. District 137 is represented by Gene Wu. The seat was previously held by Scott Hochberg Scott Hochberg, known as the "man who knows more about public school finance than anyone in the Texas House". In announcing his decision to retire, Hochberg pointed to a $5 billion cut in public school funding, which he found very discouraging. Four candidates were listed on the May

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A Grupė is the highest level of women's volleyball club tournament in Lithuania, the current champions being from the ninth largest city with a population of what?

A Grupė (Volleyball) The A Grupė is highest level of women's volleyball club tournament in Lithuania. Current champions is Achema-KKSC from Jonava. History. From 1935 to 1943 Volleyball Championships of Kaunas City was held. First national-wide championships were held in 1947. Teams from Kaunas won the most titles. External links. - Lithuanian Volleyball Federation

A Lyga (volleyball) The A Lyga is highest level of men's volleyball club tournament in Lithuania. History. From 1935 to 1943 Volleyball Championships of Kaunas City was held. First national-wide championships were held in 1947. Teams from Vilnius won the most titles. External links. - Lithuanian Volleyball Federation

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What type of person does Uhtred of Bebbanburg and Uhtred have in common?

Uhtred of Bebbanburg Uhtred of Bebbanburg, also known as Osbert, Uhtred son of Uhtred and Uhtred Ragnarson, is the main character of the best selling "Saxon Stories" novel series by Bernard Cornwell and the BBC / Netflix television adaptation, "The Last Kingdom". Uhtred is in part based upon the historical Uhtred the Bold from the 11th century. However, the timeline of the fictional Uhtred fits better with Uhtred, an Ealdorman of Derbyshire who flourished in the 10th century, believed to have come from Northumbria.

Death of Kings Death of Kings, published in 2011, is the sixth novel of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Tales series. It continues the story of Saxon warlord Uhtred of Bebbanburg who keeps fighting against a new Danish invasion of Wessex and Mercia. Style and format. The novel is written as a first person narrative told by Uhtred as a reflection. The novel was also published with a family tree of Alfred the Great, a historical note, a list of Anglo-Saxon placenames and their modern-day equivalent

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The 1968 Baltimore Orioles season included a replacement of Hank Bauer by the manager who spent how many seasons with the Orioles?

1968 Baltimore Orioles season The 1968 Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the American League with a record of 91 wins and 71 losses, 12 games behind the AL and World Series champion Detroit Tigers. The team was managed by Hank Bauer, until he was replaced right after the All-Star break by Earl Weaver. The Orioles' home games were played at Memorial Stadium. Following the season, it was announced that the American League, along with the National League,

of 841 wins and 697 defeats (.547) with three championships in 11½ seasons. Weaver earned a promotion when he was appointed to replace Gene Woodling as the Orioles' first-base coach on October 3, 1967, and spent the first half of the 1968 season in that capacity before succeeding Hank Bauer as manager on July 11. During his tenure as big-league manager, the Orioles won the American League pennant in 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1979. In 1969, the Orioles were defeated in the World

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Are Richie McDonald and Corey Taylor from the same country?

Corey Taylor Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, actor and author who is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor and Jim Root joined Stone Sour and re-started the band around 1995, playing in the Des Moines area, and working on a demo. He joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original vocalist and has subsequently released five studio albums with them. After the first two Slipknot albums went

, 2010. At the same festival, Eric Clapton brought Cope onstage to perform "Hands of the Saints" together. Corey Taylor also recorded a version of the song. Brett Dennen recorded a version of the song "Healing Hands" for "The Voice Project Presents Home Recordings Volume 1" in 2012. In 2008, he wrote and recorded "Burnin' Love" with Dido for her "Safe Trip Home" album. That same year, Richie Havens released his version of Cope's "Hurricane Waters" and

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How many stories are in the hotel that hosted the 10th International Indian Film Academy Awards?

The Venetian Macao The Venetian Macao () is a luxury hotel and casino resort in Macau owned by the American Las Vegas Sands company. The Venetian is a 39-story, casino hotel on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The Venetian Macao is modeled on its sister casino resort The Venetian Las Vegas. The Venetian Macao is the largest casino in the world, the largest single structure hotel building in Asia, and also the seventh-largest building in the world by floor area. The main hotel tower was finished in July

work. Lara Dutta has hosted the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 5 times. She first hosted the 3rd IIFA Awards in 2002 and subsequently the 7th IIFA Awards with Fardeen Khan in 2006, 8th IIFA Awards with Boman Irani in 2007 and the 10th IIFA Awards and 11th IIFA Awards in 2009 and 2010, respectively. The last two times she co-hosted with both Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh. She was featured as a talent judge for the reality show High Fever. Dutta was also appointed as

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What surfwear company has Grand Jeté worked for?

Stüssy Stüssy ( ) is an American clothing brand and private company started in the early 1980s by Shawn Stussy. The company is one of many that benefited from the surfwear trend originating in Orange County, California, but it has largely been adopted by the streetwear and hip-hop scenes. History. The company founder, Shawn Stussy (born 1954), was a Californian manufacturer of surfboards. The logo which has defined the brand started in the early 1980s after he began scrawling his surname on his handcrafted surfboards

the Title, Print Magazine, Fast Company and Vice. History. Founded in 2003 by Howard Nourmand, Grand Jeté has created content for title sequences and film projects including Oliver Stone’s and Savages, Brett Ratner’s Tower Heist, the theatrical branding for RatPac Entertainment, and Scott Caan’s The Dog Problem. In 2011, Grand Jeté created the logo and opening title design for HBO’s hit show "Girls." Grand Jeté later went on to design the feminist newsletter "Lenny Letter" for the Girls

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The Stuff (also known as Larry Cohen's The Stuff) is a 1985 American satirical science fiction horror film written, produced, and directed by Larry Cohen and stars included is which American comedian and actor, he was part of the original cast of the sketch comedy program "Saturday Night Live", appearing from 1975 to 1980?

Garrett Morris Garrett Morris (born February 1, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He was part of the original cast of the sketch comedy program "Saturday Night Live", appearing from 1975 to 1980. Morris also had a role as Junior "Uncle Junior" King on the sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show", which aired from 1996–2001. Morris had a starring role as Earl Washington on the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls", from 2011–2017. He was also known for his

Larry Cohen Lawrence George Cohen (July 15, 1936 – March 23, 2019) was an American screenwriter, producer, and director of film and television, best known as a B-movie auteur of horror and science fiction films — often containing police procedural and satirical elements — during the 1970s and 1980s, such as "It's Alive" (1974), "God Told Me To" (1976), "It Lives Again" (1978), "The Stuff" (1985) and "

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What British series did the actor star in who also had a role in the 2014 American dystopian science fiction action film directed by Neil Burger?

Ben Lloyd-Hughes Benedict Lloyd-Hughes (born 14 April 1988) is a British actor. He is known for portraying Josh Stock in the British series "Skins" (2007) and for his role as Will in the film "Divergent" (2014). Personal life. Lloyd-Hughes was born in 1988 in London, the son of Lucy Appleby and Timothy Lloyd-Hughes. He has an older brother, actor Henry Lloyd-Hughes. They both acted in "Miliband of Brothers"

Maze Runner (film series) Maze Runner is an American film trilogy consisting of science-fiction dystopian action adventure films based on "The Maze Runner" novels by the American author James Dashner. Produced by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and distributed by 20th Century Fox, the films star Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Dexter Darden and Patricia Clarkson. Wes Ball directed all three films. The first film, "The Maze Runner", was released on September 19, 2014

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Which architect helped build a building completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million?

Selfridges Building, Birmingham The Selfridges Building is a landmark building in Birmingham, England. The building is part of the Bullring Shopping Centre and houses Selfridges Department Store. The building was completed in 2003 at a cost of £60 million and designed by architecture firm Future Systems. It has a steel framework with sprayed concrete facade. Since its construction, the building has become an iconic architectural landmark and seen as a major contribution to the regeneration of Birmingham. It is included as a desktop background as part of the Architecture theme

syndicate that included J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, James Stillman and W. W. Astor, who closed it to build a new arena designed by noted architect Stanford White. Demolition began in July 1889, and the second Madison Square Garden, which cost more than a half-million dollars to build, opened on June 6, 1890. It was demolished in 1926, and the New York Life Building, designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1928, replaced it on the site. See also. - Madison Square

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What does Rubus and Ajania have in common?

Ajania Ajania is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, described as a genus in 1955. The genus is native to temperate Asia, primarily Russia and China. The genus is named after the Russian port city Ayan in the Khabarovsk Krai region of the Russian Far East, on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. - Species

Rubus vigoratus Rubus vigoratus is an uncommon North American species of flowering plant in the rose family. It grows in Nova Scotia and Massachusetts. Nowhere is it very common. The genetics of "Rubus" is extremely complex, so that it is difficult to decide on which groups should be recognized as species. There are many rare species with limited ranges such as this. Further study is suggested to clarify the taxonomy. Some studies have suggested that "R. vigoratus" may have originated as a hybrid between "R. flagellaris

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What kind of publiation does Mothering and Famous Monsters of Filmland have in common?

Famous Monsters of Filmland Famous Monsters of Filmland is an American genre-specific film magazine, started in 1958 by publisher James Warren and editor Forrest J Ackerman. "Famous Monsters of Filmland" directly inspired the creation of many other similar publications, including "Castle of Frankenstein", "Cinefantastique", "Fangoria", "The Monster Times", and "Video Watchdog". In addition, hundreds, if not thousands, of "FM"-influenced horror, fantasy and science fiction movie-related fanzines have been produced

and Massachusetts area from December 2013 through November 2014. Release. The film had its world premiere on March 29, 2015 at the Boston Underground Film Festival Critical response. Magnetic has received primarily mixed-to-positive reviews, with most finding the movie challenging and noting the narrative ambiguity and complexity. Daniel XIII of Famous Monsters of Filmland wrote, “The best way I can get you into the mindset of MAGNETIC is to say, what if instead of Lewis Carroll, 80s-era Gary Numan

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Who is the county that has Kentucky Route 193 in it named after?

Henry County, Kentucky Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky bordering the Kentucky River. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,416. Its county seat is New Castle, but its largest city is Eminence. The county was founded in 1798 from portions of Shelby County. It was named for the statesman and governor of Virginia Patrick Henry. Henry County is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Since the 1990s, it has become an increasingly

Bengal, Kentucky Bengal is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. Located west of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County, it is served by Bengal Road from Campbellsville and by Route 323. Its elevation is 722 feet (220 m). It may have been named after an early street in Shippingport, Kentucky, now an area included within the city of Louisville. Another possibility is that it was associated with a French settler from Calcutta via Bengal, who

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Gasherbrum III, and Ultar are both what types of geographical features?

Ultar Ultar Sar () (also Ultar, Ultar II, Bojohagur Duanasir II) is the southeasternmost major peak of the Batura Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. It lies about northeast of the Karimabad, a town on the Karakoram Highway in the Hunza Valley, part of the Gilgit District of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. Notable features and climbing history. While not one of the highest peaks of the Karakoram, Ultar Sar is notable for its dramatic rise above local terrain. Its south flank

: - Haramosh Peak: - Ultar Peak: - Momhil Sar: - Baintha Brakk: - Baltistan Peak: - Muztagh Tower: - Diran: - Gasherbrum V: The majority of the highest peaks are in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Baltistan has more than 100 mountain peaks exceeding height from sea level. Highest peaks "K"-numbers. - K1: Masherbrum - K2: an unnamed 8,611m peak at the head of the Godwin-Austen Glacier - K3

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Did Alicia Molik and Goran Ivanišević play the same sport?

Goran Ivanišević Goran Ivanišević (; born 13 September 1971) is a Croatian former professional tennis player and current tennis coach. He is the only person to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon as a wildcard. He achieved this in 2001, having previously been runner-up at the championships in 1992, 1994 and 1998. Before the 2001 tournament, he was ranked 125th and after his victory he was 16th. His career-high singles ranking was world No. 2 (behind Pete Sampras) in 1994. He

did not compete this year. Goran Ivanišević won the title by defeating Thomas Enqvist 6–4, 6–4 in the final. Draw. The main draw was announced on 24 March. The order of play was revealed in early April. - Joan Balcells - Sergi Bruguera - Thomas Enqvist - Wayne Ferreira - Goran Ivanišević - Mikael Pernfors

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