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

Piojo

Piojo is Spanish for louse. Piojo may also refer to: Places Rancho El Piojo, Mexican land-grant in present day California Isla Piojo, island in the Gulf of California Piojó, a municipality and town in the Colombian department of Atlántico People Los Piojos, Argentine rock band Miguel Herrera (born 1968), a Mexican former football defender and manager known as Piojo Claudio López (footballer) (born 1974), Argentine football forward known as Piojo Piojo (footballer, born 1985), Argentine football striker Piojo (footballer, born 1989), Spanish football winger

17177677

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualty%20estimation

Casualty estimation

Casualty estimation often refers to the process of statistically estimating the number of injuries or deaths in a battle or natural disaster that has already occurred. Estimates based on detailed information on individual deaths, but also extending to statistical extrapolations, became known as casualty recording in the early twenty-first century. Casualty prediction is the process of estimating the number of injuries or deaths that might occur in a planned or potential battle or natural disaster. Measures used to imply casualties include: Reported number of kills Number of enemy individual weapons captured after engagement Number of tanks and aircraft lost Remote sensing of mass graves Methods Measurement and signature intelligence alone cannot give a reasonable estimate of casualties. What Spectroscopic MASINT can do is help find mass graves. Geophysical MASINT can help localize metal and possibly bodies at that site. TECHINT is needed if there are weapons or artifacts to analyze. IMINT has a role to play in tracking movements. These all have to combine with all-source analysis. Perhaps the losses of tanks and aircraft, if available, might better predict what actually happened in a battle. MASINT's mass graves capability is a means that has been used for remote sensing of clandestine mass graves. Author Sam Adams' book, War of Numbers discusses, in great detail, a process of casualty estimation. Adams was a CIA analyst who eventually resigned over what he felt was political manipulation of casualty figures in the Vietnam War. He explains how he came up with casualty figures for the NLF and PAVN. Adams, and other U.S. analysts dealing with a guerilla war in jungle, found there were better metrics than "body count". David Hackworth, for example, used number of enemy weapons captured after an engagement, and that turned out to be a good predictor of casualties, with certain limits. Earthquakes Recent advances are improving the speed and accuracy of loss estimates immediately after earthquakes (within less than an hour) so that injured people may be rescued more efficiently. After major and large earthquakes, rescue agencies and civil defense managers rapidly need quantitative estimates of the extent of the potential disaster, at a time when information from the affected area may not yet have reached the outside world. For the injured below the rubble every minute counts. To rapidly provide estimates of the extent of an earthquake disaster is much less of a problem in industrialized than in developing countries. This article focuses on how one can estimate earthquake losses in developing countries in real time. See also Body count Casualty prediction Loss Exchange Ratio References External links Related article in Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal Measurement and signature intelligence Military intelligence Military science

17177687

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandamohan%20Bose

Anandamohan Bose

Ananda Mohan Bose () (23 September 1847 – 20 August 1906) was an Indian politician, academician, social reformer, and lawyer during the British Raj. He co-founded the Indian National Association, one of the earliest Indian political organizations, and later became a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. In 1874, he became the first Indian Wrangler (a student who has completed the third year of the Mathematical Tripos with first-class honours) of the Cambridge University. He was also a prominent religious leader of Brahmoism and with Sivanath Sastri a leading light of Adi Dharm. Early life Ananda Mohan was born at Jaysiddhi village in Mymensingh District of Bengal province in British India (in Itna Upazila of Kishoreganj District of present-day Bangladesh). His father was Padmalochan Bose and mother was Umakishori Devi. He passed his entrance examination from the Mymensingh Zilla School under University of Calcutta and got first division in 1862. He passed his F.A. and B.A. examination from the Presidency College, Calcutta and secured first position in both the examination. In 1870, he went to England for higher education along with Keshab Chandra Sen. Ananda Mohan Bose studied mathematics at the University of Cambridge from 1870. He earned a First Class degree and was the first Indian wrangler. While in Britain, Bose also studied to become a barrister and was called to the Bar in 1874. In 1870, he received the Premchand Roychand studentship. Anadamohan and the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj Anandamohan was a supporter of Brahmo Dharma from his student life. He was officially converted to Brahmo religion along with his wife Swarnaprabha Devi (sister of Jagadish Chandra Bose) by Keshab Chandra Sen in 1869. The young members of Brahmo Samaj differed with Keshab Chandra Sen regarding matters like child marriage, running of the organisation and various other matters. As a result, on 15 May 1878 he, along with Shibnath Shastri, Sib Chandra Deb, Umesh Chandra Dutta and others founded the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj . He was elected its first president. On 27 April 1879 he founded the Chhatrasamaj, the student's wing of the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj movement. In 1879, he founded the City College, Calcutta, as an initiative by the movement. His political and educational contributions Anandamohan was the founder of City School and City College in Kolkata. He founded the Students' Association with an objective of promoting nationalism among the students and along with Surendranath Banerjee and Shibnath Shastri organised regular lectures. He was also associated with Calcutta University and was elected a member of Education Commission. He protested against changing the composition of Educational Service. Anandamohan was interested in politics from his student days. While in England, he founded "India Society" along with a few other Indians. He was also associated with "Indian League" founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh. He was the secretary of "Indian Association" till 1884 and was its president throughout his lifetime. He protested against acts like Vernacular Press Act and the reduction of the maximum age for Indian Civil Service Examination. He presided in the protest meeting against Partition of Bengal held at Federation Hall in 1905, where his address was read by Rabindranath Tagore due to his ill health. References Ananda Mohan Bose W.B.P.C.C. website External links Ananda Mohan Bose Profile at Indian National Congress website Bengali Hindus Bengali lawyers Brahmos Alumni of the University of Cambridge Indian independence activists from Bangladesh Presidents of the Indian National Congress 1847 births 1906 deaths 20th-century Bengalis 19th-century Bengalis University of Calcutta alumni Founders of Indian schools and colleges Indian National Congress politicians People from Mymensingh District Mymensingh Zilla School alumni West Bengal politicians Social workers from West Bengal Indian lawyers 19th-century Indian lawyers Indian academics Indian social reformers Indian independence activists from West Bengal

17177688

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack%20McManus%20%28singer%29

Jack McManus (singer)

Jack Michael McManus (born 4 August 1984) is an English, BRIT School-educated singer-songwriter, from West Wickham, London, in England. In 2012, he married actress and singer Martine McCutcheon. Music career A singer who has been compared to Elton John and Billy Joel McManus' debut album Either Side Of Midnight was released on Polydor Records/UMRL on 5 May 2008, preceded by his first single "Bang on the Piano" on 28 April. His single "You Think I Don't Care" was released on 7 July. McManus co-wrote "From The Rooftops" with Groove Armada for their Soundboy Rock album. and has toured with musicians such as John Mayer, Scouting for Girls, Amy MacDonald, and Sam Sparro. Jack is co-writer of the song "Separate Cars" on Boyzone's album, Brother. Personal life McManus married actress-singer Martine McCutcheon, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2007, They were married at Lake Como in September 2012. Together they have one child. Discography Albums 2008 – Either Side of Midnight – No. 22 UK Singles 2008 – "Bang on the Piano" – No. 21 NL, No. 45 UK 2008 – "You Think I Don't Care" 2010 – "Heart Attack" As featured artist References External links Jack McManus’ Official Website Jack McManus MySpace page Polydor Records Official Site Jack McManus profile piece from The Guardian 1984 births Living people English pop guitarists English male guitarists English pop singers English male singer-songwriters English singer-songwriters Musicians from Bromley Polydor Records artists Musicians from Kent 21st-century English singers 21st-century British guitarists 21st-century British male singers

17177695

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas%20Sobotzik

Thomas Sobotzik

Thomas Sobotzik (; born 16 October 1974) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the managing director of Kickers Offenbach. Playing career Born in Gliwice, Poland, Thomas Sobotzik started his footballing career at local club Pogon Zabrze. When he was nine years old, he moved to Górnik Zabrze. In 1987 the Sobotzik family moved to Frankfurt and soon joined Eintracht Frankfurt. During his stint at VfB Stuttgart he became twice German junior champion and returned to Frankfurt in 1990. At the age of 17 he signed at professional contract. Due to a heavy knee injury he had to pause a long time in 1991. With 20 years he finally debuted in the Bundesliga. After two seasons at FC St. Pauli a short stint at Kaiserslautern he returned both times to Eintracht. In 2001 Lothar Matthäus signed him for Rapid Wien. Via Union Berlin he came to SpVgg Unterhaching in 2004 where he captained the side in his last season at the Bavarian club. Thomas Sobotzik appeared in 134 Bundesliga matches (19 goals) und in 110 2nd Bundesliga fixtures (17 goals). In 2007, he moved to Norwegian side Sandefjord Fotball. In January 2008, moved to German Regionalliga team FSV Frankfurt agreeing a -year contract until summer 2009. Upon expiration of his contract he was released by FSV Frankfurt and joined lower league side 1. FC Oberstedten. Coaching and managerial career Sobotzik began his coaching career in 2008 as assistant coach of the U-17 team of a lower league side, 1. FC Oberstedten. In May 2018, Sobotzik was appointed sporting director and responsible for the commercial area at Chemnitzer FC. In early September 2019, he resigned. Sobotzik later explained his resignation with following word: The last personal hostilities, insults and threats I had to experience and suffer go far beyond what is manageable. In November 2019, he was appointed managing director of the sporting area of Kickers Offenbach. References Living people 1974 births People from Gliwice Men's association football midfielders German men's footballers German people of Polish descent Eintracht Frankfurt players Eintracht Frankfurt II players FC St. Pauli players 1. FC Kaiserslautern players SK Rapid Wien players 1. FC Union Berlin players SpVgg Unterhaching players Sandefjord Fotball players FSV Frankfurt players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players Eliteserien players Austrian Football Bundesliga players German expatriate men's footballers German expatriate sportspeople in Austria Expatriate men's footballers in Austria German expatriate sportspeople in Norway Expatriate men's footballers in Norway

17177705

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agency%20worker%20law

Agency worker law

Agency worker law refers to a body of law which regulates the conduct of employment agencies and the labour law rights of people who get jobs through them. The typical situation involves the person going to an employment agency and then the employment agency sending the person to an actual employer for proper work. Such arrangements are referred to by different terminology across jurisdictions. Some examples of terms used are labour hire, labour brokering, labor contracting, permatemping, or 'agency worker' arrangements. History The International Labour Organization called for the establishment of public employment agencies in their place. To prevent the abusive practices of private agencies, they were to be fully abolished or at least tightly regulated. In most countries, they are legal but regulated. Probably inspired by the dissenting judgments in a United States Supreme Court case called Adams v. Tanner, the International Labour Organization's first ever Recommendation was targeted at fee-charging agencies. The Unemployment Recommendation, 1919 (No.1), Art. 1 called for each member to "take measures to prohibit the establishment of employment agencies which charge fees or which carry on their business for profit. Where such agencies already exist, it is further recommended that they be permitted to operate only under government licenses, and that all practicable measures be taken to abolish such agencies as soon as possible." The Unemployment Convention, 1919, Art. 2 required instead the alternative of "a system of free public employment agencies under the control of a central authority. Committees, which shall include representatives of employers and workers, shall be appointed to advise on matters concerning the carrying on of these agencies." In 1933, the Fee-Charging Employment Agencies Convention (No.34) formally called for abolition. The exception was if the agencies were licensed and a fee scale was agreed in advance. In 1949, a new revised Convention (No.96) was produced. That kept the same scheme but secured an ‘opt out’ (Art. 2) for members that did not wish to sign up. Agencies were an increasingly entrenched part of the labor market. The United States did not sign up to the Conventions. The latest Convention, the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No.181) takes a much softer stance and calls merely for regulation. Particular jurisdictions Australia Enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) applicable to a workplace do not legally cover labour hire employees and their employers, unless there is a clause written into the agreement expressing that to be the case. Instead, EBAs are formed between employees of the labour hire company, and the labour hire company itself. This can result in a pay difference between actual employees of a worksite, and those working there through labour hire; a aspect that has been criticized by the Australian Labor Party. European Union The problem related to the Temporary agency work in Europe has formally achieved its maturity through the implementation of the Council Directive 2008/104/ECafter nearly three decades of debate. In this way, the directive as being the third part of the European Union's employment law package to protect atypical working ( which includes part-time workers and fixed-term workers), aims both to establish a suitable framework for the use of temporary agency work and to develop a flexible form of working. Germany In Germany the Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz (Employee Hiring Law of 1972) regulates the agency relationship. It Following the provisions in the Burgerliches Gesetzbuch (Civil Code) on the law of leasing goods or finance, the agency relationship is seen as a triangular arrangement, with different obligations on each side. The worker is an employee of the agency only. The contract between the agency and the end-employer is termed as a hire of labour. Between the worker and the end-employer there is no contract. There is only a statutory obligation to give equal treatment in terms and conditions of work. United Kingdom The UK's main piece of legislation falls under the Employment Agencies Act 1973, which required licensing until 1994. There is an exception, for employment agencies working in the agricultural, shellfishing and food packing sectors, under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004. United States Adams v. Tanner In Ribnik v. McBride, 277 US 350 (1928) the Court struck down a similar New Jersey law attempting to regulate agencies, Justices Stone, Brandeis and Holmes dissenting. This is probably no longer good law. Doubt was placed on the leading dicta of Adams v. Tanner in Olsen v. State of Nebraska 313 US 236 (1941) and Lincoln Union v. Northwestern Co., 335 US 525 (1949) 535. In the latter, Mr Justice Black, said that Adams v. Tanner was part of the "constitutional philosophy" which struck down minimum wages and maximum working hours. See also At-will employment Precarious work Amir Paz-Fuchs "It Ain't Necessarily So: A Legal Realist Perspective on the Law of Agency Work" Modern Law Review (2020) Notes Temporary employment agencies Labour law

17177721

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald%20Watson%20%28artist%29

Donald Watson (artist)

Donald Watson (28 June 1918 – 7 November 2005) was a Scottish ornithologist and a wildlife artist. Early years Watson was born at Cranleigh, Surrey. He drew birds as a child and was encouraged in this by the wildlife artist Archibald Thorburn. The family relocated to Edinburgh, and Donald attended Edinburgh Academy. There he met a former pupil, George Waterston, Director of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in Scotland, and President of the Midlothian Ornithologists' Club, which became the Scottish Ornithologists' Club in 1936. Together with his elder brother, Eric (1914-1999), they were among the first members of the newly founded Scottish Ornithologists' Club in 1933, and helped to set up a bird observatory on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth. After attending Oxford University and then undergoing war service in India, he was further encouraged by two ornithologists at Tynron, Dumfriesshire, the Rev. J.M. McWilliam, and Sir Arthur Duncan, Chairman of the Nature Conservancy. Career Donald Watson specialised in painting birds in their natural environment. He had his first one-man exhibition in Edinburgh in 1949, followed by London, Glasgow, Oxford, Dumfries as well as Toronto and Luxembourg. He illustrated over 30 books, including the Oxford Book of British Birds. He became a founder member of the Society of Wildlife Artists, and President of the Scottish Ornithologists' Club. He also was a local bird recorder for Galloway. He was not only a painter, but also a gifted author. His first book, written and illustrated by him, was "Birds of Moor and Mountain" (1972), followed by "The Hen Harrier" (1977), "A Bird Artist in Scotland" (1988), and "One Pair of Eyes" (1994). He and his wife, Joan, settled in St. John's Town of Dalry in a house called Barone. He died in Dumfries. He and his wife are buried in Dalry Kirkyard. The Donald Watson Gallery, an exhibition space for wildlife artists at Waterston House in Aberlady, East Lothian is named after him. See also List of wildlife artists References 1918 births 2005 deaths People from Cranleigh People educated at Cranleigh School Scottish ornithologists People educated at Edinburgh Academy British bird artists British charity and campaign group workers 20th-century Scottish painters Scottish male painters 20th-century British zoologists 20th-century Scottish male artists Wildlife artists

17177722

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9sar%20de%20Bus

César de Bus

César de Bus (3 February 1544 – 15 April 1607) was a French Catholic priest and founder of two religious congregations. Life César de Bus was born in Cavaillon, Comtat Venaissin (now in France). At eighteen he joined the king's army and took part in the war against the Huguenots (members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th centuries). After the war he devoted some time to poetry and painting, but soon made up his mind to join the naval fleet which was then besieging La Rochelle, a seaport on the western French coast. Owing to a serious sickness, though, he could not carry out this design. Up to this time, de Bus had led a pious and virtuous life which, however, during a sojourn of three years in Paris was exchanged for one of pleasure and dissipation. From Paris he went back home to Cavaillon. Upon the death of his brother, a canon (priest) of Salon, he succeeded in obtaining the vacated church benefice (stipend), which he sought for the gratification of his worldly ambitions. Shortly after this, however, he returned to a better life, resumed his studies, and in 1582 was ordained to the priesthood. He distinguished himself by his works of charity and his zeal in preaching and catechizing and conceived the idea of instituting a congregation of priests who should devote themselves to the preaching of Christian doctrine. In 1592, the " (Secular Priests of Christian Doctrine)", known as Christian Doctrine Fathers, were founded in the Swiss town of L'Isle and in the following year came to Avignon, France. This institute's development into a religious congregation was approved by Pope Clement VIII on 23 December 1597. Besides the Christian Doctrine Fathers, de Bus founded a congregation for women originally called "Daughters of Christian Doctrine", which later came to be called the "Ursulines", which died out in the 17th century. Five volumes of de Bus' Instructions familières were published (Paris, 1666). Veneration The cause for de Bus was formally opened on 18 January 1686, granting him the title of Servant of God. Pope Pius VII declared him venerable on 8 December 1821, and Pope Paul VI beatified him in Rome on 27 April 1975. On 27 May 2020 Pope Francis issued a decree via the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approving a miracle and hence clearing the way for de Bus to be proclaimed a saint; he was canonized on 15 May 2022. References De Beauvais, Vie du P. César de Bus (Paris, 1645); Dumas, Vie du P. de Bus (Paris, 1703); Helyot, Histoire des ordres religieux, revised ed. by Badiche in Migne, Encyclopédie théologique (Paris, 1848), XXI; Johann Nepomuk Brischar in Kirchenlexikon, III, 1873, s.v. Doctrinarier; Baillet, Les vies des saints (Paris, 1739), III, 617; Heimbucher, Die orden und Kongregationen der kathol. Kirche (Paderborn, 1897), II, 338. Notes References Attribution 1544 births 1607 deaths People from Cavaillon 16th-century French Roman Catholic priests French beatified people 17th-century French Roman Catholic priests 17th-century venerated Christians Beatifications by Pope Paul VI Canonizations by Pope Francis Venerated Catholics by Pope Pius VII

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol%20Reflecting%20Pool

Capitol Reflecting Pool

The Capitol Reflecting Pool is a reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., United States. It lies to the west of the United States Capitol and is the westernmost element of the Capitol grounds (or the easternmost element of the National Mall, according to some reckonings). The Capitol Dome and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial are reflected in its waters. Description The Capitol Reflecting Pool is located at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Six acres in size, it occupies over half of the area known as Union Square. It is set into a plaza that includes, on the east, the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial; to its west is a tree-dotted grassy area that extends to Third Streets, NW and SW. Nearby tourist destinations include the Capitol, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and the museums and galleries along the Mall. History The Capitol Reflecting Pool was included in master plans for the Washington Mall area prepared by the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill in the 1960s and '70s to reduce vehicular traffic on the Mall and facilitate pedestrian and recreational use. (Other elements of the plan were the creation of the Third Street Tunnel under the Mall and the relocation of a memorial to Civil War General George G. Meade from the northwest section of Union Square; that memorial now stands near the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.) The new pool was designed to serve as a counterpart to the one at the western end of the Mall, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Since its completion in 1971, it has been a popular attraction. The broad, gently sloped limestone coping and the steps that lead down from ground level afford seating for visitors as they enjoy the reflections of the Capitol, the surrounding sights, and the sky as well as the ducks and seagulls that often swim in the pool. See also Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Rainbow Pool References Architect of the Capitol webpage on the CRP Landmarks in Washington, D.C. Buildings of the United States government in Washington, D.C.

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

Foxbar

Foxbar is a district of Paisley, bordered by the Gleniffer Braes and Paisley town centre. Consisting mostly of residential areas, Foxbar has rapidly grown over the past century to be one of the largest housing areas in the town. An area of low socioeconomic levels and poor social mobility, the local authority (Renfrewshire Council) has invested significantly in the area, which nowadays boasts multiple community centres, public parks and social areas. Districts Consisting of various sub-districts, Foxbar contains areas including the top end and bottom end, spam valley/meikleriggs and the green road end amongst others. All areas are highly populated with housing areas. Each area has a mixture of both private and local authority housing. For many years the low incomes and little investment created drug problems throughout the area. In the early 2000’s the rise in gang violence led to running battles between “the tap end” and “the bottom end division”. Urban decay had started to set in to some areas of the social housing such as Waverley road and Durrockstock dam had fallen into disrepair. In 2022 Renfrewshire council investment was prominent in the Durrockstock park which seen a new modern playground installed. Housing The district consists of local authority, housing association and privately owned housing. In recent years there has been significant investment in private and social housing including the construction of new build estates and refurbishment of existing tenement buildings and Oliphant court, Foxbar's only remaining high rise. Foxbar previously had five 14 storey high rise flats, each containing 56 flats situated above Durrockstock park in the top end area of the district. Oliphant Court Marmion Court Heriot Court Montrose Court Waverley Court Waverley Court was demolished in 1996 followed by Marmion, Montrose and Heriot Court in 2004. Oliphant Court was refurbished in recent years and is currently owned and maintained by Paisley South housing association. Services and retail The area has many services and local businesses that supply the large population. Schools Foxbar has 3 primary schools (Heriot, St. Pauls and Brediland) and one secondary school (Gleniffer High). Retail For a modern housing development, Foxbar comparably has a large retail presence. Currently the various sub-areas are supplied by multiple local newsagents and grocery stores; however post office facilities, a pharmacy and a local butcher also are available. Understandably so for Paisley`s biggest area of housing. Within recent years L.A. Studios have set themselves up to cater for hair and beauty demand. Many takeaway restaurants have established a business within the area. With two Chinese (Wok Inn and Happy Valley) and a takeaway Indian, Fish, Pizza and Kebab shop (Marco's), the residents have a comfortable option of choice. Amenities Foxbar has 3 community centres and one library. The main Foxbar community centre is situated beneath the library on Amochrie Road and Ivanhoe Road. The Youth Drop In is situated on Spey Avenue. The resource centre is situated on Amochrie Road. Public transport Foxbar is served by two McGill's buses: the 61 from Paisley town centre to the top of Foxbar, via Gleniffer High School the 17 (previously the 60) from Foxbar Heriot Avenue to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital via the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Paisley town centre. The 61 has a circular route around Foxbar, operating clockwise via Brediland Road, Amochrie Road, Foxbar Road and back down Brediland Road towards Paisley. As of March 2023, a return from Paisley to Foxbar costs £2.50. Popular places Popular places in Foxbar are Durrockstock Park, which is a Local Nature Reserve and the walkway to the Gleniffer Braes. Geography References Housing estates in Scotland Areas in Paisley, Renfrewshire

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89cole%20polytechnique%20universitaire%20de%20Savoie%20de%20l%27Universit%C3%A9%20de%20Chamb%C3%A9ry

École polytechnique universitaire de Savoie de l'Université de Chambéry

The École Polytechnique d'Ingénieurs de l'Université de Savoie is a French engineering College created in 2006. It has been created from the merger of the École Supérieure d'Ingénieurs (ESIA) and the École Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Chambéry (ESIGEC). The school trains engineers in five majors : Building Industrial Ecology Computer science Mechanical Digital Systems - Instrumentation Located in Annecy, Polytech Annecy-Chambéry is a public higher education institution. The school is a member of the Savoy Mont Blanc University. References External links Homepage of the University Annecy Education in Annecy Universities and colleges in Chambéry Educational institutions established in 2006 Polytech Annecy Chambery Annecy 2006 establishments in France

17177778

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manno%20Wolf-Ferrari

Manno Wolf-Ferrari

Manno Wolf-Ferrari (5 September 1911 – 17 April 1994) was an Italian conductor, nephew of composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. He studied in Venice and Siena, and quickly established himself as a leading conductor of the Italian opera repertory, which he performed widely in Italy but also abroad, notably in Monte-Carlo, London, Madrid, etc. In 1951 he recorded the premiere recording of Cimarosa's opera Il matrimonio segreto with the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and a cast headed by Alda Noni, Giulietta Simionato, Cesare Valletti and Sesto Bruscantini for Warner Fonit. Sources Le guide de l'opéra, Roland Mancini & Jean-Jacques Rouveroux, (Fayard, 1996), References Italian male conductors (music) Musicians from Venice 1911 births 1994 deaths 20th-century Italian conductors (music) 20th-century Italian male musicians

17177788

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

Arachnophobiac

Arachnophobiac is the eleventh full-length studio album recorded by the various M.S.G. lineups and the eighth studio album by the German hard rock band Michael Schenker Group released in 2003. After leaving UFO, rumors spread about Schenker's health and well-being, but he put them to rest with an extensive tour, and an all-new solo release. The album was recorded with Michael Schenker on guitars, Chris Logan on vocals, Stuart Hamm on bass guitar and Jeremy Colson on drums. Track listing All music by Michael Schenker, all lyrics and vocal melodies by Chris Logan "Evermore" – 5:22 "Illusion" – 5:24 "Arachnophobiac" – 4:46 "Rock and Roll Believer" – 4:07 "Sands of Time" – 4:38 "Weathervane" – 5:02 "Over Now" – 5:47 "One World" – 4:06 "Break the Cycle" – 3:50 "Alive" – 4:50 "Fatal Strike" – 4:25 Personnel Band members Chris Logan - vocals Michael Schenker - guitars, producer Stuart Hamm - bass Jeremy Colson - drums Additional musicians Jeff Watson - lead guitar on tracks 3, 5, 7 and 9 Jeff Okolowicz - bass on track 9 Production Mike Varney - producer Steve Fontano - producer, engineer Dave Stephens - graphic design Charts References 2003 albums Michael Schenker Group albums Albums produced by Mike Varney Shrapnel Records albums

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet%20Garcia

Scarlet Garcia

Scarlet Mae Bouffard Garcia (13 March 1985 – 13 March 2008) was a Filipino glamour model and actress. She and three other people were terrorized and murdered at her home in Olongapo City in 2008. Career Popularly known as Scarlet Bouffard, she was one of the girls featured in the FHM Philippines''' November 2007 issue and was a member of the Viva Hot Babes for two years."Crame cop tagged in slay of FHM model, 3 others", 14 March 2008, ABS-CBN Interactive Death On 13 March 2008, Garcia, her live-in partner George Castro Jr., 23, Garcia's cousin Rachelle Estacio, 21, and Estacio's boyfriend Von Mark Mandehas, were found dead in Garcia's home in Olongapo City. They were found stabbed and shot when authorities responded to a fire at the home, apparently set in an attempt to destroy evidence of the murders. Garcia and Estacio were discovered in the bathroom on the second floor of the three storey townhouse unit, and the two men were found in the hall. Fellow Viva Hot Babes member and FHM'' model Anna Scott gave details about the crime scene and a supposed police theory as to what happened. According to Scott, Garcia and Castro were found naked, and the police theorized that they were forced to have sex before they were killed. The background of the murder remains a mystery, although Olongapo City police chief has indicated Castro's connections to an organized crime ring involved in car theft. In January 2009, five suspects were arrested in the province of Rizal. The five men were members of a gang operating in Central Luzon, Metropolitan Manila and Southern Luzon region, known as "Sako". Aftermath On 25 July 2014, a suspect was arrested by the anti-vice unit of the Mandaluyong City police while he was buying cigarettes in Barangay Barangka Ibaba. Senior Superintendent Tyrone Masigon, chief of the city’s police, said the suspect was one of Philippine National Police’s most wanted criminals. He had arrest warrants for theft, five counts of rape, and two counts of robbery with intimidation and violence. The Mandaluyong City Police Anti-vice unit Chief Inspector Dominador Ignacio said they took six months of surveillance to confirm the suspect's identity. He added that the modus operandi of suspect's group was to forcibly enter their target victim’s house, rape the female occupants and hogtie them before robbing them. The suspect was temporarily detained in Mandaluyong Jail. His custody will be turned over to the Olongapo judge handling his case. References 1985 births 2008 deaths Filipino female models Filipino murder victims People murdered in the Philippines Deaths by firearm in the Philippines People from Olongapo Actresses from Zambales Models from Manila Actresses from Manila

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan%20Esther

Swan Esther

Swan Esther is a musical based on the Book of Esther. It was written in 1982 by Jack Edward Oliver (words) and Nick Munns (music). A professional production was staged by the Young Vic in January 1984. Swan Esther has also been performed by a number of amateur companies. The original soundtrack was published on CD in May 2014 on the Stage Door record label. References 1982 musicals Cultural depictions of Esther British musicals Musicals based on the Bible

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian%20Academy%20of%20Sciences

Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

The Lithuanian Academy of Sciences or LMA (, ) is a state-funded independent organization in Lithuania dedicated for science and research. Its mission is to mobilize prominent scientists and initiate activities that would strengthen the welfare of Lithuania and contribute to the scientific, social, cultural and economic development of the country. History The idea of establishing the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences was proposed in 1773 by Martynas Počobutas and other members of Vilnius University in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, but it was not implemented due to wars and conflicts in the region. The idea of an independent institution for science and research was revived during the Lithuanian National Revival with the main proponents of it being the members of the Lithuanian Scientific Society, including Jonas Basanavičius and Jonas Šliūpas. However, the implementation began only in 1939, initially with the establishment of the Institute of the Lithuanian Language. The institute was a basis of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences which was formally established on 16 January 1941. Its first president was Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius. On 9 June 1988, the Sąjūdis movement was started from the Academy’s conference hall. In 1989, the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences was declared independent from the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union, and in March 1990, the Academy declared its decision to be independent of any public or political institution. In 1991, the Law on Research and Higher Education was adopted and LMA was reorganized. On 18 March 2003, the Seimas passed the Statute of the Academy of Sciences. Activities The LMA is governed by its charter which is approved by the Parliament of Lithuania. It can elect 120 members (under 75 years of age) and an unlimited number of foreign members as well as emeriti over 75 years of old. The academy represents Lithuania in All European Academies, International Council for Science, European Academies' Science Advisory Council and InterAcademy Partnership. In addition to founding several scientific institutions and foundations, it issues publications and textbooks, sponsors symposia and conferences. It has established 15 memorial prizes and awards, encourages young scientists and students to engage in research by annually awarding 10 prizes to young scientists and 15 prizes to students. Since 2008, together with the Bank of Lithuania, it grants Vladas Jurgutis Award. Structure LMA consists of the following scientific divisions: Humanities and Social Sciences Mathematical, Chemical and Physical Sciences Biological, Medical and Geosciences Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Technical Sciences Publications Acta Medica Lituanica Baltica : an international yearbook of Baltic Sea geology, geomorphology and paleontology Biologija Chemija Ekologija Energetika Filosofija. Sociologija Geografija Geologija Lituanistika Pheromones Menotyra Žemės ūkio mokslai References External links Official website 1941 establishments in Lithuania Research institutes in Lithuania National academies of sciences National academies of arts and humanities Scientific organizations established in 1941 Members of the International Council for Science Members of the International Science Council

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

Dary

Dary is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Alan Dary, actor Bruno Dary (born 1952), French general Given name Dary John Mizelle (born 1940), American composer Dary (footballer) (born 1940), full name Dary Batista de Oliveira, Brazilian football midfielder Dary Matera (born 1955), American non-fiction crime writer Dary Myricks (born 1976), American football offensive linemen See also Dari (disambiguation)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dano%20Department

Dano Department

Dano is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Dano. Towns and villages Dano References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province fr:Dano

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissin%20Department

Dissin Department

Dissin is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Dissin. Towns and villages Dissin References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province

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

Elicarlos

Elicarlos Souza Santos (born 8 July 1985 in Laranjeiras, Sergipe), simply known as Elicarlos, is a Brazilian footballer as a defensive midfielder for Botafogo-SP. Career Elicarlos began his career with Porto, starting in the youth team before being promoted to the first-team in 2006. He wasn't with the first-team of Porto long as he agreed to join Náutico on loan for two seasons, he scored once in 34 league matches for Náutico before returning to his parent club. Months after his loan spell at Náutico had ended, Elicarlos was on the move again as he joined Cruzeiro permanently. 33 appearances and one goal followed for him at Cruzeiro, during his time with the club he won the 2008 Campeonato Mineiro and the 2009 Campeonato Mineiro while also making his continental debut in the 2009 Copa Libertadores. In 2011, he rejoined former loan club Náutico on a full-time contract. His second debut for the club came against Elicarlos' first club, Porto, in the 2011 Campeonato Pernambucano. He subsequently made 17 appearances in the aforementioned competition. He went on to make a total of 122 league appearances for Náutico whilst scoring 7 goals. He remained with the club between 2011 and 2016, a spell that included a loan move to Chapecoense, before departing to join Figueirense where he was assigned the number 85 shirt. His Figueirense debut came in the 2016 Primeira Liga against Flamengo. Honours Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro (2): 2008, 2009 References External links football-lineups globoesporte websoccerclub 1985 births Living people Footballers from Sergipe Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Clube Atlético do Porto players Clube Náutico Capibaribe players Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Associação Chapecoense de Futebol players Figueirense FC players

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On%20My%20Way%20%28deSoL%20album%29

On My Way (deSoL album)

On My Way is the second major album release by New Jersey Latin rock band, deSoL. The album had its start while the band took a month off from touring in January 2006. After the success of their AAA top 10 single, Karma and a lengthy tour, the band started 2006 with a trip to Texas. They spent a month at Sonic Ranch, a boutique recording studio in the middle of a Pecan farm outside El Paso. With the benefit of isolation and virtually no phone service, the band spent their days rehearsing and working on writing new material inspired by their travels of the previous 2–3 years. A collection of 20 songs arose out of these informal sessions and demos were recorded by the band. This album was created and financed independently after the band left their previous label, CURB Records. The band then set about recording the album back in New Jersey with producer Jon Leidersdorff at his Lakehouse Recording Studio in Asbury Park. The cover photo is a detail of a live photo taken by tour manager Jessica Erickson during a show in Boston. Track listing "On My Way" 3:25 (Monterrosa/Guerrero/Letke/Leidersdorff) "Letter From San Juan" 2:56 (Monterrosa/Apple) "Sing It All Night" 3:24 (Monterrosa/Apple/Leidersdorff) "Mona Lisa" 4:29 (Monterrosa/Guerrero/Leidersdorff) "Every Little Love Song" 3:47 (Monterrosa/Leidersdorff) "Good Night Love" 3:25 (Monterrosa/Leidersdorff) "Ghost In The House of Texas" 4:09 (Monterrosa/Apple/Leidersdorff) "Santos" 3:32 (Monterrosa/Apple/Guerrero/Leidersdorff) "El Salvador" 3:14 (Monterrosa/Leidersdorff) "Teardrops" 3:38 (Monterrosa/Leidersdorff/Greenberg) "Lagrimas" 3:13 (Monterrosa/Guillen/Leidersdorff) "Vivir en tu Aire" 4:27 (Monterrosa/Leidersdorff) "Free Again" 3:14 (Monterrosa/Apple/Leidersdorff) "Todo Mi Cancion (Sing It All Night, Spanish version)" 3:32 (Monterrosa/Apple/Leidersdorff_ Personnel deSoL Albie Monterrosa – acoustic and electric guitars, piano, lead vocals Andy Letke – piano, organ, banjo, vocals James Guerrero – percussion, vocals Chris Apple – bass guitar, vocals, trumpet Additional personnel: Kevin Ansell – electric and acoustic, vocals Ray Turull – timbales, percussion Jon Leidersdorff – drums Eric Novad – drums on "On My Way" and "Santos" Carmireli – co-lead vocals on "Teardrops" Michael Ramos – accordion on "Free Again" Kevin Patrick – strings and additional keyboards Production Producer: Jon Leidersdorff Engineers: Rob Lebret Mastered by: Tom Ruff Charts Singles DeSoL albums 2007 albums

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhoke%20Ajri

Dhoke Ajri

Dhoke Ajri is a village in Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is about 20 km from Chakwal city on the Chowa Syden Shah Road. It is part of Jaswal Union Council. Dhoke Ajri has basic amenities such as gas, electricity, telephones, roads, and primary schools for boys and girls. References Chakwal District Populated places in Chakwal District

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohei%20Tanaka%20%28footballer%29

Kohei Tanaka (footballer)

is a former Japanese football player. Club statistics Updated to 5 September 2014. References External links 1985 births Living people Association football people from Hokkaido Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League players Kashima Antlers players Montedio Yamagata players Vegalta Sendai players FC Ryukyu players Men's association football forwards

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth%20City%2C%20North%20Carolina%20micropolitan%20area

Elizabeth City, North Carolina micropolitan area

The Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in the Inner Banks region of eastern North Carolina, anchored by the area of Elizabeth City. It is part of a bigger Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 64,094. Counties Pasquotank Perquimans Communities Belvidere (unincorporated) Camden Elizabeth City (Principal city) Hertford Nixonton (unincorporated) Morgan's Corner Weeksville (unincorporated) Winfall Woodville (unincorporated) Demographics As of the census of 2014, there were 64,754 people, 24,229 households, and 17,120 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the USA was 63.9% White, 31.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population. The median income for a household in the USA was $33,158, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $31,199 versus $21,752 for females. The per capita income for the USA was $16,408. See also North Carolina census statistical areas References Geography of Camden County, North Carolina Geography of Pasquotank County, North Carolina Geography of Perquimans County, North Carolina

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koper%20Department

Koper Department

Koper is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Koper. Towns and villages Koper References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike%20Riley%20%28musician%29

Mike Riley (musician)

Mike Riley (January 5, 1904 – September 2, 1984) was an American jazz trombonist and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the 1935 song "The Music Goes Round and Round", one of the biggest hits of that year. Career Riley played both trumpet and trombone, and by 1927 was working in New York City, playing trumpet in Jimmy Durante's band at the Parody Club. He soon found work in several local bands as a trombonist, then co-led an ensemble with Eddie Farley, with whom he held a regular gig at the Onyx Club and wrote several songs including "The Music Goes Round and Round". He worked in New York and regionally through the 1940s, then worked in Chicago in the 1950s. Riley led a band which toured North America later in the 1950s and 1960s. Personal life He died in Redondo Beach, California, in 1984. References Further reading [ Mike Riley] at Allmusic 1904 births 1984 deaths American jazz trombonists Male trombonists 20th-century American musicians 20th-century trombonists 20th-century American male musicians American male jazz musicians

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ni%C3%A9go%20Department

Niégo Department

Niégo is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Niego. Towns and villages Niego References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohei%20Tanaka

Kohei Tanaka

Kohei Tanaka may refer to: Kohei Tanaka (composer), Japanese composer Kohei Tanaka (footballer), Japanese footballer

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oronkua%20Department

Oronkua Department

Oronkua is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Oronkua. Towns and villages Oronkua References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouessa%20Department

Ouessa Department

Ouessa is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Ouessa. It shares a border with Ghana to the south. Towns and villages Ouessa References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson%20%28New%20Zealand%20electorate%29

Hobson (New Zealand electorate)

Hobson is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It existed from 1946 to 1978 and then from 1987 to 1996, and was represented by five Members of Parliament, four of whom represented the National Party. It is notable for returning a member of the Social Credit Party in the , as no other candidate not aligned with either Labour or National had been elected to Parliament since . With the re-drawing of boundaries in the first MMP election in 1996, the seat was absorbed into the Northland and Whangarei electorates. Population centres The 1941 New Zealand census had been postponed due to World War II, so the 1946 electoral redistribution had to take ten years of population growth and movements into account. The North Island gained a further two electorates from the South Island due to faster population growth. The abolition of the country quota through the Electoral Amendment Act, 1945 reduced the number and increased the size of rural electorates. None of the existing electorates remained unchanged, 27 electorates were abolished, eight former electorates were re-established, and 19 electorates were created for the first time, including Hobson. The electorate was in the Northland Region, and in its original form included the following population centres: Ruawai, Dargaville, Kawakawa, Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Kaitaia, and Mangonui. The original area had previously been covered by the and electorates. The electorate was abolished through the 1977 electoral redistribution. The area that it last covered was divided by the Bay of Islands and Kaipara electorates. The 1987 electoral redistribution took the continued population growth in the North Island into account, and two additional general electorates were created, bringing the total number of electorates to 97. In the South Island, the shift of population to Christchurch had continued. Overall, three electorates were newly created, three electorates were recreated (including Hobson), and four electorates were abolished. All of those electorates were in the North Island. Changes in the South Island were restricted to boundary changes. These changes came into effect with the . History The first representative of the Hobson electorate was Sidney Smith, who had previously represented the Bay of Islands electorate. Smith retired in 1960 and was succeeded by Logan Sloane in the . In the 1960 and 1963 elections, Vernon Cracknell of the Social Credit Party contested the Hobson electorate and placed second on both occasions, pushing the Labour Party candidate into third place. The area had previously been receptive to social credit theory; the Social Credit Party had placed second in the 1954 election. In the , Cracknell narrowly defeated Sloane. Members of Parliament Key Election results 1975 election 1972 election 1969 election 1966 election 1963 election 1960 election 1957 election 1954 election 1951 election Notes References Historical electorates of New Zealand 1946 establishments in New Zealand 1978 disestablishments in New Zealand 1987 establishments in New Zealand 1996 disestablishments in New Zealand

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambo%20Department

Zambo Department

Zambo is a department or commune of Ioba Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Zambo. Towns and villages Zambo References Departments of Burkina Faso Ioba Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron%20Hardmon

Byron Hardmon

Byron Bernard "Bam" Hardmon (born January 7, 1981) is an American former college and professional football player who was a linebacker. Hardmon played college football for the University of Florida. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, but spent his rookie season on injured reserve. Hardmon subsequently played professional football for the Hamburg Sea Devils in NFL Europa, and in NFL pre-season games with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Early years Hardmon was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1981. Hardmon earned the nickname "Bam Bam" in his youth and it was later shortened to "Bam". He attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, and played high school football for the Ed White Commanders. Hardmon was an all-state and prep All-American who was selected to play in the Georgia-Florida High School All-Star Game at the Georgia Dome in June 1999. College career Hardmon received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier and coach Ron Zook's Florida Gators football teams from 1999 to 2002. He was a mainstay of the Gators' defense from 2000 to 2002, appearing in 12 games for the 2000 team that was ranked No. 10 in the final AP poll, 11 games for the 2001 team that was ranked No. 3 in the final AP poll, and 13 games for the 2002 that was ranked No. 24 in the final Coaches Poll. Prior to his senior year, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel wrote that Hardmon and fellow senior Mike Nattiel "appear to have the talent, the experience and -- finally -- the maturity to lead Florida's defense." Hardmon established himself as a team captain on defense in 2002, as he led the team with 169 tackles and also had two forced fumbles and an interception. At the end of the 2002 season, the USA Today described Hardmon and Nattiel as the anchors of the Gators defense. Following his senior season, he received the Gators' Fergie Ferguson Award, recognizing the "senior football player who displays outstanding leadership, character and courage." Professional career He was signed by the Miami Dolphins in April 2003, but he spent his rookie season on "injured reserve" status. In the spring of 2004, Hardmon signed with the Hamburg Sea Devils in the NFL Europa. After playing well in his first season of professional football with Hamburg, he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in June 2004. Hardmon was released by the Seahawks on September 6, 2004. In 2005, Hardmon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2007, Hardmon was one of the leaders of the Hamburg team that defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy 37–28 in the World Bowl. He was also named Defensive Player of the Week in Week 5 of the 2007 NFL Europa season, after he led Hamburg to a victory over the Amsterdam Admirals with a 34-yard interception return for a touchdown, four tackles, a sack, a quarterback hurry and two pass defenses. References 1981 births Living people Edward H. White High School alumni Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida Florida Gators football players Miami Dolphins players Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe) players Seattle Seahawks players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Hamburg Sea Devils players Coaches of American football from Florida Illinois Fighting Illini football coaches Charleston Southern Buccaneers football coaches Idaho Vandals football coaches Troy Trojans football coaches

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken%20Woodward%20%28health%20and%20safety%29

Ken Woodward (health and safety)

Kenneth Woodward is a holder of the OBE for work in health and safety, which he commenced following an industrial accident, and the first person to be awarded the medal for work in that field. Personal life Ken Woodward was born in 1950 in Birmingham, England. He is married with three boys and one girl. His youngest son, Ben Woodward, is known for his role as the London Mint General Manager on the Sky One and Direct TV show, Championship Gaming Series. Career and incident In November 1990, Woodward – at that time employed by Coca-Cola Schweppes – was involved in a factory incident during which he inadvertently handled chemicals in a dangerous manner, as a result of his and other's failure to comply with full safety procedures, combined with poor training by their employer. The resulting explosion cost him his sight. A subsequent investigation revealed that there had been at least two previous near misses that were not investigated properly and had been put down to operator clumsiness. A memo suggesting that the process be changed for safety reasons was still sitting on the relevant manager's desk waiting for action when this accident occurred. The reaction was traced to stabilisers in the two chemicals, that had acted as catalysts in the resulting exothermic reaction. The company was fined, as well as taking a loss estimated at £2.6 million. The company changed their approach to safety, and following the incident, Ken became an advocate of safety standards and practices. In 2006, Kenneth Woodward was awarded the O.B.E in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to Health and Safety. References External links www.kenwoodward.co.uk – website Living people 1950 births

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International%20Cancer%20Genome%20Consortium

International Cancer Genome Consortium

The International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) is a voluntary scientific organization that provides a forum for collaboration among the world's leading cancer and genomic researchers. The ICGC was launched in 2008 to coordinate large-scale cancer genome studies in tumours from 50 cancer types and/or subtypes that are of main importance across the globe. Systematic studies of more than 25,000 cancer genomes at the genomic, epigenomic and transcriptomic levels will reveal the repertoire of oncogenic mutations, uncover traces of the mutagenic influences, define clinically relevant subtypes for prognosis and therapeutic management, and enable the development of new cancer therapies. The ICGC incorporates data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Sanger Cancer Genome Project. Professor Andrew Biankin AO, Regius Professor and Director of the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre at the University of Glasgow has been Executive Director and Chairman from 2018. Goals The ICGC is one of the most ambitious biomedical research efforts since the Human Genome Project. The consortium will help to coordinate current and future large-scale projects to understand the genomic changes involved in cancers of global concern. The catalogues produced by ICGC members will be made rapidly and freely available to qualified researchers, which will enable scientists around the globe to use the new information to develop better ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing many types of cancer. The aim of the ICGC is to provide a comprehensive description of the somatic (non-inherited) genomic abnormalities present in the broad range of human tumors. Given our current knowledge of the heterogeneity of tumor types and subtypes, the ICGC set a goal of coordinating approximately 50 projects, each of which will generate the genomic analyses on approximately 500 cancer samples of each class. It is well recognized, however, that cancer is highly heterogeneous and hundreds of types/subtypes can be defined. Therefore, the stated goal of 50 ICGC projects is not intended to, and cannot, exhaustively cover the full spectrum of cancer types. ICGC Funding and Research members proposing a project must agree to the ICGC’s policies, which include requirements for rapid data release, for rigorous quality standards and for protection of study participants. Structure and funding ICGC is funded by participating nations, each of which focuses on one or more forms of cancer, with the goal of mapping the genomes of at least 50 types of cancer. The consortium's secretariat is at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research in Toronto, Canada, which will also operate the data coordination center. The provincial Government of Ontario provided funding of $40 million, and each participating funding member is expected to contribute $20 million toward each project. In 2009 the German Cancer Aid supported one ICGC-project with 7.9 million Euro. This was the highest amount a private organization gave. The money is donated by German people. ICGC membership is open to all entities that agree to follow its principles and guidelines. The ICGC has received commitments from funding organizations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America for 47 project teams in 15 jurisdictions to study over 21,000 tumor genomes. Projects that are currently funded are examining tumors affecting the bladder, blood, bone, brain, breast, cervix, colon, head and neck, kidney, liver, lung, oral cavity, ovary, pancreas, prostate, rectum, skin, soft tissues, stomach, thyroid and uterus. Over time, additional nations and organizations are anticipated to join the ICGC. The genomic analyses of tumors conducted by ICGC members in Australia and Canada (pancreatic cancer), China (gastric cancer), France (liver cancer), Germany (brain cancer), Japan (liver cancer), Spain (blood cancer), the UK (blood, breast, lung and skin cancer) and the USA (blood, brain, breast, colon, kidney, lung, ovarian, rectal, stomach and uterine cancer) are now available through the Data Coordination Center housed on the ICGC website. Members of the executive committee Australia: Warwick Anderson, National Health and Medical Research Council Canada: Thomas Hudson, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Susan Langlois, Prostate Cancer Canada and Cindy Bell, Genome Canada China: Henry Yang and Youyong Lu, Chinese Cancer Genome Consortium European Commission: Jacques Remacle, Patrik Kolar and Iiro Eerola France: Fabien Calvo, Institut National du Cancer (INCa) Germany: Axel Aretz and Frank Laplace, Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Gerd Nettekoven, Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid), founded bei Mildred Scheel, Bonn and Berlin. India: M.K. Bhan and T.S. Rao, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology Italy: Maria Cristina Falvella Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and Giampaolo Tortora University of Verona Japan: Sonoko Watanabe, RIKEN, Tatsuhiro Shibata, National Cancer Center Sachiko Suematsu, Rie Tsuchida and Hideo Eno National Institute of Biomedical Innovation Mexico: Miguel Betancourt Instituto Carlos Slim de la Salud Saudi Arabia: Sultan bin Turki Al Sedairy King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre South Korea: Hyung-Lae Kim National Center for Cancer Genomics, National Project for Personalized Genomic Medicine, South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare Spain: Elias Campo and Rosa Rodríguez Bernabé, Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation United Kingdom: Michael Dunn and Michael Stratton, The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute United Kingdom: David Scott and Nic Jones, Cancer Research UK United States: Jean Claude Zenklusen and Louis Staudt, National Cancer Institute Eric Green, and Carolyn Hutter, National Human Genome Research Institute United Kingdom: Rosalind Eeles, Institute of Cancer Research United States: Oliver Elemento, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine South Korea: Kyu-Sung Lee, Samsung Medical Centre Research, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine South Korea: Eun Sook Lee, National Cancer Center China: Huanming Yang, BGI Genomics South Korea: Sung-Soo Yoon Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine Japan: Takayuki Yoshino National Cancer Center Hospital East China: Qimin Zhan Peking University Health Science Center Representatives with observer status: Hong Kong: Joseph Lee, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Current research projects Each participating country has a particular tumor type as its primary research target: Australia: Pancreatic cancer – Ductal adenocarcinoma and ovarian cancer – Serous cystadenocarcinoma Canada: Pancreatic cancer – Ductal adenocarcinoma and prostate cancer – adenocarcinoma China: Gastric cancer – Intestinal- and diffuse-type European Union/France: Renal cancer – Renal cell carcinoma (Focus on but not limited to clear cell subtype) European Union/United Kingdom: Breast cancer – ER+ve, HER2-ve France: Breast cancer – Subtype defined by an amplification of the HER2 gene France: Liver cancer – Hepatocellular carcinoma (Secondary to alcohol and adiposity) Germany: Pediatric brain tumors – Medulloblastoma and pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma and malignant lymphoma and prostate cancer India: Oral cancer – Gingivobuccal Italy: Rare pancreatic tumors – Enteropancreatic endocrine tumors and rare pancreatic exocrine tumors Japan: Liver cancer – Hepatocellular carcinoma (Virus associated) Spain: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia – CLL with mutated and unmutated IgVH United Kingdom: Breast cancer – Triple Negative/lobular/other United States: lung squamous cell carcinoma, kidney papillary carcinoma, clear cell kidney carcinoma, breast ductal carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer (squamous), colon adenocarcinoma, stomach adenocarcinoma, rectal carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, Head and neck (oral) squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid carcinoma, bladder urothelial carcinoma – nonpapillary, uterine corpus (endometrial carcinoma), pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, acute myeloid leukemia, prostate adenocarcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, cutaneous melanoma, breast lobular carcinoma and lower grade glioma, esophageal carcinoma, ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma, lung squamous cell carcinoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, Diffuse Large B-cell lymphoma, paraganglioma & pheochromocytoma, cholangiocarcinoma, uterine carcinosarcoma, uveal melanoma, thymoma, sarcoma, mesothelioma, and testicular germ cell cancer. Future work ICGCmed Within the context of massive international sequencing efforts, and in anticipation of the new era of precision medicine, The International Cancer Genome Consortium for Medicine (ICGCmed) will link the wealth of genomic data already amassed, as well as new genomic data being generated, to clinical and health information, including lifestyle, patient history, cancer diagnostic data, and response to and survival following to therapies, across the cancer spectrum. Using this large-scale integrated data, researchers, scientists, policymakers and clinicians will be able to work with patients, healthcare providers and others to develop preventative strategies, markers for early detection of disease, more specific criteria and methods for diagnoses and prognoses, and interventions based on matching the patient’s disease molecular subtype with the most effective combinations of therapies. This will lead to the discovery of new therapeutic targets, more precise disease definitions and improved strategies to prevent drug resistance. See also The Cancer Genome Atlas - National Cancer Institute Cancer Genome Project - Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute References External links ICGC Data Portal Cancer organizations based in Canada Medical research organizations Organizations established in 2008 Cancer genome consortium International medical and health organizations

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omer%20Younas

Omer Younas

Omer Younas (born April 14, 1988 in Faisalabad, Pakistan) is a Pakistani racing driver who drove in Formula BMW Asia for Team E-Rain. He has competed in a number of other racing series in Asia and is trying to get his B racing licence. Career results External links RacingPakistan.com | Official Racing Pakistan Web Site 2007 Profile BMW Profile 1988 births Living people Pakistani racing drivers Formula BMW Asia drivers Sportspeople from Faisalabad

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouagadougou%20Department

Ouagadougou Department

Ouagadougou (formerly Kadiogo Department) is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. Towns and villages The department's capital is the town of Ouagadougou. References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia%20Waugh

Sylvia Waugh

Sylvia Waugh (born 1935) is a British writer of children's books. Biography Waugh was born in Gateshead, Northern England in 1935. Having worked as a teacher, careers advisor and teacher-librarian, Waugh began her writing career in 1987. Her first book, The Mennyms, was published by Julia McRae in 1993 and won the annual Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. She continued The Mennyms as a series of five books (1993 to 1996). Awards Beside winning the Guardian Prize, The Mennyms (book one) was recognised in other ways: The Birmingham Readers & Writers Children's Book Award - a new prize, selected by schoolchildren An official commendation and the Silver Kiss (CPNB) for the Dutch 'Mennyms under Siege' A certificate from the American Hungry Mind Review naming it one of its 'Children's Books of Distinction' American Parenting magazine's 'Reading Magic Awards' - one of the top ten children's books in the USA for 1994, and one of the ten books of the decade that 'best withstand the test of time'. The whole series was awarded the Kinderbuchpreis 2000 in Vienna. Selected works The Mennyms The Mennyms (Julia MacRae, 1993) — her first book Mennyms in the Wilderness (1994) Mennyms Under Siege (1995) Mennyms Alone (1996) Mennyms Alive (1996) Ormingat trilogy Space Race (2000) Earthborn (2002) Who Goes Home? (2003) References External links 1935 births Living people British children's writers Guardian Children's Fiction Prize winners People from Gateshead Writers from Tyne and Wear Date of birth missing (living people)

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

Lokpal

A Lokpal ( lokapāla, "defender of people" or "People's Friend") is an anti-corruption authority or body of ombudsman who represents the public interest in the Republic of India. The current Chairperson of Lokpal is Pradip Kumar Mohanty. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013 with amendments in parliament, following the Jan Lokpal movement led by Anna Hazare in 2010. The Lokpal is responsible for enquiring into corruption charges at the national level while the Lokayukta performs the same function at the state level. The age of Lokpal (chairperson or member) on the date of assuming office as the chairperson or a member should not be less than 45 years. History The term "Lokpal" was coined by Dr. L.M.Singhvi in 1963. The concept of a constitutional ombudsman was first proposed in parliament by Law Minister Ashoke Kumar Sen in the early 1960s. The first Jan Lokpal Bill was proposed by Adv Shanti Bhushan in 1968 and passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969, but did not pass through the Rajya Sabha. Subsequently, 'lokpal bills' were introduced in 1971, 1977, 1985, again by Ashoke Kumar Sen, while serving as Law Minister in the Rajiv Gandhi cabinet, and again in 1989, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2005 and in 2008, yet they were never passed. Forty five years after its first introduction and after ten failed attempts, the Lokpal Bill was finally enacted in India on 18 December 2013 after the tenth attempt. President gave his assent to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act on 1 January 2014. The Lokpal Bill provides for the filing, with the ombudsman, of complaints of corruption against the prime minister, other ministers, MPs, and group A, B, C and D officers of the central government. The first Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) recommended the enacting of the Office of a Lokpal, convinced that such an institution was justified, not only for removing the sense of injustice from the minds of citizens, but also to instill public confidence in the efficiency of the administrative machinery. Following this, the Lokpal Bill was, for the first time, presented during the fourth Lok Sabha in 1968, and was passed there in 1969. However, while it was pending in the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha was dissolved, and thus the bill lapsed. The bill was revived several times in subsequent years, including in 2011. Each time, after the bill was introduced to the House, it was referred to a committee for improvements, to a joint committee of parliament, or to a departmental standing committee of the Home Ministry. Before the government could take a final stand on the issue, the house was dissolved again. Several conspicuous flaws were found in the 2008 draft of the Lokpal Bill. The basic idea of a lokpal is borrowed from the Office of the Ombudsman, which has the Administrative Reforms Committee of a Lokpal at the centre, and Lokayukta in the states. Anna Hazare started agitation in Delhi to get this bill passed, and it did pass on 27 December 2011, around 9:30, with some modifications. These were proposed as the Jan Lokpal Bill. However, Hazare and his team, as well as other political parties, claimed that the Lokpal Bill passed was weak, and would not serve its intended purpose. So the proposed bill by the ruling Congress Party has yet to be accepted in the Rajya Sabha. As of 29 December 2011, the bill has been deferred to the next parliamentary session, amid much controversy and disruption by the LJP, RJD and SP parties. The media at large, and the opposition parties, claimed the situation had been staged. The apex Institution primarily created to inquire and investigate complaints relating to allegation of corruption involving public functionaries and elected representatives, finally was formed in March 2019 with the appointment of its Chairperson and members. Qualification As of March 2019, and ever since the related Act of Parliament was passed in India. Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose is appointed as the first Lokpal of India by a committee consisting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan on 23 March 2019 whereas the members are appointed w.e.f 27 March 2019. According to The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the organisation consists of one Chairperson and a maximum of eight other members. Out of those eight members four members are judicial members who are or have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice of a High Court Remaining four members being non-judicial members are people of impeccable integrity and outstanding ability having special knowledge and expertise of not less than twenty-five years in the matters relating to anti-corruption policy, public administration, vigilance, finance including insurance and banking, law and management. Minimum fifty per cent of the Members will be from Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribe / Other Backward Classes / Minorities and women. Current Composition Jan Lokpal Bill movement Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's Ombudsman Bill) is a draft anti-corruption bill drawn up by prominent civil society activists, seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal, an independent body that would investigate corruption cases, complete the investigation within one year and conduct trials for the case within the next year. Drafted by Justice Santosh Hegde (a former Supreme Court Judge and former Lokayukta of Karnataka), Prashant Bhushan (a Supreme Court Lawyer) and Arvind Kejriwal (a RTI activist), the draft Bill envisaged a system in which a corrupt person found guilty would go to jail within two years of the complaint being made and his ill-gotten wealth confiscated. It also sought power for the Jan Lokpal to prosecute politicians and bureaucrats without requiring government permission. Retired IPS officer Kiran Bedi and others, like Anna Hazare, Swami Agnivesh, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and Mallika Sarabhai are also members of the movement, called India Against Corruption. Its website describes the movement as "an expression of collective anger of people of India against corruption." It goes on to state: "We have all come together to force/request/persuade/pressurize the Government to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill. We feel that if this Bill were enacted it would create an effective deterrence against corruption." Anna Hazare, an anti-corruption crusader, began a fast-unto-death, demanding that this bill, drafted by Civil Society, be adopted. The website of the India Against Corruption movement calls the Lokpal Bill of the government an "eyewash", and hosts a critique of that government bill. It also lists the difference between the bills drafted by the government and civil The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 The historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was passed by Indian Parliament paving the way for establishment of a Lokpal (Ombudsman) to fight corruption in public offices and ensure accountability on the part of public officials, including the Prime Minister, but with some safeguards. Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members, of which 50% will be judicial members 50% members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women. Selection of chairperson and members of Lokpal through a selection committee consisting of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India or a sitting Supreme Court judge nominated by CJI. Eminent jurist to be nominated by President of India on basis of recommendations of the first four members of the selection committee "through consensus". Lokpal's jurisdiction will cover all categories of public servants. All entities (NGOs) receiving donations from foreign source in the context of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in excess of Rs 10 lakh per year are under the jurisdiction of Lokpal. Centre will send Lokpal bill to states as a model bill. States have to set up Lokayuktas through a state law within 365 days. Lokpal will have power of superintendence and direction over any central investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman. A high-powered committee chaired by the PM will recommend selection of CBI director. The collegium will comprise PM, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India PM has been brought under purview of the Lokpal, so also central ministers and senior officials. Directorate of prosecution will be under overall control of CBI director. At present, it comes under the law ministry. Appointment of director of prosecution to be based on recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission. Director of prosecution will also have a fixed tenure of two years like CBI chief. Transfer of CBI officers investigating cases referred by Lokpal with the approval of watchdog. Bill incorporates provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means, even while prosecution is pending. Bill lays down clear timelines for preliminary enquiry and investigation and trial. Provides for special courts Public servants will not present their view before preliminary enquiry if the case requires 'element of surprise' like raids and searches. Bill grants powers to Lokpal to sanction prosecution against public servants. CBI may appoint a panel of advocates with approval of Lokpal, CBI will not have to depend on govt advocates. On 15 May 2018, Mukul Rohtagi (Former Attorney General of India) has been appointed as an eminent jurist in the selection panel of Lokpal. List of Chairpersons of the Lokpal Committee See also The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 Lokayukta Citizen's Charter and Grievance Redressal Bill, 2011 Jan Lokpal Bill 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement References Further reading http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mukul-rohatgi-appointed-eminent-jurist-in-selection-panel-for-lokpal/article23891565.ece http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200804051550.htm India Together – the Lokpal cycle Times of India article Anna to move SC against possible police crackdown Lokpal bill infographics Suggested amendments to the Bill Consensus views on Lokpal Anti-corruption measures in India Anti-corruption agencies Ombudsman posts

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Komsilga Department

Komsilga is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. The population was 53,255 in 2006. Towns and villages The department's capital lies at the town of Komsilga. References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komki-Ipala%20Department

Komki-Ipala Department

Komki-Ipala is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Komki-Ipala. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Parodi

José Parodi

Silvio José del Rosario Parodi Rojas (30 August 1932 – 22 August 2006) was a football player and coach from Paraguay. Parodi was born in Luque. He played for Sportivo Luqueño, Calcio Padova, Genoa, UD Las Palmas, Nîmes Olympique and FC Mulhouse. After retiring from football as a player he became a coach and his first managerial job was for the French side FC Mulhouse. He died in August 2006 and was buried in his native town of Luque. External links and references La Liga profile 1932 births 2006 deaths Sportspeople from Luque Paraguayan men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Paraguay men's international footballers 1958 FIFA World Cup players Serie A players La Liga players Ligue 1 players Sportivo Luqueño players Calcio Padova players Genoa CFC players UD Las Palmas players Segunda División players Nîmes Olympique players FC Mulhouse players Paraguayan football managers Paraguayan expatriate men's footballers Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in Italy Expatriate men's footballers in Italy Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in Spain Expatriate men's footballers in Spain Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in France Expatriate men's footballers in France

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Ashtown

Ashtown may refer to: Ashtown, Dublin, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland Ashtown, Ghana, a suburb of Kumasi, Ghana Ashtown Castle, a fortified house in the Phoenix Park in Dublin Ashtown railway station, a nearby station Ashtown Burials, a book series by N. D. Wilson Baron Ashtown, a title in the Irish peerage.

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Derrick Strong

Derrick Strong (born April 16, 1982) is former American football defensive end. He was originally signed by the Rhein Fire in 2005. He played college football at Illinois. In 2008, the Arena football team, the Philadelphia Soul, acquired him. External links Just Sports Stats Rhein Fire players 1982 births Living people Columbus Destroyers players Philadelphia Soul players Illinois Fighting Illini football players Players of American football from Chicago American football defensive ends African-American players of American football 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koubri%20Department

Koubri Department

Koubri is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Koubri. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pabr%C3%A9%20Department

Pabré Department

Pabre is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Pabre. Towns and villages Pabré department is composed of 21 villages. Bendatoèga Bidougou Bigtogo Bilgo Dabare Gaskaye Goupana Katabtenga Koankin Kodemmtore Napamboum Nédogo Pabré Centre Pabré Saint Joseph Sanbtenga Saag-Nionniongo Sallé Wouavougué Yamba Zibako Zouma References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saaba%20Department

Saaba Department

Saaba is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Saaba. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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Hatton Hill

Hatton Hill is a mountain landform in Angus, Scotland in the Sidlaw Hills. Hatton Castle stands on the flanks of Hatton Hill above the village of Newtyle. The general vicinity has elements of prehistory including presence of the Eassie Stone, a Pictish stone dating back to the Dark Ages. See also Newtyle Hill References Sources Alexander Johnston Warden, Angus Or Forfarshire: The Land and People, 1885, C. Alexander & co. C.Michael Hogan, Eassie Stone, The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham, 7 October 2007 Mountains and hills of Angus, Scotland

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanghin-Dassouri%20Department

Tanghin-Dassouri Department

Tanghin-Dassouri is a department or commune of Kadiogo Province in central Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Tanghin-Dassouri. International relations Twin towns – Sister cities Tanghin-Dassouri is twinned with: Belfort, France References Departments of Burkina Faso Kadiogo Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur%20Allan%20Seidelman

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Arthur Allan Seidelman (born 1937 in New York City) is an American television, film, and theatre director and an occasional writer, producer, and actor. His works are distinguished by a humane, probing, and sympathetic depiction of characters facing ethical challenges. His approach to directing is guided by his belief that character and relationships, along with an emphasis on genuine emotion over intellectualization, are the keys to unlocking the dramatic potential of a performance, a play, or a screenplay. Early life and career Born in the Bronx, the son of Jeanne and Theodore Seidelman and nephew of Yiddish Theatre star Isidore Casher, Seidelman received his B.A. from Whittier College and an M.A. in Theatre from UCLA. He subsequently studied with Group Theatre (New York City) co-founder Sanford Meisner, who became a lifelong friend and mentor. Seidelman credits Meisner with teaching him how to approach actors and to find the cord of inner realism that ignites a scene. Seidelman also studied with Group Theatre co-founder Harold Clurman. Walter Kerr praised Seidelman's 1970 revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing as an "astonishingly fresh and deeply moving evening" and wrote also that it was "directed and played as nakedly as though no one were watching." Film Seidelman made his screen directorial debut with Hercules in New York, a 1969 comedy-action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first feature, which has become a cult classic. He then co-wrote and directed Children of Rage starring Helmut Griem as an Israeli doctor caught up in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and also starring Simon Ward and Cyril Cusack. The film was the first Hollywood feature to address issues on both sides of the conflict, and it was screened for major international bodies including the United Nations General Assembly and the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Seidelman also directed The Caller, a science fiction thriller shot at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, starring Malcolm McDowell and Madolyn Smith and the 2007 film Black Friday (also known as The Kidnapping). Seidelman's film The Sisters (2005 film), a modern adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters (play), stars Maria Bello, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Tony Goldwyn, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival (now known as the Tribeca Festival). The film won numerous awards including the Santa Fe Film Festival Milagro Award for Best American Independent Film. He also directed Walking Across Egypt with Ellen Burstyn, Echoes, a reincarnation thriller, and Puerto Vallarta Squeeze, starring Scott Glenn and Harvey Keitel in a film adaptation by Richard Alfieri of the novel by Robert James Waller. Seidelman's most recent feature film Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks stars Gena Rowlands as the widow of a Southern Baptist minister and Cheyenne Jackson as her gay dance instructor, and also stars Jacki Weaver and Rita Moreno. Television Seidelman has directed many award-winning television productions, including Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens’ film musical A Christmas Carol-The Musical for NBC starring Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Geraldine Chaplin, and Jason Alexander. The film, shot entirely in Budapest with Dickens-era sets erected on the back lot of Mafilm Studios, has become a holiday classic. He directed four highly acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame productions: Grace and Glorie starring Gena Rowlands, Diane Lane, and Viola Davis, The Summer of Ben Tyler starring James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern, Harvest of Fire starring Patty Duke, and The Runaway starring Maya Angelou. He also directed Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes starring Mary Tyler Moore for CBS, Strange Voices and The People Across the Lake both for NBC and both starring Valerie Harper, By Dawn's Early Light with Richard Crenna and David Carradine for HBO, The Kid Who Loved Christmas starring Cicely Tyson, Michael Warren, and Sammy Davis Jr. for Eddie Murphy Productions and Paramount Television, and Miracle in the Woods starring Della Reese and Meredith Baxter for CBS. Strange Voices was one of 1987's highest rated made-for-TV movies with a 33 share in the Nielsen TV Ratings. Seidelman also directed Black Friday (also known as The Kidnapping) with Judd Nelson, and Sin of Innocence starring Dee Wallace and, in his film debut, Dermot Mulroney. His CBS film Poker Alice, shot on location in Old Tucson, starred Elizabeth Taylor in her first romantic comedy/western. He directed the first film made by the Disney Channel, A Friendship in Vienna, from a screenplay by Richard Alfieri, and starring Jane Alexander and Ed Asner. The film is screened in schools as a teaching tool about The Holocaust. Seidelman's NBC movie Kate's Secret, starring Meredith Baxter Birney as a woman fighting bulimia, remains one of the most watched made-for-television films in TV history. Seidelman cut his teeth in television by directing episodes of many renowned series including Fame, The Paper Chase, Knots Landing, Hill Street Blues, Magnum, P.I., Murder, She Wrote, Trapper John, M.D., L.A. Law, and A Year in the Life, for which he received numerous Emmy Awards and Emmy nominations. He hosted the PBS series Actors on Acting and staged Norman Lear’s 1982 all-star American Broadcasting Company variety show special I Love Liberty featuring Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda, Burt Lancaster, Walter Matthau, Mary Tyler Moore, and Martin Sheen. He also won a Writers Guild of America Award for his contribution to I Love Liberty. Seidelman also guest starred in the final episode of ER. Theatre Seidelman directed Broadway productions of Billy (1969), a musical adaptation of Billy Budd; Vieux Carré (1977) by Tennessee Williams; and Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (2003) by Richard Alfieri. He directed a revival of The Most Happy Fella for the New York City Opera in 1991. He has had considerable success off-Broadway with acclaimed productions of The Ceremony of Innocence, by Ronald Ribman, Awake and Sing by Clifford Odets and Hamp by John Wilson, among others. He also directed Madama Butterfly for Opera Santa Barbara and The Gypsy Princess for Opera Pacific. In Los Angeles, he has directed major revivals of Hair, Of Thee I Sing, Mack and Mabel, The Boys from Syracuse, Follies, and others. Also in Los Angeles, he directed the first productions of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks and The Sisters. For regional theatres, he has directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Foxes, A Man for All Seasons, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, Romeo and Juliet, Stop the World – I Want to Get Off, and The Tempest, among others. In addition, he served as the Administrator of the Forum Theatre (now the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater) for the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and as Artistic Director of Theatre Vanguard in Los Angeles. He has directed Richard Alfieri's Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks in its Los Angeles premiere (with Uta Hagen and David Hyde Pierce) at the Geffen Playhouse and on Broadway (with Polly Bergen and Mark Hamill), in the West End (with Claire Bloom and Billy Zane), at the Coconut Grove Playhouse (with Rue McClanahan and Mark Hamill), and a Los Angeles revival (with Constance Towers and Jason Graae). The play has gone on to become one of the most-produced plays in the world with productions in 27 countries. Seidelman recently directed Alfieri's latest play, Revolutions, at the Barter Theatre. Awards Seidelman's honors include two Emmy Awards, five Emmy nominations, a Peabody Awards, an Obie Award, and the Festival Award (Grand Prize) from the New York Film and Television Festival, as well as prizes from the Chicago International Film Festival , San Francisco International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and Heartland International Film Festival, the Humanitas Prize, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, three Christopher Awards, and the 2023 Sharm El-Sheikh Samiha Ayoub Award for Contribution to Understanding between Nations and Peoples. Personal life Seidelman was stricken with polio at age 9, and, as he was being rushed to the hospital, he overheard a paramedic tell his parents that he would never walk again. Undaunted and determined, after spending months in an iron lung and undergoing years of physical therapy, he did regain his mobility. He later stated that battling polio prepared him for the challenges of a career in show business. Burt Reynolds, after working with Seidelman on the NBC TV series Amazing Grace, said of him, "He's the only director I've worked with in years who knows what to say to an actor other than, 'Turn right at the couch.'" While researching the film Children of Rage, he lived extensively in the Middle East, including in refugee camps in Lebanon, where at one point, he was taken hostage by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. After days in captivity, during which he convinced them that the project would present a balanced view of the Arab/Israeli conflict, Seidelman was released. References External links Film directors from New York City American theatre directors American television directors Daytime Emmy Award winners Whittier College alumni University of California, Los Angeles alumni Writers Guild of America Award winners Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Polio survivors

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aisling%20%28name%29

Aisling (name)

Aisling is an Irish feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision". It refers to an aisling, a poetic genre that developed in Irish poetry during the 17th and 18th centuries. There is no evidence that it was used as a given name before the 20th century. The name is included in Reverend Patrick Woulfe's 1923 collection of Irish names, with the comment that the name was in use in Derry and Omeath. There are many variant anglicised forms of the name including Ashling, Aislin, Aislinn, Aislene, Ashlyn, and Ashlynn. Pronunciation of the name also varies, with the most common pronunciation being ; other forms acceptable to Irish speakers are and . Others, such as , , and , do not follow the Irish pronunciation. Aisling held steady in the top 20 girls' names in Ireland from 1984 to 1996 and is therefore often linked with the millennial generation in Ireland, most notably in the "Oh My God What A Complete Aisling" novels. Aisling was the 31st most popular name for baby girls in Ireland in 2005, while Ashlyn was the 140th most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2006, and the variant spelling Ashlynn the 293rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2006. Ashlyn is also occasionally regarded as a modern name derived from both Ashley and Lynn. People Aisling Bea (born 1984), Irish comedian Aisling Burnand (born 1964), British businesswoman and lobbyist Aisling Daly (born 1987), Irish mixed martial arts fighter Aisling Franciosi (born 1993), Irish-Italian actress Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (born 1978), British glamour model and Big Brother contestant Aislinn Hunter (born 1969), Canadian writer Aislin Jones (born 2000), Australian skeet shooter Aisling Loftus (born 1990), English actress of Irish parentage Aislín McGuckin (born 1974), Northern Irish actress Aislinn Meaney (born 1998), Irish association footballer Ashling Murphy (died 2022), Irish primary school teacher and traditional musician, suspected of being murdered Aisling O'Neill, Irish actress Aisling O'Sullivan (born 1968), Irish actress Aislinn Paul (born 1994), Canadian actress Aisling Swaine, Irish academic Aislin, the pen name of Canadian political cartoonist Terry Mosher (born 1942) Fictional characters Aisling, the titular subject in the song "Aisling", on Shane MacGowan's 1994 album The Snake Aisling, the main character in Malinda Lo's novel Ash Aisling in the Irish animated TV programme Ballybraddan Aisling in the anonymous novel Diary of an Oxygen Thief Aisling, a hero in the video game Gigantic Aisling in the novel Son of the Shadows Aisling, aspiring film director in the play Stones in His Pockets Aisling, a young faerie girl in the animated film The Secret of Kells Aisling, the protagonist of the Aisling book series by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, Irish Book Awards 2018 & 2019 winner Ashling, the Pilgrim, a character in the TCG Magic: The Gathering female fire elemental, traveling through her world Aisling, a recurring character in the British-made sitcom Derry Girls Queen Aislinn, wife of the tyrant King Freyne and mother of King Einon in the movie Dragonheart Ashelin in the Jak and Daxter video game series, introduced in Jak II Aisling Duval, a princess of the Empire in the video game Elite: Dangerous Aislinn Foy, the main character in Melissa Marr's novel Wicked Lovely Aisling Laffrey, a character in the video game Path of Exile, member of Immortal Syndicate Aisling "Ash" McCarthy, one of the two main characters in the novel Like Aisling O'Connor, a main character in the novel Light a Penny Candle Aisling O'Dowd, a character in the television show Can't Cope, Won't Cope Aisling Querelle, a character in the television show Carnival Row Aislinn Wishart, a character in the Japanese manga Saki Aisling Noon, a character in The Wheel of Time book series by Robert Jordan See also Ashlyn (disambiguation) Ashley (name) List of Irish-language given names References Irish-language feminine given names Feminine given names

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DTOT

DTOT may refer to: Duct tape occlusion therapy, a method for treating warts by keeping them covered with duct tape for an extended period Don't Tread on This, a United States Soccer supporters group on Facebook "Don't Tread on This" is a 2006 song by United States Soccer player Clint Dempsey

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester%20Poetry%20Prize

Manchester Poetry Prize

The Manchester Poetry Prize is a literary award celebrating excellence in creative writing. It was launched by Carol Ann Duffy and The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2008, and was the first phase of the annual Manchester Writing Competition. Open internationally to writers aged 16 or over, the Manchester Poetry Prize awards a cash prize of £10,000 to the writer of the best portfolio of poems submitted. In addition, during the 2008 and 2010 Prizes, a bursary for study at MMU (or cash equivalent) was awarded to an entrant aged 18–25 as part of the Jeffrey Wainwright Manchester Young Writer of the Year Award. Entrants are asked to submit a portfolio of poetry (three to five poems; the total length of the portfolio should not exceed 120 lines). The poems can be on any subject but must be new work, not published elsewhere (in print, or online). By the closing date of 1 August, the 2008 Manchester Poetry Prize had attracted 1,137 entries (almost 4,700 poems) from over 30 countries. The 2008 competition was judged by duffy with poets Gillian Clarke and Imtiaz Dharker completing the panel. They short-listed six finalists, and the winners were announced at a gala prize-giving ceremony held on Thursday 16 October 2008 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester - an event which officially opened the 2008 Manchester Literature Festival, and featured readings from the judges and all six short-listed entrants. The evening was hosted by James Draper from the Manchester Writing School and featured welcome speeches from the Manchester Literature Festival's Matthew Frost and Rosa Battle from Manchester City Council (representing the Lord Mayor's Office). The joint winners, Lesley Saunders and Mandy Coe, impressed the judges with their contrasting but brilliant styles and shared the £10,000 Prize. Helen Mort, 23, from Sheffield, won the Manchester Young Writer of the Year Award. The runners up were Mike Barlow, Allison McVety and Rosie Shepperd. The Manchester Writing School launched the second Manchester Poetry Prize in 2010 with Simon Armitage, Lavinia Greenlaw and Daljit Nagra as judges. The competition closed on 6 August having received more than 1,000 portfolios (almost 4,000 poems). The award ceremony again formed part of the Manchester Literature Festival and was a gala dinner held at Manchester Metropolitan University, hosted by James Draper and Matthew Frost (this time working as a humorous double act) with music from the Gavin Barras Duo and readings from the judges and six finalists. Armitage gave a speech before announcing the winners: "A question often asked when poetry has one of its brief moments in the spotlight is, 'How is poetry doing? What kind of state is it in? Is it in good health?' And the answer I tend to give is that it is as well as it ever was and no worse than it will ever be. Poetry is not popular. Popular culture is popular. Pop music is popular. Popcorn is popular. Poetry isn't popular. If it were, it wouldn't be poetry. It isn't dormant or dead, or even having a little nap. Poetry is awake, alive, alert, doing its own thing, available to all, attractive to the few, beholden to none. Wherever we find the hot air of politics and the blunt instrument of dogma and the double-speak of the marketplace and the silver tongue of the media, we'll also find poetry – a small but endlessly dense counterweight to all that guff. So, ask me how poetry is doing and that's what I'll usually say. But ask me after judging the Manchester Poetry Prize and I'll say it seems to be in very good health indeed. Prizes and poetry aren't obvious bed-mates. Prizes really belong to the world of game-shows and sport. But if they must exist, then they should be meaningful and they should be credible. The Manchester Poetry Prize is certainly significant; it's one of the biggest in the country already. And in terms of being honourable, asking for anonymous entries ensures that reputations and allegiances don't enter the equation. Also asking for a batch of poems rather than a single entry allows judges to look beyond competency and control in writing and to reward other virtues, such as risk-taking, inventiveness and sustained achievement. There was, throughout the entries, plenty of that on display." The winner of the £10,000 first prize was Judy Brown. Michelle Kern from New York won the Jeffrey Wainwright Manchester Young Writer of the Year Award. The runners up were John Wedgwood Clarke, Clive McWilliam, Lesley Saunders (who won in 2008) and Jack Underwood. The Manchester Writing School launched the first Manchester Fiction Prize in 2009, with Nicholas Royle as Head Judge, joined by Sarah Hall and M. John Harrison; the School launched a second Fiction Prize in 2011, with Royle chairing the panel for a second time, joined by Heather Beck, John Burnside and Alison MacLeod. A third Manchester Poetry Prize followed in 2012, and while the £10,000 main prize will remain, the Young Writer bursary element was dropped. In 2013, the Prize became an annual event and a Manchester Writing for Children Competition (Poetry) was launched, with judges Mandy Coe, Imtiaz Dharker and Philip Gross. References External links Manchester Writing for Children Competition Manchester Writing for Children Competition Launch Manchester Writing Competition MMU Writing School Manchester Literature Festival Manchester Writing Competition Gala Prize Giving Ceremony 2013 Manchester gets into the festival spirit with poetry prize, The Guardian Awards established in 2008 Culture in Manchester British poetry awards

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental%20Bank%20Building

Continental Bank Building

The Continental Bank Building is a 50-story skyscraper at 30 Broad Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. It was completed in 1932 in the Art Deco style. It is next to the New York Stock Exchange Building. History Origins In 1929, a new 50-story building was announced at 30 Broad Street (location of the former 15-story Johnston Building) to house the Continental Bank and Trust Company and various brokers. The site extends along Broad Street at , the length of Exchange Place runs from New Street, and runs along New Street. The building site was once owned by the Dutch Reformed Church which had erected the city's second almshouse on the site before 1659. Architecture and construction The estimated cost of the new building was $20 million. The project was the largest single cooperative building venture undertaken to that time. Cross and Cross were announced as the building's planners. An "unusual" feature of the building was a sub-basement clearing house where owner-tenants each have floor space and can transact business with other owner-tenants in the building by a system of pneumatic tubes to exchange receipts. Architects Morris and O’Connor completed drawings for the building in 1931. The demolition of the Johnston building was planned from May 5 to July 13. The 15-story structure had exterior masonry that bore walls composed of granite (some pieces weighing as much as 10 tons) that were up to three feet thick at the lower walls. The exterior was ashlar granite while the interior was common brick backup laid in cement mortar. Its steel internal skeleton was only designed to carry the floor loads, because the exterior was self-supporting. Opening and owners The building opened for occupancy on April 27, 1932. The commercial real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield established a branch office here in 1932. The City Investing Company bought the building in 1943. Architecture The building was designed as a skyscraper rising 48 stories, above street level with a "simple" architecture. According to the architects, the structure is designed to express straightforward business of the highest class without excessive ornamentation. The first three stories of the façade are clad in limestone with the remainder made up of light-colored brick and dark brick at the spandrels. The building footprint rises from street level to the 20th floor, where the first setback is made; another setback exists at the 23rd floor. The building tower then rises from the 24th to 48th floors. The top of the building is flat (having no ornament). The building's lobby runs through from Broad Street to New Street with two elevator banks which serve the building, one set from the lobby to the 20th floor and the other from the lobby to floors 21 through 47. The 48th floor is accessed by stairs from floor 47. Total rentable space is announced as . The building columns sit on new footings which rest upon rocks. The average depth of the new foundations is below Broad Street. However, the Broad Street side of the building rests on existing caissons. An adjoining structure along the southern property line required triple cantilever plate girders to provide headroom for the elevator doors. There are three floors below ground. The total building weight is estimated at 55,000 tons (7,000 tons of steel). In popular culture 30 Broad Street appears as the "Larrabee Building" in the original 1954 version of the movie Sabrina, as the headquarters of the family business empire. Its address is prominent in a scene late in the movie with Audrey Hepburn standing on the sidewalk outside its entrance. The building and Broad Street are also seen in an early scene when William Holden parks his car out front. The building is also used as a location in the opening scene of the 1954 film Executive Suite, also starring William Holden. A businessman walks out of the building, looks up and down Broad Street for a taxi, then succumbs to a heart attack, setting the movie's plot into motion. References Art Deco architecture in Manhattan Broad Street (Manhattan) Financial District, Manhattan Office buildings completed in 1932 Skyscraper office buildings in Manhattan

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djigou%C3%A9ra%20Department

Djigouéra Department

Djigouéra is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Djigouéra. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne%20D.%20Overholser

Wayne D. Overholser

Wayne D. Overholser (September 4, 1906, in Pomeroy, Washington – August 27, 1996, in Boulder, Colorado), was an American Western writer. Overholser won the 1953 First Spur Award for Best Western Novel for Law Man using the pseudonym Lee Leighton. Law Man was made into the motion picture Star in the Dust, starring John Agar and Richard Boone (and Clint Eastwood in his first - uncredited - Western role), in 1956. In 1955 he won the 1954 (second) Spur Award for The Violent Land. He won the Spur Award for a third time in 1969 for his juvenile novel about the Meeker Massacre, with Lewis Patten. Three additional pseudonyms were John S. Daniels, Dan J. Stevens and Joseph Wayne; combinations of his three sons' names. In popular culture Overholser was also referenced in Stephen King's novel Wolves of the Calla, part of King's Dark Tower, in which he was both mentioned explicitly, and is the namesake of a character in the town of Calla Bryn Sturgis. Work Buckaroo's Code (1947) West of the Rimrock (1949) Draw or Drag (1950) The Snake Stomper (1951) writing as Joseph Wayne Law Man (1953) writing as Lee Leighton Steel to the South (1953) Fabulous Gunman (1954) The Nester (1954) writing as John S. Daniels Beyond the Pass (1956) writing as Lee Leighton Cast a Long Shadow )1957) The Lone Deputy (1960) The Killer Marshal (1961) Standoff at the River (1961) War in Sandoval County (1961) The Bitter Night (1962) The Judas Gun (1962) The Trial of Billy Peale (1963) A Gun for Johnny Deere (1964) To the Far Mountains (1964) Day of Judgement (1965) aka Colorado Incident Big Ugly (1966) writing as Lee Leighton Ride Into Danger (1967) Summer of the Sioux (1967) Hanging at Pulpit Rock (1967) writing as Lee Leighton North to Deadwood (1968) published in German as Dakota Jones (1969) The Meeker Massacre (1969) with Lewis B Patten You'll never hang me (1971) writing as Lee Leighton The Noose (1972) The Long Trail North (1973) Brand 99 (1974) Diablo Ghost (1978) The Trouble Kid (1978) The Cattle Queen Feud (1979) Cassidy (1980) writing as Lee Leighton Sun on the Wall (1981) Mason County War (1981) Dangerous Patrol (1982) The Long Wind (1986) Bunch Grass (1986) Gunplay Valley: The Sweet And Bitter Land (1987) Return of the Kid (1987) By Gun and Spur (1987) Red Snow (1988) The Dry Gulcher (1988) Gunlock (1988) Red Is the Valley (1988) Land of Promises (1989) Proud Journey (1989) Valley of Guns (1991) Cast a Long Shadow (1991) Desperate Man (1992) The Violent Land (1992) Hearn's Valley (1992) Tough Hand (1992) The Hunted (1994) The Patriarch of Gunsight Flat (1996) They Hanged Wild Bill Murphy (1996) Nightmare in Broken Bow (1997) Nugget City (1997) War Party (1997) writing as John S. Daniels The Violent Men (1997) Riders of the Sundowns (1997) Buckskin Man (1998) The Petticoat Brigade (1998) Oregon Trunk (1998) Chumley's Gold (1999) Ride the Red Trail (2000) Tales of the West (2000) Gunflame (2000) The Outlaws (2000) Gateway House (2001) Revenge in Crow City (2001) Rainbow Rider (2001) The Day the Killers Came (2002) The Three Sons of Adam Jones (2003) The Bad Man (2003) Wild Horse River (2003) The Law at Miles City (2004) Bitter Wind (2006) Fight for the Valley (2007) writing as Lee Leighton Tomahawk (2009) writing as Lee Leighton Pass Creek Valley (2009) Shadow on the Land (2009) Law at Angel's Landing (2010) The Man from Yesterday (2010) Death of a Cattle King (2011) Ten Mile Valley (2012) The Waiting Gun (2013) Swampland Empire (2013) Collections The Best Western Stories of Wayne D. Overholser (1984) aka The Best Western Stories References 1906 births 1996 deaths Western (genre) writers People from Pomeroy, Washington

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koloko%20Department

Koloko Department

Koloko is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Koloko. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth%20Williams

Seth Williams

Seth Williams (March 22, 1822 – March 23, 1866) was an American military officer who served as assistant adjutant general of the Union's Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Early life Williams was born in Augusta, Maine. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842, 23rd in a class of 56. He served as aide-de-camp to General Robert Patterson in the Mexican–American War with the rank of second lieutenant. Williams received a brevet to the rank of captain for his conduct at the Battle of Cerro Gordo as a first lieutenant. He was adjutant at West Point from 1850 to 1853 before moving to the adjutant general's office in Washington, D.C. Civil War Williams was promoted to the rank of major in August 1861 and lieutenant colonel on July 7, 1862. On September 28, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Williams a brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from September 23, 1861. President Lincoln nominated Williams for the promotion on December 21, 1861, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on July 17, 1862. He was a groomsman at George McClellan's wedding in New York City on May 22, 1860. Seth Williams served as assistant adjutant general to Major General George B. McClellan in the Department of the Ohio in the summer of 1861. From August 20, 1861, to March 1864, Williams was assistant adjutant general of the Army of the Potomac, responsible for the routine drafting of orders, correspondence, and reports. McClellan named him to that position after unsuccessfully requesting the assignment to Maj. Gen. Fitz John Porter. McClellan and Williams became friends during their service together. Williams was called before the United States Congress Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War to testify about the Battle of Gettysburg. Williams's testimony was especially helpful to Meade. Williams was a convivial officer to whose quarters other officers resorted for company. Due to this, he was often called "The nicest man in the army." Williams later served as inspector general on the staff of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant from the spring of 1864 to February 9, 1866. When Grant decided to recommend surrender to Robert E. Lee during the Appomattox Campaign, it was Williams who took the message to the Confederate lines. He also delivered Grant's terms to the Confederate army. He was present at the surrender on April 9, 1865. Williams was awarded the brevet of colonel for the Battle of Gettysburg. On January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Williams for the brevet grade of major general of volunteers for his service in 1863 and 1864, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination on March 12, 1866. Although slated to begin service as assistant adjutant general of the Military Division of the Atlantic, Williams became ill later that month and left for Boston, Massachusetts. There he died of a brain ailment, described as an "inflammation" on March 23, 1866. He was buried in Augusta's Forrest Grove Cemetery. Fort Williams on Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is named for him. The name was assigned on April 13, 1899. On April 10, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Williams posthumously for appointment to the brevet grade of brigadier general in the regular army, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on May 4, 1866. On July 17, 1866, President Johnson nominated Williams posthumously for appointment to the brevet grade of major general in the regular army, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment on July 23, 1866. Popular culture Gen. Williams was portrayed by actor Clarence Key in the Spielberg-directed biographical drama Lincoln (2012). See also List of American Civil War generals (Union) Notes References Beatie, Russel H., Army of the Potomac: Birth of Command, November 1860 – September 1861, Da Capo Press, 2002, . Eicher, John H., and Eicher, David J., Civil War High Commands, Stanford University Press, 2001, . Hyde, Bill, The Union Generals Speak: The Meade Hearings on the Battle of Gettysburg, Louisiana State University Press, 2003, . Marvel, William, Lee's Last Retreat: the Flight to Appomattox, Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2002. McClellan, George B., Report of the Organization and Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac ..., Freeport: Books for Libraries Press, 1970. [reprint of the 1864 original] Patrick, Marsena, Inside Lincoln's Army: The Diary of Marsena Rudolph Patrick, Provost Marshal General; of the Army of the Potomac, ed. David S. Sparks, New York: Thomas Yoseloff, 1964. Sears, Stephen W., George B. McClellan: The Young Napoleon, New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1988. Warner, Ezra J., Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders, Louisiana State University Press, 1964, . Union Army generals People of Maine in the American Civil War American military personnel of the Mexican–American War United States Military Academy alumni 1822 births 1866 deaths People from Augusta, Maine

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

Ashlyn

Ashlyn or Ashlynn may refer to: People with the given name Ashlyn Gere, American actress Ashlyn Harris, American soccer player Ashlyne Huff, American singer Ashlyn Kilowan, South African cricketer Ashlyn Martin, stage name of Laura Lynn Hale (1946–1991), American model and actress Ashlyn Pearce, American actress Ashlyn Sanchez, American actress Ashlyn Rae Willson, American musician better known as Ashe Ashlyn (album), 2021 album by Ashe Ashlynn Yennie, American actress Ashlyn Smith, 2010 An American Contortionist People with the surname Quenton Ashlyn, British socialite Shannon Ashlyn, Australian actress Fictional characters Ashlynn, in the video game Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Ashlyn Halperin, in the American horror franchise Final Destination Ashlyn Caswell, in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series See also Aisling (name) Ashlyns Hall, building in England Ashlyns School, in England Feminine given names

17178060

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

Photoanalysis

Photoanalysis (or photo analysis) refers to the study of pictures to compile various types of data, for example, to measure the size distribution of virtually anything that can be captured by photo. Photoanalysis technology has changed the way mines and mills quantify fragmented material. Images are a good way to document conditions before, after, and even during blasting activities. The technology is advancing at a high rate, and lenses, storage media memory, light sensitivity and resolution have been improving steadily. Today's digital cameras and camcorders include high-resolution optics, compact size, automatic time and date stamps, good battery life, shutters to freeze motion, and computers to autofocus and eliminate jitter using image stabilization. Mining Photoanalysis in mining operations can provide an automated system that forewarns a company of potential problems with materials, leading to economies and reduced damage caused from over-sized materials. It can also help determine the effectiveness of blasts. A company can use this technology to monitor materials moving on a conveyor belt in an underground environment, to measure piles left over from a blast, and even measure the amount of material being carried by dump trucks or vessels to a destination. Photoanalysis is being used on SAG mills worldwide to control the size of rock being crushed. Companies are using this technology to determine the size of particles being processed in the SAG Mill. Having oversize material entering the SAG mill makes an operation less efficient, costing companies money in electrical and maintenance costs. Photoanalysis technology can eliminate unwanted material before it enters the mill, keeping rock crushing costs low. Forestry Wood chip size can affect the overall quality of a product. With automated photoanalysis systems, companies can remove any unwanted wrong-size particles without stopping their mill process. Photoanalysis can affect how efficiently forestry companies operate. In mills worldwide, photoanalysis technology is improving the use of lumber products, cutting back on the amount of trees being used to operate, and saving companies money through quality control optimization. With the current downturn in the North American forestry industry, operators are looking at making their mills more efficient and effective when processing materials. Photoanalysis technology helps identify any weaknesses in the process by continuously monitoring different sections of an operation. Agriculture Agricultural companies can, using photoanalysis, monitor conveyor belts of food without contaminating the product by touching it. Other benefits of photoanalysis systems include: Automated removal of any unwanted material on food conveyor Improved quality control for the most important parts of the agricultural process Pinpoint accuracy that helps the efficiency and effectiveness of product handling techniques The importance of photoanalysis technology is being noticed by the agricultural industry as it identifies any unwanted materials going through the process. In an example, if a mouse is on a conveyor of corn, photoanalysis technology would be able to identify the unwanted object and remove it before it contaminates the whole process. Origins of photoanalysis technology Photoanalysis technology was created by using the Waterloo Image Enhancement Process in the 1980s. After further development of the imaging process with explosives producer DuPont, engineers Tom Palangio and Takis Katsabanis began selling photoanalysis software commercially. They later renamed the process WipFrag, standing for Waterloo Image Process Fragmentation Today, photoanalysis technology has evolved into stabilized and portable systems that can automatically capture and analyze results instantly. Thousands of these products are currently being used around the world to measure fragmented material. Photoanalysis equipment photos Fragmentation analysis Fragmentation analysis is becoming a popular term in mining, agricultural and forestry industries. With the majority of money in these industries directed towards the proper sizing of materials, companies are using fragmentation analysis to determine various factors within an operation. The two main ways a company keeps track of fragmented material are through manual and automated sieving procedures. Manual sieving involves extracting a sample of material to analyze the size distribution. The results can be tabulated within two days. Automated sieving is an advanced way of sieving materials running through a process. Without having to extract the material, photoanalysis can take place, allowing for immediate results with pinpoint accuracy. Blast Fragmentation Software Operators are using fragmentation analysis to determine the effectiveness of various blasts. With automated sieving technology, workers can track the success of these blasts and receive instant results. Companies are using these results to determine what blasting method yielded the best results for their specific operation. The common variables associated with blast optimization are the provided Particle Size Distribution (PSD) from a shovel fragmentation system, geology including rock type and fracturing, and energy factor. By using photoanalysis the fragmented materials can be monitored, offering pinpoint accuracy and allowing mine operators to make adjustments to future blasting procedures. See Optical Granulometry to view the automated sieving process. Pre-crushing analysis Maintenance costs can be significantly reduced if an operation focuses on the fragmentation of the particles passing through their process. Automated sieving systems can detect and help remove any oversize material before it enters the crusher and causes maintenance problems. It also helps determine the effectiveness of the mining process prior to crushing; the sizing of material is always a critical part of operations in the mining, forestry and agricultural industries. Having an analysis taking place at every major point in an operation allows for the proper tracking of material being processed. Engineers can then determine what part of the process needs improving based solely on the size of material. Post-crushing analysis Measuring how effective industrial crushers are, can help save a company millions of dollars in energy costs on an annual basis. There are two components that affect a typical crusher: the size of the material inputted, and the speed at which the crusher is moving. If the user can find a perfect balance between these two components, the materials will be crushed to the right size in the shortest time possible. Meeting the material standards set by governments and large companies can be hard. Having a post-crushing analysis taking place ensures that no oversize material gets shipped; eliminating the chance of getting fined for not meeting industry specifications. See also Optical granulometry for more information on the photoanalysis process References Data analysis Image processing Mining equipment

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

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta (also Lok Ayukta) ( lokāyukta, "civil commissioner") is the Indian Parliamentary Ombudsman, executed into power, through and for, each of the State Governments of India. It is brought into effect in a state, after passing the Lokayukta Act in respective state Legislature and a person of reputable background is nominated to the post. The post is created to quickly address grievances against the working integrity and efficiency of the government or its administration (public servants). Once appointed, Lokayukta cannot be dismissed or transferred by the government, and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the state assembly, making it a powerful deterrent against corruption and mal-administration of the governing system. The Administrative Reform Commission for Redressal of Citizen's Grievances submitted its interim report to the prime minister in October,1966 with recommendations to set up the Institution of Lokayukta in each of the States to investigate complaints against administrative actions and to improve the standard of public administration in India through investigation of complaints against administrative actions, which includes complaints of corruption, favouritism and indiscipline as other existing systems to handle these issues, namely courts, departmental authorities and other avenues were not sufficient to deal with issues of corruption other malpractices by public servants and therefore, an alternative and efficient system machinery was needed. In 1968, the Government of India on the basis of the Administrative Reforms Commission report and its recommendation established the institution of Lokayukta on the pattern of the Ombudsman Institution and introduced a Bill which provided for appointment of Lok-Pal and its deputies at National level and included Lokayukta for the States. Though the bill passed in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) it could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House). However, the Bill formed the basis of legislation in several States for the creation of Lokayukta and the provisions of the Lokayukta Acts varied from one State to another. As a result of this, resolutions were adopted in the 1st All India Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Conference held in Shimla, to keep a uniformity in the provisions of various Acts of the states and the same was reiterated in the All India Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Conference held in Bhopal on 9th and 10 October 2010. As it was resolved that uniformity in the Acts of all the States is necessary and hence it was planned that this would be feasible only by a Central Legislation. Naresh Kadyan moved public interest litigation before High Court and then contempt of court order petition for not appointing Lokayukta in Haryana. The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) headed by Morarji Desai submitted a special interim report on "Problems of Redressal of Citizen's Grievances" in 1966. In this report, the ARC recommended the setting up of two special authorities designated as 'Lokpal' and 'Lokayukta' for the redressal of citizens' grievances. The Lokayukta, along with the Income Tax Department and the Anti Corruption Bureau, mainly helps people publicise corruption among the Politicians and Government Officials. Many acts of the LokAyukta have resulted in criminal or other consequences for those charged. Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971. This was followed by similar acts that were enacted by the states of Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Delhi. Powers of Lokayukta in each state are different and efforts are being made to make them uniform. Appointment The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of the State, through nomination by its Chief Minister (in consensus with Chief justice of the State High Court, Leaders of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairman of the Legislative Council). Once appointed, Lokayukta can not be dismissed nor transferred by the government, and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the state assembly. Any person who is a judge or a retired Chief Justice or a retired judge of the High Court is eligible to be appointed as Lokayukta. History Lokayukta/Lokayog in Indian states There are no Lokayuktas in Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry. Lokayukta was enacted in Tamil Nadu on 13 July 2018 and was established on 13 November 2018, the Arunachal Pradesh assembly passed a Lokayukta bill On 4 March 2014, the Mizoram assembly passed a Lokayukta Bill in March 2019 Role in combating corruption and maladministration The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013, makes it compulsory for each state to appoint Lokayukta similar to Lokpal at central level for investigation into complaints of corruption against government officers in public offices. As per the Act the institution should have both Judicial and Non-Judicial members. Lokayukta investigates cases of corruption committed at state level, and once proved recommends action. It is a great check on corruption, brings about transparency in the system, makes administrative machinery citizen friendly. His functions largely depend upon jurisdiction vested in him and facilities provided for taking cognizance of citizens’ grievances promptly, dexterously and expeditiously through simple, informal mechanism devoid of technicalities. Institution of Lokpal has not as yet been created at the centre, although efforts have been made since 1959. Meanwhile, Lokayuktas/Lokpal have been established by many states through state legislations. They provide for inquiry/investigation into complaints of corruption against public servants. He protects Citizens’ Right against mal-administration, corruption, delay, inefficiency, non-transparency, abuse of position, improper conduct etc. To keep the powers of Lokayukta neutral and non-biased provision for fixed tenure is made. The procedure to be followed is informal and inexpensive; technicalities do not come in way. Complaint is supported by affidavit, making out case for inquiry. He is representative of Legislature, powerful friend of citizens to act against officials action, inaction or corruption. But not anti-administration, rather helps in humanizing relations between the public and the administration, a step forward in establishing an ‘Open Government’ securing respect for the rule of law, an educator aiming at propagating the prevention of corruption, inefficiency and mal-administration in governance. He is, therefore, a check on corruption. Constitutional Amendment for Effectiveness An amendment to the Constitution has been proposed to implement the Lokayukta uniformly across Indian states. The proposed changes will make the institution of Lokayukta uniform across the country as a three-member body, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge or high court chief justice and comprising the state vigilance commissioner and a jurist or an eminent administrator as other members. Reforms In November 2012, after conclusion of the 11th All India Lokayukta Conference, as many as 16 Lokayuktas sent many recommendations to the Govt of India. The recommendations were: Make Lokayukta the nodal agency for receiving all corruption complaints. Accord Lokayukta jurisdiction over State-level probe agencies. Bring bureaucrats under the ambit of the Lokayuktas. Accord powers of search and seizure and powers to initiate contempt proceedings. Provide Lokayukta administrative and financial autonomy. Bring Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) funded by the government under Lokayukta's jurisdiction. Impact The report of Retd. Justice Santosh Hegde the then incumbent Lokayukta of Karnataka (2011) resulted in the unseating of the Chief Minister of Karnataka from his position. See also The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 Lokpal Citizen's Charter and Grievance Redressal Bill, 2011 Jan Lokpal Bill 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement References Anti-corruption measures in India Anti-corruption agencies Ombudsman posts

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach%20Ville

Zach Ville

Zach Ville (born April 24, 1982) is a former American football defensive end. Ville played college football for the Missouri Tigers. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005, and participated in training camp with the team before being released. He was allocated to the NFL Europa by the Chiefs in January 2006. He played two seasons (2006–07) for the NFL Europa's Rhein Fire, totaling five sacks and 37 tackles for loss from the defensive end position. He played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in 2007. Prior to the start of the 2008 Arena football season he was signed by the Grand Rapids Rampage. References External links Just Sports Stats Missouri Tigers bio Living people 1982 births American football defensive ends Canadian football defensive linemen American players of Canadian football Missouri Tigers football players Rhein Fire players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Grand Rapids Rampage players Cleveland Gladiators players Players of American football from Miami Players of Canadian football from Miami

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldo%2C%20Giovanni%20%26%20Giacomo

Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo

Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo are an Italian trio of comedians, actors, directors and screenwriters, composed of Aldo Baglio (; born 28 September 1958), Giovanni Storti (; born 20 February 1957) and Giacomo Poretti (; born 26 April 1956). Performing in cinema, theatre and television, they are among the most successful and widely known Italian comedians. Their humour is typically Milanese, involving scenes that develop from a simple idea, and that are often centred on stereotypical differences between Northern and Southern Italy. Biography Early Cataldo Baglio, better known simply as Aldo, was born in Palermo but grew up in Milan, where he met Giovanni Storti. They both studied mime and dance at the School of Drama of the Teatro Arsenale of Milan. Giovanni graduated in 1977, and Aldo in 1978, and the two immediately took part in various cabaret shows, including E domani? (1979) and Il suggestibile, as well as performing in various television dramas, including Vacanze di professione. Giacomo Poretti, meanwhile, was part of the cabaret duo "Hansel and Strudel" along with Marina Massironi, who was his girlfriend at the time, and later his wife. Theatre The trio as we know it now was formed in 1985 when Baglio and Storti met Poretti and invited him to make sketches with them. From 1991 the trio – now renamed as Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo – performed in theatre with Marina Massironi. They were in shows such as Summer Lightning (1992, directed by Paola Galassi), Back to the Gerund (with Flavio Oreglio and Antonio Cornacchione), Air Storm (1993, directed by Giancarlo Bozzo), The Shorts (1996, directed by Arturo Brachetti), and The Circus of Paolo Rossi (1995, directed by Giampiero Solari and starring Paolo Rossi). The actress Marina Massironi had joined the comic trio as comedic foil in the nineties. In the 2006 show Anplagghed (directed by Arturo Brachetti), Marina Massironi was replaced by Silvana Fallisi, Aldo's wife. In 2012 the trio returned to the stage with the theatre tour Ammutta Muddica. Television Their first television appearance was in the summer of 1992 in TG delle vacanze alongside the comedy duo Zuzzurro and Gaspare; in the same year, they took part in Su la testa!, hosted by Paolo Rossi. During 1993 they participated in Cielito Lindo with Claudio Bisio and in the period 1995-1997 they were in the cast of Mai dire Gol, a TV show hosted by the Gialappa's Band. The play Tel chi el telùn, was filmed and broadcast by Channel 5 in 1999, directed by Arturo Brachetti. The show was repeated several times in the following years. Back with the Gialappa's Band in 2004, the trio made the sketch show Mai dire domenica. In 2008 they returned to the air with two new plays: Anplagghed, broadcast by Channel 5 and Italy 1; and Pur Purr Rid, which contained a mixture of all the trio's performances. In 2009 they joined the cast of the talk show on Rai 3 Che tempo che fa. On 25 December 2013, they performed in a show for Radioitalia dedicated to the NPO Alice for Children. From 8 May 2014 Ammutta muddica was broadcast on Channel 5, three broadcasts in prime time. Cinema Their big-screen debut was in 1997 with the film Three Men and a Leg, alongside Marina Massironi and Massimo Venier as a writer and director, in which they have repeated several typical sketches of their repertoire with a simple plot. The film was acclaimed by both the public and critics. The success of the first film was repeated in 1998 with That's Life, again with Marina Massironi, and in Ask Me If I'm Happy, released in 2000 and collecting more than seventy billion Italian Lira at the box office, entering the top five of the most profitable Italian movies. In 2002 came The Legend of Al, John and Jack, followed in 2004 by Do You Know Claudia?, with Massimo Venier as director and Paola Cortellesi as the female lead. A special version of their eponymous play was released in 2006, called Anplagghed al cinema. The comic trio returned to the big screen on 19 December 2008 with an episodic film, Il cosmo sul comò, under the direction of comedian Marcello Cesena. On 12 February 2010, they were voice actors in the documentary Oceans 3D, while on 17 December 2010, they released The Santa Claus Gang, the blockbuster of the season with box office takings of more than twenty-five million euros. After four years of absence, on 11 December 2014, the trio returned with The Rich, the Pauper and the Butler. In late 2016, Fuga da Reuma Park was released, which received negative responses from critics and the public. After a three-year hiatus, they returned to critical acclaim in January 2020 with I Hate Summer. Filmography Theatre I corti di Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo (1996): "The short [sketches] of Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo". Tel chi el telùn (1999): , "Here it is the tarpaulin", as the word "telùn" is Milanese for "telone" (En. "tarpaulin", meaning the circus tent); the title is a pun on the phonetically similar word "terùn" (It. "terrone", a depreciative or joking word which indicates people from Southern Italy). Potevo rimanere offeso! (2001): "I could have been offended!" – the show is centred on their Swiss characters. Anplagghed (2006): an ironic transcription of "Unplugged". Ammutta muddica (2012): Sicilian for "Spingi mollica" ("push the crumb"), which means "get busy!". The Best of Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo (2016). Miscellaneous Silvana Fallisi (who has collaborated several times with the trio, for example in Ask me if I'm happy) is married to Aldo, while Marina Massironi was married to Giacomo from 1986 to 1990. Giacomo is currently married to Daniela Cristofori, the actress who appeared in Ask me if I'm happy and Do you know Claudia?. The two have a son named Emanuele. The title of their film The gang of Santas was chosen by their fans on Facebook. All three are fans of Inter Milan. Aldo is 175 cm tall, Giovanni 165 cm and Giacomo 158 cm. Honours See also Tafazzi References External links Italian comedians Italian comedy troupes Comedy collectives Trios

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kourinion%20Department

Kourinion Department

Kourinion, also written Kourignon, is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Kourinion. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kourouma%20Department

Kourouma Department

Kourouma is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Kourouma. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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

Sarcos

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ: STRC) is an American developer of robotics and microelectromechanical systems and related technologies. It was founded in the early 1980s when it was spun out from the University of Utah. The company specializes in creating robotic systems for military and industrial applications. Sarcos' work can be found in a wide variety of applications, ranging from the robotic pirates and dinosaurs at theme parks to the robotic fountains in front of the Bellagio in Hotel in Las Vegas, to NASA space suit testing equipment, prosthetic limbs, and MEMS sensors. Time Magazine named Sarcos’ Guardian XO full-body, powered exoskeleton one of “The 100 Best Inventions of 2020”. The company is developing robots that improve safety and efficiency in a variety of industries such as defense, public safety, manufacturing, logistics, oil & gas, construction, transportation, mining, infrastructure inspection and health care. In September 2021, Sarcos Corp. merged with Rotor Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that was renamed Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation. In April 2022, Sarcos acquired Pittsburgh-based robotics company, RE2, Inc. RE2 has developed autonomous and tele-operated mobile robots for use in aviation, construction, defense, energy, subsea, and medical industries, which will continue to be offered through Sarcos. History Sarcos was founded in 1983 by Stephen Jacobsen and operated principally as a bioengineering research institution. By 1992, Jacobsen increased attention to commercial interests such as animated film props, prostheses, and human/computer interfaces. In 2000, Sarcos accepted a grant from DARPA, the research arm of the United States Department of Defense, to develop a design for a powered exoskeleton suitable for military applications. DARPA accepted the Sarcos design in 2006 and the firm began developing prototypes. In November 2007, Raytheon purchased Sarcos for an undisclosed sum, seeking to expand into robotics research and production. In 2006, Sarcos attracted media attention for developing an exoskeleton that is designed to be worn by a human, that was at the time slated for production in 2008 for the United States Army. From 2007 until 2014, Sarcos operated as the robotics division of American defense contractor Raytheon and was known as Raytheon Sarcos. During this period, Raytheon Sarcos was focused exclusively on developing technologies for use by U.S. governmental agencies. The company was a division of Raytheon until 2015 when Raytheon Sarcos President and Mission Center Executive Dr. Fraser Smith and technology entrepreneur Ben Wolff led a consortium that acquired the business from Raytheon. In September 2016, Cottonwood Technology Fund, Caterpillar, GE Ventures and Microsoft led a financing round to provide Sarcos with growth capital to commercialize its products. A number of additional investors have also provided funding, including Schlumberger, Rotor Capital, Alex. Brown, DIG Investment and others. Sarcos was listed on NASDAQ in September 2021. Sarcos has developed technologies in partnership with, and for, government agencies such as DARPA, NASA, the Department of Homeland Security, Fortune 100 companies such as AT&T, Boeing, Ford, Merck, and Xerox PARC, and universities such as MIT and Carnegie Mellon. With more than a million invested in the development of its technologies and over 140 patents related to its core products, Sarcos’ technologies represent decades of advancements in complex electro-mechanical and biologically inspired engineered systems. Sarcos has been one of the top recipients of DARPA funding over the years. Products Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation is developing and commercializing its Guardian series of robots, as well as the Sapien line of robot arms from RE2, which includes models with capabilities ranging from precision arms for surgical applications to rugged outdoor arms for construction tasks, as well as the Sapien Sea Class system, which can operate in shallow and deep water. Guardian S - Portable surveillance and inspection robot The Sarcos Guardian S robot was designed for portable surveillance and inspection. The Guardian S can be tele-operated from miles away, can traverse stairs, culverts, pipes, tanks, and vertical ferromagnetic surfaces, and includes two-way real-time video, voice and data communication. It aims to improve safety and efficiency for workers and is optimized to operate in confined spaces and dangerous environments. It is designed for use across a variety of industries, such as public safety, disaster recovery, infrastructure inspection, aerospace, maritime, oil and gas and mining. Guardian GT - Force-multiplying dexterous robot The Sarcos Guardian GT dexterous industrial robot is mounted on a vehicle base and can lift up to 1,000 pounds with arms that precisely follow an operator's motions. It can be tele-operated to keep humans safe while performing dangerous tasks, such as dismantling nuclear power plants. The product is sold on a made-to-order basis and was designed for industries such as manufacturing, construction, logistics, transportation and power generation. Guardian XO – Exoskeleton robot The Sarcos Guardian XO is a full-body powered exoskeleton, designed for a variety of industrial and military applications, which is currently under development and is said to become commercially available in the future. The Guardian XO is powered by standard lithium ion batteries and is designed to increase strength and endurance while helping to prevent injury. The Guardian XO enables workers to lift up to 200 pounds repeatedly without strain or fatigue. Guardian XT – Dexterous tele-operated robot The Sarcos Guardian XT dexterous tele-operated robot was introduced in 2020 and is based on the upper-body of the Guardian XO exoskeleton. It has been adapted to attach to a variety of mobile bases, such as wheeled or tracked vehicles that can operate at height. The Guardian XT can operate on boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks, which can address a variety of maintenance and logistics needs while keeping a worker safe while performing dangerous work. Sarcos is also developing a defense version, the Guardian DX, and announced a contract with the U.S. Navy for its development. Sapien Arms The Sapien family of robotic arms was unveiled in April 2021. These robotic arms are meant to provide human-like capabilities beyond traditional industrial arms and collaborative robots. Sapien Sea Class The Sapien Sea Class is a single- or dual-armed system designed for subsea use. The arms each offer six degrees of freedom for “human-like dexterity” and can operate at a depth of 300 meters, or deeper if adapted. Product development history Since its inception in 1983, Sarcos has produced a wide variety of robotic devices for different applications. It built undersea salvage robots for the United States Navy and other units for law enforcement organizations. Sarcos also builds robotic props for films and amusement park attractions. For example, Sarcos has built some of the animated pirates seen in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction appearing at four Disney theme parks, the Wicked Witch of the West audio-animatronic at Disney's Hollywood Studios' The Great Movie Ride, the robotic dinosaurs for Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the robotic fountains for the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. References External links Sarcos web site Health care companies based in Utah Manufacturing companies based in Salt Lake City Robotics companies of the United States Medical technology companies of the United States American companies established in 1983 Health care companies established in 1983 Raytheon Company 1983 establishments in Utah Companies formed by management buyout Companies listed on the Nasdaq

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morolaba%20Department

Morolaba Department

Morolaba is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Morolaba. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%27Dorola%20Department

N'Dorola Department

N'Dorola is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of N'Dorola . Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathsville%2C%20North%20Carolina

Heathsville, North Carolina

Heathsville is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. The community is located along North Carolina Highway 561. References Unincorporated communities in North Carolina Unincorporated communities in Halifax County, North Carolina Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina micropolitan area

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orodara%20Department

Orodara Department

Orodara is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Orodara. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman%20Betts

Norman Betts

Norman M. Betts (born April 1, 1954 in Doaktown, New Brunswick) is a Chartered Accountant, university professor, and former provincial politician. Norman Betts graduated from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in 1978 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and went to work for a firm of chartered accountants in Fredericton, New Brunswick with whom he remained associated until 1988. In 1991, he obtained a PhD in Management (accounting and finance) from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The following year joined the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick as an associate professor where he held various responsibilities including Assistant Dean of the Master of Business Administration program. In 1997, Norman Betts was an unsuccessful candidate for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick in a contest won by Bernard Lord. The Party was voted in power in the 1999 New Brunswick general election and Betts won a seat in the Southwest Miramichi riding and was immediately appointed Minister of Finance. Betts held the position until October 9, 2001 when he was made the Minister of Business New Brunswick. In the June 9, 2003 New Brunswick general election, Norman Betts lost his seat to Liberal Party candidate, Rick Brewer. Betts then returned to his teaching job at the University of New Brunswick. He has served on the board of directors of several companies including Tembec Inc. and on the board of the Nature Conservancy for the Atlantic Canada region. In 2005, he was appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Norman Betts was appointed to the board of directors of the Bank of Canada in June 2014. References Norman M. Betts profile at the University of New Brunswick Norman M. Betts profile at the Bank of Canada 1954 births University of New Brunswick alumni Queen's University at Kingston alumni Canadian accountants Canadian educators Academic staff of the University of New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick MLAs Members of the Executive Council of New Brunswick People from Northumberland County, New Brunswick Canadian people of English descent Living people 21st-century Canadian politicians Finance ministers of New Brunswick

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samogohiri%20Department

Samogohiri Department

Samogohiri is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Samogohiri. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samorogouan%20Department

Samorogouan Department

Samorogouan is a department or commune of Kénédougou Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of . Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kénédougou Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindou%20Department

Sindou Department

Sindou is a department or commune of Léraba Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Sindou. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Léraba Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico%20of%20Casoria

Ludovico of Casoria

Ludovico da Casoria (; 11 March 1814 – 30 March 1885) - born Arcangelo Palmentieri - was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member of the Order of Friars Minor. He was a renowned social reformer who founded both the Grey Friars of Charity and the Grey Sisters of Saint Elizabeth. Pope Francis canonized him as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church on 23 November 2014; he remains a patron of Casoria and of his religious orders. Life Early life Arcangelo Palmentieri, was born in Casoria, near Naples, on 11 March 1814. He apprenticed as a cabinet maker in his youth. He entered the novitiate of the Order of Friars Minor on 1 July 1832, taking the name Ludovico. Ludovico was ordained five years later and was appointed to teach philosophy, mathematics, and chemistry to the younger members of the Order at the Franciscan priory of Saint Peter (San Pietro) in Naples. Ludovico reported having a mystical experience in 1847, after which he embarked on a lifetime of establishing works to care for the poor and needy of the time, founding dispensaries and orphanages. About 1852 he opened a school for the education of African boys and girls redeemed from slavery. He also founded institutions for the deaf and the mute. He also worked to provide care for the elderly members of his own Order. In addition to an infirmary for friars of his province, he began charitable institutes in Naples, Florence and Assisi. Founder Following the advice of his superiors to find others to whom he could entrust this work, in 1859 he instituted a community of men as a religious congregation of the Franciscan Third Order Regular at San Pietro. The group was composed of men who had belonged to the Secular Franciscans. They became known as the Gray Friars of Charity () on account of the traditional grayish color of the Franciscan religious habit. Three years later, he instituted likewise a congregation of religious women, known as the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Elizabeth (Suore Elisabettiane Bigie), whom he placed under the protection of Elizabeth of Hungary, one of the first members of the Third Order of Saint Francis and its patron saint. The work of the friars spread to the United States, where they served the Italian American community in New Jersey; the Holy See formally approved the friars in 1877. Due to the small number of members still in the congregation, the Holy See disbanded the friars in 1971. A new group of men and women, dedicated to his vision, however, currently exists in the process of forming. The Franciscan Sisters of Saint Elizabeth currently serve in Italy, the United States of America, Ethiopia, India, Panama and the Philippines. Death and veneration A serious and painful illness attacked Ludovico around 1876; he never completely recovered and died nine years later. Within months after the death of Ludovico, the cause for his canonization was introduced in Rome. Pope John Paul II beatified him on 18 April 1993 and Pope Francis canonized him on 23 November 2014. His feast day is celebrated on 30 March. His spiritual testament begins: "The Lord called me to himself with a most tender love, and with an infinite charity he led and directed me along the path of my life." (Saint of the Day) The reconstructed body of San Ludovico da Casoria is visible in the Basilica of Santa Chiara. The new transparent urn replaces the small reliquary that contained the bones of the friar since 2015. On 1 November, after the mass celebrated by the provincial father of the Friars Minor, Carlo D'Amodio, the urn showing the body in its natural was discovered anatomical conformity, covered by the Franciscan habit. The skeleton, preserved in its entirety, was reconstituted by medical experts Professor Michele Papa, Professor of Normal Human Anatomy at the Luigi Vanvitelli University of Naples, Professor Rosaria Maria Anna Costanzo, Pathological Anatomy Researcher and Doctor Domenico Ronga, emeritus Primary Pascale Institute of Naples. The body is visible in the plastic image of the moment of death, which occurred at 7.15 am on 30 March 1885 in the Marino hospice of Posillipo. References Sources Acta Ordinis Minorum (May, 1907), 156–158; The Catholic World (November, 1895), 155–166; Voce di Sant' Antonio (July, 1907), 23–26. External links Hagiography Circle An account in Italian of his founding of the first school in Umbria for the care of deaf-mutes. Attribution 1814 births 1885 deaths People from the Province of Naples Italian Friars Minor Italian anti-poverty advocates 19th-century Italian Roman Catholic priests Founders of Catholic religious communities Beatifications by Pope John Paul II Italian Roman Catholic saints Franciscan saints 19th-century venerated Christians Canonizations by Pope Francis

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer%20Calvert

Jennifer Calvert

Jennifer Calvert (born 7 December 1963 in Ontario) is a Canadian actress with many years' experience on stage and primarily UK television. She trained at RADA and is most famous for her role in children's comedy drama Spatz in the 1990s. She has guest-starred in other shows such as Mike and Angelo, Stargate SG-1 (3 episodes), The Fast Show, Red Dwarf and Holby City. She appeared in adverts for Energizer batteries and the feature film Proteus. In the late 1980s she also played the part of Cheryl Boyanowsky in long-running soap opera Brookside. References External links Living people Canadian stage actresses Canadian television actresses Actresses from Ontario 1963 births Alumni of RADA

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risdon%20Beazley

Risdon Beazley

Risdon Archibald Beazley (1904–1979) was the founder of Risdon Beazley Ltd, a Marine salvage company that operated from 1926 to 1981 in Southampton, England. Early career Beazley formed his company in 1926, when he was 22 years old. Throughout the life of the companies their base remained at Clausentum Yard, Bitterne Manor, Southampton. By the 1930s Risdon Beazley Ltd. was undertaking demolition work and wreck removal. In 1936 Beazley was a partner in the salvage of the square rigger Herzogin Cecilie. In 1937 the British cargo ship English Trader went ashore whilst entering Dartmouth Harbour; Risdon Beazley removed and cut up the bow section. In the same year Kantoeng, then the largest tin dredge in the world, capsized whilst under tow of Smit International tugs; Risdon Beazley removed the hull. War years At the outbreak of World War II the Admiralty requisitioned salvage vessels and most were put under Risdon Beazley's management. By 1945 Risdon Beazley were operating 61 vessels, including 29 that were owned by the Admiralty, working as far east as Colombo. They lost three vessels and a barge in the war. The other managers operated less than 20 vessels between them. Risdon Beazley managed all but three of the salvage vessels that went to France for D-Day; their ships went on to clear ports in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The vessels were civilian crewed. Usually the only military people aboard were DEMS gunners and a salvage officer. The company built 22 Fairmile Motor Gun Boats and Motor Torpedo Boats; they were the fastest UK yard to turn out the D type MTB and fourth fastest in the UK for all Fairmiles. They also built ten harbour Service launches. At the end of the war they retained the self-propelled hoppers Foremost 17 and Foremost 18 and the Coastal Salvage vessels Lifeline and Help. They spent several successful years in rescue towage using the salvage tug Twyford (ex-Warden) and the Ashford (ex-Empire Sandy). Twenty other vessels joined and left the fleet in the years immediately after the war. Later the landing craft Topmast 16, 18 and 20 were rebuilt for salvage work; Topmast 16 and Lifeline maintained emergency moorings around the UK coast. The fleet included the smaller Topmast 17 (an ex Inshore minesweeper) and the Queen Mother (an ex-Bristol Channel Pilot cutter). Post war activities RB found his niche in cargo recovery, which had been the preserve of the Italian Company SORIMA before the war. Treasury figures show that over four years in the 1950s they contributed £187,000 to the Exchequer as a result of this work. The new recovery vessels Twyford and Droxford were delivered in the 1950s. The cost of the Droxford was £406,000, the Treasury contributed £25,000. They recovered 56,000 tons of non-ferrous metals from depths down to 300 meters, working worldwide. In the sixties Risdon Beazley had co-operated with Ulrich Harms of Hamburg. A notable joint operation was to salvage Isambard Kingdom Brunel's ship from the Falkland Islands and redeliver it to Bristol. Beazley sold his interests to Ulrich Harms between 1969 and 1971. In 1972 Harms sold the companies to Smit Tak of Rotterdam. Initially Risdon Beazley Marine Ltd. expanded with the purchase of the floating cranes Brunel and Telford, plus the 5,000 BHP Seaford and pontoons. By the late 1970s, the fleet was run down, and the company closed in 1981. See also King Salvor class salvage vessel References Notes Bibliography 20th-century British businesspeople 1904 births 1979 deaths

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne%20Holst

Arne Holst

Arne Holst (March 16, 1904 – December 27, 1991) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of fifth in the four-man event at St. Moritz in 1948. References 1948 bobsleigh two-man results 1948 bobsleigh four-man results 1952 bobsleigh two-man results 1952 bobsleigh four-man results Bobsleigh two-man results: 1932-56 and since 1964 Olympic bobsledders for Norway Bobsledders at the 1948 Winter Olympics Bobsledders at the 1952 Winter Olympics Norwegian male bobsledders 1904 births 1991 deaths

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Stewart%20Socha

John Stewart Socha

John Stewart Socha is a Spring Grove, Minnesota-based radio broadcaster and journalist who specializes in technology subjects. Socha, originally working on the air as John Stewart, began his broadcasting career in 1981 was an on-air personality at WTMJ in Milwaukee, and later hosted the "Morning Report" at WOAI in San Antonio, Texas. In 1990, he relocated to Spring Grove, Minnesota to create ACPress.com, which offered audio and mixed media tutorials for new computer users. He also produced The Radio Computer Magazine, which was syndicated on the Sun Radio Network, and was a guest commentator on high-tech issues for the Business News Network, WBAL radio in Baltimore, and the Australian Triple M Network's weekly Byte This program. Socha also wrote articles on both digital and film photography, using the byline "John Stewart," for eDigitalPhoto and Shutterbug magazines. They can now be found in the Shutterbug web site archives. He has also been cited in numerous publications as an expert in high-tech issues. From 2001 - 2006, he was station manager for WKBH, a Roman Catholic radio station in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Socha now produces radio, television and multimedia projects for a number of non-profit organizations, including the Catholic Diocese of LaCrosse. He has hosted and produced more than 500 weekly radio shows, "Connecting The Diocese." [diolc.org/connecting] To date, Socha has produced and narrated 12 audio tutorials, ranging from the 1994 “The DOS Tape” to computer-based CDs tutorials for first-time users of digital cameras and eBay auctions. His wife, book designer and editor Alice Andersen, has co-written and co-produced these tutorials. Socha has also brought his expertise to Western Technical College in LaCrosse, where he taught non-credit courses on digital photography. Socha received the 2005 Distinguished Netizen Award from SharewareJunkies.com for his work in high-tech journalism and computer education. For more than six years, he has answered listeners' questions on a popular statewide mid-day show hosted by Larry Meillor on Wisconsin Public Radio (wpr.org). He published (2012) the (printed) book, How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought! and a second edition is now in print. References External links LaCrosse Tribune profile Profile in June 1994 edition of Nation’s Business Letter to the Editor in the June 24, 2001 edition of Time Magazine (as John Stewart) American radio personalities Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American technology writers American male journalists EBay People from Spring Grove, Minnesota Catholics from Minnesota

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantabrian%20Unity

Cantabrian Unity

Cantabrian Unity () is a Cantabrian political party based in Torrelavega. It upholds the "Cantabrian Lábaru" as the legitimate flag of Cantabria, and advocates the linguistic integrity of the Cantabrian territory. The party has no defined ideological position. Cantabrian Unity was founded in early 2000 by breakaway members of the Regionalist Party of Cantabria and the defunct Union for the Progress of Cantabria headed by Juan Hormaechea. It is limited to the area of the autonomous Cantabrian community. It has been registered with the Ministry of the Interior since 5 July 2002. The party participated in municipal elections in Cantabria in 2003, and received nearly 7,000 votes towards the Cantabrian Parliament. Political parties in Cantabria Political parties established in 2000 Regionalist parties in Spain 2000 establishments in Spain Political parties disestablished in 2011 2011 disestablishments in Spain Defunct political parties in Spain

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barani%20Department

Barani Department

Barani is a department or commune of Kossi Province in Western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Barani. According to the 1996 census, the department has a total population of 49,144. The department of Barani borders the country of Mali to the North. The village of Barani is most well known as the site of an annual horse festival. It can be reached via a road heading north from the village of Bomborokui. Towns and villages Barani (4 804 inhabitants) (capital) Babakuy (1 094 inhabitants) Bangassi-Koro (420 inhabitants) Bangassi Kourou (4 804 inhabitants) Berma (1 450 inhabitants) Bogo (327 inhabitants) Boulé (491 inhabitants) Boulemporo (1 397 inhabitants) Cissé (918 inhabitants) Diamahoun (1 348 inhabitants) Djallo (510 inhabitants) Dienwely (534 inhabitants) Douré (413 inhabitants) Illa (1 633 inhabitants) Kamandadougou (1 068 inhabitants) Karekuy (1 003 inhabitants) Kessekuy (1 053 inhabitants) Kinseré (1 334 inhabitants) Kolonkan Goure Ba (616 inhabitants) Kolonkan Goure Diall (1 293 inhabitants) Konkoro (594 inhabitants) Koroni (762 inhabitants) Koubé (575 inhabitants) Koulerou (1 978 inhabitants) Manekuy (576 inhabitants) Mantamou (1 086 inhabitants) Medougou (1 766 inhabitants) Nabasso (881 inhabitants) Niako (479 inhabitants) Niemini-Peulh (137 inhabitants) Gnimanou (2 176 inhabitants) Ouemboye (382 inhabitants) Oueressé (1 384 inhabitants) Pampakuy (559 inhabitants) Sekuy (576 inhabitants) Sekuy-Ira (62 inhabitants) Sokoura (2 280 inhabitants) Soudogo (670 inhabitants) Tira (779 inhabitants) Torokoto (2 991 inhabitants) Waribèrè (961 inhabitants) Yalankoro (980 inhabitants) References Departments of Burkina Faso Kossi Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac%20Woodfin

Zac Woodfin

Zac Woodfin (born March 19, 1983 in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American football coach and former linebacker. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2005, and went on to have stints with the Baltimore Ravens, Frankfurt Galaxy and the Houston Texans. Zac attended Prattville High School. He played college football at UAB. College In 2004, Woodfin recorded 15 tackles against Houston, he later received C-USA player of the week honors for his accomplishment. He finished with a school-record of 372 tackles. Professional career During the 2005 Combine, Zac was clocked with 4.7 40 yard dash, 37-inch vertical jump and scored a 21 on the Wonderlic intelligence test. He was not selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, however he received training camp offers from the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. On April 26, 2005 the Packers signed Woodfin and linebacker Roy Manning. Zac, and Wide Receiver Craig Bragg were released by the Packers on November 2, 2005. After being cut by the Packers, Woodfin became a member of the New Orleans Saints practice squad. On December 9, 2005, Woodfin was signed to the practice squad after linebacker Ray Lewis was placed on injured reserve. On June 20, 2006, Woodfin, along with quarterback Sonny Cumbie, linebacker Ricky Foley and defensive back Zach Norton, were released by the Baltimore Ravens. On July 10, 2006 Zac and former Vikings' receiver Bethel Johnson signed with the Houston Texans. He was drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Europe Draft by the Frankfurt Galaxy. Post career In 2006 Woodfin was an intern at UAB. He assisted with football, men's and women's basketball as well as track and field programs. In 2007, he volunteered for Alabama's football team to help assist with in-season training. After he was cut by the Texans, Zac was hired as a performance specialist at Athletes' Performance in Los Angeles. He worked with many clients who played for various organizations in the NFL, NBA, MLB and even Olympic athletes. His main focus was on off-season training for NFL veterans as well as Combine training for recently graduated college players including Sione Fua, Mason Foster and Taiwan Jones. On February 22, 2011, Woodfin was hired by the Packers as a strength and conditioning assistant. His roles included designing, organizing and implementing strength and conditioning programs as well as speed and agility sessions. He replaced former Strength and Conditioning specialist Dave Redding. On January 22, 2014 Woodfin was hired by his alma mater UAB as head of the Blazers Strength and Conditioning Program. The UAB football program was eliminated in December 2014. On December 29, Woodfin was reported to have accepted the Head Strength and Conditioning job at the University of Southern Mississippi. On February 23, 2017 Woodfin was hired as the new Head Strength and Conditioning coach at the University of Kansas. Woodfin was hired as the Director of Athletic Performance by the University of Missouri on December 26, 2019. Personal life Woodfin received a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from UAB. He is married Fawn. They have two children, and currently reside in Lawrence, KS. References 1983 births Living people American football linebackers UAB Blazers football players Green Bay Packers players New Orleans Saints players Baltimore Ravens players Frankfurt Galaxy players Houston Texans players Green Bay Packers coaches American strength and conditioning coaches

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Michael

Paul Michael

Paul Michael (August 15, 1926 – July 8, 2011) was an American actor. He was a regular guest star on American television appearing in Kojak, Hill Street Blues, Alias and Frasier. He also played King Johnny Romano on Dark Shadows. He was also in movies such as Mask of the Red Death and the TV movie Where There's a Will. He was best known for his appearances on Broadway where he frequently played the title role in Zorba the Greek, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and the barber in Man of La Mancha. He danced in Tovarich with Vivien Leigh on Broadway in 1963. Personal life Michael was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He began singing at a young age in school productions. He served as a sergeant in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war he went to college with the G.I. Bill receiving a B.A. in English literature from Brown University. He was married for 23 years to actress Marion Ross, his third wife. He is survived by his two sons Matt and Greg Michael. Death Michael died from heart failure on July 8, 2011, at his home in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 84. Filmography Film Television References External links 1926 births 2011 deaths American male film actors American male television actors Brown University alumni Male actors from Providence, Rhode Island

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20presidents%20of%20Club%20de%20Gimnasia%20y%20Esgrima%20La%20Plata

List of presidents of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata

Throughout its more than 120 years of history, the Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata has had 55 presidents who took on the responsibility of steering the institution. Many of them contributed to the growth of the Club over the years. The president who had the longest term was Oscar Emir Venturino, who served for 11 years. Héctor Atilio Delmar was the only president to serve three terms: 1983–1989, 1992–1998, and 2010–2012. Miguel Gutiérrez and Edelmiro Palacios had two terms each. The current president of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is Gabriel Pellegrino. On 15 December 2019, after declining to seek re-election, Pellegrino was re-elected to a three-year term First president Saturnino Perdriel was the founder and first president of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. Perdriel was an outstanding neighbour and merchant during the first few years of the city of La Plata, in addition to being a civil servant at the Treasury Department of the Province of Buenos Aires. He died prematurely in 1888, after one year as club president. Electoral system Nowadays, the president of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is chosen by its associates, by means of general elections that take place every three years. Any club member over 18 years of age, and with at least three years seniority in the club, have a right to vote. Members with over seven years seniority have a right to be elected to the club governmental body, the Management Commission or "Directory". List of presidents Below are listed all the presidents elected since the foundation of the Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata: Largest periods See also Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata History of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata References Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%20Patrick%27s%20Chapel%2C%20Heysham

St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham

St Patrick's Chapel is a ruined building that stands on a headland above St Peter's Church, in Heysham, Lancashire, England (). It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Description The ruin dates from the 8th or 9th century, and is built of sandstone rubble. The plan is a plain slightly tapering rectangle measuring by . Consolidation work was carried out in 1903 using stone tiles. Most of the south wall, the east gable wall, and the east part of the north wall are still present. The south wall contains a doorway with long-and-short jambs and an arch with concentric grooves. Near the chapel is a group of six rock-cut tombs from the 11th century and a separate group of two rock-cut tombs. Each group is listed at Grade I, and each tomb has an associated socket probably intended for a timber cross. They featured on the cover of Black Sabbath's 2000 album The Best of Black Sabbath. Archaeology In 1977 an excavation took place in and to the south of the chapel, which dated the site to the late 6th or early 7th century. The buried skeletons uncovered were dated as no earlier than the 10th century. A further excavation took place in April 1993 on land below the stone coffins. No human bones were found but more than 1,200 artefacts were recovered, which showed that the site had been occupied about 12,000 years ago. See also Grade I listed churches in Lancashire Grade I listed buildings in Lancashire Scheduled monuments in Lancashire Listed buildings in Heysham References External links Oxford University Woruldhord project - St Patrick's Chapel Ruins in Lancashire Chapels in England Scheduled monuments in Lancashire Roman Catholic churches in Lancashire Churches in the City of Lancaster Grade I listed churches in Lancashire

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educate%20Together

Educate Together

Educate Together () is an educational charity in Ireland which is the patron body to "equality-based, co-educational, child centred, and democratically run" schools. It was founded in 1984 to act as the patron body for the new multidenominational schools that opened after the establishment of the Dalkey School Project. As of 2019, Educate Together is the patron of 90 national schools in Ireland. In 2014 three Educate Together Second Level Schools opened in Dublin 15, Drogheda and Lucan along with the first Educate Together school outside Ireland, in Bristol in the United Kingdom. In joint patronage with Kildare and Wicklow ETB, Educate Together opened another second-level school, Celbridge Community School, in 2015. History Educate Together has its roots in the Dalkey School Project founded in the 1970s. Before multi-denominational education, some of those involved in education in Ireland, such as Áine Hyland, Michael Johnston and Florrie Armstrong, questioned the denominational nature of the system and the need to have students of different faiths in different schools. This group of educationalists and parents established the organisation with the stated aim: The organisers of the school met opposition from a conservative Catholic group that circulated a leaflet in the Dalkey area alleging that the new school was "atheistic", "divisive", "hostile to religion" and "a precedent for major trouble in other areas". As of 2016, the majority of primary schools in Ireland are owned by religious communities (or boards of governors). Of the 3,200 primary schools in Ireland, only 2% are multidenominational. The Dalkey School Project was founded in 1975. The school opened at the start of the 1978–79 school year in temporary premises with Florrie Armstrong as the school principal. By 1984 two other multi-denominational schools had been started and Educate Together was established as a co-ordinating umbrella body. The organisation became a company limited by guarantee in 1998, and from the year 2000, all new Educate Together schools operate with the patronage of the national company. Educate Together has charitable status in Ireland. In 2016, Educate Together was awarded Secularist of the Year by the UK's National Secular Society, for putting "secularist principles into action and [demonstrating] what a 21st century secular education system should look like – children and young people educated together, taught an ethical education curriculum in a school with an inclusive ethos without any imposition of religion". Growth The number of schools run by the organisation has grown: in 2007 it was 40, in 2008 it was 44 and by 2018 this number had risen to over 100 including its second-level schools and its schools in the UK. In terms of pupil numbers, 2018 was the first year in which there were over 25,000 students attending an Educate Together school. By 2009 Educate Together had become the fastest-growing patron of schools in Ireland. In 2015, three new schools opened in Tuam, County Galway, Pelletstown, Dublin and New Ross, County Wexford and one in Kildare. Ethos Educate Together schools seek to "guarantee equality of access and esteem" to children irrespective of their social, cultural or religious background. Educate Together schools seek to be "learner centred" in their approach to education, and are intended to be run as "participatory democracies, with respectful partnership between parents, pupils and teachers". Curriculum Educate Together schools teach the Irish Primary School Curriculum, which includes 30 minutes a day (2 hours 30 minutes per week) to be spent on faith formation. In an Educate Together school this time is spent teaching their Learn Together Ethical Education Curriculum rather than the religious instructions programmes taught in denominational schools. There are four strands to this programme. Moral and Spiritual: children learn about feelings and values, the development of conscience, choices and consequences, stillness and meditation. Equality and Justice: children learn about wants and needs, rights and responsibilities; the promotion of equality and the nature of democracy locally (student councils are encouraged), nationally and globally. Belief Systems: children learn about the rites and ceremonies, celebrations, key figure and beliefs and values of the six main world religions: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Sikhism. Schools also address Atheism, Agnosticism and Humanism. Ethics and the Environment: children learn about appreciation and stewardship of the natural world. Educate Together schools have an ethos of respect, diversity & inclusion. Primary schools As of 2022, there are 96 Educate Together primary schools in Ireland, in 21 different counties. In addition, the Educate Together Academy Trust in the UK has five primary schools in the south west of England. Second level schools As of 2022, there are 23 second-level schools operating with Educate Together involved as either patron, co-patron or partner. These second-level schools aim not to 'teach to the test' but to instead develop their students' skills in creative and critical thinking, communication, teamwork, research and leadership. Research published by Trinity College in 2008 showed that 90 per cent of parents who sent their children to an Educate Together school would send their children to a secondary school based on the same model if it was available. Educate Together's first second-level school – Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School – welcomed its first group of first-year students in August 2014. Educate Together is also joint patron of Kishoge Community School in Lucan and Ballymakenny College in Drogheda. It opened Celbridge Community School in August 2015 with Kildare and Wicklow Educational Training Board. Colleges of education In the Irish system, student teachers complete their initial teacher education in state-funded, religiously run Colleges of Education, where time is set aside for Religious Education and the study of either the Catholic or Church of Ireland religious instruction programmes. Educate Together offers a one-year, part-time postgraduate Certificate in Ethical and Multi-denominational Education in partnership with St Patrick's College of Education, Dublin. See also Education in the Republic of Ireland References External links Official website Dalkey Project National School site Education in the Republic of Ireland Children's charities based in the Republic of Ireland Child education organizations

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

Vasseur

Vasseur is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include: Adolphe Bazaine-Vasseur (1809–1893), French railway engineer Alain Vasseur (born 1948), French cyclist Alexis Vasseur, French-American mathematician Cédric Vasseur (born 1970), French cyclist, son of Alain Dominique Henri Vasseur (born 1951), French-American art museum curator Flore Vasseur (born 1973), French filmmaker, novelist, journalist and entrepreneur Frédéric Vasseur (born 1968), French motor sport engineer Gaston Vasseur (1904–1971), French linguist Isabelle Vasseur (born 1959), member of the National Assembly of France Jean-Luc Vasseur (born 1969), French football manager Leo Vasseur, Canadian politician Léon Vasseur (1844–1917), French composer, organist and conductor Louis Vasseur (1885–1968), French athlete Noel Le Vasseur (1798–1879), trader and merchant from Canada Paul Vasseur (1884–1971), French swimmer and water polo player Peter Le Vasseur (born 1938), artist from Guernsey Philippe Vasseur (born 1943), French politician See also Levasseur (surname) French-language surnames

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factory%20%28TV%20series%29

Factory (TV series)

Factory is an American comedy television series. The series received a six-episode order from Spike, where it premiered on June 29, 2008. The series, produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, was directed by and stars Mitch Rouse, and features fellow comedians Michael Coleman, Jay Leggett and David Pasquesi. Plot Factory is the story of four guys who grew up together in the same small town, who drank a lot of beer, and dreamt of one day making a name for themselves. The four guys are still friends and still drink a lot of beer, only now they all work in the town's local factory. When not figuring out new ways to avoid doing their jobs, the guys are usually trying to appease their wives and girlfriends, without great success. Characters Gary (played by Mitch Rouse) – The unspoken leader and ladies' man of the group, Gary has been putting in long days at the factory for years, lately just to get away from his bi-polar wife. He epitomizes the classic slacker-underachiever whose wit far outweighs his motivation. Smitty (played by David Pasquesi) – Smitty is the sarcastic one of the group, and he fancies himself an intellectual. He currently lives in the same house as his ex-wife, but a glimmer of hope has shined on him in the form of his ex-wife's stepfather's sister's daughter (no relation). Gus (played by Jay Leggett) – Gus is currently working up the courage to propose to his live-in girlfriend of 11 years. A big teddy bear of a guy, Gus occasionally manipulates his friends to get what he wants. Chase (played by Michael Coleman) – Chase is a naïve 12-year-old in the body of a 35-year-old linebacker, in desperate need of a girlfriend. His naiveté makes him the butt of many jokes, but his friends are always encouraging him to meet women, especially if it means they have the chance to live through him vicariously. Episodes References External links Wizzard.tv/factory (archive). Spike (TV network) original programming 2000s American sitcoms 2008 American television series debuts 2008 American television series endings Television series by 3 Arts Entertainment

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Harden

Michael Harden

Michael D. Harden (born October 21, 1981) is a former professional American football cornerback. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Missouri. Harden has also played for the Berlin Thunder and Hamburg Sea Devils. References External links Missouri Tigers bio 1981 births Living people Players of American football from Kansas City, Missouri American football cornerbacks Missouri Tigers football players Seattle Seahawks players Berlin Thunder players Hamburg Sea Devils players

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivar%20Johansen%20%28bobsledder%29

Ivar Johansen (bobsledder)

Ivar Johansen (16 December 1910 – 23 April 1984) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, he finished fifth in the four-man and seventh in the two-man events. References 1948 bobsleigh two-man results 1948 bobsleigh four-man results Bobsleigh two-man results: 1932-56 and since 1964 Olympic bobsledders for Norway Bobsledders at the 1948 Winter Olympics Norwegian male bobsledders 1910 births 1984 deaths

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisan%20Kanya

Kisan Kanya

Kisan Kanya was a 1937 Hindi Cinecolor feature film which was directed by Moti Gidwani and produced by Ardeshir Irani of Imperial Pictures. It is largely remembered by the Indian public on account of it being India's first indigenously made colour film. V. Shantaram had earlier produced a Marathi film Sairandhri (1933) which had scenes in color. However, the film was processed and printed in Germany Kisan Kanya was, therefore, India's first indigenously made color film. Kisan Kanya was based on a novel by Saadat Hasan Manto and focussed on the plight of poor farmers. Cast Padma Devi as Bansri Jilloo as Ramdai Ghulam Mohammed as Randheer Nissar as Ramu Syed Ahmed as Muneem Gani Gani as the Zamindar (landlord) Production Film pioneer Ardeshir Irani, who had produced notable films as Nala Damayanti (1920) which was India's first international co-production (with Italy) and India's first talkie Alam Ara (1931) conceived the idea of producing a color film. The result of his efforts was the color film Kisan Kanya made with the Cinecolor process whose process rights Irani had obtained from an American company. The film performed moderately at the box-office. Kisan Kanya was based on a novel by Saadat Hasan Manto and focused on the plight of poor farmers. Songs The film had music by Ram Gopal Pandey, and had ten songs: Trivia The first Indian color film to be made entirely in India (the earlier Sairandhri (1933) was processed and printed in Germany). This film was also more favorably received than its predecessor. See also List of early color feature films References External links Kisan Kanya on indiancine.ma Cinecolor films 1930s Hindi-language films 1930s color films 1937 films Films based on Indian novels Indian drama films 1937 drama films Hindi-language drama films Saadat Hasan Manto

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris%20County%20Courthouse

Harris County Courthouse

Harris County Courthouse may refer to: Harris County Courthouse (Georgia), Hamilton, Georgia Harris County Civil Courthouse, Houston, Texas Harris County Criminal Justice Center, Houston, Texas 1910 Harris County Courthouse, Houston, Texas

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomborokui%20Department

Bomborokui Department

Bomborokui or Bomborokuy is a department or commune of Kossi Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Bomborokui. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 13,298. The primary ethnic group of Bomborokuy are the Bwaba people. Their language is Bwamu. However, most people in Bomborokuy also speak the common regional trade language of Jula. In Bwamu, the name "Bomborokuy" is pronounced "Boh-we" and means "village of the dog." Towns and villages Bomborokuy (3 837 inhabitants) (capital) Banakoro (996 inhabitants) Bogo (374 inhabitants) Danekuy (415 inhabitants) Gombèlé (765 inhabitants) Komonkuy (528 inhabitants) Mariasso (431 inhabitants) Sadigan (481 inhabitants) Sako (406 inhabitants) Tirakuy (845 inhabitants) Yabana (221 inhabitants) Yallo (735 inhabitants) Yevedougou (1 154 inhabitants) Borekuy (992 inhabitants) Niankouini (638 inhabitants) Souankuy (480 inhabitants) References Departments of Burkina Faso Kossi Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leixlip%20railway%20station

Leixlip railway station

Leixlip railway station may refer to one of two stations in Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland: Leixlip Louisa Bridge railway station, opened in 1848 Leixlip Confey railway station, opened in 1990

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theories%20of%20poverty

Theories of poverty

Theories on the causes of poverty are the foundation upon which poverty reduction strategies are based. While in developed nations poverty is often seen as either a personal or a structural defect, in developing nations the issue of poverty is more profound due to the lack of governmental funds. Some theories on poverty in the developing world focus on cultural characteristics as a retardant of further development. Other theories focus on social and political aspects that perpetuate poverty; perceptions of the poor have a significant impact on the design and execution of programs to alleviate poverty. Causes of poverty in the United States Poverty as a personal failing When it comes to poverty in the United States, there are two main lines of thought. The most common line of thought within the U.S. is that a person is poor because of personal traits. These traits in turn have caused the person to fail. Supposed traits range from personality characteristics, such as laziness, to educational levels. Despite this range, it is always viewed as the individual's personal failure not to climb out of poverty. This thought pattern stems from the idea of meritocracy and its entrenchment within U.S. thought. Meritocracy, according to Katherine S. Newman is "the view that those who are worthy are rewarded and those who fail to reap rewards must also lack self-worth." This does not mean that all followers of meritocracy believe that a person in poverty deserves their low standard of living. Rather the underlying ideas of personal failure show in the resistance to social and economic programs such as welfare; a poor individual's lack of prosperity shows a personal failure and should not be compensated (or justified) by the state. Poverty as a structural failing Rank, Yoon, and Hirschl (2003) present a contrary argument to the idea that personal failings are the cause of poverty. The argument presented is that poverty in the United States is the result of "failings at the structural level." Key social and economic structural failings which contribute heavily to poverty within the U.S. are identified in the article. The first is a failure of the job market to provide a proper number of jobs which pay enough to keep families out of poverty. Even if unemployment is low, the labor market may be saturated with low-paying, part-time work that lacks benefits (thus limiting the number of full-time, good paying jobs). Rank, Yoon and Hirschl examined the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), a longitudinal study on employment and income. Using the 1999 official poverty line of $17,029 for a family of four, it was found that 9.4% of persons working full-time and 14.9% of persons working at least part-time did not earn enough annually to keep them above the poverty line. One study showed that 29% of families in The United States could go six months or longer during a hardship with no income. Over 50% of respondents said around two months with no income and another 20% said they could not go longer than two weeks. Low minimum wage, combined with part-time jobs which offer no benefits, have contributed to the labor market's inability to produce enough jobs which can keep a family out of poverty is an example of an economic structural failure. Rank, Yoon and Hirschl point to the minimal amount of social safety nets found within the U.S. as a social structural failure and a major contributor to poverty in the U.S. Other industrialized nations devote more resources to assisting the poor than the U.S. As a result of this difference poverty is reduced in nations which devote more to poverty reduction measure and programs. Rank et al. use a table to drive this point home. The table shows that in 1994, the actual rate of poverty (what the rate would be without government interventions) in the U.S. was 29%. When compared to actual rates in Canada (29%), Finland (33%), France (39%), Germany (29%), the Netherlands (30%), Norway (27%), Sweden (36%) and the United Kingdom (38%), the United States rate is low. But when government measures and programs are included, the rate of reduction in poverty in the United States is low (38%). Canada and the United Kingdom had the lowest reduction rates outside of the U.S. at 66%, while Sweden, Finland and Norway had reduction rates greater than 80%. Additionally, filial responsibility laws are usually not enforced, resulting in parents of adult children remaining more impoverished than otherwise. Causes of poverty in developing nations Poverty as cultural characteristics Development plays a central role to poverty reduction in third world countries. Some authors feel that the national mindset itself plays a role in the ability of a country to develop and to thus reduce poverty. Mariano Grondona (2000) outlines twenty "cultural factors" which, depending on the culture's view of each, can be indicators as to whether the cultural environment is favorable or resistant to development. In turn Lawrence E. Harrison (2000) identifies ten "values" which, like Grondona's factors, can be indicative of the nation's developmental environment. Finally, Stace Lindsay (2000) claims the differences between development-prone and development-resistant nations is attributed to mental models (which, like values, influence the decisions humans make). Mental models are also cultural creations. Grondona, Harrison and Lindsay all feel that without development-orientated values and mindsets, nations will find it difficult if not impossible to develop efficiently, and that some sort of cultural change will be needed in these nations in order to reduce poverty. In "A Cultural Typology of Economic Development", from the book Culture Matters, Mariano Grondona claims development is a matter of decisions. These decisions, whether they are favorable to economic development or not, are made within the context of culture. All cultural values considered together create "value systems". These systems heavily influence the way decisions are made as well as the reactions and outcomes of said decisions. In the same book, Stace Lindsay's chapter claims the decisions individuals make are a result of mental models. These mental models influence all aspects of human action. Like Grondona's value systems, these mental models which dictate a nations stance toward development and hence its ability to deal with poverty. Grondona presents two ideal value systems (mental models), one of which has values only favoring development, the other only with value which resist development. Real value systems fluctuate and fall somewhere between the two poles, but developed countries tend to bunch near one end, while undeveloped countries bunch near the other. Grondona goes on to identify twenty cultural factors on which the two value systems stand in opposition. These factors include such things as the dominant religion; the role of the individual in society; the value placed on work; concepts of wealth, competition, justice and time; and the role of education. In "Promoting Progressive Cultural Change", also from Culture Matters, Lawrence E. Harrison identifies values, like Grondona's factors, which differ between "progressive" cultures and "static" cultures. Religion, value of work, overall justice and time orientation are included in his list, but Harrison also adds frugality and community as important factors. Stace Lindsay also presents "patterns of thought" which differ between nations that stand at opposite poles of the developmental scale. Lindsay focuses more on economic aspects such as the form of capital focused upon and market characteristics. Key themes which emerge from these lists as characteristic of developmental cultures are: trust in the individual with a fostering of individual strengths; the ability for free thinking in an open, safe environment; importance of questioning/innovation; law is supreme and holds the power; future orientated time frame with an emphasis on achievable, practical goals; meritocracy; an autonomous mindset within the larger world; strong work ethic is highly valued and rewarded; a microeconomic focus; and a value that is non-economic, but not anti-economic, which is always wanting. Characteristics of the ideal non-developmental value system are: suppression of the individual through control of information and censorship; present/past time orientation with emphasis on grandiose, often unachievable, goals; macroeconomic focus; access to leaders allowing for easier and greater corruption; unstable distribution of law and justice (family and its connections matter most); and a passive mindset within the larger world. Grondona, Harrison, and Lindsay all feel that at least some aspects of development-resistant cultures need to change in order to allow under-developed nations (and cultural minorities within developed nations) to develop effectively. According to their argument, poverty is fueled by cultural characteristics within under-developed nations, and in order for poverty to be brought under control, said nations must move down the development path. Poverty as a label Various theorists believe the way poverty is approached, defined, and thus thought about, plays a role in its perpetuation. Maia Green (2006) explains that modern development literature tends to view poverty as agency filled. When poverty is prescribed agency, poverty becomes something that happens to people. Poverty absorbs people into itself and the people, in turn, become a part of poverty, devoid of their human characteristics. In the same way, poverty, according to Green, is viewed as an object in which all social relations (and persons involved) are obscured. Issues such as structural failings (see earlier section), institutionalized inequalities, or corruption may lie at the heart of a region's poverty, but these are obscured by broad statements about poverty. Arjun Appadurai writes of the "terms of recognition" (drawn from Charles Taylor's 'points of recognition'), which are given the poor and are what allows poverty to take on this generalized autonomous form. The terms are "given" to the poor because the poor lack social and economic capital, and thus have little to no influence on how they are represented and/or perceived in the larger community. Furthermore, the term "poverty" is often used in a generalized matter. This further removes the poor from defining their situation as the broadness of the term covers differences in histories and causes of local inequalities. Solutions or plans for reduction of poverty often fail precisely because the context of a region's poverty is removed and local conditions are not considered. The specific ways in which the poor and poverty are recognized frame them in a negative light. In development literature, poverty becomes something to be eradicated, or, attacked. It is always portrayed as a singular problem to be fixed. When a negative view of poverty (as an animate object) is fostered, it can often lead to an extension of negativity to those who are experiencing it. This in turn can lead to justification of inequalities through the idea of the deserving poor. Even if thought patterns do not go as far as justification, the negative light poverty is viewed in, according to Appadurai, does much to ensure little change in the policies of redistribution. Poverty as restriction of opportunities The environment of poverty is one marked with unstable conditions and a lack of capital (both social and economical) which together create the vulnerability characteristic of poverty. Because a person's daily life is lived within the person's environment, a person's environment determines daily decisions and actions based on what is present and what is not. Dipkanar Chakravarti argues that the poor's daily practice of navigating the world of poverty generates a fluency in the poverty environment but a near illiteracy in the environment of the larger society. Thus, when a poor person enters into transactions and interactions with the social norm, that person's understanding of it is limited, and thus decisions revert to decisions most effective in the poverty environment. Through this a sort of cycle is born in which the "dimensions of poverty are not merely additive, but are interacting and reinforcing in nature." According to Arjun Appadurai (2004), the key to the environment of poverty, which causes the poor to enter into this cycle, is the poor's lack of capacities. Appardurai's idea of capacity relates to Albert Hirschman's ideas of "voice" and "exit" which are ways in which people can decline aspects of their environment; to voice displeasure and aim for change or to leave said aspect of environment. Thus, a person in poverty lacks adequate voice and exit (capacities) with which they can change their position. Appadurai specifically deals with the capacity to aspire and its role in the continuation of poverty and its environment. Aspirations are formed through social life and its interactions. Thus, it can be said, that one's aspirations are influenced by one's environment. Appadurai claims that the better off one is, the more chances one has to not only reach aspirations but to also see the pathways which lead to the fulfillment of aspirations. By actively practicing the use of their capacity of aspiration the elite not only expand their aspiration horizon but also solidify their ability to reach aspirations by learning the easiest and most efficient paths through said practice. On the other hand, the poor's horizon of aspiration is much closer and less steady than that of the elite. Thus, the capacity to aspire requires practice, and, as Chakravarti argues, when a capacity (or decision making process) is not refined through practice it falters and often fails. The unstable life of poverty often limits the poor's aspiration levels to those of necessity (such as having food to feed ones family) and in turn reinforces the lowered aspiration levels (someone who is busy studying, instead of looking for ways to get enough food, will not survive long in the poverty environment). Because the capacity to aspire (or lack thereof) reinforces and perpetuates the cycle of poverty, Appadurai claims that expanding the poor's aspiration horizon will help the poor to find both voice and exit. Ways of doing this include changing the terms of recognition (see previous section) and/or creating programs which provide the poor with an arena in which to practice capacities. An example of one such arena may be a housing development built for the poor, by the poor. Through this, the poor are able to not only show their abilities but to also gain practice dealing with governmental agencies and society at large. Through collaborative projects, the poor are able to expand their aspiration level above and beyond tomorrow's meal to the cultivation of skills and the entrance into the larger market. See also The factors causing poverty and suffering References Further reading . Development economics Economic theories Research on poverty Social theories Articles containing video clips

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djibasso%20Department

Djibasso Department

Djibasso is a department or commune of Kossi Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Djibasso. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 46,674. Towns and villages References Departments of Burkina Faso Kossi Province

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltos%20lankos

Baltos lankos

Baltos lankos (literally: White Plains originating from a popular folk riddle White Plains, black sheep), founded in 1992, is a Lithuania-based publishing house specializing in the humanities and literature. It is one of Lithuania's best-known publishers, and has printed the works of Tomas Venclova and Jonas Mekas, along with its own periodical. Baltos lankos is responsible for publishing multi volume History of Lithuania. References Official website World Press Review Publishing companies established in 1992 Book publishing companies of Lithuania 1992 establishments in Lithuania

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edilberto%20Campadese

Edilberto Campadese

Edilberto Campadese (28 March 1915 – 2 January 2003) was an Italian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, he finished sixth in the four-man and eighth in the two-man event respectively. References Sources 1948 bobsleigh two-man results 1948 bobsleigh four-man results Bobsleigh two-man results: 1932-56 and since 1964 Wallechinsky, David (1984). The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896 - 1980. New York: Penguin Books. pp. 558, 560, 577. Edilberto Campadese's profile at Sports Reference.com External links 1915 births 2003 deaths Olympic bobsledders for Italy Bobsledders at the 1948 Winter Olympics Italian male bobsledders

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution%20in%20the%20State%20of%20Palestine

Prostitution in the State of Palestine

Prostitution in the State of Palestine is illegal, under Palestinian law. Ramallah has prostitution, but long-term abstinence is common, as premarital sex is seen as taboo in the territories. A 2009 report by the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and SAWA-All the Women Together Today and Tomorrow, a Palestinian NGO, suggested that an increasing number of women turned to prostitution in the face of poverty and violence. Background Under Ottoman rule, there were no laws on prostitution. After coming under British control during WW1, the attitude of the Authorities towards prostitution reflected those of Britain. Ordinances issued in 1925 (under High Commissioner Herbert Samuel) and 1927 (under Herbert Plumer) introduced laws on prostitution similar to those in Britain. Soliciting, living off the earnings of prostitutes and the keeping of brothels were outlawed. There is evidence that in WW2, military authorities regulated brothels for soldiers, including medical examinations. History According to a report released in 2009, increasing numbers of women in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank had been forced into prostitution by traffickers and family members. The report "Trafficking and Forced Prostitution of Palestinian Women and Girls: Forms of Modern Day Slavery" was supported by the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and researched by "SAWA-All the Women Together Today and Tomorrow", a Palestinian NGO, during the first half of 2008. See also Honor killing References Resources "Trafficking and Forced Prostitution of Palestinian Women and Girls: Forms of Modern Day Slavery" UNIFEM 2008 Palestine Palestine Society of the State of Palestine Crime in the State of Palestine

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dokuy%20Department

Dokuy Department

Dokuy or Dokui is a department or commune of Kossi Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Dokuy. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 25,305. Towns and villages Dokuy (3 160 inhabitants) (capital) Ayoubakolon (1 075 inhabitants) Bonikuy (787 inhabitants) Dar-Es-Salam (635 inhabitants) Dassi (787 inhabitants) Denissa-Marka (366 inhabitants) Denissa-Mossi (336 inhabitants) Dokoura (403 inhabitants) Doubalé (432 inhabitants) Gassingo (1 589 inhabitants) Goni (2 402 inhabitants) Ilabekolon (1 037 inhabitants) Kamadena (1 549 inhabitants) Kanadougou (1 156 inhabitants) Karasso (1 107 inhabitants) Kemenso (653 inhabitants) Kenekuy (2 324 inhabitants) Kolonidara (949 inhabitants) Kolonkoura (890 inhabitants) Makuy (536 inhabitants) Nereko (1 210 inhabitants) Sokoura (573 inhabitants) Soumakoro (498 inhabitants) Soum (591 inhabitants) Tomikoroni (260 inhabitants) References Departments of Burkina Faso Kossi Province