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Avengers: Age of Ultron (soundtrack)
Background
listing and announced that the soundtrack would be released on physical media on May 19, 2015, and digitally on April 28, 2015. The following day, a bonus track composed by Elfman, titled "New Avengers-Avengers: Age of Ultron", was revealed.
Asclepiades of Bithynia
Life
Asclepiades of Bithynia Asclepiades (Greek: Ἀσκληπιάδης; c. 124 or 129 – 40 BC), sometimes called Asclepiades of Bithynia or Asclepiades of Prusa, was a Greek physician born at Prusias-on-Sea in Bithynia in Asia Minor and who flourished at Rome, where he established Greek medicine near the end of the 2nd century BC. He attempted to build a new theory of disease, based on the flow of atoms through pores in the body. His treatments sought to restore harmony through the use of diet, exercise, and bathing. Life Asclepiades was born in Prusias-on-Sea in Bithynia. He travelled much when young, and
Anna Leonowens
Anna Leonowens in fiction and film
theatregoing public. The humorous depiction of Mongkut as a polka-dancing despot, as well as the king's and Anna's apparent romantic feeling for each other, is condemned as disrespectful in Thailand, where the Rodgers and Hammerstein film and musical were banned by the government. The 1946 film version of Anna and the King of Siam starring Rex Harrison as Mongkut was allowed to be shown in Thailand, although it was banned in newly independent India as an inaccurate insult by westerners to an Eastern king. In 1950, the Thai government did not permit the film to be shown for the second time
Attacks on Kure and the Inland Sea (July 1945)
Prelude
morale and retaliate for the Attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Second, it would ensure that the Japanese could not disrupt the planned Soviet invasion of Hokkaido. Third, it would prevent Japan from using its fleet as a bargaining point to secure better peace terms. Finally, he had been ordered to conduct the attack by his superior officer, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Despite operating as a task group of the US Third Fleet, the British Pacific Fleet was excluded from the attack on Kure so that Britain would not be able to claim a part in destroying the Japanese
António Mascarenhas Monteiro
East Timor controversy & Global Leadership Foundation
in serving there." He explained that "the functions of a representative of the UN Secretary-General in East Timor are very broad and must be exercised with the goodwill of all parties involved." Therefore, "it is better to stand down now than to create problems later on, especially in view of the complexity of the situation in East Timor." Global Leadership Foundation Monteiro was a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, an organization which works to support democratic leadership, prevent and resolve conflict through mediation and promote good governance in the form of democratic institutions, open markets, human
Akec Tong Aleu
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Akec Tong Aleu Akec Tong Aleu has been the Governor of Tonj State, South Sudan since 24 December 2015. He is the first governor of the state, which was created by President Salva Kiir on 2 October 2015.
Anti-ballistic missile
American plans for Central European site & Historical Project 640
hosting a component of the system in Poland. By 28 July 2016 Missile Defense Agency planning and agreements had clarified enough to give more details about the Aegis Ashore sites in Romania (2014) and Poland (2018). Historical Project 640 Project 640 had been the PRC's indigenous effort to develop ABM capability. The Academy of Anti-Ballistic Missile & Anti-Satellite was established from 1969 for the purpose of developing Project 640. The project was to involve at least three elements, including the necessary sensors and guidance/command systems, the Fan Ji (FJ) missile interceptor, and the XianFeng missile-intercepting cannon. The FJ-1 had completed
Badnjak (Serbian)
Similar European traditions
household's head, and proclaim that the buzm was coming and bringing all kinds of delicious things. The head of the household would respond by saying "You are welcome!" and the buzm would be ceremonially brought in, greeted by the family and treated with great respect. The log would be placed on the hearth, and often a significant part of all food and drink in the house would be put on the log and burned together with it.
American automobile industry in the 1950s
Steering linkage & Steering power assistance
the 1930s, and many other European manufacturers soon adopted the technology. American automakers adopted rack and pinion steering beginning with the 1974 Ford Pinto. Steering power assistance The first power-assisted steering on any type of vehicle dates to 1876, but little is recorded of the system. Other attempts were made to add power-assisted steering to motorized vehicles such as in the 1903 Columbia 5-ton truck and other heavy vehicles, but it was not until 1928 that a practical hydraulic power system was invented by Francis W. Davis. It was used on some armored vehicles and heavy trucks during World War
AHI (musician)
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2018.
Ayesha Bedora Choudhury
Early life & Career
Ayesha Bedora Choudhury Ayesha Bedora Choudhury (1935–1971 was a Bangladeshi doctor who was killed in the Bangladesh Liberation war and is considered a martyr in Bangladesh. Early life Ayesha was born on 6 April 1935 in Kolkata, West Bengal, British Raj. Her parents were Imaduddin Choudhury and Kaniz Fatema Mahmud. She graduated from Victoria Institution of Kolkata in 1951. She studied MBBS in the Calcutta National Medical College and graduated in 1956. During her studies she received two gold medals for outstanding academic achievements. She was involved with left wing politics on campus. Career Ayesha's first job was in Gauhati
Austrian Empire
Metternich era
legalized revolution. Metternich believed that absolute monarchy was the only proper system of government. This notion influenced his anti-revolutionary policy to ensure the continuation of the Habsburg monarchy in Europe. Metternich was a practitioner of balance-of-power diplomacy. His foreign policy aimed to maintain international political equilibrium to preserve the Habsburgs' power and influence in international affairs. Following the Napoleonic Wars, Metternich was the chief architect of the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The Austrian Empire was the main beneficiary from the Congress of Vienna and it established an alliance with Britain, Prussia, and Russia forming the Quadruple Alliance. The Austrian
Atıf Yılmaz
Early life & Film career
Atıf Yılmaz Early life Atıf Yılmaz was born on 9 December 1925 in Mersin, Turkey to a Kurdish family originally from Palu. After finishing the high school in Mersin, he attended the Law School of Istanbul University. Because of his interest in arts, he dropped out the Law School and entered the Painting Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Istanbul. After graduating from the Academy, he did some painting works in workshops. His education of painting helped him directing his movies as he remarked lately. Film career In the beginnings, he worked as a film critic, made some
Waltham Iron Ore Tramway
History
made to Harts pit. Harts was the last ironstone pit worked by the Waltham Iron Ore Tramway. It closed in 1958, and with it the tramway was shut down. The line was lifted in 1959, with just a few sidings by the locomotive sheds at the southern end of the tramway left. The remaining rolling stock survived until 1960, when all but the locomotive Cambrai were cut up on site.
Apostolic Prefecture of Yueyang
History
Apostolic Prefecture of Yueyang The Apostolic Prefecture of Yueyang is Latin pre-diocesan jurisdiction of the Catholic Church with seat in Yueyang, Hunan province, central China. It is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See (not part of any ecclesiastical province), and on its missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. No statistics available. It borders on its mother diocese Changde and Roman Catholic Diocese of Puqi 蒲圻, on the archdioceses of Nanchang 南昌 and Changsha 長沙 and on the Apostolic Prefecture of Lixian 澧縣. It is vacant, under an Apostolic administrator since 2012. History Established on 7 May 1931 as Apostolic
Bangladesh Institute of Information Technology
History
Bangladesh Institute of Information Technology History Bangladesh Institute of Information Technology (BIIT) was established in 1999 by its founder Engr. Md. Shahabuddin Saikat. In early time it was a Computer Training Center. For their Significant role & success in 2002, It was started four years long Diploma in Engineering Course under Bangladesh Technical Education Board. In this time, only Computer technology was started. Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Architecture & Telecommunication Technology course was include later. After that, four years long Diploma in Textile Engineering Course was started under Bangladesh Technical Education Board with 2 technology Garments Design and Pattern
An Anna Blume
Publication of The Artist's Book
include English, French and Russian translations of Anna Blume, Le Grande Ardeur de Dada (Marche Funèbre), a brief critique of dada written in French ('Let me explain - dada is the great root of all the little roots...'), and a series of newer poems that would point the way toward Schwitter's later poetic style, using a dramatically reduced vocabulary with heavy repetition. Zwölf (Twelve), for instance, only uses the first eleven numerals to create an eleven line poem. ('One Two Three Four Five / Five Four Three Two One / Two Three Four Five Six / Six Five Four Three
Arthur Dorros
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make children's picture books." Dorros has written many fiction and nonfiction picture books including Abuela, an ALA Notable Book, Julio's Magic, a CLASP Americas Award Commended Title, Feel the Wind, and Ant Cities. He's also received Orbis Pictus, the Parents' Choice, Notable Children's Trade Social Studies Books and the Pura Belpré Honor for his works. Several of his works are bilingual. He currently lives in Seattle, Washington.
Arab–Khazar wars
Ardabil and the Arab reaction
Agapius of Hierapolis reports that the Khazars took as many as 40,000 prisoners from the city, al-Jarrah's army, and the surrounding countryside. The Khazars raided the province at will, sacking Ganza and attacking other settlements, with some detachments reaching as far as Mosul in the northern Jazira, adjacent to the Umayyad metropolitan province of Syria. The defeat at Ardabil was a major shock to the Muslims, who for the first time faced an enemy penetrating so deep within the borders of the Caliphate, and Caliph Hisham appointed the veteran military leader Sa'id ibn Amr al-Harashi to take command against the Khazars
Anna Leonowens
Literary career
customs such as prostration and sexual slavery which seemed unenlightened and degrading. The sequel, Romance of the Harem (1873), incorporates tales based on palace gossip, including the king's alleged torture and execution of one of his concubines, Tuptim. The story lacks independent corroboration and is dismissed as out of character for the king by some critics. A great granddaughter, Princess Vudhichalerm Vudhijaya (b. 21 May 1934), stated in a 2001 interview, "King Mongkut was in the monk's hood for 27 years before he was king. He would never have ordered an execution. It is not the Buddhist way." She added
Aerobic gymnastics
National Aerobic Championships
Fitness International, it was the first major championships in the sport predating the Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships by 11 years. From 1988 onwards the individual events were separated by gender. The sport became popular around the world after it gained popularity in the US when major championships were aired on ESPN during the height of the fitness movement in the US. In recent years, the sport has experienced growth in Eastern Europe, China, Argentina, Mexico, Canada and Australia among other countries but has not grown significantly in the USA as the creators of the sport in the USA struggled
Attacks on Kure and the Inland Sea (July 1945)
Prelude
Attacks on Kure and the Inland Sea (July 1945) Prelude In July 1945 the IJN's remaining large warships were concentrated near the major naval base of Kure. The ships were effectively immobilized due to fuel shortages and were being used only as stationary anti-aircraft batteries. Admiral John S. McCain, Sr., the commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force, strongly opposed attacking Kure as he and his staff believed that the ships only posed a minor threat. In his memoirs Admiral Halsey gave four reasons for why he attacked Kure despite McCain's objections. First, he believed that the attack would boost US
APOPO
Detecting landmines
and be accredited by the local national agency, which will take a number of months. Rats are only a component of integrated demining operations. Metal detectors and mechanical demining machines are also still necessary. Before the rats can be used, the land must first be prepared with special heavy machinery to cut the brush to ground level. Paths must also be cleared by conventional metal detectors at every 2m intervals for the handlers to walk on. The rats wear harnesses connected to a rope suspended between two handlers. Rats are led to search a demarcated zone of 10 x 20m (200 m² [2,200 sq ft]) and
Acaimo
Other
to the chronicler Fray Alonso de Espinosa, Acaymo was now the king of Güímar Guanche (where the occurrence took place).
Aymeri de Narbonne
Aymeri de Narbonne & Narbonnais
he incites his four uncles to war against the Emperor. Narbonnais The hero also appears in the chanson de geste entitled Narbonnais (c.1210) by an anonymous author from the Brie region. The poem comprises 8,063 decasyllable verses grouped into assonanced laisses. The manuscripts which contain the work all place it alongside other texts (Aymeri de Narbonne, Siège de Barbastre) and the title has lent itself to the entire cycle, called "the Narbonnais Cycle", which is itself often grouped with the "Cycle of Guilluame d'Orange" (itself part of the greater "Geste of Garin de Monglane"). Narbonnais was once considered to contain
Adekan
Drama CDs & Stage Play
voice acting cast includes; Jun Fukuyama as Shiro, Maeno Tomoaki as Kojiro, Takahiro Sakurai as Anri, as well as Takuya Sato, Kei Shindo, Nobuo Tobita, and Saki Fujita. Stage Play There have been 2 stage plays, both performed in Theater Sun Mall (Tokyo, Japan). The first was written and directed by Hosaka You. The second was written and directed by Ise Naohiro. The cast included Sakurai Keito as Shiro, Suehara Takuma as Kojiro, Mikami Shun as Anri, and Horikoshi Ryou as Saotome. A third stage play, written and directed by Hosaka You, was performed at the Theater Sun Mall (Tokyo, Japan)
Antoin Sevruguin
Landscape photography & Ethnographical photography
it was in his time. Sevruguins pictures show Tehran as a small city. They show monuments, bridges and landscapes which have changed since then. Ethnographical photography Some of Sevruguin's portraiture fed preexisting stereotypes of Easterners but nevertheless had a commercial value and today prove to be historical records of regional dress. Photographic studios in the nineteenth century advertised a type of picture known in French as "types". These were portraits of typical ethnic groups and their occupation. They informed the European viewer, unfamiliar with Persian culture, about the looks of regional dress, handcraft, religion and professions. Photographing regional costumes was an
Ashes Divide
Background and early years (2003–2007)
Ashes Divide Background and early years (2003–2007) After being a guitar tech for a number of alternative rock bands such as Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails in the 1990s, guitarist Billy Howerdel desired to start a musical project of his own. In 1999, he formed A Perfect Circle with Tool singer Maynard James Keenan. The project was a success; their debut album, Mer de Noms, released in May 2000, went platinum in the US, selling over 1 million copies by the end of the year. However, complications arose; Keenan could not commit all of his time to the band,
2253 Espinette
Orbit and classification & Physical characteristics & Rotation period
has an eccentricity of 0.28 and an inclination of 4° with respect to the ecliptic. Physical characteristics In the SMASS taxonomic scheme, Espinette is classified as a Sl-subtype, which transitions from the common S-type asteroids to the much redder L-type asteroids. Rotation period Several rotational lightcurves of Espinette have been obtained. In April 2011, photometric observations by American astronomer Brian A. Skiff rendered a well-defined rotation period of 7.442±0.002 hours with a brightness variation of 0.25 magnitude (U=3). In August 2015, another observation by Robert Stephens at the Center for Solar System Studies (U81), California, gave an identical period of 7.442±0.001
Allochares azureus
Biology
has its outer surface covered in long silky hairs. This species has a number of generations in a year. The adults have been observed or caught feeding on flowers of Baccharis and Solidago, and also Acacia, Asclepias, Condalia, Hyptis emoryi and Colubrina texensis.
Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
Further Appeals
the factual conclusions reached by the Immigration Judge are wrong. He can only seek reconsideration if the Immigration Judge has misdirected himself in law, failed to consider relevant material, considered irrelevant material, or erred in his fact-finding to the extent that the findings are irrational and therefore amount to an error of law. If permission is refused on the papers, the party may renew his application for an order for reconsideration to the High Court or Court of Session. Again, the time limits are short. If the High Court or Court of Sessions agree that the AIT has made a mistake
Argonnerwaldlied
Versions
song spread through Germany, regional variations of the words "Durch deutsches Land" occurred and were substituted with "Durch Großberlin", "Durch Schwabenland", etc. The third stanza also has some slight lyrical variations. The NSDAP songbook version adopted "Wir fürchten SPD und Rotfront nicht." whereas the Reichsarbeitsdienst adopted "Wir fürchten Moskau und die Juden nicht".
Assyrian folk/pop music
Modern Assyrian Music
British playing. Assyrian youths started to find new bands and to play in parties, picnics and other functions for both Assyrians and others. Gabriel Asaad was the pioneer of Assyrian music and composed the first Assyrian song in the Turoyo language, Othuroye Ho Mtoth Elfan l-Metba‘ (1926, ܐܬܘܪܝܶܐ ܗܐ ܡܛܬ ܐܠܦܢ ܠܡܛܒܥ "Assyrians, Our ship is on the way to sink"). In Baghdad, Iraq the earliest known record is by Hanna Patros in 1931 – perhaps two Gramophones (78rpm) with 2 songs on each (church hymns and folk songs). Called “"Karuzuta d-khasha". Hanna Petros (1896–1958), later became the music director at
Alviso, San Jose
Day on the Bay & Santos Family Free Car Show & Fireworks
the newly renovated Marina Park. About 5,000 people were in attendance from all around the county. The event was created to celebrate the new city attraction but also to attract a diverse crowd to the outdoor recreational setting. Santos Family Free Car Show Every year on a Saturday near the end of August Alviso hosts a car show sponsored by the Santos Family. Hundreds of cars park along the streets and parking lots. Most are classic American cars. Fireworks Fireworks are common in Alviso, especially on Independence Day (July 4). On July 4 every year, many families in the village
Automotive X Prize
History & Vehicle requirements
of the AXP and world-class advisors. On 7 April 2009, the X Prize Foundation announced that 111 teams had registered by the February 2009 deadline. By 20 October 2009, the design judging had winnowed the number of teams down to 43, with some publicly, and others quietly, withdrawing. The formal vehicle competition events began on 26 April 2010, and consisted of the remaining four stages: Shakedown (26 April – 7 May 2010), Knockout ( 16–30 June 2010), Finals ( 19–30 July 2010) and Validation (August 2010). Vehicle requirements Within the Competition Division, there are two vehicle classes—Mainstream and Alternative—both of
Andre Savelio
Playing career
Wolves on a one-year deal. In July 2017 he signed a two-year deal to play for Brisbane. During a pre-season trial, Savelio suffered a season-ending injury.
Anatole Fistoulari
Biography
France and the USSR with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He made a number of studio recordings from the late 1940s through the mid-1960s. Fistoulari specialised in the interpretation of ballet music. He was also a noted conductor of Tchaikovsky and the Russian School, as well as romantic and impressionistic French music. In the 1950s his recordings were mostly for MGM, Decca, EMI, RCA and Mercury. Of special note, the Mercury performances of Sylvia by Léo Delibes and Giselle by Adolphe Adam. He recorded all three Tchaikovsky ballets, recording Swan Lake for Decca three times—once, in 1952, (slightly abridged) with the London
Anti-ballistic missile
United States
defense command systems. The system, the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), is an anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to shoot down short, medium, and intermediate range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase by intercepting with a hit-to-kill approach. A prime contractor was announced in 2010; by May 2015, a first flight test integrated a networked IBCS 280 engagement operations center with radar sensor and interceptor launchers. This test demonstrated a missile kill with the first interceptor. By Army doctrine, two interceptors were launched against that missile. By November 2016, IBCS tests demonstrated sensor fusion from disparate
Alfred Gessow
Honors
bestowed on an individual who has had "a highly distinguished career in vertical flight aircraft research and development, and is skilled at communicating their technical knowledge and experience, for whom a summary of their original work represents a valuable reference publication." Prof. Gessow's lecture was entitled "Understanding and Predicting Helicopter Behavior —— Then and Now." Prof. Gessow was the recipient of the AHS Alexander Klemin Award (1996). The Alexander Klemin Award is the highest and most prestigious honor bestowed by AHS International on an individual for lifetime achievement in the field of vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Prof. Gessow was awarded Fellow
Australia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Venues
in Beijing. From this, 18 were used at the Olympics and also in the Paralympic games. Venues where spread throughout three regions in China. “In the construction of the Olympic venues and related facilities, we will give full consideration to the special needs of the athletes and spectators with physical disabilities, to materialize the goal of "equality, participation and sharing"”. When constructing venues for both the Olympic and Paralympic, impediment free designs had to be used to enable access by able and disabled bodies. Facilities where Australian’s in competed include the Beijing National Stadium (Birds Nest), Beijing National Aquatics Centre (Water
American automobile industry in the 1950s
Notable failures
sales of the Big Three. Crosley produced cars from 1939 to 1952, including the only compact cars in an era of bigger and more powerful cars. They were unique in that they were sold through the Crosley's network of appliance stores. Peak production was in 1948, with almost 29,000 vehicles produced, followed by a sharp drop off in demand, resulting in an unsustainable loss of more than $1 million that year. The automobiles sold for less than $1000, could exceed 50 miles per hour (80 km/h), and achieved up to 50 miles per gallon. In 1952, the company was sold
Autopsy images of Ngatikaura Ngati
Distribution of the images & Broadcast television
trial, in an unusual and controversial move, Auckland High Court Judge Graham Lang allowed the release of the autopsy photos into the public realm, and allowed New Zealand's TV One (New Zealand) (TVNZ) to film the autopsy photographs "so that they may give pause to those people who choose to ignore that their family members are being hurt". Since then, the images have been distributed through television, email and web, fueling controversy and debate along the way. Broadcast television TVNZ broadcast the images during a television news programme at 6pm on 6 August 2007. During that segment, Children's
Avengers: Age of Ultron (soundtrack)
Background
Avengers: Age of Ultron (soundtrack) Background In March 2014, Brian Tyler signed on to compose the film's score, replacing the composer for the first film, Alan Silvestri, while also marking his third film collaboration with Marvel following Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World in 2013. Tyler stated that the score pays homage to John Williams' scores for Star Wars, Superman, and Raiders of the Lost Ark and references the scores for the Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America films in order to create a cohesive musical universe, saying, "That’s the goal for sure. You have to build in
Bank of America Building (Baltimore)
Description
Bank of America Building (Baltimore) Description 10 Light Street was the tallest building in the state, and the tallest office building in the United States south of New York City when constructed in 1929. The Art Deco building was designed by the firm of Taylor and Fisher, and completed in eighteen months, fashioned from Indiana sandstone and local brick over a steel frame at a cost of (U.S.) $3 million. The building's exterior is decorated with carved Romanesque human and animal images, stylized eagles, and is capped with a copper and gold roof. The ornate, two-story main banking lobby is
Anti-ballistic missile
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty of 1972 & Brief use of Safeguard in 1975/1976
development. The radar systems and anti-ballistic missiles were approximately 90 miles north/northwest of Grand Forks AFB, near Concrete, North Dakota. The missiles were deactivated in 1975. The main radar site (PARCS) is still used as an early warning ICBM radar, facing relative north. It is located at Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. Brief use of Safeguard in 1975/1976 The U.S. Safeguard system, which utilized the nuclear-tipped LIM-49A Spartan and Sprint missiles, in the short operational period of 1975/1976, was the second counter-ICBMs system in the world. Safeguard protected only the main fields of US ICBMs from attack, theoretically ensuring
Ananya Nanda
Early life & Career
Ananya Nanda Early life Ananya's father Prasanna Kumar Nanda,is a director in a government industrial department and mother Prasanti Mishra,is a Housewife. Ananya considers her elder sister Amrita Pritam Nanda, as her inspiration. Ananya who has been training in singing under Hindustani exponents Guru Pandit Dr. Chitta Ranjan Pani and Guru Nilamani Ojha. She started her study from DAV Public School, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar .She completed her 12th grade from Kiit International School,Bhubaneswar where she became her School’s Topper. Now she is doing BMM at Bhavan’s College, Mumbai . Career Nanda won the Season 2 of Indian Idol Junior, in 2015.During
Bamor
Demographics
Bamor Demographics As of 2001 India census, Bamor had a population of 25,222. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bamor has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 65% of the males and 35% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Alain Resnais
Early life & 1946–1958: short films
lost). A more ambitious feature-length work, Ouvert pour cause d'inventaire, has also vanished without trace. 1946–1958: short films After beginning with a series of short documentary films showing artists at work in their studios, as well as a few commercial commissions, Resnais was invited in 1948 to make a film about the paintings of Van Gogh, to coincide with an exhibition that was being mounted in Paris. He filmed it at first in 16mm, but when the producer Pierre Braunberger saw the results, Resnais was asked to remake it in 35mm. Van Gogh received a prize at the Venice
B-Prolog
Loops with foreach and list comprehension & Tabling
1..N, I-J=:=K]) #=< 1), foreach(K in 2..2*N, % at most one queen in each left-up diag sum([Qs[I,J] : I in 1..N, J in 1..N, I+J=:=K]) #=< 1), labeling(Vars), foreach(I in 1..N,[Row], (Row @= [Qs[I,J] : J in 1..N], writeln(Row))). Tabling Tabling has been found increasingly important for not only helping beginners write workable declarative programs but also developing real-world applications such as natural language processing, model checking, and machine learning applications. B-Prolog
Arthur Abraham
Abraham vs. Stieglitz & Abraham vs. Bouadla, Stieglitz II
of the year. Abraham vs. Bouadla, Stieglitz II On 9 October 2012 Mehdi Bouadla (26-4-0, 11 KOs) was confirmed as Abraham's first title defence at super middleweight. The fight took place on 15 December at Nüremberg Arena, Nüremberg, Germany. Abraham retained his title against Bouadla on 15 December 2012. He won via technical knockout in the eighth round. A cut beside Bouadla's right eye streamed blood into his eyes, impeding his vision and causing the stoppage of the bout, as he could not see Abraham's punches and as such took brutal punishment. In the post fight, Abraham said, "This is
American Dream (LCD Soundsystem album)
Recording & Composition
on the album. After this was revealed, it was suggested that the release date for the album would be moved into 2017, as opposed to the original prediction of 2016, as the recording was predicted to take another few months. It was noted in April 2017 that the band had been working on the album for 18 months. In a Facebook post released in May, Murphy announced that the album was finished and that it was prepped for mastering. Composition American Dream has been described as featuring dance-punk, new wave, post-punk, synthpop and art rock throughout. Critics noted it as
Aymeri de Narbonne
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Aymeri de Narbonne Aymeri de Narbonne is a legendary hero of Old French chansons de geste and the Matter of France. In the legendary material, as elaborated and expanded in various medieval texts, Aymeri is a knight in the time of Charlemagne's wars with the Saracens after the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. He is son of Hernaut and the grandson of Garin de Monglane. He conquers the city of Narbonne, marries a princess named Hermengarde or Hermenjart, and fathers seven sons (Guibert, Bernart, Guillaume, Garin, Hernaut, Beuve and Aymer), the most famous being Guillaume d'Orange, the hero of several popular
Arab–Khazar wars
Escalation of the conflict
already held the post of governor of the Jazira. The appointment of Maslama testifies to the importance placed by the Caliph on the Khazar front, for he was one of the most distinguished generals of the Umayyad empire. For the time being, Maslama remained in the Jazira and was more concerned with operations against the Byzantines. In his stead, he sent al-Harith ibn Amr al-Ta'i to the Caucasus front. In 725, al-Harith was engaged in consolidating Muslim authority in Caucasian Albania, campaigning along the Cyrus against the regions of al-Lakz and Khasmadan. He was probably also preoccupied with supervising that
Automotive X Prize
Vehicle requirements
200 grams/mile CO₂ emissions (measured well-to-wheel). For electric vehicles, the CO₂ emissions requirement is a more binding constraint. Because CO₂ emissions will be calculated assuming a national average of electricity sources projected to 2014, an all-electric car will have to achieve 114 MPGe in order to produce less than 200 grams/mile CO₂ emissions. Further, electricity consumption is measured at the "plug" side of the battery charging device, so it would have to achieve 114 MPGe, assuming 100% efficient battery charging. If the charger were 85% efficient, this requirement would grow to 134 MPGe. In the other words, efficiency
Acts of Parliament Numbering and Citation Act 1962
Section 1 & Section 2
Acts of Parliament Numbering and Citation Act 1962 Section 1 This section provides that the chapter number of every Act of Parliament passed on or after 1 January 1963 is assigned by reference to the calendar year in which it has been passed, instead of by reference to the session of parliament in which it has been passed. It further provides that any such Act may be cited accordingly in any Act, instrument or document. Section 2 This section authorises the citation of this Act by a short title.
1980 Fiesta Bowl
Background & Game summary
1980 Fiesta Bowl Background Penn State had played three ranked opponents during the season (#3 Nebraska, #9 Missouri, and #4 Pittsburgh), and had only won the second one. They were looking to beat a ranked opponent to finish their season in their first Fiesta Bowl appearance since 1977. Ohio State had finished 2nd in the Big Ten Conference after losing to Michigan which dropped them from #5 to #11. This was their first Fiesta Bowl appearance. Game summary Curt Warner would start the scoring with a 64-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage, giving the Nittany Lions the
Alain Resnais
1981–2014
Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Aimer, boire et chanter (2014) was the third film which Resnais adapted from a play by Alan Ayckbourn, in this case Life of Riley, in which three couples are thrown into confusion by the news that a shared friend has a terminal illness. Three weeks before Resnais's death, the film received its premiere in the competition section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2014, where it won a Silver Bear award "for a feature film that opens new perspectives". At the time of his death, Resnais was preparing
Bárbara Virgínia
Career & Personal life
and accomplishment was for long lost in the Portuguese film history. But in the 2010’s her contributions to the Portuguese cinematic heritage has been, somewhat, redeemed. Today there is a reward in her name In 2015 a reward was established in Portugal in her name, Prémio Bárbara Virgínia, to recognise female artists who stands out within arts. Also, in 2017 Luisa Sequeira’s documentary, Quem é Bárbara Virgínia? (Who is Bárbara Virgínia? 2017) had premier, which paints a portrait of Bárbara Virgínia and her cinematic history. Personal life When Bárbara decided to move to São Paulo, Brazil in 1952, her mother
Acaimo
Family and Descendancy
Acaimo Family and Descendancy Acaimo descended from the first mencey of Tacoronte, who was called "Rumén" or "Romén" by Juan Núñez de la Peña. During the division of the island, which occurred after the death of his father, Tinerfe the Great, in the late fourteenth century, Acaimo took his father's territory. However, the scholar Juan Álvarez Delgado says that Aniaga is the parent of Acaimo, and Acaimo's full name is Acaimo Daniaga. From Peña, Aniaga married a sister of Acaimo de Güímar, and because of this, she gave another name to her son. On the other hand, Viana
Ann Donnelly
Federal judicial service & Notable case
22, 2016. Notable case On January 28, 2017, Donnelly issued an emergency stay blocking part of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump from going into effect. The ruling enjoined the federal government from deporting individuals who had arrived in the country with valid visas or refugee status. Several minutes after Donnelly entered her order, another judge, Leonie M. Brinkema of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from preventing the return of lawful permanent residents at Dulles International Airport.
Alviso, San Jose
History
of Alviso was incorporated on March 4, 1852, as the boating and shipping port of San José and the transportation hub for the Santa Clara Valley to the San Francisco Bay. Steamboats traveled regularly between San Francisco and Alviso. That usage declined with the growth in railroad transportation between San Francisco and San José. In 1864 Alviso was bypassed by the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad, (later part of the Southern Pacific Railroad). However, in the 1880s Alviso was a stop on the Newark line of Southern Pacific Railroad between San José and Oakland. Alviso was the home to a
All People's Congress (Ghana)
History & Disqualification
All People's Congress (Ghana) History It was founded in 2016 by Hassan Ayariga after leaving the People's National Convention, where he lost ouot to Edward Mahama as the presidential candidate for the December 2016 general election. The party's focus for the election campaign was jobs and the economy. Disqualification Two months before the election however, Charlotte Osei, chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana announced that 13 presidential candidates, including Hassan Ayariga, had been disqualified from standing as presidential candidates in the December elections due to problems with the nomination documents they filed with the commission. These included failure
BNSF Police Department
Jurisdiction
in any state that allows railroad police authority under state law. BNSF Special Agents may have investigative and arrest powers both on and off railroad property if authorized by the state in which they are working. They carry interstate authority as provided by federal law (Title 49, USC, Section 28101.) This authority allows railroad police to conduct law enforcement activities in other states the railroads operate in. Special Agents typically investigate major incidents such as derailments, sabotage, grade crossing accidents and hazardous material accidents and minor issues such as trespassing on the railroad right of way, vandalism/graffiti, and theft of company property
Aquascogoc
Roanoke colony & Legacy
Roanoke, leaving behind fifteen men, battle-hardened soldiers. When Governor John White returned in 1587 he searched for the fifteen, but found only bones. White quickly made contact with friendly natives led by Chief Manteo, who explained to him that the lost fifteen had been killed by hostile Secotan, Aquascogoc and Dasamongueponke warriors, choosing a time and place of attack "of great advantage to the savages". Legacy Much of what is known about the lives of the Aquascogoc and other Algonquian tribes in 16th-century North Carolina survives because of the watercolor paintings and the journal kept by Governor John White. who
Badnjak (Serbian)
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Badnjak (Serbian) The badnjak (Serbian Cyrillic: бадњак, [bǎdɲaːk]), also called veseljak (весељак, [ʋɛˈsɛ̌ʎaːk], literally "the one who brings joy" in Serbian), is a tree branch or young tree brought into the house and placed on the fire on the evening of Christmas Eve, a central tradition in Serbian Christmas celebrations. The tree from which the badnjak is cut, preferably a young and straight Austrian oak, is ceremonially felled early on the morning of Christmas Eve. The felling, preparation, bringing in, and laying on the fire, are surrounded by elaborate rituals, with many regional variations. The burning of the log is
A2 milk
Australia and New Zealand
Corporation, led the company into litigation against Fonterra, asking the New Zealand High Court to order Fonterra to put health warnings on its conventional milk concerning risks of type 1 diabetes, heart disease, autism and schizophrenia due to the presence of A1 beta-casein, and to force Fonterra to publicly disclose all the information it had about the links between A1 beta-casein and health risks. The litigation threatened New Zealand's economy and international reputation as at the time Fonterra was responsible for 20% of New Zealand's exports. The press over the litigation and public concern over the claims of
Arab–Khazar wars
Aftermath and impact of the Second Arab–Khazar War
the limited gains made by the Caliphate in the Second Arab–Khazar War as disproportionate to the resources expended: Arab control was in reality limited to the lowlands and coast, and the land itself was too poor to recompense the Umayyad treasury. More importantly, the need to maintain the large garrison at Derbent further depleted the already overstretched Syro-Jaziran army, the main pillar of the Umayyad regime. Eventually, the weakening of the Syrian army through its dispersion across the various fronts of the Caliphate would be the major factor in the fall of the Umayyad dynasty during the Muslim civil wars
Aerobic gymnastics
National Aerobic Championships & FIG aerobics
to transition the focus from fitness to gymnastics. As other countries have blended successfully with their gymnastic federations, the USA, where the sport was created, has not been as successful in making that transition. The USAG does not officially acknowledge the sport as a gymnastic discipline even though the international governing body, the FIG, does so. FIG aerobics The competitive aerobic gymnastics are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). The FIG designs the Code of Points and regulates all aspects of international elite competition. Within individual countries, gymnastics is regulated by national federations. In 1995, the
Apostle
Latter Day Saint movement & Islam
and prophets are believed to be the foundation of the church, with Jesus as the chief cornerstone. The Articles of Faith, written by Joseph Smith, mentions apostles: "We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth." Islam In Islam, an apostle or messenger (Arabic: رسول‎, romanized: rasūl) is a prophet sent by God. According to the Qur'an, God has sent many prophets to mankind. The five universally acknowledged messengers in Islam are Ibrahim, Mūsa, Dāwūd, Īsā and Muhammad, as each is believed to have been sent with a
Australia–Vietnam relations
History & Vietnam War and aftermath
Australia–Vietnam relations History While their first contact dated at 19th century as the British Empire was paying attention on colonizing countries in Asia, subsequent French colonization of Vietnam denied formal contact between Vietnam and Australia. Until the end of World War II, relations between Australia and Vietnam were almost non-existent. Vietnam War and aftermath Subsequent fear of communist expansionism drew Australia to the eve of Vietnam War, in which Australia participated as part of anti-communist led-intervention to Vietnam to assist South Vietnam against North Vietnam. Australia committed 50,000 troops against the communists, which 520 were killed. The war had a
2003 Afro-Asian Games
Transport & Accommodation
and cars to ferry the athletes and the guests. Accommodation Accommodation of the athletes and foreign officials posed a serious problem to the organisers. Contrary to what the Olympics and related multi-sport events provide, no actual Games Village was available for the athletes to stay. The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) had initially wanted to have a separate Games Village for the Games, but could not arrange for it. Even though Hyderabad had hosted the 32nd National Games of India in 2002, for which a Games Village had been built, the organizers could not utilise it due to
Argenis Chávez
Sanctions
Argenis Chávez Sanctions In November 2017, Canada sanctioned Chávez and other Venezuelan officials under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act, stating: "These individuals are responsible for, or complicit in, gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, have committed acts of significant corruption, or both."
Aurel Demo
Luftëtari Gjirokastër
3-2 away victory in the league over Skënderbeu Korçë. His goal, scored in the 11th minute, leveled the scores at a goal each.
August 1969 lunar eclipse
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August 1969 lunar eclipse A penumbral lunar eclipse took place on Wednesday, August 27, 1969, the second of three penumbral lunar eclipses in 1969, the first being on Wednesday, April 2, and the last being on Thursday, September 25. This is the last lunar eclipse of Saros 108
B. Prasada Rao
Career
of the Central Industrial Security Force at Visakhapatnam and Bhopal. He was the DIG of Eluru and Kurnool ranges and also additional director of the Anti Corruption Bureau and DIG of the Security Wing of Intelligence. Rao served as the Commissioner of Police of Hyderabad and Cyberabad. He served as vice-chairman and MD of APSRTC and Additional DG (Law and Order) and Additional DG (Provisioning & Logistics). He won the Indian Police Medal for meritorious service in 1997 and the President's Police Medal for distinguished service in 2006
Australia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Administration & Sponsorship
de Mission), Nick Dean (Deputy Chef de Mission), Paul Bird (Chef de Mission), Alison Keys, Jason Hellwig (General Manager), Steve Loader, Michael Hartung, Natalie Jenkins, Caroline Walker, Chris Nunn (Performance Consultant), Jenni Cole, Tony Naar (Chief Information Manager), Graham Cassidy (Media Manager), Margie McDonald, Jordan Baker, Karen Michelmore Sports medicine and science staff – Larissa Trease, Alison Campbell (Medical Coordinator), Geoff Thompson, Ruben Branson, Sally Heads, John Camens, David Spurrier, Lily Chiu, Richard Bennett, Gary Slater, Jo Vaile Sponsorship “Australia's Paralympic team is funded by the Federal Government but also relies heavily on donations and corporate sponsorship”. The growth
Wrest Park
Restoration programme & Capability Brown memorial & As a location
and the park opened to the public on 4 August 2011. Capability Brown memorial There is a memorial column dedicated to Lancelot "Capability" Brown. It was originally placed near the Bowling Green House, which was remodelled by Batty Langley in 1735, but is now located in the eastern part of the gardens. The column has the inscription: "These gardens, originally laid out by Henry Duke of Kent, were altered by Philip Earl of Hardwicke and Jemima Marchioness Grey with the professional assistance of Lancelot Brown Esq. in the years 1758, 1759, 1760." As a location The house was used as
Awnsham Churchill
Stationer & Political career
of England, as the Prince became in 1689, and a leading bookseller of his time. He amassed a fortune, and was able to purchase, in 1704, the manor of Higher Henbury in Dorset from John Morton, and that of West Ringstead from James Huishe in 1723. Political career Churchill was returned in a contest as Whig Member of Parliament for Dorchester at the 1705 English general election. He voted for the Court candidate for Speaker on 25 October 1705. He was distantly related to the other Dorchester member John Churchill and also was related to the Duke of Marlborough,
AutoCAD
Student versions & Windows
set (the "educational flag"). When such a DWG file is printed by any version of AutoCAD (commercial or student) older than AutoCAD 2014 SP1 or AutoCAD 2019 and newer, the output includes a plot stamp/banner on all four sides. Objects created in the Student Version cannot be used for commercial use. Student Version objects "infect" a commercial version DWG file if they are imported in versions older than AutoCAD 2015 or newer than AutoCAD 2018. Windows AutoCAD is a software package created for Windows and usually, any new AutoCAD version supports the current Windows version and some older ones. AutoCAD
Barachiel (Dungeons & Dragons)
Worshippers
gods of good to grant particular spells and domains to their followers. They are careful to remind these followers that they are not deities, however; to do otherwise would be to fall prey to the sin of pride.
Anatol Petrytsky
Biography
Anatol Petrytsky Anatol Petrytsky (January 31 (February 12), 1895, Kyiv-March 6, 1964, Kyiv) - Ukrainian painter, stage and book designer. Biography Born in the family of a railwayman. In 1912-1918 - studied at the Kiev Art School. Was an apprentice of Vasyl Krychevsky. At the same time, he studied at the studio of Alexander Murashko. In 1916, hi debuted as a stage designer. Chief Artist of the Young Theater, Les Kurbas (1917-1919). Having completed the majority of theatre performances, including "Autumn", "Candida", "Flooded Bell", "Christmas Vertep", etc. In 1927, he was one of the founders (together with writers Geo Shkurupii,
American automobile industry in the 1950s
Automatic transmission & Power windows
first automatic transmission in a low-cost automobile. It was a two-speed automatic transmission that was in production from 1950 until 1973; variations are still used in drag racing owing to its simplicity and durability. Ford initially offered GM's Powerglide for its Lincoln cars, as its own were not capable of handling the torque of the large V8s used in the vehicles, but soon after began production of its own inexpensive automatics. Before the end of the decade, more than half of new cars sold in America had automatic transmissions. Power windows The first automatic power windows
Ayşe Ören
Early life & Career
Ayşe Ören Early life After finishing the high school at TED Ankara College Foundation Schools, she studied Architecture, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey and graduated in 2006. Career She was the first designer to be accepted into A Technopark (Boğaziçi University). Her works connect art and technology, drawing it into research and development. She aims to build an interdisciplinary system, create new products combining technology and design, while meeting requirements. She adopts multi-disciplinary approaches, by interpreting them based on cultural experience and future needs. She collaborates with a team combining disciplines and backgrounds. Topics include environmental awareness,
Aurangabad Central (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
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Aurangabad Central (Vidhan Sabha constituency) Aurangabad Central Vidhan Sabha constituency is one of the six constituencies of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha located in Aurangabad district. It is a part of the Aurangabad (Lok Sabha constituency) along with five other assembly constituencies, viz Vaijapur, Gangapur, Aurangabad East, Kannad and Aurangabad West (SC)
Anna Leonowens
Marriage, Western Australia and widowhood
that year, a daughter, Avis Annie, was born. In 1855, Thomas Leonowens was appointed to Glasscott's former position with the commissariat at Lynton, and the family moved there. At Lynton, Anna Leonowens gave birth to a son, Louis. During late 1856, Thomas Leonowens also served briefly as magistrate's clerk under William Burges. Like Glasscott, Thomas clashed with Burges but survived until the Convict Depot was closed in 1857, and he was transferred to a more senior position with the Commissariat in Perth. The Leonowens family left Australia abruptly in April 1857, sailing to Singapore, and then moving to Penang, where
Alicia Keys
Philanthropy and activism
next generation of women, she says, would greatly aid in the end to the disease. Keys performed Donny Hathaway's 1973 song "Someday We'll All Be Free" at the America: A Tribute to Heroes televised benefit concert following the September 11 attacks. Keys protested at the New York City Hall against proposed budget cuts for students' education in June 2002. Keys has also donated to Frum tha Ground Up, a non-profit organization that aids children and teenagers with scholarships. In 2005, Keys performed on ReAct Now: Music & Relief and Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast, two benefit
Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society
Synopsis & The detective
Mershone, to avoid a newspaper scandal and to eschew the "doubtful satisfaction" of revenge. The story concludes with the very fashionable wedding of Arthur Weldon and Louise Merrick. In the end, even Beth has modified her attitudes toward the social world: "Society," announced Beth, complacently, "is an excellent thing in the abstract. It has its black sheep, of course; but I think no more than any other established class of humanity." "Dear me!" cried Uncle John; "you once denounced society." "That," said she, "was before I knew anything at all about it." The detective Baum introduces the character of the private detective Quintus
Apocephalus borealis
Life cycle
of the bee; when the larvae hatch, they feed on flight muscles in the thorax and hemolymph. Development of larvae takes an average of one week. Mature fly larvae typically emerge from the host between the head and thorax (but rarely result in decapitation), and the larvae pupate outside the host body. About 28 days are needed for the entire life cycle. Infected bees can be found walking in circles, as well as losing the ability to stand. Disorientation is likely caused by mechanical interference or by pressure of the growing larvae on the internal organs and nervous system. Inactivity
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Summary
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? Summary The story starts out in a neat but rundown little diner just off the highway in the middle of nowhere, New Mexico. The protagonist, Stephen "Red" Ryder, is sitting at the counter after finishing his shift. He is smoking a cigarette and drinking coffee from a paper cup. Angel enters to start her shift. Red and Angel discuss various subjects including Angel's bumpy relationship with her mother, Red's aspirations of getting out of town, and how they'd both like to tell off their boss, Clark. Red claims he can't leave town as of
Austrian Empire
The Bach years & After 1859
Austria participated with volunteers in the First War of Schleswig (1848–1850). Sardinia allied itself with France for the conquest of Lombardy–Venetia. Austria was defeated in the 1859 armed conflict. The Treaties of Villafranca and Zürich removed Lombardy, except for the part east of the Mincio river, the so-called Mantovano. After 1859 The Constitution of 1861 created a House of Lords (Herrenhaus) and a House of Deputies (Abgeordnetenhaus). But most nationalities of the monarchy remained dissatisfied. After the second war with Denmark in 1864, Holstein came under Austrian, Schleswig and Lauenburg under Prussian administration. But the internal difficulties continued. Diets replaced the parliament
Avaya
Acquisition and return to private corporation
and president. In 2009, the Avaya Aura for integrated communications was introduced, and in December the company acquired Nortel Enterprise's assets for $900 million. The following year, Avaya was the converged-network equipment supplier for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and Avaya Aura Contact Center was introduced. In June 2011, Avaya filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $1 billion in an initial public offering. On October 4, 2011, the company reported that it was acquiring Sipera Systems for its session border controller (SBC) and unified communications security applications. On October 19, 2011, it was reported
Avengers: Age of Ultron (soundtrack)
Background
nostalgia and do it upfront so you can relate to it." Danny Elfman also contributed music to the score, using Silvestri's theme from the first film to create a new hybrid theme. "The movie is such a large canvas that there were parts that really benefited from his kind of voice," Tyler said of Elfman's contributions. "But also, it needed to all fit together and hang together seamlessly, and that was something we worked really hard on doing." The score was performed by Philharmonia Orchestra and recorded at Abbey Road Studios in early 2015. In April 2015, Marvel released the track
BNSF Police Department
Jurisdiction
BNSF Police Department The BNSF Police Department or Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Police Department is the law enforcement agency of the BNSF Railway. Its headquarters is situated in Fort Worth, Texas. Jurisdiction The current Chief of Police for BNSF is Greg Sandsness. BNSF maintains a functioning police department staffed with officers given the title of Special Agent with jurisdiction over crimes against the railroad. Like most railroad police, its primary jurisdiction is unconventional, consisting of 34,000 miles of track in 25 western U.S. States. Railroad police are certified state law enforcement officers, authorized under federal law, to operate as such
Arab–Khazar wars
First Arab–Khazar War and aftermath
in 642, they launched their first raid across the Caucasus under Abd ar-Rahman ibn Rabiah. This raid reached Derbent, where, according to the History of the Prophets and Kings of al-Tabari, the Persian governor, Shahrbaraz, offered to surrender the fortress to the Arabs and even to aid them against the unruly native Caucasian peoples, if he and his followers were relieved of the obligation to pay the jizya tax. The proposal was accepted and ratified by Caliph Umar (r. 634–644). In 645/646, the Arabs defeated a Byzantine army, reinforced with Khazar and Alan contingents, in Armenia. As a result, Arab authority
Badnjak (Serbian)
Felling and preparing
grow, olives, bay laurels, elms, or strawberry trees are used instead. Young, straight, and undamaged specimens are preferred. The badnjak may be more valued if it is felled stealthily in someone else's rather than in one's own woods. Generally, each household prepares one badnjak, although more are cut in some regions. Depending on the local custom, Montenegrin Serbs may fell two, three, an arbitrary number greater than two, or the number equal to the male members of household plus one. The latter means that each of the males has a log associated with him, with the thickest log representing the head
Arthur Abraham
Super Six World Boxing Classic & Abraham vs. Taylor
Six World Boxing Classic tournament for the WBA and WBC super middleweight titles. Fellow participants were: WBA champion Mikkel Kessler, WBC champion Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell, Andre Ward and Jermain Taylor. Abraham vs. Taylor In his first match of the tournament, Abraham faced Jermain Taylor on 17 October 2009. Arthur was previously supposed to fight Taylor for the undisputed middleweight title, but the fight fell through. Abraham defeated Taylor via a devastating knockout in the 12th round. Taylor was hospitalized with a severe concussion, suffering short term memory loss, unable to remember details of this bout. Taylor was replaced with
Avenida Corrientes
Abasto & Almagro & Villa Crespo
Abasto" (the dark-haired from Abasto). In disrepair not many years ago, the neighborhood is slowly making a comeback, after local developer IRSA turned the imposing old market into what is today, the city's largest shopping center. Almagro Further down Corrientes is Almagro, a calm residential neighborhood inhabited by apartment-dwellers, with the centre of activity at the intersection of Medrano and Rivadavia Avenues. Villa Crespo Villa Crespo is another traditionally Jewish neighborhood traversed by Corrientes Avenue. Unleavened bread is available for passover, as are other seasonal specialties. It is in this area (formerly called "Triunvirato") that the greater part of the
Armorial of Malaysia
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Armorial of Malaysia This is a list of Malaysian coats of arms. Each of the thirteen States of Malaysia has their own coat of arms. In Malay, the coat of arms is called a jata.
Alicia Keys
Impact and legacy
wrote that Keys was "something new" in contemporary popular music, "bridging the generation gap" with "hip-hop swagger, an old-school soul sound and older school (as in Chopin) piano chops." Key's debut, Billboard stated, "introduced a different kind of pop singer. Not only was she mean on the ivories, but she showed true musicianship, writing and performing her material". Barry Walters of Rolling Stone wrote that Keys "reintroduced the idea of a self-reliant (but still pop-friendly) R&B singer-songwriter – a type that stretches back to Stevie Wonder", crossing generational lines in the process. On MSN's list of "Contemporary R&B, hip
Attacks on Kure and the Inland Sea (July 1945)
Battle
in the further damaging of the battleships Ise and Haruna, and the heavy cruiser Aoba. The aircraft carrier Katsuragi which had largely escaped attack in the earlier raid, and the unserviceable light aircraft carrier Ryūhō were attacked, with Katsuragi suffering heavy damage. These air strikes were among the largest conducted by the US Navy during the war, and were the most destructive of shipping. The USAAF also launched an attack on the Japanese ships at Kure on 28 July. This raid was made up of 79 B-24 Liberators based on Okinawa. Four bomb hits were made upon the beached cruiser Aoba.